【Marketing by Nightlife Business Type】How to Win Customer Nominations by Understanding Differences in Clientele: A Thorough Look at the Customer Service, Presentation, and Alluring Outfits Required at Cabaret Clubs, Lounges, and Girls Bars
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Online cabaret dress retailer Rew-You（リューユ） explains the psychology of customers and the characteristics of the outfits they seek at cabaret clubs, members-only lounges, girls bars, and concept cafés, and discusses customer service techniques for winning nominations and the importance of self-branding.
株式会社クリアコード to present research findings on improving CJK search in open-source location search engine “Nominatim” at “FOSS4G Hokkaido 2026”
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株式会社クリアコード will present research findings on improving CJK (Japanese, Chinese, and Korean) search in open-source location search engine “Nominatim” at “FOSS4G Hokkaido 2026,” to be held on November 28, 2026.
岩田産業 to increase annual holidays from 105 days to 117 days, balancing improved working conditions for employees with higher productivity through business reform
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岩田産業 has decided to increase annual holidays from 105 days to 117 days starting in 2027 through business reform and productivity improvements.
Advance online reservations for boarding and alighting assistance on Hanshin trains to become available ～Service for the “PA Passenger” assistance reservation system to begin on Wednesday, November 25～
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Hanshin Electric Railway will launch the “PA Passenger” boarding and alighting assistance reservation system provided by Transreport Japan株式会社 on November 25, enabling advance reservations online.
Facts
We receive approximately 60,000 requests for boarding and alighting assistance annually
Covers 49 stations on our lines (excluding Osaka-Namba Station and Nishidai Station)
87 阪急電鉄 stations (excluding Tenjinbashisuji 6-chome Station and including Hanakuma Station)
As a general rule, we recommend booking at least 30 minutes before boarding
Reservations can be made starting 77 days before the travel date
Manages more than 12 million support requests worldwide
“Junior Independent Research and Specimen Gallery” to be held ～Showcasing a wide range of independent research projects and specimens by elementary, junior high, and high school students～
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大阪市立自然史博物館 will hold the “Junior Independent Research and Specimen Gallery,” showcasing independent research projects and specimens by elementary, junior high, and high school students.
Take on Momoclo members in virtual dodgeball! AR sports game “HADO” comes to ピオニウォーク東松山 on December 5 and 6!
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A special hands-on event for “HADO,” an AR sport operated by 株式会社meleap, will be held on December 5 and 6, 2026, at ピオニウォーク東松山 in Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture. Members of ももいろクローバーZ will appear as exclusive avatars, and visitors can compete against them.
【Report on October 20 presentation】Seminar on handling complaints in home-visit nursing｜Organizing “why the complaint arose” and preventing recurrence across the entire organization
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Iwanaga Shinrin, executive officer of 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, spoke at the online seminar “Handling Complaints in Home-Visit Nursing,” hosted by 株式会社eWeLL on October 20, 2026, explaining complaint prevention measures and information-sharing systems.
Exhibiting at “Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026”
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Furuno Electric will exhibit at “Advanced Construction, Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology Fair in Kumamoto 2026,” to be held at Grandmesse Kumamoto in November 2026, showcasing its “FWC” compact cloud-based remote surveillance camera capable of night photography and an AI water-level alert function under development.
Free downloadable resource added to “Code Diagnosis Camel,” outlining diagnostic details, fees, and process
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株式会社Arstruct has added a free PDF guide outlining the diagnostic details, fees, and process to the official website of “Code Diagnosis Camel,” a service that helps assess risks in web services.
Long-selling “Kudamono-ya-san Pitted Soft Prunes,” on the market for more than 25 years, gets a refresh
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株式会社デルタインターナショナル will begin rolling out a refreshed version of its long-selling “Kudamono-ya-san Pitted Soft Prunes,” which has been on the market for more than 25 years, starting in mid-November 2026.
【Change the restaurant at your next shift】焼肉こじま holds study session for part-time leaders
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株式会社こじま held a study session on November 9, 2026, for part-time leaders in the 焼肉こじま group, with lectures and activities on building an ideal team and safety management in restaurants.
Customers rated “warranty and support” highest. Review of 22 R∞PCダイレクト reviews: 21 received 4 stars or higher. Breakdown of evaluation points, satisfaction, and prior R∞PC purchase experience released
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リングロー株式会社 reviewed 22 customer reviews of the refurbished PC e-commerce site R∞PCダイレクト and announced a 95.5% high-rating rate. “Warranty and support” received the highest ratings, and satisfaction with operating speed was also high.
Popular Iwate seafood izakaya Sanmaime Sukegoro makes its Hokkaido debut! Kitami location grand opens!
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Sanmaime Sukegoro, a popular seafood izakaya in Iwate operated by 株式会社オーイズミフーズ, is making its Hokkaido debut in Kitami. It will serve charcoal-grilled dishes and sashimi set meals, and has a banquet hall accommodating up to 36 people.
“Chamill,” based on Korean interior design, adds a dining category, launching tables in 2 sizes and chairs in 2 colors
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Fuji Boeki has added a dining category to its original furniture brand “Chamill,” which is based on Korean interior design, and will launch tables and chairs in November 2026.
Marubun to exhibit at EdgeTech+2026 Embedded Solutions, opening Nov. 18
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丸文株式会社 will exhibit at EdgeTech+2026, which opens at Pacifico Yokohama on Nov. 18, 2026, showcasing related products from ASRock Industrial, ASUS, DFI, Axelera AI, Toradex, Forecr, TechNexion, ADLINK and others.
Michiloop, a new scalp-care brand that supports me at the end of 1 day, launches! Early release on Amazon on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, followed by a phased nationwide launch at variety stores starting in January 2027
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株式会社ダリヤ will launch Michiloop, a new scalp-care brand for women in their 30s. It will be released early on Amazon on Nov. 11, 2026, followed by a phased rollout at variety stores nationwide starting in January 2027.
Campaign theme: “Take me to the runway”! Dedicated SHEINxKep1er website launches today. Kep1er named SHEIN’s 2026 brand ambassador!
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SHEIN has named global girl group Kep1er its 2026 brand ambassador and launched the SHEINxKep1er campaign. Initiatives include a dedicated website, commercials in Shibuya, Umeda and Shin-Okubo, a limited-time event at the Harajuku SHOWROOM, and exclusive coupons.
Facts
2026
6 special promotions
3 areas
Up to 25% off
Worth 50,000 yen
66 people in total
Companies mentioned：SHEIN、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、Kep1er、モデルプレス
NAVITIME and Bicycle NAVITIME add shared-cycle route searches that take availability into account
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株式会社ナビタイムジャパン will begin offering route searches that take shared-cycle availability into account on NAVITIME and Bicycle NAVITIME starting Nov. 11, 2026. Supported services are Docomo Bike Share, HELLO CYCLING and LUUP.
“For small and midsize businesses: Seminar on designing and operating personnel systems for companies with up to 100 employees” to be held in Aichi on Dec. 3 [Capacity: 30]
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株式会社新経営サービス will hold a seminar on personnel system design for small and midsize businesses in Aichi on Dec. 3, 2026.
Builds operational platform for ENEOS AI system for inspecting external pipeline corrosion, supporting ongoing operations and upgrades
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株式会社ブライセン built an operational platform for ENEOS’s AI system for inspecting external pipeline corrosion and has supported ongoing operations and upgrades since April 2025.
オーセントホテル小樽 will offer “Otaru Nostalgic Afternoon Tea ~Snow Story~” exclusively on weekends and public holidays from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Priced at 5,300 yen, it includes sweets and savory items made with Hokkaido ingredients.
My Restaurant 2, a restaurant management simulation game offered by 株式会社enish, has launched a limited-time collaboration with the 2026 Sanrio Character Awards, hosted by 株式会社サンリオ.
Valtes, a group company of Valtes Holdings, has launched the T-DASH Test Automation Boost Pack, with specialist engineers providing end-to-end support from the introduction of the T-DASH test automation tool through the start of operations.
Facts
More than 7,000 software testing projects annually
Mi&T to launch in-store payments using JPYC stablecoin near Osaka Metropolitan University
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Mi&T株式会社 will begin offering Matane, a payment app using the JPYC stablecoin, at restaurants and retail stores near Osaka Metropolitan University starting Nov. 16, 2026. The project is being carried out with a subsidy from Osaka Prefecture, lowering merchant fees to 1.0% and enabling instant receipt of funds.
Facts
From Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
Existing cashless payment services, including credit cards and major QR code payments, charge fees of 2–5%
[Azabudai Hills, 7 days only] Age.3, a specialist fried-sandwich shop with 18 locations worldwide, sets up shop. Features the popular No. 1 crème brûlée and a 100 g Hida beef steak
[Helping businesses clear out warehouses at year-end] “Year-End Warehouse Reset Campaign” launches!
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PINCH HITTER JAPAN株式会社 launched its Year-End Warehouse Reset Campaign for corporate customers on Nov. 11, 2026, offering higher appraisals to new customers.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Sales network of 10,000 companies in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：PINCH HITTER JAPAN株式会社、株式会社 R･E BROTHER'S、PINCH HITTER GLOBAL 株式会社
Kansai International Airport Terminal 1, operated by 関西エアポート株式会社, won the Best Terminal Masterplanning & Adaptive Design award at the Super Terminal Expo Awards 2026, organized by Informa Markets.
Yahoo!ショッピング launches “AI Delivery Information” to clearly communicate expected arrival dates and delivery status
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Yahoo!ショッピング, operated by LINEヤフー株式会社, has launched “AI Delivery Information,” a new feature that uses AI to provide additional explanations about delivery status and expected arrival dates after an order is placed. The feature aims to reduce user anxiety and lessen the burden of inquiries on stores.
孝芳堂 co-develops “Ginger Syrup Ichi Kara” with two-Michelin-starred 鮨かねさか
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孝芳堂株式会社 has developed ginger syrup “Ichi Kara” in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred 鮨かねさか. It will be available at 14 locations and online stores in 5 countries and regions, including Japan.
Results of the Inbound Purchase Intent Index (2026 Q3)
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Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting and Ingestar announced the results of the Inbound Purchase Intent Index for 2026 Q3, reporting that the current-level DI was flat at 56.
Facts
Current-level DI: 56, up 1 point from the previous quarter
Current assessment DI: 54, up 2 points from the previous quarter
Future outlook DI: 58, up 1 point from the previous quarter
Essential Know-How for HR System Reform (Compensation Systems) — In an era of 5% wage increases, compensation systems are differentiated by how allocations are designed
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セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold a seminar, “Essential Know-How for HR System Reform (Compensation Systems),” on December 18, 2026. It will explain the importance of allocation design in an era of 5% wage increases and the shift in compensation systems in light of the spread of generative AI and revisions to the equal pay for equal work guidelines.
Facts
Wage increases in the 2026 spring labor negotiations reached 5.01%
They reached 4.69% even at small and medium-sized companies
National weighted average: 1,177 yen
December 18, 2026 (Friday), 14:00–14:40
has supported the transformation of more than 200 companies
Simply hold up your smartphone to “meet again” with a departed loved one’s voice and video: a new memorial tablet
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株式会社松戸家, a stonework shop founded in Taisho 7, will begin selling the “Souon” series of digital memorial tablets, which play a departed loved one’s voice and video when a smartphone is held up to them, as well as “Omatome Ihai,” which consolidates multiple memorial tablets, starting November 11, 2026.
株式会社リワイア launched the full version of “ほしクル,” a review app for Shopify, on November 10, 2026. It has expanded features for reviews with images, replies from stores, and integration with Shopify Flow and Sidekick, and offers 4 pricing plans.
デジタルレシピ launches “AI CEP Narrative Analysis,” which visualizes the brands generative AI recommends for each purchase trigger and the reasons behind its recommendations
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株式会社デジタルレシピ has launched “AI CEP Narrative Analysis,” which analyzes the brands generative AI recommends for each purchase trigger (CEP) and the reasons for its recommendations.
日本ベネックス unveils “SKAFFOLD,” a collection that crosses the boundaries between architecture and product design, in collaboration with New York design studio Lichen
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株式会社日本ベネックス has unveiled “SKAFFOLD,” a collection that crosses the boundaries between architecture and product design, in collaboration with New York design studio Lichen.
“The product White Tea” launches as a limited-quantity release on Friday, November 13, 2026, from the “The product Hair Wax” multi-balm series, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 6 million units (※)
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株式会社KOKOBUY will launch “The product White Tea,” a limited-edition new product in the “The product Hair Wax” series, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 6 million units, in limited quantities on November 13, 2026.
Meta Heroes signs memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation with the International Metaverse Association
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株式会社Meta Heroes signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation with 一般社団法人 国際メタバース協会 at the “2026 International Metaverse Davos Summit in Tokyo,” held at Waseda University on November 1, 2026.
Addressing Awaji Island’s tourism challenge of intra-island secondary transportation: trial operation of a free shuttle bus connecting popular tourist destinations with Sumoto Onsen
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一般社団法人淡路島観光協会 will launch trial operations in December 2026 for a free shuttle bus connecting popular tourist areas in northern Awaji Island with Sumoto Onsen, using a subsidy program from 観光庁. As part of the “Awaji Island Golden Route Initiative,” the service will connect with existing shuttle buses operated by パソナグループ to improve the convenience of sightseeing by public transportation and encourage a shift to longer-stay tourism.
【Kyoto・Amanohashidate】A full live Matsuba crab course featuring fresh Matsuba crab sashimi, binchotan charcoal grilling, and crab hot pot. Unwind in the hot springs after your meal at 天橋立荘
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The inn 天橋立荘, part of 株式会社丹友商事 Group, will begin serving a full-course meal featuring live Matsuba crab, timed to the first catch of snow crab (Matsuba crab) after the season opens on Nov. 6. The menu will be available through mid-March 2027.
『Lineage M』’s hugely popular event “The Mysterious Circus Troupe Attacks!” begins! Get an event-exclusive nickname! “Autumn in Aden: A Tour of Autumn Leaves and Flavors” begins at the same time
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 will launch 2 events in 『Lineage M』 on November 11, 2026: “The Mysterious Circus Troupe Attacks!” and “Autumn in Aden: A Tour of Autumn Leaves and Flavors.”
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Defeat 500 monsters
1,000 of each type of crafting coin
For 100 Adena
200 “Dragon Diamonds”
Available for 1,000 Diamonds
Defeat 200 monsters of your choice
Using 100,000 Adena as materials
Using 1,000,000 Adena as materials
Experience gained increases by 3%
Companies mentioned：エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社、NC Corporation、NC Japan K.K.
ベクター・ジャパン will hold “Vector Tech World 2026” in Takanawa, Tokyo, on December 11, 2026. The event will feature talks and demonstrations on AI and SDS, as well as an exhibition with 16 exhibitors.
Japan Spatial Design Awards 2026 KUKAN OF THE YEAR goes to 【YKK AP技術館】【“GOOD PRINTER” GOOD GOODS ISSEY MIYAKE】【新横浜食料品センター】
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At the Japan Spatial Design Awards 2026, jointly organized by DSA and JCD, 3 works—YKK AP技術館, GOOD GOODS ISSEY MIYAKE, and 新横浜食料品センター—were selected for the grand prize, “KUKAN OF THE YEAR 2026.” The awards ceremony was held on October 30.
Facts
A total of 38 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award-winning works
11 works selected for Gold Awards
3 works: 【YKK AP技術館】, 【“GOOD PRINTER” GOOD GOODS ISSEY MIYAKE】, and 【新横浜食料品センター】
About 400 award recipients and other attendees
The building was formerly an aluminum extrusion factory completed in 1959
A documentary film following アークテリクス athlete and pro snowboarder Tadashi Fuse through 30 years of his career, 『Russell / BREAKING TRAIL』, to screen in Osaka, Tokyo, and Nagano.
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アークテリクス will hold special screenings of 『Russell / BREAKING TRAIL』, a documentary following pro snowboarder Tadashi Fuse through 30 years of his career, in Osaka and Tokyo in December 2026. It will also screen at the 「ARC'TERYX ACADEMY」 venue in Hakuba, Nagano, in January 2027.
【Phoenix Seagaia Resort】to hold winter illumination event “Starlight Winter”; new “Moonlit Walk” attraction debuts
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Phoenix Seagaia Resort will hold the winter illumination event “Starlight Winter” in an area reserved for overnight guests from November 7, 2026, to February 28, 2027. New features include “Moonlit Walk,” Christmas fireworks, and special menu items.
【Fastest opening in western Japan】Ski resort opens for the season from November 13 to April 11! 10 snowmaking machines added, bringing the total to 55! Grand Snow Okuibuki, one of the largest ski resorts in Kansai, makes 525 tons of artificial snow in 1 day, offering skiing from fall through spring!
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Grand Snow Okuibuki in Shiga Prefecture aims to operate for 150 days in the 2026-27 season, the longest and earliest-opening season in western Japan. It will boost snowmaking capacity by adding snowmaking machines made by テクノアルピン社 and SMI社. It will also significantly expand its rental facilities and reduce shuttle bus fares.
Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. to release new single “Love Reason” on Wednesday, November 11!
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Universal Music announced that it will release “ラブリーズン,” a new single by the 7-member dance-vocal group 「原因は自分にある。」, on Nov. 11. The single will be available in 9 versions, including a first-press limited edition. Promotions will include a free live show in Yokohama for an audience of about 10,000 and large-scale advertising in Shibuya.
Facts
It will be released on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
The 7-member dance-vocal group 「原因は自分にある。」
It will be released in 9 versions.
Each version will include 3 songs.
Street boards at 10 locations
A free live show for an audience of about 10,000 will be held.
こと京都 to hold the 「こと九条ねぎ奉納祭」, passing on its delicious flavor and traditions to the future
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こと京都株式会社 will hold the 「こと九条ねぎ奉納祭」 at Kyoto’s Kamigamo Shrine on Dec. 5, 2026. The event aims to showcase the appeal of Kujo green onions certified by ルイ・パスツール研究所 and pass the tradition on to future generations. Several restaurants, including 京懐石美濃吉竹茂楼 and iso farm, will participate and offer special dishes created by chefs.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
11:00〜16:00
Aiming for 40,000 tons of domestically grown green onions (Kujo, green, and white onions)
Listen closely, and you can hear the lives you cannot see. Nagai Botanical Garden to host “Treasure Hunt for the Sounds of Living Things,” an environmental education program using field recording, on Monday, Nov. 23, a public holiday
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Announcement of “Treasure Hunt for the Sounds of Living Things,” an environmental STEAM education program hosted by the nonprofit organization DeepPeople at Nagai Botanical Garden. The program offers participants a nature-observation experience using field recording.
Facts
Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (national holiday)
Capacity: 15 groups
Participation fee: 1,500 yen
Adults: 300 yen
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 Deep People、大阪教育大学、一般財団法人大阪スポーツみどり財団、大阪府
Hourly wage of 11,111 yen! “ジョブコミ特別バイト” project launches to make working at commercial facilities more enjoyable and satisfying
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株式会社ジョブコミュニティ has launched the “ジョブコミ特別バイト” project to mark the launch of its human-resources circulation platform, 「ジョブコミ」. The project covers 50 facilities nationwide operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社. For the first round, it is recruiting 11 people at an hourly wage of 11,111 yen for an online workshop to develop ideas for future job openings.
Facts
Hourly wage: 11,111 yen
A total of 50 facilities nationwide
Number of hires: 11 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジョブコミュニティ、株式会社HataLuck and Person、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社
Web trial version of “TALENTIA,” which helps users discover their talents, released
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株式会社星のした has released a web trial version of “TALENTIA,” an app that combines the results of fortune-telling and personality tests to help users discover their talents.
Facts
A total of 13 types of fortune-telling and personality tests
Original30種類から1位の才能を示します
A monthly fee of 690 yen, including tax, is planned.
テクセンドフォトマスク to exhibit at “MUSUBI,” a festival marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore
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テクセンドフォトマスク will exhibit at “MUSUBI,” a festival marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, to be held in Singapore in November 2026. The company is also building a new manufacturing site in eastern Singapore, aiming to begin mass production in the first half of 2027.
Facts
60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore
Original2026年11月28日（土）・29日（日）
30 Tampines Industrial Avenue 3
Mass production to begin in the first half of 2027
Clutchy partners with Aroma Care Tech to produce original aroma goods for VTubers and streamers
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Clutchy and Aroma Care Tech have partnered on the planning and production of original aroma goods, including room sprays and diffusers, for VTubers and streamers. The service uses a made-to-order model with advance reservations, reducing inventory risks while expressing creators’ worlds through fragrance.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
10ml/30ml
10ml/80ml
Companies mentioned：CLUTCHY PTE. LTD.、Aroma Care Tech、株式会社Aroma Care Tech
株式会社山一地所 introduces an official LINE account for rental property owners, digitizing routine communications and repair approvals
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株式会社山一地所 has begun a preliminary launch of 「山一地所公式LINE」 for rental property owners, promoting the digitalization of communications and repair approvals.
A special 15 days where art, craft, fashion, food and music intersect. “Christmas Commons,” a new kind of Christmas market, is coming to Nakanoshima, Osaka! Come to Osaka!
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大阪にぎわい創出発信事業実行委員会 will hold “Christmas Commons,” a new kind of Christmas market, at Nakanoshima Park in Osaka from Dec. 11 to 25, 2026. The event, bringing together art, craft, fashion, food and music, will feature about 30 vendors, as well as a large-scale work by contemporary artist 西野達 and award-winning works from an open competition.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
About 30 vendors
Hours: 17:00–22:00
Companies mentioned：大阪にぎわい創出発信事業実行委員会、大阪府、大阪市、大阪商工会議所、公益財団法人大阪観光局、MEET YOUR ART、IMA:ZINE、QUE sera sera、KOST KAMM、shiromimiryu、ぬいぐるみドリーム!、Reiko Egawa ceramic works、COCOROSTORE、ザッツピザ、curry&spice warung、wabi-sabi 発酵と珈琲と。、WALL_alternative、MBS、TBS
弘前観光プロモーション実行委員会 will hold the 14th Hirosaki Neputa Asakusa Festival in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, from Nov. 20 to 22, 2026. The event aims to attract visitors through Hirosaki Neputa parades and sales of local specialties.
For imported and luxury car dealerships | 5 things to know before rolling out AI companywide [December 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a free December 2026 edition of its report, “5 Things to Know Before Rolling Out AI Companywide,” for imported and luxury car dealerships. The report discusses the high job-opening-to-applicant ratio in vehicle maintenance and challenges caused by duplicated information across departments, and presents examples of approaches to adoption led by executives and of building implementation teams.
Facts
The effective job-opening-to-applicant ratio in the auto maintenance industry was 4.99 times in fiscal 令和5年度.
The average across all industries was 1.17 times.
A 3-day workshop for 18 presidents, executives and department heads
AI generated a list of 21 candidates in 80 seconds.
HIX AI releases an AI illustration maker! Recreate styles from watercolor to 3D and automatically generate commercial illustrations for posters and social media
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INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD. has released an AI illustration maker under the HIX AI brand. The tool brings together models such as GPT Image 2.5, automatically generating a variety of styles from watercolor to 3D, and supports commercial use.
Companies mentioned：HIX AI、INNOVATE AI PTE. LTD.、GPT Image 2.5、Nano Banana 2、Seedream
[Autumn of the arts] “Breathing art” makes its debut in a cultural experience at the film village! A 4-day-only program lets visitors watch and experience “Bunraku,” a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
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太秦映画村 will hold a special 4-day-only program offering an up-close experience of “Bunraku,” a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The program will be led by puppeteer 吉田勘彌 and will include a performance and an opportunity to try out a tsume puppet in action.
Facts
It was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008.
The film studio will mark 100 years since its establishment.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary
[Cultural Experience Program “Bunraku” Fees] 4,000 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,800 yen
Children (ages 3 and older) 1,600 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older) 2,000 yen
Original東日本旅客鉄道株式会社と株式会社ルミネは、2026年11月19日から12月25日まで「TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY CHRISTMAS 2026」を開催する。テーマは「メリークリスマスを交換しよう。」で、クリスマスパレード、J-WAVEによるライブステージ、キッチンカーや出店ショップによるフード＆グッズ販売、ワークショップなどが予定されている。
Facts
About 100 children
J-WAVE 81.3FM
Original8,800円（税込/1名さま）
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社ルミネ、TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY、J-WAVE 81.3FM、ニュウマン高輪、JWマリオット・ホテル東京、MAISON CLASSIC FACTORY、PÂTISSERIE ASAKO IWAYANAGI、八芳園洋菓子店、洗足学園音楽大学、OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY高輪、LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT、Wolfgang's Steakhouse、The Public Place、STABLES、MARGARET HOWELL SHOP＆CAFÉ、belts三田、THE CITY DONUTS、ラ・ヴィノテーク、bois de gui、BASIC AND ACCENT、THE GOODLAND MARKET、クッポグラフィー、Nicolai Bergmann、FUGA、gla_gla
No-code tool “@pocket” to be exhibited at DXPO Tokyo ’26 Autumn
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株式会社アイアットOEC will exhibit its no-code tool “@pocket” at “DXPO Tokyo ’26 Autumn,” to be held at Ariake GYM-EX from Nov. 17 to 20, 2026. It will exhibit independently during the first half and jointly with 株式会社和田組 during the second half, offering app-building support and seminars.
View and edit Office documents directly from kintone with “EXTONE Office,” now available for free
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株式会社C-RISE will begin offering “EXTONE Office” for free on Nov. 11, 2026. The service lets users view and edit Office documents attached to kintone directly in a browser.
RKKCS × ロアッソ熊本 to hold the “Used Clothing for Vaccines: Magokoro Project” and the “Academy Support Project” at the home game against Kitakyushu on Sunday, Nov. 22!
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株式会社RKKCS will work with ロアッソ熊本 to hold the “Used Clothing for Vaccines: Magokoro Project” and the “Roasso Kumamoto Academy Support Project” at the home game against Kitakyushu on Nov. 22, 2026.
Nov. 11 is “Chikuwa Day”! “Chin Pira” wasabi-style mayonnaise in a special bottle! Campaign to mark カネテツ’s 100th anniversary offers a chance to win one of 100 bottles
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To mark its 100th anniversary and “Chikuwa Day,” カネテツデリカフーズ will run a campaign giving away special bottles containing “Chin Pira” wasabi-style mayonnaise to 100 winners selected by lottery.
[Setouchi BPO Center] Exhibiting at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]!
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株式会社クリエアナブキ will exhibit at the “3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn],” to be held at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 17 and 18, 2026, showcasing back-office support (BPO) solutions for approval workflows and exceptional cases that RPA and AI cannot fully handle.
[For community coexistence and employment promotion] 京成グループ to hold a joint job information session!
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京成グループ will hold a joint job information session on Dec. 11 and 12, 2026, featuring 14 companies operating in Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, and Ibaraki Prefecture. No reservation is required, and participation is open to all.
Self-propelled cable-laying vessel “DISCOVERY” arrives at its home port, Ishikari Bay New Port
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The self-propelled cable-laying vessel “DISCOVERY,” built in Europe by Toyo Construction, has arrived at Ishikari Bay New Port after a voyage of about 30,000 km. Training and preparations are underway ahead of its full-scale deployment in offshore wind power projects.
Recruitment AI agent “採用一括かんりくん” integrates with AI interview service “AI面接プラス”
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HRクラウド株式会社 has integrated with “AI面接プラス,” an AI interview service from 株式会社リンクウェイ, to automate recruitment processes and streamline candidate screening.
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] Kyushu PR booth to be featured at one of western Japan’s largest business exhibitions for the food service, prepared food, and retail industries!
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The Fukuoka Prefectural Government will exhibit a Kyushu PR booth at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>,” one of western Japan’s largest business exhibitions for the food service, prepared food, and retail industries, showcasing products from 11 companies using the Kyushu logo and sharing tourism information.
Facts
Nov. 18 (Wed.)–19 (Thu.), Reiwa 8
Companies mentioned：味の素AGF株式会社、浦野醤油醸造元、カルビー株式会社、株式会社キヨトク、株式会社ダイショー、有限会社奈良漬さろん安部、株式会社フィールドベース、株式会社Maazel Corporation、株式会社マルタイ、宮島醤油株式会社、株式会社リョーユーパン、株式会社イノベント、FOOD STYLE Kyushu 実行委員会、FOOD STYLE JAPAN 九州、九州地域戦略会議
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] Opening event for startup and networking hub “e-ZUKA TECH GUILD” to be held!
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Fukuoka Prefecture will open “e-ZUKA TECH GUILD,” a startup and networking hub at the Iizuka Research and Development Center adjacent to 九州工業大学’s Iizuka Campus, and hold an opening event. The program is also set to include talks, a discussion session, and a public judging session for a student business contest.
Facts
Capacity: e-ZUKA TECH GUILD open campus: 80 people
Fukuoka Prefecture Tech Business Contest public judging session: 60 people
福岡県 will hold the “Constructive Talk Café” seminar on women’s advancement (civil engineering edition) at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., with the aim of promoting women’s participation in the construction industry and encouraging employment in the sector.
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 corporate PPAs through collaboration among 4 companies—Tokyu, Tokyu Railways, Tokyu Power Supply, and Tohoku Electric Power—wins the New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award at the Reiwa 8 New Energy Awards.
Facts
Approximately 98 MW-DC in total
For 25 years
Electricity consumption of approximately 370 million kWh/year
Universities, businesses, and communities join forces! “Tryland 2026,” a community development education program featuring job experiences for elementary school students, to be held
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The Eda Seminar in the Department of Social Disaster Prevention, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, 神戸学院大学, will partner with businesses and facilities on Port Island in fiscal 2026 to hold “Tryland 2026,” a job experience program for elementary school students, for a total of 4 sessions from November 13 through December 4.
東急でんき’s 10th anniversary celebration culminates with the “Terumaru Fest” in Futako-Tamagawa, drawing a total of approximately 10,000 visitors over 2 days
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株式会社東急パワーサプライ held the “Terumaru Fest” at Futako-Tamagawa Rise, the culmination of the 10th anniversary celebrations marking the launch of 東急でんき, drawing a total of approximately 10,000 visitors over 2 days. In response to instability in the energy market, it also announced the “Winter Power-Saving Program 2026” and a residential battery control project.
Facts
10th anniversary of service launch
A total of approximately 10,000 customers over 2 days
13 initiatives rolled out over approximately 1 year
7 characters from within and outside the 東急グループ
The number of controlled units reached approximately 500
【神戸学院大学】We will have a booth at “Kobe Marathon EXPO 2026,” held November 13 and 14!
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神戸学院大学 will have a booth at “Kobe Marathon EXPO 2026,” held at Kobe International Exhibition Hall on November 13 and 14, offering programs such as CPR training and VR simulations.
JPR to exhibit at “MONO×TECH” — supporting greater efficiency at manufacturing and logistics sites, with its cloud-based individual asset management system “Logiarx” at the center
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Japan Pallet Rental (JPR) will exhibit at “MONO×TECH,” held at INTEX Osaka from December 2 to 4, 2026, showcasing its cloud-based individual asset management system “Logiarx” and new “Delivery Notice” service to support greater efficiency at manufacturing and logistics sites.
LEEP SUMMIT 2026, one of Japan’s largest environmental energy innovation festivals, to be held at CIC Tokyo on Wednesday, December 9: Rethinking how to achieve both climate action and economic growth
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The environmental energy innovation community operated by CIC Japan and U3イノベーションズ合同会社 announced that it will hold “LEEP SUMMIT 2026” at CIC Tokyo on December 9, 2026. The theme is “Achieving Both Climate Action and Economic Growth.”
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026
This is its 6th year
Spanning a total of 6,000 square meters
There are currently more than 300 tenant companies
A new model joins the No. 1 best-selling series! New Mary Jane shoes from Taiwanese hand-dyed leather shoe brand “HTHREE,” featuring delicate straps, now available on Pinkoi
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Taiwanese hand-dyed leather shoe brand “HTHREE” has launched new Mary Jane heels on Pinkoi. The brand also announced an event in Kanda, Tokyo.
【RØDE】The long-awaited Android version of smartphone video recording app “RODE Capture” is here! A feature-rich app supporting direct wireless microphone connection and advanced audio processing settings, available free of charge
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The Android version of RØDE Microphones’ smartphone video recording app “RODE Capture” is now available on Google Play. It offers advanced features such as Direct Connect and NDI Cast, and is being released free of charge in Japan by 銀一株式会社, the company’s exclusive distributor in the country.
Lexar to exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” the professional audiovisual and broadcasting exhibition
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Lexar will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from November 18 to 20, 2026, as the exclusive distributor in Japan for SUNEAST (株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス). It will showcase storage products including SD cards, microSD cards, CFexpress cards, portable SSDs, and card readers.
株式会社日本総合研究所 reorganized and established the general incorporated association “EV電池スマートユーザー推進協議会,” succeeding its “EV電池スマートユース協議会,” with the aim of creating a circular economy for EV batteries.
株式会社アイオーデータ has published a 3-part series in the IT news site 週刊BCN to mark its 50th anniversary. The articles introduce the company’s current initiatives and future direction, including its name change, new corporate message, its vision behind “Beyond Devices.”, developing the next generation of talent, medical DX and trust services using NAS technology, and its liquid crystal display business specializing in the Japanese market.
Facts
A 3-part series
Marked its 50th anniversary in 2026
Changed its company name in July of the same year...
A new Christmas market, “Christmas Commons,” is coming to Nakanoshima, Osaka!
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The Christmas market “Christmas Commons,” hosted by 大阪府, 大阪市 and others and produced by Avex Creator Agency, will be held at Nakanoshima Park in Osaka from Dec. 11 to 25, 2026. About 30 vendors will take part, and the event will also feature a large-scale artwork by contemporary artist 西野達 and award-winning works from an open competition.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
Friday, Dec. 25
About 30 vendors
Companies mentioned：大阪にぎわい創出発信事業実行委員会、大阪府、大阪市、大阪商工会議所、公益財団法人大阪観光局、エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、MEET YOUR ART、Christmas Commons、OSAKA光のルネサンス2026、アートブレーンカンパニー、IMA:ZINE、QUE sera sera、KOST KAMM、ぬいぐるみドリーム!、shiromimiryu、ザッツピザ、curry&spice warung、wabi-sabi 発酵と珈琲と。、WALL_alternative、Reiko Egawa ceramic works
To mark the opening of Grand Green Osaka’s “Umekita Forest,” music community “ONDO LAND” will hold a music event at “Ryokuhen no Oka” in Umekita Green Place
スペースデータ adds a feature to RobotBrain that lets users place and test 94 types of material-handling equipment in a warehouse
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株式会社スペースデータ has added a new “Equipment Catalog” feature to the logistics package for its RobotBrain robotics platform, allowing users to place and operate 94 types of material-handling equipment in a warehouse space.
Facts
24 types independently developed by スペースデータ
A total of 118 types are included
The forks can be raised and lowered up to 1.2 m
Calculations are based on a force a person can apply (700 N)
株式会社オートバックスセブン, in partnership with Thailand’s SIAM AUTOBACS CO., LTD., opened a new store, “オートバックス エカチャイ ロード （ソイ87/1 エントランス）店,” in Bangkok on Oct. 31, 2026. This brings the number of stores in Thailand to 129 and the total number of stores across the overseas group to 150.