A luxurious winter treat for adults: Awaji Island 3-year-aged tiger pufferfish kaiseki returns this year
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アオアヲ ナルト リゾート will offer its “Awaji Island 3-year-aged tiger pufferfish kaiseki” exclusively to guests staying from December 1, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Patterns from Jomon pottery dating back approximately 5,000 years spread through space—VR artist あいみせきぐち exhibits at Barcelona international exhibition “IMMENSIVA 2026”
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VR artist あいみせきぐち is exhibiting “ANCIENT FUTURE UNDERWATER,” an immersive VR work created with 3D engineer Yuma Ito, at the international immersive art exhibition “IMMENSIVA 2026” in Barcelona. The approximately 5-minute interactive experience reconstructs in VR 6 Jomon pottery and clay figurines from 3 museums in Yamanashi Prefecture, scanned in 3D.
Facts
Approximately 5,000 years ago
6 Jomon pottery pieces and clay figurines
3 nationally designated Important Cultural Properties
Approximately 5-minute
Nov. 4
November 5–9
18:30〜21:30
16:00/18:00/20:00
90-minute session
10 people per session
November 10–13
November 13 at 19:00
Companies mentioned:株式会社MUSOU、Espronceda Institute of Art & Culture、YouTube
株式会社サイエンス completely revamps corporate website to mark its 20th anniversary
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株式会社サイエンス has completely revamped its corporate website to mark its 20th anniversary, expanding information on fine bubble technology, research and development initiatives, and products.
[Follow-up on diagnostic data from 747 people] Those expanding AI use across their teams or companies are 2.7 times as likely to use AI for repetitive tasks as those using it alone; 64% of respondents said they use it only by themselves
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株式会社Uravation has published a follow-up analysis of response logs from 747 people who took its AI utilization diagnostic. Those expanding AI use across their teams or companies are 2.7 times as likely to be applying AI to repetitive tasks as those using it alone. The analysis also found that people delegating work to AI agents tend to adjust how thoroughly they check the results according to the task.
[Survey of 406 イオンカード members] 51.0% “did not know” イオン held lottery sales
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A survey of 406 イオンカード members conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that 51.0% did not know about イオン’s lottery sales. Application experience was more common among people in their 20s and 30s and among main users.
New character “Inaba’s White Rabbit” joins The Battle Cats’ limited-time rare draw “Ultra Souls”!
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ポノス株式会社 has launched the limited-time rare draw “Ultra Souls” in the smartphone game The Battle Cats, adding the new character “Inaba’s White Rabbit” as of November 8, 2026.
How to avoid regrets over Tokyo Station wedding pre-shoots|CRYSTAL WEDDING representative TENCA releases 438-page “What Happens Behind the Photos” for free
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TENCA, representative of CRYSTAL WEDDING, has released the 438-page ebook “Everything About Tokyo Station Wedding Pre-Shoots” for free. Drawing on more than 12 years of experience, the book offers information on photo locations, price comparisons, and the realities of shoots, with the aim of helping couples avoid regrets.
Facts
438 pages in total
Price: ¥0
More than 2,530 couples
For more than 12 years since 2014
CRYSTAL WEDDING’s total photography record: more than 5,000 couples
[15-minute walk from Konan-Chuo Station on the Blue Line] Storage facility “スペラボ 横浜港南店” to open on December 1, 2026
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The self-storage facility “Spelabo Yokohama Konan Store” opened on December 1, 2026, and is running an opening campaign. The chain, operated by UKCorporation, runs more than 800 locations and 23,000 rooms, mainly in Tokyo and Osaka.
[Free webinar on Dec. 28 (Mon.) at 22:00] Why aren’t large companies choosing you? An explanation of an enterprise sales strategy that breaks through with introductions × narrative!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a free online webinar on enterprise sales strategies in collaboration with スマートソーシャル on December 28, 2026.
Facts
Dec. 28, 2026
22:00
30 minutes
5,000 people
More than 200 videos
10,000 people
About 90 companies
30,000 yen per month
ROI of about 15 times
Companies mentioned:KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、スマートソーシャル、リクルート、オリコングループ、サイバード、Peatix、smart social co., ltd.、KOBUSHI BEER
November–January only at ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ: A lavish dim sum feast featuring shrimp and crab, plus piping-hot mala and medicinal-herb hot pots. 2 dinner options debut!
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The restaurant Makan Makan at ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ will serve 2 limited-time dinners, “Premium Shrimp and Crab Dim Sum Feast” and “Taiwanese Dishes and Piping-Hot Hot Pot,” from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
株式会社Fast Beauty announced that Haruka Ayase was voted No. 1 in its ranking of female celebrities with beautiful-looking scalps, based on a survey conducted for “Good Scalp Day” on November 10.
The importance of interdental care on November 8, “Good Teeth Day”: a new oral-care routine proposed by 米国歯科医師会(ADA)-certified Soocas NEOS II Ultra
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For “Good Teeth Day” on November 8, Soocas LLC is promoting the importance of interdental care and consistent oral-care habits, recommending the ADA-certified electric toothbrush NEOS II Ultra.
[New store] いーふらん opens “高価買取おたからや 斑鳩店” in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture! Opening on Monday, November 9, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, branded bags and more, visit “高価買取おたからや”!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや 斑鳩店” in Ikaruga Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this opening.
[On-the-ground report] STPR Family entertainment is heating up in Ikebukuro! Crowds at the AGF2026 venue and 2 newly opened permanent stores, among other locations! A look at the buzz around the “Snisute” stage and events around town
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株式会社STPR is rolling out a range of activities at the “Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026),” held in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with all 6 STPR Family groups taking part. Plans include newly established permanent merchandise and sweets shops, special stages, street-screen broadcasts and a digital rally.
Facts
Original2026年11月7日(土)・8日(日)
All 6 STPR Family groups
295万 views on YouTube
2 permanent stores
Companies mentioned:株式会社STPR、STPR、アニメイトガールズフェスティバル実行委員会、ビックカメラ池袋本店、バンダイナムコ Cross Store 東京、スイーツパラダイス池袋店
株式会社イースト・デイリー supported the creation of a special page for 第一ゴム’s new winter boots, “PADDY (パディ).” Founded in 1935 and based in Otaru, Hokkaido, the company manufactures domestically made rubber boots and footwear known for their cold resistance and slip resistance.
[Ramen Kairikiya] For 1 week only! ¥110 off every ramen variety from the tax-included price! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s Sakai Umiyamacho store in Sakai, Osaka, reopens after renovation! From Thursday, November 12, 2026
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京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋堺海山町店, operated by 株式会社魁力屋, is reopening after renovation. For 1 week only from November 12, 2026, all ramen varieties will be discounted by ¥110 from their tax-included prices.
Notice of a paper discussion group on Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth? by Erik Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold a paper discussion group on “Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth?” by Erik Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann. The session will be led by the company’s Yutaka Yamanaka and held on Zoom in late November 2026.
Facts
Journal of Economic Growth, 2012
The 2nd session in the series
Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% support)
Expansion of the character limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
Delivered a lecture at Harvard Law School in 2011
Made shareholder proposals that garnered support in the 40% range
Including winning a court ruling in 2025
Born in Bunkyo, Tokyo, in 1976
including its focus on NVIDIA in the early 2010s
Also a fan of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for 30 years
More than 1,000 listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 unlisted companies
42,558 stocks in total
Companies mentioned:AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、保谷硝子、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、Stanford University、ミュンヘン大学、ifo研究所、コロンビア大学、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス、Harvard University Law School
[About 1 in 2 people are “not very resistant” to giving reused items as gifts] A Christmas gift option with value that can be hard to find new
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ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社 conducted a survey on gifts of reused items. A total of 48.8% of gift-givers and 56.4% of recipients said they had little resistance to them, with the ability to choose items that can be hard to find new cited as the main reason. About 1 in 3 people choose pre-owned jewelry gifts, and 79.3% of owners are considering repairs or remodeling.
Facts
1,023 people
Companies mentioned:ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、ブックオフ、BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR、Rehello by BOOKOFF、aidect、hugall、BOOKOFF USA、Jalan Jalan Japan、R-LOOP
From “sticking with” English lessons to “making progress”: CampusTop, an online English conversation service with a dedicated coach, relaunches its website
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株式会社QQ English relaunched the official website for CampusTop, its online English service for elementary, junior high and high school students, on November 1, 2026. Key changes include moving to a custom domain, illustrating the relationship between study habits and progress, and publishing Eiken pass results, parent testimonials and pricing plans.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
25-minute one-on-one online lessons
94% of students passed the Eiken® exam
92.6% of parents felt their children had improved their English skills
Asset management consultation site 資産運用ナビ launches a “Pension Deferral and Early-Claiming Simulator”|Compare annual take-home benefits and break-even points based on the age you start receiving benefits
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資産運用ナビ, an asset management consultation site operated by アドバイザーナビ株式会社, has launched a “Pension Deferral and Early-Claiming Simulator” that lets users compare annual take-home benefits and break-even points based on the age they begin receiving public pension benefits (60–75).
【Start learning English as a family】Native Camp launches a family plan campaign for Family Week! Get coins worth ¥2,000 by meeting the requirements
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run a campaign in conjunction with Family Week, from November 8 to 21, 2026, giving coins worth ¥2,000 (1,000 coins) to new family plan subscribers and those who meet the requirements.
【New store】高価買取おたからや expands to Aoki Super Imaise Store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture!|高価買取おたからや アオキスーパー今伊勢店 opens Monday, November 9, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや アオキスーパー今伊勢店 at アオキスーパー今伊勢店 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this new location.
Access to elementary school entrance exam site お受験プリント peaks in the 21:00 hour; user count tops 4,000 and monthly users exceed 30,000 as usage data is released
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On November 5, 2026, elementary school entrance exam site お受験プリント announced that its user count had topped 4,000 and that its monthly active users reached a record 33,260 in October 2026. Usage data shows that access peaks in the 21:00 hour, about 90% of users are women (mainly in their 30s and 40s), and users from outside the Greater Tokyo area account for about 30%.
Facts
The number of users※1 has topped 4,000
Monthly active users※2 in October 2026: 33,260
Access peaked in the 21:00 hour in October
Original20時〜23時台の4時間に、1日のアクセスの25.1%が集まっています
Women account for 89.1%
77.4% of access came from smartphones
Users outside the Greater Tokyo area accounted for 28.2%
【New product/departing from and arriving at Fukuoka Airport】Fly with スカイマーク! “Sky Station Miyako Island” now on sale! Special prices from ¥35,800♪ スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” also on sale to strong demand!
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Sky Pack Tours has started selling “Sky Station Miyako Island,” a Miyako Island travel package departing from and arriving at Fukuoka Airport and using スカイマーク, with special prices starting at ¥35,800. スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” is also on sale to strong demand.
【New store】高価買取おたからや expands to Coop Aomori Ruike Store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture!|高価買取おたからや コープあおもり るいけ店 opens Monday, November 9, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや コープあおもり るいけ店 inside コープあおもり るいけ店 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and will expand its presence in the area with this new location.
Lessons from Tohoku, preparation for businesses: How preserving earthquake memories can change BCP and organizational culture — 3.11 Memorial Network Fund 2026 annual report meeting and 2027 information session【Free admission・December 3 in Sendai + online】
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公益社団法人3.11メモリアルネットワーク will hold the 2026 annual report meeting and 2027 information session for the 3.11 Memorial Network Fund in Sendai and online on December 3, 2026. Participants will discuss how passing on the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake affects corporate BCP and organizational culture, with case studies from 株式会社村尾技建, 株式会社アイ工務店 and 株式会社良品計画.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
87% of organizations preserving disaster memories
Cumulative donations: ¥86,637,553
A cumulative ¥67,395,738 has been granted to support the activities of organizations preserving disaster memories across Japan
The maximum grant was reduced from ¥10 million
to ¥7 million
Companies mentioned:公益社団法人3.11メモリアルネットワーク、株式会社村尾技建、株式会社アイ工務店、株式会社良品計画、一般社団法人トナリノ、やまもと語りべの会、一般社団法人大熊未来塾、公益財団法人地域創造基金さなぶり、Stanford Social Innovation Review Japan
【New product/departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport】Fly with スカイマーク! “Sky Station Miyako Island” now on sale! Special prices from ¥31,800♪ スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” also on sale to strong demand!
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Sky Pack Tours has started selling “Sky Station Miyako Island,” a trip to Miyako Island departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport. Prices start at ¥31,800. スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” is also on sale to strong demand.
【Nakano】Popular seafood tavern Nami Goya Nakano Store refreshes its menu! Draft beer ¥199 (¥219)♪ Sushi rolls with toppings ¥199 (¥219) and up♪ A campaign offering all-you-can-drink with draft beer for ¥330 runs November 9 and 10♪
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なみ小屋 中野店, operated by 株式会社FS.shake, will refresh its menu starting November 9, 2026, and lower the prices of draft beer and sushi rolls with toppings. An all-you-can-drink campaign with draft beer for ¥330 will also run on that day and the 10th.
[New Store] I-Furan opens “High-Value Purchase Otakaraya Utsunomiya Ichinosawa Store (in front of Sakushin Gakuin)” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture! Opening Nov. 9, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more, visit おたからや!
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株式会社いーふらん will open “High-Value Purchase おたからや Utsunomiya Ichinosawa Store (in front of Sakushin Gakuin)” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its regional presence with this new location.
Highlights of the Japan premiere of the full-length ballet “A Christmas Carol,” with Ivan Vasiliev dancing the elderly Scrooge
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AlexandriteWorld株式会社 will present the Japan premiere of the full-length ballet “A Christmas Carol,” directed, choreographed and starring Ivan Vasiliev, at MoN Takanawa Box1000 in Takanawa, Tokyo, on Dec. 5 and 6, 2026. Using funds raised through crowdfunding, the production will invite 83 children from children’s homes and other facilities free of charge.
Coming together to talk across cultural differences on Culture Day: Bunkyo Ward hosts community meeting on “Building a Community Where Children Can Thrive,” attended by parents from 6 countries
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特定非営利活動法人アジア人文文化交流促進協会(JII) held a community meeting on “Building a Community Where Children Can Thrive” in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2026, with 11 participants in total: foreign residents from 6 countries and Japanese residents. The meeting was held as part of a donation campaign marking JII’s certification as an NPO corporation, and participants discussed values related to raising children as well as the strengths and challenges of Japan’s educational environment.
Exhibiting at Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter]! Offering PR strategies using news angles and CEOs’ own words for startups with “great products that no one knows about”
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ハッピーPR株式会社 will exhibit at Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter], to be held on Dec. 16 and 17, 2026, and introduce PR support services for startups.
株式会社経営参謀 will hold a seminar and 10th anniversary party at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku on Nov. 29, 2026, featuring Takumi Takanashi, president of 株式会社favy. The event will reveal the business model that enabled members-only restaurant “Yakanai Yakiniku 29ON” to continue for 10 years, including its revenue structure, membership design and strategies for bringing former members back.
シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス received an order to commence special liquidation from the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21. The company operated “Shaero,” a sharing service for folding electric motorcycles, but dissolved amid a worsening business environment. The amount of its liabilities is currently under investigation.
花嫁わた株式会社 suspended operations as of Nov. 2 and entrusted an attorney with winding-up procedures. The company took over the business of 旧・花嫁わた(株), but orders declined due to changes in demand and the entry of competitors, leading it to abandon continued operations. The amount of liabilities is currently under investigation.
ガイアファンディング株式会社 had a bankruptcy petition filed by a creditor on July 15 and received a bankruptcy commencement order on Oct. 14. Liabilities are about 6.04535 billion yen.
株式会社いちのや (formerly 株式会社本塁打) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 30. Operating "Nori-ben Ichinoya," it had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen and 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise locations, in the fiscal year ended May 2024, but its cash flow worsened due to the burden of store-opening funds, rising costs, and intensifying competition. It came under the umbrella of a rice wholesaler in September 2024, but sales fell to about 614 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2025, and it had closed its Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026. Liabilities are currently under investigation.
Facts
It had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2024
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended May 2025 fell to about 614 million yen
It had opened 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise stores
On Sept. 30, it received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court
It was established in May 2021 (Reiwa 3)
The creditor claim filing period runs until Oct. 28
It closed its flagship Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026
日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 1 and received a rehabilitation proceedings commencement order on Oct. 6. Its liabilities total about 13.2 billion yen (about 1,100 creditors), making it the largest bankruptcy ever among toy retailers. The company has concluded a business transfer agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates ドン・キホーテ, and Operation Shared Services, and will continue operating with DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行. The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is Jan. 13, 2027.
Facts
日本トイザらス(株)(capital: 10 million yen
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
In the fiscal year ended January 2007, it posted annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 (fiscal year-end changed) came to only about 75.211 billion yen
It had posted losses for 8 consecutive terms at the net income level
The filing attorneys are attorney 仁瓶善太郎 and 15 others
株式会社絆ホールディングス and 4 other companies were ordered by 大阪市 to return about 11 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of the employment transition support system additional payment, and had their designations revoked. In response, the petition to commence rehabilitation proceedings was dismissed by the Osaka District Court, and a preservation administration order was issued. Total liabilities of the 5 companies amount to about 28.9 billion yen.
On Oct. 1, 日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court, with liabilities of about 13.2 billion yen, the largest toy retailer bankruptcy ever. The business will be transferred to Pan Pacific International Holdings and will continue operating through DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行.
Facts
Capital: 10 million yen
Annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales of about 75.211 billion yen
Losses for 8 consecutive terms
About 1,100 creditors
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
株式会社メディトランセ received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 9. The company had been engaged in medical specimen transport and PCR testing, but lost credibility after being ordered by 東京都 to return about 1.3 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of subsidies. The amount of liabilities is under investigation.
株式会社Hatch Out and its affiliate (株)八建設 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Osaka District Court on Aug. 31. Total liabilities are about 10.89535 billion yen.
株式会社パークエンジニア and its affiliate (株)カーパークレント filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court due to worsening cash flow and received a bankruptcy commencement order. Total liabilities are about 3.51794 billion yen.
株式会社FUTURO (formerly Xクリエーション) was petitioned into bankruptcy by a creditor amid worsening cash flow and trouble with business partners, and received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 2. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
宗教法人多田神社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Kobe District Court by Aug. 24 and received a supervision order. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.
株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 1, citing liabilities of about 5.6 billion yen, and received a preservation order. It aims to rebuild with support from Resol Holdings.
3 companies, 株式会社オッドナンバー, (株)イグニス and パルス(株), filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 4 and received commencement orders on the 5th. Combined liabilities are about 29.7 billion yen, caused by the end of each company's main business and insolvency.
Facts
Capital of 1 million yen
Capital of 100 million yen
Capital of 1.05 million yen
On Aug. 4
On the 5th of the same month
Established in March 2022 (Reiwa 4)
From 2024, operated by the company
Developed and operated since 2023
In 2024, a smartphone game app likewise
As of the December 2024 fiscal period
Insolvency reached about 9.6 billion yen as of the December 2024 fiscal period
ヒプノシスマイク -Dream Rap Battle- ended service in September 2025
In April 2026, it announced that it had fallen into a situation where "healthy management capable of continuing the service is impossible," and
ended the service in June of the same year
Originalメタバース部門でも同年5月に
Founded in May 2010 (Heisei 22)
Reorganized as a corporation in February 2021 (Reiwa 3)
Established in November 2016 (Heisei 28)
To about 153 creditors
About 10.72767 billion yen
To about 65 creditors
About 5.02492 billion yen
To about 172 creditors
About 13.98606 billion yen
About 29.73865 billion yen in total for the 3 companies
カフカ株式会社 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Nagoya District Court on July 21, posting a net loss and ceasing business with liabilities of about 6.045 billion yen owed to about 110 creditors.
菱秋木材株式会社 (Noshiro) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Akita District Court on July 14. It ceased business by July 31, 2025, and its liabilities are about 2.98 billion yen.
Amid a shrinking publishing market and rising costs that hurt its performance, 株式会社文學の森 halted operations by May 1 and began preparing to file for bankruptcy. Its liabilities are approx. 200 million yen.
Showa Holdings, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market, received a preservation administration order from the Tokyo District Court following a corporate reorganization petition filed by ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド.
Facts
Capital of 5,651,394,423 yen
As of July 17
Annual sales of approx. 8.558 billion yen
Non-consolidated: approx. 387 million yen
Liabilities of approx. 2,244,075,000 yen as of the end of the fiscal year ended March 2026
アエラホーム株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 16. Its liabilities are approx. 6.16 billion yen. ロゴスホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market, will serve as sponsor and seek business revival through an absorption-type split into its subsidiary LHD-1.
東日本流通株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Chiba District Court on July 9 and received a decision to commence rehabilitation proceedings on the 13th. Its liabilities are estimated at approx. 4 billion yen.
株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.
Following a fraudulent contract case and worsening performance, 株式会社全東信 filed for quasi-self bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court on July 6 and received a bankruptcy commencement decision. Its liabilities are approx. 125.929 billion yen.
國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.
Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.
National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾(ASML).
Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.
18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.
The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
8 research centers under NARLabs
at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA
Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.
Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.
Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean
國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer
國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award
2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
as many as 3,874 participants joined in
This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works
Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7
Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院
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April 2026
Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
June this year
Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer
Analysis: Trump may take a hardline, confrontational approach after election defeat and White House chief of staff change
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After a major defeat in the midterm elections, U.S. President Trump appointed Miller as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Wiles, who resigned. Analysts say Miller’s combative and controversial style signals Trump will take a tougher, more confrontational stance during the final 2 years of his term against Democrats after they retake Congress, rather than seek compromise.
Taiwan stocks plunge 10,000 points in 1 month; analysts caution against rushing to buy the dip
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks have plunged more than 10,000 points in 1 month. Analysts caution against rushing to buy the dip, saying investors should wait for international markets to stabilize and for developments in U.S. AI policy.
Facts
Plunged 5,510.19 points
Or 12.18%
Historical high of 49968.92 points
The Nasdaq rose 264.43 points
or 1.09%
Closed at 24,579.42 points
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rebounded 379.11 points
Former Paraguayan president detained pending trial; central bank has paid $160 million
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Paraguayan President Peña was ordered detained pending trial by a judge over allegations of breach of trust and personal profiteering related to failed lender ueno bank. The central bank has paid $160 million to depositors through a deposit protection mechanism, and Vice President Ariana has taken over as president.
Fire at subdivided apartment in Kaohsiung’s Lingya District; 10 suffer smoke inhalation, none in life-threatening condition
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire broke out before dawn at a 5-story subdivided apartment building in Kaohsiung’s Lingya District. The fire department dispatched 24 vehicles and 63 personnel to fight the blaze. A total of 13 people were evacuated, including 10 who were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; none were in life-threatening condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
儒鴻 optimistic about 2 boosts from U.S. tariff refunds and post-midterm outlook; targets record operating performance this year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
儒鴻 Chairman Wang Shu-wen said the company is confident it can challenge its 2022 record revenue of NT$39.736 billion with fourth-quarter orders and full-year revenue, benefiting from refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down some tariffs and a more stable market after the midterm elections. Although growth has slowed among major clients such as Nike and Lululemon, orders from new customers have made a significant contribution.
Facts
Could receive about $986 million (about NT$32 billion) in tariff refunds
Revenue of NT$30.278 billion in the first 3 quarters
Up 5.4% year on year
Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$5.131 billion
Up three-tenths from the same period last year
Earnings per share after tax of NT$18.7
Record of NT$39.736 billion
Plus a 10% tariff
Tariffs with a shared cost allocation of less than 5%