Free AI search optimization assessment also includes an improvement instruction sheet that can be handed directly to the person in charge. “HYPEUP AIO” service launches
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株式会社HYPEUP launched its AI search optimization support service “HYPEUP AIO” on Nov. 4, 2026. The service assesses AI responses from ChatGPT, Gemini and other tools, and its free plan provides an improvement instruction sheet that can be given to a production company or in-house staff member.
Facts
From November 4, 2026
Includes 1 improvement instruction sheet per month
Established Nov. 2, 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社HYPEUP、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews
[JOURNAL STANDARD relume] Releases an exclusive long coat in collaboration with leading Italian workwear brand FRAIZZOLI (フライツォーリ).
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JOURNAL STANDARD relume, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release an exclusive long coat in mid-November in collaboration with Italian workwear brand FRAIZZOLI.
Facts
￥47,850
Mid-November
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、FRAIZZOLI、フライツォーリ、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WIL、L WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
エコ革’s grid-scale battery storage business enters full-scale operations. Grid connections completed at 11 storage sites nationwide, with 3 sites now operating.
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株式会社エコ革 announced that grid connections have been completed at 11 sites nationwide for its grid-scale battery storage business, and 3 sites have begun operations. The facilities have reached a maximum receiving power of about 21.9 MW and battery capacity of about 82.7 MWh.
anello® to hold its annual “Anello Festival” from Nov. 13! A variety of offerings, including limited-edition bags and special sales
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株式会社キャロットカンパニー will hold its annual “Anello Festival” for its bag brand anello®, running from Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 7, 2027, to thank customers for their continued support. A variety of offerings will be available, including limited-edition bags, sales and novelty gifts.
“Guaranteed gift! Suntory Nama × Ｊリーグ club pair-glass campaign” launches; “Suntory Nama Beer Ｊリーグ Design Cans” to go on sale in limited quantities
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As a joint initiative with Ｊリーグ, Suntory will launch the “Guaranteed gift! Suntory Nama × J Club Pair-Glass Campaign” on Nov. 16 and release “Suntory Nama Beer Ｊリーグ Design Cans” in limited quantities on the same day.
広島工業大学高等学校 will welcome Natsumi Tsunoda, the gold medalist in the women’s 48 kg judo event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, for a lecture and judo class for all students on Nov. 12.
Facts
Women’s 48 kg judo
At 31, she won the long-awaited Olympic gold medal
Demolition support provider グエル・パラッシオ signs agreement with Setouchi City on vacant home measures
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有限会社グエル・パラッシオ has signed a partnership agreement with Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, to promote measures addressing vacant homes. The company provides comprehensive support for the use, sale and demolition of vacant homes through demolition consultation assistance and asbestos risk analysis.
At PLAZA, where 60 years of favorites come together, let your heart flutter. A new PLAZA-exclusive color arrives for the “ReFa HEART DRYER Aira.”
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Beauty brand ReFa, owned by 株式会社MTG, will release a PLAZA-exclusive “Shell Pink” color of the “ReFa HEART DRYER Aira” in limited quantities on Nov. 12, 2026, to mark the 60th anniversary of the opening of PLAZA’s first store.
Facts
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Release date: Nov. 12, 2026 (Thursday)
60th anniversary of the opening of PLAZA’s first store
“BURIFES 2026” crowdfunding campaign closes with 501,000 yen raised, 100% of its goal, and 132 supporters
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The crowdfunding campaign for rock festival “BURIFES 2026,” organized by 株式会社KUSUBURI, has ended, raising 501,000 yen, reaching 100% of its goal, and attracting support from 132 people.
Free release of “Election Money Guide,” a tool for comparing campaign expenses by candidate
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株式会社山藤総合企画 has launched “Election Money Guide,” a free website that allows users to compare campaign expenses by candidate in the House of Representatives single-member constituency election held in October 2024.
Facts
Published on Oct. 17, 2026
Election held on Oct. 27, 2024
Includes 922 candidates and 1,466 reports across 44 prefectures and 249 electoral districts
AI concierge “Perxona（パーソナ）” begins pilot operation for tourism information at the Miyakojima Tourism Association, answering travelers’ inquiries 24 hours a day in multiple languages with facial expressions and voice
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XRSPACE, together with the Miyakojima Tourism Association and Canvi, will begin a pilot operation on tourism inquiry response using the AI avatar “Perxona” from November 9 to December 31, 2026.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Until Thursday, Dec. 31
It is not uncommon for inquiries to exceed 100 per month.
[Selected as an IT Implementation Support Provider] Musashino’s in-house RAG “MRAG” qualifies for the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy｜Reducing the initial costs that have been a barrier to adoption; free webinar also planned
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株式会社武蔵野 announced on October 2, 2026, that its in-house generative AI system “MRAG” had been registered as an IT tool under the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy, and that it had been selected as an IT implementation support provider.
2 hours of all-you-can-drink, including draft beer, for 300 yen (330 yen including tax)! “Private Rooms Available Hakata Taishu Sakaba あいらしか Tenma-Tenjinbashisuji Branch” grand opens on November 12, 2026 (Thursday)
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“Private Rooms Available Hakata Taishu Sakaba あいらしか Tenma-Tenjinbashisuji Branch,” operated by 株式会社FS.shake, will grand open in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, on November 12, 2026. As an opening commemorative campaign, 2 hours of all-you-can-drink, including draft beer, will be available for 300 yen (330 yen including tax).
あいらしか 仙台トラストシティ店 launches a new lunch menu. 10 set meals, each served with rice, clear soup, takana pickles and mentaiko, start at 1,200 yen including tax
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Starting November 9, 株式会社FS.shake will offer 10 types of set meals at あいらしか 仙台トラストシティ店, each served with rice, clear soup, takana pickles and mentaiko, starting at 1,200 yen including tax.
[Overseas Expansion] いーふらん opens its 5th Taiwan store, “高価買取おたからや 士林本店”! A large store, including a training facility, opens in an area near Shilin Night Market [Reuse]
しまむら to hold its serious “Super Surprise Sale!!!” starting Wednesday, Nov. 11! In addition to Time Jack, there will also be a pre-sale festival, a special issue and an extra edition!
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株式会社しまむら will hold its “Super Surprise Sale!!!” at ファッションセンターしまむら stores nationwide starting November 11, with events including a pre-sale festival and a special issue.
大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご announces results of its 1st “Most Beloved Store Contest”; Gotanda East Exit Branch takes 1st place
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株式会社FTG Company announced the results of the “Most Beloved Store Contest,” held at all 大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご locations, with the Gotanda East Exit Branch taking the top prize.
[KOMA] Furniture brand KOMA, led by Shigeki Matsuoka, a Master Craftsman of Contemporary Art, unveils 8 new furniture products
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Furniture brand KOMA unveiled 8 new products for fall 2026: 2 chairs, 2 sofas, 3 tables and 1 lamp. To coincide with the launch, “NEW COLLECTION 2026” will be held at KOMA’s Minami-Aoyama branch from November 12 to November 24, 2026.
Dify co-founder and former head of its Japan subsidiary Kiji Mardan launches new role as Cognitech.DEV’s Representative Director and CTO
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株式会社Cognitech.DEV announced that Kiji Mardan, former head of Dify’s Japan subsidiary, will become the company’s Representative Director and CTO in November 2026. The company is developing “HOZEN,” an AI solution for the manufacturing industry.
Facts
From November 2026
100–300 past incident records
We will deliver the results within 5 business days
Music connects cultures and people. New music label “POWER HORNS GLOBAL GROOVE” launches on November 19, 2026
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合同会社パワーホーンズ established the new music label “POWER HORNS GLOBAL GROOVE” on November 19, 2026, and announced a reissue of Luis Valle’s solo album and a 30th-anniversary project.
AI event on developing sales for small and medium-sized businesses in Kagoshima to be held on December 8
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Satsuma Bridge, based in Kagoshima, will hold an event on using AI for small and medium-sized businesses in Kagoshima City on December 8, 2026. The event will welcome Kanji Koyanagi, CEO of しする株式会社, to discuss practical ways to use AI in sales and business process improvement.
The “paper” company takes on the SDGs! (株)マージネット reaches 1 million recycled bottle caps collected. Promoting community and environmental contributions through the “お絵かキッズプロジェクト,” which puts leftover paper to use, and FSC®-certified paper
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株式会社マージネット contributes to the SDGs through its “Oekaki Kids Project,” which makes use of leftover paper from the printing process, the provision of FSC®-certified paper, and the collection of plastic bottle caps (the Eco Cap Movement). It collected a cumulative total of 1 million eco caps between July 2018 and October 2026.
Tapi台湾華語教室 to launch in-person group lessons for beginners in Iidabashi on Dec. 1
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Tapi台湾華語教室, operated by 株式会社TAPI, will launch in-person group lessons for beginners (introductory class) at its Iidabashi school starting Dec. 1, 2026.
Don’t let online learning materials become something you use on your own. New plan launches for “キソテツ,” with University of Tokyo students supporting learners in building study habits
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合同会社タフラボ has launched a new plan for its learning service “キソテツ” for high school students. University of Tokyo students check learners’ progress with digital materials and help them build study habits. The new plan includes a 7-day free trial.
[ヘルスケアサーカス株式会社] Representative to speak at a talk session at パソナグループ’s “Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026”
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近藤綾香, representative of ヘルスケアサーカス株式会社, will appear as a panelist at a talk session at “Awaji Well-being Business Contest 2026,” hosted by パソナグループ in Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 13.
Our company to speak at the “2026 Plywood Technology Seminar”
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株式会社名南製作所 will speak at the “2026 Plywood Technology Seminar,” to be held on Nov. 13, 2026, about changes in plywood manufacturing machinery and inspection equipment that uses image-processing technology.
SID MEDICOS supports global professional education through “LemonBottle Academy”
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SID MEDICOS ran “LemonBottle Academy Season 2,” the official education program of the Korean beauty brand “LemonBottle,” from June to August 2026, supporting about 100 professionals around the world.
Mitigate the risk of AI running amok and enable organizations to drive advanced AI development on their own. Beta version of “Einja Skills Manager,” a new foundation for AI-native organizations, now available.
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株式会社いいんじゃ has launched the beta version of “Einja Skills Manager,” a new foundation designed to mitigate the risk of AI agents running amok and support advanced AI development within organizations.
Learning moves beyond the classroom and into society. Kojimachi Gakuen high school students take on the challenge of selling products at 大丸東京店!
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Second-year high school students at 麴町学園女子中学校高等学校, operated by 学校法人麴町学園, will sell “rice flour cookies” and “retort curry” developed as part of their inquiry-based “Mirai Studies” program at 大丸東京店.
株式会社Carnot will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn], 7th AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Autumn],” to be held at Makuhari Messe starting Nov. 11, 2026, and introduce 4 services from its AI platform “Jinba.”
[Press release] Japanese government and ITTO urged to conduct an urgent, independent, transparent and comprehensive investigation into logging operations in the UBFA project area
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一般社団法人熱帯林行動ネットワーク is calling on the Japanese government and ITTO to investigate logging operations independently and transparently, verify the traceability of BTR-sourced timber, and review the Clean Wood Act, following the start of logging after the UBFA project ended in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Facts
Launched in 2023
Just 1 year after it began
In October 2024, ITTC accepted and approved the measure as an effective termination (Termination).
The state government granted BTR a logging permit in March 2024.
Temperatures and humidity plunge—don’t let the cold and dryness win! A new beauty benefit from “eating” wasabi!
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金印株式会社 promotes the effects of “hexaraphane,” found in Japanese horseradish, in preventing skin dryness and suppressing reactive oxygen species through its antioxidant action. It also reports that 奥西勲 presented findings on dementia prevention at a U.S. neurology conference.
Report: Co-sponsored seminar on “IPCL® (IPCL)” at the 80th Japanese Clinical Ophthalmology Congress
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At a co-sponsored seminar at the 80th Japanese Clinical Ophthalmology Congress, held on Oct. 30, 2026, the chair and speakers discussed the technology, size selection, approved scope and other aspects of 株式会社アットワーキング’s intraocular contact lens “IPCL® (IPCL).”
ベックマン・コールター begins sales partnership for the automated microbial staining analyzer Mycrium®
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株式会社GramEye began a sales partnership with ベックマン・コールター on Oct. 1, 2026, for the Class I medical device Mycrium®, an automated staining analyzer for microbiology.
Facts
Launched on Oct. 1, 2026
Reducing time spent on tasks by about 85%
Creating an average of more than 23 hours per month that can be reallocated to other work
Original1日50件のグラム染色検体を処理する
At facilities with 600 beds
Estimated annual economic benefits of more than 3 million yen
TableBridge, which supports overseas expansion for F&B brands, has signed an agreement with Okinawa soba specialty restaurant 沖縄そば EIBUN to create licensing materials and provide overseas business support.
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株式会社オフィスフェリスタ operates TableBridge, a service supporting the overseas expansion of restaurant brands, and has signed an agreement with 沖縄そば EIBUN to create licensing materials and provide overseas business support. As the first initiative, it will hold a pop-up event at THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT in Hawaii, and will provide support going forward with setting store operating standards and standardizing brand quality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オフィスフェリスタ、TableBridge、沖縄そば EIBUN、THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT
“The more I research, the less I know what to trust”: The challenges consumers face in an age of information overload, as seen in consultations on buying solar panels and batteries
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株式会社トラーチ has highlighted the challenges consumers face in an age of information overload, as seen in consultations on buying solar panels and batteries. Against a backdrop of rising interest rates and heightened disaster-prevention awareness, consumers are increasingly researching in advance on YouTube and social media, while struggling to judge the reliability of the information. The company said it will work to ensure fair pricing, provide accurate information and make installation quality transparent, serving as “the police officer of the solar industry.”
Facts
Raised the policy interest rate to around 1.25%
The share of people who cited “disaster preparedness” was 37.5%
“Measures to address rising prices” also came to 72.5%
A survey conducted among 3,000 men and women nationwide aged 18–79
Word of mouth from family members: 63%
NHK: 61%
Official websites and social media accounts of public institutions: 60%
Posts on social media by individuals and influencers were each under 20%
Junpei Kono, representative of Green Growth, to speak at a seminar hosted by 新社会システム総合研究所 titled “Commercialization Strategies and Practices for the Battery Business”
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Junpei Kono, representative director of 株式会社グリーングロース, will speak at the seminar “Commercialization Strategies and Practices for the Battery Business,” hosted by 株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 on Dec. 23, 2026.
BioPhenoMA establishes ultrasensitive measurement technology for PD-L1 and PD-1 in exosomes
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株式会社BioPhenoMA has established ultrasensitive measurement technology for the immune checkpoint molecules PD-L1 and PD-1 in extracellular vesicles (exosomes), using its proprietary, in-house-developed ultrasensitive protein detection technology, “TN-cyclon™.” It successfully detected PD-L1 in serum from lung cancer patients in 2025 and developed a measurement system for PD-1 in 2026.
株式会社レイ’s ショーテクニカルユニット introduces the East’s first and latest transmissive LED, “Vanish Air”!
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株式会社レイ’s ショーテクニカルユニット has introduced the transmissive LED display “Vanish Air,” manufactured by ROE Visual社, and has begun offering equipment rentals, operations and installation services.
Case study published on the adoption of “Extic” at 学校法人福岡大学
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エクスジェン・ネットワークス has published a case study on 学校法人福岡大学’s adoption of the domestically developed IDaaS “Extic” as its new authentication platform and the construction of a fourth-generation authentication platform system integrated with its existing LDAP Manager.
Facts
About 20 systems
More than 900 copies
Capital: 145.7 million yen
Integrated ID management package market in fiscal 2025
“More than a home, less than a store”: Official website for rental kitchen service リノスペ relaunched as a rental kitchen booking site. Search features tailored to guests’ needs and coupon offers make the site more convenient and accessible.
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リノスペ株式会社 relaunched its official website as a rental kitchen booking site on Nov. 1, 2026. By adopting 株式会社EDDYS FACTORY’s “よやクルPro,” it has established a system that lets users complete searches, bookings and payments for 50 locations, mainly in Tokyo, as well as in Osaka and Nagoya.
株式会社新井組 to exhibit at Advanced Technologies and Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Fair in Kumamoto 2026
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株式会社新井組 will exhibit at the “Advanced Technologies and Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Fair in Kumamoto 2026,” to be held at Grand Messe Kumamoto on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026. At booth D47, it will showcase its composite floor system “Texel Floor Construction Method,” seismic reinforcement technologies (RM Seismic Reinforcement Method, SRF Method and ASOFR), and its confined-space inspection service.
From “knowing” to “being able to explain it to customers”: エスグラ holds online study session on “Skin Basics” for facial treatment professionals
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エステティックグランプリ（エスグラ） has held an online study session on “Skin Basics” for facial treatment professionals, made the recording available free of charge to members only, and is accepting entries for the 17th Facial Technique Division.
厚胤塾, a specialist cram school for the most competitive university entrance exams, to launch winter courses on Dec. 7. Special winter courses range from review and advanced study for 1st- and 2nd-year high school students to Common Test and medical school preparation.
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株式会社厚胤塾 will hold winter courses at all its campuses from Dec. 7, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027. Courses include comprehensive review and advanced study for 1st- and 2nd-year high school students, Common Test preparation for exam candidates, and private medical school analysis courses.
Zenitaka starts using Kencopa Construction Process AI Agent. Taking on the challenge of passing down 320 years of expertise with AI.
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株式会社KENCOPA announced that 株式会社錢高組, a construction company founded 320 years ago, has begun using Kencopa Construction Process AI Agent, an AI agent it developed specifically for construction operations.
Facts
Founded: 1705
Total funding raised: 2.1億 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社KENCOPA、株式会社錢高組、Microsoft for Startups、Manus for Startups
“Crafters don’t have time”—a heat-resistant ceramic board for handicrafts, conceived from personal experience, goes on sale November 10
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株式会社MY mama will launch the Heat-Resistant Craft Board Ceramic Heat Base, made of heat-resistant ceramic material and weighing approximately 1.15 kg, on November 10, 2026, to help improve the work efficiency of handmade crafters.
Facts
On sale starting at 10:00 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
“2026 Black Friday” underway at the official xTool Japan store, with discounts of up to 461,737 yen
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Makeblock Japan株式会社 is holding “2026 Black Friday” at the official xTool Japan store from November 2 to December 4, 2026. Discounts include savings of up to 461,737 yen on eligible products.
Queue株式会社 [Survey of 383 exhibition visitors]: 91.1% use AI search for work, while 64.8% have not checked how their company is represented
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A survey of 383 visitors to AI-PAX 2026 Osaka by Queue株式会社 found that 91.1% use AI search for work, while 64.8% had not checked how their company is represented.
Facts
383 visitors
91.1% use AI search for work
Added new companies and services to their list of options
Had requested materials, made inquiries, or requested quotes
Had made a purchase, reservation, or application
10.2% of respondents said they implement AI search optimization
Beyondge launches the “Beyondge Future Research Institute,” which explores and writes about the future decades and centuries ahead
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Beyondge株式会社 has launched the “Beyondge Future Research Institute,” which researches the future decades and centuries ahead, and has published 3 series of articles on its official note account.
Facts
What if 1 million people lived on Mars?
What if healthy life expectancy reached 100 years?
Metals and humanity: 四十億 years of co-evolution
A world in 2100 where 1 million people live on Mars
[1/24] 2nd Technical Field Exercise to Be Held: How to Detect and Connect the “Invisible SOS” to Prevent Disaster-Related Deaths
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With support from 公益財団法人日本財団, 埼玉県災害ボランティア団体ネットワーク「彩の国会議」 will hold its 2nd technical field exercise in Kawagoe City on January 24, 2027. Hiroki Kotoku, a director of the General Incorporated Association Disaster Support Organization STRANDER, will deliver the keynote address, followed by a multidisciplinary collaboration session and group-work exercise focused on preventing disaster-related deaths.
Webinar for registered support organizations: “What more than 70 companies’ sales support operations reveal about companies that succeed—and fail—in hiring foreign workers” [November 13 at 12:00]
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株式会社アスレバ will hold a webinar for registered support organizations on November 13, 2026, explaining the structural factors behind success and failure in hiring foreign workers, based on insights from sales support operations at more than 70 companies.
Facts
Insights from sales support operations at more than 70 companies
November 13, 2026, from 12:00
With a track record of business meetings and support for more than 1,000 companies
SWAT Mobility provides an operations app for Ishigaki City’s on-demand transportation service
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SWAT Mobility Japan株式会社 will provide an operations app for Ishigaki City’s on-demand transportation service, which will resume on November 9, 2026, with an expanded service area in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. It aims to maximize shared-ride rates and efficiency using its proprietary dynamic routing algorithm.
Growth DX publishes materials on its “Agency Strategy Consulting” service, offering end-to-end support from designing and developing agency networks to implementation, development, and management systems
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株式会社Growth DX has published materials on its “Agency Strategy Consulting” service, which provides end-to-end support from designing agency networks to their development and training, as well as building management systems. Drawing on a track record of supporting more than 60 companies, it has organized its offering into 5 support services, with implementation support available from 600,000 yen per month.
Facts
Having supported the agency strategies of more than 60 companies to date
Organized into 5 support services
Defines the agency’s status across 5 levels
Implementation support is available from 600,000 yen per month
Latest Taboola survey: 81% of advertisers struggle to reach new customer segments, and continue serving ads to existing audiences even after increasing ad budgets
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According to “The Data Advantage,” a research report released by Taboola, 81% of advertisers struggle to reach new customer segments, and continue serving ads to existing audiences. The report also found that 92% of advertisers are open to shifting their advertising budgets to the open web.
Installed an order management system, but still entering data manually? Commerce Robotics publishes a free integrated guide for SMEs on what comes after orders: sales management, inventory, and invoicing
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has released a free guide for small and medium-sized businesses, “Getting Things in Order After Orders Are Placed: An Integrated Guide to Sales Management, Inventory and Billing.”
[Limited-time offer starting Nov. 1] A new sensation, Volcano Pasta with rare salmon and rich cheese, arrives in Nakameguro—stunning in both appearance and flavor
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Rare Salmon Cutlet Volcano Pasta will be available for a limited time starting Nov. 1, 2026, at Meat & Cheese Forne in Nakameguro, Tokyo. It is priced at ¥2,800, including tax.
Are you accepting the situation without understanding it? メイクワン will work with you to assess the current situation and map out a path to appropriate employment of foreign nationals.
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株式会社メイクワン has launched a “current situation review interview” to support proper employment of foreign nationals. It is also explaining employment management for personnel with Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Designated Activities status, while promoting its recruitment framework, which draws on its 820,000 domestic foreign-national followers and partner organizations.
Facts
¥5 million fine
In some cases, you may be barred from hiring foreign nationals for 5 years.
About 820,000 foreign-national followers living in Japan
More than 600 specified skilled foreign workers to date
On Feb. 24, 2026, the Immigration Services Agency
The amended Immigration Control Act will take effect on April 1, 2027.
HYROX-compatible low-oxygen gym ハイアルチ東日本橋 to reopen Nov. 17 after renovations; following London, Miami and Shimokitazawa, next up is Higashi-Nihonbashi
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High Altitude Management株式会社 announced that it will reopen its HYROX-compatible low-oxygen gym, ハイアルチ東日本橋スタジオ, after renovations on Nov. 17, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
A mountain around 2,500 meters high
Original1回30分・60分完結
70.2% said they felt they had done 2 hours’ worth of exercise in 30 minutes
90% say they have experienced improved endurance
Companies mentioned：High Altitude Management株式会社、HYROX、The Altitude Centre、AIRLAB、城西大学、Frontiers in Physiology、Sports Medicine – Open、European Journal of Applied Physiology、Frontiers in Sports and Active Living、CENTR、環境省
HERP Hire wins “Category No. 1” in the Recruitment Management System category at the BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026
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株式会社HERP’s recruitment management system, HERP Hire, won “Category No. 1” in the Recruitment Management System category at the BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026, organized by SmartCamp.
[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] About 3 months since the launch of Sayama’s community-based school club activities, さやま茶レンジクラブ! Opportunities for junior high school students to take part are expanding with the community
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さやま茶レンジクラブ, a community sports club in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, has been operating smoothly about 3 months after its launch. Created in response to the declining birthrate and reforms to teachers’ work, the community-run club supports activities for junior high school students, with the aim of increasing membership and holding inter-club competitions in the future.
A しずくちゃん collaboration campaign will be held at Miraiya Bookstores and Ashine locations nationwide starting Wednesday, Nov. 11!
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株式会社未来屋書店 will hold a しずくちゃん collaboration campaign at Miraiya Bookstores and Ashine locations nationwide starting Nov. 11, 2026. In the first installment, customers who purchase books will receive die-cut stickers, while signed books will be sold in limited quantities through the online store. In the second installment and at in-store events, picture-book buyers and customers who answer correctly will receive charm markers and stickers.
[Caregiving Day survey] 78.3% of family caregivers said they “don’t know the early symptoms of pressure sores,” with delayed detection directly raising the risk of severe cases
Limited-edition Takuro Expo rice balls arrive at Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi! Available for a limited time starting Monday, Nov. 9
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象印マホービン株式会社 will sell 2 varieties of limited-edition rice balls originally offered at Takuro Expo, an event hosted by M-1 Grand Prix champions Takuro, for a limited 1-month period at Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi starting Nov. 9.
Reservations open for a special Christmas dinner course and limited-edition winter afternoon tea at Legato, with its spectacular Shibuya views
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CAFE Legato in Shibuya, operated by 株式会社グローバルダイニング, has begun taking reservations for its special 2026 Christmas-season dinner course and limited-edition afternoon tea, available from December 2026 through February 2027.
【北海道苫前町】2 days in Sapporo connecting with Tomamae. A talk session on the blessings of the sea and mountains and “Let’s Gather in Our Hometown of Tomamae! in Sapporo” will be held, with food tour coupons encouraging visits to the town.
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株式会社あるやうむ and regional revitalization cooperation team members from 北海道苫前町 held a talk session and networking event in Sapporo, aiming to encourage visits to the town through food tour coupons.
Facts
October 23 and 24, 2026
About 60 people
10 participating restaurants in the town
Original1人につき飲食代が1,000円割引
A bill of at least 1,000 yen, including tax
Valid through March 31, 2027
Capital: 164.49 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社あるやうむ、北海道苫前町、HOKKAIDO × Station01、札幌グランドホテル、JR GOGO SAPPORO
【DAO Manager Summit 2026 in Hida】17 regional revitalization cooperation team members from across Japan share “who I’ll be in 3 years”
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株式会社あるやうむ held the “DAO Manager Summit 2026” in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, in October 2026. About 20 regional revitalization cooperation team members (DAO managers) from across Japan gathered, and the article introduces the aims of the training, comments from the organizers, participants’ impressions, and their visions for 3 years from now.
Facts
From October 10 to 13, 2026
Participants: About 20 DAO managers and DAO supporters working as regional revitalization cooperation team members
An initiative that began in Yoichi Town, Hokkaido, in 2024
It has spread to more than 20 regions across Japan
About 10 new people have taken up posts this year alone.
【COLLECTORS Ikebukuro PARCO store】Reopening after renovations on Friday, Nov. 13! Launch of store-exclusive special-order items and a novelty giveaway campaign
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The Ikebukuro PARCO store of COLLECTORS, a select shop operated by 株式会社ヌーヴ・エイ, will relocate, undergo renovations, and reopen on November 13, 2026. The sales floor will expand by about 5 tsubo, and the store will introduce WILDSWANS special-order exclusive wallets and secondhand brand bags, as well as begin carrying Munekawa products. It will also run a novelty giveaway and an Instagram follow campaign.
株式会社AlbaLink has renovated a vacant house in Kashima City and opened a vacation rental, 宿 鹿の角, that can accommodate up to 9 guests. It features a concept room decorated with official 鹿島アントラーズ merchandise and is the first initiative under a partnership agreement signed in 2026.
Mie Prefecture logistics company 多貴商運 shares the “real” story of a local business—FLN, N高グループ, and Mie City Promotion launch an industry-academia career education program
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株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク（FLN）, 学校法人角川ドワンゴ学園N高等学校・S高等学校・R高等学校（N高グループ）, and 株式会社三重シティプロモーション have launched a career education program, “Hear from people inside companies! The reality of work,” to introduce the jobs and challenges of local businesses. As the kickoff, 多貴商運株式会社 held an online talk event on October 13, 2026.
Enjoy a drink with your choice of skewers and wine. 串と葡萄 るぱん opens near Yoyogi Park on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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株式会社Brand Bank Company will open 串と葡萄 るぱん near Yoyogi-koen Station on November 10, 2026. The restaurant will serve yakitori made with Daisen chicken, kushikatsu, and a wide variety of wines.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
¥594 per glass (tax included)
¥3,300 per bottle (tax included)
Capital: 10 million yen
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：Brand Bank Company、株式会社Brand Bank Company、GYRO HOLDINGS、GYRO HOLDINGS株式会社、株式会社 Innovation Planning、株式会社ダルマプロダクション、株式会社T.O LAB、株式会社ファイブ.シー、株式会社S.E.T、株式会社イーグラント・コーポレーション
【All-you-can-eat ハーゲンダッツ in 3 varieties‼】Through Dec. 8! A special course featuring unlimited ハーゲンダッツ ice cream—vanilla, strawberry, and cookies and cream—will be available at 11 ニラックスブッフェ locations!
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ニラックス株式会 will offer the “ハーゲンダッツ満喫コース” at 11 participating locations from November 12 to December 8, 2026. The course includes unlimited servings of 3 varieties: vanilla, strawberry, and cookies and cream.
【Unlimited-time ハーゲンダッツ all-you-can-eat‼】Through Dec. 8! A new special course featuring unlimited ハーゲンダッツ ice cream in vanilla and strawberry flavors is coming to 27 ニラックスブッフェ locations!
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ニラックス株式会 will launch the special “ハーゲンダッツ満喫コース” at 27 ニラックスブッフェ locations from November 12 to December 8, 2026, offering unlimited servings for an unlimited time of Häagen-Dazs ice cream (vanilla and strawberry), white peach sundaes, pancakes, and more.
【Enjoy great-value Chinese all-you-can-eat dinners‼】Through Dec. 9! A special campaign at the authentic Chinese all-you-can-eat restaurants THE BUFFET 包包點心 and THE BUFFET 點心甜心 lets guests enjoy dinner at lunch prices!
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ニラックス株式会社 will run a campaign through December 9, 2026, at its authentic Chinese all-you-can-eat restaurants THE BUFFET 包包點心 and THE BUFFET 點心甜心, offering dinner at lunch prices.
Facts
Limited-time offer through Wednesday, December 9, 2026
【Great-value family all-you-can-eat, even on weekends and holidays‼】Great deals on weekdays and weekends♪ Customers aged 65 and over get “220 yen off‼” The senior rate at the varied all-you-can-eat ニラックスブッフェ is expanding to weekends and holidays at 2 locations in Chiba Prefecture!
【ザ ブッフェ ニューマーケット ららぽーと柏の葉】Weekday all-you-can-eat dining is now “unlimited time”! Available on all courses except the Petit Buffet! Take your time and enjoy the varied buffet to your heart’s content♪
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ザ ブッフェ ニューマーケット ららぽーと柏の葉, operated by ニラックス株式会社, will offer unlimited dining time on weekdays starting November 12, 2026, for all courses except the Petit Buffet.
Learn about ♡cute things♡ in a fun way with Sanrio characters! 5 books released all at once from the illustrated picture-book encyclopedia series Sanrio characters KAWAII Encyclopedia!
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河出書房新社 released 5 books from the Sanrio characters encyclopedia series Sanrio characters KAWAII Encyclopedia on October 27 and November 9.
At おふろcafe 白寿の湯, a cherry blossom-shaped hinoki cypress bath inspired by the rare winter cherry blossoms that bloom in Kamikawa Town will be held. A winter cherry blossom photo exhibition and other events will also be held.
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おふろcafe白寿の湯, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will hold a Winter Cherry Blossom Event from November 14 to December 6, 2026, featuring a cherry blossom-shaped hinoki cypress bath inspired by the winter cherry blossoms of Jomine Park and a photo exhibition.
Now recruiting participants for the Dialogue Plaza with Governor Kuroiwa and prefectural residents, Kawasaki venue (Tuesday, November 24, 18:00)! The theme is urban agriculture.
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神奈川県 will hold the Dialogue Plaza at the Kawasaki venue on November 24, with case-study presentations by 明治大学's Yasuhiro Honjo and Akihito Mori of Kiranah Farm, followed by an exchange of views on urban agriculture.
A voice from beyond the screen moved students' hearts. The finale is approaching for the special 4-session lesson series led by Naoko Matsui, voice actor for Sonoko Suzuki in Detective Conan!
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A special 4-session lesson series led by voice actor Naoko Matsui is being held in the voice acting program at 国際アート＆デザイン大学校 (A&D), part of NSGグループ. After the 3rd online lesson, the final in-person lesson will be held on November 20.
株式会社ファミリーマート will run its Buy 1, Get 1 Free campaign from November 10 to 30, 2026. Customers who buy 1 eligible product will receive a free redemption coupon, and all 40 varieties of new products and popular snacks, including products from カンロ and ギンビス, will be featured on a weekly rotation.
[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] He has tried more than 700 varieties! A first-ever hands-on milk event with Milk Meister® Takasago, offering an experience to see, learn about and taste milk
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MILK GRAPHIC., a hands-on milk event supervised by Milk Meister® Takasago, will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store from November 18 to 23. Dairy companies and cafes from Hokkaido, Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and elsewhere will take part, selling limited-edition menu items and merchandise.
Facts
Event dates: November 18 (Wed.)–November 23 (Mon., holiday)
Original（1人前）1,760円
[Planned daily sales: 50]
Original（１人前）1,296円
[Planned daily sales: 20]
(1 piece) 801 yen
田村牛乳 Milk Sandwich Financier (8 pieces) 1,296 yen
田村牛乳 (200 ml) 162 yen
Yamamura Pudding Soft Serve (120 g) 561 yen
Yamamura Milk (180 ml) 301 yen
Kiyosato Milk Soft Serve (cone/cup) 594 yen
Plum Soft Serve (cup only) 794 yen
Yamanashi Plum Milk Base (350 g) 2,480 yen
Kiyosato Milk (200 ml) 330 yen
(500 ml) 660 yen
Kiyosato Drinkable Yogurt (150 ml) 330 yen
・(500 ml) 800 yen
Whey Soap (1 piece) 901 yen
Rich Double Milk Soft Serve with Milk Jam (1 piece) 801 yen
Cadet Baked Fromage Cake (12 cm in diameter, 520 g) 4,301 yen
いかるが牛乳 (200 ml) 141 yen
Yogurt to enjoy at night: supports mental fatigue, physical fatigue and immunity (90 g) 195 yen
&MoO Coffee (500 ml) 249 yen
The Blissful Greek (375 g) 409 yen
Mozart Milk (1,000 ml) 378 yen
Awaji Island Mozzarella (100 g) 999 yen
Milk Book Tote Bag, cover design/cow, 1,870 yen each
Milk Book Acrylic Key Chain, cow/188-page milk seller (1 piece) 880 yen each
Companies mentioned：株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、NPO法人酪農乳業ネットワーク協会、MILK LAND HOKKAIDO → TOKYO、BARISTART COFFEE、akim'p、田村牛乳、山村みるくがっこう、清里ミルクプラント、弓削牧場、いかるが牛乳、日本酪農協同
Hosting a webinar on the theme of 'In-house development to comprehensively review your company website amid a spate of information leaks'
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A webinar hosted by 株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ with support from マジセミ株式会社 will be held. The theme is bringing website development in-house to prevent information leaks, and the event will include an introduction and demonstration of the cloud-based tool AeyeScan.
Hosting a webinar on the theme “[Rebroadcast] How is generative AI changing the organizational use of sales data?”
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マジセミ株式会社, co-hosting with サイバーコム株式会社, will hold a webinar on expanding the organizational use of generative AI for sales data. It will introduce monday.com's features and specific examples of improvements, and explain how to move from individual use to team adoption.
Hosting a webinar on the theme of 'Preparing for full-scale deployment of generative AI and AI agents: How can utilization and governance be balanced?'
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マジセミ株式会社 and アイディルートコンサルティング株式会社 will hold a webinar on balancing the use of generative AI and AI agents with governance.
Hosting a webinar on the theme of 'Information leaks and insider threats: Expensive foreign-made SASE is a barrier. How should shadow IT and generative AI use be managed?'
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スカイゲートテクノロジズ株式会社 and マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar introducing Cygiene ECAP, a new-generation domestic CASB and SWG for preventing information leaks and addressing shadow IT. ECAP is endpoint-control-based, has zero latency, requires no network changes and offers fixed pricing in Japanese yen. A complimentary early-access evaluation program of up to 6 months will be offered to mark its release.
Hosting a webinar on the theme of '[For companies with more than 500 employees] When an incident occurs, can your current MDR/EDR detect and respond?'
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar on speeding up incident response using Rapid7 MDR. Intended for companies with more than 500 employees, it will explain how to prioritize threats after detection and establish a forensics framework.
Holding a webinar on the theme “【Rebroadcast】Why does the IT department get busy at the end of every fiscal year?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar hosted by 株式会社PFU on the theme “Why does the IT department get busy at the end of every fiscal year?” It will explain how to standardize operations and review staffing by using outsourcing to address PC replacement and operational workload issues faced by small IT teams.
Holding a webinar on the theme “Do you know what each of your employees should be learning?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will hold a webinar explaining how to create individualized development roadmaps using the IT engineer skills visualization tool “GAIT” and AI, drawing on ideas from Oliver Burkeman’s book “Imperfectionism.” The webinar is hosted by JTP株式会社, with マジセミ株式会社 as a supporting partner.
Holding a webinar on the theme “Why can’t conventional backups protect against ransomware damage?”
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マジセミ株式会社 will co-host a webinar with コヒシティジャパン合同会社 and 日本電気株式会社 on the theme “Why can’t conventional backups protect against ransomware damage?” The seminar will explain immutable data protection and the transition to cyber resilience using Cohesity Data Cloud.