[株式会社アセンド] Call recording and AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” to be showcased at Messe Nagoya 2026 in スターキャット株式会社’s booth
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株式会社アセンド will exhibit its call recording and AI transcription and summarization service “RecACE plus” in the booth of its sales agent, スターキャット株式会社, at “Messe Nagoya 2026,” held from November 11 to 13, 2026.
From catalog gifts that let recipients enjoy choosing to gourmet gifts that convey your feelings! Rinbell official online store begins sales of year-end gifts
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リンベル株式会社 has begun selling year-end gifts through its official online store. In addition to gourmet and catalog gifts, it offers “GIFT LIST,” a service for creating digital catalog gifts, and provides suggested budgets and product recommendations tailored to the recipient.
The “Akasaka Sacas Disaster Preparedness Festival 2026” will offer families a fun way to learn about disaster preparedness. Learn preparedness skills with PR captain Yasuko! Working vehicles and popular characters will also be there. Climb aboard a ladder truck for a panoramic view from 20 m up!
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TBS will hold the “Akasaka Sacas Disaster Preparedness Festival 2026” on Nov. 21 and 22. About 16,000 people attended last year, and this year Yasuko will lead disaster preparedness events as PR captain. Plans include an experience reaching a height of 20 m aboard a ladder truck, vehicle rides with police officers and firefighters, and photo opportunities with characters. A special exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Akasaka Fire Station will also be held.
Facts
Nov. 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.)
The event will be held for the 4th time
More than about 16,000 visitors over 2 days
About 20 m high
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
100th anniversary of the opening of the Akasaka Fire Station
A perfect gift! Order easily from your smartphone: “サーモス” vacuum-insulated mug now available at オリジナルプリント.jp for custom printing
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On-demand printing service オリジナルプリント.jp, operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, began offering サーモス vacuum-insulated travel mugs (JNL-S351 and JNL-S501) on Nov. 5, 2026.
Umeda Sky Building Christmas kicks off. Lighting ceremonies to be held on Nov. 13 (Fri.) and 14 (Sat.). “Light Up Performance,” featuring a jazz big band and trombone players, will also take place during the event.
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To mark the launch of Umeda Sky Building Christmas 2026, lighting ceremonies will be held on Nov. 13 and 14. “Light Up Performance,” featuring a jazz big band and trombone players, will take place during the event.
Facts
25 m high
About 130,000 LED lights
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Companies mentioned:積水ハウス梅田オペレーション株式会社、UMEDA SKY BUILDING Christmas 2026、TBS、テレビ朝日、長瀬石油、キングレコード、Vincent Bach、レディオモモ
EMEET PIXY Wireless wins the 2026 Good Design Award
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EMEET’s wireless AI PTZ camera robot “EMEET PIXY Wireless” won the 2026 Good Design Award, marking the series’ 2nd consecutive year receiving the award.
SHEIN holds training for marketplace sellers in partnership with U.S. third-party certification organization UL Solutions
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SHEIN held a training session in partnership with U.S. third-party certification organization UL Solutions for marketplace sellers, explaining lithium battery safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Facts
Held on Oct. 27
The August 2026 session focused on medical devices
Since the start of 2026, SHEIN
Originalこの半年間で
with 8 organizations
has conducted about 20 training sessions
In September 2026
Companies mentioned:SHEIN、UL Solutions、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、Intertek、Bureau Veritas、SGS、TÜV SÜD、Cotecna、Eurofins、Technická inšpekcia、EU
Apology and notice regarding the leak of customer email addresses and other information due to unauthorized access
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Unauthorized access occurred at the official team websites and the “Arara Message” email distribution service managed by パシフィックリーグマーケティング株式会社 (PLM), resulting in the leak of email addresses from 5 teams and member information from 千葉ロッテマリーンズ. The company apologized and reported on its response.
[Droite lautreamont (ドロワットロートレアモン)] 2026 Winter Fair to be held. Gifts include an original velour BAG and scrunchie.
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Women’s fashion brand Droite lautreamont, operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, will hold a Winter Fair from Nov. 11 to 23, giving an original velour BAG or scrunchie to customers who spend at least a specified amount.
Sports Ouku to hold charity auction of para-art shirts by ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉 and ヒュンメル
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A charity auction of para-art shirts by ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉 and ヒュンメル will be held on スポオク, provided by 株式会社モバオク and エンゲート株式会社, starting Nov. 6, 2026. Proceeds will be donated to 認定NPO法人トラッソス.
[For recruitment professionals] How can you get job seekers information about job openings through generative AI? Seminar to explain the “Recruitment LLMO” concept and practical tips
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株式会社天職市場 will hold an online seminar on Nov. 11, 2026, explaining “Recruitment LLMO,” a method for sharing recruitment information using generative AI.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Original11:00より
Has supported recruitment at more than 20,000 companies
Report: Preliminary event for the world’s largest-scale 1-on-1 solo dance battle, 『マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 CHARISMAX Ⅲ』! Finalists decided in each category
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株式会社アノマリー held CHARISMAX Ⅲ, a preliminary event in the GENERAL division of the solo dance battle 『マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027』, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The 5 category winners secured places in the final competition in April 2027.
ブッキング・ドットコム to hold its first "11.11 (Double Eleven) Super Sale"!
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Booking.com Japan K.K. will hold its first "11.11 (Double Eleven) Super Sale" in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East. During the booking period from Nov. 9 to 16, 2026, discounts of 30% or more will be available at participating accommodations.
Facts
30% or more off
About half (47%)
27%
19%
67%
10,136 respondents
Companies mentioned:Booking.com Japan K.K.、ブッキング・ドットコム、Booking.com、Booking Holdings Inc.
Edible prickly pear cactus "SABOVEG" ranked No. 4 in Nikkei Trendy's "2027 Hit Forecast" and won the grand prize in the food category of its "Industry-Specific Hit Forecast"!
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Edible prickly pear cactus "SABOVEG" ranked No. 4 in Nikkei Trendy's "2027 Hit Forecast 30" and won the grand prize in the food category of its "Industry-Specific Hit Forecast."
To mark the Osaka venue of the "Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta," a limited-time collaboration cafe is opening in the museum cafe space at #702 CAFE&DINER, Namba Parks!
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To mark the Osaka venue of the "Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Art Exhibition WorldFesta," a limited-time collaboration cafe will open at #702 CAFE&DINER, Namba Parks. A joint campaign with the anime "Hetalia World★Stars" will also be held, with original placemats given to customers who place an order at participating locations.
"The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Good at Puzzles Too~" The 36th Pazu Neko Points Event is underway!
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Poppin Games Japan is holding the 36th Pazu Neko Points Event in the smartphone puzzle game "The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today ~The Masterful Cat Is Good at Puzzles Too~." Featured rewards include "[Surprised] Yukichi" and more. A new wallpaper was also added to the exchange shop in November.
Facts
36th
Nov. 6, 2026
Nov. 16, 2026
Nov. 1, 2026
Dec. 31, 2026
Sept. 30, 2024
Companies mentioned:ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
After generative AI comes "risk and asset optimization AI"—How AI Komei on IDX is changing AI strategies in the financial industry: Releasing a "risk and asset optimization AI model" to solve the financial industry's "revenue structure challenges"
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AIデータ株式会社 has launched its "Risk and Asset Optimization AI" strategy to address revenue structure challenges in the financial industry, and released its core product, "AI Komei on IDX."
Facts
Established: April 2015
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in unit sales for 17 consecutive years at the BCN Awards
Causal analysis reveals the real reasons people buy games and spend money in them: How do gameplay commentary, worldbuilding and gacha affect purchases?
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold an online seminar on Nov. 12 explaining the results of a survey on why game users make purchases and spend money in games, using the causal discovery method "Direct LiNGAM."
Nov. 9 event! How will AI change business and creativity? Susumu Namikawa to speak at a trial seminar for the "AI MASTER COURSE Practical Class"
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株式会社宣伝会議 will hold a free trial seminar on Nov. 9 exploring how AI is transforming business and creativity, featuring Susumu Namikawa of dentsu Japan. The company also announced the launch of its "AI Master Course Practical Class."
Facts
Date and time: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 19:15–20:15
and offers courses and training programs attended by approximately 100,000 people annually
AZUL BY MOUSSY × RVCA to launch a WINTER collaboration collection themed around "TR'UN'SIT" on Friday, Nov. 13
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AZUL BY MOUSSY, a brand of 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, is launching a WINTER collaboration collection with California-born brand RVCA. The collection is themed around "TR'UN'SIT" and features 5 styles, including a puffer jacket. It goes on sale Nov. 13.
Facts
2026 WINTER
¥24,200
¥15,950
¥14,300
¥12,100
All 5 models
Companies mentioned:株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、AZUL BY MOUSSY、RVCA、SHEL’TTER、Gibson、TEAES OF THE REBEL、黒夢、boardriders.co.jp
[国立国際美術館] "50th Anniversary Pre-Event: Collection 2: Historicizing the Contemporary" to be held from Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, to Monday, Mar. 22, 2027 (holiday)
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国立国際美術館 will hold "Collection 2: Historicizing the Contemporary" as a 50th anniversary pre-event from Dec. 1, 2026, to Mar. 22, 2027. Looking back at art movements from the mid-1960s through the 1970s, the exhibition will feature about 120 works and archival materials by 68 artists.
\Celebrating Chairoikoguma's 10th anniversary!/ A plushie charm that faithfully recreates the picture book design comes as a bonus♡ "Chairoikoguma's 10th Anniversary Kuma-kyun BOOK" goes on sale!
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株式会社主婦と生活社 will release the mook book "Chairoikoguma's 10th Anniversary Kuma-kyun BOOK," which comes with a plushie charm, on Oct. 30, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the サンエックス character Chairoikoguma's debut.
銀座ロフト is holding "SEASON OF LIGHT," a collection of Christmas items, from Oct. 31 to Dec. 24, 2026. It will sell ornaments, tableware, cards and more from Tinker Tailor, CASA BONITA and other brands.
[TAKEO KIKUCHI] A feature page on "Winter Coats and Jackets for Every Occasion" to go live on Friday, Nov. 6
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Men's brand TAKEO KIKUCHI will publish a feature page on winter coats and jackets on its official online store starting Nov. 6, showcasing styles for occasions ranging from business to casual.
A seminar titled “Creating New Value Through the Use of AI in the Broadcasting Industry,” featuring Naohiro Nakamichi of 関西テレビ放送株式会社 and Mikio Kamada of JCOM株式会社, will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026!!
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The New Social Systems Research Institute will host a seminar on creating new value through the use of AI in the broadcasting industry on Dec. 11, 2026, with speakers from Kansai TV and JCOM.
Facts
Marked its 30th anniversary since debut in 2025
3:00–5:10 p.m.
Companies mentioned:株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、関西テレビ放送株式会社、JCOM株式会社、Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab KOBE
Jiyoun Kim appointed creative director of MUSINSA STANDARD
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MUSINSA STANDARD, the in-house brand of Korean fashion platform MUSINSA, has appointed designer Jiyoun Kim as creative director. She took up the post on Oct. 30, 2026, with the aim of strengthening the brand’s identity in global markets.
SPA DAMAI wins international spa awards for 10 consecutive years
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SPA DAMAI, a Tokyo-based spa in Daikanyama operated by 株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ, won 1st place worldwide (Global Winner) in the “Luxury Boutique Spa” category at the 2026 World Luxury Spa Awards. It has now received international spa awards for 10 consecutive years, dating back to 2017.
Green Growth and partners jointly win an excellence award at the 2026 Solar Week Awards, organized by the Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association
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株式会社グリーングロース and 株式会社かがし屋 jointly submitted “Creating a Local Renewable Energy Division” and won an excellence award at the 2026 Solar Week Awards, organized by 一般社団法人太陽光発電協会. The project paired battery storage with Kagashiya’s Hita power plant and switched to the FIP system, enabling surplus electricity during output curtailment to be stored and sold. The 10-year plan to make the project a local power provider was recognized.
Job openings are posted. But can you see the people who work there? Preliminary survey of 1,000 home-visit nursing and day-service providers in Osaka Prefecture
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株式会社視える化 conducted a preliminary survey of 1,000 home-visit nursing stations and day-service providers in Osaka Prefecture, revealing that although job listings are available, there is not enough information for applicants to picture the people who work there or the workplace atmosphere.
[PARCELLE JEWELRY] November “TRUNK SHOW” to be held at 9 stores nationwide
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Tokyo-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold its monthly “TRUNK SHOW” event at 9 stores nationwide from Nov. 5 to 27, 2026. New items on display will include “Autumn Layered Colors Plage,” which uses sapphires to express traditional Japanese colors; “Pomponne,” combining black and pink diamonds; and pinky rings from its 3 main collections.
Facts
9 locations nationwide
Original2026年11月5日(木)から27日(金)まで
Parcelle Jewelry was founded in 2013
A special selection available for just 2 days each month
Survey of 118 HR representatives: Report on AI use in recruitment organizations 2026—Tasks they want to leave to AI and tasks they actually leave to AI
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bgrass株式会社 conducted its “Survey on AI Use in Recruitment Organizations 2026,” based on interviews with recruiters at 118 companies. Scheduling ranked 1st among tasks respondents wanted AI to handle (49%), but 0 companies were actually automating it with AI. AI use is concentrated on text-based tasks such as resume screening and outreach, while about half of companies rely on external workers for recruitment operations. The median monthly RPO fee is about 400,000 yen.
Facts
“Scheduling” (49%)
0 companies are actually using AI to handle it
Already using AI in recruitment work
The median monthly RPO fee is approximately 400,000 yen
[Nara Prefecture | Aging rate above the national average] Expanded day-service facilities in Nara City support independent living for people aged 65 and over
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株式会社ヤマチコーポレーション’s Kitaeruumu opened a new location in Nara City, Nara Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2026. Nara City’s aging rate is above the national average, and demand is growing for day services specializing in functional training.
Facts
Nara City has a total population of 338,251
The population aged 65 and over is 109,574
Nara City’s aging rate is 32.7%
the national average of 29.4%
3.3 percentage points above the national average of 29.4%
A new urban experience: the “Wall Fortune-Telling” project launches, where fortune-telling cards appear when you hold your hand up to a city wall. Created by ENTAKU × HAKUTEN × TASKO
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The “Wall Fortune-Telling” project, jointly developed by 株式会社ENTAKU produce, HAKUTEN and TASKO, launches in Shibuya, Tokyo, on October 29, 2026. After paying at a dedicated terminal, users hold their hand up to a wall and receive a card suggesting an experience in the city. The project is scheduled to expand to Ikebukuro in November and Nagoya in December.
高山市 in Gifu Prefecture has released 4 promotional videos showcasing the region’s attractions, along with an anniversary video, on its official YouTube channel to mark the 90th anniversary of the city’s establishment.
newmo and KDDI form capital and business alliance to bring autonomous taxis into practical use
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newmo株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 entered into a capital alliance on November 6, 2026, to bring autonomous taxis into practical use. The 3 companies also formed a business alliance, joined by KDDIスマートモビリティ株式会社, aiming to commercialize autonomous taxis in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in 2028.
newmo and KDDI form capital and business alliance to bring autonomous taxis into practical use
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newmo株式会社 and KDDI株式会社 have formed a capital and business alliance to bring autonomous taxis into practical use. The 3 companies, including KDDI Smart Mobility, have also entered into a business alliance and aim to commercialize the service in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in 2028.
[Hosted by 佐賀県] Recruitment opens for exhibitors and participating companies for “Saga Disability Employment Fair 2026,” creating new options for disability employment and commissioned work (CSV)!
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株式会社ふくしごと is recruiting companies to exhibit and participate in “Saga Disability Employment Fair 2026,” hosted by 佐賀県. The fair comprises 2 events: a joint company information session on disability employment and a joint business-matching event on commissioned work (CSV) with disability welfare service providers.
Facts
In person: 20 companies
Online: 10 companies
Approximately 40 disability welfare service providers in the prefecture
福岡県 will hold a promotional event on December 5 and 6, featuring displays of Christmas trees and wreath-making, to raise awareness of Yame electric-light chrysanthemums and expand consumption.
URBAN RESEARCH’s real-world media space, URBAN TUBE, connecting people around the world, opens at 渋谷PARCO
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アーバンリサーチ will open URBAN TUBE, a real-world media space built around the concept of “connecting people around the world,” inside 渋谷PARCO on November 20, 2026.
Inaugural event: “Kyoto Specialty Products Exhibition” at マイング
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The “Kyoto Specialty Products Exhibition” will be held at マイング (1st floor of Hakata Station) from November 16 to 30, 2026. Organized by the Kyoto Products Exhibition Association, the event will feature 14 renowned Kyoto businesses, 10 of which will be exhibiting at マイング for the first time.
[Husbzort] New MagSafe-compatible mobile battery featuring second-generation “semi-solid-state batteries”! Slim 9 mm design with 8,000 mAh capacity for more convenient everyday charging
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九洋洲 Joychou 株式会社 has launched Husbzort, a slim MagSafe-compatible mobile battery featuring second-generation semi-solid-state batteries. It measures 9 mm thick and has a capacity of 8,000 mAh. A limited-time sale begins on November 3, 2026.
The “22nd Toilet Haiku Awards” collection to be issued on November 10 (Toilet Day)
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TOTO株式会社 will issue the toilet-paper-shaped haiku collection “The 22nd Toilet Haiku Awards” on November 10, 2026. It features selected entries from 40,345 submissions, with Takashi Nakahata serving as judge.
Facts
40,345 entries
Suggested retail price: 350 yen (tax included)
Published by TOTO出版 on November 10, 2026 (Toilet Day※1)
株式会社阪急交通社 has launched a campaign offering web coupons by lottery from November 5, 2026, to celebrate reaching 1 million friends on its official LINE account.
Facts
1 million friends registered on the official LINE account
Starting November 5, 2026
100 winners selected by lottery
10,000 yen per person
Web coupons worth 1 million yen in total (10,000 yen per person)
[JAF Yamaguchi] JAF to exhibit at the “4th Yamaguchi! New Car Dealers' Fun Used-Car Fair”
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The JAF Yamaguchi Branch will exhibit a JAF booth at the “4th Yamaguchi! New Car Dealers' Fun Used-Car Fair,” held in Yamaguchi City on November 7 and 8, with road safety experiences and outreach on reviewing the automobile tax system.
An AI business that retains profits even as sales grow: TorchUp releases free cost simulation guide for AIaaS by usage volume
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株式会社TorchUp has released a free white paper explaining cost simulations for AIaaS by usage volume. It covers profitability analysis that includes hidden costs such as human review and corrections and support in addition to API fees, profit-and-loss comparisons using 4 scenarios, and methods for pricing and reducing costs.
Hakuhodo DY ONE wins “Search Performance Partner of the Year” at the “Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards 2026”
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株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE won “Search Performance Partner of the Year” at the “Microsoft Advertising Partner Awards 2026,” hosted by Microsoft Japan, and one of its employees won the individual “Trailblazer of the Year” award. The company has also been recognized as “Elite,” the highest tier of the partner program, for 2 consecutive years.
Facts
2026
7 in total
3,290 people
Companies mentioned:株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、Hakuhodo DY ONE、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、Microsoft Corporation、博報堂DYグループ
M&Aナビ to hold free seminars in Tokyo and Osaka where business owners can ask an executive who has made 2 acquisitions and 2 sales
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株式会社セルダン (formerly M&Aナビ) will hold free seminars for business owners in Tokyo and Osaka, featuring Hiroshi Mitsui, who has experience with 2 acquisitions and 2 sales.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Nov. 28 (Sat.)
1 hour each
30 minutes will be set aside for questions and answers
Winners announced for the 3rd Next Education Award 2026, recognizing educational practices in the age of AI
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一般財団法人活育財団 selected the winners at the final judging for the “第3回 Next Education Award 2026,” held at 東京大学 on October 25, 2026. The theme was “AI x Well-being.”
株式会社新潮社 announced that it is distributing an illustrated card as a purchase bonus at メロンブックス to mark the release of 平鳥コウ’s new book, 『〈完全版〉JKハルは異世界で娼婦になった autumn』.
Online lottery service “ガチャなり” officially launches on November 5; button badge lotteries for “アルトレコード” also go on sale
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株式会社サクセス officially launched the online lottery service “ガチャなり” on November 5, 2026, and began selling button badge lotteries for “アルトレコード” and the Taiwan-origin character “キンマートン.”
Amazon Music exclusively streams original songs by artists from around the world for the holiday season, including Elton John and CMAT’s duet “Step Into Christmas”
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Amazon Music announced “Amazon Music Original,” a collection of holiday songs available exclusively from artists around the world, including “Step Into Christmas,” a duet by Elton John and CMAT.
Petition calling for a review of the infertility treatment insurance coverage “limit on the number of cycles” reaches 10,000 signatures
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The “Socially Supported Co-Creation Council for Infertility Treatment” announced that its petition calling on the government to review the limit on the number of embryo transfers covered by infertility treatment insurance has reached 10,000 signatures. It plans to propose improvements to the system ahead of the 2028 medical fee revision.
“90 English,” adopted by more than 300 companies, advertises in the December issue of 日経トレンディ
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90株式会社 has placed an advertisement in the December 2026 issue of 日経トレンディ after its English coaching service “90 English” surpassed 300 corporate clients. It is offering readers of the magazine an extra 1 month of lessons at no charge.
[エムディー株式会社] to hold "Clinic Opening Conference 2026" for doctors on Sunday, Dec. 6
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エムディー株式会社 will hold the online event "Clinic Opening Conference 2026" for doctors on Dec. 6, 2026. More than 15 specialist companies will present on topics including site selection and fundraising, providing knowledge needed to open a clinic.
[双葉電子工業] begins limited-quantity presales of its new "Injection Molding Support System MDS32A," which supports everything from monitoring conditions inside molds to stable molding
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双葉電子工業 will begin limited-quantity presales on Dec. 1, 2026, of its new Injection Molding Support System MDS32A, which supports visualization of the injection molding process and stable molding. An added AI application helps assess each shot and reproduce and maintain conditions for high-quality products.
[神戸北野ホテル] 2026 Noel decorations, "A Stage for Holy Night, Bringing Color to Kitano in Winter," begin in November 2026
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神戸北野ホテル will present Noel decorations from Nov. 1, 2026, to Jan. 31, 2027, under the theme "A Stage for Holy Night, Bringing Color to Kitano in Winter." The Japan Ribbon Embroidery Association and 株式会社タイムロマン are collaborating to decorate the lobby with works including ballet shoes, wreaths and dolls.
Strengthening business continuity planning (BCP) measures for offices: No.1 Group to exhibit its BCP-ready battery storage system "EnerCraft EC-700" at the Office Disaster Prevention Expo
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株式会社No.1 and its subsidiary Club One Systems will exhibit at the Office Disaster Prevention Expo, taking place at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and demonstrate the EnerCraft EC-700 BCP-ready battery storage system.
Facts
Industry-leading 20,000-cycle lifespan
Ready for the next power outage in just 18 minutes
The overall rate of companies with BCP plans is 21.4%
The rate among large companies is 39.9%
The rate among small and medium-sized businesses remains at 18.3%
Lack of skills and know-how needed to develop a plan (42.2%)
¥5,500 (tax included) thereafter
Companies mentioned:株式会社No.1、株式会社Club One Systems、中小企業庁、帝国データバンク
ABEJA in-house lawyer and executive officer in charge of AI governance wins Grand Prix and top prize in the Advanced Technology category at the "BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026," hosted by 弁護士ドットコム株式会社
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Naohiro Furukawa, an in-house lawyer and executive officer in charge of AI governance at 株式会社ABEJA, won the Grand Prix and the top prize in the Advanced Technology category at the "BUSINESS LAWYERS AWARD 2026," hosted by 弁護士ドットコム株式会社.
アパマンショップ to raffle off 340 pairs of tickets to the immersive VR experiences "Eternal Gaudi" and "Titanic," for 680 winners
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APAMAN株式会社 is running a campaign for people who search for a home at アパマンショップ locations in the Kanto, Koshinetsu and Shizuoka areas. A raffle will award 340 pairs of tickets to either the immersive VR experience "Eternal Gaudi" or "Titanic," for 680 winners.
The Japan Planning Institute will hold a seminar on Nov. 30, 2026, featuring Shinji Nishimura of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who will discuss integrating technology, safety and business to commercialize the liquefied hydrogen supply chain.
V-Cinext "Kamen Rider Kabuto 20th: Heir to Heaven" release celebration: the "Kamen Rider Kabuto Epos Card" arrives in collaboration with the popular series marking the 20th anniversary of its broadcast debut!
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株式会社エポスカード has begun issuing the “Kamen Rider Kabuto Epos Card” to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2006 premiere of “Kamen Rider Kabuto” and the release of a V-Cinema Next film. The card supports donations to 日本赤十字社, and new cardholders will receive benefits.
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20th anniversary of the broadcast premiere
An amount equivalent to 0.1% of the amount spent
Cumulative spending of at least ¥20,000 (including tax)
Within 3 months
The number of campaigns is 156
The number of members is 1.38 million
Approximately 10,000 discount facilities nationwide
Choose your body material, with IP65 protection against rain and dust. Launching in Japan: ADDVIEW(アッドビュー), the bicycle light brand that helps riders see and be seen on dark roads
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株式会社カスタムジャパン has begun domestic sales as the exclusive Japanese distributor of the ADDVIEW bicycle light brand. The lights feature IP65 dust- and water-resistance and a choice of 2 body materials, providing safety equipment ahead of the introduction of the blue-ticket system in April 2026.
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IP65
April 2026
Maximum brightness: 400 lumens
Battery: 3.7V/1800mAh
Maximum beam distance: 160 m
Maximum brightness: 600 lumens
Battery: 3.7V/1600mAh
Maximum beam distance: 130 m
Maximum brightness: 50 lumens
Runtime: approximately 2–6 hours
Battery: 3.7V/600mAh
Maximum visibility distance: 800 m
Established August 9, 2005
Companies mentioned:株式会社カスタムジャパン、ADDVIEW、アッドビュー、Custom Japan Co., Ltd.
ベンスクリニック横浜院 has launched a new treatment package, “Koraster Pore All-in-One × Potenza,” combining 3 types of Korean skin booster, Koraster, with the Potenza radiofrequency medical device. The standard price is ¥69,900 per session (including tax).
Amazon unBoxed Tokyo 2026 | On-site report from the latest event, where we exhibited as a Gold Sponsor
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株式会社Picaro.ai exhibited as a Gold Sponsor at “Amazon unBoxed Tokyo 2026,” held on November 4, 2026, attracting approximately 1,200 attendees. The company demonstrated platform features including its AI agent functions and AIO (Amazon Exposure Intelligence).
The 16th Musaurawa Station Front Marche will be held on December 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday), 2026, from 10 to 16
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発 will hold the Musaurawa Station Front Marche on December 5 and 6, 2026, in partnership with HaloHalo mama. The event’s theme is Christmas, and activities will include workshops, sales, and a lighting ceremony.
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16th
December 5, 2026
Companies mentioned:株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発、HaloHalo mama
【Additional Exhibitor Recruitment】Taiwan’s Hualien to host the “3rd Shogun House Anniversary Event (Taiwan-Japan Craftsmen Exhibition)” on new dates from December 25 to February 14
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一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構 has set new dates for the “3rd Shogun House Anniversary Event (Taiwan-Japan Craftsmen Exhibition)” in Hualien, Taiwan, which was postponed due to Typhoon No. 30. The event will run from December 25, 2026, to February 14, 2027, and is accepting additional exhibitor applications.
Packed with fun, with 55 lift-the-flap features and a pop-up tree! “Lift-the-Flap Picture Book: Christmas at Santa School” goes on sale Nov. 6!
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株式会社白泉社 will publish “Lift-the-Flap Picture Book: Christmas at Santa School” on November 6, 2026. The picture book features 55 lift-the-flap elements and a pop-up tree, and has a list price of ¥3,300.
株式会社VISION8 will hold “Mutsumi Inomata Artworks” at 有楽町マルイ from November 27 to December 13, 2026. Prints and merchandise by Mutsumi Inomata will be exhibited and sold. Admission is free.
【Kozo Sushi’s 62nd Anniversary】The anniversary celebration ends with half-price sushi! “5-piece seared sushi” for ¥445! Available for 3 days only starting Friday, Nov. 6
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株式会社小僧寿し will hold the 4th installment of its 62nd anniversary celebration for 3 days only starting November 6, offering “5-piece seared sushi” for ¥445, half the regular price. It will also run a “Lucky Draw Temaki Campaign.”
Before handing work over to AI, we decided on 5 actions it must not perform. We are publishing the framework of the instructions we give our own AI
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合同会社SecuROI has published the framework for 12 operational rules to manage risks when introducing AI into business operations. These include requiring humans to handle 5 actions: publishing, external transmission, production changes, deletion, and key operations.
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We decided on 5 actions it must not perform
There are 12 rules
3 situations requiring approval
In October 2026
On November 5, 2026
In the annual report dated November 3, 2026
More than 20 years on the front lines of information systems and security
“Sailor Moon” × LINE FRIENDS: A dream collaboration comes true! Collaboration items go on sale November 12 (Thursday)!
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LINE Friends Japan株式会社 will begin selling collaboration items with “Sailor Moon” on November 12, 2026, and will host photo spots and greeting events at its flagship store in Shibuya.
A social experiment to test walkable urban development on both sides of Ikebukuro Station: “IKEBUKURO25”—Walk, explore, gather. Discover new scenes from the streets. *Dates: November 13–14 and November 28–29*
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池袋エリアプラットフォーム will conduct “IKEBUKURO25,” a social experiment to test walkable urban development on both sides of Ikebukuro Station, on November 13–14 and 28–29. Building on challenges identified last year, the initiative will strengthen local partnerships led by neighborhood shopping associations and examine changes in lingering and movement around the area through new approaches such as a mobile ordering system and street-level signage.
“Industry-wide joint development of recycled plastic materials” wins the Plastic New Technology Award at the Reiwa 8 Resource Recycling Technology and Systems Awards
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“Industry-wide joint development of recycled plastic materials,” promoted by JBMIA, won the Plastic New Technology Award at the Reiwa 8 Resource Recycling Technology and Systems Awards, hosted by 一般社団法人産業環境管理協会.
Guiding recruitment agencies through launch with a “10-stage level assessment.” AS Method helps clients secure their first deal within 1 month of starting support
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株式会社AGENT SUCCESS has published an overview of its proprietary “AS Method,” a 10-stage assessment system for supporting the launch and expansion of recruitment agencies, and shared a case in which a new entrant secured its first deal within 1 month of the start of support.
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10 stages in total
1 month after support began
3 months after support began
40 stages in total
Add 2 job openings
Begin making recommendations within 3 days of receiving a referral
一般社団法人AIロボット協会(AIRoA) has unveiled “AIRoA-0,” a robot foundation model that enables robots to learn operations recorded by people using the “YUBI” data collection device. Pretrained on 16,151 hours of data, the model achieved an average success rate of 78% across 10 types of tasks. The model weights and code are publicly available.
2 days to focus on your skin, with free admission! “FLOÉA Skin Exploration Event—AGING COMPASS JOURNEY—” to be held at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on Nov. 7 and 8
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FLOÉA, a beauty information media outlet operated by SBC Medical Group, will hold a free skin exploration event at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. The event will include skin checks using VISIA, consultations with doctors from 湘南美容クリニック, and talk shows.
“If you’re happy with your floor plan, you don’t need a full renovation.” Costs less than a renovation company, and unlike a builder, you work with a coordinator. Choose the unique “reversible construction” option, too: a 3rd option for pre-owned condominiums, “surface renovation”
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株式会社renovy offers “surface renovation” for pre-owned condominiums and owner-occupied homes, changing only the flooring and wallpaper without altering the floor plan. It costs less and takes less time than a full renovation, and features proposals from a coordinator and the company’s unique “reversible construction.”
About 7割 of members started as side businesses, and those in their 40s and 50s make up more than half: DREAM PONY(ドリームポニー) releases member profile data
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株式会社DREAM PONY has released profile data for 634 people who signed membership agreements during the 9-month period from Feb. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026. About 7割 (68.6%) started as a side business. Those in their 40s and 50s accounted for more than half (51.9%), while 46.1% were company employees or civil servants when they joined.
Real estate BtoB matching platform “Tsunagaru” adds search function to find business partners by area and industry
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株式会社あどばる added a new feature to its BtoB matching platform for the real estate industry, “Tsunagaru,” on Oct. 20, 2026, allowing users to search for business partners by area and industry.
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More than 300 locations
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Choose from 8 types
Since August 2024
Established in June 2016
Number of employees: 64
Cumulative users: 3.5 million
A diverse range of spaces, with more than 300 rooms
5 SBT-certified companies purchase J-Credits generated through the “Chugin Carbon Credit Club” — Local customers’ CO2 reduction efforts support decarbonization management by local businesses
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中国銀行 will sell a total of 450t-CO2 in solar power-derived J-Credits generated through the “Chugin Carbon Credit Club” to 5 companies certified by SBT: 五実興産, 三和紙工, 大松精機, 山全 and ユタカ電装工業.
Keikyu Department Store Christmas Promotion [Shine into the future]
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Keikyu Department Store and ウィング上大岡 will hold a Christmas promotion themed “Shine into the future” from Nov. 12 to Dec. 25, 2026. In collaboration with 東京デザイン専門学校, the program will feature photo spots and a stamp rally, as well as eco-cap art made from collected plastic bottle caps.