【Kameoka, Kyoto】20% off this fall at glampark けぶりかわ. A stay plan featuring stone-oven dishes made with Kyotamba Kogen pork and a barbecue with farm-grown vegetables
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 is running a fall sale at glampark けぶりかわ, its facility in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, under its glamping brand glampark, offering 20% off adult rates. The stay plan includes stone-oven dishes made with Kyotamba Kogen pork and a barbecue featuring farm-grown vegetables. The eligible period runs from Oct. 16, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027.
【OWNDAYS】A hotly anticipated new collection from “BACK in BLACK” is here! Exploring the timeless appeal of classic black frames. The model featured in the buzzworthy new commercial also appears.
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株式会社オンデーズ has been selling a new collection of 10 styles from its “BACK in BLACK” eyewear line since Nov. 6. The previous collection achieved 130% of its sales plan and proved popular. The new collection offers 5 variations that express the texture of natural materials through modern acetate.
Facts
All 10 styles on sale from Friday, Nov. 6
10 styles in total
The series achieved 130% of its sales plan
In just 10 days after launch
Price: ¥16,800 (tax included)
Price: ¥11,800 (tax included)
Price: ¥14,800 (tax included)
Approximately 660 stores in 14 countries and regions worldwide
株式会社ジュウロクホウイ will exhibit and sell merchandise at the public event at the Memorial Rolling Stock Plaza at 日本車両's Toyokawa Plant, to be held on Nov. 21, 2026.
富士薬品 signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 佐倉市
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株式会社富士薬品 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 佐倉市 on Nov. 10, 2026. The agreement aims to promote residents' health, improve community welfare and strengthen disaster preparedness, among other goals, and provides for cooperation in 6 areas through its home medicine sales and drugstore businesses.
株式会社ブーツ to exhibit at the AI & Artificial Intelligence Expo, showcasing support services for building “semantic layers” and “ontologies”
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株式会社ブーツ will exhibit at the AI & Artificial Intelligence Expo, part of NexTech Week 2026 [Autumn], to be held at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 11 to 13, 2026. It will showcase its semantic layer development support and ontology development support services.
Launch of monoza, an AI that helps users create clear documents
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株式会社SYNTROPIC has launched monoza, a web service that lets users work with AI to plan document structures and generate and edit slides. A free tier is available upon initial registration, and paid plans start at 1,480 yen per month, tax included.
Keisuke Yano, winner of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the Thirty-Seventh Ito En Oi Ocha New Haiku Contest, organized by 株式会社伊藤園, paid a courtesy visit to Okayama Mayor Masao Omori on Nov. 10.
Izumo-born water-based nail brand ANDIZUMO launches San'in-exclusive shades “Shirousagi” and “Tamahime no Mikoto” to mark expanded retail availability in the region
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Water-based nail brand ANDIZUMO, produced by 株式会社エル, launched a San'in-exclusive color collection of 2 shades on Nov. 14 to mark its expanded retail availability in the region. “Shirousagi” is inspired by a Tottori myth, while “Tamahime no Mikoto” is inspired by a goddess of Okuizumo.
From 600,000 “wearable blankets” sold to date to irresistible “290-yen ornaments,” new Christmas items to give, decorate with and enjoy!
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LOWYA, the furniture and interior brand of 株式会社ベガコーポレーション, is offering new items such as wearable blankets and ornaments for the 2026 Christmas season. The release also includes figures such as cumulative sales and app downloads.
Facts
600,000 sheets sold cumulatively
Price: 4,990 yen (tax included)
Half size: 5,990 yen
Single size: 7,990 yen
Price: 6,990 yen, tax included
Price: 8,990 to 18,990 yen, tax included
210 cm
LED candlelight tree: from 890 yen, tax included
In-store exclusive: LED taper candle: from 990 yen, tax included
In-store exclusive: LED glass light: 1,690 yen, tax included
Under the guidance of 徳島大学: The reality of metal allergies, a concern for about 40% of people! Survey of 331 people released.
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レジエ株式会社 conducted a survey of 331 people on metal allergies under the guidance of 徳島大学. The results, now released, revealed that about 40% think they may have a metal allergy, as well as a lack of awareness about cosmetics and uncertainty about where to get tested.
Korean meals and sweets restaurant アンニョン to hold appreciation festival Nov. 13 (Friday) to Nov. 15 (Sunday)
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アンニョン, a Korean meals and sweets restaurant under 株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス, will hold an appreciation festival from Nov. 13 to 15 to mark Nov. 14, a date recognized by 日本記念日協会. During the event, it will offer a special menu featuring a complimentary upgrade to its signature stone-pot bibimbap, and distribute a limited number of 14% off coupons valid through Jan. 31, 2027, to customers.
学校法人三幸学園 signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 株式会社スポーツフィールド
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学校法人三幸学園 and 株式会社スポーツフィールド have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement and will launch collaborative projects, including employment support and sports promotion, on October 30, 2026.
New “Insight Support” feature added to the electronic medication record system “GooCo＋”
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株式会社EMシステムズ will launch its new “Insight Support” feature in November for its cloud-based electronic medication record system “GooCo＋.” The feature uses AI to help pharmacists prepare for medication counseling.
[関西外国語大学] Second- and fourth-year students in the Faculty of Global Engagement broadened their perspectives on global issues through internships at JICA（国際協力機構）
First-ever supplement from the “特茶” brand, “特茶Ｗ (Double)” (food with function claims), launches
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Suntory Wellness will launch “特茶Ｗ (Double),” the first supplement from Suntory Beverage & Food’s core “特茶” brand, on November 20. The food with function claims contains quercetin glycoside and Lactobacillus K-1, and supports fat burning and digestive health.
[Taking place Nov. 12–14] Tokushima becomes a stage for co-creation! “AWAODORI TECH” program unveiled, bringing together leaders from various fields to discuss the future
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徳島県 will hold the “AWAODORI TECH Conference” from November 12 to 14, 2026, and has announced its talk session program and the 5 companies advancing to the final of the pitch contest “AHOU tECH CONTEST.”
ヤンマー headquarters building begins operating on 100% renewable electricity, including power from its own biogas generation
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ヤンマーエネルギーシステム, a group company of ヤンマーホールディングス, began operating the ヤンマー headquarters building on 100% renewable electricity on November 1, 2026. The power is supplied through “D-Green,” which combines environmental value and renewable energy procured by 大阪ガス using the FIT specified wholesale supply system. It uses the environmental value of biogas power generation from 4 power plants in Tochigi, Kyoto, and Ehime.
Supporting career development for temporary staff: Online event with 竹脇まりな to explore “a career that feels true to you”
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パーソルテンプスタッフ held the online event “A Little Journey to Find Myself 2026” on October 29, 2026, for temporary staff, featuring 竹脇まりな as a guest. More than 1,200 people applied.
Significantly reducing CO2 emissions! Solar panels installed on the roof and in the parking lot of Big House Shimotsuma!
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MaF合同会社, funded by しろくま電力株式会社 and EnBio Holdings, installed solar panels and a carport at Big House Shimotsuma, operated by Taiyo, and began operations under a PPA model on November 1.
Facts
Original総面積2,275㎡
Estimated annual total power generation: 585,000 kWh
Remove “licensing barriers” and go all-in on creating. Live2D and 講談社ゲームクリエイターズラボ partner to support indie developers — first title, “1999トコヨビル,” launches today
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株式会社Live2D has partnered with 講談社ゲームクリエイターズラボ to support indie game development and reduce licensing costs for developers. The first title, the horror adventure game “1999トコヨビル,” is now available on Steam.
Global glass substrate market for advanced semiconductor packaging forecast to reach US$2.5 billion by 2034 | 9.4% CAGR, with growth driven by advances in AI semiconductors and chiplet technology
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According to a research report by Stratistics MRC, the global glass substrate market for advanced semiconductor packaging is forecast to grow from US$1.2 billion in 2026 to US$2.5 billion by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. Advances in AI and chiplet technology are expected to drive growth, with borosilicate glass accounting for the largest share and the Asia-Pacific region becoming the largest market.
Facts
From US$1.2 billion in 2026
Global semiconductor sales reached US$791.7 billion in 2025
Up from US$630.5 billion in 2024
Increased by 25.6%
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC、Semiconductor Industry Association、SIA
TRUSTART begins preparing registry maps in “arbitrary coordinate systems” for use on maps. The process significantly reduces preparation time while maintaining high positional accuracy
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TRUSTART株式会社 has begun using generative AI to convert drawings in “arbitrary coordinate systems” from registry maps published by 法務省 into “public coordinate systems.” This significantly reduces processing time, and in Tokyo’s 23 wards, about 99% of converted parcels are within 5 m of their correct location.
Facts
About 99% of converted parcels
Positional deviation of 5 m or less
The public coordinate system covers about 110 million parcels (about 44%)
About 250 million parcels in all public data
About 140 million parcels nationwide have maps in arbitrary coordinate systems
[December 2026] Cherry blossoms light up the winter night sky! Kagawa's Tadotsu Town to hold the “Sakurantan Pageant” on December 5; applications now open for sky lantern participants!
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The “Tadotsu Sakurantan Pageant 2026” will be held on December 5, 2026, at the prefectural Toraryo Park in Tadotsu Town, Kagawa Prefecture. Events will include the release of cherry-blossom-pink sky lanterns, a Christmas market and illuminations. Applications to participate in the sky lantern event are open through November 20.
Nankai Broadcasting and FM Ehime sign partnership agreement: “Radio is about to get even more interesting. New business possibilities opened up by digital technology”
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南海放送株式会社 and 株式会社エフメ愛媛 have signed a partnership agreement aimed at enhancing the value of radio and creating new points of contact with listeners in Ehime Prefecture. A signing ceremony was held at the Ehime Prefectural Government building on November 25, 2026, and the joint campaign “えひめのラジオを、もっと×2！” will launch. An event will also be held featuring a talk on the potential of audio media in the digital age by Takahiro Aoki, chairman of the board of 株式会社radiko.
Instructor training course to be held at the ピラティススタジオDEP Hiroshima location!
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株式会社DEP announced that it will hold the Mat course of its “SOMA MOVEMENT PILATES” instructor training program at the ピラティススタジオDEP Hiroshima location. The course is for holders of national medical qualifications, costs ¥250,000 and will be held in January 2027.
Facts
January 9 (Saturday), 10 (Sunday) and 16 (Saturday), 2027
3 days
¥250,000
About 50 locations nationwide
A track record of more than 100,000 sessions annually
More than 5,000 Google reviews
Companies mentioned：株式会社DEP、ピラティススタジオDEP、SOMA MOVEMENT PILATES、広島東洋カープ、サンフレッチェ広島
All speakers confirmed for Carbon EX’s “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026”; video message from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike also scheduled for screening at the venue only
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Carbon EX株式会社 announced that it will hold the “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026,” co-hosted by Green Carbon, at Tokyo Big Sight on November 17, 2026. A video message from Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is scheduled to be screened, and speakers will include representatives from numerous companies and organizations, including Google, Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting, and JAXA.
Children’s freewheeling ideas not found in-house are wonderful! A collaboration product with Adachi Ward’s Iko Elementary School that impressed the セブン‐イレブン representative in charge. To go on sale across Tokyo starting November 10 (Tuesday)
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Fifth graders at Adachi Ward’s Iko Elementary School in Tokyo took part in セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン’s “Food Education Project” and developed an original product, “Chili Oil Transformation Chinese Egg Soup.” It will go on sale at セブン-イレブン stores in Tokyo starting November 10.
A special 3-day event bringing together only “食べログ 百名店” establishments! First food festival hosted by Tabelog, “Tasting Japan 2027 Presented by 食べログ 百名店,” set to take place!
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株式会社カカクコム announced that it will hold its first food festival, “Tasting Japan 2027 Presented by 食べログ 百名店,” hosted by its restaurant search service 食べログ, at 新宿住友ビル Sankaku Hiroba from February 12 to 14, 2027.
“A stepping stone to entering the European market”: 株式会社BIOTECHWORKS-H2 selected for JETRO’s “J-StarX UK Impact Accelerator Programme”
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株式会社BIOTECHWORKS-H2 has been selected for JETRO’s “J-StarX UK Impact Accelerator Programme” and will receive support to enter the UK and European markets.
Facts
12 participating companies
Domestic program lasting about 5 weeks
Online program lasting about 3 months
7 devices
Companies mentioned：株式会社BIOTECHWORKS-H2、JETRO、日本貿易振興機構、Bethnal Green Ventures、BGV、経済産業省
<The next stage of wide-area municipal collaboration connected by private-sector IP> Produced by W TOKYO! Kofu City and Sabae City hold “酒脳会談”! Both mayors, EXILE TETSUYA, Tomomi Itano and others take the stage.
Self-photo brand “Photomatic” donates ¥434,000 to Kumamoto Prefecture, raised through a charity frame supporting Kumamoto’s recovery
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セルフフォト brand “Photomatic,” operated by 株式会社フォトクリエイト, donated all proceeds of ¥434,000 to Kumamoto Prefecture after its charity frame supporting Kumamoto’s recovery ended its sales period.
Buffer unveils its first shirts and fleece items. New collection “Delivery 18” goes on sale Saturday, November 14, 2026
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HUMAN MADE株式会社’s brand Buffer will release its new “Delivery 18” collection on November 14, 2026. The brand’s first shirts and fleece items will be introduced, alongside T-shirts and accessories in fall/winter styles.
Children’s “I want to try it” ideas become works of art! Local children team up with carpenters and a lumber company to make handmade benches
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株式会社さくら teamed up with 一般社団法人根っこわーくす, and children worked with a lumber company and carpenters to create 3 wooden chairs and 2 benches as exhibits for the local arts festival “みつぼしART星田2026.”
A collaboration between web media outlet 暦生活, which shares Japanese culture and seasonal activities, and 庭のホテル 東京: hosting Colors of Japan, themed around traditional Japanese colors
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庭のホテル Tokyo, operated by Nomura Real Estate Hotels, will host Colors of Japan, a collaboration with web media outlet 暦生活, starting November 9, 2026. The event will showcase tapestries themed around traditional Japanese colors, offer a limited-time afternoon tea, and feature a POP UP SHOP, sharing the colorful culture of Tokyo.
AI finds its own work—MAKOTO Prime brings AI employee “カルクネイティブ” to student interns
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株式会社MAKOTO Prime expanded the internal pilot operation of its AI employee “カルクネイティブ” and began introducing it to its student intern team on October 25, 2026.
Survey of stem cell treatments and PRP therapy in private medical care: 2025 market reaches ¥23.3 billion
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株式会社シード・プランニング surveyed 45 facilities providing regenerative medicine and cell therapy under the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine and announced that the private medical care market reached ¥23.3 billion in 2025, up 14.6% year on year. Cultured stem cell treatments drove growth, and the number of inbound patients rose sharply, while the survey also highlighted challenges in conducting safety and efficacy tests and accumulating evidence.
ロイヤルエンフィールド and レッドバロン launch business partnership, significantly expanding domestic sales and service network
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ピーシーアイ株式会社, the official importer and distributor of ロイヤルエンフィールド in Japan, and motorcycle retailer 株式会社レッドバロン have entered into a business partnership. Sales and services will be offered at 307 stores nationwide starting December 1, 2026, expanding the domestic network to 361 locations.
Christmas tree and photo spots inspired by the latest Disney film Billy and the Beginning of Magic coming to イクスピアリ
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株式会社イクスピアリ will feature a Christmas tree approximately 8 meters tall and photo spots themed around Billy and the Beginning of Magic at イクスピアリ, a shopping complex within 東京ディズニーリゾート, from November 11 to December 25, 2026.
Shinto Tsushin Chairman 谷 喜久郎 and President 谷 鉃也 receive the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Management Award — recognized for contributions to regional revitalization and cultural exchange through a father-son partnership
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株式会社新東通信 Chairman 谷喜久郎 and President 谷鉃也 received the Reiwa 8 fiscal year (69th) Management Award, presented by 株式会社財界研究所. They were recognized for their contributions to regional revitalization and cultural exchange.
Viaggio Blu(ビアッジョブルー) to hold 2026 Winter Fair; original logo velvet pouch as a gift
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Viaggio Blu, the women’s brand operated by 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション, will hold a Winter Fair from November 11 to 23 and give away an original logo velvet pouch with purchases of ¥55,000 or more, while supplies last.
Will AI change sales jobs or sales organizations?—Rethinking division of labor, staffing, and evaluation systems
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株式会社エンファクトリー will speak at the online conference “The AI Era of One Person, One Team: Organizational Strategies for Humans × AI Agents,” taking place November 24–27, 2026, and hold a discussion with Takuji Tojo. The theme is reforming sales organizations in the AI era, including a review of division of labor, staffing, and evaluation systems.
[Auto Insurance Rankings] November 2026 Edition | Top 5 Most Popular Plans Based on Actual Applications
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株式会社エレメント announced the top 5 most popular auto insurance plans based on application numbers for October 2026 on its auto insurance comparison site, Auto Insurance STATION.
Facts
A track record of more than 16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance contracts
80,000 pet insurance policies
Annual insurance premiums handled on a 2 billion yen scale
A special collaboration event by “Pacific DRIVE-IN,” “OASIS” and “コロナビール” launches in Shichirigahama! The 1st event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14
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Pacific DRIVE-IN, a drive-in cafe operated by 株式会社トランジットオペレーションサービス, will hold a collaboration event in Shichirigahama on Nov. 14, 2026, with コロナビール, a beer originating in Mexico, and OASIS, a beach house on Morito Coast in Hayama.
FRONTEO and タグシクス・バイオ launch the 2nd phase of their joint initiative to advance therapeutic applications of next-generation nucleic acid aptamers using AI
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株式会社FRONTEO and タグシクス・バイオ have launched the 2nd phase of their joint initiative to advance therapeutic applications of next-generation nucleic acid aptamers using FRONTEO’s AI drug discovery support service, DDAIF.
The share of people who want to get a new pet remains flat at 30% from 6 years ago; 75% say abandoning a pet is “unacceptable”
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A survey conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング in October 2026 found that 31% of respondents wanted to get a new pet, unchanged from 6 years ago. A total of 75% said abandoning a pet was “unacceptable,” rising to more than 80% among people in their 50s and 60s. However, some people in their 20s and 30s said it “couldn’t be helped,” highlighting a lack of awareness.
A mouthful of Sasha’s favorite food! A delicious, fluffy menu item is here! Limited-edition menu item “Sasha’s Steamed Potato—Jacket Potato Style” for the TV anime Attack on Titan collaboration event at Nijigen no Mori
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Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori is holding a collaboration event with the TV anime Attack on Titan. Starting Nov. 13, 2026, it will offer “Sasha’s Steamed Potato—Jacket Potato Style,” a limited-edition menu item inspired by Sasha.
Fully automated AI translation system “MetaRozetta” to exhibit at the Legal Affairs and Compliance EXPO [Osaka]
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株式会社ロゼッタ will exhibit at the Legal Affairs and Compliance EXPO, to be held at INTEX Osaka from Nov. 18, 2026, and introduce its fully automated AI translation system, MetaRozetta.
株式会社ドワンゴ streamed a special interview program on the theme “Akita dogs and politics,” featuring Prime Minister’s aide Takashi Endo and author Yuri Funakoshi, on Nov. 11, 2026.
〈BEAMS HEART〉 launches its debut collaboration collection with mobile game Brawl Stars
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〈BEAMS HEART〉, a brand developed by 株式会社ビームス, will launch its debut collaboration collection with Supercell’s mobile game Brawl Stars on Nov. 13, 2026.
Nominated for the 2026 New Words and Buzzwords Awards! “Akari, I’m counting on you” — cookbook author Akari Hasegawa, a sensation on TBS’s Premium Variety Show; the book behind the popular segment, Rice Toppings and Rice Bowls, reaches its 6th printing and surpasses 40,000 copies sold!
A seminar on “Practical Procedures for Preparing and Administering Written Notices of Employment Conditions,” led by Takahisa Saito, HR consultant at 斉藤社会保険労務士事務所, will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Practical Procedures for Preparing and Administering Written Notices of Employment Conditions” on Dec. 17, 2026, with Takahisa Saito of 斉藤社会保険労務士事務所 as the instructor.
Applications now open! [Toyohashi Co-Creation Program] Practical Workshop, 1st session: Theme Development
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Monozukuri Ventures will send Atsushi Tanimoto as an instructor to the “Toyohashi Co-Creation Program Practical Workshop, 1st Session [Theme Development],” to be held in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 3, 2026, to help local businesses identify challenges and refine co-creation themes.
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
Participation is free
Capacity: approximately 8–12 operating companies
Approximately 20 people in total
Application deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
59 hardware startups from Japan and the United States
More than 250 prototyping and mass-production projects
Notice on the Acquisition of Reserved Land F and Provisional Replotting Land Within the Saito Eastern District Area C Land Readjustment Project Area (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture)
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株式会社エスコン announced the acquisition of reserved land F and provisional replotting land in the Saito Eastern District Area C Land Readjustment Project in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture.
HitPaw Black Friday Sale! Up to 60% Off in Its Biggest Sale of the Year
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株式会社HitPaw will hold a Black Friday sale from Nov. 10, 2026, through Dec. 7, offering special discounts of up to 60% off annual plans and perpetual licenses for eligible products.
Global AI Accelerator and AI Semiconductor Market Forecast to Expand to US$285 Billion by 2034 — 26.0% CAGR, Driven by Demand for Generative AI, GPUs and AI Inference
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According to a research report by Stratistics MRC, the global AI accelerator and AI semiconductor market is forecast to reach US$285 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 26.0%. Investment in generative AI and hyperscale data centers is driving growth, with GPUs expected to maintain the largest share while AI inference is forecast to post the highest growth rate.
Facts
US$285 billion
Annual growth rate (CAGR): 26.0%
US$45 billion in 2026
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC
Look for the mysterious winter moths that cannot fly, found only in winter
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株式会社バイオーム announced that it will launch a limited-time quest on Nov. 10, 2026, in the Biome living-things collection app, inviting users to search for winter moths, which are active only in winter and whose females cannot fly.
“Japan’s Most Expensive Soba” Arrives in Roppongi: 『トリュフ蕎麦わたなべ』 Opens Dec. 1
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『トリュフ蕎麦わたなべ』 will open in Roppongi, Tokyo, on Dec. 1, 2026. As Japan’s first specialty truffle soba restaurant, it will serve soba made with the luxury ingredient truffle and gold leaf, and will feature the “sobamae” dining culture and a menu from a chef at a renowned Kitashinchi restaurant.
アネスト岩田, marking 100 years since its founding, has established a new set of principles (MVV) and begun a transformation in its “second founding phase” as it evolves into a “Solution Maker.”
Facts
100 years in business
Oct. 15, 2026
Nov. 10, 2026
Founded in 1926
Capital: ¥3.35435 billion
Locations in more than 20 countries overseas
More than 1,200 patent applications in Japan and overseas
“農たび・北海道 Network Training Session” to Be Held on Friday, Dec. 4!
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北海道 will hold a hybrid-format training session on Dec. 4 to promote “農たび・北海道,” rural tourism that makes use of regional resources in farming, mountain and fishing communities. Advance registration is required.
出光興産 has acquired naming rights for 2 public facilities in Chita City, naming them “出光スクエアちた” and “idemitsuながうら歩道橋.” The signage changeover will begin on Nov. 9, and a concert is scheduled for the 14th.
Notice of Consolidated Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2026
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Nexon announced its consolidated results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, reporting revenue of ¥138.4 billion, up 17% year over year, and operating profit of ¥41.8 billion. Strong performance by MapleStory and the FC franchise drove results above the company’s forecast. The company also discussed sales performance for 『ARC Raiders』 and 『デイヴ・ザ・ダイバー』, the development announcement for the new title 『Project OVERKILL』, and progress on priority investments under its management transformation.
Facts
¥138.4 billion
Up 17% year over year
Operating profit was ¥41.8 billion
Quarterly profit[3] was ¥38.1 billion
Up 9% on a constant-currency basis[1]
Cumulative sales surpassed 10 million units in September
Cumulative sales surpassed 17 million units
Fund valuation gains of ¥7.5 billion
One-time gain of ¥3.9 billion
Impairment loss on equity-method investments of ¥6.1 billion
Total revenue was... ¥108.5 billion
Up 24% year over year
Reached ¥29.9 billion
Up 72% year over year
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクソン、Embark Studios、テンセント、ネオプル、チェルニン・エンターテインメント、GRAYGAMES、Manjuu Games
NTTデータMSE Applies Service Design Developed Through Software Development to Policy Proposals by Minato Ward Middle and High School Students
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株式会社NTTデータMSE participated as the operating contractor in the “Minato Ward Innovation Lab,” a project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the ward government in Minato, Tokyo, and supported policy proposals by 18 middle and high school students.
‘Presented by CLEMIRA（クルミラ） JAPAN SHOWA COLLECTION 2026’ set to be held
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株式会社マムプロジェクト will hold “Presented by CLEMIRA JAPAN SHOWA COLLECTION 2026” at Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba on Dec. 7, 2026. Building on attendance of about 1,000 people last year, the event has been expanded into an entertainment event featuring Showa-era pop disco and contests, and will include a seated dinner.
2025 figures announced! Overseas sales of Japanese content nearing ¥7 trillion, exceeding the export value of steel (¥4.3 trillion) and semiconductors (¥6.7 trillion)
For organizations with 3,000 or more employees: Can generative AI/Copilot really not see that file? — Review the data sharing scope and access permissions to prevent information leaks —
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株式会社ニーズウェル will hold a free online seminar on visualizing and analyzing access permissions using Varonis as a measure against information leaks involving generative AI and Copilot on Nov. 24, 2026.
株式会社ニーズウェル held an offer ceremony on Nov. 6, 2026, for 26 people scheduled to join the company in fiscal 2027, with an orientation, an office tour and other activities.
Facts
26 people scheduled to join the company in fiscal 2027
First up: an “eagle and an elephant”!? SEAHORSES ANIMAL DAY lets fans enjoy the players’ lesser-known charms
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SeaHorses Mikawa will hold the special event “SEAHORSES ANIMAL DAY” during its game against Toyama on Nov. 14, likening the players’ personalities to animals and selling limited-edition merchandise and food.
Shinjuku Central Park illumination event “TWINKLE PARK”
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“TWINKLE PARK,” an illumination event, will be held at Shinjuku Central Park, managed by 一般財団法人公園財団, from Nov. 28, 2026, to Jan. 11. Related events, Candle Night and a Christmas concert, will also take place at Nagame no Mori, Fan More Time Hiroba and Hana no Mori.
Building a career in Japan and thinking about a future together: ヨイトキ releases interview research on intercultural couples
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The matching service ヨイトキ, operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社, released interview research on intercultural couples on Nov. 2, 2026. The study conducted qualitative analysis of careers, housing, language, family and marriage among couples living in Japan, and discusses specific challenges in long-term relationships and the potential support of AI matchmakers.
Show the world what makes Hyogo special through your posts! Instagram campaign “#SHARE YOUR HYOGO Experience!” now underway
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公益社団法人ひょうご観光本部 is running the Instagram campaign “#SHARE YOUR HYOGO Experience!” for travelers who have visited Hyogo Prefecture. The campaign runs through Jan. 31, 2027, alongside special promotions at stores serving Kobe beef.
Orbital Lasers and SLAB launch joint research on detumbling and capturing uncooperative space objects using laser ablation
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株式会社Orbital Lasers has signed a joint research agreement with Space Rendezvous Laboratory (SLAB) at Stanford University in the United States on detumbling and capturing uncooperative space objects using laser ablation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Orbital Lasers、Space Rendezvous Laboratory、SLAB、Stanford University
World Diabetes Day is Nov. 14: Tokyo and Osaka initiatives encourage people to think about health through food, with “just-right carbohydrate care” as the theme
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Ahead of World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, Ezaki Glico will hold hands-on events in Tokyo and Osaka themed around “just-right carbohydrate care,” promoting accurate understanding of carbohydrates and better health.
Facts
1. Keep carbohydrate intake per meal within 20–40 g
Keep snacks to 10 g or less
Established in 1991 by the IDF (International Diabetes Federation) and WHO (World Health Organization)
More than 1 billion people from 160 countries currently participate
トビラフォン Cloud named No. 1 in the PBX category of the “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026”
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トビラフォン Cloud, a cloud-based business phone service provided by トビラシステムズ, was named No. 1 in the PBX category of the “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” hosted by スマートキャンプ.
Should you buy before the Black Friday rush? The complete guide to Pimax’s price guarantee service
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To address price fluctuations during the Black Friday period, Pimax is offering the “Pimax Official Price Guarantee Service” and introducing its VR headset lineup, including the Dream Air and Crystal series, along with purchase benefits.
Started a business with a friend, splitting shares and decision-making equally. Book by Timewitch CEO Takashi Okada depicts a startup’s joint management and growth from ¥5 million to ¥700 million in annual sales; “分けたら、増えた” goes on sale Nov. 10
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“分けたら、増えた,” a book by Takashi Okada, Representative Director and Co-CEO of 株式会社Timewitch, was released by 株式会社ブックダム on Nov. 10, 2026. It tells the story of a joint business with his friend Kensunosuke Miura, in which they split shares and decision-making 50/50 and grew annual sales from ¥5 million to ¥700 million in 5 years from the company’s founding.
[Ashita Rental Project] E-book “Ashita Rental Library 7” released free of charge! In addition to a keynote address by Professor Toshio Otsuki of 東京大学, the book introduces examples of aging housing complexes and former company dormitories, such as Hinosato Housing Complex and Bunji Dormitory, being transformed into community hubs
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一般財団法人住宅改良開発公社 has released for free the e-book “Ashita Rental Library 7,” compiling the proceedings of the 6th symposium held in October 2025 as part of the “Ashita Rental Project.”
Facts
Ashita Rental Library 7
The 6th symposium held in October 2025
6 speakers
Established in 1955
Began in 2018
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
17 groups
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人住宅改良開発公社、東京大学、宗像市、西部ガス株式会社、株式会社大凧、クルミドコーヒー、胡桃堂喫茶店、ぶんじ寮プロジェクト、株式会社フェスティナレンテ、CHINTAI SPIRIT of JAPAN 2026、住宅金融支援機構、沖縄振興開発金融公庫
Exa Frontier Edge of the ExaWizards Group and 西部ガスHD apply and verify the “Living Spec Generation Service” in the accounting system of a global ERP package
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Exa Frontier Edge of the ExaWizards Group and 西部ガスHD conducted a proof of concept for AI-powered automatic specification-document creation using the “Living Spec Generation Service” for an integrated accounting system in a global ERP package, completing the analysis in about 2 weeks.
Moving to candid discussions even at a first meeting — a Theory of Change (ToC) workshop to identify purpose from structural challenges held at a retreat hosted by the Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Foundation
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ささえ財団 held a Theory of Change (ToC) workshop at the “CHANGE Retreat Camp 2026,” hosted by the Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Foundation, where about 60 participants discussed structural challenges in nursing settings and measures to take toward 2040.
Facts
Oct. 17, 2026
About 60 people
7 teams
2040
The 1990s
2017
2025
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人夢投資財団、ささえ財団、公益財団法人川崎市産業振興財団、JST、プロジェクトCHANGE、東レ総合研修センター、東京大学大学院工学系研究科、ActKnowledge社、Theory of Change Japan、ToCJ、The Center for Theory of Change、NHK
Expanding the high-value-added renovation home offering “W-eco R Housing (Double Eco R Housing)”
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サンヨーホームズ株式会社 has begun offering “W-eco R Housing,” a high-value-added renovated home that combines the use of existing housing with reduced environmental impact, in response to soaring prices for new homes and the issue of vacant houses.
Facts
The vacancy rate reached a record high of 13.8%
By 2043, about 1 in 4 homes (25.3%) is projected to be vacant
By 2043, about 1 in 4 homes (25.3%) will be vacant
We conduct regular inspections 6 months, 2 years and 5 years after handover
5-year structural and waterproofing warranty※5
Nerima Ward, Sekimachiminami] A 31-year-old wooden house
Protecting distance runners’ feet from “friction.” balega launches “UltraGlide,” a new series of running socks, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
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Implus EU will launch “UltraGlide,” a new series of running socks from the balega brand, on November 18, 2026. New colors and silhouettes will also be added to existing popular series.
株式会社セイワホールディングス has completed the business succession of 株式会社美山理研工業, a small and medium-sized enterprise without a successor. Synergies between the two companies’ plating technologies, site networks and digitalization know-how are expected to improve profitability and operational efficiency across the group.
Facts
5 surface-treatment plants in the Tokai region alone
オーデマ ピゲ wins an award at the 2026 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix
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At the 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), オーデマ ピゲ won the Calendar and Astronomy Watch Prize for its “150th Anniversary Heritage” pocket watch and the Iconic Watch Prize for its RD#5.