サンクネット outsources year-end and New Year “alert duty,” offering a “Year-End and New Year Spot Plan for Incident Alert Response” available only during the holiday period
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株式会社サンクネット has begun accepting applications for its “Year-End and New Year Spot Plan,” available only during the year-end and New Year holiday period as part of its incident alert response service, which handles monitoring alerts for facilities and systems. The covered period is December 26, 2026, to January 4, 2027. The service is available from ¥180,000, including the initial fee, before tax.
Facts
Available from ¥180,000, including the initial fee, before tax
The covered period begins Saturday, December 26, 2026
Through Monday, January 4, 2027
Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 27, 2026
Report: Amateur Olympia Japan and Women's Workshop in Asia 2026 conclude to great acclaim after 2 days of cross-border excitement!
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IFBB bodybuilding organization ZeniX announced a report on the amateur contest Amateur Olympia Japan and the women’s event Women’s Workshop in Asia 2026, held at Misato City Cultural Hall on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026. At the competition, 21 people earned pro cards, 9 corporate booths exhibited, and approximately 150 women took part in the workshop.
Facts
A total of 21 new IFBB PRO athletes
A total of 9 corporate booths
A total of approximately 150 women fitness competitors
Companies mentioned：primeエンターテイメント株式会社、ZeniX、Metroflex Gym、IFBB Professional League、NPC Worldwide
HOKUDEN Information Technology is partnering with KEL and GSX to provide approximately 130,000 Hokkaido companies with one-stop services ranging from routine cybersecurity measures to cyberattack damage investigations and recovery support
For those who don’t want to give up on their career or childcare: A site for expectant parents, supported by people with experience in parental leave and dual-income households, launches
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株式会社COEO launched a special website for expectant parents, “Helpful Information for Expectant Parents,” supported by people with experience in parental leave and dual-income households, on Oct. 16, 2026. It will also hold a free online event on Dec. 5.
3D Systems opens Industrial Technology Center in Colorado to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities in the United States
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3D Systems has opened an Industrial Technology Center in Littleton, Colorado, expanding advanced manufacturing capabilities for the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor equipment industries.
Facts
A 132,000-square-foot facility
More than 80 metal 3D printers
More than 40 resin 3D printers
Approximately 50,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space
“Let’s Head to the Mountains of Kobe” Stamp Rally 2026
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As part of the Kobe Mountaineering Project organized by 神戸市, the “Let’s Head to the Mountains of Kobe” Stamp Rally 2026 will take participants around stamp spots in the Rokko mountain range. This year, the number of spots has increased from 20 to 24, and prizes can be redeemed at SORAミント神戸店. 株式会社サンリバー（SORA） is a special sponsor.
“Chibi Godzilla” arrives in 富士市’s hometown tax donation program! Toilet paper and tissues get a “cute monster” makeover.
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富士市 will begin accepting donations for collaboration gifts featuring characters from the TV anime “Chibi Godzilla Raids Again” on hometown tax donation portal sites starting Nov. 10, 2026, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the city’s establishment and the 60th anniversary of the opening of Tagonoura Port.
Facts
The 60th anniversary of the city’s establishment and the 60th anniversary of the opening of Tagonoura Port
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
This year marks the 55th anniversary of the film’s release
Donation amount: ¥6,000 and up
Donation amount: ¥15,000
Donation amount: ¥10,000
Approximately ¥10.1 billion in hometown tax donations in fiscal R7
Toilet paper accounts for approximately 90% of the gifts
Approximately 40% of the toilet paper produced nationwide is made in 富士市
Launch of “yetera MAGAZINE,” a web magazine showcasing the appeal of VTubers and V-Livers
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株式会社yetera, a TikTok LIVE agency specializing in VTubers and V-Livers, has launched yetera MAGAZINE, a web magazine sharing information about its affiliated creators and showcasing their appeal.
Approximately 40,000 of Yahoo!ショッピング’s 65,000 stores may leave; certified partner says paid listings are “the biggest opportunity to face fewer competitors” for serious sellers
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 estimates that approximately 40,000 of the approximately 65,000 stores may leave Yahoo!ショッピング after it introduces fees in September 2026. It sees the decline in competitors as an opportunity for serious sellers.
Live-in accommodation “TABIGOYA” opens a 3-minute walk from Canal City Hakata
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株式会社Next STAY will open TABIGOYA LIFE&TRIP HAKATA GION, a 6-room hotel converted from an existing apartment building in Gionmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, on Nov. 12, 2026.
株式会社ニッカネ refreshes the design of its delivery trucks, the “Nikkane-go”
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株式会社ニッカネ, a wholesale distributor specializing in food for commercial use, has revamped the design of its delivery trucks, the “Nikkane-go,” and began introducing it to newly purchased vehicles in late October 2026. The new design features a recruitment message and QR code to boost company recognition and driver recruitment.
Facts
Sales increased from ¥37.8 billion in the fiscal year ended September 2025
to ¥42.7 billion in the fiscal year ended September 2026
While approximately 300 trucks travel around the region
All vehicles at all 16 locations are covered
Number of employees: 850 (including part-time employees)
[Floating storage × home spa] 2-way magnetic bath brushes for self-care of the soles, back and scalp, “MAG SPA STYLE,” on sale November 19
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株式会社AKAISHI will release 2 products, the “Scalp & Face Brush” and “Body & Foot Brush,” from its “MAG SPA STYLE” bath series, which offers spa-like self-care at home, on November 19, 2026.
AI English conversation service “SpeakMode” launches for junior and senior high school English classes; entire classes speak English simultaneously, with AI recording assessments across 4 criteria
A special day to experience Imari’s charms through all five senses in Fukuoka! A fair celebrating Imari’s “food” and “tableware” will be held at 西鉄グランドホテル on Sunday, December 6
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On December 6, a fair celebrating Imari’s “food” and “tableware,” hosted by 伊万里市, will be held at 西鉄グランドホテル in Fukuoka. The event will feature course meals made with ingredients from Imari and a virtual tour of the Nabeshima domain kiln.
株式会社ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ will hold a digital stamp rally at 9 locations along Tokyo Metro lines from November 12, 2026, to January 22, 2027, to mark the immersive exhibition “Sanrio characters Exhibition Hotel Floria Tokyo,” currently being held at Shinjuku’s Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.
株式会社アーリーリフレクション has launched its “Security Verification Reporting Service” and “Continuous Security Maintenance Service” to visualize security quality and continuously manage vulnerabilities in enterprise system development.
Pet memorial specialist shop “ディアペット” joins the “Energize Japan from Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Project”
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“ディアペット,” a pet memorial specialist shop operated by 株式会社インラビングメモリー, has joined the “Energize Japan from Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Project” and launched a promotion featuring the likeness of official ambassador Christel Takigawa.
Facts
Since the company was founded in 2002
We have helped more than 200,000 people honor their pets
Nov. 26 (Thu.): The real challenge begins after entering the market. “3rd Vietnam Creative Seminar & Networking Event” in Tokyo’s Tsukishima explores the hurdles of years 1-2 in Vietnam
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株式会社ニード will hold the “3rd Vietnam Creative Seminar & Networking Event” in Tsukishima, Tokyo, focusing on challenges faced in years 1-2 after entering the Vietnamese market.
Facts
More than 40 business owners and representatives in total
A small gathering with a capacity of around 20 people
Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニード、nide Inc.、vina nide Co.,Ltd、EACH VIET NAM、Dragon Service & Investment、BROWN FISH
Security training cloud “BitoB Training” now available as an OEM offering for アップデート株式会社’s “CloudIt”
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株式会社BitoB, in collaboration with アップデート株式会社, has adopted its security training cloud “BitoB Training” as an OEM offering for the company’s integrated management platform “CloudIt.” It will be available as “CloudIt Training” from November 10, 2026.
ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン will hold a free online seminar on November 26, 2026, explaining the EU CBAM framework and corporate responses. The company has applied to COFRAC for accreditation as a CBAM verification body and provides practical support.
Facts
From 14:00 on Thursday, November 26, 2026
14:00～15:00
Participation fee: free
Companies mentioned：ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン株式会社、ソコテック、COFRAC、Microsoft Teams
[December 10] What does “customer service quality” mean in the AI era? CAC identity to speak at online conference “CC AI ROADMAP 2027”
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株式会社CAC identity will speak at “CC AI ROADMAP 2027,” an online conference hosted by Edge Works株式会社 on December 10, 2026, discussing the evaluation and improvement of human customer service quality in the AI era.
アクサ損害保険, in partnership with 全日本交通安全協会, will display “Changing Posters” at roadside stations nationwide and other locations starting in mid-November to help prevent accidents at dusk in fall and winter.
ホクト presents research findings on changes in employees’ gut environments after eating mushrooms
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ホクト株式会社 conducted a study of changes in employees’ gut environments after eating mushrooms and presented the findings at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dietary Fiber. In particular, an increase in short-chain fatty acids was observed in the group that consumed 80g or more at one time.
Nurseries can now create their own form templates in the “Pastel Apps” childcare ICT system
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株式会社サンロフト expanded the form-creation features of its “Pastel Apps” childcare ICT system, releasing a feature on November 10, 2026, that lets users create and record forms such as guidance plans and daily logs using templates specific to each nursery.
First conference on “longevity,” a topic attracting global attention
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インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社 will hold the first “Longevity Conference” at Tokyo Big Sight from March 17 to 19, 2027. The conference will cover 12 themes related to “longevity,” a global trend aimed at extending healthy life expectancy and improving QOL, and is expected to feature around 60 related exhibitors and attract 33,000 visitors.
The “first-grade wall”: How are families next door managing? NPO法人manma launches an online program where families with children can share their experiences
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NPO法人manma has launched “Let’s Talk! Families Next Door,” an online program where families with children can share their experiences. The first session, on the “first-grade wall,” will be held on December 4, 2026.
Facts
Among 515 working women with children in the early years of elementary school
64.5% said they had felt that balancing work and childcare became more difficult when their child started elementary school
630 households are registered as host families
After hearing from 2–3 families who have experienced the “first-grade wall”
Capacity: 10 people
Participation fee: ¥1,000 (special price for the first session)
Child-safety app SASENAI officially launches, using technology to fill gaps in school-route supervision
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VxTech株式会社 officially launched SASENAI, a child-safety app designed to fill gaps in supervision along school routes, on November 7, 2026. It offers location sharing and an SOS feature without requiring a dedicated device, and has received the 20th Kids Design Award.
Facts
Officially launched on November 7, 2026
About 1.6 million children are registered with after-school care programs
Up about 31,000 from the previous year
About 2.07 million crime-prevention volunteers
Down about 140,000 (6.3%) from the previous year
Of households using location-tracking GPS for child safety, 63.5%
Among 16 families with children and their guardians
Anxiety levels fell by about 36% compared with before the trial
“Preparedness in advance” gains importance with the launch of the Disaster Management Agency: New service “デジ町防災LINE Plus” to support everything from family preparedness to safety checks during disasters
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アニバーサリーコンシェル株式会社 announced the development of a new service, “デジ町防災LINE Plus,” to support preparedness and safety checks for families, following the launch of the Disaster Management Agency on November 2, 2026.
Keep buying new pillows, but still can’t find the right one? What to look for in a pillow you should avoid—and 3 points to reconsider when choosing one
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An article about the chiropractic pillow “THE MAKURA,” offered by 株式会社キュアレ, explaining why structure matters as much as height and material when choosing a pillow and introducing the features of the product’s 三-tier structure.
[342 eligible employees] New long-service award program offering up to ¥1 million
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タクトホーム株式会社 has introduced a long-service award program that provides a bonus of up to ¥1 million and special leave. It covers 342 employees across all employment types with 10 or more years of service, with awards also paid retroactively for past service.
[New product] More intense moisture for dry, curly hair. Curly Me launches AVOMOISTEA hair mask with avocado-derived ingredients and Japanese tea leaf extract
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株式会社Curly Me will launch AVOMOISTEA HAIR MASK, a deeply moisturizing hair mask formulated with avocado-derived ingredients and Japanese tea leaf extract, on November 10, 2026.
[Survey on women monetizing social media] More than 70% of interested women have fewer than “1,000 followers”—and surprisingly, they are not necessarily aiming to become influencers
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A survey by 株式会社マシェバラトーク found that about 1 in 4 women are interested in monetizing their social media, but 73.1% have fewer than 1,000 followers or no account. It also revealed a tendency to prioritize not having to show their faces rather than aiming to become influencers.
Facts
301 women aged 20–49
Preliminary survey of 8,000 people
73.1% have “fewer than 1,000 followers” or “no account”
70.1% are “interested”
“Not having to show their face” stood out at 40.3%
Looking at the overall results, 9.1% said they were “very interested” and 16.8% said they were “somewhat interested.” Combined, these figures came to 25.9%
Nisshin Seifun Welna to launch winter frozen pasta “蟹のトマトクリーム” from “青の洞窟 Piccolino” on November 16
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株式会社日清製粉ウェルナ will launch a limited-time tomato cream flavor made with red snow crab in its “青の洞窟 Piccolino” home-use frozen pasta series on November 16, 2026.
EdulinX and SAYA launch groundbreaking upskilling program combining business English, cybersecurity and AI safety education
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株式会社EdulinX has announced a partnership with SAYA, a cybersecurity and AI safety education company, and launched an upskilling program that allows practical safety education to be introduced alongside business English and workplace skills training.
Facts
More than 1,270 companies and educational institutions in Japan
For more than 20 years
Short-form animations lasting approximately 3–5 minutes
Create and update FAQs free for 3 months. NATTOQ, which builds FAQs from published information, begins accepting applications for free adoption by the first 10 companies
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D株式会社 has launched a campaign offering the NATTOQ service, which creates FAQs from information published on a company’s own website, free of charge for 3 months to the first 10 companies. Applications are being accepted through December 31, 2026.
[Real estate investment firm Vertex] “ベルシードステアー東十条駅前” completed in Higashi-Jujo, with access to 3 stations and 3 lines and direct connections to Ikebukuro, Shinjuku and Tokyo
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株式会社ベルテックス has completed “ベルシードステアー東十条駅前” in Higashi-Jujo, Kita Ward, Tokyo. The 5-story property has 23 units and offers access to 3 stations and 3 lines, including Higashi-Jujo Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line.
How is generative AI changing patent research? Survey of サマリアMCP users finds 14 using it several times a week or more, with average satisfaction of 4.41 points
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パテント・インテグレーション株式会社 surveyed users of the MCP feature of サマリア, its AI assistant for patent professionals. Responses from 17 companies showed an average overall satisfaction score of 4.41 points and high usage, with 14 respondents using it several times a week or more.
“Real Estate Succession and Asset Protection for Wealthy Families” seminar — online on Saturday, December 5
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大和ハウスリアルエステート株式会社 will hold an online seminar, “Real Estate Succession and Asset Protection for Wealthy Families,” on December 5, 2026, for real estate owners and their families.
You don’t have to work it out as a couple: consider a third party to help you talk things through and stay happily married
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リコ活 will run an initial consultation campaign in conjunction with Good Couple Day, with a couples’ counselor acting as a third party to support discussions. A survey of married people found that many—76.8%—had never sought advice about marital problems, indicating a strong tendency to try to resolve them on their own.
High school and university students put entrepreneurs’ dialogue method “Forum” into practice; EO Tokyo Central launches “さなぎの会” in Tokyo
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EO Tokyo Central launched “さなぎの会,” a dialogue program for the high school- and university-aged children of its entrepreneur members, on October 18, 2026, and held its first session. This term, 14 participants will take part in a total of 8 sessions through June 2027.
Facts
499 members
14 high school and university students
Oct. 18, 2026
Through June 2027
A total of 8 sessions
Member companies’ total sales: ¥280.3 billion
Original1社あたり平均年商5.6億円
Companies mentioned：EO Tokyo Central、株式会社UPF、株式会社cotta、株式会社LITA、EO
INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD, provider of HIX AI, released a new skill on November 10 that automatically generates marketing videos for commercial use from still images.
シルバーアイ releases SIGNAGEi 2.0, a digital signage content delivery CMS supporting in-store promotions and advertising operations
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株式会社シルバーアイ has launched SIGNAGEi 2.0, a digital signage content delivery CMS supporting in-store promotions and advertising operations. Its features include AI recommendations, support for information distribution through integration with weather and POS data, enhanced security, and end-to-end support from equipment selection to maintenance.
電気興業 begins full-scale rollout of next-generation core system renewal project
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電気興業株式会社 is moving ahead with a full-scale project to renew its core system, targeting full operation in April 2029, to strengthen its management foundation and enhance corporate value. The project will build an integrated business platform centered on SAP Cloud ERP to improve operational efficiency and enable faster management decisions through data use.
We will exhibit the new VMT-620 series ticket vending machines, the CHUUMO mobile ordering system, and more at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>.
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マミヤ・オーピー株式会社 will exhibit its new VMT-620 series ticket vending machines, VMT-700 online payment machine, and CHUUMO mobile ordering system at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>.
Facts
Large display (21.5 inches)
17 domestic and international cashless payment brands
[特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト] Experience the “reality” of community development and reflect on how to engage with society. Holding a dialogue-based workshop supported by 京都市教育委員会
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特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト held the dialogue-based workshop “Exploration Classroom for Living in Contemporary Society vol.2” on October 30, 2026, under the support of 京都市教育委員会. The workshop was initiated by university student 萬川誠梧. 富岡瑠加 of 株式会社motoyu and 繁森一輝, representative of 学生団体Kommunity, appeared as guests and discussed community development and ways to engage with society.
[November 20–23] Utsunomiya-born sashiko brand “TERAS” to hold a limited-time POPUP sale at Utsunomiya Station PASEO
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“TERAS,” an Utsunomiya-born sashiko brand operated by 株式会社TOMOS company, will hold a limited-time sales event at Utsunomiya Station PASEO from November 20 to 23, 2026.
Tokyo Big Sight and VoicePing begin collaboration on a pilot of an AI simultaneous interpretation service
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VoicePing株式会社 and 株式会社東京ビッグサイト have begun collaborating on a pilot of the AI simultaneous interpretation service “VoicePing” at the Tokyo Big Sight Conference Building.
樹林AI to speak at “Call Center / CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo”
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樹林AI株式会社 will speak at “Call Center / CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo,” held on November 13, introducing a case study of AI agents in production at 西川株式会社, improvements in response accuracy, and plans to expand B2B operations.
Moisture, preserved. Skin that feels soft and supple. “GENTLE CLEANSER -MOIST-,” a gel cleanser born from the idea of 0-step skincare, launches from BOTCHAN
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BOTCHAN, the men’s cosmetics brand of 株式会社アンド・コスメ, will launch the gel cleanser “GENTLE CLEANSER -MOIST-” on November 17, 2026.
“November 13 is Good Roasted Sweet Potato Day” campaign to be held on the official X account (@calbeekaitsuka)
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カルビーかいつかスイートポテト株式会社 will run a social media campaign on its official X account to celebrate “Good Roasted Sweet Potato Day” on November 13, with frozen roasted sweet potato sets and eco bags to be awarded by lottery.
Facts
10 winners by lottery
Born from handling a variety of cultivars for more than 50 years
To be held from Friday, November 13, 2026, through Wednesday, November 25
株式会社WHERE survey of 184 employees at companies using the “EXGatekeeper” facial recognition access system confirms benefits including 96.7% freed from stress over lost IC cards
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株式会社WHERE conducted a questionnaire survey of 184 employees at companies using its “EXGatekeeper” facial recognition access system. The system received high ratings, with 96.7% reporting freedom from stress over lost IC cards and 83.2% saying they experienced the convenience of having their hands free.
[16 breweries, 27 brands] Let’s drink good sake! The 4th “Fushimi Sake Fes.,” a major spring event bringing together Fushimi’s sake breweries, set for Saturday, March 13, 2027!!
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伏見酒造組合 has decided to hold the 4th “Fushimi Sake Fes” at 月桂冠昭和蔵 on March 13, 2027. Tastings of 27 brands from 16 breweries and food booths will be offered, with capacity for 5,000 people.
Aptitude test “eF-1G” launches an “Organizational Development Plan” using personality data
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株式会社イー・ファルコン has launched a new “Organizational Development Plan” using personality data for its aptitude test “eF-1G,” which includes an “Analytics Function (β version)” as a standard feature.
[RCIJ Risk Research] Generative AI is making work a black box. About 1 in 3 people say they “cannot hand over” work they performed using AI.
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According to a survey by 一般社団法人日本リスクコミュニケーション協会 (RCIJ), about 34.8% of workers who use generative AI said they could not hand over their work. This tendency was particularly strong among non-heavy users who used it a few times a week or less. The survey also found a gap in perceptions between management and frontline staff regarding the standardization of decision-making criteria.
[Event Report] AI study session held at the Fukushima Junior Chamber
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On October 27, 2026, DAIJOBU株式会社 held an AI study session at a regular meeting of the Fukushima Junior Chamber of Commerce, explaining the basics of Claude Code and implementation examples to about 45 participants.
Facts
Oct. 27, 2026
About 45 members
Explained in 90 minutes
22 AI apps
Of the 42 respondents
39 were already using AI
ChatGPT: 34 people
Gemini: 22 people
Claude: 12 people
Concerned about accuracy (17 people)
Concerned about personal information and security (14 people)
29.5% of companies use generative AI for work
Below the national figure of 34.5%
52.5% of companies in the prefecture said they did not have enough full-time employees
A regular generative AI survey conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス in October 2026 found that WiFiレンタルどっとこむ ranked No. 1 for mention rate in response to the question about “wifi rental,” at 95.8%. ChatGPT and Gemini both ranked the company No. 1, while 楽天モバイル newly entered the top 10.
All-in-one beauty gel “キユートピア ヒアロワン” featured in クロワッサン’s “Trusted Cosmetics for Fall/Winter 2026”
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The all-in-one beauty gel “キユートピア ヒアロワン,” sold by 株式会社トウ・キユーピー, part of the Kewpie Group, was featured in a special on trusted cosmetics for fall/winter 2026 in the magazine クロワッサン.
Facts
Net weight: 50 g
Price: 7,920 yen (tax included)
An all-in-one beauty gel with 8 functions that saves time
【天下一品】55th anniversary special! Beef tendon ramen, exclusive to the main restaurant, available for a limited time at locations nationwide from Tuesday, November 10
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天下一品 will sell “Beef Tendon Ramen” and “Beef Tendon Kimchi Ramen,” previously exclusive to its main restaurant, for a limited time at locations nationwide to mark its 55th anniversary on November 10, 2026.
株式会社シフトメーション’s automatic work-shift scheduling service “Shiftmation” and 株式会社kubellパートナー’s “MINAGINE勤怠管理” begin integration
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株式会社シフトメーション’s automatic work-shift scheduling service “Shiftmation” and 株式会社kubellパートナー’s attendance management system “MINAGINE勤怠管理” have begun system integration, reducing duplicate entry of shift information and improving operational efficiency.
Facts
Currently has a track record of integration with 14 attendance management systems
Show it, draw on it, and save it as a record. Remote support demo app developed for smart glasses
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株式会社リベロエンジニア has developed a remote support demo app for smart glasses to help address skills-transfer challenges in manufacturing. The app offers hands-free calls, screen sharing, instructions through drawing, and record-saving functions, and aims to reduce the time and costs involved when experienced workers travel to job sites.
Facts
More than 80% of companies said they were “concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about future skills transfer
This was followed by “unable to recruit young workers” at 57.0%
Since fiscal 2022, it has been fully implemented in principle for all construction projects
About 4 hours and 40 minutes just to travel
Fares and charges come to about 29,000 yen
That amounts to 48 trips a year
Annual transportation costs alone come to about 1.4 million yen
リベロエンジニア was founded in 2014 as a pioneer in high-return SES
Midas Capital and Stavian Group sign strategic cooperation memorandum on investment in developing submarine optical cable and digital technology infrastructure in Vietnam
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株式会社ミダスキャピタル and Stavian Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on investment in the development of submarine optical cables and digital infrastructure in Vietnam, launching cooperation involving a total planned investment of around US$1 billion. The key project announced was MViSTA, a submarine optical cable involving 4 countries.
Facts
Total planned investment of around US$1 billion
About 2,500 km long
16 fiber pairs
Designed capacity: 400Tbps
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミダスキャピタル、Stavian Group Joint Stock Company、Stavian Group、株式会社OCEVIA Holdings、OMS Group Sdn Bhd、LitUp Network Singapore Pte. Ltd.
[Construction × AI] サクミル launches Procurement AI! Upload PDFs or photos of invoices and receipts to manage purchases and costs
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株式会社プレックス has released a new feature, “Procurement AI,” for its business management service サクミル for the construction industry. Simply uploading PDFs or photos of invoices and receipts automatically registers purchases and manages costs.
About 40% of patients who have undergone surgery or hospitalization agreed to treatment while still feeling anxious, uncertain, or lacking understanding [Survey on Understanding Treatment and Continuing Treatment]
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A survey by Contrea株式会社 found that about 40% of patients who had undergone surgery or hospitalization agreed to treatment while feeling anxious or lacking understanding, with this tendency particularly pronounced among those aged 18–39.
セカンズデジタル representative Itai to appear in Nikkei BP Consulting special video “How to Be Chosen in the AI Search Era” (2-part series)
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セカンズデジタル President and CEO 板井龍也氏 will appear in “How to Be Chosen in the AI Search Era,” a special video hosted by Nikkei BP Consulting, and explain AI search strategies and the concept of HIO.
COFFEE STYLE UCC to begin taking reservations for “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027” on Tuesday, Nov. 10
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COFFEE STYLE UCC株式会社 will begin taking reservations on Nov. 10, 2026, for “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027,” featuring its single-serve coffee CAFE@HOME. It will offer 4 types of lucky bags, with the Premium Lucky Bag offering savings of more than ¥20,000.
Commemorating 2nd place in 日本リスキリングコンソーシアム’s “Monthly Access TOP 10”! Free invitation slots for the 1st session of the “Copilot × Microsoft 365 Usage Course” expanded to 1,500 people
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 has expanded the free invitation slots for its “Copilot × Microsoft 365 Usage Course” from 1,000 to 1,500 people to mark its 2nd-place finish in 日本リスキリングコンソーシアム’s monthly access ranking.
アルパカ signs memorandum of understanding with Eugene Investment & Futures to provide derivatives listed on the Korea Exchange
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アルパカ has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Eugene Investment & Futures and is working to establish an omnibus structure to provide derivatives listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX).
△CHOCOLAT, Tottori Prefecture’s first raw chocolate specialty shop, operated by 株式会社OMOI, has changed the fresh cream in its flagship product to 100% “Shirobara” cream from 大山乳業 and revamped it for a richer taste.
[Survey on AI Use and Organizational Decision-Making] Among managers, 68.8% say it is “often” or “sometimes” the case that their subordinates’ work is well-formatted but lacks concrete substance; 63.1% say the person cannot explain the reasoning
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A survey by 株式会社taiziii on AI use and organizational decision-making found that 68.8% of subordinates’ work was well-formatted but lacked concrete substance, and in 63.1% of cases, the person could not explain the reasoning.
Yogurt specialty shop 三朝ヨーグルト teams up for the first time with 阪本観光りんご園 in Hokuei, Tottori, to launch a seasonal new product, “Apple Yogurt Drink,” inspired by apples served in school lunches!
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三朝ヨーグルト, a yogurt specialty shop operated by 株式会社OMOI, has teamed up for the first time with 阪本観光りんご園 in Hokuei, Tottori Prefecture, to launch a seasonal “Apple Yogurt Drink.”
[カゴメ × Ｆ＆Ｐ] New product “Yasai Seikatsu 100 Smoothie Strawberry & Almond Mix” becomes a hot smoothie! Collaboration returns this year. In addition to selling collaborative products at 12 locations nationwide, home recipes will also be offered
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Ｆ＆Ｐジャパン株式会社 and カゴメ株式会社 are collaborating to sell a hot smoothie made with “Yasai Seikatsu 100 Smoothie Strawberry & Almond Mix” at 12 locations nationwide for a limited time, from Nov. 17 to 30, 2026.
[ラーメン魁力屋] Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya “Kobe Moritomo branch” in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, to grand-open on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026!
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The new “Kobe Moritomo branch” of “Kyoto Kitashirakawa ラーメン魁力屋,” operated by 株式会社魁力屋, will grand-open in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 17, 2026, with sales at commemorative prices.
Share house operator オークハウス named a finalist in a category at the international coliving awards “Coliving Awards 2026”
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株式会社オークハウス, a share house operator, was named a finalist in a category at the international coliving awards “Coliving Awards 2026” and spoke at a conference held in London.
For recovery from debilitating fatigue and maintenance of physical stamina! Launch of Yunker Royal F3, with the most herbal ingredients in the Yunker Royal series for convenience stores and other outlets!
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Sato Pharmaceutical will launch Yunker Royal F3, a nutritional drink containing 11 types of herbal ingredients, for convenience stores on November 10, 2026.
Recruiting elementary school judges for the national competition of the 4th FES Contest® Supported by ゆうちょ銀行! Special activities for parents and children will also be held
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一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構 is recruiting elementary school judges for the national competition of the 4th FES Contest® Supported by ゆうちょ銀行, to be held on November 28, 2026. This year, the number of entries has risen year on year, and the elementary school judge program has also expanded at regional competitions.
日本直販 and BOOKOFF to hold a pop-up in Singapore for the second consecutive year; first installment to feature products related to Hatsune Miku
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日本直販株式会社, in partnership with BOOKOFF, will hold a limited-time pop-up store featuring products related to Hatsune Miku at The Heeren in Singapore from November 6 to December 3, 2026. The event will expand on last year's offering, with a diverse range of products including Racing Miku.
[Rakuten Year-End Shopping Season] ECPRO RPP begins accepting applications for year-end sales support through its “in-house operation/managed service plan” for stores that manage their own operations. It will work alongside them to help RPP ads surpass the previous year's results, a challenge made harder by specification changes
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株式会社Proteinum has stepped up support for stores seeking to exceed their previous year's sales during the year-end shopping season through the “in-house operation/managed service plan” for its RPP advertising tool ECPRO RPP for 楽天市場.
Facts
Launched in August 2026
The busy season in November and December
A 2-week free trial
Introduced in stages starting in July 2025
The rollout to all stores was completed in November of the same year
Aug. 12, 2026
Expanded from a maximum of 10 to a maximum of 20
Monthly ad spend × 5% + ¥100,000/month (excluding tax
Assuming agency fees are 20% of ad spend
For stores with monthly ad spend of at least ¥1 million
[Umenoyado Brewery] The popular Christmas limited-edition label returns this year! “PARLOR Aragoshii: Adult Fruit Pulp Swamp ‘Strawberry’ (Christmas Limited-Edition Label)” goes on sale in limited quantities for a limited time starting November 10
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Umenoyado Brewery will release a Christmas 2026 limited-edition label for its sake liqueur “PARLOR Aragoshii: Adult Fruit Pulp Swamp ‘Strawberry,’” which has been generating buzz on social media, in limited quantities for a limited time starting November 10. Customers who purchase through the official online shop will receive an original sticker.
Facts
Adult Fruit Pulp Swamp “Strawberry,” 2-bottle set: ¥3,990
Paid a courtesy visit to Ichita Yamamoto, governor of Gunma Prefecture, ahead of the first AGTS Agricultural Exhibition in Gunma in the northern Kanto region.
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株式会社イノベント, as the organizing committee for the AGTS Agricultural Exhibition in Gunma, scheduled to be held at G Messe Gunma in December 2026, paid a courtesy visit to Gunma Governor Ichita Yamamoto and briefed him on the event.
Pal, which operates brands including 3COINS and CIAOPANIC, adds review functionality from LEEEP
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株式会社REGALI has added LEEEP's review functionality to PAL CLOSET, the official online store operated by 株式会社パル. The move aims to centralize the management of user-generated content, videos and reviews, helping shoppers choose products by drawing on customer feedback and improving e-commerce operations.
The 3rd “PLST×HARUNOBUMURATA” collection launches on Friday, November 20
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ファーストリテイリンググループ brand PLST will launch its 3rd collaboration collection with designer Harunobu Murata on November 20. The collection will feature 10 styles, priced from ¥12,000 to ¥49,000.
Facts
Launches on Friday, Nov. 20
The collection will feature 10 styles
Price: ¥12,000
Price: ¥49,000
Companies mentioned：ファーストリテイリンググループ、PLST、HARUNOBUMURATA、JIL SANDER社、ESMOD JAPON TOKYO、マランゴーニ学院
株式会社ゼスト revamps its core automatic schedule assignment engine, combining on-the-ground requirements with processing speeds approximately 20 times faster than before
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株式会社ゼスト has revamped the core engine behind Smart Assignment, the automatic scheduling feature of its ZEST scheduling management service for home-visit care and other services. Using AI coding agents and Google Cloud's AlphaEvolve, the company has improved processing speeds to approximately 20 times the previous level while accommodating new conditions such as prioritizing the primary caregiver.
TECHBIZ, one of Japan's largest agents for IT freelancers, to exhibit and speak at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026
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株式会社テックビズ will exhibit at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026, to be held from December 1 to 3, 2026. On December 3, Daisuke Fujimura, head of the HRBIZ business, will speak about talent composition in I&O organizations in the AI era.
Kong signs partnership agreement with CTC, expanding sales of API and AI-related products on AWS Marketplace
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Kong株式会社 has signed a partnership agreement with Itochu Techno-Solutions (CTC) to expand sales of API and AI-related products in Japan using CPPO on AWS Marketplace.
Hokuden Information Technology is partnering with Global Security Experts to provide approximately 130,000 companies in Hokkaido with one-stop services, from routine cybersecurity measures to cyberattack damage investigations and recovery support.
[Nirasaki, Yamanashi] “We grew delicious rice.” An autumn scene found in the rice paddies of Nirasaki.
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In 韮崎市, 3 varieties of rice, including Koshihikari, are harvested amid the area's rich natural surroundings, including Mount Fuji and the Southern Alps. Scenes such as families harvesting rice are also featured. New rice from the Reiwa 8 harvest will be offered as a hometown tax donation gift.
Michelin-awarded brand “Ginza Onodera” makes its first foray into a station building! “Tachizushi Ginza Onodera Ecute Omiya” grand opening on Friday, November 13. Offering a new experience in 3 styles: “Tachizushi,” “Takeout,” and “Morning Activities.”
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株式会社銀座おのでら will hold the grand opening of “Tachizushi Ginza Onodera Ecute Omiya” on November 13, 2026, and launch the new location in 3 styles: “Tachizushi,” “Takeout,” and “Morning Activities.”