Baked Marlow, a marshmallow sweets specialty shop operated by D&N Confectionery, a subsidiary of 株式会社ドトール・日レスホールディングス, will open at 神戸阪急 from November 18 to December 1, 2026.
MSOL and the Space Industry Organization to co-host forum on entering the space business from other industries
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株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ (MSOL) and the Space Industry Organization will co-host a business forum on November 19, 2026, focusing on “Entering the Space Business from Other Industries.” Speakers from 鹿島建設株式会社, 日揮グローバル株式会社, and JAXA alumni will discuss examples of creating new businesses in the space sector and organizational transformation.
Facts
Nov. 19, 2026
Participation fee: 5,000 yen
Date and time: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 17:30–20:30
At Kanade no Mori Resort, a multipurpose tourist facility in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture: In response to customer feedback, RV Park Ito Kanade no Mori Resort expands from 4 to 9 sites and introduces the Furusato GO hometown tax donation service
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株式会社ライフエッグ, operator of Kanade no Mori Resort, a multipurpose tourist facility in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, has expanded its RV park from 4 sites to 9 and installed power facilities. It has also introduced 株式会社マイウェイ’s Furusato GO hometown tax donation service.
Free online seminar / held November–December: From AI that answers to AI that gets work done! Streamlining inquiry handling and order management with Agentforce
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フロッグウェル株式会社 will hold free online seminars in November and December 2026 on centralizing inquiry handling and order processing using Salesforce's AI agent Agentforce.
The second installment of the commercial featuring actress Ryoko Kuninaka! The “ベルメゾンインテリア” TVer commercial begins streaming on Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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株式会社千趣会's mail-order business ベルメゾン will begin streaming the 2nd web-exclusive commercial for “ベルメゾンインテリア,” featuring actress Ryoko Kuninaka, on TVer from Nov. 11, 2026.
メルカリ to host immersive Harajuku event encouraging people to “discover the value” of unwanted items lying unused at their family homes and “list them easily” ahead of year-end cleaning and trips home
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株式会社メルカリ will hold “ウチの実家〜みんなのただいまをもう一度〜,” an immersive event offering opportunities to discover the value of unwanted items lying unused at family homes and experience AI-assisted listings, in Harajuku, Tokyo, from Nov. 26 to 29, 2026.
[Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture] Multigenerational community event “OIWAKEあそびば” to be held at former branch school on Nov. 14
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一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構 will hold the multigenerational community event “OIWAKEあそびば” at Oiwake Branch School in Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, on Nov. 14. The program is set to include workshops, a flea market and a yose performance by the MIRISE project.
アゴーラ ホテル アライアンス strengthens best-rate offers for bookings through its official website; winter accommodation campaign “AGORA WINTER STAY” opens for reservations on Nov. 11, 2026 (Wed.)
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株式会社アゴーラ ホスピタリティーズ will launch the official-site-exclusive winter accommodation campaign “AGORA WINTER STAY” at all 9 アゴーラ ホテル アライアンス properties from Nov. 11, 2026. The campaign offers discounts of up to 33% off regular rates, with an original アゴーラ bag as a gift.
[Over 50,000 copies sold!] 5th printing announced for “What Do the World's Top Performers Do on Weekday Evenings?” after strong sales — A book to help you move beyond weekday evenings spent exhausted and going straight to sleep, and take the next step in your work and life
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株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング announced that, after 越川慎司's “What Do the World's Top Performers Do on Weekday Evenings?” surpassed 50,000 copies sold, it will publish a 5th printing on Nov. 11, 2026.
ファンケル launches winter recovery wear registered as a general medical device: “ほぐれる暖かルームウェア” to go on sale in limited quantities via mail order from Nov. 17
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株式会社ファンケル will begin selling “ほぐれる暖かルームウェア,” recovery wear registered as a general medical device, in limited quantities via mail order from Nov. 17, 2026.
[Survey on school bus use] 73.3% of parents have felt “concern” about bus operations; “confirmation of boarding and alighting” is the most sought-after feature
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and the contact system “チャイムリー” found that 73.3% of parents had concerns about school bus operations. The most sought-after safety feature was “confirmation of boarding and alighting,” while “real-time location information” was supported as a system needed going forward.
[Additional speaker announced] Alongside longtime mentaiko maker ふくや, 隼太 Kunimura of smart-farming startup OYASAI to speak | Nov. 24 in Fukuoka; free to attend
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株式会社西日本新聞メディアラボ announced that 隼太 Kunimura of OYASAI株式会社 will join as an additional speaker at its seminar in Fukuoka on Nov. 24. Admission is free, with capacity limited to 50 people.
Matching meals to share with your dog: Onetable × creative cuisine restaurant 百膳の夢 launch their first collaboration, “おそろいごはんセレクト,” on Nov. 11 (Wed.)!
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株式会社三洋産業 will launch “おそろいごはんセレクト,” a collaboration between Onetable, a brand where dogs and their owners share the same meal, and creative cuisine restaurant 百膳の夢, on Nov. 11, 2026.
鳴門教育大学 to hold symposium on the future of teacher education on Dec. 5
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国立大学法人鳴門教育大学 will hold a symposium on Dec. 5, 2026, on the theme “New Trends in Teacher Education Centered on Students' Independent Learning: The Current State and Future Prospects of Self-Designed Learning.”
三菱重工's MAC curve incorporated into 商工中金's new “CN Finance” loan
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三菱重工 has incorporated support for the use of MAC curves into 商工中金's new “CN Finance” loan. プログレス received the first loan under the program and developed a concrete decarbonization plan.
An article on シャープ's official note account has been selected for the “創作大賞” for 2 consecutive years, the first time for a corporate account
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An article on シャープ's official note account was selected for the business category of “創作大賞2026,” making it the first corporate account to be selected for 2 consecutive years.
Designers Edge, 13th Event Report: From spatial design to products and materials. A look at Koichiro Oniki’s thoughts on “Expanding the Scope of Design”
In an era when there is no single “right answer” in education, let’s share our ongoing challenges. “Ongoing!,” an event bringing together practitioners from schools, companies, and other settings, will be held on November 27
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Tokyo Gakugei University will hold “Ongoing!CONFERENCE vol.6” on November 27, 2026, an event where education practitioners can share their ongoing challenges.
Enjoy the flavors of popular Japanese restaurants you’ll want to visit with your family, heated for just 5 minutes in your microwave at home! [Deli Oisix] Begins selling its first menu supervised by 大戸屋 (from 11/19)
Survey on the realities of and attitudes toward caring for parents
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A survey on attitudes toward caring for parents conducted by 損保ジャパン found that 78.7% feel anxious about it, yet 70% have not had a specific conversation with their parents. There is a gap in perceptions of the costs, and the SOMPO Group offers the advance consultation service Wellbio.
Laline ambassadors Kousaku Koizumi and Kaname Yoshizawa (Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.) launch the 3rd special collaboration! Newly shot visuals for the 2026 Holiday Collection to be released on Friday, November 13, 2026
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Lifestyle brand Laline will launch its 3rd special collaboration featuring ambassadors Kousaku Koizumi and Kaname Yoshizawa on November 13, 2026, and unveil visuals for its Holiday Collection.
Ichiran’s food truck is coming to ドン・キホーテ古淵店 in Kanagawa Prefecture! Ichiran souvenir products will be prepared and sold for a limited time on November 27 (Fri.) and 28 (Sat.)
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株式会社一蘭 will make a limited-time appearance with a dedicated food truck at ドン・キホーテ古淵店 in Kanagawa Prefecture on November 27 and 28, 2026, preparing and selling “Ichiran Ramen Hakata Thin Straight Noodles.”
New book “Talent Acquisition Management” by TalentX CEO Takashi Suzuki ranks 1st in the weekly rankings at 丸善日本橋店
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“Talent Acquisition Management,” written by Takashi Suzuki, CEO of 株式会社TalentX, ranked 1st in the “Business and Economics” category of the weekly rankings at 丸善日本橋店.
Facts
Took first place
Launching on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Supporting recruitment at more than 1,000 companies in Japan
[Used Home Price Trends] Listing prices for used detached houses in Tokyo's 23 wards topped ¥100 million, setting a new record! Listing prices for family-type used condominiums fell for the 2nd consecutive month but remained above ¥100 million
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LIFULL HOME'S, operated by 株式会社LIFULL, has released its used home price trends report for October 2026. Listing prices for used detached houses in Tokyo's 23 wards topped ¥100 million, setting a new record, while listing prices for family-type used condominiums fell for the 2nd consecutive month but remained above ¥100 million.
Original【アパマンショップ】生田絵梨花さんが11月20日「東京クリスマスマーケット2026 in 新豊洲」点灯式に登壇
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APAMAN株式会社 announced that Erika Ikuta will be a guest at the lighting ceremony for Tokyo Christmas Market 2026, to be held in Shin-Toyosu on November 20.
[Rental Trends] Listed rents for family-type units in Tokyo's 23 wards topped ¥264,000, setting a new record! Meanwhile, listed rents for single-type units fell for the 7th consecutive month, reaching the ¥133,000 range
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LIFULL HOME'S, operated by 株式会社LIFULL, has released a market report showing that listed rents for family-type units in Tokyo's 23 wards hit a new record in October 2026, while rents for single-type units fell for the 7th consecutive month.
A new edition of the free webinar series “The Future in 2080” by Nobuaki Kawaguchi, author of “A Future Map to 2080”: the 5th installment, “A Course to the Future: Geopolitics, Economic Security, and the Possibilities for a New Order — The Future in 2080 Series Vol. 5”
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold the 5th installment of “The Future in 2080,” a free webinar by author Nobuaki Kawaguchi, again. The theme is geopolitics, economic security, and the possibilities for a new order. It will be held on Zoom on November 25, 2026.
Tokyo Star Bank adopts the AI Schliemann website multilingual service for Star BB! and Star BB! International Remittance, its internet banking services for corporations and sole proprietors
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株式会社Storm's AI Schliemann website multilingual service has been adopted for Tokyo Star Bank's Star BB! and Star BB! International Remittance internet banking services for corporations and sole proprietors. Screens displayed after login are now available in English and Traditional Chinese in addition to Japanese.
VITAL DESIGN and Maxeff launch the “5Value×FANS Special Zone Workshop,” which tackles challenges in new and existing businesses and HR through an “engagement special zone”
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株式会社VITAL DESIGN and Maxeff will jointly launch the “5Value×FANS Special Zone Workshop” on November 11, 2026, combining the 5Value customer value maximization framework with the FANS psychological mechanism model.
Facts
HR data covering a cumulative total of approximately 30,000 people
Participants can do it in 3 hours
The share of employees in Japan who are passionate about their work is 8%
The global average is 20%
Special early-bird plan: ¥900,000 (excluding tax)
Regular price: ¥1.5 million (excluding tax)
“Initiative” and “cross-organizational collaboration” improved by 14%
Use abstract “movement instructions” to spark ideas. The research-based Imagine Card launches today
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アイデアプラント launched the card “Imagine Card” on November 11, 2026. The card encourages idea generation through abstract movement prompts and is based on research by its developer, Riki Shige Ishii. It can be used as an icebreaker at meetings and training sessions. Participants are being recruited for a launch event on November 21 in Sendai.
株式会社エンブルー completes construction of Tottori Prefecture’s “境港市新屋町1158蓄電所” and completes handover to 株式会社NAMIJU
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株式会社エンブルー announced that the “境港市新屋町1158蓄電所,” a high-voltage grid-scale battery storage facility it developed in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, was completed in October 2026 and handed over to 株式会社NAMIJU.
Facts
October 2026
PCS output: 1,998 kW
Battery storage capacity: 8,226 kWh
(2,742 kWh × 3)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンブルー、株式会社NAMIJU、PowerX、enblue inc.
In response to customer feedback from Taiwan, women’s innerwear brand “VEIMIA” steps up its expansion in the Taiwanese market
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株式会社ヴェーミア, which operates the women’s innerwear brand “VEIMIA,” is stepping up its expansion in the Taiwanese market. Sales have already begun through its official online store in Taiwan. The company plans to strengthen its local communications and brand engagement, and develop product offerings suited to Taiwan’s climate and lifestyle.
The “ability to think for themselves” that elementary school students need in the AI era. A limited-time free trial session themed around “a user’s guide to the brain and heart”
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特定非営利活動法人ぴこはな will hold a limited-time free online trial session for “Children’s Neuroscience Communication (脳コミュ),” which nurtures the “ability to think for oneself” that elementary school students need in the AI era, starting November 19, 2026.
[CENE] Fragrance line launches from “Essence by CENE.” The 2026 HOLIDAY COLLECTION “PEARL PARADE” also gets underway.
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株式会社CENE is launching “Essence by CENE,” a new fragrance line from its accessories brand “CENE,” on November 6, 2026. It has also launched its holiday collection for the year, “PEARL PARADE,” and the interactive content “CHARM WORKSHOP.”
Facts
3 eau de parfums
¥5,500
From Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Established: January 2013
Companies mentioned：株式会社CENE、CENE、Essence by CENE、ルクア大阪店、タカシマヤ ゲートタワーモール店、ルミネ新宿2店、ルミネ大宮店
Learn about “impact employment,” a new way to secure talent in an era of labor shortages
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株式会社キャリア・マム and 一般社団法人グラミン日本 will hold free seminars on “impact employment” in Osaka and Kanazawa, promoting the hiring of diverse talent as a measure to address labor shortages.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 19
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in Osaka Prefecture is 1.12 times
National average (1.18 times)
The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in Ishikawa Prefecture is 1.44 times
“IMART2026,” a borderless conference on “Manga IP,” releases information on streaming sessions!
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一般社団法人MANGA総合研究所 has released information on streaming sessions for “IMART2026,” the 7th Borderless Conference on Manga and IP, to be held on November 20, 2026. Prerecorded content from all 16 sessions will be released online in stages. Topics include a keynote by KADOKAWA, the use of AI, IP development, and trends in overseas markets.
KASASAGI, which creates architectural and spatial designs using traditional craft materials and techniques, raises a total of ¥450 million from operating companies, family offices, and others, inspired by shared belief in its long-term business vision
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株式会社KASASAGI, a company specializing in architectural and spatial design using traditional craft materials and techniques, has raised a total of ¥450 million from Yamauchi-No.10 Family Office, アンカー・シップ・パートナーズグループ, and others.
Facts
Total: ¥450 million
Since its founding in 2020
Established the first-class architect office “KASASAGI STUDIO” in 2025
Capital: ¥85,324,008
Companies mentioned：株式会社KASASAGI、Yamauchi-No.10 Family Office、アンカー・シップ・パートナーズグループ、KASASAGI STUDIO、株式会社NONVERBAL
The latest on DX, generative AI, the digital seamless software certification system, and document management is here! “Digital Document 2026” opens!
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公益社団法人日本文書情報マネジメント協会 (JIIMA) will hold “Digital Document 2026” online from November 11 through December 2, offering video presentations on DX, generative AI, compliance with the Electronic Books Preservation Act, and other topics.
Designed for ease of use by pharmacy staff! “matoca prescriptions” gets a makeover
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株式会社ブレイブメディカ is revamping “matoca prescriptions,” a service that integrates prescription acceptance and in-store reception via LINE, starting November 11, 2026. Its functions have been reorganized into 3 components: the “Reception App,” “Call App,” and “Print Agent.” The Call App will become a web app and can be used on platforms other than Windows.
Take a deeper look with explanations from curators, park guides, and city staff: “BLUE FLAG Excursion” held
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On October 17, 2026, the “BLUE FLAG Excursion” was held in 陸前高田市, Iwate Prefecture. Explanations by curators and park guides introduced the region’s nature, history, and culture, as well as its path to recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
lotsful releases case study on “BANK,” an external expert team supporting Sony’s new businesses
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株式会社lotsful announced that ソニー株式会社 has released a case study on its “BANK” external expert team initiative. The case study summarizes a session at CEATEC 2026 and introduces agile organizational development and systems for cultivating in-house talent.
“Akira and Akira,” starring Osamu Mukai and Takumi Saito, “Soshite, Ikiru,” “Plage,” and more: all 247 episodes from 49 WOWOW “Renzoku Drama W” series now streaming on Lemino
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Lemino, the video streaming service operated by 株式会社WOWOW Lemino, will begin streaming all 247 episodes from 49 WOWOW “Renzoku Drama W” series on November 11, 2026.
Facts
49 series
All 247 episodes
Monthly fee: 1,540 yen
¥1,650 per month
31 days free
Companies mentioned：株式会社WOWOW Lemino、Lemino、WOWOW、dTV、ドコモ、App Store、Google Play
一般社団法人全国日本語教師養成協議会 (全養協) will hold a joint recruitment information session for Japanese language teachers in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district in December 2026 and January 2027, and an online career seminar for university and graduate students on December 9.
株式会社tent tent launched the Shirahama Wonderful Resort project in earnest on November 11, 2026, in partnership with Shirahama Town under a comprehensive cooperation agreement. The project aims to make the area a tourism hub through pet tourism and revitalize the off-season in fall and winter as a new tourism resource in the post-panda era following the return of the pandas from Adventure World.
白浜町 and 株式会社tenttent launched the “白浜ワンだふるリゾート” tourism hub project through pet tourism in earnest and held an ambassador certification ceremony on November 5.
Keeping the value of solar power generated in Kawasaki City circulating locally: Launch of UI銀行 home loan “Kawasaki City Decarbonization Promotion Support Plan” for users of きらぼしグループ’s “Solar Power Purchase Plan”
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川崎未来エナジー and UI銀行 of きらぼしグループ have launched the “Kawasaki City Decarbonization Promotion Support Plan,” which offers homebuyers in Kawasaki City who use the solar power purchase plan a 0.03% annual discount on their mortgage interest rate.
“AI面接プラス,” an AI interview system, begins integration with “採用一括かんりくん,” a recruiting AI agent
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株式会社リンクウェイ has begun integrating its AI interview system “AI面接プラス” with HRクラウド株式会社’s recruiting AI agent “採用一括かんりくん.” The integration will automatically transfer AI interview results to the recruitment management system, helping streamline hiring and improve the candidate experience.
aba launches “ねかいごと,” a collaborative project to address the “silent SOS” in caregiving
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株式会社aba has launched a project to recognize caregiving needs as “ねかいごと” and co-create solutions. Working with local governments and companies, including Tokushima City, it aims to hear 111 wishes and implement 11 of them by 2030. Also announced on the same day, with support from 博報堂, was the “Willn” project, a conversational AI that records individuals’ intentions and wishes.
OPI’s first collaboration with M&M'S: 2026 holiday collection “OPI × M&M'S Sweeten Your Mani” launches November 11
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Nail brand OPI, operated by ウエラジャパン合同会社, will release its 2026 holiday collection “OPI × M&M'S Sweeten Your Mani” on November 11, its first collaboration with chocolate brand M&M'S.
Truck Kingdom to make its first appearance at the 6th [Nagoya] Smart Logistics EXPO, supporting logistics businesses with truck sales through its vehicle consignment-matching service “Truck Kingdom Makaseru”
株式会社編集工学研究所 announced that “On Seigo Matsuoka: Dialogues with 9 Kindred Voices,” supervised by Yuko Tanaka, head of the ISIS Editing School, and edited by chief researcher Kenju Yoshimura, will be published by 集英社新書 on November 17, 2026. Through dialogues with 9 experts from different fields, the book explores Seigo Matsuoka’s ideas on editorial engineering and their significance today.
Facts
9 kindred voices
To be published by 集英社新書 on Tuesday, November 17, 2026
List price: ¥1,155 (tax included)
A total of 70,000 people have taken the course
Has produced more than 1,000 assistant instructors
PayPal uses its proprietary payment data to shed light on overseas consumer demand for Japanese products and services
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PayPal has announced “PayPal Global Beat,” which uses its proprietary payment data to shed light on overseas consumer demand for Japanese products and services. From July 2025 to June 2026, monthly payments to Japanese businesses exceeded US$219 million, with approximately 8.6 million consumers from more than 100 countries and regions worldwide making purchases. Major markets include the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, with transactions spanning diverse categories such as automobiles and digital content. The findings also showed the impact of payment methods on purchasing behavior, including an average order value with BNPL approximately 3.4 times that without BNPL.
Facts
More than 439 million active accounts worldwide
200 or more countries and regions
More than 100 countries and regions worldwide
Reached US$219 million per month
Approximately 8.6 million consumers
Approximately 54.9% made multiple purchases during the period
Original1日平均11万8,448件に達しました
More than 64% of cross-border payment volume
The average order value was about 3.4 times higher
Research paper on predicting biological age and clinical test values using buccal mucosa DNA methylation data published in Epigenetics Communications
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A research paper by 株式会社Rhelixa, “Predicting Biological Age and Clinical Biomarkers from DNA Methylation Profiles of Cheek Mucosa,” was published in the international academic journal Epigenetics Communications. The study developed models to predict biological age and clinical test values using buccal mucosa DNA methylation data from 186 Japanese adults, and presented findings comparing them with blood-derived data.
水道機工株式会社 will exhibit at the Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026, held in Kumamoto in November 2026, showcasing the mud improvement material “デイサット,” the emergency disaster water production device “スイオー セイフティ U,” and the emergency disaster water support team “EWAT.”
Facts
Small amount (1–8 kg/m³) added
In the short time of about 15 minutes
Approximately 1 week of automatic operation
7 dedicated units
A total of 19 emergency disaster water production devices
November 11 is “TABASCO® Sauce Day,” and November 20 is “Pizza Day”: 2026 “Pizza with TABASCO®” campaign celebrates a delicious pairing that has been enjoyed for many years
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マキルヘニー社 is launching the 2026 “Pizza with TABASCO®” campaign to celebrate “TABASCO® Sauce Day” on November 11, 2026, and “Pizza Day” on November 20. The campaign will feature social media posts by creators and a giveaway on the official X account.
Facts
Available in more than 195 countries and regions
“TABASCO® Sauce Day” on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
“Pizza Day” on Friday, November 20
This year marks the 3rd anniversary of its establishment
The 10 days from “TABASCO® Sauce Day” to “Pizza Day”
10 creators
The 8 types of TABASCO® sauce sold in Japan
A total of 8 winners selected by lottery
Born in 1868 on Avery Island in Louisiana, USA
“TABASCO® Sauce” has been around for nearly 160 years
Original1日70万本以上のボトルを本社のエイブリー島で製造されています
Just 3 ingredients: red pepper, vinegar, and salt
Made by aging in white oak barrels for up to 3 years
[Brivo] Eeva nominated for an international award! Select “Brivo” to vote.
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The AI agent “Eeva” from Brivo株式会社 has been nominated in the advanced technology category of the UK-based TechFinitive’s “TechFinitive Awards 2026.” Its video analysis using existing cameras and natural-language configuration features were recognized, with award results scheduled to be announced in late November 2026.
Braveridge to exhibit at “METALEX 2026” for the 2nd consecutive year ahead of launching BraveJIG in Thailand
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株式会社Braveridge will exhibit its IoT device “BraveJIG” at “METALEX 2026,” a manufacturing trade show held in Bangkok, Thailand, to prepare for its launch in the Thai market and strengthen collaboration with local partners.
“Helping every athlete achieve their best performance.” Ferritin iron supplement “レピールまめ鉄” to exhibit at Kobe Marathon EXPO 2026
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レピールオーガニックス, a conditioning supplement brand operated by 株式会社feileB, will exhibit at “Kobe Marathon EXPO 2026,” held at Kobe International Exhibition Hall on November 13 and 14, 2026, promoting its ferritin iron supplement “レピールまめ鉄.”
VicOne to exhibit at “EdgeTech+ 2026,” showcasing and presenting on AI-driven threats and preparations for the EU CRA
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VicOne株式会社 will exhibit at “EdgeTech+ 2026” and “くるモビ展,” held in November 2026, showcasing and presenting on AI-driven threats, compliance with the EU CRA, and security measures for the AIDV era.
Facts
Original2026年11月18日（水）～20日（金）
The reporting requirements for vulnerabilities and incidents take effect on September 11, 2026
Starting Saturday, November 21, 3 days to enjoy autumn treats! Melt-in-your-mouth raclette cheese joins the lunch buffet on the top floor! A luxurious optional dinner featuring red snow crab is also available
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For 3 days, November 21–23, 2026, ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田 will offer an all-you-can-eat raclette cheese lunch and an optional red snow crab dinner at its top-floor restaurant Sora-SORA, as well as a lunch buffet featuring dim sum and other dishes, with a total of 22 items, at Chinese Restaurant Karin on the 1st floor.
Facts
Adults: ¥3,800
Adults: ¥4,500
Additional charge of ¥1,000
22 items in total
50 items in total
203 guest rooms
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、Crowne Plaza
[Notice of a lecture by our chairman, Itaya] Turning a ¥3,000 trillion real estate stock into a resource for the future: From scrap and rebuild to adaptive reuse
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Toshimasa Itaya, chairman of プロパティデータバンク株式会社, will speak at the “Turning a ¥3,000 trillion real estate stock into a resource for the future” lecture, to be held at Waseda University on December 22, 2026.
[Notice of a lecture by our chairman, 板谷] “Toward a Society That Makes Smart Use of Its Existing Assets” — The Power of FM Needed in an Era of Population Decline, Aging Infrastructure, and Fiscal Constraints
Perfect for this rainy autumn and winter! Japan-exclusive “Flora” joins the waterproof collection
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VIVAIA is offering a waterproof and water-repellent collection for this rainy autumn and winter, including the Japan-exclusive “Flora.” Flora features proprietary waterproof technology and V-Pro WalkSole™ and has passed a 4-hour flexing water-leak test and an 8-hour immersion test.
Facts
2020
More than 61 countries and regions worldwide
4-hour flexing water-leak test
8-hour immersion test
Up to 2 cm high
15 mm-thick EVA sole
Companies mentioned：Pioneer ECOM Global LTD、VIVAIA、VIVAIA JAPAN
[Webinar] With the number of children starting to decline, how can preschools protect their finances and labor costs? 柳修二 of 福祉総研, with more than 1,400 third-party evaluations, explains key points for reviewing management
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株式会社カタグルマ will hold a free webinar for managers and directors of childcare and early education facilities. 柳修二 of 株式会社福祉総研 will explain how to manage finances and labor costs as the number of children declines.
Godot joins the “KOBE Smart City Promotion Consortium”
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株式会社Godot has joined the “KOBE Smart City Promotion Consortium” and was listed on “Smart Kobe” starting November 9, 2026. The company aims to advance smart cities through physical AI pilot projects and joint initiatives with Kobe City.
Model 松木育未 becomes SHIRORU’s new face! New image model appointed and new visuals unveiled
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SHIRORU has appointed model 松木育未 as its new image model and released new visuals starting November 1, 2026. The brand is entering its 6th year, and the number of subscription customers has reached 50,000.
Suntory HD and 中川政七商店 discuss the “decisions” that transformed logistics! Logitec to stream free interview-style webinar “Turning Points in Logistics” in December
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株式会社ロジテック will host a free interview-style webinar, “Turning Points in Logistics,” in December 2026, with Suntory HD and 中川政七商店 as guests discussing decisions and challenges in transforming logistics.
Is a “return to print materials” underway?—An online survey of 100 tutors reveals doubts about the digitization of learning materials and a preference for print
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A survey of 100 instructors registered with “マナリンク,” operated by 株式会社NoSchool, found that while digital materials are increasingly used for explanations during lessons, print materials remain the norm for review and homework.
Facts
Responses were received from 100 people
While 69% of instructors incorporate digital materials
74% mainly use print materials
833 instructors registered with the online tutoring service “マナリンク”
Splashtop to hold an expansion seminar for sales partners_MM Research Institute’s 中村成希 to explain “The Reality of Patch Management and Business Opportunities” based on original research
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スプラッシュトップ株式会社 will hold a seminar for sales partners on December 10, 2026, inviting 中村成希 of MM Research Institute to explain the realities of patch management and business opportunities.
メディカルリサーチ株式会社 strengthens its legal and crisis-management systems, appointing 湊信明, head of 湊総合法律事務所, and 池田克彦, former Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, as advisers
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メディカルリサーチ株式会社 will strengthen its legal and crisis-management systems by appointing 湊信明, head of 湊総合法律事務所, and 池田克彦, former Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, as advisers.
POWDERROOM JP selects 9 products for November’s “K-unnie’s Picks,” focusing on winter moisturizing care and ease of everyday use
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The Korean beauty media platform “パウダールーム（POWDER ROOM）” selected 9 products for November 2026’s “K-unnie’s Picks,” focusing on winter moisturizing care and ease of everyday use.
[44th store nationwide, 3rd in Ibaraki Prefecture] さかい珈琲 to open its first location in an イオン shopping complex! Grand opening on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at “Soyora Hitachino Ushiku,” directly connected to Hitachino-Ushiku Station on the JR Joban Line
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さかい珈琲, operated by 株式会社J・ART, will grand-open a new store—its 44th nationwide—at “Soyora Hitachino Ushiku,” an イオン shopping complex in Ushiku, Ibaraki Prefecture, on November 18, 2026.
Facts
44th store nationwide
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Original1枚800円（税込）
1,180 yen for 2 pieces (tax included)
Macadamia nut sauce pancakes_1,280 yen (tax included)
LOCUS BRiDGE to host “Introduction to Municipal Finance for Beginners ③” free of charge on November 19 at the Corporate-Public Collaboration LAB
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株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE will hold the online seminar “Introduction to Municipal Finance for Beginners ③” free of charge on November 19, 2026. The topic is how to prepare proposal materials for local governments, and a former 西東京市役所 employee will serve as instructor.
The “Autumn Harvest Festival,” a YouTube recording event hosted by アニメ東京ステーション, was held, featuring 3 voice actors—冨永みーな, 浪川大輔, and かかずゆみ—who shared stories about developing their characters and anecdotes from the industry.
Facts
Starting at 12:00 on Saturday, November 14
Held on Monday, November 2
A facility celebrating its 3rd anniversary
Looking back, the 20 years went by in the blink of an eye
The “Voice Actor Talk Evening” in summer 2024
Now that the TV anime is celebrating its 10th anniversary
When recording the sequel for the first time in 12 years
Deliver renewable energy's environmental value to コニカミノルタ at fixed prices for 20 years
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デジタルグリッド株式会社 managed supply and demand, among other things, under the virtual PPA signed by コニカミノルタ and リコーリース. A solar power plant began operation in Osaka City in October 2026.
Facts
Fixed prices for 20 years
3 rooftop solar power plants
Equivalent to approximately 2.065 million kWh per year
ElevenLabs supports the introduction of voice AI to corporate phone help desks through integration with ElevenAgents and NTT CPaaS Voice
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ElevenLabs Japan is partnering with NTTドコモビジネスX's NTT CPaaS Voice to support the introduction of voice AI to corporate phone help desks. It will launch SIP Trunking in October 2026, bringing together three connection technologies for 音声AIコネクト, and will hold a joint seminar in December of the same year.
Facts
Supports more than 90 languages, including Japanese
SIP Trunking (SIP trunking) launches on October 14, 2026
Three connection technologies linking telephones with generative AI and AI agents
A joint online seminar on voice AI use in phone support will be held on December 10, 2026.
Its current valuation is US$22 billion
Used by thousands of companies, including more than 80% of Fortune 500 companies
Owner renovates a 100-year-old traditional house with DIY! Enzyme bath and café completed after about 1 year of work with a professional carpenter
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An example of a project to restore a 100-year-old traditional house in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, through the DIY-support renovation service 教えて！工務店 from 株式会社TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. Under the guidance of a professional carpenter, the owner took part in the work for about 1 year, from demolition through interior construction, completing 古民家torogi 酵素風呂と革カフェ. The background includes an increase in renovation contract value (¥16.4 trillion), according to a survey by 国土交通省, and the aging of the construction workforce (37% aged 55 or older), according to materials from 日本建設業連合会.
Facts
¥16.4 trillion
18.7％
About 1 year
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、国土交通省、日本建設業連合会、総務省
アールスリーインスティテュート releases demo environment for trying the gusuku Customine plugin mode without registration
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有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート released a demo environment on November 11, 2026, where users can try the plugin mode of its no-code kintone customization service gusuku Customine without registering.
Facts
More than 180 features
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Organized by 8 intended uses
More than 400 types of “actions” and “conditions”
Used by more than 2,500 companies
Founded in 2000
Companies mentioned：有限会社アールスリーインスティテュート、アールスリーインスティテュート、R3 Institute Ltd.
CLINKS completely revamps its recruitment websites, making it easy to find the right job information without getting lost
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CLINKS株式会社 completely revamped 4 recruitment websites, including its main recruitment site, on October 28, 2026. The sites are organized according to job seeker profiles (new graduates, inexperienced mid-career applicants, and experienced mid-career applicants), and the revamp introduced AI voice guidance and improved application pathways.
November 11 is “Professional Services Day”; the number of administrative scriveners nationwide has increased by 11,000 over 11 years
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株式会社ルリアン announced that it has designated November 11 as “Professional Services Day,” and that the number of administrative scriveners nationwide increased by approximately 11,000 between 2015 and October 2026. The company's survey also found that 48.8% of people with inheritance experience had used a professional, citing lack of knowledge and expectations of certainty as the main reasons.
2nd-year students at Fukuoka Prefectural Yahata High School experience consulting work—a workshop to design the future of work
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PERSOL WORK SWITCH CONSULTING held the “Future of Work Classroom Project” for 2nd-year students at Fukuoka Prefectural Yahata High School, and confirmed a positive shift in students' attitudes toward work through the consulting experience.
Facts
7 2nd-year students
Average participant satisfaction was 9.4 out of 10
2 students had a negative view of work before participating
That number fell to 0 after participating
Perceptions of work improved by 2.2 points after the workshop
Positive attitudes toward work also rose by 1.7 points
Life-size gold statues of Shohei Ohtani, featuring both sides of his two-way play, go on special display at the “Great Gold Exhibition” opening November 18 (Wednesday) at いよてつ髙島屋
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株式会社SGC will hold the “Great Gold Exhibition” at いよてつ髙島屋 from November 18, 2026, featuring special displays and sales of life-size gold statues of Shohei Ohtani and pure gold collections.
Shin-Toyosu in the winter magic hour. Erika Ikuta to appear at the lighting ceremony for “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu” on November 20
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東京クリスマーマーケット実行委員会 announced that Erika Ikuta will be a guest at the lighting ceremony for “Tokyo Christmas Market 2026 in Shin-Toyosu,” which opens in Shin-Toyosu on November 20, 2026. The Shiba Park venue will also open on December 4, and last year’s attendance was about 560,000.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
The opening ceremony will begin at 16:30
Originalクリスマスピラミッドの点灯は17:00頃を予定しています
Original毎日11:00に開場します
A Christmas pyramid approximately 14 meters tall
In 2025, the two venues, Jingu Gaien and Shiba Park, welcomed about 560,000 visitors in total
totonoü Japan株式会社 announced that it had installed its Auroom Cala Glass home cabin sauna at the “Daiwa House Makuhari Model Home xevoΣ PREMIUM,” operated by 大和ハウス工業千葉支店. This marks the first installation of the company’s products at a 大和ハウスグループ model home. Training on sauna installation was also provided to members of 大和ハウス工業千葉支店.
Facts
One of Japan’s leading sauna installation records, with more than 1,200 installations nationwide
Maximum temperature: 110 degrees
Wood heated at approximately 200 degrees for 24 hours
5 brands, including MUSASHI JAPAN, join the Black Friday Campaign 2026
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TAIMATSU株式会社 will hold the “Black Friday Campaign 2026,” featuring 5 brands including MUSASHI JAPAN, from November 11 through 30, 2026. The campaign will include offers such as free knives, discounts, and cultural experience benefits.