# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-11 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 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.

## Veterinarian Misa Hayashi explains “hidden dehydration in pets during fall and winter”! Demonstration of softened food to help with hydration and gut health

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000011442.html
- anchor: #n3831900
- Companies mentioned: 富士山GXホールディングス株式会社、酪農学園大学、CHICOどうぶつ診療所、BEAMS DESIGN

富士山GXホールディングス株式会社 invited veterinarian Misa Hayashi to hold a media seminar on preventing hidden dehydration in pets. She explained hydration and gut health for pets in fall and winter, and demonstrated softened food using the “every frecious” water-purifying water server.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- Approximately 50–60 ml per 1 kg of body weight
- Extra-small dog (3 kg)
- Small dog (5 kg)
- Medium-sized dog (10 kg)
- Approximately 150–180 ml
- Approximately 250–300 ml
- Approximately 500–600 ml
- 食後1時間半～2時間後
- Kombu: 10 × 5 cm
- Every Frecious water: 1 liter
- Dilute 5–10 times with hot and cold water
- Leave for about 5 minutes to soften
- Opened CHICOどうぶつ診療所 in Hokkaido in 2024
- Cumulative book sales: 60,000 copies
- Expanded the number of substances targeted for removal to 50
- Removes more than 99.9%※1 of PFAS as well
- 6 temperature settings available
- 1年に1度交換する浄水カートリッジ

## IKKAQ Funding completes redemption and distributions for “Ishigaki Island Specialty Products Sales Fund,” with a distribution yield of 8% (annualized, before tax)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000078222.html
- anchor: #n3831899
- Companies mentioned: ikkaq株式会社

ikkaq株式会社 announced that redemption and distributions have been completed for the “Ishigaki Island Specialty Products Sales Fund,” the 2nd fund from “IKKAQ Funding,” which it operates. The distribution yield was 8% (annualized, before tax). Investments are also being solicited for the 5th and 6th funds.

Facts:
- Target amount: ¥5,000,000
- Amount subscribed: ¥5,300,000
- Redemption and distribution completion date: Nov. 11

## [ヘレナ ルビンスタイン] Reopening after renovations on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店, at “HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON.” Introducing the only cabin treatment in the Kansai region and offering special reopening benefits.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000043300.html
- anchor: #n3831834
- Companies mentioned: 日本ロレアル株式会社、ヘレナ ルビンスタイン、阪急うめだ本店

ヘレナ ルビンスタイン by 日本ロレアル株式会社 will reopen its counter on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店, at “HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON,” on Nov. 11, 2026. The counter will introduce the only cabin treatment in the Kansai region and offer commemorative benefits and a 2-times-points campaign.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- 10th floor
- Treatment time: 60 minutes
- ¥88,000 or more, including tax
- ¥44,000 or more, including tax
- 2 times the usual amount

## 社会保険労務士法人とうかい wins the Rising Star Award at the “Sustainable Growth Company Awards”; a partnership article appears in the global business magazine Forbes JAPAN

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000055757.html
- anchor: #n3831833
- Companies mentioned: 社会保険労務士法人とうかい、株式会社船井総研ホールディングス、Forbes JAPAN

社会保険労務士法人とうかい won the Rising Star Award at the “Sustainable Growth Company Awards 2026,” organized by 株式会社船井総研ホールディングス, and a partnership article appeared in the global business magazine Forbes JAPAN.

Facts:
- Cumulative domestic market share: 8.3%
- 23.4% of new domestic installations
- 7 years since full-scale market entry
- A nationwide network of more than 190 specialists
- Small and Medium Enterprise Retirement Allowance Mutual Aid System (about 350,000 companies)
- Corporate DC plans (currently about 60,000 companies)

## 株式会社まほろば工房 to exhibit at “Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000055400.html
- anchor: #n3831832
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まほろば工房、TSO International株式会社

株式会社まほろば工房 will exhibit at “Leisure & Outdoor Japan 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 25 to 27, 2026, and showcase products including the IP-PBX “MAHO-PBX NetDevancer series.”

Facts:
- Supports up to 200 extensions
- Capital: ¥15 million

## RENATUS, a next-generation automated warehouse system being introduced by イー・ロジット, featured on テレビ東京’s “Unparalleled”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000076807.html
- anchor: #n3831831
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・ロジット、RENATUS ROBOTICS社、テレビ東京、日経Robotics

RENATUS ROBOTICS社, developer of the RENATUS automated warehouse system being introduced by 株式会社イー・ロジット, will be featured on テレビ東京’s “Unparalleled.”

Facts:
- Theoretical maximum: 2,000 units
- Securities code: 9327

## The 2nd official picture book featuring the Tokyo metropolitan bus mascot みんくる is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000031335.html
- anchor: #n3831830
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フレーベル館、東京都交通局、株式会社クリエイティブオフィスエジソン、コロラド州立大学、BEAMS JAPAN

株式会社フレーベル館 will release the 2nd official picture book featuring 東京都交通局’s metropolitan bus mascot みんくる, “みんくるむかしのバスにのる,” on Dec. 4, 2026. The 1st book will also be published at the same time, and related T-shirts are also planned for sale.

Facts:
- Will be released on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
- Price: ¥2,640 (base price; tax included)
- Picture book: 21 cm × 21 cm, 24 pages
- List price: ¥1,980 (base price, tax included)
- Retail price: ¥2,800 (tax included)
- Designs: 21 patterns in total

## [New release] A touch of warmth for everyday life. Vests, blankets and bags in fluffy fabrics arrive from the cozy-goods brand “LAGMUU”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000101614.html
- anchor: #n3831829
- Companies mentioned: 助野株式会社、LAGMUU

助野株式会社 has launched new items for fall and winter under its “LAGMUU” brand, including vests, blankets and bags made with bouclé fabric.

Facts:
- Price: ¥2,530
- Price: ¥2,750
- Price: ¥2,420
- Price: ¥970

## 職員2,000名超の奈良市役所、配置最適化に向けたデータ活用を推進 ― 人員配置の基準を整備し、今後の配置検討への活用を目指す

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000046088.html
- anchor: #n3831828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アッテル、合同会社デロイト トーマツ、奈良市役所、アッテルキャリア

株式会社アッテル is supporting personnel assignment optimization at 奈良市役所 in collaboration with 合同会社デロイト トーマツ. The city, which has more than 2,000 employees, established staffing standards in the first half of 2026, following its work in recruitment and management, and plans to use data combined with aptitude predictions to inform future assignment planning.

Facts:
- Introduced in recruitment in 2025
- Aptitude testing has been in use since 2012
- For new graduate recruitment, starting with the 2027 graduating class
- Completed establishment of staffing standards in the first half of 2026
- Used by more than 2,500 companies, regardless of industry or company size

## [Survey on AI use and organizational decision-making] 18.8% said they could “explain the return on investment from AI use in numerical terms.” 3.5% said they measure the return on investment.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000163598.html
- anchor: #n3831827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社taiziii

A survey on AI use conducted by 株式会社taiziii found that only 18.8% of managers could explain the return on investment from AI use in numerical terms, while 3.5% measured the return on investment.

Facts:
- 18.8%
- 3.5%
- 49.4%
- 36.5%
- 200 respondents
- 170 valid responses

## ローゼン製菓, maker of Belgian waffles “Manneken,” adopts AI for both visual inspection and workforce allocation

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000058475.html
- anchor: #n3831826
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フツパー、ローゼン製菓株式会社、ローゼン製菓

株式会社フツパー announced that ローゼン製菓, which operates the Belgian waffle brand “Manneken,” has introduced “Mekiki Byte,” AI for automating visual inspections, and “Skill Puzzle,” AI for optimizing workforce allocation, at its Amagasaki plant. As a result, scheduling time was reduced from 2–3 hours per 1 day to about 30 minutes, and staffing in the primary inspection process was substantially reduced.

Facts:
- 2–3 hours per 1 day
- About 30 minutes
- Capital: ¥830 million
- ¥2.00 billion, including capital surplus
- Employees: 111

## [SHAKA-supervised flavor launches!] New “Pepper Cherry” flavor arrives for “TARLESS NEXT2＋”; new model also featured on SHAKAch, with 1.24 million subscribers

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000033994.html
- anchor: #n3831825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドローム、TARLESS、大手コイルメーカー、4つのフレーバーファクトリー

株式会社ドローム has launched a new “Pepper Cherry” flavor supervised by streamer SHAKA, and the flavor was featured alongside the new “TARLESS NEXT2＋” model on the YouTube channel “SHAKAch,” which has 1.24 million subscribers.

Facts:
- Subscribers: about 1.24 million (as of October 2026)
- The upgraded new model launched on Oct. 12, 2026
- The video was released on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
- The series has surpassed cumulative sales of 1.7 million units
- “Ultra-concentrated flavor” used across all 10 varieties
- Expiration: 2027/4/25 23:59

## アクロクエスト launches “Claude on AWS Implementation Solution,” providing broad support from development through daily operations

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000049440.html
- anchor: #n3831824
- Companies mentioned: アクロクエストテクノロジー株式会社、アクロクエスト、Anthropic社、AWS、Amazon Bedrock

アクロクエストテクノロジー株式会社 has launched its “Claude on AWS Implementation Solution,” enabling organizations to use Anthropic社’s AI agent “Claude Code” and desktop app “Claude Desktop” across the organization in accordance with corporate security policies. The solution builds a usage and management platform within an AWS account using Amazon Bedrock, and features governance alongside AI adoption, pay-as-you-go billing, and a centralized management dashboard.

## AXR begins preliminary consultations for “AI-native security assessments” for public web services

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000073863.html
- anchor: #n3831823
- Companies mentioned: AXR株式会社、情報処理推進機構、IPA、AWS、Azure

AXR株式会社 has begun preliminary consultations for its “AI-Native Security Assessment” for companies operating web services and APIs. The service analyzes results from AI-powered source-code analysis and infrastructure diagnostics across both areas, then provides a report presenting prioritized countermeasures following a review by security experts.

Facts:
- 419 companies that said they had experienced unauthorized access, or were highly likely to have experienced it, in fiscal 2023
- 48.0% cited methods that exploit vulnerabilities
- 22.9% said services on their company websites had been suspended or degraded
- 5 diagnostic areas
- Established: July 2014
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Domestic ERP “GRANDIT” to exhibit at Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000128741.html
- anchor: #n3831822
- Companies mentioned: インフォコム株式会社、GRANDIT

Infocom will exhibit at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn],” to be held in November 2026, and showcase total solutions for the domestic ERP “GRANDIT.”

Facts:
- More than 1,600 companies have adopted the product
- On-site registration is ¥5,000

## 唐津市の宿泊施設「虹の松原ホテル」、民間譲渡先の公募を開始

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000142586.html
- anchor: #n3831821
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人唐津観光協会、唐津市

Saga Prefecture’s 唐津市 has begun soliciting businesses to take over the city-owned accommodation facility “唐津市国民宿舎虹の松原ホテル.” The minimum transfer price is ¥4,020,500, and the transfer is planned for around November of 令和9年.

Facts:
- Site area: 6,413.22 square meters
- Total floor area: 4,068.883 square meters
- Minimum transfer price: ¥4,020,500
- The condition is that the facility be used for lodging business for 10 years

## [Nov. 21, Fukuoka / Free entry] Where to begin with medical and long-term care DX? Practitioners and startups gather in Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000177772.html
- anchor: #n3831820
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會、第一薬科大学、株式会社XaXaXa、飯塚病院、ハノン・ケアシステム株式会社、株式会社OPERe、株式会社レイヤード、株式会社grigry、PARKS、COMPASS小倉、メヂカルフレンド社

坪田康佑, representative director of 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, will speak at the “Medical and Long-Term Care DX Startup Conference 2026,” hosted by 第一薬科大学 on November 21, 2026, and discuss the potential of DX in nursing settings.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
- 10:00〜17:00
- Capacity: 200 people
- Participation fee: Free

## Toda Corporation headquarters office tour and seminar to be held

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000082685.html
- anchor: #n3831819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社清和ビジネス、戸田建設株式会社、三菱地所リアルエステートサービス

株式会社清和ビジネスは、2026年12月1日に戸田建設本社でのオフィス見学会とセミナーを開催する。三菱地所リアルエステートサービス、清和ビジネス、戸田建設の3社が協力し、ビル選定や空間デザインに関する講演を行う。

Facts:
- Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
- Number of employees: 350
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [First in North Kanto] Business exhibition supporting solutions to agriculture and livestock challenges, from preparation and production to shipping and distribution: “AGTS Agricultural Exhibition in Gunma” to be held Dec. 9 (Wed.)–11 (Fri.) at Gメッセ群馬

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000163340.html
- anchor: #n3831818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベント、AGTS農業展 in 群馬 実行委員会、Gメッセ群馬、群馬コンベンションセンター

The AGTS Agricultural Exhibition Executive Committee, operated by 株式会社イノベント, will hold “AGTS Agricultural Exhibition in Gunma,” the first event of its kind in North Kanto, at Gメッセ群馬 from December 9 to 11, 2026, supporting solutions to agriculture and livestock challenges.

Facts:
- 2026年12月9日（水）～11日（金）
- 3 days
- 10:00～17:00

## Jewelry glass infiora® to make its debut at “New Jewelry TOKYO 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000074162.html
- anchor: #n3831817
- Companies mentioned: 日本電気硝子株式会社、januka、AMÉLIE CHIBA

日本電気硝子株式会社 will make its first appearance at “New Jewelry TOKYO 2026,” held November 27–29, 2026, with its independently developed jewelry glass infiora®, and will exhibit and take orders for collaborative jewelry with 中村穣 and 千葉アメリ.

Facts:
- November 27 (Fri.)–29 (Sun.), 2026
- Available for 3 days only

## エベラール unveils new “Scafograf 200 MCMLIX Bronze Edition” at the Genoa International Boat Show

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000083993.html
- anchor: #n3831816
- Companies mentioned: エベラール、オフィス麦野

エベラール unveiled the diver’s watch “Scafograf 200 MCMLIX Bronze Edition,” featuring a bronze bezel and crown, at the Genoa International Boat Show in October 2026. It has a case diameter of 39mm and is priced from ¥818,400 to ¥1,034,000.

Facts:
- Held in October 2026
- Compact case with a diameter of 39mm
- Launched in 1959
- Founded in 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the heartland of Swiss luxury watchmaking
- Adopted as the official watch of Italian naval officers in the 1930s
- Signed a partnership agreement with オフィス麦野 in July 2021
- ¥1,034,000 (tax included)
- ¥992,000 (tax included)
- ¥818,400 (tax included)
- Case diameter: 39.00mm
- Case thickness: 12.30 mm
- Lug width: 19.00 mm
- Water resistance: 200m

## Long-awaited orange tiles arrive in the pro version of Hiragana Mahjong “Hiragajan”! Early sales begin on Amazon on November 13, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000054796.html
- anchor: #n3831815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXT、株式会社ＮＥＸＴ、Amazon

株式会社NEXT will launch a new color, “orange back,” for the pro version of Hiragana Mahjong “Hiragajan” on Amazon on November 13, 2026, and will also offer dedicated extra tiles and a coupon campaign exclusive to its official LINE account.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- 14,800 yen
- 3,800 yen
- 30 tiles in total

## [Free webinar] “Get started now! An introduction to filing your 2026 tax return: Learn the basics and how to prepare in 40 minutes, even if you’re a beginner” — Nov. 24 (Tue.) at 19:30

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000126520.html
- anchor: #n3831814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テックビズ、TECHBIZ、株式会社トラストプラス、Trust+、(株)オルバイ

株式会社テックビズ will hold a free webinar for freelancers and sole proprietors, “Get started now! An introduction to filing your 2026 tax return,” starting at 19:30 on November 24 (Tue.). 佐藤遼太郎 of 株式会社トラストプラス will explain tax and social insurance basics, key points of tax returns, and more in 40 minutes.

Facts:
- For the 2026 tax year
- Nov. 24
- 19:30
- 40 minutes
- November 26
- The 30th
- December 2
- 20:10
- 17:00
- Dec. 31
- 5 episodes in total
- Approximately 96%
- September 2, 2019

## Learn about the “connectivity foundation” in the age of AI agents through frontline case studies: Kong releases all sessions for “API+AI Summit Japan 2026,” to be held November 19

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000129151.html
- anchor: #n3831813
- Companies mentioned: Kong株式会社、Kong Inc.、AGC、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、東レ、常石造船、みんなの銀行、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、経済産業省

Kong株式会社 has released the full session lineup and list of participating companies for “API+AI Summit Japan 2026,” to be held in Tokyo on November 19, 2026. The event will feature a keynote by Kong’s CTO, case studies from AGC, みずほフィナンシャルグループ, 東レ, 常石造船, みんなの銀行, and others, as well as panel discussions involving 経済産業省 and others.

Facts:
- Nov. 19, 2026
- 13:00〜19:15
- Has been running for 16 years
- Previously 80–200 person-months
- 2〜3億円と見積もられた
- Completed in just 2 days
- Completed for just tens of thousands of yen
- More than 100 developers

## Tokyo Station’s “Tokyo Gift Palette” announces its 2026 sales rankings in 2 categories: “limited-edition products” and “all products”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000037893.html
- anchor: #n3831812
- Companies mentioned: 東京ステーション開発株式会社、バターバトラー、ネコシェフ、イチゴショップ by FRANCAIS、ブリュレメリゼ、ポケモン東京ばな奈トウキョウステーション、PISTA ＆ TOKYO、スターバックス

東京駅「東京ギフトパレット」は、2026年7月～9月の売上実績に基づき、「限定商品」と「全商品」の2部門で売上ランキングを発表した。限定商品部門ではバターバトラーの『バターミルフィユ』が3年連続1位となり、全商品部門ではブリュレメリゼの『ブリュレクリームタルト』が累計販売数300万個突破で1位を獲得した。

Facts:
- 2026
- 3rd consecutive year
- Cumulative sales of 3 million units
- 1,620 yen
- 3,000 yen
- ¥2,052
- ¥1,296
- ¥1,161
- 1,080 yen
- ¥842
- 2,484 yen
- 1,300 yen
- 37 stores

## 1 out of 5 Gen Z respondents say they have no friends they can speak candidly with. Reflecting on connection and loneliness in the age of social media on Singles’ Day

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000036471.html
- anchor: #n3831811
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Jiffcy、Jiffcy

株式会社Jiffcy conducted a survey of 207 Gen Z respondents on friendships on social media and feelings of loneliness to coincide with Singles’ Day on Nov. 11. The results showed that 60% had 3 or fewer friends they could speak honestly with, more than 1 in 5 said they had 0, and about 60% said they sometimes felt lonely in their daily lives.

Facts:
- 207 Gen Z respondents
- SNSでつながっている友達が「101人以上」の人は4割
- 60% have “3 or fewer” friends they can speak honestly with
- 20% said they have “0” friends they can speak honestly with
- About 60% of Gen Z respondents said they “often” or “sometimes” feel lonely in their daily lives

## Artwork created using eye-gaze input printed on hand towels. — “Minori Marche,” featuring works by learners with severe motor and intellectual disabilities, and a results report meeting to be held in Sendai on Nov. 14 | 文部科学省-commissioned project

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000111672.html
- anchor: #n3831810
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人あいの実、文部科学省、岩手県立大学、伊藤史人研究室、NPO法人地域ケアさぽーと研究所、東北福祉大学、むぎばこデザイン事務所

社会福祉法人あいの実 will hold “Minori Marche,” where works created by learners with severe motor and intellectual disabilities using eye-gaze input and other methods will be sold, along with a results report meeting, in Sendai on Nov. 14.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- 10:30〜16:00
- 14:00〜15:00
- 1,620,000 yen

## 株式会社ウィルネクスト to hold online seminar “Why Manager Training Alone Doesn’t Develop People” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 Copy

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000039305.html
- anchor: #n3831809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルネクスト、株式会社プラグマ、株式会社オーケーウェブ

A report on the online seminar “Why Manager Training Alone Doesn’t Develop People,” hosted by 株式会社ウィルネクスト and co-hosted by 株式会社プラグマ and 株式会社オーケーウェブ. The seminar explained 3 types of information that human resources departments should put in place: systems, relationships and personal perspectives.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Approx. 1 hour
- 3 companies
- 3 types of information
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
- 13:00〜14:00

## 2027 Amazon New Year Sale: The Complete Guide — 8 Strategies to Maximize Sales at the Start of the Year — Free seminar on Friday, Nov. 20

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000080038.html
- anchor: #n3831808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウブン、株式会社WUUZY、トゥルーコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社ネイビーグループ、株式会社COIM、株式会社そばに、株式会社LTV-X、しるし株式会社

株式会社ウブン will speak at the “2027 Amazon New Year Sale: The Complete Guide” seminar on Nov. 20, 2026, explaining a strategy for turning new customers into repeat customers using AMC.

Facts:
- 2027 Amazon New Year Sale: The Complete Guide
- 8 strategies
- Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
- Part 4
- 14:00〜14:20
- For more than 15 years
- Founded: January 4, 2018

## Akari Hosho, which provides lifelong support services for older adults and others, raises 270 million yen from Boost Capital and others. Total funding exceeds 500 million yen

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000156029.html
- anchor: #n3831807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あかり保証、ブーストキャピタル株式会社、インキュベイトファンド株式会社、かんぽNEXTパートナーズ株式会社、献身会、かんぽ生命保険

株式会社あかり保証 raised 270 million yen from 3 companies: Boost Capital, Incubate Fund and かんぽNEXTパートナーズ, bringing its total funding to more than 500 million yen.

## “Kazo Space Rice” returns to Earth after about 8 months in space

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000051518.html
- anchor: #n3831806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DigitalBlast、JAXA、SpaceBlast

As part of the “Kazo Space Rice Project,” jointly undertaken by 株式会社DigitalBlast and Kazo City, rice seeds produced in Kazo and stored for about 8 months in the Kibo laboratory module on the ISS returned to Earth in June 2026. A return ceremony was held at Okoshi Elementary School on Sept. 12.

Facts:
- Returned to Earth on June 17, 2026
- Launched in February 2025 as a joint project between Kazo City and our company
- April 24 of the same year
- October 26, 2025
- Launched aboard the 7th H3 rocket
- New-type Space Station Resupply Vehicle No. 1 (HTV-X1)
- SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply mission 34 (SpX-34)
- 1992, the International Space Year
- Established: December 2018

## Akari Hosho to launch a new consultation service for working family caregivers on Nov. 11. Expanding service delivery to workplaces to ease caregiving burdens on working-age people and prevent them from leaving their jobs to provide care

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000156029.html
- anchor: #n3831805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あかり保証、経済産業省、地域包括支援センター、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、三井住友海上

株式会社あかり保証 will launch a new consultation service for working family caregivers on Nov. 11, 2026, and expand its workplace services in partnership with 三井住友海上.

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 11, 2026
- The number of working family caregivers is expected to reach 3.18 million in 2030
- Economic losses are estimated to reach about 9.2 trillion yen
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Akari Hosho partners with Mizuho Bank to provide lifelong support and identity-guarantee services for older adults and others

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000156029.html
- anchor: #n3831804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あかり保証、株式会社みずほ銀行、全国高齢者等終身サポート事業者協会

株式会社あかり保証 signed a business partnership agreement with Mizuho Bank and established a system to provide identity-guarantee and lifelong support services for older adults and others.

Facts:
- There are more than 9 million older adults living alone nationwide
- Capital: 100 million yen, including reserves

## Launch of the “CAREECON Plus Sales Partner Program” to build a new co-creation ecosystem for the construction industry

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000031431.html
- anchor: #n3831803
- Companies mentioned: BRANU株式会社、ブラニュー

BRANU株式会社 launched a sales partner program in November to expand sales of CAREECON Plus, an integrated tool for the construction industry, and build a co-creation ecosystem.

Facts:
- 3,300 contracted companies
- As of the end of July 2026

## 【FRED PERRY】Original tartan gift wrapping arrives for the holiday season!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000017726.html
- anchor: #n3831802
- Companies mentioned: ヒットユニオン株式会社、FRED PERRY、フレッドペリー、COMME des GARÇONS、コム・デ・ギャルソン

British fashion brand FRED PERRY is offering free gift wrapping featuring its original tartan pattern for the holiday season. The offer is available to FRED PERRY MEMBER’S members at stores nationwide and online from Nov. 13 to Dec. 27, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Dec. 27
- 1952
- 1950s

## 【最大55％OFF】じぶんまくらブラックフライデー2026「黒みんまく登場」ネット限定 予約販売開始

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000051628.html
- anchor: #n3831801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タナカふとんサービス、じぶんまくら、モリーナ社

Bedding brand じぶんまくら will hold a Black Friday sale on its official online shop from Nov. 14 to 30, 2026, offering preorder sales of the new “Kurominmaku,” products at special prices of up to 55% off, and a giveaway campaign.

Facts:
- Up to 55% OFF
- Limited price: 7,777 yen (tax included)
- Quantity for sale: 50 pieces
- Half price: 50% OFF
- 【20% OFF】
- A total of 5 winners
- Approximately 170 stores

## First-time competitors welcome! “Skateboard Challenge” to be held in Toyama City on Nov. 15

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000166147.html
- anchor: #n3831800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JPF、JPF、富山アクティブスポーツ協会、公益財団法人スポーツ安全協会

株式会社JPF will hold the “Skateboard Challenge,” hosted by Toyama City, at NiX Street Sports Park on Nov. 15, 2026. The event costs 500 yen to enter, is limited to 48 participants, and features 4 classes ranging from beginner to expert, promoting urban sports.

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
- 4 classes
- About 60 people took part
- Time: 10:30–16:30
- Capacity: 48 people in total
- 参加費：1人500円

## 【Koh Gen Do】Koh Gen Do signs partner athlete agreement with badminton player Nozomi Okuhara

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000035796.html
- anchor: #n3831799
- Companies mentioned: Koh Gen Do、江原道株式会社

Koh Gen Do has signed a partner athlete agreement with professional badminton player Nozomi Okuhara.

Facts:
- Used in more than 1,506 films, dramas and stage productions in Japan and overseas (※as of the end of March 2026, including unreleased works).
- Since its founding in 1986

## Fragrant charcoal-grilled yakitori and seasonal apples! The flavors of 韮崎市 come to the Kose venue for “Prefectural Citizens’ Day”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000129901.html
- anchor: #n3831798
- Companies mentioned: 韮崎市、焼き鳥のやまもと

山梨県韮崎市は11月15日に甲府市で開催される「令和8年度県民の日記念行事」に出展し、「焼き鳥のやまもと」の焼き鳥と韮崎産りんごを販売する。

Facts:
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- 10:00～15:30
- 440 yen for adults
- Child admission: 220 yen

## SALA Corporation announces its selection of shareholder benefits!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000040055.html
- anchor: #n3831797
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サーラコーポレーション、サーラグループ、ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋、emCAMPUS FOOD、Chinese Dining 謝謝、ブールミッシュ、さがえ屋

SALA Corporation has decided on its shareholder benefits for the fiscal year ending November 2027. Shareholders can choose from a catalog featuring items such as ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋 and products from emCAMPUS FOOD. The announcement also outlines the expanded benefits system introduced in October 2024, including points multiplied according to the holding period and anniversary gifts.

Facts:
- Fiscal year ending November 2027
- 500 shares or more
- Oct. 2024
- 2,000 shares or more
- Fewer than 5,000 shares
- Holding period of 3 years or more
- Fewer than 5 years
- 1.5 times the points awarded
- Holding period of 5 years or more
- 2.0 times the points awarded
- Every 10 years of ownership
- 47 companies

## As the season for considering study abroad during winter and spring breaks arrives: Live connection with local schools Overseas study 海外留学EF’s “Fall Study Abroad Fair” to be held nationwide simultaneously on Saturday, Nov. 14

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000006252.html
- anchor: #n3831796
- Companies mentioned: イー・エフ・エデュケーション・ファースト・ジャパン株式会社、海外留学EF、EFシドニー校、EFサンディエゴ校、EFバンクーバー校、ケンブリッジ大学、Efekta Education

EF Education First Japan will hold its “Fall Study Abroad Fair” at EF offices nationwide and online on November 14, 2026. Ahead of the period when people consider studying abroad during winter and spring breaks, the company has prepared a total of 13 information sessions tailored to different age groups and objectives. Events in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya will feature live connections with students overseas.

Facts:
- 114 countries worldwide
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- A total of 13 information sessions
- Approximately 50,000 employees
- Founded in Sweden in 1965

## RURU MARY’S × 蔦屋書店 Special Collaboration, Part 2: On sale in sequence at 34 蔦屋書店 locations nationwide starting Tuesday, December 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000166726.html
- anchor: #n3831795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メリーチョコレートカムパニー、蔦屋書店、蔦屋家電、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE、RURU MARY’S

As the second special collaboration between “RURU MARY’S” from 株式会社メリーチョコレートカムパニー and 蔦屋書店, 11 original stationery products will go on sale in sequence at 34 蔦屋書店 locations nationwide.

Facts:
- 11 products in total
- 275,000 yen
- 3,300 yen
- 2,530 yen each
- 3,520 yen each
- 2,420 yen each
- 1,980 yen each

## Foods and beverages that support “the person you want to become” are moving into the mainstream. Competition is expanding beyond categories — ミンテル announces its “2027 Global Food and Drink Trends”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000072766.html
- anchor: #n3831794
- Companies mentioned: ミンテル、Mintel Group、株式会社ミンテルジャパン、Oura Ring

ミンテル has announced its “2027 Global Food and Drink Trends,” highlighting how consumers are turning to “systems” that combine food and beverages with supplements, beauty, health care and technology to achieve goals such as better sleep and weight management. The company predicts that the competitive focus will shift from usage occasions to contributions to outcomes, making cross-category collaboration increasingly important.

Facts:
- 66%
- 54%
- 37%

## [双葉電子工業] Notice of participation in the International Plastic Fair IPF JAPAN 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000075680.html
- anchor: #n3831793
- Companies mentioned: 双葉電子工業株式会社、双葉電子工業、株式会社MAZIN

双葉電子工業 will exhibit at “IPF Japan 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from December 1, 2026, showcasing solutions to support injection molding that combine in-mold measurement technology with AI.

Facts:
- Tuesday, December 1–Saturday, 5, 2026
- Booth No.: 11502
- Consolidates wiring to 1/16

## [Sir Thomas LIPTON] “Retro Western-Style Cuisine Fair, Part 3” begins Monday, November 16. Popular dishes from the 70s–90s, loved even by staff at the time, return with a modern taste.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000079035.html
- anchor: #n3831792
- Companies mentioned: Sir Thomas LIPTON ティーハウス、株式会社フクナガ

Sir Thomas LIPTON ティーハウス, operated by 株式会社フクナガ, will hold the third “Retro Western-Style Cuisine Fair” starting November 16, recreating popular dishes from the 70s–90s with a modern twist. Participating locations are Sanjo Main Store, Shijo Store and Porta Store.

Facts:
- Sale price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 1,780 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 1,660 yen (tax included)
- [Sales period] Monday, November 16, 2026
- Through the end of January 2027

## [株式会社アセンド] AI streamlines outbound calling operations. “AI Predictive Call” feature added to AgenFlow

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000039866.html
- anchor: #n3831791
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アセンド、Meta

株式会社アセンド has added the new “AI Predictive Call” feature to its AI telephone support service AgenFlow, effective November 10, 2026, and has also begun integration with Meta’s AI agent “Muse.”

Facts:
- Starts Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- 3,000 yen per month / AI operator
- AI assessment fee: 2.0 yen per case

## A journey to an inn drawn by AI, for seven nights only — AI creation platform PixAI releases all 3 episodes of its original short anime “Welcome to Higanyah,” produced in-house

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000173726.html
- anchor: #n3831790
- Companies mentioned: Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、Sensor Tower

Metanomaly株式会社 has released all 3 episodes of “Welcome to Higanyah,” an original short anime produced by AI creation platform PixAI. The company also provides information on its user numbers, sales rankings and new tools “Tsubaki.3,” “PixAI Studio” and “Mio.2.”

Facts:
- All 3 episodes
- For seven nights only
- More than 16 million creators worldwide
- Since the service launched in October 2022
- In the first half of 2025
- Ranked No. 1 in sales in the “Graphics/Design” category on Japan’s App Store
- Ranked No. 6 in the “AI General” category
- A community with more than 1.6 million LoRAs
- Newly released in July 2026

## Support purchases surpass 40 million yen! In-store displays of the “Kamado Earthenware Rice Cooker, 2 Cups” begin at 3 locations

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000035692.html
- anchor: #n3831789
- Companies mentioned: ソウイジャパン株式会社、Makuake、ノジマ、ヨドバシカメラ

ソウイジャパン株式会社 announced that support purchases for its “Kamado Earthenware Rice Cooker, 2 Cups,” featured on Makuake, have surpassed 40 million yen. It has also begun displaying the product at 3 ノジマ and ヨドバシカメラ stores and is distributing limited-time coupons.

Facts:
- Support purchases totaling 40 million yen
- 3 stores in total
- 1,000 yen off coupon

## 日本香堂 to exhibit at 大丸札幌店’s “Scent and Me” event

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000049915.html
- anchor: #n3831788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本香堂、大丸札幌店、ESTEBAN、CHIË、Scentscape、かゆらぎ

株式会社日本香堂 will exhibit at the “Scent and Me” event at 大丸札幌店 from November 11 to 16, 2026, selling fragrance products such as water-based perfumes and room fragrances.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- The 16th
- A history of about 450 years
- 500 yen (tax included)
- First 400 customers

## 荒井商事 reports donation to support relief efforts after the “2026 Nepal Flood and Landslide Disaster”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000068020.html
- anchor: #n3831787
- Companies mentioned: 荒井商事株式会社、特定非営利活動法人 国際連合世界食糧計画WFP協会、国連WFP協会、アライオークション

荒井商事 donated 3 million yen to 国連WFP協会 in response to the floods and landslides that struck Nepal in August 2026. A presentation ceremony was held at the company’s Tokyo headquarters on October 30.

Facts:
- More than 84,000 people
- Approximately 43,000 people
- 3 million yen
- 4th time
- 1 億円
- 647 people
- 238 億円

## “LAWGUE” becomes a Copilot Cowork plug-in

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000037680.html
- anchor: #n3831786
- Companies mentioned: FRAIM株式会社、Microsoft、日本マイクロソフト株式会社

FRAIM株式会社 began offering its contract operations platform “LAWGUE” as a partner plug-in for Microsoft’s AI agent “Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork” on October 27, 2026.

Facts:
- Starting October 27, 2026
- In September 2026, LAWGUE’s MCP server...
- Copilot Cowork, which became generally available in June 2026

## About 1 in 8 couples in Nagoya take photos on the day they register their marriage. INAI WEDDING 名古屋店, a self-wedding photo studio that opened 1 year ago, releases usage data

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000043140.html
- anchor: #n3831785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社World map、INAI WEDDING 名古屋店、INAI WEDDING WASOU 名古屋店、INAI WEDDING

INAI WEDDING 名古屋店, a self-wedding photo studio operated by 株式会社World map, marked its 1st anniversary and released usage data covering December 2025 to November 2026. The data showed that about 1 in 8 couples took photos on the day they registered their marriage, while about 20% of customers came from outside Aichi Prefecture, revealing usage trends in the Tokai region. Together with INAI WEDDING WASOU 名古屋店, which specializes in traditional Japanese attire, it has established a self-photography setup for both Western and Japanese-style outfits.

Facts:
- About 1 in 8 couples
- 1st anniversary since opening
- Will mark its 1st anniversary since opening in December 2026
- From December 2025 to November 2026
- At least 1 in 5 couples
- About 20%
- At least 10%
- More than half
- 3 couples visited
- 2 of them took photos on the day they registered their marriage
- About 100 square meters
- Prices start in the ¥10,000s
- About 80% off
- Photo sessions are available from the ¥30,000s
- Opened in October 2022 in Otsuka, Tokyo, as Japan’s first self-wedding photo studio
- Currently operating 8 studios nationwide
- Currently operating 6 locations nationwide
- More than 1,000 couples use the service annually
- Opened in Asakusa, Tokyo, in 2024

## Winning over new families with educational content designed to be “safe and secure”! A successful case of Toei’s “TV IP × YouTube” collaboration

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000064641.html
- anchor: #n3831784
- Companies mentioned: 東映株式会社、株式会社アカツキメディアスタジオ、TTFC（東映特撮ファンクラブ）、TTYO（東映特撮YouTube Official）、NHK、東京都

A success story from the YouTube channel せんたいライダーKidsチャンネル, jointly operated by 東映株式会社 and 株式会社アカツキメディアスタジオ. Educational content targeting preschoolers and families helped the channel reach new audiences beyond the reach of television broadcasts, collaborate with 東京都, and expand into merchandise.

Facts:
- Launched in a short period of just 1.5 months
- Weekly video production and channel management for about 3 years
- Subscribers: 21,000 (as of November 2026)
- Target audience: preschoolers aged 0–7
- More than 50% are mothers
- Elementary schools in Tokyo (grades 1–4)

## Photoruction to exhibit at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000033069.html
- anchor: #n3831783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォトラクション、RX Japan 合同会社

株式会社フォトラクション will exhibit at the 11th JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, held at Tokyo Big Sight in December 2026, showcasing a live demo of its construction production support cloud platform, Photoruction, and its development partner service, Creative Services.

Facts:
- 11th
- December 2, 2026
- Friday, the 4th
- Capital and other items: ¥625 million
- Established: March 14, 2016

## [Kyoto・ホテル長楽館] Christmas cakes for 2026: advance reservations open for 2 varieties

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000120366.html
- anchor: #n3831782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 長楽館、ホテル長楽館、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、SLH

ホテル長楽館 in Higashiyama, Kyoto, is accepting advance reservations through November 20 for its 2026 Christmas cakes: the Fresh Cream Decoration Cake and the Noel Kugelhopf Hazelnut Chocolat.

Facts:
- Advance reservation price: ¥3,800
- Regular price: ¥4,400
- Advance reservation price: ¥4,800
- Regular price: ¥5,400
- Advance reservation price: ¥5,900
- Regular price: ¥6,500
- Through Friday, November 20, 2026

## [Webinar Series on Managing Online Reviews to Strengthen Healthcare Businesses | Session 1] [Real-World Examples] What Matters More Than Increasing Your Star Rating: Running a Clinic That Turns Negative Reviews into Patient Trust

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000160268.html
- anchor: #n3831781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WeBridge、新宿住友ビル

株式会社WeBridge announced a free online webinar on November 24 about running a clinic in a way that turns negative reviews into patient trust.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 24
- 19:00〜20:00
- Participation fee: free

## Material Digital launches ADLOOP, a solution for companies struggling to find time to improve their advertising

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000017894.html
- anchor: #n3831780
- Companies mentioned: マテリアルグループ株式会社、株式会社マテリアルデジタル、株式会社マテリアル、株式会社ルームズ、キャンドルウィック株式会社、株式会社 Bridge、株式会社 CONNECTED MATERIAL、株式会社マテリアルリンクス、株式会社トレプロ、株式会社マテリアルキャピタル

Material Digital, part of the Material Group, will launch ADLOOP on November 11, 2026, to address staffing shortages in advertising optimization. The service improves conversion rates by coordinating digital ads with landing pages.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- ¥100,000 per month
- 800,000 page views per month
- More than 2,000 companies

## ＜フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート＞伊勢丹新宿店が12月9日(水)にオープン。シグネチャーフレグランス「アイコニックブルーム」のエッセンスを宿す、3つの香りと新サイズを先行発売。

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000047340.html
- anchor: #n3831779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーセー、伊勢丹新宿店、イセタン ビューティー、フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート

フローラノーティス ジルスチュアート will open a new store at 伊勢丹新宿店 on December 9, 2026, and launch 3 new fragrances and a new 100mL size of its signature fragrance, Iconic Bloom, ahead of their wider release.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
- 3 fragrances
- 100mL
- About 200,000 units
- About 1 kg
- Up to 98%
- 30mL
- 9,900 yen
- 22,000 yen
- 1.8mL
- First 300 people

## Seasonal limited-edition flavor from QBB Cheese Dessert 6P, with more than 200 million units sold across the series※! QBB Cheese Dessert 6P Fukuoka Amaou® Strawberry launches December 1

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000097662.html
- anchor: #n3831778
- Companies mentioned: 六甲バター株式会社、QBB、AmazonPrimeVideo、Netflix、TVer、YouTube

六甲バター株式会社 will launch a seasonal limited-edition product made with Fukuoka-grown Amaou® strawberries on December 1, 2026, as part of QBB Cheese Dessert 6P, which has surpassed 200 million packs shipped cumulatively across the series. A commercial featuring Keita Machida is also airing, and a giveaway campaign is underway on the official website and social media.

Facts:
- More than 200 million packs shipped cumulatively across the series※
- At least 60% strawberry content
- Net weight: 90g
- Suggested retail price: ¥410 (excluding tax)
- Shelf life: 180 days
- 4,500 winners in total

## Start preparing for entrance exams this winter and aim to get into your target school! Applications open for the 2026 academic-year winter courses “Winter-Only Takeda” and “Last-Minute Takeda” 【武田塾】

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000074794.html
- anchor: #n3831777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A.ver、武田塾

株式会社A.ver, operator of the university entrance exam prep school 武田塾, has opened applications for its 2026 academic-year winter courses, “Winter-Only Takeda” and “Last-Minute Takeda.”

Facts:
- FY2026
- 1 month
- End of February 2027
- 4 weeks

## Number Nine secures additional funding from LINE Digital Frontier, operator of LINE Manga

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000027584.html
- anchor: #n3831776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナンバーナイン、LINE Digital Frontier、WEBTOON Entertainment、経済産業省

Manga IP publisher 株式会社ナンバーナイン has secured additional funding from LINE Digital Frontier, operator of LINE Manga, to accelerate the global expansion of webtoons originating in Japan.

Facts:
- Effective November 9, 2026
- Since December 23, 2024
- Launched this September
- Founded in November 2016
- (June 2025)

## Start preparing for medical school entrance exams this winter! 武田塾医進館 opens applications for its short-term course, “Winter-Only Ishinkan”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000074794.html
- anchor: #n3831775
- Companies mentioned: 武田塾医進館、株式会社A.ver

武田塾医進館, a prep school specializing in medical school entrance exams, has opened applications for “Winter-Only Ishinkan,” a short-term course that gives junior high school students and first- and second-year high school students 1 month of study management and instruction. No enrollment fee is required, and students receive support including personalized study plans centered on independent study and daily progress checks.

Facts:
- 1 month
- Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Jan. 31, 2027 (Sun.)
- Established: December 2004

## Nishika to exhibit its SecureMemo AI minutes series at “バックオフィスDXPO東京’26【秋】,” a trade show for streamlining and advancing DX in administrative departments (11/17–11/18 | 有明GYM-EX)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000052152.html
- anchor: #n3831774
- Companies mentioned: Nishika株式会社、ブティックス株式会社

Nishika株式会社 will exhibit at “バックオフィスDXPO東京’26【秋】,” held at 有明GYM-EX on November 17–18, 2026, and demonstrate its SecureMemo AI minutes series.

Facts:
- Admission: ¥5,000
- Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.)

## HACARUS launches new service “HACARUS FDE” to support the on-site implementation of generative AI

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000026090.html
- anchor: #n3831773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HACARUS、HACARUS

株式会社HACARUS will launch “HACARUS FDE,” a new service in which engineers work on-site with customers to provide end-to-end support for business improvements using generative AI, starting November 11, 2026.

Facts:
- Launching on November 11, 2026
- Having worked on more than 700 AI projects
- “FDE assessment,” typically lasting 2 weeks
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【ミヨシ油脂】to exhibit at “ケミカルマテリアルJapan2026,” showcasing everything from environmentally friendly materials to high-performance materials for electronic materials and semiconductors

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000086923.html
- anchor: #n3831772
- Companies mentioned: ミヨシ油脂株式会社

ミヨシ油脂株式会社 will exhibit at “ケミカルマテリアルJapan2026,” a trade show held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 26 and 27, 2026, showcasing biodegradable resins and high-performance materials for electronic materials, among other products.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
- Friday, the 27th
- Founded in 1921

## 再春館製薬所 to reopen 阪急うめだ本店, its first communication space, after renovations on November 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000051751.html
- anchor: #n3831771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社再春館製薬所、再春館製薬所、阪急うめだ本店

株式会社再春館製薬所 will reopen 阪急うめだ本店, its first communication space, after renovations on November 11, featuring “ドモホルンリンクル” and “ポジティブリズム,” a lifestyle brand inspired by Kampo medicine.

Facts:
- Launched in 2012
- Celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024
- Launched in 1974
- 6 fragrances
- Purchases of ¥10,000 or more (including tax)
- Shipping: ¥550 (including tax) per item

## 【Event Report】Cultivating humanities-background AI talent in Kansai. DEMO DAY held for web apps developed by the first cohort of “KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000090268.html
- anchor: #n3831770
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Scene Live、株式会社アクトビ、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

株式会社Scene Live、株式会社アクトビ、株式会社ビヨンドの3社が共催した「KANSAI AI BOOTCAMP」第1期のDEMO DAYが開催され、プログラミング未経験だった文系大学生12名が開発したWebアプリの成果発表が行われた。

Facts:
- 12 liberal arts university students
- For 3 months, from August through October
- About 50 people attended
- Judging was conducted on a total score of 125 points

## ジンベイ’s “GenOCR” now comes standard with a “Dictionary” feature that saves corrections to recognition results as rules and applies them automatically. The CPU version now also supports strikethroughs.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000143568.html
- anchor: #n3831769
- Companies mentioned: ジンベイ株式会社、ジンベイ

ジンベイ株式会社 has made standard a “Dictionary” feature for its generative-AI-powered AI-OCR “GenOCR” that automatically applies rules for correcting recognition results, and has introduced strikethrough support for the CPU version.

Facts:
- Achieves reading accuracy of 99% or higher (＊).
- Available for a minimum monthly price of ¥25,000.

## クラシコム pre-opens “Newtown Art Center,” an art venue, and sponsors “Kunitachi Art Center 2026” in Kunitachi

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000024748.html
- anchor: #n3831768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラシコム、MASUMI SASAKI GALLERY、アートアンドリーズン株式会社、一般社団法人ACKT

株式会社クラシコム has pre-opened “Newtown Art Center,” a gallery and small event space, repurposing part of a property it used in Kunitachi, Tokyo, from 2015 to 2024. The company is sponsoring “Kunitachi Art Center 2026,” an art event held in Kunitachi, and is hosting an exhibition by 我喜屋位瑳務 at MASUMI SASAKI GALLERY inside the venue.

Facts:
- Pre-opened on Saturday, November 7
- Of a portion measuring about 120 tsubo
- As one of 11 venues
- A 9-day art event
- Number of employees: 99

## “OM SYSTEM Winter Cashback” campaign launches

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000071595.html
- anchor: #n3831767
- Companies mentioned: OMデジタルソリューションズ株式会社、OM SYSTEM、オリンパス株式会社

OM Digital Solutions will launch the “OM SYSTEM Winter Cashback” campaign on November 13, offering Visa gift cards worth up to ¥100,000 to purchasers of eligible cameras, lenses, and compact digital cameras.

Facts:
- Up to ¥100,000 worth
- The campaign will start on Friday, November 13, 2026
- Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Low-temperature resistance (−10°C)

## 【November 22 Event】How was a stadium built in the heart of Hiroshima? Event marking the publication of the book “許されたスタジアム”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000026724.html
- anchor: #n3831766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋館出版社、東洋館出版社、エディオンピースウイング広島、エディオン、デオデオ、サンフレッチェ広島、ALL FOR HIROSHIMA、広島経済大学、大成建設設計本部、東邦出版、カンゼン、Peatix、Amazon

株式会社東洋館出版社 will publish “許されたスタジアム,” a nonfiction book chronicling the 21 years leading up to the construction of エディオンピースウイング広島 in central Hiroshima, on November 27, 2026. To mark the publication, a talk event will be held at the stadium on November 22 of the same year.

Facts:
- Opened in central Hiroshima in February 2024
- On sale November 27, 2026
- A talk event will be held at エディオンピースウイング広島 on Sunday, November 22, 2026
- The 21 years leading up to its opening
- Founded in 2003
- Based on thorough interviews with more than 60 people involved
- Admission: ¥3,500
- 368 pages
- Price: ¥2,420 (10% tax)

## What kind of information infrastructure is needed in the AI era? — ファイルフォース to discuss protecting and utilizing corporate data at the DXPO online conference

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000000268.html
- anchor: #n3831765
- Companies mentioned: ファイルフォース株式会社、ブティックス株式会社

ファイルフォース株式会社 will speak at “DXPOオンラインカンファレンス【冬】,” hosted by ブティックス株式会社, and discuss information infrastructure that enables both the protection and use of corporate data in the AI era.

Facts:
- Used by more than 25,000 companies in Japan*
- Capital: 100,000,000 yen

## ニチイ学館’s “GENBA SMILE Lab” announces winners of the 2nd Care Technology Idea Contest!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000080749.html
- anchor: #n3831764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニチイ学館、GENBA SMILE Lab、厚生労働省、経済産業省

株式会社ニチイ学館 has announced the 3 winning entries in the 2nd Care Technology Idea Contest. The theme was “Monitoring and Communication,” and the winners were selected from 181 submissions.

Facts:
- All 181 ideas
- 3 winning entries
- About 2.72 million care workers [※1]
- Including 10 staff members
- A ¥30,000 gift card
- A ¥10,000 gift card

## Turning local “little problems” into quizzes for travelers. Pilot of AI-powered tourism etiquette communication launches in Minami, Osaka

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000094621.html
- anchor: #n3831763
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター、MUIC Kansai、一般社団法人ツーリストシップ、ツーリストシップ、株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、大阪市

一般社団法人関西イノベーションセンター and ツーリストシップ will launch a pilot of AI-powered tourism etiquette communication in Minami, Osaka. Running from November 2026 through March 2027, the initiative will gather local feedback through the LINE official account, use AI to turn it into quizzes, and share them with travelers.

Facts:
- Sept. 2025
- Nov. 2026
- March 2027
- Dec. 2026
- 11:00〜15:00
- February 2021
- October 9, 2019

## 西尾レントオール has signed an exclusive rental agency agreement with RodRadar社 for “LDR EXCAVATE™” in Japan.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000067685.html
- anchor: #n3831762
- Companies mentioned: 西尾レントオール株式会社、RodRadar Ltd.、RodRadar社

西尾レントオール株式会社 signed an exclusive rental agency agreement with RodRadar社 for “LDR EXCAVATE™” in Japan. Rentals will begin in June 2026, with the aim of improving safety at construction sites.

Facts:
- with rentals beginning in June 2026
- 同年5月には千葉県にある当社東日本テクノヤードでお客様向けデモンストレーションを実施しました
- The demonstration was attended by 23 companies and more than 90 people.
- In addition, a live equipment demonstration and test-ride event attended by 200 people was held in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, in July.

## APTO to exhibit at the “1st Physical AI Implementation Strategy Exhibition” at “Eight EXPO 2026 Winter”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000053927.html
- anchor: #n3831761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社APTO、Sansan株式会社

株式会社APTO will exhibit at the “1st Physical AI Implementation Strategy Exhibition,” part of “Eight EXPO 2026 Winter,” being held at Tokyo Big Sight on Dec. 16 and 17, 2026. The company will demonstrate its data infrastructure for Physical AI and offer meal vouchers worth 2,000 yen as part of a campaign for visitors who reserve a booth visit.

Facts:
- 250 companies gather
- Meal vouchers worth 2,000 yen

## GBP株式会社 wins New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award at the FY Reiwa 8 New Energy Awards — Re-powering model that restores and enhances the value of existing solar power plants using compatible replacement panels for older models recognized

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000110590.html
- anchor: #n3831760
- Companies mentioned: GBP株式会社、一般財団法人新エネルギー財団、JEMA

At the FY Reiwa 8 New Energy Awards organized by 一般財団法人新エネルギー財団, GBP株式会社 won the New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award in the Products and Services category for its re-powering model for existing solar power plants using compatible replacement panels for older models.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8 fiscal year
- October 2026

## NFT technology provided for Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture’s “Masuda City Japan Heritage Digital Stamp Rally”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000092249.html
- anchor: #n3831759
- Companies mentioned: SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社、日本郵便株式会社、益田歴史文化活用推進協議会

SUSHI TOP MARKETING株式会社 provided a digital stamp system using NFT technology for the “Masuda City Japan Heritage Digital Stamp Rally” in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, operated by Japan Post. The rally runs from Nov. 15, 2026, to Feb. 14, 2027, and lets participants visit about 15 locations via LINE.

Facts:
- November 15, 2026
- February 14, 2027
- Approximately 15 locations
- More than 200 companies

## Pacific Meta launches beta version of “Frontier Talent,” a recruitment service specializing in advanced fields such as AI, blockchain and security

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000111379.html
- anchor: #n3831758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Pacific Meta、Pacific Meta

株式会社Pacific Meta launched the beta version of “Frontier Talent,” a recruitment service specializing in advanced fields such as AI, blockchain and security, on Nov. 11, 2026. The service operates on a fully success-based fee model and uses AI to provide fair matching and hiring support.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- 730 million yen
- Permit No. 13-ユ-320149

## Toyama Commercial High School, a nationally competitive school for extracurricular activities, achieves about 2.7 times the pass rate for Level 2 of the All Japan Commercial English Test using “Monoxer”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000029973.html
- anchor: #n3831757
- Companies mentioned: モノグサ株式会社、富山商業高等学校

After 富山商業高等学校 began using the “Monoxer” memory platform provided by モノグサ株式会社, its pass rate for Level 2 of the All Japan Commercial English Test rose from 13% before adoption to 35%, about 2.7 times higher.

Facts:
- About 2.7 times
- 13％
- 35％
- 12％
- 31％

## 創業100年以上の老舗食品メーカー・福留ハム（東証スタンダード上場）、AI経営管理システム「kpiee」の導入を決定

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000013454.html
- anchor: #n3831756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社データX、データX、福留ハム株式会社、福留ハム

株式会社データXは、創業100年以上の老舗食品メーカーである福留ハムが、AI経営管理システム「kpiee」の導入を決定したと発表した。福留ハムは2026年11月から利用を開始し、取引先別・商品別の損益日次可視化やAIによる変動要因分析を通じて、経営判断の迅速化と収益性向上を目指す。

Facts:
- Founded more than 100 years ago
- Nov. 2026
- Established: March 1958
- Established: April 6, 2010

## “DUO（デュオ） Cleanse Serum Peel & Boost,” which won 21 best-cosmetics awards in the first half of 2026 within six months of launch*, joins the subscription service

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000014975.html
- anchor: #n3831731
- Companies mentioned: プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社、DUO（デュオ）

プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社 has launched a subscription service for its flagship product, “DUO（デュオ） Cleanse Serum Peel & Boost.” The product won 21 awards in the first half of 2026 within six months of launch.

Facts:
- Regular price: 4,620 yen
- Subscription price: 3,696 yen
- 20% OFF

## 【MYTREX】9th anniversary. “REBIVE MINI XS2” featuring the new key color launches in a limited quantity

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000047658.html
- anchor: #n3831730
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社創通メディカル、MYTREX、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング店、Amazon、auPay マーケット

To mark the 9th anniversary of its beauty and health appliance brand “MYTREX,” 株式会社創通メディカル will begin selling the limited-edition “REBIVE MINI XS2,” featuring the new key color “MYTREX ORANGE,” on Nov. 11, 2026.

Facts:
- 9th brand anniversary
- Price: 14,960 yen (tax included)
- Choose from 30 types of stimulation
- 4 million units shipped cumulatively across the series

## Nov. 11 is Stick Tea Day: New “Baumkuchen Cute Japan (Kaga Stick-Roasted Hojicha)” lets you enjoy the fragrant aroma of Kanazawa’s Kaga stick-roasted hojicha

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000034027.html
- anchor: #n3831729
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーハイム、ユーハイム

株式会社ユーハイム will launch “バウムクーヘンキュートジャパン（加賀棒ほうじ茶）,” a new product made with “加賀棒ほうじ茶,” a popular tea from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, to coincide with “Stick Tea Day” on Nov. 11.

Facts:
- Price including tax: 1,296 yen
- Wednesday, Nov. 11
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Best-before period: 60 days

## “稲垣来泉” and “八神遼介（ICEx）” appointed as image characters for the 2027 teen campaign for the electric-assist bicycle ヤマハ PAS（パス）! New school-commute CM and website released today!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000026876.html
- anchor: #n3831728
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジー、NHK、EBiDAN、ヤマハ、PAS、ヤマハ発動機、YAMAHA PAS、ヤマハ発動機販売株式会社、新潮社

ヤマハ PAS has appointed 稲垣来泉 and 八神遼介（ICEx） as its image characters for the 2027 school year teen campaign and released a new CM and website aimed at students commuting to school.

Facts:
- 15-second TV commercial
- Battery capacity: 15.8 Ah
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 163,000 yen (including tax)
- Base price: 148,182 yen
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 146,000 yen (including tax)
- Base price: 132,727 yen
- 1993年、ヤマハ発動機は世界で初めて電動アシスト自転車を商品化しました。
- More than 30 years since then

## “Aventurine — Summer Frolic in the Waves” from the game “Honkai: Star Rail” arrives as a 1/7-scale figure!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000127482.html
- anchor: #n3831727
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ADKエモーションズ、Myethos、miHoYo

株式会社ADKエモーションズ has begun accepting preorders for a 1/7-scale figure of “Aventurine — Summer Frolic in the Waves” from the game “Honkai: Star Rail,” developed by Myethos. Priced at 30,800 yen, it will go on sale starting Nov. 10, 2026, with a release planned for November 2027.

Facts:
- 1/7 scale
- Approx. 275 mm tall
- Price: 30,800 yen
- Nov. 10, 2026, 21:00
- Scheduled for November 2027

## <Nov. 16 (Monday)> “Japan Nature Conservation Awards 2026” award ceremony to be held! (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000027546.html
- anchor: #n3831726
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本自然保護協会、株式会社Ｉーｎｅ、岩阪自治会、鉢伏山森づくりの会、大阪府森林組合、東北大学

The award ceremony for “Hachibuse Nature Positive Project,” winner of the Selection Committee Special Award at the “Japan Nature Conservation Awards 2026,” will be held in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2026.

Facts:
- 2026
- 15:00～16:00
- 13:00から
- 423
- 2018
- 2023
- More than 300 species
- Over 3 years
- More than 180 people
- 2014
- 40th anniversary
- 1951

## VFコーポレーション and ティンバーランド conduct industry-academia collaboration program with 文化服装学院

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000011659.html
- anchor: #n3831725
- Companies mentioned: VFコーポレーション、ティンバーランド、文化服装学院、VFジャパン株式会社

VFコーポレーション and ティンバーランド conducted an industry-academia collaboration program with 文化服装学院, producing 5 concept works.

Facts:
- 5 concept works
- Over a period of 5 months

## Free download: “Understand It All in 10 Minutes! Effective Responses When You Don’t Have the Capacity for OJT” | 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000131307.html
- anchor: #n3831724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

株式会社LDcube has made a free resource available for companies facing challenges in establishing an OJT framework or securing time to train new employees, titled “Understand It All in 10 Minutes! Effective Responses When You Don’t Have the Capacity for OJT.”

Facts:
- Understand it all in 10 minutes
- 60+ years of experience supporting customers
- Capital: ¥30 million

## How to Design and Operate the Optimal HR System in the Age of AI: High Manager representative 五十嵐 未来 to speak at the “Humanity Conference”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000012817.html
- anchor: #n3831723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キュービック、ハイマネージャー株式会社、株式会社Smart相談室、株式会社SmartHR、PwCコンサルティング合同会社

五十嵐未来, representative director and president of ハイマネージャー株式会社, a group company of 株式会社キュービック, will speak at the “Humanity Conference” on Dec. 9, 2026, on “How to Design and Operate the Optimal HR System in the Age of AI.”

Facts:
- 20 minutes
- December 9, 2026
- 15:05
- Participation is free

## A fantasy winter hosted by “little folk” is here! The winter event “Gifts from the Little Folk” at the experiential glamping facility yamagata glam will run starting Dec. 1, 2026.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000069154.html
- anchor: #n3831722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リード、yamagata glam、株式会社古窯ホールディングス、古窯グループ、株式会社明友

yamagata glam, an experiential glamping facility operated by 株式会社リード, will hold “Gifts from the Little Folk” from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027, with winter events including a snowman contest and limited-time gourmet offerings.

Facts:
- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027
- 8 rooms
- 4 locations in Yamagata Prefecture
- 2023
- 2025
- More than 120 years

## 大卒の3年以内離職率は33.8% ― 診断クラウド「ヨミトル」、新人と先輩が"自分の取扱説明書"を交換して早期離職を防ぐ「自己トリセツ」の作り方を無料公開

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000002036.html
- anchor: #n3831721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ピクルス、厚生労働省、ヨミトル、キャンつく

株式会社ピクルスが提供する診断クラウド「ヨミトル」は、新人と先輩が「自己トリセツ」を交換して早期離職を防ぐための資料を無料公開した。厚生労働省の調査によると大卒の3年以内離職率は33.8%であり、本資料ではV-CAP®診断やコミュニケーションタイプ診断などの活用方法を紹介している。

Facts:
- Accommodation and food services: 55.4%
- Lifestyle-related services and entertainment: 54.7%
- Education and learning support: 44.2%
- “A Guide to Creating ‘Personal User Manuals’ to Dramatically Reduce ‘Early Turnover’ Exceeding 3割 (November 2026 edition)”
- People who graduated from university and started working in March 2022
- Graduates of March, Reiwa 4
- 4 for new hires
- 2 for senior employees
- Across 4 axes and 16 types
- 26 pages in total
- Established: Sept. 19, 2003

## New store information! “アップガレージライダースナップス東大阪店” to open on Nov. 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000058006.html
- anchor: #n3831720
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップガレージグループ、アップガレージ、ナップス、アップガレージライダース、タイヤ流通センター、アップガレージサイクルズ、アップガレージガーデングローブ店、アップガレージオンタリオ店、リユース経済新聞社

株式会社アップガレージグループは、2026年11月28日に「アップガレージライダースナップス東大阪店」を新規出店すると発表した。

Facts:
- On Friday, Nov. 28, 2026
- Pre-opening: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
- More than 280 stores
- Capital: 527,230 thousand yen

## 【舞浜ビューホテル by HULIC】A Christmas dinner buffet where fine dining brings festive cheer

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000013939.html
- anchor: #n3831719
- Companies mentioned: ヒューリックホテルマネジメント株式会社、舞浜ビューホテル by HULIC、HULIC

舞浜ビューホテル by HULIC will hold a Christmas dinner buffet from Dec. 19 to 25, 2026. The menu will include roast beef and French and Italian dishes, with jazz performances also planned on some dates.

Facts:
- Adults (ages 13 and over) 7,500 yen
- Adults (ages 13 and over) 6,800 yen
- Elementary school students (ages 7–12) 3,500 yen
- Elementary school students (ages 7–12) 3,000 yen
- All 428 guest rooms are equipped with
- An atrium with an 11-story open ceiling

## 【Startup World Cup 2026: Breaking News Report】ZymoChem社, representing the East Bay regional competition in the United States, named world champion!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000044738.html
- anchor: #n3831718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ・ジャパン、ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、ZymoChem社、株式会社カウシェ、株式会社リィ、株式会社Piezo Sonic、Belli社、BioSapien社、Crednce社、Enexor Energy社、LainTech社、Monet社、ProcurePro社、Yo-Kai Express社、Google Cloud、Tesla、Uber、ServiceNow、SAP、HP Tech Ventures、Shell Ventures、Samsung、Goldman Sachs、Adobe

ZymoChem社 was crowned world champion at the Startup World Cup 2026 World Finals. LainTech社 placed 2nd, and カウシェ社, representing Japan, placed 3rd. The event, hosted by ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ, also featured keynote speeches by executives from Google Cloud and Tesla, as well as a CVC seminar.

Facts:
- More than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 30,000 companies enter every year
- About 5,000 spectators
- 10 finalist companies
- Now in its 8th edition
- US$1 million prize investment
- Approximately 150 million yen
- More than 600 companies in Japan
- More than 10,000 major companies in total
- Prize investment worth 150 million yen

## Launch of an assessment service that evaluates security measures along attack paths

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000108377.html
- anchor: #n3831717
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、CTC、情報処理推進機構、IPA、経済産業省、内閣官房国家サイバー統括室

Itochu Techno-Solutions has launched the “CTC Attack Path Quick Assessment” service, which evaluates security measures along attack paths. The service covers 3 areas: ransomware, supply chain attacks, and AI utilization. It identifies gaps and priority issues and provides support.

Facts:
- 10 Major Information Security Threats 2026
- From September 2026 onward
- Selected as one of the 10 major threats for 11 consecutive years
- The period is about 1 month

## Details announced for key programs in the second half of the Maebashi International Arts Festival 2026, including “MAEBASHI ART MARKET – 持ち帰る芸術祭,” “FUNclusion Week in Maebashi,” and new works by 落合陽一.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000065348.html
- anchor: #n3831716
- Companies mentioned: 前橋国際芸術祭2026実行委員会、株式会社ヘラルボニー、MEET YOUR ART、エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、FM GUNMA、本屋 水紋、光村推古書院、bookshop M、Netflix、慶應義塾大学医学部、アーツ前橋、ミヤケン元気21にぎわいホール

The 前橋国際芸術祭2026実行委員会 has announced details of key programs in the second half of the festival, including “MAEBASHI ART MARKET – 持ち帰る芸術祭,” “FUNclusion Week in Maebashi,” and 落合陽一’s new public artwork 《リキッドユニバース》.

Facts:
- 80 days
- More than 50 stores

## スペースデータ adds a construction management simulation that uses spatial intelligence to automatically calculate the availability of workers and machinery and construction timelines for roadworks

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000080352.html
- anchor: #n3831715
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、スペースデータ、Esri、Maxar、Earthstar Geographics、DLR e.V.、Airbus、OpenStreetMap

株式会社スペースデータ has added a construction management simulation feature to its space AI platform, “SpaceBrain.” Using spatial intelligence, the feature can automatically calculate the status of workers and construction machinery at roadwork sites, as well as projected timelines and staffing needs.

Facts:
- Approximately 14 km long
- 3 construction sections
- Approximately 6.3 km
- Approximately 4.8 km
- Approximately 2.8 km
- Within a radius of 150 m
- 90% of people
- 97% of machinery
- 60%
- The construction period is 464 days
- Up to 258 people
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen

## クロス・マーケティング、東京都主催の「SusHi Tech Global 支援プログラム」に採択

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000071371.html
- anchor: #n3831714
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、Kadence、株式会社gr.a.m、東京都

株式会社クロス・マーケティングが、東京都主催の「SusHi Tech Global 支援プログラム」に採択され、グローバル市場調査とパートナー探索支援を提供する。

Facts:
- More than 30 group companies in Japan and overseas
- A panel network of more than 16 million people, one of the largest in Japan
- A strong track record of more than 12,000 research projects annually
- Offices in 10 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia
- As of the end of the fiscal year ending June 2026
- 1,919 consolidated employees
- In addition to conducting more than 20,000 research projects annually
- The annual cumulative number of client companies exceeds 7,900

## SpaceData and Taiyo Group enter into capital and business alliance

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000080352.html
- anchor: #n3831713
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、太陽グループ株式会社、太陽工業、TSP太陽、アクティオ

SpaceData and Taiyo Group have entered into a capital and business alliance to combine expertise in membrane-structure design and construction with digital twin and AI technologies, creating next-generation spaces for disaster-prevention drills, drone countermeasures, electromagnetic-wave shielding membranes, and space facilities.

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1922
- 太陽工業株式会社、TSP太陽株式会社、アクティオ株式会社の3社
- The group marks its 100th anniversary of founding
- Established in March 2016
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen