You who eat it are the judges!! The original-dish contest to decide the king of “村さ来,” the “Mura1 (Village No. 1) Grand Prix,” begins Nov. 16 (Mon.)!
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居酒屋「村さ来」 will hold its original-dish contest, the “Mura1 (Village No. 1) Grand Prix,” starting Nov. 16. All dishes will be sold for 650 yen (715 yen including tax), and the top 3 products will be rolled out nationwide as part of the 2027 spring/summer grand menu.
Facts
All dishes: 650 yen
715 yen including tax
Starts Nov. 16 (Mon.)
Friday, Dec. 25
Select 6 dishes
Top 3 products by sales
For the first time in 4 years, and the 8th time overall
〈milktouch〉 POP-UP STORE opens at Shibuya Modi! Visitors will be welcomed into a dazzling space perfect for the holiday season.
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株式会社Olive International Japan will hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE for “milktouch,” the Korean cosmetics brand whose muse is TWICE’s JIHYO, at Shibuya Modi from Nov. 10, 2026. The event will feature a holiday-exclusive photo zone and sales of new products and limited-edition sets.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,815 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Olive International Japan、milktouch、株式会社オリーブインターナショナル
Healthy Home ranks No. 1 in Okayama Prefecture for land listings, surpassing 2 nationwide real estate portals with 5,455 listings (according to Tokyo Shoko Research)
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株式会社ヘルシーホーム announced that, according to a survey by Tokyo Shoko Research, it ranked No. 1 in Okayama Prefecture for land listings, surpassing 2 nationwide real estate portals.
Facts
5,455 land listings in Okayama Prefecture
2 nationwide real estate information portals
Member-only listings... 4,759 in Okayama Prefecture
“Physical AI CROSS,” a screening-based conference on robotics and physical AI, announces the concept “Putting it into practice in the real world.” Now accepting exhibitors from robot system integrators, trading companies, and new business divisions
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株式会社Growth DX announced the concept “Putting it into practice in the real world” for “Physical AI CROSS,” a screening-based conference specializing in robotics and physical AI, to be held on March 2, 2027, and is seeking exhibitors, including robot SI companies and trading companies.
A day for everyone to enjoy together, with or without disabilities! “Decoboko Fest” to be held for the first time in 韮崎市, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Nov. 29
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“Decoboko Fest,” an inclusive event organized by “decoboko no kai,” will be held for the first time in 韮崎市, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Nov. 29, 2026. Admission is free.
Facts
Nov. 29, 2026
All 14 schools
Companies mentioned：decoboko no kai、でこぼこの会、東京エレクトロン韮崎アリーナ、Pizzeria SEIOTTO、Daughter、えんむすび、MARLU SOUP と DELI、ジェラート屋mucu、PEICOFFEE、韮崎市、韮崎市教育委員会、山梨日日新聞社、山梨放送
【畿央大学】Open campus to be held on Dec. 13 (Sun.). Programs include general entrance exam preparation and activities for younger students.
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畿央大学 will hold an open campus on Dec. 13, featuring a learning-experience program for high school students in their first and second years, as well as preparation lectures for general selection exams.
Type Project announces “TP Silver,” a hybrid typeface family combining features of Mincho and Song-style typefaces
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タイププロジェクト株式会社 announced “TP Silver,” a new typeface that blends the features of Mincho and Song-style typefaces, and began offering it through its subscription service “TP Connect.”
Facts
Type Project celebrates its 25th anniversary this year
“2026 Japan Motorsport Awards Ceremony” to be held — A new celebration honoring Japan’s motorsport community, from competitors to those who support them, gets underway
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The “2026 Japan Motorsport Awards Ceremony,” jointly hosted by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, will be held on Nov. 27. Features include a name change, a revised selection process for Driver of the Year, and the first awards for the MORIZO Challenge Cup.
For e-commerce businesses with sluggish sales | A guide to consumer research know-how and insights for uncovering pre-purchase concerns and areas for improvement [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released its November 2026 edition report, “Uncovering Pre-Purchase Concerns: Know-How and Insights,” free of charge for e-commerce businesses. In response to sluggish market growth and the limits of advertising effectiveness, the report classifies consumers’ pre-purchase concerns into 6 categories and offers research know-how for identifying areas for improvement.
Customer platform linking memberships, visit histories, and customer records goes live at 32 beauty salons in Fukuoka. Enmish supports everything from implementation to campaign delivery operations
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株式会社エンミッシュ built a customer platform using Salesforce and provided support for campaign delivery operations for 株式会社ネオ・アーデント, which operates 32 beauty salons in Fukuoka. Its membership has reached 49,742.
Neos to exhibit spatial audio technology 【8Way Audio】 at “Inter BEE 2026”
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Neos, a subsidiary of Techmira Holdings, will exhibit “8Way Audio,” a spatial audio technology co-developed with next Sound, at “Inter BEE 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18 to 20. The exhibit will include demonstrations of the aiwa-brand tablet “aiwa tab AS11” and sound production plugins, as well as an in-person display of the Sharp smartphone “AQUOS R11.”
【Black Friday exclusive】Fruit daifuku turns jet-black. 弁才天 introduces “black fruit daifuku,” highlighting the vivid colors of the fruit
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株式会社弁才天 is launching “Black Fruit Daifuku,” featuring jet-black gyuhi made with bamboo charcoal coloring and fruit wrapped in bean paste, exclusively for Black Friday.
For AMR, delivery robot and construction equipment development teams | How to Choose Sensors for Recognition in Dark Environments and Checklist [November 2026 Edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has made the November 2026 edition of “How to Choose Sensors for Recognition in Dark Environments and Checklist” available for free to AMR, delivery robot and construction equipment development teams.
Facts
Of the 955 people who died in pedestrian accidents in 2022
612 people were killed in nighttime accidents
accounting for 64%)
35 pages in total)
At night with streetlights in fiscal 30 of the Heisei era
Digital Garage Group launches API integration with EC platform for “Score Pay Later Card,” a payment service optimized for subscription businesses
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Three companies in the デジタルガレージグループ (DGFT, SCORE and DGBT) have launched API integration between “Score Pay Later Card,” a payment service for subscription businesses, and the AI commerce platform ecforce. The initiative aims to help users of buy-now-pay-later services switch to credit card payments and improve operational efficiency and LTV for e-commerce businesses.
Facts
Patent No. 7876048
Starting in July 2025
2026.07.08
More than 1.3 million in-person and online locations
In 2018
In 2024
100% owned
More than 3,000 companies have adopted the service
Original平均約3割高い
2026.08.13
Companies mentioned：株式会社DGビジネステクノロジー、株式会社デジタルガレージ、株式会社DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー、株式会社SCORE、株式会社SUPER STUDIO
Ahead of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage, 40 LGBTQ+ people, including HUWEI and みたらし加奈, share letters in “Unspoken Wedding Letters: Letters Not Yet Meant to Be Read”
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Ahead of “Ii Fufu Day” on November 22, Tinder has launched “Unspoken Wedding Letters,” an awareness project aimed at marriage equality, and released letters from 40 LGBTQ+ people. It has also decided to donate to 公益社団法人Marriage For All Japan.
Facts
40 LGBTQ+ people
500 LGBTQ+ people
92.8% said they “had not been able to picture their own wedding in concrete terms”
73.0% feel that letters of gratitude read at weddings “have nothing to do with me”
More than 50 genders
9 sexual orientations
Original全体の約3割
100 parents of LGBTQ+ people
75.0% of parents of LGBTQ+ people said that a scene included in a wedding “will never happen for me”
65.0% said they “want to attend their child’s wedding”
Companies mentioned：Tinder、MG Japan Services 合同会社、一般社団法人fair、公益社団法人Marriage For All Japan、マリッジ・フォー・オール・ジャパン、マリフォー、Stella Gallery Shinjuku、Yahoo!ニュース、GQ、河出書房新社、柏書房、集英社新書
Naoya Doi, representative director of 株式会社ipe, spoke at “Sales and Digital Marketing Week 2026 Autumn” about KPI design and strategies for LLMO (LLM Optimization). He presented analysis examples using AKARUMI, brand visibility in AI responses, analysis of cited sources and other measures.
Free “Answer速報” and “Main Exam Analysis Video [速報版]” now available for the Reiwa 8 Administrative Scrivener Examination!
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株式会社クレアール has made the answer速報 and the main exam analysis video [速報版] for the Reiwa 8 Administrative Scrivener Examination, held on November 8, 2026, available for free. Advance registration is also open for a comprehensive analysis session video by instructor Toru Sugita and answer explanations.
Facts
57 years of experience in qualification exam coaching
NECネクサソリューションズ to exhibit at the 9th [Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO — Exhibition on Improving Production Efficiency Through AI and DX
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NECネクサソリューションズ will exhibit at the 9th [Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO, opening on November 25, 2026, showcasing solutions such as the Asprova production scheduler to support management and on-site decision-making in the manufacturing industry.
A new story begins for the stage-original “boy Precure” characters! TicketPia Trade now available for the Tokyo and Osaka performances of “Colorful Runway! Precure” The Stage!
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株式会社チケットプラス has announced that its official resale service, “TicketPia Trade,” will be used for “Colorful Runway! Precure” The Stage, taking place in December 2026. Resale applications open on November 7, 2026.
Facts
Starting Saturday, December 5, 2026
Resale applications open Saturday, November 7, 2026
Reserved seats: 12,000 yen on weekdays
Reserved seats: 12,500 yen on weekends
Reserved seats with limited view: 11,000 yen on weekdays
Reserved seats with limited view: 11,500 yen on weekends
Why does AX start with accounting? Interview with Specially Appointed Professor Nishiyama of the University of Tokyo published on 文藝春秋PLUS
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株式会社TOKIUM has published an interview video with Keita Nishiyama of the University of Tokyo on 文藝春秋PLUS, featuring examples such as the TOKIUM accounting AI agent automatically processing 99.4% of invoice matching.
New members join SKE48’s “bubble”! Team S’s 桒原椿, Team KⅡ’s 荒野姫楓, and Team E’s 中坂美祐 and 長谷川雅 to take part!
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株式会社Fanplus and 株式会社Dear U plus have announced that 4 members of SKE48—桒原椿, 荒野姫楓, 中坂美祐 and 長谷川雅—will join “bubble for JAPAN” starting November 9, 2026.
Facts
4 new members join
From Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
600 yen per month (tax included)
640 yen per month (tax included)
540 yen per month (tax included)
10% OFF
37th single
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Fanplus、株式会社 Dear U plus、SKE48、AKB48、App Store、Google Play
株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will hold a 14-day promotional fair from November 10, 2026, in partnership with professional basketball team 宇都宮ブレックス to mark the 130th anniversary of 宇都宮市. Customers who purchase eligible fried foods can enter a prize draw for merchandise and signed uniforms, and a sponsored game will also be held on November 11.
Facts
¥300 or more, including tax
14 days
10 winners
First 2,000 customers
First 50 sheets
First 40 sheets
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン、宇都宮ブレックス、宇都宮市、セブン＆アイ・ホールディングス、TOCHIGI BREX INC.
Construction machinery and DX technologies supporting worksites facing labor shortages and overtime-hour caps to be showcased at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO — Advanced Technologies for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Real Estate — Dec. 2 (Wed.)–4 (Fri.)
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026. The event will bring together construction machinery and DX technologies to address labor shortages and overtime regulations in the construction industry, and will feature special exhibitions, seminars and awards.
Facts
Original2026年12月2日（水）から4日（金）まで
The workforce has now fallen to 4.77 million, a decline of about 2 million
While people aged 55 and older account for 36.6% of workers
those aged 29 and under make up just 11.9%
One of Japan’s largest! 550 companies*³ exhibiting
“Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana Tasty Food Fair 2026 - Fall” to be held!
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株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS will hold an event offering special menu items made with ingredients from the Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana area of Shizuoka Prefecture at 16 locations, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ Ahu Shokudo, from Nov. 9 to 20, 2026.
New book out! The release of しばふいぬ, a socially conscious, delightfully absurd picture book that makes you laugh and stays with you, has been announced! Original illustrations will also be unveiled at an exhibition by its author, 多屋光孫.
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東京書店株式会社 will publish 多屋光孫’s socially conscious, absurd picture book しばふいぬ on Nov. 26, 2026. The author’s solo exhibition, “2026年多屋光孫個展本屋の孫 11,” will also be held at ゆう画廊YW GALLERY, where the original illustrations will be unveiled.
Waraimeshi team up to take on rice flour cooking! 水田信二の注文の多い料理教室 airs Sunday, Nov. 8 at 21:30
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Tetsuo and Koji Nishida of Waraimeshi will appear on 水田信二の注文の多い料理教室 and take on fried pork and homemade mayonnaise using domestically produced rice flour, as part of a collaboration with Tokyo’s “Tokyo米粉知新キャンペーン.”
Advertising and document review tool TRUSQUETTA AD gets major upgrade, adding direct review support for major Office files (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
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株式会社トラスクエタ has rolled out a major upgrade to its advertising and document review tool TRUSQUETTA AD, adding a feature that lets users review major Office files—Word, PowerPoint and Excel—directly on screen without converting them to PDFs or images.
For development teams struggling to keep up with security requirements: Rigare ADS launches, supporting everything from detection to proposing and implementing countermeasures
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株式会社Rigare Japan will launch Rigare ADS, an AI security service for companies that develop and operate web services, on Nov. 11, 2026. The service supports users from threat detection through implementation of countermeasures, with plans starting at ¥60,000 per month.
“ザ・マッカラン × デヴィッド・カーソン: IN THE STUDIO” — An immersive experience where art and craftsmanship intersect comes to Tokyo for a limited time!
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Scotch whisky ザ・マッカラン will hold IN THE STUDIO, a limited-time art event themed around its collaboration with graphic designer デヴィッド・カーソン, at seeen Omotesando in Tokyo’s Omotesando district from Nov. 27–29, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 27–29, 2026
Just 3 days only
For more than 200 years
Ranked 9th
Companies mentioned：ザ・マッカラン、エドリントン社、サントリー株式会社、Jigger & Pony、Le Chamber、VIRTÙ、Nike、The Hideout、Edition Tokyo、CÉ LA VI TOKYO、1 OAK、Zouk、BVLGARI、Longchamp、Swarovski、Coach
South Korean cosmetic medical care: moving beyond “searching on an app” to “making an informed choice”... Medihim rolls out IPPEO, a cosmetic medical support platform for Japanese people
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Medihim, a subsidiary of Castingn Inc., operates IPPEO, a South Korean cosmetic medical support platform for Japanese people, offering online consultations, interpretation and aftercare support.
Attorney 武志岡野, head of アトム法律税務グループ, spoke at 弁護士ドットコム PARADIGM 2026, hosted by 弁護士ドットコム株式会社, discussing information sharing and law firm management in the age of AI.
Facts
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Since its establishment in 2008
A network of 16 offices centered in major cities nationwide
The channel has more than 1.75 million subscribers
It has more than 680,000 TikTok followers
Its social media following has surpassed 2.77 million in total
Is “そうだ 京都、行こう。” being misremembered as “そうだ 京都へ行こう。”? A survey of 500 people nationwide on their recollection of the slogan
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A survey conducted by 株式会社コピーライター found that few people accurately remembered JR東海’s tagline “そうだ 京都、行こう。” and that many misremembered it by adding “に” or “へ.”
Facts
Among 500 people nationwide
Only 8 out of 100 wrote it correctly without a hint
With the hint “そうだ,” 25.0% gave answers that included “京都” and “行こう”
The figure rose to 38.6%
The most popular choice was “そうだ 京都へ行こう。” with 161 people
32.2％
88 people chose the correct answer, “そうだ 京都、行こう。”
17.6％
Of those who wrote “京都へ行こう” in their free responses, 88%
76% selected “に” in the multiple-choice question
OriginalQ3の正解率が最も高かったのは10代で25.3%
“Don’t know” was also the most common response, at 37.4%
Do people in their 70s hardly remember it correctly?
Only 1 of 36 people
2.8％
27 people in total
75.0％
It began in 1993, the year more services were added to the Tokaido Shinkansen's Nozomi trains
LINE NEXT expands lineup of popular Korean mobile gift certificates with Unifi mini
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LINE NEXT added 8 brands of popular Korean mobile gift certificates to Unifi mini, its LINE Mini App wallet service, and launched a campaign to register travel itineraries for Japanese users traveling to South Korea by the end of January 2027.
Facts
8 new brands of mobile gift certificates added
Launched on Nov. 9, 2026
Planning to travel to South Korea by Jan. 31, 2027
Campaign period: Nov. 9, 2026–Dec. 8, 2026
A free coupon for 1 cup of iced Americano (HOT)
Valid for 90 days from the distribution date
Companies mentioned：LINE NEXT Start株式会社、LINE NEXT Inc.、LINEヤフー、ソルビン、BBQ、TWOSOME PLACE、MEGA COFFEE、OLIVE YOUNG、DAISO、CU、emart24、ペクタバン、キョチョンチキン、bhc、教保文庫
[株式会社ビークルファン] EV tuk-tuk ETT-NEO selected as an operating vehicle for a tourism EV-sharing service in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture!
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A tourism EV-sharing service launched in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, on Nov. 1, 2026, with 3 EV tuk-tuks, the ETT-NEO from 株式会社ビークルファン, selected for use.
Facts
3 vehicles deployed
Launched on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Has delivered more than 10,000 units to date
Maintenance costs are about 1/10 those of a standard car
Original電気代は1回約100円
Range of about 70 km
A nationwide network of 3,500 nationally certified auto mechanics
[豊橋市自然史博物館] Special exhibition Pokémon Astronomy Observatory surpasses 70,000 visitors! Turning questions about space into discoveries (through Dec. 6)
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The special exhibition Pokémon Astronomy Observatory at 豊橋市自然史博物館 surpassed 70,000 visitors on Nov. 3, 2026, and a commemorative ceremony was held. The exhibition runs through Dec. 6, with special offerings including evening hours and original visitor certificates.
Facts
70,000 people
Nov. 3, 2026
Dec. 6
About 470 million years ago
Until 21:00
Adults: 1,000 yen
Web ticket: 840 yen for adults
Companies mentioned：豊橋市自然史博物館、豊橋総合動植物公園、株式会社ポケモン、NHKプロモーション、NHKアート、自然科学研究機構 国立天文台、宇宙航空研究開発機構、JAXA、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
Kimono lovers, gather round! Kimono-clad beauties converge on Asakusa as entries open for the Kimono Queen Contest 2027; the final will be held at Asakusa Public Hall on Feb. 23, 2027 (holiday)
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Entries have opened for the Kimono Queen Contest 2027, with the final set to take place at Asakusa Public Hall on Feb. 23, 2027. The application deadline is Jan. 13, and the entry fee is 3,300 yen. In a tie-up with インセントグループ, the contest will support participants aspiring to become models.
Next-generation e-learning system ONLINE FACE®, using AI identity verification, wins 2nd place in the overall category at the GESA2026 Japan qualifier!!
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ONLINE FACE株式会社's AI identity verification e-learning system ONLINE FACE® won 2nd place in the overall category at the GESA2026 Japan qualifier, held on Oct. 23, 2026.
Hibino Group to run an original sticker giveaway campaign on its official X account to mark the release of Godzilla-0.0
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ヒビノ株式会社 will run an original sticker giveaway campaign on its official X account to mark the release of Godzilla-0.0. ヒビノインターサウンド, part of the group, provided equipment support with microphones made by DPA Microphones.
Product data integration platform EBISU PIM adds support for the next-generation AI standard MCP, enabling seamless access to product data from a range of AI tools, including Claude and ChatGPT
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株式会社インターファクトリー added server functionality supporting MCP (Model Context Protocol), a standard for connecting with AI agents, to its product data integration platform EBISU PIM, enabling seamless access to product data from generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude.
Providing the "right answer" is not enough to get people moving. The approach to project management pursued by MSOL
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株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ (MSOL) says the essence of a project lies not in "providing the right answer" but in "getting people and organizations moving." Its initiatives and approach to talent development will be featured on the テレビ東京-affiliated program Honki no Kakehashi on Nov. 12.
[Try before you buy!] CLAS begins offering SABERA, a next-generation smart eyewear brand born in Sabae
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株式会社クラス began offering rentals of SABERA, next-generation smart eyewear developed by 株式会社jig.jp, on Nov. 9, 2026, and its representative director and president, Hirotake Kubo, became an official partner.
TV anime Attack on Titan teams up with ベルメゾン! ホットコット, the warm cotton-blend innerwear brand, launches a campaign to "save you from the cold, stuffiness and dryness" on Monday, Nov. 9
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ベルメゾン, the mail-order business of 株式会社千趣会, will launch a tie-up campaign between its warm cotton-blend innerwear brand ホットコット and the TV anime Attack on Titan on Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Has surpassed cumulative sales of 17 million items※1
Of 100 dermatologists
98% say they would recommend it
The manga has surpassed 140 million copies in cumulative worldwide circulation
Relic establishes 株式会社DUALii, a specialist company promoting new business development at major corporations and AI-driven business transformation through an “offshore island” model
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株式会社Relic established its strategic subsidiary, “株式会社DUALii,” specializing in new business development at major corporations and AI-driven business transformation, on Oct. 22, 2026.
＜「メルカリ」Trend Update＞Cross-border transactions on 「メルカリ」 expand ahead of Nov. 11’s “W11 (Singles’ Day),” with transaction counts in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong up +15.5% from the previous period
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株式会社メルカリ announced that cross-border transactions in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong expanded ahead of W11 (Singles’ Day), with transaction counts rising +15.5% from the previous period during Oct. 23–Nov. 11, 2025. Taiwan and Hong Kong showed particularly strong growth, while demand for content such as 『ヒロアカ』 and 『SEVENTEEN』 is surging.
Notice of changes to services at 「est Skin Athlete Gym」 at 阪急うめだ本店
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花王株式会社 announced that it will change the courses offered at the “est Skin Athlete Gym” corner at 阪急うめだ本店 from the originally planned 4 to 2: the “Royal Course” and the “Trial Course.”
“What use is science in the future?” Curators will answer your questions! Discover why learning science matters—and how it can help you choose a path ≪豊橋市視聴覚教育センター≫
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豊橋市視聴覚教育センター and 地下資源館 will hold 2 events for elementary and junior high school students to consider the significance of learning science. They will also present an exhibition addressing visitors’ questions.
株式会社ソディック will exhibit at IPF Japan 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from Dec. 1 to 5, 2026, and showcase cutting-edge technologies, including its environmentally conscious injection molding system “V-LINE-Complete” and high-cycle molding using vertical injection molding machines.
おふろcafe ハレニワの湯 to hold “1126 Children’s Duck Bath,” floating 1126 ducks bearing children’s names in the bath on Nov. 26, “Good Bath Day”
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おふろcafe ハレニワの湯, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will hold the “1126 Children’s Duck Bath,” floating 1126 ducks bearing children’s names, in celebration of Nov. 26, “Good Bath Day.”
“Geo-Snap” accelerates infrastructure inspections and construction DX, begins sales partnership with 株式会社リコー
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株式会社リモデルパートナーズ has partnered with 株式会社リコー to offer the “Geo-Snap” automatic location and orientation mapping app combined with Ricoh’s 360-degree camera for the construction, civil engineering and infrastructure sectors.
Just photograph report cards or tests and answer questions. Launch of “Mirai Design AI,” which reveals children’s strengths and the jobs and educational paths ahead
New synthesis and analytical evaluation facility to be built at Takasago Plant to meet semiconductor materials’ demand for low-metal content
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Toyo Boseki MC is building a synthesis and analytical evaluation facility with a cleanroom at its Takasago Plant to meet demand for low-metal semiconductor materials. A safety prayer ceremony was held in October 2026, and completion is scheduled for March 2027.
The most common criminal consultation concern was “I don’t want a criminal record,” cited by 155 people
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弁護士法人デイライト法律事務所 announced that “I don’t want a criminal record” was the most common concern in a survey of 527 people who sought criminal-law consultations between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2026 (266 valid responses).
Facts
“I don’t want a criminal record”: 155 people
527 people seeking criminal case consultations
266 valid responses
“I don’t want to be arrested or detained”: 151 people
電通デジタル launches “After AI Branding,” a service to redefine corporate brand strategy in the AI era
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株式会社電通デジタル has launched “After AI Branding,” a service to redefine corporate brand strategy for the “After AI era,” when AI is established as infrastructure for decision-making. The service combines data analysis and creativity to help build brand experiences that resonate with consumers.
Original資生堂のウィンドウディスプレイが「Red Dot Design Award 2026」にて部門最高賞を受賞
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株式会社資生堂’s window displays “互う美” and “一埦中万物資生” each won an award at Red Dot Design Award 2026: Best of the Best, the top award in their respective categories, and Red Dot.
Facts
Red Dot Design Award 2026
1955
2030
Companies mentioned：株式会社資生堂、資生堂、NOBUTS、HAKUTEN CREATIVE、東京理科大学、SPLINE、BONSAI STUDIO
【Held Nov. 26–29】“Shibuya well-being Lab.,” a well-being hub for working adults, to hold a collaborative event with 超福祉の学校
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Shibuya well-being Lab., operated by 一般社団法人スヌーズレン・ラボ, will hold a collaborative event with 超福祉の学校 from Nov. 26 through 29, featuring well-being programs and various workshops.
Material director Reina Onoe appointed chair of the PR division jury for the Young Lions Competition 2027 domestic selection, for the 2nd consecutive year
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Reina Onoe, a director of 株式会社マテリアル, a subsidiary of Material Group, was appointed chair of the PR division jury for the “2027 Young Lions Competition Domestic Selection” for the 2nd consecutive year.
株式会社SUPERNOVA began offering 5 latest AI models from OpenAI社, Anthropic社 and Google社 in its generative AI services “Stella AI” and “Stella AI for Biz” on Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Significantly reduced from 88% to 38%
Practical performance in intellectual work improved by more than 2 times
Generation speed has also improved by 50%
Images can be generated in as little as approximately 6 seconds
“AI Interviewer,” which conducts interviews and produces articles, adds an “Organization Management Option” for businesses and teams; 30-day free trial also begins
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株式会社ネイビープロジェクト added an “Organization Management Option” for businesses and teams to “AI Interviewer,” a service that uses AI to handle everything from interviews to article production, and launched the option on Nov. 9, 2026. A 30-day free trial for up to 20 people has also begun.
“FIVE. Pilates Club,” with its slogan “Pilates that changes your destiny,” opens in Minami-Aoyama on Nov. 9
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株式会社mecnalab will open the Pilates studio “FIVE. Pilates Club” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on Nov. 9, 2026. The studio will offer one-on-one instruction and an online salon, and sell original bath products.
98% experienced difficulties with meeting minutes as newcomers. The most common issue was “just transcription,” while 81% struggled with “how much to write” [Survey of 100 people with experience writing meeting minutes]
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According to a survey of 100 people with experience writing meeting minutes, conducted by tldx Solutions LLC, 98% had experienced difficulties with meeting minutes as newcomers, with “just transcription” being the most common issue. The survey also found that 81% struggled with “how much to write.”
Facts
98% had experienced difficulties writing meeting minutes as newcomers
An overwhelming 81% said their main question as newcomers was “how much should be recorded—every word or a summary?”
Just 5% were taught how to write meeting minutes in training
A total of 93% said they “strongly” or “somewhat” believed that an AI meeting-minutes tool could have prevented their mistakes as newcomers
Kurando Morgan’s brand “LABYRINTH” releases collaborative loafers with G.H.BASS
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“LARSON,” collaborative loafers by Kurando Morgan’s brand “LABYRINTH” and G.H.BASS, will go on sale. The shoes will be available in 2 colors, and pop-up stores are planned for Osaka and Tokyo.
Facts
150th anniversary of its founding
90th anniversary of its launch
Available in 2 colors
Price: 44,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社叶、LABYRINTH、G.H.BASS、Henry’s PIZZA、the TUNNEL、en one tokyo
Kotobank, one of Japan’s largest free online encyclopedias, adds 『小学館の図鑑NEO[新版]植物』
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株式会社C-POT added 『小学館の図鑑NEO[新版]植物』 to the free online encyclopedia Kotobank in November 2026. It provides images and information on approximately 1,200 species digitally, enhancing the visuals on its term-explanation pages.
[Report] Hero Maker holds its 6th business training program, using volleyball to foster teamwork and leadership. Participants reflect on their roles and actions within an organization through sports.
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株式会社Hero Maker held the 6th TMC Business Volleyball Training in Tokyo on October 10 and 11, 2026, delivering an experiential human-resource development program that fosters teamwork and leadership through sports.
Facts
This was the 6th time since the inaugural event in 2024
Approximately 30 participants at the 2nd event in May 2025
36 participants at the 4th event in March 2026
51 participants at the 5th event in July of the same year
Has provided more than 5,000 individual support and consultation services over the past 5 years
[Odai Town, Mie Prefecture] A “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur” takes up the post through a partnership with ミエノワ株式会社. Working with the private sector to share the appeal of 大台町 more richly and directly!
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三重県大台町 has welcomed a new staff member under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur” program in partnership with ミエノワ株式会社, aiming to strengthen public relations and information outreach. The assignment runs from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
クロスハウス, chosen by international students and foreign talent from a total of 119 countries and regions, adds 5 European languages and expands its housing search site to 17 languages
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株式会社クロスハウス has added 5 European languages, including German, to its housing search site, expanding its language support to 17 languages. Residents have come from a total of 119 countries and regions, and cumulative users exceed 50,000.
Facts
5 European languages
Cumulative users have exceeded 50,000
“When looking for a home” was the highest at 17.4%
[No rental server required] Launch of “noserver.ai (ノーサーバーAI),” which uses AI to migrate existing websites from their URLs
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ノーギアス株式会社 launched noserver.ai on November 9, 2026. By simply entering the URL of an existing website, AI carries over its design and content as it migrates the site to a static website, supporting publication and AI-powered editing without the need for a rental server.
Can small and midsize manufacturers win with “technical prowess” alone? Revealing “design that sells” to break free from price competition
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株式会社ミスターマーケティング will deliver a keynote on the “category killer strategy,” which helps small and midsize manufacturers break free from price competition and win with “design that sells,” at the “Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Exchange in Matsumoto 2026,” to be held in 松本市, Nagano Prefecture, on November 19, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Hit products and businesses on the scale of 1 billion yen
VAST Data announces a new Foundation Stack for secure, production-ready AI agent sandboxes with NVIDIA
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VAST Data and NVIDIA jointly announced the “Agent Sandbox Foundation Stack,” designed to support secure production deployment of AI agents. The stack combines NVIDIA NemoClaw and OpenShell with VAST AI OS to enable agent state persistence, scalable workspaces, integrated data services, and real-time observability.
Make fermentable dietary fiber part of everyday life! Launch of a “eat and experience” monitor trial. How will a 2-week “gut-health lunch” change awareness of the body and food?
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一般社団法人発酵性食物繊維普及プロジェクト will launch a 2-week “gut-health lunch” monitor trial for approximately 60 employees of 東北エプソン株式会社. 株式会社メタジェン is planning, promoting, and supervising the trial, with several food companies participating as sponsors.
The 2nd textbook for the Animator Skills Certification goes on sale November 9! Applications open for the 5th Ani-Ken!
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一般社団法人日本アニメフィルム文化連盟（NAFCA） has released the 2nd textbook for the Animator Skills Certification (Ani-Ken), “Trace and Tap Timing Certification: Pre-4th and 4th Grade.” A new 4th grade will be offered at the 5th Ani-Ken, scheduled for January 16, 2027, and applications have also opened.
The winning sakes of MONACO SAKE AWARD 2026 were announced, with 33 brands receiving awards and a total of 53 awards presented. The Grand Prix went to “Yamahai Ginjo Junmai Kasumitsuru” by 香住鶴株式会社.
Facts
33 stocks
A total of 53 awards
Companies mentioned：モナコsakeアワード 日本事務局、香住鶴 株式会社、利守酒造株式会社、株式会社新澤醸造店、玉川酒造株式会社、苗場酒造株式会社、合資会社 加藤吉平商店、戸田酒造株式会社、都美人酒造株式会社、酒井酒造株式会社、株式会社獺祭、水口酒造株式会社、宇都宮酒造株式会社、天寿酒造株式会社、谷口酒造株式会社、長州酒造株式会社、八千代酒造合名会社、壷坂酒造株式会社、川澤酒造株式会社、月山酒造株式会社、有限会社プラネット・リンク、Association Monaco Friends of Japan、Yacht Club de Monaco、Association Monégasque des Sommeliers、Le Méridien Beach Plaza
<Post-event report> A giant arcade appears! At Amusement Expo 2026, Miki Fujimoto wins the inaugural “Best Arcade Enthusiast Award” and highlights the appeal of arcades for visitors of all ages
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一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会（JAIA） held a promotional event for Amusement Expo 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight. Guest Miki Fujimoto received the inaugural “Best Arcade Enthusiast Award” and tried the latest games from companies including Bandai Namco and Konami.
[POWINK Christmas Coffret 2026] Christmas sets from a self-care brand centered on oral gel go on sale Nov. 16 (Mon.), limited to 100 sets each | Includes a lip-shaped squeezer and shopping bag
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株式会社POWLAB’s oral gel brand POWINK will launch limited-edition Christmas sets on Nov. 16, 2026. Limited to 100 sets each, they include a lip-shaped squeezer and an original shopping bag.
Cool Fryer launches an “Oil Cost Reduction Support Campaign,” offering up to ¥50,000 in purchase assistance for the 7L model and up to ¥150,000 for the 18L model during the campaign. It will also hold hands-on sessions where participants can bring their own ingredients.
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クールフライヤー株式会社 will run its “Oil Cost Reduction Support Campaign” from Nov. 9, 2026, through the end of January 2027, offering up to ¥50,000 in purchase assistance for the CFT-7 model and up to ¥150,000 for the CFT-18x model. It will also hold a hands-on event in Yokohama.
Facts
Can reduce oil consumption by approximately 40%–60%
Up to ¥50,000 for the countertop model (CFT-7)
Up to ¥150,000 for the freestanding model (CFT-18x)
AI voice recorder Plaud signs academy supporter agreement with アルバルク東京!
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PLAUD株式会社 has signed an official partner agreement to serve as an academy supporter for アルバルク東京, a team in the B.LEAGUE PREMIER men’s professional basketball league. Starting with the 2026-27 season, Plaud Note Pro and Plaud NotePin S will be introduced to the coaching staff and front office to streamline the recording and review of coaching content and information sharing.
Facts
No. 1 worldwide in units sold※1
Cumulative global users surpass 3 million
Available at more than 1,000 stores nationwide
Contract season: 2026-27 season
Companies mentioned：PLAUD株式会社、アルバルク東京、FC東京、PLAUD Inc.
株式会社ビーエスフジ will broadcast live on BS Fubu the post-position draw for the 71st Arima Kinen, to be held at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel on Dec. 24, and will also stream it on YouTube Live. Ai Mikami and Kuranosuke Sasaki will appear as special guests, with DAIGO and Yuchami as guests.
Completed verification of eSIM profile downloads using an in-house-developed SM-DP+, aiming to establish an issuance platform that can be developed and operated in Japan
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コモン・クリエーション株式会社 has completed verification of eSIM profile downloads using its in-house-developed SM-DP+ as part of its eSIM Tech Partner “LibeSIM.” It aims to realize an issuance platform that can be developed and operated in Japan, is seeking demonstration partners, and plans to exhibit at the COMNEXT exhibition in December.
“In an age of being too connected to the world, a place to reconnect with yourself.” Mobitect proposes “5th Place,” a new place to belong in the Reiwa era, and unveils “most-Trailer,” a mobile home.
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株式会社Mobitect has unveiled “most-Trailer,” a mobile home that can be registered as a vehicle, and is proposing it as “5th Place,” a new place to step away from information and reconnect with yourself.
Absolute Security’s Secure Endpoint adds Linux support, strengthening visibility and control of devices underpinning AI
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Absolute Security has launched Linux support for its autonomous cyber resilience platform, Secure Endpoint, to strengthen visibility and control of devices underpinning AI. This enables centralized management of Windows, ChromeOS, Mac, and Linux endpoints, with support specifically for Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Facts
Nov. 3, 2026
600 million devices
Companies mentioned：Absolute Security、Absolute Software株式会社、Absolute Software Corporation、Swallow Media
CRS, a custom shop specializing in the HiAce, expands into Hokkaido for the first time
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CRS, a group company of 株式会社D&Dホールディングス, has opened its first location in Hokkaido, “CRS Sapporo,” inside THIRD Space 札幌, and will hold an OPEN FAIR from Nov. 21 to 23.
Facts
Original11月21日（土）から23日（月・祝）までの3日間
10:00–18:00 each day
A total of 12 vehicles, including HiAce, Caravan and TownAce models, and demo cars
Options worth ¥100,000 as a gift
10% OFF
46,000 channel subscribers
Operates 20 automotive-related companies in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Dホールディングス、株式会社シーアールエス、CRS、THIRD Space 札幌、ESSEX
OriginalClaroty Ltd.が発表した調査レポート「The Global State of Operational Security 2026」によると、CPSを運用する日本企業の54％が過去1年間にサイバー攻撃による業務影響を経験した。AI悪用への警戒が高まる中、IT/OTガバナンスの統合とプロアクティブなコンプライアンス対応の重要性が示された。
Facts
54% of Japanese companies operating CPS
58% globally
In Japan, 51% cited “operational risks and cyber threats”
That exceeded the global figure of 37%.
In Japan, about $1.96 million (global: about $1.04 million)
In Japan, an average of 2.72 days (global: 3 days)
81% of respondents in Japan (global: 75%)
That figure stood at just 13% in Japan (global: 16%).
63% of respondents in Japan (global: 70%)
In Japan, 49% cited “cyberattacks using AI” (global: 37%).
[Nov. 10—Added session due to popular demand] How can you get started with website vulnerability assessments? Free online seminar
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株式会社ビットフォレスト announced an additional session on Nov. 10, 2026, following strong demand for its seminar on using “VAddy,” a cloud-based web vulnerability assessment tool. Participation is free, and attendees will receive a coupon worth ¥10,000.
Growth DX releases service guide for “customer success and customer sales support,” providing end-to-end assistance from visualizing existing customers’ revenue potential and executing a proactive CS strategy to building systems for self-sufficiency
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株式会社Growth DX has released a service guide for its “customer success and customer sales support” offering, which helps clients visualize existing customers’ revenue potential, execute upselling and cross-selling, and build systems for self-sufficiency.
[Practical health management] Launch of a “gut health lunch” pilot program, in partnership with 東北エプソン株式会社 and the Fermentable Dietary Fiber Promotion Project, giving participants a chance to “eat and experience” the benefits.
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株式会社メタジェン is launching a 2-week “gut health lunch” pilot program for about 60 employees, in partnership with 東北エプソン株式会社 and the Fermentable Dietary Fiber Promotion Project.
Trip.com to hold its best-value 4-day “Mega SALE” for a limited time starting Wednesday, Nov. 11! Find deals for the year-end and New Year holidays, spring break and more, with travel through April 30, 2027!
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Trip.com will hold its “Mega SALE” from Nov. 11 to 14, 2026, offering special prices on flights, hotels and package deals. The eligible travel period runs through April 30, 2027.
Facts
4 days only
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Through Friday, April 30, 2027
Original1泊1,111円
One-way fares from ¥5,900
Original1名あたり6,900円から
Original1名あたり9,900円から
Round-trip airfare for ¥59,900
Up to ¥3,000 off
Up to ¥5,000 off
A total of 100,000 coupons
¥6,000-off coupon
Companies mentioned：Trip.com、株式会社Trip.com International Travel Japan、タイ航空
[Opening Saturday, Nov. 14] Fuen Mala Tang, a popular specialty restaurant serving mala tang with long lines in Oita, is finally coming to Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture! The chain is rapidly expanding nationwide as it aims to reach 100 locations
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TPS株式会社 will open 福恩麻辣湯, a specialty mala tang restaurant, at ピエリ守山 in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 14, 2026. The chain is expanding from its current 50 locations nationwide, aiming to reach 100.
Tanium to hold a press briefing on the launch of partner company Isopra’s “iScope” activity log collection feature
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タニウム合同会社 held a press briefing to mark the launch of “iScope,” an activity log collection feature for Tanium developed by its partner 株式会社アイソプラ. The feature supports measures against insider misconduct and behavioral analysis, and is used in conjunction with Tanium Atlas.
Facts
Managing more than 36 million endpoints worldwide
72% of global IT leaders cite a lack of real-time data infrastructure as a challenge to AI adoption
The company has 71 employees (as of April 1, 2026).