There’s still time!秋の入園説明会 for prospective April 2027 enrollees is underway at 15 schools nationwide at KDI, where children develop the “skills to thrive in the years ahead”!
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KDI, a bilingual preschool operated by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, is holding fall enrollment information sessions at 15 schools nationwide for prospective April 2027 enrollees. The program provides more than 3,800 hours of English education over 4 years and has produced students who passed the Eiken Pre-2 level.
Facts
15 schools in total
April 2027 enrollment
More than 3,800 hours over 4 years
Original17:00降園
Until 20:00 at the latest
37,000 yen per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社やる気スイッチグループ、Kids Duo International、KDI、チャイルド・アイズ、Kids Duo、忍者ナイン、スクールIE、WinBe、i Kids Star、HALLO、公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会
“Golden Joystick Awards 2026,” the world’s longest-running international gaming awards, marks its 44th edition; live broadcast with Japanese subtitles set for Nov. 12 on Nico Live!
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株式会社ドワンゴ announced that it will livestream the “Golden Joystick Awards 2026,” taking place in London, England, on Nov. 12, with Japanese subtitles on Nico Live.
New merchandise arrives for the popular BL title 『ふたりよがりなメルティチャーム』! Newly drawn illustrations show the close “アウイヴ” duo in adorable coordinated outfits♪
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New merchandise for Hanamori Tamako’s BL work 『ふたりよがりなメルティチャーム』 goes on sale at eeo Store online on Oct. 30, 2026. The lineup includes 8 items, such as buttons, acrylic cards, acrylic stands and keychains, featuring newly drawn and official illustrations.
Facts
Oct. 30, 2026
550 yen (tax included)
3,300 yen (tax included)
¥690 (tax included)
¥4,140 (tax included)
1,980 yen (tax included)
1,040 yen (tax included)
5.7 cm in diameter
Approx. 7 cm × 9 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、ジーオーティー、Bivy comic、eeo Store online
STマイクロエレクトロニクス announces new STM32 tools to enhance coding with agentic AI
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STマイクロエレクトロニクス announced “STM32Cube for Agentic AI,” a new tool to support the use of AI agents in STM32 microcontroller development. The tool helps avoid hallucinations and reduce token costs, and includes comments from OpenAI社 and Somfy社.
[Couture Brooch] The first installment of the “冬の360°愛され服” feature starring Rina Ikoma goes live on Friday, Nov. 6!
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Women’s brand Couture Brooch, operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, will publish the first installment of its “冬の360°愛され服” feature starring Rina Ikoma on Nov. 6.
[Loads of giveaways] The 新潮文庫 booth will be at “TOKYO BOOK FIGHT in 後楽園ホール” on Nov. 12!
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株式会社新潮社 will set up a 新潮文庫 booth at “TOKYO BOOK FIGHT in 後楽園ホール,” taking place at Korakuen Hall on Nov. 12. The event will feature giveaways of Yomumu stickers and limited-edition cards, messages written in a giant 『マイブック』 about 100 times the usual size, free sample copies of books, and sales of 十二国記 merchandise.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
More than 3 million copies sold
About 100 times the size
572 yen (tax included)
649 yen (tax included)
100 yen (tax included)
990 yen each (tax included)
More than 14 million copies sold
Companies mentioned：株式会社新潮社、新潮社、TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg、TBS
New preview images unveiled from voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto’s much-anticipated 40th-birthday photo book! Details revealed for a release event packed with special perks, including first-ever offerings
Vendors announced for “field,” an event by PARCO × Rainbow Disco Club taking place Nov. 23! Sales begin for the second lineup in the T-shirt project.
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株式会社パルコ announced that it will hold “field 2026,” a joint project with Rainbow Disco Club, at Shibuya PARCO on Nov. 23. The vendor lineup has been announced, and online sales of the second T-shirt project collection have begun.
New merchandise from the TV anime “WIND BREAKER” is now available for preorder, including Metaluxe badges, ID photo booth prints, and acrylic stands, through アニメイト and ムービック mail order, among other retailers.
Synopsis and preview images released for Episode 31 (Season 3, Episode 7) of the TV anime “Reincarnated as an Aristocrat with an Appraisal Skill Season 3,” airing Sunday, Nov. 8, at 11:40 p.m.!
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株式会社ブシロードムーブ and Bandai Namco Filmworks have released the synopsis and preview images for Episode 31 of the TV anime “Reincarnated as an Aristocrat with an Appraisal Skill Season 3” and will hold a broadcast commemorative campaign.
The 3rd installment in the popular series, “The Battle Cats: Battle Guide to Victory, Can 3,” goes on sale Dec. 21 (Monday), with preorders now open. Packed with fun content, including a space chapter攻略 guide and a feature on Ultra Souls!
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage announced that “The Battle Cats: Battle Guide to Victory, Can 3” will go on sale on Dec. 21, 2026. It is priced at 1,430 yen and includes a space chapter攻略 guide and a feature on Ultra Souls, among other content.
Facts
Monday, December 21, 2026
96 pages
1,430 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、PONOS Corp.
株式会社メディアリンクス will exhibit at “InterBEE 2026 International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition,” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18 to 20, showcasing products and solutions including its next-generation IP gateway “Xscend®” series and operations management software “ML Director.”
TOTEME to open a limited womenswear store at 伊勢丹新宿店, its first location in the Kanto region
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Swedish fashion brand TOTEME will open a limited womenswear store on the 3rd floor of the main building of 伊勢丹新宿店 on Oct. 28, 2026, marking its first location in the Kanto region. The store is scheduled to run through July 2027.
From a time when hydroponic cultivation was still uncommon. 20 years of growth in Fukuoka.
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グリーン・グリーン株式会社 is marking the 20th anniversary of its founding in 2006. It has expanded from selling hydroponic growing supplies to developing its own fertilizers, lights, and systems. Alongside its subsidiary GG.SUPPLY’s demonstration operations, it is running a discount campaign for new businesses entering the field.
Try furniture before buying, just like clothes: “Room AI Fitting,” a service for furniture stores developed with AI by an employee with no prior experience at a furniture manufacturer
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株式会社堀田木工所 has launched “Room AI Fitting,” an AI-powered furniture placement simulation service for furniture retailers. The head of its DX division, who had no programming experience, developed the service in-house with AI as a development partner, allowing customers to try out furniture in photos of their rooms. It is scheduled to be exhibited at Asia Furnishing Fair 2026 in November 2026.
Bring the bounty of Okhotsk’s sea and land to your year-end and New Year’s table! “A Taste of Okhotsk Monbetsu” sets, offering a little of everything, developed and now accepting orders, with 100 sets available for each type
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株式会社新朝プレス has developed “A Taste of Okhotsk Monbetsu,” a hometown tax donation gift set featuring small portions of local products from 紋別市, Hokkaido. Orders open in November 2026, with each type limited to 100 sets.
The convenient “Lake Towada Access Bus” will operate during the winter tourist season
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一般社団法人十和田奥入瀬観光機構 will operate the winter-only “Lake Towada Access Bus” from Dec. 25, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. 十和田観光電鉄株式会社 will operate the vehicles, and advance reservations are required.
“Hokkaido’s best flavors belong first and foremost to the people of Hokkaido.” Natural Rishiri kombu from Rebun Island, sweet shrimp from Mashike and Haboro, and botan shrimp served at Sapporo’s 蔵鵡 本邸
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株式会社中村衞商事 is supplying Rishiri kombu from Rebun Island and sweet shrimp and botan shrimp from Mashike and Haboro to 蔵鵡 本邸 in Sapporo. Against a backdrop of poor catches in 2026 and challenges related to an aging population, the company is supporting regional food culture by shipping products directly from Hokkaido producers to consumers.
【JOURNAL STANDARD × TOLIGHT】 “Floral Dawn” collaboration collection to launch on Nov. 12 (Thursday)
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The “Floral Dawn” collaboration collection by JOURNAL STANDARD and TOLIGHT will go on sale starting Nov. 12, 2026. Commemorative events will also be held at the Shibuya Scramble Square and Jiyugaoka stores, alongside a POP UP by droomtuin vintage.
“Campus Odawara × 神奈川大学 Collaborative Lecture” to focus on the Hakone Ekiden! — Enjoy watching 10 times more: a former 神奈川大学 Ekiden head coach reveals the fascinating world of the Hakone Ekiden —
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A lecture on the Hakone Ekiden will be held as part of the lifelong learning program “Campus Odawara,” based on a comprehensive partnership agreement between 小田原市 and 神奈川大学. The speaker is Eiji Daigo, who has experienced winning 2 consecutive championships.
カイポケ to hold study sessions for care providers nationwide in phases through its user community, “カイポケグロースパートナーズ”
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株式会社エス・エム・エス’s care support service カイポケ is holding study sessions nationwide in phases through its user community, “カイポケグロースパートナーズ,” for care providers across multiple professions, covering topics such as BCP study sessions and AI use.
Facts
114 care providers from across Japan participated
The membership includes 63,900 establishments nationwide
SNSpartners launches creative production services for SNS ads, with still images from ¥15,000 and videos from ¥35,000
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SNSpartners, operated by 合同会社mocchi, has launched a service producing still-image and video creatives for SNS advertising for businesses and stores. Prices start at ¥15,000 for still images and ¥35,000 for videos, and an advertising management contract is not required.
多貴商運株式会社 plans drone transport demonstration by its own members in March 2027
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多貴商運株式会社 plans a trial of drone cargo transport by its own members in March 2027. In preparation, it conducted a demonstration experiment on October 27, 2026, in cooperation with group and partner companies.
23-year-old Tsukasa Mizoguchi, making his RIZIN debut, reveals the truth behind his SNS feud with Tatsuya Kawajiri: “Before I knew it, things had turned out that way.” What was behind the unexpected controversy? He declares he will call out Doutbek beyond his bout with Taichi Nakajima: “I’ll meet all the requirements, including weight and rules.”
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In a special feature released on ABEMA, 23-year-old RIZIN debutant Tsukasa Mizoguchi discusses the SNS controversy and his career, and declares he will call out Doutbek after his bout with Taichi Nakajima.
Announcement: WEB seminar to be held. How can we overcome the limitations of electronic medical record entry? Practical approaches to a new clinic management model powered by AI, people and systems
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株式会社ソラスト will hold a WEB seminar on November 17, 2026, for clinic directors and office managers, introducing a new clinic management model that combines AI and human support.
Responding to rising demand for consultations in the Shin-Yokohama area: ランドマーク税理士法人 opens new “EPIC Shin-Yokohama Station Front Office,” bringing its network to 16 locations
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ランドマーク税理士法人 opened the new “EPIC Shin-Yokohama Station Front Office” in Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on August 10, 2026, bringing its network to 16 locations.
Facts
A network of 16 locations
This office is the 3rd location
A 5-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station
More than 30 staff members
Tax audit rate below 1%
More than 11,000 inheritance tax returns filed to date
ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社 announced executive personnel changes effective January 1, 2027. Tetsuya Nobesawa and Nicholas Walters will become Co-CFOs. The company also announced the launch of a program to donate to 国立長寿医療研究センター in lieu of congratulatory flowers and telegrams.
“omochabako no kai to ’26 autumn & winter,” a POP UP event celebrating Christmas in Europe, to be held in Yoyogi-Uehara! Open to the public November 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday)
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株式会社おもちゃ箱 will hold the POP UP event “omochabako no kai to ’26 autumn & winter” at “(tefu) yoyogi uehara” in Yoyogi-Uehara from November 20 to 22, 2026. The theme is a journey through Christmas in Europe, with new products including organic skincare, aromatherapy, herbal tea and wooden toys, as well as workshops. The event will be open to the public for 2 days, November 21 and 22.
Atelier Haruka opens its first store in Vietnam! One month after opening, Hanoi’s “Haruka Tokyo” wins support from Japanese expatriates and local customers for its “Japanese attention to detail”
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株式会社アトリエはるか opened “Haruka Tokyo,” a hair, makeup and nail salon, in Hanoi, Vietnam, on September 26, 2026. It is the company’s 2nd overseas store, following its Singapore location, and its first in Vietnam. One month after opening, its Japanese-quality services and customer care have won support from Japanese expatriates and local customers.
Facts
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2nd overseas store
More than 65 stores participating
Prices start at ¥1,980
Hand manicure, single color: 299,000 VND
Eyelash perm: 299,000 VND
Companies mentioned：株式会社くふうカンパニーホールディングス、株式会社アトリエはるか、HARUKA SALON VIETNAM LLC、BLOW BROW TOKYO ESPLANADE
From “Put your socks on!” to “Which ones today?” A Nagoya sock trading company founded 70 years ago, supervised by a sock expert, develops “Mekurun” socks with reversible patterns
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株式会社マリモ has developed “Mekurun,” children’s socks with patterns that change when the cuff is rolled over. Made with 100% cotton on the outer side, they are designed to prevent toenails from catching, and are scheduled to go on sale November 6, 2026.
Making “smokeless” the standard for monjayaki. 株式会社delta launches strategic collaboration with smokeless roaster pioneer シンポ株式会社
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株式会社delta has launched a strategic collaboration with smokeless roaster pioneer シンポ株式会社 and will open its new brand “月島もんじゃ しちろう” in Tsukishima, Tokyo, on December 9, 2026.
Facts
7 locations in Japan
1 location overseas
On Wednesday, December 9, 2026
For more than 40 years
There is a track record of approximately 20,000 deliveries
November 11 is Tochikuken’s standing udon and soba day
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株式会社東筑軒 will distribute special coupons valid for 3 weeks to customers as part of an appreciation campaign marking “Standing Udon and Soba Day” on November 11, 2026.
【Last year, more than 9.2 million yen was raised from 675 people】Crowdfunding project “楓工務店 ならスマイルリレー2026,” supporting local organizations in Nara with no fees, launches on Monday, November 2
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アイニコグループ株式会社 will launch “楓工務店 ならスマイルリレー2026,” a donation-based crowdfunding project supporting 8 local organizations in Nara Prefecture, on November 2, 2026. コングラント株式会社 will provide support, including covering all payment processing fees and offering hands-on assistance.
Facts
Donations totaling 9,203,000 yen
From 675 people
8 organizations tackling local issues
Target: 2.55 million yen
Adopted by more than 4,400 organizations
The total value of donations processed exceeds 19 billion yen
AD Works’ grid-scale battery storage business: “ADW宮崎日南市蓄電所” completed and began operations as its 3rd facility to go online
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株式会社エー・ディー・ワークス announced that “ADW宮崎日南市蓄電所,” a grid-scale battery storage facility it developed in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, has been completed and begun operations. This brings the number of its grid-scale battery storage facilities in operation to 3.
Facts
Plans to enter the balancing market around February 2027
Completion of key PMI measures, return to profitability, and rebranding as “Hmcomm DESIGN X” for the business acquired from ファンタラクティブ株式会社
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Hmcomm株式会社 announced that it has completed key PMI measures for the DX partner business acquired from ファンタラクティブ株式会社 and achieved profitability in the cumulative second-quarter period of the fiscal year ending December 2026. It also rebranded its design team as “Hmcomm DESIGN X” and will promote growth through collaboration with its AI business.
Facts
Dated August 15, 2025
Dated August 31, 2025
Dated September 1, 2025
Cumulative second-quarter period of the fiscal year ending December 2026
【RVCA × AZUL BY MOUSSY】2026 WINTER collaboration collection launches in stages from Friday, November 13
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The 2026 fall/winter collaboration collection by lifestyle brands “RVCA” and “AZUL BY MOUSSY” will go on sale from November 13. The collection’s theme is “TR'UN'SIT,” and guitarist KOKI stars in the campaign visuals.
Facts
2026 WINTER
\15,950
\14,300
\12,100
\24,200
All 5 models
Founded in 2001
Born in 1987
From 2024
Companies mentioned：ボードライダーズジャパン合同会社、RVCA、AZUL BY MOUSSY、Gibson、TEAES OF THE REBEL、黒夢
Union Net strengthens website maintenance service supporting approximately 500 sites, drawing on its experience responding to a critical PHP vulnerability
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株式会社ユニオンネット will strengthen its website maintenance and update support service, drawing on its experience responding to critical PHP vulnerabilities and its expertise maintaining approximately 500 sites.
【chant a charm（チャントアチャーム）】introduces “バランシングデイクリーム,” a morning cream designed to keep skin balanced all day, in a limited quantity from Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
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“バランシングデイクリーム,” a morning cream formulated to address winter dryness and sebum-related concerns, will launch in a limited quantity from the “chant a charm” brand operated by 株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ.
Facts
Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
40ｇ
3,850 yen (tax included)
SPF18 PA+
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ、chant a charm、チャントアチャーム
【Event Report】Simeji × Google Cloud host business meetup on the future of work transformed by AI voice input and vibe coding!
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バイドゥ株式会社 held a business meetup with Google Cloud on October 29, 2026, focused on AI voice input and vibe coding, and announced that a new “meeting minutes” feature for Simeji PC is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
55 people attended the event
A “meeting minutes” feature is scheduled for release in November 2026 as a new feature of “Simeji PC AI Voice Input”
【松坂屋名古屋店】A feast of special gourmet treats to delight: “Blissful Food Fair”
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株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店 will hold the “Blissful Food Fair” at 松坂屋名古屋店. Special offerings include gourmet bento from なだ万厨房, まつおか, and 東鮓本店; limited-edition sweets from BLUE POND and ザ・マスターbyバターバトラー; and café menu items from ユニイク and バタリー.
【A specialist in thread lifts in Osaka, author of a medical textbook】聖心美容クリニック Osaka Clinic Director 寺町 英明 to contribute to medical textbook 『Thread Lift Treatment: Secrets to Thread Selection and Techniques』
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The director of 聖心美容クリニック Osaka Clinic, 寺町英明, wrote Chapter 5 of the aesthetic medicine textbook 『Thread Lift Treatment: Secrets to Thread Selection and Techniques』, to be published by メディカ出版 in November 2026.
RUMBLE CRUMBLE teams up for a special collaboration with world-renowned top model Issa Lish (イッサ・リッシュ)
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The RUMBLE CRUMBLE brand, operated by 株式会社RUMBLE CRUMBLE, has announced its first collaboration with top model Issa Lish. Limited-edition shopping bags and cookie boxes are scheduled to be available at stores nationwide from early November 2026.
【Muroran, Hokkaido】Supporting families raising children! Mobile children's cafeteria, food distribution and food delivery to be held on Sunday, November 29
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特定非営利活動法人くるくるネット will provide a mobile children's cafeteria, food distribution and food delivery for families raising children in Muroran, Hokkaido, on November 29, 2026. The event will offer free fried-chicken set meals and distribute food and daily necessities for 50 households. If applications exceed the available spots, recipients will be selected by lottery.
山里亮太 reveals his biggest-ever marital fight: “I secretly ate fried chicken...” He opens up about the biggest fight he and his wife had during his diet. “Returning to work soon after giving birth” 松村沙友理 says, “It was the right decision that we reached a point where we had to share the housework.”
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Starting November 4, 2026, ABEMA will stream the first episode of the reality show 『この最低な夫婦の終わり』, which follows the realities of married life, for free. MC 山里亮太 shared an argument story from when he was dieting, while 松村沙友理 talked about sharing household chores after giving birth.
Tripartite partnership agreement signed with Nagasaki Prefecture to promote the acceptance and retention of foreign talent
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株式会社商船三井, MOL CAREER and Nagasaki Prefecture signed a tripartite partnership agreement to promote the acceptance and retention of foreign talent on November 4, 2026.
【The Nobel Prize for Business Leaders】FY Reiwa 8 “Zaikai Awards” and “Business Leader Awards” announced!
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株式会社財界研究所, publisher of the general business magazine 『財界』, announced the winners of the FY Reiwa 8 “Zaikai Award” and “Business Leader Awards.” 松本正義, chair of the 関西経済連合会, was selected for the Zaikai Award, while 柳内光子, president of 山一興産, received a special award. The Business Leader Awards went to 上野真吾, president of 住友商事; 貝沼由久, chairman of ミネベアミツミ; 辻慎吾, chairman of 森ビル; 谷喜久郎, chairman of 新東通信, and 谷鉄也, its president; 秋田智一, president of アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ; and 貞末奈名子, president of メーカーズシャツ鎌倉. The awards ceremony is scheduled for January 14, 2027.
Building an organization where people support one another before they shoulder too much. Andwell uses AI stress checks to identify tendencies to “shoulder too much” and starts building a team where people can speak openly
PPA completely revamps its official website! Supporting injury prevention and increased pitching speed at 10 schools nationwide
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株式会社PPA has completely revamped the official website of PPA, a baseball school specializing in pitchers. Operating at 10 schools nationwide, it provides instruction from trainers with national medical qualifications, as well as injury prevention and pitching-speed improvement support.
【November 11 is “Nursing Care Day”】Free seminar on inheritance, end-of-life planning and choosing a care facility: “How to Live in the Era of 100-Year Lifespans”
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株式会社リエイケア will hold the “How to Live in the Era of 100-Year Lifespans” seminar on November 11 and 14, 2026, at the fee-based nursing home 癒しの新宿北. This free event includes sessions on inheritance and end-of-life planning notebooks, a facility tour and food tasting. Capacity is 20 people each day.
The 『Honkai: Star Rail』 x 横浜市 collaboration campaign “Star Rail Trailblaze Game in Yokohama” will feature a special presentation at “Cosmo Clock 21”!
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A special lighting display on the giant Ferris wheel “Cosmo Clock 21” has been announced as part of the “Star Rail Trailblazing Game in Yokohama” collaboration campaign between Honkai: Star Rail and 横浜市.
Live tickets are also on sale now and proving popular! The detailed program for “UMEKITA SOUND BAZAAR,” taking place Nov. 21 (Sat.) to 23 (Mon., holiday), has been announced.
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VS.共同事業体 and 一般社団法人Big Bang Osaka have announced the detailed program for “UMEKITA SOUND BAZAAR,” which will be held at グラングリーン大阪 from Nov. 20 to 23. The program will include a soundscape by musician Marihiko Hara, special live performances by Kaho Nakamura, YPY and others, Onomatopoeia Cafeteria, and a publishers’ expo.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20
10 locations
34 participants in total
¥3,000 (tax included)
¥5,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：VS.共同事業体、株式会社トータルメディア開発研究所、株式会社野村卓也事務所、一般社団法人Big Bang Osaka、グラングリーン大阪、株式会社イースタンサウンドファクトリー、株式会社クリエイティブエンパワーメント、GIOQIDS ART STUDIO
Selection of fund-distribution organizations for the 2026 emergency funding round [2nd round] under the Act on Utilization of Dormant Deposits, etc.
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一般財団法人日本民間公益活動連携機構（JANPIA） announced that it selected 2 organizations from applications for 5 projects under the “2026 Emergency Funding Round [2nd round] under the Act on Utilization of Dormant Deposits, etc.,” aimed at providing emergency support for the Kumamoto earthquake of July 28, 2026.
HANAMII selected for a project by スマートシティ青森推進協議会 — “AOMORI Civic Tech Studio,” a civic-participation hackathon to solve local issues, scheduled for February 2027 in 青森市
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HANAMII株式会社 was selected for スマートシティ青森推進協議会’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year project creation and promotion program, and plans to hold “AOMORI Civic Tech Studio,” a civic-participation hackathon to solve local issues, in 青森市 in February 2027.
Clinical trial examines synergistic effects of combining PARP inhibitors with immunotherapy — findings prompt a reassessment of effects anticipated in basic research
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国立がん研究センター東病院 and others conducted an investigator-initiated clinical trial of combination therapy with the PARP inhibitor olaparib and the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab in patients with HRD-positive advanced ovarian cancer. The tumor shrinkage rates were 50.0% in the monotherapy group and 70.0% in the combination therapy group, but no clear difference was observed, and the synergistic effect anticipated in basic research was not confirmed in clinical practice.
Build a forest adventure course with your kids! Nov. 27 “Prefectural Residents’ Day School Holiday” @ Toyota
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株式会社TRUNK HOME will hold “URANIWA Forest School Holiday,” an event for parents and children, on Nov. 27, 2026, in its own forest, “URANIWA,” in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. Participants will build log swings and suspension bridges with carpenters and other craftspeople. The completed play equipment is expected to remain in place after the site opens to the public in spring 2027.
Facts
Approximately 2,700 tsubo
Nov. 27, 2026
5 groups of elementary school students and guardians
German Chancellor Merz visits Kyoto Fusioneering; exchanges views on potential Japan-Germany cooperation to address shared challenges in fusion energy
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On Oct. 29, 2026, Kyoto Fusioneering welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to its Tokyo headquarters for a tour, introducing its gyrotron and fuel-cycle system. It also signed memorandums of cooperation with Proxima Fusion and Focused Energy, outlining plans to strengthen collaboration on fusion energy technology and commercialization between Japan and Germany.
Facts
Oct. 29, 2026
January 2024
Companies mentioned：京都フュージョニアリング株式会社、KF、Kyoto Fusioneering Europe GmbH、KFEU、Proxima Fusion、Focused Energy、Siemens Energy、三井物産
Get an Amazon gift card worth ¥1,000 for booking with 1 company, or ¥3,000 for booking with 5 companies. Campaign offers Amazon gift cards for booth visit reservations at an AI/DX trade show
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株式会社イプロス will run a booth visit reservation campaign at “IPROS AI-Industrial World 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum from Dec. 9 to 10, 2026. Participants who book with 1 or more companies will receive an Amazon gift card worth ¥1,000, and those who book with 5 or more companies will receive ¥3,000.
A special Christmas tree celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s original debut, presented by ディズニーストア, arrives at Terminal 1!
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A Christmas tree presented by ディズニーストア to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s original debut will appear at Terminal 1 of Haneda Airport, while a tree decorated with ornaments from ケーテ・ウォルファルト社 will be set up at Terminal 2.
[Projected annual yield of 20.0%] Real estate crowdfunding platform TECROWD releases information on capital-gains fund “OME Data Center#08 (Takinoue-cho, Ome City-C)”
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TECRA株式会社 has released details of “OME Data Center#08,” a capital-gains fund on the real estate crowdfunding platform TECROWD that aims to build and sell a data center, and has opened advance lottery applications. The projected annual yield is 20.0%, and the investment period is 6 months.
[Husbzort] New high-quality wireless lavalier microphone with noise cancellation! On sale for a limited-time special price of ¥1,998 through Nov. 12
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九洋洲 Joychou 株式会社 has launched a wireless lavalier microphone under the Husbzort brand. It features AI noise cancellation and other functions, and is on sale for a limited time through Nov. 12 for ¥1,998, compared with the regular price of ¥8,499.
DOJO, a hands-on program to develop practical skills tailored to specific objectives, launches at JAPAN CVC BASECAMP
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FIRST CVC株式会社 launched “DOJO,” a hands-on program for CVC and new-business staff, on Nov. 2, 2026, at JAPAN CVC BASECAMP, directly connected to Tokyo Station. The first cohort consists of 3 programs: a mentor course, a new business development course, and an overseas investment course. Participants develop practical skills through workshops led by active practitioners.
Facts
580 CVCs and operating companies
2,000 participants
Launched on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Phase 1 (November 2026-March 2027)
The program consists of 3 programs
About 20 people are expected to take part in each session
[Sustainable homes from Nagano] Open-house event for a newly completed environmentally conscious single-story home built with the Tatelog method! —Passing on the story of satoyama restoration and tree-planting activities with local children
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協同建設株式会社 will hold an open-house event for a newly completed environmentally conscious single-story home using the Tatelog construction method in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture.
株式会社良品計画 temporarily suspended the 無印良品 online store to strengthen security. It aims to resume service within 1–2 days, while its stores remain open as usual.
Get an online estimate for the cost of a home sauna or barrel sauna in 4 steps. SAUNA WORKS releases its “Installation Cost Simulator” on its corporate website
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SAUNA WORKS (REZON株式会社) has released an “Installation Cost Simulator” on its official website that calculates estimated costs for installing a home sauna or barrel sauna in 4 steps.
Opening event for e-ZUKA TECH GUILD, a hub supporting startups and networking!
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Fukuoka Prefecture will open e-ZUKA TECH GUILD, an IT utilization hub, at the Iizuka Research and Development Center next to 九州工業大学’s Iizuka Campus, and hold an opening event and public judging session for a tech business contest on November 21.
Facts
Capacity: e-ZUKA TECH GUILD open campus: 80 people
Fukuoka Prefecture Tech Business Contest public judging session: 60 people
Dec. 3 (Thursday): “Basics of Paints, Painting and Coatings from a Painting Perspective” and “Coating Defects: Phenomena, Mechanisms and Countermeasures” — in-person and online courses scheduled
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株式会社AndTech will hold in-person and online courses on “Basics of Paints, Painting and Coatings” and “Coating Defects: Phenomena, Mechanisms and Countermeasures” on December 3.
Facts
Participation fee: ¥55,000 (tax included)
Date and time: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00–17:00
[Nov. 7 and 8] Zelfy, Pols and others gather in Izumisano! “Esports Game Creator Academy 2026 Autumn” opens soon
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株式会社Meta Heroes will take part in planning and running the “Esports Game Creator Academy 2026 Autumn,” to be held in Izumisano on November 7 and 8, 2026. The company will host a character creation experience booth using 3DCG tools, and special stage events will feature guests including ぜるふぃー and ポルス. Cumulative attendance is about 3,000.
Two original cocktails from アサヒビール × Grampus go on sale!
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アサヒビール and 名古屋グランパス jointly developed 2 original sours, “Grampus Red Sour” and “Grampus Yellow Sour,” which will go on sale starting with the 京都サンガF.C. match on November 7. A commemorative tasting event and “AWA Fest” will also be held.
Refresh your winter style! VIS launches all 6 styles in its 2026 outerwear collection, including top-ranked items from its “Outerwear General Election”
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VIS, the women’s brand operated by 株式会社ジュン, has announced its outerwear collection for the 2026 fall/winter season. The collection features 6 styles, including items that ranked highly in the brand’s “Outerwear General Election” held in September.
シンガポール航空 announces a new chapter in seamless travel experiences
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シンガポール航空 announced improvements to the travel experience, including an overhaul of its in-flight entertainment system, “KrisWorld,” the introduction of next-generation cabin products and lounge renovations. It will invest more than 2 billion Singapore dollars, with the upgrades to be rolled out on the A350 and B777-9 from the second half of 2027.
Facts
An investment of more than 2 billion Singapore dollars
41 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to be refurbished
Refurbishments to begin in the second half of 2027
Investing more than 130 million Singapore dollars
Named “World’s Best Airline” for the 6th time overall
Companies mentioned：シンガポール航空、マラヤンエアウェイズ・リミテッド、マレーシアエアウェイズ・リミテッド、マレーシア・シンガポール航空、スカイトラックス、フォーチュン誌、PriestmanGoode、Designworks、Factorydesign、Collins Aerospace、RECARO Aircraft Seating、Christofle、SISLEY、BYREDO、INK & WATER
シンガポール航空 unveiled next-generation long-haul cabin products and invested more than 2 billion Singapore dollars in seats for first, business, premium economy and economy class. The new products are scheduled to be introduced progressively on Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-9 aircraft from the second half of 2027. They were developed in collaboration with companies including PriestmanGoode, Designworks, Factorydesign, Collins Aerospace and RECARO Aircraft Seating.
Facts
More than 2 billion Singapore dollars
41 Airbus A350-900 aircraft to be refurbished
More than 5,000 frequent travelers
Named “World’s Best Airline” for the 6th time overall
A public recording of a special Hanshin Tigers program will be held at Kobe Asahi Hall on Friday, Dec. 11! “FM COCOLO & Sky A SPECIAL Hanshin Tigers: Beyond the Heat of Victory, supported by tabiwa”
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株式会社スカイA and FM COCOLO will hold a public recording of a special Hanshin Tigers program at Kobe Asahi Hall on Dec. 11, 2026, with the program set to air in late January 2027.
Industry-wide “Fire Extinguisher Recycling System” wins the Minister of the Environment’s FY令和8年度 Award for Contributions to the Promotion of a Recycling-Oriented Society
First phase of Shohei Ohtani collaboration campaign launches! “Shohei Ohtani × ゆうちょ銀行 Time Deposit Campaign” is underway!
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株式会社ゆうちょ銀行 will launch the “Shohei Ohtani × ゆうちょ銀行 Time Deposit Campaign” on Nov. 17, 2026, as the first collaboration campaign with its brand ambassador, Shohei Ohtani.
Japan Energy Storage Development Organization unveils “JESDI VPP,” a VPP service for low-voltage battery storage facilities
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Japan Energy Storage Development Organization has unveiled “JESDI VPP,” a VPP service that aggregates low-voltage battery storage facilities for operation in the balancing market. Connection testing with HOBE ENERGY’s battery storage system has been completed.
TAVIO 3D Photo Booth to be featured at the VTuber event “3rd Orizuru VTuber Fest”
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株式会社OpenHeart participated as a partner company at the “3rd Orizuru VTuber Fest,” showcasing its 3D photo service, “TAVIO 3D Photo Booth.” The service received high marks, with 95.8% of participants saying they would use it again.
布引温泉小諸, operated by 株式会社いこい山荘, has renovated its guest rooms into Japanese-Western-style rooms and will begin serving 小諸蒸留所’s whisky “KOMORO ORIGIN” on Nov. 7, 2026.
MADISONBLUE to open a boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
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株式会社MADISONBLUE will open a boutique, “MADISONBLUE PARIS,” in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, on Nov. 6, 2026. The approximately 50㎡ store will focus on the ESSENTIAL collection and unveil items co-created with the journal “LE PAPIER BLEU,” launched by Artistic Director Mariko Nakayama, and creative studio GIFTSHOP.
マーフィード launches “Water Doctor IKEDA,” a series exploring the science of water and car washing, in Monthly Gasoline Stand
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株式会社マーフィード will launch a new series, “Water Doctor IKEDA,” by President and CEO Hiroshi Ikeda in the November 2026 issue of Monthly Gasoline Stand, offering a scientific perspective on the relationship between car washing and water.
A regular survey conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that Otterly.AI was the most frequently mentioned “AIO optimization tool” by generative AI, at 42.4%, and that the companies recommended by ChatGPT and Gemini differed.
[2026 Latest Edition] 18-Point EC Security Checklist: A Thorough Guide to “Defense in Depth,” from Servers and OS to Applications
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株式会社東通メディア has released the 2026 latest edition of a white paper addressing the risk of information leaks from e-commerce sites. It includes an 18-point checklist covering multilayered security measures for servers, operating systems and more.
ノーガホテル上野東京, operated by 野村不動産ホテルズ, will hold “Where Art Blooms,” a collaborative event with graduates of 東京藝術大学, to mark its 8th anniversary. The event will feature musical performances and art exhibitions.
Facts
8th anniversary of opening
9 graduates of 東京藝術大学
Marked its 8th anniversary on November 1, 2026
Runs through November 30 (Monday)
Companies mentioned：野村不動産ホテルズ株式会社、ノーガホテル 上野 東京、東京藝術大学、コマンドA、NOHGA HOTEL
テクノホライゾン signs exclusive distribution agreement for Japan with U.S. company WyreStorm
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テクノホライゾン株式会社 has signed an agreement to serve as the exclusive distributor in Japan for U.S. AV equipment maker WyreStorm Technologies Limited and will exhibit its flagship products at InterBEE 2026.
Facts
Securities code: 6629
Headquarters: 27 Wood Road, Suite 100 Round Lake, NY 12151
[アルティーリ千葉] Announcement of “Hometown Classixx” performance guests for the Shiga games on Dec. 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.)
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B.LEAGUE’s アルティーリ千葉 will hold the special event “Hometown Classixx” during its games against 滋賀レイクス at Chibagin Arena on December 19 and 20. Special halftime performances will feature rock band HUSKING BEE (19th) and instrumental band QOOPIE (20th).
Facts
14:05 tip-off
Formed in July 1994
A total of 10 albums
From November 2025
Formed in Nagoya in 2017
Performed at “SUMMER SONIC” in 2024
Released its 1st full album, “FUNKHIGHWAY,” in April 2026
うかい to make French mushroom restaurant “MUSHROOM” a subsidiary
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株式会社うかい has decided to acquire shares in 有限会社山岡商事, which operates the French mushroom restaurant “MUSHROOM,” making it a subsidiary. The two chefs will also offer a special course at Yokohama Ukai-tei from November 7 to 29.
Facts
Building a business that lasts 100 years
Since opening in April 1993
Starting Saturday, November 7, 2026
Through November 29 (Sunday)
Price: 24,200 yen (tax included; service charge not included)