Otsuka Kagu provides art direction support for WOWOW’s WOWOW Drama W series “My Sweet Home”!
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The Interior and Furniture Division of 株式会社ヤマダデンキ (大塚家具) provided art assistance for WOWOW’s drama series “My Sweet Home,” which will begin airing on Oct. 31, 2026.
[Series sales top 450,000 copies!] Volume 10 of the hugely popular children’s novel series “Let’s Go! Maizen Sisters,” featuring popular YouTube characters, goes on sale
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株式会社ポプラ社 will release Volume 10 of its children’s novel series featuring the YouTube characters “Maizen Sisters” on Nov. 5. Cumulative sales of the series have topped 450,000 copies.
Facts
Approximately 24.2 million YouTube channel subscribers
Initiative to reduce CO2 emissions using an off-site corporate PPA service
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン, Hokkaido Electric Power and 合同会社ゆうにじ began operating a solar power plant developed in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, on Nov. 1 and started supplying electricity to approximately 870 stores in the region. The project is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 2,000 tons.
Facts
The power plant began operating on Nov. 1
Approximately 870 Seven-Eleven stores in Hokkaido
As of Nov. 1, 2026
Expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 2,000 tons annually
Production begins on a new Romancecar (Series 80000) for service in March 2029; features a range of seating, including extra-wide seats among the widest in Japan and group seating
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Odakyu Electric Railway announced that it has begun production of its new Romancecar (Series 80000), which is scheduled to enter service in March 2029, and will introduce 4 types of seating, including panoramic group seats and roomy seats with some of the widest seat widths in Japan.
神奈川県藤沢市 and 株式会社さとふる will begin accepting donations on Nov. 9, 2026, for “Revitalize Our Community Through Civic Activities! Building the Town of the Future — Mirai Kanaeru Activity Support Project,” a crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation project supporting civic groups working to solve local issues.
[NEWYORKER] Add a touch of elegance to winter outfits with printed skirts
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株式会社ダイドーフォワード has published a winter feature, “Add a Touch of Elegance to Winter Outfits with Printed Skirts,” on the website for its flagship brand NEWYORKER.
[360maps] Selected as the venue guide system for “Dialogues on the Future,” an event marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Nikkei
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“360maps,” a spatial experience product offered by 株式会社360Channel, a group company of 株式会社コロプラ, has been selected as the venue guide system for “Dialogues on the Future,” an event marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of 株式会社日本経済新聞社.
In an era full of AI, will “humanity” be what sets us apart? Changes in consumer behavior and marketing in 2026 seen at trade shows, and “5 major trend predictions” for 2027
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RX Japan合同会社 reviewed marketing changes in 2026 and forecast 5 major trends for 2027. It analyzed that as the importance of AI use and strategy planning grows, a shift back to “human-centered” values, including a focus on human qualities and regional revitalization, is also accelerating.
Coming soon! The “45th Anniversary Famipay Grand Appreciation Festival” features its biggest attraction for 1 day only on Nov. 11 (Wed.)! A huge chance to get your entire purchase free, plus coupons that guarantee every customer a 100-yen discount on eligible tea, bread and daily necessities!
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株式会社ファミリーマート is holding the “45th Anniversary Famipay Grand Appreciation Festival” to mark its 45th anniversary in September 2026. For 1 day only on Nov. 11, the company will offer a chance to get purchases free when using Famipay, 100-yen discount coupons for eligible products, and a prize drawing to win products worth up to 1.11 million yen.
Facts
45th anniversary
111 yen or more (including tax)
A limited-time Famima Points reward worth 1,000 yen
[松坂屋名古屋店] Nov. 27 is Aichi Prefectural Day! Enjoy Aichi Week at 松坂屋名古屋店! “Something good in Aichi”
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Aichi Week will be held at 松坂屋名古屋店 from Nov. 18, featuring limited-time gourmet food from renowned Aichi establishments, as well as events such as a kids’ bakery experience and a kobudo martial arts demonstration.
アンジャッシュ’s Watabe shows no mercy even to his seniors to win with contrarian takes!? Chidori’s Daigo: “I’ll be summoned by Hamada.” A female comedian in her 2nd year in the business fiercely fires back at a 51-year-old senior’s “urgent advice”: “Hurry up and worry about yourself.”
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On episode #385 of AbemaTV’s “Chance no Jikan,” Ken Watabe, Daigo and others took part in the “King of Contrarian Takes” segment, offering contrarian views on Masatoshi Hamada and Shohei Ohtani. Noda-chan also gave urgent advice to Naru-chan of Drama☆Men, who is in her 2nd year in the business, but she fired back.
New anime “Sorry About My Younger Brothers”: “Girls’ Talk SP” to air exclusively and for free on ABEMA from 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14!
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ABEMA announced that it will air the special program “Girls’ Talk SP” for the anime “Sorry About My Younger Brothers” exclusively and for free from 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2026.
Facts
From 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
In a 90-minute heart-fluttering extravaganza
She suddenly gained 4 younger brothers
Currently airing for 2 consecutive cours
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、集英社、Lay-duce、INSPIONエッジ、BUSTED ROSE
[川崎日航ホテル] “Winter Feast Fair Featuring Roast Beef” to be held from Dec. 7
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川崎日航ホテル will hold a winter feast fair featuring roast beef as the main attraction at its cafe restaurant Natura from Dec. 7, 2026, to Feb. 7, 2027. Special menus for Christmas and the New Year period will also be available during the fair.
丸善雄松堂 opens a new store on the publisher-official T-shirt mall! 7 new T-shirt designs featuring 学鐙, a PR magazine launched in 1897
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丸善雄松堂 has opened a new store on “pTa.shop,” a publisher-official T-shirt mall operated by 株式会社ICE, and has begun selling 7 T-shirt designs featuring the cover and logo of 学鐙, a PR magazine launched in 1897.
Reservations open today! 2026 Christmas campaign for “Rilakkuma Snuggle-and-Touch Picture Book: Touch, Touch, Rilakkuma,” with cute Rilakkuma stickers as a gift
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株式会社KADOKAWA is running a 2026 Christmas campaign for “Rilakkuma Snuggle-and-Touch Picture Book: Touch, Touch, Rilakkuma,” a picture book for children ages 0–3, on 楽天ブックス, offering original stickers in limited quantities.
[Reservations open Nov. 8] An ally on busy days! Just pull it on over your head and get dressed in about 1 second—the Nakajima-san × レタスクラブ one-piece apron is here!
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レタスクラブ, operated by 株式会社KADOKAWA LifeDesign, will begin taking orders for a one-piece apron created in collaboration with cooking influencer Nakajima-san on Nov. 8, 2026.
The comic “Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!,” published by 株式会社KADOKAWA, concludes Part 1 with Volume 15, bringing cumulative circulation to more than 3.8 million copies. A commemorative promo video has been released, and related promotions include poster ads at JR Akihabara Station and a discount fair at e-book stores.
佐賀アジアドリームズ holds press conference on full membership in 九州アジアリーグ, announces new structure and future plans
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佐賀アジアドリームズ has been approved for full membership in 九州アジアリーグ starting with the 2027 season. The team held a press conference on Nov. 5 to announce its new management structure and future plans.
Facts
2027 season
Nov. 5, 2026
3 years as an associate member
2024
2025
October 2026
2 wins in year 2
6 wins in year 3
8 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：佐賀アジアドリームズ、九州アジアリーグ、NEO ASIA JAPAN 株式会社、嬉野市役所、Yum Yum Kitchen Tour、埼玉西武ライオンズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ
【七輪焼肉 安安】“Osaka exclusive” Big Pre-Year-End Sale launches November 13! Popular yakiniku dishes and drinks at special prices for a limited time
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株式会社富士達 will hold a pre-year-end sale for 七輪焼肉 安安 exclusively in the Osaka area from November 13 through 30, offering “tender skirt steak” and drinks at special prices for a limited time.
カタボー’s agriculture division fully launches a problem-solving support service leveraging a network of wheat experts
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株式会社カタボー’s agriculture division is fully launching a problem-solving support service that leverages a network of wheat experts. It accepts inquiries in fields including breeding, cultivation, quality, milling and distribution, and provides support by assembling specialist teams.
『Code診断ラクダ』 adds an affiliate feature, enabling referrals to a web service risk assessment to earn rewards
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株式会社Arstruct has added an affiliate feature to 『Code診断ラクダ』, a service that helps users assess risks in web services. Referrers can earn rewards by meeting specified performance conditions. The service clarifies the difference between free basic assessments and paid detailed assessments, and calls for appropriate information sharing.
The 福岡市科学館 dome theater will screen again 『サカナクション グッドナイト・プラネタリウム』, a planetarium show combining music by サカナクション with a starry sky, starting December 23, 2026.
Facts
More than 280 screenings to date
More than 40,000 attendees in total
Sold out in just 7 days
Number of survey respondents: 203
Flat rate of 1,350 yen for elementary school students and older (tax included)
Gap taps rapper LEX for “GAP MUSIC,” music content adding flair to its holiday campaign
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As part of its holiday campaign “Give your gift. 届けよう。あなたらしく。,” Gap is presenting “GAP MUSIC Vol.3,” a music feature with rapper LEX. The campaign will also release a fashion shoot and interview with LEX, as well as a playlist project by NAGAN SERVER.
Facts
CashSoft Cashmere-Touch Crewneck Sweater (Stripe) 9,990 yen
Relaxed-Fit Flannel Shirt 7,990 yen
Baggy Khaki Pants 10,900 yen
Heavyweight Boxy T-Shirt 4,990 yen
Relaxed-Fit GAP Logo Sherpa-Lined Zip Hoodie 10,900 yen
マーキュリー holds its first career education seminars at 2 vocational schools in Okinawa; students who see their fandom as a job-hunting strength increase 3.5-fold
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株式会社マーキュリー held career education seminars on October 19, 2026, at ITカレッジ沖縄 and 沖縄ビジネス外語学院 in Okinawa Prefecture. The share of students who viewed their fandom as a strength in job hunting rose to 3.5 times the pre-seminar level.
Facts
Increased to about 3.5 times
A total of 73 students from the 2 schools took part
80.8% said, “My fandom can be a strength in job hunting”
The share who answered after reflecting on their pre-seminar views was 23.1%
☆This week, Thu–Fri☆【Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo (27th edition)】Get ready for AI agents! The major annual exhibition opens in Tokyo!
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株式会社リックテレコム and インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社 will hold “Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo” at Sunshine City on November 12 and 13, 2026. More than 130 companies will exhibit, showcasing around 500 products, with more than 110 seminars planned.
【熊本市】“Kumamoto Fair” to be held at restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area!
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熊本市 will hold a “Kumamoto Fair” at restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area, showcasing Kumamoto’s agricultural and marine products and culinary appeal nationwide through local dishes such as horse sashimi and mustard lotus root.
ニューブレクス releases measurement performance data for long-range DAS supporting a combined total of 300 km across 2 routes
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ニューブレクス株式会社 has released the measurement performance of its NBX-S4140 long-distance DAS device, developed for wide-area monitoring of railways and expressways. The device can simultaneously measure 2 independent paths of up to 150 km each, covering a total of 300 km. A centralized monitoring system for multiple sites can also provide a measurement range of up to 1500 km.
Facts
up to 150 km each
total length of 1500 km
route length of approximately 1326 km
For example, in a configuration connecting 5 units
Starting a new communication campaign depicting moments when people might think, “Maybe now’s the time to start using Olive,” amid financial concerns such as increased expenses and the hassle of managing money: “Oh! Toku! Olive! Oh! Raku! Olive!”
ヒュンメル launches charity auction for para-art shirts created with ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉!
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Danish sports brand hummel (ヒュンメル) is holding a charity auction through スポオク for para-art shirts created in collaboration with ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉, through November 15. The proceeds will be donated to 認定NPO法人トラッソス and used to fund activities for the inclusive soccer event “Gochatano.”
Seeking colleagues ready to take on the No.1 challenge in “Creating the Future of People and Organizations🄬”
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ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 has begun accepting applications to attend recruitment information sessions, held regularly from December for students scheduled to graduate in 2028. The company is a consulting firm specializing in organizational development and human resource training, and is independent of デロイトトーマツグループ.
商店会 formed in a “town without a shopping street” wins Grand Prix at the 21st Tokyo Shopping Street Grand Prix — オンガタ銀座商店会, 八王子市
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オンガタ銀座商店会 in 八王子市 won the Grand Prix in the shopping street category at the 21st Tokyo Shopping Street Grand Prix, held on November 6, 2026. The association operates the local antenna shop “Ongata VIEW” in an area without a shopping street and was recognized for its work in creating places, building a brand, and developing activities.
【海ほたる】Enjoy autumn reading out at sea! “Reading Room at Sea” opens for a limited time at 海ほたる. A perfect outing for the 3-day weekend, too! Enjoy a rewarding reading break with spectacular views of Tokyo Bay.
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東京湾横断道路株式会社 will host “Reading Room at Sea” for a limited time at the Umihotaru Parking Area from November 2 to 30, 2026. Approximately 100 books related to the sea will be available free of charge, with no reservations required.
Prepare for labor shortages with AI agents. Desktop AI agent “Kari” adds “Agent Desk,” a feature for operating business service desks without staff
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GotoAI株式会社 added “Agent Desk,” a new feature that allows business service desks to operate without staff, in version 0.7.4 of its desktop AI agent “Kari.” To address labor shortages, it provides a system that assigns initial responses to routine tasks to AI, and has also published examples such as subsidy eligibility assessments and company performance assessments.
Facts
Available starting with version 0.7.4
It was 51.3% as of July 2026
225 cases occurred in the first half of fiscal 2026 (April–September)
15 types of items
Reference data on approximately 3,800 listed companies
Launching a “new university model” that anticipates trends in the AI era! Study online in Japan for 1 year and at a campus in Australia for 1 year and 4 months to earn an overseas bachelor’s degree in business administration in as little as 2 years and 4 months
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BBT大学, operated by 株式会社Aoba-BBT, and BOND大学 in Australia have launched a new model under which students can earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration in as little as 2 years and 4 months by studying online in Japan for 1 year and then at a campus in Australia for 1 year and 4 months. The universities have also signed a transfer agreement.
Facts
As little as 2 years and 4 months
Over 25 years since 2001
On November 7, 2026
Completed 100% online
Graduation requirement: 240 CP
Recognized as equivalent to 80 CP (8 courses)
The remaining 160 CP (16 courses)
Approximately 1,523 graduates across 39 countries
Companies mentioned：株式会社Aoba-BBT、ビジネス・ブレークスルー大学、BBT大学、BOND大学、Bond Business School
Caution regarding the circulation of counterfeit “Terminalia First” products
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株式会社ビタブリッドジャパン has warned that counterfeit products of its function-claim food “Terminalia First Professional” are being circulated on online flea market sites and elsewhere, and is urging customers to purchase through authorized sales channels.
Facts
We have been issuing warnings about counterfeit products since 2023
A total of 43 items, including blood and urine tests, were checked
Toreca Pro sponsors REJECT, the esports team ranked No. 1 in Japan for cumulative prize money earned
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トレカプロ株式会社, a company that operates services in the trading card sector, announced that it will sponsor the supporter program of esports team “REJECT.” The sponsorship will begin on November 1, 2026.
Orders open for newly illustrated Cheer ver. life-size tapestries and other goods from “No Game No Life: Zero”! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on October 30 for 12 types of newly illustrated Cheer ver. merchandise from the anime “No Game No Life: Zero” through its online store AMNIBUS.
DRC総研 moves and relaunches its official website under a proprietary domain
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合同会社DRC総研 has moved and relaunched its official website under a proprietary domain (https://www.drc-ri.com/) following the end of the Ameba Ownd service, and began operating the new site on November 9, 2026.
Facts
Operations began on November 9, 2026
The site is scheduled to close by December 24, 2026
浦和レッズ goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa made his 673rd J1 League appearance in the match against ヴィッセル神戸 on November 8, 2026, surpassing Yasuhito Endo’s record to become the all-time leader.
“Motivating Your Subordinates Can Be Systematized” ranks No. 1 in the business (management) category at Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store
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The book “Motivating Your Subordinates Can Be Systematized,” written by the representative of 株式会社VITAL DESIGN, ranked No. 1 in the business category rankings at Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store.
Survey launched on corporate donations and sponsorships to NPOs | Seeking survey participation from companies, NPOs and support providers
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A survey on donations to the nonprofit sector, targeting companies, NPOs and support providers, has been launched by Eiyu Ichikawa, an associate certified fundraiser at the Hosei University Graduate School. It is being conducted with the cooperation of 4 companies that support the initiative.
Facts
1.3702 trillion yen annually
The response deadline is November 30, 2026
4 companies that support the purpose of the research
412 corporate decision-makers responsible for donations and sponsorships
A 31.5-percentage-point gap in the share who “remember the proposal”: 80.9% when flowers were included in the proposal, compared with 49.4% when they were not
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MOIRYA, a bouquet specialty shop operated by 株式会社森屋, announced survey results showing that the share of respondents who had “memories” of receiving a bouquet during a proposal (80.9%) was 31.5 percentage points higher than among those who did not receive one (49.4%). Expectations for bouquets also reached 95.3%, while results related to “Good Couple Day” rose 104.2% year on year.
[Fukushima, Aizuwakamatsu] Former clinic designated as a historic landscape building to become an 8-room inn. KUROKOCHI STAY opens Nov. 17
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株式会社Novaterra will restore the former Kurokochi Gastrointestinal Clinic, a building designated as part of the historic landscape in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, and open the 8-room accommodation facility KUROKOCHI STAY on Nov. 17, 2026.
Resource-Circulating Coffee Roastery ATARAO will hold its grand opening in the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area on Nov. 15, 2026. The shop uses patented technology to turn coffee grounds collected locally into 100% fuel, then roasts coffee beans over the resulting fire.
Miyazaki-Nichinan uninhabited-island resort HINATA大島 equips all 7 villas with private tea-room-style saunas, with hinoki baths, cold baths and sea-view outdoor relaxation decks designed as one integrated space
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HINATA大島, an uninhabited-island resort in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, operated by 株式会社レジャークリエイトホールディングス, features private tea-room-style saunas in all 7 villas, with hinoki baths, cold baths and sea-view outdoor relaxation decks designed as one integrated space.
Facts
Grand opened on Oct. 1, 2026
In each of the 7 villas
About 2.5 million people used saunas at least 4 times a month in FY2025
That was an increase of about 35% from about 1.8 million in the previous fiscal year
In-room saunas were confirmed at 38 facilities nationwide
AI checks discrepancies between contract changes and approval details. Introducing a case study on the use of INTSIG DocFlow
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INTSIG introduced a case study on the use of INTSIG DocFlow, which uses AI to check for discrepancies between contract changes and approval details. The company also explained an implementation at an airline and integration with the TextIn product suite.
Facts
Founded in 2006
Companies mentioned：INTSIG INFORMATION CO., LTD.、INTSIG、TextIn、INTSIG DocFlow、DocFlow
For EC businesses launching new products | Roadmap and practical guide to product pages and consumer research that build early sales momentum [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has made its November 2026 edition of “A Roadmap and Practical Guide to Building Early Sales Momentum” freely available to EC businesses launching new products. The material covers procedures for improving product pages, consumer research methodologies, and a 12-week management roadmap for before and after launch.
For the construction industry | Report on how to review internal generative AI use policies [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has made a report on reviewing internal generative AI use policies for the construction industry freely available. Taking into account the decline in the workforce and the lack of established guidelines, it explains how to handle different types of information and how to complete a review in 3 months.
Facts
From 6.85 million in 1997
It fell to 4.78 million in 2025
People aged 55 and over account for 36.6%
The figure for Japanese companies was 41.1%
The full 6-page report has been made available free of charge
Advance tickets on sale through Nov. 19! A 400-year story of Osaka Castle told through light. “大阪城イルミナージュ『天下一統 光の章』” opens soon!
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一般社団法人日本イルミネーション協会 will hold “大阪城イルミナージュ” at Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden from Nov. 20, 2026. The theme is “天下一統 光の章,” depicting Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s unification of Japan. Advance tickets are on sale through Nov. 19.
From the City of Gems, Kofu, to the world. Crossfor sponsors the Miss International Yamanashi Tour 2026 and gifts “Dancing Stone” jewelry to representatives from 74 countries and regions
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株式会社クロスフォー is sponsoring the Miss International Yamanashi Tour 2026 and will gift its proprietary “Dancing Stone” jewelry to representatives from 74 countries and regions.
MDM and PC management service “OPTiM Biz” ranks No. 1 in market share for 16 consecutive years in a research report published by デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所
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株式会社オプティム’s MDM and PC management service “OPTiM Biz” was rated No. 1 in MDM market share for FY2025 in a research report by デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所, making it the domestic MDM market leader for 16 consecutive years.
Facts
No. 1 in market share for 16 consecutive years
No. 1 in FY2025 MDM market share
No. 1 in market share across a total of 20 categories
株式会社早稲田アカデミー has launched a collaboration with 6 popular 講談社 manga titles as an ad campaign for its winter courses, running transit ads on metropolitan-area train lines, including at Shibuya and Ikebukuro stations.
【RITAグループホールディングス】Donates 15 pieces of training equipment to the rugby team at the alma mater of its group representative, Kyushu Gakuin High School
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RITAグループホールディングス株式会社 donated 15 pieces of training equipment, including power racks and dumbbells, to the rugby team at Kyushu Gakuin High School, the alma mater of its president and CEO, Kotaro Kurasaki.
For power plants and substations | How to choose and compare night-vision surveillance cameras 【November 2026 edition】
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free November 2026 edition report on choosing night-vision surveillance cameras for power plants and substations. In light of rising metal theft and the enactment of a new law, the report encourages a review of surveillance systems.
Facts
5,478 cases in Reiwa 2
The number rose to 20,701 cases in Reiwa 6
It is reported that there were 7,054 cases in Reiwa 6
35 pages in total
Solar power facilities account for approximately 43%
Examining demand patterns in regional industries amid data center investment—Analysis of equipment repurposing at former factory and power plant sites and demand spillover to parts and processing companies - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister examined the demand patterns that domestic data center investment creates in regional industries, analyzing the repurposing of equipment at former factory and power plant sites and the spillover effects on parts and processing companies.
Facts
820 companies and organizations
Approximately 5 billion yen
128 companies in the power sector
95 companies in cooling
54 companies in communications
79 companies in communications
53 power companies
45 cooling companies
1,073 data points
37 companies involved in liquid cooling
18 companies in piping, fittings, valves and hoses
6 companies in heat-receiving and heat-exchange components
5 companies in cooling fluids and water-treatment agents
40 cases in total
54 companies were listed in both the power equipment and maintenance and servicing fields
30 companies overlap between cooling and maintenance and servicing
A “sharing of offerings” from temples across Japan—“Year-End Mutual Aid 2026” brings food and connection to children during winter break
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認定NPO法人おてらおやつクラブ will work with temples across Japan from November 1 to December 31, 2026, to deliver food and daily necessities to single-parent households during winter break through “Year-End Mutual Aid 2026.” Support will be provided to all 3,858 households that applied, with no lottery.
パブリックテクノロジーズ launches trial operation of “Hagu Ride,” a public rideshare service for expectant and new mothers, in Nabari, Mie Prefecture
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株式会社パブリックテクノロジーズ launched trial operations of “Hagu Ride,” a public rideshare service for expectant and new mothers, in Nabari, Mie Prefecture, on October 1, 2026.
Zeon Corporation signs basic agreement with U.S.-based Everix on exploring collaboration in optical filters
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Zeon Corporation has signed a basic agreement with U.S.-based Everix on exploring technological and business collaboration in optical filters. Zeon invested in Everix in December 2025, and the two companies aim to combine their technologies to expand into growth fields such as healthcare and information and communications.
Facts
December 2025
Companies mentioned：日本ゼオン株式会社、Everix, Inc.、Zeon Ventures Inc.
VISH株式会社 began offering the “AI Support Record Feature” on November 9, 2026, for “コノベル,” its cloud service for child development support and after-school day services. The feature uses AI to assist in creating support records based on communication notebooks and individual support plans.
Share of people who cared for their teeth while preparing for marriage; those married in the past 3 years were about 2.2 times as likely as those married 7–10 years ago｜Joint survey by Oh my teeth and Wedding Sommelier
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According to a survey jointly conducted by 株式会社Oh my teeth and J'adore Wedding株式会社, 34.5% of respondents cared for their teeth while preparing for marriage, and the share among those married in the past 3 years was about 2.2 times that of those married 7–10 years ago.
Facts
34.5%
about 2.2 times
48.6%
34.0%
Companies mentioned：株式会社Oh my teeth、J'adore Wedding株式会社
Aisan Technology launches joint research with 明治大学 先端科学ELSI研究所 toward the social implementation of autonomous driving
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アイサンテクノロジー株式会社 has signed a joint research agreement with Meiji University’s Advanced Science ELSI Research Institute on incident response and legal frameworks for the social implementation of autonomous driving.
Companies mentioned：アイサンテクノロジー株式会社、学校法人明治大学、明治大学 先端科学ELSI研究所、明治大学専門職大学院法務研究科、明治大学商学部、日本民事訴訟法学会、仲裁ＡＤＲ法学会、日本学術会議、公益財団法人・自動車製造物責任相談センター、公益財団法人 高速道路調査会、経済産業省、情報ネットワーク法学会、科学技術社会論学会、学校法人明星学苑明星大学情報学部、自動車技術会、自動運転“地域モビリティ”コンソーシアム、一般社団法人フィジカルインターネット医薬品協議会、一般社団法人モビリティサービス協会、Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association、日本保険学会
The most “loaded” hot pot of winter 2026 is here. Seafood spilling out of the pot! “Seafood Hot Pot Course” piled high with 6 kinds, including shrimp, oysters and sea bream, launches November 9 for 6,000 yen 【酒と肴 蔵のや 新橋店】
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酒と肴 蔵のや 新橋店 will begin offering its winter-only “Seafood Hot Pot Course” on November 9, 2026, piled high with 6 kinds of seafood, including shrimp and oysters, for 6,000 yen. The restaurant is operated by 株式会社Globridge.
“Animal F/ACE,” mascots of the in-show idols “F/ACE” from the hugely popular TV anime “Who’s Tamon Now?!,” make their prize debut! Available at モーリーファンタジー and PALO from Friday, November 13
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株式会社イオンファンタジー will begin offering plush toys of “Animal F/ACE,” mascots of the in-show idols “F/ACE” from the TV anime “Who’s Tamon Now?!,” as prize items at モーリーファンタジー, PALO and other locations from November 13. A social media campaign will also be held.
TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends × KINTO collaboration items now available for preorder!! On AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Nov. 2 for the Nyanko-sensei travel tumbler, a collaboration item between the TV anime Natsume's Book of Friends and KINTO, on its online store for original merchandise, AMNIBUS.
Facts
Price: ¥6,578 each (tax included)
Capacity: 500 ml
Keeps drinks hot at 69°C or above
Keeps drinks cold at 7°C or below
Lasts for 6 hours
3 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、KINTO、AMNIBUS、白泉社
Fertilizer containing recycled phosphorus from wastewater to be used at the Yokohama Green Expo site!
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横浜市 announced that it will use the fertilizer “Minna no Koe,” which contains 10% “Hama Megurin,” recycled phosphorus recovered from sewage sludge, for plantings at the Yokohama Green Expo site.
Second 3D ice cream release after selling out at Shinjuku Takashimaya. This time, enjoy Ibaraki Prefecture's “Kasama chestnuts” in the shape of a chestnut
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The frozen dessert brand be GELATO, operated by 株式会社KIBO, will hold an event on Nov. 21, 2026, at be GELATO Lab in Morishita, Tokyo, serving 3D ice cream and parfaits made with chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture.
[WEBINAR] The secrets of the “German approach to work”: How to achieve better results while taking 3 times as much time off as in Japan. A full 8-session seminar led by an instructor whose books have sold more than 100,000 copies cumulatively begins Dec. 8!
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日本経営開発協会 and 関西経営管理協会 will hold an 8-session online seminar on the “German approach to work,” beginning Dec. 8, 2026, led by 西村栄基, whose books have sold more than 100,000 copies cumulatively.
[Free webinar at 22:00 on Tuesday, Dec. 29] 4.9 million views in 3 months! Practical strategies to boost applications and retention with “TikTok recruiting” amid a hiring crunch unveiled!!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will collaborate with TSUTA-WORLD representative Yamaoka to hold a free webinar on Dec. 29, 2026, explaining strategies to improve application and retention rates through “TikTok recruiting.”
Facts
4.9 million views in 3 months
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
22:00～
30-minute free livestream
A community with 5,000 participants
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 90 companies participate
Low-cost plans starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
[2026 Advent calendar starring cats] First-ever “ねこねこ” Christmas-limited product for cat lovers! Launch of an advent calendar filled with cute baked treats to enjoy the countdown to Christmas
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The ねこねこ brand, operated by 株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー, will launch a 7-day advent calendar in mid-November 2026, offering a fun countdown to Christmas. Price: ¥1,200 (tax included).
株式会社ササガワ will launch 2 types of “Art Design Certificate Paper,” developed in collaboration with 大阪芸術大学, exclusively through its online shop starting Nov. 16, 2026.
宮崎県商工会連合会 will hold a recruitment examination for a management and information support staff member in the “Northern Region,” with hiring scheduled for April 1, Reiwa 9. 1 person will be recruited. The first examination will be held on Dec. 1, Reiwa 8, and the second on the 9th of the same month.
宮崎県商工会連合会 announced that it will hold the first examination on Dec. 14, Reiwa 8, to recruit 1 management and information support staff member for 西米良村商工会.
Idol project “I NEW MATES” to appear at “Animate Girls Festival 2026”! AVAM, CURE’T and VVSiS to perform
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AVAM, CURE’T and VVSiS of the idol project “I NEW MATES” appeared and held a special stage at “Animate Girls Festival,” held in Ikebukuro on Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
3 acts
6-member group
7-member group
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、I NEW MATES、AVAM、CURE’T、VVSiS
ミズホ機材 launches full-scale DX transformation in scaffolding product manufacturing — From its manufacturing base in China to next-generation manufacturing pursuing Japanese quality
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ミズホ機材株式会社 is launching a full-scale DX transformation in scaffolding product manufacturing and will shift to a data-centered manufacturing system by introducing a Keyence 3D measuring machine.
Special public access to drama filming locations! Seeking 50 participants for a tour of filming sites
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NGK株式会社 will open to the public facilities at the Electric Power Technology Research Institute used for drama filming in a tour event on Dec. 4, 2026, and is seeking 50 participants.
Celebrating its 1st anniversary! A place where children can develop the ability to think for themselves in an era when AI can provide answers
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“ロジカルAIスクール Kichijoji campus,” operated by AI Partners Co., Ltd., has marked its 1st anniversary, highlighting its practices in AI-powered inquiry-based education and plans for the future.
Vegan restaurant “MERCY Vegan Factory,” operated by イージーリンク株式会社, will open a pop-up shop selling only baked goods inside Nankai Mikunigaoka Station from November 10 to 16, 2026.
Yokosuka municipal schools begin using “よこすかAIフレンド AI（あい）ちゃん” as a consultation service in response to the Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence against Children
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To prepare for the Act on the Prevention of Sexual Violence against Children, which takes effect on December 25, 2026, municipal schools in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, will begin using “よこすかAIフレンド AI（あい）ちゃん,” a generative AI listening and consultation service provided by つながりAI株式会社, as a consultation service for children and parents dealing with sexual abuse.