Nov. 9 is “Good Air Day”; GOOD AIR ROOM, a certification program for clean-air spaces
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一般社団法人日本室内空気保健協会 operates GOOD AIR ROOM, a certification program that measures and evaluates indoor air quality at stores and facilities. It offers 2 certification levels, Normal and Excellent, and is expanding the number of certified facilities nationwide, with a focus on Aichi Prefecture.
Facts
CO₂ (average during business hours): 1,000 ppm or less
TVOC (average): 400 μg/m³ or less
CH₂O compounds (average): 100 μg/m³ or less
PM2.5 (average): 15 μg/m³ or less
If you do not own a sensor: ¥3,000 (excluding tax)
If you own a sensor: ¥12,000 (excluding tax)
If you do not own a sensor: ¥15,000 (excluding tax)
Examples of certified facilities (23 facilities as of November 2026)
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本室内空気保健協会、春日井環境アレルギー対策センター合同会社、一般社団法人日本環境保健機構、伯東株式会社、伯東株式会社ビジネスインキュベーションセンター、王子ネピア株式会社、ネピア株式会社、ミッドランドスクエアシネマ、愛豊工業株式会社、丸七ホーム株式会社、エコ建築考房、小椋不動産、いかほ秀水園、ブランシェ高蔵寺店、鎌ヶ谷製麺堂てつ、IZUMIcafé＆bistro、公文式、salon de icca
Investment in newmo株式会社, which is advancing nationwide expansion of its taxi business and the social implementation of self-driving taxis
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BRICKS FUND TOKYO, the corporate venture capital fund operated by Mitsubishi Estate, invested in newmo株式会社, which is advancing nationwide expansion of its taxi business and the social implementation of self-driving taxis.
Facts
9 taxi operators
Original大阪・神奈川・東京・沖縄・北海道・愛知の6地域
About 1,900 taxi vehicles
More than 2,800 employees
The company aims to begin commercial operations in limited areas in 2028
Companies mentioned：三菱地所株式会社、BRICKS FUND TOKYO、株式会社プライムパートナーズ、newmo株式会社
Annual income of ¥10.85 million: Latest project manager opportunities for November 2026 | Freelance survey [compiled by フリーランスボード]
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フリーランスボード surveyed project manager opportunities as of November 2026 and reported an average annual income of ¥10.85 million, a remote-work opportunity ratio of 75.8%, and a fifth-place ranking by number of opportunities (10.44% share).
Facts
Average annual income: ¥10.85 million
Remote-work opportunities account for a total of 75.8%
Project manager opportunities account for 10.44% of all opportunities
KLab changes name of UAE subsidiary and appoints new director
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KLab株式会社 changed the name of its UAE subsidiary to “KLab Aviation Consultancy LLC” and appointed Dr. Ranjith Nair as a new director. The move will strengthen its business development in drone and aviation-related technologies and the security sector.
Facts
More than 25 years of experience
14 years
Fiscal 2027 onward
Companies mentioned：KLab株式会社、KLab、KLab Aviation Consultancy LLC、KLab AVN、KLAB LINK MIDDLE EAST GAMING SERVICES L.L.C、HSBC、Emirates NBD
The third wave of acrylic figures featuring all characters from 『白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S』 is here! 46 characters, including ウマルス, タコパス, キララ and ソウマ!
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株式会社コロプラ began selling the third wave of acrylic figures featuring all characters from the smartphone RPG 『白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S』 on Nov. 9, 2026. The lineup features 46 characters, priced at ¥2,980 each (tax included).
[MYTREX] From the U.S. to Europe! Recovery furniture “MEDICAG” exhibited at “ORGATEC 2026”
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株式会社創通メディカル exhibited its recovery furniture series “MEDICAG” at “ORGATEC 2026,” the international trade fair for office and facility furnishings held in Cologne, Germany. The exhibition drew about 400 visitors for product demonstrations and established contacts with European distributors.
Hotel building acquired in central Kyoto; hotel business to expand
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ベルデ企画 acquired an existing hotel building in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, from Keihan Bus and plans to reopen it in spring 2028 as a 135-room hotel for inbound tourists.
In an era when AI can instantly provide answers, the ability to ask your own questions is what matters. 『すぐに使えるビジネス教養 哲学』, an introductory book supervised by 佐藤優 that explains 2500 years of philosophy through 7 questions, goes on sale Nov. 9!
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フォレスト出版 will release 『すぐに使えるビジネス教養 哲学』, an introductory book supervised by 佐藤優, on Nov. 9, 2026. The book explains 2500 years of philosophy through 7 questions and aims to cultivate the ability to ask your own questions in the age of AI.
タレス announces new Data Security Posture Management to help address data risks posed by AI
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タレス announced the CipherTrust Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform to help address data risks posed by AI. The platform protects data by detecting sensitive information, analyzing risks, and applying encryption, tokenization and masking across diverse environments, including cloud and on-premises.
To mark surpassing 300 users, PLUMCAT is advancing the development and implementation of a new feature that enables translation during regular phone calls and calls through apps such as LINE.
Signs agreement with Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, on support and cooperation during disasters and other emergencies (newsletter)
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On Nov. 9, 2026, 大和ハウス工業株式会社 signed an agreement with Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture, on support and cooperation during disasters. Under the agreement, the logistics facilities DPL Yotsukaido and DPL Yotsukaido II, developed by the company, will be made available as temporary evacuation sites and storage locations for supplies.
Facts
24 municipalities nationwide
37 logistics facilities covered: DPL buildings
Site area: 61,940.49 m²
Total floor area: 142,535.00 m²
Site area: 128,724.33 m²
Total floor area: 305,488.59 m²
365 buildings so far
Original総延床面積約1,514万㎡
13 buildings in total
Total floor area of approximately 1.665 million m²
中央市, Yamanashi Prefecture, has been recognized as an “Advanced Region for School Informatization” under a certification program run by 日本教育情報化振興会. ICT infrastructure is being developed, with all 8 elementary and junior high schools in the city receiving certification as excellent schools. The city is the 2nd municipality in Yamanashi Prefecture to receive the recognition.
Announcement of participation in AI Agent Expo 2026 | 株式会社Athena Technologies
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株式会社Athena Technologies will exhibit at the AI Agent Expo, held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza on Dec. 15–16, 2026, and showcase AI solutions compatible with closed-network and on-premises environments, along with implementation case studies.
Tackling “age-related changes in walking” through the soles of the feet — 合同会社ASI, the first startup from 県立広島大学, wins the Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award
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合同会社ASI, the first startup from 県立広島大学, has won the Healthcare Innovation Challenge Award at the 8th Healthcare Venture Awards for its “Perceptual Input Insole®,” a technology that uses sensations from the soles of the feet to help prevent age-related decline in walking.
Facts
8th Healthcare Venture Awards
合同会社ASI was established in April 2025
32nd Hiroshima Venture Grant
HIROSHIMA Venture Excellence Award (1st among 83 companies)
CyberGuild, a platform supporting security professionals in side jobs and independent work, officially launches
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On Nov. 6, 2026, 株式会社Neoセキュリティ officially launched CyberGuild, a platform offering side-job and contract-work opportunities and career support for company employees and freelancers with hands-on security experience.
Facts
42% of Japan faces challenges in securing talent
Side-job and freelance opportunities starting at 8 hours per week
Winners announced for the Grand Prix competition of the 41st “寬仁親王牌・彬子女王牌 Children's Song Contest”! National broadcast on BS朝日 on Dec. 19 (Sat.)!
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The Grand Prix competition of the 41st “寬仁親王牌・彬子女王牌 Children's Song Contest” was held on Nov. 8, 2026, and winners in each division were announced. The event will be broadcast nationwide on BS朝日 on Dec. 19.
NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn] special program: “AI Table,” featuring leading experts speaking on the 4 phases of AI advancement, to be held at Makuhari Messe for 3 days starting Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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RX Japan合同会社 will host “AI Table,” a special program organized by 一般社団法人AICX協会, as part of NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn], which will be held at Makuhari Messe for 3 days from Nov. 11, 2026. Sessions will address challenges in adopting generative AI, organized around 4 phases, from AX1 to AX4.
A 35th-anniversary collaboration collection for the Sonic series is here! Don’t miss Sonic in a completely original illustration wearing a new down jacket
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ADAM ET ROPE', operated by 株式会社ジュン, will release collaboration items including a down jacket and T-shirt to mark the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, a character owned by 株式会社セガ.
Facts
35th anniversary
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 7
Friday, Nov. 20
PRICE 49,500
PRICE 9,900
First introduced in 1991
The series has sold more than 1.77 billion units to date
Enjoy a hearty meal without worrying about rising food prices. Original gyoza restaurant 珉珉 is holding its “New Rice Fair” from Nov. 9 (Mon.)!
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株式会社珉珉本店 will hold its “New Rice Fair” at 19 locations in the Kanto and Kansai regions from Nov. 9, 2026, offering free refills of freshly harvested Niigata Koshihikari rice.
【FRONTIER】Collaboration with the “セガ＆アトラス Creator Support Program” announced!
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FREX∀R, the gaming PC brand of インバースネット株式会社, is collaborating with 株式会社セガ’s “セガ＆アトラス Creator Support Program.” As part of a campaign running from Nov. 9, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027, 1 person will win a FREX∀R PC.
Winter-only buffet featuring red snow crab, New Year games, and a calligraphy experience. A winter event for three generations to enjoy【メルキュール鳥取大山リゾート＆スパ】
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メルキュール鳥取大山リゾート＆スパ will hold a winter-only event from Dec. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2027, offering a red snow crab buffet and traditional games.
Lean Mobility’s urban compact EV “Lean3” is eligible for Tokyo’s purchase subsidy program. The subsidy is ¥480,000.
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Lean Mobility’s urban compact EV “Lean3” has been certified as eligible for subsidies under the Tokyo Electric Motorcycle Promotion Program, with a subsidy amount of ¥480,000.
公益財団法人サントリー文化財団 announced 7 recipients and their selected works for the 48th “Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities.” The prize is divided into 4 categories: politics and economics, arts and literature, society and customs, and thought and history. Each category awards a plaque as the main prize and ¥3 million as a supplementary prize. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held in Tokyo on Dec. 7.
【みんなのウェディング】The gap between wedding estimates and final costs widened by about ¥180,000 over 2 years. The average gap reached ¥862,000 in 2026
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株式会社くふうウェディング announced that an analysis of data from the wedding information site “みんなのウェディング” found that the average difference between initial estimates and final costs for couples married from January to September 2026 was ¥862,000, an increase of about ¥180,000 compared with 2 years earlier. The main factors driving costs up were the bride and groom’s attire (77.1%) and food and drinks (70.4% among those whose costs increased by ¥1 million or more).
Facts
An average of ¥862,000 higher
The gap widened by ¥178,000
“Bride and groom’s attire” (77.1%)
Analyzed data from 1,964 couples
The share whose costs rose by ¥1 million or more...36.8%
Those whose costs increased by ¥1.5 million or more...17.7%
学校法人関西学院 and 関西学院同窓会 will hold “Kwansei Gakuin Homecoming Day 2026” at the Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus on Nov. 15, 2026. For the first time, the event will be livestreamed for alumni living far away. The program will include a student-led campus tour, a concert, and awards recognizing the achievements of 42 athletic teams.
The Philippine Senate unanimously adopted Resolution No. 673 expressing gratitude to JICA, and JICA President Akihiko Tanaka received a letter of appreciation. The resolution recognized more than 50 years of cooperation, including railway projects.
Facts
Nov. 6, 2026
Senate Resolution No. 673
Spanning more than 50 years
70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations
Nationwide simultaneous lunch event “BIKKURI LUNCH 2026” to be held at 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」
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“BIKKURI LUNCH 2026” will be held at 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」 on Nov. 16, 2026, in collaboration with the Japanese Chestnut Council, connecting about 50 locations nationwide online. At the main venue, participants will say “Itadakimasu” together. A Japanese chestnut course prepared by a chef will be served on the terrace, and Japanese chestnut lunch boxes will be sold on the 3rd floor for ¥1,500 each.
Report on the “Century 21 Premium Night 2026” event at キッザニア甲子園
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株式会社センチュリー21・ジャパン held a special event, “Century 21 Premium Night 2026,” at キッザニア甲子園 on Oct. 21, 2026, inviting about 1,000 people. The company has operated an exhibit in the “Real Estate Agency” pavilion as an official sponsor since July 2024.
Launch of “Active AI Seminars,” where business leaders share their experience using AI in their own companies. Inquiries about hosting seminars are now being accepted from economic and industry associations nationwide
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合同会社アキューズ launched a dedicated website for its “Active AI Seminar,” where business leaders share their experience using AI in their own companies, on Oct. 10, 2026, and began accepting inquiries from economic and industry associations nationwide about hosting sessions. The seminars will be led by managing partner Takaharu Saito. There is no speaker fee; only an amount equivalent to travel expenses is charged. The program offers 3 courses: AI Utilization, AI Implementation, and AI Employees.
IRBANK launches portfolio integration with マネックス証券
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株式会社IRBANK launched portfolio integration with マネックス証券 on Nov. 9, 2026, enabling users to import and analyze information on their holdings via API. As a commemorative offer, the Pro plan is available free for 1 month.
A thorough explanation of the 日税連 AI guidelines — transforming operations through AI bookkeeping
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セブンセンス税理士法人 and 株式会社Tofu will jointly host an online seminar on Dec. 3, 2026, explaining the 日税連 AI guidelines and introducing operational transformation through AI bookkeeping.
Insurance-industry problem-solving solution “Insurance Knowledge Platform” now in use at 神奈川県民共済生活協同組合
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株式会社Ubicomホールディングス’ Insurance Knowledge Platform began being used in operations at 神奈川県民共済生活協同組合 in October 2026. This marks the 6th organization to adopt the platform. Combined with 株式会社アイリックコーポレーション’s Smart OCR medical statement system, it is intended to improve the efficiency of benefit payment assessments.
Facts
Began operational use in October 2026
The 5 companies currently implementing it
This will be the 6th adoption
Expansion to 41 domestic life insurance companies※1
Track record of providing solutions to more than 23,000 medical institutions
[Japan Beach Soccer National Team] 4 players and 1 coach from レーヴェ横浜 selected for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026!
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4 players and 1 coach, for a total of 5 people, from 株式会社レーヴェ横浜 have been selected for the Japan beach soccer national team competing in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup to be held in Thailand in November 2026.
A fixed-point survey of generative AI conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ was the most frequently recommended M&A advisory firm, with a 99.3% mention rate, and ranked No. 1 on both ChatGPT and Gemini.
Practical columns for the real estate industry's BtoB matching platform "ツナガる" reach 100 articles
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株式会社あどばる announced that its practical columns published on "ツナガる," a BtoB matching platform for the real estate industry, reached 100 articles on November 9, 2026.
Facts
Reached 100 articles
More than 300 rental spaces and conference rooms
Reached 100 articles on November 9, 2026
Published 30 articles on the first day
Adds 2 articles almost every day
23 articles on networking events and connections
25 articles on inter-company collaboration
18 articles on sales know-how
18 articles on matching and digital transformation
16 articles on independence and careers
Cumulative users: 3.5 million
A diverse range of spaces, with more than 300 rooms
At the end of the day, enjoy a warming bath and body-care ritual. Natural baking soda × rock salt for smooth skin. "Refresh Body Bath Salt" relaunched in new packaging on Monday, November 16, 2026
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株式会社AMRITARA will relaunch its "Refresh Body Bath Salt," made with natural baking soda and rock salt, in new packaging on November 16, 2026. It will donate 10% of sales to support children orphaned by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
KATITAS and Reprice group reaches 110,000 homes sold cumulatively
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The cumulative number of homes sold by the 株式会社カチタス and 株式会社リプライス group reached 110,000 by September 2026. The companies offer homes at about half the price of new construction, addressing social challenges through vacant-home redevelopment and providing housing to diverse households. They also announced a tender offer for 東武住販.
Facts
Group cumulative home sales reach 110,000
As of September 2026
Reached 100,000 homes in August 2025
Reached 110,000 homes in about 1 year and 1 month
About half the average price of a newly built detached house
Floor area is about 2 times that of rental housing
Supporting the introduction of FIDO authentication and platform development for a joint TSUBASA Alliance initiative
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SCSK株式会社 is supporting the introduction of FIDO authentication in a consumer app and the development of its platform as part of a joint TSUBASAアライアンス initiative. The effort will use OneSpan's authentication solution to reduce the risk of fraudulent transfers and strengthen security.
Facts
Approximately ¥10.4 billion for full-year 2025
Up approximately 20% year on year
10 banks participate
More than 60% of the world's 100 largest banks have adopted it
From directors to frontline teachers: "Honman Nan Community Vol.7," a forum to discuss building better preschools
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リンクエイジ株式会社 and VISH株式会社 will hold "Kaettekita Honman Nan Community Vol.7," an online networking event for directors and frontline teachers at kindergartens, preschools and other institutions, on December 10, 2026. Admission is free, and capacity is 80 people.
Facts
December 10, 2026 (Thursday), 17:00–19:00
17:00～19:00
For the first time in about 1 year and 5 months
It lasts 120 minutes
Capacity: 80 people
Opened in Inagawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, in April 2026
Used at approximately 3,000 facilities nationwide
Adopted by more than 1,700 organizations nationwide in total
"KING OF PRISM-Your Endless Call- Everyone Sparkle! Prism☆Tours": "Mochikororin" to go on sale at anime and hobby shops nationwide!
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株式会社エイコー announced that the "Mochikororin" series related to KING OF PRISM (Vol.1–3) will go on sale at anime and hobby shops nationwide in February 2027. The lineup features 6 characters in each volume, for 18 types in total. Prices are ¥1,320 per item and ¥7,920 per BOX (6 pieces).
Facts
Scheduled for release in February 2027
¥1,320 each (tax included)
Original1BOX（6個入り）7,920円(税込)
1 BOX (6 pieces)
Approximately W8 cm
6 types in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイコー、T-ARTS、syn Sophia、エイベックス・ピクチャーズ、タツノコプロ、KING OF PRISM Project
Subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed to begin selling logo-branded original glasses and cup-and-saucer sets at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI
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abc株式会社 subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed is selling logo-branded original glasses at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI, and will begin selling cups and saucers on November 21, 2026.
【MAYSON GREY(メイソングレイ)】2026 Winter Fair to be held. 40th-anniversary commemorative gifts available.
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The women’s brand MAYSON GREY, operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, will hold a winter fair from November 11 to 23 and offer a 40th-anniversary commemorative gift with purchases of at least 25,300 yen, including tax.
“Questioning the assumptions” of next-generation leaders at major companies: Launch of the “Startup Executive Training Program”
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株式会社エンファクトリー has launched the “Startup Executive Training Program,” a cross-boundary talent development program for next-generation leaders and executive candidates at major companies. It will also hold an online seminar on November 11, 2026, explaining the program and examples of its implementation.
Facts
Over a short period of 1–2 days
Section manager level (10 people)
Core employee level (open recruitment, approximately 25 people)
Supplier agreement signed with LosToros Track Team, a track and field team specializing in sprint events
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ベースフード株式会社 has signed a supplier agreement with LosToros Track Team, a track and field team specializing in sprint events, and will provide nutrition support for athletes and conduct awareness activities through the BASE UP SPORTS PROJECT.
Companies mentioned：ベースフード株式会社、合同会社ロストロス、ミライラボバイオサイエンス株式会社、株式会社富士住建、NTT西日本株式会社、Top Out Human Capital株式会社
Design inspired by 瑞雲, a symbol of good fortune and auspicious omens: EKIDEN PACK collection blending Japan’s ekiden culture with traditional aesthetics to launch on Sunday, November 15, 2026
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プーマ ジャパン株式会社 will launch the EKIDEN PACK collection on November 15, 2026, for the ekiden season. It features designs inspired by 瑞雲 and includes 5 running shoe models.
Notice of publication of the “Will Group Integrated Report 2026”
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株式会社ウィルグループ published the “Will Group Integrated Report 2026,” reporting financial and non-financial information, on November 9, 2026, and made it available on a dedicated website.
DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO announces publishing of “Quiet Express Room 909,” a loop mystery about a cross-continent “rail journey” in 7 days
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株式会社ドリコム announced the publication of the mystery adventure game “Quiet Express Room 909” through its indie game studio DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO. The game is being developed by STUDIO909 and is scheduled for release on Steam in 2027.
Deaf judo athlete Masaki Sato to hold a special judo class in his hometown of Fujiyoshida
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Masaki Sato, a deaf judo athlete with KEIAI STAR Real Estate, held a special judo class in his hometown of Fujiyoshida City, providing technical instruction and a talk about deafness to 35 elementary school students.
Facts
35 elementary school students and others from Fujiyoshida City took part
There are currently 6 members
More than 5,000 people in total have had the opportunity to experience para sports
[High-precision industrial translation AI “MetaRozetta” update announcement] Expanding the language pairs supported by unified terminology in “High-Precision Translation”
[ネイティブキャンプ留学] Language school “CPILS” launches Christmas and New Year promotion
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ is running a Christmas and New Year promotion at the language school “CPILS” in the Philippines for stays from December 2026 to January 2027.
A week of spectacular giveaways on CBC! “Gogosuma” offers prizes worth ¥550,000 in total! “Chanto!” has New Year Jumbo Lottery tickets! “Hanasaka Times” presents a spectacular year-end giveaway special! Could multiple people win all the prizes worth ¥100,000 during “Delaraba’s” 2-hour live broadcast?!
Grand Prize and Excellence Award winners invited on a study tour to Taiwan! Entries open for the 23rd Japan-Taiwan Cultural Exchange Youth Scholarship: essays on Taiwan and tour plans showcasing Taiwan’s appeal wanted!
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The 23rd Japan-Taiwan Cultural Exchange Youth Scholarship, organized by The Sankei Shimbun, is accepting essays on Taiwan and tour plans. Grand Prize and Excellence Award winners will be invited on a study tour to Taiwan in late March 2027. The deadline is January 11, 2027.
[新潟建築・インテリア・ものづくり大学校] Special lecture by furniture brand “TIME & STYLE” gives students insight into the thinking behind frontline craftsmanship
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新潟建築・インテリア・ものづくり大学校, part of NSGグループ, held a special lecture by furniture brand “TIME & STYLE” from 株式会社プレステージ, giving students insight into approaches to making things and challenges in overseas markets.
Third printing already decided less than 1 week after launch! Queen Usagi Nakamura’s latest essay, “Queen of Old-Age Bankruptcy,” draws a huge response following Mariko Hayashi’s review!
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Strong sales of Usagi Nakamura’s latest essay, “Queen of Old-Age Bankruptcy,” have prompted a 3rd printing less than 1 week after its release. A review by Mariko Hayashi has sparked a strong response on social media and elsewhere.
[Survey on exhibition visitor behavior] Product displays are the biggest reason visitors stop at a booth (66.0%)! Pushy approaches can make booths feel difficult to enter
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A survey of 100 exhibition visitors by 株式会社NEXER Group and 誉プリンティング found that product displays were the biggest reason visitors stopped at a booth (66.0%). The top condition for a booth to feel “easy to enter” was “a clear view inside from the aisle” (67.0%), while the top factor creating the impression “I’d like to discuss this product” was “the product is easy to understand” (69.0%).
Facts
Valid responses: 100 samples
“A clear view inside from the aisle” came in at 67.0%
Both tied for the top spot at 56.0%
“The product is easy to understand” came in at 69.0%
Sachi Fujii makes first media appearance since giving birth to her first child! Birth footage shown for the first time, bringing the studio panelists to tears: “The tears just come naturally.” Chihiro Kondo reveals the story behind her proposal! Her husband, Jankapo Ota, made an unexpected remark, and she “threw every bag in the house”
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AbemaTV aired episode 11 of “Himitsu no Mama-en 3” on November 8, 2026. Sachi Fujii showed footage of her childbirth for the first time, and Chihiro Kondo revealed the story behind her proposal. Related videos for the program have surpassed 220 million total views.
Seminar on “TSMC’s Massive Procurement Market and Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies,” presented by Daisuke Imaizumi, Representative Director of 株式会社インフラコモンズ, to be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2026!
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A seminar by Daisuke Imaizumi of 株式会社インフラコモンズ explaining TSMC’s procurement market and business opportunities for Japanese companies will be held on December 15, 2026.
Work by day, create by night—packed with tips for surviving without giving up what you love, Yoshimoto Yutanuki’s latest comic essay, “Draw One Panel and Go to Sleep Today, Too,” is now on sale to rave reviews!!
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株式会社KADOKAWA released Yoshimoto Yutanuki’s comic essay “Draw One Panel and Go to Sleep Today, Too” on October 28, 2026. The work depicts the struggles of pursuing a dream and the origins of creativity. It is priced at ¥1,760 and has 176 pages. The author has 200,000 followers in total.
株式会社正興電機製作所 will launch its dimmable film “electronic shade,” designed exclusively for the 日産 Elgrand (E53), on November 9, 2026. It can be retrofitted to new and already-delivered vehicles, and switches between clear and smoke modes. Prices are ¥220,000 for the 2-panel configuration and ¥366,000 for the 5-panel configuration.
About 18,000 people took the test in the 14 days after its release. Career aptitude test “FUKAVORI” reveals rankings for all 39 types. The “Commander” type accounts for just 0.05%.
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About 18,000 people took HIRED株式会社’s career aptitude test “FUKAVORI” in the 14 days after its release. The most common type was “Poet” (25.3%), while the least common was “Commander” (0.05%).
“Yushin Transport Driving Contest” held: 47 affiliated truck drivers competed in “advanced driving skills” and “safety awareness”
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有限会社裕進運輸, a general freight transport company in Mie Prefecture, held its 7th driving contest at 四日市自動車学校 on October 11, 2026. Its 47 drivers competed in driving skills and safety awareness.
Meiji Pharmaceutical to exhibit at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026), bringing health foods sold at department stores and airport duty-free shops in Japan to the world
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Meiji Pharmaceutical will exhibit at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026), to be held in Shanghai in November 2026, showcasing health foods including its NMN series and its sales activities in Japan.
Facts
over 80 years
About 60 types of pharmaceuticals and health foods
“From waste to energy” to build a sustainable future! Vaios’s compact biogas system “MFS-mini” contributes to resource circulation in Wakayama and Sennan
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株式会社ヴァイオス is advancing resource-circulation initiatives with local governments using its containerized, ultra-compact methane fermentation system “MFS-mini,” based on patented technology. Initiatives include converting food waste into biogas at the Shiki-no-Sato Park roadside station in Wakayama City, joint research on washed-up sea lettuce in Sennan, Osaka Prefecture, and a demonstration project in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture.
Reiwa PR plans and speaks at career education seminars on “fandom activities × generative AI” at 2 vocational schools in Okinawa
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株式会社令和PR held a career education seminar using “fandom activities × generative AI” at 2 vocational schools in Okinawa (ITカレッジ沖縄 and 沖縄ビジネス外語学院) on October 19, 2026, hosted by 株式会社マーキュリー. A total of 73 students participated, and the share who believed “fandom activities can be a strength in job hunting” rose from 23.1% before the seminar to 80.8% afterward.
Facts
73 participants
23.1% before the seminar
Rose to 80.8%
About 3.5 times
86.5% of students said they were satisfied with the seminar
Open symposium of the Public-Private-Academic Network on Climate Change Risk
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The National Institute for Environmental Studies, in cooperation with 環境省, 文部科学省, 国土交通省 and 金融庁, will hold the “Open Symposium of the Public-Private-Academic Network on Climate Change Risk” online on November 27, 2026. The program will include a keynote speech, a panel discussion and case studies from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, Sekisui House, Kirin Holdings, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Nisshin OilliO Group.
一般社団法人リジェネレーション joins the “University Coalition for Co-creating a Sustainable Society”
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一般社団法人Re-Generation has been approved to join the “University Coalition for Co-creating a Sustainable Society” and became a new member institution on October 21, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 21, 2026
About 200 universities
Carbon neutrality by 2050
Established in 2021
Starting in April 2026
February 2023
The 2023 “Setouchi Future Vision”
In 2025
In 2026
Established: June 23, 2023
From September 29, 2024
Through January 13, 2025
A total of 3 sessions were held
Gathered from across the Kansai region
About 12 people divided into 4 teams
Divided into 4 teams
In fiscal 2024
30 university students
Over about half a year
Fieldwork on Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture
On April 18, 2025
The Blue Ocean Dome at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
Over 2 days, December 15 and 16, 2023
2 days
Conducted in English and online
From countries including Germany, Australia and the Philippines
About 15 young people and students
Decarbonization across Japan’s 47 prefectures
Introducing 30 prefectures
1,215 municipalities that have declared themselves zero-carbon cities
List of 102 priority decarbonization areas
Independent survey of 99 project proposals
Independent survey of 17 priority decarbonization areas
5 plans by project implementers
Independent survey of 19 priority decarbonization areas
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Re-Generation、一般社団法人リジェネレーション、総合地球環境学研究所、グリーンナレッジセンター、神戸大学、地球環境戦略研究機関、IGES、日本航空株式会社、JAL、デラサール大学、De La Salle University、ひょうご環境保全連絡会、兵庫県、一般社団法人大阪青年会議所、海遊館
Improving engagement starts with “emotions” and “relationships.” Free “Organizational Emotions® × Relationship Design Workshop” seminar to be held November 20
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株式会社ジェイフィール will hold a free online seminar on “Organizational Emotions® × Relationship Design Work” on November 20, 2026.
“Autumn All-in-One Experience Fair 2026” to be held at 柴又川甚まちなみ館 on November 28 and 29!
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The “Autumn All-in-One Experience Fair” will be held at 柴又川甚まちなみ館 on November 28 and 29, 2026. The program will feature a variety of activities, including matcha experiences, craft-making and performances.
サイバーセキュリティ総研 launches limited-time year-end vulnerability assessment campaign: internal network vulnerability assessments for 1 company at ¥198,000 and Active Directory assessments for 1 company at ¥300,000
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティ総研 has launched a limited-time year-end campaign for applications received by the end of December 2026, offering internal network vulnerability assessments for 1 company at ¥198,000 and Active Directory security assessments for 1 company at ¥300,000.
Facts
Original1社19.8万円（税別）
Original1社30万円（税別）
112 items
End of December 2026
Jan. 12, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーセキュリティ総研、Tenable, Inc.
Keeping coody’s spacious interior while making it even lighter and more versatile. New air tent “FAMILIA PRO Light” to launch for presale on Makuake starting November 13
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合同会社COODY will launch the new “coody FAMILIA PRO Light,” a lighter version of its large air tent “FAMILIA PRO,” for presale on Makuake starting November 13, 2026. It retains a spacious interior of about 17.2㎡ while reducing the tent’s weight by about 17kg, and features expandable options including an inner tent and side panels.
Toru Arai, author of “The World’s Best Financial Education,” to speak at a financial literacy course for high school students hosted by certified nonprofit Kidsdoor
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Toru Arai, representative director of 株式会社RAVIPA, will speak at a financial literacy course for high school students hosted by certified nonprofit Kidsdoor on December 1, 2026, and present copies of his book “The World’s Best Financial Education.”
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Capacity: 100 people
30 in person
70 online
Travel expenses subsidized up to ¥1,500 round trip
A reprint was confirmed about 1 month after launch
Ranked No. 1 on Amazon
Also ranked No. 1 in the “Economics and Finance” weekly rankings at 丸善 丸の内本店
Figures compiled from July 2 to July 8, 2026
Featured on 2 YouTube channels, each with about 1 million subscribers
Accelerating global partnerships: President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev visits the OUR BLOOMING ACADEMY Tashkent Center of ONODERA USER RUN, a Specified Skilled Worker program
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On November 2, 2026, 株式会社ONODERA USER RUN was present and delivered a speech during a visit to the OUR BLOOMING ACADEMY Tashkent Center by Uzbek President Mirziyoyev, announcing its policy of welcoming trained personnel into its group and workplaces across Japan.
Facts
For 10,000 people
13,064 people educated to date
Produced 10,512 successful candidates
8,724 received job offers
7,093 people (cumulative) are already working at companies they were introduced to
Capital: 100 million yen
More than 3,000 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONODERA USER RUN、OUR、ONODERA GROUP、LEOC、WILLER EXPRESS、ヴァタンパルヴァル
Package tracking tool “trackerr” gets a complete overhaul. New plan with unlimited users and new features such as a KPI dashboard to launch in November
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株式会社エスワイ・リンク has completely revamped its package tracking tool “trackerr” and launched a new plan with unlimited users and features including a KPI dashboard from November 2026.
株式会社ABCゴルフ倶楽部, part of the Asahi Broadcasting Group, moves into a new growth phase with 信和不動産株式会社, which is involved in real estate development and other businesses
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Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings has signed an agreement to transfer a majority of the issued ordinary shares of 株式会社ABCゴルフ倶楽部 to 信和不動産株式会社.
株式会社インフキュリオン’s charge platform “CharG” has been adopted as a new way to add funds to the local currency service “EcoPay.” This will enable users to add funds to “EcoPay” from bank accounts via “Bank Pay.”
株式会社ニーズウェル opened the Mejirozaka Office, a development hub with a staff of about 100, in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on November 9, 2026, to meet growing demand for contract development and strengthen team collaboration.
【New store opening】Bliss for hard-working adults on the “8th day of the week.” “煮込み 天ぷら おでん 酒場ハチ 北上野店,” where 3 signature dishes will satisfy your heart, opens on Monday, November 16!
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株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社DDグループ, will open “煮込み 天ぷら おでん 酒場ハチ 北上野店” in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on November 16.
【Makuake campaign hits its target!】Handwriting on paper × recording × GPT-5. The dream smart notebook “fitn Focus” is now available for presale on Makuake!
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株式会社RT is offering its smart notebook “fitn Focus” for presale on Makuake. It combines handwritten notes and voice recording with GPT-5 integration. The campaign has reached its target and offers special rewards of up to 40% off.
ZETA DIVISION Geekly claims its 4th straight win of the season! Results速報 for Street Fighter League: JAPAN 2026 Division S, Matchday 7
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Results速報 for Street Fighter League: JAPAN 2026 Division S, Matchday 7. ZETA DIVISION Geekly defeated 広島 TEAM iXA to claim its 4th straight win of the season and take the top spot. Saishunkan Sol 熊本 and Crazy Raccoon also won.
Facts
4th time this season
Won with 30 points
Earned 40 points
Fri., Nov. 6
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、KADOKAWA FAV gaming、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN、Crazy Raccoon、ZETA DIVISION Geekly、広島 TEAM iXA、DetonaitioN FocusMe、名古屋NTPOJA、RIDDLE ORDER、REJECT、VARREL、Good 8 Squad、ぶいすぽっ！
KEYUCA launches 2 lightweight, warm padded outerwear styles from its popular “Sugo Nano Water-Repellent” series, which has sold more than 360,000 items
Plant-light maker BARREL opens its first physical store in Nagoya, serving as a hub for indoor houseplants and bonsai gifts
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株式会社BARREL opened its first physical store, Botanical Center, in Aoi, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, on November 7, 2026. The store sells plant-growing lights, which have surpassed 100,000 units sold, as well as bonsai and houseplants, and offers gift proposals for businesses. The new COMOREBI pot series also went on sale.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Approximately 80 visitors
More than 100,000 units sold to date
More than 26,000 followers on Instagram alone
Mini bonsai start at an affordable price of ¥7,000
Store pickup service using FUJI’s Quist launches at ヒマラヤスポーツ＆ゴルフ アピタ稲沢店
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株式会社ＦＵＪＩ, in partnership with アドセック株式会社, has installed its smart locker system Quist at ヒマラヤスポーツ＆ゴルフ アピタ稲沢店, operated by major sporting goods retailer Himalaya. Starting November 4, 2026, the store will offer pickup for online orders to reduce wait times and improve convenience.
LeSportsac for JOURNAL STANDARD Exclusive Collection
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JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, is selling the Sheen Collection, a line of 6 padded puffy styles, as its 3rd collaboration with LeSportsac.
Facts
¥20,350
¥20,900
¥16,500
¥5,280
¥4,950
all 6 styles
3rd installment
1974
More than 40 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、LeSportsac、レスポートサック、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
SDGs × Pachinko: Pachinko hall ALIVE reaches 20,000 trees planted through its “Tree-Planting Pachinko” initiative!
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HEISEIホールディングス announced that the cumulative number of trees planted through its “Tree-Planting Pachinko” initiative at pachinko hall ALIVE has reached 20,000.
Apology and notice regarding the possible leak of personal and corporate information due to unauthorized access to an internal management system
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シェアフル株式会社 announced that personal information relating to approximately 7.5 million users and corporate information relating to approximately 7,500 recruiting companies may have been leaked due to unauthorized access to the internal management system for its Sharefull gig-work app. The company apologized and provided an update on its response.
From contract development to in-house SaaS: TorchUp releases free guide outlining investment caps, profitability, and exit criteria
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株式会社TorchUp has released a free white paper to support contract development companies in expanding into in-house SaaS and new businesses. The guide explains how to set investment caps, evaluate profitability, and establish exit criteria.