Cutting equipment simulation creation time to less than half: Autonomous promotes model-based development of automation equipment with Visual Components, from commissioned modeling to implementation support
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株式会社オートノマス has cut the time needed to create equipment simulations using the 3D simulation software Visual Components to less than half of what it was when the service launched in 2023. It will use this to strengthen support for model-based development of automation equipment, commissioned modeling, and customer success after implementation.
Facts
Reduced to less than half of the time required when the service launched in 2023
Rough animations can be made in a few days
Even models good enough for design reviews can be created in about 1–2 weeks
Obtained a construction business license in September 2025
Serverless Operations supports in-house development of Hokkaido Television's program analysis system, using AWS and AI to automate video searches and ratings analysis
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株式会社Serverless Operations provided technical support for Hokkaido Television Broadcasting (HTB)'s in-house development of an AI-powered program analysis system. Using AWS and generative AI (Amazon Bedrock, Gemini), it automated video searches and ratings analysis.
Survey: Median hourly earnings from points activities are ¥267—calculated from rewards and time spent by 400 people. Earnings vary 10-fold by method; 1 in 4 earn ¥100 or less per hour, and half say it is “not worth the effort”
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A survey by ポイ活・家計データ研究所 found that the median hourly earnings from points activities are ¥267. Earnings vary 10-fold depending on the method, and although more than half feel it is “not worth the effort,” participation remains high.
Marking its 50th anniversary, Kawahachi, the restaurant where “kakure unagi” was created, publishes the book “A Story of Turning Crisis into Opportunity” in gratitude to manga artist Taira Hara, who coined the name
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株式会社川八 will publish the book “A Story of Turning Crisis into Opportunity” to mark its 50th anniversary. The book expresses gratitude to the late manga artist Taira Hara, who named its signature dish, “kakure unagi.”
From “learning AI” to “using AI at work”: TRY Link to launch the 2026 edition of its “Practical Generative AI Courses by Business Function,” with 5 courses, on November 10
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株式会社TRY Link will launch the 2026 edition of its “Practical Generative AI Courses by Business Function” on November 10, 2026. The program comprises 5 courses covering specific functions such as sales and promotion, and estimating and process management.
Cumulative sales top 1 million cans: なまくり launches its first mail-order-exclusive new flavor, “Caramel Popcorn”!
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The new “Caramel Popcorn” flavor from the sweets brand なまくり, operated by 株式会社リクーム, will be available exclusively through its official online shop. The popular brand, which has sold more than 1 million cans to date, is introducing the new product as a mail-order exclusive to preserve its crisp texture; a revived flavor will also be offered in vending machines.
Facts
Content: 250ml
Original2026年11月14日(土)20時より発売
Expected in mid-January 2026
Cumulative sales exceed 100,000 cans
90% is special cream
1 can: ¥950 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社リクーム、なまくり、SHIBUYA109渋谷店、ヒルナンデス、めざましテレビ、相席食堂、ヤマダデンキ LABI 渋谷店、ME TOKYO IKEBUKURO、FKDインターパーク、SHIBUYA109阿倍野店、ドン・キホーテ新宿歌舞伎町店、S.Y.N.C町田、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、横浜ビブレ、ドン・キホーテ道頓堀店
【株式会社4Ｘ】＜Nov. 25｜Free＞AIO / LLMO Conference on delivering brand value accurately through “AI” and “people” — “Trends” and “countermeasures” in AI search
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株式会社４Ｘ will hold an AIO/LLMO conference on November 25 to explain brand management and strategies for the AI search era. It is also introducing an advertising service using its proprietary “AI Reputation Index.”
Plans to launch “SignTime MCP Server,” which lets users manage contract operations through AI tools
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サインタイム株式会社 is developing “SignTime MCP Server,” which will allow users to operate its electronic contract service, SignTime, through generative AI tools. A future release is planned.
Facts
Used by more than 3,000 companies and organizations
German company セラ・イノ enters the Japanese market, offering technical consultations from commissioned firing at up to 1,600°C to ceramic 3D printing
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German company セラ・イノ has entered the Japanese market and is now accepting technical consultation requests through サン・テンコンサルティング, covering everything from commissioned firing at up to 1,600°C to ceramic 3D printing.
With a track record of supporting more than 8,000 videos, Plux launches its “AI Exhibition Video Production Package,” which maximizes results in as little as about 4 weeks with no filming required
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株式会社プルークス has launched its “AI Exhibition Video Production Package,” which uses generative AI to eliminate filming and produce high-quality exhibition videos and banners in as little as about 4 weeks. The new service aims to deliver results on a short timeline, drawing on a track record of more than 8,000 videos and more than 2,000 client companies.
Webinar to explain practical steps for maintaining and improving scores ahead of the earlier CDP2027 response period
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株式会社ブライトイノベーション will hold a free webinar on November 24 and 27, 2026, explaining practical steps for maintaining and improving scores in response to the earlier CDP2027 response period.
Fujitecom wins Japan Gas Association “Technology Grand Prize” jointly with Osaka Gas Network
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“Kantan Earth,” a product developed jointly by フジテコム株式会社 and 大阪ガスネットワーク株式会社 to support surveys of the location of buried gas pipes, won the Japan Gas Association’s 2026 Technology Grand Prize.
Survey on job changes among IT engineers and post-hire expectation gaps: About 90% of job changers who used agents said, “You can’t tell what the workplace is really like from a job listing”; more than 70% felt a gap between prior information and reality after joining
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株式会社キッカケクリエイション conducted a survey of 101 IT engineers who had used job-change agencies. About 90% said job postings do not reveal the reality of the workplace, and more than 70% felt a gap between the information provided beforehand and the reality after joining. Information about the development structure and team size of their assigned team was particularly lacking, and about 40% left their jobs or changed jobs again as a result of the discrepancy.
Dark Gray Mini Storage Units and Garbage Collection Stations on Display! Daiken to Exhibit at the “Rental Housing Fair 2026”
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株式会社ダイケン will exhibit at the “Rental Housing Fair 2026 Osaka,” held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 26 to 27, 2026, and will display “Mini Storage Unit Arika” and “Garbage Collection Station Clean Stocker CKR-G-2.”
[Nov. 24 (Tue.), 25 (Wed.) and 26 (Thu.), from 11:00] What can the next-generation facilities maintenance cloud “M2X” do? Free online demo seminar
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株式会社M2X will hold a free online demo seminar from Nov. 24 (Tuesday) through 26 (Thursday), introducing the features and latest updates of its next-generation facilities maintenance cloud, “M2X.”
ETVOS阪急うめだ本店 to reopen after renovation on Nov. 11 (Wednesday) on the 10th floor at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON
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株式会社エトヴォス will relocate ETVOS阪急うめだ本店 from the 7th floor to the 10th-floor HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON on Nov. 11, 2026, and reopen after renovation. The store will introduce the new concept “ETVOS SKIN SOLUTION” and offer exclusive services and campaigns.
Bqey, the company vehicle management service, to make its first appearance at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO Construction DX Expo
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株式会社東海理化 will make its first appearance at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO Construction DX Expo, held at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 2 to 4, and will display its vehicle management system, “Bqey.”
ManpowerGroup receives “LinuC300 Certification” at LinuC Award 2026
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ManpowerGroup has received “LinuC300 Certification” at the “LinuC Award 2026,” organized by LPI-Japan, after reaching 300 or more LinuC certifications. It is promoting engineer training through Experis and aims to have 100 or more employees hold Level 2 qualifications over the medium to long term.
Facts
“LinuC300 Certification,” awarded to companies and organizations with 300 or more LinuC certifications
Unmanaged AI access privileges pose management risks. Comix launches “AI Inspection and Maintenance Plan”
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株式会社コミクス has launched the “AI Inspection and Maintenance Plan,” a maintenance and inspection contract for AI environments aimed at business leaders who use AI development support tools themselves. The move comes amid data leak incidents involving ブックオフコーポレーション, GMOリサーチ＆AI and GMOインターネット, and highlights the need for access privilege management and ongoing inspections when using AI.
Facts
Leak of membership information affecting about 6.38 million people
Announced that 894,082 items of personal information had been taken outside the organization
We handle 4 consultations per month
We provide an initial response within 48 business hours
We review up to 4 cases per month
One 30-minute consultation per month with the chief information officer
[New Sales Staff Training] Turning customer expectations into concrete goals and developing appointments that lead to results
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株式会社営業ハック conducted training for new sales staff on clarifying customer expectations and improving the quality of business meetings, as a prerequisite for its performance-based telemarketing service “Apo 100.”
Facts
Participants: about 5
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals in total
Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
[そごう広島店] Cheese sweets specialty shop “Now on Cheese♪” to open for a limited time at そごう広島店 from Nov. 17 (Tuesday)! A product lets customers enjoy caramel and Gorgonzola alongside the popular No. 1 flavor.
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s cheese sweets specialty shop “Now on Cheese♪” will open for a limited time at そごう広島店 from Nov. 17, 2026. Offerings include a new caramel and Gorgonzola flavor and seasonal sweets made with Anno sweet potatoes.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
10:00～20:00
¥2,484 (including tax)
Pack of 10
Limited to 20 per day
2,160 yen (tax included)
190g
Original各日17時～
¥432 (tax included)
Operates 5 stores in the Kanto region
Founded: April 1996
Capital: 80 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイシイシイ、Now on Cheese♪、そごう広島店
Develops structurally controlled norbornene (cycloolefin) polymer combining high Tg with high flexibility
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Sumitomo Bakelite has developed a new polynorbornene material that combines high heat resistance (Tg of about 300°C) with high flexibility (elongation at break of 60%). The company aims to establish mass-production technology in 2027 and begin sales in 2028 for applications in advanced semiconductors and electronic devices.
Demonstration to improve the toilet-use environment: Promoting better toilet etiquette among tourists!
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The Japan Restroom Industry Association has been selected for a Japan Tourism Agency demonstration project and will begin testing public toilet etiquette-awareness tools (videos and graphics) in Miyajima and Yufuin starting Nov. 20, 2026.
Call for participants: 2nd Seminar on New Industrial Sectors [Prospects for Entering the Fusion Energy Industry and Future Developments]
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公益財団法人こうべ産業・就労支援財団 is inviting participants to the “2nd Seminar on New Industrial Sectors,” to be held in Kobe on Nov. 18, 2026. The seminar will feature talk sessions with multiple companies and organizations, including Liberty Fusion Inc., on topics such as prospects for entering the fusion energy industry and global trends.
First-ever event in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture: Historic fireworks company Wakamatsuya launches crowdfunding for “Kanchu Fireworks Day,” a nationwide simultaneous fireworks project celebrating fresh starts in life
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株式会社若松屋, a historic fireworks company in Nishio, Aichi Prefecture, with 89 years in business, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE for a project to launch 60 red fireworks at Nishio Municipal Nishio Elementary School on Dec. 5, “Kanchu Fireworks Day,” in celebration of people reaching a milestone in life.
Okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant Nonji to open in Osaka’s Tenma district on Nov. 9, 2026
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株式会社TOSURPASS will hold the grand opening of Nonji Tenma, an okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant in the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street area of Osaka’s Tenma district, on Nov. 9, 2026.
The mobile independent power source “N³ N-Cube” heads to “Bousai Kokutai”
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At “Bousai Kokutai 2026 in Tottori,” held in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, on Oct. 17 and 18, 2026, NTN株式会社 exhibited a multipurpose shelter model of its mobile independent power source “N³ N-Cube” and introduced visitors to its renewable energy generation capabilities and mobility.
Artist Lily Yeh, who stands with people suffering from conflict and poverty and works to revitalize communities, receives the Goi Peace Award and visits Japan! A forum on peace will be held at Nikkei Hall on Nov. 28, with a diverse lineup of guests from Japan and abroad
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The Goi Peace Foundation will hold the “2026 Goi Peace Foundation Forum” at Nikkei Hall on Nov. 28 and present the Goi Peace Award to artist Lily Yeh.
Facts
Nov. 28
General admission: ¥4,500
Goi Peace Foundation supporting members: ¥3,000
Students: ¥2,000
93 countries worldwide
Approximately 1,500 applicants
70 people selected
Over 5 months
More than 120 neglected plots of land and buildings
Born in Guizhou Province, China, in 1941
After moving to the United States in 1963
Co-founded The Village of Arts and Humanities in 1986
Founded Barefoot Artists in 2002 to expand its work internationally
Began film projects in 2009
Starting in 2011, in conjunction with the UN’s International Day of Peace (Sept. 21)
Launched the wine business “United People Wine” on the 2021 International Day of Peace
Established in March 1999
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 五井平和財団、ユナイテッドピープル株式会社、一般社団法人国際平和映像祭、NPO法人PEACE DAY、The Village of Arts and Humanities、Barefoot Artists、フォード財団、河出書房新社、学校法人学習院、立命館西園寺塾、ラナオ・デル・スル州政府、南スーダン・カトリック大学、ブカレスト大学、タフツ大学フレッチャー法律外交大学院、ロハンプトン大学
“Hikiyama Navi” installs and operates GPS devices on all 14 floats at the 2026 Karatsu Kunchi; releases 6 4K videos of the festival
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株式会社アイネットマコト installed GPS devices on all 14 floats and operated the free “Hikiyama Navi” app at the “Karatsu Kunchi,” held from Nov. 2 through 4, 2026. It also released 6 4K videos documenting the festival on YouTube and addressed connectivity issues and improved download instructions.
[Held Dec. 12 (Sat.); online participation available] Public symposium “Toward Regulation of Animal Abuse Videos” in 神戸市, with actor Miyoko Asada among the guest speakers
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特定非営利活動法人どうぶつ弁護団 will hold a public symposium, “Toward Regulation of Animal Abuse Videos,” in 神戸市 on Dec. 12, 2026. Miyoko Asada will participate as a guest, and the event will share updates on the progress and current status of discussions toward introducing legal regulations.
New product: Easily record your daily meals and physical condition! Introducing the “My-Style WELLNESS Planner 2027,” a lifestyle log for beauty and health
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株式会社Y-Style has launched the “My-Style WELLNESS Planner 2027,” a lifestyle log designed to help users build healthy routines around meals, beauty and emotional well-being. A “planner-attached pen case” for storing planners and stationery is also being released at the same time.
Ryo Maeda, representative of つむぎ株式会社, spoke at the 21st meeting of the 全国JA葬祭経営研究会, explaining the importance of an “integrated approach to recruitment, development and retention” and human capital management in addressing staffing challenges in the funeral industry.
The Japan Restroom Industry Association, a general incorporated association, is running a campaign in collaboration with creator 佐伯ポインティ to collect stories about using bidet toilet seats, timed to coincide with “Toilet Day” on Nov. 10. Entries will be accepted from Nov. 1 to 12, 2026.
Facts
The adoption rate is about 80%.
11 stories selected
Accommodation voucher worth 50,000 yen at 星野リゾート
Accommodation voucher worth 50,000 yen at 星野リゾート / 1 winner
一般社団法人Re-Generation announced that it will hold the 2nd “Fukui Future Creation Summit,” hosted by 福井県, on Nov. 28, 2026. The theme is sustainable agriculture and forestry, and 30 university students and others will take part in a policy-planning workshop.
[The slogan: “Wear Hokaron and ace your exams with Ucaron”] Focusing on cold feet and exam-season condition! Limited-edition “Ucaron Socks” for students taking exams to be distributed in limited quantities!?
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レンフロ・ジャパン株式会社 will distribute limited-edition “Ucaron Socks,” designed to help students keep their feet warm during exam season, and run peel-off ads in 5 major cities.
Facts
Cumulative shipments have topped 10 million pairs.
Manage faster and think deeper with AI. Introducing “L2,” an AI management agent that delivers questions in real time that you could not have formulated on your own
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クリエーションライン株式会社 has announced “L2,” an AI management agent that analyzes internal figures and meeting discussions across the organization and delivers questions to executives in real time. It is now recruiting 2 companies for early adoption (as monitors) ahead of its official launch in January 2027.
Facts
While generative AI usage has reached 87.1%
Just 13.0% said its output was “ready to use as-is for decision-making.”
People initiate 67.1% of AI use.
Original今後1年以内にAIへの投資を拡大する予定と答えた企業が67.2%に上る一方で
Just 18.4% of companies are investing in redesigning their workflows.
In about 2 months, we will establish a system that delivers questions directly to executives.
We have run the cycle over 3 months.
Recruiting 2 companies for early adoption (as monitors)
Up to 10% OFF New Year’s card printing! Graphic, an online printing service, launches a great-value “Early-Bird Campaign” and adds free design templates.
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株式会社グラフィックネットプリント has launched an “Early-Bird Campaign” for New Year’s card printing, offering up to 10% off. It has also made free design templates available.
Cooking experience platform airKitchen revamps its website, adding a new “tag feature” that lets users see the appeal of cooking experiences at a glance.
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airKitchen, a cooking experience platform operated by ZAZA株式会社, has revamped its website and host portal, adding a “tag feature” that makes it easy to see participation requirements and experience highlights.
株式会社日本一 achieves DX across all 300 stores with R-Shift shift management system. Cuts monthly scheduling time by 800 hours and achieves 104% sales per labor hour in the first year after implementation
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株式会社日本一 implemented the R-Shift shift management system at all 300 stores, cutting monthly shift-scheduling time by about 800 hours and achieving sales per labor hour of 104% of the previous year’s level in the first year after implementation.
Now 2,980 yen, down from the regular price of 3,700 yen. Students can get a great deal on all-you-can-eat and drink Hakata regional cuisine and seafood by showing their student ID — student discount plan launches Nov. 10 (Tuesday) at 博多大衆酒場 あいらしか 町田店
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株式会社FS.shake is launching a student discount plan at 博多大衆酒場 あいらしか 町田店 starting Nov. 10. All-you-can-eat and drink Hakata regional cuisine and seafood will cost 2,980 yen, while an all-you-can-drink option will cost 550 yen.
Promo Tool launches OEM production of disinfectant sprays made with original fragrances
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プロモツール株式会社 has launched an OEM service for disinfectant sprays using original fragrances for luxury hotels. The ethanol-based spray contains deodorizing ingredients derived from plant extracts to soften the smell of alcohol.
[Red snow crab × beef stew] 4 winter pizzas perfect for parties, from 1,630 yen for 1 M-size pizza for takeaway! ピザハット has a lineup of great-value Christmas sets! Book by the day before and save an additional 5%!
株式会社いーふらん will run a campaign starting Nov. 10, 2026, at participating 高価買取おたからや locations, giving away original bath salts as the 5th collaboration with mood-kayo chorus group 純烈.
Introducing the card-sized electronic paper reader [BOOX Picco], now available
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SKT株式会社 will launch BOOX Picco, a card-sized reader equipped with a 3.97-inch e-paper display, on November 10, 2026. It weighs about 58g and is priced at ¥16,800 (tax included).
Making website security visible: vulnerability assessment service Guardia releases the Guardia Verified badge, which lets sites display their assessment scores
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株式会社オプトリンクス has begun offering Guardia Verified, a trust badge that allows websites to display the results of its Guardia website vulnerability assessment service.
From “training at a desk” to “training experienced through the body.” Creative Body, a creativity development program, now available to businesses
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一般社団法人イロタピア has begun offering its Creative Body creativity development program to businesses. Aiming to enhance human creativity in the age of AI, it offers experiential training based on the creative methods of dance artists.
Facts
Thursday, December 3, 2026
July 2026
First 20 applicants
Original1社2名まで
From ages 9 to 85
Single sessions to 5-session series
Established in May 2024
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人イロタピア、世界経済フォーラム、ダボス会議、お茶の水女子大学、Northern School of Contemporary Dance、NHK
Connect with health through “enjoy, learn, talk, and interact”! Soeru Pharmacy Health Fair 2026 to be held at Chikaho on Sunday, December 6
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株式会社そえる will hold the Soeru Pharmacy Health Fair 2026 at the Sapporo Ekimae-dori Underground Walkway on December 6, 2026. With the theme “SO WELL 4CONNECT,” the free event will feature a children’s pharmacy experience, simple electrocardiogram measurements and Veggie Check, consultation booths, and an interaction area with LOVOT, among other activities. It aims to support community health and raise awareness of the pharmacy brand.
Facts
Dec. 6, 2026
Established: January 1997
Companies mentioned：株式会社そえる、TSUMUGU HOLDINGS GROUP
[508% of its target achieved!] DAVYMAT, an entrance mat that transforms into a delivery box in about 5 seconds, is now available for backers on Makuake
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株式会社ミャウルミナ’s transformable delivery box DAVYMAT has reached 508% of its target on Makuake. It transforms from an entrance mat in about 5 seconds and is about 4cm thick, with a capacity of about 115L. The project runs through November 29, 2026.
公益財団法人防衛基盤整備協会 announced 4 recipients of its Reiwa 8 fiscal year Defense Infrastructure Development Association Awards and will hold a presentation ceremony on November 25. The recipient companies are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, NEC, JMU Defense Systems, and High Techno Inter.
That “wouldn’t it be nice” idea can change the future.
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The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Central Branch Women’s Networking Group L.I.C. has established the LIC AWARD Innovation of the Year Kansai to recognize innovative products, services, and business models created from women’s perspectives, marking its 35th anniversary. A kickoff event will be held on November 19, 2026, and entries will be accepted. The 1st award recipients will be honored in mid-April 2027.
Shared Research launches a “Pickup Report” service to highlight key report points for investors
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株式会社シェアードリサーチ will launch a “Pickup Report” service in November for companies with report contracts, highlighting key points from reports for investors.
Facts
We create and publish reports on more than 400 listed companies, but
2,000 institutional investors and about 50,000 individual investors are registered
Published for 1 week from the distribution date
Distributed as X ads for 2 weeks
4 slots are available per month (first come, first served)
Viewed by institutional investors and other organizations at 8,000 companies worldwide, including 1,000 in Japan
Capital: ¥50.55 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社シェアードリサーチ、Shared Research Inc.
Patent specification drafting support AI agent YourSupp AI adds support for drafting specifications starting from drawings
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株式会社ユアサポ has launched a feature in its patent specification drafting support AI agent, YourSupp AI, that creates specifications using drawings such as hand-drawn sketches and CAD data as a starting point.
Specialty coffee with the convenience of instant coffee. Time Piece Coffee, freeze-dried coffee to enjoy with essays, reaches its target within 1 hour of launching on Makuake
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Time Piece Coffee, freeze-dried coffee from the _amp brand developed by 株式会社TechScholar, reached its target within 1 hour of launching on the crowdfunding platform Makuake, with its achievement rate now exceeding 685%.
Facts
Within 1 hour of launch
Achievement rate: 685%
Original1杯分（3.0g）
12 cups of coffee
4 original essays
98% flavor reproduction rate
80 points or higher, the benchmark for specialty coffee
SID MEDICOS completes human-use trials of 3 major LemonBottle products
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SID MEDICOS announced that it had completed human-use trials and skin patch tests at OATC皮膚臨床試験センター in South Korea for 3 of the key products from the Korean beauty brand LemonBottle: Ampoule Solution, Skin Booster and REBOOT.
株式会社AndGo opens domestic consultation desk on AI security applications in closed environments following release of Aikido Security’s security-focused AI model Altar
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株式会社AndGo opened a domestic consultation desk in October 2026 on AI security applications in closed environments following the release of Aikido Security’s security-focused AI model Altar.
Facts
Reduced storage size by 78.2%
Compressed to 328GB
Retained 92% of the vulnerabilities detected by the original model
ZEN, a pioneer of Japan’s parkour scene, opens new possibilities for parkour and art in Moji, Kitakyushu. SEE THE WALL, a hub for movement, thought and creation, is born!
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株式会社OFFICE ZEN, operated by parkour artist ZEN, opened SEE THE WALL, a hub for parkour and art in Moji Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. The facility, renovated from a former ironworks, offers a parkour space on the 1st floor and an exhibition space on the 2nd floor.
[NEXTBLUE] DeepTech fundraising in October 2026 involved 125 companies, with disclosed USD-denominated amounts totaling about $16.9 billion. Monthly sector report released on DeepTech.NEXTBLUE
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NEXTBLUE株式会社 released its October 2026 deep tech fundraising report on DeepTech.NEXTBLUE. Fundraising in October involved 125 companies, with disclosed USD-denominated amounts totaling about $16.9 billion. Key companies cited include Axiom, Tenstorrent and TypeSafe AI.
Facts
125 companies
About $16.9 billion
434 cases
About $4.6 billion
About $3.6 billion
31 rounds
$2 billion
$1.5 billion
$870 million
Companies mentioned：NEXTBLUE株式会社、Axiom、Tenstorrent、TypeSafe AI
Mori Fes 2026 to be held in Ome on November 14 (Saturday)
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Mori Fes 2026 will be held in 青梅市 on November 14, 2026, to mark the completion of a forest environmental education course jointly conducted by NPO法人青梅こども未来 and 青梅市.
Sounds fun, Oda! Let’s laugh and play! 小田原コロナワールド reopens after a refresh on Friday, November 20, 2026, with an upgraded cinema and a new dining world offering a variety of flavors
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株式会社コロナワールド announced that 小田原コロナワールド will reopen after a refresh on November 20, 2026. Cinema World will add a cafe lounge and smart ordering system, while the new Dining World will feature 3 outlets: ゴーゴーカレー, らーめん駒 and 彩庵.
ファイブスター establishes holding company 株式会社FIVESTAR HOLDINGS
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株式会社ファイブスター established the holding company 株式会社FIVESTAR HOLDINGS through a share transfer effective October 13, 2026. Building on its beauty salon business, it will expand into management education, media, AI and technology, new business development, investment and other fields.
Find the soil-building topics you want to learn about instantly from about 600 videos! New free e-learning search page, STUDY ROOM (隼斗の土づくりSTUDY ROOM), launches on the official website
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リサール酵産株式会社 has added STUDY ROOM, an e-learning search page to its official website where users can systematically study about 600 video resources.
National Tax Agency alumni explain new valuation rules for rental real estate and fractionalized products; 税理士法人チェスター releases latest practical training video for free
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The Inheritance Practice Academy, operated by 税理士法人チェスター, will release its latest in-house training video for free starting in late October 2026. It explains new valuation rules for rental real estate and specific fractionalized products based on a draft notice from 国税庁.
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End of October 2026
September 18, Reiwa 8
Within 5 years of acquisition
Valued at 80% of the acquisition price
On or after January 1, Reiwa 9
90% of the amount equivalent to principal, etc.
95% adjustment within 5 years of starting operations
地域商社やまぐち株式会社 will launch a new product, “Shunpanro-supervised Karato Market Shimonoseki Seafood Soy Sauce,” supervised by 春帆楼 and produced by ヤマカ醤油, in early November 2026. It comes in a 100ml bottle and has a suggested retail price of ¥1,280 (tax included).
Featuring more than 100 distinctive Santa Clauses from around the world: “FESTA de SANTA” opens Nov. 11 (Wednesday)
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“KBC FESTA de SANTA” will be held in Fukuoka City starting November 11, 2026, featuring more than 100 Santa Clauses from around the world, exclusive merchandise and gourmet food.
The 19th Universal Futsal event, where everyone can enjoy playing together regardless of disability, age or experience, to be held in Kawagoe on November 28
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特定非営利活動法人リバリューライフ will hold the 19th Universal Futsal event in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, on November 28, 2026. Anyone can participate regardless of disability or age. The event will use JFA-recommended walking football rules, and the participation fee is ¥100.
“What should AI handle, and what should people do?” 株式会社アスレバ to hold an AI conference featuring speakers from 6 companies, including 識学 and PKSHA Infinity
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株式会社アスレバ will hold an online AI conference titled “How Should We Design the Roles of People and AI?” on December 3, 2026. Speakers from 6 companies, including 識学 and PKSHA Infinity, will share case studies on work and organizational design in the AI era.
超特急’s Kai Ogasawara to appear as Arnold Palmer launches official web magazine “Arnold Palmer ‘Journal’”
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株式会社水甚, which operates the lifestyle brand “Arnold Palmer,” has published a special interview with 超特急 member Kai Ogasawara as a guest to mark the launch of its web magazine, “Arnold Palmer Journal.” The brand will also release exclusive collaboration items featuring blue, Ogasawara’s member color, starting November 10, 2026.
Cloud ERP “eerp” for small and medium-sized businesses unveils “Standard Core Business Model for B2B E-Commerce” to standardize B2B core operations
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株式会社コマースロボティクス defined the “Standard Core Business Model for B2B E-Commerce,” the core of its cloud ERP “eerp” for small and medium-sized businesses, and released it on November 10, 2026. The model standardizes 6 processes, from quotation management to production management, and a white paper is also available free of charge.
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Nov. 10, 2026
2,000 companies have adopted the 2 services combined
45 minutes to success in developing DX/AI talent! Free online seminar based on practical case studies to be held on November 11, 2026
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株式会社VOST will hold a free online seminar, “Practical DX/AI Talent Development Seminar,” for those responsible for promoting DX/AI in the manufacturing and construction industries on November 11, 2026, drawing on practical case studies from more than 100 companies.
Skill management tool “fapi” begins free distribution of an “Advertising and Creative Skills Tree” for immediate use in Excel! Addresses the “time and effort of creating and entering data” and supports appropriate staff assignments and results in marketing teams.
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株式会社エフ・ディー・シー, provider of the skill management tool “fapi,” has begun offering a free collection of Excel-compatible skills tree templates for advertising and creative professionals.
Korean apparel brands “I FEEL LUCKY（アイ・フィール・ラッキー）” and “THE BACKYARD FAMILIA（ザ・バックヤード・ファミリア）” to hold joint POP-UP!
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Korean apparel brands “I FEEL LUCKY” and “THE BACKYARD FAMILIA” will hold a joint POP-UP at 渋谷パルコ starting November 13, 2026. Some items will be up to 40% off, and novelty gifts will also be offered based on purchase amount.
Asian Para gold and silver medalists to compete! Japan’s top team will be decided here! “2026 Japan Goalball Championships” to be held November 21 and 22
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一般社団法人日本ゴールボール協会 will hold the “2026 Japan Goalball Championships” at Tokorozawa Civic Gymnasium on November 21 and 22, 2026. Six teams each in the men’s and women’s divisions will participate, including medalists from the Asian Para Games. The event will be streamed on SpoLive and YouTube.
アクル and ベスカ begin exploring collaboration on OMO payments, using in-store and e-commerce activity records to verify customers
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株式会社アクル and ベスカ株式会社 have begun exploring collaboration on OMO payments, using in-store and e-commerce activity records to verify customers. They aim to launch the service in early fiscal 2027.
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Credit card number theft caused losses of ¥47.5 billion in 2025
More than 45,000 card-accepting websites in Japan and overseas
Cloud-based IT asset management tool “ISM CloudOne” wins “Leader” and “High Performer” awards in multiple categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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クオリティソフト株式会社’s cloud-based IT asset management tool “ISM CloudOne” won “Leader” and “High Performer” awards in multiple categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall,” hosted by アイティクラウド株式会社.
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3 categories: “IT Asset Management Tools,” “Log Management Systems” and “Remote Support Tools”
Bill to cut the consumption tax on food to 1% passes the House of Representatives. What measures should food e-commerce businesses take to prepare for “purchase pullbacks”? Seminar set to cover [80 e-commerce preparations before and after the tax cut] for food e-commerce businesses
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株式会社これから announced that it will hold a free seminar on Nov. 17, 2026, explaining 80 e-commerce preparations before and after the tax cut, in anticipation of the consumption tax on food being cut to 1% in April 2027.
The brand checker in the integrated SEO/LLMO/AIO tool「パスカル」now supports Google’s AI Mode. Brand performance can now be measured across 3 AIs, alongside ChatGPT and Gemini.
東亜精工 adopts「Acompany セキュアチャット」and「Acompany API」for AI use involving confidential information
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株式会社Acompany announced that「Acompany セキュアチャット」and「Acompany API」, built on Confidential Computing, have been adopted by the manufacturer 東亜精工株式会社. The company selected the products to address challenges in protecting confidential information when using AI, citing data protection through CC technology and the ability to choose the appropriate tool for each use case.
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Create a delivery management application in about 30 minutes
ラストマイル・エニキャリ to hold an online seminar, “How can you make the most of the 1% reduced tax rate? In-house delivery strategies food chains should consider now,” from 16:00 on Nov. 20 (Fri.)
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株式会社エニキャリ will hold an online seminar on in-house delivery strategies for food chains on Nov. 20, 2026. The event comes amid changes stemming from the consumption tax cut from 8% to 1% starting in April 2027, and aims to help businesses move away from reliance on external platforms and build their own delivery operations.
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1% reduced tax rate
Nov. 20, 2026
From 16:00
Starting in April 2027
The current 8%
Is set to remain at 10%
Companies mentioned：株式会社エニキャリ、ラストマイル・エニキャリ、Microsoft Teams
[TechSuite株式会社] [Industry-Specific Survey No. 36] AI検索パートナーズ conducts a survey on AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing corporate training programs｜The leading provider appears in 68.1% of results
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OriginalTechSuite株式会社が運営する「AI検索パートナーズ」は、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilotの3つのAIに対し法人研修選びに関する質問を投げかけ、72件の回答を集計した調査を実施。首位の登場率は68.1%で、AIが根拠とする情報源の最多は研修事業者自身のサイト（63.3%）だった。
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Next were major training companies specializing in human resources and organizational development, at 54.2%
The top 5 companies accounted for 47.4% of all mentions
A total of 82 companies were observed
Major generalist training companies: 80.0%
Major training companies specializing in human resources and organizational development: 66.7%
Training companies specializing in global talent development and tiered training: 33.3%
Training companies that specialize in customized programs: 22.2%
Major generalist training companies appeared in 79.2% of Google AI Overviews results
50.0% in ChatGPT
Training providers’ own websites were the most frequently cited source, at 63.3%
Comparison and information websites: 30.1%
The subjects are 72 AI answers collected as of Nov. 2026
Subject: 72 AI responses / 24 queries
Has a track record of producing AI articles for over 300 companies
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、TFCO株式会社、バクヤスAI 記事代行
There are 2 sticks, but is it enough to address drift on just one? Turn your PS5 DualSense Edge into a TMR controller with a simple swap: Frinkey TMR stick module 2-pack on sale at a special price through the weekend
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ONO貿易株式会社 will sell a 2-pack of Frinkey TMR stick modules for PS5 DualSense Edge at a special price on Amazon and 楽天市場 from Nov. 4 to 15.
A new resort business model｜ココザス株式会社 showcases「COCO VILLA Owners」at a special seminar
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ココザス株式会社 spoke at a special seminar at Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026, where it introduced the business model for its co-ownership program「COCO VILLA Owners」. The company announced that it has already sold more than 50 locations and aims to reach 100 locations in 2027.
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Original2026年11月5日（木）・6日（金）
Properties at more than 50 locations nationwide have been sold
Business strategy aims to reach 100 locations in 2027
Former Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department public security investigator to speak! Seminar on crime prevention for business leaders to protect their companies and employees from fraud and burglaries, to be held on Nov. 17 (Tue.)
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold a seminar on crime prevention measures to protect companies and employees from fraud and burglaries on Nov. 17, 2026, featuring former Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department public security investigator Toshihiko Matsumaru.
Facts
There were about 770,000 reported criminal offenses in 2025
Losses from special fraud in 2025 totaled about 141.4 billion yen
Losses from investment scams targeting social media users have risen to about 1.9 times the level recorded during the same period last year
Mathematician Shinsuke Suzuki to speak! Seminar to strengthen “numerical literacy” for business leaders to be held at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku on Nov. 27 (Fri.)
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold a seminar to strengthen “numerical literacy” on Nov. 27, 2026, at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku, with mathematician Shinsuke Suzuki as the instructor.
株式会社経営参謀 will hold a study session on generative AI use in Shinjuku on December 1, 2026. Lecturer Kenji Shintani will draw on his hands-on experience to review changes in AI in 2026 and strategies for small and medium-sized businesses for the coming year.
Build your own inspection device for tens of thousands of yen instead of spending 10 million yen! A study session on an AI-enabled manufacturing site at a printing company with no engineers will be held on Tuesday, December 8
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold a study session on December 8, featuring Yuichiro Aino of 株式会社ニコー, a printing company celebrating its 57th anniversary. The session will showcase a real-world example of using AI at a manufacturing site and cutting costs without any engineers.
[Miyazaki Prefecture] Students showcase the real appeal of local companies! Articles and videos featuring interviews with companies are now available!
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Miyazaki Prefecture is running the “Student Reporter Project to Discover the Appeal of Companies,” in which students showcase the real appeal of local companies. It has published interview articles on 20 companies and 40 videos.
Partnering with Chunichi Shimbun, the companies jointly developed “Chunichi Reach ADS Powered by UNIVERSE,” a digital advertising service for businesses and local governments that uses the newspaper’s specialized media data
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株式会社マイクロアド and Chunichi Shimbun jointly developed “Chunichi Reach ADS Powered by UNIVERSE,” a digital advertising service for businesses and local governments that uses the newspaper’s specialized media data.