Exa advances plans to upgrade facilities maintenance management at Seikagaku Corporation, aiming for “0 production opportunity losses due to equipment issues”
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株式会社エクサ is leading the development of plans to upgrade facilities maintenance management at Seikagaku Corporation’s Takahagi Plant and is driving the implementation project for IBM Maximo.
Facts
Information on approximately 1,500 facilities and pieces of equipment
Connections and loneliness emerging from the “dining table.” A solo exhibition by acclaimed painter 水戸部七絵, “I want to eat with a friend.,” to be held at “Gallery 舞台裏” in Azabudai Hills
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A solo exhibition by painter 水戸部七絵, “I want to eat with a friend.,” will open on Dec. 11, 2026, at Gallery 舞台裏, operated by 株式会社The Chain Museum.
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.7 releases today, Nov. 11! Bring the curtain down on elation. The first playable Aeon, Aeon ★ Aha, finally arrives! A host of lavish rewards, including a free limited 5-star character
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HoYoverse released Version 4.7 of its space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail on Nov. 11, 2026. The first playable Aeon, Aeon ★ Aha, makes an appearance, alongside generous campaigns offering a free limited 5-star character and login rewards.
SmartHR publishes findings from joint research with Kobe University, “A Study on the Mechanisms by Which Talent Management Contributes to Business”
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株式会社SmartHR has published a report from joint research with the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration at Kobe University titled “A Study on the Mechanisms by Which Talent Management Contributes to Business.” Based on interviews with 11 midsize and large companies, it outlines the conditions for effective talent management and a “cycle model.”
Cresta AI platform to be introduced at the Shop Japan contact center
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株式会社オークローンマーケティング announced on Nov. 11, 2026, that it will introduce the AI platform of Cresta Intelligence, Inc. at its contact center. The platform will be used for phone inquiries starting in December 2026, with the aim of providing prompt answers and support in handling customer harassment.
AI search optimization tool “AIsearchmap (AIサーチマップ)” launches “Category Analysis,” a new feature showing “which areas” your company and competitors are featured in
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株式会社CINC began offering “Category Analysis,” a new feature for its AI search optimization tool AIsearchmap, across all plans on Nov. 11, 2026. The feature visualizes brand mentions for a company and its competitors across 4 dimensions: service category, comparison criteria, target audience, and region.
[National Occupational Health Week] ダイヤ工業 launches a back-pain prevention support program in collaboration with 明治東海工場
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ダイヤ工業株式会社 launched a back-pain prevention support program in collaboration with 明治東海工場 to coincide with National Occupational Health Week. The program included a site visit and seminar by Hiroshi Matsudaira. Of the 75 participants, overall satisfaction was 100%, approximately 95% reported greater awareness, and approximately 59% expressed a willingness to put what they learned into practice.
Facts
National Occupational Health Week (Oct. 1–7)
Post-training survey (n=75)
Overall satisfaction: 100%
Very satisfied: 73%
Somewhat satisfied: 27%
Work-related illnesses resulting in 4 or more days of absence
Approximately 10–20 kg of raw materials and products
Can be done in approximately 3 seconds
Approximately 95% reported increased awareness of health management
97% said, “It will be useful in my work and daily life starting tomorrow, and I can put it into practice.”
Changing the idea that “white sneakers get dirty.” KACHIKA launches “WHITE PROJECT™.” First release: CLASSIC
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株式会社SynaBiz has launched CLASSIC, the first release in its WHITE PROJECT™ white sneaker series, featuring its proprietary stain-resistant material WHITECH, under its private brand KACHIKA. The product is available on Amazon.co.jp.
[Book release] “広報構想原論” (by Higashi Hideya, Chairman of the Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology)
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学校法人先端教育機構 published “広報構想原論,” written by its chairman, Higashi Hideya, on Nov. 9, 2026. The book reframes public relations from “the art of communication” as “a discipline of conception” and systematizes the building of relationships between organizations and society. It was published as a companion volume to “事業構想原論.”
[New Store] 串カツ田中 池袋東口店 opens on Tuesday, November 17!
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株式会社串カツ田中, a subsidiary of Unisia HD, will open 串カツ田中 池袋東口店 on November 17, 2026. It has also begun holding regular online information sessions to recruit franchisees.
Facts
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
9th floor
76 seats
Capital: 300 million yen
Over 30 million sold cumulatively
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中、株式会社ピソラ、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB
Weather and climate become part of your style. The TIGORA GOLF 2026 Winter Collection arrives
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株式会社アルペン has unveiled the TIGORA GOLF 2026 Winter Collection, a line of winter golf wear from its private brand TIGORA. The items combine warmth with ease of movement and will be available nationwide at ゴルフ5 and online.
A popular model with cumulative sales of 70,000 pairs gets an upgrade. New TIGORA ハイク2 is designed specifically for descents, which account for 80% of hiking injuries
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株式会社アルペン will begin selling TIGORA ハイク2, an upgraded version of its trekking shoes TIGORA ハイク, which have sold over 70,000 pairs cumulatively, in late October 2026. The new model focuses on the fact that about 80% of hiking accidents occur during descents and features 3 technologies to improve shock absorption and stability.
ビルスピアカデミー develops talent by starting with “what role to take on,” not “what to learn”; to hold an online seminar on “How to Develop Talent Who Can Apply Data Analysis at Work”
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ビルスピアカデミー, operated by パーソルイノベーション株式会社, will hold an online seminar on “How to Develop Talent Who Can Apply Data Analysis at Work” on November 25, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
12:00～12:40
More than 100 major companies
Satisfaction rate above 95%
Repeat rate above 90%
April 2019
About 100,000 cases
End of July 2026
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピカンパニー、ビルスピアカデミー、TECH PLAY Academy、パーソルグループ、ビルスピ
Basic to speak at the online lecture series, available for a limited time from Monday, November 16: “First-Half 2026 BtoB Marketing Survey Report: What Has Changed in BtoB Marketing with AI Agents?”
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株式会社ベーシック will speak at the online lecture series “First-Half 2026 BtoB Marketing Survey Report,” available for a limited time from November 16, presenting on operational design for small-team BtoB marketing.
アットホーム Purchase and Neighborhood Rankings: Hokkaido
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アットホーム株式会社 has announced its Purchase and Neighborhood Rankings for Hokkaido, based on page views for residential properties for sale on the real estate information website アットホーム. Sapporo’s Chuo Ward ranked first overall and, as in the previous year, also took the top spot across all types (singles, couples, and families).
[Help elementary school students overcome math anxiety in 1 minute] Make everyday manga fun for learning tricky fractions and decimals, and plane figures! Two books in the “Math Manga You Can Understand in 1 Minute” series, which helps build study habits, go on sale simultaneously on 11/11
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株式会社翔泳社 will release 2 books in its educational manga series 1分でわかる算数マンガ for elementary school students—Fractions and Decimals, and Plane Figures—on November 11, 2026.
17 growth strategy fields: Introducing “AI Material Data Platform,” 3 AI Data Platforms to transform organizations in the materials sector into AI Native Enterprises!
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AIデータ株式会社 has begun offering AI Material Data Platform, a platform designed to transform entire companies in the materials, components, and parts industries into AI Native Enterprises. It comprises 3 core platforms: Tokkyo.AI for strategic support, リーガルテックVDR for data management, and AI Material on IDX for leveraging organizational knowledge. The company aims to solve structural challenges in the materials industry and lead the world through Japan-originated Material AX.
Facts
March 17, 2026
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
No. 1 in sales volume for 17 consecutive years
Capital: ¥100 million (capital reserve: ¥1.525 billion)
Established: April 2015
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AIデータ社、IDX、Tokkyo.AI、リーガルテックVDR、AI孔明 on IDX、AI Material on IDX、BCNアワード、経済産業大臣賞、防衛省、日本政府
[AI Expo Osaka 2027] To be held at MyDome Osaka on January 20 and January 21, 2027
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株式会社アイスマイリー will hold AI Expo Osaka 2027 at MyDome Osaka on January 20 and 21, 2027. The event will feature physical AI robots, exhibits of 150 products and solutions from 70 companies, and more than 30 conferences. Expected attendance is 7,000.
Facts
Original2027年1月20日（水）・1月21日（木）
This will be the 12th time the event has been held
This will be the 3rd time it has been held in Osaka
70 companies will exhibit
About 150 products and solutions will be exhibited
More than 30 conferences are also planned
We welcomed more than 8,000 visitors
10:00～18:00
10:00～17:00
3,000,000 monthly page views
500 or more listed products
Capital: 14,990 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスマイリー、日本ディープラーニング協会、Generative AI Japan、生成AI活用普及協会、金融データ活用推進協会、ソフトウェア協会、リテールAI協会、生成ＡＩ協会、データサイエンティスト協会
The film オンデマンド to be released in full for free on YouTube!
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アップティー株式会社 has announced that its film オンデマンド, based on a true story, will be available for free on YouTube starting November 10, 2026. The film tells the story of UP-T, an original merchandise production service launched by 丸井織物.
[ゼッテリア] A “Japanese-style burger” featuring yuzu, maitake mushrooms and jade-green onions: ゼッテリア to hold its “Japanese-Style Burger Fair, 2nd Edition”
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株式会社バーガー・ワン’s ゼッテリア will hold its “Japanese-Style Burger Fair, 2nd Edition” for a limited time starting Nov. 18, selling the new “Yuzu-Scented Maitake Tatsuta Chicken Burger” and bringing back the 1st-edition “Wasabi Tartar Maitake Beef Burger.”
TikTok and creators bring the appeal of the “Nitto ATP Finals” in Turin, Italy, to fans around the world through LIVE experiences. TAKASHii selected from Japan!
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TikTok is partnering with 男子プロテニス協会 (ATP) to promote the appeal of the “Nitto ATP Finals” in Turin, Italy, through its “On Tour With” creator program and TikTok LIVE. Creator TAKASHii has been selected to represent Japan.
[独自調査] 2026 latest: Ranking of popular restaurants among foreign visitors [Sendai edition] No. 1 is 「串カツ田中 仙台店」! | Popular restaurants among inbound tourists Inbound tourism MEO
A new addition to やよい軒’s “Value Menu”! Oita specialty toriten with a crispy texture: “Oita Toriten Set Meal with Chicken Breast” goes on sale
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株式会社プレナス will add Oita specialty toriten made with chicken breast to the value menu at its set-meal restaurant やよい軒. Starting Nov. 17, it will be available with 4 pieces for 960 yen or 6 pieces for 1,160 yen. Takeout will also be available.
[トマム] An overnight stay in a snow-and-ice town where temperatures can reach minus 20 degrees! “Ice Hotel,” made entirely of ice from ceiling to furniture, opens
A brand store where you can experience the world of LEGOⓇ bricks is opening at ルクア サウス in Osaka! “LEGO® Store Osaka ルクア サウス” grand opening on 2026年11月24日 (Tue)!
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ベネリック株式会社 and レゴジャパン株式会社 will open “LEGO® Store Osaka ルクア サウス” at ルクア サウス in Osaka on 2026年11月24日.
Applications now supported for the 4th round of the “Business Improvement Course” under the “Business Strengthening Through Creative Initiatives Challenge Promotion Program” [助成金なう]
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株式会社ナビット has begun providing application support for the 4th round of 東京都’s “Business Strengthening Through Creative Initiatives Challenge Promotion Program (Business Improvement Course).” Applications are scheduled to open on Feb. 1, 2027. Grants are up to 6 million yen, with a maximum subsidy rate of 2/3. Eligible applicants include small and medium-sized businesses in Tokyo, and companies with declining profits or operating at a loss may also qualify.
[韓国NC] A special day at KINTEX in Korea on Nov. 25 (Wed)! “Lineage Festival: Invitation to Aden,” the first joint offline event for the “Lineage” series, announced
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NC Corporation will hold “Lineage Festival: Invitation to Aden,” the first joint offline event for the “Lineage” series, at KINTEX in Korea on Nov. 25, 2026. The 3 titles “Lineage Remastered,” “Lineage M” and “Lineage Classic” will take part, with game demos and stage events. Ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Nov. 13.
[阪急うめだ本店] Hankyu-exclusive merchandise, too! The retro and cute “Osamu Goods Store ~Welcome ‘KAWAII’~” opens Nov. 25 (Wed)
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The “Osamu Goods Store” will be held at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Nov. 25, featuring limited-edition merchandise, a silkscreen printing workshop and purchase gifts.
[神戸阪急] Wada Aya Sho Exhibition: Seeing MOJI × Feeling SHO
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A solo exhibition by calligrapher Aya Wada, “Wada Aya Sho Exhibition,” will be held at 神戸阪急’s main building, 9th-floor event hall, from Nov. 19 to 23. The exhibition will display 65 works and will also feature events such as live performances and days when the artist is present.
More than 70 squid added to Minecraft! “What Even Is a Squid?” now available on the Marketplace
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株式会社インプレス has started selling “What Even Is a Squid?” on the Minecraft Marketplace. The add-on adds more than 70 squid and more than 150 types of items.
【Next Environmental Creation Seminar】Crisis Response at Waste Management Companies | 2 attorneys from 森・濱田松本法律事務所 explain
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The General Incorporated Association Next Generation Environmental Creation Consortium will hold a crisis response seminar on Nov. 24, 2026, featuring attorneys from 森・濱田松本法律事務所 and examining cases involving the revocation of waste management business permits.
【Industry Analysis】Taiwanese companies make a full-scale entry into the space components market. An insight report examines their distinctive strategy of building “flight heritage” through national programs and the latest developments
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ワイズリサーチ has released an insight report analyzing Taiwanese companies’ strategy for building “flight heritage” in space components through national programs, as well as the latest developments in obtaining international certifications in the semiconductor and drone sectors.
Facts
As of the end of 2025, 55 Taiwanese companies already
More than 10 Taiwanese companies participated in developing key components
TASA is advancing development with more than 50 domestic companies
In August 2026, a flight test of the first independently developed sounding rocket succeeded in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan
In 2026, a Taiwanese research institution was recognized as the world’s first testing organization
From June 2026, the review for cybersecurity certification by a U.S. industry organization
Returns after 2 years: Christmas Afternoon Tea at Ginza matcha specialty shop “ATELIER MATCHA” available for a limited time starting Nov. 18
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ATELIER MATCHA Ginza, operated by TZEN株式会社, will offer Christmas Afternoon Tea for a limited time from Nov. 18 through Dec. 26, 2026. The price is ¥6,300 (tax included), and reservations open on Nov. 11.
みんなの介護 AWARD 2026 Brand Category winner: “Nurturing precious time with family”
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リビングプラットフォームケア won the brand category of “みんなの介護AWARD2026,” while Library Nerima Takanodai received an area award. Details on the number of facilities and satisfaction ratings are provided.
“JAWS 日本語じょうず,” an app developed by our representative at “Built with Claude: Japan 2026” that lets users practice phone and in-person interactions with AI, is now available
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株式会社tAIo has released “JAWS 日本語じょうず,” a web app developed at the hackathon “Built with Claude: Japan 2026,” hosted by Anthropic and others, that lets users practice phone and in-person interactions with AI.
Facts
50 scenarios (22 phone, 28 in-person)
The number of foreign residents exceeds 4.28 million
250 selected participants took part
66 public documents
Includes 944 words
Companies mentioned：株式会社tAIo、Anthropic、Cerebral Valley
“集客ラクダ” strengthens SEO with automatic rewriting and glossary creation from keywords
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株式会社Arstruct is enhancing its information-sharing support service “集客ラクダ” with a feature that automatically rewrites article titles and descriptions using Google Search Console data, and a feature that creates glossaries from keywords. These tools support SEO for existing articles and help provide readers with supplementary information.
Summoners War: Sky Arena opens a new arena! Season-based PvP content, Another Dimension Arena, arrives!
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株式会社Com2uS Japan has introduced Another Dimension Arena, a new season-based PvP feature in the RPG Summoners War: Sky Arena. It will operate as a beta version from November to December, and 38 monsters from 2014 will be available in the first season. A commemorative event will also run through November 30.
Facts
50 Another Dimension Arena Summoning Scrolls
Enhanced to +15
3 users with similar victory points
38 types of monsters
A total of 190 monsters are available
Event runs through November 30
Acquire Another Dimension Arena Runes 50 times
Receive 3 additional Mystical Scrolls
Operates as a beta version from November to December
SpoGOMI at Kujukuri Beach: event to be held in Sanmu, Chiba, on 11/14!
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株式会社毎日新聞社 will hold an introductory event for SpoGOMI, a sport involving picking up litter that originated in Japan, in Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture, on November 14.
【ザ ストリングス 博多】The 3rd Alice collaboration brings the sweetness of bright red strawberries and seasonal apples together with Christmas motifs! Limited-time Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea
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A limited-time Alice's Christmas Gift Afternoon Tea, the 3rd collaboration with British brand マクミラン・アリス, will be offered at ザ ストリングス 博多, operated by 株式会社ベスト-アニバーサリー, and at hotels and wedding venues in 9 cities nationwide operated by 株式会社ベストブライダル.
Facts
From 5,500 yen per person
Christmas Hot Fruit Sangria (non-alcoholic) 1,100 yen
Alice's Clockwork Noel: Strawberry & Caramel Chocolate 1,950 yen
White Rabbit Holiday Parfait: Heart & Macaron 2,300 yen
【November only】写真工房ぱれっと to hold the Sapporo Bridal Fair! 14 special offers worth up to more than 50,000 yen, plus free try-ons of premium dresses
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写真工房ぱれっと will hold its Sapporo Bridal Fair for November only. The event will feature 14 special offers worth up to more than 50,000 yen, free try-ons of premium dresses from the Premier Line, and studio tours.
【ルイ·ヴィトン】Wins the Artistic Crafts category award at the 26th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève
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Louis Vuitton's Tambour Artistic Automata won the Artistic Crafts category award at the 26th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève, held in Geneva on November 7, 2026.
Hatsune Miku to open the GALAXY STAGE at the year-end music festival CDJ26/27!
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Crypton Future Media announced that Hatsune Miku will be the opening act on the GALAXY STAGE at the music festival CDJ26/27, to be held on December 29, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
Starts at 12:05 p.m.
In 2007
Hatsune Miku will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2027
【2nd edition announced following popular demand!】Shiba Inu merchandise released by the editorial team of the Japanese dog magazine Shi-Ba
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The editorial team of 辰巳出版's Japanese dog magazine Shi-Ba will release the 2nd edition of official merchandise featuring Naomi Kageyama and Shiba Inu Steve ch on November 18, 2026.
One flat 50,000 yen payment per person upon passing resume screening. JOB PALETTE launches ClipMatch, a new recruitment service that attracts candidates with company introduction videos on social media
パシオス's cozy items: New products from the Paseos Heat (パシオスヒート) line are arriving one after another!
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株式会社田原屋 is selling clothing and household goods from its Paseos Heat (パシオスヒート) line, featuring moisture-absorbing heat-generating functionality, at the fashion retailer パシオス.
Pursuing an ultimate immersive experience by turning your bed into a “private theater”! Screen stand set lets you tilt the screen to match your reclining position
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ビーズ株式会社’s gaming furniture brand Bauhutte® will launch a tension-pole partition and screen stand set designed to let users enjoy a projector’s big screen while lying in bed.
[Top yesterday’s weight (yourself)!] That 100g is a step toward surpassing who you were yesterday. VALX’s “truly useful” plate charm makes its debut, exclusively at ドン・キホーテ!
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VALX株式会社 will launch the “VALX PLATE CHARM,” a 100g plate-shaped charm, at ドン・キホーテ stores nationwide in early November 2026. The product, developed jointly with ドン・キホーテ, is priced at ¥2,178 (tax included).
[フジテレビ] “SHOW-WA Concert in 日本武道館 ～大丈夫？いや、無理でSHOW！～” Complete Edition with Bonus Footage, Nov. 29 (Sun.), from 18:00 (予定), フジテレビTWO ドラマ・アニメ
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フジテレビTWO ドラマ・アニメ will exclusively broadcast footage from the 日本武道館 concert held by Yasushi Akimoto-produced group SHOW-WA on October 1, 2026, along with bonus footage, from 18:00 on November 29.
“NC” NC Japan launches a special website marking its 25th anniversary! A 25th-anniversary live broadcast is set for November 20 (Fri.) at 20:00, featuring MC Tomohiro 吉﨑智宏, with 「PURPLEコイン」 worth a total of ¥1 million up for grabs!
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 announced that it will launch a special anniversary website ahead of its 25th anniversary on November 11, 2026, and hold a 25th-anniversary live broadcast on November 20, where 「PURPLEコイン」 worth a total of ¥1 million will be given away.
Free marathon broadcast of all 46 episodes of the classic 1991 adventure anime “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)” coming to ABEMA! Binge the adventures of hero Dai and his companions over 4 days starting November 12 (Thu.)
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ABEMA will offer a free marathon broadcast of all 46 episodes of the 1991 anime “Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)” over 4 days starting November 12, 2026.
The care put into Monchhichi plush toys, recreated as mini figures. “Monchhichi Collectible Mini Figure” goes on sale November 25, 2026 (Wed.).
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株式会社ドリームズ will launch “Monchhichi Collectible Mini Figure,” mini figures recreating the details of Monchhichi plush toys, on November 25, 2026. The blind-box series features 8 types, including a secret figure, and is priced at ¥1,210 including tax.
[Events taking place November–December] A wide range of events from across Japan come together for World AIDS Day on December 1! “TOKYO AIDS WEEKS 2026” event lineup announced!
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The event lineup for “TOKYO AIDS WEEKS 2026,” run by 認定NPO法人ぷれいす東京, has been announced. From November 15 to around December 15, 2026, a range of events—including film screenings, concerts, talks, and mail-in testing—will take place mainly in the Kanto region and across Japan, with the aim of promoting accurate knowledge about HIV/AIDS and eliminating stigma.
Facts
Now in its 12th year
Around November 15–December 15, 2026
“World AIDS Day” on December 1
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人ぷれいす東京、TOKYO AIDS WEEKS 事務局、中村キース・ヘリング美術館、厚生労働省、国立国際医療センター、公益財団法人エイズ予防財団、東京都、山口県、BUFF Naughty Xmas
[circus株式会社] Title sponsorship of a 川崎ブレイブサンダース game on November 1 (Sun.)
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circus株式会社 served as title sponsor of the B.LEAGUE game between 川崎ブレイブサンダース and 横浜ビー・コルセアーズ held on November 1, 2026. Its CSR activities included inviting approximately 200 people connected with local Kanagawa mini-basketball teams and hosting an interactive booth where participants could declare what they wanted to take on, attracting approximately 800 participants.
A company that not only “delivers” education but also “supports” it. Kyoiku Academy decides to invest in JASSO social bonds, accelerating support for students’ learning through scholarships
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株式会社教育アカデミー has decided to invest in the “85th Japan Student Services Organization Bond,” a social bond issued by 独立行政法人日本学生支援機構 (JASSO). The funds raised will be used to finance its student loan scholarship program, as part of efforts to support students’ learning.
Facts
Total amount issued: ¥30 billion
Term: 2 years
85th Japan Student Services Organization Bond
Currently operates 8 campuses in Kanagawa Prefecture
tvk to hold a “Recruitment Capability Enhancement Seminar” for small and medium-sized businesses! Offering tips for navigating an increasingly competitive hiring environment
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株式会社テレビ神奈川 will hold a free “Recruitment Capability Enhancement Seminar” on December 1, 2026, for human resources and recruitment staff at small and medium-sized businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture. A 日本商工会議所 survey found that labor shortages had reached 60.0%. The seminar will feature Yusuke Mochizuki of 株式会社マイナビ as a speaker, offering tips on resolving hiring challenges and promoting companies’ appeal.
[日水コン] Company executive earns doctorate for research on earthquake damage to water supply pipelines—Research findings to be used to strengthen water supply infrastructure
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Katsutoshi 宮本, an executive officer at 株式会社日水コン, earned a Doctor of Engineering degree from Tottori University Graduate School for his research on “Damage mechanisms and effective countermeasures for water supply pipelines due to soil liquefaction.”
PBR LENDING refreshes business overview report and makes it publicly available
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Portobello Road株式会社 made its business overview report for the crypto asset lending service “PBR LENDING” publicly available on Nov. 11, 2026, and revamped its format. Registered members number more than 10,000, and total assets held exceed 10 billion yen.
Pre-downloads begin ahead of the Lineage Classic pre-opening; pricing at the start of official service also revealed, with discounts in a launch campaign!
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン began pre-downloads for Lineage Classic on Nov. 11, 2026, and announced its pricing structure at the start of official service as well as a discount campaign.
New camera strap “クラシコ・セルペンテ2” launches! Smooth attachment and removal enabled by YKK’s twist-reducing engagement component
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有限会社CACICA launched its ULYSSES-branded leather camera strap “クラシコ・セルペンテ2” on Nov. 11, 2026. It features a YKK-made twist-reducing engagement component for smooth, one-action attachment and removal.
The 3 works “青天” by Masayasu Wakabayashi, “永遠の記憶” by Keigo Higashino, and “私たちはたしかに光ってたんだ” by Reisuke Kaneko, published by 株式会社文藝春秋, have been nominated among the 20 candidates for the “読書メーター大賞 2027.” Voting begins on Nov. 11, 2026, and the results will be announced on Jan. 8, 2027.
Facts
3 titles
Original読書メーター大賞 2027
20 candidate works
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Friday, Jan. 8
More than 630,000 copies in cumulative circulation
[ソンブルイユTOKYO] Sales begin for all 6 varieties of 2026 Christmas cakes
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French restaurant ソンブルイユTOKYO, operated by 株式会社梅花ブライダル, has begun sales of limited-edition cakes for Christmas 2026: 6 varieties in Tokyo and 3 in Kansai.
テラチャージ set to exhibit at the 32nd Japan EV Festival
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Terra Charge株式会社 will exhibit at the 32nd Japan EV Festival, to be held in Yokohama on Nov. 21, 2026, showcasing its current models and a 50 kW ニチコン rapid charger. It also plans to give a stage presentation jointly with 株式会社ノエックス.
An article announcing the レイエス Winter Camp 2026 residential football camp organized by 東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール and providing details. The Basic Course and Select Course will be held at Kisarazu Sports Village from Dec. 26 to 28, and participants will receive a soccer ball.
[SALON by PEACH JOHN] 2026 WINTER COLLECTION: The second new release is here to elevate the holiday mood!
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SALON by PEACH JOHN, a brand of 株式会社ピーチ・ジョン, has released the second installment of its new 2026 winter collection. The lineup includes bras, shorts, thongs and slips featuring glitter lace and crystal strings to elevate the holiday mood.
Facts
Price: ¥5,490
\2,990
¥6,300
¥9,980
280,000 pieces sold across the series
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピーチ・ジョン、SALON by PEACH JOHN、PEACH JOHN
The summoned hero is… the Demon Lord himself!? BREEZE Comics’ “第七勇者は魔王さま！～猫かぶり聖女はラスボスと共に旅をする～1” launches! A dark-hearted saint and a fake hero (※the Demon Lord) take on a complicated Demon Lord-slaying love comedy!
Project launches to produce a complete-edition box set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the “Book Girl” series! A stretch goal will also unlock a reading by 遠子天野 (voice: Kana Hanazawa)!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will launch a project on CAMPFIRE to produce a complete-edition box set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the light novel “Book Girl” series. The box will include all 16 volumes, plus a 17th volume containing a newly written short story. If stretch goals are met, additional rewards are planned, including production of an audio reading by voice actor Kana Hanazawa.
三井精機 builds a future-ready flexible production system with Fastems
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三井精機工業 has installed a new flexible manufacturing system (FMS) from Fastems at its manufacturing site and begun operations. Replacing the old system is intended to improve production efficiency and flexibility.
Facts
More than 5,000 cases worldwide
Equipment that has been in service for about 37 years
Launch of EMPASS LOG, combining a CMS for recruitment blogs with support for bringing production in-house
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株式会社ジーピーオンライン has launched EMPASS LOG, which combines a CMS for recruitment blogs with support for bringing production in-house. Based on WOW, a CMS the company has developed in-house since 2000, the service incorporates its expertise in operating owned media and aims to help resolve article-production challenges and support in-house production within 6 months.
Facts
Job seekers accounted for 77.7%
(43.7%)
83.0%
Specific examples of job duties (49.3%)
Challenges and suitability for the work (39.0%)
Employees’ candid opinions (31.0%)
300 men and women from across Japan
More than 200 production projects
A support program to bring production in-house in 6 months
“Simba,” a resident of TOWER 11, and “Beth,” the mascot dog of GOD SELECTION XXX, collaborate!
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A collaboration T-shirt featuring “Simba,” a resident of TOWER 11, and “Beth,” the mascot dog of fashion brand GOD SELECTION XXX, goes on sale Nov. 11.
[Nov. 11, Standing Bar Day] Main poster visual for the craft sake film Ine to Kaze and details of opening-week standing-bar events revealed!
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The main poster visual for Ine to Kaze, a documentary produced by 株式会社アウトクロップ, and details of opening-week standing-bar events to be held at Euro Space on Nov. 11, Standing Bar Day, have been revealed.
Facts
Nov. 11
3 craft sake brewers
5 and a half years
2026
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: Feb. 27, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社アウトクロップ、アウトクロップ、Outcrop inc.
[SNIDEL] Second collaboration with Clarks! Exclusive short boots to brighten the holiday season
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Torhill Buckle, short boots for the holiday season, will be released online on Nov. 12 and at stores nationwide from Nov. 18 as the second collaboration between SNIDEL, the women’s brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, and British footwear brand Clarks.
Facts
Original11月12日(木)0:00より
From Wednesday, Nov. 18
¥24,200
38 stores in Japan
45 stores in China
A total of 94 stores
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、SNIDEL、Clarks、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE
Rethinking the care-worker shortage in terms of “time,” not “headcount”: カイテク releases the “2026 Care Spot Work White Paper”
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カイテク株式会社 has released the “2026 Care Spot Work White Paper” to mark Care Day on Nov. 11. Based on data from 1,555 care facilities and 19,671 registered workers, the white paper analyzes labor shortages from the perspective of “time” and highlights the match between daytime needs and workers’ availability, as well as reduced workloads and a track record of long-term hiring through カイテク.
Facts
1,555 care facilities
19,671 workers registered with カイテク
90.5% feel there is a labor shortage
The share who selected daytime hours (combined weekday and weekend/public holiday responses) was 69.2%
Original平日の日中（9〜17時）に働けると回答
Certified care workers
More than 10 years of experience in care settings
6,743 people said they wanted to “work more in care than they do now”
Said the burden of responding to staff shortages had decreased
The share who said managers had fewer occasions to work on the front line was 55.5%
70.2% of organizations that have used カイテク for at least 1 year have a track record of long-term hiring
Said there were fewer mismatches than with regular hiring
The share who said industry-specific spot work has had a positive impact on the care sector was 96.4% among facilities
3 long-awaited unit songs from CUTIE STREET’s 1st album, “CUTIE LAND,” released early simultaneously
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Eight-member idol group CUTIE STREET will release 3 unit songs early from its 1st album, “CUTIE LAND,” due out Dec. 2, 2026. Information about its nationwide arena tour and album details has also been announced.
[Showa Nishikawa] Sponsors the 7th SB Student Ambassador event; holds Kyushu tournament workshop with high school students on “the future of sleep”
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昭和西川株式会社 sponsored the Kyushu tournament of the 7th SB Student Ambassador, held at 九州産業大学 on Oct. 31, 2026, and held a workshop on “well-being × sleep.”
Children’s colors and lines bring Lake Hyoko’s swans to life in a mural. About 170 children took part in the Kids are Alright Project held in Agano City, Niigata
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About 170 children took part in the “Kids are Alright Project,” held by 株式会社バンガラングス in Agano City, Niigata, where they created a collaborative mural with artist Kensuke Takahashi and participated in sports programs. The completed work is scheduled to be displayed at Suibara General Gymnasium.
Facts
About 170 children
More than 500 visitors, including parents and guardians, attended
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンガラングス、NPO法人阿賀野市総合型クラブ Spore、A Touch of Art株式会社、アセットリンク株式会社、株式会社アレン、株式会社けんと放送、三幸製菓株式会社、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、株式会社SWELL、スティーク株式会社、株式会社スリーライト、株式会社大光銀行、株式会社第四北越銀行、株式会社新潟プロバスケットボール、株式会社藤岡染工場、株式会社フレバス、ロート製薬株式会社、有限会社ヤスダヨーグルト
The Tokyo Architecture Festival Executive Committee has confirmed that Tokyo Architecture Festival 2027 will be held from May 15 to 23, 2027, and has launched a teaser website. The Shinjuku area will be added in 2027, with about 165 participating buildings planned.
Asia’s first members-only snow resort, “THE CLUB TOGARI”: Nagano-based artists and snow gear and apparel brands come together!
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A large mural by contemporary artist 越ちひろ and the introduction of Nagano-based brands “Vector Glide” and “ZUICA” have been announced for “THE CLUB TOGARI,” a members-only snow resort set to open at Togari Onsen Ski Resort in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture, starting with the 2026 season.
Facts
2026 season
More than 7,000 visitors
Companies mentioned：戸狩温泉スキー場株式会社、THE CLUB TOGARI、善光寺、Vector Glide、ZUICA、東京都庁、ながの未来力大賞、サントミューゼ、上田市立美術館、飯山駅
PROTOCORE seeks 3 companies for early adoption of its “AI-driven website,” supporting everything from publishing content to preparing for business meetings
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PROTOCORE株式会社 is seeking 3 companies for early adoption of “AI-driven websites (PROTOCORE ENGINE),” which support everything from publishing content to preparing for business meetings.