Browser-control AI “Cowork” makes file-based automation even more convenient
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株式会社ナレッジセンス announced that its browser-control feature “Cowork,” part of the business AI agent “ChatSense,” now lets users ask the AI to download files from websites and upload them to attachment fields in other services in a single operation.
A campaign to support graduating students and keep the excitement of youth alive for middle and high school students graduating in 2027! Applications open for the “#青春を冷ますな！魔法瓶キャンペーン”
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タイガー魔法瓶株式会社 has opened applications for its “#青春を冷ますな！魔法瓶キャンペーン,” which will give custom-designed vacuum-insulated bottles to 1 group of middle and high school students graduating in March 2027.
Facts
1 group (bottles for each member of the applying group)
Three Shake sponsors CloudNative Days WINTER 2026 as a booth sponsor; company engineer to speak
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株式会社スリーシェイク will sponsor CloudNative Days WINTER 2026 as a booth sponsor, and its engineer Takuya Sawada will speak at the event, which will be held on November 18 and 19, 2026.
Juwari soba restaurant “二代目長助” to hold a 5-day “秋のあつあつ鴨祭り” starting November 13
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サガミレストランツ株式会社 will hold the “秋のあつあつ鴨祭り” at its Juwari soba restaurant “二代目長助” for 5 days from November 13, 2026, offering duck dishes and limited-time menu items at special prices and distributing coupons for free toppings.
Neo Career enters into a capital and business alliance with 株式会社NINAITE, which supports the entry and employment of foreign workers with Specified Skilled Worker status
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Neo Career has invested in NINAITE, which supports foreign workers with Specified Skilled Worker status, and will begin a capital and business alliance on November 1, 2026.
Facts
As of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents with Specified Skilled Worker status stood at 390,296.
Partnership network spanning 80 Japanese-language schools and other institutions overseas
Has a talent database of approximately 5,000 people
Talent Power Ranking launches “スポット個人データ販売,” a new service exclusively for talent agencies, enabling them to purchase data on talent under contract one person at a time!
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株式会社アーキテクト has launched a new service for talent agencies that lets them purchase Talent Power Ranking data on a one-off basis, starting with data for 1 person.
Facts
1,280 talents selected
Approximately 330 people selected for the image survey
Letters will reach loved ones on Christmas Day. SORAIRO LANTERN FES 2026, delivering heartfelt messages alongside 500 sky lanterns, to be held
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SORAIRO LANTERN FES 2026 Christmas Edition, organized by 株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS and planned by 株式会社TryHard Japan, will be held on December 19, 2026, in Chuo Ward, Osaka. The event will feature 500 sky lanterns and a letter-delivery service, and is expected to draw about 3,000 visitors.
Facts
500 sky lanterns
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
About 3,000 visitors
Advance: ¥4,500 (tax included)
General admission: ¥5,000 (tax included)
At the door: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Participation fee: ¥300 (tax and postage included)
Participation fee: ¥800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SBI MUSIC CIRCUS、株式会社TryHard Japan、TryHard Holdings Limited、イープラス
Starting October 29, 2026, 肥後銀行 fully overhauled its digital customer service platform with products from Helpfeel and Karakuri. In a pilot, the help-site article reach rate rose 53% from the previous level to 81%, making this the first case under the strategic partnership between Helpfeel and カラクリ.
アドビ and ウォルト・ディズニー・カンパニー announce multiyear strategic partnership to drive innovation using AI-powered tools
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アドビ and ウォルト・ディズニー・カンパニー announced a multiyear strategic partnership at Adobe MAX. The partnership will use AI-powered tools and proprietary AI models to support theme park development and creative processes.
Bring warmth and a touch of playfulness to winter living. Atsuko Matano introduces cozy winter items, including blankets and mugs
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Founded in 1879, ブルーミング中西株式会社 has released cozy winter items for fall/winter 2026 from the Atsuko Matano brand by Atsuko Matano, including blankets, lidded stainless-steel mugs and soup pots.
Welcome the New Year with excitement! PAPABUBBLE's value-packed lucky bags and hugely popular gummy osechi are back. Reservations for the PAPABUBBLE lucky bags and gummy osechi series open November 10
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Craft Candy Theater PAPABUBBLE will begin taking reservations for New Year lucky bags and gummy osechi on its official website starting November 10. The lineup includes online-exclusive premium lucky bags, the Shochiku-bai series, large candy assortments, lucky boxes and artisan-made gummy osechi. In-store reservations begin December 1, and sales begin December 24.
Facts
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10
A total of 7 varieties of lucky bags and gummy osechi
People who switched from major carriers to budget SIMs report monthly communications cost savings of about 5,000–9,000 yen. However, everyone experienced anxiety and hassle with the procedures and initial setup [interviews with people who have switched]
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An interview survey of 4 people who switched from major carriers to budget SIMs found that 3 people experienced monthly communications cost savings of about 5,000–9,000 yen, but everyone felt anxiety and hassle about the procedures and initial setup.
Facts
Monthly mobile phone bill of about 12,000 yen
It came to about 7,700 yen
From about 12,000 yen to about 3,000 yen per month
Mos Official Online Shop expands its dessert lineup
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株式会社モスフードサービス will expand its dessert lineup, releasing “Tsugaru Apple Pie” and “Pure White Cake” through its official online shop, 楽天市場店, and TikTok Shop starting Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月11日（水）10:00より
Original10:00より
Sponge cake layer 7 cm thick
15 cm in diameter
Opened in July 2022
2 per pack × 3 boxes
2,700 yen
3,800 yen
2,480 yen
3,580 yen
Chilled delivery (refrigerated or frozen): 1,200 yen
Additional charge of 400 yen (tax included) for Hokkaido and Okinawa
For purchases totaling 8,000 yen or more (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社モスフードサービス、モスバーガー、モス公式オンラインショップ～Life with MOS～、モス公式ショップ楽天市場店、TikTok Shop【公式】モスオンラインショップ、楽天市場店、TikTok Shop
How far do customers read reviews? A survey of 1,000 people reveals why reviews matter even in the AI era | Seminar
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株式会社カンリー will hold an online seminar on Nov. 26, 27, and 30, 2026, exploring “Why Reviews Matter Even in the AI Era,” based on a survey of 1,000 consumers.
Facts
A survey of 1,000 people
Nov. 26, 2026
Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
Korean-born “MIIMCA x TELECA COLLECTION CARD” ATEEZ series arrives at D'PARTMENT! On-sale in stores starting Wednesday, Nov. 11
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株式会社BookLive-operated K-pop department store D'PARTMENT will begin in-store sales of the ATEEZ series from the Korean-born collection card series “MIIMCA x TELECA COLLECTION CARD” on Nov. 11, 2026.
Keep winter sleep comfortable with the warmth of velour and fatigue-reducing recovery wear: TIGORA SLEEP launches its velour lineup
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株式会社アルペン has launched a winter model of TIGORA SLEEP, fatigue-reducing recovery wear that combines special ceramic fibers with velour, under its private brand TIGORA.
[Taking place Monday, Nov. 16] An engineer from アイエスエフネット will speak at “Learn About the Latest Vulnerabilities!! Monthly MS Vulnerability Study Session,” hosted by practical security school “セキュ塾”
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An engineer from 株式会社アイエスエフネット will speak at a monthly MS vulnerability study session hosted by “セキュ塾,” operated by ヒートウェーブ株式会社, covering how to assess vulnerabilities and correctly use CVSS scores.
With cabbage, salt alone makes a feast. Essay collection 『スープが教えてくれたこと』 makes home cooking fun; on sale Nov. 11.
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株式会社大和書房 will release 『スープが教えてくれたこと 料理と暮らしの小さなレシピ』 by soup writer 有賀薫 on Nov. 11, 2026. This essay collection introduces approaches to home cooking that do not rely on stock or stewing, as well as “the soup formula.” It is a retitled paperback edition of the previously published 『こうして私は料理が得意になってしまった』.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
30 years of continuing to cook meals at home
Sharing soup recipes on social media every morning for 10 years
Read Uketsu’s latest work, “Uketsu’s House,” for free before its release! What new mystery has the author of the “Strange Series,” which has sold 10 million copies worldwide, devised? Free Kindle preview edition now available!
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Uketsu’s latest work, “Uketsu’s House,” went on sale Nov. 13, and a free Kindle preview edition became available. The author’s “Strange Series” has sold a total of 10 million copies worldwide.
Facts
More than 10 million copies sold worldwide
Going on sale Friday, Nov. 13
The section corresponding to pages 132–176 of the main text
A new mystery novel spanning 140 pages
Tentative price: 1,700 yen (before tax)
Translations currently published in 41 countries and regions
The third volume of words to guide you, by Maha Harada: “FORTUNE BOOK: 120 Words That Open Up the World Through Small Discoveries,” published by Tokuma Shoten!
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株式会社徳間書店 will release the third collection of words by writer Maha Harada, “FORTUNE BOOK: 120 Words That Open Up the World Through Small Discoveries,” on Nov. 11.
“Even adults struggle!” The eagerly awaited second volume of the mystery-solving children’s book series praised by booksellers goes on sale Dec. 16! Enjoy not only solving mysteries, but making them, too! “Mystery Thieves Schloss 2: A Challenge from the Joker”
“Big Iyashimane-chan,” the character promoting relocation to Shimane, has been created!
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島根県 announced that it will unveil “Big Iyashimane-chan,” a larger version of its relocation-promotion character “Iyashimane-chan,” for the first time at an event in Osaka on Nov. 14.
Cocos, the family restaurant brand operated by 株式会社ココスジャパン, will begin taking preorders for the “Cocos Winter Lucky Bag 2027” on Nov. 20. Priced at 4,400 yen (4,840 yen including tax), it includes honey apple tea, apple-themed goods and meal vouchers.
Facts
4,400 yen (4,840 yen including tax)
50,000 items across all locations
Original全国のココス504店舗
We currently engage in fair-trade initiatives in 26 countries.
[Samansa Mos2] Ranked No. 1 across ZOZOTOWN on its first day of release! New colors arrive for the flower-embroidered waist pouch produced by a popular staff member
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Samansa Mos2, a brand of 株式会社キャン, released 2 new colors of its flower-embroidered waist pouch produced by a popular staff member on ZOZOTOWN, and ranked No. 1 across the site on its first day.
Stamp-collecting trips, endless training, interference from the boss… Use management theory to navigate the absurdities of the workplace! “How to Work Without Being Killed by ‘Useless Work’” goes on sale Nov. 10
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The business book “How to Work Without Being Killed by ‘Useless Work,’” which explains how management theory can help people deal with unreasonable workplaces, goes on sale Nov. 10.
株式会社mov has launched 4 new AI agents on its customer-acquisition platform for businesses, 口コミコム, to support AI search optimization (AIO/LLMO): review replies, Google Maps posts, business information management and report generation. The service addresses “AICRAS,” the user’s process of choosing a business, helping businesses become preferred by AI and users while improving operational efficiency.
Curry prices in September 2026: 342 yen per serving, falling year over year for the first time in 5 years; easing rice prices put downward pressure; October expected to hit its lowest level since spring 25
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The curry-and-rice price for September 2026, estimated by 株式会社帝国データバンク, was 342 yen per serving, below the same month a year earlier for the first time in about 5 years. Lower rice prices were the main factor, and prices are expected to fall further in October to their lowest level since spring 25.
Facts
Original1食あたり342円
Previous month (348 yen)
Down 6 yen from the previous month (348 yen)
Same month a year earlier (351 yen)
Down 9 yen from the same month a year earlier (351 yen)
[Pixio] Light and comfortable to use, with the ideal thickness. Launch of the “Glass Mouse Pad XL WAVE,” made of tempered glass with a total thickness of 2.2 mm.
November 11 is “Bass Day”! J-WAVE will air a 1-day special featuring a special interview with Marcus Miller and bassist guests including Hikaru Yamamoto (Aooo) and MINA (East of Eden)!
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To mark “Bass Day” on November 11, J-WAVE will air a special program featuring an interview with Marcus Miller and bassist guests including Hikaru Yamamoto and MINA.
Season 2 of Hyogo Prefecture podcast “Hyogo★Talk,” produced by J-WAVE, launches! Suzu Yamanouchi talks with high school students in Hyogo
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Season 2 of “Hyogo★Talk,” a Hyogo Prefecture podcast produced by radio station J-WAVE, will begin streaming on November 10, 2026. Suzu Yamanouchi will serve as host, with the program taking the form of conversations with high school students and prefectural government employees in Hyogo Prefecture.
The “Sanrio Characters Meringue Doll Collection,” a figure collection of Sanrio characters resembling meringue dolls atop cakes, will go on sale nationwide in capsule toy vending machines from late November 2026
Award-winning entries from the “Super-Short! Devoted Love Starting with a Fetish Contest” adapted into books! 2 new “Berrys Bunko with” titles go on sale November 10 (Tue)
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Starts Publishing will release 2 new titles in its romance novel series “Berrys Bunko with” on November 10, 2026.
A possessive surgeon, an heir to a wealthy family, a skilled pilot… 7 new “Berrys Bunko” romance novels about high-achieving men go on sale November 10 (Tue)
Break out of hot-pot monotony and try steaming in a bamboo steamer. A double-recipe collection for “warming up every day” with delicious dishes served in a cloud of steam: “Hot Pots and Bamboo Steamers,” on sale November 12
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Sekai Bunka Publishing will release “Hot Pots and Bamboo Steamers: Everyday Warming, Happy Meals” by food writer Miya Kotera on November 12, 2026. The book features recipes for hot pots and bamboo-steamed dishes, with ideas for two-tier cooking and meals to enjoy all year round.
The “Sachertorte” makes its debut in the Liqueur-Scented Adult Desserts series! Discover a new texture reminiscent of cake sponge in “Liqueur-Scented Adult Desserts Tiramisu” and “Liqueur-Scented Adult Desserts Sachertorte”
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株式会社ロッテ will launch the new “Sachertorte” and the existing “Tiramisu” in its “Liqueur-Scented Adult Desserts” series nationwide on November 17, 2026, for a limited time during the winter season. A campaign offering a chance to win “Rummy Premium Terrine” is also underway.
Facts
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Suggested retail price: around 356 yen (tax included)
10 pieces per pack
3 bars per pack
The amount has been increased to 2 times that of the previous product (*1)
While the contents have been increased to about 110% (*2)
ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都 to host a diverse festive program for the year-end and New Year under the theme “Holiday's Wonderland”
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ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都 will host a diverse festive program for the 2026 holiday season under the theme “Holiday's Wonderland.” Offerings will include exclusive collaborative sweets with PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS, special menus at restaurants such as La Locanda and Suiki, and a New Year's Eve gala dinner.
LOWRYS FARM to open a new store, “ルミネ町田店,” on Thursday, November 12, 2026
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LOWRYS FARM, operated by 株式会社アダストリア, will open “ルミネ町田店” on November 12, 2026. Opening events featuring popular staff and sales of limited-edition merchandise will be held to mark the occasion.
What do users say, and what factors do they prioritize? How consumers use contact lens subscriptions
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According to a survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and コンタクトレンズのレンズワン, 83.0% of respondents were aware of contact lens subscriptions, but only 24.1% had used them. Reasons for subscribing included “good value” and “saving time and effort,” while the main reason for not subscribing was “I want to buy them as needed.” “Low price” was the most important factor, cited by 65.0%.
Facts
A total of 83.0% said they knew about subscriptions
Targeting 100 men and women nationwide
A total of 24.1% had used them
“Because it’s better value than regular purchases” was cited by 40.0%
More than half, 55.6%, said, “Because I want to buy them as needed”
A survey on adding names to soccer uniforms, jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and 株式会社笹倉スポーツ社, found that about 40% said having a name printed on a uniform heightened their enthusiasm for cheering on a team. The biggest appeal was “it makes players feel closer.” In addition, about half said they wanted to wear a personalized uniform with care for a long time.
Facts
Valid responses: 500 samples
A total of 40.6% said that having a name printed on a uniform makes them feel more enthusiastic about cheering on a team
“The name and jersey number of a favorite player” was the top choice at 22.2%
The most common answer was “It makes players feel closer,” at 17.2%
A total of 49.6% said they would like to wear a personalized uniform with care for longer
[Cosme Kitchen] Cosme Kitchen to open at the highly anticipated new facility アトレ中野! A new natural and organic destination arrives in the Nakano area on Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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Cosme Kitchen, a natural and organic select shop operated by 株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ, will open its アトレ中野 store on December 9, 2026. Opening events will include the sale of limited-edition kits and a limited-time discount campaign.
A limited-time collaborative product makes its debut from Yoshimoto Curry Bakery!
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Yoshimoto Curry Bakery, a collaborative brand from Yoshimoto Kogyo and “天然酵母パン 聖庵,” will launch “Yoshimoto Curry Baguette with Osaka-grown sweet potato Yume Silk,” a limited-time new product made with “Yume Silk” sweet potatoes grown in Osaka, on November 10, 2026.
A video production environment that boosts productivity with AI and the cloud. Exhibiting at “Inter BEE 2026”
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株式会社Too will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from November 18 to 20, 2026, and present solutions to streamline video production environments using AI and cloud storage.
ASEED Beverage Plus will release a chu-hi made with straight-pressed Aomori apple juice in limited quantities on November 24, under the アスター brand, whose Fukushima peach won the top prize at an international competition.
“Is this really a pump?” The palm-sized electric pump “TascaAir GO,” weighing just about 115 g and supporting up to 120 PSI, debuts on Makuake
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合同会社グッドギアジャパン has begun advance sales on Makuake of “TascaAir GO,” a lightweight electric air pump weighing about 115 g. It reached its target of 100,000 yen on the first day of its campaign, and backers can now purchase it at early-bird prices starting at 8,480 yen.
株式会社ミレーヴ exhibited at AI World 2026 Autumn, held at Makuhari Messe from November 4 to 6, 2026, and introduced LLMO MASTER, its latest tool for analyzing and optimizing AI search visibility.
Facts
3 days
November 4, 2026
Nov. 6
4 core functions
5 statuses
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミレーヴ、Google、ChatGPT、Google Gemini、Google AI Overviews、Google AIモード
Development of SUSTEROY STN30, which reduced rare metal use by 90%, wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 42nd Advanced Materials and Technology Award
SYZD Research合同会社 launches attacker emulation service designed for individual and small-scale attackers
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SYZD Research合同会社 will launch its attacker emulation service, designed for individual and small-scale attackers, on November 10, 2026. Using its proprietary SYZD-INTEL platform, the service tests the resilience of customer environments through scenarios that incorporate AI-powered attack cases and other examples.
【Held 12/3】8 companies, including LayerX, 弥生, Clay and ヤプリ, to speak. Registration opens for Growth AX Summit 2026, showcasing AI transformation in sales, marketing and CS
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GTMトランスフォーメーション協議会 (secretariat: 株式会社ギアソリューションズ) will hold Growth AX Summit 2026 online on December 3, 2026. Speakers from 8 companies, including LayerX, 弥生, Clay and ヤプリ, will share AI transformation case studies in sales, marketing and CS. Admission is free, with places available for the first 500 participants.
NASGlass smart AI glasses, tested with 232 participants in Thailand and earning a satisfaction rating of 4.62, move from nursing care to agriculture; BS Code to give a special presentation on industrial XR applications at NexTech Week 2026【Autumn】
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At NexTech Week 2026【Autumn】, to be held on November 12, 2026, BS Code株式会社 will give a special presentation on implementation and standardization in industrial settings, drawing on use cases for its NASGlass smart AI glasses and VegeGlass for agriculture.
Facts
Hands-on trial and demonstration with 232 participants at 7 venues in Thailand
Overall satisfaction rating: 4.62 (on a 5-point scale)
Usefulness rating for real-time translation: 4.67
An attendance of 25,000 is expected
380 exhibitors
¥11,000 including tax
Companies mentioned：BS Code株式会社、株式会社STYLY、麗澤大学、東京大学大学院、一般社団法人Metaverse Japan、RX Japan合同会社、厚生労働省、富山短期大学、JCIE USA、エヌ・デーソフトウェア、XinobiAI株式会社、一般社団法人Generative AI Japan、Meta、PwC、デロイト トーマツ コンサルティング
One-stop LED display and content production package proposed to address labor shortages and IT challenges in the funeral industry
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ワヨー株式会社 will fully roll out its LED display package service for funerals from the 12th day of 2026, integrating LED display equipment rentals, video content production, and on-site setup and dismantling to address labor shortages and IT challenges in the funeral industry.
Facts
Full rollout from December 2026
Available starting from as few as 5 panels
Can use up to 25 panels
Fast video production in as little as 1 business day
Eliminate the burden of preparation with 3 steps
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of our founding
Companies mentioned：ワヨー株式会社、Sign Station Tokyo Base、theSOHO TENANT2
BALLAS raises ¥3.4 billion in Series B funding, bringing total funding to about ¥5.3 billion — With support from JIC VGI, Japan Finance Corporation and MUFG Bank, it takes on the construction infrastructure supply shortage with an AI-native approach
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株式会社BALLAS raised a total of ¥3.4 billion in its Series B round (¥2.5 billion in equity and ¥900 million in debt), bringing its cumulative funding to about ¥5.3 billion. With support from JIC VGI, Japan Finance Corporation, MUFG Bank and others, the company aims to strengthen its AI-native supply chain to address supply capacity shortages in construction infrastructure.
Facts
Series B funding totals ¥3.4 billion
¥2.5 billion in equity
¥900 million in debt
Cumulative funding reaches about ¥5.3 billion
FY2022: ¥68 trillion
FY2025: ¥79 trillion
Up about 16% over the past 3 years
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR): 130%
14,902 enterprises and other entities in 2022
13,081 enterprises and other entities in 2025
Down about 12% over the past 3 years
The construction industry involves more than 480,000 businesses
Prepare for winter data risks: Free on-site diagnostic campaign launched to help with NAS server and cloud adoption
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株式会社リプラス has launched a free on-site diagnostic campaign to address winter data risks, recommending the optimal combination of its GUARDIAN+R NAS server and a UPS.
A book that helps readers become more beautiful through reading, from a global tea ceremony master who has taught 70,000 people in 30 countries. “What Tea Teaches Us: How to Cultivate a Poised and Beautiful Inner Self” goes on sale (11/11).
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株式会社大和書房 will release a paperback edition on November 11, 2026, of “What Tea Teaches Us: How to Cultivate a Poised and Beautiful Inner Self,” written by global tea ceremony master Rie Takeda.
An illustrated book dedicated to all cat and dog lovers
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IBCパブリッシング will release 2 illustrated books on November 16, 2026, depicting the bonds between great women throughout history and their beloved cats and dogs: “There Is Always a Cat by the Side of a Great Woman” and “A Shining Woman Always Has a Dog by Her Side.”
A specialty confectionery and baking section opens in Tosu, Saga! Browse, compare, and choose from more than 200 used machines, including ovens and mixers! Save on equipment costs for bakeries and cake shops. About 9 minutes by car from the Tosu IC, with equipment available to buyers from Kumamoto, Nagasaki, and Oita, too.
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株式会社テンポスバスターズ renovated its “テンポス佐賀鳥栖センター” in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, on September 1, 2026, and added a new specialty section for confectionery and baking. The store features more than 200 used machines that customers can compare in person, and leverages its convenient access from around Kyushu to help businesses save on equipment costs and get started.
Facts
More than 200 used machines
It is said to be about 1.5 to 2 times higher
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Sales floor area: 765 tsubo
Parking for 22 vehicles
Fukuoka Prefecture ranked 2nd nationwide, at 63,900 tons
Saga Prefecture ranked 3rd nationwide, at 46,200 tons
The two prefectures together account for about 110,000 tons
Japan’s green tea exports in 2025 totaled 72.1 billion yen, up 98.2% year on year
[First in the industry※] DIC Corporation, a maker of workwear and supplies, develops cold-weather gear under the “桐灰” brand, known for its warmth. It launches a padded vest incorporating cutting-edge materials and features adapted from spacesuit technology (November 10, 2026)
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株式会社ディックコーポレーション will launch a high-performance insulated vest for cold weather on November 10, 2026, using the “桐灰” brand trademark of 小林製薬株式会社. The vest features aerogel insulation made from material adapted from spacesuit technology, as well as a gold aluminum-print lining.
Opensignal announces the “5G Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2026”
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Opensignal announced its “5G Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2026,” based on measurement data from January to June 2026. Japan’s au and ソフトバンク jointly won the “5G Reliability” award in the large-area category, while au also won the “5G Voice App” award outright.
Searches for “生成AIパスポート” have risen 3.7 times in 1 year, overtaking the G Test for the first time; searches for “past exam questions” are up 6.8 times (according to TECH NOISY)
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According to a TECH NOISY survey, Google searches for “生成AIパスポート” rose 3.7 times year on year, overtaking the G Test for the first time. Searches for “past exam questions” also increased 6.8 times, reflecting growing interest in AI certifications.
Facts
3.7 times
72,258 searches
6.8 times
+41%
81%
115,062 people
202,215 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社TRY Link、TECH NOISY、Microsoft、Amazon Web Services、Google Cloud、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会、一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会、一般社団法人日本イノベーション融合学会、デジタルリテラシー協議会、Cloud Watch
Comdesign’s cloud CTI “CT-e1” integrates with the web calling service “TOLFA”
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Comdesign announced that its cloud CTI service “CT-e1” has begun integrating with TOLFA株式会社’s web calling service “TOLFA.” The integration allows businesses to add a web inquiry channel without changing phone numbers or equipment, helping reduce call charges and shorten response times. A campaign for new installations through Marubeni Information Systems is also underway.
Facts
A cumulative total of 1,950 tenants
Companies with more than 34,000 seats
Founded in 2000
Began providing the cloud-based CTI service “CT-e1” in 2008
Campaign launched for the integration of cloud CTI “CT-e1” and web calling service “TOLFA”
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丸紅情報システムズ（MSYS） is running a campaign for the integration of Comdesign’s cloud CTI “CT-e1” with TOLFA株式会社’s web calling service “TOLFA.” New customers will receive benefits including free monthly fees and initial setup costs. The campaign runs through the end of March 2027.
Facts
TOLFA’s monthly fee is free for the first month
CT-e1 initial setup fee waived (limited to 3 companies)
Deadline: installation completed by the end of March 2027
Boasts a track record of adoption by a cumulative total of 1,950 tenants and more than 34,000 seats
Supports everything from small operations with a few seats to large contact centers with more than 100 seats
Founded in 2000
Began providing the cloud-based CTI service “CT-e1” in 2008
Seminar on developing marketing savvy to be held in Tokyo on December 14. How do people with a good eye view “data, people, and design”? 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 a “Seminar on Developing Marketing Savvy” in Tokyo on December 14, 2026. The instructor will be 岡本晋介, representative director of 株式会社えとじや. The fee is 39,600 yen (tax included).
オーパークおごせ is launching the “埼玉県民ファミリー割プラン,” an offer exclusive to Saitama Prefecture residents that makes children’s accommodation free, no matter how many children stay.
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オーパークおごせ, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will launch the “埼玉県民ファミリー割プラン” on November 9, 2026, offering free accommodation for children of Saitama Prefecture residents.
Facts
On sale starting Monday, November 9, 2026
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
Original泡バズーカ」が1日2回にパワーアップ
Accommodates up to 5 guests
Companies mentioned：オーパークおごせ、株式会社温泉道場、BIO-RESORT HOTEL&SPA O Park OGOSE、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ
Keeogoメディカル is now covered under the medical fee schedule as an “activity enhancement device”
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パシフィックサプライ株式会社’s exoskeleton robotic suit “Keeogoメディカル” will become eligible equipment under the “activity enhancement device add-on” in the medical fee schedule starting November 1, 2026.
A new option for corporate health programs: pelvic floor muscle self-care. In a 12-week pilot with 常陽銀行, about 77% said they wanted to continue using it
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株式会社moreover announced that in a 12-week pilot of its pelvic floor muscle self-care product “SOKOAGE®” conducted with 常陽銀行, about 77% of participants wanted to continue using it. The results also showed high ratings for ease of use and acceptance as part of workplace health initiatives.
Facts
12-week pilot
About 77% wanted to continue using it
Male bank employees in their 40s to 60s
25 male bank employees
About 96% rated the product’s usage instructions as “easy” or “very easy”
About 73% were satisfied with the program overall
About 81% felt that “the company cares about its employees’ health
5 people (20%) knew about pelvic floor muscle training
Tokunan Kenta, who competed in 2 Olympic Games, sets his sights on “the world’s dining tables” as his next stage and establishes The Time of Asia.
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The Time of Asia株式会社, founded by former Japanese national fencing team member Kenta Tokunan, has begun developing and selling premium non-alcoholic pairing drinks that combine Asian botanical ingredients with Japanese craftsmanship.
Facts
Established on September 9, 2026.
After spending about 10 years at デロイト トーマツ コンサルティング
The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Companies mentioned：The Time of Asia株式会社、デロイト トーマツ コンサルティング
ComNav GNSS receiver “Jupiter” officially registered as a Class 1 GNSS surveying instrument by 国土地理院
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ジオサーフ株式会社 announced that the “Jupiter” GNSS receiver manufactured by ComNav Technology Ltd. was officially registered as a Class 1 GNSS surveying instrument by 国土地理院 on November 4, 2026. This brings the number of registered ComNav GNSS receiver models handled by the company to 4: Mars, Venus, T100, and Jupiter.
Facts
As of Nov. 4, 2026
The registration number is No.261.
A total of 4 models: Mars, Venus, T100, and Jupiter
Japan CTO Association’s “Joint Training for New Graduate Engineers” receives strong response; capacity expanded for FY2027. Applications open today
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一般社団法人日本CTO協会 announced that its cross-company training program for new graduate engineers, “Joint Training for New Graduate Engineers,” will be held in FY2027. The capacity will be expanded from 100 participants last year to 150, and applications opened today.
【フューチャーシティファボーレ】Live broadcast of チューリップテレビ’s Happy day2026 set for 11/29!
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チューリップテレビ will broadcast “Happy day2026,” taking place on November 29, live. The event will be held at フューチャーシティファボーレ, featuring content such as Buzzccha and Noshaki THE TIME puzzles, and is scheduled to air from 1 p.m.
聖心美容クリニック introduces “PB Serum Injection,” combining enzyme formulations | Customized treatment with enzyme blends tailored to each patient
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医療法人社団美翔会 聖心美容クリニック has introduced the made-to-order “PB Serum Injection,” combining 3 types of enzyme formulations. The blend is adjusted to each patient's condition, and use in combination with HIFU or Bi-one is also offered.
Facts
3 types of enzyme formulations with different effects
Published a response checklist that can be reviewed from the perspectives of “management, information systems, and development and operations” regarding “the government’s November 5 (Thursday) warning and November 6 (Friday) emergency measures package”
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合同会社SecuROI published a response checklist for management, information systems, and development and operations, based on the government’s warning and emergency measures package, as well as a survey by 日本監査役協会.
Facts
1,528 companies responded
43.7% of companies do not submit regular reports
53.7% of companies have not established an independent specialist organization
56.7% of companies have not developed a BCP
38.4% of companies have not checked or received reports
26.6% of companies do not specifically include it in their audit scope
47.8% of companies issued their initial report on the day of the incident or 1 day later
For education providers—add an AI tutor to e-learning. “premo for LMS” released
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株式会社OMS launched “premo for LMS,” an AI tutor that integrates with the e-learning system “manabi+school” and proprietary LMS platforms, on November 1, 2026. Based on the learning materials, it supports learners through 4 functions: planning, explanations, quizzes, and performance tracking. It can be added to existing courses.
Facts
¥392.35 billion, forecast for FY2025
Up 2.7% year on year
46% completed the course
Cumulative learner accounts: 1.15 million
More than 10 years of operational experience
Adopted by more than 200 companies
Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社OMS、manabi+school、ハーバード大学、マサチューセッツ工科大学、edX、矢野経済研究所、Inside Higher Ed
AX Certification Association begins accepting applications for 7 certifications across 3 professional categories, including FDE
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一般社団法人AX認定協会 has begun accepting applications for 7 certifications across 3 professional categories—“Certified FDE,” “Certified FDD,” and “Certified AX Engineer”—for practitioners in AI-driven business transformation (AX).
Just “send” your product to appear in mobile phone shops nationwide. Kitakyushu-born experiential PR service “ソクバイ！” expands nationwide, drawing 1,248 visitors and gaining 302 LINE registrations in 1 day
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株式会社ProNoah has begun the nationwide rollout of “ソクバイ！,” a joint event service that enables companies to run experiential PR campaigns in mobile phone shops across Japan simply by sending their products. Exhibiting companies do not need to arrange staff or cover expenses; the service provides on-site staff who engage with customers and drive LINE registrations and purchases.
For publishers—add an AI tutor to study guides. “premo for BOOK” released
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株式会社OMS began offering “premo for BOOK,” an AI tutor for publishers of study guides and exam-preparation books, on November 1, 2026. Readers can start studying by scanning a QR code in the book, and publishers receive a profit share based on purchases of usage (tokens).
Facts
Launched on November 1, 2026.
Reaches 49.3%
“Immediately after starting” (28.0%)
It was “midway through” (32.0%).
“I still didn’t understand after reading the explanation, so I left it unresolved” (28%).