A research group at 広島工業大学 announced that a prewar historical document discovered during the整理 of materials at 奈良文化財研究所 corroborates simulation results indicating that the Hiroshima Castle keep leaned toward the northeast before the atomic bombing. The findings are expected to help resolve technical challenges in reconstructing the keep in wood.
Yoitoki (Yoitoki) releases a report on dating diagnosis data: What users value in relationships, as revealed by their actual choices
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OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社 has released the 2026 survey on how users engage with dating diagnoses on its matchmaking service Yoitoki. Analyzing the top 3 among 43 types of diagnoses—partner’s feelings, whether to continue an unrequited love, and love style—the survey found that users tend to value mutual understanding and trust in relationships.
Facts
Estimated 27,489 cases
15,317 users
43 types of dating diagnoses
Estimated 3,315 cases
Estimated 2,312 cases
Estimated 2,278 cases
58.1％
19.4％
Companies mentioned：OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、オラパーティージャパン株式会社、ジャフィック
[Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture] Palmo Funeral かぞくホール中泉, a dedicated family funeral hall in the city center, to open in December 2026
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イズモ株式会社 will open Palmo Funeral かぞくホール中泉, a dedicated family funeral hall in central Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture, in December 2026. The hall is a 5-minute drive from Iwata Station, accommodates family funerals for 10–30 people, and will hold preview events from November 21 to 29.
Tototoriton, an authentic izakaya for affordable, delicious everyday dining, to open in Kokubunji on Wednesday, November 18!
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株式会社ファイブグループ will open the authentic izakaya とととりとん in Kokubunji on November 18. The restaurant specializes in fish, chicken and pork, and is known for its reasonable prices. To celebrate the opening, selected drinks will cost 99 yen for 5 days.
Horiuchi Fruit Farm presents the 2nd installment of its large-scale dinosaur-and-music event! GAOGAO Dinosaur and Forest Music Festival 2026 to be held free of charge in 五條市!
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株式会社堀内果実園 will hold GAOGAO Dinosaur and Forest Music Festival 2026 free of charge on November 28 and 29, 2026, at 5万人の森 Park in 奈良県五條市. The program will include a chaotic dinosaur race, live music and a food market.
How to become a private school teacher: Online seminar covers everything from resume writing to interview preparation
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株式会社ブレインアカデミー will hold its online seminar, “Fundamentals of Job Hunting at Private Schools,” in November and December 2026 for university students in years 1–3 and first-year master’s students. The seminar will cover resume writing and interview preparation for job applications to private schools.
株式会社KANAME to launch a “handover support service” on November 10 for condominium management companies changing property managers or switching from another provider
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株式会社KANAME will launch its “handover support service” on November 10, 2026, to assist condominium management companies with handover work when changing property managers or switching from another provider.
Facts
38.9% by number of buildings
Launching on Nov. 10, 2026
Expected to be approximately 3 times or more the current level
Approximately 1–2 weeks from the time of your request
Companies connect through retirement benefit plans: “YUKIN Cross Forum 2026” held for the first time
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株式会社ステラパートナー and ゆうきん企業年金基金 held the first “YUKIN Cross Forum 2026” on October 16, 2026. Business leaders and HR representatives from companies using YUKIN exchanged views on plan operations and HR challenges.
Comparing the effects of 6 lined made-to-order curtain products: Demonstrating insulation performance that keeps room temperatures up to 7.1°C higher after heating
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サンレジャン reports that it measured and compared the insulation performance of 6 lined made-to-order curtain products, demonstrating that they can reduce the drop in room temperature after heating by up to 7.1°C.
AK建築設計 supports a-SWEEPERS activities at “a-nation 2026”
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株式会社AK建築設計 sponsored “a-nation 2026,” held in Odaiba, Tokyo, on October 3 and 4, 2026, supporting a-SWEEPERS, a cleanup initiative that turns picking up litter into a performance.
Approximately 1,300 people invited: “You Me Halloween Night” held at Shin-Enoshima Aquarium
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ユーミーらいふグループ rented out Shin-Enoshima Aquarium on October 24, 2026, and held “You Me Halloween Night,” inviting approximately 1,300 property owners in the construction and rental management sectors and their families. The group expressed its appreciation through a dolphin show, a diving show and a comedy performance.
12薬局 to hold free online seminars for veterinary clinics on December 10 and 15: “Overcoming staff shortages with AI,” featuring guest lecturers from Funai Research Institute
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株式会社12薬局 will hold free online seminars for veterinary clinics on December 10 and 15 titled “Overcoming staff shortages with AI.” 妃菜吉田氏 and 尚一郎前園氏 of 船井総合研究所 will serve as guest lecturers and explain how AI and digital transformation can improve operations.
LIVIA Holdings株式会社 has adopted zooba, a SaaS and IT asset management tool, centralizing IT equipment management across the group for approximately 1,000 people. By making the history of each PC visible from procurement through disposal, the company has streamlined audit responses and inventory checks.
“Ritual”—a femcare routine for taking care of yourself: “YONII NIGHT RITUAL BOX” now on sale to popular acclaim at @cosme TOKYO through November 24!
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株式会社未来 is currently offering the limited-edition gift box “YONII NIGHT RITUAL BOX,” combining intimate-area care and bathing, from its femcare brand “YONII” as an advance release at @cosme TOKYO. The price is 13,200 yen (tax included).
Overseas shipping DX service “ハコボウヤ” adds a duty prepayment feature! Eases the procedural burden on visitors to Japan amid the shift to a refund system
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株式会社高速オフセット has added a duty prepayment feature to its overseas shipping DX service “ハコボウヤ,” easing the procedural burden on visitors to Japan amid the shift to a refund system starting in November 2026. In addition, usage fees during the demonstration period (through the end of March 2027) will be fully covered through a JETRO support program.
Facts
Through an overseas direct-shipping system different from the refund system for the tax exemption program that began on November 1, 2026
Recruiting 50 participating businesses
During the demonstration period for this project, through the end of March 2027
[味の民芸] “Steamed Oysters” menu on sale starting Thursday, November 12!
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Ajinomin-gei Food Service, a group company of 株式会社サガミホールディングス, will begin selling a seasonal menu featuring steamed oysters from Hiroshima at 50 locations nationwide on November 12, 2026.
“渡辺美里” newspaper page on sale through Sports Hochi Convenience Store Print
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報知新聞社 offers the “Sports Hochi Convenience Store Print” service, which sells selected pages of Sports Hochi as prints through convenience-store multifunction copiers. The page covering 渡辺美里’s Seibu Dome concert, dated November 9, is currently on sale. In addition, prices for some products are scheduled to rise from 250 yen to 300 yen starting August 3, 2026, in line with quality improvements.
A special preview of 5 pages from 矢部太郎’s first original picture book, “さんねんねたろろ”! All-watercolor illustrations that offer comfort to weary adults
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株式会社講談社 will publish 矢部太郎’s first all-watercolor picture book, “にっぽんたろろばなし さんねんねたろろ,” on November 16, 2026. The work asks modern readers worn out by time-performance pressure about the meaning of “living”; a related exhibition is also planned.
Facts
Nov. 16, 2026
22nd Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, Short Story Award
Achieved the release of 60 MVPs in just 4 months! Players First establishes an ultra-fast validation model for “solo startups”
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株式会社プレイヤーズファースト released a total of 60 MVPs (products) in 4 months from July 3 this year using a “solo startup” model powered by generative AI. Its 60th release, a pension simulator, completed an experiential portfolio covering caregiving, inheritance and retirement funds.
Facts
In just 4 months
Reaching a total of 60
Nov. 9, 2026
Since the launch of “showcase Web” on July 3 this year
NSK unveils new corporate advertisement featuring 詩羽 of 水曜日のカンパネラ
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日本精工（NSK） has unveiled “MOTION is SOLUTION,” a new corporate advertisement featuring 詩羽 of 水曜日のカンパネラ, and aims to evolve into a solutions partner under the “NSKビジョン2036.”
Teleport receives approval from Anthropic to access Claude Mythos, preparing for AI-powered cyberattacks with Mythos
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テレポート株式会社 has received approval to access Anthropic’s top AI model, “Claude Mythos 5.1,” and will use it in research and development for its “Data is CITY” product. It is also seeking partner companies for its enterprise security solution, “CITY for Enterprise.”
Facts
Claude Mythos 5.1
Discovered thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities
Can be carried out in a matter of hours using Mythos
Seeking approximately 5 initial partner companies
A usable state for management meetings within the first 3 months
Annual IT spending exceeds 50 million yen
Identifies the scope of impact in about 5 minutes
Completes the response within 30 minutes
There were 226 reported ransomware incidents in 2025
Organizations that required a total of 10 million yen or more for recovery
株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette are currently holding the “Cheerful Carnival Event Test Event” in the iOS/Android game “Project SEKAI: COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku,” starting November 9. The event is a test to improve stability, and players who log in during the event will receive Live Bonus Drinks.
Facts
Event period: Monday, November 9, 2026, 21:00–Tuesday, November 10, 20:59
Holding the “54th Kunitomi Town Joint Golden Wedding Anniversary Ceremony”
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Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, held the “54th Kunitomi Town Joint Golden Wedding Anniversary Ceremony” on November 6, Reiwa 8, celebrating couples marking their 50th wedding anniversary.
Seldan to hold free seminar for tax accountant office heads on learning to establish rules for AI use
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株式会社セルダン will hold a free online seminar on security risks related to AI use and establishing rules, aimed at heads of tax accountant offices, on November 19, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
14:00〜15:00
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: 200 people
Time required for journal-entry conversion cut from 40 hours to 4 hours
[J・market ticket shop] Announces October 2026 Ticket Inquiry Rankings
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J・market, a ticket shop operated by Cosmic Distribution Industry, announced its rankings of ticket demand trends based on inquiry data for October 2026. QUOカード worth 10,000 yen topped the buyback category, while old U.S. dollar banknotes also surged in popularity. In the sales category, 50-unit telephone cards retained the top spot, and オリエンタルランド shareholder benefit tickets made their first appearance in the rankings. Sales of admission tickets for GREEN×EXPO 2027 have also begun.
Facts
QUOカード worth 10,000 yen
U.S. dollars (USD), 100 dollars
全国百貨店共通商品券 worth 1,000 yen
50-unit telephone card
Original買取価格:1枚あたり 9,450円
Original買取価格:1枚あたり 14,222円
JTB旅行券 worth 10,000 yen
Standard postcard (pigeon design, current issue), 85 yen
Strengthening Tanδ (dielectric dissipation factor) testing and insulation degradation diagnostics for transformers | Suzawa introduces the variable-frequency test instrument “OMICRON CPX200/HVX10”
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株式会社鈴和 has introduced the multifunctional “CPX200” tester and “HVX10” high-voltage unit from OMICRON, strengthening its on-site testing capabilities for high-voltage power receiving and distribution equipment, including transformer Tanδ testing and insulation degradation diagnostics.
As tea and coffee prices continue to rise, a specialist company is established to develop herbal teas on a contract basis
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株式会社KUBIKI was established in November 2026 and began contract development and manufacturing of herbal teas. With the rooibos and herbal tea market expanding amid soaring tea and coffee prices and a shift away from caffeine, the company provides end-to-end support, from blend development to commercialization.
Facts
Established on November 2, 2026
Green tea prices rose 33.8% year on year
Originalこの1年で100gあたり603円から791円に上がりました
From 180 yen in October 2023
And reached 354 yen in November 2025
About 40% of people who drink coffee at home
It was about 1.8 times the 2015 level
More than 100 consultations in about 1 year since opening
More than 100 products have been developed, primarily herbal teas
Have more than 90% of care workers considered changing jobs or resigning? Survey examines when frontline workers want to quit
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According to a survey of 120 care workers conducted by 株式会社ANNO-P, 97% have considered changing jobs or resigning, with staff shortages and dissatisfaction with pay cited as reasons for leaving.
Osaka-Kansai Expo installation “K.L.V” wins top honor, “Best of the Best,” at Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 — Main show video by Taiji Oka of Drama Makers
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The Osaka-Kansai Expo installation “K.L.V,” whose main show video was created by Taiji Oka of ドラマメイカーズ株式会社, won the top award, “Best of the Best,” at Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026.
20 distilleries from across Japan gather in Nagoya’s Sakae district! Japan Craft Spirits Holiday 2026, a craft gin festival, to be held November 29 (Sunday)
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株式会社おかだや will hold Japan Craft Spirits Holiday 2026, a craft gin festival bringing together 20 distilleries from across Japan, at Yaba Park in Nagoya’s Sakae district on November 29, 2026.
An AI agent built by a company that understands the dangers of AI. “OneTrace Agent,” a sister brand to the business system “OneTrace,” now available
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株式会社LYN COMPANY launched its AI agent service “OneTrace Agent” on November 10, 2026, as a sister brand to its business system “OneTrace.” Starting at ¥50,000 per month, the service offers a design to prevent AI errors and operational support.
Lepon Consulting and Aska Pharmaceutical launch joint management training to support employees undergoing fertility treatment
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Lepon Consulting and Aska Pharmaceutical will launch “Work Health Palette: Fertility Treatment” training for managers supporting employees undergoing fertility treatment, starting November 10, 2026.
Facts
Starting November 10, 2026
14.5% of working men and women say they have undergone or plan to undergo fertility treatment
Among those undergoing or with experience of fertility treatment, 26.1% were unable to balance treatment and work
Launch of “Sales Resume Builder,” a free tool for creating resumes and work histories for sales professionals. Includes sample entries, requires no registration, and supports PDF and Word exports
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カンパニーファクトリー株式会社 has launched “Sales Resume Builder,” a free web service for creating resumes and work histories for sales professionals. It requires no registration, offers a guide with sample entries, and supports export in PDF or Word format.
[Survey of 1,000 Advertisers: The Hard Truth] 71.8% have felt that agency reports and proposals are “good enough with AI.” Marking its 5th anniversary, the company will also roll out 11 new services to address issues identified by the survey
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株式会社バイタイム announced the results of its “Survey of 1,000 Advertisers: The Hard Truth” to mark its 5th anniversary, revealing, among other findings, that 71.8% feel AI is good enough for agency reports and proposals. To address issues that emerged in the survey, it will also begin rolling out 11 new services on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
92.3% feel the quoted price is “high”
30.3% say they “accurately know” the actual margin rate of their contracted agency
For high-value projects, 71.9% go through “2 or more companies”
78.0% have felt a “gap” between advertising agency reports and their own impressions
86.5% among department and division heads
The average overall rating of advertising agencies recently was 64.5 points
72.1% “feel concerns or uncertainty” about placing orders
Total advertising expenditure in 2025 was 8.0623 trillion yen
Internet advertising expenditure was 4.0459 trillion yen
For the first time, it exceeded half of total advertising expenditure (50.2%)
Programmatic advertising totaled 2.9352 trillion yen
112.5% year over year
Issued 71 directives to advertising businesses
34.5% of companies use generative AI in their operations
NaLaLys: Median spending on misconduct investigations was 170 million yen (amounts separately disclosed in securities reports and other documents) — Compilation of 785 misconduct cases based on public materials
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株式会社NaLaLys released the results of its compilation of 785 misconduct cases based on public materials dating from 2015 onward, revealing that the median investigation-related expense was 170 million yen.
[Year-End Party Season Survey] 64.3% want parties to end by 21:00, rising to 73.1% among women. Work performance the day after a drinking party averages 77 points
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A survey by 株式会社健康そむりえ found that 64.3% of respondents want year-end parties to end by 21:00, including 73.1% of women, a higher share than men. Work and household performance the day after a drinking party averaged 77.4 points, and about 90% had experienced health or appearance-related concerns. Interest is also high in alcohol-support supplements formulated separately for men and women.
For advertising agencies | A strategic guide to monitor research that strengthens client product understanding and UGC initiatives [November 2026 edition]
[From the University of Tokyo] Drawing out veterans’ tacit knowledge with “easy-to-answer questions.” The “Dr. Tacit Knowledge” system unveiled, with live demonstrations at exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka
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株式会社OptiMax, an AI agent development company originating at the University of Tokyo, has unveiled “Dr. Tacit Knowledge,” a skills-transfer service that preserves expert judgment in AI. It will demonstrate the service at exhibitions in Tokyo and Osaka in November.
Facts
85.5% of manufacturing companies are concerned about passing on skills
Original2026年11月11日（水）〜13日（金）
Original11月18日（水）〜20日（金）
Service overview document (12 pages total)
We have supported AI adoption at more than 50 companies, including Prime Market-listed companies
For financial institutions | Report on how to develop in-house FDEs [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a free November 2026 edition report on how financial institutions can develop in-house FDEs. According to a Bank of Japan survey, generative AI usage is high, and developing talent in business departments remains a challenge.
As AI takes over “management,” a section manager’s most important job becomes “bringing about change in their team” — SAKUSEN TOKYO launches the “Frontline Leader Self-Transformation Program” for section and assistant section managers —
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株式会社SAKUSEN TOKYO will launch the “Frontline Leader Self-Transformation Program” for frontline leaders such as section and assistant section managers, adapting a program designed for executives. As AI takes over management tasks, the role of section managers is shifting toward bringing about change in their teams. The package includes 3 days of training and 3 months of AI coaching after completion.
“トラガール,” a job site specializing in women drivers, launches a radio program on Aichi Kita FM. The monthly program will feature current idol Kayo’s challenge to obtain a medium vehicle license and conversations with transport industry professionals
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Toragirl, a job information site specializing in women drivers operated by ワンページ株式会社, is launching a radio program on 愛知北FM. Current idol Kayo and ワンページ株式会社 Executive Officer Yuki Kawai will serve as hosts, with monthly broadcasts featuring Kayo’s challenge to obtain a medium-sized vehicle license and conversations with professionals in the transportation industry.
Facts
愛知北FM (84.2 MHz)
The first broadcast is on Nov. 12, 2026
Broadcasts are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of each month from 15:30 to 16:00
Women account for 4.6% of truck drivers
The percentage of women across all industries is 20.7%
Drivers aged 50 or older account for 51.0%
An estimate indicates a 34.1% shortfall in transportation capacity
The No. 1 reason people want to keep working is “workplace atmosphere and environment” (59.8%)
“Safety and cleanliness of vehicles and other equipment” (18.2%)
From around 200 episodes at launch
More than 350 episodes by the end of July
750 episodes as of Nov. 5
The number has increased more than 3 times in six months
Companies mentioned：ワンページ株式会社、愛知北FM、HATEandTEARS、全日本トラック協会、国土交通省、中部経済新聞、物流ニッポン、物流ウィークリー、Onepage Inc.
“茶寮 宇治和束園 醍醐寺店” to open on the grounds of World Heritage site Daigoji on Nov. 6 (Friday)
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株式会社山城物産 opened “茶寮 宇治和束園 醍醐寺店” on Nov. 6, 2026, on the grounds of Daigoji in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto. The shop offers stone-ground tea experiences and pour-over tea menus, sharing Kyoto’s tea culture.
株式会社求人ジャーナル will hold “転職プラザ×就活プラザ in 千葉” at Perie Hall Chiba on Nov. 14, 2026. Exhibitors include コストコホールセールジャパン and 銚子丸. Admission is free, and no advance reservation is required.
【B.B.S. Event Dining】Noh play “石橋” screened on giant 4-sided LED displays. 3 days to encounter traditional performing arts through an actual display of Noh masks and costumes, and VR
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B.B.S. Event Dining in Osaka Nanko will hold the special exhibition “MEET NOH - 能 -” from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026, in collaboration with 夙川能舞台「瓦照苑」. The event will feature a 4-sided LED screening of the Noh play “石橋,” a VR experience, and displays of actual Noh masks and costumes. On the final day, Noh performer Daisuke Ueda will give a gallery talk and lead a costume-wearing experience. Admission is free.
ZEROFIT “ヒートラブ” surpasses 650,000 items sold cumulatively across the series and expands its lineup. Extreme-thick brushed warmth for the whole body
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株式会社イオンスポーツ is expanding the lineup of “ヒートラブ,” its winter protection series under the sportswear brand ZEROFIT, and will release new products on Nov. 10, 2026. Cumulative sales for the series have surpassed 650,000 items.
Facts
Cumulative sales for the series surpass 650,000 items
New products are scheduled to go on sale from Nov. 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
The clo value has improved from 0.71 to 0.92
The figure exceeds the 0.74 value for winter coats
First-ever “米粉アワード2026” to recognize businesses and others working to expand rice flour consumption; applications open Nov. 10 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ぐるなび, co-hosting with 農林水産省, has launched the inaugural “米粉アワード2026” to recognize businesses and others working to expand rice flour consumption, and began accepting applications on Nov. 10.
Facts
Original米粉アワード2026
Applications are accepted in the following 4 categories
For plants, tunnels, and sewers | Practical guide and comparison report on dark-site inspections at locations without lighting 【November 2026 edition】
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free practical comparison report on dark-site inspections at locations without lighting (November 2026 edition). Against the backdrop of disaster statistics from 厚生労働省 and 国土交通省’s “管内No Entry” policy, it discusses challenges involving lighting, power, and weight, as well as equipment comparisons for inspections of plants, sewers, and other sites.
Facts
There were 7 workplace accidents involving oxygen deficiency or hydrogen sulfide poisoning in 2025 that resulted in at least 4 days of leave
PHOENIX CONTACT trainee team sets Guinness World Record™ in wiring competition, completing wiring work on 500 terminal blocks in just 2 minutes 20 seconds
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10 trainees from PHOENIX CONTACT set a Guinness World Record™ at an event held in Blomberg, Germany, completing wiring work on 500 terminal blocks in 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Facts
500 terminal blocks
Completed in just 2 minutes 20 seconds
A remarkable achievement, beating the record by 35 seconds
10 trainees
1,000 wires
The total donations reached the cap of 7,000 euros
【“スタパス,” a benefits service exclusively for hairdressers and barbers】Full-scale nationwide rollout begins after operations in initial areas! Supporting hairdressers and barbers across the country alongside 80 listed partner companies
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株式会社マイクロバブル・ジャパン began nationwide rollout of “スタパス,” a benefits service exclusively for hairdressers and barbers, on Nov. 10, 2026. In partnership with 80 listed companies, it aims to raise awareness through social media influencers and short drama releases.
Official launch of a database of companies related to the strategic 17 sectors “航空・宇宙”; research spans components, equipment, processing, and services supporting the development and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, and artificial satellites - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister has begun officially offering a database of companies related to “Aviation and Space,” one of the “17 Strategic Fields” designated as a priority investment area by the Japanese government. The database researches companies that provide components, equipment, processing and services supporting the development and manufacture of aircraft, rockets, satellites and other products, and is available in Excel format.
Facts
17 strategic sectors
The information is organized into the following 10 areas
[Kyoto-Kasagi] Bonfires and a movie at night, then the Maple Festival the next day. “Overnight outdoor cinema” event celebrates the autumn foliage season [Nov. 28-29]
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vivit株式会社, in collaboration with 一般社団法人笠置町観光協会, will hold the outdoor film event “hinata × KASAGI CAMP & CINEMA” at Kasagi Campground in Kasagi, Kyoto Prefecture, on November 28–29, 2026. The autumn event will feature a screening of “A Samurai in Time,” bonfires, pheasant dishes and other activities, with participants encouraged to visit the Maple Festival the following day.
日本AED財団 issues emergency warning: “A strong blow to the chest alone can cause cardiac arrest”
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公益財団法人日本AED財団 has warned that a strong blow to the chest can trigger commotio cordis (ventricular fibrillation), following an incident in Spain in which a soccer player suffered cardiac arrest after a chest contusion. The foundation urged sports venues to keep AEDs on hand and stressed the importance of prompt emergency care.
Free webinar compares Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT across contract-related tasks, to be held on November 12, 19 and 26, 2026
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FRAIM株式会社 will hold 3 free webinars in November 2026 comparing major generative AI tools—Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT—across different contract-related tasks.
Nippon Zeon provides special sponsorship for the 21st High School Chemistry Grand Prix
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日本ゼオン株式会社 provided special sponsorship for the 21st High School Chemistry Grand Prix, hosted by 芝浦工業大学, and presented the Nippon Zeon Challenge Award to a joint research team from Ehime Prefectural Saijo High School and Miyagi Prefectural Sendai Third High School.
Applications open November 10 for STATION Ai’s STAPS student entrepreneur development program, 10th cohort
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STATION Ai株式会社 will open applications on November 10, 2026, for the 10th cohort of STAPS, an entrepreneur development program for students run by 愛知県. The program is open to students interested in entrepreneurship and startups, and participation is free.
Facts
About 1.5 months of structured learning
About 1,200 companies are participating
A cumulative total of 953 people have participated
New e-learning course teaches the basics of preventing human error in manufacturing
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アイアール技術者教育研究所 has added a new course, “Understanding Human Error,” to its e-learning program for the manufacturing industry, Tech e-L. The course provides a structured explanation of the fundamentals of human error, analysis methods and prevention measures, and is aimed at new and young employees in manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, production management and other fields.
Scene Live holds employee trip and anniversary reception to mark its 15th anniversary
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株式会社Scene Live, a sales and HR tech SaaS company, held an employee trip and reception for about 80 people in Shiga, Mie and Kyoto on October 16–17, 2026, to mark its 15th anniversary.
From prevention to diagnosis and treatment of infant head shape: 広島大学病院 shares collaboration among three departments — 株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー co-hosts the 5th Hiroshima Pediatric Neurology Seminar 2026. Learning needs around home care and decisions on referral to specialists also confirmed
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At the 5th Hiroshima Pediatric Neurology Seminar 2026, co-hosted by 株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー, 広島大学病院 shared practical approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating issues related to infant head shape through collaboration among three departments. Participants were also found to have strong learning needs around home care and decisions on when to refer patients.
For “you” and for “someone”... A soothing gift to treat yourself this Christmas or year-end.
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Queensway, operated by 株式会社BEST HERBS, will begin offering its December-only “A Treat to Unwind Mind and Body” course and reloadable gift cards on December 1, 2026.
[Contents revealed] My Little Box’s “Winter Special Edition” delivers 7 beauty products from 5 popular brands to brighten the holiday season, along with lifestyle goods including an original oversized blanket
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My Little Box Japan株式会社 will launch its “Winter Special Edition” in November 2026. The theme is “Cozy Wonderland,” and the box includes 7 beauty products from 5 brands, including Torriden and OPI, plus 3 original lifestyle goods. The subscription price is ¥7,160 (tax included).
Facts
¥7,160 (tax included)
From November 2026
More than 2.4 million surprise boxes shipped nationwide in total
60mL
110ｘ150㎝
Companies mentioned：My Little Box Japan株式会社、Torriden、Pureal、いち髪、OPI、ALLIE
16 projects advancing to the final judging of the U-22 Programming Contest 2026 announced!
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The U-22 Programming Contest Executive Committee announced the 16 projects that passed the preliminary screening and advanced to the final judging. The final judging will be held on November 29, 2026, with awards including the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award to be determined.
Facts
16 projects advancing to the final judging
The final judging will be held on Sunday, November 29
New NMOS analysis function added to SYNESIS by 東陽テクニカ; visualizes equipment configurations and connections in broadcast facilities increasingly adopting IP
Wantedly conducts a survey on hiring and job-seeker trends in the AI era | AI-related job postings and applications have risen to more than 4 times their levels before generative AI became widespread
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Based on data from the business social networking service Wantedly, ウォンテッドリー株式会社 conducted a comparative survey of hiring and application trends before and after the spread of generative AI. The results showed that both AI-related job postings and applications increased by about 4.3 times, with growth particularly in business roles outpacing that in engineering roles.
[Survey] 72.8% of managers want to continue working at their current company. About 1 in 3 managers who do not want to stay say they are “dissatisfied with the organization’s culture and climate”
[飛驒高山美術館] Enjoy winter in Hida Takayama with art and fine dining: “ART＆LUNCH～WINTER～”
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飛驒高山美術館 will offer “ART＆LUNCH～WINTER～,” an admission ticket combining a museum visit with lunch at the Italian restaurant RISTORANTE OZIO, from November 19, 2026, through January 18, 2027.
“Public safety has worsened,” “Jobs are being taken away”… A new book, Sociology to Untangle the Uncertainties Around the “Immigration Issue,” takes a level-headed sociological look at attitudes and trends toward foreign residents in Japan (on sale 11/11).
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株式会社大和書房 will release Sociology to Untangle the Uncertainties Around the “Immigration Issue,” by Jeong Kang-ryeol, on November 11, 2026. The introductory book analyzes attitudes and trends toward foreign residents from a sociological perspective and aims to build a society where people live together through dialogue.
Nominees announced for the 51st Hochi Film Awards [Hochi Shimbun Co.]
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Nominees for the various categories of the 51st Hochi Film Awards have been selected, and films, actors and others chosen from the top fan-voted entries were announced. The results are scheduled to be announced after deliberations by the selection committee later this month.
[Torona Japan] Supervised by はま寿司! Reservations open for a lavish “Hama Sushi-supervised New Year’s osechi” to brighten the New Year, with a dining voucher included
[セブン‐イレブン exclusive] Launch of “ロッテ Nama Chocolate Wrap,” ice cream completely wrapped in fresh chocolate, and “Takumi Tea Monaka Hojicha,” an ice cream with the aroma of Uji roasted green tea!
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch ロッテ’s “Nama Chocolate Wrap” and “Takumi Tea Monaka Hojicha” exclusively at セブン‐イレブン starting November 17.
Survey of 609 men and women nationwide: 78.5% prioritize “location and surrounding environment” when choosing a vocational school, while 84.6% say “comprehensive support” appeals to them
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株式会社NEXER Group and 沖縄おすすめ保育専門学校比較ナビ conducted a survey of 609 men and women nationwide about choosing a vocational school. 78.5% said they prioritize location and the surrounding environment, while 84.6% said they are attracted to comprehensive support.
イオン will launch the frozen decorated cake “トップバリュベストプライス デコまちケーキ” at about 900 stores nationwide from December 2. Priced from ¥780 to ¥980, the product lets customers add their own toppings and enjoy decorating it.
Christmas preparations shift from shopping around to booking everything together: Choose cakes and party dishes at once and have them delivered to your home. “イオン expands cake delivery, offering up to about 40 items”
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イオンリテール will expand its Christmas cake delivery selection to a record about 40 items and offer a service that lets customers reserve cakes and festive dishes together online or in stores.
トップバリュ やさしごはん, a line designed with food allergies in mind, launches steamed buns that are easy to prepare in the microwave, plus frozen shumai and gyoza
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イオン will launch microwave-steamed buns and 4 frozen shumai and gyoza products from its food-allergy-conscious “トップバリュ やさしごはん” line at about 600 stores nationwide from November 10.
トップバリュ’s crab cream croquettes relaunched with a new recipe
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イオン will relaunch its crab cream croquettes under the トップバリュ brand from November 13. The croquettes will be changed to a round shape, the balance between the coating and cream will be revised, and the crab ingredient will be switched to red snow crab from Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture.
New easy-to-enjoy festive dishes to brighten Christmas and year-end parties
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イオン will launch festive dishes for Christmas and year-end parties that are easy to prepare in an oven or microwave at about 2,000 stores nationwide from November 10.
Recommended by popular YouTuber けんご! An unusual coming-of-age novel about girls striving to play “the perfect corpse”: 『放課後死体クラブ（仮題）』
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『放課後死体クラブ（仮題）』, the debut work by ひなたきな and winner of the 66th Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award, will be published by 講談社 on October 21, 2026. The unusual coming-of-age novel is also recommended by popular YouTuber けんご.
Orders open for assorted merchandise from the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on November 4 through its online store AMNIBUS for 16 original merchandise items from the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul and Tokyo Ghoul:re.
Australian baby and kids' oral care brand Jack N’ Jill launches full-scale operations in Japan; all 6 toothpaste gels, including new flavors and formulated with 40% xylitol, go on sale Friday, November 20
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株式会社メリーゴーラウンド will launch Australian baby and kids' oral care brand Jack N’ Jill in Japan on November 20, 2026, and release 6 toothpaste gels formulated with 40% xylitol.
[Promotional campaign worth a total of ¥4 million] Adults stake their lives on pursuing their dreams! Tattoo-industry reality show TATTOO DREAM premieres on YouTube
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株式会社01 launched TATTOO DREAM, a YouTube reality show following challengers seeking to change their lives through tattooing, on October 31, 2026. The 4 contestants selected from more than 300 applicants nationwide will receive promotional support worth a total of ¥4 million.
[Collaboration with a major Thai restaurant company!] New brand TORA RAMEN, with product development by ウインズジャパンホールディングス, opens in Bangkok on November 10!
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株式会社ウインズジャパンホールディングス announced that it will collaborate with MK Restaurant Group to hold the grand opening of its new ramen brand TORA RAMEN in Bangkok on November 10, 2026.
Facts
More than 90 locations in 10 countries worldwide
Grand opening in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Affordable prices starting at 89 baht
Held in Singapore in 2011
Pork bones simmered slowly for 8 hours
◆ Tora tonkotsu ramen: 99 baht
◆ Soy sauce tonkotsu ramen: 109 baht
◆ Shrimp tom yum tonkotsu ramen: 135 baht
◆ Fried rice: 105 baht
◆ Gyoza (8 pieces): 105 baht
Business hours: 10:00–22:00
Seating capacity: 30
Counter seating: 18 seats
Tables: 3 tables seating 4 people each
Founded: 1986
Established: July 10, 1989
Founded: 2004
Established: 2007
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウインズジャパンホールディングス、博多一幸舎、幸ちゃんラーメン、MK Restaurant Group Public Company Limited、MK Restaurant Group、製麺屋慶史、True Digital Park
株式会社山一地所 surpasses 150 renovation projects in the first year after adopting the Renotta renovation package
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株式会社山一地所 surpassed 150 completed projects in the first year after adopting the Renotta renovation package provided by クラスコ. Based on figures for October 2025 to August 2026, it ranked No. 1 nationwide in both completed projects and property listings, and No. 3 in the rent-increase category.
Turn a photo of your favorite into a “good-luck charm”! Easily print “推守り” using your favorite photo at convenience stores! New on “推写フレーム”
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“推写フレーム” has added a new template for “推守り,” which can be made using your favorite photo. It can be printed at approximately 63,000 convenience stores nationwide. A campaign giving away Amazon gift cards is also running from November 2 through December 31, 2026.
Unravel the mystery of cats' stretching! Cat Certification Exam launches joint research with Tokyo University of Agriculture's Animal Behavior Laboratory
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日販セグモ株式会社 will conduct a survey on cats' stretching behavior in collaboration with the Animal Behavior Laboratory at Tokyo University of Agriculture. Details of the 10th Cat Certification Exam were also announced.
Facts
So far, about 40,000 cat lovers have taken the exam
Takes 10 minutes
Response period: November 10–30, 2026
Planned implementation period: from December 2026 onward
100 questions for each level
Beginner / ¥4,950
Intermediate / ¥6,200
Advanced / ¥7,500
Beginner and intermediate combined / ¥9,900
Intermediate and advanced combined / ¥11,900
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced combined / ¥15,900
English × snow-country adventures: “KOA Winter Ski Camp 2026-2027” brings children into contact with winter cultures from around the world in Kita-Shiga, Nagano
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KOA Camp, operated by LORIMER株式会社, will hold “KOA Winter Ski Camp 2026-2027” in the Kita-Shiga Ryuoo area of Nagano Prefecture in December 2026 and January 2027. The 3-night, 4-day program is for children from first grade through the third year of junior high school, and offers 3 plans combining skiing and snowboarding, English communication, and experiences of winter cultures from around the world.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
Sunday, January 3–6, 2027
Participation fee: ¥98,000 (tax included)
Participation fee: ¥117,000 (tax included)
Participation fee: ¥125,000 (tax included)
Ski and snowboard rental: ¥5,500 (tax included)
More than 25 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：LORIMER株式会社、KOA Camp、AIRE Ski School
To celebrate the grand opening of smartphone case specialty store “DeCOVER（ディアカバー）,” 100 additional non-sale strap holders will be given away, expanding the offer to the first 200 customers.
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株式会社emb has expanded the number of non-sale strap holders offered in a commemorative campaign for smartphone case specialty store “DeCOVER,” which grand-opened on November 6, 2026, from the first 100 customers to the first 200.
Facts
Expanded to the first 200 customers
100 additional non-sale gifts
Free shipping on purchases of 5,500 yen or more under normal conditions
Compatible with more than 800 models, from iPhones to older Android devices
Following popular demand, the 3rd “黒澤衣裳” pop-up and costume design original-art exhibition will be held at Daikanyama Address for 2 days, November 21 and 22!
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“黒澤衣裳,” an apparel brand operated by Kurosawa grandsons株式会社, will hold a pop-up and its 3rd costume design original-art exhibition at Daikanyama Address on November 21 and 22.
A campaign offering the first month of TOLFA’s monthly fee free of charge is being held for Comdesign CT-e1 users. The campaign runs through March 31, 2027, and initial fees are also waived for new CT-e1 subscribers (limited to 3 companies).
It’s safety training, yet you can’t help watching. 3DCG videos depict how everyday conversations and work scenes can lead to accidents, fostering safety awareness on site.
Coco and launches Threads account management service, supporting corporate social media marketing through strategic differentiation from Instagram
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Starting November 1, 2026, ココアンド株式会社 will launch a management service for businesses using “Threads,” the social media platform provided by Meta社. By strategically differentiating it from Instagram, the service will support increased awareness and fan building.
Facts
From Nov. 1, 2026
Launched in July 2023
From 100,000 yen per month
Established: May 31, 2021
Companies mentioned：ココアンド株式会社、Meta社、Meta Platforms, Inc.