チェック・ポイント Research discovers “prompt-based adware” technique, warns of new corporate security risks from hidden instructions to AI
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チェック・ポイント Research discovered “Haiou,” a jailbreak bundle for OpenAI Codex, and warned of a new security risk called “prompt-based adware,” which continuously influences AI agent behavior through natural-language prompts.
Facts
More than 100,000 organizations
More than 100 analysts and researchers
4 strategic pillars
Established on Oct. 1, 1997
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、チェック・ポイント、Check Point Research、CPR、OpenAI、OpenAI Codex、Claude Code
[株式会社CIO] Wireless charger at home, power bank on the go. SMARTCOBY Ex06, featuring a built-in retractable USB-C cable with up to 45W output, launches on Makuake
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株式会社CIO will launch a project on the crowdfunding service Makuake on November 9, 2026, for the 3-in-1 power bank “SMARTCOBY Ex06 Wireless2.2 Built in CORD REEL,” featuring Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W and a built-in retractable USB-C cable with up to 45W output.
パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ to move headquarters functions to Yokohama’s Minato Mirai
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パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ announced that it will move its headquarters functions from Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama, to the office building of the “MM60・61 Project” in Minato Mirai by fiscal 2031. The company also plans to change its name to “モビテラ株式会社” in April 2027.
[Applications open today at 12:00!] Rakutama’s first offering with an expected yield of 7.0%: “Rাকutama No. 51 (Hanyu, Saitama—group home for people with disabilities)” | First-time investors receive points worth 1% of their investment, up to ¥100,000
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“RakuTama,” operated by 株式会社フロンティアグループ, has opened applications for “RakuTama No. 51,” which targets a group home for people with disabilities in Hanyu, Saitama. The expected annual yield is 7.0%, and a campaign is offering first-time investors points worth up to ¥100,000.
The 甘熟王 Banana Festa!, held in cooperation with 株式会社スミフルジャパン, will run from November 11 to 23, 2026, at なんばダイニングメゾン, the restaurant floor of 髙島屋大阪店. 14 restaurants will offer limited-time menu items.
[JAF Yamanashi] “Driving Health Checkup”: Practical Safe-Driving Course Using Your Own Car for Drivers Aged 50 and Older
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The JAF Yamanashi branch will hold a practical safe-driving course, “Drivers Seminar: Senior Course,” for drivers aged 50 and older at the 山梨県 General Traffic Center on December 5, 2026.
[From Hamamatsu] From raising honeybees to making alcohol: Brothers launch “earthive -アーシブ-,” a honey wine venture, and launch crowdfunding to establish a brewery
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“earthive,” which pursues beekeeping and honey wine (mead) production in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, was established in March 2026. Led by brothers Kosuke Hirai and Yosuke Hirai, the venture is crowdfunding on CAMPFIRE to establish its own brewery.
Facts
Launched in March 2026
Rooftop beekeeping launched in central Hamamatsu in 2020
【 Columbia × JOURNAL STANDARD 】Special-edition “Bugaboo Jacket” model released to mark its 40th anniversary
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JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release the special-edition “Bugaboo Light Interchange Jacket” in November 2026 to mark the 40th anniversary of Columbia’s signature “Bugaboo Jacket.”
Facts
40th anniversary
¥39,600
Nov. 2026
The 1980s
1938
July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、Columbia、コロンビアスポーツウェアカンパニー、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
With a mild winter forecast, focus on both “looks” and “function” when choosing a blanket! A new blanket combines on-trend design with moisture-absorbing heat generation
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タンスのゲン株式会社 has released “Melmo,” a two-layer blanket made with high-density fluffy fabric and moisture-absorbing, heat-generating flannel. In response to the mild winter forecast, it is offering the product as a blend of style and functionality.
Facts
High-density fabric about 2.2 times that of typical products
F1Security announced that it verified that its integrated web security service “UWSS” blocks attacks exploiting the critical PHP vulnerability “PHP2Shell.” 株式会社COCOA, its official partner in Japan, offers free basic assessments and implementation consultations for Japanese companies.
SherLOCK begins beta access to its controlled penetration testing service “SherLOCK PTaaS” for selected partners
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SherLOCK株式会社, a provider of AI security and governance solutions, has begun offering the beta version of its controlled penetration testing service, “SherLOCK PTaaS,” to selected partners. The service combines continuous automated assessments using AI with expert analysis, and general availability is planned for 2027.
Facts
General availability is planned for 2027
The start date can be selected from December 2026 or January 2027
An early-stage assessment conducted over about 1 month, covering 1–3 publicly accessible websites and APIs
株式会社ipe and 株式会社識学 will jointly host the webinar “Building Organizations for Business Growth in the AI Era × AIO/LLMO Strategy” on November 10, 2026, explaining organizational management techniques for using outsourcing and AIO/LLMO strategies in the era of AI search.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
14:00～15:00
A free 60-minute consulting session
Founded a company at age 30
Over a total of 15 years
Experience running 3 companies
Founded 株式会社ipe in 2013
The total number reaches several hundred
A track record of supporting diverse industries, with over 500 companies
A track record of a customer retention rate of over 90%
Earns top “AAA” rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings for the first time
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東急不動産ホールディングス株式会社 earned the top “AAA” rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings for the first time. It also received “4 Stars” in the GRESB Real Estate Assessment and was selected for the MSCI Selection Indexes.
Facts
The top rating, “AAA”
Aiming for 100% by fiscal 2030
The figure reached 97% of eligible properties in fiscal 2025
Upgraded to “AA” in fiscal 2023
“4 Stars” in the “Standing Investments Benchmark”
Earned the top “A” rating in disclosure assessment※2 for 10 consecutive years
Achieved a perfect score of 100 for the 5th consecutive year in the fiscal 2026 assessment
[November 10–12 only! Half off all dine-in food] “目利きの銀次” near Keisei-Tateishi Station in Tokyo to hold a 3-day customer appreciation SALE!
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株式会社モンテローザ will hold a 3-day customer appreciation SALE, offering half off all dine-in food at “目利きの銀次 京成立石駅前店” in Katsushika, Tokyo, from November 10 to 12, 2026.
Experts discuss genetic modification and genome editing in Shin-Yokohama and online on Wednesday, December 16 [Kanagawa]
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生活協同組合パルシステム神奈川 will hold a lecture on genetic modification and genome editing on December 16 at its Shin-Yokohama headquarters and online. The speaker will be Sumito Hatta, director of 一般社団法人農民連食品分析センター.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 16
10:00～12:30
25 in-person attendees
500 online attendees
Monday, Nov. 30
Capital contributions: 12.15 billion yen
Number of members: 370,000
Total business volume: 59.57 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Event at an aquarium in Oshino Village, Yamanashi, to connect abundant water resources〔Yamanashi, Nagano〕
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生活協同組合パルシステム山梨長野 held an event themed around water environment conservation on October 31 at 山梨県立富士湧水の里水族館, jointly organized by 4 groups, with about 100 people taking part.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31
About 100 people
4 groups
About 2.2 billion tons annually
Equivalent to 1,800 Tokyo Domes
14 km long
2025
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Chestnuts, persimmons and Pacific saury—seasonal flavors all in 1 meal: limited-time set meal; orders open Monday, Nov. 9〔Chiba〕
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生活協同組合パルシステム千葉 will begin accepting orders on Nov. 9 for its limited-time special bento, “Autumn Harvest Set,” featuring seasonal fall flavors. Limited to 1,000 boxes, it is priced at ¥1,566 (tax included) and will be delivered on Nov. 26.
〈Limited quantity〉 Once sold out, it will be permanently discontinued! The aromatic café latte “Dacquoise Sandwich” is back for its final limited-time sale, starting Monday, 11/9, from 【FiOLATTE】!
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株式会社シュクレイ announced that it will bring back its long-selling “Dacquoise Sandwich” in limited quantities from Nov. 9, 2026, through its latte-art-themed sweets brand 【FiOLATTE】, with the product to be permanently discontinued once stocks run out.
選挙ドットコム has launched the voting match service for the 2026 Matsuyama mayoral election (voting on Nov. 15)
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イチニ株式会社 has launched a voting match service for the 2026 Matsuyama mayoral election, whose voting and ballot counting take place on Nov. 15. The service measures how closely users’ views align with candidates based on their answers to policy questions, and has been used more than 10 million times in total.
大阪エヴェッサ announced that it has terminated its contract with Worth Smith by mutual agreement and will list him on the B.LEAGUE free agent list on Nov. 9, 2026.
Mayu Hotta, Kaela Kimura and Kocchi no Kento to appear! Studio performances by Misato Watanabe and Vicke Blanka, too, in a 9-hour special inviting listeners to share their thanks
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Radio station J-WAVE will air the 9-hour special “THANKS TO ALL” on Nov. 23, 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of ACeCOOK’s Soup Harusame. Mayu Hotta, Misato Watanabe and others will appear as guests, with studio performances and segments themed around gratitude.
“凶乱令嬢ニア・リストン”: Honoka Inoue and Fuka Izumi give an in-depth look at the highlights! Footage from episodes 6 and 7 released ahead of time. Fuka Izumi gets carried away during a battle between maids!? She also shares behind-the-scenes voice-recording stories, including “I got annoyed.”
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ABEMA aired the special program “普及活動会議Ⅱ,” featuring voice actors Honoka Inoue and Fuka Izumi, and premiered footage from episodes 6 and 7. A food-review segment and a signed-poster giveaway campaign were also held.
2027’s luck starts with khaki. Fashion and fortune-telling editor Aoki Yoshifumi teams up for pelvic care with a simple change of clothes: limited-edition colors of the functional shorts and pants “Delit Tech” now available!
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株式会社ドクターイースト will release new khaki and olive colors of its functional shorts and pants brand “Delit Tech” in limited quantities, in collaboration with fashion and fortune-telling editor Aoki Yoshifumi, to mark the brand’s 5th anniversary. The colors are said to be lucky colors for 2027.
マーク ジェイコブス will hold a holiday pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店 from Nov. 11 to 24, 2026. The event will feature new pieces from the 2026 Resort collection, the pet portrait service “Bark Jacobs” and a live painting event.
佐賀県 is partnering with the popular Tokyo shaved-ice shop “サカノウエカフェ” to serve limited-edition shaved ice made with 佐賀県-produced “kamairicha” roasted green tea and branded mandarin oranges “Saga Bijin.” The initiative is being held in conjunction with the “80th National Tea Festival Saga,” which is taking place for the first time in 27 years.
【We want to share the message, “Let’s do our best together.”】The 5th edition of “駿台つながるキャラバン 2026冬編,” connecting the thoughts of students preparing for exams with Calorie Mate, gets underway
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学校法人駿河台学園（駿台） will hold “駿台つながるキャラバン 2026冬編” at high schools in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures in November 2026, with support from 大塚製薬’s “Calorie Mate.”
Japan’s first certification exam specializing in iPad, the “iPad Creative Certification,” launches
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株式会社olio will launch the Level 3 exam of the “iPad Creative Certification,” Japan’s first private certification exam to assess creative skills on the iPad. The exam will be held in Tokyo and Osaka on December 6, 2026, and the fee is 6,800 yen.
Facts
The exam fee is 6,800 yen (tax included)
The Level 3 exam will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026
Students attend
More than 2,500 people in total
At least 70% in each of the 5 categories
At least 80% overall across the practical and written exams
“Arigata Mind Shift Course,” which began with 3 participants, marks its 1st anniversary. Celebration party to be held in Ginza
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株式会社Hero Maker held a party in Tokyo’s Ginza district on October 12, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of the “Arigata Mind Shift Course,” which began with 3 participants in September 2025. A total of 123 people have taken the course, which recorded a repeat rate of over 70%. The company aims to train instructors and hold an event for 100 people in 2027.
Scaffolding contractor 有限会社岡田興業 enters the demolition business
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有限会社岡田興業, a scaffolding contractor based in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, has launched a new demolition service, スマイルホームサポート, to address challenges involving vacant houses and inherited homes, according to reports.
A long-established leather wholesaler founded in Meiji 42 takes its knowledge of leather into the future with AI: “ASAKUSA Leather Encyclopedia” goes live
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天野宝国株式会社 launched the “ASAKUSA Leather Encyclopedia” on November 9, 2026, organizing with AI its knowledge of leather accumulated since the company’s founding.
A fragrance your soul will love, derived from your date of birth. Aroma specialty store Noël launches new “Kakaku Diagnosis” service
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Aroma specialty store Noël, operated by 株式会社イマリ, launched “Kakaku Diagnosis,” a free web-based assessment service, on November 9, 2026. Based on a user’s date of birth and the yin-yang five elements, it identifies 10 fragrance profiles and provides a message based on the 60 sexagenary cycle combinations, then recommends 3 fragrances for morning, afternoon and night.
[Mie Prefecture’s 大台町] November issue of “Koho Odai,” Reiwa 8, published! Features on the natural environment of the UNESCO Eco Park and new information to enhance daily life
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大台町 has published the November issue of “Koho Odai,” Reiwa 8. It includes a feature on the natural environment of the UNESCO Eco Park, changes to the disaster-prevention public address system, a child-rearing campaign and event reports.
Angel Bridge moves to new office, accelerating support to increase portfolio companies’ value
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Angel Bridge株式会社 moved to a new office in Roppongi, Minato Ward, Tokyo, in October 2026, and began full-scale operation of its “Acceleration Space,” with the aim of strengthening support to increase the value of its portfolio companies.
Original【導入事例】三菱地所 TOKYO TORCH事業部、日本一の高さとなる超高層開発の図面確認に「BuddyBoard」を活用。
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株式会社BuddyBoard announced that the TOKYO TORCH Division of Mitsubishi Estate is using its platform, “BuddyBoard,” to review plans for the skyscraper “Torch Tower.”
Facts
About 3.1 ha
Overall completion in 2028
62 floors above ground
4 basement floors
About 385 m tall
Companies mentioned：株式会社BuddyBoard、三菱地所株式会社、三菱地所 TOKYO TORCH事業部
“That Shima Masu salt is now in kaki no tane crackers?!” A new Okinawa souvenir emerges from the IP and licensing business! Okinawa-exclusive “Shima Masu Salt-Flavored Kaki no Tane, 4-pack” goes on sale November 9
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株式会社青い海 will launch a new product, “Shima Masu Salt-Flavored Kaki no Tane, 4-pack,” on November 9, 2026, using the “Shima Masu” brand as part of its IP and licensing business. 有限会社仲井間食料品店 will sell the product, and アジカル株式会社 is responsible for its development.
SAMURAI Entrepreneurship Club, bringing entrepreneurship to elementary school students, launches its first Kyushu club in Kumamoto City
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一般財団法人SAMURAI財団 will launch the first Kyushu pilot program of “SAMURAI Entrepreneurship Club” in Kumamoto City on November 14, 2026, in partnership with 一般社団法人くまもとグローバルフロント. The program develops entrepreneurship among 5th- and 6th-grade elementary school students.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
A pilot program with 6 sessions
Establishing 2,000 clubs nationwide
Capacity: 15 people
90 minutes
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人SAMURAI財団、一般社団法人くまもとグローバルフロント、GLOBAL FRONT 水道町校、京都の私立学校、岐阜県大垣市の公立小学校、愛知県武豊町、岡山県瀬戸内市、熊本大学大学院教育学研究科、熊本市教育委員会
A new approach to information disclosure in the AI era — Co-hosted seminar by Sinc, Sustainable Lab and GLIN Impact Consulting to be held on December 3 —
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株式会社Sinc, サステナブル・ラボ株式会社 and GLIN Impact Consulting株式会社 will jointly hold a seminar on December 3 on the theme of “A New Approach to Information Disclosure in the AI Era.”
Generative AI’s pick for “selling real estate”: 三井のリハウス ranks No. 1 (mention rate: 50.9%) [October 2026 survey]
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In a survey of generative AI mentions of “selling real estate” conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス, 三井のリハウス ranked No. 1 with a mention rate of 50.9%. The top-ranked company differed between ChatGPT and Gemini, and ieul.jp was the most frequently cited source.
キタムラ・ホールディングス to participate in the “Furusato Tax Donation—Future Creation AWARD2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026
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一般社団法人ふるさと未来創造コンソーシアム announced that 株式会社キタムラ・ホールディングス will participate in the “Furusato Tax Donation Future Creation AWARD2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026. The company will take part in Part Three, a networking event for local governments and private companies, and work to address regional challenges and promote regional revitalization.
Caregiving and welfare job listings with zero placement fees. 株式会社オルデンティアコーポレーション launches “オルデン ワークス,” a job service specializing in 29 occupations that reaches job seekers consulting AI
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株式会社オルデンティアコーポレーション launched “オルデン ワークス,” a job service specializing in 29 occupations across caregiving, disability welfare and childcare, on November 9, 2026. Designed for AI search optimization (AIO/LLMO), the service charges a monthly listing fee of ¥2,500 (excluding tax) and no placement fee.
Facts
29 occupations
¥2,500 per month (excluding tax)
Placement fee: ¥0
National average in caregiving: ¥597,000
From 27% to 51%
Reached more than half of the population (February 2026 survey)
Among job seekers in their 20s, 63.5% use generative AI in their job search
Around 150 attendees! エステティックグランプリ Kyushu-Okinawa “Autumn Marche” held. 16 booths gathered, creating opportunities to connect and exchange beauty techniques
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The Kyushu-Okinawa branch of エステティックグランプリ held the “Autumn Marche” at ホテルクリオート博多 on October 28, 2026, with 16 booths exhibiting and around 150 attendees.
A special, heartwarming gift for all your hard work. A delightful holiday coffret box filled with KISOCARE’s popular skincare items. On sale from November 19
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株式会社基礎化粧品研究所 will launch a Christmas-exclusive holiday coffret box from its skincare brand “KISOCARE” on November 19.
[Year-end party drinking habits] The biggest concern is “how you’ll feel the next day.” What drinking habits and strategies should people in their 40s and 50s keep in mind to get through the year-end party season, when meals tend to be high in salt and fat?
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A survey by 株式会社自然食研 found that businesspeople in their 40s and 50s consider how they will feel the next day their biggest concern during the year-end party season, and most want “miso soup with clams” as a final dish. Doctors also advise avoiding excessive drinking and excessive salt and fat intake.
Facts
Impact on work or plans the following day (41.9%)
Miso soup with clams (37.4%)
Drinking too much (49.0%)
Increased risk of lifestyle-related diseases (27.8%)
オフィスナビ unveils official website for interior design brand “onD（オンド）”
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オフィスナビ株式会社 launched the official website for “onD（オンド）,” a brand established by its facility management business division, which handles interior design, planning and construction, on November 5, 2026.
[にっこりーノ × ハウステンボス] That popular spot becomes a plush toy! “ハウステンボスのぬいぐるみ3” arrives!
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株式会社Qualia will release “ハウステンボスのぬいぐるみ3 かさ,” a collaboration product with the Nagasaki theme park ハウステンボス, exclusively within the park starting November 1, 2026.
Bring a cherished book and share your thoughts at a book club at 一畑山薬師寺 名古屋別院 on November 29. A moment to refresh your mind through conversation about books and zazen [一畑山薬師寺]
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一畑山薬師寺 will hold a book club at 名古屋別院 on November 29, 2026. Participants will bring a cherished book to introduce, followed by conversation and a zazen experience. Capacity is 10 people on a first-come, first-served basis; the participation fee is ¥500.
株式会社EmpowerX has published a case study on its sales support for 株式会社ソニックス. To shift from reliance on the president’s personal network to organizational sales, it successfully built a system using ABM to generate around 20 sales meetings in 1 month.
Facts
Generated around 20 sales meetings in 1 month through ABM
TV anime “Blue Lock” × カラオケBanBan collaboration campaign! Featuring collaboration drinks, limited-edition original merchandise and collaboration rooms! A sing-along campaign will also let fans participate by singing eligible songs
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A collaboration campaign with the TV anime “Blue Lock” will be held at participating カラオケBanBan and わくわくカラオケグループ locations operated by 株式会社シン・コーポレーション. From November 20, 2026, to January 21, 2027, the campaign will feature collaboration drinks, limited-edition merchandise, collaboration rooms and a sing-along campaign.
“Abu Dhabi Real Estate Corporate Investment Briefing” for Japanese companies and executives to be held on November 13 and 14
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BITEX HOLDINGS LLC will hold a briefing on Abu Dhabi real estate investment for executives of Japanese companies at Roppongi Hills Mori Tower on November 13 and 14, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 13 (Fri.) and 14 (Sat.), 2026
About 60 minutes per session
Participation is free
Companies mentioned：BITEX HOLDINGS LLC、BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C、ADGM、ごま書房新社
[Event report] Achieved 100% participant satisfaction: “Moss Terrariums and Succulent Arrangements,” a new community-building initiative at a cultural college in Komagome, the gardening district
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公益財団法人としま未来文化財団 held a “Moss Terrariums and Succulent Arrangements” class at the Komagome Regional Culture Creation Center in October 2026, achieving 100% participant satisfaction.
TOYO KITCHEN STYLE to begin offering gift certificates for purchases of its “iNO” kitchen as hometown tax donation gifts from Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on November 9, 2026
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株式会社トーヨーキッチンスタイル will begin offering gift certificates for purchases of its “iNO” system kitchen as hometown tax donation gifts from Seki, Gifu Prefecture, the company’s founding location, on November 9, 2026.
Announcement of the release date for the “Hanshin Tigers 2026 JERA Central League Championship Commemorative Lottery”
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株式会社ジュウロクホウイ announced that it will release the prize lottery “Hanshin Tigers 2026 JERA Central League Championship Commemorative Lottery,” celebrating the Hanshin Tigers’ 2026 Central League championship, on November 21, 2026.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
League champions for the second consecutive year and the 8th time
Acrylic stands in all 25 designs
In-game portraits of the 24 players who made major contributions to the league championship
Main body: within an approximately 77 mm square
Base: approximately 57 × 40 mm
[Winning prize] (5 types of BIG acrylic stands)
Original1回 800円（税込み）
Established: November 2016
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュウロクホウイ、株式会社阪神タイガース、ドン・キホーテ、㈱グッドスマイルカンパニー、16directions inc.
An Okinawan souvenir for your beloved dog, too. Dog cookies debut from “Shisa Cookies”! On sale November 10
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株式会社あしびかんぱにー will release “Shisa Cookies: Shisa’s Treats,” the first dog cookie from its Okinawan souvenir brand “Shisa Cookies,” on November 10, 2026.
Facts
On sale Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Net weight: 30 g
Price: 600 yen (tax included)
Made with just 4 ingredients, including Okinawa-grown beni-imo sweet potato and brown sugar
LOST AND FOUND and Chef Tetsuo Ota join forces on “TIN & TREATS,” filled with sweets in an original storage tin; limited quantities on sale from Saturday, December 5
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LOST AND FOUND, operated by ニッコー株式会社, will release “TIN & TREATS,” featuring Chef Tetsuo Ota’s “AMAZON CACAO” sweets in an original storage tin, in limited quantities, and hold a cooking class on the same day.
Facts
From Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
Original11月25日（水）12:00より
¥5,280 (tax included)
¥4,950 (including tax)
¥4,730 (tax included)
¥13,200 (tax included)
Limited to 8 participants per session
Companies mentioned：ニッコー株式会社、LOST AND FOUND、加藤製作所、AMAZON CACAO、LA CASA DI Tetsuo Ota、MADRE、Uf-fu
[上杉神社] Moving a Taisho 12-era office for issuing shrine amulets using the hikiya method ahead of Lord Kenshin’s 500th birth anniversary — a shrine-building project for children 100 years from now gets underway | Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture
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プラットヨネザワ株式会社 held a ceremony at 上杉神社 in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture, to relocate north an office for issuing shrine amulets, built in Taisho 12, using the hikiya method. The move is the first step in improvements to the shrine grounds ahead of the 500th anniversary of Lord Uesugi Kenshin’s birth in 2030.
Ishikawa soul food “Champion Curry” to release “Noto Beef Curry,” generously made with Noto beef, on November 9!
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株式会社チャンピオンカレー will release “Noto Beef Curry,” a collaboration with 寺岡畜産株式会社’s “Teraoka Fusha,” in limited quantities from November 9, 2026, as the first product in its new “Champion Curry PREMIUM” line.
[Exhibitor report] A full look at the インターコスモス booth at “Sales & Marketing DXPO Fukuoka ’26”! Proposing flexible spatial design made possible through rental!
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株式会社インターコスモス exhibited at “Sales & Marketing DXPO Fukuoka ’26,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on October 22 and 23, 2026. Under the theme “More freedom to shape spaces through rental,” the company proposed customer-attraction and spatial-design tools through products on display, including Counter Vision and the ZANZO series.
A town where all staff can use AI: 福島県磐梯町 announces its “Bandai Town Responsible AI Declaration” on November 6
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福島県磐梯町 announced its “Bandai Town Responsible AI Declaration” on November 6, 2026, and is working to redesign municipal administration with a focus on human rights and safety by establishing an environment for all staff to use AI and setting up the aX Co-Creation Preparatory Office.
“e Fever Yo-kai Watch” merchandise reservations now open
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株式会社SANKYO will begin accepting reservations for “e Fever Yo-kai Watch” merchandise on its official e-commerce site, “FEVER STORE,” from November 9, 2026.
Style Bread opens reservations for 2 bread lucky-box sets, “Fukubako 2027”; debut of a set with マーナ’s bread freezer storage bag
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株式会社スタイルブレッド opened reservations on its official online store from November 9, 2026, for 2 sets: the New Year special “Fukubako 2027 with Bread Freezer Storage Bag,” featuring マーナ’s bread freezer storage bag, and the standard “Fukubako 2027 Standard.”
A holiday coffret starring the brand’s iconic cherry arrives from Her lip to BEAUTY, the beauty brand produced by Haruna Kojima
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Her lip to BEAUTY, the beauty brand operated by 株式会社heart relation, will release its limited-quantity holiday coffret, “HOLIDAY COFFRET 2026 - CHERRY DRESS -,” themed around the brand’s iconic cherry, on November 14, 2026. Early sales begin on November 12.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
¥14,800 (tax included)
8 types of botanical oils
5 types of ceramides
¥280 (tax included)
¥380 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社heart relation、Her lip to BEAUTY、ルミネ新宿ルミネ2店、大阪ルクア イーレ店、House of Herme、有楽町マルイ店、AKB48、Her lip to、ROSIER by Her lip to
[Moomin] New arrival! Carry the joy of Christmas on your shoulder. A 2-way shoulder bag featuring limited-edition embroidery of Little My, Snufkin and Moomin is here! A special piece to brighten your winter outings
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A new 2-way shoulder bag (RMPK-02) featuring limited-edition embroidery of Moomin characters Little My, Snufkin and Moomin is available from 株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー. It measures approximately W35×H22×D12cm, weighs 120g and is priced at ¥6,050 (tax included).
[TechSuite株式会社] [Industry-specific Survey No. 35] AI検索パートナーズ conducts survey on AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for selecting IT staffing (SES) providers | Top-ranked appearance rate exceeds 40%
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AI検索パートナーズ, operated by TechSuite株式会社, conducted a survey analyzing 72 AI-generated answers concerning the selection of IT staffing and SES providers. The top-ranked appearance rate exceeded 40%, and the survey found that more than half of the sources were comparison and ranking media.
Facts
72 AI responses
Appearance rate: 44.4%
40.3%
87 providers observed
64.4%
37.6%
77.8%
41.0%
55.2%
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、TFCO株式会社、バクヤスAI 記事代行
[Chiba/Sodegaura] Donation received from the Chiba Minami Branch of 明治安田生命保険相互会社 as part of the “Support My Hometown” donation program
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A donation through the “Support My Hometown” program was presented to 袖ケ浦市 by the Chiba Minami Branch of 明治安田生命保険相互会社. It will be used for improvements including the installation of park playground equipment.
[Shizuoka/Izu] All 24 shares subscribed within 45 seconds of launch | A share villa with a sauna overlooking a ravine and waterfall goes on sale | “COCO VILLA Owners”
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ココザス株式会社 began sales of COCO VILLA Izu Yugashima, a share villa located in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and all 24 shares were subscribed within 45 seconds.
Facts
All 24 shares were subscribed within just 45 seconds of sales opening.
Original200万円台から別荘が所有できるシェア別荘サービス
Sales began on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
In Izu City, which welcomes approximately 810,000 overnight guests annually
Currently operates 28 locations, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
Companies mentioned：ココザス株式会社、COCOZAS Co., Ltd.、COCO VILLA Owners、COCO VILLA、& VILLA
[Want to relax in a sauna while wearing glasses!] New heat-resistant, anti-fog “ごリラックス” glasses designed for saunas and baths! On sale sequentially from mid-November!
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“GORELAX Sauna and Bath Glasses,” heat-resistant, anti-fog glasses designed for saunas and baths and jointly developed by 株式会社パイン・クリエイト’s “ごリラックス” brand and eyewear maker 株式会社ミック, will go on sale in mid-November 2026.
A rich, layered taste created by combining different shades of matcha in 3 layers. “Matcha CASSATA,” with flavors that change depending on the temperature, launches soon.
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“Matcha CASSATA,” an ice cheesecake featuring 3 layers of matcha in different shades, will go on sale on November 9, 2026, from the “This is CASSATA.” brand operated by 株式会社Sweets HD. It is priced at ¥3,500 (tax included). A set with a Christmas-exclusive chiffon cake is also scheduled to launch at the same time.
Facts
On sale from Monday, November 9, 2026
Price: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Size/weight: 391g
Price: ¥7,500 (tax and shipping included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sweets HD、This is CHIFFON CAKE.、This is CASSATA.
[京都精華大学] Gallery Terra-S 2026 Third-Term Permanent Exhibition “Hiroshi Saito: Focusing on Early Works”
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The 2026 Third-Term Permanent Exhibition, “Hiroshi Saito: Focusing on Early Works,” will open at 京都精華大学ギャラリーTerra-S on November 27. 3 of the 7 early works in the university’s collection will be exhibited for the first time. Admission is free.
On October 15, 2026, 株式会社シムトップス held its 35th anniversary celebration, “ORIGIN & REFRAME,” at Happo-en and announced its vision and product roadmap under its new leadership.
Alice Chang, CEO of パーフェクト株式会社, will speak about beauty innovation originating in Asia at “ASIA BEAUTYTECH AWARDS 2026,” to be held on November 19, 2026.
Handmade marketplace Creema to hold its first Christmas market at ＫＩＴＴＥ名古屋! “ＫＩＴＴＥ NAGOYA×Creema Christmas market” brings together 50 creators
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株式会社クリーマ will hold the “ＫＩＴＴＥ NAGOYA×Creema Christmas market” at ＫＩＴＴＥ名古屋 from Dec. 4 to 13, 2026, where more than 50 groups of creators will sell their work.
Nov. 13-Dec. 1: “Life Support Festival and Thank-You Appreciation Festival” to be held at 6 venues in the Takamatsu area, featuring tours of funeral halls for family funerals and end-of-life planning consultations
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株式会社ベルコ will hold the “Life Support Festival and Thank-You Appreciation Festival” at 6 venues in the Takamatsu area from Nov. 13 to Dec. 1, 2026, with tours of funeral halls for family funerals and end-of-life planning consultations.
Japan women’s national team: Announcement of roster for the 21st Women’s Asian Championship and members of the 3rd training camp
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 announced that it has selected 18 members for the Japan women’s national team, “Olihime Japan,” for the 21st Women’s Asian Championship in Kazakhstan, as well as 19 members to participate in the training camp.
Facts
18 roster members
19 participating members
From Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday) through Thursday, Dec. 3
The 3rd training camp of fiscal 2026
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、三重バイオレットアイリス、三陟市庁、CSM Slatina、プレステージ・インターナショナル アランマーレ富山、ブルーサクヤ鹿児島、香川銀行GiraSol kagawa、Thüringer HC、HC名古屋、CS Gloria 2018 Bistrița-Năsăud、Frisch Auf Göppingen、ハニービー石川、大阪体育大学、ASUL Vaulx-en-Velin Handball、Balonmano Bera Bera、運動器ケアしまだ病院、国士舘大学、日本体育大学スポーツキュアセンター横浜健志台接骨院、TAG PHOTO企画、医療法人社団光仁会木島病院、熊本ビューストピンディーズ
“Edion Group-exclusive QUO Card Pay” will be available to send via “LINE Gift”! Digital gift usable at エディオン now available on “LINE Gift”; birthday design also on sale
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株式会社クオカード will begin selling “Edion Group-exclusive QUO Card Pay,” a digital gift usable at エディオン stores and other locations, in the “QUO Card Pay Shop” on “LINE Gift” starting Nov. 9, 2026.
【東京グレートベアーズ】Voice actor Ryohei Kimura to appear at home game!
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株式会社グレートベアーズ announced that voice actor Ryohei Kimura will call out the players, throw the ceremonial first pitch and appear at halftime during the 東京グレートベアーズ vs. ヴォレアス北海道 game at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium on Dec. 5, 2026.
Travel booking service “NEWT” to hold “NEWT Award 2026,” honoring the most popular destinations, flights and hotels of 2026
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NEWT, a travel booking service operated by 株式会社令和トラベル, will hold an announcement and awards event for “NEWT Award 2026,” its annual ranking based on booking data from Dec. 1, 2025, to Nov. 30, 2026. The event will take place on Dec. 9, 2026.
A scent for mind maintenance that cares for the heart and skin: SINN PURETÉ’s popular room and body mist relaunched
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株式会社JIMOS is relaunching “Mindful Fragrance,” a popular room and body mist from the SINN PURETÉ brand, as “Mindful Fragrance Ritual Mist.” It will launch early on Dec. 9, 2026, and go on general sale on Jan. 12, 2027.
UNIDGE to continue supporting 三菱マテリアル’s acceleration program for its 4th term; applications from potential startup collaborators open Nov. 9
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UNIDGE will support the 4th term of 三菱マテリアル’s “MMC Acceleration Program ‘Wild Wind 2026’” and begin accepting applications from potential startup collaborators and others on Nov. 9.
ギブリー launches beta version of “Givery AI for Web,” an AI agent-based platform for creating and managing web pages and landing pages
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株式会社ギブリー began offering the beta version of “Givery AI for Web,” an AI agent-based platform for creating and managing web pages and landing pages, on Nov. 9, 2026.
Cashback campaign to mark COFFEE CRUSH’s arrival in Japan
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株式会社グループセブ ジャパン will run a cashback campaign starting Nov. 9, 2026, to mark the Japanese debut of the “COFFEE CRUSH” fully automatic coffee machine from “KRUPS by T-fal.” The first 1,000 purchasers of eligible products will receive QUO Card Pay worth ¥3,000.
Facts
First 1,000 customers
QUO Card Pay worth ¥3,000
Campaign runs from Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Friday, Jan. 8, 2027, at 23:59
Approximately 15 cm wide
Suggested price: ¥60,000
Suggested price: ¥70,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社グループセブ ジャパン、KRUPS by T-fal、クルプス by ティファール、Groupe SEB、グループセブ、ティファール、WMF、ヴェーエムエフ、ラゴスティーナ、株式会社クオカード、楽天、ヤフー、Qoo10、アマゾン
“Japan you’ve never known, brought to life.” Sharing the appeal of destinations across Japan from Kabukicho! Regional partnership project “POP! POP! JAPAN” launches
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSTエンタテイメント、youknowme、東急歌舞伎町タワー、株式会社オマツリジャパン、伊豆急行株式会社、箱根DMO、一般財団法人熱海観光局、BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel、HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL HOTEL、ZEROTOKYO、東急株式会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント
Memorandum signed on collaboration among 5 companies toward realizing the mega-constellation vision
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Mitsubishi Electric signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 6 with 4 companies—NTT, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, MUFG Bank and the Development Bank of Japan—to explore collaboration toward realizing a megaconstellation concept. The 5 companies will examine its feasibility from technical and business perspectives, aiming to commercialize services such as communications, observation, PNT and space data centers.
Facts
Signed on Nov. 6
More than 200 group companies worldwide
Employing approximately 150,000 people
Original2025年度の連結売上高は5兆8,947億円
Companies mentioned：三菱電機株式会社、NTT株式会社、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、Digital Space Consortium
Webinar “Winning E-commerce Runs on ‘8 Steps for Improvement’: A Practical Course for E-commerce Professionals Seeking to Systematize Operational Improvements” to Be Held on Nov. 24, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 and its subsidiary HATME株式会社 will hold a joint webinar on improving e-commerce operations on Nov. 24, 2026.
Facts
“8 Steps for Improvement”
Nov. 24, 2026
7 Steps to Improve an E-commerce Site
More than 400 companies and 1,000 projects
Proposals made to more than 400 companies across the group
The 2nd installment of the series in which popular Korean actor Lee Shin-young of “Crash Landing on You” explores Japan’s “delicious!” offerings, “Lee Shin-young Goes! Delicious Japan Season 2,” to make its Japan premiere on LaLa TV on Saturday, Dec. 12
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ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社 announced that “Lee Shin-young Goes! Delicious Japan Season 2,” starring popular Korean actor Lee Shin-young, will make its Japan premiere on LaLa TV starting Dec. 12. Related programs will also be made available in sequence starting Dec. 1.
Facts
Original19時より
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1
6 episodes in total
Original12月12日（土）19：00スタート
Every Saturday at 19:00
Japan/2026
Starts Tuesday, Dec. 1
Monday-Friday at 17:30
Japan/2025
9 episodes in total
Monday-Friday at 12:00/22:00
South Korea/2023
All 10 episodes
Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 23:30 and other times
Companies mentioned：ディスカバリー・ジャパン合同会社、ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社、Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.、LaLa TV、Skydance、Paramount、Warner Bros.、HBO、HBO Max、Paramount+、Pluto TV、CBS、CNN、CBS Sports、TNT Sports、Nickelodeon、Cartoon Network、MTV、Food Network、BET、HGTV、Comedy Central、The Great Show、PONY CANYON、NEXON Korea Corporation、B.A. ENTERTAINMENT、WALKHOUSECOMPANY
TOKIUM to Exhibit at “CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026,” One of Japan’s Largest CFO Conferences
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株式会社TOKIUM, which provides AI agents for accounting, will exhibit at “CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 15, 2026, and introduce its AI agent that handles accounting tasks.
—The highly anticipated first Hokkaido edition of the logistics trade show that drew large crowds in Fukuoka!—The 1st [Hokkaido] Next-Generation Logistics Exhibition to be held at the Sapporo Industrial Exhibition Hall, scheduled to open in November 2027!
リーガルテックVDR Launches “Phased Disclosure Management Template” for Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing Negotiations
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リーガルテック株式会社 has launched a “Phased Disclosure Management Template” to support the staged disclosure of confidential information in intellectual property and technology licensing negotiations.
“2026 KGMA” MUSIC DAY Official Report Arrives for Nov. 8 (Sun.)
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Report on MUSIC DAY at “2026 KGMA.” 40 acts, including ATEEZ, ITZY, RIIZE and NEXZ, performed at Gocheok Sky Dome, and NEXZ won the Hulu Japan Popularity Award for the 2nd consecutive year.
Facts
Held for the 3rd time this year
A star-studded lineup of 40 artists
Over 2 days
First held in 2024
In 2025, the event was shown
“ARTIST DAY” on Nov. 7 (Sat.)
“MUSIC DAY” on Sunday the 8th
NEXZ wins for the 2nd consecutive year
Original16:00から行われたレッドカーペット
Having just marked 300 days since their debut
For the first time in about 5 years since aespa
Made their debut in 2008 as a member of SHINee
Original9月にリリースしたセカンドミニアルバム
TWS, a 6-member boy group that debuted in 2024
AEN, which debuted in 2026
Companies mentioned：ＨＪホールディングス株式会社、IlganSports、Korea Grand Music Awards、KGMA、Hulu、Hulu Japan、SM Entertainment、NCT、MONSTA X
株式会社シャノン will rename its marketing automation product “SHANON MARKETING PLATFORM” to “SHANON MA” starting Nov. 9, 2026, and separate its event management function as the standalone “SHANON EVENT.” This will bring the lineup to 3 products: “SHANON MA,” “SHANON EVENT” and “SHANON MAIL.”
Facts
Starting Nov. 9, 2026
Has received the top-ranking “Leader” designation for 5 consecutive years
Available from ¥60,000 per month
Since its founding in 2000
Launched by 株式会社シャノン in October 2026
Emails can be sent an unlimited number of times to up to 3,000 recipients
ホテル ユニバーサル ポート, ORIX Hotel Management and JTB will hold the “Tsunagu Hagukumu Tourism Kids Job Challenge,” a career-experience program at a USJ official hotel, on Dec. 5, 2026.