The 3rd Awa VTuber Festival set for Feb. 27 (Sat.) and 28 (Sun.), 2027 — performers announced and tickets on sale on a first-come, first-served basis!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アスカネット announced that it will hold the 3rd Awa VTuber Festival, a VTuber and regional exchange event, in Tokushima Prefecture on Feb. 27 and 28, 2027. The 20 participating acts have been announced, and tickets are on sale.
Elith supports development of “Nemotron Personas Finance Japan,” a Japanese synthetic persona dataset for finance led by NVIDIA
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Elith participated in the development of “Nemotron Personas Finance Japan,” a Japanese synthetic persona dataset for finance led by NVIDIA, and was responsible for implementation and large-scale data generation. The dataset has been available on Hugging Face since Nov. 10, 2026, and Elith is also developing a marketing support solution using it.
Facts
Available on Hugging Face starting Nov. 10, 2026.
“Nemotron-Personas-Japan,” released by NVIDIA in 2025
Improving organizations where it is unclear “who does what by when.” Free task management sheet for small and midsize businesses
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ルミッション will begin offering a free “Task Management Sheet” on Nov. 10, 2026, through 「社長の分身」, a service for small and midsize business owners that supports tracking work progress.
Launching CrossKnowledge’s new service, “LEARNING AVATAR: Interactive Training with AI Avatars,” to enable effective learning! Service begins in Oct. 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社LDcube is launching CrossKnowledge’s new AI-powered solution, “Interactive Training with AI Avatars—LEARNING AVATAR,” with service beginning in Oct. 2026.
Facts
Supports up to 31 languages
More than 750 learning content items
60+ years of experience supporting customers
Capital: ¥30 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社LDcube、CrossKnowledge、Brandon Hall Group、Training Industry社、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント
35 promising startups recommended by 13 local governments nationwide to gather! “JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION - the 13th Edition -” to be held in Tokyo’s Gotanda on Feb. 1, 2027
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
スタートアップ都市推進協議会 will hold “JAPAN STARTUP SELECTION - the 13th Edition -” in Tokyo’s Gotanda on Feb. 1, 2027, bringing together 35 promising startups recommended by 13 local governments nationwide for business matchmaking.
Facts
13 local governments nationwide
35 promising startups
Feb. 1, 2027
Companies mentioned：スタートアップ都市推進協議会、CITY HALL & GALLERY GOTANDA、五反田JPビルディング
Tabio’s official online store grand opening on Nov. 11 (Sock Day)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
タビオ株式会社 will completely renew its official online store, which will grand-open on November 11, 2026. To mark the occasion, it will run a 5-day campaign featuring free shipping on all items and W points.
Should you cancel your SaaS subscriptions? Practitioners to explain how much of an information system can be built in-house with generative AI at a study session on December 15 (Tue.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社経営参謀 will hold a study session on December 15, 2026, explaining how to build systems in-house using generative AI and how to decide whether to cancel SaaS subscriptions.
【Best Cosmetics Award】ELECTRON’s scalp-care “Damage Repair Series” wins the “Aging Care Award” in Shukan Bunshun WOMAN (Autumn issue)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
有限会社GMコーポレーション’s beauty brand ELECTRON’s scalp-care product “Damage Repair Series” has won the Aging Care Award in the Menopausal Hair Care Awards featured in 『週刊文春WOMAN（秋号）』, published by 文藝春秋. To mark the win, the company is running a giveaway campaign on its official Instagram account.
Facts
A giveaway for 20 winners, selected by lottery
Pouch sets are also available for 30 people
Enough to try for 5 days
Release date: September 25, 2026
Entry period: November 10 (Tue.)–November 17 (Tue.), 2026
Synchro Shampoo Femme DAMAGE REPAIR (300 ml)
Synchro Treatment DAMAGE REPAIR (180 g)
Price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
With proven technology cultivated over more than 20 years
In a survey of 193 men and women seeking marriage conducted by 株式会社ZWEI, Shoji Tomoharu and Fujimoto Miki ranked first among ideal celebrity couples for 2026. Their relationship, in which they respect and support each other, won public support.
HTC NIPPON promotes business use of VIVE Eagle, sponsoring an exhibit of “On-site Vision,” a remote guidance app developed and provided by TECH Planning
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
HTC NIPPON is promoting business use of the AI smart glasses VIVE Eagle and will sponsor an exhibit of “On-site Vision,” a remote guidance app developed by TECH Planning. A live demo will be held at the 21st Towa Shinseikai Business Networking Event on November 13.
“Tori Kan Fest 2026” to be held on 11/15 (Sun.) Sake fans and beginners welcome: taste and compare warmed local sake from 14 breweries in Tottori, the “holy land of kanzake”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
鳥取県 and 鳥取県酒造組合 will hold “Tori Kan Fest 2026” in front of Tottori Station on November 15, 2026, offering an event where visitors can taste and compare warmed local sake from 14 breweries in the prefecture.
Facts
14 breweries in the prefecture
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
9 breweries in the prefecture will have booths
Sake from 5 breweries will be served at the 谷本酒店 booth
【岐阜県飛騨市】“AI has no love, but stone rods do.” The November “Stone Rod Promotion Month” is underway to popular acclaim! The second half of the program is kicking off, with a special opening of an archaeological museum that opens only 30 days a year and a symposium marking the designation as an Important Cultural Property!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
岐阜県飛騨市 has designated November 2026 as “Stone Rod Promotion Month” and is presenting the appeal of stone rods designated as National Important Cultural Properties through second-half events, including a special opening and a symposium.
Facts
From Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Through November 30 (Mon.)
Open only 30 days a year
November 11, “Stone Rod Day”
In March 2026
【November 22 (Sun./holiday)】
【November 26 (Thu.)】
Capacity: 100 people
“Regional Revitalization Award Results Report” (distributed November 5)
Sponsoring as a GOLD sponsor of “TECTURE AWARD 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社エービーシー商会 is sponsoring “TECTURE AWARD 2026” as a GOLD sponsor and will present an “ABC Award” of 100,000 yen each to 3 works that use its products.
【明治記念館】Takeout-only “Ginkgo Bento” from sushi, tempura and teppanyaki restaurant 「羽衣」 is proving a hit as a seasonal specialty!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
「羽衣」, a sushi, tempura and teppanyaki restaurant inside 明治記念館, is offering its seasonal, takeout-only “Ginkgo Bento” from November 1 through December 4, Reiwa 8.
Begins supplying renewable electricity to the Yanmar headquarters building (YANMAR FLYING-Y BUILDING)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
OriginalDaigasエナジーは、ヤンマーエネルギーシステム保有のバイオガス発電所由来の環境価値を活用し、ヤンマー本社ビルへ再エネ電気「D-Green」の供給を開始した。これはDaigasグループとして初の事例であり、ヤンマーグループの脱炭素目標「YANMAR GREEN CHALLENGE 2050」の一環として位置づけられている。
Lenovo announces the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12, available in 7 colors, and the Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 Gen 11, featuring NVIDIA® RTX Spark™
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
レノボ Japan has announced the Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe Gen 12 laptop, featuring an aluminum chassis and a choice of 7 colors, and the Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 Gen 11, a 2-in-1 model featuring NVIDIA® RTX Spark™.
Facts
Two sizes: 15.3-inch and 14-inch
64GB of LPDDR5X-9400 unified memory
A 16-inch OLED touchscreen that rotates 360 degrees
Sales began on Nov. 2, 2026
The 15.3-inch model weighs approximately 1.55 kg or more
The 14-inch model weighs approximately 1.38 kg or more
The price is expected to be 1,980 yen, including tax
Notice of planned release of the latest version of the Wingneo®INFINITY 2028 CAD solution for the surveying, civil engineering design and land registration industries
Ideal as a first textbook! “A First Textbook on the Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer Exam,” also useful for a final review just before the exam, goes on sale Nov. 17
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ナツメ社 will release “A First Textbook on the Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer Exam,” a new book for candidates taking the Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer exam, on Nov. 17. It covers key points in theory, electricity, machinery and regulations, as well as the basic math knowledge needed for the exam.
The 10 grand prize winners have been selected from 2,878 entries in the “100 Points Art Crayon Exhibition 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 10 grand prize winners have been selected from 2,878 entries in the “100 Points Art Crayon Exhibition 2026,” hosted by the ぺんてる brand operated by アストラム株式会社. The works will be exhibited at Tokyo Hibiya OKUROJI starting Nov. 22.
Official “ENDER LILIES” and “ENDER MAGNOLIA” merchandise arrives at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP! Tokyo Game Show 2026 items and new arrivals are in the lineup
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
インフォレンズ株式会社 has begun selling officially licensed merchandise for Binary Haze Interactive’s dark fantasy RPGs “ENDER LILIES” and “ENDER MAGNOLIA” at INFOLENS GEEK SHOP. The lineup includes items sold at Tokyo Game Show 2026 as well as new arrivals.
[Related event for the Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2027] Ask public-private partnership practitioners about the latest trends and themes to work on now | Free webinar to be held Nov. 18
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
一般社団法人日本経営協会, co-hosting with 株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE, will hold a free webinar on the latest trends in public-private partnerships on Nov. 18, 2026. An exhibitor briefing for the “Local Government Comprehensive Fair 2027,” scheduled for July 2027 at Tokyo Big Sight, will also be held on Dec. 3.
Ahead of Bonito Flakes Day on Nov. 24, ヤマキ株式会社 is running a “Love Bonito Flakes Campaign” on its official Instagram account, inviting people to share their favorite ways to use bonito flakes and offering prizes to 30 people.
SBCメディカルグループホールディングス Executive Vice President Yuya Yoshida to speak at “CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Yuya Yoshida, executive vice president, CFO and COO of SBCメディカルグループホールディングス, will speak at “CFO LEADERS SUMMIT 2026,” to be held at the Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 15, 2026.
Facts
November 15, 2026
20 sessions in total
More than 80 leading figures
3 other speakers
2003
2014
2016–2023
September 2023
April 2025
September 2024
June 2025
Companies mentioned：SBCメディカルグループホールディングス、CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、UCLAアンダーソン経営大学院、楽天グループ、SBCメディカルグループ株式会社、SBC AI Longevity Innovation株式会社
Yokohama Bank to cut workload for selecting M&A targets by 60% using Salesforce’s Tableau
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン announced that 株式会社横浜銀行 has adopted the visual analytics platform Tableau and begun initiatives to reduce the workload involved in selecting M&A targets by 60% and improve the efficiency of LBO loan management.
Facts
60% reduction in the workload for selecting M&A targets
Three-year medium-term management plan starting in fiscal 2025
More than 70% of parents of elementary school students say they want their children to spend more time with “printed books” at school!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社新興出版社啓林館, more than 70% of parents of elementary school students said they want their children to spend more time with “printed books” at school, while about 60% of parents said they felt the decline in bookstores was affecting the reading environment.
Attenia products to go on sale at グリーン コスメティック ガーデン 佐賀玉屋店 starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アテニア will begin selling its products at グリーン コスメティック ガーデン 佐賀玉屋店 in Saga Prefecture on Nov. 11, 2026, and will offer a limited-quantity opening anniversary set exclusive to the store.
[Gallery & Bakery Tokyo ８分] Mai Yoneyama’s new solo exhibition “RAW” opens Dec. 5. What does it mean for a work to be “raw” between digital images and physical matter?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社The Chain Museum will hold “RAW,” a new solo exhibition by artist Mai Yoneyama, at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo ８分 in Kyobashi from Dec. 5, 2026.
Women’s confidence in their skin is linked to bowel movement frequency
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ナリス化粧品 conducted a survey of 2,012 women aged 20–69 to mark the launch of its “Lactic Acid Bacteria & Bifidobacteria” food with function claims. About 80% were interested in gut health, with interest highest among women in their early 50s. The survey found a correlation between bowel movement frequency and confidence in one’s skin.
Facts
2,012 women aged 20–69 nationwide
Combined, 76.2%—nearly 80%—of women said they were interested
Interest was highest among women in their early 50s, at 82.0%
Original全体で最も多かったのは「1日に1回程度」で45.1％
74.0% said they were “very confident” about their skin
“Bandai Namco Cross Spot” to open at TSUTAYABOOKSTORE ビバモール寝屋川 store on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス and Bandai Namco Amusement announced that “Bandai Namco Cross Spot” will open on Nov. 13, 2026, inside the “TSUTAYABOOKSTORE ビバモール寝屋川” store in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture. As part of an experiential retail facility expanding to 13 locations in Japan, a shop selling merchandise in areas such as movie theaters will make its first appearance inside a bookstore.
As winter sets in, treat yourself or someone special. The popular “Heat-Retaining Warmer Quilted Eye Mask,” a hit in its advance Makuake sale, is now available for general sale!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ダイヤ工業株式会社 began general sales of the “Heat-Retaining Warmer Quilted Eye Mask,” which was popular on Makuake, on Nov. 2, 2026. New colors have also been added to the same series’ ankle warmer and blanket.
Facts
Reached 534% of its target
On sale to the general public from Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Get your planner organized with a single press. A simple design joins the “NOLTY TECHOCO” lineup! Making time spent with your planner enjoyable, from organizing plans to keeping a daily record
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター is adding new products to “TECHOCO,” its stamp series under the NOLTY brand. Icon stamps and refill ink pads will go on sale in mid-November 2026. Square stamps will be offered in advance at stores such as ロフト starting in January 2027, before going on sale at stationery stores nationwide in early February.
株式会社オトバンク announced the November rankings for its audiobook streaming service “audiobook.jp” (Oct. 1–31, 2026). English listening audio for high school entrance exams topped the individual-purchase chart, while Akutagawa Prize-winning “Sakebi” ranked first in the unlimited-listening category.
Following the sellout of its official “Premium Advent Calendar 2026,” ロクシタン is selling “L’OCCITANE Advent Calendar 2026” (19,800 yen, tax included) and “13days Advent Calendar 2026” (9,900 yen, tax included), exclusively through online marketplaces such as Amazon and 楽天市場. The brand marks its 50th anniversary in 2026.
Facts
Packed with 24 popular items
6 full-size items
18 miniature items
19,800 yen, including tax
Enjoy for 13 days
9,900 yen including tax
Marking its 50th anniversary in 2026
More than 3,000 stores worldwide
Companies mentioned：ロクシタンジャポン株式会社、ロクシタン、Amazon、楽天市場、ZOZOTOWN、LINEギフト、@cosme SHOPPING、Belle Maison
“Nikon Creators Support Winter Campaign 2026” launches
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン is running the “Nikon Creators Support Winter Campaign 2026,” offering cashback to everyone who purchases and registers an eligible product during the purchase period from Nov. 13, 2026, to Jan. 12, 2027.
[Survey on checking and editing AI-generated writing and documents] More than half of employees say their workplaces require “another person to check and edit” externally published articles and white papers or have a rule that “someone other than the author must review them”; 24.2%
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to a survey by IDEATECH, about 60% of employees who use generative AI said the amount of work-related text they read had increased, while more than 70% said their working time had been reduced. However, unclear grounds and sources for information remain a challenge, and only 24.2% of companies have rules requiring another person to check and edit materials released outside the company.
Savor the luxurious taste of wild Nagasaki-produced kuē, a rare premium fish! Solo hot pot “Kuē Dashi Shabu” makes its debut at 7 にぎりの徳兵衛 locations!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The conveyor-belt sushi chain にぎりの徳兵衛, operated by 株式会社アトム, has launched “Kuē Dashi Shabu,” a solo hot pot made with wild kuē from Nagasaki Prefecture, at 7 locations only. It features a specially developed broth created in collaboration with ミツカン and will be served from Nov. 17, 2026.
Assured launches “AI Comprehensive Cyber Risk Assessment” using Claude Mythos
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社アシュアード has launched its “AI Comprehensive Cyber Risk Assessment,” powered by Claude Mythos from U.S.-based Anthropic社. The service integrates and analyzes infrastructure configurations and permission settings in cloud environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, data from the yamory cloud vulnerability management service, and application source code to assess potential risks and attack paths.
Mix it up and enjoy! A sweet potato frappe, “Osatsu-ppe,” and a “Tea and Milk Parfait” to savor the refined aroma of tea! New autumn sweets arrive from “SUSHIRO Cafe”
UUUM begins integration with Google’s “YouTube Creator Partnerships API”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
UUUM株式会社 and UUUMマーケティング株式会社 have begun integration with Google’s “YouTube Creator Partnerships API,” enabling data-driven creator selection, performance measurement and referral traffic from YouTube Shorts.
Facts
More than 15,000 YouTube channels
Established: June 2013
More than 5,000 sponsored advertising campaigns a year
At “FREESTYLE SPACE 2026 ANARCHY,” Cyber Choral, featuring 「龍と勇太」 of METEORA st., wins consecutive titles with the same members for the first time in the event’s history!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Cyber Choral, a crew under the creator label “METEORA st.” operated by 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ, won the grand final of “FREESTYLE SPACE 2026 ANARCHY,” held on Nov. 3, 2026, becoming the first in the event’s history to win consecutive titles with the same members.
Facts
2026
Nov. 3, 2026
The same 4 members
Won 4 consecutive tournaments
Just 3 years after its founding
More than 100 people in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA st.、REAL AKIBA BOYZ、Red Bull Dance Your Style Japan、Freestyle Session World Finals
[ゼッテリア] More juicy, crispy chicken for a more satisfying bite, with portions increased by about 20%! ゼッテリア revamps its chicken burgers!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ゼッテリア, operated by 株式会社バーガー・ワン, will revamp 3 chicken burgers from Nov. 18, increasing the amount of in-house-prepared chicken by about 20% for a more satisfying bite.
Adorable looks before and after a shower! Winners of the “Shower Transformation Contest” announced
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The winning dogs in the “Shower Transformation Contest,” an Instagram posting campaign jointly run by パナソニック株式会社’s fine-bubble showerhead “Fine Veil” and 株式会社ベネッセスタイルケアグループ, have been announced. The grand prize went to Hanpen-chan, a 2-year-old Australian Labradoodle, and the announcement also featured product experience reports and 6 runner-up and Panasonic Award-winning entries. A limited-time trial rental service was also announced.
Live broadcast confirmed on CS channel 日テレジータス for the “Giants Alumni” vs. “Yokohama DeNA Alumni” game at Shizuoka Kusanagi Stadium, a venue with close ties to both the Giants and Yokohama DeNA!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “Giants Alumni” vs. “Yokohama DeNA Alumni” game, to be held at Shizuoka Kusanagi Stadium on Nov. 15, will be broadcast live on CS channel 日テレジータス.
TikTok signs supporting partner agreement with Ｊリーグ. Introduces “TikTok GamePlan” to further expand the soccer community on TikTok
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
TikTok has signed a supporting partner agreement with the Japan Professional Football League (J.League), a public interest incorporated association, effective October 2026, and will introduce “TikTok GamePlan” to expand the soccer community.
[ホテルグランヴィア大阪] Celebrate the start of the New Year in style! “New Year Buffet 2027,” featuring about 50 varieties of dishes, available for the first three days of the New Year only
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The “New Year’s Buffet 2027,” featuring about 50 varieties of dishes, will be held at Sky Dining “Ab” at ホテルグランヴィア大阪 from Jan. 1 to 3, 2027. In addition to lunch and dinner, overnight packages that include the buffet are also on sale.
“Art Link in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” 2026-2027 Event Announcement
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 2026-2027 season of “Art Link in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” has been announced. Ice skating and a variety of classes and events will be held from Nov. 28, 2026, to Feb. 14, 2027.
JTB to hold immersive “Europe Fest” at Roppongi Hills Arena
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社JTB will hold the immersive event “Europe Fest” at Roppongi Hills Arena on Nov. 28 and 29, 2026. Building on last year’s positive reception, the event has been expanded and will offer visitors a chance to experience the appeal of Europe with all five senses while in Japan, through a food truck run by the chef of the German ambassador’s official residence, a market, a YouTuber talk show, traditional music performances, and workshops including soccer activities.
株式会社プレナス opened 鎌ヶ谷大仏店, a new location of the set-meal restaurant やよい軒, on Nov. 11. The restaurant was designed based on a new brand image unveiled in December 2023. As of the end of October 2026, the chain had 382 locations in Japan.
The 2nd and 3rd editions of “Yomi no Ichi,” an event proposing a new experience called “reading immersion,” were held. The Osaka venue hosted 34 stores and welcomed about 19,000 visitors over 2 days, while the Tokyo venue featured activities celebrating children’s encounters with books and the enjoyment of design and art.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The 2nd edition (Osaka) and 3rd edition (Tokyo) of “読の市,” an event organized by カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社 (CCC), were held. The Osaka event welcomed about 19,000 visitors, meeting its target.
トランスコスモス wins “Best Solution Award - AI Category” at Meta’s “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
トランスコスモス won the “Best Solution Award - AI Category” at the “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026,” hosted by Meta’s Japan subsidiary Facebook Japan on Nov. 9, 2026. The award recognized the company’s efforts to promote AI use and solve business challenges through a specialized Meta advertising organization established in April 2026.
[Up to 4 million yen, with a subsidy rate of up to 3/4] Application support launched for 佐賀県 equipment investment subsidies! [Subsidy Now]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ナビット has launched application support for the “9th 佐賀県 Small and Medium-Sized Business Productivity Improvement Support Subsidy,” which 佐賀県 plans to start on Nov. 27, 2026. The program offers support of up to 4 million yen, with a subsidy rate of up to 3/4, for projects including equipment investment and system implementation.
First in Niigata Prefecture’s nursing care industry (※): Selected as a best-practice company. 新潟労働局 director visits 愛宕福祉会 and reviews initiatives including a 3-day weekend system
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
社会福祉法人愛宕福祉会, part of NSGグループ, was visited by the 新潟労働局 director on Nov. 6, 2026. The organization presented initiatives including a 3-day weekend system after being selected as the first best-practice company in the prefecture’s nursing care industry.
マイナビ releases “2027 Graduate マイナビ Survey of Companies’ New Graduate Hiring and Job Offers: New Graduate Hiring and AI”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
According to the “2027 Graduate マイナビ Survey of Companies’ New Graduate Hiring and Job Offers: New Graduate Hiring and AI,” released by 株式会社マイナビ, 90.8% of companies said that the spread of AI had “no effect” on the number of new graduates they hire. While companies showed a tendency to reduce hiring for administrative positions, some said they would increase hiring for IT and blue-collar roles. The rate of AI use in new graduate recruitment reached 20.8%, about 2 times the previous year’s level.
Facts
“Decrease (6.3%)”
Up 2.3 points
“Reduce hiring” was most common for “administrative and management roles (19.6%)”
“Increase hiring” was most common for “IT roles (10.3%)”
Get an early taste of Christmas at a hotel in Matsue! A 2-day-only sweets fair featuring ultra-fine Amaou strawberry mont blanc prepared before your eyes and colorful strawberry shortcake
Seminar on “Structural Transformation in the Mobile Business and Outlook for 2027,” featuring Shunichi Kita of 株式会社野村総合研究所 and Daisuke Maeda of Sharing Design株式会社, to be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2026!!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on December 16, 2026, on the theme of “Structural Transformation in the Mobile Business and Outlook for 2027.” Speakers Shunichi Kita of 株式会社野村総合研究所 and Daisuke Maeda of Sharing Design株式会社 will discuss trends in the mobile market, 5G infrastructure development, and network sharing.
Celebrating 4 million copies sold across the series: Win fabulous prizes and get smartphone wallpapers! “Issho ni Asobo” series launches a dual campaign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Gakken, part of the 株式会社学研ホールディングス group, will run a campaign from November 4, 2026, to January 31, 2027, celebrating the “Issho ni Asobo” series surpassing 4 million copies in cumulative print sales. The campaign will include a prize draw for purchasers of eligible books and an offer of a smartphone wallpaper with the purchase of 1 book.
Facts
Cumulative print sales of 4 million copies
Fabulous prizes to be won by 400 people
Purchase of 2 or more eligible books in the series
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Event to be held—marking the 20th anniversary of the publication of the book by the “会” for Creating a New Kasumigaseki
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
青山社中株式会社 will hold an event on December 6 to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of the book by the “会” for Creating a New Kasumigaseki. The event is open to public servants and anyone interested in administrative reform, and will feature discussions on the role of government, from central ministries to local authorities.
SORABITO株式会社’s on-site safety inspection system “GENBAx点検” has had its information category code changed from “A” to “VE” following a post-evaluation under 国土交通省 NETIS.
Facts
September 2024
Registration number: KT-240125-A
KT-240125-VE (formerly: KT-240125-A)
20 utilization effect survey forms
Post-evaluation results notification date: October 22, 2026
The joint project “Wagyu Selection by OGAWA×onion” by 株式会社オニオン新聞社 and 小川フード＆サービス株式会社 will begin offering 3 winter-limited gift wrapping designs free of charge for year-end and New Year gifts from November 10, 2026.
“Medi+プロダクション,” operated by 株式会社Medited, held “MEDICAL CREATIVE MEETUP 2026,” a business matching event specializing in healthcare, at 六本木ヒルズ森タワー on October 30, 2026, with 18 companies attending.
Facts
Network of healthcare professionals on staff: about 80 people
Number of attending companies: 18 companies, 22 people in total
When an ambulance doesn’t come, can you take action to save a life? DMTC seeks participants for “TSR Training,” a hands-on course in disaster search and rescue, first aid, and patient transport techniques
Free consultation session with a clinical psychologist for parents to be held in Yokohama's Izumi Ward on 12/4｜NIJINアカデミー “Nationwide Fall School Refusal Consultation”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Yokohama Izumi School of NIJINアカデミー, operated by 株式会社NIJIN, will hold a free consultation session on school refusal for parents in Izumi Ward, Yokohama, on 12/4, 2026. According to a 文部科学省 survey, the number of students not attending school reached a record 35万3970 in fiscal 2024. The session is co-hosted with a clinical psychologist and will be held in a small-group format.
西部ガスホールディングス to speak at “Backlog World 2026,” introducing how to build “73-person co-creation teams” across organizational and company boundaries in the AI era
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Ryo Matsumoto of 西部ガスホールディングス株式会社 will speak at “Backlog World 2026,” to be held on 11/28, 2026, and discuss the practice of co-creation teams comprising 73 people from inside and outside the company.
[Free participation・On-demand streaming] Are your in-house exams still on paper? — How to get started with CBT for in-house exams and eliminate the hassle of printing, venues, and grading —
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社CBTソリューションズ will offer a free on-demand webinar from 11/24 to 12/4, 2026, on switching in-house exams from paper to CBT (computer-based testing).
Celebrating the release of Volume 2 of “I Traveled 10 Years Back in Time and Saved My Childhood Friend, a Young Lady, and She Became My Fiancée”! X follow & repost campaign! And right now, you can read Volume 1 completely free!
Simple fire extinguisher developed for lithium-ion battery fires to address ignition and thermal runaway risks from mobile batteries and other devices; on sale in November (11). Highly penetrating extinguishing agent helps contain fires at an early stage
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本防炎技術株式会社 will launch the aerosol-type “Key-L19S,” a simple extinguisher for lithium-ion battery fires, on 11/10, 2026. According to data from 総務省消防庁, fires caused by lithium-ion batteries reached 1297 in 2025.
【First in Tokyo! Which hot pot will you get hooked on?!】Gout hot pot, oyster hot pot, ankimo hot pot, and shirako hot pot make their debut! For 4 kinds of seafood hot pot and luxurious clay-pot rice with king crab, visit 魚祭（ウォスティバル） in Nishi-Shinjuku
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
魚祭（ウォスティバル）'s Nishi-Shinjuku location is introducing 4 kinds of seafood hot pot—gout hot pot, oyster hot pot, ankimo hot pot, and shirako hot pot—along with a luxurious clay-pot rice course with king crab, available for a limited time in winter.
CARTA ZERO wins “Best SMB Partner” and “Best Solution Award – Signals” at “Meta Agency First Awards 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社CARTA ZERO won awards in 2 categories, “Best SMB Partner” and “Best Solution Award – Signals,” at “Meta Agency First Awards 2026,” hosted by Meta日本法人.
ポケトーク株式会社 develops its own “world-leading offline translation engine”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ポケトーク株式会社 has announced a proprietary offline translation engine that requires no internet connection. It achieved world-leading translation quality from major languages into Japanese (COMET score 0.89–0.91), with plans for corporate applications requiring information security and for new product launches.
Facts
0.91 for English (US) and Chinese (Traditional)
0.90 for Chinese (Simplified) and Korean
0.89 for Vietnamese
Since launching translation devices in 2017
30 sentences were selected and used for each translation direction
三芳町 expands “Graffer Call” automated voice response (IVR) to the Tax Division, its 3rd department
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社グラファー announced that 三芳町, Saitama Prefecture, introduced the “Graffer Call” automated voice response (IVR) service in its Tax Division on 11/2, 2026. The service is now operating in 3 departments, following the Resident Affairs Division and the Child Support Division, and enables 24-hour reception and information provision by SMS.
Facts
From Nov. 2, 2026
Expanded to the Tax Division, its 3rd department
Adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
Pianist Harami-chan also has a hidden talent for illustration! First illustrated book, “Harami-chan's Sweets Illustrated Diary,” featuring sweets from across Japan, set for release! Commemorative fair and book-signing event also planned
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社玄光社 will release the first illustrated book by pianist Harami-chan, “Harami-chan's Sweets Illustrated Diary,” featuring sweets from across Japan through illustrations and text, on 11/27, 2026. A release commemorative fair and special book-signing event will also be held at Roppongi Tsutaya Books.
プーマ ジャパン株式会社 held a launch event for its new “EKIDEN PACK” shoes for the 2027 ekiden season, followed by a talk session featuring the ekiden teams of 城西大学 and 東京農業大学.
[First on sale at ドン・キホーテ] High-purity protein × clean sweetness! “VALX WPI Protein Chocolate Flavor (420g)” launches in a limited quantity!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
VALX株式会社 has begun advance sales of “VALX WPI Protein Chocolate Flavor (420g),” a high-purity protein product, at ドン・キホーテ stores. Sales are also planned on the company’s members’ website starting in December 2026.
[A|X アルマーニ エクスチェンジ] Unveils “UP FOR PARTY” collection to light up the night
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A|X アルマーニ エクスチェンジ has unveiled its “UP FOR PARTY” collection, inspired by the music and lights of the city at night. Centered on black and white, it offers styles suited to party occasions for women and men.
Solving troubles with real estate transaction expertise!? “Takken-Style Trouble Buster” (Yutaka Nakajima) begins serialization on コミックDAYS on November 10!
For those still troubled right up until bedtime. Not how to sleep, but a realization that helps you close out the day: “Well, I should have just gone to sleep.” now available
[A plush toy for preventing a hunched back × keeping warm] Keep your tummy warm while getting help with your posture! “Funbaruz Warmer” adds a sloth and penguin dressed for winter. On sale starting Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社ドリームズ will release two new additions to its “Funbaruz Warmer” plush toy line, designed to help prevent a hunched back and keep users warm: a sloth and a penguin. The products will go on sale starting November 17, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
Lasts about 40 minutes
Microwave (30 seconds at 500W)
30 seconds at 500W
¥4,290 including tax
¥3,900 excluding tax
W180 × H230–270 × D180/mm
About 350g
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームズ、BSよしもと、TOKYO MX、ロフト、ハンズ、ヨドバシカメラ、コーチャンフォー、有隣堂、楽天市場、Yahoo!店、Sonny Angel Online Store
[Wear hakama for your 2027 graduation ceremony] Short length makes dressing easy; machine-washable at home for easy care. Kyoto-born brand KIMONOMACHI launches 10 stylish “nishaku-sode kimono” designs to wear with hakama.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
KIMONOMACHI, a Kyoto-born kimono brand and subsidiary of 豊彩株式会社, launched 10 original-design “nishaku-sode kimono” styles to pair with graduation ceremony hakama on its online store on November 9. Made of polyester, they can be washed at home and have a short-length design. The price is ¥19,800 including tax.
Productive codes launches “Fitly AI｜拾い・積算,” tailored to each company’s drawings and forms, for the construction industry.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Productive codes has launched “Fitly AI｜拾い・積算,” an AI application for the construction industry. The service is a semi-custom solution tailored to each company’s drawings and forms, and will be available starting November 10, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
The number of workers will be 4.78 million in 2025
That is a decrease of about 30% from the 1997 peak
Limits on overtime work have also applied since April 2024
POD株式会社 supports Hideki Matsui’s corporate partnership activities in Japan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
POD株式会社 supports Hideki Matsui’s corporate partnership activities in Japan and announced the initiative following the signing of an advertising appearance agreement with 松井証券株式会社.
[Webinar] Has your nursery school’s personnel evaluation become “a system used only for appraisals”? Case studies explain how to create and operate a system that does not become a mere formality
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社カタグルマ will host free webinars on November 12 and 19, 2026, for nursery school and certified childcare center operators and directors. Case studies will explain how to prevent personnel evaluation systems from becoming a mere formality and share tips for operating them, alongside an introduction to support provided through the KatagrMa cloud service.
Smartphone RPG “Sapphire Sphere: Azure Boundary” adds new “Primordial” attribute! New character Fubuki arrives!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Sapphire Sphere: Azure Boundary,” the smartphone RPG distributed by 株式会社ドリーボデザイン, received a major update on November 10, 2026, adding the new “Primordial” attribute and new character Fubuki.
株式会社if to exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn], 5th AI Era Human Resources and Organizational Transformation EXPO”—introducing “if AI Partner,” which supports generative AI adoption through integration
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社if will exhibit at “NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn], 5th AI Era Human Resources and Organizational Transformation EXPO,” held at Makuhari Messe starting November 11, 2026, and introduce “if AI Partner,” a service that supports generative AI adoption through integration.