Initiative to support foreign residents in finding housing selected for a public solicitation program by 仙台市 × 東北大学スマートフロンティア協議会
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A proof-of-concept project to develop a platform supporting foreign residents in finding housing, proposed by 損保ジャパン and HRDX, has been selected for a public solicitation program by 仙台市 and 東北大学スマートフロンティア協議会.
【Eat, move, and stay healthy!】VALX holds a “Protein Class” at a senior care facility, highlighting the importance of protein through meals, exercise, and tastings
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On October 8, 2026, VALX株式会社 held a “Protein Class” for seniors at a day-service facility in Machida, Tokyo, sharing the importance of protein intake through dietary guidance, exercise, and tastings of its protein products and foods.
Reservations open today for “Christmas Purin Cakes” (6 designs) featuring beautiful Christmas illustrations from “Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat”!
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株式会社コロプラ began accepting reservations on November 6 for “Christmas Purin Cake 2026,” featuring Christmas illustrations from the smartphone game “クイズRPG 魔法使いと黒猫のウィズ.” There are 6 designs, and the size 5 cake costs 5,886 yen (tax included). Orders placed by November 12 receive an early-bird discount of 5%.
Comedian Razor Ramon HG will hold his first solo exhibition, “Hard Gravity,” from November 21 to December 20, 2026, at SHOLAYERED西麻布店 in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature and sell a total of 34 works: 14 original paintings and 20 metal artworks featuring sea otters.
Kohei Matsushita’s new song “PRECIOUS” to receive its first full-length radio play! An exclusive talk on the thoughts behind the song and stories from its production. J-WAVE’s “DK SELECT WEEKEND LIVING” airs tonight, Nov. 6 (Friday)
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“PRECIOUS,” a new song by navigator Kohei Matsushita, will receive its first radio play on Nov. 6 on J-WAVE’s “DK SELECT WEEKEND LIVING.”
[カインドオル銀座店] Expands with a new 3F opening! New floor featuring luxury vintage items and a newly installed purchasing booth
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カインドオル銀座店, operated by 株式会社カインドオル, will expand and open its 3F on Nov. 6, 2026, adding a sales floor for luxury vintage items and a purchasing booth. The store will have 3 floors in total.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
3 floors in total
1-minute walk
Companies mentioned：株式会社カインドオル、カインドオル銀座店、CHANEL、HERMES、LOUIS VUITTON、COMME des GARÇONS、Yohji Yamamoto、sacai、Maison Margiela、JIL SANDER、MARNI、ACNE STUDIOS
[Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture] “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment (MCI: mild cognitive impairment) risks from just 6 mL of blood, begins accepting reservations for appointments from December at 総合川崎臨港病院
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株式会社レナテック has begun accepting reservations for appointments from December at 総合川崎臨港病院 for the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) risks from just 6 mL of blood.
Facts
17 types of trace elements in the blood
The test takes about 15 minutes
Patented in 9 countries worldwide, including Japan
ZENPORT adds “ZenMapping Automation” to its AI core-system integration agent “ZenMapping” — automating integration program development from mapping
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株式会社Zenport added “ZenMapping Automation,” a feature that automatically builds integration programs based on data-field mapping, to its AI core-system integration agent “ZenMapping,” and began offering it on Nov. 6, 2026.
ABEMA’s 2nd anime showcase featuring manga magazine hits! Free all-episode marathon broadcasts of 3 popular anime series from manga magazines—“Seraph of the End,” “Blood Blockade Battlefront” and “Twin Star Exorcists”—from Nov. 7 (Saturday)!
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From Nov. 7, 2026, ABEMA will hold a special event featuring free marathon broadcasts of all episodes of 3 anime series based on manga magazines: “Seraph of the End,” “Blood Blockade Battlefront” and “Twin Star Exorcists.”
ラクだな launches an “expiration date check feature.” Expiration-date rounds cover “only items that need checking”
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株式会社ソトバコ began offering an “expiration date check feature” on its cloud service ラクだな on Nov. 4, 2026. It displays only items that need checking in a list, aiming to improve on-site work efficiency and reduce waste from discarded products.
アクアスター, marking its 35th anniversary, launches a 2-month limited campaign offering a “Marketing and Creative Strategy Assessment” to support corporate brand growth. Also featured in “宣伝会議”
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株式会社アクアスター is holding a “Marketing and Creative Strategy Assessment” campaign from Nov. 9, 2026, through mid-December to mark its 35th anniversary. Related articles have also appeared in “宣伝会議” and AdverTimes.
[Naka Ward, Yokohama] “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer risk from just 6 mL of blood, begins accepting reservations for appointments from December at 長者町ファミリークリニック
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株式会社レナテック has begun accepting reservations for appointments from December for the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer risk from just 6 mL of blood, at its affiliated medical institution 長者町ファミリークリニック.
Facts
17 types of trace elements in the blood
The test takes about 15 minutes
Patented in 9 countries worldwide, including Japan
[Ishikari, Hokkaido] “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment (MCI: mild cognitive impairment) risks from just 6 mL of blood, begins accepting reservations for appointments from December at 社会医療法人 ピエタ会 石狩病院
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株式会社レナテック has begun accepting reservations for appointments from December at 社会医療法人 ピエタ会 石狩病院 for the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) risks from just 6 mL of blood.
Will you keep managing your stored inventory in Excel? アクロス launches “Mikura,” a cloud-based inventory management service specializing in “static inventory” for equipment maintenance
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アクロス株式会社 has launched “Mikura,” a kintone semi-custom cloud service for centralized management of “static inventory” used in equipment maintenance. In November 2026, it will exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” an event hosted by Cybozu, where visitors can experience the product.
The High Life Monaco holds charity gala marking 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Monaco and Japan
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The High Life Monaco held the “Rouge & Blanc Charity Gala 2026” at Andaz Tokyo to mark the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Monaco and Japan. Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado attended, and donations totaling 9.66 million yen and 55,000 euros were raised to support the work of バードライフ・インターナショナル and モナコ アルベール2世公財団.
Facts
20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
Oct. 29, 2026
Approximately 50 guests
Party attendance fee: 5 million yen
Tombola (raffle): 1.71 million yen
Silent auction: 2.95 million yen
Total donations: 9.66 million yen
55,000 euros
Companies mentioned：The High Life Monaco、ハイライフモナコ、アンダーズ 東京、バードライフ・インターナショナル、モナコ アルベール2世公財団、The Gypsy Queens
As part of Artistic Director Nigo’s exploration of heritage, KENZO PARIS JAPAN has unveiled KENZORUSH, a new sneaker reinterpreting the “Kenzo Move” from the Fall/Winter 2017 collection. It is now available at KENZO stores and the official online store.
Facts
¥67,100
¥74,800
Companies mentioned：KENZO PARIS JAPAN、ケンゾー・パリ・ジャパン株式会社、Kenzo.com
【Spend a peaceful 2027 with “Funbaruzu Sheep”】 A sheep, the zodiac animal for 2027, joins “Funbaruzu,” the plush toy that supports people with rounded shoulders. Sales begin Nov. 19, 2026.
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株式会社ドリームズ will release the 2027 zodiac edition of its rounded-shoulder-support plush toy “Funbaruzu,” featuring a sheep, on Nov. 19, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
¥2,970 (tax included)
¥2,700 before tax
Approx. 155g
Approx. 186g
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームズ、BSよしもと、TOKYO MX、ロフト、ハンズ、ヨドバシカメラ、ドン・キホーテ、コーチャンフォー、有隣堂、ヴィレッジヴァンガード、ドリームズオンラインショップ、楽天市場、Yahoo!店、Sonny Angel Online Store
3 organizations selected to implement the “Tokachi Regenerative Innovation Project”
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一般社団法人十勝うらほろ樂舎 announced that it has selected 3 organizations to implement the “Tokachi Regenerative Innovation Project,” established under the Act on Utilization of Dormant Deposits: 十勝RAプロジェクト, 十勝リジェネラティブ農業市場形成協議会, and 株式会社北海道農村研究所. The organization will provide a total of ¥130,889,354 in support from August 2026 through February 2029.
280 M&A brokerage and support agencies in Tokai’s 4 prefectures; median minimum fees range from ¥2 million to ¥5 million by prefecture. National registration data, November 2026 edition
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合同会社サモテク compiled and published the number of registered agencies and median minimum fees in Tokai’s 4 prefectures, based on 中小企業庁’s M&A Support Agency registration data.
Facts
There are 280 agencies across Tokai’s 4 prefectures
“NHK Character Shop Osaka LUCUA SOUTH,” one of the largest NHK character shops and its first permanent store in Osaka, opens at LUCUA SOUTH on Nov. 24, 2026!
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ベネリック株式会社 will open “NHK Character Shop Osaka LUCUA SOUTH” in Osaka’s LUCUA SOUTH on Nov. 24, 2026.
Strengthening communications in Vietnam: Yasuda Warehouse Group’s local subsidiary launches official website
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YASUDA LOGISTICS (VIETNAM) CO., LTD., a local subsidiary of the Yasuda Warehouse Group, has launched an official website to strengthen communications in 3 languages.
Facts
YLV established in 2009
For more than 15 years
3 locations: Hanoi, Haiphong, and Ho Chi Minh City
【Amazon Smile Sale】Move smartphone photos to a tiny SSD. Monster Storage PicoGo 128GB for ¥6,421
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株式会社Ｔａｕｒｕｓ is offering the ultra-compact external SSD Monster Storage PicoGo at a special price during Amazon’s “Smile Sale.” The 128GB model is ¥6,421, and the 256GB model is ¥9,181 (both tax included). The sale runs from Nov. 4 through Nov. 12, 2026.
Ukiyo-e art inspired by “Kochikame” arrives! 2 artworks featuring Ryotsu and his friends blending into Utagawa Hiroshige’s “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: Senju Great Bridge” go on sale Nov. 6 to mark the original’s 50th anniversary and the anime’s 30th anniversary
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株式会社版三 will begin selling 2 art products—a giclée print and a fabric board—that blend the ukiyo-e style of Utagawa Hiroshige with 『こちら葛飾区亀有公園前派出所』, marking the 50th anniversary of the original work and the 30th anniversary of the anime. Sales begin Nov. 6.
【Opening-day and weekend stage greetings announced】Comments from the directors and producers of the short-film anthology 『鯛と雨とゆきおんな』 revealed, with theater appearances planned!
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株式会社SAMANSA announced comments from the directors and producers of the anthology film 『鯛と雨とゆきおんな』, which was created through “TRIPLEX,” a production-support program launched jointly with Shimokita-Ekimae-Cinema “K2” and MotionGallery and is set for release on Nov. 13, 2026. The company also announced stage-greeting events to mark the theatrical release.
Facts
Release date: Nov. 13, 2026
Feature running time: 71 minutes
490 yen per month
Currently streaming more than 500 short films (as of October 2026)
【Retail Media Summit 2026】All speakers and 34 sessions confirmed!
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All 34 sessions and more than 78 speakers have been confirmed for Retail Media Summit 2026 and published on the official website. The event will be held at Belle Salle Shinjuku Grand on Nov. 11 and 12.
JAXA venture Tenchijin to speak at the “Business Applications of Weather Data Seminar” hosted by 気象ビジネス推進コンソーシアム（WXBC）
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JAXA-certified space startup 株式会社天地人 will speak at the “Business Applications of Weather Data Seminar” hosted by 気象ビジネス推進コンソーシアム（WXBC） on Nov. 13, 2026, presenting its initiatives in water infrastructure and agriculture using satellite data and AI.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
15:00〜17:30
The cumulative number of adopting organizations has surpassed 100
くらしサポート・ウィズ, a full member of パルシステム連合会, announced that it received 859 free, anonymous phone consultations through its “Daily Life Consultation Hotline” in the first half of fiscal 2026. People in their 50s accounted for the largest group of callers. Users frequently sought advice on divorce and inheritance, while housing security concerns stood out among nonusers.
Facts
Received 859 consultations
People in their 50s accounted for 36.4%
About half of those seeking advice were パルシステム users
About 80% were women
Launched in 2009 as a commissioned project of パルシステム連合会
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Cumulative downloads of the electronic medication notebook app “EPARK Medication Notebook” surpass 8 million
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Cumulative downloads of “EPARK Medication Notebook,” an electronic medication notebook app operated by 株式会社くすりの窓口, surpassed 8 million in October 2026.
非営利型株式会社Polaris will launch the first term of “Community Living Lab Chofu” in Chofu City on Nov. 11, 2026. The program invites participants to create spaces where people “want to gather” through 6 workshops. A trial first term, designated Term 0, confirmed benefits including reduced stress among participants and stronger attachment to the community.
[Nagoya] Enjoy an illumination show in a cathedral, pastry chef experiences, a lantern release and workshops! Christmas event “STRINGS Christmas～PLAYFUL LOVE～” to be held
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The Strings Hotel Nagoya, operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル, will host the 10th anniversary Christmas event “STRINGS Christmas～PLAYFUL LOVE～” on Dec. 7, 2026. The program will include an illumination show, pastry chef experiences and workshops such as a lantern release.
“I want to try learning piano” — ToiRo! (トイロ), a site to explore what children with disabilities, intractable diseases or pediatric chronic diseases want to do, launches today, Nov. 6, 2026
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一般社団法人miraii launched “ToiRo! (トイロ),” a portal site to help children with disabilities or intractable diseases explore what they want to do, on Nov. 6, 2026. The service is free for parents and guardians, and basic listings are also free for providers. Users can search by needs and facilities.
Facts
15 genres
150 types
Self-funded services through the end of March 2027
Publicly funded services through the end of January 2027
Talk freely with Jashin-chan, the evil deity trapped in your smartphone—PixAI × “Dropkick on My Devil!” collaboration “Jashin-chanroid P (AI Jashin-chan Chat)” beta launches; first 10 conversations are free
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Metanomaly株式会社 launched the beta version of “Jashin-chanroid P (AI Jashin-chan Chat),” a collaboration with the TV anime “Dropkick on My Devil!,” on Nov. 6, 2026. The first 10 conversations are free, and a campaign offering a total of 150,000 yen in Amazon gift cards is also underway.
[Important Notice] Resubmission request following changes to the application process for the “Hatsune Miku ‘Magical Mirai 2027’ Song Contest”
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Crypton Future Media has moved the application page for the “Hatsune Miku ‘Magical Mirai 2027’ Song Contest” and is asking applicants to resubmit their entries following the impact of piapro maintenance caused by a PHP vulnerability.
Facts
More than 90,000 attendees in 2026!
More than 670,000 attendees cumulatively over 14 years.
The event is set to be held in 3 cities in Japan (HIROSHIMA / OSAKA / TOKYO)
Track length: no more than 4 minutes 30 seconds
『SONICWIRE』 points worth 100,000 yen
『SONICWIRE』 points worth 30,000 yen
Including the licensing of more than 47 million sound content items
A new experience space for enjoying dogs is coming to Midosuji, Osaka! ピカコーポレイション partners with 大阪観光局 to plan and operate the south venue of “Semba Midosuji Dog Fest 2026”
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株式会社ピカコーポレイション will plan and operate the south venue of “SEMBA MIDOSUJI DOG FES 2026,” taking place on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026, in partnership with 公益財団法人大阪観光局. The program will include disaster preparedness and caregiving experiences for dogs, as well as a fashion show. Student volunteers from 大阪ECO動物海洋専門学校 will also participate.
Facts
Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
Hours: 10:30–17:00
Capital: 95 million yen
Revenue: 11.31143 billion yen (fiscal year ended February 2026)
[Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama] Reservations open for December onward at 汐田総合病院 for the “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer risk with just a 6 mL blood sample
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株式会社レナテック has begun accepting reservations for the “Metallo-Balance Test” at 汐田総合病院 for appointments from December onward.
Original株式会社ディー・エヌ・エーが運営する没入型体験施設「ワンダリア横浜」は、2026年11月16日から22日まで開催される『B-SIDE HOLIDAYS 2026 YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS Supported by 横濱ハーバー』の会場として特別企画を実施し、横浜DeNAベイスターズのシーズンハイライト映像を放映するとともに、来館者にオリジナルステッカーを先着12,000名にプレゼントする。
Facts
Monday, November 16, 2026, through Sunday, November 22
“AVA RE:BIRTH” rolls out an update to improve gameplay! Improvements to Hunting Field and firearm balance adjustments make the game more accessible
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株式会社G・O・P has released the first update for the PC online FPS “AVA RE:BIRTH.” The update improves gameplay with solo deployment in Hunting Field, firearm balance adjustments (30% increased attack power for the RM and PM categories), relaxed mission victory conditions, and new content and events using the euro currency.
“Nihon no Inaka Gurashi” PlayStation®4 edition, ranked No. 1 in Japan and the U.S. on Apple Arcade, launches globally today, November 6 (Fri.)! Also playable on PlayStation®5.
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株式会社ジー・モード has released the PlayStation 4 version (also compatible with PS5) of “Nihon no Inaka Gurashi,” a slow-life simulation game developed by 合同会社ゲームスタート, on November 6. The game ranked No. 1 in Japan and the U.S. on Apple Arcade and is also available on Nintendo Switch and Steam to popular acclaim.
<Healthcare Webinar Vol. 11> Why do people drink alcohol? — The basics of drinking and insights from the science of alcohol consumption — Free webinar on Thursday, November 19
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東海電子株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on November 19, 2026, led by an instructor specializing in preventing drunk driving.
Essential for retail and food-service marketing and sales promotion professionals: Free release of the “52-Week MD Dashboard: Family Income and Expenditure Survey Edition,” showing the best-selling periods for approximately 520 items across 52 weeks, based on daily household spending data
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せんデータ株式会社 has released the free “52-Week MD Dashboard: Family Income and Expenditure Survey Edition,” which analyzes the best-selling periods for approximately 520 items across 52 weeks, based on daily spending data from the 総務省’s Family Income and Expenditure Survey.
Facts
Approximately 520 items
52 weeks
Approximately ¥6.6 billion
438 items
22 items
5.4 times the average
1.4 times the average
0.8 times
No. 11 among 438 items
2.0 times the average
4.4 times
52 cities
Increased by 38.8%
Increased by 79.3%
At ¥6,941
2 times ¥3,250)
Rose to ¥9,197, more than 3 times the previous level
Voicy adds “Tweets,” a text-posting feature, to its audio platform. It also launches “Playlists,” which let users group past broadcasts by theme
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株式会社Voicy, operator of the audio platform Voicy, revamped its “Voicy Studio” app for personalities on November 5, 2026, and launched “Tweets,” a text-posting feature, and “Playlists,” which let users group past broadcasts by theme.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
More than 2.8 million registered members
More than 4,000 channels
Application acceptance rate of around 5%
Average listener retention rate of approximately 80%
Average broadcast length of approximately 15 minutes
Tickets now on sale for the Nagoya stop of the “Devil’s Love Diagnosis Exhibition”! The buzzworthy immersive exhibition drew approximately 15,000 visitors in Tokyo
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Ticket sales have begun for the Nagoya leg of the experiential exhibition “The Devil’s Love Diagnosis,” co-organized by 株式会社NO MORE and 株式会社パルコ. The Tokyo exhibition drew about 15,000 visitors, and the Nagoya event will be held at 名古屋PARCO starting Dec. 12, 2026.
First courtesy visit to Meguro Ward! Meguro natives and players Hayato Inamura and Soma Anzai also took part!
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FC東京 players Hayato Inamura and Soma Anzai paid a courtesy visit to Meguro Ward on Nov. 4. They exchanged views with Ward Mayor Eiji Aoki and confirmed plans to strengthen regional collaboration.
Become your favorite’s princess at 東京ドームホテル, right in front of a “holy site for fandom”! A winter-only “Snow White Princess Plan” featuring room decorations and a cake plate is here—also ideal for a “birthday celebration without the birthday person”
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東京ドームホテル, in collaboration with 株式会社Oshicoco, will begin accepting reservations for the winter-only “Snow White Princess Plan” on Nov. 6, 2026. The plan is offered in the “Dream Fandom Room” and includes a decoration set and cake plate.
Facts
110,000 total social media followers
A survey poll with about 8,000 votes from social media followers
From product images to campaign visuals, using AI agents and registered workflows. Maison AI launches 3 new features
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株式会社AuthenticAI has launched 3 new features for its generative AI platform Maison AI: Photo Editor Lite for image editing, Agent Builder for creating business AI agents, and Skill Builder for turning business workflows into reusable skills.
Facts
Capital: ¥69.62 million (including capital reserves)
Kanazawa City’s first “vacant house demolition order”: Housing demolition and vacant-home sale seminars held in Kanazawa and Komatsu, drawing more than 50 participants
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有限会社河村商店 will hold “Housing Demolition and Vacant-Home Sale Seminars” in Kanazawa and Komatsu in November 2026. Against the backdrop of rising vacancy rates in Ishikawa Prefecture and legal revisions, experts in demolition and sales will explain costs and market conditions and answer participants’ questions.
Facts
More than 50 residents took part
Ishikawa Prefecture’s vacant house rate is 15.6%
The national average is 13.8%
Kaga City’s vacant house rate is 23.1%
In some cases, the tax amount may rise by up to about 6 times
If the inheritance is not registered within 3 years of learning of it
You may be subject to a fine of up to ¥100,000
25 vacant houses designated as “specified vacant houses”
Original『ペルソナ』シリーズ30周年記念！「望月けい × PERSONA 30th ANNIVERSARY in ロフト」全国10店舗で順次開催！
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Original株式会社アルジャーノンプロダクトは、『ペルソナ』シリーズ30周年記念として、イラストレーター望月けいが描き起こした主人公5人をフィーチャーしたコラボレーションイベント「望月けい × PERSONA 30th ANNIVERSARY in ロフト」を、2026年12月4日より全国のロフト10店舗にて開催する。オリジナルグッズの販売やARコンテンツ、特別展示などが実施される。
117-year-old leather wholesaler to exclusively sell “YURSーユルス,” a Belgian leather brand whose 2-way body bag is assembled entirely from leather, without metal fittings or glue; presale on Makuake
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天野宝国株式会社 will presell a 2-way body bag from Belgian leather brand “YURSーユルス” on Makuake. Its distinctive construction uses only leather, with no metal fittings or glue.
Facts
117 years in business
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 12:00
Friday, Dec. 25, 2026, at 22:00
Late June 2027
Super early-bird discount: 20% off, from ¥37,800
Super early-bird discount: 20% off, from ¥42,200
Companies mentioned：天野宝国株式会社、ASAKUSA革百貨店、YURSーユルス、Makuake、LVMH メティエ ダール、一般社団法人日本皮革産業連合会、SATURNE社、SATURNEグループ、KANAL – Centre Pompidou
For hectic mornings and lunches that feel like they’re missing something, trust SOYJOY! “JOYful Meals” videos featuring original recipes by culinary expert Akari Hasegawa with recommended SOYJOY products to be released on a special website starting Nov. 6
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大塚製薬 will release “JOYful Meals,” recipe videos featuring SOYJOY and created by culinary expert Akari Hasegawa, starting Nov. 6. A quiz campaign will also begin on the same day through its official LINE account.
Facts
100 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a set of 14 SOYJOY bars
Scaffold materials manufacturer 三共 advances expansion of 'J-smart Scaffold Drawings' for suspended scaffolding
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株式会社J.Ideveloper visited scaffold materials manufacturer 株式会社三共 and advanced feature expansions to support suspended scaffolding in 'J-smart Scaffold Drawings'.
室町ケミカル joins public-private-academic 'Aqua-PFAS Project,' providing technical assistance with its ion-exchange resin expertise to prepare a guide to PFAS removal equipment
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室町ケミカル株式会社 joined the 'Aqua-PFAS Project,' led by 公益財団法人水道技術研究センター, and provided technical assistance in preparing a guide to PFAS removal equipment. In particular, it authored the sections on operation management and disposal methods for ion-exchange resins.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
6.3 Operation management and disposal methods for ion-exchange resins
[加藤商事株式会社] See curing in seconds, demonstrated live! Application demonstration of domestically produced pure polyurea at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO
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加藤商事株式会社 will exhibit at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, and conduct a spray application demonstration of domestically produced pure polyurea.
Facts
Ready for foot traffic in about 5 minutes
Shortens the construction period to approximately 1/2 to 1/3
First Nagano location! 'Tsukishima Monja Tamato'—with its flagship restaurant in monjayaki mecca Tsukishima and long lines even at Tokyo Station—opens near Nagano Station, at the foot of Zenkoji Temple!
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株式会社KISSUI GROUP will hold the grand opening of 'Tsukishima Monja Tamato Nagano' on Nov. 20, 2026, its first Nagano location for the popular monjayaki restaurant 'Tsukishima Monja Tamato,' whose flagship restaurant is in Tokyo's Tsukishima district.
'Get a job offer the same day you talk to us.' GOOYA Holdings to set up an instant job-offer booth at 'Growth Job Hunting DXPO '26 Autumn'
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株式会社GOOYA Holdings will exhibit at 'Growth Job Hunting DXPO '26 Autumn,' taking place on Nov. 21, 2026, and set up a recruitment booth offering 'immediate job offers.' It is also registered with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's scholarship repayment support program and is working to ease the financial burden on young employees.
BL and LGBTQ+ content channel 'bloome+' marks its 2nd anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 8! Enjoy all episodes for a limited time and an expanded selection of free episodes as a thank-you. Plus, the globally popular Korean GL series 'ONnOFF' is now available to stream with all episodes included!
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The BL and LGBTQ+ content channel 'bloome+,' operated by 株式会社アクロス, marks its 2nd anniversary on Nov. 8 and will offer Amazon Prime members all episodes for a limited time, along with an expanded selection of free episodes. All 3 seasons of the Korean GL series 'ONnOFF' will also become available to stream with all episodes included.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 8
7.7 million cumulative plays across the series
Monthly fee: 660 yen/month (tax included)
[Screening event plan] Monthly fee: 550 yen (tax included)
[Value bundle plan] Monthly fee: 990 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクロス、Prime Video、Lemino、トゥンク、Amazon、SINGAPORE METAPLANET TELEVISION PTE.LTD、GMMTV Co., Ltd.、CHANGE2561、Mirrorlink Media international Co.,Ltd、OAK COMPANY、CHANGE2025、SUKFILM
レジーナクリニック and レジーナクリニックオム launch corporate employee benefits for medical hair removal and beauty treatments at popular salon OCEAN TOKYO
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Medical hair removal providers レジーナクリニック and レジーナクリニックオム announced that beauty salon OCEAN TOKYO has adopted their corporate employee benefits service.
Facts
11 locations nationwide
More than 200 staff members in total
More than 3 million followers in total
Currently operating 21 clinics nationwide
Companies mentioned：レジーナクリニック、レジーナクリニックオム、OCEAN TOKYO
Nail care for everyone's everyday life. LONGLEAGE (ロングルアージュ) fully revamps its nail care line as the second installment of its 40th anniversary project
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ロングルアージュ, marking 40 years since the founding of its nail salon, is rolling out the 'LONGLEAGE 40th Anniversary' project to rebuild the brand's identity. Following its skincare line, it has completely revamped its nail care series, adopting a new logo and package design by graphic designer 平林奈緒美. The updates include new tools designed to help achieve the golden ratio of the nails and an expanded range of moisturizing ingredients.
Facts
40th anniversary
1988
May 2026
1：1.6
３ key points
4 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロングルアージュ、ロングルアージュ、LONGLEAGE、資生堂、MadeThought、大丸梅田店、エストネーション、デザインワークス、BIOTOP、LAND OF TOMORROW/TOMORROWLAND、LIVING MOTIF
[Event report] おれんじハウス supports parenting through childcare and charity at Yokohama Marathon 2026
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認定NPO法人おれんじハウス served as an official supporter at Yokohama Marathon 2026, held on Oct. 25, 2026, providing childcare services and an event booth. It received donations totaling 111,300 yen through its charity activities.
Cute sweets go on a rampage with heavy weapons! 'Chocolate Parade' launches on Steam today, Nov. 6, at 20:00 Japan time!
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WorldMap株式会社 will release 'Chocolate Parade,' a roguelike action game developed by ブラウザランド, on Steam at 20:00 on Nov. 6, 2026. It is priced at 750 yen (tax included) / US$4.99, with a 20% launch discount for 2 weeks after release. The game supports solo play and online co-op for up to 3 players.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
20:00
750 yen
US$4.99
2 weeks
20% OFF
Up to 3 players
Up to 2 players
Companies mentioned：WorldMap株式会社、ブラウザランド、Browser Land
An October 2026 generative AI tracking survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that プレミアムウォーター ranked No. 1 among recommended water dispenser companies, with an 86.7% mention rate. The company ranked first on both ChatGPT and Gemini, and the comparison site 'waterserver.kakaku.com' was frequently cited as a source for AI responses.
Launch of “Marunouchi Crossing,” an innovation project originating in the Marunouchi area
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株式会社ユーザベース has launched “Marunouchi Crossing,” an innovation project originating in the Marunouchi area, with special sponsorship from 三菱地所株式会社 and cooperation from 一般社団法人TMIP. The 1Day event, held since 2023, has been developed into a year-round project, with the flagship event “Marunouchi Crossing 2026” scheduled for Dec. 4, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Capacity: approximately 500 people
An independent survey of 777 executives and practitioners involved in new business initiatives at companies with 1,000 or more employees
More than 400 companies and organizations participate, including members and partners
“Koji” × “home appliances”: delicious, healthy habits that fit effortlessly into busy everyday life. パナソニック’s new foodable course, “Koji Wellness 85DAYS,” developed under expert supervision
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株式会社コラゾン has developed under expert supervision “Koji Wellness 85DAYS,” a new course in パナソニック’s foodable subscription service. The ¥3,980 plan combines koji seasonings with learning content to support the formation of everyday healthy habits.
〈ラ・プレリー〉 to reopen after renovation on Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON.
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Swiss luxury skincare brand ラ・プレリー will relocate its counter to the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 and reopen after renovation at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
10th floor
7th floor
First 50 customers
5mL
Companies mentioned：ラ・プレリー、ラ・プレリージャパン株式会社、阪急うめだ本店、HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON
kissora collaborates with popular coffee shop NO COFFEE. 5 premium leather item styles made using coffee grounds to go on sale in early November
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株式会社サックスバーホールディングス brand kissora will launch collaboration items with popular Fukuoka coffee shop NO COFFEE in early November 2026. The collection features 5 leather item styles made using coffee grounds.
A ring inspired by Ignihyde Dorm joins the “Disney Twisted-Wonderland” collection jewelry lineup on Friday, Nov. 6! The long-awaited return of the dorm leader-inspired ring has also been announced!
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株式会社テイクアップ has announced a new collection jewelry item inspired by Ignihyde Dorm from the anime “Disney Twisted-Wonderland,” as well as the return of the dorm leader-inspired ring. Reservations are open from Nov. 6 to Dec. 7, 2026, and each item is priced at ¥22,000 (including tax).
STELLA BEAUTE(ステラボーテ) to hold a limited-time POPUP STORE at 銀座三越, New Building, B1 promotional space!
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Beauty brand STELLA BEAUTE will hold a limited-time POPUP STORE at 銀座三越, New Building, B1, from Nov. 11 to 24, 2026, with opportunities to try new hair irons and popular devices.
株式会社プログレス to exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026 ～A new kind of team, built by people and AI～”!
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株式会社プログレス will exhibit as a Fuji sponsor at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” hosted by Cybozu. The company supports system implementation using kintone and develops its own products. At the event, it will showcase Developer Tool Box, the Minori Compass hands-on support service, and more.
Relocation and reopening! A forest of wind instruments opens in Semba. Specialist wind instrument store MIKIGAKKI WindForest to expand and open in Osaka’s Honmachi area on Friday, Dec. 4!
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三木楽器株式会社 will relocate its specialist wind instrument store MIKIGAKKI WindForest to Osaka’s Honmachi area on Dec. 4, 2026, and reopen after renovation with an expanded space.
GAUMAPIX joins production of 岩本照-starring “Sanada Ten Braves SHADOWS OF THE TEN NINJA,” using generative AI
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GAUMAPIX株式会社 contributed to video production using generative AI and VFX shots for the テレビ朝日 drama “Sanada Ten Braves SHADOWS OF THE TEN NINJA,” starring 岩本照.
Facts
Starting Oct. 23, 2026
2024 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
大阪信用保証協会 will hold the 11th “OSAKA Business Fair 2026” at MyDome Osaka on Nov. 20, 2026, to create business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses. About 200 companies and organizations will exhibit, and admission is free. Business meeting reservations are accepted through Nov. 13.
Public agencies join forces to support small and medium-sized businesses struggling with labor shortages and other challenges! Sponsorship of a seminar offering tips on securing talent and improving business management
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大阪信用保証協会 is sponsoring a seminar hosted by ハローワーク布施, “Thinking About Securing Talent and Business Management,” to offer small and medium-sized businesses tips on securing talent and improving business management.
100 varieties of plum wine return to 3 shops beneath Gakugei-daigaku Station this year! Connect with Kishu Tanabe through plum wine!
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朝日放送テレビ株式会社, in partnership with Tanabe City in Wakayama Prefecture, will hold the “9 Days to Savor Kishu Tanabe Plum Wine” event at 3 shops beneath Gakugei-daigaku Station from Nov. 21 to 29, 2026. A total of 100 varieties of plum wine and hands-on events are planned.
Facts
A total of 100 varieties of plum wine on offer
9 days to savor plum wine
Nov. 21 (Sat.) to 29 (Sun.), 2026
More than 140 varieties of plum wine to enjoy in Tanabe
GEAR MISSION introduces 5 designs of dedicated stove grates for the “K3-GM1” and “K3R-GM”; 5 designs are also available for the “KS-GE67”
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株式会社トヨトミ will release the “GM-K3GT” and “GM-KSGT” series of dedicated stove grates for its oil-heating appliance brand GEAR MISSION on Nov. 16, 2026. Each series offers 5 designs, with a suggested retail price of 6,050 yen (5,500 yen before tax). The GT5 panda design is a limited edition, available only at events and directly operated stores.
Small in size, big on warmth. GEAR MISSION introduces the “K3R-GM” radiant oil stove
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株式会社トヨトミ will release the compact “K3R-GM” radiant oil stove in its GEAR MISSION series on Nov. 16, 2026. It delivers a heating output of 3.22 kW and features match ignition and an automatic shutoff device.
Facts
On sale from 12 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2026 (Mon.)
Width and depth: 358 mm
Heating output increases to 3.22 kW
It is taller by the length of the combustion cylinder (+90 mm)
Heating output is about 1.3 times higher, at 3.22 kW
The wick can be raised by about 2 mm at a time
This can be repeated up to 2 times
This can also save about 9,460 yen (tax included), the cost of 2 replacement wicks
Replacement wicks: 4,730 yen (tax included) × 2
Suggested retail price: Olive Green and Coyote Brown, 36,300 yen
Black: 38,500 yen
Fuel consumption: 3.22 kW (0.313 L/h)
Up to 9 tatami mats (wooden detached houses)
Original15.0㎡)/コンクリート
Up to 12 tatami mats (concrete, multi-unit buildings)
Notice of launch of new currency pair “Euro/Polish zloty”
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株式会社マネースクエア began offering the new currency pair “Euro/Polish zloty (EUR/PLN)” on its FX and CFD service “トラリピ” on Nov. 2, 2026. The company considers the pair suitable for “トラリピ” because of its high volatility and tendency to trade within a range, and is running a campaign offering cashback and 2 times the trading miles to mark the launch.
For your year-end hometown tax donation, why not send support supplies to children’s cafeterias and other organizations while continuing to receive your usual gifts? The “Kodomo Furusato Bin Crowdfunding” begins listing 136 organizations nationwide
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On Nov. 5, 2026, ネッスー株式会社 began listing 136 first-phase partner organizations on the “Kodomo Furusato Bin Crowdfunding” platform. Through this program, donors can provide funds for support activities at designated children’s cafeterias and other organizations while receiving return gifts.
Facts
136 first-phase partner organizations
When the total donation amount is at least 100,000 yen
1% of that amount in activity funds
About 47.7 tons of rice in Asahikawa City
84.7% of children’s cafeterias say they feel the impact of rising prices
47.2% cite a shortage of operating funds as a challenge
Back for a 2nd installment with even more to offer! Happy Kuji “Sanrio characters Holiday Collection 2026” set for release on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026!
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Happy Kuji “Sanrio characters Holiday Collection 2026,” produced by 株式会社サニーサイドアップ, is scheduled to go on sale on Dec. 4, 2026. The prizes feature balletcore designs inspired by Sanrio characters.
【湖畔ステイズ庄原 × Bihoku Illumi】A fantastical flower garden illuminated by a record 800,000 lights
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The lakeside glamping facility 湖畔ステイズ庄原, located in the government-run Bihoku Hillside Park, is offering guests perks including free admission and parking to coincide with “Winter Illumination 2026-2027 Bihoku Illumi,” running from Oct. 31, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027. A record 800,000 lights will illuminate the park, with “FANTASY GARDEN” as the theme.
White Essence announces its first wireless intraoral scanner, “WE Scan Wireless”
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ホワイトエッセンス株式会社 has begun handling its first wireless intraoral scanner, “WE Scan Wireless,” and will unveil it at Tokyo Dental Show 2026, which opens on Nov. 7, 2026.
In response to critical PHP and WordPress vulnerabilities, article explains website “publication scope”
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株式会社Geolocation Technology has published an explanatory article on website publication scope and access controls in response to critical vulnerabilities in PHP and WordPress.