Back Market announces its “Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking for October 2026”
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Back Market Japan announced its refurbished smartphone sales ranking for October 2026. In Japan, the iPhone SE (3rd generation) remained near the top, with demand rising as prices fell. In Europe, the iPhone 17 series made the ranking for the first time.
Facts
Down 12% from prices in the previous quarter (July–September)
AGEST: Free online seminar on Friday, November 20. Preparing for full implementation of the European CRA law: seminar on vulnerability and supply chain management using SBOM
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株式会社AGEST and SGS Japan will hold a free online seminar on November 20, 2026, to prepare for the full implementation of the European CRA law.
Top Five Most Desired Areas to Live in Adachi Ward
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A survey on preferred places to live in Adachi Ward conducted by 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション found that Kitasenju ranked first, followed by Ayase in second place.
Craft butter sweets specialty shop Butters begins accepting orders for winter gifts and year-end gifts on Friday, November 13
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The craft butter sweets brand Butters, operated by 株式会社HiOLI, will begin accepting orders for winter gifts and year-end gifts on November 15, 2026, and distribute a gift coupon exclusively through its official LINE account.
[舎鈴] Deliciously loaded with ginger! Limited-time “Ginger Ramen” available at all locations from Friday, November 13
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The tsukemen specialty shop 舎鈴, operated by 株式会社松富士食品, will begin selling “Ginger Ramen” at all locations for a limited time starting November 13, 2026.
[Webinar] Tuesday, December 1: Why isn’t knowledge put to use on the manufacturing floor? An AI-driven knowledge transfer transformation to change manufacturing workplaces
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パナソニック デジタル株式会社 will hold a webinar on December 1, 2026, on transforming AI-driven knowledge transfer to address challenges in passing on expertise on the manufacturing floor.
Stella Edition, supporting multiple locations and screens, joins CloudExa, a signage delivery management service with a 16-year track record
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株式会社クラウドポイント began offering CloudExa Stella Edition, a digital signage delivery management system supporting multiple locations and screens, on November 2, 2026.
Presented the results of joint research with Katsutoshi Furuta, professor at 法政大学キャリアデザイン学部, at the 22nd annual conference of the Japan Career Design Society
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株式会社Smart相談室 conducted joint research with Katsutoshi Furuta, a professor at 法政大学キャリアデザイン学部, and presented its findings on the relationship between session processes in EAP online counseling and presenteeism at the 22nd annual conference of the Japan Career Design Society.
【SHAGGIE / DTYYPE】10-day-limited POPUP STORE at SHIBUYA109! Pre-launch items and exclusive novelties also available
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The fashion brands SHAGGIE and DTYYPE, operated by 株式会社アンティローザ, will hold a 10-day-limited POPUP STORE at SHIBUYA109 from November 20 to November 29, 2026. The event will feature advance sales and exclusive novelties.
【TV broadcast confirmed】Keep toothbrushes cleaner and smarter. FlukeForest’s “Toothbrush Clean Cap” comes to ショップチャンネル!
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株式会社FlukeForest announced that its oral-care product, “Toothbrush Clean Cap,” will be featured and sold on ショップチャンネル starting at 18:00 on November 13, 2026.
AI role-play system “SAPI ロープレ” helps strengthen solution proposal capabilities at cooperatives, primarily in the Tokai region
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株式会社Sapeet is expanding deployment of its generative AI-powered role-play system, “SAPI ロープレ,” from Ichinomiya Cooperative to the wider アイチョイス group, including Aichi Cooperative and 生協アイチョイス岐阜, based on results from the initial rollout. The system is provided to 生活協同組合連合会アイチョイス.
Facts
Membership rate increased 9% compared with the previous fiscal year’s average
Membership rate increases 10%
Original月間1人あたり平均16.9回
Time required to secure 1 membership cut from 30 hours to 4.5 hours
“たべものがたりひろば 2027 春” to be held in Tokyo’s Futako-Tamagawa: family experience event drew more than 16,000 visitors last time
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Media outlets macaroni and ELEMINIST, operated by 株式会社トラストリッジ, will hold the family experience event “たべものがたりひろば 2027 春” at Futako-Tamagawa Rise Galleria on March 22, 2027. More than 16,000 people attended the previous event, which received high satisfaction ratings.
Facts
More than 16,000 visitors over 2 days
Satisfaction rating: 92.8%
93.2% said they would recommend it to family and friends
15 companies supporting food and lifestyles exhibiting
More than 20,000 tastings and samples provided over 2 days
About 6,000 servings over 2 days
Distributed on a scale of 4,800 items
The most popular booth attracted about 1,600 groups
KiteRa to speak and exhibit at “Labor and Social Security Attorney × AI Practical Seminar 2026 in Kyushu” — showcasing KiteRa アンテナ, KiteRa Pro, and ヨクスル, which support labor and social security attorneys in assisting their clients
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株式会社KiteRa will speak and exhibit at the “Labor and Social Security Attorney × AI Practical Seminar 2026 in Kyushu,” to be held in Kagoshima and Fukuoka prefectures in November 2026. The company will introduce 3 services: “KiteRa アンテナ,” “KiteRa Pro,” and “ヨクスル.”
【Employee survey on cafeterias, in-house shops, and office meal services, Part 1】67.3% are “satisfied” with the current situation, but 84.2% want “payments completed with just a smartphone”
Communication portal ProgOffice® Enterprise adds “SMS Mis-Sending Prevention AI” to prevent inappropriate SMS messages from being sent
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NTTテクノクロス will launch the optional “SMS Mis-Sending Prevention AI” feature to prevent inappropriate SMS messages from being sent on its communication portal ProgOffice Enterprise, starting Nov. 19, 2026.
Facts
Available starting Nov. 19, 2026
During the ultra-low interest rate environment that lasted about 25 years
No. 1 in market share for 18 consecutive years
Widely adopted by organizations with up to 50,000 people
Taking Japanese timber construction technology to the world: SANU takes on “structural innovation in wooden buildings” in collaboration with Arup
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株式会社SANU has partnered with engineering firm Arup to develop a new structural construction method using CLT. The company aims to bring structural innovation to SHELL, a wooden building model designed to withstand 1 m of snow (about 35 tons) and meet seismic rating level 3.
Facts
A spacious area of about 9 m with no columns inside
While supporting a snow load of about 30 tons across the entire roof
Ceiling height: 3.8 m
Building area: about 100 m²
Assumed snow load: about 35 tons
More than 90% of the manufacturing process takes place in factories
“Labor shortages” hinder corporate growth: 44.5% of respondents in the group lacking specialized talent say new business launches are delayed
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According to a survey conducted by アクシスコンサルティング株式会社, 44.5% of respondents in the group lacking specialized talent said that new business launches were delayed, about 4.2 times the 10.5% of respondents who did not cite a shortage. In addition, 57.6% of respondents in the group lacking next-generation leaders and managers cited slowing growth in existing businesses, while 59.0% of those in the group lacking IT and DX talent cited stalled DX efforts. The most acute talent shortage was for “next-generation leaders and managers,” cited by 43.7%.
Building a sustainable society in partnership with local businesses: Resource-circulation technologies, functional components, and materials diagnostic technologies supporting the development of local industries—Dec. 3 / joint symposium by 3 AIST institutes in Sendai (AIST Group)
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AIST’s 3 centers in Tohoku, Chubu, and Chugoku will jointly hold a symposium to present research results, including resource-circulation technologies and materials diagnostic technologies, as well as initiatives to support businesses.
Sing “Papparapappa♪”! The “trumpet melody” familiar from Seirogan commercials will be available for karaoke on JOYSOUND starting Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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Taiko Pharmaceutical will make the “trumpet melody,” familiar from Seirogan commercials, available for karaoke on JOYSOUND starting Nov. 11, 2026, and has entered it in the Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027.
Facts
It began being used in radio commercials in 1951
It was among the first melodies without lyrics to be registered by the Japan Patent Office as a sound trademark in 2017
Available for karaoke nationwide on JOYSOUND starting Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
As the company approaches its 80th anniversary on Nov. 18, 2026
The company decided to enter the Sound Logo Karaoke AWARD 2027
emo’s store: Nuby RapidCool, a time-saving formula-mixing bottle that cools boiling water to about 40°C in as little as 2 minutes, goes on sale Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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コマースメディア株式会社 will begin selling Nuby’s RapidCool formula-mixing stainless steel bottle on emo’s store, a baby-focused e-commerce site, starting Nov. 11, 2026. The product cools boiling water to about 40°C in as little as 2 minutes and received the 2025 Good Design Award.
Export-control AI TRAFEED to give joint presentation with 東洋炭素株式会社 at ECONOSEC JAPAN 2026
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株式会社TIMEWELL exhibited at ECONOSEC JAPAN 2026 and introduced its export-control AI, TRAFEED. In a joint presentation with 東洋炭素株式会社, the company discussed how AI can streamline initial screening, drawing on a case in which 1 dedicated employee handles 10,000 export screenings annually.
Recustomer launches “price-difference exchanges,” expanding exchange options to include sizes and colors with different prices, without the hassle of returns and reorders
A new garage-living destination connecting central Tokyo with the Fuji and Hakone areas: Premium Garage House Oimatsuda IC, where residents can live with small dogs, is complete
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フィル・カンパニーグループ completed Premium Garage House Oimatsuda IC in October 2026. The property consists of 3 units and features garages for 2 cars and pet-friendly specifications that allow residents to live with small dogs. The cumulative number of registrations from prospective tenants has reached 9,160.
Facts
Premium Garage House Oimatsuda IC was completed in October 2026
Cumulative registrations from prospective tenants have reached 9,160 nationwide
New taxi commercial for L Step begins airing nationwide! Chocolate Planet offers safety guidance to passengers
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ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社 began airing a new taxi commercial nationwide for L Step, a tool that expands the functions of LINE Official Accounts, on Oct. 12, 2026. The commercial features Chocolate Planet.
Load up and tackle bumpy roads! Truckful patch 1.2.0 released, with major adjustments to vehicle parts and delivery missions!
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株式会社ポケットペア’s publishing label 「ポケットペアパブリッシング」 has released patch 1.2.0 for Truckful, a physics-based truck delivery simulator developed by MythicOwl. The update rebalances vehicle part performance, revises delivery missions and overhauls the map, with a major content update planned for December.
◾️【12th anniversary｜A medical institution visited by 80,000 men monthly】「ゴリラクリニック」’s Ikebukuro clinic to reopen in expanded premises on Nov. 17, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11:00! Floor area to expand significantly by about 1.8 times (106 tsubo ⇒ 186 tsubo)
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Men’s specialty cosmetic medical institution 「ゴリラクリニック」 will celebrate its 12th anniversary by reopening its Ikebukuro clinic in expanded premises on Nov. 17, 2026. Its floor area will grow to 186.15 tsubo, about 1.8 times its previous size, and it has grown to a scale serving more than 80,000 men monthly.
BREDA launches 2 new models from its popular JANE collection: watches that can also be worn as necklaces or brooches
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マーサインターナショナル will release 2 new models from American watch brand BREDA, “JANE TIME CHARM” and “JANE LEATHER,” on Nov. 11. They can also be worn as necklaces or brooches.
セーラー万年筆 will launch nationwide its new “Classic Ko Maki-e Stationery Fountain Pen Laurel,” made using the maki-e techniques of 大下香仙工房, on Nov. 21, 2026. The suggested retail price is ¥69,300.
【Held Dec. 2】E-commerce and mail-order sales | Why don’t customers make a second purchase? CRM strategies informed by customer psychology at each purchase frequency
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株式会社ソーシャルPLUS and 株式会社HAT will hold a free online seminar for e-commerce and mail-order businesses on Dec. 2, 2026, explaining CRM strategies based on customer psychology at each purchase frequency and initiatives to encourage repeat purchases using LINE.
How can you build a company employees will still want to work for 10 years from now? “National Work Style Reform Awards 2026: National Conference,” where 8 selected teams from regional competitions will present, to be held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at City Hall & Gallery Gotanda
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The National Work Style Reform Awards 2026: National Conference, hosted by 一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会, will be held on Dec. 16, 2026. 8 companies selected from regional competitions will present practical examples of workplace transformation.
Facts
32 teams that presented at regional competitions at 6 venues nationwide
Original1組10分の公開プレゼンテーション
Generating about 577 hours annually
The health guidance participation rate has risen from 70% to 100%
The working-age population is expected to decline by about 35% over 30 years
Examined workloads across all of the approximately 300 departments
Implemented in 140 departments
The number of new service and business proposals increased 10 times
With 118 annual days off
Annual days off increased to 132
13 greenhouses collapsed
Original月間残業時間は、1人あたり約45時間からほぼゼロへ
Inter-site travel taking just under 2 hours round trip
Recovered 130 hours per month
Daily ordering time fell from 15 minutes to 2 minutes
Preparing month-end reports now takes 40 minutes
Original4人で1日8時間かかっていた残業をゼロにしました
We have changed our opening time to 14:00 every Wednesday.
That home economics dragon is becoming a novel!? A talk event celebrating the release of “Novel: Home Economics Dragon (Upper Volume)” will be held on Nov. 13 (Fri.) in VRChat
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株式会社V will hold a talk event in VRChat on Nov. 13, 2026, to celebrate the release of “Novel: Home Economics Dragon (Upper Volume).” The author, a 講談社 editor, and a Sunward representative will take the stage to discuss the background to the novel adaptation and behind-the-scenes stories from its production.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
From 20:00
List price: 990 yen (tax included)
Original判型・ページ数：新書・208ページ
Companies mentioned：株式会社V、講談社、株式会社サンワード、VRChat Inc.
ＮＸグループ to hold “NX Sustainable Solutions Forum 2026: Resilient Corporate Management Created by Sustainability Management × Logistics”
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NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社 and 日本通運株式会社 held the “NX Sustainable Solutions Forum 2026” at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall in Tokyo on Oct. 22. A total of 115 people from 72 companies attended and discussed collaboration between sustainability management and logistics.
[Limited to the first 5 companies] A “year-end soba” gift to show our appreciation for the year! e-learning system “LearnO (Rāno)” features robust security and generative AI
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Mogic株式会社 has launched a year-end campaign offering a gift of year-end soba to the first 5 companies to sign up for its e-learning system, “LearnO.” The system also features new capabilities, including ISMS certification and generative AI functions.
上尾中央医科グループ begins using integrated human resources system “COMPANY”
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株式会社WHI Holdings announced that 上尾中央医科グループ has begun using the integrated human resources system “COMPANY.” This will promote paperless operations and improve efficiency, allowing staff to submit applications and make inquiries from their smartphones.
ad:tech tokyo 2026 concludes, with 11,218 in-person attendees and 3,793 archive-streaming participants
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コムエクスポジアム・ジャパン株式会社 announced the conclusion of “ad:tech tokyo 2026,” its 18th marketing conference. In-person attendance totaled 11,218, while 3,793 people participated via the archive stream. Under the theme “Marketing in Action,” participants discussed the role of marketers in the age of AI and the creation of brand value.
Facts
11,218 in-person attendees
Advertisers: 41.2%
Advertising agencies, advertising production companies, advertising-related companies, and PR firms: 35.7%
Field sales AI agent UPWARD to exhibit at “Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026”
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UPWARD株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and will showcase a demo of its field sales AI agent “UPWARD” along with customer case studies.
[Poppins] Holiday emergency childcare service helps people work with peace of mind even when childcare facilities are closed | Nagoya case study: 株式会社デンソーエレクトロニクス
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株式会社ポピンズファミリーケア, a subsidiary of 株式会社ポピンズ, provided a “holiday emergency childcare” service at the Okazaki Plant of automotive electrical components manufacturer 株式会社デンソーエレクトロニクス, helping make the workplace more accommodating for employees raising children.
Jim Morrison, a pioneer of Everest skiing who became the first person in the world to ski down Everest’s most challenging line, joins the Anon athlete team
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Everest skiing pioneer Jim Morrison has joined the Anon athlete team. Starting with the 2026/27 season, he will use products including the M4 goggles and contribute to product development.
[New feature release] AI role-play tool “SmartSkill Talk” adds a “My Page” feature
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株式会社レビックグローバル will add a “My Page” feature as a standard function of its AI role-play tool “SmartSkill Talk” starting Nov. 10, 2026, strengthening learner reflection and support for managers in coaching.
[Free resource released] “Claude Duet Adoption Preparation Kit” now available. A guide to organizing memory, skills, connectors, and approval rules in your current Claude setup ahead of its launch in Japan
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株式会社Uravation has released a free resource, “Claude Duet Adoption Preparation Kit,” ahead of the launch in Japan of Anthropic’s new app “Claude Duet.” It explains how to organize memory, skills, and connectors in current Claude settings and establish approval rules.
[佐賀市] HY to perform a special live show at the 2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta
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On October 30, 2026, 佐賀市 held a special live show by Okinawa-born band HY at the 2026 Saga International Balloon Fiesta venue. HY performed “with you,” a song written for 佐賀市’s promotion, and also performed with students from Saga Municipal Kase Elementary School.
【チーズガーデン】Holiday-season-only cheese dessert drink “Strawberry Holiday,” featuring strawberries and raspberries, launches at 15 stores on November 18, 2026
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チーズガーデン (株式会社庫や), part of the コロワイドグループ, will sell its holiday-season-only cheese dessert drink “Strawberry Holiday” at 15 stores starting November 18, 2026. The “Seasonal Goyotei Christmas Parfait White” is also currently available at select stores.
Luxury golf brand MARK & LONA, operated by 株式会社キューブ, has appointed aespa member KARINA as an ambassador. The latest visuals and featured items from its 2026 Fall/Winter collection will be unveiled and released starting November 11.
Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS＋（ポスタス）”: Restaurant Sales Trends Report, November 2026
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ポスタス株式会社 has released its restaurant sales trends report for October 2026. Sales were up year over year at 101.9%. The cashless payment ratio rose to 58.6%, with credit cards ranking first at 46.3%.
Hai Cheese! to exhibit at Hoiku Expo 2026, a trade show specializing in childcare
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千株式会社 will exhibit at Hoiku Expo 2026, held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building on November 19 and 20, 2026. Under the theme of improving work processes, it will showcase childcare ICT service “Hai Cheese! System,” its graduation album production service, and more.
Facts
November 19 (Thu.) and 20 (Fri.), 2026
Original初期費用・月額利用料0円
More than 30 types of features
About 93% of users
Production time cut to about 1/3 of the previous duration
PKSHA begins rolling out “Implicit Knowledge Transfer AI” for manufacturing, expanding the scope of “PKSHA AI Suite for Manufacturing”
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株式会社PKSHA Technology has begun full-scale deployment of “Implicit Knowledge Transfer AI” for manufacturing, which uses AI to convert the tacit knowledge of experienced workers into explicit knowledge, and has expanded the scope of “PKSHA AI Suite for Manufacturing.”
Facts
Reaching 65.8% in manufacturing
Some cases saw initial response times reduced by about 70%
リノベる株式会社 and 株式会社イニシャルジャパン will hold the “30 Postmodern Chairs” exhibition at リノベる’s Omotesando office from November 27 to December 6. Alongside the exhibition and sale, a flea market on Kotto-dori and a chair upholstery exhibition will also be held.
【Gifu, Kaizu City】20% off this fall at glampark Kaizu Onsen. Stay plans featuring meat and seafood BBQ and Kaizu-grown “Hatsushimo” rice
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 is running a fall sale at “glampark Kaizu Onsen” in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, from October 20, 2026, through January 31, 2027, offering 20% off adult rates. Plans include a 1-night, 2-meal stay with meat and seafood BBQ and locally grown Kaizu rice, as well as a room-only plan that allows guests to bring their own food.
“旅色お取り寄せグルメ,” operated by 株式会社ブランジスタメディア, has announced the winning products of the “旅色お取り寄せグルメAWARD 2026,” selected based on annual page views and monitor ratings. “Matsumae Hakusai-zuke,” made by Fukushima Prefecture’s 西野屋食品, took the No. 1 overall grand prize, marking its 2nd consecutive win.
Facts
All 50 products
For a total of 100 winners
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブランジスタメディア、旅色お取り寄せグルメ、旅色、西野屋食品、鳴子農園、三宅製菓本店、菓子屋 艷（YEN）、Cagi de rêves（キャギ ド レーブ）、株式会社ブランジスタ
“Ghostbusters” takes over Christmas at ニュウマン新宿 and Yokohama! “WE GOT CHRISTMAS! NEWoMan×GHOSTBUSTERS”
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The collaboration event “WE GOT CHRISTMAS! NEWoMan×GHOSTBUSTERS,” featuring the film “Ghostbusters,” will run from November 19 to December 25, 2026, at ニュウマン新宿 and Yokohama, operated by 株式会社ルミネ. The event will include exclusive items from about 20 shops, special screenings, DJ parties, and more.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
About 20 shops
Released in 1984
¥3,300 including tax
90 people selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：株式会社ルミネ、ニュウマン新宿、ニュウマン横浜、T・ジョイ横浜、COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.、Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
5 speakers selected for the final pitch event of the business succession practical program “継キャリ QUEST’26”
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株式会社トランビ has selected 5 speakers for the final pitch event of its business succession practical program “継キャリ QUEST’26.” The event will be held on November 20, and 3 award recipients will receive a total of 5 million yen in support funding.
Facts
More than 240,000 registered users
5 speakers
14 challengers
A total of 5 million yen in succession support funding
The rate of businesses without a successor... 50.1%
Exceeded 500 cases a year
The number of domestic M&A deals reached 5,115 in 2025
It has increased to about 5.3 times its previous level
The cumulative number of completed deals exceeded 2,400
Neo Japan to Exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week’s “Kansai Work Style Reform EXPO”
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株式会社ネオジャパン will exhibit at Japan DX & AX Week’s “Kansai Work Style Reform EXPO,” organized by RX Japan合同会社, from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, at booth 3-56 in Hall 4 of Intex Osaka. Products on display will include desknet's NEO, AppSuite, ChatLuck, and neoAI Chat for desknet's. パナソニック デジタル (MAJOR FLOW) and 日本ソフト開発 will participate as co-exhibitors.
Intage Research Joins JST’s “ARiSE” Selected Project as a Private-Sector Collaboration Partner
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株式会社インテージリサーチ will participate as a private-sector collaboration partner in a project selected for JST’s “ARiSE” program and begin research and development in October 2026.
Facts
We have been engaged in research and development since October 2026
T&G Signs Agreement to Operate a New Hotel in Minato City, Tokyo
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株式会社テイクアンドギヴ・ニーズ (T&G) has signed an agreement to operate a hotel being developed by コロンビア・ワークス in Minato City, Tokyo. This brings to 11 the number of facilities taking concrete shape toward its target of opening 20 facilities by fiscal 2030.
Free Online Seminar: “Are You Making Effective Use of Generative AI at Work? From Shadow AI to a Safe Usage Environment and Widespread Adoption of Rules”
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LRM株式会社, マネーフォワードｉ株式会社, and 株式会社Acompany will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 16, 2026, titled “Are You Making Effective Use of Generative AI at Work? From Shadow AI to a Safe Usage Environment and Widespread Adoption of Rules.”
Starbucks’ First Capsule Toy, “Starbucks Joyful Capsule,” Launches Nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 18; 5 Stuffed Charm Designs Inspired by Popular Beverages and Food
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スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン株式会社 will launch the capsule toy “Starbucks Joyful Capsule,” featuring designs inspired by popular beverages and food, at stores nationwide starting Nov. 18. A special edition will also be available at Tokyo Roastery.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
5 types in total
4 types in total
880 yen (tax included)
1,100 yen (tax included)
Approximately 75 mm in diameter
Companies mentioned：スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン 株式会社、STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO
Enjoy Seasonal Dashi Dishes at Tokyo Midtown’s “御食事 茅乃舎”: 5 New Fall and Winter Menu Items, “Dashi Hot Pot and Oden,” to Warm You from Within as the Weather Turns Colder, Available Starting Wednesday, Nov. 18
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御食事 茅乃舎, operated by 株式会社久原本家, will begin serving 5 new fall and winter menu items featuring “dashi hot pot and oden” at Tokyo Midtown starting Nov. 18.
株式会社nobitel, Operator of Dr.stretch, and Treasure AI Become the First Japanese Companies Selected for “AWS Gamechangers”
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株式会社nobitel, which operates the specialized stretching studios Dr.stretch, and Treasure AI have become the first Japanese companies selected for AWS’s special program “AWS Gamechangers.” The companies were recognized for improving customer LTV and optimizing store operations through the implementation of the Treasure AI platform powered by Amazon Bedrock.
Facts
More than 300 stores in 8 countries worldwide
Increase the speed of implementing initiatives to 3 times its previous level
Store efficiency is expected to improve by 20%
Number of employees: 1658
Companies mentioned：株式会社nobitel、Treasure AI、トレジャーデータ株式会社、Amazon Web Services、AWS
マウザー Offers a Wide Range of Industrial Automation Products, Including New Products from Banner Engineering
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マウザー・エレクトロニクス offers a wide range of industrial automation products from Banner Engineering, with more than 3,000 products in stock and approximately 20,000 available to order.
AVILEN’s “AI Agent Training” Wins the Generative AI Application Special Category Award at the 23rd Japan e-Learning Awards
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株式会社AVILEN’s “AI Agent Training” has won the Generative AI Application Special Category Award at the 23rd Japan e-Learning Awards. This marks the company’s 3rd win, and a commemorative campaign will offer a 20% discount to the first 10 companies.
Ease of Use and Hands-On Support Earn High Praise: Marketing SaaS “Synergy!” Ranks No. 1 in the MA Tools (BtoB) Category in “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026”
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シナジーマーケティング株式会社’s marketing SaaS “Synergy!” has ranked No. 1 in the MA Tools (BtoB) category of “BOXIL REVIEW AWARD Autumn 2026,” organized by SmartCamp.
Facts
No. 1 in the MA Tools (BtoB) category
Approximately 5,700 companies
The service launched in 2005
April 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：シナジーマーケティング株式会社、スマートキャンプ株式会社、BOXIL、Amazon Web Services、AWS
[Sold Out in as Little as 4 Minutes Last Year!] The Popular Annual “PRESS BUTTER SAND” Lucky Bag Offers Savings of up to Approximately 6,342 Yen, Plus a Special Assortment Featuring 3 Brands
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PRESS BUTTER SAND, the butter sandwich specialty shop operated by 株式会社BAKE, will begin selling its lucky bags in December 2026. Online, it will offer 3 varieties—Pine, Bamboo, and Plum—as well as a store-exclusive set, with savings of up to approximately 6,342 yen.
Facts
Starting Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
General sales begin Monday, Dec. 7
Starting Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
A lucky bag worth approximately 17,649 yen
Price: 10,800 yen (tax included)
A lucky bag worth approximately 13,113 yen
Price: 8,640 yen (tax included)
A lucky bag worth approximately 7,713 yen
Price: 5,400 yen (tax included)
An assortment of sweets worth approximately 4,716 yen
Price: 3,240 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、PRESS BUTTER SAND、BAKE the ONLINE、BAKE INC.、BAKE Membership Program、caica、トーキョー煎餅、楽天市場、伊勢丹 京都店
【Japan’s No. 1 Starry Sky】Nagano Prefecture’s Achi Village launches a winter-only special offer! Stay at Hirugami Onsen and enjoy free skiing and snow play with the “Hirugami Onsen Ski & Snow Play Free Pass”!
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In Achi Village, Nagano Prefecture, the “Hirugami Onsen Ski & Snow Play Free Pass” will be offered from December 19, 2026, through March 22, 2027, to guests staying at participating Hirugami Onsen accommodations, allowing them to enjoy skiing and snow play for free.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
March 22, 2027 (Mon.)
pH = 9.7
Participating accommodations (11 facilities)
Participating tourist facilities and programs (2 facilities, 3 programs)
More than 1.3 million people have attended the event to date
Lion and Hitachi confirm that people with lower gum health scores have about 1.7 times the risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure. Information from saliva may be useful for predicting the risk of lifestyle-related diseases
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In a joint study, ライオン株式会社 and 日立製作所 confirmed that employees with lower gum health scores have about 1.7 times the risk of developing diabetes or high blood pressure. The findings suggest that oral health checks using saliva tests may be useful for predicting the risk of lifestyle-related diseases.
【TECHNOA, experts in production management and DX】to exhibit at the 4th Design and Manufacturing Solutions Expo [Fukuoka]
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株式会社テクノア will exhibit at the 4th Design and Manufacturing Solutions Expo [Fukuoka], part of the 4th Manufacturing World [Fukuoka], to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from December 2 to 4, 2026. The company will showcase its TECHS series of cloud-based production management systems for small and midsize manufacturers, along with AI and IoT solutions.
Shingo Takatsu to appear! “Platinumining: An Evening of Talk and Games” to be held at Kitazawa Town Hall on December 5
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The talk and game event “Platinumining,” featuring former professional baseball player Shingo Takatsu and others, will be held at Kitazawa Town Hall on December 5, 2026. Tickets will be sold through TIGET.
SaaS comparison site “BOXIL” announces services newly listed in October 2026
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スマートキャンプ株式会社, which operates the SaaS comparison site “BOXIL,” announced 9 services newly listed in October 2026, saying they will help companies advance their digital transformation.
Facts
October 2026
Dec. 2023
Founded: June 2014
Established: August 2025
Companies mentioned：スマートキャンプ株式会社、株式会社ビズヒント、バクラク契約管理、BLOOMWORKS by HEROZ、unito、Revenue CRM、i-Recruiting、学び～と、Biztopia、軽技WebCloud、軽技Web
“カロリーメイト × Studyplus” collaboration for the 5th consecutive year | “Monthly Immersion Challenge” launches November 16, with “Special Boxes” up for grabs for 555 junior and senior high school students
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スタディプラス株式会社 will launch the “カロリーメイト Monthly Immersion Challenge,” a collaboration with 大塚製薬株式会社’s “カロリーメイト,” on November 16, 2026. “Special Boxes” will be given to 555 junior and senior high school students who meet the requirements.
Beaujolais Nouveau released on November 19 (Thu.)! On sale at “Wine Bar. Di PUNTO”
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株式会社プロントコーポレーション will sell 3 types of Beaujolais Nouveau, released on November 19, 2026, along with an assortment of appetizers at its “Wine Bar. Di PUNTO” locations.
亜細亜大学 makes full use of the standard features of “X-point Cloud,” as adoption spreads from department to department
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亜細亜大学 adopted 株式会社エイトレッド’s workflow system “X-point Cloud” to digitize internal approval forms. A feature that recreates paper forms has helped reduce resistance among staff, and use is expanding from approval forms to business trip requests and other processes.
Facts
2022
About 330 full-time faculty and staff
Established in 1941
More than 5,000 companies cumulatively across the series
“Geeks Project Multiplier Report” tracks supply and demand trends in the IT freelance market: Analysis of the rising share of AI projects among all projects
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ギークス株式会社 released its report on IT freelance project multipliers for July–September 2026. The share of AI projects rose to 16.1%, while demand for upstream projects and AI implementation-related work is growing.
Facts
July: 4.65 times
3.88 times cumulatively for the quarter
Upstream projects account for 16.1%
Up 2.0% year over year
PM-related projects increased 30.0% year over year
AI projects account for 16.1% of all projects
58.0% of companies have implemented or are trialing AI
Miyazaki Prefecture adopts Spectee’s AI-powered real-time disaster prevention and crisis management service
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Miyazaki Prefecture has adopted 株式会社Spectee’s AI-powered real-time disaster prevention and crisis management service, “Spectee Pro.” The service gathers information from diverse data sources, including social media and cameras, and helps visualize on-site conditions in real time and speed up decision-making in response to disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions.
Facts
More than 100 earthquake-related posts
Public institutions, including 80% or more of prefectural government offices
Fact-checking 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Consolidates reliable information on a map within 1 minute of an incident
株式会社シロ began accepting reservations on November 11 at “SHIRO BEAUTY” for personalized thermal body treatments using the “RAFOS premium” high-frequency heat therapy device.
Survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s: 33.6% want to consult a professional about drawing down their assets; 54.4% want to know “how old they can live to on their current assets”
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A survey of 241 people in their 60s and 70s conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that 33.6% wanted to consult a professional about drawing down their retirement funds. The most common question was “how old they can live to on their current assets” (54.4%).
Facts
241 men and women in their 60s and 70s
33.6% want to consult a financial professional about drawing down their assets
54.4% want to know “how old they can live to on their current assets”
“Free consultation fees” (49.8%)
“Looks at your overall assets, including savings and pensions” (36.5%)
37.0% among those already drawing down their assets
Build an in-house AI department for a flat monthly fee. MapleSystems, part of the TWOSTONE&Sons Group, launches a corporate “Lab-style AI Consultation Room” focused on problem-solving
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株式会社MapleSystems has launched “Lab-style AI Consultation Room,” providing end-to-end support on a flat monthly subscription basis, from consultations on AI use through development and operations.
Facts
30-minute free consultation
Number of engineers: 135
Established: April 2009
As of July 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons、株式会社MapleSystems、株式会社Branding Engineer、enableX、AI推進室、Midworks、Midworks for AI、TechStars Agent、Expert Partners Marketing
ESR camera frame transforms into a “hidden stand.” Launch of “Classic,” a case designed exclusively for iPhone Duo
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株式会社ロア・インターナショナル has begun taking preorders for ESR’s “Classic Hybrid Case with Stand,” designed exclusively for iPhone Duo. Features include a camera frame that transforms into a stand, MagSafe compatibility, and military-spec shock resistance.
Detailed, yet easy to read. A biographical series featuring figures portrayed by a nonfiction writer known for the genre! 文研出版 releases “Katsushika Hokusai: The Man Who Kept Drawing Toward the Heavens”!
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株式会社新興出版社啓林館 has released “Katsushika Hokusai: The Man Who Kept Drawing Toward the Heavens,” written by Toshihide Kunimatsu and illustrated by Totoya under the 文研出版 brand.
WAKUWAKU adopts Agentforce, cuts LINE reply times for its residential driving camp referral service to about 10 seconds, and reduces coordinator workload by 10 hours a month
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株式会社WAKUWAKU adopted Salesforce’s AI agent “Agentforce” for handling LINE inquiries for its residential driving camp referral service, cutting reply times to about 10 seconds and reducing coordinator workload by 10 hours a month.
Facts
Median: about 10 seconds
10 hours saved per month
About 40% of replies handled by AI
Receives tens of thousands of inquiries annually
Adjustments were made at weekly meetings over about 4 months
弥生 expands features of “ZEXT AI Agent β version,” supporting workflows from AI recommendations through execution
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弥生株式会社 announced that it has added workflow execution features to the AI agent β version of its “ZEXT” cloud system for accounting firms, supporting task assignment and updates.
Enjoy the races with just the admission fee! Feel the passion of racing up close! The 2026 Fuji Champion Race Series Round 6 takes place! 9 races over 2 days, Nov. 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun.)!
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Fuji Speedway will hold the 2026 Fuji Champion Race Series Round 6 on Nov. 28 and 29. Admission is 1,200 yen per day for adults (tax included), while children of junior high school age and younger enter free. A total of 9 races will be held over 2 days, featuring a range of categories, including TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Yaris Cup and FJ1500. All sessions will be streamed free on YouTube Live.
【Givenchy】Holiday pop-up event at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Nov. 25 (Wed.)!!
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LVMHフレグランスブランズ株式会社 will hold a Givenchy holiday pop-up event at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Nov. 25. Limited collections and items with special offers will be available.
TABI, an innovation cluster bringing together tourism and startups, launches project page
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株式会社キャンパスクリエイト has launched a project page for TABI, an innovation cluster in the tourism sector selected for Tokyo’s “TIB CATAPULT” program, and has begun recruiting startups. Plans include funding of up to 5 million yen and co-creation events.
AI-powered real estate investment platform RENOSY releases “Real Estate Investment Customer Trends Report: July–September 2026”
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RENOSY, an AI-powered real estate investment service operated by 株式会社GA technologies, has released a report on customers who completed transactions from July to September 2026. Most customers were in their 30s and 40s, 89% were company employees, and demand was steady across a broad range of income brackets.
Facts
July–September 2026
People in their 20s: 12%
People in their 30s: 25%
People in their 40s: 41%
People in their 50s: 21%
5 million yen to under 7 million yen: 12%
7 million yen to under 10 million yen: 23%
10 million yen to under 15 million yen: 25%
15 million yen to under 30 million yen: 24%
Company employees: 89%
Public servants: 6%
Professionals (doctors/lawyers): 3%
No. 1 nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社 GA technologies、RENOSY、東京商工リサーチ、イタンジ株式会社、RENOSY America, LLC