# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-10 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 14

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1163 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 171 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000167971.html
- anchor: #n3815303
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンクネット、サンクネット

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
- Capital: ¥50.5 million
- 92 employees

## Report: Amateur Olympia Japan and Women's Workshop in Asia 2026 conclude to great acclaim after 2 days of cross-border excitement!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000190406.html
- anchor: #n3815302
- Companies mentioned: primeエンターテイメント株式会社、ZeniX、Metroflex Gym、IFBB Professional League、NPC Worldwide

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000079901.html
- anchor: #n3815301
- Companies mentioned: ほくでん情報テクノロジー株式会社、兼松エレクトロニクス株式会社、グローバルセキュリティエキスパート株式会社、帝国データバンク、中小企業庁、CrowdStrike Falcon

ほくでん情報テクノロジー、兼松エレクトロニクス、グローバルセキュリティエキスパートの3社が連携し、北海道企業約13万社を対象に、平時のサイバーセキュリティ対策から攻撃被害時の調査・復旧支援までを一貫して提供するサービスを2026年11月10日より開始する。

Facts:
- Approximately 130,000 Hokkaido companies
- Launching on Nov. 10, 2026
- We handle more than 300 consultations a year about cyberattack damage
- Capital: ¥200 million
- Capital: ¥9.03125 billion
- Capital: ¥546 million (as of the end of June 2026)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000095907.html
- anchor: #n3815300
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COEO、Promado

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.

Facts:
- Launched on Oct. 16, 2026
- On Saturday, Dec. 5
- Since activities began in 2018
- Knowledge accumulated over 8 years
- Approximately 1,400 people are participating
- As of October 2026
- A community launched in May 2018
- Founded: April 12, 2021

## 3D Systems opens Industrial Technology Center in Colorado to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities in the United States

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000102537.html
- anchor: #n3815299
- Companies mentioned: 3D Systems、株式会社スリーディー・システムズ・ジャパン

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
- A total area of approximately 270,000 square feet

## “Let’s Head to the Mountains of Kobe” Stamp Rally 2026

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000113623.html
- anchor: #n3815298
- Companies mentioned: 神戸市、株式会社BSR、株式会社サンリバー、SORA、SORAミント神戸店

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.

Facts:
- Now in its 3rd edition
- Launched in fiscal 2023
- Stamp Rally 2026
- The previous 20 locations
- Expanded to 24 locations
- With 10 or more stamp designs
- With 20 or more designs

## “Chibi Godzilla” arrives in 富士市’s hometown tax donation program! Toilet paper and tissues get a “cute monster” makeover.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000153247.html
- anchor: #n3815297
- Companies mentioned: 富士市、楽天ふるさと納税、テレ東系列、おはスタ

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
- Approximately 148% of the previous fiscal year

## Launch of “yetera MAGAZINE,” a web magazine showcasing the appeal of VTubers and V-Livers

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000155397.html
- anchor: #n3815296
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社yetera、yetera

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000106836.html
- anchor: #n3815295
- Companies mentioned: EC-Consulting Japan株式会社、Yahoo!ショッピング、楽天市場、Amazon、LINEショッピング、あさ出版、ビジネス教育出版社

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.

Facts:
- September 2026
- Approximately 65,000 stores
- Approximately 20,000
- Monthly sales below ¥100,000
- Just under approximately 20,000
- ¥10,000 per month
- Approximately ¥6 trillion
- Approximately ¥1.5–1.6 trillion
- Approximately 98 million people
- October 2026
- July 1, 2026
- 50,000 yen per month
- More than 2.2 million yen per month
- 3.5 million yen per month
- August 2019
- Annual sales of ¥310 million
- More than 250,000 units annually
- More than 2,000 companies in total
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Nihon Jutan’s online shop “joiterior” opens on 楽天市場

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000152645.html
- anchor: #n3815294
- Companies mentioned: 日本絨氈株式会社、楽天市場

The online shop “joiterior” of 日本絨氈株式会社 has opened on 楽天市場, selling interior items such as carpet tiles.

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1874
- More than 150 years since its founding
- Established: 1951

## Live-in accommodation “TABIGOYA” opens a 3-minute walk from Canal City Hakata

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000178663.html
- anchor: #n3815293
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Next STAY、株式会社オレンジ・アンド・パートナーズ、ReFa（リファ）、楽天トラベル、じゃらん、Booking.com、Agoda、Expedia、Airbnb

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 12, 2026
- 6 rooms in total
- 3-minute walk
- 1-minute walk
- 5-minute walk
- 9-minute walk
- 24㎡
- 25㎡
- July 2018

## 株式会社ニッカネ refreshes the design of its delivery trucks, the “Nikkane-go”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000179883.html
- anchor: #n3815292
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニッカネ、エルフミオ

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000155992.html
- anchor: #n3815291
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AKAISHI、AKAISHI

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.

Facts:
- 1,980 yen, tax included
- 2,750 yen, including tax
- 482 bristles
- 556 bristles
- On sale Thursday, November 19, 2026
- More than 4 million pairs of shoes have been sold

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000039693.html
- anchor: #n3815290
- Companies mentioned: ボイスチューブ株式会社、VoiceTube

ボイスチューブ株式会社は、中学・高校の英語授業向けAI英会話サービス「SpeakMode」を2026年11日より提供開始する。クラス全員が同時に練習可能で、AIによる4観点の評価と記録機能を提供する。

Facts:
- Launched in November 2026
- Used by more than 5.6 million people worldwide
- Provides more than 100,000 educational videos
- ¥150 per month (¥165 including tax)
- ¥350 per month (¥385 including tax)
- ¥550 per month (¥605 including tax)

## Kagukuro × Nakabayashi Factory jointly develop “CONOJI,” an open wagon made in Japan

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000127773.html
- anchor: #n3815289
- Companies mentioned: カグクロ株式会社、ナカバヤシファクトリー株式会社、松江アライアンス

カグクロ株式会社 and ナカバヤシファクトリー株式会社’s 松江アライアンス have jointly developed “CONOJI,” an open wagon made in Japan, and will release it in October 2026.

Facts:
- October 2026
- June 2005

## [New product] NAGASAWA fountain pen “Strawberry Chocolate” — on sale November 20, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000153028.html
- anchor: #n3815288
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナガサワ文具センター、NAGASAWA

株式会社ナガサワ文具センター will release the “Strawberry Chocolate” fountain pen on November 20, 2026. It is priced at ¥17,600 (including tax).

Facts:
- Nov. 20, 2026
- ￥17,600
- 5 types

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000156976.html
- anchor: #n3815287
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西鉄ホテルズ、伊万里市、西鉄グランドホテル、鍋島藩窯 大川内山、長崎国際テレビ、サガテレビ、RKB毎日放送、TVQ九州放送、テレビ西日本

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.

Facts:
- 10 winners selected by lottery
- Sunday, Dec. 6

## サンリオキャラクターズの体験型展示イベント『ホテルフローリア トーキョー』開催記念 東京メトロデジタルスタンプラリーの開催が決定！

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000184384.html
- anchor: #n3815286
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ、サンリオ、SANRIO CO., LTD.、d'strict、ディストリクト、株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

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.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- Friday, Jan. 22, 2027
- 9 locations along Tokyo Metro lines
- Collect stamps at 3 or more locations
- First 5,000 visitors
- 10 winners selected by lottery

## BIMSTOK、Early IO開発のアーリーリフレクション、エンタープライズシステム開発時のセキュリティ品質可視化と継続的脆弱性管理サービスを提供開始

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000075708.html
- anchor: #n3815285
- Companies mentioned: BIMSTOK、Early IO、株式会社アーリーリフレクション、アーリーリフレクション

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”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000032633.html
- anchor: #n3815284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インラビングメモリー、ディアペット、一般財団法人クリステル・ヴィ・アンサンブル、株式会社中小企業のチカラ、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

“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
- 6 locations in Japan
- 1 location in Taiwan

## More than 1 in 4 salon bookings are made online after 7 p.m.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000035976.html
- anchor: #n3815283
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リザービア、リザービア

株式会社リザービアは、全国のサロンにおけるネット予約の時間帯を集計した調査レポートを公開。19時以降の予約が27.0%を占め、4件に1件以上が夜間に入っていることが判明。

Facts:
- Bookings made after 19:00 accounted for 27.0%
- 深夜0〜6時にも7.5%の予約が入っている
- Business hours (9:00-19:00) accounted for 53.7%

## 24karat and Similarweb agree on partnership in Web Intelligence and AI

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000085097.html
- anchor: #n3815282
- Companies mentioned: 24karat株式会社、Similarweb

24karat株式会社とSimilarwebは、Web IntelligenceおよびAI領域におけるパートナーシップに合意した。両社はデジタルデータとユーザーインサイトを組み合わせ、企業やブランドの事業成長支援を目指す。

Facts:
- Today, November 10, 2026
- Established: December 2020

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000026467.html
- anchor: #n3815281
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニード、nide Inc.、vina nide Co.,Ltd、EACH VIET NAM、Dragon Service & Investment、BROWN FISH

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

## Security training cloud “BitoB Training” now available as an OEM offering for アップデート株式会社’s “CloudIt”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000139843.html
- anchor: #n3815280
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BitoB、アップデート株式会社

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.

Facts:
- November 10, 2026
- More than 150 cases
- More than 3 years
- From 202 hours to 13 hours

## 【11月26日（水）14:00】EU CBAM検証機関認定を申請中のソコテックが解説、EU CBAMの全体像と企業に求められる対応セミナーを開催

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000153421.html
- anchor: #n3815279
- 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

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

## [December 10] What does “customer service quality” mean in the AI era? CAC identity to speak at online conference “CC AI ROADMAP 2027”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000166096.html
- anchor: #n3815278
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAC identity、Edge Works株式会社、VideoTouch株式会社、株式会社スタジアム、HDI-Japan

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.

Facts:
- Dec. 10, 2026
- 16:00〜16:45

## Accident risk surges at dusk!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000171294.html
- anchor: #n3815277
- Companies mentioned: アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、アクサ損害保険株式会社、アクサ損害保険、一般財団法人全日本交通安全協会、全日本交通安全協会、アクサ

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.

Facts:
- Starting in mid-November
- 52 countries and regions around the world
- 156,000 employees
- 92 million customers
- 115.5 billion euros
- 8.4 billion euros

## ホクト presents research findings on changes in employees’ gut environments after eating mushrooms

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000088575.html
- anchor: #n3815276
- Companies mentioned: ホクト株式会社、株式会社メタジェン

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.

Facts:
- 4-week initiative
- 50 participating employees
- 280g distributed
- People who consumed 80g or more

## Nurseries can now create their own form templates in the “Pastel Apps” childcare ICT system

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000059363.html
- anchor: #n3815275
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンロフト

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.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- 1園につき5帳票まで
- 1帳票あたり税込22,000円

## First conference on “longevity,” a topic attracting global attention

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000091178.html
- anchor: #n3815274
- Companies mentioned: インフォーママーケッツジャパン株式会社、インフォーマ、インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャパン株式会社、インフォーマ マーケッツ、（株）ASAGI Labs、（株）グローバルニュートリショングループ

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.

Facts:
- March 17, 2027
- 570 people
- 25％
- 46％
- 72％
- 12 themes
- 15 sessions
- About 60 companies
- 33,000 people

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000108723.html
- anchor: #n3815273
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人manma、NPO法人manma、株式会社OKAN

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000135904.html
- anchor: #n3815272
- Companies mentioned: VxTech株式会社、大分県別府市立緑丘小学校、こども家庭庁、警察庁、特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会、学研キッズネット

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000138339.html
- anchor: #n3815271
- Companies mentioned: アニバーサリーコンシェル株式会社、内閣府、政府

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 2, 2026
- 35.1％
- 1,707 people
- 56.7％
- 15.1％
- 37.0％
- 69.8％
- 59.8％
- 27.2％
- 6 basic features
- 7 paid features
- 13 features in total

## Reiwa 8 fiscal year: 4th relocation seminar

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000181918.html
- anchor: #n3815270
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社万殿建設、株式会社夢びと、株式会社ヤタガラスプロジェクツ

Kyoto City will hold its 4th online relocation seminar on December 8, Reiwa 8, highlighting the appeal of the Rakusai and Oharano areas.

Facts:
- Capacity: 90 people
- Participation fee: free

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000119753.html
- anchor: #n3815269
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TMコンサルティング、株式会社キュアレ

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000120633.html
- anchor: #n3815268
- Companies mentioned: タクトホーム株式会社、厚生労働省

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.

Facts:
- 1,063 employees in total
- Turnover rate in the 12–16% range
- About 32% of the total

## [New product] More intense moisture for dry, curly hair. Curly Me launches AVOMOISTEA hair mask with avocado-derived ingredients and Japanese tea leaf extract

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000121917.html
- anchor: #n3815267
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Curly Me、Curly Me、Amazon、楽天市場

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.

Facts:
- Net weight: 200g
- Price: ¥3,080 (tax included)
- Starting Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- 15% OFF

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000162479.html
- anchor: #n3815266
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マシェバラトーク、トークライバー、アイブリッジ株式会社

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%
- 31.6% among women in their 20s

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000072829.html
- anchor: #n3815265
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日清製粉ウェルナ、インテージSRI+

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.

Facts:
- Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
- 260 g
- About 280%※

## EdulinX and SAYA launch groundbreaking upskilling program combining business English, cybersecurity and AI safety education

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000076903.html
- anchor: #n3815264
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EdulinX、EdulinX、SAYA

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000107140.html
- anchor: #n3815263
- Companies mentioned: D株式会社

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.

Facts:
- 3 months
- First 10 companies
- Through Dec. 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000147635.html
- anchor: #n3815262
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベルテックス、住友不動産新宿オークタワー

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.

Facts:
- October 2026
- 320.88 m² (registered area)
- 325.68 m² (measured area)
- 5-story building above ground
- Total units | 23
- 専有面積｜25.01㎡～48.69㎡
- 3-minute walk
- 11-minute walk
- 13-minute walk
- 6 minutes to Ikebukuro Station
- 12 minutes to Shinjuku Station
- 25 minutes to Tokyo Station
- 7-minute walk
- The total reached 88.2%.
- It has risen for 4 consecutive years.
- Since 2022
- Established in 2022
- Established | December 7, 2010
- Listing date | September 18, 2026

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000086119.html
- anchor: #n3815261
- Companies mentioned: パテント・インテグレーション株式会社、サマリアMCP、Claude、ChatGPT、Copilot、Gemini Enterprise、特許庁

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.

Facts:
- Results from 17 responses

## “Real Estate Succession and Asset Protection for Wealthy Families” seminar — online on Saturday, December 5

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000161103.html
- anchor: #n3815260
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウスリアルエステート株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 資 本 金 ：7 億 2,950 万円
- Founded: February 15, 1978

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000120182.html
- anchor: #n3815259
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リライフテクノロジー、リコ活

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.

Facts:
- 500 married people
- It was 76.8%.
- The largest share, at 39.0%
- It was 28.8%.
- 2,000 married men and women
- 57.7%
- 300 people with no prior counseling experience
- 81.3% of respondents
- 16 years of experience as a counselor
- Approximately 15,000 counseling sessions in total
- 20% OFF
- Approximately 3,000 consultations

## High school and university students put entrepreneurs’ dialogue method “Forum” into practice; EO Tokyo Central launches “さなぎの会” in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000064511.html
- anchor: #n3815258
- Companies mentioned: EO Tokyo Central、株式会社UPF、株式会社cotta、株式会社LITA、EO

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
- 1社あたり平均年商5.6億円

## HIX AIが「画像から動画生成スキル」を公開！1枚の写真から商用利用可能なマーケティング動画を全自動作成

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000175497.html
- anchor: #n3815257
- Companies mentioned: HIX AI、INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 10
- Up to 1080P
- A short 15-second video
- Up to 120 seconds

## シルバーアイ releases SIGNAGEi 2.0, a digital signage content delivery CMS supporting in-store promotions and advertising operations

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000090434.html
- anchor: #n3815256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シルバーアイ

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.

Facts:
- More than 65,000 screens deployed
- More than 150 companies
- More than 5,000 stores
- As of April 2026

## 電気興業 begins full-scale rollout of next-generation core system renewal project

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000145373.html
- anchor: #n3815255
- Companies mentioned: 電気興業株式会社、SAP SE

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.

Facts:
- April 2029

## We will exhibit the new VMT-620 series ticket vending machines, the CHUUMO mobile ordering system, and more at FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000107911.html
- anchor: #n3815254
- Companies mentioned: マミヤ・オーピー株式会社、エフ・エス株式会社

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
- Possibility of implementation at 1/2

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000122051.html
- anchor: #n3815253
- Companies mentioned: 特例認定NPO法人321プロジェクト、京都市教育委員会、StartupSide Kyoto、株式会社motoyu、京都大学、学生団体Kommunity、京都産業大学

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- 2 guests
- Planning and operation of more than 50 events
- Visits to about 14 regions nationwide
- April 2026
- Born in 2005
- From 2026
- Established: January 2022
- Founded in December 2020
- September 1, 2025

## [November 20–23] Utsunomiya-born sashiko brand “TERAS” to hold a limited-time POPUP sale at Utsunomiya Station PASEO

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000170753.html
- anchor: #n3815252
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOMOS company、TERAS、宇都宮ステーション開発（株）、宇都宮パセオ、タリーズコーヒー、宇都宮ステーション開発株式会社

“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.

Facts:
- 4 days
- Nov. 20, 2026
- Nov. 23
- 1個1,000円

## Tokyo Big Sight and VoicePing begin collaboration on a pilot of an AI simultaneous interpretation service

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000048779.html
- anchor: #n3815251
- Companies mentioned: VoicePing株式会社、株式会社東京ビッグサイト

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”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000172424.html
- anchor: #n3815250
- Companies mentioned: 樹林AI株式会社、西川株式会社、nishikawa、アイロビー株式会社、ＡＲアドバンストテクノロジ株式会社、ARI、株式会社リックテレコム、月刊コールセンタージャパン、インフォーマ マーケッツ ジャ株式会社

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.

Facts:
- 460 years in business
- About 3 months
- Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- About 900–1,000 inquiries per month
- 約 7 割
- Response accuracy: 85%
- To 97%
- More than 105 languages

## 都城初開催の第39期竜王戦 タマチャンショップ「みらいの酵素サワー」が勝負ドリンク候補に選出

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000096373.html
- anchor: #n3815249
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社九南サービス、タマチャンショップ

タマチャンショップの「みらいの酵素サワー」が、2026年11月に都城市で開催される第39期竜王戦七番勝負第4局の公式メニューブックにおいて、勝負ドリンク候補として選出された。

Facts:
- 39th edition
- 2026年11月20日（金）・21日（土）
- 39 stores in the city
- 85 items
- 34 items
- 9 items

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000013997.html
- anchor: #n3815248
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンド・コスメ、BOTCHAN

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.

Facts:
- On sale from Tuesday, November 17, 2026
- Net contents: 180mL
- Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)

## “November 13 is Good Roasted Sweet Potato Day” campaign to be held on the official X account (@calbeekaitsuka)

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000039399.html
- anchor: #n3815247
- Companies mentioned: カルビーかいつかスイートポテト株式会社、カルビーグループ

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
- “Beni Tenshi” 500g, “Silk Tenshi” 500g, “Murasaki Tenshi” 500g

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000147279.html
- anchor: #n3815246
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WHERE

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.

Facts:
- 184 users
- 96.7%
- 83.2%
- 63.0%
- 58.2%
- 57.1%
- 7.1%

## BtoBサービス選びで企業のYouTube動画を見た人の26.0％が、同僚・上司に動画を共有

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000032905.html
- anchor: #n3815245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー、Freeasy

株式会社ビーヘルシーは、BtoBサービス選定時に候補企業のYouTube動画を見た人のうち26.0％が同僚・上司に動画を共有し、25.7％が社内比較資料や提案に利用したとする追加分析結果を発表。

Facts:
- 26.0％
- 25.7％
- 35.1％
- 296 valid responses

## [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!!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000068455.html
- anchor: #n3815244
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リーフ・パブリケーションズ、伏見酒造組合、月桂冠昭和蔵、文化庁、大阪国税局、京都府、京都市、京阪ホールディングス株式会社、黄桜、北川本家、京姫酒造、キンシ正宗、月桂冠、齊藤酒造、招德酒造、宝酒造、玉乃光酒造、豊澤本店、東山酒造、増田德兵衞商店、松本酒造、松山酒造、都鶴酒造、山本本家

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.

Facts:
- 27 brands
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Special price: ¥1,800
- Parts 2–5: ¥2,000
- Total capacity of 5,000 people

## Linksenpai representative 志織吉田 speaks at an event at 早稲田大学, discussing AI use in education in the “breakneck AI era”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000154962.html
- anchor: #n3815243
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Linksenpai、IBアカデミー、SATアカデミー、早稲田大学、Beyond Alumni、早稲田大学総合研究機構 グローバル科学知融合研究所

株式会社Linksenpai representative 吉田志織 spoke at an event held at 早稲田大学, discussing the current state and outlook for the use of AI in education.

Facts:
- Oct. 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- 250 instructors
- Established in June 2024
- Founded 株式会社Linksenpai at age 21

## Aptitude test “eF-1G” launches an “Organizational Development Plan” using personality data

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000088188.html
- anchor: #n3815242
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・ファルコン

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.

Facts:
- For 25 years
- Since its founding in 2000

## [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.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000061037.html
- anchor: #n3815241
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本リスクコミュニケーション協会、RCIJ

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.

Facts:
- 34.8%
- 227 people
- 88.6%
- 80.0%
- 46.9%

## [Event Report] AI study session held at the Fukushima Junior Chamber

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000136673.html
- anchor: #n3815240
- Companies mentioned: DAIJOBU株式会社、Anthropic社、帝国データバンク、帝国データバンク郡山支店、zero oneホールディングス

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
- Ways to use it for work (29 people)
- The latest AI trends (26 people)
- Risks and points to note (18 people)
- Ways to use it in JC activities (17 people)
- Mindsets needed in the AI era (17 people)
- All 44 respondents
- Of these, 40 selected “Very meaningful”
- The average score was 9.6 points
- 43 of 44 respondents
- 3 hours × 4 sessions, for a total of 12 hours
- Generally, 10 or more people

## Generative AI's pick for “wifi rental”: WiFiレンタルどっとこむ ranks No. 1 (95.8% mention rate) [October 2026 survey]

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000155520.html
- anchor: #n3815239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランディングワークス、WiFiレンタルどっとこむ、ChatGPT、Gemini、mobile-wifi.news.mynavi.jp、mynavi.jp、wifi-rental.com、wifi-honpo.com、wifi-choice.com、WiFiBOX、グローバルWiFi、WiFiレンタル屋さん、NETAGE、縛りなしWiFi、海外WiFiレンタルショップ、AiR-WiFi、楽天モバイル、クラウドWiFi、Ninja WiFi、trifa、Holafly、NINJA WiFi、Japan Wireless、CDJapan Rental、イモトのWiFi

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.

Facts:
- Mention rate: 95.8%
- Average appearance rank: 1.2
- Mention rate: 82.7%
- Average appearance rank: 3.6
- Mention rate: 64.9%
- Average appearance rank: 5.3
- Mention rate: 64.3%
- Average appearance rank: 2.4
- Mention rate: 46.4%
- Average appearance rank: 2.8
- Mention rate: 32.7%
- Average appearance rank: 4.6
- Mention rate: 22.6%
- Average appearance rank: 6.3
- 20.2% mention rate
- Average appearance rank: 4.5
- Average appearance rank: 5.8
- Mention rate: 17.3%
- Average appearance rank: 4.3
- -16.6 points
- Appeared in 54.8% of responses
- Appeared in 42.9% of responses
- Appeared in 38.7% of responses
- Citation share: 8.2%
- Citation share: 6.3%
- Citation share: 4.5%
- Citation share: 4.4%
- Citation share: 4.3%
- From 1.5万円 per month
- 0 yen initial cost
- Monthly applications rose from 1 to 83
- Inquiries rose from 0 to 56
- Free, equivalent to 300,000 yen
- 25万円 per month × 2 months
- 500,000 yen total

## Beautiful flowers and the sweetness of halwa, a traditional Omani confection. ELLA K “Myrrh K” launches nationwide on November 11

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000012932.html
- anchor: #n3815238
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォルテ、ELLA K、ジボダン

Fragrance maison ELLA K will launch “Myrrh K Parfum,” a fragrance inspired by halwa, a traditional Omani confection, and myrrh, on November 11, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- 100mL
- 46,200 yen

## 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”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000035622.html
- anchor: #n3815237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トウ・キユーピー、キユーピー株式会社、クロワッサン

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000152950.html
- anchor: #n3815236
- Companies mentioned: 天下一品、株式会社天一食品商事

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.

Facts:
- 55th anniversary
- 193 locations across the group
- 1,360 yen, tax included
- 1,520 yen, tax included

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000016327.html
- anchor: #n3815235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シフトメーション、株式会社kubellパートナー

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
- Established: January 5, 2015
- Established: April 1, 2024

## Show it, draw on it, and save it as a record. Remote support demo app developed for smart glasses

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000018237.html
- anchor: #n3815234
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リベロエンジニア、経済産業省、厚生労働省、文部科学省、愛知働き方改革推進支援センター、VUZIX

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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000058337.html
- anchor: #n3815233
- 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.

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

## [Construction × AI] サクミル launches Procurement AI! Upload PDFs or photos of invoices and receipts to manage purchases and costs

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000048655.html
- anchor: #n3815232
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレックス、サクミル

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.

Facts:
- Understand it in 30 seconds
- 2-month free trial
- Basic fee (from ¥9,800)
- Surpassed 4,000 customers
- Capital: ¥5,000,000

## 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]

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000062517.html
- anchor: #n3815224
- Companies mentioned: Contrea株式会社、コントレア

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.

Facts:
- 1,000 men and women nationwide
- 78.2%
- 53.4%
- 37.7%
- 25.4%
- 20.0%
- 42.0%
- 920 valid responses

## 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)

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000079006.html
- anchor: #n3815223
- Companies mentioned: secondz digital株式会社、株式会社日経BPコンサルティング

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.

Facts:
- 2 sessions
- About 7 times

## COFFEE STYLE UCC to begin taking reservations for “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027” on Tuesday, Nov. 10

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000114342.html
- anchor: #n3815222
- Companies mentioned: COFFEE STYLE UCC 株式会社、UCC公式オンラインストア

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.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- Savings of more than ¥20,000
- 150 cups
- ¥24,000 (tax included)
- 75 cups
- 13,000 yen (tax included)
- 23 cups
- 4,500 yen (tax included)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000129267.html
- anchor: #n3815221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、日本リスキリングコンソーシアム、Microsoft、株式会社ウェブタイガー

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.

Facts:
- 1,500 people
- 1,000 people
- 500 people
- 2nd place
- ¥376 million
- 5,500 yen (tax included)

## UCB adopts Veeva Vault CRM

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000061700.html
- anchor: #n3815220
- Companies mentioned: UCB、Veeva Systems、Veeva

Veeva Systems announced that UCB will implement Veeva Vault CRM, an engagement platform for the life sciences industry.

Facts:
- Nov. 4, 2026
- More than 1,500 companies

## アルパカ signs memorandum of understanding with Eugene Investment & Futures to provide derivatives listed on the Korea Exchange

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000015818.html
- anchor: #n3815219
- Companies mentioned: AlpacaJapan株式会社、AlpacaDB Inc.、アルパカ、Eugene Investment & Futures Co., Ltd.、Eugene Investment & Futures、Eugene US Holdings、Eugene Investment & Securities、Alpaca Securities LLC、第一種金融商品取引業、日本証券業協会、FINRA、SIPC

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).

Facts:
- Oct. 27, 2026
- 400 million dollars
- More than 63 billion yen
- More than 50 countries
- More than 10 million securities accounts

## 1日2500個以上売れた生チョコ専門店△CHOCOLATが、生チョコ食べ比べができるセットの生チョコを全て白バラ生クリームに変更し、今年はより濃厚にリニューアル！！

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000069122.html
- anchor: #n3815218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OMOI、△CHOCOLAT、大山乳業、Valrhona（ヴァローナ）、井上青輝園、ヤマト運輸

△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.

Facts:
- Melts slowly over about 10 seconds
- Raw chocolate that melts in 3 seconds
- 7 varieties available
- “Raw Chocolate Selection” (16 pieces)
- Price: ¥2,780 (tax included)
- “Raw Chocolate Assortment Set” (9 pieces)
- Price: 1,680 yen, including tax
- Best-before period: 25 days refrigerated

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000163598.html
- anchor: #n3815217
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社taiziii

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.

Facts:
- 68.8%
- 63.1%
- 59.2%
- 49.7%
- 57.3%
- 170 valid responses
- 157 managers

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000069122.html
- anchor: #n3815216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OMOI、三朝ヨーグルト、阪本観光りんご園

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.”

Facts:
- 500 yen
- 190g
- October 30
- 8 days

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000046327.html
- anchor: #n3815215
- Companies mentioned: Ｆ＆Ｐジャパン株式会社、カゴメ株式会社、Ｆ＆Ｐ

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.

Facts:
- 2026年11月17日（火）から11月30日（月）まで
- Price: ¥540 plus tax
- Ｆ＆Ｐ since its founding in 2013

## [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!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000185678.html
- anchor: #n3815214
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、ラーメン魁力屋、三田製麺所、札幌みその

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.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
- ¥110 discount
- 790 yen
- 197 stores nationwide
- 295 stores

## Share house operator オークハウス named a finalist in a category at the international coliving awards “Coliving Awards 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000027970.html
- anchor: #n3815213
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オークハウス、オークハウス

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.

Facts:
- Coliving Awards 2026
- Oct. 14 and 15, 2026
- Built up over more than 30 years in Japan
- Now with more than 200 locations
- Directly managing more than 5,000 rooms
- More than 70,000 residents in total
- People of more than 100 nationalities
- Contracts starting from 1 month
- Since its founding in 1992
- More than 400 events a year

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000035541.html
- anchor: #n3815212
- Companies mentioned: 佐藤製薬株式会社

Sato Pharmaceutical will launch Yunker Royal F3, a nutritional drink containing 11 types of herbal ingredients, for convenience stores on November 10, 2026.

Facts:
- 11 types of herbal ingredients
- 3 types of vitamins
- Nov. 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000165189.html
- anchor: #n3815211
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構、株式会社ゆうちょ銀行、ゆうちょ銀行

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.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
- From 279 schools nationwide
- 1,723 entries were submitted
- Regional competitions in 11 areas nationwide

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000166086.html
- anchor: #n3815210
- Companies mentioned: 日本直販株式会社、ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社、BOOKOFF、日本直販

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- Thursday, Dec. 3
- Total purchases of at least S$50

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000085035.html
- anchor: #n3815209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Proteinum、楽天市場、ECPRO RPP

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
- Estimated to reduce outsourcing costs by 30–70%
- More than 500 companies use the service
- Automatically adjusts CPC every 3 hours
- Free for up to 1,000 products

## [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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000122395.html
- anchor: #n3815121
- Companies mentioned: 梅乃宿酒造株式会社、楽天、Amazon、Yahoo!

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
- Swamp-Covered 3-Bottle Set: ¥5,985
- Aragoshii Petit Gift Set: ¥3,608
- Volume: 200 mL per bottle
- Alcohol content: 5%
- For orders received through December 25, 2026

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000163340.html
- anchor: #n3815120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベント、AGTS農業展 in 群馬 実行委員会

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.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
- Through Friday the 11th
- 10:00～17:00

## Pal, which operates brands including 3COINS and CIAOPANIC, adds review functionality from LEEEP

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000041043.html
- anchor: #n3815119
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社REGALI、株式会社パル、3COINS、CIAOPANIC、GALLARDAGALANTE、PAL CLOSET、LEEEP

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.

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 2,300 e-commerce sites

## The 3rd “PLST×HARUNOBUMURATA” collection launches on Friday, November 20

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000134893.html
- anchor: #n3815118
- 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

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000056654.html
- anchor: #n3815117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼスト、Google Cloud、Google LLC

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.

Facts:
- Approximately 20 times the previous level

## TECHBIZ, one of Japan's largest agents for IT freelancers, to exhibit and speak at the Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2026

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000126520.html
- anchor: #n3815116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テックビズ、ガートナージャパン株式会社、日本たばこ産業（JT）

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.

Facts:
- Approximately 3,000 companies
- Approximately 96%

## Kong signs partnership agreement with CTC, expanding sales of API and AI-related products on AWS Marketplace

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000129151.html
- anchor: #n3815115
- Companies mentioned: Kong株式会社、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、CTC、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS、Fortune 500

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.

## BAUM to host holiday event in Omotesando featuring woody notes

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000071730.html
- anchor: #n3815114
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂ジャパン株式会社、資生堂、BAUM、seeen

資生堂のスキン＆マインドブランド「BAUM」は、2026年11月20日から表参道にてホリデーイベントを開催し、新香調「ノーザン フォレスト」を含むウッディノート体験や限定特典を提供する。

Facts:
- November 20 (Friday)–November 22 (Sunday), 2026
- All 7 fragrances
- Natural origin index: 98.4%

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000062283.html
- anchor: #n3815113
- Companies mentioned: 兼松エレクトロニクス株式会社、ほくでん情報テクノロジー株式会社、グローバルセキュリティエキスパート株式会社、帝国データバンク、中小企業庁、CrowdStrike Falcon、H-IXデータセンター

兼松エレクトロニクス、ほくでん情報テクノロジー、グローバルセキュリティエキスパートの3社が連携し、北海道の企業約13万社に対し、平時のサイバーセキュリティ対策から攻撃被害時の調査・復旧支援までを一貫して提供するサービスを2026年11月10日より開始する。

Facts:
- About 130,000 companies based in Hokkaido
- Launching on Nov. 10, 2026
- 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
- Capital: ¥9.03125 billion
- Revenue: (consolidated) ¥112.79 billion

## [Nirasaki, Yamanashi] “We grew delicious rice.” An autumn scene found in the rice paddies of Nirasaki.

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000129901.html
- anchor: #n3815112
- Companies mentioned: 韮崎市

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.

Facts:
- 3 varieties
- Reiwa 8 harvest

## The health management system “mediment” to be featured at the “Health Management System Comparison Seminar” on November 19

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000154534.html
- anchor: #n3815111
- Companies mentioned: メディフォン株式会社、株式会社アドバンテッジリスクマネジメント、日本医師会、特定非営利活動法人 健康経営研究会

メディフォン株式会社's health management system “mediment” will be featured at a free online seminar hosted by 株式会社アドバンテッジリスクマネジメント on November 19, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 19
- 4 systems
- Approximately 88,000
- Approximately 300,000 employees

## 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.”

- Published: 2026-11-10T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000118864.html
- anchor: #n3815110
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社銀座おのでら、ONODERA GROUP、株式会社河村屋、株式会社氷川ブリュワリー、北西酒造株式会社、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、株式会社LEOC

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.”

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Friday, Nov. 13
- 31 locations in 4 countries
- For 5 consecutive years; 6th time
- More than 230 years since founding
- From 7 a.m.
- Sale price: ¥880
- Regular planned retail price: ¥1,770
- Discount voucher (¥500)
- ¥3,000 or more, including tax
- Counter seats: 10