A first-ever initiative directly connecting customers with organic producers is also planned: ビオセボン’s 10th Anniversary Thank-You Festival begins Wednesday, Nov. 11!
Nov. 11 is “Good Windows 11 Day”! Full text of the new book “Dekiru Windows 11 2027 Revised 6th Edition: Copilot Compatible” available free for 3 days only before publication
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Impress, a subsidiary of 株式会社インプレスホールディングス, is holding a campaign to mark Nov. 11 as “Good Windows 11 Day,” offering the full text of its forthcoming book “Can Do Windows 11 2027, Revised 6th Edition, with Copilot” free for 3 days.
【JAF Shizuoka】Are you fully prepared for winter roads? JAF静岡支部 to hold a “Tire Chain Installation and Inspection Workshop” on 12/23
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JAF Shizuoka Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold a “Tire Chain Installation and Inspection Workshop” on Dec. 23, 2026. JAF instructors will provide one-on-one guidance, and participation is free.
【JAF Fukuoka】Driving school for seniors to help them continue driving with confidence
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JAF福岡支部, co-hosting with 福岡県警察, will hold practical training sessions on Nov. 24 and 30 for senior drivers aged 65 and older, under the “Silver Safety Driving School” program.
株式会社ブシロードミュージック announced the release of MyGO!!!!!’s 9th single “世点彩,” part of the BanG Dream! project, on Nov. 11, 2026. It also announced a live performance in Kobe and a planned TV anime broadcast in January 2027.
Facts
9th single
Today, Nov. 11 (Wednesday)
Limited production edition with Blu-ray: 13,200 yen (tax included)
【Just 1 volume to go until the finale!】“Zettai Zetsumei Game” concludes with the next volume, volume 19! Volume 18, just before the finale, is on sale today!
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株式会社KADOKAWA released “Zettai Zetsumei Game 18” on Nov. 11, 2026, under its children’s book imprint 角川つばさ文庫. The series has surpassed 850,000 copies in cumulative sales and is scheduled to conclude with the next volume, volume 19.
株式会社物語コーポレーション conducted its “2026 Survey Report on Domestic Travel Destinations for Food Lovers” ahead of the winter holidays. About 75% said they had taken a domestic trip for food, and Hokkaido ranked first in popularity (54.5%). Crab and miso ramen were particularly popular, revealing strong interest in hot winter foods. The company’s 焼肉きんぐ brand will also hold a Hokkaido Fair starting in December.
【First location in Tokyo】Okayama-based roast chicken takeout specialist 鳥周, with 28 locations nationwide, to grand-open 鳥周品川店 in Shinagawa on Nov. 11, 令和8年 (Wednesday)! Its 29th location nationwide
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Roast chicken specialist 鳥周, operated by 有限会社おかやまバレスモ, will open its 29th location, 鳥周品川店, in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 11, 令和8年.
Facts
Since July 2022
1,000 yen (tax included) or more
Sells an average of 4,000 skewers per day
Bone-in grilled chicken thigh: 756 yen (tax included)
株式会社ワンオブゼム launches “Mitsumory,” a service that provides approximate system development estimates in as little as 30 minutes
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株式会社ワンオブゼム has launched “Mitsumory,” a service that uses AI to calculate approximate system development costs in as little as 30 minutes. Users can generate PDF estimates without registering for an account, and about 100 development examples are available.
Facts
About 100 “development examples”
Established: January 2011
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンオブゼム、(THE) ONE of THEM, Inc.
Top lecturers including Mr. Hiromitsu Ochiai, Mr. Akiyoshi Koji (chairman of アサヒグループHD), and Mr. Taro Fujie (special adviser to 味の素) to speak! The “145th National Convention of Business Leaders” will be held Jan. 20-22!
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日本経営開発協会 and the Kansai Management Association will hold the “145th National Convention of Business Leaders” at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo from Jan. 20-22. The theme is “2027: A Turbulent, Uncertain World and Japan’s Path Forward.” Leading figures from various fields, including Akiyoshi Koji of アサヒグループHD and Taro Fujie of 味の素, will speak. About 400 small and midsize business owners will participate in person or online.
“Izumo En Fragrance Amulet Mist” in 6 colors to choose from based on your wishes, on sale starting Nov. 16!
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合同会社縁 will launch “Fragrance Amulet Mist,” a room mist available in 6 colors to choose from based on your wishes, on Nov. 16, 2026. The product is from the Izumo En brand created by the Izumo fortune-teller “出雲の姉 智子.” Each bottle is priced at 1,650 yen (tax included).
【Bihar, India】People separated by caste discrimination come together to draw in the same classroom—an art workshop with Suzuki Tsukasa, who works in Rwanda
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On Nov. 1, 2026, NPO法人結び手 held an art workshop led by painter 鈴木掌 in Rehua, Bihar, India, providing an opportunity for people from backgrounds including caste discrimination to participate as equals.
Art bridges India’s divide — Sho Suzuki, who works in Rwanda, gives a lecture in Gaya
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On October 31, 2026, NPO法人結び手 held an art education lecture by painter Sho Suzuki in Gaya, Bihar, India, aiming to foster exchange among local teachers and staff and support ongoing art education.
Facts
Oct. 31, 2026
22 villages
21 teachers and staff
December 2025
Since 2019
2011
For 5 years
More than 200 young people
2016
Companies mentioned：NPO法人結び手、Musubi-Te Foundation、heART、ヒーアート、Nalanda University
First Metro Ride, First Art Experience — 16 children living in a slum in Gurugram, India, visit the heART exhibition featuring works by children in Rwanda
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NPO法人結び手 took 16 children living in a slum in Gurugram, India, to the heART exhibition in Delhi, giving them their first experiences of riding the Metro and viewing art.
Access cloud TENMA from your smartphone! Free “iOS/Android app” now available
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株式会社リプラス has begun offering free iOS and Android smartphone apps for its business cloud storage service, “クラウドTENMA.” The app enables users to access and share business data securely while away from the office, helping improve efficiency and advance digital transformation.
株式会社偕成社 will simultaneously reissue on November 16, 2026, Ryoji Arai’s picture book “Refrain Refrain,” which went out of print 20 years ago, and its companion book, “Refrain Refrain: To the Land Between Books.”
[ラス恋 survey] Among people in their 50s and 60s whose parents are still alive, about half say caring for a parent affects marriage or living together. Even so, more than 90% say, “I want to keep dating.”
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A survey by 株式会社ラス恋 found that about half of people in their 50s and 60s whose parents are still alive said caregiving affects marriage or living together, but more than 90% said, “I want to keep dating.”
Why do school refusal among students and social withdrawal among young people continue to rise in Japan, where the birthrate keeps falling? “School Refusal and Social Withdrawal Are an SOS to Fathers” now on sale!
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Tomohiko Masuda’s “School Refusal and Social Withdrawal Are an SOS to Fathers” is being published by ハート出版. The book explores the role of fathers and the importance of “unconditional affirming love” for children worn down by the system-driven world, from the perspectives of psychology and philosophy.
[New release] The “Peony Sylphy Bra & Shorts,” featuring sparkling embroidered lace that makes your heart dance, is now available from Pliéa, a shaping lingerie line inspired by ballet!
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株式会社WaterAir, which operates the innerwear brand “tu-hacci,” will begin selling the new “Peony Sylphy Bra & Shorts Set” from its shaping lingerie line Pliéa on November 11.
QQEnglish to hold free webinar on practicing “numbers” in business English on November 18
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株式会社QQ English will hold a free webinar on November 18, 2026, to teach participants how to read and use numbers in business English. The instructor will be Midori Sasaki. A group workshop will follow the lecture, and the event is aimed at people who use English at work and learners at the beginner-to-intermediate and intermediate levels.
Facts
Nov. 18, 2026
Original19時より
Original4人1組
About 18,000 subscribers
800,000 worldwide
As of July 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社QQ English、QQEnglish、CampusTop、慶應義塾大学、東京大学、University of Utah
Wins Audience Award at the 22nd ASAC Demo Day hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and selected to represent the graduating class. Startup PAX TOPOLOGY株式会社 is tackling the circulation of idle corporate assets.
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PAX TOPOLOGY株式会社 won the Audience Award at the 22nd ASAC Demo Day, a startup support program hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and was also selected to represent the graduating class. The company offers “ASSET BATON,” a service that helps put idle assets to use.
In appreciation for the service’s return, a special 4-week campaign starting Friday, November 13: “100,000 people can get the equivalent of ¥500 in Everyca points!?” — Part 2
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In appreciation for the return of its service, 株式会社エブリイ will run Part 2 of the special campaign “100,000 people can get the equivalent of ¥500 in Everyca points!?” for 4 weeks starting November 13.
Cross West Innovation, a comprehensive industrial support company, to deliver a lecture for the 2026 “Entrepreneurship (Basic)” career liberal arts course at Matsuyama University in Ehime Prefecture
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Takayuki Tokoro, president and representative director of 株式会社クロスウエスト・イノベーション, delivered a lecture on the 2026 “Entrepreneurship (Basic)” course at Matsuyama University on November 6.
[Semiannual major sale] Recreational Vehicle’s directly operated stores bring together immediately available and soon-to-arrive camper vans at 3 locations!
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株式会社レクビィ will run the “OSE Joint Campaign” from November 14 to 23, 2026, offering display vehicles for immediate sale and “soon-to-arrive vehicles” at 3 directly operated stores. Alongside popular models such as “レクビィ ソラン” and the new “9型ハイエース,” buyers will receive bedding or a full tank of fuel as a purchase bonus.
JAVIN DE SEOUL launches its new WINK CUSHION GLOW cushion foundation! Available first at ロフト starting October 10
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WINK CUSHION GLOW, a new cushion foundation from Korean makeup brand JAVIN DE SEOUL, whose official distributor in Japan is PAGE-ONER株式会社, will launch first at ロフト on October 10, 2026, and will also be available at アインズ＆トルペ, ハンズ and other retailers starting November 7 of the same year.
Facts
Oct. 10, 2026
Nov. 7, 2026
SPF50+
PA++++
16g
2,970 yen
Companies mentioned：PAGE-ONER株式会社、JAVIN DE SEOUL、ロフト、アインズ＆トルペ、ハンズ、Qoo10
Startup World Cup 2026 World Finals: カウシェ places 3rd on the San Francisco stage, where representatives from around 200 regions worldwide gather
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株式会社カウシェ placed 3rd in the World Finals of the Startup World Cup 2026, held in San Francisco, United States. After winning the Tokyo qualifying round, it presented the growth potential of カウシェ, a discovery-based e-commerce app with more than 8 million cumulative downloads.
The work moved forward. Who made the decision? Free release of a practical worksheet for Decision Design®
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リクエスト株式会社 has released for free a practical worksheet for “Decision Design®,” titled “The work moved forward. Who made the decision?”, based on a research foundation in organizational behavioral science.
ムスビー / October 2026 ranking of used smartphone and tablet transaction values
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ムスビー, a flea market site operated by 株式会社ウェイブダッシュ, announced its October 2026 ranking of transaction values for used smartphones and tablets. The iPhone SE (3rd generation) ranked 1st overall; by transaction count, iPhones accounted for 60% and Android devices for 40%.
How far should HR's role extend? Roles of companies, employees and care professionals, and ways to create internal communities that support work-care balance [Free online seminar on Nov. 25 (Wed.)]
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株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ will hold a free online seminar on November 25, 2026, themed “How far should HR's role extend?” It will address operational challenges following the enforcement of the amended Child Care and Family Care Leave Act and explain how responsibilities can be shared among companies, employees and care professionals, along with examples of support through internal communities.
From a place to buy cars to a place to enjoy them. トヨタカローラ埼玉 opens GR Garage 北本ＢＡＳＥ! A challenge in developing people and car culture
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トヨタカローラ埼玉 opened GR Garage 北本ＢＡＳＥ in Kitamoto, Saitama Prefecture, on November 7, 2026. More than just a dealership, the facility aims to be a hub where car enthusiasts can gather and connect, while fostering people and promoting car culture.
Bringing Osumi-grown eel nationwide, with the craftsmanship of skilled artisans. 千歳鰻 joins a new sales-channel development initiative with 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture
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千歳鰻, an eel processor and seller in Kagoshima Prefecture, has joined “鹿児島ご当地オリパ,” a sales-channel development initiative involving 7 businesses in the prefecture. Starting November 11, 2026, it will offer hand-grilled charcoal-roasted eel through the entertainment e-commerce site 日本トレカセンター.
Bringing the appeal of fruit and 三-year-aged black vinegar to new consumers. 福山黒酢 “桷志田” joins a joint initiative with 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture
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福山黒酢株式会社 has joined “鹿児島ご当地オリパ,” a joint initiative involving 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture, and will offer “生フルーツ黒酢” through the entertainment e-commerce site 日本トレカセンター starting November 11, 2026.
Corporate-only venue opened in Chofu in October proposes a “Team Day” during working hours at year-end
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フュージョン・アンド・カンパニー株式会社 is proposing use during working hours toward the end of the year at SEBA Chofu, a private venue exclusively for businesses that opened in Chofu, Tokyo, in October 2026, and is accepting reservations for December.
Bringing Kagoshima kuroge wagyu nationwide through an unprecedented buying experience. “うしの中山” joins a joint initiative with 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture
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有限会社うしの中山 has joined “鹿児島ご当地オリパ,” a joint initiative involving 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture, and will offer a wagyu tasting set through the entertainment e-commerce site 日本トレカセンター starting November 11, 2026.
Bringing the traditional techniques of Satsuma Kiriko to new consumers. MIRIYU工房 joins a joint initiative with 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture
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MIRIYU工房 is joining the joint initiative “Kagoshima Local Oripa,” organized by 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture, and will offer Satsuma Kiriko products through the entertainment e-commerce site 日本トレカセンター starting November 11, 2026.
Bringing the delicious taste of Kagoshima black pork to new consumers. Kagoshima Masuya joins a joint initiative by 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture
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有限会社鹿児島ますや is joining the joint initiative “Kagoshima Local Oripa,” organized by 7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture, and will offer black pork products through the entertainment e-commerce site 日本トレカセンター starting November 11, 2026.
株式会社TATARABA named a Cybozu Official Product Partner
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株式会社TATARABA was named an official partner (product partner) of サイボウズ株式会社 in October 2026 as a company offering the 匠 series of AI tools for use with kintone.
Facts
After seeing the workplaces of more than 500 companies
There are only 1 or 2 people in the company who can build apps
Toward integrating medical care and medical practice: Emaps supports organizational development at 上西内科 in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture
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Emaps株式会社 will provide ongoing support for organizational development at 医療法人takk上西内科 starting November 1, 2026. It aims to achieve talent development and management integration through the use of AI.
“Cruise EXPO 2026 Tokyo,” one of Japan’s largest cruise events, unveils 4 featured programs! Grand prize drawing offers a luxury cruise trip
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The 4 featured programs for “Cruise EXPO 2026 Tokyo,” one of Japan’s largest cruise events, organized by 一般社団法人クルーズイズム, have been announced. The event will be held at Tokyo International Cruise Terminal on December 5 and 6, 2026, with free admission. A variety of offerings will include exhibitor booths, talk shows, workshops, and food trucks. Advance online reservations provide 2 times as many tickets for the grand prize drawing for a luxury cruise trip.
[Osaka] Jewelry retailer マルヴェセア to exhibit at “Osaka Jewelry Fest 2026,” one of Kansai’s largest jewelry events
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Jewelry retailer マルヴェセア will exhibit at “Osaka Jewelry Fest 2026,” to be held in Osaka in November 2026, showcasing rare gems including Burmese rubies and Colombian emeralds.
PROFFIT, which helps clients select consulting firms, launches “コンサル Hot Line,” offering access to self-directed, proactive professionals on an as-needed basis
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合同会社Co-nnect Inc. will launch “コンサル Hot Line,” a new service that provides access to the execution capabilities of active consultants on an as-needed basis, through PROFFIT, its consulting firm selection support service, on November 11, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
A network of more than 4,500 professionals
More than 100 tags
Typically within about 5 business days
About 80% are managers or above
More than ¥15 billion in consultation experience to date
More than 450 consulting firms
Companies mentioned：合同会社Co-nnect Inc.、PROFFIT、コンサル Hot Line、中外製薬株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、明治ホールディングス株式会社、三菱商事株式会社、ソニー株式会社、日東電工株式会社、株式会社リクルート
“Shin Biomass,” a fully Non-FIT decarbonized power business, wins the top prize, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year New Energy Awards
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The jointly submitted “Shin Biomass” project by バイオマスパワーテクノロジーズ株式会社 and パワーエイド三重合同会社 won the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the top prize at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year New Energy Awards.
[Dog-friendly traditional house retreat 赤城山 - 懐 -] Enjoy a winter hot spring trip with your dog, even without a car. Limited-time plan includes free transfers from the nearest station!
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The dog-friendly traditional house retreat 赤城山 - 懐 -, operated by 株式会社咲楽, is offering a limited-time plan that includes free round-trip transfers from 大胡駅 on 上毛電気鉄道. The eligible stay period is from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, and all 14 rooms allow guests to bring their dogs.
Chuo Kaihatsu recognized as a Kurumin-certified company again in 2026
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中央開発株式会社 received Kurumin certification, recognizing companies that support child-rearing, for the 2nd time from the Tokyo Labour Bureau on October 15, 2026. The company is pursuing initiatives to reform work styles and improve employee satisfaction.
Facts
Also in 2023
Average monthly overtime: 18.6 hours
No-overtime-day rate of employees leaving work on time: 62.7%
[Event] “Kirishima Natural Water Nomu Silica” to exhibit at JFEX WINTER! Booth tastings of roasted green tea from a long-established tea shop brewed with Nomu Silica and sake made with “Nomu Silica”
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株式会社Qvou will exhibit at JFEX WINTER, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in November 2026, and introduce “Kirishima Natural Water Nomu Silica” and “Nomu Silica LIGHT.” The booth will offer tastings of cold-brewed roasted green tea from the long-established tea shop 芳翠園 and “Shinsen,” sake made with “Nomu Silica” by 東酒造. A seminar for buyers will also be held.
Facts
Cumulative sales have surpassed 200 million bottles
7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture join forces! A new initiative to bring local specialties—including Satsuma Kiriko, Japanese black wagyu, black pork, and eel—to customers nationwide
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7 businesses in Kagoshima Prefecture have joined forces to begin selling 13 products, including Satsuma Kiriko cut glass and kuroge wagyu, through “Japan TCG Center” on Nov. 11, 2026. The “Kagoshima Local Oripa” project, planned and promoted by 合同会社from TR, aims to develop sales channels and revitalize local industries by leveraging entertainment e-commerce.
Amended Industrial Safety and Health Act extends prime contractors’ safety management responsibilities to sole proprietors — Multilingual training for partner companies and foreign workers, with attendance records, through AI avatar videos / Exhibiting and speaking at JAPAN BUILD TOKYO 2026
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株式会社4COLORS will exhibit and speak at JAPAN BUILD TOKYO 2026, presenting “PIP-Maker,” an AI avatar video service that supports multilingual safety training and attendance record management for partner companies and foreign workers in response to the amended Industrial Safety and Health Act.
Workato links with SoftBank’s corporate AI agent platform AGENTIC STAR via MCP
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Workato株式会社 announced that ソフトバンク株式会社’s corporate AI agent platform AGENTIC STAR now supports MCP integration. This enables AI agents to connect via Workato to corporate IT assets, including SaaS and internal systems, and automate business processes.
Sprocket adds slide generation feature to its data analysis agent
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株式会社Sprocket has added a slide generation feature to the data analysis agent in its SproAgent AI agent series, allowing analysis results to be exported in Microsoft PowerPoint or HTML format.
Keeping the fluffy cushion and reassuring couch shape. A complete redesign of the dog couch bed for senior dogs, with a low-profile design that’s easier to climb onto!
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株式会社エムール completely redesigned and began selling its dog couch bed under the エムールねどっこ bedding brand for dogs and cats on Nov. 9, 2026, with senior dogs in mind. It features an ultra-low design (approximately 1.5 cm for size M and approximately 2 cm for size L) and is washable.
“MINAGINE Attendance Management” launches campaign exclusively for companies using TKC’s “FX Cloud Series”
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株式会社kubellパートナー will launch a campaign on Nov. 11, 2026, offering a 20% discount on the initial setup fee for “MINAGINE Attendance Management” to companies using TKC’s “FX Cloud Series.”
A Rolex dial to behold. A 1950s “Oyster Royal,” featuring a woven pattern and blue seconds hand, arrives in stock.
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A 1950s ROLEX Oyster Royal (Ref. 6444) has arrived at PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro, operated by 株式会社PRINCIPE prive. It features a guilloché dial and blued seconds hand, and is priced at ¥594,000.
[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] Around 170 works, including new pieces, gathered in one place! Contemporary artist and calligrapher Takeda Sōun’s “Hana 〜art of living〜” exhibition opens Wednesday, Nov. 25
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Takeda Sōun, a contemporary artist and calligrapher, will hold a solo exhibition titled “Hana 〜art of living〜” at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, operated by 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店, starting Nov. 25, 2026. The exhibition will feature around 170 works, including new pieces, as well as live performances and a lettering order event where visitors can speak with the artist.
A top trainer who also works on the physical conditioning of Aogaku’s ekiden team gets to the truth about “core strength,” long misunderstood! A new guide to core training goes on sale Nov. 12!
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Shuichi James Nakano, who also works on the physical conditioning of 青山学院大学’s ekiden team, will publish a new book on Nov. 12 explaining the truth about “core strength,” long misunderstood, and proposing a new approach to “core care.”
広島アンデルセン will hold a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Hygge Park on Nov. 19, featuring around 15,000 lights and a performance by NHK広島児童合唱団. A Christmas market will also take place on Nov. 21 and 22, followed by a Christmas buffet at アンデルセンキッチン from Dec. 19–25. Limited-time products and traditional sweets will be on sale.
What do the wealthy value? The latest Ferrari takes center stage, alongside must-read hometown tax donation information for affluent readers and a luxury giveaway feature! The November issue of AFFLUENT Tokyo is out now
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株式会社affluent has published the November issue of AFFLUENT Tokyo, a media publication for affluent readers. The cover feature introduces the latest Ferrari models, the Amalfi and 849 Testarossa, and the issue also includes information on hometown tax donations for 2026 and a reader giveaway. The newly launched Sapporo edition expands the publication’s reach.
Facts
Data on approximately 1 million affluent people nationwide
AIO (LLMO/GEO) tool “DolphinX AIO” strengthens its AI prompt measurement platform, achieving highly accurate and stable measurements
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株式会社メディアリーチ has strengthened the AI prompt measurement platform of its AIO tool “DolphinX AIO,” improving measurement stability across up to 8 types of AI and the accuracy of its own-brand identification.
Facts
Up to 8 types of AI
14-day free trial
Initial cost: 0 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリーチ、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI概要、Google AIモード、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Perplexity、Meta AI
Media Reach, provider of the AIO (LLMO/GEO) tool “DolphinX AIO,” to have its president Matsumura speak at the “Special Seminar on AIO and AI Search Strategies” at Marketing Week Osaka
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株式会社メディアリーチ will send its president and representative director, Toshiki Matsumura, to speak at the “Special Seminar on AIO and AI Search Strategies” at the 7th Marketing Week Osaka, held at INTEX Osaka from November 18, 2026. The company also plans to exhibit its product “DolphinX AIO.”
Facts
November 18–20, 2026
10:30〜10:50
Up to 8 types of AI
Initial cost: 0 yen
14-day free trial
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリーチ、RX Japan合同会社、ChatGPT、Google AIモード、Gemini、Google AI概要、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Perplexity、Meta AI
A “favorite calendar” for the back of your phone. Print a 2027 mini calendar made with your favorite photos at a convenience store
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株式会社サムライソード has added a 2027 “Favorite Mini Calendar” template to its convenience-store printing service “推写フレーム.” Photos on a smartphone can be turned into card-sized calendars and printed at approximately 63,000 convenience stores nationwide. The year-end and New Year gift campaign is also underway.
AIO (LLMO/GEO) tool “DolphinX AIO” adds Meta AI as a measurement target, supporting daily simultaneous measurement of up to 8 types of AI
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株式会社メディアリーチ added Meta AI as a measurement target for its AIO tool “DolphinX AIO” and began offering it as an option on November 10, 2026. This brings the number of AI types that the tool can measure simultaneously each day to up to 8.
Launch of a fire-prevention package providing comprehensive support, from risk assessment to countermeasure proposals
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新東工業株式会社 will begin selling its “Fire Prevention Package” in December 2026, providing an end-to-end service from assessing the risk of dust fires to proposing countermeasures.
—Job seekers ask AI— “HYPEUP AIO” to offer free AI response assessments, including improvement instructions, at “Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-”
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株式会社HYPEUP will exhibit at the 7th Marketing Week -Osaka 2026-, held at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026, and offer its free AI response assessment service “HYPEUP AIO.”
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From November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
The assessment takes about 30 minutes to complete
A fee applies (¥5,500, tax included)
Established Nov. 2, 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社HYPEUP、RX Japan合同会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overviews
Yui Komada and Sakino Miyazawa of ノアテニスアカデミー finish as runners-up at the “Billie Jean King Cup Juniors,” taking 2nd place in the world as Japan’s girls’ under-16 representatives
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Yui Komada and Sakino Miyazawa, members of ノアテニスアカデミー operated by ノアインドアステージ株式会社, finished as runners-up (2nd in the world) representing Japan at the girls’ under-16 national team competition, the “Billie Jean King Cup Juniors,” held in Cairo, Egypt.
About 50 elementary school students become “fish brokers.” Experience smartphone-based electronic bidding at the Takayama Yabusame Festival
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株式会社ZIFISH held an “Electronic Bidding Experience” for about 50 elementary school students at the Takayama Yabusame Festival in 肝付町, Kagoshima Prefecture, on October 18, 2026. Participants used smartphones to bid on boxes of fresh fish and learned about the local fishing industry and how fish brokers work.
Young people in Kiyosato Town, Shari District, Hokkaido, shaping the region’s future. 一般社団法人リジェネレーション appointed as advisor to the youth development program “清里みらい塾”
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一般社団法人Re-Generation has been appointed advisor to the youth development program “清里みらい塾” in Kiyosato Town, Shari District, Hokkaido, supporting young people in resolving local issues and building a sustainable community.
[独自調査] Medical facility openings have not recovered in spring either, down 45.9% year over year
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According to an independent survey by 株式会社Review, 1,134 medical facilities (hospitals and clinics) opened nationwide from April to June 2026, down 45.9% year over year. This was the lowest figure in the past 3 years, with openings below the previous year in 43 of Japan’s 47 prefectures. Openings also fell across major specialties, including internal medicine and dentistry. Factors cited include rising opening costs, management burdens and difficulty securing staff.
Nagano Prefecture's 東御市 has rejoined as a sponsor for the 2026-27 season of women's volleyball team 「ルートインホテルズ信州ブリリアントアリーズ」, supporting the team's bid for a 3rd consecutive title in the new SV League Growth.
Launch of YouTube channel 「AI時代のマーケティングなら│AI想起チャンネル」 to explore “AI recall,” a new key to business growth
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株式会社EXIDEA has launched the YouTube channel 「AI時代のマーケティングなら│AI想起チャンネル」 to explore the concept of “AI recall,” which encourages customers to choose a company in the generative AI era.
株式会社いーふらん has opened a purchasing and sales store, 「OTAKARAYA ParkCentral」, inside the large commercial complex 「Park Central」 in Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O area. The store is expanding its selection of items for sale, including brand-name bags, targeting families, and will provide Japanese-quality reuse services.
Uncovering the efficacy of combination therapy with regorafenib, nivolumab and chemotherapy for gastric, gastroesophageal junction and esophageal adenocarcinoma, and the mechanisms behind treatment resistance
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A research group including the National Cancer Center conducted a Phase Ib/II trial of combination therapy with regorafenib, nivolumab and chemotherapy for unresectable or metastatic gastric, gastroesophageal junction and esophageal adenocarcinoma, confirming tumor shrinkage in 22 of 30 cases (73%). The group also found that increases in CCR8-positive regulatory T cells and TREM2-positive macrophages were mechanisms of treatment resistance, raising hopes for the development of new therapies targeting these cells.
Three-day limited-time 「海自」 Fukaden beef curry selection event at 三井アウトレットパーク木更津!
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The 「海自」 Fukaden beef curry selection event will be held at 三井アウトレットパーク木更津 for 3 days from November 21, 2026, featuring food trucks from 2 certified shops, a stamp rally and other activities.
Official release of 「IPPO for 登録支援機関・監理団体」, a Japanese-language education and Specified Skilled Worker assessment test-preparation app for registered support organizations and supervising organizations
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株式会社GLOBAL ASTRA has officially launched 「IPPO for 登録支援機関・監理団体」, a Japanese-language education and Specified Skilled Worker assessment test-preparation app for registered support organizations and supervising organizations.
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Original1人あたり月額290円から
For the 300-person plan
IPPO's retention rate is 80% or higher
User satisfaction is 98.2%
Adopted by more than 50 national universities, Japanese-language schools and Japanese-affiliated companies combined
More than 1,000 learning materials
Includes more than 10,000 practice questions
Results show that on-site training workload can be reduced by 90%
Hokkaido's local dish 「ちゃんちゃん焼き」 comes as an onigiri sandwich! PACKN-TO introduces a weekly menu featuring autumn salmon
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The salt-onigiri specialty shop 「PACKN-TO」 will begin selling 「秋鮭のちゃんちゃん焼きサンド」, a weekly menu inspired by Hokkaido's local dish 「ちゃんちゃん焼き」, at its Kujo store in Osaka from November 11, 2026.
Original【韓国農水産食品流通公社（aT）】「韓国フェスティバル2026 in 名古屋」に出展！話題のK-FOOD試食体験や本場韓国産キムチの食べ比べ、韓国人気商品が当たる抽選会を開催
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韓国農水産食品流通公社（aT） will exhibit at 「韓国フェスティバル2026」, held at エディオン久屋広場 in Naka Ward, Nagoya, on November 14 and 15, 2026, with K-FOOD tastings, a kimchi tasting comparison and a lottery.
A partner who thinks from your perspective for multilingual meetings. Overtone, featuring a meeting concierge, now available
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Overtone合同会社 launched the latest version of its multilingual meeting support service 「Overtone」 on November 11, 2026. New features include a “Concierge” that makes suggestions tailored to each user's perspective and a “Simultaneous Interpretation Mode” that lets users hear the other person's words in their own language and voice. The service offers 3 pricing plans.
AiQ² signs license agreement as the sole Japanese partner of global sales development company 「Mercuri International」
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アイ・キュー・スクエアード合同会社 has signed a license agreement as the sole Japanese partner of global sales development company Mercuri International and will begin operations in Japan.
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More than 50 countries worldwide
Selected for 15 consecutive years from 2012 through 2026
More than 300,000 learners annually
Companies mentioned：アイ・キュー・スクエアード合同会社、AiQ²、Mercuri International、マーキュリ・インターナショナル、フランクリン・コヴィー・ジャパン、NCHコーポレーション、日本能率協会コンサルティング、JMAC、Training Industry、Brandon Hall Group
Getting a job isn't the end goal. Supporting choices that enable people to continue working in beauty. [Biz Rhythm × Career Hatch × 水戸ビューティカレッジ]
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ハイエンド株式会社 has entered into an employment-support agent agreement with 株式会社College8 and begun providing job placement support to students at 水戸ビューティカレッジ.
Last year, about 10,000 people attended! 「ファミリー感謝祭2026」, created with the local community, will be held on November 14 and 15
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株式会社ファミリー will hold the free-admission “Family Appreciation Festival 2026” on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, at “Toy Factory Hill” in Kani, Gifu Prefecture. About 10,000 people attended last year, and this year’s event is set to feature about 120 food, market, stage and other booths and activities.
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A total of 10,017 people in 3,183 groups attended over 2 days in 2025.
After presales, “álem” launches official full-scale sales; to exhibit at 代官山 蔦屋書店’s “宇藤えみ Book Publication Commemorative Marche”
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株式会社エフォーラ announced that its fragrance brand “álem” has launched official online sales of its new “Multi-Fragrance Oil” and will make its first appearance at an event commemorating the publication of a book by stylist Emi Uto.
From “waiting for a package” to “calling for a delivery while at home.” “Rakubin” launches a pilot program focused on the Tokyo area to reduce redeliveries
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株式会社楽配システム, selected by 国土交通省, will launch a pilot program for an on-demand, immediate pickup service using “Rakubin” in the Tokyo area starting Nov. 11, 2026. Uber Eats Japan合同会社 will provide its delivery network, while 三井住友海上火災保険株式会社 will participate as an advisor on the division of liability. The initiative aims to reduce redeliveries and improve last-mile delivery efficiency.
Men’s beauty salon “Midashy” teams up for the first time with “Bachelor Date,” a matching app where users are sure to meet someone. Supporting users’ grooming for dates
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ミダシー株式会社, which operates the men’s beauty salon “Midashy,” and 株式会社Miris, which operates the matching app “Bachelor Date,” have partnered to run a limited-time campaign from Nov. 11, 2026, through Feb. 10, 2027.
SID MEDICOS rolls out “LemonBottle Global Webinar,” sharing expertise with specialists from about 20 countries
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SID MEDICOS has officially operated the online education program “LemonBottle Global Webinar” for the Korean-origin brand “LemonBottle” since April 2026. The program has drawn a total of 120 participants from about 20 countries and reached 3,000 cumulative views.
Where is the line between tasks to leave to AI and tasks to leave to professionals? クラウドBPO releases “2027 Guide to Considering HR and Labor Outsourcing” for free
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クラウドBPO株式会社 released “2027 Guide to Considering HR and Labor Outsourcing” for free on Nov. 1, 2026, for companies considering outsourcing payroll, HR and labor operations.
“The beauty of Japanese women, to the world”: 6 women from the general public make their runway modeling debuts in Paris after 10 months of training | “MAMI OKANO Collection Paris 2026” announced
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株式会社WE presented designer MAMI OKANO’s collection “MAMI OKANO Collection Paris 2026” in Paris, where 6 women from the general public made their modeling debuts after 10 months of training.
【V12 × ZEROFIT】The much-anticipated 3rd collaboration! New collection launches, blending sophisticated design with powerful cold-weather technology
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The 3rd collaborative apparel collection from 株式会社フォーマット’s golf wear brand “V12” and 株式会社イオンスポーツ’s innerwear brand “ZEROFIT” goes on sale Nov. 11, 2026.
Making invisible work visible to children: Picture book about home-visit nursing goes on sale Nov. 11, “Nursing Care Day”
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“ほうもんかんごちゃんと ひらいて！ ぱそこんたろう,” a picture book about home-visit nursing planned by 株式会社ハートヴィレッジ, went on sale on Nov. 11, “Nursing Care Day.” The list price is ¥1,100, and the book will be distributed through donations to municipalities and sales on Amazon.
【Nov. 11 is Nursing Care Day】Cost isn’t the only deciding factor when choosing a nursing home: Survey of 600 people nationwide finds about 30% prioritize staff responsiveness and courtesy
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株式会社ケア21 released the results of a survey on selecting paid nursing homes ahead of Nursing Care Day. About 30% of the 592 residents’ family members surveyed said they prioritize staff responsiveness and courtesy, showing that human factors, not just cost, are important considerations.