Acupuncturist Mie Ishikawa, who underwent fertility treatment and had twins, to release book “The Fastest Route to Trying to Conceive and Fertility Treatment from Age 35” on November 10
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Acupuncturist Mie Ishikawa’s book, “The Fastest Route to Trying to Conceive and Fertility Treatment from Age 35,” based on her own experience with fertility treatment and giving birth to twins, will be released by 太陽出版 on November 10, 2026.
IRBANK enters capital and business alliance with Monex Group, raising a total of ¥720 million
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株式会社IRBANK completed fundraising of ¥600 million from マネックスグループ株式会社, ¥60 million from individual investors, and ¥60 million from 日本政策金融公庫, and entered into a capital and business alliance totaling ¥720 million.
Launch of 2 new services to accelerate security measures in the AI era
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株式会社NTTデータ先端技術 will launch 2 new services on November 9, 2026: INTELLILINK Attack Surface Spot Analysis Service, which helps identify publicly exposed assets, and INTELLILINK Frontier AI Countermeasures Starter Service, which supports operational setup following the introduction of the Tenable vulnerability management platform.
Facts
Available starting November 9, 2026
Reports delivered in as few as 5 business days from the start of the survey
Flexible design, from short, intensive programs lasting around 1–3 months at the shortest
AI導入支援コンソーシアム to host online seminar, “Using AI with Confidence: Three Perspectives on Security, Data Operations, and Internal Infrastructure”
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An online seminar hosted by AI導入支援コンソーシアム, “Using AI with Confidence: Three Perspectives on Security, Data Operations, and Internal Infrastructure,” will be available on demand from December 2 to 7, 2026. Three companies—Nishi Software, Tsuki Wakka, and Bplats—will speak about security risks and operational considerations when using AI.
[株式会社ミライト・ワン/株式会社TTK/国際航業株式会社] Begin considering establishment of a “Collaborative Research Institute” with Tohoku University in disaster prevention and mitigation
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株式会社ミライト・ワン, 株式会社TTK, and Kokusai Kogyo Co. have begun considering the establishment of a “Collaborative Research Institute” with Tohoku University in the field of disaster prevention and mitigation in April 2027.
For fall/winter 2026, the “Eiger Free” evolves into its 2nd generation. The “Eiger Free Pro” jacket and bib pants pursue protection in the mountains, freedom of movement, and durability to support serious freeriding.
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マムート will release the 2nd-generation “Eiger Free Pro” jacket and bib pants for freeriding in fall/winter 2026. Made with GORE-TEX® Pro fabric, the products are designed for waterproofness and durability and are priced at ¥165,000 and ¥143,000, respectively, including tax.
Facts
Autumn and winter 2026
1862
More than 160 years
Water pressure resistance: 28,000 mm
About 50 countries and regions worldwide
Operating 18 stores
About 700 retailers nationwide
¥165,000 (tax included)
¥143,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP JAPAN 株式会社、マムート、MAMMUT、MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP JAPAN、マムート・スポーツグループジャパン、GORE-TEX、Barryvox
ABEJA signs MoU with Singapore’s Lyte Ventures to consider establishing a real estate joint venture in Japan and jointly developing an AI credit screening system
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株式会社ABEJA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s Lyte Ventures regarding the establishment of a real estate joint venture in Japan and the joint development of an AI credit screening system, among other matters.
Booost, No. 1 in market share among major companies for 2 consecutive years*, completes Series C fundraising, bringing cumulative funding to ¥5.2 billion
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Booost株式会社 announced that it has completed the final close of its Series C, bringing its cumulative funding to ¥5.2 billion. The funds will be used to strengthen its AI infrastructure and expand its data infrastructure.
Kakuyasu’s annual special offer! Fresh sake pressed on New Year’s Day and delivered that same day—reservations for “New Year’s Day First Press 2027” open November 9 (Mon.)
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株式会社カクヤス opened reservations on November 9 for “New Year’s Day First Press 2027,” a special offer delivering on January 1 fresh sake pressed on New Year’s Day at 5 breweries.
“Powering inspiration + Chiba Eco” From Chiba’s fields to TBS’s studio: UPDATER supports TBS GX’s acquisition of its first high-voltage agrivoltaic power plant
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株式会社UPDATER supported TBS Green Transformation (TBS GX) in acquiring an agrivoltaic power plant (777.15 kW) in Okidocho, Midori Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture. Starting in November 2026, the plant will supply electricity to Midoriyama Studio, a major TBS Group site, and will be TBS GX’s first high-voltage power plant.
Facts
Power generation capacity: 777.15 kW
About 1,100 power plants nationwide
A major content production hub for the TBS Group, starting in November 2026
8 years after beginning operations
About 3 million kWh annually
About 1 million kWh annually
Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATER、TBS Green Transformation、TBS GX、みんな電力、千葉エコ・エネルギー株式会社、三葉興業株式会社、阪和興業、株式会社つなぐファーム、千葉大学
イー・ガーディアン株式会社 launches “AI live-stream monitoring solution” for talent agencies
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イー・ガーディアン株式会社 will begin offering a beta version of its “AI live-stream monitoring solution” to talent agencies on November 9, 2026. The service will be offered free of charge to the first 5 companies. AI monitors video, audio, and comments and notifies managers when risks arise.
Olympian Tsugiharu Ogiwara to appear at special event for the “Ajinomoto Stadium Run & Walk” on December 6 (Sun.)! Fun for everyone, from beginners to experienced participants!
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味の素株式会社 will hold “Run & Walk” at Ajinomoto Stadium on December 6, 2026. Olympian Tsugiharu Ogiwara will appear at the special event, and professional dance team Bears Rising will also perform.
Switch Education begins limited-quantity sales of micro:bit GO v2.2 (10th-anniversary commemorative limited edition)
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株式会社スイッチエデュケーション will begin limited-quantity sales of the special-edition “micro:bit GO v2.2,” commemorating the 10th anniversary of micro:bit, on November 9, 2026.
AKEY CONSULTING representative Riko Akiyama launches free 30-minute business consultations and brainstorming sessions; accepting applications from business owners, sole proprietors, and freelancers
[Kanto area] Check the value of items gathering dust before year-end decluttering! Purchase-specialist shop つなぐ屋 holds a limited-time buying fair
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つなぐ屋, a purchase-specialist shop operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time buying fair at 15 commercial facilities across the Kanto area from November 9 to 13, 2026.
[Kansai area] Check the value of unused items before year-end organizing! Purchase-specialist shop つなぐ屋 holds a limited-time buying fair
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つなぐ屋, a purchase-specialist shop operated by 株式会社カイトル, will hold a limited-time buying fair at 11 commercial facilities across the Kansai area from November 9 to 13, 2026.
“Thule Lithos PC Sleeve giveaway campaign” launches on THULE’s official Instagram!
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ゼット株式会社 will run an Instagram campaign from November 9 to 25, 2026, giving away “Thule Lithos PC Sleeve” laptop sleeves compatible with MacBook from Swedish brand THULE to 8 winners selected by lottery.
[あさぎり牛乳 阪神梅田本店] 1st anniversary! Limited-quantity launch of a fluffy white soufflé cheesecake, plus store renovation
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The milk-sweets brand あさぎり牛乳 from Asagiri Dairy will launch a limited-quantity soufflé cheesecake on November 10, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of 阪神梅田本店, and will also renovate the store.
“I want to aim for high school or university after school refusal”: Free online enrollment information session covering Hokkaido entrance exam circumstances
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株式会社キズキ will open its first school in Hokkaido, Sapporo Station Front School, on November 26, 2026, and will hold free online enrollment information sessions on November 11 and 14 to mark the opening.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Free online enrollment information session
While addressing the concerns of more than 1,000 people
“I want to aim for high school or university after school refusal”: Free online enrollment information session covering entrance exam preparation for Tokyo metropolitan high schools
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株式会社キズキ will hold free online enrollment information sessions on November 11 and 14 ahead of the November 18, 2026, opening of a new Tachikawa Station Front School in Tachikawa, Tokyo, by キズキ共育塾, which provides fully individualized instruction for students experiencing school refusal or developmental disabilities.
“I want to aim for high school or university after school refusal”: Free online enrollment information session covering Chiba Prefecture entrance exam circumstances
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株式会社キズキ announced that キズキ共育塾, which provides fully individualized instruction for students experiencing school refusal or developmental disabilities, will open a new Kashiwa Station Front School in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on November 26, 2026, and will hold a free online enrollment information session to mark the occasion.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Session 1: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 19:30–20:40
Session 2: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:30–11:40
3 new grades added to high-concentration cellulose fiber molding material kinari: Mass production and sales begin for grades using domestically sourced, underutilized hinoki and cedar, and a cost-competitive grade
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Panasonic Production Engineering has added 3 grades to “kinari,” its plant-based cellulose fiber composite material: 2 grades using underutilized domestically sourced hinoki and cedar, and 1 grade designed to improve cost competitiveness. Mass production and sales have begun.
Facts
3 new grades added
55% hinoki wood powder
45% polypropylene and other materials
Research and development began in 2015
Mass production and sales have been underway since January 2023
Ranks 2nd all-time on the platform in its first crowdfunding campaign! “COFFEEJACK V2” manual espresso machine
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The crowdfunding campaign for 株式会社DEITA’s “COFFEEJACK V2” manual espresso machine ended with total pledges of ¥11,040,630 from 244 backers. It recorded the 2nd-highest result of all time among similar projects on GREEN FUNDING.
[JAF Saitama] Experience the romance of Earth’s history and environment through fossil excavation and stratum observation; event to be held for the first time on Saturday, Dec. 12
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The Saitama branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold the “JAF Day Fossil Excavation Experience and Stratum Observation Tour” for the first time on December 12, jointly with 東松山・比企広域観光推進協議会.
CyberACE launches full-scale advertising operations powered by AI agents. The “AI That Optimizes Results” tool has surpassed 50 accounts and is expanding into search advertising
Born from feedback from the printing floor! Official launch of “Defective Product Mapping System Mr.トレース,” which uses projections to show where label defects are located
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シリウスビジョン株式会社 has officially launched “Defective Product Mapping System Mr.トレース,” an optional product for roll label inspection machines that projects the locations of defects using projection mapping technology.
Librus株式会社 publishes insight report, “What Is the SCS Evaluation System? A Clear Explanation of the System, Covered Companies, and Start Date”
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Librus株式会社 has published an insight report explaining the SCS evaluation system, including its outline, expected start date (around March 2027), and response policies.
Facts
The system is scheduled to launch around March 2027
Turning intractable diseases into “colors of hope.” Charity festival “Colors of HOPE,” bringing people together through art and music, to be held on Dec. 12 at ZOU-NO-HANA TERRACE in Yokohama
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一般社団法人LITTLE ARTISTS LEAGUE will hold “Colors of HOPE,” a charity festival themed around intractable diseases, at ZOU-NO-HANA TERRACE in Yokohama on Dec. 12, 2026.
Max releases 50th anniversary model commemorating the launch of its air compressors
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マックス株式会社 will release limited-edition models 『AK-HL1310E2』 and 『AK-HH1310E2』 in the exclusive “Deep Shine Purple” color to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its air compressor launch, starting Nov. 19.
Sales skills seminar “Moving Beyond Discount Selling! Fundamentals and Key Strategies for Solution-Based Sales” to be held Dec. 9 — 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
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株式会社マーケティング研究協会 will hold an online seminar titled “Moving Beyond Discount Selling! Fundamentals and Key Strategies for Solution-Based Sales” on Dec. 9. The seminar will be led by 株式会社コンパス President and CEO Shinsuke Suzuki, and participants can learn practical skills such as identifying customer challenges and preparing proposals using AI.
Free and open to everyone: education information-sharing event, attended by a cumulative 15,000 people, to hold its 142nd session: “What Are Ethical Education and ESD? — The Ethical Association’s Initiatives to Promote Learning Needed by Children and Students of the Future”
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株式会社マインドシェア will hold the 142nd education information-sharing event. Rika Sueyoshi, representative director of 一般社団法人エシカル協会, will speak on ethical education, ESD, and initiatives to promote sustainable education.
Survey on stress: 60% of people feel stressed. Physical and mental symptoms or changes when stressed include “becoming more irritable” at about 35%, and “losing motivation and energy” and “being unable to sleep or sleeping lightly” each in the 20% range
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An online survey on stress conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社 found that 60% of people feel stressed, with the main symptom being “becoming more irritable,” at about 35%. Just over 40% think they are able to relieve or manage their stress.
Facts
60% of people feel stressed
About 35% say they “become more irritable”
“Losing motivation and energy” and “being unable to sleep or sleeping lightly” each in the 20% range
Just over 40% think they are able to relieve or manage their stress
In an era when generative AI makes it easy to expand text, the question is when to decide not to write. Former head of the Asahi Shimbun Proofreading Center explains “subtracting words” in “文章は削ると、うまくなる。” On sale Nov. 9!
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Forest Publishing will release “文章は削ると、うまくなる。” by Maeda Yasumasa, former head of the Asahi Shimbun Proofreading Center, on November 9, 2026. The book explains techniques for improving writing by “subtracting words” in the age of generative AI.
Facts
Sales will begin sequentially from November 9, 2026.
More than 300,000 copies of the author's books sold
JTB商事 develops multilingual audio guide using Locatone™ to support tourism DX in Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, through local partnerships
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株式会社JTB商事 has partnered with 新宮市観光協会 and ソニーマーケティング to develop and support “Shingu Premium Audio Guide,” a multilingual audio guide tour using Locatone™. It is scheduled to launch on November 9, 2026, priced at ¥1,000.
Long-awaited new additions to Skylark frozen foods! “10-Cheese Cheese IN Raw Hamburger Steak” and “Hash Browns at Home with ガスト!!” go on sale
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株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス will begin selling the new frozen foods “10-Cheese Cheese IN Raw Hamburger Steak” and “Hash Browns at Home with ガスト!!” through すかいらーく公式通販ショップ on November 9, 2026.
【トップバリュベストプライス】Roomwear sets and thermal underwear—30 items in total—on sale for ¥980 each
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イオン will launch 30 cold-weather items from its private brand トップバリュベストプライス starting November 10. Roomwear sets and thermal underwear will be priced at ¥980 each, while socks will cost ¥580. The products will be available at up to 440 stores and online.
New dining tables customizable in 1 cm increments: FURMETURE launches 2 “MAIN TABLE” series
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FURMETURE, operated by 4FUL株式会社, has launched 2 series of dining tables that can be custom-sized in 1 cm increments: “MAIN TABLE 01V” and “MAIN TABLE 02.”
【ＦＣＥ】AI role-play function added to “Smart Boarding,” a talent development platform
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株式会社ＦＣＥ has added a new “AI role-play function” to its talent development platform “Smart Boarding,” helping users build practical skills through role-play with AI.
株式会社アイティフォー has published its integrated report, “アイティフォー統合レポート 2026.” It features the growth strategy for achieving ¥70 billion in sales based on the long-term vision “HIGH FIVE 2033,” as well as a discussion with Sanyo Department Store.
【Free admission】Become the driver or pilot you’ve always admired! See, ride and experience vehicles at the 3rd “Kawasaki Norimono Festa” on November 22 (Sun.).
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川崎市 and かわさきのりものフェスタ実行委員会 will hold “Kawasaki Norimono Festa: The 3rd Gathering of Vehicle Masters” on November 22 at Culttz Kawasaki, Fujimi Park and 川崎競輪. The event aims to address the shortage of public transportation workers and encourage use of public transit. Free hands-on activities featuring buses, trains, aircraft and more will be offered.
Too and Dropbox Japan publish a case study on Dropbox adoption by 株式会社AbemaTV - Building a secure content management platform with Dropbox; cutting video review time by 50% -
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株式会社Too and Dropbox Japan have published a case study on Dropbox adoption by 株式会社AbemaTV, operator of the video streaming service ABEMA. Using Dropbox and Replay, AbemaTV strengthened content management security and reduced video review time by 50%.
New owner-occupied homes have shrunk by an average of approximately 29㎡ (equivalent to 18 tatami mats) over 29 years. A rounded ceiling creates a sense of openness even where floor space is limited. BESS to launch “Maru Tech,” an urban home with a maximum ceiling height of 4.6 m, first in Tokyo on November 14, 2026.
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株式会社アールシーコア will launch its urban home “Maru Tech,” featuring a rounded ceiling with a maximum height of 4.6m to accommodate smaller floor plans, first in the Tokyo area on Nov. 14, 2026.
サンタ・マリア・ノヴェッラ’s limited holiday collection brings elegant fragrances and sparkle to the winter festivities
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サンタ・マリア・ノヴェッラ will launch its limited holiday collection on Nov. 19, celebrating its historic Florentine origins. The lineup includes products that blend traditional scents and designs, such as a potpourri box, ceramic ornaments and aromatic candles.
“あおぎり高校” × ZOZOTOWN! Limited-edition items featuring original illustrations go on sale Nov. 12
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VTuber group “あおぎり高校” and ZOZOTOWN are collaborating to sell limited-edition items featuring original illustrations on a made-to-order basis starting Nov. 12.
[Nov. 11 is “Salmon Day”] Autumn salmon catch in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, the “holy land of salmon,” falls to about 1/12 of its peak
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As the autumn salmon catch in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, has fallen to about 1/12 of its peak, affecting local industry, 株式会社しゃけを is creating new value and income opportunities by developing products using underutilized fish such as sculpin.
Facts
About 1/12 of its peak
From 2003 to 2023
The autumn salmon catch in Hokkaido was about 2.1 million fish
LazyAI, provider of AI-native ITSM “LazyAI for IT,” raises 100 million yen from JAFCO and files patent application for core technology
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LazyAI株式会社 has raised 100 million yen from JAFCO, which will be used for SOC 2 certification and product development. It has also filed a patent application for the core technology behind “LazyAI for IT,” which uses AI agents to handle IT operations management.
[Ahead of “Good Skin Day” on Nov. 12] Curious about needle cosmetics but still holding back? Tohoku University-born, non-invasive needle™ “OZMO” eye serum hits 200% of its target on its first day on Makuake!
株式会社ネルケプランニング held its 5th children’s workshop, “Traveling Tennozu Canal Fes! On-Workshop: Galaxy Theater Exploration Tour,” at Tennozu Galaxy Theater over 2 days, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. The program was part of an event organized by 一般社団法人天王洲・キャナルサイド活性化協会 and offered backstage tours and technical experiences for elementary, junior high and high school students, as well as their parents and guardians.
Car accessories brand “AIMBAN” to grand-open its official online shop on Nov. 9, 2026!
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株式会社AIMBAN JAPAN grand-opened the official online shop for car accessories brand “AIMBAN” on Nov. 9, 2026. The company received support totaling more than 11 million yen from more than 540 backers through crowdfunding and opened the shop as a permanent sales channel. To mark the opening, it is holding a promotional campaign from Nov. 9 to 22, with offers including 20% off a headrest with an integrated neck pad.
Shizuoka Prefecture, ファーストメディア株式会社 and 株式会社NTTドコモ announced that the Shizuoka Prefecture Disaster Prevention app began supporting satellite communication services, including docomo Starlink Direct, on Nov. 9, 2026.
[Kyoto, Dec. 15] Seminar offers hands-on training, from applying for “Level 3.5 drone flight” to operating certified aircraft
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株式会社Fujitaka will hold a “Level 3.5 Flight Practical Seminar” on December 15, 2026, in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. The seminar will explain the regulations and application procedures for Level 3.5 drone flights, as well as flight operations using aircraft certification and remote pilot skill certificates. It will also feature a live demonstration using a “DJI Matrice 4TD”.
Selected for the 30th-term A-SAP Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Innovation Promotion Project
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株式会社ルーツ has been selected for the 30th-term A-SAP Industry-Academia-Government-Finance Collaboration Innovation Promotion Project and will develop a light-attraction pest control device targeting thrips.
Event Report: Oita Prefecture and QWS generate co-creation ideas that leverage “regional resources” with about 40 companies
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Oita Prefecture and SHIBUYA QWS, operated by 渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社, held a networking event on October 9, 2026, bringing together about 60 people to develop co-creation ideas that leverage regional resources. Through presentations of case studies by pioneering companies, promotional presentations by municipalities, and workshops, participants exchanged ideas for building partnerships, including opening satellite offices and relocating without changing jobs.
[Philippines Integrated Resort] Okada Manila オカダマニラ’s 銀座長岡 selected for “MICHELIN Selected” for the 2nd consecutive year
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銀座長岡, an Edomae sushi restaurant inside the Philippines’ largest integrated resort, オカダマニラ, has been selected for “MICHELIN Selected” for the 2nd consecutive year in the 2027 edition of the “MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu.”
Facts
2 straight years
A sushi counter with just 10 seats
More than 40 restaurants and bars
A vast site spanning about 30 hectares
A total of 1,001 guest rooms, suites and villas
More than 80 brands
Can accommodate up to 5,000 people
Companies mentioned：Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc.、Okada Manila、オカダマニラ、銀座長岡、MICHELIN、フォーブス・トラベルガイド、Agoda、トリップアドバイザー、Booking.com
株式会社ヒロテック will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 Autumn,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from November 11 to 13, 2026, showcasing its multilingual AI education platform and factory automation and robotics systems business.
Illustration exhibition “ON Paper #2 – Illustration Is Completed on Paper” to be held
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株式会社W.creation is providing planning support for “ON Paper #2,” an illustration exhibition organized by 株式会社八紘美術. The exhibition explores expression through printing digital data onto paper and will feature works by 4 illustrators, commissioned sales of giclée prints, and an autograph session.
Facts
[Exhibition period] November 20 (Fri.)–December 6 (Sun.), 2026
Distinctive works by 4 illustrators
A printing company with more than 50 years of history
HIROTEC to exhibit at “SMART ENERGY WEEK Kansai 2026”
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株式会社ヒロテック will exhibit at “SMART ENERGY WEEK Kansai 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026. As a member of the Hiroshima Prefecture joint booth “HIROSHIMA GX STARS,” it will display “SLOOP,” a sleeve formwork for precast concrete, and bio-molded charcoal made from discarded bamboo from oyster rafts, presenting solutions to challenges in achieving a decarbonized society.
HIROTEC to exhibit at the 4th Manufacturing World Fukuoka
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株式会社ヒロテック will exhibit at the 4th Manufacturing World Fukuoka, to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from December 2 to 4, 2026. As a member of the Hiroshima Prefecture joint booth “HIROSHIMA INDUSTRIAL STARS,” it will display samples of civil engineering and construction products using laser bonding technology for resin and metal, as well as a wood-burning stove under consideration as a new business.
Winners of the Grand Prize at the 11th Nichigaku Blackboard Art Koshien® Announced!
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日学株式会社 announced the final results of the 11th Nichigaku Blackboard Art Koshien®, a national blackboard art competition for middle and high school students, and held an awards ceremony on November 8 at the Suginami Campus of Joshibi University of Art and Design. The grand prize in the main competition went to Miyazaki Prefectural Sadowara High School, while the junior division prize went to Moka Municipal Moka Higashi Junior High School.
株式会社ものばんく held a charity auction with 令和オークション to support recovery from the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake, Chiba torrential rains, and Hokuriku torrential rains, donating 7,107,420 yen to affected municipalities.
Wins the Grand Prize and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 14th Platinum Awards
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NTT西日本株式会社 and 株式会社地域創生Coデザイン研究所 have won the Grand Prize and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 14th Platinum Awards for “Waita Model,” which they jointly submitted.
Facts
Total power generation capacity: 6,990 kW (combined total of the 1st and 2nd power plants)
Annual power generation: about 49 GWh
CO2 reduction: equivalent to about 21,462 t-CO2 annually
An organization involving all 30 households in the community
Too and Dropbox Japan publish a case study on 株式会社AbemaTV’s adoption of Dropbox
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Too and Dropbox Japan have published a case study on the adoption of Dropbox by 株式会社AbemaTV, which operates the video streaming service “ABEMA.” AbemaTV chose Dropbox for its security and support for large files, and used the Replay feature to streamline video proofing.
【FPキャンプ】Students accounted for a record-high 72% of examinees in the FP Level 1 written exam, surpassing 70% for the first time
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Students of FP資格スクール「FPキャンプ」, operated by 株式会社スクエアワークス, accounted for a record-high 71.9% of examinees in the September 2026 FP Level 1 written exam, surpassing 70% for the first time. The pass rate among survey respondents was 86.0%, about 5 times the overall rate.
Catering company NEO DINING. obtains JFS Standard (Food Service) compliance certification at its central kitchen
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Catering business operator NEO DINING.（株式会社NEO FLAG.）has obtained JFS Standard (Food Service) compliance certification at its central kitchen in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama.
Facts
Dated October 28, 2026
Regular inspections by an external specialist organization have been conducted since August 2023
Since August 2025, the entire hygiene management system has been developed in line with JFS standards
Following an on-site audit on September 17, 2026
Number of employees: 61
Audit number: DK-06-002
A food safety management standard first published in 2016
Hygiene audits by an external specialist organization are conducted 4 times a year
Brought into compliance with JFS standards over more than 1 year
Supports more than 1,500 parties and corporate events annually
環境・省エネルギー計算センター, which has calculated energy savings for about 1,800 buildings annually and more than 5,000 buildings cumulatively, to exhibit at the Decarbonization Expo for Buildings — December 2 (Wednesday) to 4 (Friday), 2026 — Tokyo Big Sight
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環境・省エネルギー計算センター (operated by 株式会社HorizonXX) will exhibit at the Decarbonization Expo for Buildings, held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2 to 4, 2026, showcasing its track record of energy-saving calculations for about 1,800 buildings annually and more than 5,000 buildings cumulatively.
Britain’s premier hairbrush メイソンピアソン launches its 2026 holiday collection, with an original hourglass as a purchase gift
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株式会社オズ・インターナショナル will launch the 2026 holiday collection from traditional British hairbrush maker メイソンピアソン on November 10. The collection includes limited-edition models and gift sets, with an original hourglass offered as a purchase gift.
Koga-chan-chan releases the music video for her 1st single, “Grand Residence Internet”! Ahead of its digital release on Sunday, November 8, the video is available on her official YouTube channel
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Influencer Koga-chan-chan, affiliated with 株式会社Suu, has released the music video for her 1st single, “Grand Residence Internet,” which will be released digitally on November 8, 2026.
Facts
Total social media followers: 1.08 million
TikTok: 756,400
Instagram: 290,000
YouTube: 33,900
Companies mentioned：株式会社Suu、UU、TRIPOD Records、BubbleWrap Inc.
【Ramen Kairikiya】For 1 week only! ¥110 off every ramen dish from the tax-included price! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s Kawanishi store in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, reopens after renovation on November 14, 2026!
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To celebrate the reopening of 京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋’s 川西店, operated by 株式会社魁力屋, all ramen dishes will be ¥110 off the tax-included price for 7 days only, from November 14 to 20, 2026.
Miletos株式会社 has launched BTM integration between its expense management AI “SAPPHIRE” and 日本旅行コーポレートソリューションズ’ 「出張なび」, reducing administrative workloads through automated data integration.
Facts
Adopted by more than 800 organizations, including major companies and universities
【About 1,800 people responded in an in-person survey】Results released for Kneipp’s “What kind of fatigue are you experiencing? — Survey on fatigue among people today,” supervised by Japan Recovery Association Representative Director Dr. Hideki Katano
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株式会社クナイプジャパン conducted a survey on fatigue among people today with about 1,800 participants, under the supervision of Japan Recovery Association Representative Director Dr. Hideki Katano. The results showed physical fatigue was most prevalent, while caffeine ranked first among stressors (60.6%).
Facts
Valid responses: 1,795 in total
In Tokyo, October 2–3, 2026
Caffeine ranked first among stressors (60.6%)
“Eye strain (caused by light stimulation)” (55.0%)
“Information overload” (49.8%)
Concerns about “housework, child-rearing and caregiving” surged to about 4 times the level among people in their 20s to 40s (27.3%)
“Chiikawa New Year’s Postcards, Set of 3, with Bonus Stickers”
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株式会社エンスカイ will begin selling “Chiikawa New Year’s Postcards, Set of 3, with Bonus Stickers” on November 13, 2026, through 郵便局のネットショップ and at about 200 post office branches nationwide.
株式会社ノジマ is teaming up with 横浜市消防局 to screen a disaster-preparedness awareness video that takes over the TV section at 25 ノジマ stores across Yokohama from Nov. 9 to 15, 2026. A special event featuring a fire truck experience and other activities will also be held at Kaede Walk Nagatsuta on Nov. 14.
Exhibiting at “Design Festa vol.64,” one of Asia’s largest art events! Display and preorder sales of award-winning バンフー Design Contest works (T-shirts and tote bags)
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株式会社帆風 (バンフー) will exhibit at “Design Festa vol.64,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 14 to 15, 2026, displaying and taking preorders for T-shirts and tote bags that won the バンフー Design Contest.
Choose and order snacks for your event, delivered in bags. 心幸グループ launches “Off Gashi SELECT” on Nov. 9
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心幸株式会社 will launch “Off Gashi SELECT,” a new service that lets customers order snacks for events online, which are then packed into bags and delivered, starting Nov. 9, 2026.
吉積情報 adds an “Approver” role to the Share license for “Cmosy Pocket,” expanding approval features
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吉積情報株式会社 has added an “Approver” role to the Share license for “Cmosy Pocket,” its Google Drive extension service, strengthening prior approval features for creating shared drives and sharing files outside the organization.
【吉積情報株式会社】Begins handling AvePoint products that support Google Workspace migration, backup and sharing management
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吉積情報株式会社 has begun handling 3 products for Google Workspace offered by AvePoint Japan, supporting data migration, backup and sharing management. It is also offering a 30% discount on the first year for bundled contracts as a year-end adoption campaign.
Facts
Within 25 days of permanent deletion
Users who were deleted: within 20 days of deletion
30% off the first year
Minimum contract: 30 licenses
Period: Customers who begin using the service within 2026
Application deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 15:00
Companies mentioned：吉積情報株式会社、AvePoint Japan株式会社、Google LLC、Microsoft Corporation、AvePoint, Inc.
Announcement of business partnership with Initial S
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Nextorage株式会社 and Initial S began a business partnership on Nov. 9, 2026, to jointly promote AI adoption among SOHOs and small and medium-sized businesses. As their first initiative, they will support creators with data management and will unveil “Kibi,” an AI agent scheduled for release in early 2027, at “EdgeTech+ 2026” on Nov. 18, 2026.
To celebrate the release of “ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ”! Spalik point giveaway campaign launches!
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株式会社coly will hold a “Spalik point giveaway campaign” on its web service “coly ID” to celebrate the release of “ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ.” 1,000 points will be awarded to 500 people selected by lottery from those who follow and repost the eligible post.
【Bridge to School Fund】Give children who are refugees in Kenya the chance to learn with items gathering dust at home: AAR Japan
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AAR Japan is running the “Bridge to School Fund” campaign to support education for children who are refugees in Kenya. Support is provided by having a specialist company purchase unwanted household items and donating the proceeds.
【Exhibitor recruitment】Connect with sourcing, adoption and sales channel development! Business-to-business trade shows for saunas and the outdoors: “Sauna Fair” and “Glamping & Outdoor”
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株式会社ビジネスガイド社 will hold the “11th Sauna Fair” and “21st Glamping & Outdoor” at Tokyo Big Sight from Feb. 24 to 26, 2027, and is recruiting exhibitors.