【Happy Socks Holiday 2026】A festive winter adorned with Nordic embroidery-style motifs and Santa! A cheerful holiday collection launches Nov. 13 (Fri.)!
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Happy Socks, operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, will launch a holiday collection featuring Nordic-style motifs and Santa patterns on Nov. 13, 2026, and will also sell limited-quantity gift drawstring bags.
【JPI Seminar】Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: “Measures to Expand SAF Adoption and Future Developments—Challenges in Building Manufacturing and Supply Systems and Decarbonizing Aviation”—to Be Held Nov. 30 (Mon.)
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日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on Nov. 30, 2026, featuring 山下泰史, director of the Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office at the Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as the speaker. The seminar will provide an in-depth look at measures to expand SAF adoption, building manufacturing and supply systems, and challenges in decarbonizing aviation.
UNION rider Midori Oshima wins the Tokyo Snow Festival 2026 jib battle
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UNION rider Midori Oshima won the Tokyo Snow Festival 2026 jib battle, impressing the judges with her sophisticated style at just 16 years old. The article also discusses the Union brand’s philosophy and カスタムプロデュース株式会社.
Black Friday awareness stands at 96.6%, with more than half eager to shop! Flyer and shopping information service くふう トクバイ launches a major campaign with prizes worth a total of 550,000 yen starting Nov. 6
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くふう トクバイ, operated by 株式会社くふうカンパニー, will run 2 major Black Friday campaigns starting Nov. 6, 2026, and also announced the results of an awareness survey.
Facts
Awareness stands at 96.6%
Total prize value: 550,000 yen
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
A survey of 2,283 consumers
More than half, 55.4%, said they “want to shop”
Digital gifts to be awarded to 100 people
Digital gift worth 2,500 yen
Prizes to be awarded to a total of 96 (kuro) people
“PLAYGROUND CITY SHIBUYA with Pokémon,” an urban sports experience event where visitors can enjoy sports with Pokémon, to be held in Shibuya
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一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン, together with 渋谷区 and 株式会社ポケモン, will co-host the urban sports experience event “PLAYGROUND CITY SHIBUYA with Pokémon” on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026, at venues including Yoyogi Park.
Facts
Original2026年11月21日（土）・22日（日）
8 “gyms”
9:00〜16:00
Ages 3 and up
A total of 62 “cheering Pokémon,” one for each sport
Spanning about 15 km²
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人渋谷未来デザイン、渋谷区、株式会社ポケモン、東急株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、ネスレ日本株式会社、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
【12/3】Minato City Accelerator Program Demo Day to Be Held! 港区立産業振興センター
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港区立産業振興センター will hold a Demo Day on Dec. 3, 2026, to present the results of its “LABIC” startup support program. The 10 selected startups will give pitches, followed by partner company awards and a networking event.
アニコム損保 ranks No. 1 for the 10th consecutive year in “Insurance Claims and Benefits” in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey for pet insurance!
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アニコム損害保険 ranked No. 1 in 4 categories in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey’s pet insurance division, and held on to the top spot in “Insurance Claims and Benefits” for the 10th consecutive year.
Facts
No. 1 for 10 consecutive years
A total of 4 rankings
7,057 hospitals
5,135 people
14
Companies mentioned：アニコム損害保険株式会社、アニコム損保、オリコン株式会社、株式会社oricon ME
Not paintings, but art woven entirely by hand: Special exhibition “140th Anniversary of the Birth of Kiyoka Yamaga: Imagination Soaring Through the Cosmos” on view through Dec. 20 at 京都市京セラ美術館
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A special retrospective marking the 140th anniversary of the birth of modern textile artist 山鹿清華 is on view at 京都市京セラ美術館. The exhibition features handwoven brocade and artworks made using unconventional materials.
Drinking water delivered directly to evacuation shelters in disasters! Aichi Prefecture’s Nishio City signs agreement with 3 companies associated with the home water delivery service クリクラ
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Aichi Prefecture’s Nishio City has signed an agreement with 3 companies—株式会社ナック, 吉良オイルセンター株式会社 and 株式会社クリクラ東海—to prioritize the supply of drinking water and water dispensers to evacuation shelters during disasters.
“Money management” for people who work independently, all handled on a smartphone
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株式会社タックスナップ launched a new “Money Management” feature for its accounting app タックスナップ, aimed at sole proprietors and people with side jobs, on Oct. 27, 2026. Linking bank accounts and cards lets users check scheduled income and payments and projected balances. A Nov. 3 update will add notifications for issues such as insufficient funds for withdrawals.
Facts
Launched on Oct. 27, 2026
Additionally, with the Nov. 3 update
24.6% said they were working on creating cash flow plans
59.4% cited “understanding when funds will run short”
“Improving the accuracy of financial forecasts” was cited by 46.5%.
Added a notification sent 3 days in advance.
9,915 small businesses
A total of 2,387 respondents
Raised a total of 1.3 billion yen in Series A funding
5 new manga series from “MARVEL｜KADOKAWA” launch simultaneously on “カドコミ”
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株式会社KADOKAWA announced that on October 10, 2026, 5 new manga works co-created with マーベル・コミック as part of the “MARVEL｜KADOKAWA” project began simultaneous serialization on the manga website “カドコミ”.
株式会社Xpotential releases Sales Productivity: Why Can Some Companies’ Sales Teams Achieve Overwhelming Results with Fewer People? (かんき出版)
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Sales Productivity, a book by Takahiro Yamashita, Representative Director and Chairman of 株式会社Xpotential, was released on November 5, 2026. The book provides a systematic overview of methods for measuring sales ROI and return on investment.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
3 common points
These 4
Established: July 2019
In current position since February 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社Xpotential、かんき出版、日本ヒューレット・パッカード、船井総合研究所、マーサー・ジャパン、セールスフォース・ドットコム、R-Square & Company
PUMA and “Tamagotchi” collaborate on a special collection celebrating “Tamagotchi’s” 30th anniversary. The “PUMA × TAMAGOTCHI” collection goes on sale from Friday, November 13.
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プーマ ジャパン株式会社 will release “PUMA × TAMAGOTCHI,” a collaboration collection with “Tamagotchi,” which marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, starting November 13, 2026.
“Reiwa 8 Smart Life Project” and “15th Award for Health and Longevity” <Lifestyle-Related Disease Prevention> Final Judging and Awards Ceremony to Be Held on the Same Day; Call for General Audience Attendance at the “Healthy Japan Oogiri Grand Prix” Results Announcement
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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Japan Sports Agency will hold the final judging and awards ceremony for the “15th Award for Health and Longevity” at 日経ホール on November 25, Reiwa 8. The results of the “Healthy Japan Oogiri Grand Prix,” presented by Akira Kawashima, official ambassador of the Smart Life Project, will also be announced that day. Applications are being accepted for a lottery to select 100 members of the general public to attend.
OceanBase selected for the backend infrastructure of f4samurai’s hit title
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Distributed database OceanBase has partnered with mobile game developer f4samurai and was adopted as the backend infrastructure for one of the company’s popular action RPG titles. This improved throughput by about 1.7 times, reduced storage usage by more than 70%, and cut monthly operating costs by about 40%.
Facts
Throughput (processing capacity) improved by about 1.7 times
Storage usage reduced by more than 70%
Monthly operating costs cut by about 40%
More than 4,000 customers worldwide
Companies mentioned：OceanBase、f4samurai、株式会社f4samurai、OceanBase Japan
Mishima’s “delicious” offerings gather at 9 venues across the city! “Mishima Food Festival 2026” to be held Monday, November 23, a public holiday
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The “Mishima Food Festival 2026” will be held at 9 venues across Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 23, 2026. About 24,000 people attended last year, and this year’s program will again feature food, events, and agricultural product sales.
株式会社スタンダード to open high-end karaoke venue for working adults, “Karaoke GLANZA Kokubuncho,” at 15:00 on Tuesday, November 10
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株式会社スタンダード will open “Karaoke GLANZA Kokubuncho,” the 5th location under its high-end karaoke brand “KARAOKE GLANZA,” in Kokubuncho, Sendai, on November 10, 2026. The venue will have 23 rooms equipped with systems including JOYSOUND and DAM, as well as all-inclusive rooms and party rooms. To mark the opening, it will offer free room charges for female customers in a campaign held jointly with nearby JOYSOUND Sendai Ichibancho.
[Launching in Sakai on November 14] Bringing markets into everyday city life. First-ever “SAKAI MEETS MARKET” to nurture local initiatives
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株式会社FELLOW ALL-PRODUCTS held its first market, “SAKAI MEETS MARKET,” in Sakai City on November 14, 2026, and reached its crowdfunding goal of 1 million yen.
Facts
Target amount: 1 million yen
Total contributions: 1,045,333 yen
82 supporters
Next goal: 2 million yen
Involved in market operations for more than 6 years
ARK’s land-based aquaculture technology to expand into Southeast Asia; MOU signed with a Singapore company and national university
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株式会社ARK signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in October 2026 with シンガポール国立大学 (NUS) and Giken Sakata (S) Limited in the field of modular recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), and will advance technology deployment, joint research, and demonstration projects in Southeast Asia.
Facts
October 2026
60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Oct. 29, 2026
Established: December 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社ARK、ARK、シンガポール国立大学、National University of Singapore、NUS、Giken Sakata (S) Limited、ARK WORLDWIDE LTD.、ARK ASIA PACIFIC SDN. BHD.
Trial operation begins for “移住コンパス,” a web application supporting relocation; Waseda University startup VETA × JOIN-FURUSATO
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Waseda University startup VETA株式会社 and the 公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構（JOIN-FURUSATO） jointly developed “移住コンパス,” a web application supporting relocation, and began trial operation on October 21, 2026. The application uses the VE method to recommend destinations based on users’ values.
株式会社Next IWATE Signs Comprehensive Partnership Agreement with 一関学院高等学校
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株式会社Next IWATE has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 一関学院高等学校 and will work together to enhance the school's appeal and support inquiry-based learning and career development.
Supplies oil-free bearings to a hydroelectric facility in northern India
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Oiles Industrial Metal Bearings' #500SP4-SL464 model has been selected for the sluice gates of the Shongtong Karcham Hydro Electric Project, under construction in Himachal Pradesh in northern India, and 10 units had been delivered by 2026.
Facts
Rated output of 150 megawatts
Equipped with 3 Francis turbines
Completion scheduled for March-April 2027
64 centimeters in diameter
75 centimeters long
A total of 10 units delivered
Companies mentioned：オイレス工業株式会社、OILES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED、Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited、HPPCL
The 2nd Okinawa Brown Sugar Conference to be held on Wednesday, November 11
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The 2nd Okinawa Brown Sugar Conference, hosted by 沖縄県, with 沖縄県黒砂糖協同組合 and 公益財団法人流通経済研究所沖縄営業所 serving on the organizing committee, will be held on November 11, 2026. The event aims to share information and build momentum among supply chain stakeholders. It will include a special lecture by Dr. Toshiro Takesaki of 鹿児島大学病院 on the effect of brown sugar in reducing cancer risk, as well as an awards ceremony recognizing businesses with outstanding initiatives.
[Free webinar on Nov. 18] Achieve zero recruitment costs with social media! Learn the latest methods for hiring job-ready talent, drawing on support provided to more than 350 companies
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株式会社トレプロ will host a free webinar for corporate officers on November 18, 2026, explaining how to use social media to hire job-ready talent at zero recruitment cost.
Facts
Support provided to more than 350 companies
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Monthly recruitment advertising costs starting at ¥500,000
While reducing costs to ¥0
Cases where job inquiries increased by at least 5 people
“AI System Implementation Summit & Expo (AISE)” to make its debut in November 2027; exhibitor applications open
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株式会社ナノオプト・メディア will hold the inaugural “AI System Implementation Summit & Expo (AISE)” at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall from November 2 to 4, 2027, and has opened applications for exhibitors and sponsors.
“The 3rd 88 Constellation Illumination 2026” to be held, featuring star navigation by MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME
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“The 3rd 88 Constellation Illumination 2026” will be held from November 21 to 23, 2026, at 宮古島来間リゾート シーウッドホテル, operated by 株式会社飯田産業. A star navigator from MIYAKO GALAXY-DOME is also scheduled to explain the constellations.
Wins the Encouragement Award at the 42nd Materials Process Technology Awards for fiscal 令和8年度
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株式会社マクルウ has won the Encouragement Award at the 42nd Materials Process Technology Awards for fiscal 令和8年度 for a magnesium alloy thin-tube processing technology developed through joint research with the University of Tokyo Furushima Laboratory.
Facts
Reiwa 8 fiscal year
42nd
Outer diameter: 3.0 mm
Wall thickness: 0.25 mm
Number of processes: consolidated to approximately 1/3
[2nd Osaka store!] Children's clothing brand “devirock” to open at Abeno Q's Mall on Friday, Nov. 20
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グロウ株式会社 will open the 2nd Osaka store of its e-commerce-born children's clothing brand “devirock”—its 4th store nationwide—at Abeno Q's Mall on November 20, 2026.
冨士機材株式会社 named match-day partner for the season opener
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Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay announced that it has selected 冨士機材株式会社 as the match-day partner for its season opener on December 13, 2026. The match will be held at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, and ticket sales will begin on November 9.
ピエール・エルメ・パリ opened its first boutique in Hokkaido, “ピエール・エルメ・パリ 札幌三越,” on the 2nd basement floor of the main building at 札幌三越 on November 20. The boutique features the brand's first chocolate corner in Japan and will also sell limited-time macarons and chocolate bars.
Facts
Assorted set of 4 macarons
￥2,484
Through Friday, December 25
￥3,942
Hours: 10:00–19:30
Companies mentioned：PH PARIS JAPON 株式会社、ピエール・エルメ・パリ、PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS、札幌三越
Collaboration with Betty Boop™! Winter campaign “Love Me Holiday!” launches at OPA, VIVRE and FORUS!
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株式会社OPA will hold the collaborative winter campaign “Love Me Holiday!” with Betty Boop™ at 14 OPA, VIVRE and FORUS facilities nationwide starting Nov. 14, 2026.
Prepared seeks first model-case companies in Yamanashi Prefecture for its highly regarded AI call recording and automatic summarization service “RecACE plus,” including companies that can use it to address customer harassment
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株式会社プリペアード is seeking its first model-case companies in Yamanashi Prefecture for its AI call recording and automatic summarization service “RecACE plus,” to assess measures against customer harassment and improve operational efficiency.
Do you think, “I can’t donate blood because I stayed in Europe”?
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日本赤十字社関東甲信越ブロック血液センター announced that, starting Oct. 1, 2026, it had lifted blood donation restrictions under vCJD countermeasures based on stays in Europe and other areas, including the UK. This means people who previously gave up donating blood because they had stayed in Europe can now donate if they meet the other criteria.
“籠米,” grown by pro basketball players, hit hard by heavy rains in Chiba and Typhoon No. 25
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籠米, a branded rice produced in Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, by pro basketball players esDGz OTAKI.EXE through 株式会社JPFagri, saw its harvest fall from about 30t to about 20t due to the August Reiwa 8 heavy rains in Chiba and Typhoon No. 25. The players are supporting local recovery efforts.
【Sapporo, Hokkaido】HIPHOP label “Beat Drop” arrives in Hokkaido: “Road to SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO” set for Dec. 4 (Fri.)
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株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS announced that it will serve as general producer of the HIPHOP event “Road to SBI MUSIC CIRCUS HOKKAIDO,” to be held on Dec. 4, 2026, at CLUB SANGO SAPPORO by Riviera in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
Cumulative attendance has exceeded about 685,000
More than 1,200 artists from Japan and abroad took part
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS、CLUB SANGO SAPPORO by Riviera、大和ハウス、SoftBank HAWKS
【A new infrastructure for verification work】AI checking tool “TRUSQUETTA” advertised on trains across major routes in the Tokyo metropolitan area
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株式会社トラスクエタ will run train advertisements to raise awareness of its AI checking tool “TRUSQUETTA” for 1 year starting in mid-October 2026, on 3 routes: 小田急線, 西武鉄道 (新宿線・池袋線), and 東葉高速鉄道 (東京メトロ東西線).
【Saga City, Saga Prefecture】株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS produces drone show for the Saga International Balloon Fiesta
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株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS planned and produced a show featuring 4,050 drones, one of Japan’s largest, on the final day of the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, held in Saga City from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2026.
Facts
852,000 visitors
Sending 4,050 drones into the night sky simultaneously
“mofusand New Year’s Postcards, Set of 3, with Bonus Sticker”
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株式会社エンスカイ will begin selling a set of 3 New Year’s postcards featuring “mofusand” designs on Nov. 13, 2026, through 郵便局のネットショップ and at about 200 post offices nationwide.
Top 3 “convenience store sweets you want to eat even while dieting” chosen for their “fat content” | “Snacks you don’t have to resist” to help during year-end party season 【Supervised by a registered dietitian】
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issin株式会社 released the results of a convenience store sweets poll among users of its health management app “ウェリー.” The top 3 choices were products low in fat, indicating that low fat content, rather than calories, was the deciding factor. It also released the new feature “秋のごはん図鑑” for a limited time.
Facts
A total of 1,194 people voted
The total number of votes was 3,582
0g fat
2.2g fat
0.9g fat
Rather than the figure of 108kcal
For every 10g of protein
Original糖質は57.3g（1パック6個入りあたり）で
Contains 3.5g of dietary fiber
The user measurement continuation rate exceeded 90%
Price: ¥19,800 and up
Capital (including capital reserve): 834,956,200 yen
As a joint project between 福岡県 and 新潟県, sales of Fukuoka Prefecture specialties and collaborative menu items will be offered from Nov. 13 to 30 at “新潟をこめ,” 新潟県’s Kansai information hub in Umeda, Osaka.
Update 2 on the investigation into unauthorized access to “Ecomegane”
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株式会社NTTスマイルエナジー announced that its investigation into unauthorized access to “Ecomegane” found that a third party had fraudulently exchanged digital gift codes in bulk, approximately 14,000 transactions, through its “Smile e-Point” rewards service. No personal information leaks have been confirmed, and the company plans to fully compensate affected customers for their points.
Facts
Total: approximately 14,000 transactions
Total: approximately 14,000 transactions (equivalent to 8 million points)
Oct. 30 (Fri.): Approximately 1,500 transactions
Oct. 30 (Fri.): Approximately 1,500 transactions (equivalent to 1 million points)
Oct. 31 (Sat.): Approximately 12,500 transactions
Oct. 31 (Sat.): Approximately 12,500 transactions (equivalent to 7 million points)
Total points not yet exchanged as of 0:00 on Oct. 28: Approximately 29,000 transactions
無印良品の家 adds new specifications to its “Wooden House: Single-Story”
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株式会社MUJI HOUSE has added new specifications to its “Wooden House: Single-Story,” which went on sale in April 2025, and will open a model home at its Nagoya store on Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
April 2025
Nov. 7, 2026
Frontage: 5 ken × depth: 4.25 ken (9.1 m × 7.735 m)
グッドパッチ helps organize “EPIC2026 Chicago Conference Report,” exploring the forefront of customer understanding and AI use
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株式会社グッドパッチ will help organize the “EPIC2026 Chicago Conference Report,” to be held on Nov. 20, 2026. Hosted by Muture, the event will feature employees of グッドパッチ and Muture sharing discussions from the EPIC2026 international conference held in Chicago, United States, and presenting a case study on the use of generative AI to understand customers at 丸井グループ.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Oct. 26–28, 2026
Capacity: 50 people
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドパッチ、グッドパッチ、株式会社Muture、Muture、株式会社丸井グループ、丸井グループ、Designit、BCG X
16 municipalities gather to address local challenges through “municipality-led promotion of short-term gig work”
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株式会社Matchbox Technologies will hold the “Third Municipal Matchbox Exchange Meeting” on Nov. 13, 2026, bringing together municipalities seeking to address local challenges. 16 municipalities from across Japan will take part to share knowledge on employment policies using spot-work platforms and strengthen cooperation.
株式会社グリーンズ will participate in the “Mie Prefecture Fair,” held at Aeon Mall Atsuta in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026, and sell original sweets made with ingredients from Mie Prefecture.
Do you remember the day you submitted your marriage registration? Nov. 22 is not just a day for newlyweds.
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泉大津市 will run a special initiative on Nov. 22, “Good Couples Day,” giving instant photos to people who submit marriage registrations. It will also use a video time capsule service to send couples’ messages into the future.
Facts
Nov. 22 is “Good Couples Day”
It falls on a Sunday for the first time in 6 years
Marking Saitama Prefectural Residents’ Day! “Saitama Products × Omiya, the Railway Town Fair” to be held at the JR Omiya Station West Exit Event Space from Nov. 12, 2026 (Thu.)!
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一般社団法人埼玉県物産観光協会 will hold the “Saitama Products × Omiya, the Railway Town Fair” at the JR Omiya Station West Exit Event Space from Nov. 12, 2026. The fair will sell Saitama specialties and original products from local businesses, and promote tourism.
Supporting the event on Nov. 14 (Sat.): “Exciting Autumn Stargazing Expedition: See the Stars Through Homemade Binoculars! & Planetarium Experience”
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株式会社ビクセン will support the “Exciting! Autumn Starry Sky Exploration Team” event, held at ワルツ所沢 on Nov. 14, 2026, and will offer an original binocular-making workshop and an astronomical observation session.
“東武鉄道 presents ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 supported by Lemino” to be held at Yokohama Arena on Nov. 20 and 21! Tickets on sale at TIGET
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The anime music live event “東武鉄道 presents ANIMAX MUSIX 2026 supported by Lemino” will be held at Yokohama Arena on Nov. 20 and 21, 2026. Tickets are on sale at TIGET.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Reserved seating: 9,900 yen
Reserved seating: 12,100 yen
More than 20,000 organizers
More than 500,000 events to date
Companies mentioned：株式会社grabss、東武鉄道、Lemino、TIGET、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン、東武鉄道株式会社、株式会社イープラス、株式会社ファミリーマート、ColorSing株式会社、株式会社ミラティブ、REALITY株式会社、株式会社トラストバンク、株式会社藤商事、学校法人東放学園、プレミアムウォーター株式会社、丸井織物株式会社、スカパーJSAT株式会社、株式会社ドコモ・アニメストア、株式会社ENILIS、株式会社Tickets in Japan、株式会社ジーピー、株式会社読売新聞東京本社、株式会社ハンズオン・エンタテインメント
サニーマート and エフピコ strengthen circular recycling program “Store to Store” in Takahama, Fukui Prefecture
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株式会社エフピコ and サニーマート announced an “Eco-Store Collaboration Declaration” to strengthen the circular recycling program “Store to Store.” They collected 3.6 tons of food trays in the fiscal year ended December 2025, reducing CO2 emissions by 13 tons, and have set a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 13.65 tons in the fiscal year ending December 2026.
Preorders open for a Red Pyramid Thing bottle opener and welcome sign pin badge from the hugely popular psychological horror game “SILENT HILL (Silent Hill)!”
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インフォレンズ株式会社 has opened preorders for a Red Pyramid Thing bottle opener and welcome sign pin badge from Silent Hill.
Facts
Late February 2027
Mid-April 2027
Nov. 6, 2026
Limited to 9,995 worldwide
￥2,530
￥3,080
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社、INFOLENS GEEK SHOP、Konami Digital Entertainment
Corporate health management support service “BODY PALETTE” to exhibit at Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn], offering free AI posture analysis trials
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 will exhibit at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn],” held at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 17 and 18, 2026, showcasing its corporate health management support service “BODY PALETTE,” AI posture analysis and stress checks.
DyDo Group Holdings and Kyoto University obtain patent related to DHA monoglycerides; results of joint research by DyDo Drinco and Kyoto University
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DyDo Group Holdings and Kyoto University obtained a patent (No. 7929463) for compositions containing DHA monoglycerides for improving cognitive function and promoting GLP-1 secretion.
DJI Agriculture marks 10 years in the Japanese market, highlighting the benefits of drones for orchards; improves pest control efficiency on steep slopes by 66%
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DJI Agriculture marked its 10th anniversary in the Japanese market with an event held in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, in collaboration with 株式会社セキド. It conducted spraying demonstrations with orchard drones including the “AGRAS T70P” and announced that pest control efficiency on steep slopes improved by approximately 66% compared with manual work. It also presented global results, including cumulative sales and water-saving effects.
Facts
10th anniversary of entering the Japanese market
Nov. 6, 2026
More than 100 sales and service locations
Approximately 500 new product promotions in fields annually
More than 35,000 agricultural drone operators to date
Approximately 40% of Japan’s rice paddies
Cumulative global sales exceed 700,000 units
More than 100 countries and regions worldwide
More than 3,500 repair locations
More than 7,000 certified training instructors
More than 700,000 licensed pilots to date
17 million tons of agricultural supplies transported to date
Cumulative water savings of 480 million tons
Cumulative CO2 emissions reduction of 61.32 million tons
A track record of doing business with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies
Companies mentioned：DJI Agriculture、DJI JAPAN 株式会社、株式会社セキド、株式会社セキドパートナーズ
Study confirms the effect of consuming a vegetable drink at the start of a meal on post-meal blood glucose indicators
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カゴメ株式会社 announced research findings suggesting that consuming a vegetable drink at the start of a meal may suppress the rise in post-meal blood glucose compared with consuming a sugar solution containing the same amount of carbohydrates.
A flash of new snow. An undeniable attitude. Embrace the clear winter light with a holiday collection wrapped in the Alps’ finest luxury! <Second collection available for preorder today>
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資生堂ジャパン株式会社 will launch the second installment of NARS’s 2026 holiday collection on Nov. 20 in limited quantities. The Alps-themed limited-edition cosmetics lineup includes the Mini Lip Blush Duo, PH Adjusting Lip Sheen, Mini Orgasm Set and Mini Setting Powder Set.
Bandai’s official “Gashapon®” specialty store, “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” Yume Town Kurume, opens Friday, Nov. 13, 2026!
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and 株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント will open the “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” Yume Town Kurume, a large specialty store for 株式会社バンダイ’s capsule toy brand “Gashapon,” on the 2nd floor of Yume Town Kurume in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. The store will have 370 display units and cover an area of 90.5 m².
TV Asahi’s short-video generation AI “ClipMind” wins Excellence Award at Google Cloud’s “6th AI Agent Case Study Awards”!
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TV Asahi’s short-video generation AI “ClipMind” won the Excellence Award at Google Cloud’s “6th AI Agent Case Study Awards.” This marks TV Asahi’s 2nd win overall, and it has been selected as a finalist in all 3 competitions it entered.
[品川プリンスホテル] The appeal of high-quality live Korean Ezo abalone, served in exquisite dishes by the chef of one of Japan’s largest buffet restaurants
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品川プリンスホテル will offer a limited-time dinner buffet menu featuring live Korean Ezo abalone certified by K・FISH at LUXE DINING HAPUNA from November 11 to 30, 2026.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Monday, Nov. 30
￥7,700
13% service charge
3,521 rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、品川プリンスホテル、LUXE DINING HAPUNA、K・FISH、水産業協同組合中央会、K-Seafood Global Weeks
Author and 15-year literary veteran Hisashi Ashizawa appears on Manamo Miyata’s radio show “Hon no Kimochi.” The two authors exchange in-depth views on topics including “things indispensable when writing” and “how to name characters.” A video podcast will also be released.
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Hisashi Ashizawa, who is marking 15 years since her debut as an author, will appear on “Hon no Kimochi,” a radio program hosted by author and talent Manamo Miyata. They will exchange views on Ashizawa’s book “Hazard Lamp,” published on September 16, as well as her writing habits and how she names characters. The program will air over 2 weeks, on November 12 and 19, and a video podcast will also be released.
Facts
15 years since the author’s debut
Published “Hazard Lamp” (小学館) on September 16
Airing over 2 weeks, starting with the November 12 (Thu.) and November 19 (Thu.) episodes
Available to enjoy for 30 days after broadcast
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパンエフエムネットワーク、JFNC、小学館、Spotify、YouTube、radiko、Apple Podcasts、Amazon Music
Luxury villa “GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°” to begin offering a winter-only full-course meal featuring Awaji Island’s winter treasure, “Awaji Island 3-year-old tiger puffer,” for stays from Tuesday, December 1
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The luxury villa “GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135°” will begin offering a winter-only full-course meal featuring Awaji Island’s branded ingredient, “Awaji Island 3-year-old tiger puffer,” on December 1, 2026.
Arakawa Ward’s first directly operated hotel: Groundbreaking ceremony held for APA Hotel〈Tokyo Minowa Station Front〉
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アパグループ held a groundbreaking ceremony for APA Hotel〈Tokyo Minowa Station Front〉, its first directly operated hotel in Arakawa Ward. The hotel is scheduled to open in summer 2028, with a total of 227 rooms.
Entering the apartment hotel business with the launch of new brand CoATT
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株式会社西鉄ホテルズ is entering the apartment hotel business with its new brand “CoATT,” designed for groups of family and friends staying for extended periods. It plans to open 3 properties in Tokyo’s Ryogoku, Osaka’s Namba and Sapporo’s Susukino in 2029.
2 days in a hot spring town looking to the future from the ruins
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株式会社オープンハウスグループ co-hosted “Minakami Mirai Marche 2026,” held as part of the “Minakami Onsen Town Revitalization Project” in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, attracting approximately 3,300 visitors.
Facts
Original2026年9月19日（土）・20日（日）
Approximately 1.5 km
Approximately 3,300 people
Approximately 2,200 people
48.7％
11 venues
70 stores and businesses
5億3千万円 in donations in total
Capital: 20.31988 billion yen
Number of employees (consolidated): 6,495
Companies mentioned：株式会社オープンハウスグループ、群⾺銀⾏、東京⼤学大学院工学系研究科、湯原区、みなかみ町観光協会、道の駅水紀行館、みなかみホテルジュラク、群馬トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社Staple、株式会社再生建築研究所、Tripia株式会社、OPEN HOUSE ARENA OTA、群馬クレインサンダーズ、群馬みなかみ ほうだいぎスキー/キャンプ場、KIRINAN BASE、桐生南高校
The BS日テレ program “Tomochika and Reiji’s Fantasy Train” will feature a trip along the 樽見鉄道 line in Gifu Prefecture. The program will explore attractions including the medicinal herb train, sightseeing trains, a rail park and citizen stationmasters, and is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. on November 10.
4 masterpieces showcasing the power of “a man who speaks volumes through his silence” will be broadcast! “The Legend: Ken Takakura PART1”
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BS10 Premium, operated by 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング, will air 4 masterpieces starring Ken Takakura in a special feature, “The Legend: Ken Takakura PART1,” running for 2 months from November.
株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス will hold “HIS BLACK FRIDAY 2026” from Nov. 11 to Dec. 6, 2026, offering great deals on overseas and domestic trips, mystery tours and more.
Introducing medical information system solutions that advance medical DX—キヤノンIM to exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics
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キヤノンITSメディカル株式会社 (キヤノンIM) will exhibit at the 46th Joint Conference on Medical Informatics, held from Nov. 12 to 15, 2026, showcasing a medical DX solution that links electronic medical records with generative AI.
“Side-dish Concentration” at a long-established Western-style restaurant in Nagoya! A dream set-meal showdown with exquisite crab cream croquettes and giant fried shrimp at stake: “Super Townspeople! Chocolate Samnet,” Nov. 8 (Sun.) from 4:25 p.m.
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The メ～テレ-produced program “Super Townspeople! Chocolate Samnet” visited “キッチンひらき,” a long-established Nagoya Western-style restaurant founded in 1960, for a showdown with popular menu items such as crab cream croquettes at stake. It is scheduled to air on Nov. 8, 2026.
“Prime Coupon” for Money Forward ME premium members adds HERALBONY, a brand bringing unique art by artists with disabilities to society, as a new partner brand
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マネーフォワードホーム株式会社 launched a new partnership with HERALBONY, an art brand featuring work by artists with disabilities, on Nov. 6, 2026, through “Prime Coupon” for Money Forward ME premium members.
Facts
More than 2,000 artworks by artists with disabilities
Available on purchases of ¥9,900 (tax included) or more, excluding original artworks
10% OFF coupon ※1
Companies mentioned：マネーフォワードホーム株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY EUROPE
The “Puzzle de KENSHO” series will hold the “Puzzle de KENSHO Grand Lottery” in November, with ¥3 million worth of PayPay points up for grabs! A chance to win every day, with about 55 times the historical average number of prizes
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The “Puzzle de KENSHO” series, operated by オーテ株式会社, will hold a grand lottery from Nov. 1 to 29, 2026, with ¥3 million worth of PayPay points up for grabs. About 340,000 prizes are planned, approximately 55 times the historical average.
Facts
¥3 million worth of PayPay points in total
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through November 29 (Sunday)
About 340,000 in total are planned
Approximately 55 times
For 7 consecutive days
The series has surpassed 20 million downloads in total
ホテルインターゲート広島, operated by 株式会社グランビスタ ホテル＆リゾート, will host a special event on Nov. 14, 2026, inviting winemakers and a sommelier from せらワイナリー to enjoy its new Nouveau wines.
Student car-sharing users to receive coupons worth 10% of usage fees! Cashback campaign launches in December to mark the NSGグループ’s 50th anniversary
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Student car-sharing service UNIVER Car Share, operated by 愛宕商事株式会社, will run a cashback campaign starting in December 2026 to mark the NSGグループ’s 50th anniversary, returning 10% of usage fees in coupons.
“Osamu Tezuka: A Life Devoted Entirely to Creation” out Nov. 12! A reissued biography by Eiji Oshita tells the 60 years of glory and setbacks of the “God of Manga,” who drew 150,000 pages of original artwork over his lifetime!
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Eiji Oshita’s biography of Osamu Tezuka, “Osamu Tezuka: A Life Devoted Entirely to Creation,” has been reissued. Based on interviews with more than 50 people connected to Tezuka, it recounts his life drawing 150,000 pages of original artwork, and 60 years of glory and setbacks.
Actor Takako Tokiwa’s first travel essay, “Takako Tokiwa’s Grown-Up Solo Travels with Just One Backpack,” goes on sale
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株式会社主婦の友社 will publish actor Takako Tokiwa’s first travel essay, “Takako Tokiwa’s Grown-Up Solo Travels with Just One Backpack,” on Dec. 11, 2026. The book shares solo travel stories and tips, ways to spend time in Kyoto, souvenir information and more.
While 53.4% feel anxious when they see disaster news, only about 30% are aware of the safety of nearby retaining walls and slopes.
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A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 藤岡コンクリート工業株式会社 found that 53.4% of respondents had felt anxious after seeing disaster news, but only 32.6% were aware of the safety of nearby retaining walls or slopes. In addition, 52.0% did not know what role they served. Meanwhile, 74.8% said they wanted local governments to step up inspections and upgrades of aging structures.
Facts
A total of 53.4% said they had “felt anxious” after seeing disaster news.
The survey found that a combined 32.6% were aware of safety.
The most common response was “There are no slopes or retaining walls nearby,” at 47.2%.
Those who answered “I didn’t know” accounted for 52.0%, more than half.
The survey found that a combined 74.8% wanted inspections and upgrades to be promoted.
[Survey on perceptions of “the value of paper” in the paperless age] More than half say they “want to see important announcements on paper”.
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and poster specialty store『ABポスター』 analyzed perceptions of the value of paper in the paperless age. More than half said they wanted to see important announcements on paper, highlighting the importance they place on trust and having a tangible record.
Facts
Valid responses: 500 samples
A combined 36.8% answered, “I do sometimes feel that way.”
A combined 55.2% answered, “I want to see it on paper.”
The most common response was “For important contracts or procedures,” at 37.6%.
A combined 56.0% answered, “I don’t want it to disappear.”
ABEMA has announced that it will livestream the Team Boulder final and Team Lead final of ワールドクライミング グランドフィナーレ 福岡2026 for free. The event will be held in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026.