株式会社オートバックスセブン and franchisee 株式会社オート・ハンズ will relocate and reopen 「オートバックス近江八幡」 on Nov. 12, 2026, inside the Cross Mall Omi Hachiman commercial complex in Omi Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture. The new store will have a sales floor of 523.8 m² and 6 service bays, with an expanded tire section and improved service facilities.
<Osaka-made Brand> 10 new products selected for fiscal 2026 certification! Exhibition unveiling to be held at Nakanoshima Library
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大阪府 has selected 10 products for new “Osaka-made Brand” certification for fiscal 2026. They will be exhibited at Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22.
JAXA venture Tenchijin selected as a finalist for “Grand Pitch 2026: BEYOND,” the pitch contest at “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”; will take the stage in Nagoya on Dec. 16
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株式会社天地人, a space venture certified by JAXA, has been selected as one of the 15 finalists for “Grand Pitch 2026: BEYOND,” a pitch contest held as part of “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND” in Nagoya on Dec. 16. Ayako Kimura, director and CFO, will take the stage.
◆Tsunamis can arrive in as little as 1 minute in aging Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture◆ Test rides in electric compact vehicles to support tsunami preparedness and “never giving up on evacuation” ～Kansai University students and local high school students collaborate in disaster preparedness exercise on Nov. 20～
【IFME×天王寺動物園】Learn about “feet and living creatures” while playing: New sneakers featuring polar bear “Hou-chan” from the “Mirai Kids Foot Project” go on sale Nov. 21 (Sat.)
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Marubeni Consumer Link's children's shoe brand “IFME” will release new sneakers featuring “Hou-chan,” the popular polar bear at 天王寺動物園, on Nov. 21, and hold hands-on events at the zoo that day and the following day.
Facts
Starting Nov. 21 (Sat.)
Price: 5,390 yen (tax included)
Opened on Jan. 1, 1915 (Taisho 4)
Approximately 1,000 animals representing 170 species
Limited to 20 people! Harvest vegetables at アトア before it opens!? “Premium Morning Giant Tortoise Feeding Experience” to be held on Dec. 6 (Sun.)!
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株式会社アクアメント announced that it will hold its “Premium Morning Giant Tortoise Feeding Experience” monthly on the first Sunday, starting Dec. 6, 2026, at AQUARIUM×ART átoa. This special program before opening lets participants harvest vegetables and feed and touch giant tortoises.
Facts
Capacity: 20 people per day
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
Original大人1名5,000円
Original小学生1名3,000円
Young children (ages 3 and up): 2,000 yen
Original１名につき６枚収穫
Event hours: 9:00–10:00
Approximately 4,000 living creatures representing 170 species
Luup assists with safety training on specified small motorized bicycles and other vehicles for traffic safety officials organized by Osaka City
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株式会社Luup will assist with a safety training session on specified small motorized bicycles and other vehicles for traffic safety officials, hosted by the Osaka City Citizens' Affairs Bureau on Nov. 16, 2026, providing explanations of the vehicles and test rides.
Wheelchair basketball, boccia and more: “Parasports Challenge” for everyone to enjoy! Details released on hands-on activities at “Toward the Kindest Place in the World: Regional Revitalization Through Friendship”
【Apparel and accessories maker 川辺株式会社】Welcome the new year with handkerchiefs featuring the zodiac sign of the sheep, “未”!
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Apparel and accessories maker 川辺株式会社 will release a handkerchief series featuring the sheep, “未,” the zodiac sign for 2027. The series includes several styles, such as Snoopy collaboration items and gauze-pile handkerchiefs, and will be sold at department stores nationwide and online shops.
Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport's solar power installation project wins the “Jury Chairperson's Special Award” at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year New Energy Awards
Facility renamed “Park Bay Terrace Kasai Rinkai Park”; “Hotel B4T Cabin Kasai Rinkai Park” to open
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発 and 日本ホテル株式会社 will rename the facility beneath the elevated railway tracks “Park Bay Terrace Kasai Rinkai Park” to enhance the value of the Kasai Rinkai Park area, and open the women-only lodging facility “Hotel B4T Cabin Kasai Rinkai Park” on Feb. 4, 2027.
ZAMST（ザムスト）, the sports support and care products brand developed by 日本シグマックス株式会社, will sponsor the “SoftBank Winter Cup 2026,” the premier event in high school basketball, for the 7th time.
Facts
SoftBank Winter Cup 2026
Reiwa 8 fiscal year, 79th National High School Basketball Championship
79th National High School Basketball Championship
Event period: Dec. 23, 2026 (Wed.)
– Dec. 29 (Tue.)
※7 days
7th time as a sponsor at this tournament
Established in 1993 by 日本シグマックス株式会社
Building on more than 30 years of experience and initiatives
Gifu City’s 長良川清流ホテル × Ikeda Town’s 白鳥ファーム: A journey to savor 4 varieties of premium new rice, carefully ripened without rushing
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長良川清流ホテル, operated by 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ, has begun serving a new menu featuring 4 varieties of specially cultivated rice grown by 白鳥ファーム in Ikeda Town, Gifu Prefecture. The menu will be available from Nov. 11 to Dec. 18, 2026.
[SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2027] A star-studded lineup from KAWAII LAB. gathers! Hayate Iijima and Takumi Koshiyama join as guests, while THE JET BOY BANGERZ and DXTEEN are added as main artists!
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株式会社W TOKYO announced additional performers for “SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2027,” to be held at Twin Messe Shizuoka on January 9, 2027. Idols affiliated with KAWAII LAB., actors Takumi Koshiyama and Hayate Iijima, and main artists THE JET BOY BANGERZ and DXTEEN have been added to the lineup.
Facts
January 9, 2027
It will celebrate its 5th anniversary next year, in 2027.
[Saitama Prefecture] Saitama Prefecture’s cultural app “ぶんたま” begins accepting entries for its stamp rally prize giveaway!
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Saitama Prefecture has begun accepting entries for prizes in the stamp rally on its cultural app “ぶんたま” and will run a campaign offering 2 times the points for visiting participating events and facilities.
A remarkable and ambitious new novelist makes a debut! A new frontier in police fiction that will move readers to tears! 中島青馬’s “星の見えない街で 監察官・白峯の背中”
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株式会社双葉社 will publish police novel “星の見えない街で 監察官・白峯の背中” by 中島青馬 on November 18. The book won a newcomer award and has received recommendation comments from 5 bestselling authors, including 大沢在昌.
Facts
List price: 2,090 yen (tax included)
328 pages
To be published on November 18 at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores
千葉大学 students to stage original kyogen play “千葉羽衣ものがたり” next January
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“千葉羽衣ものがたり,” an original kyogen play created by 千葉大学 students and others, will be performed at Aoba no Mori Park Arts and Culture Hall on January 11, Reiwa 9.
Facts
General admission: 2,000 yen
U-30: 1,000 yen
Elementary, junior high and high school students: 500 yen
Penguin Years Festival in Tokyo Station: “ARIGATO Suica Market” to be held
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will hold “ARIGATO Suica Market” at Tokyo Station as part of Penguin Years and extend the usage time for “Touch de EkInaka,” an entry service using Suica and other transport IC cards, from 2 hours to 3 hours.
Suica Penguin × 大船軒! Collaboration station bento “Suicaのペンギンの推し寿し” goes on sale November 20 (Fri.)! Original merchandise also launches at the same time!
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株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション will launch “Suicaのペンギンの推し寿し” from November 20 to coincide with the Penguin Years Festival. The collaboration station bento with 大船軒 will be sold alongside original merchandise, including eco bags and keychains.
A dedicated lounge where people working in Shibuya can gather and connect opens Monday, November 16, 2026
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東急株式会社 will open a lounge exclusively for Shibuya TOQ Pass users on the 4th floor of the “Nakaniwa” cafe lounge inside the Shibuya Cellmo Building on November 16, 2026. In collaboration with lifestyle design company 株式会社ANCR, it will serve as a hub for interaction among worker-creators.
Second phase of the “Green UNDER GROUND” project to renovate 5 stations on the underground section of the Den-en-toshi Line: Renovation work at Sakurashinmachi Station is complete, and stores will open in stages from Wednesday, December 9!
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As the second phase of the “Green UNDER GROUND” project by Tokyu and Tokyu Railways to renovate 5 stations on the underground section of the Den-en-toshi Line, work at Sakurashinmachi Station has been completed, and 4 stores will open in stages from December 9, 2026.
Facts
5 stations on the underground section of the Den-en-toshi Line
Initiative to introduce “additionality-based renewable electricity” to railway operations using corporate PPAs wins the New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award at the Reiwa 8 New Energy Awards
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A railway renewable energy initiative using a corporate PPA, jointly undertaken by 4 companies—Tokyu, Tokyu Railways, Tokyu Power Supply, and Tohoku Electric Power—has received the New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award in the Reiwa 8 New Energy Awards. Power supply from solar power plants with approximately 98 MW-DC of capacity will begin in fiscal 2026, and by fiscal 2028 it will account for approximately 30% of the electricity used on Tokyu lines.
Mount Fuji Shizuoka Airport's solar power installation project wins the “Jury Chairperson's Special Award” at the Reiwa 8 fiscal year New Energy Awards
Count down to 2027 in a lounge filled with music and visuals. The New Year’s Eve Countdown Party is back this year! / ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 大阪北浜
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ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 大阪北浜, operated by 三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社, will hold a New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at the CANVAS Lounge on December 31, 2026. Performances by DJs, VJs, and beatboxers are planned. Admission is free, but a drink and food ticket (2,000 yen) is required.
[Harry Potter × JR九州] Special December train services and collaboration merchandise unveiled for the first time!
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JR九州 will run the “Harry Potter × JR九州～Magical Journey～” campaign in December 2026, launching special services by a decorated 885 series train to coincide with events in Nagasaki and beginning sales of original merchandise.
Facts
December 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2026
990 yen each
880 yen each
1,210 yen each
1,100 yen each
4,400 yen
2,970 yen
6,930 yen
2,750 yen each
Companies mentioned：九州旅客鉄道株式会社、JR九州、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Recruiting fiscal-year appointment staff members with disabilities!
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神奈川県 is recruiting fiscal-year appointment staff members with disabilities to work at “Challenge Offices” in the prefectural government office and regional prefectural administration centers. Hiring is scheduled for April of Reiwa 9, and applications will be accepted from November 11 to December 11 of Reiwa 8.
[First time in Fukuoka] Learn about the forefront of next-generation school development and education DX at “EDIX Tour in Fukuoka 2026,” taking place December 2 (Wednesday)–4 (Friday)
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold “EDIX Tour in Fukuoka 2026” for the first time at Marine Messe Fukuoka from December 2 to 4, 2026. Against a backdrop of an increased budget request from 文部科学省 and free high school tuition, the event will feature seminars and exhibitions on education DX and the use of generative AI, targeting education professionals in the Kyushu area.
Facts
Original過去最大の8兆7,750億円に上り
Up approximately 49% year on year
3 days, from December 2 (Wednesday) to 4 (Friday), 2026
[シェラトン都ホテル大阪] Back by popular demand for its 3rd edition! An enchanting evening with drag queen Nadja Grandiva: “Nadja Grandiva with Stylish Friends” dinner show
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シェラトン都ホテル大阪 announced that it will hold the 3rd edition of a dinner show featuring drag queen Nadja Grandiva and friends on February 28, 2027.
西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 and 有限会社リンクコーポレーション will hold “Ekimae Expo in Benten Hiroba,” an event bringing people together through music and food, at Benten Hiroba in front of Bentencho Station on the Osaka Loop Line on November 15, 2026.
Mini Yuki no Yado (Setouchi Lemon flavor) to be released in a special package commemorating the retirement of the 923 Series Doctor Yellow! Available from November 13, 2026 (Friday)
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JR西日本商事 and Miyukido Honpo will release a special package of “Mini Yuki no Yado (Setouchi Lemon flavor)” commemorating the retirement of the 923 Series Doctor Yellow, starting November 13, 2026.
“Shiga Pre-DC × WEST EXPRESS Ginga”: Special trips around Shiga Prefecture aboard a one-of-a-kind train now on sale!
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滋賀県シガリズム・デスティネーションキャンペーン推進協議会 and 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社 will offer a day-trip sightseeing plan using the “WEST EXPRESS Ginga” as part of Shiga’s 2027 fall DC pre-campaign. The plan will be sold through tabiwaトラベル.
[ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント] “Christmas Family Festa ~Railway Fair 2026~” to be held
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ホテルメトロポリタン エドモント will hold a railway fair in its banquet hall on December 20. Activities will include a Plarail diorama and a stationmaster experience. JR東日本 is cooperating, and the event will feature Plarail products from Takara Tomy.
[阪急うめだ本店] A host of immersive Christmas events bursting with “WOW!”—from a giant capsule toy over 2 m tall to a live show by the buzzworthy junior and senior high school instrumental band “Zα SAVAGE”
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阪急うめだ本店, operated by 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店, will hold the “Warmest White Christmas” campaign from November 18 to December 25, 2026. A range of immersive events will be offered, including a live performance by junior and senior high school instrumental band “Zα SAVAGE,” a workshop led by artist Hiroaki Murayama, and a giant capsule toy over 2 m tall.
A new sports broadcasting approach using KAIROS to connect the stadium and the broadcaster: connecting ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO with the TV Hokkaido headquarters to enable broadcast use of stadium footage and improve operational efficiency through remote production
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パナソニック コネクト supported the construction of a remote production environment using the KAIROS On-Premises IT/IP platform for テレビ北海道’s broadcasts of 北海道日本ハムファイターズ games held at Escon Field HOKKAIDO, enabling the use of stadium footage in broadcasts and improving operational efficiency.
Official art book bringing together artwork from 真・女神転生V and V Vengeance goes on sale today, Wednesday, November 11!
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株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage released the official art book for 真・女神転生V and V Vengeance on November 11, 2026. It is priced at ¥4,400 (¥4,000 before tax). An ebten limited edition will also be available, and an autograph session with 政之 土居 is planned.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
288 pages
4,400 yen
9,350 yen
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
More than 300 units
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社アトラス、SEGA、エビテン、アトラスDショップ、SEGA STORE TOKYO、BOOK☆WALKER、Amazon
All 50 speakers confirmed for “AI & Security Summit 2026”! Event to be held tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, in Gotanda, Tokyo
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一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会 (JDX) has confirmed all 50 speakers for “AI & Security Summit 2026,” to be held in Gotanda, Tokyo, on November 12, 2026. Speakers will include 16 finalists for the Japan AI Awards 2026 and 13 finalists for the Japan Security Awards 2026. Participation is free (advance registration required).
Enjoy both the season of appetites and the season of play at WHATAWON! A 2-day autumn festival for adults and children alike will be held on November 14 and 15 [Kishiwada, Osaka]
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An autumn festival will be held on November 14 and 15, 2026, at WHATAWON, an entertainment mall operated by 株式会社antiqua. The event will feature food and an all-you-can-grab event from 8 food stalls, a children’s fair, workshops, and more.
Bakuri and Dr.AISEO explain OpenAI’s new “Businesses in ChatGPT” feature. They jointly release a guide for Japanese companies explaining how to view mentions and clicks for their businesses in ChatGPT.
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バクリ株式会社 and Dr.AISEO株式会社 jointly released a guide for Japanese companies explaining how OpenAI’s new “Businesses in ChatGPT” feature works and how to apply for it. OpenAI made the feature public on November 10, 2026.
【ダニエル·ロート】Wins the “Essential” category prize at the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
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ダニエル・ロート’s “Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton” won the “Essential” category prize at the 26th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Equipped with Caliber DR022SR, it is presented as a new release from the brand, which was revived with the support of La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton.
Salon-exclusive hair care brand “ESTABLISHED” appoints Yuka Mannami as brand ambassador!
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株式会社MODO has appointed Yuka Mannami as brand ambassador for “ESTABLISHED,” its salon-exclusive hair care brand, and unveiled the key visual and product lineup.
Facts
She attracted attention soon after her debut in 2015
“Learning Innovation Award® 2026” to be held. More than 500 business leaders and HR professionals participate. Supporting aspirations and challenges
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ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 held the “Learning Innovation Award® 2026” on Nov. 10, with more than 500 companies’ executives and HR representatives in attendance. 88 companies received awards, and 未来精工株式会社 and PAIG Japan Automobile Investment 合同会社 presented case studies.
Facts
“Learning Innovation Award® 2026”
Supporting organizational development and human resource development for a cumulative total of 20,000 companies and more than 4.7 million people
Tuesday, Nov. 10
88 companies received awards
2 companies presented their initiatives in talent development
Staff: 333
Companies mentioned：ALL DIFFERENT株式会社、未来精工株式会社、PAIG Japan Automobile Investment 合同会社、株式会社オプサス、沢建商株式会社、ロックペイント株式会社、パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、キューサイ株式会社、株式会社三好鉄工所、株式会社evolia、東急住宅リース株式会社、株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ、株式会社ミツバ、株式会社エフタイム、株式会社 WILLCO、株式会社ピー・エム・シー、宮崎精鋼株式会社、株式会社ダイナワン、株式会社日本マイクロリンク、損保ジャパンＤＣ証券株式会社、株式会社インテリックス空間設計、株式会社システムハウス．アイエヌジー、東邦時計ホールディングス株式会社、紅忠スチール株式会社、住商エアロシステム株式会社、株式会社レオパレス21、株式会社テンダーラビングケアサービス、株式会社マスダック、株式会社チュチュアンナ、株式会社栄電子、ATENジャパン株式会社、株式会社メンバーズ、株式会社フォトクリエイト、株式会社東横イン、ビー・ピー・ネット株式会社、マテリクス株式会社、株式会社千葉ジェッツふなばし、株式会社Pro-SPIRE、株式会社プラスパシステムズ、株式会社エイコー、株式会社地盤調査事務所、SBフレームワークス株式会社、大鵬薬品工業株式会社、映光産業株式会社、株式会社イトーキ、株式会社CASMホールディングス、豊和工業株式会社、株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション、株式会社メタルワンオフィス、赤門ウイレックス株式会社、株式会社RY・コーポレーション、株式会社イノウエ、富士電機テクニカ株式会社、東京ミッドタウンマネジメント株式会社、SNFハイモ株式会社、尾池工業株式会社、株式会社コスモスイニシア、ユニトランス株式会社、株式会社フューチャーインフィニティ、コスモテクノ四日市株式会社、株式会社カプコン、日鉄興和不動産ファシリティーズ株式会社、ナクシス株式会社、ニップン商事株式会社、東洋技研コンサルタント株式会社、株式会社シイエヌエス、スタッフ株式会社、住商メタルワン鋼管株式会社、株式会社 IDホールディングス、株式会社大垣ケーブルテレビ、株式会社スターリンクス、味の素デジタルビジネスパートナー株式会社、株式会社日本ピーエス、相鉄不動産販売株式会社、メトロ電気株式会社、社会保険労務士法人アーク＆パートナーズ、協立ソリューションズ株式会社、マルホファーマ株式会社、株式会社サギサカホールディングス、伊藤機電株式会社、エヌシーオートメーション株式会社、株式会社交通新聞社、瑞菱電機株式会社、株式会社大林製作所、株式会社櫻川ポンプ製作所、株式会社デジタルガレージ、トーマツイノベーション株式会社、株式会社ラーニングエージェンシー、デロイトトーマツグループ
【BLACK FRIDAY】A 3-day-only half-price campaign will be held at FATBURGER OKINAWA from Nov. 27 (Fri.) to 29 (Sun.)! Original burgers and the hugely popular milkshakes are 50% off!
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FATBURGER OKINAWA will hold a Black Friday campaign for 3 days only, from Nov. 27 to 29, 2026, offering original burgers and milkshakes at half price.
株式会社Qdan plans to release the Steam version of the co-op party game “みんなでダンダンティアー！” in December 2026. It supports play with up to 111 people and was developed based on the track record of its smartphone app “どこパ.”
“1st HOTEL ENGINEERING EXPO” to be held in Okinawa on Nov. 17 and 18 to consider the future of the lodging industry; TrustYou to speak
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TrustYou株式会社 will exhibit at the “1st HOTEL ENGINEERING EXPO,” to be held in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 17 and 18, 2026. Its representative director, 大槻久慶, will deliver a seminar and pitch presentation on next-generation hotel strategies using AI and CDPs.
Facts
Nov. 17 (Tue.) and 18 (Wed.), 2026
12:15～12:45
Speaking time: about 10 minutes
Participation fee: Free
More than 200 travel sites worldwide
More than 1 million hotels and other accommodations
“2nd Okinawa Steak Festival” to be held at Onoyama Park in Naha!
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一般社団法人沖縄ステーキ協会 will hold the “2nd Okinawa Steak Festival” at Onoyama Park in Naha on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. 13 local steak restaurants will take part, with tastings comparing different cuts and grilling workshops. Admission is free.
NEXERA Solution launches “Account Plan Development Program,” working backward from customers’ management priorities
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株式会社NEXERA Solution launched its “Account Plan Development Program” for corporate sales representatives on Nov. 10, 2026. The program works backward from customers’ management priorities.
A made-to-order OUTDOOR PRODUCTS × VIS bag for adults to carry every day! Ribbon-inspired design and twist clasp add an elegant accent to everyday outfits
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株式会社ジュン’s women’s brand “VIS” has collaborated with the American lifestyle brand “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS” on 2 made-to-order bag styles featuring ribbon-inspired designs and twist clasps. They are priced at ¥7,920 and ¥8,880.
Virtual talent “天神子兎音” begins a new chapter with a new “依代”; set to resume activities and hold a commemorative livestream today, Nov. 11 (Wed.)
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SPIRAL STAIRS STUDIO, the management company for virtual talent “天神子兎音,” announced that the talent, who has been active since 2018, will resume activities on Nov. 11, 2026, with a new 依代, and hold a commemorative livestream.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
21:00
About 8 years
Companies mentioned：SPIRAL STAIRS STUDIO、Ｓｐｉｒａｌ Ｓｔａｉｒｓ Ｓｔｕｄｉｏ株式会社、UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
Real-time voice AI company Kotoba partners with U.S.-based Cresta; plans to provide speech recognition and synthesis models for Cresta’s AI platform
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Kotoba Technologies will partner with U.S.-based Cresta and provide speech recognition and synthesis models for Cresta’s Voice AI agent for contact centers.
Give your assets a health check, too. ココ住ム, a real estate company in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, launches free tool to review land, buildings, loans, family business, and household finances together
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株式会社ココ住ム, a real estate company in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, launched “A Complete Picture of Assets and Family,” a free tool to review land, buildings, loans, family business, and household finances together, on its website on Nov. 9, 2026.
《Coming soon!》Asia’s largest art event, “Design Festa vol.64,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 14 and 15!
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デザインフェスタ有限会社 will hold “Design Festa vol.64,” one of Asia’s largest art events, at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026. The event is expected to feature more than 6,500 booths and draw about 140,000 visitors.
Facts
Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.), 2026
More than 6,500 booths
Approximately 140,000 people
Advance tickets: 800 yen
At the door: 1,000 yen
Advance tickets: 1,500 yen
Companies mentioned：デザインフェスタ有限会社、デザインフェスタギャラリー原宿、DESIGN FESTA GALLERY PARIS
Make the fantastical world of 『AION2』 more beautiful and vivid. BenQ MOBIUZ 「EX321UZ」 and 「EX271QMZ」 certified as recommended gaming monitors for 『AION2』
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BenQ Japan announced that its MOBIUZ quantum dot OLED gaming monitors, 「EX321UZ」 and 「EX271QMZ」, have been officially certified as recommended products for MMORPG 『AION2』, developed by NC Corporation.
マセラティ and サマナ コレクタ announce 「マセラティ アイランド」 in Dubai
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「サマナ コレクタ」, an ultra-luxury real estate brand established by マセラティ and サマナ デベロッパーズ, announced 「マセラティ アイランド」, a residential project set to rise on Dubai's 「ザ・ワールド・アイランズ」. The project will include 840 residences and facilities, with completion scheduled in phases starting in 2030.
〈N.Y.C.SAND〉, popular for its gooey caramel, returns to 西武池袋本店! 「N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sandwich」, featuring Earl Grey aroma and rich caramel flavor, also available in limited quantities
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株式会社東京玉子本舗's 〈N.Y.C.SAND〉 will open a limited-time shop at 西武池袋本店, selling its popular classics, including 「N.Y. Milk Tea Caramel Sandwich」, in limited quantities.
Digital flyer service 「Shufoo!」 surveys 7,870 people on Black Friday attitudes
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Digital flyer service 「Shufoo!」, operated by 株式会社ONE COMPATH, conducted a survey of 7,870 people on Black Friday. Awareness reached a record high of 84.8%, establishing the event as a fixture of the year-end shopping season. Meanwhile, amid rising prices, respondents tended to be cautious about purchase intentions and budgets, while the use of AI to gather information is also on the rise.
少数株ドットコム welcomes back 三上恭平, known as 「トビリシのきょうへい」, for a webinar on the practical realities of setting up a company, opening a bank account and acquiring real estate in Georgia, to be held on November 20
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少数株ドットコム will hold a webinar on November 20 explaining the practicalities of setting up a company, opening a bank account and acquiring real estate in Georgia. 三上恭平 of OMURICELAND LLC and 代表取締役会長 山中裕 will speak.
[New in October] Custom lapel pin production examples: A roundup of the latest cases!
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PINS FACTORY®, operated by 株式会社デザインアンドデベロップメント, showcases 8 examples of lapel pins commissioned in October. The cases cover a range of uses, including religious-affairs badges, commemorative badges and promotional goods.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will exhibit at 「JAPAN BUILD TOKYO」, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from December 2 to 4, 2026, and will showcase solutions including physical AI development and concrete inspection support.
「カルマの祭」 releases its schedule｜住吉社中, 三宅洋平トリオ with HIMI to perform on a rice-straw stage (Nov. 14 and 15, 加古川・ON THE HILL)
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株式会社ムサシ has released the schedule for 「カルマの祭」, organized by art brand CALMA. The event will be held in 加古川市, 兵庫県, on November 14 and 15, 2026. 23 acts, including 住吉社中 and 三宅洋平トリオ with HIMI, will perform, and 52 groups from 17 prefectures and metropolitan areas across Japan will exhibit.
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Original2026年11月14日（土）・15日（日）
23 acts in total, including performers, DJs and screenings
From 17 prefectures and metropolitan areas across Japan
52 groups from 17 prefectures and metropolitan areas across Japan will exhibit
[Limited to November 21–23] 写真工房ぱれっと to hold a joint furisode exhibition at 2 locations in the Asahikawa area! A wide selection on display, from new furisode designs to popular traditional patterns and vintage styles
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「写真工房ぱれっと」, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, will hold a furisode exhibition at 2 locations in the Asahikawa area from November 21 to 23. The exhibition will feature a varied lineup, including Premier Line and traditional patterns, along with rental and photography package plans.
八潮市教育委員会 and SATO conduct a pilot study to streamline school operations, cutting GIGA device inventory checks from approximately 20 hours to approximately 20 minutes and using RFID to check submitted items
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株式会社サトー conducted a pilot project to streamline school operations using RFID technology, in collaboration with 八潮市教育委員会 and 八潮市立大原小学校. The time required to count GIGA devices was cut from approximately 20 hours to approximately 20 minutes, and RFID clips were also introduced to check submitted items.
エムエムアイ of the Nippon Steel Trading Group receives the 「Reiwa 8 Outstanding Crane Maintenance Business Award」
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株式会社エムエムアイ, part of the Nippon Steel Trading Group, received the 「Reiwa 8 Outstanding Crane Maintenance Business Award」 at the 46th National Crane Safety Conference, hosted by 一般社団法人日本クレーン協会.
Original【11月限定】写真工房ぱれっと「BABY PHOTO SPECIAL CAMPAIGN」開催！オンライン相談・電話カウンセリングで全プラン10％OFF＆豪華トリプルプレゼント
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写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is holding its “BABY PHOTO SPECIAL CAMPAIGN” for November only. Customers who consult online or by phone receive 10% OFF all plans, and contracts for 1day plans or above come with 3 gifts, including CLESTA and a desk calendar.
【What Is the SNS Strategy Behind 1 Post Generating 29.47 Million Impressions?】Training high school girls to become “pros at creating viral content”! Seiichi Sakakibara, host of “The Reiwa Tiger: Human Resources Edition,” leads hands-on classes as an official instructor for the 2nd semester at “Shibujo”!
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Seiichi Sakakibara, representative of 株式会社EMOLVA, has become an official instructor for the 2nd semester at 渋谷女子インターナショナルスクール (Shibujo) and has started a series of 12 hands-on SNS marketing classes.
Facts
29.47 million impressions from 1 post
Original半年間の総再生数1億回
157,000 new followers
12 consecutive classes
SNS management support for more than 1,000 companies
Prizes worth ¥200,000 in total! “Genga AI Manga Fes #01,” an AI manga contest where readers can also vote, launches
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Japan Nexus Catalyst株式会社, a group company of 株式会社LALLヒューマンホールディングス, is holding “Genga AI Manga Fes #01,” the first contest hosted by the AI manga creation platform “Genga.” Entries and reader voting opened on October 30, 2026. The total prize value is ¥200,000, awarded as Amazon gift cards.
【November only】写真工房ぱれっと launches “School Photo Special Campaign”! Get 10% OFF all studio photo plans for school entrance and graduation commemorations, and up to 20% OFF location shoots
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写真工房ぱれっと, operated by 有限会社三景スタジオ, is holding a November-only photo campaign for school entrance and graduation commemorations. All studio photo plans are 10% OFF, while location shoots are up to 20% OFF. Customers who meet the conditions can also receive gifts such as “CLESTA” and a desk calendar.
A mystery bibliobattle with an AI “interloper,” and a rooftop library overlooking Ikebukuro. Event report: “Toshima! Rampo Fest 2026,” where the entire city was transformed into a mystery
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An event report on “Toshima! Rampo Fest 2026,” hosted by 立教学院 and 東武百貨店 池袋店. On October 18, an AI-themed mystery bibliobattle and a mystery screening were held at 立教大学’s Ikebukuro Campus, while a rooftop library opened on the roof of 東武百貨店 池袋店. Events across Toshima Ward, including a mystery-solving walk and special bookstore sections, invited the whole city to enjoy the world of mystery.
The Shinbashi–Akasaka “sauna hop” returns for its 3rd installment! “TOKYO SAUNA TRIBE 2026 ～The 3rd STAGE～” confirmed
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ライオンサウナ新橋 and サウナリゾートオリエンタル赤坂, men-only saunas in central Tokyo, will jointly hold “TOKYO SAUNA TRIBE 2026 ～The 3rd STAGE～” from November 14 to December 13, 2026. 花王株式会社 is the special sponsor. The program will feature collaborative aufguss sessions and a prize drawing.
【100% satisfaction・98% change in perceptions】What does “SNS doesn’t increase customer acquisition” really mean? Post-event survey report on the 3rd seminar hosted by the Japan JC Tokyo Block Council! Revealing a KGI reverse-planning method to counter declining views in the AI era
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株式会社EMOLVA representative Seiichi Sakakibara spoke at the 3rd seminar hosted by the Japan JC Tokyo Block Council, explaining SNS customer acquisition challenges in the AI era and a KGI reverse-planning method. The post-event survey recorded 100% satisfaction and a 98% change in perceptions.
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100% satisfaction
500,000 total SNS followers
SNS marketing support for more than 1,000 companies
Spoke for 120 minutes
50 valid responses
Average: 4.82
Rating of “5 (Very satisfied)”: 82.0%
Rating of “5 (Very satisfied)”: 82.0% (41 people)
Rating of “4 (Satisfied)”: 18.0%
Rating of “4 (Satisfied)”: 18.0% (9 people)
Percentage reporting a change in perceptions: 98.0%
Percentage reporting a change in perceptions: 98.0% (49 people)
【Make Shichi-Go-San commemorative photos even more special】写真工房ぱれっと launches a Shichi-Go-San photography campaign, adding color to an important family milestone with outfits, studio shoots and location photography
Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, will open a limited-time “Thunders Pop-Up Café” inside BUS Terminal Ota on Nov. 16 and 18. The café will sell original drinks and merchandise, and offer gifts to customers who present tickets to a home game and a parking pass.
株式会社JVCケンウッド will launch the KENWOOD-brand DMX6526S display audio system in mid-December. The unit supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, features fast charging of up to 27W via USB Power Delivery, and includes hard keys. The estimated market price is around 60,000 yen.
Creating a “City of Light” starting in Hibiya, powered by IOWN — “City of Light” presentation room planned
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The NTT Group plans to open a presentation room in Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, on Jan. 22, 2027, where visitors can experience the “City of Light” concept based on the IOWN initiative.
積水ハウス adopts “Hoikuen Study Abroad” as an employee benefit, with companies supporting new experiences that nurture children’s sensibilities
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株式会社キッチハイク announced that 積水ハウス will introduce “Hoikuen Study Abroad” as an employee benefit starting in February 2027. A trial received high satisfaction ratings, and the program aims to nurture children’s sensibilities in the AI era and support employees in balancing work and parenting.
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Starting in February 2027
30 employee families
Satisfaction rate: 100%
96.6% said they would like to use it again next year
AI video editing software HitPaw Edimakor launches Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale! Up to 70% off
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HitPaw Edimakor is holding a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale from Nov. 10 to Dec. 11, 2026, with VIP plans up to 65% off and AI credits up to 67% off.
Coldest weather of the season. If your motorcycle handlebars feel cold, try heated inner gloves. Just wear them under your gloves. [Back in stock by popular demand] The popular “ALTENA NukuRun” heated inner gloves are now also available on TikTokショップ.
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三金商事株式会社 has begun selling its popular “ALTENA NukuRun” heated inner gloves on TikTokショップ.
Community lounge for Shibuya workers opens on the 4th floor of Cafe & Plants “Nakaniwa”! Dedicated floor for Shibuya TOQ Pass users and café benefits now available
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株式会社ANCR, in collaboration with Tokyu, began operating the “Shibuya TOQ Pass Members Lounge” for Shibuya workers on the 4th floor of Cafe & Plants “Nakaniwa” on Nov. 16, 2026, and introduced café benefits and a tier system for Shibuya TOQ Pass users.
ＦＰＴ to launch “FPT Smart Track for SAP GROW Fast,” a 2-Tier ERP*³ deployment service for overseas offices and subsidiaries of major companies, starting Nov. 11
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ＦＰＴジャパンホールディングス株式会社 will launch “FPT Smart Track for SAP GROW Fast,” a 2-Tier ERP deployment service for overseas offices and subsidiaries of major companies, on Nov. 11, 2026. Based on SAP GROW Fast, the service aims for implementation in as little as 16 weeks.
A comfortable pair for every day with someone special. Five-toe sock brand “knitido” launches 3 gift sets with 2 pairs each, offering different styles, on Nov. 11, “Socks Day”
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The five-toe sock brand “knitido,” operated by ニッティド株式会社, will launch 3 gift sets in its official online store on Nov. 11, 2026, “Socks Day.” Each set includes 2 pairs of five-toe socks in different designs or lengths, along with gift wrapping.
Notice of launch of a smart water meter demonstration project in 沖縄県石垣市 to reduce the burden of meter reading on municipal staff and improve worksite safety through digital transformation, addressing labor shortages and workplace safety challenges
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株式会社ウォーターリンクス, in partnership with 沖縄県石垣市, will begin a pilot project for smart water meters. To address labor shortages and on-site safety challenges, it will use remote meter reading to improve operational efficiency and safety for 158 households from April 2026 through March 2027.
有限会社黒川鞄 will hold an advance preview of school backpacks for students entering in April 2028 in Ginza on Nov. 28 and 29, and will begin advance reservations for its new brand, “Spring Snow.”
[Monday, Nov. 30] Can digitalization solve everything? Moving digital health from “adoption” to “social implementation.” Event to explore building community-rooted health care systems!
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認定NPO法人シェア＝国際保健協力市民の会 will hold an online study session, “Digital Health × Community Learning Hub_Series003,” on Nov. 30, 2026, to discuss building community health care systems through the integration of digital and analog approaches.
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Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
19:00～20:45
Participation fee: Free
Working to promote maternal and child health handbooks for more than 20 years
Agrees to establish a joint-venture sales company in Japan with 宏全國際集団 (Taiwan)
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日本山村硝子株式会社 has agreed with 宏全國際集団 of Taiwan to establish a joint-venture sales company in Japan, with the aim of expanding sales channels in the Japanese market and supporting the overseas businesses of Japanese beverage manufacturers.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Approximately 5 billion units annually
52 locations in 9 countries
Revenue: 28.8 billion Taiwan dollars
142.8 billion yen※
Total assets: 46.8 billion Taiwan dollars
232.1 billion yen※
The company has 5,278 employees
Converted to yen at 1 Taiwan dollar = 4.96 yen
Formed a business partnership in October 2023
Companies mentioned：日本山村硝子株式会社、宏全國際集団、Taiwan Hon Chuan Group