[CAMPFIRE launches today] Goes beyond the ordinary stand! The V327A multifunctional stand combines charging, video output, and data transfer in one device.
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株式会社RT has launched the V327A, a multifunctional stand that combines charging, video output, and data transfer in one device, on CAMPFIRE.
—Only 10.5% have reserved or begun applications to open a “Children’s NISA” account; parents who understand the system are about 4.2 times further along in preparing to open an account than those who do not—
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社miraii, only 48.9% of parents fully understand the “Children’s NISA” system, while 10.5% have reserved an account opening or are in the process of applying. The survey also found that just 8.2% of households have sufficient financial leeway, and that many parents are concerned about investment amounts and how to raise the funds.
Facts
A survey of 315 parents in families raising children
48.9% of parents know the system’s outline and details
“¥5,000 or more and less than ¥10,000”: 26.3%
Only 8.2% of households have sufficient financial leeway
Uni Research to exhibit at “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter]”; live demo of “AI Interview,” which completes in-depth interviews with 100 people in as little as 1 day
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株式会社プロダクトフォース will exhibit at “Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter],” to be held on Dec. 16 and 17, 2026, and demonstrate its new service, “Uni Research AI Interview.”
Earns top “S” rating for 2 consecutive years in decarbonization management ranking “NIKKEI GX500”
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Toyota Tsusho earned the top “S” rating for the 2nd consecutive year and placed 2nd overall in the 2026 edition of 日本経済新聞社’s decarbonization management ranking, “NIKKEI GX500.”
The cosmetics brand “＆be,” produced by hair and makeup artist Yusuke Kawakita of 株式会社Clue, will launch a new limited-edition shade, “04,” of its powder highlighter “＆be Pure Reflector,” along with a new “Light Pink Beige” shade of its cushion foundation “＆be Glow Cushion Foundation,” on Nov. 18, 2026, for the holiday season.
Gourica hiring survey finds reasons for recruitment difficulties vary by company size and industry
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A survey on hiring practices conducted by ゴウリカ株式会社 found that the reasons for recruitment difficulties vary by company size and industry. Smaller companies face challenges securing applicants, while a shortage of recruitment staff and delays in DX are prominent issues in the construction, civil engineering and real estate industries, and concerns about retention and heavy workloads are major issues in the transportation industry.
Facts
300 full-time employees
100 or more employees
Original直近1年間に10人以上の中途採用
Companies planning to hire 100 or more people (17.0%)
The proportion who said “there are too few applicants” also reached 36.1%
Companies planning to hire 100 or more people (12.8%)
“There is a shortage of staff responsible for hiring...” 48.6%
Overall average: 34.7%
“DX and systemization of HR operations have not progressed” also: 42.9%
Overall average: 30.3%
The proportion who said “they are concerned about employee retention after hiring” was 45.8%
Overall average: 37.0%
“The workload and effort involved in hiring are substantial” also: 41.7%
Overall average: 33.3%
Direct recruiting usage rate was also 34.4% among companies planning to hire 10–19 people
67.5% among companies planning to hire 50–99 people
Winter flavors with spectacular views from 345 m: 2026 winter menu available from Nov. 9【Sky Restaurant 634】
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Sky Restaurant 634, operated by 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント, began serving its winter menu on Nov. 9, 2026. On Nov. 1, it also introduced a new teppanyaki lunch course, “煌 -KIRAMEKI-.”
タカミヤ sponsors the Chichibu-no-miya Cup 58th All-Japan University Ekiden Championship
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株式会社タカミヤ sponsored the “Chichibu-no-miya Cup 58th All-Japan University Ekiden Championship,” held on Nov. 1, 2026, for the 4th consecutive year, and donated original-design sacoche bags to the student staff supporting the event.
Comfortable on the course and around town. An adult coach jacket with 4-way stretch and insulation to handle temperature swings
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UNBY株式会社 will release “Air-loft Insulation Coach Jack,” a coach jacket made with functional materials, on Nov. 25, 2026, as the 3rd collaboration between bag and outdoor brand “AS2OV” and golf apparel brand “Backwards.” Advance reservations open on Nov. 10, and a limited-time POP UP STORE will also be held.
Facts
Price: ¥47,300 (tax included)
Nylon: 91%
Polyurethane: 9%
On sale from Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
Advance reservations open Tuesday, Nov. 10, exclusively through the UNBY GENERAL GOODS STORE official online store
Companies mentioned：UNBY株式会社、AS2OV、Backwards、UNBY GENERAL GOODS STORE、阪急うめだ本店、master-piece
Heat waves and prolonged rain also affect turnips: summer shipments down 3割 year on year, July unit price highest in the past 3 years
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Based on sales data from its “Farmers’ Direct Sales Outlet,” 株式会社農業総合研究所 announced that summer turnip shipments fell 30% year on year due to heat waves and prolonged rain, while shortages pushed the July unit price to its highest level in the past 3 years. The company also visited the production site of “Miura turnips” at 株式会社PEEKABOO in Miura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
【hince × Monchhichi】A special holiday-only encounter. Japan-exclusive collaboration launches! Limited items inspired by the holiday collection “GLIT ANGEL”
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A holiday-exclusive collaboration between Narrative Beauty makeup brand “hince” and Monchhichi will launch in November 2026 at directly operated stores, variety shops and online.
“さんふらわあ さつま・きりしま” on the Osaka–Shibushi route receives domestic 第三号 “Welcome Baby Ferry” certification
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株式会社商船三井さんふらわあ announced that “さんふらわあ さつま・きりしま,” operating on the Osaka–Shibushi route, has received ミキハウス子育て総研株式会社’s “Welcome Baby Ferry” certification as domestic 第三号. Group company さんふらわあトラベル株式会社 is offering a special discount, and details of the certification are scheduled to appear in the free magazine “Happy-Note.”
Grand prize selected by professional judges! Results announced for “Illustration Contest 2026,” a contest for middle and high school students hosted by a correspondence high school where students can develop illustration skills
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Results have been announced for “Illustration Contest 2026,” a contest for middle and high school students hosted by ヒューマンキャンパス高等学校 and others, including schools operated by 学校法人佐藤学園. Of 232 submissions, Sugi from year 1 at 秋葉原東学習センター won the grand prize, and Kuwabara from year 3 at 浜松市立清竜中学校 received the Promising Newcomer Award.
Applications open for public examinations in the “Excel® Spreadsheet Processing Skills Certification Examination,” “Illustrator® Creator Skills Certification Examination,” “Web Creator Skills Certification Examination” and 2 other exams【Exam date: Jan. 24, 2027】
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株式会社サーティファイ opened applications on Nov. 10, 2026, for public examinations in 5 certification exams to be held on Jan. 24, 2027. The exams will be taken remotely via web test, either at home or at the workplace.
Our employee spoke at Tableau event “Data Leaders Circle”
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Ayako Ochi, General Manager at パナソニック デジタル株式会社, spoke at “Data Leaders Circle,” a Tableau event hosted by 株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン, on October 21, 2026, giving a presentation on leveraging data by combining AI and BI and the role of BI in the generative AI era.
Launching the official social media accounts for the character “Good Luck Trolls,” beloved as a symbol of good fortune, and a web service offering daily fortunes!
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株式会社Natee has launched the “Good Luck Trolls Japan” project in partnership with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, and started operating the web service “Today’s Trolls Fortune,” which offers daily fortunes, and the official social media accounts.
なだ万, the Japanese restaurant at Shangri-La Tokyo, will host a special dinner in collaboration with 田舎庵, a renowned eel restaurant in Kitakyushu, for 2 days only, on December 11 and 12, 2026.
Allied Telesis and Secure Veil sign basic agreement to establish a collaborative framework
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Allied Telesis and Secure Veil have signed a basic agreement to establish a collaborative framework combining network technology with expertise in log analysis and SOC operations, and Secure Veil has joined Allied Telesis’ TAP program.
AI posture analysis system “カルティ シセイカルテ” selected as judging tool for “Japan’s No. 1 Seitai Championship 2026”
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株式会社Sapeet will sponsor “Japan’s No. 1 Seitai Championship 2026,” to be held in December 2026, and its AI posture analysis system “カルティ シセイカルテ” will be used as a judging tool.
Semba partners with Nicolai Bergmann for service offering
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株式会社船場 and Nicolai Bergmann株式会社 have partnered to jointly develop and provide a corporate space-design service combining ethical materials and preserved flowers, with full-scale service proposals scheduled to begin in December 2026.
Facts
November 10 (Tuesday)–12 (Thursday), 2026
Full-scale service proposals are scheduled to begin in December of the same year
The share of visitors from Europe, the U.S. and Australia researching Japan’s “small-bottle drinks” is about 2.5 times that of visitors from 9 Asian countries and regions
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Based on scan data from its inbound visitor app “Payke,” 株式会社Payke analyzed the period from October 2025 to September 2026 and found that the share of visitors to Japan from Europe, the U.S. and Australia who researched small-bottle drinks was about 2.5 times that of visitors from 9 Asian countries and regions. The difference was particularly pronounced for soft drinks such as ファイブミニ and オロナミンC, while there was little difference for tea and coffee.
Facts
About 2.5 times that of visitors from 9 Asian countries and regions
About 3.5 times that of visitors from Taiwan and Hong Kong combined
New York’s renowned ベンジャミン ステーキハウス KITTE大阪: End the year with exceptional cuisine. 2 year-end party plans featuring dry-aged beef T-bone steak and veal T-bone steak
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The renowned New York steakhouse ベンジャミン ステーキハウス, operated in Japan by 株式会社オーイズミフーズ, will offer 2 limited-time year-end party plans at ベンジャミン ステーキハウス KITTE大阪 from November 16 to December 22, 2026.
Multivendor-compatible softphone “CTBASE/JointPro2” adds integration with “Salesforce Voice”
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OriginalNTTテクノクロスは、マルチベンダ対応ソフトフォン「CTBASE/JointPro2」が株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパンの「Salesforce Voice」と連携に対応したと発表した。これにより、2028年2月に廃止予定の「Salesforce Open CTI」からの移行を支援する。
ARI launches YouTube program explaining business challenges at mid-sized and small companies through real-world cases
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ＡＲアドバンストテクノロジ株式会社 (ARI) released the YouTube program “Yasuo and Sakagami’s Systemsあるある Theater,” which explains business challenges at mid-sized and small companies through real-world cases, on November 9, 2026.
“SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Akita Prefecture Tournament” held. ノースアジア大学明桜高校 team “逆バリ” wins after a fierce contest; all 93 participants collected 70.11 kg of trash!
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The “SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Akita Prefecture Tournament,” hosted by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and Akita Television, was held, with the “逆バリ” team from ノースアジア大学明桜高校 taking first place. A total of 93 people participated, collecting 70.11 kg of trash.
NEC adopts New Relic for its industry-first online TV program delivery service, maintaining and improving service reliability and visualizing business conditions
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NEC adopted New Relic for tSAP, a cloud service that enables program data to be delivered online across broadcasting network affiliations, eliminating reliance on individual expertise in system monitoring and visualizing business conditions.
80th anniversary: The “Seirogan with the trumpet logo” train runs on the Midosuji Line, in Osaka Metro’s first pharmaceutical product-wrapped train
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In commemoration of its 80th anniversary on November 18, 2026, Taiko Pharmaceutical will run wrapped train advertisements for its Seirogan series on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. It will also place advertisements in the restrooms at Honmachi Station for the first time and hold a giveaway campaign on its official X account.
Facts
80th anniversary of founding
Nov. 18, 2026
For more than 120 years
“While out” accounted for 32.5%
“Commuting to work or school” also accounted for 18.9%
リコー to exhibit at “Rental Housing Fair 2026 Osaka”
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株式会社リコー will exhibit at “Rental Housing Fair 2026 Osaka,” to be held at INTEX Osaka on November 26 and 27, 2026, showcasing the 360-degree camera “RICOH THETA X” and a real estate package that uses AI features.
Local high school students’ “favorite things about Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture” to become hometown tax donation gifts. 小田原短期大学 lecturer to give a special lecture on November 14
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小田原短期大学, operated by 学校法人三幸学園, will participate as a partner organization in the “High School Student Business Idea Contest 2026” in Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture, and hold a special lecture on November 14.
NASCA’s Makoto Furuya to speak at Vol.07 of the “Theater Architecture Seminar,” exploring the future of theaters: “Theater architects discuss their own work”
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株式会社シアターワークショップ announced that it will hold Vol.07 of the “Theater Architecture Seminar” on December 16, 2026, with theater architect Makoto Furuya as a guest.
Recustomer honors 5 brands that turned improved post-purchase experiences into business results at “Recustomer Awards 2026”
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Recustomer株式会社 established “Recustomer Awards 2026” to honor 5 brands that achieved results by improving post-purchase experiences, and announced the winners at an event held on October 26.
Outbound call system “lisnavi” releases a transcription feature that automatically transcribes and summarizes entire calls
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株式会社Scene Live has released a “transcription feature” for its outbound call system “lisnavi,” which automatically transcribes and summarizes entire calls.
株式会社Grooves has added a “Rising offer rate” tag to Crowd Agent, its agent platform, to indicate job listings that have recently resulted in job offers. The tag is updated every morning to help recruitment agents consider where to recommend candidates.
Facts
[Tokyo, November 10, 2026]
20 years of expertise gained through its recruitment business
エリアリンク wins the “Innovation & AI Utilization Award” at “RSA ANNUAL AWARDS 2026”
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エリアリンク株式会社 won the “Innovation & AI Utilization Award” at “RSA ANNUAL AWARDS 2026,” hosted by RSA. The company developed the industry’s first “AI dynamic pricing” system, earning recognition for automating rent setting and improving profitability through data-driven methods.
株式会社サンマルクカフェ will open “Nankai Nihonbashi,” the first franchise location of its “サンマルクカフェ＆茶” brand offering pairings of tea and freshly baked bread, in Nihonbashi, Osaka, on November 19, 2026.
Original第3回BUG Art Award グランプリ・里央による初個展を2027年2月10日より開催
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BUG, operated by 株式会社リクルートホールディングス, announced that it will hold “Lucid Dreamers,” the first solo exhibition by Rio, winner of the Grand Prix at the 3rd BUG Art Award, starting Feb. 10, 2027.
“Tsugunowa,” an information site for business owners’ wives: 46.1% of people with experience using generative AI said they feel closer to generative AI than to their husbands
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A survey conducted by エヌエヌ生命保険株式会社 found that 46.1% of people with experience using generative AI said they feel closer to generative AI than to their husbands. Generative AI use among business owners’ wives exceeds that among company employees’ wives, while the rate of consultations about business succession remains low.
Audiostock, a music rights business platform, to exhibit at the comprehensive media event Inter BEE 2026
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株式会社オーディオストック will exhibit at the comprehensive media event Inter BEE 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18, 2026, and will introduce Audiostock’s subscription plans, which offer unlimited use of more than 1 million pieces of music, including background music and sound effects.
Lapis Live, a subsidiary of 株式会社エーアイ, has decided to begin offering the live-streaming app Palmu and is recruiting streamers who want to work on the platform.
株式会社A released a market report for October 2026 based on its TikTok Shop analytics tool, Astream Deep. Monthly gross merchandise value (GMV) hit a record high of about ¥15.2 billion, about 6.4 times the level a year earlier. 7 of the top 10 best-selling products were oripa, while sales of products sold through creators, including winter comforters and broken chocolate, surged more than 8 times from the previous month.
Results announced for the “Survey on the Use of 360-Degree Feedback 2026”
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株式会社リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ announced the results of its “Survey on the Use of 360-Degree Feedback 2026.” About 20% of companies conduct 360-degree evaluations, with differences by company size. The most common purpose for introducing them is “employee skills development,” and the evaluations are being extended to new and junior employees as well as executives. More than 50% outsource the process, and results are used primarily for individual development, while challenges remain in linking them to HR measures.
Facts
About 20% said their workplace conducts 360-degree evaluations
The figure is less than 10% at companies with fewer than 500 employees, while
The rate is about half at companies with 3,000 or more employees
The most common purpose for introducing 360-degree evaluations is “employee skills development,” cited by about 40% of companies
More than 70% of HR representatives feel they are effective
More than 50% said they outsource 360-degree evaluations to external specialist vendors
About 50% said they use the results of 360-degree evaluations to promote individual awareness and development
The most common response, at 30.3%, was “We understand overall trends, but have not been able to link them to HR measures”
Philip Morris Japan advances efforts to strengthen community disaster preparedness under a comprehensive partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture
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Under its comprehensive partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture, Philip Morris Japan supported EDAN’s booth at a joint disaster-preparedness drill involving prefectures in the Kinki region, demonstrating evacuation living conditions and highlighting the importance of stockpiled supplies.
Facts
Operating in major cities or nationwide across 110 markets worldwide
Inspection equipment maker タカノ to showcase its WM+ series wafer surface inspection systems at SEMICON Europa 2026
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タカノ株式会社 will showcase the WM-7SR+ and WM-10R+ wafer surface inspection systems from its WM+ series at the booth of its exclusive distributor for Europe and the United States, ClassOne Equipment, Inc., at SEMICON Europa 2026, to be held in Munich, Germany, in November 2026.
Facts
Nov. 10 (Tue.)–13 (Fri.), 2026
2–12 inches
B0 424
79 nm
48 nm
Companies mentioned：タカノ株式会社、ClassOne Equipment, Inc.
Skin problems during weaning and skincare challenges revealed by a survey on how caregivers wipe infants’ mouths
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス conducted a survey on how caregivers wipe infants’ mouths in joint research with Otsuma Women’s University and 日本女子大学. The survey found that during the weaning period, the nature of food residue changes and mothers tend to wipe more forcefully without realizing it; insufficient skincare also emerged as a challenge.
Facts
30 years of skin development research®
Mothers with children aged 2 years and 5 months or younger
にこスマ | October 2026 rankings for used smartphone sales and purchases
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株式会社Belong announced rankings by model for sales and purchases on its used smartphone sales and purchase service, にこスマ, for October 2026. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) topped the sales ranking, while the iPhone 13 (128GB) ranked first for purchases.
Looop and ユーラスエナジー sign a comprehensive basic agreement on the development and transfer of high-voltage solar power projects
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株式会社Looop and 株式会社ユーラスエナジーホールディングス have signed a comprehensive basic agreement on the medium- to long-term development and transfer of high-voltage solar power plants. Looop will undertake development work, while ユーラスエナジー will own and operate the plants.
5 months until the new lease accounting standard takes effect, impacting listed companies’ financial results / 日本CFO協会 and ファーストアカウンティング conduct “second-round” survey of corporate readiness; more than 40% cite “reliance on individual judgment in applying assessment criteria” as a challenge
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ファーストアカウンティング and 日本CFO協会 conducted a survey on companies’ readiness for the new lease accounting standard. The rate of companies taking action rose to 70.2%, but operational challenges remain, including reliance on individual judgment in applying assessment criteria and dispersed contract information.
Facts
Covering 121 companies
70.2% of companies say they are “in progress” or “completed”
56.7% the previous year
An increase of 13.5 points
76.9% when including companies consulting with their audit firms
66.0% of companies have “fully digitized” or “partially digitized”
41.6% of companies also “check and make judgments visually”
43.4% of companies cite “judgment criteria that depend on individuals” as an issue
[Survey] Manufacturing inspections: 69% of veteran inspectors and 74% of approvers say “there are items whose normal or abnormal status is unclear”
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A survey by 株式会社スタディスト on inspection work in manufacturing found that 69% of veteran inspectors and 74% of approvers said they did not fully understand what constituted normal or abnormal conditions. A lack of specific examples and difficulty finding materials were cited as the main reasons, and many also expressed concern that inspections had become mere record-keeping tasks.
Facts
69% among those with 5 or more years of experience
74% among approvers
There were 115 workplace accident fatalities in manufacturing in 2025
First Accounting uses AI to support Nippon Ham’s compliance with the new lease accounting standards
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First Accounting announced that Nippon Ham had adopted its AI solution “Steward: New Lease Accounting Standards” to support compliance with the new lease accounting standards.
Bringing the roots of snowboard culture into the present: “SOREL X Nidecker”
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Footwear brand “SOREL” and snowboard brand “Nidecker” have collaborated to announce “CARIBOU Snow-G,” a reinterpretation of the CARIBOU boot, and their first snowboard, “SOREL Surfer.” Sales begin in mid-November 2026.
Facts
Founded in Canada in 1962
When Nidecker began manufacturing snowboards in 1984
Actor 金子昇 joins IP platform “Skettt”; image assets available for marketing use from as little as 1 month!
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株式会社Wunderbar has partnered with actor 金子昇, making his image assets available for marketing use through its IP platform “Skettt” from as little as 1 month.
Facts
From as little as 1 month
The supply-side share exceeded 95%
Companies mentioned：株式会社Wunderbar、株式会社GOLD CHILDREN
BIZcomfort sponsors Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026 and presents the “BIZcomfort Award” to a startup using AI to drive digital transformation in the fisheries industry ～Promoting support for entrepreneurs in Yokosuka～
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株式会社WOOC sponsored the “Startup Audition in YOKOSUKA 2026,” hosted by 横須賀市, and presented the “BIZcomfort Award” to ふるぷら株式会社, which aims to drive digital transformation in the fisheries industry using AI.
日本海ガス絆ホールディングス adopts HRBrain and eliminates 100% of paper-based goal management and evaluation processes
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日本海ガス絆ホールディングス adopted HRBrain’s talent management system and eliminated 100% of paper-based goal management and evaluation processes. It reduced workload by about 30% and established a digital transformation foundation.
Supership links public DMP “Fortuna” with Treasure AI
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Supership株式会社 has begun integrating data from its public DMP “Fortuna” with Treasure AI (トレジャーデータ株式会社), aiming to improve customer data analysis and marketing initiatives.
Cheese confectionery specialty shop “チーズガーデン” makes its overseas debut in Bangkok, Thailand, at “THE WAGASHI Japanese Foods, Crafts and IKEBANA,” hosted by サイアム髙島屋
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チーズガーデン, part of the コロワイドグループ and operated by 株式会社庫や, will participate in “THE WAGASHI Japanese Foods, Crafts and IKEBANA,” held at サイアム髙島屋 in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 18 to 29, 2026, marking its first overseas expansion.
Facts
Nov. 18, 2026
Nov. 29
9 people
More than 30 stores
1994
Original10時00分
Original22時00分
All 5 products
More than 30 years
Founded in 1984
Companies mentioned：コロワイドグループ、チーズガーデン、株式会社庫や、SIAM TAKASHIMAYA、サイアム髙島屋、ICONSIAM Shopping Center
[Free resource release] 4 resources on “AI adoption and security” now available. Guides to configuring Claude Code and Codex, MCP, reviewing AI tools, and using tools to find vulnerabilities, compiled with templates
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株式会社Uravation released 4 free resources on AI adoption and security on October 25, 2026. They include setup guides for Claude Code and Codex, an MCP usage guide, and a guide to introducing vulnerability assessment tools, and cite IPA’s threat list and data from 総務省 white papers.
Selected for Ishikawa Prefecture’s “Startup Attraction Survey Project for Noto”
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株式会社NearMe was selected for Ishikawa Prefecture’s “Startup Attraction Survey Project for Noto” and will study a shared-ride service concept using its proprietary AI through February 2027.
Facts
Throughout the support period through February 2027
A results presentation scheduled for February 2027
株式会社スペースデータ developed a simulation of “RobotBrain” for security operations at large facilities such as airport terminals. It manages the locations, status, and video feeds of 3 patrol robots on a single screen and enables remote responses to visitor calls.
Second edition of “School Hazushiba” at LUCUA Osaka
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At LUCUA Osaka, operated by JR西日本SC開発株式会社, the second term of “School Hazushiba,” an experiential school that challenges everyday “norms,” will be held. An introductory course will take place in December 2026, followed by the main course from January 2027, and applications are now open.
[Flying Tiger] Make your usual Christmas even more festive! “Everyone’s Christmas Party” feature, with costumes and decorations starting at just one coin
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Flying Tiger Copenhagen, operated by Zebra Japan株式会社, will launch a Christmas campaign themed “Everyone’s Christmas Party” from Oct. 16, 2026. Costumes and decorations will be available starting at just one coin.
[2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo ’26 (Autumn)] Exhibition for system development, security and IT talent development
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ブティックス株式会社 will hold the “2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo ’26 (Autumn)” at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 19 and 20, with a business-matching exhibition and specialist seminars on system development, security and IT talent development, comprising a total of 16 sessions.
株式会社COMPASS announces the results of an impact assessment on the use of its AI-based learning material “Qubena” and its effects on academic performance in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, conducted in collaboration with a research team from Osaka University’s Graduate School of Human Sciences and Institute for Academic Initiatives
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株式会社COMPASS conducted an impact assessment in collaboration with an Osaka University research team on how the use of the AI-based learning material “Qubena” affected academic improvement at elementary and junior high schools in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture. The results showed that more frequent use was associated with greater academic gains, indicating that AI-generated, individually optimized review questions contributed to learning outcomes.
Facts
A total of 2,268 people
Study period: April 2024–April 2025
More than 220 municipalities nationwide
Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
パスメイクグループ’s 株式会社アビタス announced that its USCPA course produced 1,801 successful candidates in the past 3 years. The course also has a high pass rate for individual exam sections, supported by its proprietary study materials and AI learning tools.
Facts
A cumulative total of 1,801 successful candidates
Most recent approximately 3 years (January–October 2024)
55% of all successful candidates were beginners in accounting
The section pass rate among accounting beginners was 90%
478 people/527 people
The section pass rate was 100% among those who had obtained Japan’s certified public accountant qualification
UPSIDER produces its first technical book, “UPSIDER TECH BOOK”
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株式会社UPSIDER has produced its first technical book, “UPSIDER TECH BOOK,” written by volunteer engineers, and will distribute it free of charge at “技術書典21,” which begins in November 2026.
Facts
Authors: 8 volunteer UPSIDER engineers
Cumulative loans exceed 17 billion yen.
The number of companies using all services has surpassed 120,000.
Cumulative payment volume has reached 1.5 trillion yen.
Launch of a collaborative project with Kichijoji creators; first release is a collaboration product with photographer Takashima Kūta, on Thursday, Nov. 12
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株式会社オンワードホールディングス has launched “LOCAL RE:VALUE,” a project collaborating with creators in Kichijoji, and will release a collaboration T-shirt with photographer Takashima Kūta as its first offering on Nov. 12.
Facts
Nov. 12 (Thu.)
Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Feb. 2027
Since 2009
Over approximately 17 years
From a cumulative total of approximately 2.01 million customers
We have collected approximately 10.31 million pieces of clothing
Since spring 2023
We conduct 4–5 inspections in-house
We keep more than 3,000 reused items in stock at all times
T&G enters business partnership with Taiwanese wedding company
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株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ (T&G) has signed an agency agreement with Taiwanese wedding company 靜美學股份有限公司 and will launch its inbound-focused wedding brand JAPAN WEDDING COLLECTION. It has also entered a business partnership in Hong Kong with Day Manor Club Japan.
Facts
A record high of approximately 6.76 million visitors in 2025
Original旅行消費額は1兆2,000億円
A record monthly high of 700,000 people in July 2026
Approximately 100,000 weddings per year
To be offered at a total of 13 venues, adding Sapporo, Sendai, Kyoto and Matsuyama, among others
Produces approximately 12,000 weddings per year
Companies mentioned：株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ、T&G、靜美學股份有限公司、閣樓婚禮顧問、JAPAN WEDDING COLLECTION、JWC、Day Manor Club Japan、日本天莊園俱樂部有限公司、日本政府観光局、JNTO、TRUNK(HOTEL)、GENTLE
Security training cloud service “セキュリオ” to exhibit at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026”
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LRM株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Kansai 2026,” to be held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18, 2026, and will introduce features of its security training cloud service “セキュリオ” and give demonstrations.
As the dry season approaches, are you leaving rough, cracked heels untreated? Introducing “Baby Foot Easy Pack Hot Lemonade Scent,” a new product to help you achieve smooth, soft feet while enjoying the soothing scent of hot lemonade
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株式会社リベルタ will launch “Baby Foot Easy Pack Hot Lemonade Scent,” a limited-edition autumn/winter fragrance in the 60-minute type from its foot-care brand “Baby Foot,” in limited quantities from Nov. 13, 2026.
Popular value-packed lucky bags: Some sets include an original cooler pouch! RINGO “HAPPY BOX 2027” reservations open November 10, 2026 (Tuesday).
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RINGO, operated by 株式会社BAKE, will begin taking reservations for its “HAPPY BOX 2027” lucky bags on November 10, 2026, with sales starting December 26. Several options are available, including sets with an original cooler pouch and online-exclusive sets.
Facts
Price: 3,900 yen (tax included) per set
Price: 2,160 yen (tax included) per set
Price: 5,400 yen (tax included) per set
10% OFF coupon
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、RINGO、BAKE the ONLINE
【SIGNATE】 to speak at 日経ビジネス LIVE 2026 Fall. Discussing “Redesigning Work, Organizations and Talent in the Age of AI Agents” with Mitsubishi Corporation
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株式会社SIGNATE will speak at 日経ビジネス LIVE 2026 Fall, held online from November 11 to 13, 2026, and take part in a panel discussion with Mitsubishi Corporation. They will discuss redesigning work, organizations and talent in the age of AI agents.
General sales of the “New Year Lucky Bag 2027” start at 12 p.m. on November 10 (Tuesday)! Two types are available: the “Meihin” set and the “Ippin” set
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株式会社祇園辻利 will launch its limited-quantity “New Year Lucky Bag 2027” through its official online shop at 12 p.m. on November 10, 2026. Priced at 9,180 yen, tax included, it comes in 2 types—the “Meihin Set” and the “Ippin Set”—both of which include an original quilted tote bag.
Facts
Starting at 12 p.m. on November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
“Taking TIGET to the next level.” Event platform TIGET marks its 13th anniversary with a redesign of its look and usability!
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株式会社grabss, operator of the event platform TIGET, began offering a redesigned version of the service with a refreshed look and usability on November 10, 2026, marking 13 years since its launch.
MERRELL and ABC-MART in Japan and South Korea team up for the first time. A new project brings together the cultures of the two countries. Limited-edition “JUNGLE TREK MULE” colors to launch simultaneously in Japan and South Korea
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MERRELL and ABC-MART will release 2 limited-edition colors of the “JUNGLE TREK MULE” as a joint Japan-South Korea project.
Damage hair-care brand for those growing out their hair, “anummy（アニュミー）”: detangle for smooth hair. Paddle brush designed to reduce brushing-related strain on hair launches December 9 (Wednesday)
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Damage hair-care brand “anummy” will launch the paddle brush “アニュミー プロタッチパドルブラシ,” designed to reduce static and friction, on December 9, 2026. Price: 2,420 yen (tax included).
Facts
Nationwide launch starting December 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
“Glucosamine*¹ Indirect*² Care Warming Massage Cream” launches November 13 (Friday)
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株式会社山田養蜂場 will launch its “Glucosamine Joint Care Warming Massage Cream,” a body cream for caring for joints such as the knees and shoulders, on November 13, 2026. Formulated with naturally derived glucosamine and cartilage components, it features a warming effect after application and a non-sticky formula.
株式会社日経BP has released “日経BP 10 Major In-Depth Forecasts! 2027,” its 10 major forecasts for the world and Japan in 2027. The forecasts cover AI-driven intelligence reversal, a turning point for the leveraged economy, the battle for power supremacy, cyber defense, quantum computing, space data utilization, brain tech, measuring biological age, nature positivity and trends in the giltary market. Details will be explained at an online symposium and in related media.
e-dash wins contract for decarbonization awareness activities at Miyazaki City’s professional baseball spring training camps
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e-dash株式会社 has been commissioned by Miyazaki City to conduct decarbonization awareness activities at professional baseball spring training camps. At the February 2027 camps for オリックス・バファローズ and 福岡ソフトバンクホークス, it will calculate and visualize CO₂ emissions and provide interactive awareness content.
ギックス to exhibit “Mygru,” a platform using “data and AI × gamification,” at “Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-”
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株式会社ギックス will exhibit at the “7th Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-,” held at Intex Osaka from November 18 to 20, and introduce “マイグル,” a platform using “data and AI × gamification,” and its new service “ロイヤルティ・マイグル.”
【Tokyo Midtown】Winter menu announced, from trendy frites to strawberry parfaits to enjoy with champagne: “MIDWINTER LOUNGE”
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Tokyo Midtown will hold its Christmas event “MIDTOWN CHRISTMAS 2026” starting Nov. 26, 2026, and debut the outdoor lounge “MIDWINTER LOUNGE.” The menu will include frites and parfaits.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Approximately 1.5 m tall
1,680 yen
1,500 yen
Regular: ¥990
Small: ¥750
¥1,450
¥1,250
1,100 yen
¥850
Original1セット5,000円
¥1,000 / 1 person
Original1本 10,000円
Original1本 15,000円
Companies mentioned：東京ミッドタウンマネジメント株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、Tokyo Midtown Award、MAIAM WINES、KINEEL、TACO RiCO、UNION SQUARE TOKYO
[2026 Security Awareness Survey] Amid the spread of generative AI, 59.8% of employees do not know “which AI tools are permitted at their company.” In addition, 55.0% of management respondents said risk assessments were “not addressed.”
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According to a survey conducted by Arsaga Partners, with the spread of generative AI, 59.8% of employees do not know which tools are approved, while 55.0% of management respondents said risk assessments have not been addressed. More than half expressed security concerns, highlighting delays in risk awareness and management systems.
[Survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s] 60.6% of those drawing down their assets wished they had known “how many years their current assets would last” before starting. Meanwhile, 64.7% of those who are about to start have not made a plan.
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According to a survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社, 60.6% of those who have already started drawing down their retirement savings said they wished they had known their “asset longevity” in advance. In addition, 64.7% of those who are about to start have no specific plan, and their top concern is likewise “not knowing how many years their assets will last.”
[Starting Nov. 25; 3 sessions; free to attend; introductory web seminar] Ready to use tomorrow! A practical guide to chemical substance management to protect your workplace and company
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NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社 will hold 3 sessions of its free web seminar, “Ready to Use Tomorrow! A Practical Guide to Chemical Substance Management to Protect Your Workplace and Company,” explaining the basics of chemical substance management, starting Nov. 25, 2026.
“OriMouse×Art”: Limited-edition art series arrives for origami-style mouse that unfolds in 0.5 seconds
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has released “Meow Pop” and “Adventures,” limited-edition art series for “OriMouse,” a portable mouse that unfolds in 0.5 seconds thanks to its origami structure.
Facts
0.5-second one-step operation
5 mm thick
Original重さは卵1個より軽い38g
Can be used for up to 3 months
A 1-minute charge provides approximately 3 hours of operation