AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-11 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 9

【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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:43:56 +0900

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”

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:42:47 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:40:59 +0900

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～

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:40:01 +0900

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.

“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～

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:37:00 +0900

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!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:36:06 +0900

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.

【Akakara】“赤から錦糸町北口店” grand opening on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:35:47 +0900

赤から, operated by 株式会社甲羅, will hold the grand opening of “赤から錦糸町北口店” in Sumida, Tokyo, on November 18, 2026.

【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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:35:14 +0900

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”

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:34:07 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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.

NAVITIME and Bicycle NAVITIME add shared-cycle route searches that take availability into account

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:02 +0900

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]

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:29:13 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:28:48 +0900

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】小樽の冬景色をアフタヌーンティーに。「雪物語」を12月1日よりご提供。

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:22:41 +0900

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.

enishの『ぼくのレストラン2』で『2026年サンリオキャラクター大賞』の期間限定コラボを開始！

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:21:58 +0900

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 launches T-DASH Test Automation Boost Pack

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:20:01 +0900

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.

Mi&T to launch in-store payments using JPYC stablecoin near Osaka Metropolitan University

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:19:00 +0900

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.

[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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:16:36 +0900

揚げサンド専門店「Age.3」が2026年11月11日から17日まで麻布台ヒルズにPOP-UP出店。全18店舗の人気No.1「クレームブリュレ」や数量限定の「飛騨牛ステーキ」など10種のメニューを提供。

[Helping businesses clear out warehouses at year-end] “Year-End Warehouse Reset Campaign” launches!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:15:40 +0900

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.

OrcaRouter surpasses 300,000 developers less than 5 months after launch

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:15:25 +0900

FlashLabs株式会社が日本独占提供するAI推論ゲートウェイ「OrcaRouter」の開発者数が、ローンチから5ヶ月未満で2026年11月10日時点で30万人を突破し、1日あたりのトークン消費量は10兆トークン超に達した。

Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 wins “Best Terminal Masterplanning & Adaptive Design”

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:13:32 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:13:19 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:13:02 +0900

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)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:12:31 +0900

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.

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:28 +0900

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.

“営業ラクダ” adds sales signal detection and email notifications, turning changes at companies into the next sales proposal

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:01 +0900

株式会社Arstructは、BtoB営業支援AIサービス「営業ラクダ」に、公開情報の変化を検知しメールで通知する機能を追加した。採用強化や新サービス公開など12分類のシグナルを週次レポートとして提供し、営業活動のきっかけとする。

Simply hold up your smartphone to “meet again” with a departed loved one’s voice and video: a new memorial tablet

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:01 +0900

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.

Full release of “ほしクル,” a review app for Shopify

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:01 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:01 +0900

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.

It swells rapidly when soaked in water! Stay flood-ready with absorbent sandbags!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:10:01 +0900

株式会社ハック will launch a new 3-piece set of absorbent sandbags that swell when soaked in water in December 2026.

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:06:59 +0900

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 (※)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:06:50 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:05:08 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:05:01 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:04:11 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:03:45 +0900

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.”

【ベクター・ジャパン】 to hold Vector Tech World 2026

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:03:27 +0900

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.

LUSH × Marriage For All Japan to launch a nationwide joint campaign, “Marriage for All,” starting November 16

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:02:40 +0900

ラッシュジャパン合同会社 will run a campaign supporting marriage equality with Marriage For All Japan at 80 stores nationwide from November 16 to 23.

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】

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:01:50 +0900

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.

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.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:49 +0900

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:36 +0900

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!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:31 +0900

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.

Announcement: “i-TOWEL” POP-UP STORE

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:22 +0900

伊澤タオル株式会社 will hold a limited-time POP-UP STORE for its new brand “i-TOWEL” at アーバンドッグららぽーと豊洲 starting January 16, 2027.

ティアフォー、地図情報の有無やセンサー構成を選択可能なE2E自動運転を開発

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:07 +0900

株式会社ティアフォーは、地図情報の有無やセンサー構成を選択可能なE2E自動運転技術を開発し、複数のAIモデルをオープンソースとして公開した。

Genin wa Jibun ni Aru. to release new single “Love Reason” on Wednesday, November 11!

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00:04 +0900

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.

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