A new book by 肉乃小路ニクヨ, “Save, Spend Less, and Feel Fulfilled: How to Use Money to Live Fully.” Can simply saving money make life richer? Drawing on personal experience, the author discusses how to approach money to live life on your own terms. A launch seminar will also be held.
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株式会社実務教育出版 will release “Save, Spend Less, and Feel Fulfilled: How to Use Money to Live Fully,” by 肉乃小路ニクヨ, on December 1, 2026. Drawing on the author’s experience, the book explores not only how to grow money but also how to use it to enrich life through learning, health and more. A launch seminar will also be held in Tokyo on November 28.
[CÉ LA VI TOKYO] A sweet Christmas temptation to captivate adults! A dessert buffet layered with the joys of winter starts November 18 (Wednesday)
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CÉ LA VI TOKYO, operated by 株式会社ICONIC LOCATIONS JAPAN, will launch its Christmas dessert buffet on November 18, 2026. It will offer 13 kinds of sweets and a lunch course, with prices including ¥5,000–¥6,500 on weekdays.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
13 kinds of sweets
71% cacao
Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Weekdays ¥5,000
Weekends and holidays ¥5,500
Weekdays ¥6,500
Weekends and holidays ¥6,800
Companies mentioned：株式会社ICONIC LOCATIONS JAPAN、CÉ LA VI TOKYO、CÉ LA VI RESTAURANT & SKY BAR、Tea Selection ＆ Café、BAO by CÉ LA VI、CÉ LA VI CLUB LOUNGE、マリーナベイ・サンズ、CÉ LA VI LONDON、東急プラザ
[Free webinar on Nov. 13] TDSE and LangGenius to co-host webinar on Nov. 13: “Why Do Companies Choose Dify? Practical On-Premises Deployment and System Integration”
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TDSE株式会社 will co-host a free webinar with LangGenius on November 13, 2026, about on-premises deployment of Dify and system integration.
Laboro.AI and 立教大学ビジネスデザイン研究所 forecast the 2030 business environment using an AI simulation survey and propose 4 corporate actions
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株式会社Laboro.AI and 立教大学ビジネスデザイン研究所 used the AI simulation survey “Future Research” to forecast the 2030 business environment and proposed 4 corporate actions, including redesigning business processes and accumulating proprietary data.
Facts
A total of 1,500 people
Average error: 2.2%
The findings matched the actual survey for 92.4% of all products
A.D. Works secures funding for its grid-scale battery storage business using Chiba Bank’s “Chibagin Leaders Loan NEXT (Environmental Equipment Type)”
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株式会社エー・ディー・ワークス secured ¥1.1431 billion in funding for its grid-scale battery storage business using Chiba Bank’s “Chibagin Leaders Loan NEXT (Environmental Equipment Type).”
A sustainable fragrance made with wasted fruit from Amaou, the “king of strawberries”—a vision for the future nurtured with strawberry farmers in Fukuoka Prefecture
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株式会社FERNANDA JAPAN will launch the limited-quantity “Strawberry Collection,” a sustainable fragrance made with out-of-spec Amaou strawberries supplied by 白木のいちご in Fukuoka Prefecture, starting November 12, 2026.
The Incredist series surpasses 300,000 units shipped cumulatively
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株式会社フライトソリューションズ announced that cumulative shipments of its in-house-developed Incredist payment terminals surpassed 300,000 units as of November 10, 2026.
AI service ZISEDAI TOUCH＆PLAN, which automatically generates architectural plans, significantly expands its coverage area
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株式会社ZISEDAI, a group company of 株式会社タスキホールディングス, has significantly expanded the coverage area of its AI service ZISEDAI TOUCH＆PLAN, which automatically generates architectural plans, and launched service in Tokyo (excluding outlying islands) and major cities. It has also launched “Ordinance First Check,” a new feature that checks building-related ordinances.
Facts
The number of companies adopting the service has surpassed 360
Regarding 12 building-related ordinances
Established on April 1, 2024, through the business integration of 株式会社タスキ and 株式会社新日本建物
Companies mentioned：株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社ZISEDAI、ZISEDAI LAND
A limited-edition formula, available now※1! Care for seasonal fluctuations※2 and enjoy smooth, silky hair! unu’s limited-edition “Unubore Sakura Series” launches in limited quantities!
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株式会社magicnumber will launch the limited-edition “Unubore Sakura Series” from its haircare brand unu in late November.
The 8th installment in the popular series featuring ultra-high-pressure vitamin C derivative※1: Introducing “matsukiyo Skin Serum Mist,” compact and convenient to carry
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株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー will begin selling “matsukiyo Skin Serum Mist,” a mist serum containing 10 times the conventional amount of ultra-high-pressure vitamin C derivative, under its private brand matsukiyo from December 11, 2026.
Facts
More than 3,600 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan
105 stores in 6 regions overseas, mainly in Asia
Contains 10 times the amount in the conventional “matsukiyo Skin Lotion Mist”
From Friday, December 11, at マツモトキヨシグループ stores nationwide
【ROXX】Launches “AI Interview Preparation,” a tool for practicing job interviews with AI as many times as you like
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株式会社ROXX has launched “AI Interview Preparation,” a tool that lets job seekers practice interviews with AI anytime, 24 hours a day, on Zキャリア, a job platform specializing in non-desk roles for people seeking full-time employment without prior experience.
株式会社ピアラ wins “Best SMB Partner” for the 3rd consecutive year at Meta’s “Meta Agency First Awards 2026”
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株式会社ピアラ won “Best SMB Partner” for the 3rd consecutive year at the “Meta Agency First Awards 2026,” hosted by Meta’s Japan subsidiary. The company was recognized for its focus on marketing support using Meta ads, particularly the expansion of ad spending in the health food sector and a record-high first-half ad spend.
Facts
This marks the 3rd consecutive year it has received the award
Since the award was established in 2024
This year marks the 5th time the event has been held
It has grown to more than 2 times the level of the same period last year
Reaching approximately 2.4 times the level in the first half of 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピアラ、Meta、Facebook Japan、比智（杭州）商貿有限公司、PIATEC（Thailand）Co., Ltd.、CHANNEL J（THAILAND）Co., Ltd.、PG-Trading（Vietnam）Co., Ltd.、株式会社ピアラベンチャーズ、株式会社P2C、one move株式会社、株式会社ジョシュアツリー、株式会社サイバースター、株式会社オニオン、株式会社A Better Case
【イー・ガーディアン株式会社】Launches “Data Breach Response Support Intelligence,” an AI service that supports response efforts based on other companies’ cases and social media reactions
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イー・ガーディアン株式会社 launched a beta version of “Data Breach Response Support Intelligence” on November 10, 2026. The service uses AI to support responses to data breaches based on other companies’ cases and social media reactions. Free for 3 months for the first 5 companies. According to 個人情報保護委員会, since April 2026, unauthorized access has resulted in 2,094 personal data breaches affecting approximately 260 million people in total.
Digital Garage accelerates the adoption and real-world implementation of stablecoin payments under a basic agreement with Circle
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DG SPS™, the stablecoin payment infrastructure of 株式会社デジタルガレージ, will support Circle’s blockchain Arc under a basic agreement with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc., accelerating the adoption and real-world implementation of USDC payments in the Japanese market.
Facts
More than $71 billion
Less than 1 second
Companies mentioned：株式会社デジタルガレージ、Circle Internet Group, Inc.、Circle、株式会社ジェーシービー、JCB、株式会社DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー、DGFT、株式会社りそなホールディングス、りそなHD
Smartphone usage time up 11.4% year on year; monthly app usage reaches 50.5 apps
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フラー株式会社 has released a report on trends in Japan’s app market in Q3 2026, based on data from its app market analysis service App Ape. Daily smartphone usage time rose 11.4% year on year to 5 hours and 51 minutes, while the number of apps used monthly increased to 50.5. By category, productivity apps, including generative AI apps, posted the strongest growth at 44.5%. Google One ranked first in the non-game app sales ranking.
Enjoy an autumn getaway to Moominvalley Park, where “a world of stories” meets autumn leaves! The foliage will be at its peak over the three-day weekend! Trees are beginning to change color, and autumn is arriving on the shores of Lake Miyazawa.
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As of November 2026, autumn leaves have begun to appear at Moominvalley Park, operated by 株式会社ムーミン物語, and are expected to be at their peak during the three-day weekend in November. The “Moominvalley Christmas 2026” event and a fireworks display over the lake are also scheduled.
Facts
As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Usually from mid-November to mid-December
Original11月21日（土）～23日（月・祝）
Event period: Saturday, October 31, 2026–Friday, December 25
NAVITIME Japan to provide “Evacuation Shelter Route Guidance” and “Safety Information Registration” in a wide-area disaster preparedness demonstration
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株式会社ナビタイムジャパン is participating in a wide-area disaster preparedness demonstration project led by 内閣府 and will begin providing “Evacuation Shelter Route Guidance” and “Safety Information Registration” through its NAVITIME navigation app in November 2026. The initiative will use the Osaka Wide-Area Data Collaboration Platform (ORDEN) to promote the sharing and use of disaster preparedness data across prefectural borders.
“e-Machi Platform®” provided for the first time in Tochigi Prefecture for Shimotsuke City’s digital common gift certificate issuance project
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株式会社ギフティ has provided its “e-Machi Platform®” for Shimotsuke City’s digital common gift certificate issuance project, marking the platform’s first use in Tochigi Prefecture.
Facts
50%
104 participating stores
20% premium rate
89 general stores
¥6,000 worth
¥12,000 face value in total
10,000 yen
Up to 2 sets
Capital: ¥3.322 billion
Employees: 292
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギフティ、ギフティ、giftee, Inc.、ギフティグループ株式会社、giftee Group, Inc.
machicon JAPAN, an event e-commerce site operated by 株式会社リンクバル, has begun ticket sales for “Atoa Night: The Entire Nighttime Aquarium Becomes a Stage for Meeting People,” an event using a nighttime aquarium as a venue for people to meet. The event, with capacity for up to 1000 people, will be held on November 28, 2026, at AQUARIUM×ART átoa (アトア) in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
More than hot springs! “Nasushiobara Onsen Takigawa Terrace” opens November 10, offering an all-inclusive stay with 10 major perks
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株式会社リロバケーションズ-operated Yutorelo Nasushiobara will be rebranded and reopen as Nasushiobara Onsen Takigawa Terrace on November 10, 2026. Under the new concept, “Play back Nostalgic.,” it will offer an all-inclusive service with 10 major perks, including welcome drinks and a dagashi snack bar.
ユーグレナ joins “Yaima-jin Project” as the first private-sector company, aiming to prevent chronic kidney disease from worsening in Okinawa’s Yaeyama region
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株式会社ユーグレナ has become the first private-sector company to join the “Yaima-jin Project,” which aims to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD) and curb its progression in Okinawa Prefecture’s Yaeyama region. On December 6, 2026, the company plans to hold a CKD awareness event in Ishigaki City in collaboration with 沖縄県立八重山病院.
Facts
Approximately 20 million people
Approximately one in 5 adults
Approximately one in 3 people who undergo screening
Loan-based crowdfunding service Funvest to open subscriptions on 11/12 for new fund “FRAT Investment Property Sales Business Fund １１－１”
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Fintertech株式会社 will begin accepting subscriptions on November 12 for “FRAT Investment Property Sales Business Fund １１－１” through its loan-based crowdfunding service Funvest. The projected annual yield is 3.60%, and the investment period is approximately 7 months. An Amazon gift card giveaway campaign will also be held.
Heavy rain in Gaza kills a mother and 3 children living in evacuation conditions
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Heavy rain in the Gaza Strip has killed 3 displaced people, and ユニセフ is urgently calling for the restoration of water and sanitation infrastructure and funding support.
Facts
3 children and their mother have died.
An estimated 950,000 displaced people are living there.
Of those, 400,000 are living in extremely high-risk areas.
About 1.7 million displaced people are still...
There are currently no wastewater treatment plants operating in Gaza.
Of the 6 pumps at this retention basin...
Only 2 are still operating.
Last winter, 11 children died of hypothermia.
Delivering winter clothes and thermal blankets to at least 10,000 children...
Sewage and rainwater drainage work was carried out at more than 50 locations.
For ユニセフ's winter assistance activities in Gaza, which require $97.5 million...
【JWマリオット・ホテル東京】Collaboration with MoN Takanawa’s “Feel the Sound” exhibition: a special bar experience to feel sound physically and savor its lingering notes through taste
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JWマリオット・ホテル東京 is collaborating with the immersive sound exhibition “Feel the Sound” at MoN Takanawa, offering a limited-time program starting Nov. 20, 2026. The program includes a special curator-led tour and a premium event featuring Dom Pérignon Vintage.
Award announcement: Wins No. 1 in the IPA2026 APJ Sustainability category
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奥村印刷株式会社 won No. 1 in the Sustainability category of the “Innovation Print Awards 2026 APJ,” organized by 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社. The winning work was “beakx,” a packaging box that transforms into tableware.
Craftia Nagasaki Sales Office to hold the 6th “Kaminoshi Marche”
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株式会社クラフティア’s Nagasaki Sales Office will hold the 6th edition of “Kaminoshi Marche,” a community appreciation event launched in 2021, on Nov. 14, 2026. The event will feature sales and displays of eco-friendly home products, a ride experience in an aerial work vehicle, appearances by characters from V・ファーレン長崎 and Nagasaki Motor Bus, and stage events.
It’s too late to wait until launch to attract customers: TorchUp releases a free guide to early-stage SaaS customer acquisition and KPI design for contract development and SES companies
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株式会社TorchUp has released a free white paper on early-stage SaaS customer acquisition and KPI design for contract development and SES companies.
LIGHTCON’s “Wind Runner Go!” launches pickup for new character Marina (Water Shooter)!
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LIGHTCON Co., Ltd. has released a major update for “Wind Runner Go!” adding the new Legendary character Marina (Water Shooter) and significantly expanding the number of stages, including Adventure Chapters and the Infinite Tower.
Facts
60 million downloads worldwide
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Adventure Chapters significantly expanded to 1,660
Adventure Chapter 792
Daily Dungeon: 800 floors
5,000 rubies
Companies mentioned：WEMADE MAX Co., Ltd.、LIGHTCON Co., Ltd.
“Guardian Corridor,” a traffic safety solution connecting streetlights, vehicles and pedestrians, named a CES Innovation Awards® 2027 Honoree
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スタンレー電気株式会社 has developed “Guardian Corridor,” a traffic safety solution that links streetlights and vehicles to detect pedestrians in blind spots and other hazards. It was named a Honoree in the Smart Communities category of the CES Innovation Awards® 2027.
Facts
CES Innovation Awards® 2027
Joined the Stanley Electric Group in April 2026
Founded in 1920 to manufacture and sell special-purpose light bulbs, including automotive bulbs
株式会社Human Qreate will open “一石三鳥 韓邸 渋谷,” the 2nd location of its Korean cuisine brand “一石三鳥 韓邸,” on Nov. 11, 2026. The decision to expand followed the response to its Shimbashi location, and “一石三鳥の館” will also be completed that day. To mark the opening, the company will hold a prize drawing through the LINE mini app, including the right to free dakhanmari.
Facts
Operates 34 restaurant brands
2nd location
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
18 types of spices
1 in 10 people
1 in 5 people
20% off coupon
46 seats
¥7,000〜¥13,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Human Qreate、一石三鳥グループ、一石三鳥 韓邸、Bistro Un Trois、鳥影 一石三鳥、サムジョ 渋谷、鮨匠 一石三鳥、食べログ、TableCheck、LINE
Popular influencer Akiko Tanaka teams up with COHINA on collaborative outerwear for petite women
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COHINA, the petite-focused apparel brand operated by 株式会社EGBA, will release 2 styles of outerwear in collaboration with influencer Akiko Tanaka on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
On sale from 20:00 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Price: ¥29,700 (tax included)
Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Around 150 cm tall
145 cm tall
Had more than 220,000 Instagram followers as of November 2026
リベルテ・パティスリー・ブーランジェリー opens its first pop-up store at 日本橋高島屋, featuring an exclusive collaboration with 吉祥寺’s queue-drawing wagashi shop 小ざさ, along with delicious baked treats and cakes available only here!
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リベルテ・パティスリー・ブーランジェリー, operated by 株式会社LIBERTE JAPON, will open its first pop-up store at 日本橋高島屋 from Nov. 11 to 24. Items on sale will include “An Butter Sandwich,” a collaboration with the long-established Kichijoji confectionery 小ざさ, limited-edition baked sweets and seasonal stollen.
Bring Hawaii’s sunshine into your winter at home: Kahiko launches 4 new fall/winter sherpa blanket collections
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Kahiko, the Hawaiian goods brand of 株式会社アミナコレクション, has launched 4 new sherpa blanket collections for fall and winter, along with wearable blankets. Sales began in mid-October 2026.
For a “company-wide branding refresh” marking a ○th anniversary. Athlete Japan launches a “Portrait Asset Package for Anniversary PR” featuring top athletes to mark corporate milestones
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Athlete Japan株式会社, a group company of サステナブルホールディングス株式会社, has launched an “Anniversary PR Portrait Asset Package” for small and medium-sized businesses marking founding or establishment milestones. Available through a flat-rate monthly subscription starting at ¥300,000, the package offers access to portraits of top athletes Daisuke Ohata, Ai Sugiyama, and Koji Uehara. A portion of the fees will go toward educational support for MIRAI日本語学校.
Facts
From ¥300,000 per month
5th anniversary of founding or establishment
10th anniversary
20th anniversary
69 tries for the Japan national team
3 women's doubles titles
1 mixed doubles title
62 consecutive appearances in World Grand Slam events
TKP acquires アパホテル〈宮崎駅橘通〉 in central Miyazaki City, bringing its prefectural portfolio to 3 properties
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株式会社TKP has acquired アパホテル〈宮崎駅橘通〉, owned by アパグループ, and will begin operating it under a franchise agreement on December 4, 2026. This will bring the number of hotels operated by TKP in Miyazaki Prefecture to 3.
Facts
Operations to begin on December 4, 2026
Operates 2 アパホテル properties
About an 8-minute walk from JR Miyazaki Station
About a 1-minute walk from the Tachibanadori 3-chome bus stop
167 guest rooms
24 properties and 4,300 rooms nationwide※
TKP operates 36 accommodation facilities with 5,131 rooms※
Italian heritage chocolatier カファレル, celebrating its 200th anniversary, launches a new “Premium Line” collection
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Italian heritage chocolate brand カファレル has launched a gift-focused Premium Line collection through its exclusive importer in Japan, 株式会社山本商店, to mark its 200th anniversary.
About half of visiting nurses have experienced sexual harassment — Japan Association of Male Nurses and Home-Visit Nursing Support Association win dual Incentive Awards at the Home Care Innovation Awards for institutionalizing patient harassment measures and creating a certification system for non-insurance-covered home-visit nursing
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一般社団法人日本男性看護師會 and the Home-Visit Nursing Support Association jointly won the Incentive Award at the 2nd Home Care Innovation Awards for their initiatives to institutionalize patient harassment measures and establish a certification system for non-insurance-covered home-visit nursing.
Facts
48.4% said they had experienced sexual harassment from clients or their family members in the course of their work
LOSEFORD unveils 4 limited-edition Christmas matching sets. The joy of giving, for everyday life together.
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株式会社ロスフォード has unveiled 4 matching sets featuring anchor bracelets and horseshoe motifs for Christmas 2026 under its LOSEFORD brand. A dedicated gift page will go live on November 10, with sales beginning on November 20.
Sharp’s AQUOS smartphone selected for JR東日本’s trial walk-through ticket gates using UWB
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Sharp’s AQUOS R10 smartphone has been selected for JR東日本’s trial of UWB-enabled walk-through ticket gates, scheduled to take place at 14 stations in Tokyo from April 2027. It will be supplied with an app linked to Mobile Suica.
From a phone call that makes you “adapt to AI” to one that understands you in your “everyday words”
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SBI新生銀行 and Recho will fully transition first-line phone support to the natural-conversation voice AI “Recho AI Voice Agent” starting November 11, 2026, replacing the conventional push-button IVR system with a service that lets callers explain what they need in their everyday words.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Handles about 250,000 inquiries annually
Aims for AI to smoothly resolve about 40% of inquiries
Since the initial rollout in February 2026
Confirmed a final dialogue accuracy rate of over 97%
Osaka Takashimaya: More than 1,200 items of merchandise and photo spots at “Moomin Market 2026”
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株式会社髙島屋 will hold “Moomin Market 2026” at its Osaka store from Nov. 25 to Dec. 7. More than 1,200 items of merchandise and photo spots will be available.
アパグループ acquires hotel development site in front of Ōtorii Station in Ōta Ward
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アパグループ has acquired a site for hotel development in front of Ōtorii Station in Ōta Ward, Tokyo, and announced plans to build APA Hotel〈Haneda Airport Ōtorii Station〉, which aims to open in summer 2028. It also announced plans to convert some hotels in Miyazaki Prefecture to TKP franchises.
Facts
212 rooms
Around summer 2028
Approximately 3,840 m²
9 stories
1,625 rooms
All 89 rooms
1,714 rooms
All 167 rooms
Starting Dec. 4, 2026
452 rooms
366 hotels
86,077 rooms
57 hotels
5,850 rooms
100,000 rooms
Companies mentioned：アパグループ、アパホテル株式会社、京浜急行電鉄、株式会社TKP、エンホテル、the b
Free consultation session for patients with intractable diseases and their families: “Neurological and Muscular Diseases,” held via Zoom or phone
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Juntendo School Corporation announced that it will hold a free consultation session on “Neurological and Muscular Diseases” for patients with intractable diseases and their families via Zoom or phone on Dec. 13, 2026. The session is limited to 20 groups, with applications accepted through the Tokyo Metropolitan Intractable Disease Consultation and Support Center.
【ホテルメトロポリタン】—New Year’s events to welcome 2027—Traditional lion dance to appear in the lobby, praying for good health and protection from misfortune
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ホテルメトロポリタン will hold a New Year event on Jan. 1, 2027, featuring a lion dance performance in the lobby to pray for good health and protection from misfortune. From Jan. 1 to 3, special New Year menus will also be offered at its directly operated restaurants.
【ルイ·ヴィトン】Jutaro Yamanaka visits “ルイ·ヴィトン 2026 Holiday Installation in Shibuya,” on display at the Shibuya Men’s Store
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Actor and musician Jutaro Yamanaka visited “ルイ·ヴィトン 2026 Holiday Installation in Shibuya,” on display at the ルイ·ヴィトン Shibuya Men’s Store since Nov. 7, 2026, and wore an outfit coordinated with products from the store.
Facts
Blouson ¥350,900
Overshirt ¥424,600
Shirt ¥171,600
Denim pants ¥227,700
Boots ¥276,100
Bag “Keepall Bandoulière 25” ¥440,000
Bag charm ¥126,500
Pendant “Le Damier de ルイ·ヴィトン” (pink gold × diamonds) ¥1,177,000
Bracelet “Le Damier de ルイ·ヴィトン” (pink gold × diamonds) ¥2,750,000
A pet carrier that can accommodate medium-sized dogs debuts for the popular Bronx electric-assist bicycle, the Flex Track!!
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レインボープロダクツジャパン has released “Bronx Dog Carry,” one of Japan’s largest pet carriers, which can accommodate medium-sized dogs and is designed for the Bronx Flex Track electric-assist bicycle.
Why don’t employees change their behavior? Designing an environment that fosters behavioral change so people “think for themselves and keep taking action” (joint webinar on 12/9)
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株式会社コードタクト will co-host a free webinar on designing environments that foster behavioral change among employees with 株式会社あしたのチーム and Yoom Technology Japan on Dec. 9, 2026.
For both Japanese and overseas restaurant owners: GAone launches hands-on support for attracting customers to restaurants through Google
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株式会社ツリーフードパートナーズ has launched GAone, a Google customer-attraction support service for restaurants. The service provides hands-on support with setting up and updating Google Business Profiles and responding to reviews, offering Japanese and overseas-born owners the same terms with no additional fees. It is also launching “Inbound AIO,” an optional service that provides foreign-language AI search optimization for inbound visitors.
Facts
The number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 was approximately 42.68 million
A hands-on support program limited to 30 companies and 100 locations
Meiko Meihan’s “wooden stickers made with genuine cypress” take first place in the Label Forum Japan 2026 contest
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名工銘鈑株式会社, a printing and processing manufacturer, won first place in the contest at Label Forum Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight, with wooden stickers made from genuine cypress.
Lemino announces “Lemino HOT SELECTION,” a handpicked selection of October highlights from its expanded music livestream lineup!
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株式会社WOWOW Lemino announced “Lemino HOT SELECTION,” a handpicked selection of music livestreams on the Lemino service for October, chosen based on view counts and buzz. The selection includes Japanese artists such as Ado, Rira Ikuta, Creepy Nuts, TUBE, DREAMS COME TRUE, ATEEZ, Chevon and OWV, as well as 110 Western music archive titles featuring artists such as Lady Gaga and Madonna.
Facts
October 2026
110 Western music concert archive titles
1,540 yen per month (tax included)
1,650 yen per month (tax included)
An 8-member boy group with a global presence
Creepy Nuts’ 2022 national tour
CONCERT TOUR 2017/2018
Nov. 21 (Sat.)
Companies mentioned：株式会社WOWOW Lemino、WOWOW、Lemino、UNIVERSAL SIGMA、NTT DOCOMO Studio&Live, Inc.、Stingray、Qello Concerts、App Store、Google Play
Despite rising prices, more than 80% said they have restaurants they continue to visit after price increases
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社MS&Consulting, 83.7% of consumers have restaurants they continue to visit despite price increases amid rising prices, with satisfaction with the taste and quality of the food the most important factor in continued patronage.
“デジ町” to participate in a wide-area disaster-prevention demonstration under the Cabinet Office’s “Reiwa 8 Super City” survey and study project
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Anniversary Concierge will take part in a wide-area disaster-prevention demonstration as part of the Cabinet Office’s “Reiwa 8 Super City” survey and study project. The demonstration will be conducted from Nov. 10 to 27 in 8 prefectures, including Osaka Prefecture, and will test the usefulness of evacuation information and safety confirmations using “デジ町防災LINE” and “デジ町町内会LINE.”
公益財団法人古紙再生促進センター is exploring the potential of DX in the waste paper industry as part of the background and objectives of its DX support project. Drawing on issues identified through demonstrations at partner companies, it is pursuing a new initiative to improve everyday operations and develop the people who will lead these efforts.
For machinery and chemical manufacturers | Report on how to use AI in quotation operations [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a free November 2026 edition report on using AI in quotation operations for machinery and chemical manufacturers. The report compares differences in the nature of quotations by industry and explains examples of AI processing and its implementation benefits.
Facts
The number of employees in the manufacturing of production machinery and equipment was 639,002
Down 2.9% from the previous year
Domestic chemical product prices rose 13.3% from the same month a year earlier
AI drafted 3 quotations in 195 seconds
In the chemical industry, it drafted unit prices for each packaging format in 134 seconds
Cook 2 dishes at once with a divided pan. Wahei Freiz launches the “Lapic IH-Compatible Divided Pan” to help with busy-morning lunch and breakfast preparation
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和平フレイズ株式会社 launched the “Lapic IH-Compatible Divided Pan,” which can cook 2 dishes at once with its divider, in October 2026.
“SBC HIFU Program Eye Lift,” exclusively for the eye area, to be offered at the Shinjuku Main Clinic starting Nov. 10, 2026
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湘南美容クリニック will begin offering “SBC HIFU Program Eye Lift,” an HIFU treatment exclusively for the eye area, at its Shinjuku Main Clinic starting Nov. 10, 2026.
[For institutional investors and analysts] Notice of the 2nd quarter (interim period) results briefing for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and advance question submissions
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東京インキ株式会社 will hold a results briefing for institutional investors and analysts on Dec. 1, 2026, for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, and has begun accepting questions in advance.
First store in Chiba Prefecture! Popular discount outlet opens in Makuhari, with new products at over 90% off! “Dream market” opens at イオンモール幕張新都心 on Friday, Nov. 20, helping households cope with rising prices
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株式会社Trust-operated outlet store “Dream market” will open at イオンモール幕張新都心 in Mihama Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2026, and hold an opening sale with discounts of over 90% to help households cope with rising prices.
DMMマイカ home pickup purchasing service begins accepting test submissions for “single cards”!
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株式会社Myca has begun accepting test submissions for its purchasing feature for “single cards” through the home pickup service of its trading card management app, “DMMマイカ.” The service is limited to “Pokémon Trading Card Game” cards, and a 3% fee campaign will be held.
A diamond tiara made by France’s oldest jewelry maison, メレリオ, for the 1862 International Exhibition in London has been rediscovered in a private German collection and will be offered at the “Royal & Noble Jewels” auction to be held by サザビーズ in Geneva on Nov. 11, 2026.
Facts
The 1862 International Exhibition in London
To be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Nov. 11, 2026
Celebrating the birthday of Sotetsu Bus character So-Pen! [Sotetsu Bus]
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Sotetsu Bus is holding a birthday celebration for its character So-Pen, created to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of its bus operations in 2026. The event will take place on December 12, 2026, and registration has been open since November 10.
“YUMEGAOKA Dream Hill Train Fan Festa 2026” to be held [相模鉄道・相鉄ビルマネジメント]
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相模鉄道 and 相鉄ビルマネジメント will team up with 小田急電鉄, 東急電鉄, JR East, and 横浜市交通局, for a total of 5 railway companies and agencies, to hold the “YUMEGAOKA Dream Hill Train Fan Festa 2026” at Yumegaoka Soratos on November 21. The event will feature character appearances, a quiz contest, and a stationmaster-for-a-day experience, among other activities, and exclusive 相模鉄道 merchandise will also be sold.
Facts
5 railway companies and agencies
Sat., Nov. 21
Nov. 21, 2026
Sale price: 1,500 yen
Original1回300円
Companies mentioned：相模鉄道、相鉄ビルマネジメント、相鉄グループ、小田急電鉄、東急電鉄、東日本旅客鉄道、横浜市交通局、湘南台管区、SOTETSU GOODS STORE
“Go Around with So-Pen! Outing Stamp Rally” to be held [相鉄バス]
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相鉄バス㈱ will hold the “Go Around with So-Pen! Outing Stamp Rally” from December 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, to mark its 25th anniversary. Participants who use the digital ticket “RYDE PASS” and collect stamps at 3 depots will receive a pin badge; the offer is available to the first 2,000 people.
[Ramen Kairikiya] For 1 week only! Get 110 yen off every ramen variety from the tax-inclusive price! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s Ebina location (Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture) reopens after renovations!
Supercar bicycle “MIRIDE S” goes on display for hands-on viewing at special exhibition areas in 10 locations nationwide from November 13
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アイデス株式会社 will begin displaying and selling the “MIRIDE S,” a redesign of a Showa-era supercar bicycle using Reiwa-era technology, at 15 locations nationwide (10 special exhibition areas and 5 retail locations) from November 13, 2026. The price is 65,780 yen (tax included).
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Special exhibition areas in 10 locations nationwide
You can also place orders and make purchases at 5 other locations
Price: 65,780 yen (tax included)
Released for 2 consecutive years
The result showed a passion for “riding and exercise”... 50.6%
That was higher than the 27.7% for “screens and digital entertainment”
52,000 yen at the time (equivalent to about 120,000 yen at today's price levels※)
57% were children in grades 1–3
80.8% relate to concerns about children's screen time
[SA BIRTH/SA BIRTH®] New “Iconic Blue ‘BIRTH®’” pendant featuring natural blue sapphire unveiled, with ethically sourced, top-quality diamonds from Southern Africa “サバース/SA BIRTH®”
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UCHIHARA Group will launch a new pendant collection, “Iconic Blue ‘BIRTH®’,” featuring natural blue sapphire, as part of its “Iconic ‘BIRTH®’” brand icon for its ethical diamond brand SA BIRTH®, starting November 11, 2026.
New features added to “Teads Ad Manager,” evolving it into a next-generation platform
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Teads has announced an upgraded version of “Teads Ad Manager,” with new features including campaign coordination across CTV and the open web, as well as AI-powered workflow efficiencies.
Facts
Original1日のメディア接触時間は過去最長の13時間26分に達し
53% of marketers face challenges measuring cross-channel effectiveness
Cuts the time needed to address issues substantially, from 15 minutes to under 60 seconds
More than 10,000 media companies
More than 20,000 advertisers
In more than 30 countries
A global team of approximately 1,700
Companies mentioned：Teads、Teads Japan株式会社、OMD UK、Havas Media Network Italy
Developed AI coaching technology that uses skilled workers’ model movements to train AI, eliminating the need for preparation when the technology is used, to support the transfer of on-site skills
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Hitachi has developed AIDE, an AI coaching technology that uses skilled workers’ model movements for AI training and generates improvement advice from only the learner’s video during use. The technology was developed as part of “BioSkillDX,” a JST K Program project, and reduces the preparation burden during use compared with conventional methods. Evaluation using a sports dataset confirmed comparable quality. Hitachi aims to conduct demonstration trials in fields such as manufacturing, construction, and maintenance, and to integrate the technology into Lumada 3.0.
Komorebi (social issue-solving program) selects its 4th donation recipient: 965,000 yen to 特定非営利活動法人うみのこてらす
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Commons Asset Management donated 965,000 yen to 特定非営利活動法人うみのこてらす as the 4th contribution through “Komorebi,” the donation program of the “Commons Impact Fund: Co-Creation,” for beneficiaries of Japan Post Insurance.
A spirited holiday season at エースホテル京都: Special menus at 3 restaurants and a variety of events from Christmas through New Year’s
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エースホテル京都 will offer special menus at 3 restaurants for the holiday season and host events including a Christmas market and a countdown party.
Facts
3 restaurants in the hotel
6-course dinner
The zodiac animal for 2027: the sheep
On Sunday, Dec. 13
On Thursday, Dec. 31
Vegan course (¥12,000, including tax and service charge)
Christmas dinner: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Christmas dinner course: 6 dishes, ¥15,000
Festive dinner: Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2026
4-course menu
additional fee of 1,000 yen
Christmas dinner course: 6 dishes, ¥13,000
Festive lunch course: 4 dishes, ¥4,800
Festive dinner course: 5 dishes, ¥10,000
Available for an additional ¥1,500
Festive lunch course: 4 dishes, ¥3,800
Festive dinner course: 5 dishes, ¥7,000
2 types of cookie tins
Christmas cookies: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
New Year’s cookies: Saturday, Dec. 26, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2026
Large: ¥5,000
Hours: 12:00–17:00
Hours: 21:00–late night
Total number of guest rooms: 213
Opening date: June 11, 2020
Companies mentioned：NTT都市開発ホテルマネジメント株式会社、エースホテル京都、KŌSA、Mr. Maurice’s Italian、PIOPIKO、Celebration Cookie、Fflower Co Co Rico、chii HAPPY YARN、Li'Li'iRiKo、NEWTRAD、SHIOTSU、MAHIRO、HOPE、Ajiheng、スタンプタウン・コーヒー・ロースターズ、新風館
【日本蓄電池株式会社】Grid-scale battery storage facility “NC海南市木津蓄電所” begins receiving power in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture Copy
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日本蓄電池株式会社 has begun receiving power at its grid-scale battery storage facility “NC海南市木津蓄電所” in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture. The facility has a rated output of 1,996kW and a capacity of 8,146kWh, and is scheduled to begin operation on Nov. 9, 2026.
Original三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、「TOKYO BOOK FIGHT in 後楽園ホール」に協賛
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三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント will sponsor “TOKYO BOOK FIGHT in Korakuen Hall,” taking place on Nov. 12, 2026, and distribute “オルタナ人（ジン）,” an original ZINE from its asset management service “ALTERNA.”
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
Original15:00開場
Scheduled to end at 21:30
Small-lot investments starting at ¥100,000
Capital: 3 billion yen
Companies mentioned：三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント株式会社、TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg、Page Turners
“セボンスター” teams up for the first time with popular San-X characters including Rilakkuma and Sumikko Gurashi! “セボンスター San-X Collaboration ver.”
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Kabaya Foods will launch a new product in collaboration with San-X characters and the toy candy “セボンスター” first on Nov. 24, followed by a nationwide launch on Dec. 22.
ギャルリーためなが京都 will hold the “New Kyoto (Ima Kyoto)” exhibition from Dec. 5, 2026, to Jan. 11, 2027. Works by 4 emerging artists—村田奈生子, 小松本結, 薬師川千晴, and 金子明日香—will be on display.
“My favorite is Niigata!” 11 Niigata enthusiasts bring their love of travel to Tokyo in presentations at the “Travel & Exchange Presentation Battle 2” in Ginza
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The “Travel & Exchange Presentation Battle 2” will be held in Ginza on Nov. 29, 2026, where 11 Niigata enthusiasts will present the appeal of travel. Experts from JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス and JTBロイヤルロード銀座 will serve as judges.
Facts
11 presenters
4 experts
¥30,000 worth of accommodation discount vouchers
Capacity: 20 people
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人にいがた産業創造機構、銀座・新潟情報館 THE NIIGATA、JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、JTBロイヤルロード銀座、あうたび合同会社、ハミングツアー、株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、株式会社JTBロイヤルロード銀座
AICX Association launches certified partner program | 5 companies certified in the first phase
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一般社団法人AICX協会 has launched a “Certified Partner Program” based on its AI Agent Strategist qualification, certifying a total of 5 companies in the first phase: 3 certified training partners and 2 business collaboration partners.
Facts
A total of 5 companies certified
3 certified training partners
2 business collaboration partners
Total exam applicants: 2,403
Official textbook sales: 3,692 copies
Corporate inquiries: 438
Companies participating in group corporate exams: 20
Expertise gained from supporting more than 1,000 companies to date
Providing DX and AX training to more than 200 companies, mainly major corporations
AI agent conference “AI Agent Day 2027” to be held Feb. 25 (Thursday) and 26 (Friday), 2027; participants and sponsors wanted
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一般社団法人AICX協会 announced that it will hold “AI Agent Day 2027,” a conference promoting the societal implementation of AI agents, online on Feb. 25 and 26, 2027, and is seeking participants and sponsors.
Lighting up the area in front of Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station with about 10,000 lights: illumination display at Greens' Yokkaichi headquarters
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株式会社グリーンズ is holding an illumination display at its Yokkaichi headquarters from October 24, 2026, to February 28, 2027, using about 10,000 LED lights. The display is part of the urban project “Niwamichi Yokkaichi” and the national subsidy program “Machinaka Walkable Promotion Project.”
W CONCEPT opens a long-term POPUP STORE at ラフォーレ原宿! First up is Korean designer brand “RE RHEE” (Lee), arriving November 12
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MXN JAPAN announced that Korean fashion platform “W CONCEPT” will open a long-term pop-up store at ラフォーレ原宿. The first featured brand, Korean designer label “RE RHEE” (Lee), arrives November 12. The lineup will rotate during the event, showcasing the appeal of K-FASHION.
【Win Yamazaki 25 Year Old!】The limited 100-entry “Strike It Rich: Path of the Pine, Volume 4” lottery gets a refresh. Yamazaki 18 Year Old and 12 Year Old, plus Ichiro's Malt, are also featured
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株式会社アップライジング will begin selling its whisky lottery “Strike It Rich: Path of the Pine, Volume 4” on November 10, 2026. Limited to 100 entries at ¥32,000 each, the prize lineup includes 1 bottle of Yamazaki 25 Year Old, along with other whiskies.
Shinanen exhibits at “Learning about SDGs at Tennoji Zoo” for the 4th consecutive year, helping parents and children learn about energy and the SDGs together
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Shinanen, a subsidiary of Shinanen Holdings, will exhibit for the 4th consecutive year at “Learning about SDGs at Tennoji Zoo,” held at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka on November 14 and 15. Workshops on making beeswax candles and bath bombs will give parents and children an opportunity to learn about energy and the SDGs.
Facts
We will exhibit for the 4th consecutive year
Original日時：2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
Hours: 10:00–16:00
Shinanen has participated since 2023
In April 2026...launched as the new シナネン株式会社 following the integration
A must-read for fans of both tanuki and foxes! A researcher and illustrator pursuing graduate studies at Kyoto University captures their true nature and appeal with a keen eye and overflowing affection in “Satoyama Fuzzy Wildlife Tracker’s Notebook: Curious Stories of Tanuki and Foxes,” on sale November 17!
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release “Satoyama Fuzzy Wildlife Tracker’s Notebook: Curious Stories of Tanuki and Foxes,” by Kitsune Tsuki, a researcher and illustrator at Kyoto University’s graduate school, on November 17. The book introduces the ecology and stories of tanuki and foxes, along with illustrations, and includes an interview with 安佐動物公園.
The November issue of “Monthly Gift PREMIUM” is now on sale! The future of gifts and retail, gifts for siblings, gift envelopes, the 30th anniversary of “Tamagotchi,” and more
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株式会社ビジネスガイド社 released the November 2026 issue of “Monthly Gift PREMIUM” on November 2. Features include the future of gifts and retail, the sibling gift market, the evolution of gift envelopes, and the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi.
Facts
2,880 exhibiting companies
221,897 visitors
Market size: approximately ¥10.5 billion
0.2 mm thin
List price: ¥1,100
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビジネスガイド社、アジア太平洋小売業協会連合会（FAPRA）、日本小売業協会、にいがた産業創造機構、NICO、リンベル、ウッディプッディ、セキグチ、戸田デザイン研究室、ハシートップイン、不二貿易、吉徳、ROKKAKU、フタバ、カクヌキミズヒキ、マルアイ、カインズ、TOUCH TO GO、日比谷花壇、JR東日本商事、ハンズ、アクタス、リビングハウス、センプレ、アトリエニキティキ、ホッチポッチ、HANSEL & GRETEL、明治屋、Cosme Kitchen