Anna Murashige appointed the first official brand ambassador for 湘南美容コスメ’s eyelash products
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Talent Anna Murashige has been appointed the first official brand ambassador for the eyelash products of 湘南美容コスメ, developed by 株式会社シーオーメディカル. The company will also launch “Shonan Beauty Eyelash Serum n,” with a revised formula, on October 28, 2026.
Announcement: Exhibiting at AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO NEO | 株式会社Athena Technologies
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株式会社Athena Technologies will exhibit at AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO NEO, to be held at Tokyo International Forum on January 7–8, 2027, and will showcase AI solutions for closed-network and on-premises environments, along with implementation case studies.
Turn untapped know-how into learning materials for sale on Brain. Production agency service “Brain Production Agency Pro” now accepting clients
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株式会社沖プロ has begun accepting clients for Brain Production Agency Pro, a production agency service for creating learning materials to sell on the content sales platform Brain. The service handles everything from interviews to producing the text, diagrams, and thumbnails, submitting the materials, and posting on X during the launch period.
【Patisserie & Cafe Del'Immo】All 6 varieties of Christmas cake feature chocolate, showcasing the chocolatier’s full artistry! Reservations open November 6, 2026 (Friday)
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Patisserie & Cafe Del'Immo, operated by 株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ, will begin taking reservations for 6 varieties of chocolate Christmas cake from November 6, 2026.
Facts
6 varieties of Christmas cake
Price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,860 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,600 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,800 (tax included)
More than 410,000 channel subscribers
A total of 9 recipe books have been published to date
【Medisage】“Resesta,” a comprehensive claims support service for clinics, adds a feature to reduce the work involved in preparing “FF1,” the outpatient data submission add-on! Now available at no additional cost
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株式会社メディサージュ has added a feature to help prepare “FF1,” the outpatient data submission add-on, to Resesta, its claims support service for clinics. The feature became available in October 2026 at no additional cost beyond the standard usage fee.
“PMA TOKYO Vol.11” set for November 14 (Saturday)! 27 teams selected for the main competition and judges announced. Collaboration with the 35th anniversaries of Sonic and Puyo Puyo as part of Tokyo Big Sight’s 30th-anniversary program, including a giant Puyo Puyo projection mapping display
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PMA TOKYO Vol.11 will be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 14, 2026, with 27 teams selected for the main competition and the judges announced. Projection mapping celebrating the 30th anniversary of Tokyo Big Sight and the 35th anniversaries of Sonic the Hedgehog and Puyo Puyo will also be presented.
【Nagano Prefecture’s 東御市】Building the future of Japanese wine for the next 100 years from Nagano Prefecture’s 東御市! Seeking corporate hometown tax donations
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Nagano Prefecture’s 東御市 has launched a project centered on the 千曲川ワイン イノベーションセンター（CIWC） to build a sustainable wine industry foundation that can respond to climate change, and is seeking donations of ¥150 million through the corporate hometown tax program.
【3 days of half-price sales at Yurimachi Sodegaura!】Everything half price on November 11 and 12! On November 13, choose a dish or a drink at half price! At Uotami!
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A half-price sale will be held for 3 days only, from November 11 to 13, 2026, at 魚民 ゆりまち袖ケ浦駅前モール店, operated by 株式会社モンテローザ.
≪Back after 3 years!≫The “Milk Pie Pistachio,” featuring flavorful pistachio cream and a crisp texture, launches November 13 (Friday) from 【東京ミルクチーズ工場 Cow Cow Kitchen】!
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株式会社シュクレイ will launch the “Milk Pie Pistachio,” featuring pistachio cream and a crisp texture, for a limited time from November 13, 2026, under the 東京ミルクチーズ工場 Cow Cow Kitchen brand.
If you ask AI “What comes to mind when you think of our industry?” will it name your company? トドオナダ to hold a free seminar for PR professionals on November 24
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PR Tech company 株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free seminar for PR professionals on Nov. 24, 2026, teaching them how to write so that AI associates their company with its industry.
Ketsumeishi’s 25th anniversary project “#それでは聴いてください” wins ACC Bronze; Makaira took part in planning and art direction
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Ketsumeishi’s 25th anniversary project “#それでは聴いてください,” planned and art-directed by マカイラ株式会社, won bronze at the ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS. The participatory promotion used AI voice generation and drew more than 6,000 submissions.
Tomizawa Shoten × マルマン株式会社 collaborate on “Draw! Make! A Sweet Dream Home” campaign
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株式会社富澤商店 and マルマン株式会社 are holding the “Draw! Make! A Sweet Dream Home” campaign on Instagram and X to mark their 107th anniversary. Participants can submit works featuring gingerbread houses and vote.
Facts
107th anniversary
6 works created by the organizers
Maruman Award (3 winners)
A deluxe set of 12 stationery items
Tomizawa Shoten Award (3 winners)
A tasting set of 10 varieties of premium baking chocolate
Fan Vote Award (25 winners)
A 500-yen coupon
A total of 28 winners
Tomizawa Shoten Award (14 winners)
Maruman Award (14 winners)
Since its founding in 1920
Companies mentioned：株式会社富澤商店、マルマン株式会社、Meta Platforms, Inc.
Won the real estate division of the “Vertical New Hero” category in “Strategic Sales” at the “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026” hosted by Meta
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株式会社プライムクロス and Septeni won the real estate division of the “Vertical New Hero” category in “Strategic Sales” at the “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026” hosted by Meta.
What is an “engagement-driven membership site” that uses member data to boost LTV? LYZON to speak at free joint webinar on 11/19
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株式会社LYZON will speak at a free webinar on Nov. 19, 2026, explaining how to design an “engagement-driven membership site” and use data to improve LTV among existing members.
A playful touch for classic fall and winter quilted outerwear. DOD’s original “Usa Stitch” series welcomes a new “Orange” color!
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The outdoor brand “DOD,” operated by ビーズ株式会社, has released “Orange,” a new color in its “Usa Stitch” series, which recreates its rabbit logo with quilting. A related brand book from 宝島社 was also published on the same day.
マルマン株式会社 and 富澤商店 will run the Christmas campaign “Draw! Make! A Sweet Dream Home” from Nov. 10, 2026. Participants can enter by drawing or making their ideal candy house, or by voting. Prizes include stationery sets and chocolate.
Facts
Begins Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Until 23:59 on Wednesday, Dec. 15
A deluxe set of 12 stationery items
Originalマルマン賞：...・・・3名
Original富澤商店セレクト3種セット
A tasting set of 10 varieties of premium baking chocolate
Picture book “Nontan” and 〈BEAMS HEART〉 collaborate for the first time. 13 styles of apparel and goods go on sale Friday, Nov. 27
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The first collaboration items between 〈BEAMS HEART〉, operated by 株式会社ビームス, and the picture book “Nontan,” whose first volume was published in 1976 and which marks its 50th anniversary, will go on sale Nov. 27, 2026.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
The picture book series marks its 50th anniversary
First volume published in 1976
More than 35 million copies in cumulative circulation
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビームス、BEAMS HEART、偕成社、BEAMS mini
The popular planetarium concert, with all 99 performances sold out, returns! “Planetarium Concert -Meteor Shower and the Music of the Film ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’-”
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“Planetarium Concert -Meteor Shower and the Music of the Film ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’-,” which sold out all 99 performances, returns to Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO from Dec. 4, 2026.
株式会社コシダカ announced that it will open “カラオケまねきねこ 鳥取安長店” in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2026, completing its presence in all 47 prefectures in Japan.
[Fall limited-edition item!] Cheese sweets specialty shop “Now on Cheese♪” Hello,Tokyo Station! store launches “Cheesecake Sandwich - Sweet Potato,” made with Anno sweet potatoes!
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株式会社ケイシイシイ, which operates the cheese sweets specialty shop “Now on Cheese♪,” has begun selling its fall-limited “Cheesecake Sandwich - Sweet Potato” at the Hello,Tokyo Station! store. It also offers several other cheese sweets, including a Tokyo Station-exclusive assortment and terrine.
Facts
Price: 432 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,490 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,160 yen (tax included)
Capital: 80 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイシイシイ、Now on Cheese♪、JR東日本
[Projected annual yield 30.0%・investment period approx. 9 months] Receive an “Amazon Gift Code worth 5,000 yen” when you complete your first investment with Mirarita. Applications open Nov. 10 (Tue.) for the “Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Battery Storage Facility Development Fund”
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A fundraising campaign for a grid-scale battery storage development fund in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, will launch on November 10, 2026, on Mirarita, a business-investment crowdfunding platform operated by ミラリタ株式会社. The fund has an expected annual yield of 30.0% and an investment period of about 9 months. A campaign will also offer an Amazon Gift Code worth 5,000 yen to those who complete their first investment.
Facts
Amazon Gift Code worth 5,000 yen
1 unit = ¥10,000
10 units and up
Companies mentioned：ミラリタ株式会社、株式会社常、資源エネルギー庁、Amazon.com, Inc.
Tokyo Gakugei University students take on challenges at a regional learning center—Pre-Nishiki Festival to be held
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Tokyo Gakugei University students will hold the “Pre-Nishiki Festival” on December 6, working with 株式会社壽屋, 星槎国際高等学校立川 and others to address challenges at the Tachikawa City Nishiki Learning Center.
Additional dates announced for the TV anime Moriarty the Patriot collaboration cafe in Osaka! Collaboration menu and watercolor-style original merchandise unveiled
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Anique株式会社 will hold a collaboration cafe with the TV anime Moriarty the Patriot in Tokyo, Aichi and Osaka, and has unveiled the menu and merchandise.
【Fall limited-edition item!】Now on Cheese♪, the cheese sweets specialty shop at Ecute Omiya, launches its “Cheesecake Sandwich—Sweet Potato” made with Annō sweet potatoes!
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Now on Cheese♪, the cheese sweets specialty shop operated by 株式会社ケイシイシイ at Ecute Omiya, has launched fall-limited items including its “Cheesecake Sandwich—Sweet Potato” made with Annō sweet potatoes.
Facts
Price: 432 yen (tax included)
【Contents】18 pieces
26 pieces
【Price】18 pieces: 2,322 yen (tax included)
26 pieces: 3,348 yen (tax included)
【Contents】190 g
【Price】2,160 yen (tax included)
Operates 5 stores in the Kanto region
Capital: 80 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイシイシイ、Now on Cheese♪、JR東日本
Wood art “Radial Square,” showcased repeatedly in France, to receive its first full-scale presentation in Japan on Miyajima, marking 50 years since the company’s founding
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広島銘木産業株式会社 will hold Japan’s first POP-UP STORE for “Radial Square,” an art product that gives three-dimensional form to the rings of a tree, on Miyajima in 2026, the year the company marks its 50th anniversary.
Facts
50 years since founding
2026
About 0.25 mm
Maison&Objet Paris 2027
Dates: November 13 (Friday) and 14 (Saturday), 2026
ワークスアイディ株式会社 is sponsoring 青山学院大学’s “Aoyama Business Plan Contest 2026” and will present the newly established “Works ID AX Award” (100,000 yen prize) at the final judging on November 28.
【Yahoo! Insurance】Complete missions to GET! Free limited-time LINE stickers featuring popular character “Girly Kuma-san”
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LINEヤフー will run a mission campaign offering free, limited-time LINE stickers featuring a collaboration between Yahoo! Insurance and popular character “Girly Kuma-san.”
A 2027 calendar featuring winning entries from the “12th Faret Tachikawa Art Photo Contest” is on sale for 550 yen at 3 locations: たましん美術館 Museum Shop, オリオン書房 Norte store, and Cafe はぁもにぃ♪. Proceeds will go toward the preservation of outdoor public art.
Soul'd Out wins GOLD in the newly established “Creative of the Year” Creator Solutions Award at this year’s “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026”
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Originalソウルドアウトは、Meta日本法人主催の「Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026」において、新設された「Creative of the Year」クリエイターソリューション賞でGOLDを受賞した。受賞理由は、タキイ種苗のECサイト「UETE」向けに親子向け食育キット「やさいとともだち」を展開し、前年比182％の販売成長を実現したキャンペーンである。
Collaboration items from “Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026 -10th Anniversary Special-” and ZOZOVILLA to go on sale November 10
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ZOZOVILLA will begin taking preorders on November 10 for collaboration items for “Spotify On Stage Tokyo 2026,” a live event marking the 10th anniversary of Spotify’s arrival in Japan.
Opt wins top award “Agency of the Year” at Meta’s “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026”
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株式会社オプト won the top award, “Agency of the Year,” and “Planner of the Year,” awarded to specialist executive Tomohiro Nojima, at the “Meta Agency First Awards Japan 2026,” hosted by Meta’s Japan entity.
Flagship model “AMOS JPⅢ” in the AMOS JP series of fully automatic home mahjong tables launches November 10! Features automatic tile dealing and dora display
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大洋技研株式会社’s mahjong equipment brand AMOS will launch the “AMOS JPⅢ,” a fully automatic home mahjong table featuring automatic tile dealing and dora display, on November 10, 2026. The retail price is 396,000 yen (tax included), and the initial production run is 200 units.
Turning unused food ingredients into future food resources: Watami Farm to speak at “Agri-Business Creation Fair 2026” and discuss practical implementation of COOLD FOOD with practitioners in agriculture, food and cold-chain technology
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Watami Farm, part of the Watami Group, will speak at “Agri-Business Creation Fair 2026,” to be held in November 2026, and join discussions on “COOLD FOOD,” a joint project with Yamagata University and others.
Companies mentioned：医療法人社団はなぶさ会、TEAM BLUE、島村記念病院、しんえい内科健診クリニック、おうちにかえろう。病院、やまと診療所、おうちでよかった。訪看、ごはんがたべたい。歯科、TEAM BLUE Vietnam、NPO法人ジャパンハート、杏林大学病院、東京西徳洲会病院、医療法人社団焔
Giving shape to “being prepared.” Bento brand BEN launches a bento delivery service on November 10, 2026
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株式会社UN-BE, which operates the bento brand BEN, will launch a daily bento delivery service in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures starting November 10, 2026.
8 finalists vying to shape the next generation of health tech have been selected!
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The Healthtech Summit 2026 Organizing Committee has selected 8 finalists for the pitch contest at the health tech summit, which will be held on December 6 and 7. The theme is “Who Leads Care?” and the grand prize is 1 million yen.
Facts
8 finalist companies
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
Monday, Dec. 7
The summit marks its 12th edition
5-minute pitch
7-minute Q&A with the judges
1 million yen
In-person attendance: 50,000 yen
Early-bird price: 30,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Healthtech Summit 運営委員会、アルフレッサ株式会社、株式会社peaceful、株式会社UBeing、株式会社visit、株式会社pono、株式会社東京医歯学総合研究所、ハノン・ケアシステム株式会社、スピーチリンク株式会社、シスタ株式会社、CIC Japan Innovation Services合同会社、株式会社インテージホールディングス、株式会社インテージヘルスケア、シニフィアン株式会社、メドピア株式会社
The “2026 Winter Tochigi Tourism Promotion” will be held, showcasing the many attractions of winter in Tochigi—including nature, hot springs and food—at stations across the Tokyo metropolitan area!
Intellix Holdings Chairman Receives Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award
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Takuya Yamamoto, chairman of the board of 株式会社インテリックスホールディングス, received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award at the 38th Housing Month Achievement Awards held on November 6, 2026.
Production is set to resume on original bags recreating bags used by characters in the anime “Haikyu!!”!
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有限会社アクロス has announced the return of 5 products recreating character bags from the anime “Haikyu!!.” Preorders will open on November 10, 2026, and sales will begin in March 2027.
“Gloomy Bear” × “CANDY GALFY”: The highly anticipated collaboration apparel is here! A lineup of 5 distinctive items
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5 collaboration apparel items from “Gloomy Bear” and streetwear brand “CANDY GALFY” will go on sale November 11 at the official GALFY online store and participating retailers.
[Bonus points period!] Win prizes for 800 people! A must-buy campaign is underway to thank customers for their continued support, with prizes including QUO Card Pay worth 1,000 yen!
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カタギ食品株式会社 will run the “Gomanzoku Campaign” from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with prizes including QUO Card Pay going to a total of 800 people. The bonus points period runs from November 13 to 30.
ローソンプリント is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is selling bromides and stickers with special designs. An X quote-post campaign will also run starting November 10, with QUO Cards to be given away.
Announces the “Purpose Brand Communication Ranking 2026,” based on joint research with 早稲田大学; 5 companies, including 富士フイルムHD, tied for 1st place
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エスエムオー株式会社 and 早稲田大学 announced the “Purpose Brand Communication Ranking 2026,” based on an analysis of integrated reports from companies listed on the TSE Prime Market; 5 companies, including 群馬銀行, tied for 1st place.
Facts
For approximately 15 years
Ultimately analyzed integrated reports from 167 companies
64 companies met the overall evaluation requirements
A regular generative AI survey conducted in October 2026 by 株式会社ブランディングワークス found that 明光義塾 ranked 1st among recommended cram schools, with a mention rate of 58.9%. ChatGPT named 明光義塾, while Gemini named 河合塾, as the most frequently mentioned company.
[Winter limited edition] On sale: “Fig Chocolate,” the eagerly awaited new winter product following “Medicinal Snack Dried Jujube Chocolate,” which marks its 5th anniversary!
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株式会社ブラウンシュガー1ST will launch “Medicinal Snack Fig Chocolate,” a new winter limited-edition product, on Nov. 11. The product features freeze-dried figs coated in vegan chocolate made with 60% cacao, and is the latest addition to the “Medicinal Snack” series, which marks its 5th anniversary.
Launch of “MEDISMA MEO,” a service that helps clinics attract patients through Google Maps
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株式会社HERO innovation, which promotes digital transformation in healthcare, has launched “MEDISMA MEO,” a Google Maps patient acquisition support tool for clinics. The service works with existing offerings to help clinics obtain reviews and optimize their Google Business Profiles.
Facts
Expertise gained from helping more than 10,000 clinics attract patients
Cumulative installations have exceeded 10,000 (FY2025 results)
[Affordable, high-quality 個別指導キャンパス] Notice of expanded school facilities in November 2026
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個別指導キャンパス announced that it will expand the facilities at its Takesato School in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2026. Free tuition benefits are currently being offered to mark its 33rd anniversary.
株式会社ドコモ・バイクシェア announced that it will launch its new service brand “NOLL” across all areas on Nov. 24, 2026, and gradually introduce new vehicles and pricing, starting in Hiroshima and Osaka.
HKS to launch 2 types of SDGs tote bags in its 2nd collaboration with 豊田合成（株）’s ethical brand “Re-S（リーズ）”
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As its 2nd collaboration with 豊田合成’s ethical brand “Re-S,” HKS will launch 2 types of SDGs tote bags made by upcycling airbag offcuts, in limited quantities, starting Nov. 13, 2026.
ECマスターズクラブ, operated by 日本ECサービス株式会社（ECXグループ）, will hold an in-person seminar in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2026, explaining strategies to grow sales using 楽天市場, Amazon and TikTok, as well as ways to reduce reliance on advertising spending.
MEDISO Seminar Series: Breaking Through Barriers for Healthcare Startups, Vol. 27, Regulatory Edition: An Introduction to CMC for Healthcare Startups to Prevent “Problems Later”
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株式会社三菱総合研究所 will host MEDISO Seminar Vol. 27 online on Nov. 20, 2026. Experts from 入澤コンサルティング合同会社 and PMDA will discuss key points for early-stage consideration of CMC (manufacturing and quality control).
The villain-possession fantasy series “俺の死亡フラグが留まるところを知らない,” distributed by マンガボックス and with more than 1.75 million copies sold across the series, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation in 2027!
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A TV anime adaptation in 2027 has been announced for “俺の死亡フラグが留まるところを知らない,” a villain-possession fantasy series distributed by 株式会社マンガボックス that has sold more than 1.75 million copies across the series.
“AI—how can our company use it?” A seminar for small and medium-sized business owners grappling with labor shortages will share practical examples of how to put AI to work in business! (Nov. 24 in Fukuoka)
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九州商工会議所連合会 will hold a seminar in Fukuoka on Nov. 24, 2026, for small and medium-sized business owners grappling with labor shortages, featuring practical examples of how to put AI to work in business.
Within walking distance of Hakata Station! Featuring a large room accommodating up to 30 guests: Karaoke BanBan Hakata Ekimae store grand opens on Friday, November 20, 2026!
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株式会社シン・コーポレーション will grand open Karaoke BanBan Hakata Ekimae store in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on November 20, 2026. The store features a large room accommodating up to 30 guests and will hold opening promotions, including 50% off room fees and a raffle drawing.
[New Release] PHOEBE BEAUTY UP enters a new beauty category. From eyelash care to scalp and hair care, the brand launches its first beauty device and a scalp serum
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DINETTE株式会社 will launch its first beauty appliance, the Pro Lift Brush, and Deep Scalp Care Serum, a serum for the scalp, from PHOEBE BEAUTY UP on December 9, 2026.
Search inside CAD files with AI to cut down on “drawing searches.” ナレカン adds support for DWG and DXF for the manufacturing and construction industries
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株式会社Stock announced that its AI knowledge tool ナレカン now supports keyword and AI searches of CAD files (DWG and DXF formats). This makes it possible to summarize and search text within drawings, with the potential to streamline drawing searches in the manufacturing and construction industries.
イデアハウス achieves a 100% manual creation rate through a business standardization project using ナレカン
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株式会社Stock published a case study on イデアハウス, which achieved a 100% manual creation rate through a business standardization project using the knowledge management tool ナレカン.
Facts
Launched a “Business Standardization Project” in May 2025
Consolidated all work procedure manuals in ナレカン in about 1 year
Seminar on 11/17 (Tue) at 13:00 | Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Based on Effectiveness Evaluation: Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening—Practical Implementation
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株式会社エムネス will hold an online seminar on November 17, 2026, covering the practical implementation of low-dose CT lung cancer screening under the “Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Based on Effectiveness Evaluation.”
Traditional honboshi shishamo production revived in Shiranuka, Hokkaido: Passing on the food culture and authentic taste of hon shishamo, a rare species native to Japan, to the next generation
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株式会社シラリカ, a subsidiary of 株式会社イミュー, began producing traditional honboshi shishamo this fall in Shiranuka, Hokkaido, using the rare hon shishamo, a species native to Japan. To address declining catches and challenges in passing on the food culture, the company is developing products in line with the fishing season and has also begun offering them as hometown tax donation gifts.
Facts
About 94% of shishamo distributed domestically
Just about 6% of domestic distribution
1,400 tons in 2010 (Heisei 22)
113 tons in 2024 (Reiwa 6)
260 tons were caught in Heisei 22
In recent years, catches have been around 20–30 tons
A history spanning more than 60 years since its founding
“Traveling Light and Shadow Cutout Exhibition” opens at JR Kyushu Hall on Saturday, November 28! Media preview to be held on Friday, November 27
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株式会社オリグレス announced that it will hold “Traveling Light and Shadow Cutout Exhibition: Imagination Is Magic” at JR Kyushu Hall starting November 28, 2026, in collaboration with its group company and the organizing committee. A media preview will be held ahead of the opening.
Facts
Starting Saturday, November 28, 2026
Through Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
General admission: 1,600 yen
Advance ticket: 1,400 yen
Middle and high school students: 1,000 yen
Children (ages 3 through elementary school): 500 yen
[Oral Appearance White Paper] What makes for an appealing smile? Current flight attendants say “naturally white teeth” is the top condition
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株式会社トリクル announced the results of its “Oral Appearance White Paper on Flight Attendants,” a survey conducted among 58 current flight attendants by its oral care brand SWAG. “Naturally white teeth” was the most common condition for an appealing smile. The survey also revealed attitudes toward tooth color, limitations on care while working, and barriers to teeth whitening.
Break it cleanly down the middle with “Ore!” to blow away everyday irritation and frustration! The “Crunky” × “Matsuken Samba” collaboration kicks off! New web video featuring Ken Matsudaira to be released starting Tuesday, November 10
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株式会社ロッテ will launch a major tie-up campaign with “Matsuken Samba” starting November 10, 2026, as a new marketing initiative for Crunky chocolate, which was revamped in April 2026. The campaign will include a new web video featuring Ken Matsudaira, in-store novelty gifts, a receipt-entry promotion, a POP UP STORE at 新宿マルイ アネックス, and sales of original sticker prints at ファミリーマート and ローソン.
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In April 2026
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Those who purchase 2 eligible products
5,000 winners selected by lottery
Purchase of 300 yen (tax included) or more
Starting Friday, December 11, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 20
About 10 types in total
Starting Friday, November 20, 2026
8 types in total
Suggested retail price: around 226 yen (tax included)
Aging kit “Nekase High” goes on sale at convenience stores starting November 6
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The aging kit from the experiential brand “Nekase High,” operated by 株式会社Gab, went on sale at セブン‐イレブン Kawasaki Noborito Station Front store starting November 6, 2026.
[New Release] Free people from light. New-generation eyewear “UN-GLASS,” featuring 3 types of functional lenses and refined design, launches Tuesday, November 10!
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株式会社パレンテ will launch UN-GLASS, a new-generation eyewear product designed to free users from excessive artificial-light stress, on November 10. The frames are made in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, and come with 3 types of functional lenses for improving sleep quality, easing migraines, and enhancing contrast.
Mynet Executive Officer and CTO Yuki Horikoshi to speak at “Orca Executive Circle,” explaining the background behind adopting Orca Security and how it is used in practice
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Yuki Horikoshi, executive officer and CTO of 株式会社マイネット, will speak at “Orca Executive Circle,” an executive-focused event hosted by Orca Security, explaining the background behind the company’s adoption of its cloud security tools and examples of their use.
“AMAHAGAN Whisky Highball Peated Malt Blend Can” to launch first at convenience stores on Tuesday, November 24, 2026
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長浜浪漫ビール株式会社 will launch the “AMAHAGAN Whisky Highball Peated Malt Blend Can” first at convenience stores from November 24, 2026, with nationwide general sales beginning December 8 of the same year.
medicalforce intelligence begins advance rollout of “AI Document Creation,” which uses AI to prepare documents such as care plans
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On November 10, 2026, アトミックソフトウェア株式会社 began advance availability of “AI Document Creation,” a feature of its clinic-focused SaaS medicalforce that automatically prepares documents such as care plans and medical information letters using AI.
Winners, including the Grand Prize winner, have been announced for “Copic Award 2026,” which drew more than 4,000 works from around the world!
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株式会社トゥーマーカープロダクツ announced the final judging results for “Copic Award 2026,” which drew more than 4,000 works from 72 countries worldwide. The Grand Prize went to Risa Tanii for “The Scenery at My Feet.”
Facts
Sold in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide
Now in its 9th edition
From 72 countries worldwide
More than 150 award-winning works, including selected entries
OrcaRouter cybersecurity team OrcaCyber releases GGUF weights for abliteration version of 40B MoE coding model “Flint”
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FlashLabs株式会社 has released GGUF weights for an abliteration version of “Flint,” a coding model developed by the U.S. AI research organization Recursive. The release was made by OrcaRouter cybersecurity team OrcaCyber, reducing the refusal response rate from 86.3% to 10.4%. The weights are available for verification and research by security researchers.
HEROZ partners with Tendo City and the Japan Shogi Association to promote tourism DX and next-generation development in Tendo through the “Shogi Holy Land Project”
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HEROZ株式会社 is partnering with Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and the Japan Shogi Association to promote tourism DX and next-generation development through the “Shogi Holy Land Project.” Initiatives include “Downtown Tsume Shogi DX,” covering 34 locations in the city, and the “First Dan Challenge Program” for 26 shogi players ranked below first dan who are junior high school students or younger.
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A total of 34 locations
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
26 shogi players ranked below first dan who are junior high school students or younger will participate
[Exhibitor Report] A full look at the インターコスモス booth at “Retail Store Development EXPO,” part of “EC & Retail Week Autumn 2026”! Experiential store design created through digital and analog elements
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株式会社インターコスモス exhibited at “Retail Store Development EXPO,” part of “EC & Retail Week Autumn 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from October 21 to 23, 2026. The company showcased experiential store design and customer-attraction tools combining digital and analog elements.
“Work dependent on specific individuals” occurs at 96.3% of companies, while knowledge sharing takes hold at just 20%
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A survey conducted by ソニービズネットワークス株式会社 found that 96.3% of companies have work dependent on specific individuals, while knowledge sharing has taken hold at just 24.3%.
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“Work dependent on specific individuals” occurs at 96.3% of companies
Colorful, pop-style merchandise is here from the TV anime “Candy Caries”! A packed lineup featuring cute, glossy acrylic items and more!
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5 items of merchandise from the TV anime “Candy Caries” will go on sale starting November 10, 2026, on ANIGA-TER, the e-commerce site operated by バナナスピリッツ株式会社.
“Nakame Village,” a mixed-use hub for work and commerce carrying on Nakameguro’s independent-shop culture, to open in December—transforming a former parking lot into a gathering place for food, fashion, and lifestyle
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株式会社リアルゲイト announced that it will open the mixed-use facility “Nakame Village” in 1-chome Kamimeguro, Meguro Ward, in December 2026. The development will carry on Nakameguro’s independent-shop culture and serve as a gathering place for food, fashion, and lifestyle.
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Projects involving more than 100 buildings
Scheduled to open on Thursday, December 24
Area: 31.39㎡–141.10㎡
Area: 141.10㎡
A total of 20 workspaces
Area: 20.55㎡–73.10㎡
Area: 192.41㎡
Includes a private 43.90㎡ roof terrace
Total floor area: 2363.87㎡
Opening planned for December 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルゲイト、BaNANA OFFICE、Sitoh inc.、株式会社アダストリア、AMERICAN RAG CIE、NOMURA SHOTEN、二巛（ニセン）、深川蒸留所、BEER VISTA BREWERY、Single O、HATCH、煎茶堂東京
Snufkin comes to Yogibo. The 3rd MOOMIN and Yogibo collaboration features 4 new Yogibo designs.
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株式会社Yogibo will release 4 new products expressing the world of Moomin as the 3rd collaboration with MOOMIN SHOP 楽天市場店. The centerpiece is the MOOMIN Yogibo Hugger Snufkin, inspired by Snufkin, alongside 3 color cushions featuring designs of Mymble's sister, the Hattifatteners, and the Ancestor. Pre-orders are scheduled to begin on November 10, 2026.
Ishii Town in Tokushima Prefecture promotes the use of Tokushima Prefecture's spot-work platform 徳島マッチボックス to support local businesses in securing workers
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株式会社Matchbox Technologies is partnering with Ishii Town in Tokushima Prefecture to support local businesses in securing workers, and will hold an information session on 徳島マッチボックス on November 24, 2026.
[Kuromi] Available to buy now! A cute, grown-up mini shoulder bag. Eye-catching dimensional embroidery and a lightweight feel at approximately 80g. Made with lightly water-repellent material, it can be worn crossbody or carried as a mini tote in this 2-way design—perfect for outings, travel, or as a gift!
[椿屋珈琲・ダッキーダック] New tart features Akio, a premium persimmon offering an indulgent taste of fall
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東和フードサービス株式会社 will offer a tea cream tart made with premium Akio persimmons from Fukuoka Prefecture for a limited time at ダッキーダック and 椿屋珈琲 locations starting November 13, 2026.
From the game Honkai: Star Rail, the Dormitory Series Chibi Characters Blind Box 2nd Edition is here!
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株式会社ADKエモーションズ began advance preorders on November 10 for the Dormitory Series Chibi Characters Blind Box 2nd Edition from the game Honkai: Star Rail, offered by Myethos.
[Joint project with 日本蓄電池] Grid-scale battery storage facility with approximately 2MW begins receiving power in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture
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A grid-scale battery storage facility, NC海南市木津蓄電所, in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, has begun receiving power as part of a joint project by 株式会社リミックスポイント and 日本蓄電池. It has a rated output of approximately 2MW and is scheduled to enter the balancing market around February 2027.
[明治記念館] Enjoy Gininkgo Kaiseki, a limited-time dinner at the sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki restaurant 羽衣, lavishly featuring seasonal autumn flavors prepared with the skill of its chefs!
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羽衣, the sushi, tempura, and teppanyaki restaurant at 明治記念館, will serve Gininkgo Kaiseki, a kaiseki course featuring seasonal autumn flavors, for a limited time from November 1 to December 4, Reiwa 8. The price is ¥13,310.
In collaboration with “Hakken! Fukushima”! Perfect for fall, the “delicious” flavors of Fukushima come together at the Autumn Fukushima Fair
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株式会社エムアイフードスタイル will hold the Autumn Fukushima Fair from November 11 to 15 at 14 クイーンズ伊勢丹 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area, selling local specialties and famous sweets from Fukushima Prefecture.