MOVIE WALKER app review feature revamped as “映画ログ”! Redesigned with a new feature for saving your entire “movie theater experience”
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株式会社ムービーウォーカー has completely revamped the review feature of its movie theater app “MOVIE WALKER,” introducing “映画ログ,” a new feature for recording and saving movie theater experiences.
Korean bag brand FIBRENO to hold a pop-up at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ, with many new products making their Japan debut available for advance purchase
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FIBRENO, a Korean bag brand operated by 株式会社indi, will hold a pop-up at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ from Nov. 30 to Dec. 8, 2026, offering new products making their Japan debut and existing items for advance purchase.
川上真生子, director and head of the Institute for the Future of Children and Communities, to speak at 積水ハウス-hosted “Kids First Forum” on industry-government-academia collaboration
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川上真生子 of 株式会社キッチハイク spoke at 積水ハウス’s “Kids First Forum,” where it was announced that the company will introduce “保育園留学” as an employee benefit starting in February 2027.
Facts
Starting in February 2027
30 employee families
Satisfaction rate: 100%
96.6% said they would like to use it again next year
Female entrepreneur 徳川あおい sells all her shares in the company operating the women-only app 「ドートマッチ」
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徳川あおい, president and CEO of ドートマッチ株式会社, has transferred all of her shares in the company. 徳川 will continue as president and CEO and aims to grow the business under the new shareholder structure.
[Taking place in November 2026] Packed with practical tips for today, from managing smartphone use to getting organized! 河合塾仙台校 to hold “Study Guidance” and “University-Specific Seminars”
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河合塾仙台校 will hold “Study Guidance” sessions on Nov. 15 and 29, and “University-Specific Seminars” on Nov. 28. Topics include managing smartphone use and getting organized, and the sessions will also explain entrance exam information for 4 universities, including the University of Tokyo.
市ヶ谷ウィメンズヘルス＆ウェルネスクリニック selected as a participating medical institution in 東京都’s “Youth Clinic Subsidy Program” — opening a free counseling service where young people under 25 can discuss concerns about their bodies and minds
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市ヶ谷ウィメンズヘルス＆ウェルネスクリニック, operated by 医療法人社団雄秀会, has been selected as a participating medical institution in 東京都’s “Tokyo Youth Healthcare Promotion Program (Youth Clinic Subsidy Program)” and began offering free consultations for young people under 25 on Sept. 1, 2026.
[Kisarazu College of Technology] Learning “bridge preservation technology” alongside the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
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On October 16, Reiwa 8, Kisarazu College of Technology held a bridge inspection workshop at the Nagasuka Overpass on National Route 16, with the cooperation of the Chiba National Highway Office of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and いであ株式会社. Students got hands-on experience with technologies including close visual inspections and camera-equipped robots.
Facts
4th-year students in the Department of Environmental and Urban Engineering
[愛しとーとごはん] 20 new menu items for November are a huge hit! Make a day of it and visit us during the holiday travel season. We look forward to welcoming you to our collagen buffet.
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愛しとーとごはん, a collagen buffet restaurant operated by 株式会社愛しとーと, has added 20 new menu items in November and now offers a wide selection of approximately 60 items in total.
Facts
Approximately 60 varieties
Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥2,000
[福岡プリンスホテル ももち浜] Welcome the first New Year since opening with spectacular views of Hakata Bay and fine dining. Special dinner courses available for the year-end and New Year holidays, plus accommodation plans with a New Year breakfast featuring Hakata-style ozoni and osechi cuisine.
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福岡プリンスホテル ももち浜 will mark its first New Year since opening with special dinner courses and accommodation plans that include a New Year breakfast featuring Hakata-style ozoni, from December 31, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Aoba-BBT and アイセック・ジャパン release a discussion video series, “What Attracts Students Around the World to Japan?” (3 videos)
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株式会社Aoba-BBT has released a discussion video series, “What Attracts Students Around the World to Japan?” (3 videos), in collaboration with アイセック・ジャパン, drawing on the experience of JASHAN, an intern from India. It has also begun accepting entries for the international business contest ABS Business Open 2027, to be held in March 2027.
『Puyo Puyo!! Quest』 lets players make up to 1124 gacha draws! The “Good Puyo Day Campaign” is on now, along with the “Dreamy Sparkling Aura Gacha”!
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株式会社セガ is holding the “Good Puyo Day Campaign” in the puzzle RPG 『Puyo Puyo!! Quest』 starting November 11, 2026, offering up to 1124 gacha draws. The “Dreamy Sparkling Aura Gacha” also launches on the same day.
Sauna-equipped outdoor hotel “Earthboat” named “Saunner of the Year 2026”!
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株式会社アースボート, which operates the sauna-equipped outdoor hotel “Earthboat,” has been named “Saunner of the Year 2026,” an award recognizing organizations that have contributed to the development of sauna culture.
株式会社GENKI launches “オトガワ,” a sound partner for VTubers, singers and virtual singers
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株式会社GENKI has launched “オトガワ,” a sound partner service for VTubers and singers. The service brings everything from music production to live performances and merchandise under one roof, supporting creators regardless of their affiliation or scale.
フォーシス アンド カンパニー joins “elite Japan Fashion Show 2026 ― BEYOND BEAUTY,” providing outfits for a collaborative runway with 一般社団法人Get in touch
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株式会社フォーシス アンド カンパニー will take part in “elite Japan Fashion Show 2026 ― BEYOND BEAUTY,” to be held on November 16, 2026, providing outfits for a collaborative runway with 一般社団法人Get in touch.
Facts
Nov. 16, 2026
The 3rd fashion show
About 500 people
Approximately 70 stores
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーシス アンド カンパニー、elite Japan株式会社、一般社団法人Get in touch、elite world
Subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed to offer Christmas-season limited menu at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI
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Atelier Book and Bed, a subsidiary of abc株式会社, has been offering a Christmas-season limited menu themed around “stars” at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI since November 2, 2026.
[一建設株式会社] “Hajime, Ken and Setsu: THE FINAL,” supervised by Captain Tsubasa creator Yoichi Takahashi and illustrated by Kunikazu Toda, to be released Wednesday, Nov. 11
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一建設株式会社 will release “THE FINAL,” the concluding installment of its Web CM series “Hajime, Ken and Setsu,” supervised by Captain Tsubasa creator Yoichi Takahashi and illustrated by Kunikazu Toda, starting November 11, 2026. The theme song is performed by Pistol Takehara, and the series has surpassed 50 million total views.
Facts
To be released Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The total views for videos related to the series have surpassed 50 million.
98-second full version
30-second version
6-second version
Capital: ¥3.298 billion
Companies mentioned：一建設株式会社、飯田グループホールディングス、集英社、ADFEST、ACC、YouTube Works Awards Japan、Spotify、青二プロダクション、オリコン
Osaka Gas Marketing to make 株式会社トラーチ, which sells and installs residential solar power systems and storage batteries, a wholly owned subsidiary
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Osaka Gas Marketing announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of 株式会社トラーチ, which sells and installs residential solar power systems and storage batteries, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The company name is scheduled to change to 株式会社Daigasトラーチ effective April 1, 2027.
[Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu] Cute Grogu brings a smile: Skater to launch new stackable food storage containers on Nov. 11 (Wed.)!
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スケーター株式会社 will launch a 3-piece set of stackable, lightweight food storage containers featuring Grogu from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” on November 11.
[Go Morita and Kazumi Kurigami] Photo collection “Man and Actor,” featuring 464 portraits, goes on sale!
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A portrait collection, “Man and Actor,” by actor Go Morita and photographer Kazumi Kurigami is scheduled to be released by 幻冬舎. It features 464 portraits and is priced at ¥5,000 plus tax.
Facts
Base price: ¥5,000
10% tax
Release date: scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2027
[ザ・プリンス 京都宝ヶ池] “Keihoku-grown Miyako Meguru rice,” a gift of the benefits of resource recycling, to be served at breakfast this year with a special “rice accompaniment”
[JAF Oita] JAF booth to appear at “Oita Truck Festa 2026,” held Nov. 15 (Sun.)
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The JAF Oita Branch will set up a JAF booth at “Oita Truck Festa 2026,” to be held at Oita Station North Exit Plaza on November 15, where it will issue “Children’s Safety Licenses” and offer other activities.
X-Rite launches Spectura series of next-generation portable spectrophotometers, connecting color data from the lab to the production floor
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エックスライト社 will launch the Spectura series (S60/S62/S64), a next-generation line of portable spectrophotometers that connects color data from the lab to the production floor, on December 1, 2026.
Representative Tsuneyasu Takeda to take the main stage: 株式会社前方後円墳 to exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event,” introducing burial mounds to be built in Hiroshima
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株式会社前方後円墳 will exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at the “LASTART Hiroshima End-of-Life Planning Event,” hosted by 広島ホームテレビ, where its representative, Tsuneyasu Takeda, will give a special lecture on the main stage. The company will introduce Takeda-style burial mounds to be built in Hiroshima City and Higashihiroshima City.
Facts
This will be the 2nd consecutive year of exhibiting, following last year.
A total of 6,330 people attended last year’s event over 2 days.
Opening of the CBTS Gotanda TOC Building Test Center, the largest CBTS-certified test center, with more than 100 seats
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株式会社シー・ビー・ティ・ソリューションズ opened the CBTS Gotanda TOC Building Test Center on November 5, 2026, with more than 100 seats, making it the largest CBTS-certified test center.
Facts
Opened on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Including the first time it exceeded 700,000 in fiscal 2024
Around 2,000 people per month during the regular season (April–September)
Around 6,000 people per month during the busy season, when exam takers are concentrated (October–March)
[JPI Seminar] “Key Clauses and Negotiation and Performance Practices for Long-Term LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA): Priorities and Considerations in Allocating Risk Between Sellers and Buyers,” to be held Tuesday, Dec. 1
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株式会社日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on key clauses and negotiation and performance practices for long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPA) on December 1, 2026, featuring Yoshiaki Otsuki of アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所 as the speaker.
“Parkour Tag BOAT RACE Tsu Cup 2026-2027” will be held at BOAT RACE 津 on January 10 and 11, 2027. The event, which includes parkour tag experiences and competitions, is for elementary school students and younger and their guardians. Participation is free, but admission costs ¥100 for those aged 20 and over.
Facts
January 10 (Sun.) - 11 (Mon., public holiday), 2027
Personal history creation service “Life Capsule” to speak at the November 18 Teishinkai regular meeting, proposing new customer services for insurance agencies
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株式会社ライフカプセル will speak at the 72nd Yuishinkai regular meeting, to be held on November 18, 2026, and propose new customer services for insurance agencies using its personal history production service, “Life Capsule.”
Treating yourself: Does your budget differ when you’re happy versus when you’re tired?
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あるるモール, operated by 株式会社システムリサーチ, surveyed 400 men and women aged 20–60 about “treating yourself.” Some 71.3% had experience buying a treat for themselves. Respondents tended to choose a budget of around ¥1,000 or less when tired (39.6%), while they were more likely to allow for a higher budget when happy (35.4%).
Facts
400 men and women aged 20–60 nationwide
71.3% have purchased a product as a treat for themselves
A treat budget of “around ¥1,000 or less” was selected by 39.6% when tired
39.6% when tired
28.4% when happy
A 12.6-point difference in fashion and accessories
Launching our first “soundproof rental apartments” — Designed for sound-centered lifestyles such as playing musical instruments, video streaming, and esports
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Hankyu Hanshin Properties announced that it will develop 2 buildings under its first soundproof rental apartment brand, 〈ジオエント〉, designed for sound-centered lifestyles such as playing musical instruments and video streaming. The first, 『ジオエント江古田サウンド』, will begin accepting tenants in Nerima, Tokyo, in December. The second, 『ジオエント北千住サウンド』, is scheduled for completion in Adachi, Tokyo, in August 2027.
Facts
2 buildings under our first “soundproof rental apartment” brand
[ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京] A feast of fine dining and art woven together by the skills of 3 masters in gyotaku, ceramics, and Japanese cuisine. The “Gyotaku Course” launches at 日本料理「ひのきざか」 on November 12
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日本料理「ひのきざか」 at ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京 will launch its limited-time special kaiseki “Gyotaku Course” on November 12, 2026. It is created by 3 masters: gyotaku artist and painter Honma Ryuo, ceramic artist Yamaguchi Masato, and executive chef Hisao Ishida.
New menu release at BIANG BIANG CALLING, a 100% plant-based biangbiang noodle specialty restaurant!
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BIANG BIANG CALLING, a 100% plant-based biangbiang noodle specialty restaurant that opened in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, last October, is launching new menu items: almond milk-based carbonara biangbiang noodles, root vegetable bolognese biangbiang noodles, and a sweet potato brûlée made with sweet potatoes from Shitada, Sanjo.
Smart Place Inn Tokyo Kamata, a private-room hotel from capsule hotel operator ナインアワーズ, to open on Friday, January 22, 2027
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株式会社ナインアワーズ announced that Smart Place Inn Tokyo Kamata, the 7th property under its private-room hotel brand Smart Place Inn, will open on January 22, 2027. The hotel has 91 rooms in total and is the first project under the hotel rebranding fund.
A special course themed around “pitch-black gastronomy,” featuring “black pearl” caviar and “black diamond” black truffles. Launching on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at ドゥ ミル, the hidden French dining restaurant at 東京ドームホテル
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ドゥ ミル, the French dining restaurant at 東京ドームホテル, will launch its winter special course, “Menu Écrin d'Hiver,” featuring caviar and black truffles, on December 1, 2026.
A precious moment to cherish beauty. New counter opening at HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON
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クラランス株式会社 will open a new counter at 阪急うめだ本店’s 10th-floor HANKYU BEAUTY MAISON on November 11, 2026. It will include a dedicated “Skin Atelier” cabin embodying the world of the “Clarins Precious” line. The company will also launch “Clarins Hair Spa,” scalp and hair care informed by the brand’s spa heritage, ahead of its wider release.
“No More Fiction” added as a rhythm game track in “Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku”!
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株式会社セガ and 株式会社Colorful Palette added Haru Ichiban’s original song “No More Fiction” to the iOS/Android rhythm game “Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku” on November 11, 2026. They also held the new event “My Searing Light” and the “Captivate YOU! Gacha.”
President and Representative Director Eiji Hosoi appears on PIVOT’s “&TALK”
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Toyo Engineering President and Representative Director Eiji Hosoi appeared on PIVOT’s “&TALK” and discussed the strengths and outlook of the company’s expansion into India, with the 50th anniversary of Toyo-India’s founding as the theme.
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
50th anniversary of its establishment
A total of 6 years posted overseas
3 years
Founded in 1961
More than 60 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：東洋エンジニアリング株式会社、TOYO、PIVOT、Toyo Engineering India Private Limited、Toyo-India、IKPT
[Tsukuba, Ibaraki] THE EIGHT GYM つくば, an outdoor gym where you can train for all 8 HYROX events, opens! Crowdfunding campaign launched to mark the opening
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THE EIGHT GYM つくば, an outdoor gym where you can train for all 8 HYROX events, has opened in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, and is holding a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to mark the opening. The fundraising target is 2 million yen.
[Opening November 18] “Asia Furnishing Fair 2026,” one of Japan’s largest furniture and interior design trade shows
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一般社団法人アジア家具フォーラム will hold “Asia Furnishing Fair 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 to 20. A total of 98 companies and organizations from China, Taiwan, South Korea and Malaysia will participate, with 4 themed zones and seminars.
Facts
Original11月18日（水）から20日（金）の３日間
98 companies and organizations participating
About 1,000 furniture and interior products
4 themed zones
Opening hours extended by 90 minutes
More than 600 exhibitors
Projected number of registered visitors: 26,000
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人アジア家具フォーラム、アリババ株式会社、株式会社クオリア・コンサルティング、家具屋 GP MINIMA株式会社、カヴァースジャパン株式会社、栄進物産株式会社、朝日新聞社、Japan Home Show & Building Show 2026、JAPANTEX 2026、ビルメンヒューマンフェア＆クリーンEXPO2026、HOSPEX Japan 2026
Frequad-K ultraviolet laser for quantum computers named a finalist for the SPIE Prism Awards 2027, an international award in optics and photonics
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株式会社オキサイド’s FrequAD-K ultraviolet laser for quantum computers has been named one of 3 finalists in the Quantum Tech category of the SPIE Prism Awards 2027, an international award in optics and photonics.
FC大阪 will hold “UHA味覚糖 Special Match Day” in partnership with top partner UHA味覚糖株式会社 at its match against カマタマーレ讃岐 on November 22. Events will include limited-edition merchandise for the first 2,000 attendees, a stamp rally and a new-product tasting.
“Chichibu Forest’s Ki ni Naru Paper” wins the “Wood Design Award 2026”!
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“Chichibu Forest’s Ki ni Naru Paper,” a copy paper product sold by Daio Paper and developed in collaboration between 秩父地域森林林業活性化協議会 and 一般社団法人木になる紙ネットワーク, has won the Social Design category in the Products division of the “Wood Design Award 2026.”
[アイサンテクノロジー] Announces financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027
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アイサンテクノロジー reported consolidated sales of 2,980 million yen and operating income of 6 million yen for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, both down. It recorded an extraordinary loss of about 78 million yen.
How accurately can the latest AI read receipts? Pokereci releases comparison study of 11 state-of-the-art AI models across 100 receipts [November 2026 edition]
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The receipt-organizing service ポケレシ for 確定申告 has released the results of a study comparing how accurately 11 types of the latest AI models from 4 providers—OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and xAI—read 100 Japanese receipts. OpenAI’s “GPT-6.1 Sol” had the highest match rate, at 95.3%.
Facts
11 of the latest AI models
The same 100 Japanese receipts
“GPT-6.1 Sol” at 95.3%
569 of the 597 items scored
6 items, including dates and amounts
4 companies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and xAI
67.0% (65/97 receipts)
76.3% (74/97 receipts)
Both were 93.6% for Gemini
The date and amount shown in the original image are “2026年08月23日”
The total amount is 3,980 yen
Companies mentioned：ポケレシ for 確定申告、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、xAI
Shared salon “SALON by HOGUGU” partners with Swedish massage school “GHTS東京”
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株式会社HOGUGUシェアサロン, which operates the shared salon “SALON by HOGUGU Azabu-Juban branch,” has partnered with Swedish massage school “GHTS東京” to offer the school’s current and former students an initial 1 hour of treatment-room use free of charge, along with access at low cost.
Facts
First 1 hour free
Original全曜日1時間1,400円
12,000 yen for 10 hours per month
5 completely private rooms
Among 207 listings in Minato Ward
Companies mentioned：株式会社HOGUGUシェアサロン、SALON by HOGUGU、GHTS東京、スウェディッシュマッサージスクール GHTS東京、God Hand Therapist School－Tokyo－
“Ghost,” who failed the bar exam 5 times, publishes “The Ghost’s Argument Collection,” a set of legal arguments written in code
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合名会社ウェブサービスは残らない has published “The Ghost’s Argument Collection,” created by its representative partner, who failed the bar exam 5 times, using the formal language “本件Matcha.”
Notice of Name Change from “Care DX Division” to “Care DX & AX Division”
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シューペルブリアン株式会社 changed the name of its “Care DX Division” to the “Care DX & AX Division” effective November 1, 2026, clarifying its commitment to promoting business transformation (AX) using AI.
株式会社GENKI launches corporate website and official website for music label “JOI MUSIC,” and begins recruitment!
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株式会社GENKI launched its corporate website and the official website for music label “JOI MUSIC” on November 11, 2026, refreshed its logo, opened an official X account, and began recruitment.
[2nd LIVE COMMERCE FESTIVAL] First performers announced for special livestream program! Timondi to host, with Nana Suzuki as guest
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The LIVE COMMERCE FESTIVAL Executive Committee (株式会社Live Commerce Japan, 株式会社NAC) announced the first performers for the special livestream program at the 2nd LIVE COMMERCE FESTIVAL, to be held on December 8 and 9, 2026: Timondi as MC and Nana Suzuki as a guest.
Apparel brand Déci Couture to hold 1st anniversary POPUP at ルミネ新宿 ルミネ2
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Women’s fashion brand Déci Couture will hold a POPUP STORE at ルミネ新宿 ルミネ2 from November 12 to 16, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. The event will feature new and popular items, and offer limited-edition gifts based on the purchase amount.
Architecture and art at Matsumoto Honbako, 松本十帖. Matsumoto Architectural Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE now underway.
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The lodging facility 松本十帖 in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is participating in Matsumoto Architectural Art Festival 2026 ADVANCE, running from November 3 to December 13, 2026. An installation by contemporary artist Kengo Kito is on display at the facility’s book hotel, Matsumoto Honbako.
“Ekimae Illumination: Hikari no Sanpomichi 2026” is being held in front of Yonezawa Station, with the lights on from November 28 to December 25 for its 8th edition this year. The opening event will feature the “Ekimae Umaimono Festival,” with vendors including ゆあーず and 佐藤畜産, as well as a lottery for prizes such as Yonezawa beef.
Winter is just around the corner! Limited-quantity shampoo “kurokami Scalp (Night Recipe),” inspired by nighttime hair care and designed for autumn and winter concerns, surpasses 35,000 bottles shipped within 2 months of launch!
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The limited-quantity shampoo “kurokami Scalp (Night Recipe)” from head beauty brand “haru,” operated by 株式会社nijito, surpassed 35,000 manufacturer shipments by the end of October 2026, about 2 months after its September 1 launch.
Tier IV and ミュンヘン工科大学 to develop autonomous driving systems for Munich city buses using “Autoware”
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Through a research center established in October 2026, Tier IV and ミュンヘン工科大学 will support the development of an autonomous driving system using “Autoware” for Munich city buses. The project has received total funding of ¥3.53 billion (20 million euros) over 3 years from Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and aims to begin real-world operations in cooperation with MAN Truck & Bus and MVG.
Facts
October 2026
¥3.53 billion
20 million euros
3 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、TIER IV、ミュンヘン工科大学、Technical University of Munich、TUM、German Center for Future Mobility、DZM、RISE、MAN Truck & Bus、MAN、MVG、ミュンヘン交通社、SWM、The Autoware Foundation
Introducing practical PMI: 三井屋工業 and Excel scheduled to merge into SerenAC in April 2027
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三井屋工業 and Excel, consolidated subsidiaries of Serendip Holdings, are scheduled to be absorbed into SerenAC in April 2027. Their practical PMI initiatives during the integration process were presented at a symposium hosted by 中小企業庁.
Facts
Appeared at the “M&A and Business Succession Symposium (Automotive Industry)” hosted by 中小企業庁 on October 30, 2026
On November 1, a birthday event for actor Riki Tanizumi will be held at ココロゴトカフェ, which supports fans’ passion for their favorites
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ココロゴトカフェ, operated by 株式会社アイディアヒューマンサポートサービス, held a birthday event for actor Riki Tanizumi on November 1. According to a survey by ビデオリサーチ, 40.9% of the population engage in fan activities, and the cafe holds various events as part of its fan-support project.
Facts
The proportion of people who have a favorite to support reached 40.9%
Among men and women aged 15–69
Conducted by ビデオリサーチ in 2026
This time, he marked his 10th anniversary at age 30
株式会社ニチイ学館 will launch a limited-time campaign on November 11, 2026, offering 20% OFF the tuition for its practical training course for certified care workers. The offer applies to classes starting from January to March 2027, with discounts of up to ¥35,200. A cashback program that effectively brings the tuition to ¥0 is also available to those who meet the employment requirements at ニチイ.
【佐賀市】A bond forged by balloons. Reunited in Saga for the first time in 12 years!
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From Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 佐賀市 welcomed 8 members of a balloon team from its sister cities, Glens Falls, New York, and Warren County. This was the 4th visit, and the first in 12 years since 2014. Flights included the “夢さがバルーン” and a balloon commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Exchanges between the cities began with a meeting in 1986, leading to the signing of a sister-city agreement in 1988.
SHEIN's once-a-year big sale! “SHEIN BLACK FRIDAY SALE” to run from November 16
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SHEIN will hold its “SHEIN BLACK FRIDAY SALE” from Nov. 16, 2026, to Dec. 2. More than 700,000 items will be discounted by up to 95% during the pre-sale, and more than 800,000 items during the main sale. The key visual featuring Kep1er, who has been appointed brand ambassador, will also be unveiled.
Facts
Nov. 16, 2026
December 2, 2026
More than 700,000 items
more than 800,000 points
Up to 95% off
¥6,000 or more
Companies mentioned：SHEIN、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.、Kep1er
The third installment in the “BASE Pound Cake” series of indulgent treats for adults, “BASE Pound Cake Banana,” launches on Nov. 18, 2026 (Wed.).
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ベースフード株式会社 will release BASE Pound Cake Banana, the third installment in its BASE Pound Cake series of nutritionally balanced, authentic sweets, on Nov. 18, 2026.
Singapore-born “Salt and Butter” launches its first savory bread in collaboration with BEE CHENG HIANG! The 4th event. Taking part in the “IKEBUKURO Bread Festival” from Nov. 18
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The Singapore brand Salt and Butter of 株式会社八天堂 will open a booth at the IKEBUKURO Bread Festival, which begins in Ikebukuro on Nov. 18, and launch collaboration savory breads with Singaporean heritage brand BEE CHENG HIANG, as well as products in new flavors.
Facts
Original2026年11月18日（水）～24日（火）
7 days
2,000 units day after day
About 2,000 each day
Price: 890 yen (tax included)
Milk 250 yen (tax included)
Kaya & Milk 300 yen (tax included)
コピオー & Milk, 300 yen (tax included)
Price: 230 yen (tax included)
Founded in Singapore in 1933
Established in 2015 to conduct marketing in overseas markets
“Delish Kitchen” takes the No. 1 spot in Japan for the number of advertising signage installations at food supermarkets
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株式会社エブリー’s Delish Kitchen ranked No. 1 in Japan for the number of advertising signage units installed for food supermarkets. It has deployed approximately 11,200 units nationwide and is promoting advertising placements as the retail media market expands.
【Design and usability refreshed for a smoother ordering experience】New points-earning and redemption program “KFC Rewards” also launches; the KFC official app gets a complete makeover starting Wednesday, Nov. 11
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Starting Nov. 11, 日本KFC will completely revamp the official KFC app and launch a new points program, KFC Rewards. In addition to a refreshed design and push notification feature, it will run a welcome campaign offering up to 50 points.
Facts
Increases by up to 2.5%.
Up to 50 points※5 can be earned
Logging in to the KFC official app: 30 points
Reservations through the Christmas reservation website: 10 points
Push notification settings: 5 points
Valid for 6 months from the date the points are awarded.
DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO to Exhibit at WePlay Expo 2026, One of China's Largest Gaming Culture Events!
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株式会社ドリコム's DRECOM CREATORS STUDIO will exhibit at the game culture event WePlay Expo 2026, to be held in Shanghai on Nov. 21-22, 2026, and provide hands-on demos of 5 published titles.
Preorders begin for the second installment of the “D'FESTA THE ORIGIN” photo book “DICON D'FESTA THE ORIGIN,” featuring TXT, aespa, ENHYPEN, IVE and RIIZE
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D'PARTMENT, operated by 株式会社BookLive, has begun taking advance orders for the second installment of the event commemorative photobook series DICON D'FESTA THE ORIGIN, hosted by Korean media outlet Dispatch. The 5 participating artists are TXT, aespa, ENHYPEN, IVE, and RIIZE, and sales run from Nov. 11 to Nov. 22, 2026.
Facts
Featuring 5 groups
240 pages
Until 23:59 on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026
Shipping is scheduled to begin in March 2027
Photobook (225×275mm)
Weight: 1,270 g
3 SELFIE PHOTOCARDS
5 HOLOGRAPHIC MINI POSTCARDS
6 MONOCHROME FOLDED PHOTO cuts
Companies mentioned：株式会社BookLive、D'PARTMENT、Dispatch、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、TXT、aespa、ENHYPEN、IVE、RIIZE、東急プラザ原宿、ハラカド、蔦屋書店、楽天市場店、蔦屋書店オンラインストア
Prepare for future study abroad or career advancement! Enrollment open for the “テキサス州立大学 online English course,” supporting high school students’ English skills and working adults’ reskilling!
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Zenken株式会社 and the Overseas Study Promotion Association are recruiting students for the spring 2027 term of “OTSIE,” an online English course offered by テキサス州立大学 in the United States.
Facts
Tuition: 900 US dollars
Maximum enrollment: 15 students
80 hours total
14 weeks total
Original1時間あたり11.25USドル
More than 500 partner universities overseas
Companies mentioned：Zenken株式会社、一般財団法人 海外留学推進協会、テキサス州立大学、Texas State University、Gannon大学
FRONTEO to exhibit and present at U.S. AI drug discovery summit “AI Drug Discovery & Development Summit 2026”
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株式会社FRONTEO exhibited as a platinum partner at the international AI drug discovery conference “AI Drug Discovery & Development Summit 2026,” held in Boston, United States, from Oct. 27 to 29, 2026. Its director and CSO, 豊柴博義, gave a presentation.
Saitama Prefecture to host “Circular Economy Lab” at Unicus Kawagoe! Learn about resource circulation through seeing, hearing, and hands-on activities
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Saitama Prefecture will host “Circular Economy Lab,” an event to learn about resource circulation, at Unicus Kawagoe. The event will feature workshops and collection of lithium-ion batteries.
【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Study abroad ambassador benefits offered at language school “B’Cebu”
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ announced that it will offer “study abroad ambassador benefits” at the Philippine language school “B’Cebu” to students who share their study abroad experiences on social media. The eligible period runs from Sept. 7 to Dec. 25, 2026, with additional one-on-one lessons based on the number of weeks booked.
A fierce battle to crown the “ultimate custom PC builder” kicks off in Akihabara! Details announced for “MSI Custom PC Championship 2026”
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 announced details of “MSI Custom PC Championship 2026,” to be held in Akihabara on Nov. 21, 2026. The event will feature a PC assembly showdown, a competition for general participants, and exhibits and hands-on demonstrations.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Held for the 3rd time
Take on a PC build challenge to be completed within 90 minutes
A receipt for purchases totaling at least ¥5,000, including tax (purchases may be combined)
【JPI Seminar】“Land Use Plan and Urban Development Strategy for the Former Hakozaki Campus Site of Kyushu University,” Nov. 30 (Mon.) ＜Tokyo venue＞
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Japan Institute of Planning Research will hold a seminar on the land use plan and smart city development strategy for the former Hakozaki Campus site of Kyushu University on Nov. 30, with Mutsumi Furukawa of Sumitomo Corporation as the speaker.
Terrestrial broadcast discussion talk variety show [Abunai Nippon]: Ranmaru Kishitani sounds the alarm about “old education”! “Is education to blame for stagnant wages?” Proposes a bill to teach high school students about labor negotiations
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On TV Osaka’s 45th anniversary special program “Abunai Nippon,” Ranmaru Kishitani proposed a bill for a labor negotiation simulation program for high school students and debated the idea with Tsuneyasu Takeda.
A seminar titled “AI Transformation and the Path to Growth for the Cable TV Business,” featuring Keigo Shibagaki, Director and CAIO of 一般社団法人日本ケーブルラボ, will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2026!
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A seminar on “AI Transformation and the Path to Growth for the Cable TV Business,” led by Keigo Shibagaki of 一般社団法人日本ケーブルラボ, will be held on December 22, 2026, hosted by 新社会システム総合研究所(SSK).
VOYT’s AI-powered intercom “VOYT CONNECT” wins a special award at the Tokyo Venture Technology Awards 2026, organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
[First store in Japan] K-pop photocards trading service “Pocamarket” to open its first physical store in Japan, “POCASPOT Shin-Okubo,” on Sunday, November 15!
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Infludeo, operator of the K-pop photocards trading service “Pocamarket,” will open Japan’s first K-pop photocard specialty store, “POCASPOT Shin-Okubo,” in Tokyo’s Shin-Okubo district on November 15, 2026, and launch a “BLACK FRIDAY” campaign for Japanese users on its global app the same day.
Reborn BEYOOOOONDS heads for a full orchestra performance with 3 new members! [BEYOOOOOPHONIC lV] Set for Tokyo and Hyogo in March 2027. The symphonic group continues to grow!
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ビルボードジャパン announced that “billboard classics BEYOOOOOPHONIC lV,” a full orchestra concert series by Hello! Project idol group BEYOOOOONDS, will be held in Tokyo and Hyogo in March 2027. It will be the first performance by the newly reformed 11-member lineup, including 3 new members.
Illumination event “Winter Light Story” to be held (国営木曽三川公園 木曽三川公園センター)
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The illumination event “Winter Light Story” will be held at 国営木曽三川公園木曽三川公園センター from November 21, 2026, to January 11, 2027. The theme is “Hide-and-Seek in the Forest of Light,” and approximately 500,000 lights will be lit.
[Regular price ¥43,800 → special price ¥37,300] What are the drawbacks of personal sound amplifiers? A thorough guide to choosing one without regrets and to “Cearvol Liberte,” an innovative open-ear sound amplifier that overcomes traditional limitations
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An overview of common drawbacks of personal sound amplifiers, the features of “Cearvol Liberte,” which addresses them, and information about a limited-time sale.
Facts
Regular price: ¥43,800 (tax included)
Limited-time sale price: ¥37,300 (tax included)
¥6,500 off
Approximately 15% off
24ch WDRC
Reduced by approximately 15 dB
Up to approximately 39 hours
Approximately 13 hours on a single charge of the device
Just 15 minutes of charging
Provides approximately 3 hours of use
Companies mentioned：UNICE Intelligent Medical Shenzhen Co.,Ltd.、Cearvol、Amazon、楽天市場