Young people turn to e-commerce first to buy OTC medicines; search channels among younger generations increasingly diverse, including AI and social media
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A survey by 株式会社インテージヘルスケア on e-commerce purchases of OTC medicines found that younger people (those in their 20s and 30s) use e-commerce as their first port of call when buying medicines, and that search channels are diversifying to include AI and social media.
Facts
Reached 46.4%
Will rise to 35.8%
2,933 people
34,030 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社インテージヘルスケア、株式会社協和企画、株式会社プラメド、Plamed Korea Co., Ltd.、Google、Amazon、YouTube、X
Unicharm conducts survey on preparedness for pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health conditions
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Unicharm surveyed 600 women, including those preparing for pregnancy and those with pregnancy experience, about preparedness for pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health conditions. The survey found that many people enrolled in medical insurance do not know what their coverage includes, revealing a gap in the timing of preparations.
Connect, protect and develop physical AI systems: launch of “SORACOM Physical AI Suite”
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株式会社ソラコム will launch “SORACOM Physical AI Suite,” a package supporting communications, security and operations for physical AI systems, on November 10, 2026. The suite is built around 3 pillars: connecting devices, protecting security and updating models. A new security assessment and hardening service for IoT and physical AI systems will also launch on the same day.
〈Global travel app スカイスキャナー “Travel Trends Report 2027”〉 Which Japanese destinations are drawing attention from overseas travelers? Announces 6 trending domestic destinations with rising search volumes
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Skyscanner Japan株式会社 announced 6 trending domestic destinations for 2027—Hakodate, Sendai, Omitama, Fukuoka, Komatsu and Osaka—based on searches originating overseas from January 1 to June 17, 2026.
Experience women’s lives through 100 cards: 城西大学 Faculty of Business Administration launches new life-design education program
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城西大学 Faculty of Business Administration held an experiential workshop using “Yuragi Life Design Cards,” created by Yuki Muraoka of Woman Life＋Lab, to foster students’ understanding of and empathy for others.
Turn “thank you” into special time together: a private, fully enclosed sauna with separate facilities for men and women, to enjoy with someone special.
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S-Laps, a private sauna with fully enclosed rooms in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, will run a special campaign for couples from November 21 to 23, 2026, to mark “Good Couple Day” on November 22. Perks include complimentary drinks and a beauty mask for women.
Launch of “IoT and Physical AI System Security Assessment and Hardening Service”
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株式会社ソラコム has launched security assessment and hardening support services for IoT and physical AI systems. Leveraging SORACOM’s expertise, the service provides one-stop support from vulnerability assessments through countermeasure design, implementation and revalidation.
Facts
Service begins on Nov. 10, 2026.
Connected across more than 200 countries and regions
[Opens Nov. 10] 186 photographs and 12 voices connect memories left out of the record to the future: “Shibuya Archive Photo Exhibition 2026—Streets of Shibuya and Memories Told / Streets and Voices”
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コモンズ・アーカイブ・コレクティブ (CAC) will hold the “Shibuya Archive Photo Exhibition 2026” at Shibuya Hikarie from Nov. 10, 2026. The exhibition will feature and sell 186 photographs documenting streetscapes from the Taisho, Showa and Heisei eras, 10 oral history stories, the “SHIBUYA TIMELINE 2.0” historical chronology, and the book “Dictionary of Shibuya’s Disappearance,” presenting Shibuya’s memories and transformations from multiple perspectives.
Facts
186 photographs
Starting Tuesday, November 10, 2026
14 days, through the 23rd (Monday, a public holiday)
The exhibition’s 4th edition
All 10 episodes of “Shibuya Oral History”
About 70 “named streets”
Photographs categorized into 32 of those locations
A book containing 374 entries
Sale price: ¥900
Companies mentioned：Commons Archive Collective、CAC、コモンズ・アーカイブ・コレクティブ、渋谷道玄坂商店街振興組合、東急株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、東京建物株式会社、東急建設株式会社、世紀東急工業株式会社、一般社団法人渋谷駅前エリアマネジメント、株式会社シブヤテレビジョン、株式会社 光伸プランニング、アーツカウンシル東京、ARTE TOKYO、渋谷公園通商店街振興組合、渋谷再開発協会、白根記念渋谷区郷土博物館・文学館、鉄道博物館、東京都、Florida State University Libraries、SHIBUYA CITY RECORD、渋谷区、多摩美術大学
[Free attendance; recording available] Featuring large-capacity memory! Developing new microcontroller systems for the AI/LLM era
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ZEPエンジニアリング株式会社 will hold the online seminar “Featuring large-capacity memory! Developing new microcontroller systems for the AI/LLM era” on Nov. 27, 2026. The seminar is hosted by ウィンボンド・エレクトロニクス株式会社 and sponsored by STマイクロエレクトロニクス株式会社.
[New release] No consultant needed! A practical guide to helping insurance-based clinics generate ¥100 million in annual sales through aesthetic medicine
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株式会社美容医療経営 released on Nov. 6, 2026, the practical guide “How Insurance-Based Clinics Can Launch Aesthetic Medicine from Scratch and Generate ¥100 Million in Annual Sales,” which aims to help insurance-based clinics build an aesthetic medicine business from the ground up and target annual sales of ¥100 million without outside consultants.
CHOZEN LEE and THE BANG ATTACK to tour 5 cities in February 2027 with new song “My Sweetest Darling”; tickets now on general sale for “TOUCH di ROAD”
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Reggae singer CHOZEN LEE will lead his band THE BANG ATTACK on a 5-city tour, “TOUCH di ROAD,” in February 2027. Tickets are now on general sale, alongside the digital release of the new song “My Sweetest Darling.”
Facts
Feb. 2027
Saturday, Feb. 6
Feb. 20 (Sat.)
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Advance: ¥6,000
At the door: ¥7,000
Under 18: ¥5,000
Advance: ¥4,000
At the door: ¥5,000
Under 18: ¥3,000
Up to 4 tickets per person
Companies mentioned：DubWorks合同会社、NISHIHARA SHOKAI、西原商会、Sound of Delight、HOT STUFF PROMOTION、MIGHTY CROWN、FIRE BALL、J-WAVE、ビルボードライブ横浜、YouTube
When someone buys 1 book, 1 book goes to someone who cannot afford one! YouTube producer launches “One Book One Match,” an initiative supporting young people who cannot buy books and bookstores!
[First auction at Echizen Fishing Port on Nov. 10] “We want people to savor Echizen crab right here” — the head of 越前温泉 平成, which boasts one of the largest volumes of Echizen crab handled in Hokuriku, on a crab trip to its home region
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越前温泉 平成, in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, is an inn that boasts one of the largest volumes of Echizen crab handled in Hokuriku. With the first auction held at Echizen Fishing Port on Nov. 10, it highlights the appeal of a crab trip to the region, including the taste of freshly boiled crab, the art of selecting the best catch, and time spent in Echizen. A winter booking campaign running through mid-March 2027 is also underway, and renovations to the building’s exterior have been completed.
Facts
The first auction was held on Nov. 10
The season opens every year on Nov. 6
In 2026, due to rough winter weather on the Sea of Japan
First auctions began in succession at ports across the prefecture on Nov. 9
For the winter season through mid-March 2027
Major renovations to the building’s exterior were completed in October 2026
つづら, founded by a former logistics robot maker executive, launches monthly service to support logistics automation from planning through implementation
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合同会社つづら, founded by a former logistics robot maker executive, officially launched its “Automation Implementation Support” monthly service on Nov. 1, 2026, providing hands-on support for logistics automation from planning through implementation. Taking a neutral stance, it does not receive equipment sales revenue or referral fees. The service is available starting at ¥300,000 per month, before tax.
Facts
Launched in December 2025
On Nov. 1, 2026, including AGVs, AMRs, automated warehouses and sorters
Only 3% of warehouse operators have automated work using systems such as automated guided vehicles
12%, even including partial implementation
Starting at ¥300,000 per month, before tax
Accepting applications for a free initial 90-minute assessment
1,000 group employees
Annual logistics costs of around ¥3 billion
Growing sales from ¥70 million
to ¥250 million
An automated logistics center with a total floor area of 15,000 tsubo
ORANGE kitchen’s “Appropriate Weight Support Program for Working Women,” carried out in partnership with YG健康保険組合, has been selected for 厚生労働省’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year PFS project
蒼のダイヤ’s extra virgin olive oil selected for “Flos Olei 2027”
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Extra virgin olive oil from 香川県-based 株式会社蒼のダイヤ (Setras Foodtech Group) has been selected for “Flos Olei 2027,” an international guidebook published in Italy.
[New product] For those concerned about loss of firmness due to dryness: 3 “NMN Skin Booster Line” products from Korean skincare brand “starlike”
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Korean skincare brand “starlike” is launching 3 products in its NMN-infused daily age-care series, “NMN Skin Booster Line.” Sales begin on November 19, 2026, on Qoo10.
Facts
Starting Thursday, November 19, 2026
Contains 10% NMN liposomes
Contents: 100mL
Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
10,000 ppm of NMN
Contains 5% niacinamide
Net contents: 50 mL
Price: 3,600 yen (tax included)
Ectoin 10,000 ppm
Net contents: 70 mL
Price: ¥3,400 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：STAR LIKE Co., Ltd.、starlike、Qoo10
GI Breaker to exhibit at “Stehaji” EXPO2026｜Creating new business opportunities through cross-industry networking
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株式会社ジーアイブレーカー exhibited at “Stehaji” EXPO2026, held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on November 5, 2026, and introduced its high-performance breaker, “GI Breaker.” The exhibit led to new business opportunities, including consultations on estimates for reducing basic electricity charges and decisions to hold online business meetings through cross-industry networking.
Free networking event “Mac Admins Japan Meetup No. 01” for Apple IT administrators at companies and educational institutions
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一般社団法人Mac Admins Japan will hold the free networking event “Mac Admins Japan Meetup No. 01” for Apple IT administrators in Shibuya, Tokyo, on December 2, 2026.
Facts
About 50 people
December 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 Mac Admins Japan、Mac Admins Japan、Apple Inc.、Slack Technologies, LLC、Mac Admins Foundation
ELL Lite demonstrates remote audio production for terrestrial sports broadcasts
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Furukawa Miharu Solution provided its ultra-low-latency transmission device “ELL Lite” for a remote production of a terrestrial sports broadcast conducted by テレビ新潟放送網, demonstrating the transmission of multichannel audio to the company’s headquarters and remote production.
Facts
16 audio channels transmitted individually to headquarters
A soccer match held at Denka Big Swan Stadium in October 2026
Representative of lab-grown diamond brand “Vela Diamond” earns “G.G.” gemology qualification from IGI, one of the world’s largest gemological institutes, becoming the first Japanese person to earn it at the institute’s Asia-Pacific head office
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Reika Sakuragi, representative of “Vela Diamond,” a lab-grown diamond brand operated by 株式会社DiAnchor, has earned the “G.G.” gemology qualification from IGI, one of the world’s largest gemological institutes, becoming the first Japanese person to do so at the institute’s Asia-Pacific head office.
Facts
A 65–75% share of the global market
Appraising diamonds since 2005
Announced on August 3, 2026
Estimated value by amount for 2025
For stones of 1 carat or more
Guarantees D color and VVS2-or-higher clarity
3EX (Triple Excellent) for round cuts
2EX (Double Excellent) for fancy shapes
For stones under 1 carat
Adopts quality standards of D–E color and VS–VVS clarity
Companies mentioned：株式会社DiAnchor、Vela Diamond、IGI、International Gemological Institute
[Pre-opening November 12] More than 200 kinds of natural dog treats and meals under one roof! “Ilios Smile” opens its No. 2 store in Ikejiri-Ohashi
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株式会社イリオスマイル will hold a pre-opening in November 2026 for “Ilios Smile Ikejiri-Ohashi,” a specialty store for natural dog food and treats in Ikejiri, Setagaya, Tokyo. The store will offer more than 200 kinds of products, as well as tastings and takeout sales.
More than ¥58.93 million raised through crowdfunding! Easy to insert and remove. “Club Shield,” which protects your valuable clubs from friction and impact, goes on sale to the general public from November 10.
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株式会社4clover will begin general sales of “CLUB SHIELD,” a golf club protective case made by BOLFF, on its official online store on November 10, 2026. It raised more than ¥58.93 million in total through crowdfunding.
Turning HR managers’ question “How should we train our employees?” into an ad. SMBC Business Seminar “Training for Everyone” launches advertising campaign
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SMBCコンサルティング株式会社 will launch an advertising campaign for “SMBC Business Seminar: Training for Everyone” on November 10, 2026. Addressing the concerns of HR and training managers, the campaign will run on transit ads, office building ads and web ads in the Greater Tokyo and Osaka areas.
Facts
Rollout begins in stages from Tuesday, November 10, 2026
※“A track record of 1 million participants”: cumulative number of course participants since 2001
[It’s not just “the audience turning into zombies.” This time, humans get infected.] Details revealed for “...of the dead -practical drill-,” an immersive live-action experience
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Immersive group “Knot a point,” operated by a.d-life株式会社, has released details of the competitive live-action survival horror experience “...of the dead -practical drill-,” to be held in Odaiba in November 2026. Participants will split into the “Zombie Team” and the “New Recruit Team,” take part in special-effects makeup experiences and complete missions across 3 zones. The previous event sold out, and TEMPTU is providing special-effects makeup support.
Facts
Nov. 21 (Sat.)–23 (Mon., holiday), 2026
Taking about 60 minutes
It takes place simultaneously across 3 areas
Tickets for a total of 150 people
New recruit allocation: 12,800 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：a.d-life株式会社、Knot a point、TEMPTU、合同会社マリブ
Snack DX platform “スナテク” to be introduced at GiGO Akihabara Building 5’s limited-time pop-up “GiGO NEO SNACK”
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株式会社スナックテクノロジーズ’ snack DX platform “スナテク” will be introduced at “GiGO NEO SNACK,” a limited-time pop-up to be held in November 2026 by 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment.
“We want to create a wagashi like no other.” Born after about 1 year of development, 彩雲堂’s winter-only wagashi “柚衣（ゆずごろも）” goes on sale again this winter.
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株式会社彩雲堂, a wagashi shop in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, is launching sales of its winter-only confection “柚衣,” created after about 1 year of development as the company marks its 150th anniversary.
Silent even when dribbled: BASHHHKETBALL PRO（バシュケットボール プロ）, a quiet basketball equivalent to official size and weight, launches Nov. 18, 2026.
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Implus EU will launch the quiet basketball BASHHHKETBALL PRO from U.S. brand SKLZ on Nov. 18, 2026. Equivalent to official size and weight, it significantly reduces dribbling noise, making it suitable for practice in apartment buildings, parks and other locations.
Facts
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 6,900 yen (excluding tax)
Third installment: Consumer survey in 3 Middle East and North African countries (Morocco, Egypt and Turkey): Market characteristics and perceptions of Japan seen through living conditions, values and work styles
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株式会社データスプリング conducted the third and final installment of its consumer survey in 3 countries—Morocco, Egypt and Turkey—and analyzed perceptions of other countries and evaluations of Japanese brands.
株式会社エンブルー completes and hands over the “Hiki District, Ranzan Town, Shiga 1872-1” battery storage facility in Saitama Prefecture
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株式会社エンブルー announced that the Musashi-Ranzan Battery Storage Facility, a high-voltage grid-scale storage facility developed in Ranzan Town, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture, was completed and handed over in June 2026. The facility has a PCS output of 1,998 kW and storage capacity of 8,128 kWh, and uses a Huawei battery storage system.
“Kaiji” × “Golden HoYeah” collaboration slot launches Nov. 9 (Mon.)! Bring the “zawa…zawa…” and thrilling chance to turn the tables to your smartphone!
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International Games System Co., Ltd. will launch a collaboration slot based on Nobuyuki Fukumoto’s manga “Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji” in the smartphone app “Golden HoYeah” on Nov. 9, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Nov. 9 (Mon.), 2026
Basic layout: 3 × 5
243 Ways slot
All 24 surrounding squares turn into top prizes
Expands to a maximum of 5 × 5
Turn over 3 of the 15 coins
Companies mentioned：International Games System Co., Ltd.、講談社
Intake of globin protein hydrolysate was found to bring about positive changes in muscle mass and endurance exercise performance, in addition to lipid metabolism
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エムジーファーマ announced that a 12-week intake trial of its proprietary ingredient, globin protein hydrolysate (メタップ), involving university athletes found significant increases in rectus femoris area and endurance exercise performance.
[Good Teeth Day] Lemon-chan visited a kindergarten again this year! Start a fun toothbrushing routine with キシリブロック, made with 100% natural xylitol!
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株式会社ビタットジャパン held a kindergarten event featuring Lemon-chan to promote cavity-prevention habits, using the 100% natural xylitol mint candy キシリブロック, in connection with “Good Teeth Day” on Nov. 8.
＜NEROLILA＞ Protect and balance at the same time with “Essence UV Milk (SPF41／PA++++)”, a skincare UV product made with 100% naturally derived ingredients; launches Feb. 15 (Mon.), 2027
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株式会社ＩＣＬ’s Japanese organic skincare brand NEROLILA will launch “Essence UV Milk (SPF41／PA++++)”, a skincare UV product made with 100% naturally derived ingredients, on Feb. 15, 2027.
Facts
Feb. 15, 2027
SPF41
30mL
4,400 yen
About 110 stores nationwide
April 2025
Sept. 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社サザビーリーグ、株式会社ＩＣＬ、NEROLILA、伊勢丹新宿店、イセタン ビューティー アポセカリー、イセタン ビューティー オンライン、シンシア・ガーデン 青山本店、シンシア・ガーデン WEB SHOP、Afternoon Tea LIVING、spice of a day、Afternoon Tea、Ron Herman、agete、ANAYI
“Carry your perfume with you”: TRAVALO to hold its first pop-up store in Osaka! Fourth stop of the nationwide traveling pop-up “Scent à porter Tour 2026”
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TRAVALO JAPAN株式会社 will hold the fourth stop of its nationwide traveling pop-up “Scent à porter Tour 2026” in Osaka from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026. Events will include a charging trial with guest MR.FRAGRANCE, sales of STATE OF MIND fragrances arriving in Japan for the first time, and advance sales of venue-exclusive models and new products.
Facts
November 21 (Sat.)–23 (Mon., holiday), 2026
Original1回税込2,000円
Purchases of 5,500 yen or more, tax included
3,850 yen (tax included)
33,000 yen (tax included)
11,000 yen (tax included)
8,360 yen each (tax included)
10,450 yen each (tax included)
8,250 yen each (tax included)
2,200 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：TRAVALO JAPAN株式会社、TRAVALO、MR.FRAGRANCE、STATE OF MIND
Tokyo Bisoh Kogyo and ビルポ to give joint talk at “ビルメンヒューマンフェア＆クリーンEXPO 2026” — Methodology for embedding robots and sensors in the field
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株式会社ビルポ and Tokyo Bisoh Kogyo will give a joint talk on methods for establishing the use of cleaning robots and sensors on-site at “ビルメンヒューマンフェア＆クリーンEXPO 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026.
“It’s fun to get lost.” 吉祥寺湧水中学校・高等学校 unveils its official original apparel
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学校法人井之頭学園 has unveiled official original apparel for 吉祥寺湧水中学校・高等学校, which will open as a coeducational school under a new name in April 2027. The collection includes several items, such as logo hoodies and T-shirts, and a special website is now available.
おれんじハウス to hold a pop-up children’s cafeteria at 神奈川県立こども医療センター
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認定NPO法人おれんじハウス will hold a “hospital pop-up children’s cafeteria” at 神奈川県立こども医療センター on December 10, 2026, serving 150 meals and hosting various events.
M-Force to give special talk on “Customer Strategies That Drive Results” at “Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-” and exhibit a booth
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M-Force株式会社 will take part in “Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from November 18, 2026, with a special talk by its president and CEO, Ayumu Takenakano, and an exhibition booth.
[ONLIVE Studio] Seeking artists for a music production project! Create a song with professional creators and perform the finished work live
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ONLIVE Studio, operated by サウンドオンライブ株式会社, is running a project that invites artists to work with professional creators to produce music. The company will cover the costs, and the finished work will be performed at a live event in Shimokitazawa on January 31, 2027.
Facts
Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun.)
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
Established: April 2015
Companies mentioned：サウンドオンライブ株式会社、ONLIVE Studio、SOUND ON LIVE
Hocus Pocus refreshes its classic “Pistachio” flavor, blending salted roasted pistachios and an increased amount of paste into the batter for a moist steamed doughnut
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The doughnut shop “HOCUS POCUS(ホーカスポーカス)” will relaunch its classic steamed doughnut “Pistachio” at its Omotesando and Nagatacho locations from November 11, 2026. Salted roasted pistachios are blended into the dough, with more paste added for a moist finish. The price is 720 yen (tax included).
April, the Denmark-born brand led by a runner-up in the world coffee brewing championship, develops its first hand grinder after 5 years; domestic preorders begin October 29, 2026, at Kyoto coffee shop Kurasu
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合同会社Kurasu will begin domestic preorders on October 29, 2026, for the first manual grinder from Denmark-born coffee brand April, the April Hand Grinder 01.
和歌山市 and michiteku partner on an appearance care support program for cancer patients
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和歌山市 and 株式会社michiteku will begin distributing leaflets and providing a special website to raise awareness of an appearance care support program for cancer patients.
6 graduates of the Mynavi Next Heroine Golf Tour, a platform co-hosted by ALBA and Mynavi to support the next generation of stars, pass the JLPGA final professional qualifying tournament.
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6 players from the Mynavi Next Heroine Golf Tour, co-hosted by 株式会社ALBA and 株式会社マイナビ, passed the 2026 JLPGA final professional qualifying tournament.
Bringing the value of designs created with 15 groups of creators to children
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株式会社インターオフィス held an auction featuring 15 groups of creators as part of its 50th anniversary project, donating the total winning bid of 3,882,558 yen and its own contribution to こども本の森 札幌・北大 and こども本の森京都.
November 26 is Good Bath Day! “Yuraku no Sato/Kirari” day-trip hot spring facilities launch a Good Bath campaign!
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All 22 day-trip hot spring facilities operated by 株式会社スパサンフジ will run a campaign for “Good Bath Day” on November 26. Activities include collaboration scented baths and menu items featuring 岩下食品株式会社’s “Iwashita’s New Ginger,” as well as limited-edition bath stamp tour passes.
New “Active Directory Security Assessment Service” visualizes the risk of expanded damage to internal systems from cyberattacks
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株式会社神戸デジタル・ラボ has launched the Active Directory Security Assessment Service, which analyzes configuration flaws and access management issues in Active Directory environments and visualizes the risk of expanded damage from cyberattacks.
Dogenjers donates funds to support the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake to the Kumamoto Disaster Volunteer Organizations Network
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The Dogen Culture Executive Committee, organized by 株式会社エムマーケットエージェンシー, donated a total of 2,515,133 yen raised through fundraising for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake to 特定非営利活動法人くまもと災害ボランティア団体ネットワーク (KVOAD). 3 sponsoring companies also took part, and the hero Rookie presented a donation certificate.
Kodomocchi Park establishes the Kodomocchi Parenting Research Institute to survey and share feedback from more than 300,000 parent members
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株式会社F.K.Solutions established the Kodomocchi Parenting Research Institute on November 10, 2026, as an in-house research unit for the indoor park Kodomocchi Park. It will survey feedback from more than 300,000 parent members and visitors and use the findings for joint development with companies, among other purposes.
Brushup launches new cloud-based proofreading system R.X, developed through a business partnership with 富士フイルムグラフィックソリューションズ
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株式会社Brushup will launch R.X, a new cloud-based proofreading system developed through a business partnership with 富士フイルムグラフィックソリューションズ, on November 9, 2026.
NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT (THAILAND) CO., LTD., a subsidiary of Japan Parking Development, established NPDツーリズム in Thailand as a base for its Southeast Asian tourism business and obtained a travel industry license. It plans to hold an environmentally conscious event in Thailand on November 14, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：日本駐車場開発株式会社、NIPPON PARKING DEVELOPMENT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、NPD TOURISM SOLUTION CO., LTD.、NPDツーリズム、タイ国政府観光庁、Tourism Authority of Thailand
Rita Foods transfers its RITA-STYLE personal gym business to OKUMURA PARTNERS, focusing on its D2C business while continuing to operate 4 locations
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株式会社利他フーズ is transferring its RITA-STYLE personal gym business to OKUMURA PARTNERS株式会社 to focus on its D2C business. The transfer date is November 1, 2026, and all 4 locations in Hakata, Tenjin, Kokura and Kumamoto will continue operating.
東急株式会社 announced that it will hold the winter-only outdoor ice rink Futako-Tamagawa Rise Skate Garden 2026 at 二子玉川ライズ from December 5, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Now in its 15th year, this season’s rink will feature a champagne-gold design, and professional figure skater Nobunari Oda will appear at the opening event.
100 trends shaping hotel weddings in 2027 and gourmet cuisine at 26 hotels. Hotel Wedding No.62 goes on sale Friday, Nov. 13
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株式会社COURAGE will release No.62 of Hotel Wedding, a magazine specializing in hotel weddings, on Nov. 13, 2026. This issue focuses on “2027 Hotel Weddings: 100 Latest Trends” and a feature on gourmet cuisine at 26 hotels, and introduces companies and venues including グランド ハイアット 東京 and EXELCO DIAMOND.
Uchida Yoko introduces SmartOfficeNavigator at Nomura Real Estate Group’s head office, bringing together 8 group companies and about 3,500 people
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株式会社内田洋行 has introduced SmartOfficeNavigator, a platform that tracks employees’ locations and meeting-room usage, at the new head office of 野村不動産ホールディングス株式会社. The platform supports activity-based working (ABW) in the expansive office, which brings together about 3,500 people, promoting cross-organizational communication and improving operational efficiency.
Facts
8 group companies
About 3,500 people
About 170 rooms
39th Nikkei New Office Award
2030 Vision
More than 4 times the size of the former head office
[First-half fiscal 2026 data revealed] Free online seminar to explain the latest trends in in-store and social media campaigns
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株式会社パルディア will hold a free online seminar in December to explain the latest trends in in-store and social media campaigns, based on campaign data from the first half of fiscal 2026 (April to September).
V3 Foundation series surpasses 7.1 million units sold※1; its finest work yet※2! The 5th product in the series, V3 Pristine Foundation, launches Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027
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株式会社BJC will release V3 Pristine Foundation, the 5th product in the V3 Foundation series from its skincare and makeup brand SPICARE, on Feb. 9, 2027. Cumulative sales have surpassed 7.1 million units.
[Event report] Hashimoto, CEO of Robit, speaks at the Japan Oxygen Major Club Kansai Partner Association’s generative AI study session
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Yuki Hashimoto, CEO of 株式会社ロビット, spoke at the “Japan Oxygen Major Club Kansai Partner Association Generative AI Study Session,” hosted by 日本酸素株式会社, discussing how generative AI works and the role of business leaders.
Facts
29 attendees from 23 member companies of the Japan Oxygen Major Club Kansai Partner Association
メルカート and SBIグループ payment processor ゼウス begin partnership
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メルカート and ゼウス, a payment processor in the SBIグループ, have begun a partnership, adding support for ゼウス credit card payments to メルカート’s cloud e-commerce platform.
Facts
Used by more than 20,000 sites nationwide
No. 1 in market share for 18 consecutive years
More than 1,600 e-commerce sites built
Average sales growth rate: 480%
240 free updates annually
97% customer satisfaction with support
Highest rating for customer service quality for 3 consecutive years
[Comprehensive staffing services in healthcare and nursing care: スタッフサービス・メディカル] Launch of “VR Recreation Staffing” service for nursing-care facilities to support recreation programs amid labor shortages and offer new experiences to users
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株式会社スタッフサービス・メディカル launched its VR Recreation Staffing service in August 2026 to support recreation programs at nursing-care facilities by dispatching VR equipment and specialized staff. Developed in collaboration with Recruit, the service is being rolled out in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with a goal of adoption by 50 facilities by April 2028.
Facts
Launched in August 2026
Aims to be adopted by 50 facilities by April 2028
Aims to be adopted by 50 facilities
From April 2025 to March 2026
At 2 facilities in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture
Originalそれぞれ約半年間の試験を実施しました
Original週に2回、派遣スタッフ1名を配置し
Assigning 1 dispatched staff member
The service has been in use again since July 2026
Launch date: Aug. 1, 2026
There are 5 games available to try...
Number of dispatched workers: 5,054 (as of March 2026)
5,054 (as of March 2026)
Number of client business locations: 2,195 (as of March 2026)
52.4% of PIVOT app users earn at least ¥6 million a year, and 43.2% are managers. Viewer demographic data released
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PIVOT株式会社 has released demographic data on viewers of its business video media platform, PIVOT. Among app members, 52.4% earn at least ¥6 million a year and 43.2% are managers, making high-income and senior-ranking people—including executives and employees of large companies—a key target audience.
“Overlooked Magnesium Deficiency”: Presentation at the Luncheon Seminar of the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Public Health
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オーガニックサイエンス株式会社 held a luncheon seminar at the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Public Health, where its representative, Takatoshi Kamata, spoke about the public health importance of magnesium deficiency and new supplementation technologies.
Facts
More than 6,500 people attended
From October 29 (Thursday) to 31 (Saturday), 2026
Adopted by more than 350 medical institutions nationwide
Outdoor adventures in winter enter a new era of smart heating. BougeRV “FF Heater Pro” launches November 10
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ISSYZONE JAPAN株式会社 will launch the “FF Heater Pro,” an all-in-one diesel heater with temperature control and app connectivity, on November 10, 2026, under its outdoor appliance brand BougeRV.
Facts
On Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Automatically maintains the set temperature within approximately ±2°C
The supported operating altitude has also been extended to 5,500 m
Powerful 5 kW heating performance, shared with previous models
Reached in just 8 minutes
Can be used for up to 3 nights
Installation takes just 1 minute
From a range of approximately 10 m for the smartphone app and approximately 10 m for the remote control
“EVE” supports stable shipping operations and has been running long-term at KDDI’s East and West logistics centers; Geekplus releases customer case study video
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株式会社ギークプラス has released a customer case study video about the long-term operation of its shelf-to-person robot “EVE” at KDDI株式会社’s East Japan and West Japan logistics centers. This has shortened processing time from order receipt to shipment by approximately 43%, supporting a stable B2C shipping operation.
Docusign named a Leader in IDC MarketScape’s “Worldwide Integrated Signature Workflow Software 2026” Market
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Docusign Japan announced that it was named a Leader in IDC MarketScape’s 2026 report on the integrated signature workflow software market. The recognition reflects the use of AI and ecosystem strengths of the Docusign IAM platform, as well as achievements including a customer base of more than 1.9 million companies.
Facts
More than 1.9 million companies and organizations worldwide
More than 1,000 prebuilt integrations
It was also selected for 3 consecutive years
Currently, in more than 180 countries
More than 1 billion users
Companies mentioned：ドキュサイン・ジャパン株式会社、IDC、Docusign、Newsweek、Fast Company、Fortune、Salesforce、SAP、Microsoft、Google、Coupa、米国Docusign, Inc.
Rimo launches “Custom Download” feature, which uses AI to automatically fill in meeting minutes templates in Word and Excel
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Rimo合同会社 has launched the “Custom Download” feature for its AI meeting minutes service “Rimo.” Simply upload a meeting minutes template in Word or Excel, and AI will automatically create a file formatted to match it.
Just like the taste of a high-end Japanese restaurant! Enjoy sukiyaki at home this New Year’s in 2027. Kakiyasu meat lucky bags’ top pick: “A5 Highest-Rank Mie 柿安 Beef & Japanese Black Beef Sukiyaki Tasting Lucky Bag”
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株式会社柿安本店 will sell “柿安 Meat Lucky Bags” for New Year’s 2027. It will offer 5 types of lucky bags featuring sukiyaki or steak cuts made with A5 highest-rank Mie 柿安 beef and Matsusaka beef, as well as 5 types of appreciation bags, with early-bird discounts and “おにくーポン” perks. Reservations are accepted in stores or through the WEB service “ニクヨヤク” until December 20, 2026.
Sumutasu wins the “Grand Prize” in the Entrepreneur category at the 21st Nippon New Business Creation Awards
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株式会社すむたす won the Grand Prize in the Entrepreneur category at the 21st Nippon New Business Creation Awards. It was recognized for establishing a CtoBtoC model through “Sumutasu Sale,” which uses AI valuation to provide a price in as little as 1 hour and enable sellers to receive cash in as little as 2 days.
Rubi Foundation supports “Book Santa 2026,” a social contribution project that gives books to children
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一般財団法人ルビ財団 is supporting “Book Santa 2026,” a social contribution project organized by 認定NPO法人チャリティーサンタ, as a sponsor. “Ruby-full books,” selected by the Rubi Foundation and featuring abundant furigana, will also be accepted as eligible donation books.
[Corporate Training Case Study] 16 prospective hires and employees connect around a campfire and KUBB—2-day training at kiond for Toyota Corolla Aichi
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kiond, operated by 株式会社カーゾック, held a 2-day overnight training program in August 2026 for 16 prospective hires and employees of Toyota Corolla Aichi, deepening interaction through activities such as bonfires and KUBB.
積木製作 launches its “Digital Twin × Physical AI” business in earnest, building on more than 10 years of expertise in XR
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株式会社積木製作 has launched its “Digital Twin × Physical AI” business in earnest, building on more than 10 years of expertise in XR. On November 4, 2026, it began accepting inquiries about joint development and PoC projects on its website, offering services such as robot simulations and 3D data production using Kasukabe Midori no PARK, a field for demonstration experiments at a former school.
Smart lock “RemoteLOCK” and reception system “Smart at reception” launch integration
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Original株式会社リモートロックジャパンとM-SOLUTIONS株式会社は、スマートロック「RemoteLOCK」と受付システム「Smart at reception」の連携を開始した。これにより、事前予約完了時に発行されるQRコード1つで受付チェックインとドア解錠が完結し、無人での来訪者対応と入退室管理が可能になる。
Facts
More than 70 external services
More than 80 reservation and business management services
Capacity: 150
Companies mentioned：株式会社リモートロックジャパン、M-SOLUTIONS株式会社、RemoteLOCK、Smart at reception
Ahead of World Children's Day (11/20), children to submit recommendations to こども家庭庁 on 11/13: “Children's Report” submission and exchange of views
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A campaign coordinated by 認定NPO法人ACE and 子どもの権利条約ネットワーク will mark World Children's Day by submitting a “Children's Report” prepared by child members to こども家庭庁 and holding an exchange of views.
Facts
1,410 respondents
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
9 child members
7 campaign staff members
An executive committee comprising 12 organizations
More than 260 supporting organizations and individuals
【BIOHEAL BOH】This fall, a variety of experiential promotions will bring the brand to life in city streets and at spas!
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Korean Olive Young skincare brand “BIOHEAL BOH” will roll out a variety of experiential promotions in Tokyo and Osaka in fall 2026, including promotional truck tours, bus pop-up stores, and sample giveaways at spa facilities.
Facts
Autumn 2026
3 popular creams
Attracted a cumulative total of 250,000 people
Ranked 7th
Promotion period: October 31 (Sat)–November 20 (Fri), 2026
November 14 (Sat)–November 15 (Sun)
November 21 (Sat)–November 22 (Sun)
November 27 (Fri)–November 29 (Sun)
November 9 (Mon)–November 30 (Mon)
¥3,300 (tax included)
50 mL
¥3,465 (tax included)
About 100 ppm
Companies mentioned：CJ Olive Young Japan株式会社、BIOHEAL BOH、JO1、ニッポン放送、米Billboard、LINE
Exhibition of hand-drawn original artwork and layouts from works by director Sunao Katabuchi opens today! | Mai Mai Miracle Original Artwork Exhibition
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An exhibition of original artwork from director Sunao Katabuchi's film “Mai Mai Miracle” will be held at Anime Tokyo Station, operated by 一般社団法人日本動画協会, starting November 10, 2026.
Facts
A total of 342,727 visitors from Japan and overseas have visited (as of November 8, 2026)
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Exhibition period: November 10, 2026 (Tue)–February 5, 2027 (Fri)
シグニファイ enhances lighting effects with the latest model of its “Philips ArenaVision Gen3.5” sports LED lighting
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シグニファイ has unveiled the latest model of its “Philips ArenaVision Gen3.5” sports LED lighting, adding 3 new features: a 16-bit dimming mode, instant full blackout, and individual DMX module control. The features will be available starting with the 2026 model, which has received FIBA approval and has been adopted at venues including Aomori City General Gymnasium.
Three years after human capital disclosure began, executives are starting to recognize “the value of coming together”
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株式会社グローバルプロデュース announced that the requirement to disclose human capital information has prompted executives to recognize the value of bringing employees together, driving increased demand for internal events. From fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2026 (as of the end of August), the value of new orders received via the web grew about 6 times, with particularly strong growth in large projects and orders from overseas companies.
Facts
More than 200 events annually
More than 3,000 cases in total
Has grown about 6 times
Has remained consistently between 4% and 8%
Japan stands at 8%
The global average is 20%
Suffered losses of 86 trillion yen or more
Covering about 4,000 listed companies and others
From 49 companies as of September 2023
To 94 companies as of September 2024
Expanded more than 5 times, from a few companies to 31 companies
144 million yen in fiscal 2023
840 million yen in fiscal 2026 as of the end of August
株式会社座波商会 and 株式会社水星 enter into partnership to open small luxury hotel “NAPHA KWANYA” in Higashimachi, Naha, in 2027
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株式会社座波商会 and 株式会社水星 have agreed to establish a joint venture to operate the small luxury hotel “NAPHA KWANYA,” scheduled to open in Higashimachi, Naha, in fall 2027.
Facts
Planned number of guest rooms: 19 (4 types)
Site area: 657.17 m²
Total floor area: 1813.14 m²
Operates 28 dining establishments of various types nationwide
Making DX achievable even for small municipalities — support from planning through implementation begins in 美咲町
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Persol Work Switch Consulting has been commissioned to serve as CIO adviser and provide related services for 美咲町, Okayama Prefecture, and has begun supporting small municipalities from planning through implementation.
ElevationSpace signs basic agreement with Southern Launch on use of spaceport and test site
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株式会社ElevationSpace has signed a basic agreement with Australia’s Southern Launch on use of a spaceport and test site, and will establish operational arrangements for atmospheric reentry and recovery of spacecraft such as ELS-R.
Voice actor Yuki Kaji takes on the role of 2 “irresistible boyfriends”! COLORIS launches a limited-time ASMR campaign on Nov. 10 to turn at-home hair coloring into a compliment-worthy experience
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COLORIS will launch a limited-time ASMR campaign featuring voice actor Yuki Kaji on Nov. 10, 2026. The campaign will offer voice content featuring 2 characters played by Kaji and support the at-home hair-coloring experience.
Facts
Launching on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
A total of 9 audio content pieces will be offered
Price: ¥2,980 (before tax)
Yuki Kaji’s handwritten autographed boards will be given away to 3 winners selected by lottery
<Asia Koshien> 三菱UFJ銀行’s Jakarta Branch joins as a new official partner
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一般社団法人NB.ACADEMY announced that 株式会社三菱UFJ銀行 ジャカルタ支店 will join as an official partner of the 3rd Asia Koshien tournament, to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in January 2027.