A clinical guidebook for the “era of dementia” gets a long-awaited update in line with the latest guidelines! “Dementia Handbook, 3rd Edition” now on sale
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株式会社医学書院 has published “Dementia Handbook, 3rd Edition,” comprehensively updated to align with the latest guidelines, “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Dementia 2026.”
A childcare center in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, will introduce the childcare ICT service CoDMON（コドモン）from November 9. The service is used by 775 municipalities nationwide, including a total of 63 in Hokkaido.
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株式会社コドモン announced that a childcare center in Nakashibetsu, Hokkaido, introduced the ICT service CoDMON from November 9. This brings the number of municipalities using the service in Hokkaido to a total of 63.
Acall begins advance offering of free plan for “AI Reception,” which calls staff just by being spoken to
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Acall株式会社 will begin advance offering of a free plan for “AI Reception” to new corporate customers from November 9, 2026. The service uses AI to understand visitors’ requests and call the appropriate staff member.
Facts
From November 9, 2026
Price: ¥0
Acall began its reception service in 2016
Recordings are retained for 90 days
Visitor information is retained for 30 days
Up to 50 people can be called
Up to 100 AI reception requests per month
Companies mentioned：Acall株式会社、Slack、Microsoft Teams
In October 2026, Asahi Shuzo served its sake Kubota Manju and Kubota Manju Jikoubojikomi at the Business of Luxury Summit – Asia Edition, an international conference for the luxury industry held in Bangkok, Thailand. The summit was co-hosted by 日本経済新聞社 and フィナンシャル・タイムズ（FT）, and the company has exhibited for 2 consecutive years.
A big hit! New Year’s cards featuring the popular picture book 『パンどろぼう』 are back this year!
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株式会社しまうまプリント, a member of the キタムラ・ホールディングス group, has begun sales of its しまうま年賀状2027 New Year’s cards featuring designs from 『パンどろぼう』. The lineup includes a total of 12 types, mainly photo cards, and orders can be placed by smartphone or PC. The order period runs through January 15, 2027.
From solar power investment to the next asset management opportunity. タイナビVISTA, an investment product comparison site that lets users compare a diverse range of products across categories, expands its listings from 15 to 33 and fully launches for people considering new investments or asset diversification
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株式会社グッドフェローズ launched the investment product comparison site タイナビVISTA on July 13, 2026, expanding its listings from 15 to 33 for its full-scale launch.
株式会社一条工務店 announced the results of its “2026 Survey on Household Chores Sharing Among Dual-Income Couples.” Both men and women said an equal 5:5 split is ideal, but about 60% of men said they would prefer to handle 40% or less of the chores. Women often handle at least 70% of household chores and tend to be less satisfied than men.
Survey report: 40% of Japanese women have tried beauty product subscriptions, while the top reason for using them is “no particular reason”
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According to a survey report by ミンテル, 40% of Japanese women have tried subscribing to beauty and personal care products, and 31% currently use them. The top reason for subscribing is “no particular reason.” Unlike in the United States, financial leeway affects subscription use in Japan.
Facts
40% of Japanese women
31% currently use them
1,000 female internet users aged 18 or older
509 female internet users aged 18 or older who have used a BPC subscription service
542 female internet users aged 18 or older who have never used a BPC subscription service
A hit product with over 10,000 chairs sold is back in stock! A low-profile, premium reclining chair designed for comfort
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AS2OV, the bag brand of UNBY株式会社, has restocked the black version of its HIGH BACK RECLINING LOW ROVER CHAIR, an outdoor chair with cumulative sales of over 10,000. It has also begun selling a special model exclusive to its directly operated stores and a special collaboration model with NODEL.
Announcing “AI Presence,” a proprietary feature in the AIO/LLMO analytics tool AKARUMI that quantifies brand visibility in generative AI | 株式会社ipe
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株式会社ipe announced “AI Presence,” a proprietary feature in its AIO/LLMO analytics tool AKARUMI that quantifies a brand’s presence in generative AI responses. The feature scores brands from 0 to 100 based on 3 factors—mention rate, recommendation ranking, and sentiment—and supports improvements to marketing initiatives through competitor comparisons and ongoing measurement.
Japan’s first! A “Baby Shark Collaboration Room” where guests can immerse themselves in the world of Baby Shark is coming to Ryugu-tei in November 2026
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株式会社ホテル三日月 will open a “Baby Shark” collaboration room at 龍宮城スパホテル三日月 龍宮亭 in November 2026.
CDNetworks sponsors CloudNative Days Winter 2026, a cloud-native technology conference, as a booth sponsor
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CDNetworks, which provides “Edge as a Service” primarily in APAC, will sponsor CloudNative Days Winter 2026 as a booth sponsor. The cloud-native technology conference will be held in Tokyo on November 18 and 19, 2026, where the company will showcase solutions including CDN and cloud security.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Original19日（木）
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーディーネットワークス・ジャパン、CDNetworks、CDNetworks Japan
2 Baby Shark collaboration rooms at Ryugu-tei certified as “Welcome Baby Inn” accommodations; available starting November 2026
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2 “Baby Shark” collaboration rooms at 龍宮城スパホテル三日月・龍宮亭, operated by 株式会社ホテル三日月, have been certified under Mikihouse Childrearing Research Institute’s third-party “Welcome Baby Inn” assessment program and will be available starting on the 11th in 2026.
Facts
2 rooms
November 2026
All 100 criteria
70 points or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテル三日月、龍宮城スパホテル三日月・龍宮亭、ミキハウス子育て総研株式会社、ピンクフォンカンパニー、The Pinkfong Company, Inc.
【Qu'il fait bon】Say “thank you” with a tart for this year’s Good Couple Day. A tart decorated with gerbera daisies, whose flowers symbolize gratitude, will be available for 3 days only. This year, it will be offered exclusively as a 13-centimeter whole tart, suitable for sharing by 2–3 people.
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キルフェボン株式会社 will release a 13-centimeter-diameter whole tart decorated with gerbera daisies for 3 days only, from November 20 to 22, 2026, to mark Good Couple Day on November 22.
University-affiliated school prep school 早慶ゼロワン to launch ヨンデミー on November 9 (Monday)
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株式会社Yondemy will begin offering its online learning service ヨンデミー to 早慶ゼロワン, a prep school specializing in university-affiliated schools operated by 株式会社ゼロワン, starting November 9, 2026.
【Mie Prefecture, Ise City】市立伊勢総合病院 to hold the 19th Ise Hospital Community Festival!
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市立伊勢総合病院 in Ise, Mie Prefecture, will hold the 19th Ise Hospital Community Festival on Reiwa 8, November 14. Events will include lectures, health consultations, and hands-on activities such as a tour of the operating room.
Open to entries from anywhere in Japan! 【High School and Junior High School Architecture Competition 2027】Let’s create together instead of competing! Pre-registration opened on November 2 (Monday)
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株式会社類設計室 and 株式会社a.school have teamed up to open pre-registration for the nationwide online High School and Junior High School Architecture Competition 2027 starting November 2. The theme is “Open House,” and participation is free.
Facts
60 pre-registrations
37 project submissions (entries)
A total of 12 award-winning projects have been selected
2 projects involving SIGNING win ACC Silver in the Branded Communications category at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS”
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Original株式会社SIGNINGが参画した2作品が、「2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS」ブランデッド・コミュニケーション部門でACCシルバーを受賞した。受賞作品は東映「スーパー戦隊 #50年間スーパーありがとう」と、2025年日本国際博覧会（大阪・関西万博）の「One World, One Planet.」である。
ナハト to speak at “Recruitment Ultra Camp,” hosted by ワンキャリア
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株式会社ナハト spoke at “Recruitment Ultra Camp,” hosted by 株式会社ワンキャリア, presenting on “people-centered management” and recruitment strategies using social media.
Facts
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
A total of 2 sessions
8 years since founding
Sales of 31 billion yen
With 2040 in view
Building a community of 3,000 people
Sales of 200 billion yen
Establishing a group of 50 companies
Developing 200 CXOs
Average age: 26
8 years since founding, 31 billion yen
220 hours of livestreaming per month
100% acceptance rate
70% cost reduction
Typical cost per mid-career hire (approximately 1.4 million yen)
Significantly reduced costs to approximately 400,000 yen
Shopee Japan revealed the best-selling Japanese products in September 2026 across 7 markets in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, highlighting trends such as J-beauty and Uji matcha, as well as its support system for Japanese sellers.
A Beginner's Guide to Using the ABCI-Q System H [Dec. 1 and 2 / Free Seminar Rebroadcast] (産総研グループ)
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株式会社AIST Solutions, part of 産総研グループ, will rebroadcast on Dec. 1 and 2, 2026, its seminar “A Beginner's Guide to Using the ABCI-Q System H,” which was well received in March. ABCI-Q is a platform combining quantum computers and GPU supercomputers. The free online seminar will explain its overview, how to use it, and its pricing structure.
[GRAPHT] Sponsors “獅白ぼたんとクリスマス闘nightⅢ”; orders open for commemorative items, including an ugly sweater, arcade controller buttons and embroidered stickers
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MSY株式会社 has sponsored a Christmas event for VTuber “獅白ぼたん” of ホロライブ and has begun selling commemorative items.
リコー and リモデルパートナーズ partner on sales to streamline recording and management of outdoor worksites using 360-degree spatial data
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リコー and リモデルパートナーズ have launched a sales partnership combining the 360-degree cameras “RICOH THETA X” and “RICOH360 THETA A1” with the “Geo-Snap” app for automatic location and direction mapping. They aim to streamline the recording and management of outdoor worksites and advance digital transformation in construction, civil engineering and infrastructure.
Facts
Original写真１枚あたり15～30分を要していた
In a stream survey, for 402 360-degree images
Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026
Recustomer launches integration with B2C CRM “Klaviyo,” enabling emails based on return and exchange requests and delivery status
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Recustomer株式会社 has launched an integration with B2C CRM “Klaviyo,” enabling emails to be sent based on return and exchange requests and delivery status.
Japan's first OBD-type digital tachograph: Company obtains patent for vehicle management technology used in “Will-Fleet”
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株式会社Will Smart has obtained a patent for vehicle information management technology used in its OBD-type digital tachograph product “Will-Fleet.” The technology integrates and centrally manages multiple sets of mileage data, helping users monitor operating status and optimize maintenance plans.
Earth hacks launches “Ehime Decarbonization Points Campaign” on Nov. 9 at 46 stores across the prefecture, in partnership with 愛媛県!
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Earth hacks株式会社 will launch the “Ehime Decarbonization Points Campaign” in partnership with 愛媛県 starting Nov. 9, awarding points for purchases of decarbonization-related products at 46 stores across the prefecture.
Facts
An additional 5 points will be awarded
Achieving a decarbonized society by 2050
Now in its 3rd year this fiscal year
More than 420 companies have adopted it
Adopted across more than 2,400 products and services
[Lipton × Kasugai Seika] Enjoy milk tea in a single candy♪ Compact “Lipton Milk Tea Candy” launches!
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春日井製菓株式会社 will launch “Lipton Milk Tea Candy,” a collaborative product supervised by the “Lipton” brand, which is developed by リプトン・ティーアンドインフュージョン・ジャパン・サービス株式会社, at select convenience stores nationwide starting Nov. 9, 2026.
Seminar: “Next-Generation In-House Marketing” revealed by Lifenet Life, Supership and Momentum
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Momentum株式会社 and Supership株式会社 will hold a seminar on “next-generation in-house marketing” on Nov. 16, 2026, with ライフネット生命保険株式会社 as a guest. The seminar will discuss examples of reducing workloads through generative AI, key points for supporting the shift to in-house operations, and risk governance.
Finding storage-unit sites “from space”: Area Link wins award for using satellite data and AI
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Area Link improved site selection efficiency by introducing “WHERE,” a land-search system that uses satellite data and AI, and won the SPACE REALTY INNOVATION AWARD at SRC2026.
Opening Dec. 9! Details revealed for the second installment of “BUG Art Square 2026,” featuring a total of 20 artist groups
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BUG, operated by 株式会社リクルートホールディングス, will hold “BUG Art Square 2026” starting Dec. 9, 2026, and has released details of the art fair, which will feature a total of 20 artist groups.
ブシュロン has launched its special holiday-season campaign, “WINTER IN PARIS.” Ambassadors Daisy Edgar-Jones, Han So-hee and Dilan Çiçek Deniz appear in the campaign, wearing jewelry including Quatre, Serpent Bohème and Plume de Paon to evoke winter in Paris.
Facts
Original1858年にフレデリック・ブシュロンが創業し
The family has led the company for 4 generations
It boasts a history of more than 165 years
It operates more than 100 boutiques around the world
“Gentle on the Stomach Adult Milk Powder” gift campaign: 10 winners will be selected by monthly drawing to receive 1 box of sticks (5 days’ worth)!
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Yukijirushi Bean Stalk will launch a giveaway campaign for “Gentle on the Stomach Adult Milk Powder” on Nov. 2. Each month, 10 winners will be selected by drawing to receive 1 box of sticks, while 300 non-winners will receive samples.
Hokkaido Shimbun Press adopts the “COMPANY Talent Management” series
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株式会社WHI Holdings announced that Hokkaido Shimbun Press has adopted the “COMPANY Talent Management” series (CTM2.0), a talent management product in the integrated HR system “COMPANY.” The system is expected to make personnel information more visible and improve the efficiency of transfers and staff assignments.
Facts
More than 3,000 employees
Used by 1 in 3 major domestic corporations※
Promoting the initiative since 2020
Companies mentioned：株式会社WHI Holdings、株式会社北海道新聞社、株式会社Works Human Intelligence
136 events across Fukuoka in 5 days, attracting a total of about 15,000 people. More than 3,000 business matchmaking meetings generated [RAMEN TECH 2026 Results Report]
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A report on the results of “RAMEN TECH 2026,” a startup event hosted by Fukuoka City. A total of 136 events were held over 5 days, attracting about 15,000 people, and more than 3,000 business matchmaking meetings were recorded.
HHKB 30th anniversary social media campaign, second edition: “That’s Why I Choose HHKB”—entries now open!
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株式会社PFU is holding the second installment of its HHKB 30th anniversary social media campaign, “That’s Why I Choose HHKB,” on X, inviting people to share why they chose HHKB and their stories.
Uravation CEO 佐藤傑 to share insights at the Japan Association for College and University Education’s research meeting (Dec. 6, Hokkaido University)
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株式会社Uravation President and CEO 佐藤傑 will speak at a symposium at the Japan Association for College and University Education’s 2026 research meeting, to be held at Hokkaido University on Dec. 6, 2026. He will share insights on fostering student agency through generative AI and on his own experience as an entrepreneur.
Original【武蔵野美術大学】社会とともに生まれる研究・実践の成果を公開 「Ichigaya Innovation Days 2026～学びをほぐす～」トークセッション当日のタイムテーブルを公開
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武蔵野美術大学ソーシャルクリエイティブ研究所 will hold “Ichigaya Innovation Days 2026” at the Ichigaya Campus on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, and has released the talk-session schedule.
Enjoy an outdoor experience in the open setting of Kobe Port at “OSOTO FESTIVAL Vol.3,” a free-admission event, held at TOTTEI PARK from Nov. 21 (Sat.) to 23 (Mon., holiday)
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株式会社One Bright KOBE will hold “OSOTO FESTIVAL vol.3,” a free-admission outdoor experience event, at TOTTEI PARK in the Shinko No. 2 Pier area of Chuo Ward, Kobe, from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026. The event will feature sales and exhibitions, food trucks, a campfire, overnight camping experiences and live music. Also taking place on the same dates are the “Kansai Extreme Walk 50K,” hosted by 朝日新聞社, and the “Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks.”
コンラッド東京 announced that Ross Cooper became its general manager effective Nov. 9, 2026. Drawing on his extensive experience with ハイアットグループ, Cooper will oversee the hotel’s operations.
Space Data equips RobotBrain with tower crane work simulation
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株式会社スペースデータ has added physical simulation capabilities for tower crane operations to RobotBrain, its platform for deploying robots at worksites. Using the Ebina Junction as a setting, it enables verification of 6 types of work—erection, cargo handling, tandem lifting, excavation, concrete placement and safety training—using 4 cranes and 6 construction vehicles, with the aim of supporting construction planning and safety training.
アビタス to launch an ISACA® CISM® (Certified Information Security Manager) exam preparation course in December 2026
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パスメイクグループ's 株式会社アビタス announced that it will launch a preparation course for the ISACA-certified CISM qualification in December 2026. The company will offer a short-term intensive online course covering the new exam syllabus and drawing on its expertise, which has helped more than 2,000 people pass.
Facts
Launching in December 2026
Has helped more than 2,000 people pass
9 sessions, totaling 22.5 hours
Has worked in risk management, primarily in the financial industry, for more than 15 years
A special Christmas spent with Pokémon: LUMINE Christmas × ‘Poco a Pokémon’ — ‘LUMINE Pokémon Christmas 2026’
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株式会社ルミネ will hold the Christmas campaign “LUMINE Pokémon Christmas 2026,” in collaboration with the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game “Poco a Pokémon,” from November 19 to December 25, 2026. The campaign will feature a digital stamp rally, meet-and-greets with Pikachu and workshops, creating a special Christmas spent with Pokémon at LUMINE locations.
STORES and JMS partner to expand store operation services, including POS registers, mobile ordering and reservations
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STORES株式会社 and JMS have signed a referral agreement to expand the availability of store operation services for small and midsize businesses. Starting in October 2026, they will begin introducing STORES POS registers, mobile ordering and other services to JMS merchants.
Fluffy comfort in a winter soup: the new “Potato Soupuccino®,” with hearty potato and a gentle milky flavor
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スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン株式会社 will launch “Potato Soupuccino®” on November 13, 2026. It features oven-baked potato flavor and a cappuccino-style milk finish. Prices include 500 yen for Short and 540 yen for Tall for in-store orders.
マウザー・エレクトロニクス has begun selling Endress+Hauser Picomag electromagnetic flowmeters. The product supports Bluetooth and is suited to measuring conductive liquids.
AVILEN launches 3-part NewsPicks series; first installment features conversation between Digirise’s Chaen and AVILEN CEO Matsukura
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株式会社AVILEN has launched a 3-part series in partnership with NewsPicks Brand Design. In the first installment, Digirise’s Chaen and AVILEN CEO Matsukura discuss the gap between AI adoption and corporate transformation, as well as the use of data.
Facts
3 installments in total
More than 600 companies to date
Supported AI adoption for more than 50,000 people
More than 200,000 X followers
About 1,000 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社AVILEN、NewsPicks Brand Design、株式会社デジライズ、東京商工リサーチ、GMO AI & Crypto、Google Gemini AI、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、経済産業省、ベイン・アンド・カンパニー、自民党デジタル社会推進本部
A Christmas treat for matcha lovers from Gion Tsujiri: “Matcha Chocolat Noël Premium” goes on sale in limited quantities from 12 p.m. on Monday, November 9!
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株式会社祇園辻利, a tea maker founded in 1860 in Kyoto’s Gion district, is launching “Matcha Chocolat Noël Premium,” a Christmas cake layered with 5 varieties of matcha, in limited quantities. Priced at 7,280 yen, it will be available for preorder from 12 p.m. on November 9, with stick matcha offered as a gift to early purchasers.
Akamai bolsters Japan’s cyber resilience through ISMAP registration, reducing business risks and countering increasingly sophisticated threats from AI abuse
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced that 3 of its products—App & API Protector, Ion and Dynamic Site Accelerator—have completed registration under the Information System Security Management and Assessment Program (ISMAP) for government information systems. This will help strengthen cyber resilience in Japan’s public sector and private companies and streamline procurement processes.
Facts
3 core solutions
Named a “Customers' Choice” for 6 consecutive years
Nagoya debut: “Wine Bar. Di PUNTO（ディプント）Meieki Store” opens
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株式会社プロントコーポレーション will open “Wine Bar. Di PUNTO（ディプント）Meieki Store” near Nagoya Station on December 9, 2026. This will bring Di PUNTO’s nationwide total to 45 locations.
e-dash株式会社 will exhibit at the 6th Decarbonized Management EXPO [Kansai], held at INTEX Osaka in Osaka City from November 18 to 20, 2026, and propose support for decarbonization across the entire manufacturing supply chain.
Facts
30 municipalities nationwide
We have been commissioned to provide support programs by 4 prefectures
“Furino-be,” a benefits program for IT freelancers, expands life-event support—Services from CRAZY, which operates a wedding production business, now available
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ギークス株式会社 has added services from “CRAZY WEDDING,” a wedding brand operated by 株式会社CRAZY, to its “Furino-be” benefits program for IT freelancers.
Facts
More than 50 services
Outfit costs equivalent to ¥400,000
Regular price ¥5,500 (tax included)
In January 2017
More than 24,000 people
Companies mentioned：ギークス株式会社、株式会社CRAZY、TAKAMI BRIDAL、Authentique、GEECHS JOB、GEECHS DIRECT
Connecting the world’s desire to learn with Japan’s desire to share
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株式会社アクセスネクステージ announced that it will hold “EduJapan 2026,” an online event for international students who wish to study in Japan, on November 20, 2026.
“山下本気うどん,” operated by 株式会社ガーデン, designates the 11th of every month as “Yamashita Honki Udon Day” and runs a campaign offering select popular menu items at special prices.
[Great news! Inquiries are flooding in even before opening] The cafe for the ultimate bread “MIYABI” opens near Tama Center Station on Nov. 10!
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株式会社大庄 will open CAFE & BAKERY MIYABI Tama Center on November 10, 2026, near Tama Center Station in Tokyo. The shop will serve sweets and meal options centered on its ultimate bread, “MIYABI,” and will also have a takeaway counter.
[Survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s] Retirement-finance concerns: “how to grow” at 51.5%, “how to spend” at 17.4%; 48.5% say information on how to spend is “hard to find”
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A survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that the most common concern about retirement funds was “how to grow them,” at 51.5%, while “how to spend them (withdrawal strategies)” accounted for just 17.4%. 48.5% said information on how to spend the funds was “hard to find,” and the search term “retirement funds how to spend” was the most common at 66.0%.
Facts
241 men and women in their 60s and 70s
“How to grow them” at 51.5%
“How to spend them (withdrawal strategies)” at 17.4%
48.5% say information on how to spend is “hard to find”
ワンキャリア wins contract for the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces’ “Recruitment PR Project Using an Online Job Information Site for University Graduates”
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株式会社ワンキャリア has been commissioned by the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces to carry out the “Recruitment PR Project Using an Online Job Information Site for University Graduates.” In response to the declining birthrate and intensifying competition for talent, the project will use ワンキャリア’s data analysis capabilities to understand students’ interests, deepen their understanding of the Self-Defense Forces, and support recruitment.
Facts
20-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
16th floor, Shibuya Infoss Tower
Established: August 18, 2015
Securities code: 4377
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンキャリア、ワンキャリア、ONE CAREER Inc.
セシール launches initiative to use dialogue with customers in product development. Aiming to bring its brand slogan “Find joy in comfort” to life by reflecting loyal customers’ candid feedback in product development
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株式会社セシール has launched interactive customer monitor sessions to reflect loyal customers’ candid feedback in product development and bring its brand slogan, “Find joy in comfort,” to life. The event, held on September 16, 2026, gathered first-hand feedback on comfort, silhouette, and styling through try-ons of products for spring and summer 2027 and roundtable discussions. The company plans to use the feedback in future product planning.
ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ announces the “Comprehensive Game Survey Report 2026”
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株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ has released the “Comprehensive Game Survey Report 2026,” based on a quantitative web survey of game players. The survey found that 57.4% of Gen Z use AI when choosing games, and that the motivation for posting UGC is sharing experiences rather than earning rewards.
Facts
Based on responses from 1,860 men and women ranging from elementary school students to people in their 60s
AlphaDrive REGION and シビレ enter into a business partnership to connect cities and regions and foster regional businesses. Online seminar for local government officials to be held on Nov. 16
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AlphaDrive REGION and シビレ have formed a business partnership and established a support system to connect cities and regions for local governments. An online seminar will be held on Nov. 16.
[Online on Dec. 9 (Wed.)] Report meeting on the “Survey on the Status of DX in Human Resources and Staff Development” ～Exploring human resources DX in local governments to “measure, develop and make use of people”～
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一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 (GDX) will hold an online report meeting on Dec. 9, 2026, on its “Survey on the Status of DX in Human Resources and Staff Development.” Based on survey findings from local governments nationwide, the meeting will share challenges and the status of initiatives related to personnel evaluations, DX talent development and the use of personnel information. It will be free and open to local government officials and GDX members.
[Seminar Announcement] Seminar celebrating the publication of the 日経 MOOK “Understanding Geopolitical Risks and Economic Security Through the Latest Developments”
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KPMGコンサルティング will hold a seminar celebrating the publication of the 日経 MOOK “Understanding Geopolitical Risks and Economic Security Through the Latest Developments.” The seminar will feature lecturers including Seiko Mimaki, a professor at 同志社大学 Graduate School, who will explain issues including the international situation after the U.S. midterm elections, economic security and technology protection in the AI era.
A warning to Japan, held back by distrust and wariness toward AI: Worldwide, AI-skilled talent is promoted 3.5 times faster and earns up to 25% more. Randstad analyzes 35 million job listings
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Randstad analyzed more than 35 million job listings and identified the “5 key facts of the AI era,” including the faster promotion and salary advantages of AI-skilled talent and surging demand for uniquely human skills.
Facts
Promoted up to 3.5 times faster
Big data covering more than 35 million job listings in 11 countries
Emotional intelligence (EQ), +173%
Creativity, +168%
Vacancy rate for senior AI leadership positions exceeds 25%
AI solutions lead +226%
AI trainer +247%
Market value declines by 65%
Optimal timing (pivot window): 3.2–3.5 years after starting in an entry-level role
RAXUS to collect messages of support for Japan’s national baseball team, Samurai Japan, from attendees at the “RAXUS Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026”
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ラグザス株式会社 will set up a booth to collect messages of support for Samurai Japan from visitors to the “RAXUS Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,” held at Tokyo Dome from Nov. 12 to 15, 2026, and will also hold a stamp rally.
松江市教育委員会 digitizes accounting documents with all 49 schools using the electronic approval service “Shachihata Cloud”
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シヤチハタ株式会社’s electronic approval service “Shachihata Cloud” has been introduced by 松江市教育委員会, digitizing the exchange of accounting documents with 49 schools in the city and enabling paperless operations and greater efficiency.
Facts
All 49 schools
Reduces copy paper use by approximately 30,000 sheets annually
95% of staff say “the number of pages printed has decreased”
Approximately 80% say “delivery time has been shortened”
An initial pilot was conducted at 15 schools
Exceeded 1.16 million cases as of May 2026
Standalone: 18 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2026)
Employees: 770 standalone (as of the end of June 2026)
[Matsudo City Assembly Election] Real-time updates on early voting site congestion begin; congestion visualized across 12 city facilities for approximately 410,000 eligible voters
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株式会社バカン will provide a service to visualize congestion in real time at early voting sites across 12 facilities in the city ahead of the Matsudo City Assembly Election, scheduled for Nov. 15, 2026.
First-ever collaboration between “Genshin Impact” and “McDonald’s”! Limited “Genshin Impact” rewards arrive in “My McDonald’s Rewards”! Plus, the “Teriyaki McBurger” gets collaboration packaging featuring Varesa and Escoffier!
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HoYoverse will hold its first collaboration between “Genshin Impact” and 日本マクドナルド from Nov. 18 to Dec. 8, 2026. Limited rewards, including in-game items and wallpapers, will be offered, and the “Teriyaki McBurger” will feature packaging designed with Varesa and Escoffier.
4 companies launch joint promotion to encourage inbound tourism circuits from Hiroshima to Shimane ～Integrated planning from generating tourism demand to booking express buses～
ドミノ・ピザ brings together winter favorites! “Scallop and Beef Feast Half—Butter Soy Sauce & Smoky Mustard Sauce” available for a limited time starting Nov. 24 (Tuesday)!
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株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン will launch its winter-limited “Scallop and Beef Feast Half” and “Quattro” on Nov. 24, 2026, and will also offer Christmas sets and early-bird reservation perks.
Facts
20% more cheese
From Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
Available for a limited time through Feb. 28, 2027 (Sunday)
Launch of the “SCS Evaluation System Assessment Service”
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株式会社ミロク情報サービス launched an assessment service on Nov. 9, 2026, to help organizations prepare for the “SCS Evaluation System,” scheduled to begin during fiscal 2026. In collaboration with ELECOM and groxi, it offers current-state assessments and roadmap development.
Facts
Launched on Nov. 9, 2026
We will provide a current-state assessment report and improvement roadmap in as little as 4 weeks
Price: ¥380,000 (before tax) and up
About 8,400 accounting firms nationwide
A customer base of about 18,000 medium-sized and small and midsize companies
株式会社ビザスク will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn],” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026, and introduce “VisasQ Interview,” a service offering firsthand information based on real-world experience in AI adoption and digital transformation.
Facts
More than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas (as of February 2026)
190 countries worldwide
Used by 1 in 4 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
株式会社フォーシーズ, which operates the delivery sushi brand 柿家すし, will offer “Seasonal Sushi: Winter” for a limited time starting Nov. 9, 2026, featuring 5 seasonal winter ingredients, including winter yellowtail and beni-zuwai crab.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
5 seasonal favorites to enjoy in winter
Beni-zuwai crab ¥390
Hokkaido scallop ¥450
Winter yellowtail from Mie and Ehime prefectures ¥420
Winter olive flounder from Sanriku ¥420
Toki mackerel (seasonal mackerel) from Tsushima ¥370
紀ノ国屋 will begin selling its Christmas sweets collection on Nov. 10. The seasonal lineup includes the Shiny Sweets Bag, Christmas Mini Sweets Bag, a variety of cookies and traditional German stollen, for gifts or to enjoy at home.
JTEKT’s Thai subsidiary wins “ASEAN Energy Awards 2026”
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JTEKT THAILAND COMPANY LIMITED, a Thai subsidiary of 株式会社ジェイテクト, placed 3rd in the “Energy Management in Large Industries” category at the “ASEAN Energy Awards 2026.”
Facts
2nd Runner-up (3rd place)
Environmental Challenge 2050
Aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035
ASEAN Energy Awards 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイテクト、JTEKT THAILAND COMPANY LIMITED、ジェイテクトグループ、ASEANエネルギーセンター
吉野家 to hold its “Beef Sukiyaki Festival” starting Nov. 10 (Tuesday): “Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot Set” discounted by ¥100 to ¥799, including tax, for a limited time—sales top 1 million meals in 10 days from launch, following strong demand
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株式会社吉野家 will hold its “Beef Sukiyaki Festival” starting Nov. 10, offering the “Beef Sukiyaki Hot Pot Set” and other items at a ¥100 discount, including tax. Cumulative sales have surpassed 120 million meals, and this year sales also reached 1 million meals within 10 days of launch.
The December issue of Animedia, on sale Nov. 10, features “Zenless Zone Zero” on the cover and the film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora” on the double cover!
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株式会社イード will release the December 2026 issue of the anime magazine Animedia on Nov. 10. “Zenless Zone Zero” appears on the cover, while the back cover features Oblivionis from the film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora.” The issue includes special features on both titles.
From “selling it yourself” to “building a system that sells” | New e-learning course now available: “Practical MBA for Overseas Business: Sales Model Design (SMB/Enterprise, etc.)” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched “Sales Model Design (SMB/Enterprise, etc.),” part of its “Practical MBA for Overseas Business: Sales” course series on the online training service INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning.
Facts
7 courses in total
More than 200 courses
280 courses in total
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
“TWX-21 Procurement AI Service” launches as part of HMAX Industry, accelerating the shift to strategic procurement and supply chain management
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日立製作所 has launched the “TWX-21 Procurement AI Service” as part of the HMAX Industry lineup. The service uses AI agents to automate procurement and supply chain management (SCM) operations.
“Japan’s Famous Hot Springs,” an officially approved hot spring bath additive※1, marks its 40th anniversary with the launch of its first-ever official brand quiz, “Japan’s Correct Answers”!
Finatext begins offering a “Receivables Management Module” on its credit business platform “Crest.” Adoption for freee’s corporate card “freee Card Unlimited” decided
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Finatext has begun offering a “Receivables Management Module” on its credit business platform “Crest,” which enables receivables management functions to be implemented independently. The module has been selected for adoption with freee’s corporate card “freee Card Unlimited.”
Facts
Corporate card transaction volume reached ¥6.324 trillion in 2025
This was about 1.8 times the 2021 level
In June 2026,
Finatext and freee began the implementation project in October 2026
Expanding to all directly operated locations! Tokubei’s “Japanese Fresh Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show” held monthly, with 2 special events on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays in November
[Up to 30% OFF] A special winter getaway on Shimane’s “private uninhabited island.” A new winter travel support plan is available at “EXTRAORDINARY PLACE MOTOSHIMA”
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Original株式会社ブッキングリゾートが運営する「EXTRAORDINARY PLACE MOTOSHIMA」で、2月末まで期間限定の「冬旅応援プラン」を提供。11月は30％OFF、12月～2月は20％OFFとなる。
[Grown to about 5 times its 2023 scale] LIFULL FaM’s “FaM Partners,” supporting companies facing labor shortages through remote work from regional areas, surpass 1,000 people
[和食さと] Winter-only set meals featuring seasonal delicacies such as snow crab and salmon roe go on sale from Nov. 12 (Thu)!
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Washoku Sato will offer seasonal “Winter Fair” set meals featuring winter ingredients such as snow crab and salmon roe at 202 locations nationwide from November 12, 2026, to January 27, 2027.
Facts
202 stores in Japan
Four Seasons Set Meal (Crab and Salmon Roe Chirashi) ¥2,099
Crab and Salmon Roe Chirashi and Duck Soba Set ¥1,699
Winter Tempura Rice Bowl Set with Snow Crab and Shrimp ¥1,799