Realworld (RLWRLD) selected for NVIDIA’s investment program for Korean AI startups
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Realworld (RLWRLD) has been selected for NVIDIA’s investment program for Korean AI startups. It also unveiled “DexBench,” an evaluation benchmark for measuring robot hand task accuracy, at “AI Day Seoul 2026” in Seoul.
About 100 varieties of dried sweet potatoes gather at ＫＩＴＴＥ大阪! Ibaraki Prefecture’s antenna shop opens for a 2-month limited run, with “ほしいもだっぺ。” making its first appearance! A dried sweet potato-loving yankee shop assistant will appear for 6 days only!
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Ibaraki Prefecture will open its antenna shop pop-up store “ほしいもだっぺ。” at ＫＩＴＴＥ大阪 for the first time from Dec. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027, selling about 100 varieties of dried sweet potatoes and other local specialties.
Wooden personal bottle “KAMOSHIKA CRAFT,” clad in real wood, wins the Wood Design Award 2026 Encouragement Award (Jury Chairperson’s Award)
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A wooden personal bottle from 合同会社ツバキラボ’s “KAMOSHIKA CRAFT” brand won the Encouragement Award (Jury Chairperson’s Award) in the Lifestyle Design category of the Wood Design Award 2026.
Facts
Wood Design Award 2026
Made with 100% locally sourced Gifu timber
The 450ml model maintains a temperature of 60°C for hot drinks and 8°C for cold drinks even after 6 hours
The 300ml model maintains a temperature of 46°C for hot drinks and 12°C for cold drinks
The pinnacle of Echizen crab: the season’s first top-grade “極（きわみ）” brand crab sells for ¥2.9 million!
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On Nov. 10, 2026, 株式会社伝食 bought an Echizen crab weighing 1.53kg for ¥2.9 million at the first auction of the season at Echizen Fishing Port. The rare crab was certified as the top-grade “極（きわみ）” brand.
Details unveiled for the new “Majesty Royale.” Launch event “MAJESTY Royale the PARTY” to be held on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
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マジェスティ ゴルフ株式会社 has unveiled details of its new “MAJESTY Royale,” scheduled to go on sale on Dec. 18, 2026, and announced that it will hold a launch event on Nov. 30.
Facts
Scheduled to go on sale Dec. 18, 2026 (Fri.)
About 10g lighter
150% of the previous model
Companies mentioned：マジェスティ ゴルフ株式会社、TRUNK(HOTEL) CAT STREET
A blue Christmas: “Sky Building Christmas 2026 ～Fiore Stella～”
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株式会社横浜スカイビル will hold “Sky Building Christmas 2026 ～Fiore Stella～” from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026. The event will feature a giant flower tree in blue hues, supervised by 藤川靖彦 and designed by MEGU, as well as participatory workshops.
About 1 in 3 visits to automated company information sessions take place on weekends and holidays! Participation outside HR working hours, including weekdays, accounts for 60.4%
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A survey by MIL株式会社, based on data from the interactive recruitment platform “Recruit MIL,” found that 60.4% of students’ video information-session views took place outside HR working hours (at night, early in the morning, on weekends and holidays), with about 32% concentrated on weekends and holidays.
Facts
60.4%
Total views: 32,410
39.6%
28.5%
31.9%
88,000 interactive videos to date
Total views exceed 90 million
Companies mentioned：MIL株式会社、日本学生支援機構、株式会社No Company
Silver Egg to speak at the “Fashion EC Summit 2026 Autumn,” hosted by Senken Shimbun
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シルバーエッグ・テクノロジー株式会社 will speak at the “Fashion EC Summit 2026 Autumn,” hosted by 株式会社繊研新聞社, on Nov. 27, 2026, and introduce its AI fitting service “Try-oooon!!”
KINTO expands its collaboration with SUBARU into the classic car sector, adding the “first-generation Legacy Touring Wagon” to Vintage Club by KINTO’s select classic car rentals
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株式会社KINTO has expanded its collaboration with 株式会社SUBARU into the classic car sector, adding a 1993 “first-generation Legacy Touring Wagon” to the select classic car rental lineup of “Vintage Club by KINTO.” Rentals will begin in December 2026 at SowZow in Aichi Prefecture.
Facts
The 1993 “first-generation Legacy Touring Wagon”
Rentals will begin in December 2026 at 新明工業’s SowZow showroom in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture.
Bijoupiko Akita Store becomes a Tanaka Precious Metals authorized dealer! Begins selling investment-grade bullion and coins on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
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株式会社ビジュピコ will operate its Bijoupiko Akita Store as a Tanaka Precious Metals authorized dealer starting Nov. 16, 2026, and begin buying and selling investment-grade bullion and coins.
チェック・ポイント・リサーチ found a vulnerability that could bypass ChatGPT’s Lockdown Mode and send data externally without user interaction. OpenAI fixed it on September 18, 2026, but the vulnerability highlights challenges in the security design of AI platforms as a whole.
Facts
CPR on September 18, 2026
More than 100,000 organizations
More than 100 analysts and researchers
Established on Oct. 1, 1997
November 5, 2026, U.S. time
Companies mentioned：チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.、OpenAI、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社
Nyanko-sensei turns into a wax seal, keychain or accessory!? Enjoy stylish arrangements with flowers, too: a Natsume’s Book of Friends sealing stamp set arrives at the FUNCO main store website
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株式会社岡田商会 has begun selling a sealing stamp set featuring an engraving of Nyanko-sensei from the anime Natsume’s Book of Friends at its online shop.
See construction project progress at a glance! “Dashboard” feature launched for Easy Construction Management | いえらぶCLOUD
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP has launched a “Dashboard” feature for Easy Construction Management, part of the real estate industry SaaS いえらぶCLOUD, that lets users view construction project progress and the number of projects assigned to each person on 1 screen.
Turn an “AI alter ego” that speaks in your own voice into a new source of income with 0 yen in initial costs. The person sets the price and can leave everything through payment and settlement to a person-owned AI platform, PersonaBuild.ai, now officially available
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株式会社アクセスブライト・エンターテインメント has officially launched the person-owned AI platform PersonaBuild.ai. With 0 yen in initial costs and monthly base fees, users set their own prices, while the company handles payments and settlements.
Facts
Initial costs and monthly base fees are 0 yen
58.8% in a fiscal 2025 survey
26.7% in the previous fiscal year
The domestic creator economy market was worth 2.0894 trillion yen in 2024
The “oshi-katsu” market is worth about 3.8 trillion yen
The fortune-telling services market is worth 99.7 billion yen
The VTuber market will be worth 126 billion yen in fiscal 2025
Japan’s domestic education industry is worth 2.8705 trillion yen
The number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 also reached 42.68 million
Introducing exceptional wellness escapes handpicked by プリファード ホテルズ&リゾーツ
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In response to growing interest in wellness travel that restores mind and body, プリファード ホテルズ&リゾーツ is offering comprehensive wellness stays through its “Preferred Wellbeing” program, including hot springs, recovery experiences and time in nature.
Facts
More than 70 properties
More than 650
80 countries
Companies mentioned：プリファード ホテルズ&リゾーツ、Edgewood Tahoe Resort、Montage Big Sky、7132 Hotel、Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort、Preidlhof Luxury Dolce Vita Resort、ホテル椿山荘東京、The Lake House on Canandaigua、The Brush Creek
【相模原市】Cross-industry collaboration between a multifaceted leisure facility and a startup, both members of the Greater Linear Startup Network（GLiS）
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相模原市-supported GLiS member companies Sagamiko Resort and 株式会社Shea are collaborating across industries at the “MORIMORI Autumn Festa 2026” event held at さがみ湖MORIMORI.
Facts
November 22, 2026 (Sunday) and 23 (Monday, public holiday)
Cost: 500 yen (tax included) per person
Companies mentioned：Greater Linear Startup Network、GLiS、相模原市、神奈川県、相模湖リゾート株式会社、さがみ湖MORIMORI、株式会社Shea、SPARK
株式会社アートジャパンナガヤ設計 will launch “まもるんパン Miso,” canned bread made with Hatcho miso from the long-established miso maker カクキュー of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, in fall 2026.
株式会社カネカソーラーサーキットのお家 held the “2026 National Solar Circuit Gathering” in Tokyo on October 27, featuring talks on rebranding policy and homebuilder management, as well as presentations and awards recognizing activities by contracted homebuilders.
Supporting Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Using Generative AI, Starting with “Who Should Be Entrusted With It”: Launch of the “AI Accompaniment Support Consulting” Service
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 began offering its “AI Accompaniment Support Consulting” service for small and medium-sized businesses on November 9, 2026. The service provides integrated support not only for introducing generative AI, but also for selecting in-house personnel to promote its use and building the necessary organizational structure.
From paying a marriage fee to receiving a congratulatory gift. The first couple to marry under naco-do’s unique “Marriage Congratulations Gift” program shares their delight
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The first couple to marry under the “Marriage Congratulations Gift” program launched on October 22, 2026, by personal matchmaking service naco-do, operated by 株式会社いろもの, has been announced. Eight people became eligible to receive the gift within 10 days of the program’s launch.
Proceedクラウド, which digitizes maintenance operations, publishes a case study on adoption by 丸善石油化学株式会社
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株式会社東京ファクトリー published an interview with 丸善石油化学株式会社 as a case study on its adoption of Proceedクラウド, a SaaS platform for building databases of on-site information.
Learn the principles of sales that transcend industries! Process Management Award 2026
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ソフトブレーン・サービス株式会社 will hold the Process Management Award, an event that has continued since fiscal 2012, on December 4, 2026. In addition to special presentations by リョーサン菱洋ホールディングス and コレオ株式会社, practitioners from 5 companies—ファンケル, スコープ, 研文社, ひまわりネットワーク, and リブドゥコーポレーション—will present real-world case studies.
Facts
Initiatives and practices undertaken by more than 300,000 people nationwide
Practitioners from 5 companies will present their latest initiatives
One week until the event. Around 70 speakers, including the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency, the Shizuoka governor, and a vice-minister of the Disaster Management Agency. “SHARE SUMMIT 2026,” one of Japan’s largest sharing economy conferences, takes place November 17 (Tuesday)
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一般社団法人シェアリングエコノミー協会 will hold “SHARE SUMMIT 2026,” one of Japan’s largest sharing economy conferences, on November 17, 2026. Around 70 people, including the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency and the Shizuoka governor, will speak, and the program will mark the organization’s 10th anniversary.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)
Around 70 people will speak
This year, as the association marks its 10th anniversary
Mitsubishi Electric’s in-house InnerSource development is applied to a product for the first time
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Mitsubishi Electric applied “RoboPivot,” a common robotics framework developed through its in-house InnerSource activities, for the first time to software development for “MELDY,” a hospital delivery robot made by its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, shortening development lead time by 30%.
Facts
30% reduction in development lead time
Launched in April 2025
In May 2025, it published its “Data Utilization Declaration (*4)”
ジン不動産販売株式会社 commissioned to handle sales of the new condominium “アイムテラス札幌北32条（COCO-CHI PROJECT）,” developed for sale by じょうてつ株式会社｜Excellent location, an 8-minute walk from Kita 34-jo Station
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ジン不動産販売株式会社 has been commissioned to handle sales of the new condominium “アイムテラス札幌北32条（COCO-CHI PROJECT）,” developed for sale by じょうてつ株式会. The property is in an excellent location, an 8-minute walk from Kita 34-jo Station, and features HOMETACT and J:COM光Direct. Priority model-room tours begin November 14.
東亜建設工業株式会社 adopts Premium Benefits Club to strengthen dialogue with shareholders and promote DX in shareholder management
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東亜建設工業株式会社 will adopt “Premium Benefits Club,” a digital shareholder management platform provided by 株式会社ウィルズ, and establish a shareholder benefit program after the end of March 2027.
The story of a celebrated geisha passed down through the generations in Saga, Kyoto. The 63rd “Yugiri Festival” will be held at Seiryoji Temple on November 14 (Saturday).
Turning coworking into “a place where work is born”
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ONthe UMEDA, a coworking space operated by 大阪地下街株式会社, held the “1st ONthe Business Plan Contest” on September 25, 2026, awarding prize money of ¥100,000 for the grand prize and ¥30,000 for the judges’ special prize.
Facts
Sept. 25, 2026
Prize money of 100,000 yen
Prize money: 30,000 yen
15 proposals in total
Companies mentioned：大阪地下街株式会社、ONthe UMEDA、株式会社創生アドバイザリー、RBS Community Design Lab、立命館大学大学院経営管理研究科、株式会社ELN、桃山学院大学、TUCKNAL株式会社、Osaka Metroグループ
Practitioners revitalizing vacant homes from across Japan gather in Toranomon, Tokyo! “Vacant Home Revitalization Association National Networking Reception 2026” held successfully
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一般社団法人空き家再生協会 held the “Vacant Home Revitalization Association National Networking Reception 2026” in Toranomon, Tokyo, on October 21, 2026. Around 60 people attended and shared information on the current state of and challenges facing the vacant-home issue.
NVIDIA announces 2 synthetic datasets to support agentic AI development in Japan
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NVIDIA announced 2 synthetic datasets on November 10 to support agentic AI development in Japan: “Nemotron Personas Finance Japan” and “Nemotron PII Japan.” The former provides persona data for the financial sector, while the latter supports the development of models for PII detection and masking. Elith, a spinout from the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Institute, NEC, and major financial institutions are among those collaborating on development and validation.
大阪音楽大学 will hold its 69th Regular Concert at The Symphony Hall on Dec. 5, 2026. The concert will feature Hubert Soudant as conductor and Etsuko Kimura as violin soloist, performing with the student orchestra. The program will include 3 works by Berlioz, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich. Admission is free for high school students and younger.
株式会社Stack provides “Phil” and “Appify - Mobile App” to Tabio, operator of the specialty sock stores “靴下屋” and “Tabio”
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株式会社Stack provided “Phil,” a commerce operations platform, and “Appify,” a mobile app development platform, as タビオ株式会社 migrated its online stores, including “靴下屋” and “Tabio,” to Shopify.
playknot begins accepting consultation requests for applications to the 2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy — Supporting the adoption of AI agents such as Claude and Codex —
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株式会社playknot has begun accepting consultation requests for applications to adopt AI agents such as Claude and Codex using the standard category of the 2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy.
As ロイヤルホスト marks its 55th anniversary, a night of Western cuisine crafted with traditional techniques, paired with local sake from Noto: “Good JAPAN 紡(つむ)ぐ、石川 銘酒と出会う、美味なる洋食”
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To mark its 55th anniversary, ロイヤルホスト will launch a limited-time fair on Dec. 9, 2026, pairing Western-style dishes made with ingredients and regional cuisine from Ishikawa Prefecture with local sake from Noto. The fair, titled “Good JAPAN 紡(つむ)ぐ、石川 銘酒と出会う、美味なる洋食,” will also donate 1% of sales to support the recovery of sake breweries damaged in the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.
[2026 Year-End Tax Planning] Record-high number of inventory disposal inquiries; shoichi, with more than 5,000 corporate clients, presents its “Fiscal Year-End Inventory Clearance Plan”
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株式会社shoichi is offering its “Fiscal Year-End Inventory Clearance Plan” to companies closing their books in December 2026. According to the company, it received 402 corporate inquiries about inventory disposal in the first half of 2026, up 28.8% year over year and the highest number on record.
Facts
More than 5,000 corporate clients
402 corporate inquiries about inventory disposal in the first half of 2026
312 inquiries in the same period a year earlier
Increase of 28.8%
“Seasonal leftovers and unsold goods” accounted for 34.6%
“E-commerce returns and excess purchasing” accounted for 21.6%
“Bankruptcy and business closures” accounted for 19.4%
Italy’s No. 1 wafer brand Loacker to hold its first-ever café event in Japan! Limited-time experiential event “ときめくピュアストロベリーCAFE byロアカー” lets visitors enjoy “pure deliciousness”
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Italy’s No. 1 wafer brand Loacker will hold its first café event in Japan, “ときめくピュアストロベリーCAFE byロアカー,” in Harajuku on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. Visitors can sample the new Strawberry flavor and the classic Vanilla, enjoy complimentary original coffee, and relax in a grassy space.
[First in Tohoku!] 月島もんじゃ こてつ, which operates mainly in イオンモール locations and draws full houses day after day in Tsudanuma and Asahikawa, makes a grand opening at イオンモール伊達 in Fukushima!
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株式会社KISSUI GROUP will hold the grand opening of 月島もんじゃ こてつ at イオンモール伊達 in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2026.
“テクマトリックス CRM FORUM 2027,” an event for contact center and customer service professionals, set for February!
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テクマトリックス株式会社 announced that it will hold “テクマトリックス CRM FORUM 2027,” an event for contact center and customer service professionals, at ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京 on Feb. 19, 2027. The theme is “Creating Together: CX in the AI Era.” The program will include special talks by Mr. Ikegami and Kosuke Kitajima, as well as an exhibit of the latest solutions, including FastSeries.
日本承継寄付協会 becomes the first nonprofit organization selected for the “三井物産共創基金.” A grant of about 100 million yen will accelerate efforts to promote bequest giving
Fully automate store reservations via LINE! Launch of YOTTO, a LINE-integrated reservation system starting at ¥1,980 per month
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株式会社フェロースタイル has launched YOTTO, a LINE-integrated reservation system for unmanned stores and salons. Available starting at ¥1,980 per month, it automates everything from accepting reservations and customer management to entry and exit management through smart lock integration.
ゴールデン歯科・矯正歯科 to open a new sleep dentistry clinic on November 30; free snoring and sleep apnea consultation for couples to be held on Good Couple's Day (November 22)
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ゴールデン歯科・矯正歯科 will open a sleep dentistry clinic on November 30 and hold a free consultation for couples about snoring and sleep apnea on Good Couple's Day (November 22), limited to 5 couples.
Handpicked by a selector with an encyclopedic knowledge of cheeses from around the world | RE:CHEESE TOKYO, a confectionery shop turning Japan's finest cheeses into sweets, to open in Tokyo's Ginza on November 22 (Sun.)
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株式会社RE CHEESE will open the first RE:CHEESE TOKYO store in Tokyo's Ginza on November 22, 2026, a confectionery shop turning domestic cheeses into sweets. The shop will offer cookies, cheese platters and more made with some of Japan's finest cheeses, carefully selected by cheese selector Atsuko Minami, and share a new cheese culture originating in Japan.
Following the staging of ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 in Malaysia, EEグループ establishes a local subsidiary and seeks collaboration partners for the expansion of Japanese anime and IP content into Southeast Asia!
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Following the staging of ANISAMA MALAYSIA 2026 in Malaysia, EEグループ has established a local subsidiary and is seeking collaboration partners to expand Japanese anime and IP content into Southeast Asia.
Facts
More than 1,000 people at the live venue
Sept. 12, 2026
Companies mentioned：エボリューション・エンタテインメント・ジャパン株式会社、EEグループ、COS-MIC、EVOLUTION ENTERTAINMENT (M) SDN. BHD.、ジェトロ
Beyond closing a grave: Remembrance engraves a name in stone. Legacy engraves a name in a seal. Advance sales begin for ancestral seal “帰心”
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株式会社永久 began advance sales to the general public of “帰心,” an ancestral seal designed to pass family history and sentiments on to the next generation, on November 7, 2026. The initial order allotment is 3 people, and the price is ¥1.2 million before tax (¥1.32 million including tax).
[Restaurant and consumer survey] “Business hours” rank first among details people check before visiting ramen shops, at 26%. Contrary to the image of a “solo dining” establishment, visits with family or partners are the most common, at 47.5%
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Survey findings from SOEL株式会社 on users of ramen and noodle restaurants. Many people visit without a reservation, and “business hours” is the most commonly checked information beforehand. The survey found that ramen and noodle restaurants are the type of establishment most often visited with family or partners.
Publishes “Guide to Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness and ROI of AI Adoption”
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株式会社クラウドワークスコンサルティング has published a white paper, “Guide to Calculating the Cost-Effectiveness and ROI of AI Adoption,” outlining the costs involved in adopting AI and how to calculate ROI.
Meiji Yasuda J3 League broadcast: ツエーゲン金沢 vs ロアッソ熊本, with announcer Takahiko Fujii providing commentary!
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株式会社テレビ金沢 will broadcast live the Meiji Yasuda J3 League 17th-round match ツエーゲン金沢 vs ロアッソ熊本, scheduled for November 15, with announcer Takahiko Fujii providing commentary.
＜NEROLILA＞ to publish “Unfolding, NEROLILA,” a JOURNAL sharing the brand's story and passion for its craftsmanship, on November 10 (Tue.)
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NEROLILA, a Japanese organic skincare brand operated by 株式会社ＩＣＬ, launched “Unfolding, NEROLILA,” a JOURNAL sharing the brand's background and passion for its craftsmanship, on its official website on November 10.
株式会社ビットエー has completely revamped its recruitment website.
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株式会社ビットエー completely revamped its recruitment website on November 10, 2026. Created in-house, the site features 3 new sections—“Work,” “Company” and “Culture”—and shares information about its approximately 300-person team and technology stack.
ラシック, operated by 株式会社名古屋三越, will feature in-building decorations and illuminations starting November 11, 2026, and hold “FASCION|LACHIC CHRISTMAS MARKET 2026” for 14 days only, from December 12 through 25.
Buddynet completes on-the-ground operations and execution for a food delivery demonstration using autonomous delivery robots in the Sasazuka area of Shibuya, Tokyo
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株式会社バディネット handled on-site operations, including remote monitoring and dispatching personnel to the site, for a food delivery demonstration using autonomous delivery robots conducted in the Sasazuka area of Shibuya Ward from Aug. 24 to Sept. 30, 2026, under contract from ROBO-HI, achieving a total of 312 operating hours without an accident.
Buddynet completes installation of Brother-made “hydrogen fuel cell system” at 東京都中央区 Public Health Center
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株式会社バディネット, part of the AKIBAホールディングス group, has completed installation of a Brother-made “hydrogen fuel cell system” at the 東京都中央区 Public Health Center in collaboration with Adtech, based on an agreement between Brother Industries and 東京都中央区.
“If that person quits, we can’t prepare a quote”: The story of developing quote-estimation AI to reproduce tacit knowledge once considered impossible to replicate (株式会社AIworker)
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This case study showcases how 株式会社AIworker developed and operates AI for preparing quotes at a major domestic industrial machinery manufacturer, cutting quote preparation time by 80% and achieving 94% accuracy.
Facts
About twelve thousand quotes from the past five years are sitting unused
“Try it on past finalized projects. There are one hundred fifty.”
Cross-referencing against a parts master containing about forty thousand items
Quote preparation time: from 150 minutes to 30 minutes
An 80% reduction
Quote amount accuracy: 94%
The standard is within ±5% of the actual amount
The client is a company with five thousand employees
Assuming about 40 people in the sales engineering department will use it
Applied to 2,000 quotes per year
The time saved is expected to be about 4,000 hours
We have integrated AI into the operations of more than 100 companies
R6B supports revamp of the “Kutsushitaya Official Online Store Tabio”
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株式会社R6B provided comprehensive support for the revamp of the “Kutsushitaya Official Online Store Tabio,” operated by タビオ株式会社, including building an e-commerce site using Shopify, system integration and developing custom features.
Facts
More than 680 Shopify sites built
For 5 days, from Wednesday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
Products worth about 20,000 yen
Original2 万円相当が 7,700 円！
Companies mentioned：株式会社R6B、タビオ株式会社、R6B America Inc.、株式会社R6B SUPPORT、Shopify、Klaviyo
Iida Shoten donates 106 kg of deboned mackerel for school lunches at all elementary and junior high schools in 銚子市; receives letter of appreciation from 銚子市
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株式会社飯田商店 donated 106 kg of deboned mackerel for school lunches at all elementary and junior high schools in 銚子市 and received a letter of appreciation from 銚子市.
Top awards, including the grand prize, announced for the “Wood Design Award 2026”!
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At the “Wood Design Award 2026,” organized by 一般社団法人日本ウッドデザイン協会, 32 top-award-winning works were selected, including 5 grand prize winners. The awards ceremony and exhibition will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 2 to 4.
Website revamped for “Premium DM,” a high-end direct mail production service for affluent and VIP customers
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株式会社マーキュリー・アド revamped the website for “Premium DM,” a high-end direct mail production service for affluent and VIP customers, on Oct. 30, 2026. The site features 9 industry-specific use-case pages and detailed pages on envelopes, QR tracking, and integrated direct mail and landing page production, and supports sample requests and quote inquiries.
“We have expertise, but can’t get more work”: Double M, which has attracted more than 30,000 participants to date, to hold a free seminar addressing client acquisition challenges for professionals and consultants
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株式会社ダブルエム will hold a free online seminar on “Client Acquisition Without Sales Pitches” starting Nov. 18, 2026, for providers of professional services, including licensed professionals and consultants.
Facts
More than 1,500 support engagements to date
Attracted 8,000 participants to a large-scale online seminar
[Online alternative school シンガク] Holds off-campus learning at キッザニア甲子園 — Student satisfaction: 9.63 points; 100% of parents said they “understand their children better”
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The online alternative school シンガク, operated by 株式会社成基, held an off-campus learning event at キッザニア甲子園 on Sept. 12, 2026. Student satisfaction was 9.63 points, and 100% of parents said they understood their children better.
Facts
Student satisfaction: 9.63 points
Operates about 150 cram schools, mainly in the Kansai region
ＷＳオーディオロジージャパン株式会社 will launch the ワイデックス brand’s rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing aid, “AI RIC R D,” on Nov. 10. Equipped with a 3rd-generation AI coprocessor and the new “CLARITY BOOST” feature, it makes conversations stand out even in noisy environments.
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Available from Tuesday, Nov. 10
About 64 million audio files
About 35,000 hours of audio data
10 languages
About 150 types of sound environments
With 4 hours of charging
Up to 36 hours of continuous use
Suitable for hearing loss from mild to severe, up to 100 dB HL
一般社団法人CEIPA announced that it will hold “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2027,” the country’s largest international music awards, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on June 19, 2027.
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2027
June 19, 2027
6 major organizations
5,000 people
All 78 departments
Companies mentioned：MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 実行委員会、一般社団法⼈カルチャーアンドエンタテインメント産業振興会、CEIPA、日本レコード協会、日本音楽事業者協会、日本音楽制作者連盟、日本音楽出版社協会、コンサートプロモーターズ協会、日本音楽著作権協会、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO、YouTube
アリミノ rolls out advertising to mark its 80th anniversary, with campaigns along JR山手線 and the Sobu Line and in the Harajuku area, among other locations, starting Nov. 11.
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株式会社アリミノ will mark its 80th anniversary since its founding in 1946 by running transit advertising along JR山手線 and the Sobu Line and in the Harajuku area, among other locations, starting Nov. 11, 2026, and launching an 80th-anniversary website on the same day.
Factory management system “MENTENA” expands functionality for setting company-specific holidays; AI-powered holiday registration supports more efficient maintenance operations
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Yachiyo Solutions will begin offering an AI-powered holiday registration feature and an annual-calendar holiday management feature for its factory management system “MENTENA” on Nov. 9, 2026, to support more efficient maintenance operations.
Taking the stage at the Hiroshima Startup Matching Pitch 2026 — showcasing robot hand technology that supports labor-saving and workforce reduction in manufacturing
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Tetsuichi Tsuruhama, director and CFO of 株式会社Thinker, will speak at the “Regional Collaboration Startup Matching Pitch 2026,” held in Hiroshima on Nov. 13, 2026, and present the company’s independently developed robot hand technology and examples of its use to save labor and reduce staffing needs in manufacturing.
“Are you washing your intimate area too much?” New column on the official website shares proper care methods and information about the vaginal microbiome
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The “Florica” brand, operated by OEM and ODM manufacturer 株式会社ピュール, has added a new column to its official website on intimate-area care and the vaginal microbiome, sharing accurate information and self-care tips.
Facts
Contains 99.8% plant-derived ingredients
Contains 87.6% serum ingredients
Original内容量：1.7g(1本あたり）
Regular price (tax included): 4,950 yen for 10 tubes
株式会社BIKEN adopts “Skillnote” for its production division as a foundation for passing on vaccine manufacturing expertise and developing talent
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株式会社Skillnote announced that vaccine manufacturer 株式会社BIKEN has adopted “Skillnote” to pass on technical expertise and develop talent in its production division. BIKEN consolidated its approximately 4,500 skill items into approximately 2,500 and established centralized management.
【ハイアット リージェンシー 京都】Celebrate the 2026–2027 festive season with fine dining: special menus and year-end and New Year events at each restaurant
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ハイアット リージェンシー 京都 will offer special menus and events at カフェ 33, トラットリア セッテ, Le Petit Chef and Touzanバー during the festive season from December 2026 through January 2027.
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Christmas 2026
New Year 2027
Adults: 6,000 yen
Children (ages 6–12): 3,000 yen
Lunch: 4,200 yen
Dinner: 4,800 yen
Adults 10,000 yen
Children (ages 6–12): 5,000 yen
Adults: 8,000 yen
Children (ages 6–12): 4,000 yen
Price: ¥2,500
Price: 10,000 yen
Price: 38,000 yen
Media Noche Festiva: 2,200 yen
Companies mentioned：ハイアット リージェンシー 京都、カフェ 33、トラットリア セッテ、Le Petit Chef、Touzanバー
Now open in all 47 prefectures nationwide! Announcing the 3rd and 4th installments of the “National Conquest!! Big Giveback Campaign”
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株式会社コシダカ will mark its opening in all 47 prefectures with a store in Tottori Prefecture in December 2026 by holding the 3rd and 4th installments of its “National Conquest!! Big Giveback Campaign,” starting Dec. 1. Highlights include 47 regional drinks, a prize draw, and a “Room Charge: 0 Yen” campaign limited to 2 days, Dec. 2 and 3.
ラーゲイト株式会社 adds meeting-recording feature “MOCHIRO REC” to all-in-one business system “MOCHIRO”
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Ragate株式会社 added the meeting-recording feature “MOCHIRO REC” to “MOCHIRO,” its all-in-one business system for small and medium-sized enterprises and startups, and launched it on Nov. 7, 2026.
4th round of Aging Care Wine-certified wines unveiled! Cumulative total reaches 469 certified labels
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株式会社モトックス and エイジングケアワイン研究所 announced that 132 labels were newly certified at the 4th certification review, bringing the cumulative total to 469. They also held an advance media preview in Minato Ward, Tokyo, offering an opportunity to deepen understanding of glycation care.
WOTA to present a “new path to growth” for island nations enabled by small-scale, decentralized water-circulation systems at Commonwealth Business Forum 2026
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WOTA株式会社 took part in Commonwealth Business Forum 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda and announced the launch of the “Water 2040 Island Grows Initiative,” aiming for sustainable growth in island nations based on demonstration results from its small-scale, decentralized water-circulation system, “WOTA Unit.”
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Up to 97% of wastewater
Approximately 557 m³ of renewable water resources per person per year
プロワンAI cuts estimate preparation time to as little as 1/3
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株式会社ミツモア announced the impact of プロワンAI, an AI option for プロワン, business support software specialized for field services. In a case study of サンセキ株式会社, AI automatically read estimates, reducing preparation time by as much as 1/3.
スカイマティクス and エアロネクスト enter business partnership to jointly develop and implement solutions using domestically produced drones and a GEOINT platform
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株式会社スカイマティクス and 株式会社エアロネクスト have signed a business partnership agreement to jointly develop and implement solutions using domestically produced drones and the GEOINT platform くみき.
46.0% of organizers searching for a venue for a banquet rule out places with conspicuous low-rated reviews｜Survey report outlines what makes a venue “the choice of organizers”
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イクシアス株式会社 published a survey report, “How to Create a Venue Chosen by Organizers” to Capture Banquet Demand, based on a survey of 300 people with experience organizing events who live in Tokyo and 一都三県. 46.0% of organizers exclude venues with conspicuous low-rated reviews, while access, prices and budgets, and clear course details ranked among the top items they check.
Adtech supports installation of a Brother Industries hydrogen fuel cell system at 東京都中央区 Public Health Center
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Based on an agreement signed by Brother Industries and 東京都中央区, Adtech worked with Buddynet to support the installation of a Brother hydrogen fuel cell system at the Chuo Ward Public Health Center.
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Rated output: 3.0 kW
Output voltage: DC 380 V
Continuous operating time: can operate for 4 hours
ナハト wins “Best Solution Award - Reels, Creator&Threads Award” at Meta’s “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026”
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株式会社ナハト won the “Best Solution Award - Reels, Creator&Threads Award” at “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026,” hosted by Meta日本法人. This marks the company’s recognition for 3 consecutive years, in acknowledgment of its pioneering creative testing on Threads and demonstration of advertising effectiveness.
“日本財団スポGOMIワールドカップ2027 長野STAGE” held. The winner was “チーム 頑張る 太陽実業！” The 48 participants collected a total of 98.27 kg of trash!
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“日本財団スポGOMIワールドカップ2027 長野STAGE,” hosted by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and NBS長野放送, was held, with 16 teams and 48 participants taking part in a trash-picking competition. The total collected weighed 98.27 kg, and “チーム 頑張る 太陽実業！” took first place.
株式会社ビズリーチ and 大阪府教育委員会 have signed a partnership agreement to create opportunities for middle school students preparing for high school entrance exams and their guardians to learn about “career perspectives needed in the years ahead.” The parties will jointly develop a career education seminar program and use BizReach’s data and expertise to broaden students’ career options.
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An estimated 3.39 million advanced technology workers will be in short supply nationwide by 2040
Original2028年度に開校予定の「大阪府立FIORA高等学校（仮称）」
80% of students said they were “influenced by their mothers”
More than 50% said they were “influenced by their fathers”
About 80% of guardians said, “I want to update my own information so I can think about my child’s future path together with them”
Osaka’s 扇町ミュージアムキューブ supports young people in Kansai with its “U-30 Support Program”; playwriting award-winning work to receive its first staging, followed by the opening of a student theater festival
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扇町ミュージアムキューブ, operated by 株式会社シアターワークショップ, is running the “U-30 Support Program” to support young theater groups in Kansai. The theater group ナハトオイリア will stage its first production in November, followed by a student theater festival in December.
Originalマリオット・インターナショナル、アジア太平洋地域における食の嗜好の変化を探る「Future of Food 2027（食の未来2027）」を発表
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マリオット・インターナショナル released its latest food and beverage report, “Future of Food 2027,” for the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Greater China. The report identifies key trends including growing demand for local cuisines and ingredients, more diverse dining spaces, the spread of quick fine dining, a focus on wellness, and the promotion of plant-forward dining.
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95% of surveyed properties
About half of surveyed properties
Small, intimate spaces with around 40–60 seats
In Vietnam, 71% of surveyed properties
In Thailand, 100% of surveyed restaurants and bars
【Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture】Event report: Sayama City and 飯能信用金庫 hold a “menstrual pain experience seminar”
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Sayama City and 飯能信用金庫 held a menstrual pain experience seminar through a public-private partnership. The seminar helped local businesses and city employees better understand women’s health issues through a simulated experience of menstrual pain and promoted the creation of more supportive workplaces.
Jazz pianist Riyoko Takagi to hold “PIANO LUNCH & DINNER SHOW” at the grand cathedral venue ネオス・ミラベル the day after Christmas! Dec. 26, 2026 (Sat.)
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A special event, “PIANO LUNCH & DINNER SHOW” featuring jazz pianist Riyoko Takagi, will be held on Dec. 26, 2026, at ネオス・ミラベル, a wedding venue operated by 株式会社一蔵.
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Dec. 26, 2026
¥22,000 (tax included; all seats reserved; benefits included)
Special tasting of sake that survived a fire in Tokyo’s Yurakucho. Niigata brewery 越後鶴亀, whose brewery was destroyed by fire, to exhibit at an event on Nov. 14 (Sat.)
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シビレ株式会社 will exhibit jointly with 越後鶴亀, a sake brewery in Niigata that resumed brewing after a fire, at an event to be held in Tokyo’s Yurakucho on Nov. 14, 2026. The event will feature special tastings of sake that survived the fire and product introductions.
Marking the 5th anniversary of 「横浜こどもホスピス～うみとそらのおうち」. Collaborative events to be held starting Nov. 21
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株式会社有隣堂 will hold a commemorative initiative in support of 「横浜こどもホスピス～うみとそらのおうち」, which will mark its 5th anniversary on Nov. 21, 2026. The initiative will include sales of original masking tape, charity drinks, and a bookstore staff event using the OriHime avatar robot, among other activities, to broaden the circle of support.
Chosen again and again, with 68,000 units sold. A basketball hoop series that supports your dreams up close
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Cumulative sales of the 6-item basketball hoop series from the LEADING EDGE training brand operated by 株式会社YOCABITO exceeded 68,000 units in combined e-commerce sales from Jan. 2012 to Oct. 2026.
エアロネクスト and スカイマティクス form a business partnership to jointly develop and implement solutions using domestically produced drones and a GEOINT platform
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株式会社エアロネクスト and 株式会社スカイマティクス signed a business partnership on Nov. 10, 2026, to jointly develop and implement solutions combining domestically produced drones with the GEOINT platform 「くみき」.
Now on sale: day bus tours to 豊田市’s 2 major autumn destinations, 「香嵐渓」 and 「小原」, with support for inbound visitors
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一般社団法人ツーリズムとよた will run 2 day bus tours visiting the 豊田市 attractions 「香嵐渓」 and 「小原」 from Nov. 24 to 28, 2026, with support for inbound visitors through English-speaking guides and multilingual brochures.