【Title】Acclaimed actor Hideki Takahashi to speak! Special “Tax Awareness Week” lecture, “Cutting Through History and Life!” to be held on Friday, November 27, at Hokutopia (東京都北区) 【Free admission; everyone welcome】
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公益社団法人王子法人会 will hold a special “Tax Awareness Week” lecture, “Cutting Through History and Life!,” on November 27, 2026, featuring acclaimed actor Hideki Takahashi in Tokyo’s 北区 at Hokutopia.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will exhibit at “WOW Tokyo 2026,” held at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel on November 18–19, 2026, and offer consultations on identity management and governance based on its experience as a Workato partner. It will also hold a seminar on transforming internal business operations with iPaaS × MCP on November 19.
【HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2026】A festive feeling with every wear: tu-hacci introduces its winter lingerie treats
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Lingerie and innerwear brand “tu-hacci,” operated by 株式会社Water Air, has unveiled its “HOLIDAY COLLECTION 2026” Christmas feature for the holiday season on its official online store.
Print Christmas gift noshi paper at convenience stores. “マイのし紙” adds cute Christmas designs
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株式会社サムライソード has added new Christmas designs featuring motifs such as Santa Claus and Christmas trees to “マイのし紙,” its noshi paper printing service. The designs can be printed at approximately 63,000 participating convenience stores nationwide. The “Year-End and New Year Gifts” campaign is also running from November 2 to December 31, 2026.
5 women over 180 cm tall gather! “I told my parents I wanted surgery to make me shorter”—they open up about the struggles of being tall and reveal surprising romance stories | ななにー 地下ABEMA #141
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ABEMA aired episode #141 of “ななにー 地下ABEMA” on November 8, 2026. 5 women over 180 cm tall gathered to talk about growing pains, everyday challenges, romance and more.
Facts
Over 180 cm tall
Nov. 8, 2026
181 cm tall
183 cm tall
About 20 cm
176 cm tall
Even 1 cm
More than 400 million total views on social media
20 million views
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、AbemaTV, Inc.
Taking Kobe’s pride into the future: Noevir Stadium upgrade project launches
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ヴィッセル神戸 has launched the “Taking Kobe’s Pride into the Future: Noevir Stadium Upgrade Project,” which will renovate the restrooms and seating at ノエビアスタジアム神戸 and install air-conditioning equipment. It is seeking donations toward a target of ¥150 million.
Celebrating the passion behind public relations! “自治体広報AWARD2026” to be held; applications accepted through 12/18
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株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE has announced “自治体広報AWARD2026,” which recognizes local government public relations staff, and is accepting applications through December 18.
Visualize opportunities to improve grid-scale battery revenue in 30-minute increments. Gridwatch launches beta of its operating revenue review feature and seeks 10 participating companies
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グリッドウォッチ株式会社 has launched a beta version of its “operating revenue review feature,” which helps improve revenue from grid-scale batteries, and is seeking 10 participating companies. The full release is planned for sometime in December 2026.
New Story launches Android XR version of XR fitness game “Fit Beat Combat”
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株式会社New Story launched the Android XR version of its XR fitness game “Fit Beat Combat” on Google Play on November 4, 2026. The game was developed for XREAL AURA, and the Meta Quest version has an average rating of 4.4/5 from 539 reviews.
Move generative AI use from “individual ingenuity” to “a team asset.” RoundaChat, a business platform for using GPT, Claude and Gemini on 1 screen, opens applications for companies and organizations to join its closed beta
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株式会社Rounda has launched the closed beta of “RoundaChat,” a business platform for teams to share, reproduce and develop their use of generative AI, and began accepting applications from companies and organizations on November 9, 2026.
Facts
Starting Nov. 9, 2026
Provided free of charge for 3 months
Applications accepted through Monday, November 30, 2026
About 10,000 chats using the standard model
About 1,000 uses when comparing 3 models at the same time
For AI document generation, this is equivalent to about 1,000 draft documents
A place where anyone can drop in with peace of mind. Shared library “まちライブラリー＠かなざわ” opens in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
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株式会社ミチルワグループ will open the shared library “まちライブラリー＠かなざわ” in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in November 2026. Drawing on its experience in disability welfare services, the library will serve as a place for community interaction and information sharing through books.
Choose from 4 Japanese flavors for your winter banquet. GORILLA COMPANY offers year-end and New Year party plans at 4 Japanese restaurants starting Dec. 1
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株式会社GORILLA COMPANY will offer limited-time course plans for year-end and New Year parties at its 4 Japanese restaurants, “EN別邸,” “くちかほう,” “とき綴る” and “桜梅桃李,” from Dec. 1, 2026, through the end of February 2027. Early booking benefits include 10% off for parties of 6 or more and a complimentary seat for 1 party organizer for groups of 10 or more.
[Exclusive collaboration] 2025 Korean No. 1 hit film “The World's Last Beloved Daughter!” teams up with Korean churro specialist “STREET CHURROS” for a special collaboration marking the film’s Japan release on Nov. 13
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The churro specialty shop “STREET CHURROS,” operated by 株式会社L.B.Market, is launching an exclusive collaboration with “The World's Last Beloved Daughter!”, the No. 1 film at the Korean box office in 2025, and will sell a limited-time menu item, “Sua Churros.”
Facts
It drew 5.64 million people in South Korea
Price: 400 yen (tax included)
120 locations in South Korea
Loved in 12 countries around the world
Original dough made with 16 types of grains
Has won gold for 3 consecutive years
Running time: 113 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社L.B.Market、STREET CHURROS、クロックワークス、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、STUDIO N
AI foot-traffic analysis visualizes “which floors people are on” in stations and commercial facilities. Datawise Area Marketer releases white paper on floor-level identification and holds webinar on Nov. 19
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株式会社データワイズ has released a white paper explaining the floor-identification feature of its AI foot-traffic analysis service, “Datawise Area Marketer,” and will hold a webinar on Nov. 19.
Ms.Engineer株式会社 has launched “READY JAPAN,” dedicated teams for companies comprising 400 women AI engineers with at least 5 years of professional experience. AI implementation support is available starting at 100,000 yen per month (before tax), and a first-month-free campaign is underway.
Facts
At least 5 years of professional experience
More than 600 hours of AI implementation training
¥100,000 per month (excluding tax)
88% reported “some kind of professional experience”
32% reported “experience with AI and generative AI”
TABILMO, a booking site specializing in whole-property rentals, steps up efforts to develop lodging demand for large groups and group trips in the Koshinetsu region
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株式会社タビルモ has begun listing all 11 properties operated by 妙高赤倉ハウス on its whole-property rental booking site, “TABILMO,” as part of efforts to develop lodging demand in the Koshinetsu region.
KII makes additional investment in newmo, which is expanding taxi services nationwide and advancing the real-world deployment of autonomous taxis
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KII is making an additional investment in newmo, which aims to expand taxi services nationwide and advance the real-world deployment of autonomous taxis. Including this latest capital increase, newmo has raised a total of 20.8 billion yen and is accelerating development with the aim of commercializing autonomous vehicles in 2028.
Contract signed for reconstruction work on mechanical equipment in the reaction tank at Tokyo’s Kita-Tama No. 1 Water Reclamation Center
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メタウォーター株式会社 has signed a contract with 東京都下水道局 for reconstruction work on the mechanical equipment in the reaction tank at the Kita-Tama No. 1 Water Reclamation Center.
シビレ and AlphaDrive REGION form business partnership to turn connections between cities and regions into new ventures and challenges
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シビレ株式会社 has formed a business partnership with AlphaDrive REGION to provide integrated support for creating new ventures and challenges through connections between cities and regions. The partners will also jointly hold an online seminar for local government employees on Nov. 16, 2026.
[Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture] “こおりやまロール,” toilet paper made primarily from waste paper collected in 郡山市, added as a new hometown tax donation gift! [福島県郡山市役所]
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郡山市 in Fukushima Prefecture has newly registered “こおりやまロール,” recycled toilet paper made primarily from waste paper collected in the city, as a hometown tax donation gift.
[Nov. 15 (Sun.)] Japanese NGO staff based in conflict-torn Sudan to hold briefing on the situation in Sudan — Destruction and recovery in the capital, Khartoum, 3 years after returning
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今中, the local representative for the Sudan program of the international cooperation NGO 日本国際ボランティアセンター (JVC), will hold an event to report on the situation after returning to the capital, Khartoum, for the first time in 3 years, using photographs and videos.
[Disaster preparedness that tastes good] Is retort curry delicious even without heating? Special “ニシキヤキッチン Disaster Preparedness Day” factory tour explores everyday preparedness!
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株式会社にしき食品 held the “ニシキヤキッチン Disaster Preparedness Day Special Factory Tour” on Nov. 5, 2026, offering retort curry tastings at room temperature and tips on rotating emergency supplies. The company plans to continue holding events, designating the 1st week of every month as Disaster Preparedness Day.
Facts
Approximately 120 varieties of retort foods
Held on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
17 people attended
Production resumed about 45 days after the earthquake
Capacity: approximately 20 people
A production line that boasts annual output of 50 million meals
The hugely popular “10-serving pork yakisoba” is available at a special price for a limited time! This impressive dish weighs over 4kg and is priced at 7,880 yen!
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マルシェ株式会社 will begin offering its “10-serving pork yakisoba,” weighing over 4kg, for a limited time at 7,880 yen (tax included) at 2 locations: 尼崎焼そばセンター and 尼崎やきそば本舗船場店.
Shinagawa Ward mayoral election “online debate” to be streamed on YouTube [Nov. 9 (Mon.) at 20:30]
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公益社団法人東京青年会議所's Shinagawa Ward Committee will livestream an online debate ahead of the Shinagawa Ward mayoral election on YouTube from 20:30 on Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
From 20:30
Until 22:00 (an archive is scheduled to be made available afterward)
【武蔵野大学】Associate Professor Hiromichi Ota and students from the Ota Laboratory to hold an exhibition showcasing their achievements from Nov. 21 to Dec. 6, presenting students’ design, research and community engagement work
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Associate Professor Hiromichi Ota of the Department of Architecture and Design, Faculty of Engineering, 武蔵野大学, and students from the Ota Laboratory will hold an exhibition showcasing their achievements at AWASE gallery in Shinjuku, Tokyo, from Nov. 21 to Dec. 6. The exhibition will present the results of design, research and community engagement from 3 initiatives: the architecture collective “OKAAA,” CORRED一級建築士事務所, and the Ota Laboratory, exploring new possibilities for architecture at the boundaries between different fields.
[Free online seminar on Nov. 24 (Tue.) at 17:30] 4.9 million TikTok views in 3 months! Explaining practical SNS recruitment and employer branding strategies to put to work in 2027!!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 24, 2026, in collaboration with TSUTA-WORLD representative Yamaoka, explaining practical methods for recruitment and employer branding using TikTok and other social media.
Opening Nov. 20 (Fri.)! From brands from Finland and Denmark making their Japan debut to Nordic food. Experience a “Nordic winter” in Kyoto over 10 days at “Hokuyo-ten - STYLE WINTER 2026 -”
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WAKASA＆CO. STYLE, the lifestyle brand of 株式会社わかさ生活, will hold “Hokuyo-ten - STYLE WINTER 2026 -” in Kyoto starting Nov. 20, 2026. The event will feature fashion, goods, food and workshops, including brands from Finland and Denmark making their Japan debut.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 29
Participation fee: 5,800 yen
15 ml bottle
Companies mentioned：株式会社わかさ生活、WAKASA＆CO. STYLE、Chao & Eero、LUMI、OSMIA、HABIBA、UPI、京ろうそく、IWATA COFFEE、ぎおん FINLANDIA BAR、KOSKENKORVA、Doux.&
Model Yuka Suzuki makes her first appearance in a wedding dress in “PLACOLE＆DRESSY”! What message does she have for everyone who dreams of wearing a wedding dress?
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冒険社プラコレ has launched special content featuring model Yuka Suzuki on “PLACOLE＆DRESSY,” sharing a message about wedding dresses.
Facts
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
Distribution center opens to connect with producers; 24 booths at the home-delivery product tasting and sales event “Komae Center Festival” on Saturday, Nov. 21 [Tokyo]
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生活協同組合パルシステム東京 will open its Komae Center and hold the “Komae Center Festival” on Nov. 21, with opportunities to meet producers and sample and purchase products at 24 booths.
Facts
24 booths
From 10:00
Until 13:30
Contributions: 22.77 billion yen
Number of cooperative members: 538,000
Total business volume: 91.3 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Supporting sustainable agriculture: “Direct-from-producer banana muffins (direct-from-producer wheat)” made with 1.5 tons of surplus direct-from-producer bananas annually to launch on Monday, Nov. 23
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パルシステム生活協同組合連合会 will begin supplying “direct-from-producer banana muffins” made with non-standard Eco Bananas (Hom Thong), aiming to reduce food loss by 1.5 tons annually.
Meet about 25 producer groups from across Japan at the “Pal System Tasting Event” in Yuki City on Saturday, Nov. 21 [Ibaraki, Tochigi]
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生活協同組合パルシステム茨城 栃木 will hold the “Pal System Tasting Event” in Yuki City on Nov. 21. Producers from about 25 groups nationwide will gather to connect with visitors through product presentations and environmental activities (recycling and food drives).
“2026 is a year of change”: 2nd installment of “PEARLY GATES STYLE,” featuring Fuju Kamio, released
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Golf apparel brand “PEARLY GATES,” operated by 株式会社TSI, has released the 2nd installment of its web magazine “PEARLY GATES STYLE” on its official website, featuring actor Fuju Kamio as a guest.
A selection of Tsubakuro moments from 2026! Tsubakuro Postcard Book [Winter] on sale Nov. 9, with 16 postcards and a special sticker! Available from “サンスポe-shop”
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サンケイスポーツ will release a special winter edition of its postcard book featuring a selection of appearances by 東京ヤクルトスワローズ mascot Tsubakuro on Nov. 9.
Display of artworks using the construction site fencing for the “Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project” begins
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一般社団法人日本橋リバーウォークエリアマネジメント and 三井不動産株式会社 announced that, as the sixth installment of the art exhibition project “NIHONBASHI RIVER WALK MUSEUM,” which uses the construction hoarding for the Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-chome District Type I Urban Redevelopment Project, they will display “Nihonbashi Street Illustrated Map,” a work by illustrator Tomomichi Yonemura. The exhibition is scheduled to run from November 4, 2026, through sometime in November 2027.
Monoxer Official Podcast “Learning to Teach Radio” Season 2: Yoshiyuki Matsubara, editor-in-chief of Gakken’s Illustrated Encyclopedia LIVE, to appear
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モノグサ株式会社 will release a new episode of Season 2 of its official podcast “Learning to Teach Radio,” featuring Yoshiyuki Matsubara, editor-in-chief of Gakken’s Illustrated Encyclopedia LIVE, starting November 9, 2026.
Facts
Available from Monday, November 9, 2026
The conversations will unfold over 3 episodes
A total of 4 episodes for each guest
Completed the doctoral program in Life Science at the Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, in 2017
[JAF Saitama] A special day off in nature-rich Naguri: manju-making and campfire experience to be held for the first time on 12/13 (Sun)
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The Saitama Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold “JAF Day: Naguri Manju-Making and Campfire Experience” for the first time at ノーラ名栗 on December 13.
Hydro Flask® (ハイドロフラスク) to open “omomuki lounge,” bringing the Japanese limited-edition collection to life at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Archives, with its 1,100-year history, from November 25 (Wed), for a limited time
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Hydro Flask, whose exclusive Japanese distributor is アルコ株式会社, will hold the “omomuki lounge” pop-up at the Dazaifu Tenmangu Archives for 5 days from November 25. The event will feature the display and sale of the Japan-exclusive collection, free Micro Hydro rentals, and a collaboration with local company かさの家.
Unpacking e-commerce and B2C CRM through the strategic wisdom of feudal warlords: “Something Is Wrong with That CRM” released free on November 9
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株式会社トリノリンクス will release “Something Is Wrong with That CRM,” a web book that examines CRM for e-commerce and D2C businesses through the strategic wisdom of feudal warlords, for free starting November 9, 2026.
[FCE] Signs OEM supply agreement with 株式会社コーチ・エィ for AI coaching service “CoachAmit”
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株式会社ＦＣＥ has signed an OEM supply agreement with 株式会社コーチ・エィ for the AI coaching service “CoachAmit” and will begin offering its own-branded “FCE AI Coaching (FAI).”
Facts
A basic business partnership agreement was signed in July 2026
Securities code: 9564
Securities code: 9339
Small and medium-sized businesses account for 99.7% of Japanese companies
The service has been offered since 2023
Approximately 30 years of coaching experience
Original月額利用モデル（1名あたり月額15,000円・税別
Contract term: 6 months or more
More than 2,200 companies have adopted the service
As of September 11, 2026
[Live stream] November 11, 2026 (Wed), 12:00–13:00
[Archived stream] November 26, 2026 (Thu), 12:00–13:00
[Archived stream] December 8, 2026 (Tue), 13:00–14:00
Established: August 2001
Established: April 21, 2017
Has held the current position since January 2025
Joined Coach A in 2020
Has held the current position since 2025
Ranked No. 1 among approximately 7,300 products
Ranked No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products in fiscal 2024
Ranked No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products
50 million copies worldwide and 2.7 million copies published in Japan
Optical fiber cable manufacturing facility in the Kingdom of Morocco begins full-scale operations
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株式会社フジクラ established a mass-production system for optical fiber cables at its group company FAMT in the Tangier region of the Kingdom of Morocco, beginning full-scale operations in August 2026.
Tochikuken is rallying company-wide to support Japan’s representatives as they take on the world!
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株式会社東筑軒 will carry out 3 initiatives to support the “6th World Championship of Baseball for People with Physical Disabilities in Japan,” to be held at Kitakyushu Citizens’ Baseball Stadium in November 2026: selling ekiben at Orio Station, having staff wear support T-shirts at all stores, and selling boxed meals at the tournament venue.
[Build the strongest team!] “Insight Match,” a mini-game to align teams on customer challenges, released by Centou, Japan’s first insight management cloud
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株式会社alma, developer of the insight management cloud “Centou,” has released “Insight Match,” a mini-game that lets teams check their understanding of customers.
Facts
3 million yen in development cost savings per month
The era of farmers building the apps they need themselves is here! At the forefront of “Vibe Coding” practiced by dairy farmers
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“Agriculture AI News,” operated by 株式会社農情人, has published a series featuring a case in which Tetsuya Kawakami, a dairy farmer in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, used the generative AI tool “Claude Code” to develop “Wagyu Breeding Check,” a web app that supports decisions on breeding Japanese Black cattle. With the number of core agricultural workers in Japan falling below 1 million, the case is presented as an example of “Vibe Coding,” in which farmers use AI themselves to solve challenges in the field.
Facts
The estimated number of core agricultural workers in 2026 was 987,000
Fell below 1 million
Published a series of 3 articles
A farm that raises approximately 80 head of cattle
Second collaboration with major mail-order business Catalog House, featuring Kanagawa University’s 三-phase emulsification technology! New “つるらか” Heel Moisturizing Cream
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株式会社カタログハウス is launching “つるらか,” a heel moisturizing cream that uses the 三-phase emulsification technology of 学校法人神奈川大学.
Facts
Contains an exceptionally high 40% concentration of oil-based moisturizing ingredients
Around 850,000 trainers from around the world experienced the charms of Tohoku! All of Miyagi Prefecture becomes an adventure stage in Pokémon GO! The real-world event “Pokémon GO Wild Area: Sendai・Tohoku” is coming
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スコープリー・エクスプロア株式会社 held the major real-world event “Pokémon GO Wild Area: Sendai・Tohoku” throughout Miyagi Prefecture from November 6 to 8, with around 850,000 participants.
Facts
Around 35,000 ticket holders
More than 49 million in total
The total walking distance exceeded 7.5 million km, equivalent to about 188 trips around Earth
“Finance × comedy” competition THE MONEY ~Money Joke No.1 Championship~ names グラム its inaugural grand-prize winner!
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Comedy duo グラム won the inaugural grand prize at THE MONEY ~Money Joke No.1 Championship~, a “finance × comedy” competition hosted by マネーフォワードホーム株式会社. The grand-prize winner received 3 million yen.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
All 9 acts
Prize money of 3 million yen
A 1,000-yen fried chicken set meal
The cost of ingredients is 300 yen
A 1-yen coin
Costs about 2 yen
Companies mentioned：マネーフォワードホーム株式会社、マセキ芸能社、ME STUDIO
群馬県太田市 gyoza specialist 爆じゅう餃子 GYO-TEN takes the top spot in its first Kansai appearance! Winner of the “2026 Gyoza King Championship”
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Gyoza specialty restaurant 爆じゅう餃子 GYO-TEN in Ota, Gunma Prefecture, won the “2026 Gyoza King Championship,” held at ボートレースびわこ, after ranking first in the visitor vote.
母子モ launches digital pregnancy notification application support in 21 new municipalities!
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母子モ株式会社 began offering digital application support for pregnancy notifications in 21 new municipalities in October, bringing the cumulative total of municipalities served to 288.
Facts
21 new municipalities
288 in total
The application rate exceeds 90%
Companies mentioned：母子モ株式会社、Google LLC、Apple Inc.、Cisco Systems, Inc.
“A complete comeback overnight. What happened?” ダイアン’s Atsuhiro Tsuda takes on an improv comedy challenge! Watch the video for his answer. New LUXATH CM released
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株式会社ユアーショップ has released a new commercial featuring comedian Atsuhiro Tsuda of comedy duo ダイアン, brand ambassador for performance wear brand LUXATH. The release includes an improv comedy segment, a 30-second commercial depicting a conversation with an AI chatbot, and a behind-the-scenes video of about 3 minutes.
三万石 refreshes the エキソンパイ brand, aiming for “NEO CLASSIC”
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株式会社三万石 has refreshed the brand of エキソンパイ, first introduced in 1960, adopting a new concept, “Keep protecting,” and an emblem inspired by a shield. The packaging has been redesigned with the aim of creating a timeless “NEO CLASSIC.”
1927-founded confectioner 泉屋東京店 to open at 髙島屋横浜店 on November 11. Opening commemorative item limited to 200 pieces also on sale
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株式会社泉屋東京店, a confectionery founded in 1927, will open a new location at 髙島屋横浜店 on November 11, 2026. The store will sell “ロリーネ,” a commemorative item limited to 200 pieces, and hold a giveaway campaign based on purchase amount.
Choose for yourself the recruitment agencies you want to hear from. With “のびキャリ,” you’ll only be contacted by the agencies you select
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株式会社Growth Design has launched “のびキャリ,” a service that lets job seekers choose their own recruitment agencies. Users can select up to 3 companies at a time and will only be contacted by the companies they choose.
Facts
Available since the end of September 2026
Choose up to 3 companies at a time
Companies mentioned：株式会社Growth Design、のびスポ SPORTS CLUB
Leave follow-ups and recruiting at construction firms to AI: “工務店追客部” and “工務店採用部” now accepting applications. 19,800 yen per month, free for 14 days
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株式会社スタイルプラスブレイン began accepting applications on November 2, 2026, for “工務店追客部” and “工務店採用部,” new features of its AI service for construction firms, 工務店AI研究所. The service costs 19,800 yen per month, includes a 14-day free period, and automates inquiry handling and recruitment tasks.
Following popular demand, the 3rd mini-exhibition, “Commemorative Passes for the Opening of the Shuto Expressway,” opens at 埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館 from Nov. 17 (Tuesday)
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With the cooperation of 首都高速道路株式会社, 一般財団法人首都高速道路協会 will hold the “Commemorative Passes for the Opening of the Shuto Expressway” exhibition at 埼玉県立歴史と民俗の博物館 from November 17, 2026.
[First reservation period sold out] Reservations open for the 2nd period for “Wuji Hand 2,” a 20-degree-of-freedom robotic hand — also offering a dual-arm data collection system ready for immediate use on-site
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HumansX株式会社 has opened reservations for the second production batch of its 20-degree-of-freedom robot hand, “Wuji Hand 2,” following a sellout of the first batch. The second batch is scheduled for delivery from February 2027 onward. The company has also begun offering a dual-arm data collection system equipped with its “Wuji Glove” tactile data glove.
kokokara, the band led by voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara, sells out its first solo concert since going independent. An EP featuring 2 new songs will be released digitally on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
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kokokara, the band led by voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara, sold out its first solo concert since going independent and released an EP featuring 2 new songs digitally on the same day.
A food festival themed around Chinese steamed buns, featuring more than 100 varieties from across Japan, “Chinese Steamed Bun Expo 2026,” to be held for the first time at 三井アウトレットパーク 仙台港!!
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“Chinese Steamed Bun Expo 2026” will be held from Nov. 14 to 23, 2026, at 三井アウトレットパーク仙台港, operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社. More than 100 varieties of Chinese steamed buns from across Japan will be gathered there, with 7 stores participating.
Every hitting bay features the latest simulator! Family Indoor Golf Kani, a 24-hour indoor golf practice facility, grand opens in Kani, Gifu Prefecture, on Dec. 12!
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株式会社ファミリー grand opened Family Indoor Golf Kani, a 24-hour indoor golf practice facility in Kani, Gifu Prefecture, on Dec. 12. Every hitting bay is equipped with the latest simulator, offering data-driven practice and coaching advice.
From timekeeping and payroll calculations to tax and insurance payments, social insurance filings, and year-end tax adjustments—all in one place. Cloud-based labor management service “キャピタル労務” launches, free for 1 year from registration and ¥1,980 per month thereafter.
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キャピタルメディア株式会社 has launched “キャピタル労務,” a cloud-based labor management service that integrates time and attendance management, payroll calculations, tax and insurance payments, social insurance filings, and year-end tax adjustments. It is free for 1 year from business registration, then available for up to 30 employees for ¥1,980 per month (tax included).
Facts
Free for 1 year from registration
¥1,980 per month (tax included)
Up to 30 employees
An additional ¥1,000 per month (tax included) for every 10 employees
Companies mentioned：キャピタルメディア株式会社、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Stripe、Cloudflare Turnstile
MIZU CAFE at the roadside station 瑞穂の里・さらびき in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture, is thriving! 3 signature menu items featuring ingredients from Kyotamba are driving sales
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MIZU CAFE, located inside the roadside station 瑞穂の里・さらびき in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture, is performing well. 3 signature menu items made with ingredients from Kyotamba—black soybean soft serve, mont blanc soft serve, and black soybean kinako latte—account for about 67% of sales.
ハイフンテクノロジーズ to launch “buddy,” automated owned-media management software, from Nov. 30
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ハイフンテクノロジーズ will launch “buddy,” automated owned-media management software, on Nov. 30, 2026. A free campaign offering early access and implementation support will be available to the first 5 companies.
Facts
Launching from Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
First 5 companies
Estimated number of article pieces that can be written per month (total of new writing and full rewrites): 1
Estimated monthly AI usage allowance (number of tokens): about 200,000
Membership-based news outlet “k.now” for K-pop fans to launch at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11. Its in-house Seoul reporting team delivers “what your favorite artists are up to now” in Japanese
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株式会社K-NOW JAPAN will launch “k.now,” a membership-based news outlet for K-pop fans, at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2026. It will offer exclusive content from its in-house reporting team in Seoul and hold a merchandise lottery event to mark the launch.
Facts
11:11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
980 yen per month
¥9,800 per year
155 people in total
Grand prize: 11 people
1111 Prize: 111 people
About 150 items
Companies mentioned：株式会社K-NOW JAPAN、BTS、TinyTAN、BT21、SEVENTEEN、Stray Kids、aespa、TWICE、IVE、ENHYPEN、BLACKPINK、G-DRAGON、TAEYANG、NCT 127、NCT DREAM、NCT WISH、ITZY、DAY6、ZEROBASEONE、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、BABYMONSTER、LE SSERAFIM
Novo Automation合同会社 launches full-scale corporate digital transformation support for ServiceNow and Salesforce (now posted on its website)
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Novo Automation合同会社 will launch full-scale corporate digital transformation support for ServiceNow and Salesforce. Addressing IT talent shortages and the high costs of major consulting firms, the independent company will provide end-to-end support from the upstream planning stages.
Facts
Cases where initial setup costs alone reach from ¥30 million to over ¥100 million are not uncommon
Japan faces a nationwide IT talent shortage of about 360,000 people as of 2025
About 360,000 people as of 2025
Expected to grow to as many as about 790,000 people by 2030
Why does retort-pack curry cost “¥1,680 including tax”? A yakiniku restaurant that won the Kitakyushu Curry Championship for 3 consecutive years takes on the challenge of turning its carefully crafted beef tongue curry into a retort-pack product.
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焼肉福ちゃん学研都市ひびきの店, a yakiniku restaurant that won the Kitakyushu Curry Championship for 3 consecutive years, is taking on the challenge of turning its carefully crafted beef tongue curry and beef curry into retort-pack products. It is crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE and reached its ¥1 million target in 2 days.
Born from a desire to avoid waste and brought to market in response to local demand. Organic farmer in Nanbu, Aomori, to launch frozen potato potage “ポテポタ” on Monday, Nov. 9
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りょうすけおやさい, an organic farm in Nanbu, Aomori Prefecture, will launch “ポテポタ,” a frozen potato potage made using non-standard potatoes, on Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Original1袋160g
¥694 per bag (excluding tax)
¥750 per bag (including tax; 8% reduced tax rate applies)
Matcha Education Center, an international matcha education institute, announces business partnership with U.S. food education institution Brightwater on matcha education
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株式会社MatchaEducationCenter (MEC) has launched a business partnership on matcha education with Brightwater, a food education institution in Arkansas, U.S. The two organizations will jointly develop educational programs for food professionals and students in North America to learn about matcha production methods, quality and culture.
Facts
Opened in 2017
Three perspectives: “art,” “wellness” and “business”
[Atsuma Town, Hokkaido] Turning a town you don’t know into a town you’re curious about. 北海道厚真町 launches a new kind of public relations campaign with an official X account
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北海道厚真町 began full operation of its official X account on Nov. 9, 2026, launching a new public relations campaign to promote the town’s appeal to younger people.
ゴムマリ’s business AI agent launches “Analysis of stagnant inventory”
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ゴムマリ株式会社 will begin offering its “Stagnant Inventory Analysis AI Agent,” designed to analyze stagnant inventory, on Nov. 9, 2026. It can be deployed without modifying core systems, with initial setup starting at ¥500,000.
Creating a circular food system with superheated steam. “ごはんばこ。,” an employee meal benefit service for offices, to pitch and exhibit at “ステハジ” EXPO2026
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エースシステム株式会社 will exhibit at EXPO2026, showcasing businesses that use superheated steam technology and “ごはんばこ。,” an employee benefit service for offices. It will present a model for using off-grade vegetables in collaboration with Kamata Farm in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
[オーベルジュ オーフ (Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture)] Sous-chef Sakaguchi wins the Asian competition of a global culinary contest
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Isao Sakaguchi, sous-chef at オーベルジュ オーフ, operated by スーパープロジェット株式会社, won the Asia regional final of the “S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy International Cooking Competition 2026.”
“Life isn’t long enough to go crazy for what you love.” A place to write letters you’ll never send opens in ancient Nara. WeBase NARA opens Nov. 20
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株式会社WeBase will grand-open the hostel WeBase NARA on the 7th floor of the commercial complex ミ・ナーラ in Nara City on Nov. 20, 2026. The property will feature the hourly lounge BE CRAZY and offer experiences with THE UNSENT LETTERS, books, typewriters and journey notes, inviting guests to spend time immersed in what they love.
[Solving challenges in driver training for foreign nationals] From “on-the-spot translation” to “advance experience in their native language”! A “multilingual, multi-vehicle driver training support simulator” is here / Greatly reduces the burden on instructors assisting foreign nationals / Orders open in December (supervised by Hanyu Motor School)
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A multilingual driver training support simulator planned and developed by 株式会社ホリ and supervised by Hanyu Motor School will begin accepting orders in December 2026. Hino Motors provided cooperation, and Tetra Shift will handle sales.
Facts
Orders will open starting in December 2026
Much of the 50-minute lesson is spent on explanations
Can also be introduced for ¥700,000 or less (tax included)
Over the past 5 years, we have trained people from more than 30 countries and regions
[Reiwa no Tora × Nishiguchi Pro Wrestling] Nishiguchi DX Pro Wrestling 1.14 at Korakuen Hall; 5 Reiwa no Tora participants confirmed!
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Nishiguchi Pro Wrestling, operated by 株式会社ウエストゲートエンタテインメント, will hold an event at Korakuen Hall on Jan. 14, 2027, and has announced the match lineup, featuring numerous participants including 5 members of Reiwa no Tora.
DJ Insight, established less than 1 year ago, named a TOP20 STARTUPS selection from 845 companies in Japan and abroad at ILS2026!
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株式会社DJ Insight, established less than 1 year ago, was selected as one of the TOP20 STARTUPS from 845 companies in Japan and abroad through パワーマッチング at ILS2026. It will take the stage at a special pitch on December 3.
“There’s work to be done. But there are no people to do it.” BROOKLYN DESIGN considers the future of the construction industry and the value of skilled craftspeople
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Against the backdrop of a decline in skilled craftspeople in the construction industry and challenges in passing on their expertise, BROOKLYN DESIGN emphasizes the importance of creating spaces through collaboration between design and construction, and aims to pass skills on to the next generation and improve recognition of craftspeople.
Facts
After peaking at about 6.85 million in 1997
In recent years, it has been in the 4.7 million range
Notice on the transfer of the business and start of operations of Sasayama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA
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NIPPONIAオペレーションズ株式会社 announced that it has acquired the business of Sasayama Castle Town Hotel NIPPONIA, operated by 風のヘリテージ株式会社, and will take over its operations from Jan. 4, 2027. The property will close for about 2 months for renovations starting Jan. 4 of the same year.
[Survey] More than half of people who have gone through grave closure paid “additional fees”—only about 1 in 3 received an explanation before signing
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A survey of 197 people who have gone through grave closure, conducted by 株式会社Sora Capital, found that 52.3% paid additional fees, and 65.0% of them were told about the fees only after signing the contract.
Facts
197 men and women nationwide
52.3% paid additional costs not included in the estimate
35.0% received an explanation before signing the contract
65.0% learned about it for the first time after signing the contract
Before sending internal documents to generative AI, detect and mask personal information using only in-house PCs. AI Librarium to present co-authored paper with Tohoku University at CSS2026
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AI Librarium presented a co-authored paper with Tohoku University at CSS2026. It developed a method to detect and mask personal information on in-house PCs only before sending data to generative AI, achieving both accuracy and speed.
Gelato MinNa is taking reservations for its mini ice cream cake, Gelato Coppa, for the holiday season. It features 5 different flavors and designs and is available for purchase in stores and online.
シンシア to exhibit its AI estimating support service “Dandori AI” at “Event JAPAN2026”
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株式会社シンシア will exhibit at “Event JAPAN2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 25, 2026, and will offer consultations on its AI estimating support service “Dandori AI,” business process improvement, systems development and more.
Holding an “Exercise Class” to Support Children Who Struggle with Physical Activity; Planned and Operated by Students in 神戸国際大学’s Department of Physical Therapy
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The 2nd “Exercise Class,” planned and operated by students in 神戸国際大学’s Department of Physical Therapy, will be held on Nov. 23, 2026. The program is for children who struggle with physical activity and emphasizes successful experiences, while also helping students improve their practical skills.
Bring AI agent development honed in the field of major-account prospecting to your sales organization. ディーノ launches “Sales AI Agent Development and Implementation Support”
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株式会社ディーノ has launched “Sales AI Agent Development and Implementation Support,” drawing on its expertise in AI agent development gained in the field of major-account prospecting to support the entire sales process. To mark the launch, it will provide a free business process review to the first 5 companies.
Facts
Limited to the first 5 companies
Established April 2025
We have received inquiries from more than 200 companies to date
We support more than 50 companies
We already support more than 10 companies
Originalキーマン調査のAI利用料は1社あたり約15円です
Monthly appointments secured have reached 1.5 times the pre-support level
プラウ launches an “Off-Season Campaign” on brush cutters, lawn mowers and other products. Eligible products are 10% off or earn 10 times the points
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プラウ株式会社 will launch an “Off-Season Campaign” on brush cutters, lawn mowers and other products starting Nov. 7, 2026. It will offer 10% off at its physical stores and official online store, and 10 times the points at its 楽天市場店 and Yahoo!ショッピング店.
XENCE begins construction demonstration of “Circular Wooden Greenhouse®︎” that farmers can build themselves
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株式会社XENCE has begun a construction demonstration of a new model of its “Circular Wooden Greenhouse®︎,” which farmers can assemble themselves, in Higashiura, Aichi Prefecture. The 2-bay greenhouse, measuring approximately 130㎡, uses underutilized lumber from a sawmill as structural material. Under the supervision of specialists, the project will test whether self-building can reduce construction labor and costs.
Shuhei Ohno to Speak! An In-Depth Explanation of the 日税連 AI Guidelines — Transforming Business Operations Starting with AI Bookkeeping
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株式会社Tofu and セブンセンス税理士法人 will hold an online seminar on Dec. 3, 2026, explaining the 日税連 AI Guidelines and introducing business transformation through AI bookkeeping.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
16:00〜17:00
Reduce by up to 70%
Supports more than 200 languages
More than 500 accounting firms in 100 countries worldwide
yetera launches “yetera Style,” a fashion project creating clothes with VTubers and V-Livers
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yetera, a VTuber-focused agency operated by 株式会社yetera, has launched “yetera Style,” a project blending VTubers and fashion. For its 1st collection, it has produced stadium jackets and T-shirts under the supervision of professional designers, and will sell them at an exhibition in January 2027.
Italian luxury legwear brand “ピエールマントゥー” to hold a limited-time pop-up at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting Wednesday, Nov. 11
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Italian luxury legwear brand “ピエールマントゥー” will hold a limited-time pop-up at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting Nov. 11. The event will feature the Fall/Winter 2026-27 collection and new apparel, with purchase benefits also available.
The chair of the モンゴル証券業協会 visits Japan; ニュース証券 sponsors a roundtable for discussion with Japanese market participants
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ニュース証券株式会社 is sponsoring the “Mongolian Capital Market Roundtable,” hosted by モンゴル証券業協会 (MASD), which will be held in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2026. MASD Chair Enkhbat Ganbold will visit Japan, and participants will exchange views on capital market cooperation between Japan and Mongolia.
Choosing a size for glasses should be a matter of course, too.
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株式会社グラスファクトリー has announced a new collection from its eyewear brand GLAFU. Using 3D printing technology, the glasses are available with front frames in S, M and L and temples in 4 sizes from 140 to 155 mm. They are made with high-performance “Nylon12S” material, and spring hinges improve wearing comfort. The price is 41,800 yen (tax included).
Japanese Translation of “PARAROUTES,” Featuring Paraclimbing Routes, Goes on Sale Nov. 9 — Takano Masashi Wins Gold at the Gunsan Competition —
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株式会社Ebertallee will begin selling the Japanese translation of “PARAROUTES,” a digital collection of paraclimbing routes, on Nov. 9, 2026. Takano Masashi won gold at the Gunsan competition and also performed well at the Fukuoka competition. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to David Kammerer and the community.
[Latest for 2026; based on our research] Yahoo!ショッピング seller application screening: approval rate for self-applications is about 2% for corporations and 1% or less for individuals. Even after stricter screening in July, paid applications have not made screening less stringent.
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 announced that the approval rate for self-applications to sell on Yahoo!ショッピング is about 2% for corporations and 1% or less for individuals. Screening did not become less stringent after applications became paid following the stricter rules introduced in July 2026, and the actual approval rate is about 5–7%.
Facts
About 2% for corporations
Overall application approval rate: about 5–7%
Applications for new seller screening: about 1,000–1,500 per month
Has supported more than 500 companies with Yahoo!ショッピング seller application screening
Pudu Robotics proposes cleaning solutions for all types of commercial facilities, from indoors to outdoors
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Pudu Robotics Japan will exhibit at “Building Maintenance Human Fair & Clean EXPO 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18, 2026, showcasing cleaning robots for indoor and outdoor commercial facilities and new products.
Facts
From November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
Body width: 38 cm
Minimum passage width: 50 cm
Large commercial facilities spanning 2,000 m²
Pressure washing up to 25 kg
More than 1,900 patent applications filed worldwide