Suspension of the application service following a personal information leak involving the electronic ticket sales service “teket” used for the Smile Sports business and other activities (Apology)
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The application service has been suspended after personal information was leaked through unauthorized access to “teket,” the electronic ticket sales service used by 公益財団法人東京都スポーツ文化事業団.
マイプロテイン is holding its “Double-Digit Time Sale,” one of the largest sales of the second half of the year, until 2 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12!
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マイプロテイン is holding its “Double-Digit Time Sale,” one of the largest sales of the second half of the year, on its official website until 2 a.m. on Nov. 12. Eligible products are up to 70% off, with an additional 10% off when a discount code is applied, and new products and limited-edition flavors are available.
Dubai Research Institute estimates price changes for a hypothetical 50 million yen; gains and losses vary by district [October 2026]
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株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス announced estimates applying the price-index change rates over the past 12 months to a hypothetical 50 million yen for apartments in 10 Dubai districts as of October 2026. Estimated amounts ranged from about 48.34 million yen to 5,357 yen, with gains and losses varying by district.
Facts
A hypothetical 50 million yen
About 48.34 million
53.57 million yen
Plus 7.13%
Minus 3.33%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC
[For creators] A real-time breakdown of how a bad UI is transformed! Free streaming of archived footage from seminar “Live Redesign Series Vol.1–Vol.3” starting Nov. 27 (Friday)!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will stream for free archived footage from the online seminar “Live Redesign Series Vol.1–Vol.3,” held for game creators. The instructor, Jacob Nelson, explains UI design principles and the improvement process.
Nov. 21–23: “LA FERIA Shimokitazawa Mexican Festival” to be held for the first time | More than 50 groups gather at ミカン下北 for music, food and art
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Sensepace Inc. will hold the “LA FERIA Shimokitazawa Mexican Festival” for the first time at ミカン下北 from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026. Creative direction is by ArtsyKars, and the event will bring Mexican and Japanese cultures together through music, food and art.
Facts
2026
More than 50 groups
More than 30 artists
More than 10 restaurants
A huge 12m × 4m mural
Companies mentioned：Senspace 株式会社、Senspace、ArtsyKars、Disney、adidas、Xbox、Samsung、Under Armour、Sony Music、ミカン下北、Mexciting、在日メキシコ大使館、Natalia D、Mariachi La Fiesta、Mike Larry Draw、The Devils and Libido、Thee Blackdoor Blues、下北沢ミートブラザーズ、Brooklyn Roasting Company、The Standard Bakers、チョップスティックス、ダバイダン105、大衆ビストロ ハルタ、下北六角、鎌倉山米店、うなぎの寝床、楽観、タイ屋台999 カオカオカオ、Vivero Tokyo、Caracol、Gab Sumi、Picante、Show de Anny、Danieru、CENTRO
ORICO announces push-open 2-bay HDD enclosure—with support for up to 48TB, USB 3.1 Gen1 5Gbps transfer, 60mm fan cooling and stable operation with a 12V/4A power supply
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ORICO announced a push-open 2-bay HDD enclosure that supports up to 48TB, USB 3.1 Gen1 5Gbps transfer, 60mm fan cooling and stable operation with a 12V/4A power supply.
The “Maron (Man) Calendar” is back after 2 years, with the 2027 version now available!
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株式会社Carry On will begin selling the 2027 version of the calendar by its affiliated creator “Maron (Man).” The order period runs from Nov. 9 to 23, 2026.
[Handball] 20th Asian Games wrap-up report / Lessons learned and challenges ahead as teams aim to qualify through the Asian Olympic qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics
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At the 20th Asian Games, Japan’s women’s team won silver and the men’s team won bronze. This wrap-up report reviews lessons learned and challenges ahead of the Asian qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics.
“AI search optimization” explained! How to share information that generative AI will select. Free seminar on Nov. 26 (Thursday): “An Introduction to GEO, LLMO and AEO: Learning the Basics in the AI Search Era”!!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 26 titled “An Introduction to GEO, LLMO and AEO: Learning the Basics in the AI Search Era,” focusing on search and information sharing in the age of generative AI.
[Original survey] About 40% of workplace Access databases have become black boxes, with their creators unavailable
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合同会社BlueAge released the results of a survey on how workplace Access databases are created, conducted through its Access information site “たすけてACCESS.” The survey found that 37.5% of Access databases in use at workplaces were created by former employees who had left or transferred, or by unreachable external parties, and had become “black boxes” with no specifications or code that could be read.
[Limited-time special sale] Novilla’s “Ishizue” series is available at a special price for a limited time! Take this opportunity to enjoy a firm sleeping surface
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Novilla is a global bedding brand available in more than 130 countries and regions, and has ranked No. 1 in sales in the mattress category on Amazon in the United States. It is holding a limited-time special sale on its “Ishizue” series for the Japanese market, with pocket-spring mattresses featuring a firm feel discounted by 20%.
Facts
More than 130 countries and regions worldwide
Annual sales exceed 1.4 million units
More than 10 million households and customers to date
A substantial 24cm-thick design
High-carbon steel pocket springs with a 2.0mm diameter
Passed 100,000 compression tests
Discount rate: 20%
Regular price: ¥26,900
Discounted price: ¥21,512
Companies mentioned：Sweet Night Innovation JP株式会社、Novilla、Avenco、Amazon
Make even the back of your hair look beautiful, with a color that won’t make you look older. NISHIGAI LABO, a client-acquisition site connecting adult women with gray hair to certified hairstylists in the “Gray Color Method,” which colors gray hair using techniques inspired by fashion color, launches in earnest
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株式会社SEDONACAMP launched NISHIGAI LABO in earnest on November 9, 2026, a client-acquisition site connecting certified hairstylists in the “Gray Color Method” with adult women concerned about gray hair. Around 130 certified salons nationwide are participating, helping customers choose salons based on technical standards. The company also produces the salon treatment product MPC™ and the home-care shampoo my slow aging.
What kind of writing gets chosen in the age of AI search? The archive of the popular Nov. 24 (Tuesday) seminar “Introduction to Web Writing Online Course Vol.15” is available for free!
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株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 is making the archive of its online seminar “Introduction to Web Writing Online Course Vol.15,” held in October, available for free. The seminar covers changes in web writing in the age of AI search and the use of primary sources.
THE NORTH FACE Purple Label for JOURNAL STANDARD releases a collection that modernizes the “Serow” and “Mountain Parka”
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JOURNAL STANDARD, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will release 2 types of jackets in collaboration with THE NORTH FACE Purple Label, modernizing the 70s “Serow” and the 90s “Mountain Parka.”
Facts
2026AW
On sale sequentially from November 11
¥72,600-
¥88,000-
Founded: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、THE NORTH FACE Purple Label、THE NORTH FACE、VISIT JOURNAL STANDARD、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社ル・プチメック
Make winter sleep more comfortable! Restnature Smart Electric Blanket, featuring automatic temperature control and an alarm, launches on Makuake
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Restnature launched its Restnature Smart Electric Blanket project on the crowdfunding service Makuake on November 9, 2026. The product features automatic temperature control, an alarm function and OEKO-TEX®-certified materials. Discounts of up to 53% OFF are available, along with a 10% OFF coupon available on the first day only.
[Free admission] SUMWARE’s first-ever market in Tokyo to be held in Yoyogi on November 20 and 21
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Workwear brand SUMWARE will hold its first-ever market, SUMWARE MARKET, at TEN10 STUDIO in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on November 20 and 21, 2026. Admission is free.
サザンビーチホテル＆リゾート沖縄 will hold a winter buffet themed around the color red starting December 1, 2026, with all-you-can-eat boiled snow crab and special Christmas dishes available for December only.
Facts
All 448 rooms
All guest rooms are at least 30㎡
18 hotels in Japan
4,837 rooms in total
27 hotels in Japan
9,051 rooms in total
The group’s hotels have a total of 4,039 employees
Call for applications for SusHi Tech Global Funds certified funds
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東京都 is seeking applications for certified funds under SusHi Tech Global Funds, a fund platform supporting startup scale-ups. Applications are open from November 9 to December 25, Reiwa 8. Eligible applicants are operators of private funds and other entities that invest in and provide loans to domestic startups.
日本税育協議会 partners with tax accountant Masayuki Saiki to support organizational transformation at companies — fostering tax accountants who work alongside management and support business growth
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一般社団法人日本税育協議会 is partnering with Masayuki Saiki, managing partner of 御堂筋税理士法人, to jointly foster tax accountants who can support business growth and promote initiatives centered on taxation.
“American Soybean Buyers Outlook Conference 2026 Japan-Taiwan” held; experts discuss global grain demand trends, the latest developments in biofuels, and market trends for soybean oil and soybean meal
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アメリカ大豆輸出協会（USSEC） held the “American Soybean Buyers Outlook Conference 2026 Japan-Taiwan” at The Okura Tokyo on October 27, 2026, covering global grain demand and developments in biofuels.
Facts
More than 200 participants attended
Japan’s soybeans (approx. 3.7 million tonnes annually)
Around 90% depends on imports from the United States and other countries
スケッチ launches a service to automate the aggregation and transcription of performance reviews, cutting processing time for around 200 people from 30 hours to around 30 minutes
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株式会社スケッチ launched a service on November 2 to automate tasks such as aggregating and transcribing performance review data. It has published a case study in which processing time for around 200 people was cut from 30 hours to around 30 minutes.
EXILE TETSUYA-produced AMAZING COFFEE unveils Christmas-exclusive drinks and food! On sale from Saturday, November 14!
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AMAZING COFFEE, a coffee shop operated by 株式会社LDH kitchen, will launch Christmas-exclusive drinks and food produced by EXILE TETSUYA on November 14, 2026.
シャオミ・ジャパン to hold “Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Launch Special Event — Hello, Inspiration from Behind.” Visitors can experience a smartphone with a rear display, making its first appearance in Japan
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小米技術日本株式会社 will hold an event celebrating the launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Series at OMOTESANDO MUSEUM from November 20 to 23, 2026. The event will feature hands-on displays of smartphones with rear displays and talk sessions.
Facts
4 days
Original2億画素
766.5 million people
1.1608 billion units
More than 600,000 units
Companies mentioned：小米技術日本株式会社、シャオミ・ジャパン、Xiaomi Corporation、ギズモード・ジャパン、香港証券取引所、Fortune Global 500
Hiroyuki seeks creators for performance-based clip commissions
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株式会社made in Japan is recruiting creators to promote products by Hiroyuki (Hiroyuki Nishimura), with recruitment opening on November 9, 2026. The program is performance-based, with materials provided and payments made through バズイチバ.
Facts
From November 9, 2026
Capital: ¥57 million
Established: August 21, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社made in Japan、株式会社ひとこま、丸井織物株式会社
Win an original reproduced illustration bearing the artist’s handwritten signature! Campaign celebrates the release of Fudanshi Summoning: I Was Set Up by a Divine Beast in Another World (14) by Moe Fujisaki! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス, operated by 株式会社TORICO, will hold a campaign celebrating the release of Fudanshi Summoning: I Was Set Up by a Divine Beast in Another World (14) by Moe Fujisaki. Participants can win a reproduced illustration bearing the artist’s handwritten signature.
“Jump Club,” a “club activity for Jump” from TikTok and Weekly Shonen Jump, launches! Club president is Akira Kawashima of Kirin! First guest is Nakatani of Mayurika
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TikTok and 集英社 will launch “Jump Club” in November 2026, a club for enjoying Weekly Shonen Jump together. The club president is Akira Kawashima of Kirin, and the first guest is Nakatani of Mayurika.
Facts
Launched in November 2026
Launching on November 9 (Mon.)
5 levels
With 1 repost
With 3 reposts
With 5 reposts
With 10 or more reposts
Recorded an all-time high circulation of 6.53 million copies
Chikuma from Azur Lane, whose bunny outfit as an alternate skin made a major splash, is finally getting a highly anticipated figure. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a leading hobby retailer, operated by 大網株式会社, has opened preorders for a 1/4-scale completed figure of Azur Lane character Chikuma from アルファマックス.
Facts
Reference price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
Release date: Scheduled for July 2027
[Scale] 1/4
Approx. 27 cm tall (excluding base)
Companies mentioned：あみあみ、大網株式会社、アルファマックス、Manjuu Co., Ltd.、YongShi Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
A figure of Yumia Liessfeldt, Sunny Showers Ver., from Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is here. Preorders are now open at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a leading hobby retailer, has opened preorders for a Yumia Liessfeldt, Sunny Showers Ver. figure from Atelier Yumia, produced by コトブキヤ.
株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社 will host a career recruitment seminar for architecture and building services engineers, with 6 companies from 三菱地所グループ taking part. It will be held in Shimbashi, Tokyo, on December 5. Capacity is 100 participants, and admission is free.
Digital Garage partners with Daiichi Lifeグループ to launch an invoice card payment service as a “non-insurance solution” supporting cash flow for small and medium-sized businesses
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株式会社デジタルガレージ has launched the “Payment Station by DGFT Invoice Card Payment” service in collaboration with 株式会社第一ライフグループ and 株式会社ベネフィット・ワン to help improve cash flow for small and medium-sized businesses.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market 4819
Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market 8750
Companies mentioned：株式会社デジタルガレージ、株式会社第一ライフグループ、Daiichi Lifeグループ、株式会社ベネフィット・ワン、第一生命保険株式会社、第一生命、りそなグループ、Digital Garage Bank / DG Bank（仮称）
Turn ideas into 3D, whatever your field! Meshy partners with Ritsumeikan University GCCP and RCAi to hold a hands-on 3D generative AI workshop in Kyoto on Friday, November 13
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Meshy LLC will hold the “Meshy 3D AI Workshop” in Kyoto on November 13, 2026, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University GCCP and RCAi. Admission is free, and places are limited to the first 50 applicants.
[信濃屋] Explore the allure of whisky with Boris, a member of the global whisky community Wu Dram Clan! A tasting discovery and experience seminar will be held at Toranomon Hills cask on Nov. 22 (Sunday)
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株式会社信濃屋食品 will hold a tasting discovery and experience seminar on Nov. 22, 2026, at Toranomon Hills cask, with Boris, a member of the global whisky community Wu Dram Clan, as the instructor.
Facts
Founded as a liquor store in 1930 in Daita, Setagaya Ward
Operates a total of 19 stores, including supermarkets and online stores
A special event to explore the appeal of whisky and its profound world on Nov. 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Participation fee: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Capacity: 20 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社信濃屋食品、信濃屋、Wu Dram Clan、WDC、KFWS、cask、株式会社信濃屋トレーディング
Notice Regarding the Digitization of Shareholder Benefits
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ウェルス・マネジメント株式会社 announced that it will digitize shareholder benefits using 株式会社ウィルズ' Premium Yutai Club system, starting with benefits based on the record date of the end of December 2026.
Applications open for children and their parents to take part in “Enjoying Books Together with Ogi Mama: A Christmas Encounter with Books”
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As part of its Children Smile Movement, 東京都 is inviting participants to a reading event for parents and children featuring education commentator Naoki Ogi as a guest.
Facts
Reiwa 8, Dec. 5 (Saturday)
Original時間 13時00分から14時00分まで
Original時間 15時00分から16時00分まで
15 groups per session
From Reiwa 8, Nov. 9 (Monday) through Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
ウェルス・マネジメント株式会社 has adopted Premium Yutai Club, a digital shareholder management platform provided by 株式会社ウィルズ, and will digitize its shareholder benefit program starting in December 2026.
ベトナム航空 signs memorandum of understanding with 長崎県, 島根県 and 成田国際空港株式会社 — joining forces to expand tourism and economic exchanges between Japan and Vietnam and further strengthen the air network —
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ベトナム航空 signed memorandums of understanding with 長崎県, 島根県 and 成田国際空港株式会社 on Nov. 9, 2026, and will begin working with them to expand tourism and economic exchanges and strengthen the air network.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
3 parties
Covering 2026 to 2027
A record of 4 seasonal charter flights
2027 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of friendly exchange relations with Da Nang City
Has operated since 2024
22 cities in Vietnam
Connecting 43 cities overseas
Operates a total of 123 routes
4 airports: Tokyo Narita, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka
[TAC Civil Service] “Get Started Here! Seminar on Civil Service Exams for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Special Wards” to be held online on Nov. 16!
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TAC株式会社 will hold an online seminar on civil service examinations for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and special wards on Nov. 16.
A record 243,308 people attended! A look at Animeイト Girls Festival 2026, a major event bringing together “everything for girls,” held around Ikebukuro Station!
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Animate Girls Festival 2026 was held around Ikebukuro Station on Nov. 7 and 8, drawing a record 243,308 people. The event featured a collaboration with 味の素AGF株式会社 and various stage programs.
Applications open for CJPF AWARD 2027, which seeks and recognizes projects that leverage Japan’s appeal and value to achieve results (deadline: Nov. 15 (Sunday))
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内閣府知的財産戦略推進事務局 is accepting applications through Nov. 15 for CJPF AWARD 2027, which recognizes overseas expansion and inbound tourism projects that leverage Japan’s appeal and value.
Facts
Expand the scale of overseas business to at least ¥50 trillion by 2033
Increase by 10 points by 2033 the share of people in each country and region who say they “love Japan”
Overseas expansion by Cool Japan-related industries totals ¥30.7 trillion
Haruka Kodama reveals she spent more than ¥10 million on cosmetic surgery and was once called a “plastic surgery monster”; diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 20 and feared she might never return to society; reflects on struggles as an idol and tears up over her mother’s support during treatment and a letter from her father
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Former HKT48 member Haruka Kodama appeared on an ABEMA program and spoke about spending more than ¥10 million on cosmetic surgery due to feelings of inferiority during her time as an idol, the struggles of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 20, and her gratitude to her parents for supporting her during treatment.
Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in 株式会社Habit Pilates, Which Operates Small-Group Reformer Pilates Studios, and Its Conversion into a Consolidated Subsidiary
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株式会社エアトリ announced that it had acquired shares in 株式会社Habit Pilates, which operates small-group reformer Pilates studios, and would make it a consolidated subsidiary. This is the 2nd deal in its Beauty FC business, and the company aims to expand the business through synergies with existing SPEED spring社.
Facts
12 locations in total
Up to 5 people
Up to 274 locations
March 2026
Effective November 9, 2026
All 23 businesses
41 consolidated subsidiaries
121 services
Capital: ¥3 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社エアトリ、株式会社Habit Pilates、株式会社SPEED spring
Skyrocket Company and ドミノ・ピザ join forces for a special collaboration!! Special pizza selected by the department head and secretary now on sale! A 1-day special project, too: “Skyrocket Company × ドミノ・ピザ Giant Collaboration Operation!”
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TOKYO FM's radio program “Skyrocket Company” and ドミノ・ピザ will air a special 1-day collaboration program on Nov. 23, 2026. To celebrate Miho Hamasaki's birthday, they will offer delivery gifts and a special livestream, and sell the limited-time selected pizza set “Sukaroke Pizza.”
グローバルキャスト fully revamps corporate website to share growth strategy and new corporate vision ahead of transition to a holding company structure
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株式会社グローバルキャスト fully revamped its corporate website to reflect its growth strategy ahead of its transition to a holding company structure, following its business integration with Aplix in April 2026.
Sold more than 500 last year! Reservations now open again for the “DIY Christmas Cake Kit” for parents and children to enjoy together
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株式会社おいもや is taking reservations for its “DIY Christmas Cake Kit,” which sold more than 500 last year. It is available at an early-bird price through Dec. 10.
Facts
Even children around age 3
Thaw in the refrigerator for about 5 hours
Decorate as you like in about 30 minutes to 1 hour
[TAC Bookkeeping Exam Course] Answers and explanations for the “39th Business Accounting Certification Exam® Grades 3 and 2” now available!
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TAC株式会社 has been publishing answers and explanations for Grades 3 and 2 of the 39th Business Accounting Certification Exam®, held in October 2026, since Nov. 6. The exam, administered by 大阪商工会議所, assesses financial statement analysis skills; the material also explains how it differs from bookkeeping exams and the benefits of taking it.
株式会社裕源 will begin selling handmade frozen bread made with natural yeast and no additives at イトーヨーカドー大井町店 from November 2026. The bread has been made in Taiwan for about 40 years, and the company is now making a full-scale entry into the Japanese market.
Facts
Sales begin at イトーヨーカドー大井町店 from November 2026
Continuously made at 裕毛屋 for about 40 years
After switching to the natural yeast method 26 years ago
The dough is carefully matured over about 47 hours
Notice Regarding the New iFree HOLD Japan Government Bond 10-Year Fund (2036/2046)
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大和アセットマネジメント株式会社 announced that it will launch “iFreeHOLD Japan Government Bond 10-Year (2036/2046)” on Nov. 25, 2026. The fund invests in Japanese government bonds with about 10 years remaining until maturity and holds them to maturity. It is eligible for the NISA growth investment quota.
Work with AI to automate PC tasks. ChatSense plans to offer a new feature
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced plans to introduce a new feature in “ChatSense,” its desktop tool that lets AI handle routine tasks on Windows PCs. If users change the input destination while working, the AI will recheck the screen.
[“Therapist” magazine 25th anniversary festival!] “Therapy World Tokyo 2026,” one of Japan's largest festivals for therapists, to be held in December!
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株式会社BABジャパン will hold “Therapy World Tokyo 2026,” one of Japan's largest hands-on events, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall in December 2026 to mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of its magazine “Therapist.”
[Survey Report] 60% of existing clients say “AI has improved tasks we struggle with”
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株式会社BOTANICO announced the results of a survey of 40 existing client companies, in which 60% said that using AI had improved tasks they struggled with.
“Yado Tsunagu Tabi Lab,” with アート不動産 serving as its secretariat, gets underway! Applications open for businesses aiming to “raise awareness of and encourage use of experience-based content centered on accommodations”!
佐賀玉屋 will hold the “69th Winter Hokkaido Products Fair” for 13 days, from Nov. 11 (Wed.), 2026, to Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday), at the event hall on the 7th floor of the South Building and the rooftop TAMAYA Sky Garden. The fair will bring together seafood bento, meat dishes, local specialties, famous confections and sweets from across Hokkaido. Offerings will include ramen available for dine-in from 〈らーめん山頭火〉 in the first half and 〈麺処 赤兎馬〉 in the second half, as well as daily limited-edition products and special deals.
Facts
13 days, from Nov. 11 (Wed.), 2026, to Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Shio ramen (1 serving) ¥1,100
Ajitama chashu ramen (1 serving) (shio, soy sauce or miso) ¥1,430 each
Sapporo miso ramen topped with kakuni (1 bowl) ¥1,600
Steak bento with 9 cuts, including 2 of Hokkaido’s top wagyu varieties (1 box) ¥2,700
Bento with 3 kinds of crab, including Hokkaido-grown king crab (1 box) ¥2,862
Hokkaido-grown king crab legs (1kg) ¥21,600
White Black Thunder (10 bags) ¥507
2026 Otaru First Press Campbell Early (720ml, rosé, slightly sweet) ¥1,650
“Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest” wraps up, with combined in-person and online viewership topping 126,000!
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage held “Famitsu 40th Anniversary Fest,” an event marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of Famitsu, at Bellesalle Akihabara on Nov. 7, 2026. The combined number of in-person attendees and online viewers topped 126,000.
Facts
More than 126,000
110,013 online viewers
16,849 in-person attendees
40th anniversary of its launch
6 featured titles
More than 35 game makers
More than 150 types of products
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA
Stage adaptation of Miyabe Miyuki’s novel “Level 7” to be staged!
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A stage adaptation of Miyabe Miyuki’s novel “Level 7” will be staged in Tokyo and Aichi from January to February 2027. The script is by Matsumoto Kyo, and the production is directed by Yoshida Takehiro. Cast and ticket information are scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
合同会社Delight partners with web marketing support company LUCENA株式会社. Bringing the power to mobilize fans cultivated through livestreaming to corporate PR and live commerce
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合同会社Delight and LUCENA株式会社 entered into a business partnership on Oct. 30, 2026, to harness the ability of livestreamers to mobilize their fans for corporate PR and live commerce.
Facts
US$25.63 billion
US$74.52 billion
Annual growth rate of 23.7%
More than 70% of purchases originated from content such as videos and LIVE streams
About 60% of those purchases came through LIVE streams
The number of users has also grown more than 30 times in 1 year
To date, we have handled advertising for nearly 300 companies
The agency business has annual sales of ¥20 billion
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：合同会社Delight、LUCENA株式会社、The Business Research Company、TikTok Shop Japan、Google、Yahoo!、LINE、TikTok
株式会社Ｂｉｏ Ｓｅａｒｃｈ agrees to a share exchange agreement with Brain-AI leader InnerEye, to make it a wholly owned subsidiary
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株式会社Ｂｉｏ Ｓｅａｒｃｈ entered into a share exchange agreement with InnerEye Ltd., a company in the Brain-AI field, and agreed to make it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction is expected to be completed between December 2026 and early January 2027. The companies aim to improve AI accuracy by combining their technologies and pursue a NASDAQ listing in 2028.
浜松いわた信用金庫 × BIKKURI LUNCH 2026: “Surprise Gift Campaign” coming soon!
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浜松いわた信用金庫 is collaborating with “BIKKURI LUNCH 2026,” organized by the Japanese Chestnut Council, on a campaign to give away a Shunkado sweets set on its official Instagram account.
Piezo Sonic selected as one of 84 companies to take the main stage at the Startup World Cup global final
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株式会社Piezo Sonic was selected as one of 84 companies to take the main stage at the Startup World Cup 2026 global final, held in San Francisco in November 2026. The company provides motion technology using its proprietary ultrasonic motor technology and highlighted its global expansion in the physical AI field.
バカラ is introducing the Celestia tumbler, engraved with the year 2027. Its design is inspired by stars in the sky, and it is available individually or in a set, with an option to add initials.
就活の名人エージェント reveals its job-placement process: after prioritizing “location, salary, days off and job duties” in an interview, it directly recommends students to HR teams at companies matching their requirements
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就活の名人エージェント, a job-hunting agency operated by ビューイング株式会社, has unveiled a placement process in which it confirms students’ priorities during interviews and directly recommends them to HR teams at companies that match their requirements.
Facts
60-minute online meeting
Original27卒・28卒向け
61% of students do not want to be transferred
91% of students want at least 120 days off per year
Behavioral economics and psychology expert 遠藤貴則 to speak as an LMU-certified instructor on applying how people make decisions to management
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遠藤貴則, an expert in behavioral economics and psychology, will speak on Nov. 10, 2026, at LMU, a community for business leaders operated by 株式会社SOLEIL Libertad. His lecture will cover how to apply the mechanisms behind human decision-making to management.
【JK Fandom】Korean singer-songwriter Heize to hold her first mini fan meeting and fan concert in Japan on Sunday, Dec. 6, at Kanda Myojin Hall in Tokyo
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JK Fandom announced that it will hold the first mini fan meeting and fan concert in Japan by Korean singer-songwriter Heize at Kanda Myojin Hall on Dec. 6, 2026. JK Fandom is operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ・グローバル.
Facts
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
VIP seat: ¥13,000
Reserved general-admission seat: ¥11,000
VIP seat: ¥17,600
Reserved general-admission seat: ¥13,200
cumulative series downloads of over 5 million
points distribution record of over 300 million yen
＜Campaign now underway!＞【Investment period: about 1 month; projected yield: 12.0% (annualized, before tax)】募集 opens for “No. 6 Business Investment-Type Product Distribution Fund”
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ikkaq株式会社 has opened subscriptions for the “No. 6 Business Investment-Type Product Distribution Fund,” whose operator is 株式会社エムロジ, a company that handles the procurement, storage and shipping of beauty-related products. The investment period is about 1 month, and the projected annualized yield is 12.0% before tax. A campaign offering Amazon gift cards to new investors is also underway.
Facts
Amazon gift cards worth up to ¥250,000
Target offering amount: 100,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ikkaq株式会社、株式会社エムロジ、Amazon.com, Inc.
Anfini to speak at “A Map of New Graduate Recruitment Vol.5,” hosted by One Career
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株式会社Anfini will speak at “A Map of New Graduate Recruitment Vol.5,” an online recruitment conference for new graduates hosted by 株式会社ワンキャリア, and discuss recruitment strategies for becoming a company students choose.
Facts
Approximately 50,000 companies listed
No. 1 in the startup ranking
700,000 data points
Average age: 26.0 years
No. 1 in the Management Consulting category of the 2026 Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies ranking
Pro esports team FENNEL supports the establishment and operation of an in-house esports club at 株式会社豊橋設計
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株式会社Fennel is supporting the establishment and first-year operation of an in-house esports club at 株式会社豊橋設計. The club began activities in October 2026 to promote interaction among employees.
Facts
October 2026
12 titles
4 championships
Summer 2024
Maximum concurrent users: 120,000
4.8 million total social media followers
More than 700 million total YouTube views
Established in 2019
Founded: September 1992
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fennel、株式会社豊橋設計、DIESEL、WIND AND SEA
ZIP-FM to hold a special live show with スーパー登山部 at a planetarium!
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On Oct. 22, 2026, ZIP-FM held “TOYO TIRES presents スーパー登山部『Come on, shake a sun call』in 満天NAGOYA” at コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA. The talk and live event by スーパー登山部 recreated the scenery of Mount Shirouma and a starry sky, and featured 8 songs. It will air on ZIP-FM on Nov. 15.
Facts
Oct. 22, 2026
Elevation: 2,832 m
Doors open 19:15
Show starts at 19:30
All 8 songs
Nov. 15
Original20:00から
77.8 MHz
Companies mentioned：ZIP-FM、株式会社ZIP-FM、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA、TOYO TIRES、赤岳鉱泉・行者小屋、fil, inc.
Bringing you “a moment that makes you look forward to tomorrow’s you”! “日本デザインスクール presents Misato Ugaki’s Design Your Life”
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The Nippon Broadcasting System podcast “日本デザインスクール presents 宇垣美里のDesign Your Life” was released on Nov. 9. Host 宇垣美里 and 久保なつ美, principal of 日本デザインスクール, appeared as guests and discussed career changes and working from home.
Ready Crew, which handles ¥110 billion in projects annually, to exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn]”
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フロンティア株式会社 will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn],” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11, and introduce the features of its business-matching service, Ready Crew.
【Japan Handball Championship】2 teams from the Tohoku block selected as representatives
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 named KIZUNA (Miyagi) as the men's representative and 富士大学 (Iwate) as the women's representative, based on the results of the Tohoku block qualifiers for the 78th Japan Handball Championship, held on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. The main tournament will feature 24 teams in both the men's and women's competitions and will be held at Komazawa Olympic Park General Sports Ground in Tokyo.
Facts
78th
2026
24 teams competing in both the men's and women's tournaments
【おうちにプロ】Survey on spending on cleaning products and detergents
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According to a survey by 株式会社ゼロアクセル, the most common monthly spending on cleaning products and detergents is ¥500 to under ¥1,000, and buyers prioritize “cleaning effectiveness.” The most common reason for no longer using a product was that users felt it was ineffective, while expectations for professional cleaning services were subject to specific conditions.
Facts
Number of survey respondents: 100 (men: 39; women: 61)
Post-event online sales begin for the “Love Live! Sauna” collaboration with sauna and hot-stone spa facilities!
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株式会社コンテンツシード will begin post-event online sales of “Love Live! Sauna,” a collaboration product with sauna and hot-stone spa facilities, on THEキャラ通販サイト starting Nov. 9, 2026.
Post-event online sales begin for the “きつねのうりくん” POP UP SHOP!
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Merchandise from the “きつねのうりくん” POP UP SHOP held at アニメイト Ikebukuro Main Store is now available for post-event online sales through the THEキャラ online store. Orders will be accepted from Nov. 9 through 24, 2026.
Facts
Price: 660 yen (tax included)
Set: 7,260 yen (tax included)
Number of types: 11 in total
Price: 440 yen (tax included)
Set: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Number of types: 15 in total
Price: 990 yen (tax included)
Set: 5,940 yen (tax included)
Number of types: 6 in total
Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
Number of types: 5 in total
Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
Number of types: 1 in total
Price: 2,090 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,160 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, 18:00
Original11月24日(火)23:59
Shipments scheduled sequentially from early to late February 2027 onward
Mystery adventure game “Urban Myth Dissolution Center” collaborates with the “Nuri-masu!” coloring contest: Color special original line art by Emi Ishikawa and win exciting prizes
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株式会社セルシス is accepting entries from Nov. 9 in the digital coloring contest “Nuri-masu!”, co-hosted with 株式会社アイビス, for works using original line art by Emi Ishikawa, created in collaboration with the mystery adventure game “Urban Myth Dissolution Center.”
Protective glass screen protector designed for the 12.3-inch Land Cruiser 250 now available. Made with Japanese glass; set of 2 for 1,798 yen including tax
luv to livestream the final show of “by,” its largest solo tour to date, exclusively on U-NEXT!
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U-NEXT, the video streaming service operated by 株式会社U-NEXT, has announced that it will exclusively livestream the final show of “by,” the largest solo tour to date by new-generation future soul band luv.
Hiroyuki Ariyoshi makes his first appearance on ABEMA! New regular show “有吉弘行の この世に毒は必要なのか？” turns “毒” into comedy with fellow comedians; premieres at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
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ABEMA will launch the new regular variety show “有吉弘行の この世に毒は必要なのか？” hosted by Hiroyuki Ariyoshi at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. The premiere is set to feature a segment with Ken Watabe and an all-nude conversation.
WOWOW to broadcast live the final show of Rockon Social Club’s nationwide tour! A 3-month special will also feature their first solo concert and the final concert by Otokogumi!
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WOWOW will air a 3-month special featuring a live broadcast of Rockon Social Club’s latest concert and the final concert by Otokogumi, among other programs.
“The world still doesn’t know the sound of this town.” Regional music label “STEELING SOUND” holds its first showcase concert in Kokura, Kitakyushu! 4 acts unleash the sounds of a new beginning from this town.
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“STEELING SOUND,” a regional music label launched by Victor Entertainment in partnership with Kitakyushu City, held its first showcase concert on Nov. 8, 2026, at kokura FUSE in Kokura, Kitakyushu. 4 acts selected through auditions performed, and introduction videos for Shuto Inoue and SAIDAL were also screened.
Facts
100th anniversary in 2027
100th anniversary of the company’s founding
Original今年5月に立ち上げ
Nov. 8, 2026
Of the 6 acts selected as affiliated artists
4 acts performed
3-member alternative rock band
They performed 4 songs, showing the pride of Kitakyushu bands
“eerp,” a cloud ERP for small and medium-sized businesses, unveils its implementation methodology, “Small Start, MVP Expansion Method,” to help companies avoid ERP implementation failures
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株式会社コマースロボティクス has systematized “Small Start, MVP Expansion Method,” an implementation methodology for its cloud ERP “eerp” for small and medium-sized businesses, and published it on its official website on Nov. 9, 2026. Rather than implementing all business operations at once, the method starts with the area causing the most difficulty and adds functions while verifying results, with the aim of reducing the risk of failure.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
Free for 30 days
Monthly fee: 10,000 yen (before tax)
2,000 companies (as of 2026)
In 2025, the 2 services shipped a combined 60 million items annually
＜11th installment of the monthly end-of-month special＞ All 4 stage productions of “PERSONA5 the Stage” to be available free for a limited time!
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As the 11th installment of the “End-of-Month Special” marking the 30th anniversary of the “Persona” series, all 4 stage productions of “PERSONA5 the Stage” will be available free for a limited time, alongside a giveaway campaign.
“AMANEK marché,” a community-focused market at a hotel, is coming: 22 diverse vendors, including handmade goods, food trucks and beauty salons
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At アマネク別府ゆらり, operated by 株式会社アマネク, the community-focused market “AMANEK marché” will be held on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. The free event will feature 22 vendors offering locally made handicrafts, food trucks, beauty services and more from Oita and Beppu, and is aimed at overnight guests, tourists and local residents.
[AMDA] Notice of briefing on emergency relief activities for victims of the 2026 major floods in Nepal
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特定非営利活動法人アムダ will hold a briefing on its emergency medical relief activities following the major floods and landslides that occurred near the Nepal-China border in August 2026. The briefing will take place on Nov. 13.
Shochu snack poll: Chocolate ranks after classic cheese! [濵田酒造✖久世福商店] Results announced for “Treat Yourself Pairings,” a little reward for yourself!
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濵田酒造株式会社 and 久世福商店 have announced the results of their joint “Daiyame Treat Yourself Pairing” voting campaign. Cheese sticks took first place, while Polo Chocolate ranked second, drawing attention to pairings of sweet treats with the sweet potato shochu “Daiyame.”
株式会社エー・アール・シー moves its head office to OIMACHI TRACKS BUSINESS TOWER (大井町トラックスビジネスタワー)
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株式会社エー・アール・シー moved its head office to OIMACHI TRACKS BUSINESS TOWER on Nov. 9, 2026. The new office is designed around the concept of “an office where people feel connected,” and features a range of work environments and spaces for interaction.
Facts
Nov. 9, 2026
More than 200,000 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社エー・アール・シー、Linux Professional Institute、LPI