# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-11 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 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.

## The i-Reporter field reporting system surpasses 5,000 client companies

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000074154.html
- anchor: #n3831712
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シムトップス、富士キメラ総研

The number of companies using i-Reporter, a field reporting system provided by 株式会社シムトップス, has surpassed 5,000. The company recorded the No. 1 domestic market share (46.5%) and is highlighting the importance of “firsthand information from the field” in the use of AI.

Facts:
- 5,000 client companies
- With more than 270,000 users
- No. 1 domestic market share (2024 results: 46.5%※1)
- Attendance exceeded 1,700
- Marks its 35th anniversary of founding this year
- 92.7% of companies are pursuing AI agents through PoCs or full-scale implementation
- Only 25.2% said they were seeing “substantial results”
- 91.0% responded that “organizing firsthand information from the field is a prerequisite for using AI”
- The most common reason was that “know-how from the field can only be extracted from firsthand information” (56.4%)
- 87.4% say that “organizing data is more important than selecting an AI model”
- 売上高 ：23億2千5百万円（2025年度売上）

## povo to offer “povo Gacha Special ~Double Eleven~” for a limited time in connection with Nov. 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000128076.html
- anchor: #n3831711
- Companies mentioned: KDDI、沖縄セルラー、KDDI Digital Life、povo

KDDI, 沖縄セルラー, and KDDI Digital Life will offer the povo2.0 limited-time add-on “povo Gacha Special ~Double Eleven~” for ¥1,111 from 10 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2026, to 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 12, with unlimited data available through a lottery.

Facts:
- ¥1,111
- 10 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2026
- 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 12
- 1%
- 2%
- 3%
- 94%

## カミナシ launches large-scale transit advertising across 40 escalator sides at Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line, near Tokyo Big Sight

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000054269.html
- anchor: #n3831710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カミナシ、カミナシ

株式会社カミナシ will display large-scale transit advertising across 40 escalator walls inside Kokusai-Tenjijo Station on the Rinkai Line from Nov. 16 to 22, 2026. The campaign is the company’s first large-scale advertisement featuring its new logo and new tagline, “Field Operations Hub,” and was planned to coincide with its participation in 3 trade shows held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Facts:
- 2026年11月16日（月）〜11月22日（日）までの7日間
- 3 trade shows will be held on the same dates, from Wednesday, Nov. 18, to Friday, Nov. 20
- コピーは1枚あたり20文字程度に絞りました

## 【Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka】In Shinsaibashi, Osaka, lunch becomes an “experience.” Now on sale: a lunch featuring a hands-on sushi-making experience with a sushi chef

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000118716.html
- anchor: #n3831709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温故知新、Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka by 温故知新、Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka、AWA SUSHI 泡鮨、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、SLH、日経クロストレンド、Financial Times社、Statista社

AWA SUSHI 泡鮨, the sushi restaurant inside Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka, operated by 株式会社温故知新, has launched an experiential lunch course, available Monday through Thursday, where guests learn to shape 三 pieces of nigiri from a sushi chef. The price is ¥9,000, tax included.

Facts:
- 9,000 yen
- 三 pieces
- 8 pieces of sushi
- 10 seats in total
- 11 rooms in total
- 11 prestigious Champagne houses

## AWAJI DOG MARCHÉ vol.03 to be held at Oasis Dog Café inside 淡路ハイウェイオアシス, directly connected to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Nov. 21 (Sat.)–22 (Sun.), 2026, 11:00–16:00 【Please note: Canceled in case of rain】

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000040849.html
- anchor: #n3831708
- Companies mentioned: ユーアールエー株式会社、淡路ハイウェイオアシス、淡路島 犬のおやつ屋さん、atelier k、アトリエケイ、犬吉商店、inuyoshi syouten、イヌヨシショウテン、革工房 mumuDog、カワコウボウムムドッグ、マナワン、nico leather、ニコレザー、NICOLE DOG、KIKI、ニコルドッグ／キキ、paciel、パシェル、perrito perrazo、ペリトペラソ、petit bouquet LADY、プチブーケレディ、Wan wan、ワンワン、淡路島犬のおやつ屋さん、アワジシマイヌノオヤツヤサン、淡路島プリント、アワジシマプリント、サンフードサービス㈱、淡路フェリーボート（株）、塩屋土地（株）、アイジー興産（株）

The dog-themed market AWAJI DOG MARCHÉ vol.03 will be held Nov. 21–22, 2026, at Oasis Dog Café inside 淡路ハイウェイオアシス, operated by ユーアールエー株式会社.

Facts:
- Nov. 21, 2026
- 22 days
- 11 a.m.
- 16時
- 12 stores in total
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Employees: 660

## Successful microfabrication of fragile metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) ～Stabilizing structures with ionic liquids to suppress beam damage～

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000102047.html
- anchor: #n3831707
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東京理科大学、東京理科大学、日本学術振興会、JSPS

東京理科大学の研究グループは、金属有機構造体（MOF）の細孔内にイオン液体を導入することで電子線やイオンビームによる損傷を抑制し、室温で約100 nmの精度での微細加工（ドライエッチング）に成功した。

Facts:
- About 100 nm
- 120 °C
- 12 hours
- 0.5 ~ 4.0 nC μm-2
- > 2.5 nC μm-2
- 26K00987

## A new synthesis method for nanohoop catenanes combining 2 types of metals, gold and copper ～Achieved through the dynamic reorganization of macrocyclic gold complexes～

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000102047.html
- anchor: #n3831706
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東京理科大学、東京工業高等専門学校、京都大学、東京理科大学、日本学術振興会、徳山科学技術振興財団、自然科学研究機構岡崎共通研究施設 計算科学研究センター、高輝度光科学研究センター、文部科学省、東京科学大学

東京理科大学などの研究グループは、金と銅の2種類の動的結合を連動させる「動的再組織化」手法により、窒素含有シクロパラフェニレンからなるカテナンを従来より大幅に短縮した8段階で合成することに成功した。

Facts:
- 2 nitrogen-containing cycloparaphenylenes
- 8 steps in total
- 2.9% overall yield
- The isolated yield was 11% for the catenane
- 8% for the nanohoop

## The long-awaited 第３弾!! Pasta House Triangle’s “Special Soup Spaghetti ~Pasta Sauce~” on sale in limited quantities

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000146951.html
- anchor: #n3831705
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社、LiViT、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社 will begin selling a retort version of the popular “Special Soup Spaghetti” from Pasta House Triangle, which closed in August 2025, in limited quantities starting Nov. 19, 2026.

Facts:
- Cumulative total: 23,400 bags
- ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Sales: 9,000 bags

## Solutions to medical and nursing-care staffing shortages under one roof, from hospital DX to community-based integrated care. HOSPEX Japan and Smart Life＋ Summit to be held in November

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000016501.html
- anchor: #n3831704
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本能率協会、総務省、厚生労働省、経済産業省、東京都、東京商工会議所、公益社団法人日本医師会

一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold the 48th HOSPEX Japan 2026 and the Smart Life＋ Summit concurrently at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing solutions such as hospital DX and community-based integrated care to address shortages of medical and nursing-care personnel.

Facts:
- Nov. 18–20, 2026
- 48th
- 2040
- More than 80 seminars

## For anyone who still can’t speak English! A new English conversation learning method that requires no memorization or reading and writing: “You Can Let Go of ‘Correct English.’” On sale Nov. 13!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000144952.html
- anchor: #n3831703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナツメ社、ナツメ社、ナツメ出版企画株式会社、リクルート、東洋経済新報社、WAVE出版、明日香出版社、日本能率協会マネジメントセンター

株式会社ナツメ社は、斉藤裕亮著の英会話学習書『「正しい英語」は捨てていい。』を11月13日に発売する。本書は暗記や読み書きを捨て、「カタ」と「ノリ」で既存の単語を使い倒す新しい英会話術を紹介し、1日30分×100日のトレーニングでペラペラになる方法を提唱している。

Facts:
- On sale Nov. 13
- For 12 years at リクルート
- While running 5 corporations in Japan and overseas
- List price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
- Specifications: 4-6 format / 240 pages
- Release date: November 13, 2026

## Electric kettle (CK-JH08) launches

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000006490.html
- anchor: #n3831702
- Companies mentioned: 象印マホービン株式会社

象印マホービン株式会社 will launch the CK-JH08 electric kettle for hotels and inns on November 11, 2026. It has a 0.8L capacity and 600W power consumption, and features a quick guide for foreign guests and a steamless design.

Facts:
- Available from November 11, 2026
- Power consumption is also limited to 600W
- Model (capacity): CK-JH08 (0.8L)
- Quick guide in 5 languages

## [One of Japan’s largest; Standard Pass is free] All speakers confirmed for “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000117956.html
- anchor: #n3831701
- Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、Carbon EX株式会社、東京都、株式会社東京証券取引所、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）、Google、auエネルギーホールディングス株式会社、金融庁、デジタルグリッド株式会社、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社、三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社、株式会社日立システムズ、住友林業株式会社、大阪ガス株式会社、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、オリックス株式会社、ジクシス株式会社、デロイトトーマツベンチャーサポート株式会社、株式会社Archeda、NIKKEI GX、株式会社ステラーグリーン、株式会社再生可能エネルギー推進機構、株式会社アングルクリエイト、株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ、SBIスマートエナジー株式会社

Green Carbon株式会社 announced that it will hold “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026,” one of Asia’s largest forums dedicated to carbon credits, at Tokyo Big Sight on November 17, 2026. Many companies and organizations, including Google and JAXA, will speak, and the Standard Pass is free.

Facts:
- Nov. 17, 2026
- More than 1,000 attendees expected
- More than 300 operating companies expected
- More than 1,500 key decarbonization players from Japan and overseas
- Approximately 28 companies and government ministries to speak
- More than 20 companies to exhibit booths
- More than 87% of participants said they were satisfied
- Archive Viewing Pass | ¥10,000
- Extra Pass | ¥20,000
- VIP Pass | ¥100,000

## WHILL社 releases white paper, “The Value of Electric Mobility in an Era of Care Worker Shortages”: 90% of care managers envision support for independence and a lighter burden on caregivers

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000011151.html
- anchor: #n3831700
- Companies mentioned: WHILL社、WHILL 株式会社、WHILL

On November 11, 2026, WHILL社 released a white paper on “The Value of Electric Mobility in an Era of Care Worker Shortages” to coincide with Care Day. Based on a survey of approximately 3,000 care managers nationwide and other findings, it highlights the potential for electric mobility to improve users’ QOL and reduce the burden on caregivers, and makes recommendations including standardizing mobility support.

Facts:
- November 11, 2026
- 91.8％
- approximately 3,000 cases
- 2,915 valid responses
- Approximately 50.9km
- 5cm

## Familiar “Christmas Collection 2026”: New items themed around Christmas night, perfect for adding color to holiday outings and home interiors!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000342.000013326.html
- anchor: #n3831699
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリア、シュタイフ・シュルテ社、DE CARNERO CASTE

株式会社ファミリア will begin selling special items from “Christmas Collection 2026” through its online shop on November 16, 2026. The offerings include 7 types of goods such as bags and pouches, a Familiar Bear in a limited-edition color, castella made in collaboration with specialty castella shop “DE CARNERO CASTE,” and food and drink services such as a tea party and roast chicken at the Kobe flagship store.

Facts:
- 7 items in total
- Limited to 100 bears
- Vanity bag ¥24,200
- Familiar Bear ¥55,000
- From Monday, Nov. 16, 2026

## [ランコム] New counter at “HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON” on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 to reopen after renovation on Wednesday, November 11, 2026! A host of special opening commemorative offers.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000012459.html
- anchor: #n3831698
- Companies mentioned: 日本ロレアル株式会社、ランコム、ロレアルグループ、阪急うめだ本店

日本ロレアル’s ランコム will reopen its renovated counter in “HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON” on the 10th floor of 阪急うめだ本店 on November 11, 2026.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- In just 15 minutes
- First 400 customers
- Purchases of ¥69,300 or more, including tax
- First 40 people

## [PEANUTS] Skater launches new lunch goods featuring nostalgic, warm vintage art of “Snoopy”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000084027.html
- anchor: #n3831697
- Companies mentioned: スケーター株式会社、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏

スケーター株式会社 will launch 3 types of lunch goods featuring a vintage-style “PEANUTS” design.

Facts:
- 3 types of lunch goods
- 500ml seal-top box
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,035 yen (tax included)
- Price: 990 yen (tax included)
- ソニーグループ holds 80%
- The family of チャールズ M.シュルツ氏 owns 20%

## Cyber Security Cloud strengthens collaboration with Itochu Techno-Solutions

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000009107.html
- anchor: #n3831696
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、CTC、AWS

株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド is strengthening its collaboration with 伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ（CTC）. CTC will newly begin selling the company’s automated WAF operation service “WafCharm” and fully managed security service for public cloud environments “CloudFastener” through AWS Marketplace.

## Enfactory develops a framework for providing “boundary-crossing learning” to cultivate next-generation leaders and updates its hands-on training program “Leader Study Abroad”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000381.000025659.html
- anchor: #n3831695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンファクトリー、株式会社ビジネスリサーチラボ

株式会社エンファクトリー has developed “6 experiences” as a framework for providing “boundary-crossing learning” to cultivate next-generation leaders and updated its hands-on training program “Leader Study Abroad.” It will also speak at the HR Conference on November 18, alongside 伊達洋駆氏 of 株式会社ビジネスリサーチラボ.

Facts:
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:30–10:20
- “6 experiences”

## “When frost settles in winter, tiger bamboo takes on color”: Tiger patterns are changing in recent years; 132-year-old bamboo retailer begins harvesting tiger-striped bamboo

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000033525.html
- anchor: #n3831694
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山岸竹材店、林野庁、環境省、総務大臣、RED BULL

株式会社山岸竹材店, a bamboo materials manufacturer founded 132 years ago, has begun harvesting tiger-striped bamboo in Susaki, Kochi Prefecture. It is responding to changes in coloration caused by global warming and a decline in people carrying on the trade, while continuing efforts to pass bamboo forests on to the next generation through traditional techniques.

Facts:
- Founded in 27th year of Meiji (1894)
- Capital: 10 million yen
- It reached approximately 44,000 people in 2020

## [GUCCI] New tote bag from グッチ featuring Flora and equestrian prints

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000062216.html
- anchor: #n3831693
- Companies mentioned: グッチ、ケリング、株式会社ケリングジャパン

グッチ will release a new lightweight nylon tote bag featuring Flora and equestrian prints from its 2027 Cruise Collection, “GucciCore.”

Facts:
- 2027
- 37 colors
- 1966
- 1940s
- 1921

## 全日本ブライダル協会山梨県支部と学生が協働で企画運営 大正大学 アニバーサリーウェディング開催

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000054969.html
- anchor: #n3831692
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人 大正大学、大正大学、全日本ブライダル協会山梨県支部、一般社団法人全日本プライダル協会

大正大学 will hold an “Anniversary Wedding” event on November 17, planned and managed in collaboration with students and 全日本ブライダル協会山梨県支部. A wedding ceremony featuring a graduate couple who live in Niigata Prefecture will celebrate their 22nd year of marriage and the 100th anniversary of their facility.

Facts:
- From 16:00 on Tuesday, November 17
- They are celebrating their 22nd year of marriage this year
- It has been held since 2022
- They married in 2004
- The facility they operate is also celebrating its 100th anniversary
- Photos of 5 couples who held wedding or engagement ceremonies
- Looking back on 大正大学’s 100-year history
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 16:00–16:30
- A couple who graduated from the university in March 1988
- By the late Yumi Katsura in 1969
- The Yamanashi Prefectural Branch was established in 2002

## 名古屋商科大学: 3 students return after completing about 2 months of research in Europe as part of the 2026 GAP YEAR PROGRAM

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000085831.html
- anchor: #n3831691
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人栗本学園、名古屋商科大学

3 students from 名古屋商科大学 have returned after completing about 2 months of research in Europe. The GAP YEAR PROGRAM is a self-directed learning program that has continued since 2005, with 232 participants to date.

Facts:
- 3 students
- About 2 months
- Nov. 2
- About 60 days
- Late December
- 2005
- 229 participants in total
- 232 participants to date
- Up to ¥150,000

## Webinar: “Achieving AI Readiness Through Agile Thinking: 3 Key Points for Promoting AI Utilization” (hosted by LTS)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000032743.html
- anchor: #n3831690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エル・ティー・エス、LTS

株式会社エル・ティー・エス will hold an online webinar in December 2026 explaining 3 key points for promoting AI utilization based on agile thinking.

Facts:
- 3 key points
- Capacity: 100 people
- Participation fee: Free

## ラグザス: “Young people who take on challenges” supported by “young people who take on challenges.” ラグザス invites university students and student groups to a Samurai Japan game

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000072123.html
- anchor: #n3831689
- Companies mentioned: ラグザス株式会社、GAKUNITY（ガクニティ）

ラグザス株式会社 will invite university students and student groups to attend games as part of the “ラグザス Next Step Support Project” at the “ラグザス Asia Professional Baseball Championship 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Dome from November 12 to 15, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 12, 2026
- 15th
- 4 teams

## Former Japan women’s national basketball team player Evelyn Mawuli joins the lineup! “SUGOCARE One-Mile Recovery Wear,” designed to promote recovery from fatigue simply by wearing it, is here

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000115161.html
- anchor: #n3831688
- Companies mentioned: 青山商事株式会社、Back Dooor（バックドア）株式会社、医薬品医療機器総合機構、洋服の青山、ENEOSサンフラワーズ

青山商事株式会社 will launch the new “SUGOCARE One-Mile Recovery Wear,” featuring former Japan women’s national basketball team player Evelyn Mawuli, on November 11.

Facts:
- Nov. 11
- Just 3 months
- ¥9,680 including tax
- ¥5,390 including tax
- 4,290 yen, tax included

## Inaba Foods: Golden ratio of tuna and corn! “Tuna Corn 70g” and “Tuna Corn 100g” relaunched with new sizes

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000058165.html
- anchor: #n3831687
- Companies mentioned: いなば食品株式会社

いなば食品株式会社 has launched “Tuna Corn 70g” and “Tuna Corn 100g,” improving the balance of tuna and corn and adding a new size.

Facts:
- Tuna Corn 70g
- Tuna Corn 100g

## A samurai-and-Santa procession, and a traffic mirror transformed into a tree?! A slightly mysterious Christmas where eras and countries intersect

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000459.000021989.html
- anchor: #n3831686
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイアール西日本伊勢丹、ジェイアール京都伊勢丹、三越伊勢丹グループ、太秦映画村、えきKYOTO

ジェイアール京都伊勢丹 is holding a Christmas campaign from November 18 to December 25. The theme is “A Mysterious Winter Scene.” Events include a traffic-mirror tree, a Santa parade in collaboration with 太秦映画村, a Nordic market, and a Kai Frank exhibition.

Facts:
- From Wednesday, Nov. 18
- Until Friday, Dec. 25
- A total of 20 Santa Clauses
- An escalator approximately 160 meters long

## [Tuesday, 12/8, Shinjuku, free for executives only] What’s the difference between companies that have merely “installed” AI and those that “make full use” of it? “AIx ONE Leaders Summit” to be held (ＦＣＥ)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000029370.html
- anchor: #n3831685
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＦＣＥ、株式会社ＦＣＥ ＡＩＸ、アクセンチュア、上智大学、Lakelink株式会社、早稲田AI研究会、トリクル株式会社、Pleature株式会社、株式会社サードスコープ、Gugen株式会社、アンダーセンコンサルティング、SAS Institute Japan、電通マーチファースト、三菱総合研究所、ByteDance、ソフトバンク株式会社、東京大学

株式会社ＦＣＥの100%子会社である株式会社ＦＣＥ ＡＩＸは、2026年12月8日に新宿にて経営者向け無料イベント「AIx ONE Leaders Summit」を開催する。百瀬公朗氏と小林葵氏が登壇し、AIを経営に活かす方法や若手人材の活用について講演・対談を行う。

Facts:
- Dec. 8, 2026 (Tue.)
- 100% subsidiary
- Securities code: 9564
- 30th floor, Shinjuku NS Building
- Capacity: 100 people
- Ranked No. 1 among approximately 7,300 products
- In fiscal 2024
- Ranked No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products

## [Additional speakers announced] Shōhei Takahara of estie, Atsushi Arai of Xspear Consulting, and Katsunori Muramatsu to speak at HR Craft Night Vol.53, “The 100-Person Wall”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000466.000023821.html
- anchor: #n3831684
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッド株式会社、ユナイテッド・リクルートメント株式会社、株式会社estie、シンプレクス・ホールディングス株式会社、Xspear Consulting、株式会社MyVision、テンプスタッフ・テクノロジー株式会社、パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社、株式会社ビズリーチ

United Recruitment announced that Shōhei Takahara of 株式会社estie, along with Atsushi Arai and Katsunori Muramatsu of Xspear Consulting, will join the speaker lineup for HR Craft Night Vol.53, “The 100-Person Wall,” taking place on November 19, 2026.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
- Around 100 employees
- About 80 employees
- 2024
- Around 500 people
- 2021
- More than 1,000 people
- 400 or more employees
- More than 3,000 companies in total
- 3,000 yen (tax included)

## A new version of nishikawa’s popular “Meru-kun” comfort pillow, featuring its soothing character, arrives ahead of 2027, the Year of the Sheep! Launching in mid-November

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000010201.html
- anchor: #n3831683
- Companies mentioned: 西川株式会社、nishikawa、Amazon

西川株式会社 is refreshing the comfort pillow featuring its official character “Meru-kun” ahead of 2027, the Year of the Sheep, and will launch it in mid-November 2026. The company also reports on children’s sleep deprivation based on the “nishikawa Sleep White Paper 2026.”

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥3,300 including tax
- Available at department stores nationwide from mid-November 2026
- The “Year of the Sheep” in 2027
- About 70% of high school students
- More than 40% of junior high and elementary school students
- About half of the children said they had “never learned about sleep at school or elsewhere”
- Basic survey on sleep: 10,000 people
- 3,000 survey participants
- Approximately 46 cm long
- Outer fabric: 95% polyester
- 5% polyurethane
- Filling: 100% polyester
- Ages: 6 and up
- 69.5% of high school students
- 45.6% of junior high school students
- 43.2% of elementary school students
- 48.9% said “I have never learned about it”

## [Limited-time event] “Rilakkuma” collaboration café coming to R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace in Odaiba!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000036259.html
- anchor: #n3831682
- Companies mentioned: ボンディッシュ株式会社、R.O.STAR Seaside Terrace、アクアシティお台場

ボンディッシュ株式会社 will hold the “Rilakkuma Strawberry Party Cafe,” a “Rilakkuma” collaboration café, at アクアシティお台場 for a limited time from November 25 to December 25, 2026. The café will offer 11 Christmas-themed limited-edition menu items, with advance reservations opening on November 11.

Facts:
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- Fri., Dec. 25
- 11 limited-edition menu items in total
- Wednesday, November 11, 18:00

## Integrated security platform “Securify” to exhibit at Japan IT Week／Japan DX & AX Week【Kansai】2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000024873.html
- anchor: #n3831681
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーシェイク、RX Japan合同会社

株式会社スリーシェイク will exhibit its integrated security platform “Securify” at “Japan IT Week／Japan DX & AX Week【Kansai】2026,” taking place at INTEX Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- Friday, the 20th
- Booth number: 7-52

## Craif to present collaborative research findings on early detection of colorectal cancer using urinary microRNA at ESMO Congress 2026 (European Society for Medical Oncology Annual Congress)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000041883.html
- anchor: #n3831680
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、Craif、NCBI、NLM

Craif株式会社 presented a model for early detection of colorectal cancer using urinary microRNA at ESMO Congress 2026, based on a collaborative study with 5 domestic institutions, including Kyushu University Beppu Hospital. The blood-free urine test achieved an AUC of 0.86 and sensitivity of 80.7% in cross-validation, and its biological validity was also confirmed in an external dataset.

Facts:
- October 2026
- 5 domestic institutions
- 236 people in total
- 22 types of microRNA
- AUC 0.86
- Sensitivity 80.7%
- Specificity 80.2%
- Sensitivity is 80.6%
- Sensitivity is 82.8%
- Sensitivity is 85.7%
- Mean AUC is 0.82
- 102 urine samples
- in 68 sets
- AUC 0.95
- AUC 0.96
- 1,399 samples
- Founded in 2018
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 株式会社松源 consolidates HR data for more than 4,000 employees in “Jinjer,” aiming to make each employee’s contributions visible

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000089626.html
- anchor: #n3831679
- Companies mentioned: jinjer株式会社、株式会社松源

株式会社松源 has implemented the integrated HR system “Jinjer,” consolidating HR data from 51 locations for more than 4,000 employees to improve operational efficiency and make employee contributions visible.

Facts:
- More than 4,000 people
- 51 locations
- About 4,000 sheets of printing and data-entry work per month
- Used for more than 20 years
- 売上高500億円から1,000億円規模
- We aim to reach sales of 300 billion yen

## Hyaluronic acid in gummies!? Kocchi no Kento transforms into a beauty-conscious man! UHA Gummy Supplement Hyaluronic Acid commercial “Kocchi’s Beauty Advisor” to begin airing nationwide on Nov. 14, 2026 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000011343.html
- anchor: #n3831678
- Companies mentioned: UHA味覚糖株式会社、ADEX 日本経済広告社、ダンスノットアクト、Billboard JAPAN、NHK、テレビ朝日、オモコロ

UHA Mikakuto will begin airing the 8th commercial for its supplement brand “UHA Gummy Supplement” nationwide on Nov. 14, 2026. Artist Kocchi no Kento will appear as a beauty advisor introducing the new product “UHA Gummy Supplement Iron + Hyaluronic Acid.”

Facts:
- The 8th commercial
- “Kocchi’s Beauty Advisor” 30-second version
- “Kocchi’s Beauty Advisor” 15-second version
- Total views surpass 20 billion
- “Hai Yorokonde” takes 1st place
- UHA Gummy Supplement Iron + Hyaluronic Acid, 14-day supply
- １日２粒で必要な栄養素を摂取いただけます

## 岐阜県美濃加茂市, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, and Bywill sign partnership agreement to realize a zero-carbon city through the use of environmental value

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000534.000013100.html
- anchor: #n3831677
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイウィル、岐阜県美濃加茂市、株式会社大垣共立銀行

岐阜県美濃加茂市, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, and Bywill have signed a partnership agreement to realize a zero-carbon city through the use of environmental value. They will work together to generate and distribute J-Credits and develop new business models, aiming to achieve a decarbonized society by 2050.

Facts:
- 2050
- Nov. 9, 2026
- Feb. 14, 2022
- Sept. 27, 2023

## LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 makes additional investment in 株式会社ナンバーナイン

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000063705.html
- anchor: #n3831676
- Companies mentioned: LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、株式会社ナンバーナイン、WEBTOON Entertainmentグループ、WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.、Sensor Tower

LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 has made an additional investment in digital comic agency 株式会社ナンバーナイン. The companies began a capital and business alliance in December 2024, and this investment will strengthen their global expansion. As part of the “Global Drop” project, they plan to release 株式会社ナンバーナイン’s new title 『暗殺勇者の天星航路』 simultaneously worldwide.

Facts:
- Dated Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
- Monday, Dec. 23, 2024
- More than 150 countries
- Approximately 159 million monthly users
- November 2016

## Urban greening expert Hiroshi Iwasaki and world-renowned product designer Naoto Fukasawa to speak at 山梨県-hosted “Yamanashi Greening 100-Year Symposium” on Nov. 3 (Tuesday, public holiday)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000556.000078927.html
- anchor: #n3831675
- Companies mentioned: 山梨県、千葉大学大学院園芸学研究院、清水建設株式会社、早稲田大学理工学術院

山梨県 held the “Yamanashi Greening 100-Year Symposium” on Nov. 3, 2026, at the Disaster Prevention New Building in Kofu City. Hiroshi Iwasaki and Naoto Fukasawa spoke at the event, where participants discussed redefining urban greening as social infrastructure for measures against heat and for maintaining health.

Facts:
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Forest coverage: 78%
- Just 5 minutes
- Connected in 25 minutes from Shinagawa

## 【’47（フォーティーセブン）】Releasing wool-blend “CLEAN UP” caps featuring miniature MLB team logos and hearts starting in November

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000560.000015945.html
- anchor: #n3831674
- Companies mentioned: ニューエラジャパン合同会社、’47、フォーティーセブン、’47公式オンラインストア、’47長野、’47沖縄、’47福岡、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、ボストン・レッドソックス

’47（フォーティーセブン） will release all 8 styles of its wool-blend “CLEAN UP” caps featuring miniature MLB team logos and hearts starting in November.

Facts:
- On sale from November
- All 8 styles
- 50% wool
- 3 colors
- 6 styles for adults
- Available in 2 styles
- 4,950 yen each
- 4,180 yen each

## 【レストランMONDO】Enjoy freshly baked bread and winter treats. “Winter Bakery Buffet” launches, featuring chocolate raclette melted right before your eyes

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000024845.html
- anchor: #n3831673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キープ・ウィルダイニング、レストランMONDO、キープウィルクラブアプリ

レストランMONDO, directly connected to Sagami-Ono Station, will offer a winter-only bakery buffet from Nov. 24, 2026, through Feb. 7, 2027. The menu features freshly baked bread and winter treats, including chocolate raclette and truffle cheese melt hot sandwiches.

Facts:
- Nov. 24, 2026
- Feb. 7, 2027
- 3,597 yen
- 3,927 yen
- 3,980 yen
- 4,309 yen
- 1,496 yen

## アドビ introduces agentic AI to the content supply chain with “CX Enterprise Coworker”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000041087.html
- anchor: #n3831672
- Companies mentioned: アドビ、Adobe、Xfinity

At Adobe MAX, アドビ announced new features that integrate the AI-agent-powered “Adobe CX Enterprise Coworker” into Adobe GenStudio, helping streamline the content supply chain and deliver personalized customer experiences.

Facts:
- More than 7.8 trillion assets have already been delivered this year alone
- More than 20,000 global companies
- アドビが600人以上のマーケティングおよびクリエイティブ分野のプロフェッショナルを対象に実施した
- About 1/3 of publicly available content may not comply with brand guidelines

## Adobe pioneers a new era of creativity, enabling creation anywhere and any way through AI agents and new features

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000563.000041087.html
- anchor: #n3831671
- Companies mentioned: アドビ株式会社、Adobe、Adobe Creative Cloud、Adobe Firefly、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Illustrator、Adobe Premiere、Adobe After Effects、Adobe CX Enterprise Coworker、Adobe GenStudio、Adobe InDesign、Frame.io、Adobe Express、Adobe Substance 3D Painter、Anthropic、OpenAI、Google、Microsoft、Google DeepMind、Topaz Labs、ByteDance、Kling、ElevenLabs

At Adobe MAX, Adobe announced the introduction of AI agents to Adobe Creative Cloud and Firefly, a preview of local MCP integrations, and the integration of CX Enterprise Coworker into Adobe GenStudio. It also announced expanded partnerships with Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft.

## アドビ expands the capabilities of creative AI studio Adobe Firefly, bringing アドビ’s trusted creative tools to every creator

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000564.000041087.html
- anchor: #n3831670
- Companies mentioned: アドビ、Adobe、Adobe Firefly、Adobe Creative Cloud、Topaz Labs、ByteDance、Google、Kling、OpenAI、ElevenLabs、Dreamina Seedance 2.5、Nano Banana

At Adobe MAX, アドビ announced expanded capabilities for its creative AI studio, Adobe Firefly. The integration of a creative agent, advances to its video, design, and image editors, and connections to partner models such as Topaz Labs and ByteDance now enable creators to take ideas from concept to deployment in one place.

Facts:
- 78％
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Nov. 11, 2026

## アドビ transforms its creative tools into agentic workflows with professional-level precision and control, supporting creators in their work

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000565.000041087.html
- anchor: #n3831669
- Companies mentioned: アドビ、Adobe、Adobe Creative Cloud、Adobe Photoshop、Adobe Premiere、Adobe InDesign、Adobe Firefly、Topaz Labs、Google Drive、Slack、Google Docs、Adobe Illustrator、Adobe After Effects、Adobe Frame.io、Adobe Lightroom、iPad

アドビ announced at Adobe MAX that it is transforming its creative tools into agentic workflows. It unveiled creative agents available across Creative Cloud, a preview of local MCP integrations, integrated Firefly design features, and new AI capabilities in each of its flagship products.

Facts:
- November 10, 2026 (U.S. time)
- [November 11, 2026]
- 5 style options

## アドビ and Google expand partnership to deliver cutting-edge AI models and integrated workflows for creators and businesses

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000566.000041087.html
- anchor: #n3831668
- Companies mentioned: アドビ、Google、Google DeepMind、Adobe、Alphabet Inc.、YouTube

アドビ and Google announced at Adobe MAX an expanded strategic partnership, including Adobe Acrobat integration with Google Workspace, enhanced document intelligence using Gemini, the introduction of tools in Google Search’s “AI Mode,” and the integration of Google AI models across Adobe Creative Cloud. The two companies will also develop new editing capabilities for Photoshop in collaboration with Google DeepMind.

Facts:
- More than 十億 monthly active users
- Supporting billions of users around the world
- More than 400 billion PDFs are opened in Adobe Acrobat every year

## 18th-century elegance for everyday life. Towels, bags and pouches inspired by ウェッジウッド’s “アンセミオン グレイ” collection

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000572.000042497.html
- anchor: #n3831667
- Companies mentioned: ブルーミング中西株式会社、ウェッジウッド

Founded in 1879, ブルーミング中西株式会社 has released handkerchiefs, tote bags and pouches in its “アンセミオン グレイ” collection, inspired by an 18th-century pattern from British ceramics brand ウェッジウッド.

Facts:
- ¥12,100 (tax included)
- 8,800 yen (tax included)
- 1,650 yen (tax included)
- 1879 (Meiji 12)

## Which is the better deal: “4 for ¥530” or “6 for ¥800”? Learn to solve it in 5 seconds! The latest installment in the bestselling series, with cumulative sales topping 800,000 copies! 『小学生がたった1日でかんぺきに倍数と約数がわかる本』 goes on sale November 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000603.000045710.html
- anchor: #n3831666
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、日販、志進ゼミナール、SAPIXグループ、東京大学、早稲田大、かんき出版、ベレ出版

ダイヤモンド社 will release 『小学生がたった1日でかんぺきに倍数と約数がわかる本』, the latest installment in its bestselling series, which has sold more than 800,000 copies to date, on November 11.

Facts:
- Up to 19×19
- Raise your deviation score from 45 to 65
- The third-lowest grade
- More than 25 years of extensive teaching experience
- List price: 1,320 yen
- 114 pages

## The latest installment in a business book series with more than 1.9 million copies sold! What AI can never take from humans is “good power”: 『やっぱり権力』

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000604.000045710.html
- anchor: #n3831665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、株式会社識学、株式会社NTTドコモ、ジェイコムホールディングス株式会社、ライク株式会社、ジェイコム株式会社

『やっぱり権力』 by 広大安藤 goes on sale November 11 from ダイヤモンド社. The latest installment in a business book series, it explores the importance of “good power” in the AI era and presents a career roadmap.

Facts:
- Today, November 11
- List price: 1,980 yen
- 288 pages
- More than approximately 5,000 companies have adopted it

## Put an end to the debate over owning versus renting! 『インフレ時代は家を買え』, making the case for why now is the time to buy a home, goes on sale November 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000045710.html
- anchor: #n3831664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、ダイヤモンド社、三井物産、三井物産株式会社、株式会社UMA

『貯金よりも株式投資よりも インフレ時代は家を買え』, a book by former 三井物産 employee 川﨑佑馬 on the importance of buying a home in an era of inflation, will be released by ダイヤモンド社 on November 11.

Facts:
- Approximately ¥400 million in total
- A total of 5 homes
- By age 28
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- 432 pages
- Approximately 140,000 followers across social media

## From urban infrastructure to underground ruins, limestone caves and subterranean terrain, the author has reported extensively from across Japan and invites readers to discover “another world” spread throughout Japan’s underground realm!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000632.000075284.html
- anchor: #n3831663
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 青春出版社

Announcement of the release of 『一度は歩いてみたい スゴい！日本の地下世界』, a book by 岩田良平 exploring Japan’s underground world. It introduces a range of underground spaces, from urban infrastructure to natural caves.

Facts:
- Release date: Nov. 11, 2026
- List price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- ISBN: 978-4-413-29911-4

## An engaging military trivia book in which a writer with deep knowledge of military affairs clearly explains the “extraordinary advances in military technology” and “realities of modern warfare” unfolding on the front lines around the world today!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000633.000075284.html
- anchor: #n3831662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 青春出版社、同志社大学

『戦争を変えた軍艦・軍用機・ドローンの最前線』, an engaging military trivia book by 氷川神次, explains the evolution of warships, military aircraft and drones through AI and the latest technologies, as well as the realities of modern warfare. It goes on sale November 11, 2026.

Facts:
- Tens of thousands of yen
- Tens of billions of yen
- 1961
- 80~90年代
- Nov. 11, 2026
- ¥1,265 (tax included)

## [New release] 『乱気流』, a turbulent, autobiographical essay about 九十九一八’s life so far—and the life still ahead—spent striving to make it through an unpredictable world

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000640.000046294.html
- anchor: #n3831661
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレード、パレードブックス、Amazon

株式会社パレード will release 『乱気流』, an autobiographical essay portraying the turbulent life of 九十九一八, on November 11, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- ISBN: 978-4-86522-518-1
- 130 pages
- List price: ¥1,100
- Base price: ¥1,000
- 10% tax
- Developed bipolar disorder (manic depression) at age 27
- Established: October 20, 1987
- Capital: 40 million yen

## Addressing 4 kinds of inconsistency in multi-location operations and unifying store information and processes: How to create a store that customers and AI keep choosing, from before to after a visit | Joint seminar hosted by 4 companies

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000659.000037205.html
- anchor: #n3831660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カンリー、コニカミノルタジャパン株式会社、セーフィー株式会社、株式会社ウィルグループ

4 companies, including 株式会社カンリー, will hold a joint seminar on addressing inconsistencies in multi-location operations on November 25, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 25, 2026
- From 13:00
- 4 kinds of “inconsistency”
- More than approximately 130,000

## October Gold Disc certifications: INI’s “PULSE,” FRUITS ZIPPER’s “ぱわーオブらぶ / センセーション,” and Snow Man’s “AMENITY” certified million-sellers!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000688.000010908.html
- anchor: #n3831659
- Companies mentioned: 日本レコード協会、一般社団法人日本レコード協会

日本レコード協会 announced its Gold Disc certifications for October 2026. INI, FRUITS ZIPPER and Snow Man received million-seller certifications.

Facts:
- October 2026
- 11 releases
- 5 singles
- 6 albums
- 100,000
- 250,000
- 500,000
- 750,000
- 1,000,000

## イトーキ and NTTドコモビジネス launch collaboration to promote agricultural J-Credits and expand their use by businesses

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000703.000032317.html
- anchor: #n3831658
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イトーキ、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社

イトーキ and NTTドコモビジネス are launching a collaboration to promote agricultural J-Credits and expand their use by businesses. By combining their customer networks and GX solutions, the two companies will support corporate decarbonization efforts and contribute to sustainable agriculture and local communities.

Facts:
- Founded in 1890
- The emissions trading system launched in fiscal 2026

## A special design that shines: the アルペン-exclusive running shoe collection, NIKE “CASUAL RUN CLUB PACK” Vol. 6, launches Nov. 20 (Fri.) at スポーツデポ・アルペン stores nationwide

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000720.000042346.html
- anchor: #n3831657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルペン、NIKE、スポーツデポ・アルペン

株式会社アルペン will release the 6th installment of the NIKE running shoe collection “CASUAL RUN CLUB PACK,” exclusive to スポーツデポ・アルペン, at stores nationwide and online starting November 20.

Facts:
- 11/20 (Fri.)
- ¥18,700 including tax
- ¥24,200, tax included
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen
- Revenue: 285.9 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10 billion yen

## カインズ to hold Black Friday sale from November 11 through 23

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000728.000008255.html
- anchor: #n3831656
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カインズ、カインズ、Nintendo Switch2、Anker

株式会社カインズ will hold a Black Friday sale at stores nationwide from Nov. 11 through 23, 2026. During the sale, it will offer special prices on daily necessities, home appliances and other products, and will also run a campaign on Nov. 14 and 15 to give bags to members at participating stores.

Facts:
- 13 days
- 213 stores
- 3,000 yen or more, tax included
- 1点あたり980円
- 1,280 yen for 1 item
- 2,980 yen
- 1缶あたり125円
- Cumulative sales of 1 million bottles
- 1点あたり368円
- 398 yen for 1 item
- 281 stores

## Asuene launches an ASUENE implementation project for LINTEC, a major listed producer of adhesive-related products

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000058538.html
- anchor: #n3831655
- Companies mentioned: アスエネ株式会社、リンテック株式会社、リコージャパン株式会社、東京商工リサーチ

アスエネ株式会社 has launched a project to implement its sustainability AI platform ASUENE at リンテック株式会社, a major producer of adhesive-related products listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market. RICOH Japan is partnering on the contract and implementation, supporting business transformation from environmental data collection through reporting.

Facts:
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
- No. 1 in cumulative domestic company adoptions

## The chocolatier LE CHOCOLAT DE H, created by Hironobu Tsujiguchi, wins the Gold Tablet (gold award) for the 10th consecutive time at one of the world's largest chocolate competitions! The theme is “A marriage of fermentation and fermentation”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000826.000036445.html
- anchor: #n3831654
- Companies mentioned: G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、株式会社アクアイグニス、株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェ、LE CHOCOLAT DE H、Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat

The chocolatier LE CHOCOLAT DE H, created by Hironobu Tsujiguchi, won the Gold Tablet (gold award) for the 10th consecutive time at C.C.C., one of the world's largest chocolate competitions, held in Paris, France.

Facts:
- Won the award for the 10th consecutive time
- Fermentation²: 2,700 yen, including tax
- Tablet chocolate, Peru chocolate au lait 50%: 900 yen, including tax
- Area: 648.94 tsubo
- Group employees: 5,792
- Group companies: 163
- Group locations: 503 stores
- FY2025 sales: 462.8 billion yen

## Assured and Shinkin Central Bank establish a joint-use model for “Assured Cloud Assessment”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000849.000034075.html
- anchor: #n3831653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アシュアード、信金中央金庫、Visionalグループ、金融庁

株式会社アシュアード has established a joint-use model, with the cooperation of 信金中央金庫, to offer “Assured Cloud Assessment” to credit unions nationwide under a special plan.

Facts:
- Including 250 financial institutions
- Adopted by more than 2,000 companies
- Held 2 times a year

## 【東京都「TOKYO SUTEAM」に採択】中小企業の技術と起業家をつなぐ、スタートアップ創出プログラム「SMEIST（スミスト）」始動

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000869.000003955.html
- anchor: #n3831652
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイアックス、東京都、株式会社MEMORY LAB、株式会社アイティーファーム、IT-Farm、株式会社セカンドハート、Memory AI、Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC)、XTC JAPAN

株式会社ガイアックスは、東京都「TOKYO SUTEAM」の協定事業者に採択され、株式会社MEMORY LABおよび株式会社アイティーファームと連携して、中小企業の技術と起業家をつなぐスタートアップ創出プログラム「SMEIST（スミスト）」を始動した。

Facts:
- 99.7% of companies in Japan are small and medium-sized enterprises
- More than 25 years of investment track record in Japan and overseas
- 1案件あたり最大500万円まで本プログラムが負担
- 150 companies for deep tech and technology startups worldwide

## —Wrapped in the colors of autumn—“Night of Autumn Leaves,” a display of autumn foliage and lights, to be held (国営武蔵丘陵森林公園)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000939.000032901.html
- anchor: #n3831651
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人 公園財団、国営武蔵丘陵森林公園、草月流、滑川町立滑川中学校

“Night of Autumn Leaves” will be held at 国営武蔵丘陵森林公園 from Nov. 14 to 29, featuring illuminations with approximately 550,000 lights and illuminated maple trees.

Facts:
- Approximately 550,000 lights
- about 20 types
- Approximately 500 trees
- The equivalent of 65 Tokyo Domes
- Approximately 17 km long

## AniMeEon, an online store specializing in anime merchandise for overseas customers, launches overseas sales of birthday commemorative merchandise for Mephistopheles from the popular game “Obey Me!”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000945.000035599.html
- anchor: #n3831650
- Companies mentioned: BEENOS株式会社、BeeCruise、NTTソルマーレ

AniMeEon, operated by BEENOS Group company BeeCruise, has launched sales in 7 countries and regions of birthday commemorative merchandise for Mephistopheles, a character from the popular game “Obey Me!”

Facts:
- Recorded 11 million downloads worldwide
- A total of 7 countries and regions: the United States, Canada, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mexico and Thailand
- A total of 4 types of items
- A total of 5 products will go on sale

## ドーム型で具材がたっぷり入る！ガラス窓で中が見やすい「アテーナライフ ガラス窓付きドーム型蓋土鍋風卓上鍋」新発売！

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000079052.html
- anchor: #n3831649
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、コメリパワー、コメリハード＆グリーン、コメリドットコム、アテーナライフ

株式会社コメリは、2026年11月11日より「アテーナライフ ガラス窓付きドーム型蓋土鍋風卓上鍋」を販売開始した。

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 11, 2026
- 3 sizes
- Weight: approximately 1,023 g
- Full capacity: 3.5 L
- Price: 3,480 yen
- Weight: approximately 1,202 g
- Full capacity: 4.7 L
- Price: 3,980 yen
- Weight: approximately 1,512 g
- Full capacity: 6.7 L
- Price: 4,480 yen
- Established: July 1962
- Capital: 18.802 billion yen
- Number of stores: 1,235 stores

## Appointed for the 11th consecutive year! Korilakkuma has once again been named “Tochigi Strawberry Ambassador” this year!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000996.000018631.html
- anchor: #n3831648
- Companies mentioned: サンエックス株式会社、全国農業協同組合連合会 栃木県本部、JA全農とちぎ

Korilakkuma, a character from サンエックス株式会社, was appointed “Tochigi Strawberry Ambassador” by JA全農とちぎ on Nov. 10, 2026, marking the 11th consecutive year in the role.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
- 3 representative varieties

## Fukuoka-based Lumax Group, founded more than 70 years ago, joins IBJ

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001023.000007950.html
- anchor: #n3831647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IBJ、ルマックスグループ株式会社、福岡ラッキータクシーグループ

The Lumax Group, founded more than 70 years ago in Fukuoka, has joined the marriage agency network operated by 株式会社IBJ and opened “L-Link partners.”

Facts:
- Showa 26
- February 2006
- Founded: 2000

## 冬の渓谷に響く薪の音。鬼怒川渓翠が贈る極上のティータイム「渓翠Afternoon Tea森の余韻 ～炎と大地が紡ぐ午後のひととき～」 2026 年 12 月 1 日（火）より提供開始

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001079.000055787.html
- anchor: #n3831646
- Companies mentioned: 東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社、鬼怒川渓翠、宇都宮・床井柚子園、秋元珈琲、日光誉醤油、日光神山水産、渡邉きのこ園、今牧場、千本松牧場、ｙ’ｓ ｔｅａ

鬼怒川渓翠 will begin offering “Keisui Afternoon Tea: Afterglow of the Forest,” an afternoon tea themed around the smoky fragrance of wood-fired cooking and fermentation culture, on Dec. 1, 2026.

Facts:
- Available starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
- Price: 6,600 yen
- Limited to 20 servings per day
- 58 rooms in total
- Additional charge: 1,650 yen

## [Afternoon Tea LOVE&TABLE] Seasonal mille-crepes featuring strawberries, pears and chestnuts, plus a new Christmas crepe with 3 kinds of berries

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001100.000005743.html
- anchor: #n3831645
- Companies mentioned: アイビーカンパニー株式会社、Afternoon Tea LOVE&TABLE

Afternoon Tea LOVE&TABLE, operated by アイビーカンパニー株式会社, will launch its Christmas menu on Nov. 12. The menu includes the new “Christmas Chocolate Crepe with 3 Kinds of Berries and Salted Caramel,” 4 seasonal mille-crepes, and pasta available for a limited time at select locations.

Facts:
- Launching sequentially starting Thursday, Nov. 12
- Price: 2,046 yen, with tea (tax included)
- Price: 2,068 yen, with tea (tax included)
- Price: 1,903 yen, with tea (tax included)
- Price: 1,848 yen, with tea (tax included)
- Price: 1,760 yen, with tea (tax included)

## Shohei Ohtani was expected to excel as a two-way player and win a 3rd consecutive title, but fell off in 2026. What did the beat writer see? “Ohtani at a Crossroads” is on sale now in the Nov. 17 issue of ニューズウィーク日本版!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001121.000011369.html
- anchor: #n3831644
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＣＥメディアハウス、ニューズウィーク日本版、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、スポーツニッポン、アマゾン、fujisan.co.jp

ニューズウィーク日本版2026/11/17号の特集「大谷の岐路」で、スポーツニッポンの柳原直之記者がMLB担当番記者として大谷翔平選手の2026年の失速とロサンゼルス・ドジャースのリーグ優勝敗退をルポ。球団側の責任やシステム構築の必要性を指摘している。

Facts:
- 3 consecutive World Series titles
- Lost 4 consecutive games
- His 9th year in the major leagues
- Since 2007
- 18 years’ worth
- About 900 books
- Special price: 580 yen
- List price: 430 yen

## How to promote “adult food education” at universities and companies

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001144.000005484.html
- anchor: #n3831643
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社堀場製作所、きょうと食いく先生（清水農園）、福井順化商事株式会社

On November 18, Kyoto Prefecture will hold the “2nd Adult Food Education Exchange Meeting” at Hearton Hotel Kyoto for students and employees, with discussions on promoting hands-on food education at universities and companies.

Facts:
- Nov. 18
- 13:30～16:00
- 76 participants

## 【スイスホテル南海大阪】2026-2027 Festive Season Special Offers

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001154.000052177.html
- anchor: #n3831642
- Companies mentioned: スイスホテル南海大阪、泉州アグリ、Sole Ocean

スイスホテル南海大阪 will offer special, limited-time plans at its restaurants for the 2026-2027 festive season.

Facts:
- Adults: 9,500 yen
- Ages 4–12: 4,750 yen
- Adults: 13,000 yen
- Ages 4–12: 6,500 yen
- Adults: 20,000 yen
- 15,000 yen (lunch only)
- 18,000 yen
- 26,000 yen
- 30,000 yen
- Price: 14,800 yen
- Price: 23,000 yen
- Price: 19,500 yen
- New Year’s Lunch Set: 8,500 yen
- 11,000 yen
- New Year’s Kaiseki: 14,500 yen
- 16,000 yen
- 23,500 yen
- Price: 12,000 yen
- 15,000 yen
- Price: 9,000 yen
- 10,000 yen
- Price: 7,500 yen
- Price: 3,500 yen

## 15 records shelved for one reason or another—“Jiyuucho ‘Q,’” a found-footage horror anthology that seeps into readers’ everyday lives. Read with caution. On sale November 18.

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001187.000007254.html
- anchor: #n3831641
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社幻冬舎、双葉社

株式会社幻冬舎 will publish “Jiyuucho ‘Q,’” a found-footage horror anthology by Fake Documentary Q, on November 18, 2026.

Facts:
- 15 records
- 3 newly written stories
- Nov. 18, 2026
- 1,600 yen (excluding tax)
- 216 pages
- 60000 copies in cumulative circulation
- Translated into 7 languages worldwide

## någonstans POP-UP at 阪急うめだ本店, 4th floor, Kotokoto Stage 41

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001244.000014511.html
- anchor: #n3831640
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、någonstans、阪急うめだ本店

株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド’s brand någonstans will hold a pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店, 4th floor, Kotokoto Stage 41, from November 11 to 17. The event will feature a preview sale and a NUPI keychain-making workshop.

Facts:
- ¥24,200
- ¥42,900
- ¥20,900
- ¥5,500
- 3 models in total
- 3 days

## 71.3% of working members in their 60s cite “work” as a reason for studying English; “handling current job duties” is the most common goal [ネイティブキャンプ survey]

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001267.000012419.html
- anchor: #n3831639
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、総務省統計局

A survey conducted by 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ found that 71.3% of working members in their 60s cite “work” as a reason for studying English, with “handling current job duties” the most common goal.

Facts:
- 71.3% of members in their 60s
- 57.5％が直近1か月に
- 81.0% cited “to handle the English required in my current job” as a learning goal
- The number of employed people aged 65 and older reached 9.43 million in 2025
- Number of responses included in the analysis: 1,446

## Former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia visits 千葉大学: Seeking solutions to global challenges through environmentally harmonious technologies and next-generation vaccine development

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001272.000015177.html
- anchor: #n3831638
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人千葉大学、千葉大学、在ガーナ日本国大使館、ガーナ国立ワクチン研究所、NVI、ガーナ大学野口記念医学研究所、NMIMR、未来粘膜ワクチン研究開発シナジー拠点、cSIMVa

On November 4, 2026, former Ghanaian Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia visited 千葉大学 and exchanged views with Professor Yasuya Matsuno and others on environmentally harmonious gold recovery technology and next-generation vaccine development.

Facts:
- November 4, 2026
- 2023
- Oct. 1, 2026

## 【School】“Advanced Class” (ウィングアリーナ刈谷): Applications Open for the Second Half of the 2026 Academic Year

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001302.000097825.html
- anchor: #n3831637
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河、ウィングアリーナ刈谷、アイシン体育館、コナミスポーツ株式会社

シーホース三河 has opened applications for the second half of its 2026 basketball school year (December–March) “Advanced Class,” held at ウィングアリーナ刈谷. Co-operated with コナミスポーツ株式会社, the program is for students in grades 2–6 and consists of 11 sessions for 21,010 yen, tax included.

Facts:
- 11 sessions in total
- Capacity: 20 people
- Capacity: 30 people
- 21,010 yen (tax included)

## 【青山セントグレース大聖堂】A holiday parfait styled as a gift box, featuring seasonal strawberries and an adorable polar bear: “Adult’s Indulgent Strawberry Parfait ~Holiday Gift Box~”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001380.000004975.html
- anchor: #n3831636
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツカダ・グローバルホールディング、株式会社ベストブライダル、青山セントグレース大聖堂、St.GRACE Lounge & Dining

The “Adult’s Indulgent Strawberry Parfait ~Holiday Gift Box~” will be available for a limited time from November 13, 2026, to January 11, 2027, at St.GRACE Lounge & Dining, the restaurant inside 青山セントグレース大聖堂 operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Monday, Jan. 11, 2027 (national holiday)
- From ¥4,000

## 【November 25 event】Are the reasons products sell the same for Japanese consumers and foreign visitors to Japan? Using consumer data to understand inbound tourism promotions and UGC

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001466.000024246.html
- anchor: #n3831635
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、ノウンズ株式会社、株式会社リクルート、観光庁

株式会社mov will hold a free online seminar on November 25 for cosmetics and food manufacturers on inbound tourism promotions and UGC. ノウンズ株式会社 will compare consumer data from Japan and South Korea and explain the purchasing behavior of visitors to Japan and how to use tools such as Google Business Profile.

Facts:
- ［14:00-15:00］
- Connected with 32 websites
- More than 2 million cumulative downloads

## 【銀座コージーコーナー】こだわりの2度焼き製法！りんごはシャキッ！パイはこんがり！「アップルパイ」が「ごろっと林檎のアップルパイ」に名前が変わります！

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001481.000004367.html
- anchor: #n3831634
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社銀座コージーコーナー

株式会社銀座コージーコーナー will rename its year-round “Apple Pie” as “Chunky Apple Pie” starting November 13, 2026, and will offer “Caramel Apple Cake” and “Rum Raisin Apple Pie” for a limited time.

Facts:
- Price: 530 yen
- 573 yen including tax
- Price: ¥620
- 670 yen including tax
- 8% consumption tax
- Consumption tax is 10%

## 【Yakiniku King】No. 1 popular travel destination for food! “Hokkaido Fair,” featuring crab rice and Jingisukan, starts December 9

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001566.000044964.html
- anchor: #n3831633
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社物語コーポレーション、ノウンズ株式会社、SOUP CURRY KING、Calbee potato

Yakiniku King will hold a Hokkaido Fair starting December 9, 2026, offering limited-time dishes such as crab rice and Jingisukan.

Facts:
- With 372 locations operating nationwide
- Starting Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- For a limited time, through mid-February 2027
- In a survey of 1,005 men and women living in Japan
- At 13 advance-sale stores
- Packed with red snow crab! Stone-pot crab rice (¥590 / ¥649 including tax)

## Chill, deep, cinematic. Swaying beats, sinking consciousness. The exquisite cinematic journey depicted by THE FOREST BOOK

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001829.000011969.html
- anchor: #n3831632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STARBASE、FOREST BOOK PRODUCTIONS

The Forest Book, which debuted this summer, is releasing its second album, THE FOREST BOOK COLLECTION Vol.2. The introspective work blends chill hip-hop, ambient music, and dub, and is by an artist who formed the group with old friends in 2026.

Facts:
- Vol.2
- 2026

## [ミライザカ] Enjoy winter delicacies in the cold season! “Winter Special Menu” goes on sale starting Nov. 11 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001955.000009215.html
- anchor: #n3831625
- Companies mentioned: ワタミ株式会社、ミライザカ、ワタミファーム倉渕農場、ワタミファーム、千葉県佐原農場

The izakaya ミライザカ, operated by ワタミ株式会社, will begin offering its “Winter Special Menu” at 87 locations nationwide on Nov. 11, 2026. The menu features 3 types of hot pot from Japan, China, and Korea, winter yellowtail, and organic ginger drinks. The chain will also participate in a Tokyo Metropolitan Government rice flour campaign.

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- At 87 locations nationwide
- 3 distinctive winter hot pots
- “Winter Yellowtail Sashimi” ¥699
- Rich winter yellowtail with sesame dressing ¥499
- Deep-fried burdock root in seaweed batter” ¥399
- The special offal hot pot with chin-dashi soy sauce” ... ¥999
- Closing clam soup” ¥99
- Lightly pickled domestic napa cabbage and red-fleshed daikon” ¥299
- Tuesday, March 2, 2027

## [蔦屋書店] The 2nd collaboration stationery collection with RURU MARY’S to roll out at 34 stores nationwide starting Dec. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002002.000009848.html
- anchor: #n3831624
- Companies mentioned: カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、蔦屋書店、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE、蔦屋家電、メリーチョコレートカムパニー、RURU MARY’S

蔦屋書店 will release the 2nd collaboration stationery collection with chocolate brand RURU MARY’S at 34 stores nationwide starting Dec. 1, 2026.

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

## 中小企業大学校東京校 opens applications for its 48th Management Successor Training Program

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002009.000021609.html
- anchor: #n3831623
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、中小企業大学校東京校、中小機構

中小企業大学校東京校, operated by 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構, will begin accepting applications on Nov. 11, 2026, for its 48th Management Successor Training Program, which starts in October 2027.

Facts:
- 48th term
- October 2027
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Continuing for 47 years
- About 10 months
- One of 9 nationwide
- Capacity: 20 people
- Tuition: ¥1,475,000

## 「目標は日本一」有言実行で頂点へ！「奇跡の腹筋」を持つ40歳の高橋 直人選手がAPFマスターズで優勝！マイルーティーンが日々の身体づくりをサポート。11月21日、さらなる高みを目指し次戦へ

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002082.000025284.html
- anchor: #n3831622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウエニ貿易、MY ROUTINE、マイルーティーン、LAT.s、SOU＋YOU、APF、ベストボディ・ジャパン、ガレージム

Naoto Takahashi, supported by MY ROUTINE, the health food brand of 株式会社ウエニ貿易, won the APF Masters held on Nov. 7, 2026, and aims to place in Japan’s TOP5 at his next competition.

Facts:
- 40 years old
- Nov. 7, 2026
- 6-pack abs
- Nov. 21
- 1日4食
- Japan TOP5
- 2024
- 6th place
- 2025
- 9th place

## AWS to provide AI and cloud technology worth US$100 million to expand healthcare services worldwide

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002209.000004612.html
- anchor: #n3831621
- Companies mentioned: アマゾンジャパン合同会社、AWS、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、理化学研究所、Eve’s Ark、Admera Health、Care 2 Communities、The Akshaya Patra Foundation、U.S. Hunger

AWS has announced the AWS Health Equity Initiative (HII), which will provide AI and cloud technology worth US$100 million over the next 5 years to help address health inequities. Building on its track record of supporting organizations in 80 countries, including more than 600 companies, since 2021, the initiative will focus on 3 areas: expanding access to quality healthcare services, research into women’s and children’s health, and support for access to healthy food.

Facts:
- US$100 million
- About ¥15.8 billion
- Over the next 5 years
- 80 countries
- 600 companies and organizations
- 92％
- 53％
- Just 5%
- Increased by 25%
- 1 in 4 people
- Affecting 7 million people
- 1 petabyte of data
- Providing services to 350,000 people
- About 120,000 cases
- To more than 2.35 million children
- More than 5 billion meals
- Up to US$10,000
- About ¥1.58 million
- Valid for 12 months
- Can be extended to a total of 24 months

## A standout achievement with a business idea linking Myanmar and Niigata! A student team from 新潟ビジネス専門学校 wins 1st place at Open Gate NIIGATA 2026, the first vocational school team to do so

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002298.000032951.html
- anchor: #n3831620
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NSGホールディングス、ＮＳＧグループ、新潟ビジネス専門学校、開志専門職大学、帝京長岡高等学校、NSGカレッジリーグ

A student team from 新潟ビジネス専門学校 won 1st place in the Brave Gate division of Open Gate NIIGATA 2026. The team of international students from Myanmar and Japanese students won with an idea to establish a Japanese-language school in Myanmar and create a pathway to further study at NSGカレッジリーグ.

Facts:
- Won 1st place
- A total of 16 teams
- More than 13,000 graduates
- More than 60 partner companies
- A corporate group comprising 101 corporations

## Enjoy at home on long autumn evenings: Two sommelier-recommended wines from ファミマル’s hit “Drops of God” collaboration, whose sales are up 234% year over year! Easy recipes that pair well with wine, supervised by a culinary researcher, are also available

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002642.000046210.html
- anchor: #n3831619
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、ファミリーマート、ファミマル

株式会社ファミリーマート says its private-label ファミマル wines are a hit, with the collaboration wine series based on the manga Drops of God recording sales of 234% year over year. In response to rising demand in autumn, the company introduces 2 wines recommended by sommelier Koichi Tanabe, along with snack recipes supervised by culinary researcher Eri Ishibashi.

Facts:
- Sales at 234% of the previous year
- 45th anniversary
- Up about 10%
- 53 employees
- Reached 50.9%
- 77.4％
- 66.0％

## Brad Pitt stars and David Ayer directs in Heart of the Beast, coming to 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Feb. 10, 2027!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002942.000031422.html
- anchor: #n3831618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、Joshin、アニメイト、Paramount Pictures、プランB

The film Heart of the Beast, starring Brad Pitt, will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD by 株式会社ハピネット on Feb. 10, 2027.

Facts:
- Feb. 10, 2027
- ¥7,590 (tax included)
- ¥5,390 (tax included)

## LOWRYS FARM features sisters Sena Nakajima and Miro in its 2026 winter visuals. A film expressing the brand message “What makes my heart.” will be released on Nov. 11, 2026 (Wed.).

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003359.000001304.html
- anchor: #n3831617
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、LOWRYS FARM、KANEBO、Disney+、and ST

LOWRYS FARM by 株式会社アダストリア has cast sisters Sena Nakajima and Miro in its 2026 winter visuals and will release a brand movie on Nov. 11.

Facts:
- More than 40 multi-brand stores
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Approximately 1,500 stores

## [Survey on perceptions of the value of paper in the paperless era] More than 60% say “there are situations where paper is better”

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003518.000044800.html
- anchor: #n3831616
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、WAVE、株式会社ウエーブ

A survey conducted jointly by 株式会社NEXER Group and WAVE found that even as society becomes more paperless, 63.2% of respondents feel that “there are situations where paper is better.” The most frequently cited value of paper was “the reassurance of having it on hand,” at 54.8%. Regarding its outlook, 46.0% said paper would “decline,” while more than half expect it to remain in some form.

Facts:
- A total of 63.2% also answered that there are situations where printed materials are better precisely because they are on paper.
- Targeting 500 men and women nationwide
- The most common answer was “books,” at 54.4%.
- The most common answer was “the reassurance of having it on hand,” at 54.8%.
- The most common answer was “being able to display or store it,” at 40.8%.
- The most common answer was “it will decline,” at 46.0%.

## [Survey of 500 company employees] Ranking of experiences that contribute most to growth in the first year of working life!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003600.000044800.html
- anchor: #n3831615
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、採用総研、株式会社採用総研

A survey of 500 working adults nationwide conducted by 株式会社NEXER Group and recruitment support company 採用総研 found that the experience contributing most to growth in the first year of working life was “experiencing failure, reflecting on its causes, and making improvements,” which ranked No. 1.

Facts:
- 500 men and women nationwide
- 175 votes
- 100 votes
- 78 votes
- 43 votes
- 26 votes
- 24 votes
- 22 votes
- 20 votes
- 12 votes

## Celebrating the first Tokyo Dome concert, “BULLET TRAIN 1st DOME LIVE Signal”! Special program featuring Bullet Train members to be held on AWA Lounge

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003753.000022425.html
- anchor: #n3831614
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

To mark Bullet Train’s Tokyo Dome concert, AWA株式会社 will hold special programs on AWA Lounge on Nov. 13 and 20, and give participants cards with handwritten messages.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- November 20 (Friday)
- 200 million songs available for streaming
- About 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)

## [Top 30 artists who received the most support last week]

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003756.000022425.html
- anchor: #n3831613
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

AWA株式会社 has announced its “Top 30 artists who received the most support last week” for Nov. 2–8, 2026. Otokogumi ranked No. 1, Nogizaka46 No. 2, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE No. 3.

Facts:
- TOP30
- Nov. 2, 2026
- Nov. 8, 2026
- 150 million songs
- Approximately 16 million items
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)

## 薩摩琵琶でつづる忠臣蔵 上演決定！忠臣蔵ゆかりの地・両国 福カフェにて2026年12月6日開催

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004025.000013972.html
- anchor: #n3831612
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、日本伝統文化芸能普及推進協会株式会社、JTAPA、錦心流琵琶全国一水会、相撲茶屋 寺尾

JTAPA主催による薩摩琵琶公演「薩摩琵琶でつづる忠臣蔵」が、2026年12月6日に東京都墨田区の両国 福カフェにて開催されることが決定した。チケットはカンフェティ（運営：ロングランプランニング株式会社）にて発売中。

Facts:
- Dec. 6, 2026
- 4,000 yen each
- 10,000 yen

## May children’s smiles shine. Customer-participation donation drive returns for its 3rd year: HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2026 “SHARE a SMILE (Share Suma)” charity

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004062.000025003.html
- anchor: #n3831611
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸松坂屋百貨店、J．フロント リテイリンググループ、認定NPO法人 全国こども食堂支援センター・むすびえ

大丸松坂屋百貨店 will hold the “SHARE a SMILE (Share Suma)” charity as part of HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2026. The 3 initiatives support the next generation of children through receipt donations, sales of limited-edition shopping bags, and donations of notebooks to children’s cafeterias.

Facts:
- 1枚につき寄付金50円
- Total of 2,625,982 yen
- Cumulative donations: 6,351,782 yen
- 20 yen, including tax
- A total of 4,800 books
- 120 children’s cafeterias

## “Saraba’s Legal Auction” premieres Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11 p.m. Mari Yaguchi puts up treasures from her Morning Musume days that had been lying around at her family home; sexy actress MINAMO, who announced her retirement by the end of the year, auctions off personal items she has used

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004227.000064643.html
- anchor: #n3831610
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、LDH

AbemaTV will begin airing the new program “Saraba’s Legal Auction” on Nov. 11, 2026. In the connections-driven auction devised by Tetsuya Morita, Mari Yaguchi, MINAMO, and others will take part in negotiations to consign items, and the winning team will receive 1 million yen in prize money.

Facts:
- From 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- 8 episodes in total
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen

## SORIN opens its first store at ラフォーレ原宿! LIMITED CONCEPT STORE open for a limited time from 11/27 (Fri.) to 12/7 (Mon.)!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004612.000018505.html
- anchor: #n3831609
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、SORIN、ラフォーレ原宿、usagi online store、zozo.jp

Women’s brand SORIN, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, will open a limited-time concept store at ラフォーレ原宿 from Nov. 27 to Dec. 7, 2026, featuring new items and an original charm customization event.

Facts:
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- December 7 (Monday)
- 10,000 yen or more including tax
- ￥35,970
- ￥17,930
- ￥12,430
- ￥46,970
- ￥12,980
- ￥4,950

## Licca-chan appointed muse for the 2nd time! THE ORGANIC DAYS, one of Japan’s largest*¹ organic festivals, to be held〈Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 18:00–Wednesday, Nov. 25〉

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004636.000018505.html
- anchor: #n3831608
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、Cosme Kitchen、MASH GO GREEN STORE、株式会社タカラトミー

Cosme Kitchen, operated by 株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ, will hold THE ORGANIC DAYS starting Nov. 19, 2026, with Licca-chan as its muse. Benefits include 10% off eligible products and up to 25% back in points.

Facts:
- 10% OFF
- Up to 25%
- Up to 40% off
- 11,000 yen
- First 600 customers
- 17 brands in total

## [Renge Shokudo Toshu] New tom yum dishes blend the savory flavors of fish sauce and shrimp with rich coconut!

- Published: 2026-11-11T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006178.000007505.html
- anchor: #n3831607
- Companies mentioned: イオン株式会社、イオングループ、オリジン東秀株式会社

オリジン東秀株式会社, part of イオングループ, will offer the new “Tom Yum Ramen” and “Tom Yum Glass Noodles” for a limited time at its Chinese restaurant れんげ食堂Toshu starting Nov. 11.

Facts:
- From Wednesday, Nov. 11
- 830 yen before tax
- 913 yen including tax
- 730 yen before tax
- 803 yen including tax