AI News 180m Report

2026-11-11 09:00–12:00 JST

1401 received, 1401 listed, 20 sources ・ Page 7 of 15

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1142 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 259 items from 12 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（1082）

Creating not only flowers, but also encounters with flowers: Oita flower farmers host “花もうで” at Usa Jingu Shrine

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社MURAISHI will hold “花もうで” at Usa Jingu Shrine from Nov. 14 to 23, 2026, decorating the shrine with seasonal flowers under the support of トヨタカローラ大分株式会.

Facts

  • Original2026年11月14日（土）から23日（月・祝）まで
  • Original2025年に「花もうで」を立ち上げ
  • Has grown chrysanthemums for 13 years
  • Original以前の約2倍に上昇

Companies mentioned：株式会社MURAISHI、トヨタカローラ大分株式会社、花の店とがわ

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“あしふみ健幸ライフ,” a health device that lets users move their feet while seated, surpasses 100,000 units in cumulative sales (※as of the end of July 2026, based on company figures)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Cumulative sales of “あしふみ健幸ライフ,” a health device by 健幸ライフ株式会社 that lets users move their feet while seated, surpassed 100,000 units as of the end of July 2026. The company shares the experience of 92-year-old music producer 髙嶋弘之 and has also begun overseas expansion under its new brand, “YURUFUMI.”

Facts

  • Original髙嶋弘之さん（92歳）
  • While working with about 50,000 older adults
  • For over 30 years
  • Trial sale of about 100 units on Amazon in the United States
  • Standard model ¥23,000

Companies mentioned：健幸ライフ株式会社、東芝レコード、髙嶋音楽事務所、Amazon

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Making contact center manager training more accessible. CC University opens its new campus, “shouinキャンパス”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

プライムフォース株式会社 announced that it will open “shouinキャンパス,” a new campus for its online learning service “CC University” for contact center managers, in early December 2026.

Facts

  • Early December 2026
  • Used by 62% of SVs and team leaders
  • 6 courses
  • More than 50 videos
  • More than 12 hours of total playback time
  • Capital: ¥1,000,000

Companies mentioned：プライムフォース株式会社、ブライシス株式会社、株式会社リンク、リックテレコム、月刊コールセンタージャパン編集部

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Tregion株式会社, a company building a fan base for Tohoku, to hold its 13th anniversary “Grand Founding Festival” in Akasaka on Nov. 21

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tregion株式会社 will hold its “Grand Founding Festival” at Tregion Port in Akasaka on Nov. 21, 2026, to mark its 13th anniversary. The event will feature the head chef of its Fukushima location and complimentary Sanriku scallops and oysters, along with campaigns including 13% off all items in its online shop and sticker giveaways at 8 locations.

Facts

  • 13th anniversary
  • Nov. 21, 2026
  • 13% off all items
  • ¥5,000 or more (tax included)
  • First 10 customers

Companies mentioned：Tregion株式会社、東北DRIPPERS、はれてまり

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Experience a workplace through a game! “お仕事チュートリアル” helps reduce hiring mismatches before starting a job, launching its caregiving edition on Nov. 11, Caregiver Day

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

neko punch株式会社 has launched “お仕事チュートリアル,” a browser-based 3D game that lets users experience workplaces in fields such as caregiving, construction, and logistics. A free trial version of the caregiving edition was released to coincide with Caregiver Day on Nov. 11.

Facts

  • Nov. 11
  • July 2026

Companies mentioned：neko punch株式会社

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Know right away if a task assigned to AI has stalled. Security-focused AI coding app “ULCode” launches for Windows

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OZ８株式会社 has launched a Windows version of its AI coding app, “ULCode.” The company has introduced the results of its own survey and details of the app’s features, which centrally manage the status of multiple AI tools, including Claude Code and Codex, and emphasize security.

Facts

  • To 58 people
  • 26 people
  • It is 74 MB
  • 9 types of AI

Companies mentioned：OZ８株式会社、クラウドワークス、Apple、Microsoft

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“BLACK FRIDAY” sale at 多慶屋, a general discount store in Ueno-Okachimachi, Tokyo! Packed with special deals at exceptional prices and fun activities for everyone

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社多慶屋 will hold a “BLACK FRIDAY” sale at 多慶屋 in Ueno-Okachimachi from Nov. 20 to 30, 2026. In addition to up to 10 times the points for Takeya Members and a 5-times d POINT campaign, in-store events such as a raffle and rock-paper-scissors tournament will also be held.

Facts

  • 11 days
  • Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • Monday, Nov. 30
  • Up to 10 times
  • Will become 5 times
  • 96 Umaibo snacks
  • For every ¥3,000
  • 1,000 yen worth

Companies mentioned：株式会社多慶屋、多慶屋、TAKEYA1 食品・生活館、TAKEYA3 ファッション館

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Notice Regarding the Conclusion of a Business Agreement for the Long-Term Use of ICT Equipment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original芙蓉総合リース株式会社とデータライブ株式会社は、ICT機器の長期活用に向けた業務協定を締結した。半導体価格上昇やサプライチェーン変動を背景に、リース延長時の第三者保守付加パッケージ提供、リースアップ品のパーツ供給連携、中古ICT機器を活用した循環型サービス展開を進める。

Companies mentioned：芙蓉総合リース株式会社、芙蓉リース、データライブ株式会社、データライブ

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Launch of “美園まなびリンク,” a Learning Experience for Parents and Children at 6 Facilities in Saitama City

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Flyby launched a pilot of “美園まなびリンク,” a learning experience for parents and children, on October 5, 2026, at 6 facilities in Saitama City, primarily in the 美園 district, as part of a subsidy program run by the city. The service runs in a web browser without requiring a dedicated app, allowing users to scan images in a booklet and view mini quizzes and explanations.

Facts

  • 6 Facilities in Saitama City
  • From October 5, 2026
  • Original1コンテンツ約5分

Companies mentioned：株式会社Flyby、公益財団法人東京観光財団

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株式会社ikura to Begin Pilot Operation of Multilingual AI Agent at “shibuya-san,” a Tourist Support Facility in Shibuya, in Partnership with Tokyu Land Corporation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ikura, in partnership with Tokyu Land Corporation, will begin pilot operation in mid-November 2026 of “Chat with shibuya-san,” a multilingual AI tourist information service using WhatsApp, at “shibuya-san,” a tourist support facility in Shibuya.

Facts

  • Mid-November 2026
  • 50 Languages
  • 24 hours
  • Feb. 2027
  • More than 3 Billion People

Companies mentioned：株式会社ikura、東急不動産株式会社、一般社団法人渋谷国際都市共創機構、ecbo株式会社、一般財団法人渋谷区観光協会、Meta社

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Taiyo Group and SpaceData Sign Capital and Business Alliance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original太陽グループ株式会社は、AIを活用した空間知能に取り組むスペースデータと資本業務提携を締結し、デジタルツイン技術と膜構造のノウハウを融合して防災・防護領域での社会実装を目指す。

Facts

  • About 30 Facilities
  • Capital: 1.513 billion yen

Companies mentioned：太陽グループ株式会社、株式会社スペースデータ、太陽工業株式会社、TSP太陽株式会社、アクティオ株式会社

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UA日本記録 Certifies “にゃんまる Pass” Japan Record by 2027 Graduates-to-Be of Maruhan East Japan Company

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

UA日本記録, operated by Imperial Nexus株式会社, certified the 560 passes of “3 にゃんまる in 1 minute” achieved by the group of 2027 graduates-to-be of 株式会社マルハン東日本カンパニー as a Japan record.

Facts

  • Record of 560
  • In 1 Minute
  • Original3体のにゃんまる

Companies mentioned：Imperial Nexus株式会社、UA日本記録、株式会社マルハン東日本カンパニー、株式会社マルハン

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[Osaka, Umeda] Days Beauty Clinic Osaka Branch Names 2 Doctors to Provide Medical Care

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Days Beauty Clinic, operated by 医療法人社団FOR DAYS, has selected 2 doctors, Dr. Yu Yamano and Dr. Shun Yugami, to provide medical care at its Osaka branch in Kita Ward, Osaka, scheduled to open on December 26, 2026. Ahead of the opening, the doctors began providing online consultations at the Shinjuku branch on November 1.

Facts

  • Dec. 26, 2026
  • Nov. 1
  • Oct. 28, 2026
  • 03-6457-4062
  • 10:00～19:00

Companies mentioned：医療法人社団FOR DAYS、Days Beauty Clinic、県立尼崎総合医療センター、倉敷院、銀座院、香川大学医学部医学科、和歌山県立医科大学医学部医学科、大阪公立大学附属病院、兵庫県立こども病院、金沢院

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momoko DOLL 25th Anniversary POP-UP SHOP to Be Held at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE 川崎駅前店 Starting November 12

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ペットワークス will hold a POP-UP SHOP at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE 川崎駅前店 from November 12 to 25, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the fashion doll “momoko DOLL.” The event will feature a special exhibition of past collaboration models and sales of related products.

Facts

  • 25th anniversary
  • Nov. 12, 2026
  • Nov. 25
  • 1/6 scale
  • About 27 cm Tall
  • 2001

Companies mentioned：株式会社ペットワークス、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE 川崎駅前店

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Original鍵の締め出しは「夜」に多い。鍵開け依頼の4割強は18時〜24時、マンションでは約6割｜鍵のかけつけ本舗 約3万6千件の集計

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社ライフ＆テクノロジーズが運営する「鍵のかけつけ本舗」は、2021年3月から2026年10月までの約3万5千件の鍵開け依頼を集計した結果、全体の4割強（42.9%）が18時〜24時の夜間に集中しており、特にマンション・アパートでは約6割（58.2%）が夜の依頼であったと発表した。

Facts

  • 35,805 Cases
  • 42.9%
  • 58.2%
  • 8.8%
  • 37.4%
  • 67.1%
  • About 1.1 Times

Companies mentioned：株式会社ライフ＆テクノロジーズ、鍵のかけつけ本舗

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Accommodates Wide Ofuda and Omamori. KUHON Launches “YORAI Wide,” a Stand for 一陽来福 Ofuda

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社KUHON has launched “YORAI Wide,” a wall-mounted stand for ofuda that accommodates wider ofuda and omamori. An indigo-dyed series is also scheduled to go on sale in limited quantities starting in November 2026.

Facts

  • W110
  • H135
  • D33.5mm
  • ¥7,888
  • 8,888 yen
  • ¥9,888
  • Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社KUHON、KUHON

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NPO法人Board Game Japan to Hold “5th Board Game Japan Cup,” a Contest Recognizing Works by Amateur Board Game Creators

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NPO法人Board Game Japan will hold the “5th Board Game Japan Cup,” a contest recognizing works by amateur board game creators, from November 11, 2026, to January 11, 2027.

Facts

  • Amazon Gift Card Worth ¥50,000
  • Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
  • 2026/11/11 (Wed.)
  • 2027/1/11 (Mon., public holiday)

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人Board Game Japan、NPO法人Board Game Japan、Board Game Japan、Amazon

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株式会社山一地所 to Hold “Landlord-Focused Edition” of Inheritance Planning Seminar in 太白区・あすと長町, Following Participation by More than 1,500 People

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

仙台やまいち相続サポートセンター, operated by 株式会社山一地所, will hold an inheritance planning seminar for landlords in 太白区・あすと長町. The special program, which has previously attracted more than 1,500 participants in total, consists of 3 sessions covering topics from basic to advanced.

Facts

  • More than 1,500 Participants in Total
  • 3 installments in total
  • Capacity: 20 people
  • Number of Employees: 181

Companies mentioned：株式会社山一地所、仙台やまいち相続サポートセンター、あすと長町デンタルクリニック

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“Sanbelx” Adopts Tesk’s “商談.net Rebate Management System,” Eliminating Dependence on Individual Employees and Strengthening Internal Controls and Revenue Management

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社テスク has implemented a rebate management system at スーパーベルクス, eliminating dependence on individual employees and strengthening internal controls and revenue management.

Facts

  • Operates 54 Stores
  • Annual Sales Exceed ¥100 Billion
  • 1.5% Improvement in Variable Rebates

Companies mentioned：株式会社テスク、株式会社サンベルクス、スーパーベルクス

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[Webinar Speaker] Sponsoring “Process Manufacturing Security Summit”; Company Representative to Speak on December 8, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社SecuShard is sponsoring the “Process Manufacturing Security Summit,” to be held on December 8, 2026, where its Representative Director and CEO, Takashi Ogura, will speak.

Facts

  • Dec. 8, 2026
  • 15:40〜16:10
  • Participation is free

Companies mentioned：株式会社SecuShard、株式会社化学工業日報社、MONOist

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“Archisketch,” a 3D Space Simulation Service for the Furniture, Interior Design, and Real Estate Industries, Steps Up Expansion in the Japanese Market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社アーキスケッチジャパン is stepping up its business expansion in Japan for “Archisketch,” a 3D space simulation service originating in South Korea. Targeting the furniture, interior design, and real estate industries, the service enables users to create spaces and simulate product placement in a web browser, supporting sales promotion and customer proposals.

Facts

  • Founded in South Korea in 2014
  • Founded: 2022

Companies mentioned：株式会社アーキスケッチジャパン、FURSYS、DESKER、Ohouse、KUMHO E&C

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“夢中教室,” a Supportive Education Model Starting from the Interests of Children Who Do Not Attend School, Wins the 2026 Good Design Award

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

“夢中教室,” a supportive education model operated by ワオフル株式会社, has won the 2026 Good Design Award. The service provides online support centered on the interests of children who do not attend school and has supported more than 600 children to date.

Facts

  • 2026 Good Design Award
  • About 100 Supporting Teachers
  • Service Launch: November 2020
  • More than 600 Children to Date
  • The Number of Children Not Attending School Was 353,970
  • The Proportion of Children Not Receiving Consultation, Guidance, or Other Support Was 38.3%
  • User satisfaction: 92%
  • Total number of students supported: 200+
  • User satisfaction: 84%
  • Local governments involved in support for school non-attendance: about 35
  • Supported a cumulative total of about 400 children

Companies mentioned：ワオフル株式会社、公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、文部科学省

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Following Europe and the United States, Audion enters the Japanese market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Audion has entered the Japanese market. It will operate its business with 株式会社セカイチ as its official partner and partner with BitStar to strengthen its creator network. The company will provide an AI-powered audio and video advertising platform to address the growing number of podcast users and the challenge of audience fragmentation.

Facts

  • 18.2% of people aged 15–69
  • The figure reached 40.5% among those aged 15–19
  • In 2025
  • March 2026
  • More than 1 billion impressions per month
  • Since 2018
  • Across 700 brands
  • More than 5,000 campaigns
  • More than 30 billion impressions
  • 30 billion impressions
  • A team of 50 experts

Companies mentioned：Audion、株式会社セカイチ、株式会社オトナル、株式会社朝日新聞社、YouTube、Spotify、Apple Podcasts、Amazon Music、Nielsen、YouGov、株式会社BitStar、BitStar Production

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Analysis of 300 job listings for manufacturers in the chemical and textile industries: 73.0% welcome applicants with no experience, but only 14.0% promote this in the job description

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社SPC analyzed 300 publicly listed job postings in the chemical and textile industries on ハローワークインターネットサービス. It found that 73.0% listed “no experience required” in the job requirements, while only 14.0% promoted it in the free-description section.

Facts

  • 300 job listings
  • “Offensive hiring,” such as increasing staff or expanding the business, accounts for 50.0%
  • The median lower end of the monthly salary range is ¥205,250

Companies mentioned：株式会社SPC、ハローワークインターネットサービス

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Launch of a “static website generation” service to help websites forced offline go back online quickly

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ミツエーリンクス has launched a “static website generation” service that creates static HTML and other files from existing websites to help restore them quickly when they are taken offline to address vulnerabilities in web platform software.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツエーリンクス、ミツエーリンクス

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Kimuraya’s five-flavor anpan: sales of 20-piece boxes are about 2 times higher at year-end

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社銀座木村家 has released monthly sales figures for its “Sakadane Five-Flavor Anpan” sold at 木村屋總本店 銀座本店 for 2023–2025. It reported that in December, sales of 20-piece boxes are about 2 times the monthly average, while sales of 5-piece packs are about 1.5 times the average.

Facts

  • Sales of 20-piece boxes rose to about 2 times the monthly average for January–November
  • Sales of the 5-piece Five-Flavor Anpan also increased to about 1.5 times the average
  • Keeps for 5 days
  • 5-piece pack: ¥1,600 (tax included)
  • “Keeps well and is easy to store” was the most common response, at 27.8%
  • When 385 people who had returned to their hometowns were asked what they prioritized when choosing gifts to bring
  • The Five-Flavor Anpan ranks 9th
  • More than 4,300 bags (about 21,500 pieces) were purchased in December
  • More than 4,300 bags (about 21,500 pieces)

Companies mentioned：株式会社銀座木村家、木村屋總本店、株式会社クロス・マーケティング

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[Amagasaki / 茶寮 楽書院] “Shofuku Kashisen,” a New Year’s assortment of sweets, available for online reservations starting November 11. Nine auspicious sweets will be shipped nationwide frozen; a limited number of sets also include an afternoon tea invitation voucher

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

茶寮 楽書院, operated by 株式会社GRACE TERRA, will begin accepting reservations on November 11 for “Shofuku Kashisen,” a New Year’s assortment of sweets for 2027. The sweets will be shipped nationwide frozen, and a limited number of sets that include an afternoon tea invitation voucher will also be available.

Facts

  • 9 auspicious sweets
  • 28,000 yen
  • 42,000 yen
  • Limited to 35 boxes
  • Limited to 15 boxes
  • 6,800 yen
  • 19,800 yen
  • Limited to 20 boxes
  • Limited to 10 boxes
  • Valid through April 30, 2027
  • November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00
  • Year-end gift delivery slot: December 10 (Thursday)
  • New Year delivery slot: December 20 (Sunday)
  • Shipping fee of ¥880 applies separately
  • ¥4,390
  • ¥5,150
  • ¥5,080
  • 1,680 yen
  • 1,880 yen
  • 2,200 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社GRACE TERRA、ヤマト運輸

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シェルパワークス presents research findings on sales competencies at an international conference

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

シェルパワークス株式会社 presented research findings on sales competencies, conducted jointly with 北陸先端科学技術大学院大学 (JAIST), in a poster session at the international conference “2026 Asian AHRD Conference in Japan,” held at 東洋大学 in November 2026.

Facts

  • OriginalBtoB営業担当者322名
  • 20 competencies
  • Consolidated into 14
  • 4 skill areas

Companies mentioned：シェルパワークス株式会社、北陸先端科学技術大学院大学、JAIST、東洋大学

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BLACK MEOW, grip socks designed for Pilates and developed based on feedback from instructors in the field, launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社オリーブの木 has launched BLACK MEOW, a brand of grip socks designed for Pilates, and began selling them through its official online store on November 10, 2026. Prices range from ¥3,000 to ¥3,400 (tax included).

Facts

  • Nov. 10, 2026
  • ¥3,000–¥3,400 (tax included)
  • Flat-rate shipping of ¥500 nationwide
  • Free shipping on orders of ¥3,500 or more, tax included
  • 30% off the first order

Companies mentioned：株式会社オリーブの木

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A “tectonic shift” in overseas expansion for small and midsize manufacturers: Trst, an AI agent that keeps taking action, launches its full version on November 11

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社KiAI announced that it will launch the full version of Trst, an AI agent that supports small and midsize manufacturers in developing overseas sales channels, on November 11, 2026. It will also deepen its partnership with 株式会社IACEトラベル, aiming to build a foundation for overseas expansion as a whole.

Facts

  • Launching on November 11, 2026
  • Securities code: 343A
  • About 18–44 times the estimate
  • Response rate of up to 5.3%
  • Some companies handled their internal work in about 4 hours per month
  • An estimate puts the workload at 80 hours per month in-house
  • Starting at ¥100,000 per month (before tax)
  • Entered into a business partnership in January 2026
  • Original3月31日に覚書へ正式調印した両社は

Companies mentioned：株式会社KiAI、株式会社IACEトラベル

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When asked about real estate companies, AI cited comparison and recommendation articles such as “top picks” in 66 of 100 responses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. announced that a review of sources cited in 100 AI responses to questions about finding a real estate company in Sapporo found that 66% cited recommendation articles. Property search sites and municipal information were also found to be widely used as sources, prompting companies to review their information.

Facts

  • 66 of 100 responses
  • 25 questions about finding a real estate company in Sapporo
  • Asked 4 AI systems
  • 748 cited sources
  • 51% are introductory articles
  • Claude provided 24 answers
  • Perplexity provided 20 answers
  • ChatGPT and Gemini provided 11 answers each
  • LIFULL HOME’S received 42 of 100 answers
  • SUUMO received 39 answers

Companies mentioned：Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd.、Google、SUUMO、LIFULL HOME’S、アットホーム、Instagram、TikTok、YouTube、ChatGPT、Claude、Perplexity、Gemini、札幌商工会議所

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Original株式会社インディバース、インフラ案件.comを提供開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社インディバース has launched インフラ案件.com, a freelance job-matching site for infrastructure engineers.

Companies mentioned：株式会社インディバース

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Niigata auberge Né wins gold at JID AWARD 2026, following the Japan Spatial Design Awards; also receives the Guest Jury Award

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Né, an auberge operated in Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, won gold at JID AWARD 2026 and the 2026 Japan Spatial Design Awards. Operated by 株式会社Ahead of the curve, it offers architecture and cuisine that make use of local ingredients and artisans’ skills.

Facts

  • JID AWARD 2026
  • Né, which opened in October 2025
  • 2,220 pieces of wood cut from cedar grown in Shibata
  • A 13-course menu featuring seasonal ingredients from Niigata
  • 1 room: ¥198,000– (2 people, tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Ahead of the curve、公益社団法人日本インテリアデザイナー協会、日本空間デザイン協会、日本商環境デザイン協会、福西健太建築設計事務所、有限会社熊谷建設、高野畳店、高橋建具製作所、ISANA、青人窯、日本デザイン振興会、木材利用推進中央協議会、Ahead of the curve Co., Limited

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‘Minions & Monsters’ rental streaming finally begins on Wednesday, Nov. 11!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

‘Minions & Monsters’ will be available for rental streaming and digital download starting Nov. 11. The animated film is produced by イルミネーション and distributed by NBCUniversal, and its Japanese-language version, featuring a star-studded voice cast including Ken Matsudaira, is also available.

Facts

  • Nov. 11 (Wed.)
  • Cumulative box office revenue of $5.6 billion
  • 4 years since 2022’s ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’
  • More than 45 minutes of bonus footage
  • 90 minutes

Companies mentioned：NBCUniversal Media LLC.、イルミネーション、Universal Studios

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What would your child do in a difficult situation? 2 free web apps help parents and children prepare for social media troubles

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OriginalNPO法人日本シニアデジタルサポート協会は、親子でSNSトラブルへの対応を考える無料ウェブアプリ「心の森の冒険」と「SNS王国からの脱出」を公開した。また、11月28日に尼崎市、11月29日に大阪市で関連イベントを開催する。

Facts

  • For elementary school students in grades 1–6
  • About 100 people attended
  • Capacity: 30 people

Companies mentioned：NPO法人日本シニアデジタルサポート協会、NTT西日本

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東光電気工事 and 芝浦工業大学 conduct joint research on grid interconnection analysis for distributed power sources

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東光電気工事株式会社 will conduct joint research on grid interconnection analysis for distributed power sources in fiscal 2026, in collaboration with the Goro Fujita Laboratory at 芝浦工業大学.

Facts

  • Announcing joint research for fiscal 2026 on “Simulation Analysis of Electrical Transients with the Spread of Distributed Power Sources”
  • Entered the renewable energy sector in 1999, at its dawn
  • Founded: November 1923

Companies mentioned：東光電気工事株式会社、芝浦工業大学

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AtHeart to release “Say It (R2 x AtHeart)” on Nov. 10!

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AtHeart will release “Say It (R2 x AtHeart),” a remix single created in collaboration with global duo artist R2, on Nov. 10.

Facts

  • Exceeding 8.6 million views
  • Exceeding 2.3 million views
  • A 7-member K-pop girl group

Companies mentioned：TITAN CONTENT株式会社、AtHeart、R2、Spotify、The Cardigans

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カーギアブランド「LUFT」 makes its debut at FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026, showcasing and selling its full lineup

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株式会社アイデンティティー, which operates カーギアブランド「LUFT」, will make its debut at FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026, held at Aichi Sky Expo on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, showcasing and selling its full lineup, including jump starters and the new cordless blower.

Facts

  • Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
  • 15th (Sun.)
  • About 214 g
  • 3-level airflow adjustment
  • 4 types of nozzles
  • Displays charge in 1% increments
  • 9:00–17:00 on both days
  • Hall F, booth 822

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイデンティティー、LUFT、カーギアブランド「LUFT」

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BLACK K’s latest release, ‘47,’ out Nov. 11 as a nationwide CD release and digital release! After a nationwide tour across 47 prefectures, the real-life human drama of a man who turned his dreams into reality is here!

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BLACK K’s latest album, ‘47,’ will be released as a nationwide CD and digital release on Nov. 11, 2026. The album was completed after a 3-year nationwide tour, and the final performance is scheduled for Nov. 29 of the same year at 渋谷LAUREL TOKYO.

Facts

  • Nov. 11
  • 47 prefectures
  • September 2023
  • A journey spanning 3 years
  • First in about 3 years
  • 14 tracks in total
  • 2,500 yen (tax included)
  • Nov. 11, 2026
  • 2008
  • 2015
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2023
  • Nov. 29, 2026

Companies mentioned：有限会社サーフ・プロジェクト、BLACK K、Yuretaro Beats、タワーレコード、HMV、Amazon、Apple Music、Spotify、YouTube Music、LINE MUSIC、渋谷JUMP、渋谷LAUREL TOKYO

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【Proving outstanding customer service on the national stage!】A student in the Fashion Creator Department at 専門学校岡山ビジネスカレッジ wins the Silver Award at the “PAL FOUNDATION CUP 2026”!

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Nao Akihira, a year 1 student in the Fashion Creator Department at 専門学校岡山ビジネスカレッジ, operated by 学校法人貝畑学園, won the Silver Award at the “7th PAL FOUNDATION CUP Role-Playing Contest,” held in Osaka City on Oct. 23, 2026. This marks the school’s first national competition award.

Facts

  • Oct. 23, 2026
  • 7th
  • 25 schools nationwide
  • 10 people advanced to the final
  • 22 schools took part in the preliminary round
  • 48th WorldSkills Competition

Companies mentioned：学校法人貝畑学園、専門学校岡山ビジネスカレッジ、公益財団法人パル井上財団、朝日生命ホール

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yetera (Etera) launches official YouTube channel operations

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yetera, a TikTok LIVE agency specializing in VTubers and V-Livers operated by 株式会社yetera, began operating its official YouTube channel on Nov. 1, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社yetera、yetera

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Launch of TOKiiZ (TOKiizu), a tool to streamline administrative work

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株式会社スカパー・カスタマーリレーションズ launched TOKiiZ (TOKiizu), a cloud service that helps visualize back-office operations, on Nov. 9, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 9, 2026
  • 45 companies have signed contracts
  • Cumulative licenses exceed 6,000
  • Available since June 2023

Companies mentioned：株式会社スカパー・カスタマーリレーションズ、SPCC、株式会社ベルシステム24ホールディングス、スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社

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WEEL releases free report on testing decision-focused AI, including Jev, for Japanese-language business tasks

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株式会社WEEL has released for free its “Decision-Focused AI Utilization Report,” which summarizes tests of decision-focused AI, including Jev, for Japanese-language business tasks. The report presents test data showing that, compared with generative AI, decision-focused AI has comparable accuracy but advantages in response consistency, speed, and cost.

Facts

  • 38 pages in total
  • 4 types of tasks
  • September–October 2026
  • 150 inquiries
  • 36 business emails
  • 45 reviews
  • 28 items automatically assessed
  • 17 reviews for people to read
  • Reduced by about 60%
  • Jev: 94.0%
  • Lightweight models: 91.3–94.7%
  • Jev at 96.7%
  • Lightweight model (73.3–86.7%)

Companies mentioned：株式会社WEEL、WEEL、TypeSafe AI、OpenAI、Cloudflare、Microsoft

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Chinese-learning app Hero HSK, featuring video lessons, launches in Japan: Aim to pass the new HSK and HSKK with native-speaker short videos and AI pronunciation scoring

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ボイスチューブ株式会社 launched Hero HSK, a Chinese-learning app featuring video lessons, in Japan in November 2026. The service helps users prepare to pass the new HSK and HSKK using native-speaker short videos and AI pronunciation scoring.

Facts

  • Used by more than 5.6 million people worldwide
  • Launched in Japan in November 2026
  • The first 3 lessons and a level-check test
  • 1-month plan: ¥2,980 (tax included)
  • Provides more than 100,000 educational videos

Companies mentioned：ボイスチューブ株式会社、VoiceTube

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Go straight to a semi-medium AT license without a license: 月の輪自動車教習所 launches driving lessons for Indonesian talent

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株式会社瀬田月輪自動車教習所 has launched lessons for Indonesian talent to obtain a semi-medium AT-restricted license directly, without first getting a standard driver's license. It offers Indonesian-language learning materials through an e-learning system and also accommodates residential driving courses for participants from across Japan.

Facts

  • April 1, 2026
  • Gross vehicle weight: under 7.5 tons
  • Maximum payload: under 4.5 tons
  • Passenger capacity: 10 people or fewer
  • ※A semi-medium license is issued to applicants aged 18 or older

Companies mentioned：株式会社瀬田月輪自動車教習所、月の輪自動車教習所、株式会社ツキノワグローバルパートナーズ

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[More than 10 million total social media views] Warm Luv to hold 2-day-only Christmas Gift Studio in Harajuku, including an experience creating the popular “moon” by hand

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Gift brand Warm Luv, operated by Ninevation株式会社, will hold the limited-time popup Warm Luv Christmas Gift Studio at mysha Gallery in Harajuku for 2 days, Nov. 21 and 22, 2026. Activities include a moon-art experience and an engraving experience, alongside sales of couple rings featuring fingerprints.

Facts

  • Original2026年11月21日（土）・22日（日）
  • Participation fee: ¥7,000 (tax included)
  • Duration: about 90 minutes
  • Wood key chain: ¥2,500 (tax included)
  • Initial leather key holder: ¥2,480 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥18,500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：Ninevation株式会社、Warm Luv、mysha Gallery

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[Hikawa Chatei] Enjoy a “night café” at a historic shrine: Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine illuminated in a fantastical glow during limited-time evening hours

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サイカンシステム株式会社 will extend the opening hours of Hikawa Chatei, a Japanese-style café on the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine, during the projection-mapping event from Nov. 7 through 23, 2026, operating it as a “night café.” It will also offer a limited sale of Tokimusubi no Ka, a matcha baumkuchen.

Facts

  • Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
  • Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
  • A history of about 2,400 years
  • Price: ¥1,800 (tax included)
  • Original月～木：20:00まで
  • Original金・土・日・祝日：21:00まで
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：サイカンシステム株式会社

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NEXTES to speak at “Energy Summit 2026Winter”

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株式会社NEXTES will speak at “Energy Summit 2026Winter,” hosted by 日経BP総合研究所, on Nov. 26, 2026. Yuzuru Takano, head of Sales Department 1, will speak on “Challenges and Solutions for Battery Systems with a 20-Year Operating Life in Mind.”

Facts

  • Nov. 26, 2026
  • 20 years
  • May 8, 2008

Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXTES、日経BP総合研究所、NExT-e Solutions株式会社

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Share of bookings over ¥15,000 shows an approximately 38-fold gap among salon categories

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株式会社リザービア has published a research report based on data from its salon booking system リザービア, finding an approximately 38-fold gap among business types in the share of high-price bookings over ¥15,000, ranging from 2.3% at barbershops to 86.2% at head spa salons.

Facts

  • ¥15,001 and above
  • Barbershops: 2.3%
  • Head spa salons: 86.2%
  • Over 26 weeks

Companies mentioned：株式会社リザービア、リザービア

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AI-driven sales platform DealOn to offer CRM free for life

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株式会社On Technologies announced that it will begin offering the core CRM features of its AI-driven sales platform DealOn free for life starting Nov. 11, 2026. It will also run a limited-time campaign through Dec. 31, 2026, offering a free trial of all features, including AI functions.

Facts

  • Original利用人数にかかわらず0円です
  • Starting Nov. 11, 2026
  • Limited-time offer through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
  • Starting Friday, Jan. 1, 2027
  • Reached ARR of 10 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社LegalOn Technologies、株式会社On Technologies

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AbHerï Holiday Collection — For the waterside where swans return — Charity Snow Globe “Swan Lake,” on sale Friday, Nov. 20, 2026

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Jewelry brand AbHerï will release the charity snow globe Swan Lake in limited quantities starting Nov. 20, 2026, to raise funds for nature conservation. A portion of sales will be donated, with the recipient organization chosen by customer vote.

Facts

  • Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
  • 5% of sales
  • About 3 centimeters in diameter

Companies mentioned：株式会社AbHeri、AbHerï、RED PR inc.

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“Especially in the AI era, let people speak in their own words”: ハッピーPR launches a 30-short-video recruitment PR package created through interviews

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ハッピーPR株式会社 launched its “Interview-Based Recruitment PR: 30-Video Short-Form Package” on Nov. 11, 2026. The service films interviews with the company president and employees in half a day and produces 30 or more short videos. The fee is ¥150,000 before tax and includes an operations calendar and draft posts.

Facts

  • 30 or more short videos
  • Up to 40 videos
  • Fee: ¥150,000 (before tax)
  • Provides PR support to more than 20 companies
  • More than 200 cases in total
  • 17 short videos were created
  • A total of 23 videos were produced
  • Average viewing time: about 48 seconds

Companies mentioned：ハッピーPR株式会社

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Vietnamese company ベトナムMescells社 and CM Plus exchange memorandum of cooperation in the presence of the leaders of Japan and Vietnam

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Original株式会社シーエムプラスは、2026年11月9日に開催された「ベトナム・日本 経済・科学技術 官民連携フォーラム」において、ベトナムの再生医療専門企業Mescells（MSCベトナム技術投資開発株式会社）と協力覚書（MOU）を締結した。両社は、ハノイの細胞加工施設が日本の基準に適合するよう標準化するためのコンサルティング協力を進める。

Facts

  • Nov. 9, 2026
  • 800–1,000 people
  • 2012
  • More than 26,000 people
  • As of July 2026
  • 2013

Companies mentioned：株式会社シーエムプラス、ベトナムMescells社、Mescells | MSC、MSCベトナム技術投資開発株式会社、Mescells応用細胞技術研究所、Mescells組織バンク

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Taste-test giveaway of “whale mince Bolognese,” created by Italian cuisine master chef Masayuki Okuda for school lunches—limited to the first 2500 servings!

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“Whale mince Bolognese,” created by Italian cuisine master chef Masayuki Okuda, will be given out for tasting to the first 2500 visitors at the Fish Culture Festival 2026, held in Yokohama on Nov. 14 and 15.

Facts

  • Limited to the first 2500 servings
  • Original1日1250食

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人スマートニッチ応援団、アル・ケッチァーノ、一般財団法人日本鯨類研究所、水産庁、横浜市教育委員会、一般社団法人産業教育推進機構、全国漁業協同組合連合会、一般社団法人大日本水産会

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[Free to attend] Learn hands-on about JAXA Earth API and ALOS-2 and ALOS-4 satellite data! CONSEO Mokumoku School 2026 to be held Friday, Dec. 4

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CONSEO, whose secretariat is run by JAXA, will hold “CONSEO Mokumoku School 2026” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on Dec. 4, 2026. The event is free to attend and will offer 2 courses: a beginner course using the JAXA Earth API and an intermediate course using SAR satellite data from ALOS-2 and ALOS-4.

Facts

  • Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
  • 30 in person
  • 100 online participants
  • 107 corporate and organizational members registered
  • The number of corporate and organizational members is 369

Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構、JAXA、CONSEO、衛星地球観測コンソーシアム、NIHONBASHI SPACE WEEK 2026、&BIZ Conference

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In a survey of 200 women, 82.0% of respondents were interested in “quantifying their condition.”

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Following a survey conducted in October 2026 of 200 women, in which 82.0% of respondents expressed interest in “quantifying their condition,” 医療法人社団渓山会「サイトリ杉山美容クリニック」 is providing information on “vaginal pressure measurement and condition checks,” which measure the contraction strength and pressure of the pelvic floor muscles.

Facts

  • 200 women
  • 82.0%
  • 164 people
  • 69.0%
  • 3,300 yen
  • 5,500 yen

Companies mentioned：医療法人社団渓山会、サイトリ杉山美容クリニック

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Original情シス人材不足とIT運用負荷の増大に対応、相談から24時間365日運用・保守までを支援する「CROSS360°」を提供開始

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Originalクロス・ヘッド株式会社は、ネットワーク、クラウド、セキュリティの設計・構築から24時間365日の運用・保守までを包括的に提供するトータルITインフラサービス「CROSS360°」を提供開始した。

Facts

  • 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Over 200 people
  • More than 35 years
  • ¥395 million
  • 420 people

Companies mentioned：クロス・ヘッド株式会社、Palo Alto Networks、F5、Zabbix、AWS

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Kinnikun, another flop on the scene this time...? The studio freezes over...!? So he’s an ambassador for ski wear! (lol)

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株式会社タナベスポーツ announced that Nakayama Kinnikun will continue as its official ambassador for the 2026-2027 season and appear as a model wearing its original brand “nnoum.” To mark the occasion, it will run a campaign in its online shop offering up to 20% back in points on all items.

Facts

  • 2026-2027 season
  • Up to 20% back in points
  • Water pressure resistance: 20,000mmH₂O
  • 62 years in business
  • Founded: April 29, 1964

Companies mentioned：株式会社タナベスポーツ、タナベスポーツ、nnoum、ノアム

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[2026 Study of Sales of Rented Family Condominiums in Tokyo’s 23 Wards] Analysis of 6,316 sales of units in the 60㎡ and 70㎡ ranges. Rented units sell for an average of 16.5% less than vacant units, while the price gap narrows to 9.5% for buildings under 10 years old (proprietary research)

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株式会社TOCHU has released a research report analyzing 6,316 sales of family condominiums in the 60㎡ and 70㎡ ranges in Tokyo’s 23 wards. The report found that rented units (with tenants in place) sell for an average of 16.5% less than vacant units, but the price gap narrows to 9.5% for buildings under 10 years old.

Facts

  • 6,316 sales in total
  • 16.5% lower on average
  • Average of ¥80.95 million for units in the 60㎡ range
  • Average of ¥101.26 million for units in the 70㎡ range

Companies mentioned：株式会社TOCHU、LIXIL不動産ショップ

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German luxury writing instrument brand “ペリカン” announces a new limited-edition “Ocean Series,” inspired by the beauty of the world’s oceans. The first release, “M800 Indian Ocean,” goes on sale in November.

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German luxury writing instrument brand “ペリカン” will release “Souverän M800 Indian Ocean,” the first in its limited-edition “Ocean Series” inspired by the beauty of the Indian Ocean, in mid-November 2026.

Facts

  • ￥199,100
  • 200 pens
  • Mid-November 2026
  • 1838

Companies mentioned：ペリカン日本株式会社、ペリカン、Pelikan

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“Jacadi 50th Anniversary” POP-UP STORE to be held at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Nov. 18

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The children’s and baby apparel brand “ジャカディ,” operated by コーンズ・アンド・カンパニー・リミテッド, will hold a 50th anniversary POP-UP STORE at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Nov. 18, 2026.

Facts

  • Nov. 18, 2026
  • 50th anniversary
  • 22,000 yen
  • 10:00
  • 20:00

Companies mentioned：コーンズ・アンド・カンパニー・リミテッド、Jacadi、ジャカディ、阪急うめだ本店、コーンズ・トレーディング

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Training liberal arts students in AI in Kansai: 12 students graduate from the first cohort of the “KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP” run by 3 IT companies

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Original株式会社ビヨンド、株式会社アクトビ、株式会社Scene Liveの3社が共同で運営する文系大学生向けAI人材育成プログラム「KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP」の第1期が修了。プログラミング未経験の学生12名が3ヶ月間の学習を経てWebアプリケーションを開発し、DEMO DAYで成果を発表した。

Facts

  • Studied for 3 months with no prior programming experience
  • 76 students from Kansai took part
  • Liberal arts students from 8 universities in Kansai
  • About 50 people attended
  • 5 Kansai business leaders and others served as judges
  • Entries were evaluated out of a total of 125 points

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビヨンド、株式会社アクトビ、株式会社Scene Live、株式会社パズル、株式会社ミライスタイル

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[First Itabashi Performance] Hiroya Ozaki Concert 2027, “What We Carry Forward, and What Begins Anew From There,” to be held March 14

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Hiroya Ozaki will hold his first performance in Itabashi at 板橋区立文化会館 on March 14, 2027. The solo concert will take place in an area associated with his father, Yutaka Ozaki.

Facts

  • March 14, 2027
  • General admission, S seats: ¥6,000
  • General admission, A seats: ¥5,000
  • General admission, U25: ¥3,000
  • Nov. 9 (Mon.) 9:00

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人板橋区文化・国際交流財団、板橋区立文化会館、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット

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Original福井医療大学とYume Cloud Japan、約8万件の解析から 心身状態を捉える新たな「2次元生存平面」を提案

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Original福井医療大学とYume Cloud Japanは、音声指標と脈波指標の組み合わせによる「2次元生存平面」評価手法を提案し、約8万件のデータ解析で両指標がほぼ無相関であることを確認した。

Facts

  • 79,481 valid pulse and voice data points
  • 1,410 people in total
  • Correlation coefficient: about 0.01
  • About 300,000 cases

Companies mentioned：福井医療大学、株式会社Yume Cloud Japan、YCJ、山形大学、山形大学工学部

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How flying cars will change our cities—thinking about the near future of air and ground transportation through initiatives in Tokyo and Osaka

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Notice of a lecture hosted by 株式会社日建設計. Officials from Osaka Prefecture and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will speak and take part in a panel discussion on Osaka’s efforts toward the social implementation of flying cars following the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, and the promotion of the “Flying Car Implementation Project” in Tokyo.

Facts

  • Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
  • Starting in April 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社日建設計、国土交通省、関西広域連合

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Stand LM adds support for record sharing with Kaipoke for in-home care management

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株式会社ENBASE announced that its AI documentation support tool “Stand LM” now supports record sharing with “Kaipoke,” a care record system provided by 株式会社エス・エム・エス, for in-home care management. This will reduce the burden of re-entering information such as support progress notes.

Facts

  • Providing more than 40 services
  • Now serving 63,900 businesses nationwide
  • Capital: ¥254,400,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社ENBASE、株式会社エス・エム・エス

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“The Aegean Sea on the ground, Olympus in the sky.” A “nighttime guide” appears at Shirasaki Ocean Park, which aims to become the first “Starlight Reserve®” in Kansai

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“Night Concierge 2D,” a glow-in-the-dark sign developed by 株式会社humorous, has been adopted at Shirasaki Ocean Park in Yura, Wakayama Prefecture, which aims to become Kansai’s first certified Starlight Reserve. It was used at an event on Nov. 8.

Facts

  • Nov. 8, 2026
  • 124 points
  • May 2026
  • Approx. 12 hours
  • About 10 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社humorous、JR西日本和歌山支社、ダークスカイ・インターナショナル

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Originalフジアルテ、11月29日開催のジュビロ磐田ホームゲームに出展

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Originalフジアルテ株式会社は、2026年11月29日にヤマハスタジアムで開催されるジュビロ磐田のホームゲームに出展し、クイズ企画やXキャンペーンを実施する。

Facts

  • Nov. 29, 2026
  • First 400 customers
  • 10 winners selected by lottery
  • More than 10,000 registered staff members

Companies mentioned：フジアルテ株式会社、ジュビロ磐田、栃木シティ

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Originalピックルボールが日経トレンディ「2026年ヒット商品ベスト30」第6位に選出

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Originalピックルボール日本連盟は、ピックルボールが日経トレンディ「2026年ヒット商品ベスト30」第6位に選出され、『現代用語の基礎知識』の新語・流行語大賞候補にも入ったと発表。また、12月に有明テニスの森公園で開催される大会の詳細を伝えている。

Facts

  • No. 6
  • Nov. 3, 2026
  • Nov. 5, 2026
  • 30 candidate terms
  • Capacity: 60 people
  • About 1,000 people
  • In just 15 minutes
  • December 7, 2026
  • Through Friday the 11th
  • About 2,000 people
  • 24 indoor courts
  • 61 courts in total
  • June 2026

Companies mentioned：ピックルボール日本連盟、Pickleball Japan、PJ、日経トレンディ、現代用語の基礎知識、T＆D保険グループ、バーガーキング®、ZIPAIR、KENEDIX、PPA、MLP、公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、JSPO

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[Track Record Report] A 200-drone show for the president’s birthday | A new use for corporate in-house events

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株式会社White Crow put on a surprise drone show featuring 200 drones to celebrate the president’s birthday at a corporate in-house barbecue event held in Osaka Prefecture in September 2026.

Facts

  • 200 drones
  • September 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社White Crow

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D株式会社 forms business partnership with H株式会社, operator of vertical-scroll comics media “トゥーンエル”

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D株式会社 has formed a business partnership with H株式会社, which operates the vertical-scroll comics media “トゥーンエル.” The companies will propose ways for businesses to use vertical-scroll comics and develop projects based on their own businesses.

Facts

  • End of October 2026
  • 5 new series
  • Nov. 8, 2026
  • Limited to the first 30 companies
  • Original1話5万円
  • Starting at ¥30,000 per month
  • 500,000 yen
  • Starting at ¥200,000 per month

Companies mentioned：D株式会社、H株式会社

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[Hina Doll Trends 2027] A new era of choosing hina dolls by their “faces”! This year’s choices show 3 clear trends: “cute faces,” “smaller sizes,” and “premium quality” — Furacoco’s latest hina doll order figures

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株式会社ふらここ analyzed orders for hina dolls for children celebrating their first Girls’ Day in 2027 and announced 3 trends: “cute faces,” “smaller sizes” (a shift toward prince-and-princess displays), and “premium quality” (choosing higher-priced, finely crafted pieces).

Facts

  • 617 hina doll orders
  • “Cute faces” (71.7%)
  • 3.5 times the same period last year
  • 1.8 times
  • “Prince-and-princess displays” accounted for 62.6%
  • Hina dolls priced at ¥200,000 or more, including tax, accounted for 15.4%
  • Sales began on November 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社ふらここ、人形工房ふらここ、楽天市場店

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INKARA technical seminar and hands-on session to be held in Sapporo

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株式会社コンステック and the Hokkaido Research Organization will hold a technical seminar and hands-on session on INKARA, an AI system for detecting deterioration on building exterior walls, in Sapporo on December 15, 2026.

Facts

  • Dec. 15, 2026
  • First 60 people
  • Capacity: 60 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社コンステック、地方独立行政法人北海道立総合研究機構、道総研

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ブランドコミュニケーションズ forms business partnership with 株式会社リサイクルリンク: bags and household goods cherished in Japan cross the sea to find their next owners

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ブランドコミュニケーションズ, 株式会社STYLE’s event-based purchasing brand, has formed a business partnership with 株式会社リサイクルリンク, which operates reuse stores in Thailand and Cambodia, and established a system to export and sell overseas bags and household goods that are often discarded in Japan.

Companies mentioned：株式会社STYLE、ブランドコミュニケーションズ、株式会社リサイクルリンク、リサイクルリンク

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“Teeth have a lifespan”: 72.4% say it concerns them. Who wants to know how much time their teeth have left?

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A survey by 株式会社smileline found that 72.4% are concerned about the lifespan of their teeth, and more than 70% want to know how much time their own teeth have left. While 81.8% said they were willing to take steps to extend their teeth’s lifespan, only 44.8% actually take care of their teeth with this in mind, highlighting a gap between concern and action.

Facts

  • It stood at just 44.8%
  • It reached 79.2%
  • Valid responses: 500 samples

Companies mentioned：株式会社smileline、駒込駅前歯科クリニック・矯正歯科

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YouTube channel of the president of the company behind hiking app “ヤマレコ,” who has also experienced getting lost in the mountains, surpasses 110,000 subscribers! His first book ranked No. 1 on Amazon

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株式会社ヤマレコ announced that its president’s YouTube channel has surpassed 110,000 subscribers. The first book by Kazumine Matoba also ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s mountaineering and hiking category.

Facts

  • Surpassed 110,000 subscribers
  • As of Nov. 10, 2026
  • Original開設から約2年半で
  • 1 million views per month
  • No. 1 in Amazon’s “Mountaineering and Hiking” category
  • As of September 18, 2026
  • More than 400 videos have been published
  • Had a mountaineering emergency in 2022
  • An average of 1,183 comments per month
  • More than 370,000 views
  • More than 400,000 views
  • About 103,000 views
  • Established: July 2013

Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤマレコ、山と溪谷社、Amazon、プレジデントオンライン、集英社オンライン、日本山岳ガイド協会

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The “GOOD DAY GOODS” project launches! A vending machine featuring the voices of Haruka Ayase, Motoki Ohmori, Minami Hamabe and Ryohei Suzuki arrives in Shibuya for the Kirin Good Ale “GOOD DAY Bag” pop-up

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Originalキリンビールは「GOOD DAY GOODS」プロジェクトを始動し、綾瀬はるか、大森元貴、浜辺美波、鈴木亮平のプロデュースによるバッグがもらえる体験型イベントを渋谷モディで開催する。また、「GOOD DAYグラス」を賞品とする全国キャンペーンも実施中。

Facts

  • 4 days only
  • Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
  • Nov. 23 (Mon., holiday)
  • 350ml can
  • ¥175 (tax included)
  • 5,000 winners

Companies mentioned：キリンビール株式会社、キリンビール

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A 5-person company in Itoshima to host a lecture by Audrey Tang. Audience questions will be collected in advance, with a live stream

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株式会社Learner’s Learner will offer a free online live stream of the 90-minute program—from the keynote address by Audrey Tang through the audience reflection—at the invitation-only conference “えらいひとよりおもしろいひと ― Learners’ Day 2026,” taking place on November 28, 2026. It is also collecting questions from viewers in advance to help shape the panel discussion and inform its public release.

Facts

  • 5 people, including executives
  • Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
  • The 90-minute program will be streamed live online
  • About 150 people, including HR leaders and executives from major Japanese companies, will be invited
  • [13:00–14:00] Keynote address and panel discussion
  • [14:00–14:30] Audience reflection
  • By 23 business leaders
  • 8 breakout sessions
  • Established in July 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社Learner’s Learner、パナソニック コネクト、エール株式会社、Shiseido Future University、米国ミネルバプロジェクト社、日本HP、ダイエー、日本マイクロソフト、パナソニックグループ、日本長期信用銀行、マッキンゼー、ノバルティス、ネスレ

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Lemon peel mint flavor arrives for APAGARD RENAMEL, a toothpaste exclusively for dental professionals!

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株式会社オーラルケア will release a lemon peel mint flavor of APAGARD RENAMEL, a toothpaste exclusively for dental professionals, in a limited quantity.

Facts

  • Size: 120 g
  • Price: ¥2,530 (tax included)
  • A toothpaste launched in March 2004
  • [Viewing period] Through Sunday, February 28, 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社オーラルケア、(株)オーラルケア

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Meta’s “Muse”: Should employees be allowed to use it? リブランディング publishes findings of a survey on business use and explains why connections to business systems should generally be prohibited

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リブランディング株式会社 investigated the use of Meta’s AI agent “Muse” for work and concluded that connections from general employees’ personal accounts to business systems should generally be prohibited.

Facts

  • More than 6,800 found
  • Of more than 630 reports
  • 64 were valid
  • Payments totaled about $1.2 million

Companies mentioned：リブランディング株式会社、Meta、Claroc、Google Workspace

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DiscoverFeed opens “MY Album” to limited public access

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DiscoverFeed株式会社 will open “MY Album,” a platform aimed at turning creators’ data into assets, to limited public access starting November 13, 2026. A-Nexus Incorporated’s Japan branch is collaborating on the project, with data stored and protected at a decentralized data center using IPFS.

Facts

  • Nov. 13, 2026
  • Nov. 14, 2026

Companies mentioned：DiscoverFeed株式会社、A-Nexus Incorporated、A-Nexus Incorporated 日本支店

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Offline social network NewMatch’s “Club” holds its 7th collaborative event with a creator: “Bracelet-Making Club” with genderless model 七瀬陽 on Sunday, November 22

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ONE株式会社 announced that it will hold “Bracelet-Making Club w/七瀬陽” on November 22, 2026, as the 7th collaborative event with a creator through “Club,” the real-world events feature of its offline social network NewMatch. Genderless model 七瀬陽 will host the event.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
  • Participants: 8
  • Participation fee: Free
  • 945 events held to date
  • Reached 6,000 people per month
  • Participant satisfaction: 9.1 out of 10
  • 80% of participants
  • Total participants: 4,890

Companies mentioned：ONE株式会社、NewMatch、Pippi 新大久保店、ギガマート展

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PagerDuty announces a new product lineup centered on SRE agent “Paige,” enabling “autonomous system operations” through human-AI collaboration

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PagerDuty株式会社 announced that it will bring to the Japanese market the new product lineup unveiled by U.S.-based PagerDuty, Inc. The lineup is built around 3 pillars: SRE agent “Paige,” core product “PagerDuty Reliability Platform (PDRP),” and AI innovation center “PD Labs,” enabling autonomous system operations through human-AI collaboration.

Facts

  • 43% of respondents in Japan
  • Original1時間あたり5,000万円超の損失
  • United States (31%)
  • 66.2% of those in charge
  • 77.4%
  • 88.7%
  • 17 years since founding
  • More than 750 integration partners

Companies mentioned：PagerDuty株式会社、PagerDuty, Inc.、PagerDuty

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Original【マルベリー】新作イーストウエスト ベイズウォーターが登場

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Originalマルベリーが、アイコンバッグ「ベイズウォーター」を横長のシルエットに再解釈した新作「イーストウエスト ベイズウォーター」を発表。3つの素材展開で価格は21万7,800円〜22万8,800円。

Facts

  • ¥217,800
  • ¥228,800
  • 1971
  • 2021
  • 2026

Companies mentioned：マルベリージャパン株式会社、マルベリー

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中原琢 of Hidamari株式会社 appointed new representative director of 一般社団法人日本シェアハウス連盟—promoting community-building and sustainable industry standards to create the next-generation standard for share houses

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中原琢 of Hidamari株式会社 was appointed representative director of 一般社団法人日本シェアハウス連盟, effective October 1, 2026.

Facts

  • 90 buildings nationwide
  • 600 rooms
  • Oct. 1, 2026
  • January 2023

Companies mentioned：Hidamari株式会社、一般社団法人日本シェアハウス連盟

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Autonomous forklift “AutoFork” wins Excellence Award at the 12th Robot Award

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The autonomous forklift “AutoFork,” developed by 株式会社ハクオウロボティクス, won the Excellence Award in the Business and Social Implementation category at the 12th Robot Award.

Facts

  • 12th
  • 2006
  • About ¥7.5 million
  • 1 ton
  • 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社ハクオウロボティクス、澤藤電機株式会社、株式会社小野包装、日本トランスシティ株式会社、日本ロジテム株式会社、株式会社エバラ物流

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Original「買えば買うほどお得！」米乃家の2027年新春福袋が12月11日（金）発売！最大約13,200円お得、最大4,800円分のクーポン付き！

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株式会社米乃家 will sell its “2027 New Year Lucky Bags” at stores nationwide and online starting December 11, 2026. The lucky bags come in 3 varieties—taiyaki, takoyaki, and dango—and 4 plans: Ume, Take, Matsu, and Manpuku, offering savings of up to about ¥13,200. They also include discount coupons valid for six months and exclusive merchandise.

Facts

  • Save up to about ¥13,200
  • Currently operating 188 locations in Japan and overseas

Companies mentioned：株式会社米乃家、米乃家、文左亭

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AMBL (Amble) launches consulting package that develops practical back-office AI applications for a fixed fee over 3 months

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AMBL株式会社 has launched “AI活用型バックオフィスBPR構想策定パッケージ,” a consulting package that develops practical back-office AI applications for a fixed fee over 3 months.

Facts

  • 3 months
  • Nearly 80%
  • 31.8%
  • 50.6%
  • 114 tasks
  • About 12%
  • 19 tasks
  • 2 departments
  • Up to 10 tasks

Companies mentioned：AMBL（アンブル）株式会社、AMBL、情報処理推進機構、IPA

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35 people aged 10 to 83 take on the Otogawa! “A Little Early Otogawa Midwinter Swim” held on November 1

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株式会社岡崎竜城スイミングクラブ held “A Little Early Otogawa Midwinter Swim” on November 1, 2026, bringing the event forward due to winter river maintenance. The 35 participants ranged in age from 10 to 83, and alongside the midwinter swim, 水難学会 president Dr. 木村隆彦 led water-safety training.

Facts

  • 35 people
  • Youngest participant: 10 years old
  • Oldest participant: 83 years old
  • Nov. 1, 2026
  • Air temperature: 19.7°C
  • Water temperature: 12°C
  • Round trip: 120 m

Companies mentioned：株式会社岡崎竜城スイミングクラブ、水難学会、一般社団法人パワーストローク、ONE RIVER

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Original【本日リリース！】堀込泰行 が 香坂みゆき「ニュアンスしましょ」をカバー！【サンミュージック・レコード リバイブプロジェクト】

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Originalキリンジの堀込泰行が、香坂みゆきの1984年のヒット曲「ニュアンスしましょ」をカバーし、11月11日に配信リリースした。これはサンミュージック・レコードのリバイブプロジェクト第5弾であり、後日7インチアナログ盤もリリース予定。

Facts

  • From 1984
  • Today, November 11
  • 5th installment

Companies mentioned：株式会社サンミュージックプロダクション、サンミュージック・レコード、キリンジ、Tokimeki Records

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New “Book-Linked Features” category launched in conjunction with revised 2nd edition of the book 『図解即戦力 コンサルティング業界』 (on sale December 2); interviews and case studies from 6 major and mid-sized companies to be published sequentially starting in November

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コダワリ・ビジネス・コンサルティング announced that it will launch “Book-Linked Features,” a new category featuring interviews and case studies from 6 major and mid-sized companies, on November 4 in conjunction with the revised edition of its book, on sale December 2.

Facts

  • To be published by 技術評論社 on Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • Starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
  • List price: ¥1,800
  • A5 format, 256 pages

Companies mentioned：コダワリ・ビジネス・コンサルティング株式会社、技術評論社、PwCコンサルティング、PwC Japanグループ、ケンブリッジ・テクノロジー・パートナーズ、アクセンチュア、デロイト トーマツ、NTTデータ経営研究所

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[Exhibitor preview] 株式会社アート to unveil “2 new proposals” for the first time at JAPAN BUILD—the full details will be revealed in late November

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株式会社アート will exhibit at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, held at Tokyo Big Sight in December 2026, and unveil 2 new proposals for the first time: “AI-SS01” and a new swing gate. Detailed specifications are scheduled to be announced in late November.

Facts

  • Original2026年12月2日（水）〜4日（金）
  • Half a century since its founding in 1976
  • Details to be announced in late November as follow-up information for each product
  • Capital: ¥42,360,000
  • Employees (consolidated): 182 (October 2026)

Companies mentioned：株式会社アート

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Integration with Digital Skill Standards ver. 2.0

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一般社団法人iCD協会 has substantially expanded the iCD Task Dictionary and revised the DSS/iCD cross-reference “Wings for DSS” in line with the revision of Digital Skill Standards ver. 2.0.

Facts

  • Now comprises 6 categories
  • 3 roles have been newly defined
  • Reorganized into 3 roles
  • 7 major categories and 63 middle categories newly added

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人iCD協会、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA

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Originalバレーボール日本代表・関田誠大選手プロデュース。 「古着のように馴染む」日常のリラックスを香りに。 オリジナルフレグランス、11月12日(木)18:00より受注販売開始

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STORiiY株式会社 will begin taking orders for “[CEIGHTオードパルファム],” an original fragrance co-developed with Japanese national volleyball team player Masahiro Sekita, on November 12, 2026.

Facts

  • Contents: 50 ml
  • Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
  • Original2026年11月12日(木)18:00より受注受付を開始
  • Available for a limited time through Friday, November 27, 2026
  • Shipping begins: sequential dispatch from March to April 2027

Companies mentioned：STORiiY株式会社、CEIGHT、日本生命渋谷アネックス

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In 2027, small and medium-sized businesses face a turning point in management. ダブルエム to hold “Management Transformation 2027 Seminar” in Tokyo

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株式会社ダブルエム will hold the “Management Transformation 2027 Seminar” for small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo in December 2026. The seminar will feature lecturer Noriyuki Kakuta, who will explain strategies and case studies for responding to changes in the business environment.

Facts

  • 2027
  • December 9, 2026
  • Dec. 16, 2026
  • About 40 years
  • Sales of ¥10 billion
  • Group sales of ¥79.3 billion
  • 21,150 employees
  • Sales of ¥3.5 billion
  • Ordinary profit of ¥600 million
  • Sales of ¥5 billion
  • Ordinary profit of ¥1 billion
  • Sales of ¥7 billion
  • Ordinary profit of ¥700 million
  • More than 40,000 members
  • 10,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ダブルエム、株式会社つばさ人本経営コンサルティング

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Cumulative shipments top 20,000! “Hug Warmer Premium,” an upgraded model of the popular cold-weather cape “Hug Warmer,” makes its debut!

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colulu, the baby and kids’ products brand of 株式会社orivance, has launched “Hug Warmer Premium,” an upgraded model of its cold-weather cape “Hug Warmer,” which has surpassed 20,000 cumulative shipments. The new model features high-performance “aerogel” material, approximately 30% more padding, and improved water repellency. It is priced at ¥7,980 (tax included).

Facts

  • Approximately 30% more padding
  • Customer satisfaction: 98%
  • 1,341 reviews
  • Price: ¥7,980

Companies mentioned：株式会社orivance、colulu

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Launch of a luxury strategy to maximize intangible assets for Japan’s traditional industries, based on Swiss hospitality management

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SEYMOUR INSTITUTE株式会社 has launched a luxury strategy to maximize intangible assets for Japan’s traditional industries, based on Swiss hospitality management.

Facts

  • 2026
  • 8 people in total

Companies mentioned：SEYMOUR INSTITUTE 株式会社、SEYMOUR、日本オラクル

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Liberal arts university students build and present an application

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Original株式会社アクトビ、Scene Live、ビヨンドの3社は、2026年10月23日に文系大学生12名を対象としたAI人材育成プログラム「KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP」第1期の成果発表会「DEMO DAY」を開催した。IT未経験の学生が3ヶ月間でWebアプリケーションを開発し、審査の結果、最優秀賞を含む受賞チームが発表された。

Facts

  • 12 liberal arts university students
  • Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
  • 3 host companies
  • About 50 people
  • A total of 125 points possible

Companies mentioned：株式会社アクトビ、株式会社Scene Live、株式会社ビヨンド、株式会社パズル、株式会社ミライスタイル

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Zeta Global Japan (formerly Cheetah Digital) supports new membership programs for “Gap” and “Banana Republic”

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Zeta Global Japan has introduced the SaaS-based loyalty program “Loyalty by Zeta” as the platform for the integrated new membership programs for “Gap” and “Banana Republic,” operated by Gap Japan.

Facts

  • August 2026
  • 4 levels

Companies mentioned：Zeta Global Japan株式会社、チーターデジタル株式会社、ギャップジャパン株式会社、Zeta Global

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Research with 芝浦工業大学 published in an academic journal: Cavitation-based UFB confirmed to suppress bacterial growth in water-soluble cutting fluid

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株式会社丸山製作所 announced that research conducted jointly with 芝浦工業大学, demonstrating that cavitation-based ultrafine bubbles (UFB) suppress bacterial growth and reduce odors in water-soluble cutting fluid, has been published in the Journal of the Japan Society for Abrasive Technology.

Facts

  • Founded: 1895
  • Established: 1937
  • Publication date: October 7, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社丸山製作所、芝浦工業大学、公益社団法人 砥粒加工学会

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