Ebisu food enthusiasts flock to this irori hearth dining space, ファイヤーバード: its winter-only Seri Hot Pot course with Akita Mitsuseki seri and domestic duck is back this year.
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ファイヤーバード, an Ebisu restaurant specializing in chicken dishes operated by 株式会社サンダーバード, began serving its winter-only Duck and Seri Hot Pot course in November 2026, featuring Akita-grown Mitsuseki seri and domestic Cherry Valley duck.
株式会社げんき農場 begins shipping its colorful mini tomatoes for the season
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株式会社げんき農場, a member of the Watanabe Pipe Group, has begun shipping mini tomatoes for the season from its Genki Farm Yachimata farm in Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture. It grows a variety of types in facilities spanning approximately 8,600 m², and also sells them at its farm shop’s “Tomato Buffet” and through its e-commerce site.
Why don’t organizations fully change, even when systems do? The key to practicing human capital management is “culture”
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株式会社NEWONE will hold “NEWONE TALK X 2026 Winter” on December 1, 2026, welcoming Akita of Mizuho FG as a guest to discuss cultural transformation in human capital management.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Original18時より
Capacity: 40 people
Participation fee: Free
September 2017
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEWONE、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、法政大学、アドビ、マスターカード、シティバンク銀行、NIRA総合研究開発機構、東京大学、日本学術振興会、UC. Berkeley、University of Melbourne、一橋大学、ソフトバンクアカデミア、大阪大学、アンダーセンコンサルティング、アクセンチュア、シェイク、米国CCE.Inc.、アスコム、英治出版、ソフトバンク、カゴメ、三菱地所ホーム
Send concentration meter data to the cloud with this one device—a new configuration using an LTE IoT communications unit
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ラトックシステム has added a new configuration using an LTE IoT communications unit to its “IoT Concentration Monitoring System,” which sends factory equipment concentration meter data to the cloud. No in-house LAN or Wi-Fi setup is required; pairing it with an existing concentration meter with a 4–20mA output enables remote monitoring while keeping implementation costs down.
株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング has partnered with 株式会社かつ庵, a group company of 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス, to begin offering Ponta points at all 58 かつ庵 locations from November 10, 2026.
A total of 251 people attend “Metaverse Welfare Gathering,” a metaverse event combining welfare and entertainment!
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特定非営利活動法人ReverV held “Metaverse Welfare Gathering,” a free online event on the metaverse platform cluster, on November 1, 2026, drawing a total of 251 attendees.
三井製薬 releases bonded inventory management and inspection inquiry procedures for cross-border e-commerce during 京東’s “Double 11” final stretch
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三井製薬 has released details of its inventory management system using bonded warehouses, along with information on how to check inspection numbers and lot details before and after purchase, ahead of the final stretch of 京東’s “Double 11” shopping festival.
Taking corporate AI use from department-level optimization to company-wide optimization: ユーソナー launches “Sonar Lake,” a data strategy cloud
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ユーソナー株式会社 has launched Sonar Lake (ソナーレイク), a data strategy cloud that integrates Japan’s one of the largest corporate databases, “LBC,” with client companies’ own data in a Snowflake environment, supporting everything from analysis by AI agents to decision-making and business execution.
Facts
For more than 35 years
More than 12.5 million business locations nationwide
AI voice bot “commubo” significantly enhances generative AI-based voice dialogue capabilities, strengthening reasoning, noise resilience and clarification requests to improve task completion rates and conversational experience
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株式会社ソフトフロントジャパン will significantly upgrade the generative AI-based voice dialogue capabilities of its AI voice bot “commubo” at the end of November. The update will enhance reasoning, transitional utterances, noise resilience and clarification requests, aiming to improve task completion rates and the conversational experience.
Datachain launches “On-Chain Finance Technology Consulting,” providing technical support from the concept stage through commercialization of on-chain financial services
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株式会社Datachain has begun offering “On-Chain Finance Technology Consulting,” which provides technical support to financial institutions and businesses from the concept stage through commercialization of on-chain financial services.
We will exhibit at “next IDK ソリューションフェア2026,” a trade show showcasing products, services and solutions to support retailers’ businesses.
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株式会社プロディライト will exhibit at “next IDK ソリューションフェア2026,” a trade show hosted by 石渡電気, for 2 days on November 26 and 27, showcasing its cloud PBX “INNOVERA.” It will also hold a partner session on the 27th.
Facts
Securities code: 5580
A 2-day event on Nov. 26 (Thu.) and 27 (Fri.)
From 11:30
10:00〜17:00
Exhibition Hall 1, A-23
Date and time: Friday, November 27, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
[2027 graduation trips] Book by December 15 for ¥10,000 off solo trips! STW launches its “8 special benefits campaign” exclusively for student travel
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エス・ティー・ワールド (STW), a travel agency specializing in overseas trips, has launched its “8 special benefits campaign” for students taking graduation trips in 2027. Benefits for bookings made by December 15 include up to ¥10,000 off and a free eSIM.
For e-commerce operations agencies | A report on how to develop and use product page improvement proposals for beauty and supplement campaigns, using market data [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released for free “A Report on How to Develop and Use Product Page Improvement Proposals for Beauty and Supplement Campaigns, Using Market Data [November 2026 Edition],” aimed at e-commerce operations agencies handling beauty and supplement campaigns. According to a 総務省 survey, online spending on cosmetics grew by about 70% from 2019 to 2025. The report offers proposal methods and a self-checklist that also take into account 景品表示法 orders issued by 消費者庁.
ノゾホテル opens reservations for winter 2026/2027 limited-time stay plans
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ノゾホテル has opened reservations for “Collect Winter Moments,” a winter-only stay plan running from December 13, 2026, to February 28, 2027. A special autumn sale and plans for Hokkaido residents are also available.
Facts
Dec. 13, 2026
Feb. 28, 2027
Original1泊28,500円
Original1室1泊12,000円
Number of rooms: 78
Companies mentioned：Parkwood Hotels Furano株式会社、ノゾホテル、Nozo Hotel
For human resources services | A report on how to reduce reliance on individual salespeople [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released for free its November 2026 edition report on addressing reliance on individual salespeople in the human resources services sector. Citing statistics from 厚生労働省 and 総務省, the report highlights the high effective job openings-to-applicants ratio for sales positions and the adoption of generative AI, and proposes standardizing record-keeping and a 3-month implementation plan.
Facts
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio (seasonally adjusted) was 1.18 in August 2026
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio for sales positions was 2.05
Original職業全体の1.06倍の約2倍です
While 27.2% of companies said, “Employees use it to improve the efficiency of individual tasks,”
only 9.5% said, “Business processes are being changed to center on AI”
The full 6-page report has been made available free of charge
日本道路 | Donates relief funds to areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”
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日本道路株式会社 donated ¥5 million in relief funds to Kumamoto Prefecture to support areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake.” The donation combined contributions from officers and employees with a company contribution through its matching gift program.
エイト・シーズ株式会社 selected for the “Small and Medium Enterprise New Business Entry Subsidy”
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エイト・シーズ株式会社 has been selected for the Small and Medium Enterprise New Business Entry Subsidy and will advance its “AI-Integrated IoT, Robotics and Security Open Platform Development Project.” It aims to develop a platform connecting digital AI and physical AI by leveraging existing equipment and on-site data.
Launch of “NORDER Ad” for music businesses: Place social media ads in as little as same-day service, with results and costs made visible
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株式会社Baby Jam has launched “NORDER Ad,” a social media advertising management and analytics service for music businesses such as record companies and labels. Its features include ad placement in as little as same-day service, real-time performance checks, and a flat fee structure starting at ¥50,000.
Facts
Cumulative number of advertising support projects to date: 250 artists
Available from ¥50,000, including management fees (before tax)
“kintone you can use right away with industry-specific templates” — ネオス to exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026”
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ネオス, a subsidiary of テクミラホールディングス, will exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” an event hosted by Cybozu at Makuhari Messe on November 12 and 13. It will showcase kintone use cases combining industry-specific SFA templates with the 【AIdea Suite】 AI solution.
【Zwiesel】 Five new glasses from the refined “Pure” and everyday “Mio Vino” collections to launch on Tuesday, November 17
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ツヴィーゼル・フォルテッサ・ジャパン will launch 5 new glasses on November 17: 3 new designs in the refined “Pure” collection and 2 new designs in the easy-to-use “Mio Vino” collection.
For chemical and oil plants | Guide to introducing inspection patrol robots and product comparison [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released for free a November 2026 edition report providing an introduction guide and product comparison for inspection patrol robots for chemical and oil plants. The report reviews examples from コスモ石油, 三菱重工 and センシンロボティクス, as well as considerations around selecting explosion-proof models versus reassessing hazardous areas.
Datachain launches “On-Chain Finance Technology Consulting,” providing technical support from the concept stage through commercialization of on-chain financial services
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株式会社Datachain has begun offering “On-Chain Finance Technology Consulting,” which provides technical support to financial institutions and businesses from the concept stage through commercialization of on-chain financial services.
QNX’s future royalty revenue expected from booked orders (royalty backlog) exceeds $1.2 billion, rising by more than $250 million in 2 quarters
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QNX announced that its expected future royalty revenue (royalty backlog) has exceeded $1.2 billion. This is a new record, up by more than $250 million from about $950 million in the same period last year, with wider adoption of QNX SDP 8.0 and Alloy Kore’s first design win contributing to the growth.
Facts
Exceeds $1.2 billion
Increased by more than $250 million
About $950 million
An increase of 26% or more
More than $100 million
Companies mentioned：BlackBerry Limited、QNX、BlackBerry Japan 株式会社
57.8% of startups cite “fundraising” as a challenge, while 47.5% of supporters say they have “few opportunities to meet promising startups”: 日本スタートアップ支援協会 analyzes event registration data
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一般社団法人日本スタートアップ支援協会（JSSA） announced that its analysis of event registration data found that 57.8% of startups cite “fundraising” as a challenge, while 47.5% of supporters say they have “few opportunities to meet promising startups.” In response, “THE JSSA TOKYO Meetup Vol.67,” to be held on December 22, will feature a program addressing the needs of both groups.
Short drama app BUMP is seeking participants for BUMP Writer's Lab, a program to discover the next generation of short drama scriptwriters!
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emole株式会社 is seeking participants for BUMP Writer's Lab (Second Term), a hands-on program to discover the next generation of scriptwriters on the short drama app BUMP. The grand prize winner will receive ¥500,000 and an opportunity to have their work considered for adaptation into a video production. The application deadline is November 30.
SECOND CONTACT: How to win business meetings with prospective customers you failed to connect with
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株式会社Bizibl Technologies will hold the webinar SECOND CONTACT, themed around designing touchpoints with prospective customers and generating business meetings in an era when it is difficult to reach people by phone, from November 25 to 27, 2026.
Launch of YUIE CAVE, a standard-designed home for DINKS in their 30s
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株式会社LIXIL住宅研究所 will launch YUIE CAVE, a standard-designed home for DINKS in their 30s, nationwide through builders affiliated with YUIE PROJECT starting November 18, 2026.
Facts
30.5% of custom-home buyers
The number of inquiries has exceeded 750 companies
Currently 70 corporations nationwide
FLAGSHIP MODEL: Starting at ¥25.5 million (before tax)
STANDARD MODEL: Starting at ¥19 million (before tax)
〈Calling for applications from emerging film producers!〉Producer development program Rotterdam Lab to be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from January 29 to February 3, 2027!
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特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構 (VIPO) is seeking emerging film producers to send to Rotterdam Lab, which will be held in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, from January 29 to February 3, 2027.
Facts
Capacity: 2 people
Application deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
Held over 5 days
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構、VIPO、文化庁、日本芸術文化振興会、文化芸術活動基盤強化基金、Japan Creator Support Fund、ロッテルダム国際映画祭、CineMart、IFFR、ロカルノ映画祭、増渕愛子プロデューサー
株式会社ビジョン launches ANA Global eSIM in collaboration with ANA X株式会社
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株式会社ビジョン and ANA X株式会社 have launched ANA Global eSIM through a collaboration. The service combines ビジョン's communications infrastructure with ANA X's customer base and will launch for overseas travelers on November 10, 2026.
Facts
A wide range of communications plans covering more than 180 countries and regions worldwide
Launch date: November 10, 2026 (plans for overseas travelers)
ANA's third communications service! ANA Global eSIM launches!
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ANA X株式会社 is partnering with ビジョン to launch the overseas communications service ANA Global eSIM on November 10. ANA Mileage Club members will earn miles equivalent to 20% of the usage fee, and the service covers more than 180 countries and regions worldwide.
株式会社おやつカンパニー will launch Butamen (Sapporo Miso Ramen flavor), supervised by owner Muranaka of すみれオールスターズ, exclusively in Hokkaido starting November 13, 2026.
[メルキュール横須賀] An evening of food, wine and music with a night view. A Christmas Special Dinner presented by 4 professionals
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メルキュール横須賀 will hold a one-night-only Christmas Special Dinner on December 12, 2026, featuring 4 professionals, including a chef, pastry chef and sommelier.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
A total of 4 professionals
On the hotel's top floor, the 20th floor
Adults: ¥20,000
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥12,000
2 authentic mala dishes debut! Nationwide rollout begins November 17 (Tuesday) for spicy, numbing microwave gyoza and authentic mala soup supervised by 七宝麻辣湯
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch 2 products nationwide from November 17: Seven Premium Microwave Mala Gyoza and Mala Soup supervised by 七宝麻辣湯.
[ホテルニューグランド] Dining Theater HOTEL NEW GRAND: “Yujiro Ishihara Forever: The Unknown Side of the Tough Guy,” marking the 70th anniversary of Yujiro Ishihara's debut
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ホテルニューグランド will hold a Dining Theater on December 29, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of Yujiro Ishihara's debut. The event will feature a special screening of a DVD compilation of rare footage and live performances. A DVD with commentary by Toshiaki Sato will also be available for purchase.
Facts
70th anniversary of Yujiro Ishihara's debut
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
¥18,000 per person
¥15,000 per person
List price (6,930 yen including tax)
Among 27 works
20 works receiving their first merchandise release
[Aloha Table Hoshigaoka Terrace × 椙山女学園大学] Nagoya-founded ゼットン takes local student collaboration seriously! Limited-time sale of “Custom Healthy Bowl & Treat Malasada Sandwich” menu from Monday, November 16
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株式会社ゼットン’s Aloha Table will collaborate with 椙山女学園大学 to offer the limited-time menu “Custom Healthy Bowl & Treat Malasada Sandwich,” jointly developed by students, starting November 16, 2026.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Through Monday, Nov. 30
“Healthy Rice Bowl Set” 1,750 yen (tax included)
Dine-in: 640 yen each (tax included)
Takeout: 628 yen each (tax included)
Companies and experts provide ongoing support over six months
“Sakijiro Anniversary Festival” to be held in Odawara’s Hayakawa district on Saturday, November 14! A day to enjoy fish, with a tuna-cutting show, fish-catching and more
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魚商 小田原崎次郎, operated by 株式会社鮑屋, will hold “Thank You for Our 1st Anniversary! Sakijiro Anniversary Festival” to mark its 1st anniversary on November 14, 2026. Events on the day will include a tuna-cutting show, a “Fish-Catching Challenge” and limited-edition products.
[事務機器ねっと] Launches copier rentals for businesses. Using 20 years of “expert eye” to select and deliver copiers “only for the period needed” for BPO, events, peak seasons and more
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株式会社庚伸 has launched a copier rental service for businesses through 事務機器ねっと, which it operates. The service meets demand for temporary use at construction sites, BPO locations, events and other settings, selecting and installing the right models using “expert eye” based on 20 years of experience.
The “ability to think for themselves” that elementary school students need in the AI era. A limited-time free trial session themed around “a user’s guide to the brain and heart”
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特定非営利活動法人ぴこはな is holding limited-time free online trial sessions for “Children’s Brain Science Communication” (commonly known as “Brain-Com”), which fosters the “ability to think for themselves” that elementary school students need in the AI era. The sessions are for students in grades 3–6 and will be held on multiple dates starting November 19.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Elementary school students in grades 3–6
More than 1,000 parent-child pairs and childcare workers
[Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture] Parent-child event! Art workshop “Make a Poinsettia Christmas Plate” and “School Refusal Consultation Session” to be held Sunday, November 29
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NIJINアカデミー栃木矢板校 and Tochigi Shimotsuke School will hold an art workshop and consultation session in Utsunomiya on November 29, 2026, for children who do not attend school and their parents or guardians.
Topvalu Best Price cuts prices on 4 green tea drinks and launches 5 imported Western confectionery products
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AEON will cut prices on 4 Topvalu Best Price green tea drinks starting December 2 and launch 5 imported Western confectionery products starting November 10.
Winter favorite: Big fried oysters return this year! Made with local Hyogo-branded oysters, available for a limited time and in limited quantities at 洋食屋 神戸デュシャン in Kobe Sannomiya from November 10.
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Seasonal fried oysters made with “Samurai Oyster,” a branded oyster from Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, will be available from November 10 at 洋食屋 神戸デュシャン in Kobe Sannomiya. Lunch set: 3,190 yen; dinner à la carte: 2,750 yen.
Linux Foundation Education launches instructor-led training course “Embedded Linux Development”
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Linux Foundation Education has launched “Embedded Linux Development (LFD450-JP),” a 4-day instructor-led training course on developing embedded Linux products, at 日本システム開発株式会社.
Facts
4-day practical training
Nov. 10, 2026
Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation Japan、Linux Foundation、Linux Foundation Education、日本システム開発株式会社、RISC-V、QEMU、U-Boot、Buildroot、Yocto Project、OpenEmbedded、Linaro、crosstool-ng、BusyBox、Systemd、uClibc、musl、SquashFS
[November 11 is Kitpas Day] Around 300 posts every year from Japan and around the world! A 24-hour window-art posting festival with “Kitpas Moment 2026”
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日本理化学工業株式会社 will hold “Kitpas Moment 2026,” a 24-hour window-art submission campaign, from 0:00 to 23:59 on November 11, 2026, to celebrate Kitpas Day on November 11. The campaign draws around 300 posts annually from Japan and abroad, and participants can post their work on social media platforms such as Instagram and X with a designated hashtag.
Creator platform “Fancii” launches “Book” feature for publishing and selling doujinshi and zines
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Creator platform “Fancii,” operated by ヌプカ株式会社, has launched a new “Book” feature that allows users to publish and sell doujinshi and zines as e-books. It supports up to 200 pages, and the revenue share is 70%.
Facts
Up to 200 pages
Original1画像あたり最大30MBまで
Prices range from free (0 yen) to 50,000 yen
Creators receive a uniform 70% share of sales
Users can set up to 10 sample images of their choice
[November 11 is Care Day] How beauty care is changing the relationship between facility staff and users. Creating facilities where older adults can naturally express what they want
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株式会社ミライプロジェクト has presented a case study of 医療法人和光会 adopting the “care sweet” caregiving beauty service, saying that improved communication through beauty helped encourage users to express their wishes and improve relationships with staff.
Facts
A joint survey of 309 certified care workers nationwide
44.7% want to spend at least 70% of their working hours on “care that involves directly engaging with users”
19.7% are actually able to do so
“Conversations with users and listening to them” was cited as the second-most common thing respondents have given up on, at 58.4%
A joint survey of 309 certified care workers nationwide, conducted in September 2026
41 groups of prominent figures from across society take part! Tote bag art exhibition and charity auction to be held: “20th ROOTOTE Charity Event” — Bringing smiles to everyone with tote bags
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The 20th ROOTOTE Charity Event, organized by the ROOTOTE brand operated by 株式会社ルートート, is being held, featuring an exhibition of tote bag art by 41 groups of prominent figures from across society and a charity auction on Yahoo!オークション. Proceeds will be donated to the Save the Children Japan Foundation.
Facts
41 groups of prominent figures from across society
20th ROOTOTE Charity Event
Total donations through last year: ¥74,784,628
Works contributed through last year: 1,179 works in total
Travel Standard Japan launches AI avatar travel consultation service | From choosing destinations around the world to tour recommendations
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トラベル・スタンダード・ジャパン株式会社 launched an AI avatar travel consultation service on its official website on November 2, 2026. Users can interact with the AI avatar by voice or text to receive destination suggestions from around the world and search for and get recommendations on overseas tours listed by the company. The service is also available outside regular business hours and on weekends and public holidays, helping users plan their trips smoothly.
Facts
From Nov. 2, 2026
Japan Tourism Agency-registered travel agency No. 1949
For university students in years 1–3 and graduate students: 株式会社ブレインアカデミー to hold the Private School Teacher Career Fair 2028 Osaka (elementary, junior high and high schools)
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株式会社ブレインアカデミー will hold the “Private School Teacher Career Fair 2028 Osaka” at Grand Front Osaka on November 29, 2026, for university students in years 1–3 and graduate students.
AI use in email falls short of half for the second consecutive year. Usage rates differ by a factor of 4 depending on company rules | “Business Email Survey 2027” conducted by yaritori
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According to the results of the “Business Email Survey 2027” by Onebox株式会社, 58.8% of respondents use AI for email correspondence, falling short of half, while the number citing “my company does not allow it” as a reason for not using AI has increased by about 2.5 times. Usage rates differ by a factor of 4 depending on company rules, and a generational gap between people in their 20s and 50s was also identified.
Program sponsorship announcement: 茅ヶ崎FM’s “Toyoko Inn: A Fine Day to Depart” returns with a refreshed broadcast on December 1!
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“Toyoko Inn: A Fine Day to Depart,” a radio program on 茅ヶ崎FM sponsored by 株式会社東横イン, will return with a refreshed broadcast on December 1, 2026, to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. New segments will include guests’ requested songs and stories read aloud by actors.
[From Specified Skilled Worker to Certified Care Worker] MIRAI adds more intensive final-preparation lessons starting in November for the 2026 national examination
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Starting in November 2026, MIRAI株式会社 will add intensive final-preparation lessons for the national certified care worker examination for foreign workers with specified skills, aiming to support them in passing through collaboration with host facilities and promote their retention.
Facts
Additional classes starting in November 2026
Available for a limited time through Wednesday, January 27, 2027
[JAF Fukuoka] JAF booth at police motorcycle competition! Experience a seat-belted collision and get a children’s safety license
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On November 14, JAF福岡支部 will exhibit at the police motorcycle safe-driving competition organized by the Fukuoka Prefectural Police, promoting traffic safety through a seat-belted collision experience and the issuance of children’s safety licenses.
neoAI demonstrates CAD app operation by an AI agent — accelerating AI implementation in manufacturing drawing and CAD work
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株式会社neoAI has demonstrated technology that enables an AI agent to operate CAD applications autonomously in response to instructions in Japanese as part of its manufacturing solutions business. The company confirmed that it works with Siemens Xpedition and Siemens NX, and showed that the technology can add components and assess compliance with design rules.
[Asagiri Milk] First in the Tokyo metropolitan area! Soft-serve ice cream cornet and milk cream anpan arrive at Tobu Ikebukuro in limited quantities!
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Asagiri Dairy will open a limited-time shop at the 18th IKEBUKURO Bread Festival, held at 池袋東武百貨店 from November 18, 2026, and will sell soft-serve ice cream cornets and milk cream anpan for the first time in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in limited quantities.
What qualities and characteristics have emerged among high school students, as seen through 10 years and 1 million test takers? — The cumulative number of test takers for PROG-H, an assessment supporting career education, surpasses 1 million
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The cumulative number of test takers for PROG-H, a high school assessment offered by 河合塾 since 2016, surpassed 1 million at the end of August 2026. Analysis of 10 years of data showed that high schools with strong academic records do not necessarily have higher competency scores, and that career awareness is linked to the development of generic skills.
Demi Lovato redefines her internet legacy, appearing in Desigual’s new “Internet Icon” campaign
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Fashion brand Desigual has announced its winter campaign “INTERNET ICON,” featuring Demi Lovato. Set in an internet archive, the campaign depicts Demi reinterpreting her career and public perception while showcasing the new winter collection.
Facts
Founded in Barcelona in 1984
Has maintained its distinctive style for more than 40 years
With more than 2,000 employees
In 107 countries worldwide
Operates through more than 200 stores
Companies mentioned：INTS It’s Not the Same JAPAN株式会社、Desigual、Zalio
Learn on-site about “Homeiku,” which fosters staff retention and initiative. Recruiting participants for a special tour at 谷里保育園 on November 27
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A special tour of the “Homeiku Training” hosted by 株式会社スパイラルアップ will be held on November 27, 2026, at 谷里保育園 in Higashiyamato, Tokyo. 日本経営開発協会／関西経営管理協会 is recruiting participants.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Now entering its 9th year since implementation
The number of children enrolled has risen from 150 to more than 250
“MOTIF,” a development project by IT vocational students, releases “FilmLog.,” a completely free PWA camera app
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“MOTIF,” a development project by IT vocational students, has released “FilmLog.,” a completely free PWA camera app that digitally recreates the experience of using a disposable camera.
Facts
Completely free
Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese
Companies mentioned：FilmLog.、MOTIF、App Store、Google Play
KPMGジャパン launches AI cost optimization (AI FinOps) support services to improve returns on AI investment
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KPMGジャパン has launched its “AI Cost Optimization (AI FinOps) Support Service,” aimed at visualizing and optimizing complex cost structures as the use of AI expands.
[AWA Olfactory Co.] First batch of “HERBAL CARE for moon time,” a roll-on fragrance oil containing 3% organic essential oils, sells out. Additional production now on sale, with pop-ups planned in Tokyo and Nagano.
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AWA Olfactory Co. has launched “HERBAL CARE for moon time,” a roll-on fragrance oil containing 3% organic essential oils. The first batch sold out, and additional production is now on sale. Pop-up events are scheduled in Tokyo and Nagano.
Facts
Contains 3% of 8 types of organic essential oils
Launched on August 25, 2026
At GAIA お茶の水店 in Tokyo from November 16 (Monday) to 24 (Tuesday), 2026
At Olde Flower in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, from December 12 (Saturday) to 14 (Monday)
A collaborative runway with Get in touch at elite Japan fashion show “BEYOND BEAUTY”! Actor and representative Chizuru Higashi will also appear alongside members of “Mazekoze Ichiza,” whose members have diverse characteristics.
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At its fashion show “BEYOND BEAUTY,” to be held on November 16, 2026, elite Japan will stage a collaborative runway with 一般社団法人Get in touch, featuring Chizuru Higashi and members of “Mazekoze Ichiza,” among others.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Has more than 30 offices across 5 continents
Founded in Paris in 1972
Companies mentioned：elite Japan株式会社、elite world、一般社団法人Get in touch、BEAMS
[Limited to 5 companies, free] Calling for great products to recommend as Christmas gifts! “Tsuhan no Hyoban” launches a special product review campaign!
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“Tsuhan no Hyoban,” operated by 株式会社URUUTH, is running a free product review campaign for companies and e-commerce businesses ahead of Christmas 2026. Review articles normally priced at 100,000 yen will be provided free to 5 companies only. The application deadline is November 16, 2026.
Facts
Limited to 5 companies
Normally 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
Carefully selected 5 products
Through November 16, 2026 (Monday)
To be published sequentially from early December 2026
Strengthening NSDevia through a capital and business alliance with 株式会社Jitera
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Nippon Steel Solutions has entered into a capital and business alliance with 株式会社Jitera to strengthen NSDevia, its generative AI-powered system development solution.
株式会社ハッピースマイル will exhibit at “Hoiku Expo 2026,” held on November 19 and 20, 2026, and introduce its photo sales platform service “Minna no Omoide .com.”
Curtain and blind specialist “ジャストカーテン” to open its first Saitama store. Opens Saturday, November 28, on the 2nd floor of Urawa Karue, west exit of Urawa Station; opening campaign also planned
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株式会社インテリックス will open “ジャストカーテン浦和カルエ店,” a curtain and blind specialty store, on the 2nd floor of the Urawa Karue complex in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, on November 28, 2026. It will be the company’s 17th store nationwide and its first in Saitama Prefecture. The store will offer quality and speed from one of Japan’s largest in-house factories, along with a wide selection. As an opening campaign, customers will receive shape-retaining Just Pleat processing.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
Currently operates 16 directly managed stores nationwide
Will be the 17th store nationwide and the first in Saitama Prefecture
Pilgrimages to popular drama filming locations now available in a walking app! New feature added to “まかせてウォーク,” an app created by a Nagano-based flyer distribution company, lets characters walk routes and guide users
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株式会社ペーパー・シャワーズ has added a new feature, “まかせてくんと散歩する” (“Take a Walk with Makasete-kun”), to its walking app “まかせてウォーク.” Characters walk and guide users along published walking routes.
Facts
Made publicly available in October 2026
Approximately 700 directly employed
Approximately 1,200 distribution partners, including FC partners
Targeting 593 distribution partners
52.8% of respondents were aged 60 or older
71.1% reported changes since they began distributing flyers, such as “improved stamina” and “stronger legs and lower back”
[Free] “年賀状AC” releases approximately 6,000 templates and illustrations!
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ACワークス株式会社 has launched “年賀状AC,” a website offering New Year’s card materials for 2027, and is providing approximately 6,000 templates and illustrations free of charge.
JFEテクノリサーチ launches prototyping and evaluation services to accelerate development of liquid-electrolyte bipolar lithium-ion batteries
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JFEテクノリサーチ株式会社 has launched prototyping and evaluation services for liquid-electrolyte bipolar lithium-ion batteries (BP-LIBs). The company has established technologies including electrolyte leakage suppression and will provide comprehensive support, from cell design to analysis, for battery material and automotive manufacturers, helping accelerate the development and social implementation of next-generation storage batteries.
Facts
Electrode area: 50 mm × 50 mm
BP-LIB prototypes can be made with up to 3 layers in series
[5th Survey on Independent Consultants (conducted 26/10)] Work-life balance becomes the top reason for going independent for the first time. Survey examines the on-the-ground effects and realities of the Freelance Act and invoice system
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According to the 5th Survey on Independent Consultants conducted by 株式会社Groovement, “prioritizing work-life balance” ranked first for the first time among reasons for going independent, while direct engagements from operating companies were the most common source of projects. The survey also found that the Freelance Act and invoice system have had limited effects on the ground.
Facts
“I wanted to prioritize work-life balance” was cited by 31%
69 respondents said their project client was an “operating company (direct engagement)”
61 respondents said their project type was “business operations”
71% said the new law had brought “no particular changes”
80% of those not registered for the invoice system also reported no effect on contract terms
Survey targeting 100 independent consultants who previously worked at major consulting firms
Wanted to launch my own business (26%)
Wanted the freedom to choose projects and areas of expertise (21%)
Consulting firms (56 people)
The share with a combined utilization rate of 100% or more has recovered to 46%
Average monthly fee: “¥1.4 million–¥2 million (46%)”
A visual guide to communication: picture book “つたわるかな？ コミュニケーション A to Z” goes on sale November 12 (Thursday)
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株式会社ブロンズ新社 will release the translated picture book “つたわるかな？ コミュニケーション A to Z” by a Ukrainian author on November 12, 2026. The book introduces how living things and humans communicate and received a special mention at the 2026 BolognaRagazzi Award.
ベルタ wins contract for Matsuyama City’s preconception care awareness and outreach work
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株式会社ベルタ has been commissioned by Matsuyama City to produce videos and place advertisements to raise awareness of preconception care. Under a partnership agreement signed in March 2024, 3 videos will be distributed on Instagram for high school students and young working adults.
Golden Bear reports on sales of Kumamon fleece items and donations
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Golden Bear, the casualwear brand operated by 株式会社コスギ, announced that it will begin selling Kumamon fleece items on November 10 and donate a portion of the proceeds to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake relief fund.
[Exclusive Report Vol.55] Only 20.8% of respondents said they had “adequately presented” estimates for perovskite solar cells; the most-needed proposal material was “estimates of electricity bill savings and payback period,” cited by 44.3%
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Kokusai Kogyo conducted a survey on proposals for perovskite solar cells. Only 20.8% of respondents said they had “adequately presented” estimates, while 50.7% cited missing assumptions or materials as reasons for the shortfall. Asked what was needed for proposals, 44.3% named “estimates of electricity bill savings and payback period,” and 49.1% said their preparations were inadequate.
Facts
Only 20.8% said they had “adequately presented” estimates
【Latest Issue of WWDJAPAN】The Spring/Summer 2027 Trend Book: A Comprehensive Guide to Keywords, Must-Have Items, Materials, Colors, Patterns, Details, Bags and Shoes
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The latest issue of WWDJAPAN features a trend book for Spring/Summer 2027. Based on coverage of fashion shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris, it explores keywords and must-have items. It also features interviews with 12 designers and the views of department store buyers. In addition, it reports on coverage of PREMIERE VISION and MILANO UNICA as sources of material trends for Fall/Winter 27-28, and a trend seminar is scheduled for November 18.
Facts
Spring/Summer 2027
12 designers
4 reporters
2 experts
By 15 people
Nov. 18
In 1910
Companies mentioned：株式会社INFASパブリケーションズ、WWDJAPAN、WWD、フェアチャイルド、カルバン・クライン、マックイーン、DRIES VAN NOTEN
【Getting Ready for Winter】Create a cozy winter “secret hideaway” with “My Nook”—over 3 million SNS views! Restocked items sold out immediately. Popular furniture “My Nook” back on sale from Wednesday, November 11
【Reservations Open】Takao Kitajima, author of a book with 50,000 copies sold and head of the Relicグループ, built a business worth over ¥10 billion while remaining non-equity-funded and unlisted. His management theory, “Business Co-Creation Management,” goes on sale December 22, offering an account of putting “high-quality, high-volume births and deaths” into practice and candidly discussing failures
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株式会社Relic has opened reservations for “Business Co-Creation Management: A Management Theory for Building a Business Worth Over ¥10 Billion Without Equity Financing or Going Public,” written by its CEO, Takao Kitajima. The book explains the company’s management practices that led it to achieve group sales of over ¥10 billion without venture capital investment or a public listing, as well as the concept of “high-quality, high-volume births and deaths.”
Facts
Cumulative sales exceed 50,000 copies
Capital of 2 million yen
30 group companies
More than 350 people
List price: 2,420 yen
300 pages (projected)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Relic、Relicグループ、株式会社Relicホールディングス、株式会社星雲社、日本経済新聞出版、ohpner株式会社、株式会社ワイキューブ、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、DeNA、株式会社SenQ AI
【Ragnarok Online】Official service anniversary number 24 is coming soon! Results announced for the Item Design Contest 2026!
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GungHo Online Entertainment announced the results of the Item Design Contest 2026 to mark the 24th anniversary of Ragnarok Online, confirmed the implementation of a new scenario, “Singularity: Aldebaran Clock Tower,” and announced a pre-launch event.
Facts
It will mark the 24th anniversary of the start of official service
The 24th anniversary of the start of official service will be marked on Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Implementation has been set for Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Can be challenged at BaseLv285 or above
More than 30 types of new monster cards
From after the scheduled maintenance ends on Tuesday, November 24, 2026
From the end of scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Special display of “Yokobue” and “Yadorigi (二)” from the National Treasure “Tale of Genji Picture Scrolls”
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徳川美術館 will specially display “Yokobue” and “Yadorigi (二),” sections of the National Treasure “Tale of Genji Picture Scrolls,” from November 14 to 29, 2026.
Switch Science offers an 11% discount on selected Chinese brand products from November 10 to November 13, 2026, to coincide with Singles’ Day, when major sales are held in China
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株式会社スイッチサイエンス will run a sale from November 10 to 13, 2026, to coincide with China’s Singles’ Day sale, offering a flat 11% discount on 1414 selected products from Chinese brands.
Facts
11% discount
1414 products
Starting November 10, 2026
Through Nov. 13
Companies mentioned：株式会社スイッチサイエンス、M5Stack、D-Robotics、Raspberry Pi
Korean parenting and family travel platform “mommom” expands sales of family travel products for Japan
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Wonderweeks Company, which operates the Korean parenting platform “mommom,” is expanding sales of family travel products for Japan. The platform has surpassed 1 million monthly active users and supports accommodation bookings at about 15,000 properties.
Facts
Monthly active users (MAU) exceed 1 million
You can book stays in real time at about 15,000 accommodation facilities
Discount benefits are available at about 7,000 partner facilities across South Korea
Set a record high for 12 consecutive quarters
The number of South Korean visitors to Japan in 2025 reached 9,459,711
Raised Series A funding totaling 5 billion won
Companies mentioned：Wonderweeks Company、Wonderweeks Company inc.、500 Global、DS＆Partners、韓国信用保証基金、GSリテール、現代海上火災保険、韓国産業銀行、日本政府観光局、JNTO、いこーよ
【Applications accepted through November 20】アトム相続税理士法人 to hold a free consultation session for people with inheritance tax concerns.
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アトム相続税理士法人 is holding a free telephone consultation session on inheritance tax, with applications accepted through November 20. Representative tax accountant Seiji Okano will provide nationwide consultations lasting 15 minutes.
Facts
Within 10 months of the day after learning of the start of the inheritance
Each consultation is limited to 15 minutes
Eligible areas: all 47 prefectures
Application period: from Tuesday, November 10, 2026
No-code app creation tool “SPIRAL WebTools” adds new feature for creating conditional branching forms without programming
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スパイラル株式会社 will begin offering ver.2.46 of its no-code app creation tool “SPIRAL WebTools” on November 10, 2026, adding features for creating conditional branching forms without programming and displaying personal information consent text within forms.
Three Great Generals Tasting Kaiseki: Ise lobster, snow crab and Matsusaka beef—旅荘 海の蝶 in Ise, Mie Prefecture
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アンドリゾート株式会社 will begin selling the “Three Great Generals Tasting Kaiseki” plan on November 10, 2026, at 旅荘 海の蝶 in Ise, Mie Prefecture. The plan features three varieties: Ise lobster, snow crab and Matsusaka beef.
Facts
From ¥39,850 (Three Great Generals / Western-style twin room, 2 guests, 1 night with 2 meals)
From ¥34,850 (Two Great Generals / Western-style twin room, 2 guests, 1 night with 2 meals)
Three Great Generals tasting kaiseki: ¥25,000
Two Great Generals tasting kaiseki: ¥20,000
Accommodation: From ¥49,850 (premium crab kaiseki / Western-style twin room, 2 guests, 1 night with 2 meals)
[From AI data centers to remote operation, next-generation communications technologies gather in one place] COMNEXT [Next-Generation] Communications Technology & Solutions Expo / Remote Operation EXPO to be held at Tokyo Big Sight, December 2 (Wednesday)–4 (Friday)
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold the “4th COMNEXT [Next-Generation] Communications Technology & Solutions Expo” and the “1st Remote Operation EXPO” concurrently at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2–4, 2026. The event will bring together optical-electrical convergence technologies related to AI data centers, as well as remote operation and monitoring technologies. Seminars will also feature key figures from companies including NTT, エヌビディア and NEC.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
Friday, the 4th
200 companies*¹ exhibiting
Expected attendance: 20,000 people
Original1ファイバあたり200mWの光出力
5,500 yen, tax included
Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、NTT、エヌビディア、NEC、古河電気工業株式会社、santec Japan株式会社、Lintes Technology Co., Ltd.、コベルコ建機株式会社、株式会社大林組、建設RXコンソーシアム、IOWN GLOBAL FORUM、ロボット革命・産業IoTイニシアティブ協議会、（一社）日本産業用無人航空機工業会、（国研）情報通信研究機構、NTTドコモ、日立製作所、村田製作所、エリクソン・ジャパン
Reception system “Smart at reception” and smart lock “RemoteLOCK” begin integration
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M-SOLUTIONS株式会社’s iPad-based cloud reception system “Smart at reception” and 株式会社リモートロックジャパン’s cloud-based smart lock “RemoteLOCK” have begun integration, enabling visitors to check in automatically using a QR code and unlock the door.
Facts
More than 70 external services
More than 80 reservation and business management services
Emerging Bruneian creator Abdul Zainidi, active in a range of creative fields from film to social media, invited to Japan
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国際交流基金 will invite Bruneian film director and actor Abdul Zainidi from November 23 to December 2, 2026. Visits to kabuki performances and film festivals, along with meetings, will deepen his understanding of Japanese expressive culture.