Parents can take a break from playing Santa this year. Just about 90 minutes from central Tokyo, Rinon, Japan’s first “botanical garden you can stay at,” proposes a “Christmas stay with nothing to prepare,” starting December 1.
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Rinon, Japan’s first “botanical garden you can stay at,” operated by 株式会社ボタラシアンリゾート, is offering a “Christmas stay with nothing to prepare” starting December 1. Located about 90 minutes from central Tokyo, it offers services including tree decorating, a stand-in Santa, and a special dinner, letting families enjoy Christmas as the stars of the show.
【Okulu Personalized Gifts】Add a name to a winter gift. New “Fur Belt Gloves” featuring elegant, fluffy fur
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Okulu, a personalized gift specialty store operated by 株式会社MIYABI, has launched women’s gloves from its original brand LOE, featuring a fur belt, a brushed lining, and smartphone compatibility.
CLASTYLE Nail College to hold “How to Open a Nail Salon Without Failing” seminar, led by a practicing nail salon owner, on November 20 and December 11
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CLASTYLE Nail College, a nail specialty school operated by 株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル, will hold an online seminar, “How to Open a Nail Salon Without Failing,” in November and December 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Friday, Dec. 11
3,800 yen (tax included)
4,800 yen (tax included)
For more than 20 years
Provided to more than 15,000 people
Founded in 1988
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル、CLASTYLE Nail College、クラスタイルネイルカレッジ、Beauty Biz UP、ビューティビズアップ、AROMA Beauty Life College、アロマビューティライフカレッジ、ethicame、エシカミー、Casita nail atelier
Fujitsu’s Toshiyuki Kawanishi to speak | “Smart Factory EXPO” conference to be held August 4–6, 2027
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The Bizcrew EXPO Executive Committee (within エバーリッジ株式会社) announced that Toshiyuki Kawanishi of Fujitsu will speak at the “Smart Factory EXPO” conference, which will be held at Makuhari Messe from August 4–6, 2027.
【A fragrance to discover under the starry sky】John's Blend will once again set up at “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse”! Selling limited-edition fragrance designs, Christmas ornaments, and more.
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Fragrance brand John's Blend, operated by 株式会社ノルコーポレーション, will set up at “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse,” running from November 20 to December 25, 2026, and sell limited-edition hand creams, ornaments, and more.
【First appearance at Osaka’s Tenshiba】Discover a fragrance that soothes the soul beneath the starry sky. John’s Blend comes to “Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba 2026”! Launching limited-edition White Musk and debut ornaments.
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Fragrance brand John's Blend, operated by 株式会社ノルコーポレーション, will make its first appearance at “Christmas Market in Osaka Tenshiba 2026,” held at Osaka Tenno Park from November 20 to December 25, 2026, selling limited-edition hand creams and ornaments.
【John's Blend】First appearance at Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu! Discover a fragrance that soothes the soul beneath the starry sky. Limited-edition fragrances and ornaments on special sale from Friday, November 20.
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The fragrance brand John's Blend from 株式会社ノルコーポレーション will make its first appearance at Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu, running from November 20 to December 25, 2026, and will sell exclusive products.
KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will partner with representative Katagawa of ピースフラットシステム to hold a free webinar on December 30, 2026, on sales DX using generative AI and creating highly accurate lists.
Facts
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, from 22:00
Sales professionals in the ¥12 million class in their first year
Annual sales of ¥120 million
A community with 5,000 participants
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 90 companies participate
Low-cost plans starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
イワキ株式会社 exhibition report: Food Development Exhibition 2026
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イワキ株式会社 exhibited at Food Development Exhibition 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026, and presented ingredient proposals and solutions using its i-Platto web platform.
[Christmas exclusive! Cat-shaped stollen] “ねこねこ” launches “ねこねこ食パン シュトーレン,” baked using a stollen-making method! A winter-exclusive flavor featuring the taste of fermented butter and the sweetness of dried fruit!
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株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー will launch “ねこねこ食パン シュトーレン” for a limited time during the Christmas season starting December 1, 2026, under its “ねこねこ” brand.
[JAF Nagano] Partnering with Iizuna Town! A driving route has been unveiled to showcase the town’s attractions. A giveaway featuring prizes such as サンクゼール winery tour invitation tickets and a tasting set of apple juices produced in Iizuna Town is also underway.
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JAF Nagano is partnering with Iizuna Town to publish an apple-themed driving route on its official website and hold a giveaway for JAF members, with prizes including サンクゼール winery tour invitation tickets and an apple juice set.
SUNDRED opens applications for the first cohort of the Interpreneur Academy for Regional Living Areas, a project selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Regional Living Area Development Leading Project (Human Resource Development)
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SUNDRED株式会社 will begin accepting applications on November 5, 2026, for the first cohort of the Interpreneur Academy for Regional Living Areas, a project selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Facts
3 cases nationwide
Enrollment: 5 people
4 regions: Shiga Prefecture, Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, Akita Prefecture, and Nagano Prefecture
Power management and monitoring module for Raspberry Pi, “slee-Pi 4,” with independent monitoring of 2 power systems, launched at ¥22,800
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メカトラックス株式会社 will launch the Raspberry Pi power management and monitoring modules “slee-Pi 4” and the lower-priced “slee-Pi 4 Lite” on November 16, 2026. They are priced at ¥22,800 and ¥16,800, respectively (before tax).
Qoo10 exclusive! A special Marie model of Brighte’s popular beauty device “ELEKI LIFT,” inspired by The Aristocats, arrives in limited quantities
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Aiロボティクス株式会社 will launch a limited-quantity special model of “ELEKI LIFT,” a lifting beauty device from the beauty appliance brand Brighte, featuring a design inspired by Marie from the Disney film The Aristocats, on Qoo10 starting November 16, 2026.
Facts
Cumulative series sales have topped 3 million units (as of the end of September 2026)
キンライサー and 東京ガス enter business partnership to promote effective use of renewable energy, starting with EcoCute
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キンライサー has entered a business partnership with 東京ガス to offer 東京ガス electricity rate plans and demand response (DR) services to EcoCute purchasers in Tokyo. Customers who meet the specified conditions can receive subsidies of up to ¥180,000.
TCL to provide a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty for eligible TVs and monitors released in 2026
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株式会社TCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS announced that it will provide a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty for 8 eligible TV series released in 2026 and all monitor models.
Ananthya raises funds through a third-party allotment
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Ananthya株式会社 conducted a third-party allotment in its seed extension round and will use the funds to scale up and mass-produce its leather alternative material “Zen Leather®” and automate its manufacturing processes.
デジタルグリッド director and CFO, and former Goldman Sachs MD, Takahisa Shimada appointed outside director to accelerate succession of Amazon Store business
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株式会社Alphatique has appointed Takahisa Shimada, director and CFO of デジタルグリッド and former MD at Goldman Sachs, as an outside director effective November 4, 2026, to strengthen financial discipline and governance as it expands the succession of its Amazon Store business.
GSX is partnering with ほくでん情報テクノロジー and 兼松エレクトロニクス to provide around 130,000 Hokkaido companies with a one-stop service, from routine cybersecurity measures to cyberattack damage investigations and recovery support.
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GSX will launch a service on November 10, 2026, in partnership with ほくでん情報テクノロジー and 兼松エレクトロニクス, providing around 130,000 Hokkaido companies with a one-stop service ranging from routine cybersecurity measures to cyberattack damage investigations and recovery support.
Facts
About 130,000 companies based in Hokkaido
About 1 in 3 companies in Hokkaido said they had experienced damage from a cyberattack
We handle more than 300 consultations a year about cyberattack damage
With the job-offer ratio for high school graduates at 3.60 times and recruitment competition intensifying, full-scale rollout of hiring support connecting companies, schools and high school students
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株式会社クリエイト has begun a full-scale rollout in 2026 as a sales agency for its group company Harrier Research Institute's high school graduate recruitment support service, supporting recruitment activities and career choices through two services, “Hariken Connect” and “Hariken for School,” which connect companies with schools and high school students.
“Message Scheduling,” a new LINE Lab feature that lets users schedule messages in advance for a specified date and time, is available for a limited time!
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LINEヤフー has begun offering the new LINE app feature “Message Scheduling” free of charge for a limited time through LINE Lab. Full release is planned from this winter onward as a member benefit of the monthly LYP Premium service.
Facts
Version 26.17.0 or later
From as soon as 5 minutes later to up to 1 year in the future
Similarweb and 24karat agree on partnership in Web Intelligence and AI
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Similarweb and 24karat株式会社 have agreed on a partnership in Web Intelligence and AI, combining digital data with user insights to support business growth for companies and brands.
[Daiichi Jitsugyo] Proposing solutions to address challenges in die-casting manufacturing
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第一実業株式会社 will exhibit at the 2026 Die Casting Exhibition, to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from November 12 to 14, 2026, showcasing solutions to die-casting manufacturing challenges using partner companies’ hydrogen furnaces, laser processing and AI inspection technologies.
“Sagae Illumi Terrace 2026,” an illumination event bringing color to winter in Sagae, Yamagata, opens November 21! Saya Asakura to appear at the lighting ceremony!
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The illumination event “Sagae Illumi Terrace 2026” will be held in 寒河江市, Yamagata Prefecture, from November 21, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Special events will include a lighting ceremony featuring Saya Asakura, fireworks and a market.
[Aichi, Nishio] Mikawa creators take on product development and sales. Hands-on event “dethering” to be held December 11
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三河デザイン協会（MDA） will hold the hands-on event “dethering” at 西尾商工会議所 on December 11, 2026, and introduce projects for its 2027 activities, including developing original T-shirts and expanding cricket bat sales overseas, in which creators take part in product development and sales.
More than 26 million cumulative social media impressions in just 90 days. Spice now, a new “mingle app” category for Gen Z, launches in earnest. Its creator is a serial entrepreneur and current University of Tsukuba student
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KyoWo株式会社 has begun the full-scale rollout of Spice now, a real-time, group-based matching app. In about 90 days since account operations began, it surpassed 26 million cumulative social media impressions and positioned itself as a new “mingle app” category for Gen Z.
Facts
In about 90 days since account operations began
Instagram followers have exceeded 11,000
Women account for 40% of preregistered users and about 30% of in-app registrants
With limited funds, we invested about ¥8,000 and took on video production
株式会社小江戸, operator of “買取小江戸” and “PHANTOM AVENUE,” signs silver partner agreement with Japan Rugby League One’s “三菱重工相模原ダイナボアーズ”
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株式会社小江戸 has signed a silver partner agreement with Japan Rugby League One’s 三菱重工相模原ダイナボアーズ. Marking its entry into Sagamihara in 2026, the company will deepen community ties with former player Gonta Chihara, now an employee, serving as a bridge.
For Taiwanese consumers buying Japanese products! Targeted advertising service leveraging purchasing data
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株式会社WAGOON offers a targeted advertising service that uses its own delivery network in Taiwan, which handles about 5,000 boxes per month, and Japanese product purchase data from Shopee and Coupang.
株式会社タロットアーツ begins ongoing donation program for international NGO プラン・インターナショナル
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株式会社タロットアーツ will begin ongoing donations to international NGO プラン・インターナショナル on October 26, 2026. Funding will be provided through two programs, “Plan Sponsorship” and “Plan Global Supporter,” with a particular focus on supporting girls’ rights and the elimination of female genital mutilation (FGM). The company also plans to facilitate letter exchanges by employees and share information through note and social media.
Sakate Construction takes part in Kojima Lake watershed cleanup operation and advances environmental initiatives at construction sites
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坂手建設株式会社 took part in the Kojima Lake watershed cleanup operation, collecting about 6 tons of waste in total. At construction sites, it is also advancing environmentally conscious construction by using Hyper CLT mats registered with NETIS.
Morning, noon and night: What color space would you like to spend time in? “CALMU Wallpaper,” which changes wall colors, to be shown for the first time at “Business Chance EXPO in TOKYO”
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YYソリューションズ株式会社 will exhibit at “Business Chance EXPO in TOKYO,” held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 25 and 26, 2026, and unveil a working model of “CALMU Wallpaper,” electronic wallpaper that lets users switch wall colors and designs. The company will also introduce “CALMU Gallery,” an art subscription service and the second product from its spatial-experience brand “CALMU.”
Facts
Original2026年11月25日（水）・26日（木）
Booth No.: M-076
10:00〜17:00
73.3%
Companies mentioned：YYソリューションズ株式会社、経済産業省中小企業庁、公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社、TIB CATAPULTイノベーションクラスター事業、Forge Tokyo
Underwear brand Tumugi seeks domestic sewing factories and craftspeople to develop a made-in-Japan bra
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Underwear brand “Tumugi,” operated by 株式会社Tumugi Works, is seeking domestic sewing factories and craftspeople to develop a made-in-Japan version of its flagship product, the “Fluffy, Melting Bra.”
Happening this weekend! Taste and compare Kochi rice! “Kochi Rice Festa 2026,” a festival celebrating the distinctive qualities of rice, drew approximately 15,000 visitors last year
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高知食糧株式会社 will hold “Kochi Rice Festa 2026” at the Daio Shinyō Omachi Multipurpose Plaza from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026. Building on last year’s approximately 15,000 visitors, the event will feature tastings of new rice, food vendors and stage events, showcasing the appeal of Kochi rice and the significance of agriculture.
“Toreca Reach” for card shops adds LINE mail-in purchasing feature, managing everything from applications to arrival confirmation and appraisal through a single intake process
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株式会社お店AI has added a mail-in purchasing feature to “Toreca Reach,” its business support service for card shops, with the LINE official account serving as the entry point. This enables applications, arrival confirmation and appraisals to be managed through a single intake process.
Visitors don’t need to register as members! “Banken🐶,” a cloud-based digital ticketing and lottery service, introduces 2-step verification for organizers. Visitor input is limited to “only what’s needed”
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株式会社Nobody introduced 2-step verification for organizer account logins on its cloud-based digital ticketing and lottery service “Banken” on Nov. 7, 2026. Visitors do not need to register as members; in line with the policies of 個人情報保護委員会, the service aims to collect only necessary information and strengthen security for its management screen.
“DIGO (Digo)” helps recruit IT engineers who don’t appear in the job market; launches as an AI recruiter【株式会社ビスケット】
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株式会社ビスケット has revamped its generative-AI-powered IT engineer recruitment support service “DIGO” and launched it as an AI recruiter on Nov. 9, 2026. AI handles candidate searches, drafting scouting messages, responding to replies and scheduling interviews, allowing staff to focus on approvals and the selection process from the interview stage onward.
NPO法人ランチェスター協会 will co-host the 18th research conference online on Nov. 28, 2026, with its sister organization, ランチェスター戦略学会. The theme is “Reexamining Competitive Strategy Theory,” with keynote and special lectures by Shigeki Aoki and Shinichiro Inoue. Attendance costs 5,000 yen for the general public and 3,000 yen for members.
Why can outstanding presidents systematize “thoughtfulness”?
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合同会社ジャッジプレス has developed “Yakunavi,” an AI-powered tool to help prepare for board meetings, and has launched an initial free trial. The system makes “thoughtfulness” part of an organization’s structure by visualizing areas of agreement and differences in understanding among executives.
Facts
It has changed significantly over the past 30 years or so
The Corporate Governance Code was introduced in 2015
And in 2026, the Corporate Governance Code is once again reaching a turning point for review
Showcasing advanced next-generation CG and video production solutions at “Inter BEE 2026”
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Core Microsystems will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and present cloud-based CG and video production solutions.
【New release】30 bags, all different: Sawai Coffee to launch “All Stars 30” drip coffee bags on Sunday, Nov. 15
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株式会社澤井珈琲 will launch “Sawai Coffee Drip Coffee All Stars 30,” a drip coffee bag set containing 30 different varieties, one bag of each, on Nov. 15, 2026. It will be available at a reservation-only price of 2,250 yen (tax included).
Facts
On sale Nov. 15, 2026, at 澤井珈琲 楽天市場店
30-bag set at the reservation-only price of 2,250 yen (tax included)
OriginalALL BURGER 【Buy1Get1Free】 DUO BURGER 水道橋 店（1号店）本日11:00グランドオープン！！
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OriginalALL BURGER DUO BURGER水道橋店（1号店）が本日11:00にグランドオープン。鈴木ベーカリーのバンズと株式会社ノムラのビーフ100%ひれステーキバーグを使用し、1個買うともう1つ無料の「1BUY1システム」を採用。価格はSingleセット¥2,000〜。運営はムーヴ株式会社。
Honda Trading to exhibit at “Smart Factory Japan 2026,” showcasing a humanoid robot in action
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株式会社ホンダトレーディング will exhibit at “Smart Factory Japan 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and will introduce automation solutions and a live demonstration of a humanoid robot developed in collaboration with its Chinese subsidiary 本田貿易（中国）有限公司 and 無錫優奇智能科技有限公司（UQI優奇社）.
株式会社カーセブンデジフィールド will run its first collaboration campaign with the outdoor series “Laid-Back Camp” at Car Seven locations nationwide from Nov. 7 to Dec. 25, 2026. The theme is “Drive slowly and safely,” with rewards for getting an in-store appraisal and prizes through the official LINE account.
【Limited-Time Special Sale】星凪—Surrender to a sea of stars and sleep deeply through the quiet night. A special price on quality sleep from Avenco
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Avenco is a global bedding brand available in more than 130 countries and regions worldwide, and is holding a limited-time special sale in Japan on the “星凪” pocket coil mattress. It is available for ¥32,792 (tax included), 20% off the regular price of ¥40,990 (tax included). The campaign runs from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
More than 130 countries and regions worldwide
Annual sales exceed 1 million units
More than 8 million households and customers to date
26cm-thick pocket coil mattress
Regular price: ¥40,990 (tax included)
20% OFF
¥32,792 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Avenco、Sweet Night Innovation JP株式会社、Novilla、Amazon Japan、楽天市場
Samsung Japan Research Institute to exhibit at “Inter BEE”! First domestic demonstration of real-time decoding of HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio using サムスン TVs and soundbars
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Samsung Japan Research Institute will exhibit at Inter BEE 2026 and give the first domestic demonstration of real-time decoding of HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio using サムスン TVs and soundbars.
Facts
November 18 (Wed.)–20 (Fri.), 2026
Booth No.: 8305
4K HDR10+ video
7.1.4-channel Eclipsa Audio surround sound signal
Release date: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社サムスン日本研究所、サムスン、株式会社コルグ、YouTube、Amazonプライム・ビデオ、Netflix、Samsung TV Plus、Live Extreme、evoXS、Evolution Limited、WOWOW
“Open Innovation EXPO 2026,” where attendees can learn about new business development, R&D strategies and co-creation practices in manufacturing, to be held Dec. 10 and 11 at Pacifico Yokohama
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The Open Innovation EXPO Executive Committee, organized by 株式会社すけっと, will hold “Open Innovation EXPO 2026” at Pacifico Yokohama on Dec. 10 and 11, 2026. The seminar program, featuring 13 talks on new business development and R&D strategies in manufacturing, has been announced. Admission and sessions are free, with advance registration required.
Facts
December 10 (Thursday) and 11 (Friday), 2026
13 talks in total
More than 2,000 cases annually
A business on the scale of ¥90 billion
Results of 13 years of open innovation initiatives at Osaka Gas
Toyo Denso will exhibit at “Highway Techno Fair 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 26–27, 2026, showcasing next-generation wireless solutions, its new roadside information transmission device (ERICE), and an SA/PA operations support system.
ILC国際腰痛クリニック, part of 医療法人OJ会, recorded 5,392 cumulative treatments from the opening of its Tokyo clinic in September 2022 through Oct. 31, 2026, surpassing 5,000. It currently provides care at 3 locations in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, and reports an improvement rate of about 70% after treatment.
Market research in Vietnam! Full-scale launch in Ho Chi Minh City of pop-up and test marketing support for restaurants, food manufacturers and regional governments
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株式会社フードコネクション’s local subsidiary in Vietnam has launched a full-scale pop-up and test marketing support program in Ho Chi Minh City for restaurants and food manufacturers.
【uniam, a veterinarian-founded cat health care brand】Nov. 10 is “Good Toilet Day.” Explore cats’ healthy longevity through their poop. Recruiting “cat researchers.”
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株式会社uniam is recruiting “cat researchers” to help study healthy longevity in cats by providing stool samples in connection with “Good Toilet Day” on Nov. 10, 2026. In collaboration with 宮城大学 and 東北大学大学院農学研究科, the initiative will analyze gut bacteria to investigate the characteristics of bacterial groups associated with healthy longevity and changes resulting from dietary changes.
Autumn’s 三-day weekend! Get a taste of 22 kinds of spicy Sichuan cuisine at “Sichuan Fest Osaka 2026.” Complete guide to all menu items
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The Sichuan Fest Executive Committee (麻辣連盟, 時色株式会社 and 株式会社場創総合研究所) will hold “Sichuan Fest Osaka 2026” at OSAKA FOOD LAB in Nakatsu, Osaka, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. The full menus from 9 participating restaurants, the schedule for the face-changing shows and details of corporate booths, including those from 李錦記 and ソフトバンク, have been finalized.
E-commerce won’t stop when the person in charge leaves. Fukuoka-based e-commerce company launches “Self-Running E-Commerce Team,” building a team that runs independently with in-house staff and AI in 6 months
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株式会社Growth canvas began offering its “Self-Running E-Commerce Team” program in November 2026. The program trains e-commerce staff using in-house personnel and AI, and builds a “self-running e-commerce team” in 6 months.
Facts
From November 2026
Built in 6 months
More than 10,000 people applied, but
only 3 were entrusted with running the e-commerce business
We have trained more than 50 people with no prior experience to work in e-commerce
120% of sales targets achieved
Operational efficiency improved to 130% of the previous year's level
Development of more than 40 original products
Support for the development and sale of more than 100 products
[Amusement Park Musashino Village] Waku Waku Farm × Hanyu City Autumn Harvest Festival to be held Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.)!
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株式会社むさしの村 will hold the “Hanyu City Autumn Harvest Festival” at Waku Waku Farm in Kazo, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. The event is the first collaboration with Hanyu City and will feature a variety of programs, including character greetings, a vegetable and rice packing challenge, and a sweet potato food festival.
[Nagato Yumoto Onsen] “Otoshi River Utaakari,” a winter tradition illuminating the hot spring district, confirmed for this season | Dates: Jan. 15, 2027–Mar. 7, 2027
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The “Otoshi River Utaakari” light event, themed around the poetry of Misuzu Kaneko, will be held at Nagato Yumoto Onsen in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, from Jan. 15 to Mar. 7, 2027. It attracts about 32,000 visitors each year and has evolved into an overnight event in collaboration with local inns and shops.
Facts
32,000 people
9th edition
Jan. 15, 2027
Companies mentioned：大谷山荘、界 長門、湯本観光ホテル西京、SOIL Nagatoyumoto、THE BAKERY、あけぼのカフェ、TARU、THE BAR NAGATO、ainone、長門湯本温泉まち株式会社
TOKAIコミュニケーションズ adopts “DeCYFIR,” a proactive external threat intelligence management platform offered by Daiwabo Information System
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TOKAIコミュニケーションズ has adopted “DeCYFIR,” a proactive external threat intelligence management platform offered by Daiwabo Information System, to improve visibility into externally exposed assets and standardize risk response processes.
Facts
2018
6 products in the ASM and threat intelligence fields
4 months from evaluation to implementation
2 months after implementation
June 2026
9 pillars of external threat management
Companies mentioned：ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社、TOKAIコミュニケーションズ、サイファーマ株式会社、DIS TOTAL SECURITY
[Shizuoka] DX for legal affairs, labor management and intellectual property: “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI, to exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 Autumn Shizuoka Venue,” hosted by Ricoh Japan
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MOLTON株式会社 will exhibit at “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 Autumn Shizuoka Venue,” hosted by Ricoh Japan, and introduce “Cloud Legal,” a contract and legal BPaaS powered by legal AI.
50th anniversary mascot “Soyoyo” becomes SOYOKAZE’s official character
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株式会社SOYOKAZE has selected “Soyoyo,” created to mark its 50th anniversary in 2025, as its official character. Selected from 358 submissions, the character will promote the brand through LINE sticker sales and activities engaging with people at locations nationwide.
More than 80 entries in the first 2 days. “Travel Moments of the Year 2026” photo contest now underway — grand prize winner can choose 1 item from the waterproof QUICK PACK series
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合同会社NIG launched the “Travel Moments of the Year 2026” photo contest on Nov. 8, 2026, inviting submissions of travel photos. It received 81 entries in its first 2 days, and the grand prize winner will receive a prize of their choice from the QUICK PACK series.
[BASIC AND ACCENT] Suggests “special-occasion table settings” to brighten year-end, New Year and Christmas meals
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“BASIC AND ACCENT,” operated by 株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ, has announced 4 table-setting ideas using its new “GALAXY Plate” and “YOHAKU Plate” collections to brighten year-end, New Year and Christmas meals.
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3,960 yen including tax
2,640 yen including tax
¥5,940 including tax
¥6,600 including tax
¥4,950 including tax
¥4,730 including tax
¥3,300 including tax
15 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、BASIC AND ACCENT、伴戸商店、東峰窯
[Second installment of autumn car care survey] 81% clean their car interiors before giving family or acquaintances a ride. The most concerning dirt is on navigation systems and dashboards (64%) and inside windows (55%)
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According to the second installment of モビフルEC’s 2026 autumn car care survey, 81% clean their car interiors before giving family or acquaintances a ride. The most concerning dirt was on navigation systems and dashboards (64%) and inside windows (55%). Wet wipes were the most commonly used cleaning tool (59%).
NHK will offer the “NHK Mirai Design Course” to support students’ career development and is accepting applications from universities interested in hosting it.
Ragate株式会社 added the scheduling feature “MOCHIRO CAL” to “MOCHIRO,” an all-in-one business system for small and midsize businesses and startups, and launched it on November 6, 2026.
Event report: Do clips from TV shows deliver results through production alone? NAVICUS explains “3 pitfalls” in managing them
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株式会社NAVICUS held a free webinar on October 22, 2026, explaining “3 pitfalls” in managing clips from TV shows. The session emphasized the importance of planning and evaluation, audience pathways, and systems for sustained operations—not just production skills—and also discussed examples of viewer transitions driven by TikTok ads and workflow challenges specific to the industry.
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Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Repeatedly hitting 10 million views
Reach of approximately 4.38 million people
Approximately 75,000 viewers who transitioned
For more than 5 years
Original累計フォロワー数は1億1千万人を超えております
Companies mentioned：株式会社NAVICUS、NAVICUS、テレビ東京、博報堂ＤＹメディアパートナーズAaaS、TikTok for Business、PR TIMES、TVer
Expanding product lineup for security measures, AI usage monitoring and data management to support company-wide AI adoption
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伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社 (CTC) has begun selling products for cloud security, AI usage monitoring and data management through AWS Marketplace, and is targeting sales of ¥10 billion over 3 years.
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Enjoy satoyama through food and fragrance! 2 special experience plans in the Takataki Lake and Yoro Gorge area
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Applications are being accepted for 2 special experience plans in the Takataki Lake and Yoro Gorge area of Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. The plans include gathering eggs and having lunch, and making kuromoji aromatic oil.
Upending casting conventions! “Parts Desk” proposes the best process, from mold-free production to mass production; Castem to exhibit at Okayama Technology Exhibition 2026
[November 27 (Friday), 17:30; free online] Accelerate sales DX in 2027! Practical methods for using generative AI to streamline everything from target identification to post-meeting follow-up!!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a free online seminar on November 27, 2026, co-hosted with ピースフラットシステム, on sales DX and list creation using generative AI.
めちゃコミック launches “Monthly Bonus Points Up to 12,000 Points Campaign” starting November 10!
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株式会社めちゃコミック will run a campaign starting November 10, 2026, awarding up to 12,000 bonus points to new users who sign up for eligible monthly plans on the web version.
Applications open for “Become a Bus Driver in Okhotsk! Relocation Experience Monitor Tour”
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北海道オホーツク地域等公共交通活性化協議会 is recruiting participants for a “Relocation Experience Monitor Tour” aimed at people considering relocating and working as a measure to address the shortage of bus drivers. Up to 6 groups can participate, and subsidies of up to ¥100,000 are available for travel, accommodation and other expenses.
Wishing children healthy growth. Showa-era retro hot spring bathhouse Tamagawa Onsen invites children celebrating Shichi-Go-San to enjoy its hot springs for free on Nov. 15
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Tamagawa Onsen, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, is holding a special promotion for Shichi-Go-San on Nov. 15, 2026, offering free admission to children aged 3, 5 and 7 and giving them chitose ame candy.
“Nov. 26, 2026” marks the once-in-a-millennium “Bath Day”! Special feature: “A once-in-a-millennium time for a bath.” The November issue of Metropolitana begins distribution on Nov. 10!
Sekai Bunka Publishing will release “Collector’s Edition: A Pilgrimage to France’s Impressionist Masterpieces” on Nov. 12, 2026, commemorating the 40th anniversary of オルセー美術館 and the 100th anniversary of 東京都美術館. The book introduces works by Impressionist masters and places associated with them.
Survey on consideration for neighbors during exterior wall painting: About 50% said they “have concerns about consideration for neighbors (48.6%).” The top concern was “noise (81.9%).”
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A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and カノウ株式会社 found that about half of respondents (48.6%) were concerned about consideration for neighbors during exterior painting work. Their top concern was “noise” (81.9%). In addition, 65.2% wanted contractors to greet and explain the work to neighbors, while 64.4% said consideration for neighbors would be a deciding factor in choosing a contractor.
From planetariums to fossils and science experiments! “Lab SP” offers 2 days of activities to spark children’s curiosity at “we hall” in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture
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A special edition of the “Lab SP” event, featuring science experiments, a planetarium, fossil observation and more, will be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at Ichihara Children’s Future Center (we hall) in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture.
株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a free webinar featuring Takashi Shirakawa of 株式会社東京レーベル. The topic is investment in newly built whole-building properties in Tokyo’s 23 wards, with strategies to target yields above 5.3% and ¥100 million in sale profits.
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Yield above 5.3%
¥100 million in sale profits
People with financial assets of ¥50 million or more
Nearly 40% of clients are real estate companies
Achieved ¥100 million in sale profits in about 1 year
<Special limited edition> To mark the restoration of Shuri Castle’s main hall, a “Shuri Castle gold koban” made of 10g of pure gold will be released in a limited run of 100. Release is scheduled for Nov. 22, 2026
【叡啓大学】Seeking participants! Nov. 24 (Tue.) at Shibuya QWS | SETOUCHI STUDY BUS open planning session — Discover new possibilities through a “learning journey” connecting cities and regions —
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叡啓大学 will hold the “SETOUCHI STUDY BUS Open Planning Session” at Shibuya QWS on Nov. 24, 2026, to discuss how companies can engage with local communities and generate ideas for new businesses.
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Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
18:00〜19:30
Registration from 17:30
Shibuya Scramble Square, 15F
Free admission; advance registration required
Involved in supporting regional revitalization in more than 100 regions nationwide
Moved to Etajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, in 2016
Established 一般社団法人フウド in 2018
CBO of Hiroshima Prefecture since April 2020
Went independent in May 2026 and established ドライブシティズ合同会社
Tekken Forest (Miyagi) certified as a site for coexistence with nature
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Tekken Forest (Miyagi), where 鉄建建設株式会社 conducts conservation activities in Taiwa, Miyagi Prefecture, was certified on Oct. 30, 2026, as a “site for coexistence with nature” under the Regional Biodiversity Enhancement Act.
【Company data released】2 proposal drone show videos receive a total of 1.22 million views and about 28,000 likes | 99.7% of views came from non-followers
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株式会社White Crow released engagement data for 2 proposal drone show videos posted on its official Instagram account, showing a combined 1,223,141 views, with 99.7% of viewers not following the account.
株式会社エイト’s 無限道場 partners with “MBA×AI Practical Training Camp, 2nd Cohort,” led by a Harvard MBA graduate, and recruits participants at a special member price
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株式会社エイト is recruiting participants at a special price for 無限道場 members in partnership with the “MBA×AI Practical Training Camp, 2nd Cohort,” which やまがBASE株式会社 will hold in November 2026.
Corporate “FDE Development Training” Now Available | Snifout
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株式会社スニフアウト will launch corporate training to develop Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) for companies working on business improvement and digital transformation using generative AI, starting Nov. 10, 2026.
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Methods established through generative AI implementation support for more than 200 companies
Introducing a research and promotion support case for 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー | 株式会社ネオマーケティング
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株式会社ネオマーケティング presents a case in which it provided end-to-end support for development of an all-in-one beauty serum shampoo and advertising creative testing for sheet masks for the “Saborino” brand of 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー.