Kimono pre-wedding photos in the smartphone era: INAI WEDDING WASOU Osaka launches limited-time “White Cyclorama Kimono Photo Plan,” with vertical and horizontal shooting options
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INAI WEDDING WASOU Osaka, operated by 株式会社World map, will launch the limited-time “White Cyclorama Kimono Photo Plan,” which supports both vertical and horizontal framing, starting Nov. 10, 2026.
12 new banner design templates for coming-of-age ceremonies and 二十歳 gatherings — create an original banner simply by choosing a design and adding a name
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成人式モール, operated by SNS株式会社, added 12 new banner design templates for 2027 coming-of-age ceremonies starting Nov. 10, 2026.
【シーホース三河】Notice of visit to a kindergarten and nursery school (Fujikawa Nursery School)
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On Nov. 5, 2026, 4 members of Super Girls visited Fujikawa Nursery School, where they danced and took part in a basketball shooting activity with the children. シーホース三河 promotes sports as part of its SDGs project “Be With” and regional revitalization activities.
Yoshiki from the TV anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” is now a Nendoroid figure. Preorders are being accepted at あみあみ.
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Major hobby goods retailer あみあみ (大網株式会社) is selling “Nendoroid Yoshiki from the TV Anime ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’” from オランジュ・ルージュ. The suggested retail price is ¥6,600, and it is scheduled for release in April 2027.
【Sakai, Fukui Prefecture】Close-up of the shachihoko’s face shown in live stream from Maruoka Castle, now undergoing restoration
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Major preservation and repair work is underway at the main keep of Maruoka Castle, an Important Cultural Property in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture. On Oct. 24, the city education board held a public briefing, connecting the worksite online to the Machiyori tourist information center for a live stream. 清水建設 is carrying out the work, and about 90 people watched close-up footage of the shachihoko roof ornament and demon tiles.
Facts
The work took 3 years
About 6,000 stone roof tiles
For the first time in 71 years
Oct. 24
About 90 residents attended
Since Showa 30
For the first time in 23 years
Held 3 times in total
3 employees of 清水建設 (headquartered in Chuo Ward, Tokyo)
About 18 m above ground
About 13 m high
About 100 people
Original今年5月から始まった
Admission is also unavailable from Nov. 9 to Dec. 11
Ofuro cafe utatane celebrates its 13th anniversary. The “13th Anniversary Grand Thank-You Festival” will run from Nov. 21 (Sat.) to 23 (Mon., holiday).
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The bathing facility Ofuro cafe utatane, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, will hold its “13th Anniversary Grand Thank-You Festival” from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026, celebrating its 13th anniversary. Events include serving a giant cake, aufguss sessions and a local sake event.
広島もとまち水族館 will hold a naming ceremony on Nov. 29, 2026, to announce the nicknames of 2 meerkats as part of its 1st anniversary celebrations. A special guided tour for pass holders will also be offered.
KCJ GROUP株式会社 reopened the Fire Station pavilion at キッザニア東京 on Nov. 9, 2026, and held a ceremony. The Marine Sports Foundation became its official supporter, and new programs to raise disaster-prevention awareness were introduced, including water-rescue team activities and instruction on how to wear a life jacket.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
20 years
Capacity: 8 people per session
Duration: Up to 35 minutes
Pay: 8 KidZos
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人マリンスポーツ財団、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、キッザニア東京、MARIS応援サポーター、ハロー！プロジェクト、つばきファクトリー、上々軍団さわやか五郎
【Tokyo/Nishi-Ikebukuro】44th National Trust Convention to be held Dec. 5 (Sat.) “Beyond the connection between nature and people.” Those who love the outdoors or want to protect nature are welcome to attend!
グリーンビーンズ, the online-only supermarket operated by Aeon Next, will hold a Black Friday sale starting November 11, 2026, offering about 3,000 items at special prices.
Facts
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Number of eligible items: about 3,000
A total of 95 cities, wards, towns and villages in Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Ibaraki prefectures
[Online event on Nov. 26] Copying Western and European models is doomed to fail! Seminar on introducing a “Japanese-style job-based personnel system” tailored to the realities of Japanese companies
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日本経営開発協会 and 関西経営管理協会 will hold an online seminar on introducing a “Japanese-style job-based personnel system” on November 26, 2026, for executives and HR managers at small and midsize companies. Katsuya Moriya, president and representative director of 株式会社新経営サービス, will speak about how to avoid the pitfalls of Western-style implementation and explain practical approaches to reforming personnel systems to fit the realities of Japanese companies.
As an “infrastructure company supporting trust and safety in the digital society,” signs a research coverage agreement with GMOグローバルサイン・HD, a provider of electronic authentication and electronic contracts | Next-generation stock research “ENVALITH”
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株式会社エンヴァリス has entered into a research coverage agreement with GMO GlobalSign Holdings Co., Ltd. and will begin distributing reports from the third quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026.
SANU’s nature experience program “Nature Club” launches today, Tuesday, November 10
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株式会社SANU has launched “Nature Club,” a nature experience program, marking the fifth anniversary of its second-home service “SANU 2nd Home.” The first offerings are guided experience programs in 5 areas: Lake Shirakaba, Yatsugatake, Amami Oshima, Ichinomiya and Nasu. The company aims to expand to 20 areas nationwide in 2027.
Facts
The first offerings are in 5 areas: Lake Shirakaba, Yatsugatake, Amami Oshima, Ichinomiya and Nasu
Aims to expand to 20 areas nationwide in 2027
Now has 41 locations and 251 rooms*
SANU enters its second chapter as it marks the fifth anniversary of its service
SANU 2nd Home marks its fifth anniversary. From democratizing vacation homes to becoming a “platform for everyone to enjoy nature.” Aims for ¥150 billion in development and 500,000 users by 2031
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株式会社SANU’s second-home service “SANU 2nd Home” will mark its fifth anniversary on November 11, 2026. To mark the occasion, the company announced a new building model, “SHELL,” and the “Nature Club” nature experience program, and moved to a co-CEO structure. By 2031, it aims to reach ¥150 billion in development, 500,000 users and 3,000 rooms.
Bringing nature around the world within reach. SANU unveils “SHELL,” a home made 90% in factories and run by software
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株式会社SANU unveiled “SHELL,” a new model in its “Earth Walker Series” of buildings. The model features a factory production rate of 90% or higher, an on-site construction period of about 2 weeks, a large column-free wooden interior and smart-home functions powered by an in-house-developed OS. The company aims to launch it in 2027.
Facts
More than 90% of the manufacturing process takes place in factories
[Sports contributing to society: BOATRACE] Using boat race proceeds to build “livable cities” — new TV commercial “Livable Cities” to begin airing November 15
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一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会 announced that a television commercial will begin airing on November 15, showing how boat race proceeds are used to develop public infrastructure, medical facilities and educational environments, supporting the creation of “livable cities.”
[K-beauty is also K Village] A special dinner with Korean beauty professionals and more! K Village holds “Otona Kirei Trip in Seoul,” a Korean beauty tour for adult women
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A report on “Otona Kirei Trip in Seoul,” a Korean beauty tour for adult women jointly organized by 株式会社K Village and 株式会社三進トラベルサービス and held from October 25 to 27, 2026. The 9 participants took part in experiences including skin analysis, dinner with experts and Korean language lessons.
Facts
Original2026年10月25日（日）〜27日（火）
Ages 24–69
9 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社K Village、K Village Meon、株式会社三進トラベルサービス、THE SEROI、株式会社TABi´Z タビーズ、K Village MODULY Web、K Village MODULY、K Village プライム、ナユタス、K Village Pilates
リノベる株式会社 will participate in “Renovation Experience Fair in SHIBUYA 2026,” organized in collaboration by 渋谷区 and 一般社団法人リノベーション協議会, and will open showrooms and properties in Shibuya Ward on November 28 and 29, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月28日（土）・29日（日）
3 showrooms and concept rooms around 渋谷区
Has worked on more than 8,000 homes since its founding
First in the telecommunications industry: “Liqutenna,” an antenna using tap water, successfully connects to a mobile device
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With cooperation from KDDI, Mitsubishi Electric developed “Liqutenna,” an antenna that uses tap water, and successfully tested its connection to a mobile device in an indoor verification environment. The antenna achieves a transparent design while maintaining performance equivalent to that of a metal antenna, enabling installation at facilities where care must be taken to preserve the surrounding landscape.
Facts
Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were ¥5.8947 trillion
The 3rd Data Science Online Course offered by 総務省統計局, “Statistical Analysis Programming: Understand and Use It,” opens on Jan. 12, 2027
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The free online course “Statistical Analysis Programming: Understand and Use It,” offered by 総務省統計局 on “gacco,” operated by 株式会社デジタル・ナレッジ, opens on Jan. 12, 2027, with enrollment beginning Nov. 10, 2026.
Facts
More than 3,000 implementations
Learn systematically in 4 weeks
Enrollment opens on Nov. 10, 2026
Consulting for more than 100 large and small-to-medium-sized companies in total
The 2nd official soundtrack for “Crimson Desert Enhanced” is out! Features 42 tracks with musicians from around the world
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Pearl Abyss released the 2nd official soundtrack for “Crimson Desert Enhanced” on Nov. 10, 2026. The 42-track album features musicians from around the world and is available on Epic Games Store, Spotify, and other platforms.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
42 tracks
Companies mentioned：Pearl Abyss、Epic Games Store、Steam、Spotify、Apple Music、YouTube Music
ビーンズコーポレーション launches “Sokushiru,” a cybersecurity assessment service that delivers reports in as little as 60 minutes
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株式会社ビーンズコーポレーション has launched “Sokushiru,” a cybersecurity assessment service covering everything from websites to corporate systems. Key features include report delivery in as little as 60 minutes, referrals to specialist providers after the assessment, and both one-time-use and annual contract plans.
Talk event on “How to Help People Grow,” featuring active professional soccer players: “Is Praise-Based Coaching Too Lenient? Is Strict Coaching Wrong?” to be held in Ube City on Dec. 22
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株式会社Sports Life Lab will hold a talk event in Ube City on Dec. 22, 2026, inviting active professional soccer players to discuss “How to Help People Grow.” It will also launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to raise part of the event’s operating costs.
Facts
Dec. 22, 2026 (Tue.)
Advance registration required for the first 100 applicants
Target amount: 300,000 yen
Original2026年11月11日（水）19時から
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sports Life Lab、株式会社エフエムきらら、(一社)山口県サッカー協会、株式会社Kirara Marketing、山口観光交通株式会社、AG株式会社、株式会社TYウェルス・パートナーズ、ユーピーアール株式会社、CAMPFIRE、レオーネ山口、ルーテル学院高校、阪南大学、ギラヴァンツ北九州、アルビレックス新潟、ガンバ大阪、バディーSC千葉、ウィングスU-15、青森山田高校、大阪体育大学、レノファ山口FC、栃木SC、ブラウブリッツ秋田、学習院大学、山口大学経済学部、SQUARE、アトレチコ鈴鹿
Sushi and pancakes turn “rock-hard”!? A new resin experience launches at the craft bar at Masaru Stand 328
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“Kachikachi Clicker,” a novel resin experience created in collaboration with artist 163, is now available at Masaru Stand 328, a shop specializing in handmade goods operated by 株式会社GreenOcean. Courses with staff support and special workshops will also be offered.
Facts
163
Masaru Stand 328
60-minute resin course
2,500 yen (tax included)
More than 2.48 million units sold
Companies mentioned：株式会社GreenOcean、まさるスタンド328 by GreenOcean 名古屋サカエチカ店、大同特殊鋼 Phenix スクエア
Selected for JST’s “Program on Open Innovation Platforms for Industry-Academia Co-Creation (COI-NEXT)”; launch of the “Zero-Carbon Future Regional Co-Creation Hub, Realized Through Innovative Functional Nanomaterials”
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Selected for JST’s “COI-NEXT,” the launch of the Zero-Carbon Future Regional Co-Creation Hub was announced, with 東北大学 as the lead institution, Namie Town and Fukushima Prefecture as the lead local governments, and 日東紡 and NanoFrontier as the lead organizations.
【海老乃家】Year-end and New Year limited “Year-End Feast Set” now on sale; free shipping campaign for purchases of ¥5,000 or more
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FGROW JAPAN株式会社 is selling a year-end and New Year limited set from its specialty shrimp shop, 海老乃家, and will run a free shipping campaign for purchases of ¥5,000 or more.
60% of business owners with a successor or candidate have “barely started” preparing for the handover! “We’ve chosen a successor, but can’t hand over the reins yet”—survey reveals that even after stepping down, half plan to remain involved in management decisions
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社Pro-D-use, more than 60% of business owners who have chosen a successor have done little to prepare for the handover. In family succession cases, half tend to remain involved in management decisions even after the change of company president.
TAK releases new song “Mirror Mirror,” featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto
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South Korean music producer TAK will release the new song “Mirror Mirror” featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto on Nov. 3, 2026. The track heralds the launch of TAK’s new project “V” and depicts the feelings of two people who admire each other while also feeling jealous.
“Delta Force”’s new season “Aurora” launches today! New map “Zenisport,” new operator “Martelo,” and Brakkesh 2.0 arrive
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Team Jade has launched the new “Aurora” season of “Delta Force.” It features the new map “Zenisport,” the new operator “Martelo,” the addition of “Brakkesh 2.0,” and a collaboration with “Phantom Blade Zero,” among other content.
Facts
Unreal Engine 5
Brakkesh 2.0
Firing Range 2.0
First to 7 rounds
AN-94
Companies mentioned：Team Jade、TiMi Studio Group、S-GAME、Garena
Self-photo studio INAI LIFE, operated by 株式会社World map, has completely revamped its website and launched new pricing plans on October 30, 2026, allowing customers to choose based on “number of people × photography time.”
Enjoy crochet accessories designed by CORORURU, whose charming, pop-color palette makes each piece a joy to use. The “Macaron Color Frill Knit” series launches Friday, November 13!
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株式会社日本ヴォーグ社 will release the “Macaron Color Frill Knit” series of crochet accessories designed by CORORURU on November 13.
En announces survey on “changing jobs across industries (cross-industry career moves).” The share of job changes involving a different industry reached 61% in 2026 (January–September), the highest level since 2020. The figure was 69% among people in their 20s and 57% even among those in their 50s, the lowest group.
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エン株式会社 announced a survey based on data from the mid-career job site 『ミドルの転職』 and the scouting service 『アンビ（AMBI）』, finding that the share of job changes across industries reached 61% in January–September 2026, the highest level since 2020.
Equipment inspection platform “MONiPLATⓇ” revamps inspection reports into “reports that show the whole picture at a glance”
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株式会社バルカー revamped the inspection report layout for its equipment inspection platform “MONiPLATⓇ” on November 10, 2026, making the information viewable on a single screen.
[群馬県太田市] “OTA CITY MARKET” and “OTA Furusato Support Experience Event” to be held simultaneously on December 12!
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群馬県太田市 will hold “OTA CITY MARKET” and the “OTA Furusato Support Experience Event” at Ota Civic Hall on December 12, Reiwa 8. The event will feature a market with about 110 vendors and an experience event showcasing hometown tax return gifts. Admission is free.
Facts
December 12
11th edition
About 110 vendors
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Companies mentioned：群馬県太田市、OTA CITY MARKET実行委員会、太田市役所広報ブランド課
Pocket Change adds “giftee Box Select” and “えらべるPay®” as redemption options
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株式会社ポケットチェンジ added 株式会社ギフティ’s “giftee Box Select” and “えらべるPay®” as redemption options for its foreign currency e-money charging machines, “Pocket Change,” starting November 10, 2026. This allows users to choose products or points from gift points even after returning home, without visiting a machine.
New products out today! Items to brighten your cheering, including mini penlights shaped like uniforms
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シーホース三河 will release new merchandise, including mini penlights shaped like uniforms and stackable blocks, at the Shinshu game on November 10. The merchandise shop will be fully cashless, and fan club points will also be awarded for capsule-toy purchases.
“Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year 2nd Tsunagaru Music Festival” to be held; performers wanted
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東京都 is holding the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year 2nd Tsunagaru Music Festival” as a venue for people with disabilities to perform music and sing, and is seeking performers.
Consolidated Financial Results for the 2nd Quarter (Interim Period) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 [Japanese GAAP]
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In フジクラグループ’s results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, net sales rose 55.2% year on year to ¥867.4 billion, driven by increased demand in the information and communications business. The full-year earnings forecast was revised; profit forecasts were lowered due to foreign exchange effects, while net income was left unchanged.
スポーツを止めるな × Japanese Olympic Committee Disaster Support Sports Network to carry out its 5th round of support for Noto
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一般社団法人スポーツを止めるな and the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) will carry out their 5th disaster support initiative for the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture. Beach cleanups and sports experience events are scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2026, in Wajima, Suzu and other locations, with JOC-designated athletes and others taking part.
Daiichi アイペット strengthens efforts with Aomori Prefecture on pet disaster preparedness: begins placing “starter kits” at designated evacuation shelters across the prefecture, with a demonstration and unveiling at the industry-academia-government collaboration “Disaster Preparedness Workshop with Pets” on Wednesday, November 25
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第一アイペット損害保険株式会社 signed an amendment to its agreement with Aomori Prefecture on November 10, 2026, adding “measures for evacuating with companion animals” as a new area of cooperation. In conjunction with this, it is launching support for placing “starter kits” at designated evacuation shelters across the prefecture and will sponsor the “Disaster Preparedness Workshop with Pets,” to be held in Hirosaki and other locations on November 25, where it will present the initiative.
Participating as a flagship company in the Children and Families Agency’s “Companies Growing Together with Children” initiative
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イオン is participating as a flagship company in the Children and Families Agency’s “Companies Growing Together with Children” initiative and will strengthen support for children by leveraging its stores and regional partnerships.
株式会社pdc held a joint presentation on November 9, 2026, by 3 cosmetics manufacturers, sharing the history of Japanese skincare and their efforts in “longevity beauty.” It also announced details of new products, including Derma Aid’s “Triple Active Lotion N.”
[SAK University] Holds its first school festival, “SAK Festival 2026 - So IT, the Beginning -”; hands-on student-made games and food stalls selling student-created menus are a hit
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SAK University held its first school festival, “SAK Festival 2026 - So IT, the Beginning -,” on October 31 and November 1, 2026, featuring hands-on experiences with student-made games and food stalls that proved popular.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Sunday, Nov. 1
More than 100 new students
12th in the UK
Established in 1964
Produced 2 Nobel Prize laureates
Ranked in the TOP375 of the THE World University Rankings
Ginger Lab selected as a company eligible for support under Ishikawa Prefecture’s “Noto Startup” program
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Ginger Lab株式会社 has been selected as a company eligible for support under Ishikawa Prefecture’s “Noto Startup” program and aims to build a disaster preparedness model for the Noto region by combining its emergency stockpile food “KIBOU CURRY” with its SaaS “KIBOU Stock.”
Facts
Reiwa 8 Project to attract startups to Noto
The Noto Peninsula earthquake that occurred in January 2024
The Oku-Noto torrential rain in September of the same year
The Basic Act on Disaster Management, enacted in July 2025
[For decarbonization and GX professionals | Free to attend] Sumitomo Forestry to speak as a gold sponsor at “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026,” one of Asia’s largest forums dedicated to carbon credits
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OriginalGreen Carbon株式会社は、2026年11月17日に東京ビッグサイトで開催されるカーボンクレジット特化フォーラム「Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026」に、住友林業株式会社がゴールドスポンサーとして参画し登壇することを発表した。
Facts
More than 2,000 attendees are expected
Session ⑤ “The Forefront of Forest Credit Generation (14:45–15:25)”
At the Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
More than 1,500 key players in decarbonization from Japan and overseas will gather
More than 87% of participants said they were satisfied
[型抜きランド] Bringing professional paper processing technology to individual creators! Significantly expanding production and product sales services for BtoC offerings such as tarot cards and game cards
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株式会社プリントフェスタ has strengthened its “型抜きランド” manufacturing and sales service for individual creators, offering products such as tarot and game cards. A new factory was completed in Kagoshima City in June 2026, establishing a system capable of high-quality paper processing, even for small production runs.
株式会社カカクコム announced “食べログ Yakitori Top 100 2026” on November 10. The restaurants were selected from 2 areas, EAST and WEST, with 100 restaurants chosen for each. The lists include 12 and 13 first-time selections, respectively.
“Taking Tsukishima monjayaki to the world! A project to strengthen inbound sales capabilities using AI×Web” to launch in earnest in November 2026
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月島もんじゃ振興会協同組合 will launch a project to strengthen inbound sales capabilities using AI and Web in November 2026, offering a multilingual website, online reservations, and experiential courses.
“Forest Work Park” to be held at Namba Plaza in Osaka on November 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun)!
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全国森林組合連合会 will hold “Forest Work Park” at Namba Plaza in Osaka on November 28 and 29. The free event will showcase the appeal of forestry through programs such as woodworking workshops and VR tree-felling experiences.
[Search traffic plunges to 1/10] Former local government employee seeks pilot program monitors for a WEB outreach scheme for small and midsize businesses that does not leave everything to AI
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Against a backdrop of sharply declining search traffic, 中国旅行ドットコム has developed “WEB匠「一筆入魂」,” a WEB content outreach support scheme centered on businesses’ firsthand information to mitigate the risk of misinformation from generative AI. It is recruiting pilot program monitors starting November 10, 2026.
Facts
Search-driven clicks plunge to about 1/10
30 years working as a local government employee
Average listing position: 8.6
Japan: click-through rate fell by −62.7%
Cumulative impressions: 2.35 million
Clicks: 102,000
More than 1,500 characters of work-related facts in total
A large-scale coordinated light installation event connecting the 3 neighborhoods of Takeshiba, Takanawa, and Oimachi through light and sound! People walk, and the light responds. Touch it, and sound is made. The city pulses. “LIGHTBEATS”
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An overview of “LIGHTBEATS,” a light installation event across the JR東日本グループ’s wider Shinagawa area (Takeshiba, Takanawa, and Oimachi). It will run from November 19, 2026, to January 31, 2027, featuring interactive light and sound effects and Suica-linked content.
30 years of accepting foreign workers: strengthening workforce development ahead of the launch of the 2027 employment-for-skills-development system
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株式会社松伸 began accepting foreign workers in 1996. With about 30 years having passed since then, it is strengthening its training system ahead of the launch of the “Employment for Skills Development System” in April 2027. It is expanding training and supporting employees in obtaining qualifications, while maintaining high retention rates and a track record of excellent certification.
Facts
Over about 30 years
Scheduled to begin in April 2027
The rate of construction companies found to have violated laws and regulations and given guidance was 79.9%
More than 100 people accepted cumulatively
Current number of foreign employees and composition: 34 people
BerryMobile Co., Ltd. is running an early-bird campaign for its overseas travel eSIM “TRAVeSIM” from November 11 to December 16, 2026, with eligible plans discounted by up to 20%.
Driving new growth in the Japanese economy through public-interest capitalism: “2026 World Alliance Forum TOKYO” to be held on November 25
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一般財団法人アライアンス・フォーラム財団 will hold “2026 World Alliance Forum TOKYO” on November 25, 2026, to discuss economic growth in Japan through public-interest capitalism and the building of a resilient foundation.
A survey report on what companies that fail to get employees using AI have in common, compiled from customer feedback [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has published a survey report compiling common traits among 46 companies where AI use has not taken hold internally after implementation, based on sales meeting records from May 2025 to October 2026. The main reasons were “no clear use cases” and “only some people use it, so it does not spread”; internal organizational issues were more pronounced than shortcomings in the tools’ performance. The report also found that as companies shift from personal tools to company-provided tools, inquiries about using ChatGPT have declined, while those about Copilot and Gemini have increased.
Facts
86.4% of Japanese companies use generative AI
A sharp increase from 55.2% the previous year
“Meeting minutes and email drafting assistance” was a notably high 72.3%
Half—23 companies—were in a situation where “only a few people who are good at it use it”
“They cannot see how to use it in their own work” (19 companies) and “only a few people who are good at it use it, and it does not spread” (19 companies)
“The scope of use allowed by internal rules is narrow” (13 companies)
“Resistance or concerns among frontline staff” (11 companies) were also cited
Only 1 company cited tool performance alone as the reason
The remaining 43 companies cited reasons related to internal arrangements, such as use cases, rules and people responsible for driving adoption.
Of the 46 companies, 25 had already taken steps, such as distributing tools, providing training and appointing staff to promote their use.
Of the 16 companies that distributed tools, 12...
Deals involving ChatGPT fell from 55% in July–December 2025
New cultural arts festival “ARTE TOKYO” to bring color to Tokyo in autumn and winter; waterfront area to ramp up from November
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The cultural arts festival “ARTE TOKYO,” set in Tokyo’s waterfront area, opened on October 10, 2026, and began its full-scale rollout on November 7, with new artworks going on display and cruise ship services launching.
Facts
Adults: 1,500 yen
Companies mentioned：Rhizomatiks、TOKYO PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH
関西シグナルサービス begins joint development of no-code tool with 甲南大学 through industry-academia collaboration
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関西シグナルサービス株式会社 has launched a joint development project for a no-code tool with 甲南大学’s Faculty of Intelligence and Informatics through industry-academia collaboration.
Facts
Operating for more than 50 years since its founding
The “MR. MEN LITTLE MISS THE COFFEE STAND,” a coffee stand featuring British picture-book characters Mr. Men Little Miss, will open on Friday, November 6, at Shibuchika, the underground mall in Shibuya.
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COFFEE SUPREME JAPAN株式会社 will open a takeout-only coffee stand in collaboration with Sanrio characters Mr. Men Little Miss at Shibuchika, the underground mall in Shibuya, on November 6, 2026.
株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ (ISR) will exhibit at “Cybozu Days Japan 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe on November 12 and 13, 2026, showcasing solutions including its “CloudGate UNO” product.
イルミメディカル’s foundational patent for intravascular phototherapy technology “ET-BLIT®” set to be secured in 4 major regions
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イルミメディカル株式会社 announced that it had received a notice of intent to grant its foundational patent for the intravascular phototherapy technology “ET-BLIT®” from the 欧州特許庁 (EPO), and that the rights are expected to be secured in 4 major regions: Japan, the United States, China and Europe.
【SUPER GT 2026 Final Round】マーフィード-sponsored “HYPER WATER Racing INGING” wraps up a 2026 season that saw it join the title race
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The racing team “HYPER WATER Racing INGING,” sponsored by 株式会社マーフィード, has completed the SUPER GT 2026 season, placing 12th in Round 3 and 8th in Round 8 at the final round in Motegi. The team ranked 5th, while its drivers ranked 6th.
Facts
Finished 12th in Round 3
Finished 8th in Round 8
Secured a 2nd-place podium finish
Ranked 4th in the team standings
5th
Tied on 89 points
Ranked 6th in the driver standings
Started from 21st on the grid
Was 13th at the checkered flag
18 points behind the leader
Started from 13th on the grid
Raced a total of 500 km over 2 days
Started from 17th in Round 2 at Fuji
Overtook 12 cars
Finished 7th
Finished 4th
Over 3 hours
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーフィード、HYPER WATER Racing INGING、マーフィード
Assess energy-saving performance before equipment specifications are finalized. Free “Energy-Saving Assessment WEB Service” now supports hotels and welfare facilities in addition to offices
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株式会社one building has expanded the applications supported by the automatic input function for high-efficiency equipment in its free “Energy-Saving Assessment WEB Service (Non-Residential Edition),” adding business hotels, city hotels and welfare facilities to the existing office model.
Lake Biwa trout on display for a limited time during spawning season: “Welcome Back, Lake Biwa Trout” now underway
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滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館 will hold “Welcome Back, Lake Biwa Trout,” a limited-time exhibition of Lake Biwa trout during spawning season, starting November 10, Reiwa 8.
Don’t let medical treatment define your life | ひざ関節症クリニック expands the number of cells used in regenerative knee treatment with cultured stem cells
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ひざ関節症クリニック, operated by 医療法人社団活寿会, expanded the number of cells used in cultured stem cell treatment at 11 locations nationwide from the previous 10 million to either 50 million or 100 million, effective November 1, 2026.
Facts
11 locations nationwide
From Nov. 1, 2026
The previous 10 million
50 million
100 million
Initial consultation fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
PFC-FD™ (PRP-FD) treatment: from ¥297,000 (tax included)
Cultured stem cell treatment: from ¥1,210,000 (tax included)
AI security firm CoWorker launches “CoWorker AI Harness,” an “AI version of antivirus software” to protect employees’ AI use
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CoWorker株式会社 has launched “CoWorker AI Harness,” which protects employees’ PCs from risks such as information leaks and unauthorized operations associated with business use of generative AI and AI agents.
Winners of the “Good Career Company Awards 2026” have been selected
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The winners of the Good Career Company Award 2026 have been selected: 5 companies for the Grand Prize and 10 companies for the Innovation Award. The awards ceremony will be held on November 26, 2026.
Facts
Applications were received from 90 companies nationwide
5 companies for the Grand Prize (Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award)
10 companies for the Innovation Award (Commissioner for Human Resources Development, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Award)
EXPO 2027 Official Store at ジュンク堂書店 藤沢店 opens Friday, November 13
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GREEN×EXPO協会 and the 2027 International Horticultural Expo Master License Office will open the EXPO 2027 Official Store on the 8th floor of ジュンク堂書店藤沢店 on November 13. A photo session with the official mascot, トゥンクトゥンク, will also be held.
Two days at the intersection of space, real estate, construction and AI draw 3,340 participants. The Space × Real Estate Conference 2026 will be held on November 5 and 6 at the University of Tokyo's Yasuda Auditorium.
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The Space × Real Estate Conference 2026, operated by 株式会社WHERE, was held at the University of Tokyo's Yasuda Auditorium on November 5 and 6, with 3,340 participants, including online attendees. Sessions covered real estate transformation using satellite data and AI, space infrastructure, and lunar development, and a pitch contest featuring university-born startups was also held.
From marketing fundamentals to delivering the unique value of sports: Applications open for single-session participants in the 4th lecture of Aichi Sports Future Co-Creation Lab (Dec. 2), where participants will learn from the insights of overseas clubs
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株式会社ザスモールシングス is recruiting single-session participants for the 4th lecture of Aichi Sports Future Co-Creation Lab, a sports business talent development course hosted by 愛知県. Held on December 2, 2026, the lecture will explore how to communicate the value of sports from the perspectives of marketing and public relations.
Facts
Participation fee: 9,000 yen (tax included)
The 4th lecture will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Overview of the full course (schedule and instructors for all 7 sessions)
[Fuwarii backpacks] A 20th-anniversary event for ふわりぃⓇ, brought to you by a long-established manufacturer founded in 1948! Along with the launch of commemorative models, the company will visit kindergartens and run an SNS giveaway campaign
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株式会社協和, a backpack manufacturer founded in 1948, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its ふわりぃ brand, launched in 2007, with limited-edition models for children entering school in April 2028, kindergarten visits, and an SNS giveaway campaign.
Facts
Founded in 1948
Capital: ¥98 million
The original brand ふわりぃ® was launched in 2007
It marks its 20th anniversary
For enrollment in April 2028
More than 14 million children in total
Sales will begin in limited quantities on Thursday, February 4, 2027
100 per color!
[Weight] Approximately 1,210 g
[Price] 93,500 yen (tax included)
A BIGふわりぃ plush toy will be given away to 5 winners selected by lottery
株式会社カシワバラ・コーポレーション has established 株式会社カシワバラ・ギルド to directly employ and train skilled tradespeople. Through guaranteed fixed salaries and structured training, it will develop inexperienced workers and aims to hire 20 people as its initial target.
dr365 marks its 5th anniversary with the limited-time 5th ANNIVERSARY POP-UP “dr365 毛穴研究所” at Shinjuku LUMINE2
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dr365 will hold its 5th-anniversary pop-up, “dr365 毛穴研究所,” at Shinjuku LUMINE2 from November 23 to 29, 2026, offering limited-edition products and special benefits.
Facts
7 days
November 23, 2026
Nov. 29
All 8 products
50 mL
¥2,530 (tax included)
11,400 yen (tax included)
10% OFF
4,125 yen (tax included)
Purchases of 15,000 yen or more (tax included)
Continues to exceed 90%*2
Companies mentioned：株式会社dr365、dr365、ルミネ新宿 LUMINE2、Hair Theory Lab®
[November 11–12] Exhibiting at the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026, one of the largest manufacturing exhibitions in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, with practical solutions on display
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株式会社ジェイテック will exhibit at the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2026, to be held at Convex Okayama on November 11–12, and will showcase manufacturing solutions including J's Works Solution.
Facts
Capital: 30 million yen
Established: February 27, 1997
Booth 201
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイテック、ジェイテック、AWS、Amazon Web Services、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud
Enchanted by the magic of color: A limited-time event featuring a curated selection of colored stones and anniversary-exclusive jewelry at the e.m. Umeda store
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イー・エム・デザイン株式会社 will hold a limited-time event featuring a curated selection of colored stones and anniversary-exclusive jewelry at its Umeda store from November 18 to 24, marking the 30th anniversary of the e.m. jewelry brand.
Eight Knot wins the GOAL Startup Award at a summit hosted by Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play
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株式会社エイトノット won the GOAL Startup Award at the NEDO Japanese Deeptech Startup Showcase, held as part of the Silicon Valley November Summit 2026 in Silicon Valley, United States.
Facts
7 Japanese deep-tech startups
More than 300 startups participated
More than 20 industry programs
More than 3,000 attendees
8 companies selected to participate
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイトノット、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、Plug and Play
[Event Report] Jamf's largest conference, Jamf Nation Live Tokyo 2026: Sharing the latest trends and practical examples in Apple device management
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Jamf Japan合同会社 held the Apple device management conference Jamf Nation Live Tokyo 2026 at Otemachi Place on October 30, 2026, with 500 attendees. The program covered AI governance and the latest features, and included case studies from DeNA, SoftBank and others.
【JAM福井勝山東急ホテル＆リゾーツ】Hosting its first Christmas since rebranding, the hotel will hold a “JAM Christmas & New Year Concert” featuring musicians with ties to Fukui
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JAM福井勝山東急ホテル＆リゾーツ will hold its first Christmas concert since rebranding on December 26, 2026, featuring Fukui-born flutist Haruka Yamamoto and pianist Shizuko Hashimoto.
Mobility platform “RYDE PASS” changes service name to “RYDE”
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RYDE株式会社 announced that the service name of its mobility platform “RYDE PASS” will change to “RYDE” starting November 10, 2026. There will be no changes to its features or user environment, and it has been adopted by more than 220 transportation operators and local governments across 40 prefectures in Japan.
イッツコム × リコーブラックラムズ東京 (rugby) × 富士通フロンティアーズ (American football) collaboration: top teams from different sports meet for a discussion
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Its Communications will release a discussion featuring リコーブラックラムズ東京 and 富士通フロンティアーズ starting November 20, promoting regional collaboration and cross-sport exchange.
Facts
Available starting November 20
Across 3 media outlets
Signed a sustainability partner agreement with リコーブラックラムズ東京 in December 2025
Connected to approximately 1 million customer households
Company established: March 2, 1983
Broadcast launch: October 2, 1987
Original資本金： 52億9千4百万円
Broadcast date and time: Monday, November 23, 2026 (national holiday)
The “2027 Miss International Japan Representative Selection Competition,” which will select 1 Japanese representative to compete at the world competition, is set to take place! 23 finalists with diverse backgrounds will gather from across Japan!
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一般社団法人国際文化協会 announced that a competition to select Japan’s representative for Miss International 2027 will be held on December 8, 2026, and unveiled 23 finalists who advanced through document screening and preliminary rounds.
株式会社ハートビーツ presents an “initial assessment” of server outages in minutes — AI agents are transforming 24-hour monitoring operations
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株式会社ハートビーツ conducted a test using an AI agent built on AWS that reduced the initial triage of server outages from approximately 10–20 minutes to approximately 2–3 minutes.
Facts
An assessment now reaches the chat tool approximately 2–3 minutes after an alert is issued
Original1件あたり約10〜20分を要していた一次切り分け
Calculated as “more than 50% efficiency improvement”
The company’s internal systems (9 projects, 36 devices in total)
香港政府観光局 will hold “Hong Kong Gourmet Month” starting October 29, 2026, offering culinary experiences across 5 themes, including Michelin-starred restaurants and local food.
Facts
More than 400 restaurants
More than 250 exclusive offers
Discounts of up to 30%
15 types of special wine-pairing menus
More than 200 participating establishments
Approximately 80 food and beverage brands
More than 100 dining establishments
Approximately 30 distinctive bars
For HK$399
Companies mentioned：香港政府観光局、唐閣（T’ang Court）、Arbor、Tosca di Angelo、Andō、富臨飯店（Forum Restaurant）、營致會館（Ying Jee Club）、Bo Innovation、Hansik Goo、文華廳（Man Wah）、香宮（Shang Palace）、Epure、Racines、Tell Camellia、Bar Mind
芝パークホテル will offer its Christmas-exclusive “Blissful Afternoon Tea” from December 12 to 25, 2026. As a library hotel stocked with approximately 2,000 books selected by 銀座蔦屋書店, it will also display a “Book Tree” made from donated books, with proceeds donated to ルーム・トゥ・リード・ジャパン.