# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-11 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 7 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 859 items from 16 sources; Japan, 380 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## A company’s credibility is determined in “the first 2 hours.” Seminar on crisis communications and everyday PR to be held in Kyobashi, Tokyo, on Monday, December 7

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:42:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000194518.html
- anchor: #n3835060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOPS、警察庁、ビジョンセンター東京京橋、大阪市交通局、堺市、東洋経済新報社、ダイヤモンド社、Peatix

株式会社MOPSは、2026年12月7日に東京・京橋で、危機管理広報と平時の広報PRを一体で学ぶセミナーを開催する。警察庁のデータによると2026年上半期のランサムウェア被害の約6割を中小企業が占めており、初動対応と信頼構築の重要性を解説する。

Facts:
- 123 ransomware incidents were reported in the first half of 2026
- Small and medium-sized businesses account for approximately 60% of those incidents
- The first 2 hours
- Divide the 2 hours after an incident into 4 intervals
- The “5 assets” that support an effective initial response
- Capacity: 30 people
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)
- Free individual assessment (30 minutes)

## A total of ¥3,000,000, including group donations added to customer contributions, presented to 熊本県大阪事務所 to support recovery efforts in Kumamoto Prefecture

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:42:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000081478.html
- anchor: #n3835061
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社延田エンタープライズ、熊本県大阪事務所

株式会社延田エンタープライズは、熊本県への復興支援として、お客様募金とグループ義援金を合わせ総額3,000,000円を熊本県大阪事務所へ贈呈した。

Facts:
- Total: ¥3,000,000
- Customer donations received: ¥2,043,921

## [e.m.] 30th brand anniversary! Commemorative exhibition report and limited collection

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:40:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000171858.html
- anchor: #n3835062
- Companies mentioned: イー・エム・デザイン株式会社、e.m.、e.m.group、ラフォーレミュージアム原宿、LOVE BY e.m.、little emblem、ZOZOTOWN

イー・エム・デザイン株式会社, operator of the jewelry brand [e.m.], marks its 30th anniversary in November 2026. It will hold a commemorative exhibition in Harajuku, Tokyo, showcasing archives and a limited collection. Anniversary and new collections are also being released under the [e.m.], [LOVE BY e.m.] and [little emblem] brands.

Facts:
- 30th brand anniversary
- The brand marked its 30th anniversary on November 11, 2026
- Exhibition event held October 21–25
- Pinky ring ¥46,200
- Black cubic zirconia and pearl ring ¥47,300
- Anniversary-year limited items available through October 31, 2027
- Founded in 1996 by Eijiro Nakatani and Masayoshi Tobita

## [Tokyo, Akasaka, Thursday, December 17] Attorney Shohei Sugita, a leading expert in legal affairs related to the employment of foreign nationals, to hold a special year-end seminar reviewing 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:40:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000059099.html
- anchor: #n3835063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユネクト、ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC.、弁護士法人Global HR Strategy、Our Lady of Fatima University

株式会社ユネクト and ICHIGOICHIE CONSULTING, INC. will hold a special year-end seminar for businesses involved in services related to the employment of foreign nationals in Akasaka, Tokyo, on December 17, 2026. Attorney Shohei Sugita will review legal and institutional reforms in 2026, and a discussion will also be held with guests including Kazuo Miura.

Facts:
- Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026
- From 15:00
- Capacity: 80 people
- 1名2,000円
- 1名8,000円
- About 100 Philippine sending organizations

## - The future of the Korea-Japan energy partnership - Discussing measures to strengthen public-private cooperation between Korea and Japan toward carbon neutrality and more resilient energy supply chains

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000190874.html
- anchor: #n3835065
- Companies mentioned: 駐大阪大韓民国総領事館、経済産業省近畿経済産業局、大韓貿易投資振興公社、KOTRA、大阪商工会議所、関西駐在韓国企業連合会、韓国ガス公社、JERA

駐大阪大韓民国総領事館 held the 18th Kansai Korea-Japan Economic Forum in Osaka on November 10, where participants discussed measures to strengthen public-private cooperation between Korea and Japan toward carbon neutrality and more resilient energy supply chains. About 200 people attended, and areas for cooperation such as economic security, hydrogen, and LNG were discussed.

Facts:
- Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Every year since 2008
- And accounts for 20% of Japan's total trade
- With “Designing a Future Society for Our Lives” as its theme in 2025
- About 200 people attended
- 今年3月に締結された両国間のLNG需給協力に関するMOU

## [November 11 is Umaibo Day] Fans' favorite Umaibo flavor will be chosen by village residents! First-ever village vote, the “Umaibo General Election,” to be held on the official fan site “Umaimura”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000016877.html
- anchor: #n3835064
- Companies mentioned: クラウドサーカス株式会社、株式会社やおきん、スターティアホールディングス株式会社

Cloud Circus will hold the first-ever village vote, the “Umaibo General Election,” on “Umaimura,” the official fan site operated by Yaokin, a consolidated subsidiary of Startia Holdings, to mark Umaibo Day on November 11. It will also launch a new game, “Collect Konpeito,” and a membership rank feature.

Facts:
- 3,627,000 hectares
- 96% of participants
- 57% repeat rate
- Since its launch in 1979

## [Dexerials] Announces consolidated second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 [IFRS]

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:38:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000064805.html
- anchor: #n3835066
- Companies mentioned: デクセリアルズ株式会社

デクセリアルズ株式会社 announced its second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (consolidated, IFRS).

Facts:
- Fiscal year ending March 2027
- Second quarter
- Nov. 11, 2026

## [福岡大学] Taiko drum club (鼓舞猿) performs at the “2026 Nanying International Folk Arts Festival” held in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:37:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000159852.html
- anchor: #n3835067
- Companies mentioned: 福岡大学、IOV-JAPAN、国際民間文化芸術交流協会、視傳媒新聞、nvns.net、鼓舞猿

福岡大学's taiko drum club (鼓舞猿) took part as Japan's representative and performed at the “2026 Nanying International Folk Arts Festival” held in Tainan, Taiwan.

Facts:
- 2026 Nanying International Folk Arts Festival
- October 15
- 26th
- 30th anniversary
- 20 countries worldwide
- 49 performance groups and arts organizations

## 【Ahrefs エイチレフス】直近 1 年でリクエスト数 124 倍、日次ユーザー数 77 倍に成長した MCP をさらにアップグレード。AI からの書き込み操作に対応

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:37:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000157671.html
- anchor: #n3835068
- Companies mentioned: Ahrefs pte. ltd.、Ahrefs

Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.は、マーケティングツール「Ahrefs」のMCP（Model Context Protocol）をアップグレードし、AIからの書き込み操作に対応した。直近1年でリクエスト数が124倍、日次ユーザー数が77倍に成長しており、プロジェクト管理やSNS投稿作成など4つの領域での操作が可能になった。

## KRAFTON announces results for the third quarter of 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:36:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000082433.html
- anchor: #n3835069
- Companies mentioned: KRAFTON、株式会社KRAFTON、KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、KRAFTON, Inc.、ADKグループ

KRAFTON announced its results for the third quarter of 2026, posting revenue of 971.4 billion won and operating profit of 225 billion won. Cumulative revenue and operating profit reached record highs. The company also reported solid growth in its PUBG IP, development updates on new IPs “Subnautica 2” and “PUBG: DED.NET,” the release of its AI technology “Raon-1 mini Preview,” and a major shareholder return.

Facts:
- 971.4 billion won
- 225 billion won
- 3.633 trillion won
- 1.1975 trillion won
- Up 11.6%
- Down 35.5%
- Up 50.9%
- Up 13.8%
- Has reached 114%
- 238.9 billion won
- 504.3 billion won
- 8.6 billion won
- 219.6 billion won
- 198.4 billion won
- Approximately 400 billion won
- Approximately 99.6 billion won
- 117.7 billion won
- Approximately 517.6 billion won
- Equivalent to 4.4%
- Approximately 300 billion won
- 917.2 billion won
- Surpassed 14 million people
- Surpassed 5 million units
- 91%
- Has reached 4.45 million cases

## アイティフォー receives “Silver Certification” under the Health and Productivity Management certification program

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:33:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000060050.html
- anchor: #n3835070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイティフォー、健康保険組合連合会東京連合会、アイティフォー

株式会社アイティフォー received “Silver Certification” under the Health and Productivity Management certification program of 健康保険組合連合会東京連合会.

Facts:
- Certification No. 4442
- Primary health checkup participation rate: 100%
- 年2回のストレスチェック実施

## A satisfying, indulgent dish that cheese lovers won't be able to resist: “Cheese-Smothered Chewy Fresh Pasta” launches today from Kanto Diet Cook — Enjoy the chewy texture of house-made noodles and plenty of cheese sauce

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:31:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000115470.html
- anchor: #n3835071
- Companies mentioned: ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、株式会社関東ダイエットクック、日本輸入チーズ普及協会、チーズ普及協議会

ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社の100％子会社である株式会社関東ダイエットクックが、11月11日の「チーズの日」に合わせて、自家製麺のもちもち食感とたっぷりのチーズソースが特徴的な新商品『チーズに溺れるもっちり生パスタ』を関東地域のスーパーマーケットや量販店で発売した。

Facts:
- Nov. 11
- ¥495 (tax included)
- ¥950 (tax included)
- Completed in June 2018
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Date established: March 1958
- Capital: ¥5.42403 billion

## WOTA's “WOTA Duo™” water-supply best-mix diagnostic service included in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's “Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog [Practical Application Edition]”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:31:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000033781.html
- anchor: #n3835072
- Companies mentioned: WOTA株式会社、WOTA（ウォータ）

WOTA株式会社's “WOTA Duo™” water-supply best-mix diagnostic service has been included in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's “Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog [Practical Application Edition].”

Facts:
- September 2026
- Since its founding in 2014

## “Owners should learn first, for their beloved dogs”: Aiming to spread this culture, ワンライセンス official supporters get started

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000163946.html
- anchor: #n3835073
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人愛犬家エキスパート検定協会、ワンライセンス

一般社団法人愛犬家エキスパート検定協会 has welcomed ワンライセンス graduates as “official supporters” and launched its official Instagram account, aiming to create a society where people and dogs coexist through owner education and the promotion of good manners.

## ネットギア launches AV platform “NETGEAR Align Controller”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000029549.html
- anchor: #n3835074
- Companies mentioned: ネットギアジャパン合同会社、ネットギア、Disguise、Q-SYS、Lawo、EVS、Ross Video、ACT Entertainment、Grass Valley、Riedel、Clear-Com

ネットギアジャパン合同会社 has begun sales of the AV platform “NETGEAR Align Controller” and will unveil it in Japan for the first time at “Inter BEE 2026,” taking place at Makuhari Messe from Nov. 18, 2026.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- Supports 45 protocols
- A standard adopted by more than 625 Pro AV manufacturers
- Down 1.6% overall

## Job Community and ツナググループ form business partnership, linking the Job Com human resources circulation platform with the Alumunia alumni talent pool; full-scale launch begins Wednesday, Nov. 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190671.html
- anchor: #n3835103
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョブコミュニティ、ツナググループ、RPO（採用代行）・採用コンサルティングを展開する株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社

株式会社ジョブコミュニティ and ツナググループ have formed a business partnership and will launch a service linking the Job Com human resources circulation platform for commercial facilities with the Alumunia reemployment support system for former employees from Nov. 11.

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026

## 福山通運 and ＰＡＬ sign strategic business partnership agreement to accelerate logistics DX

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000058717.html
- anchor: #n3835102
- Companies mentioned: 福山通運株式会社、株式会社ＰＡＬ、福山通運、ＰＡＬ

福山通運と株式会社PALは、物流DXの加速に向けた戦略的事業提携契約を締結した。両社は福山通運の全国ネットワークにPALのテクノロジー実装能力を組み合わせ、現場でのデータ活用と技術共創を通じて物流サービスの高度化を図る。

Facts:
- For more than a decade
- Takes effect in April 2026

## Don’t let FDE projects end after 1 engagement. TorchUp releases free guide explaining how to turn project deliverables into “shared components and operational offerings”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000171490.html
- anchor: #n3835101
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TorchUp

株式会社TorchUp has released a free white paper explaining how to turn deliverables from commissioned development and FDE projects into “shared components and operational offerings.” The document covers a 3-layer framework for organizing them, steps for ongoing operations, and an inventory worksheet.

Facts:
- 33 pages in total
- How to divide things into 3 layers
- Explains 3 steps
- 5 questions

## 【IFME×Tennoji Zoo】New collaborative sneakers featuring polar bear Hou-chan are here! Featuring original illustrations by marble SUD, available in baby and kids’ sizes

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000070211.html
- anchor: #n3835100
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄リテーリング、IFME、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、marble SUD、ZOOQLE

Collaborative sneakers by children’s footwear brand IFME and Tennoji Zoo will be sold at ZOOQLE, the zoo’s gift shop operated by 株式会社近鉄リテーリング. The design features original illustrations by apparel brand marble SUD and is inspired by the polar bear Hou-chan.

Facts:
- Price: ¥5,390 (tax included)
- １１月２１日（土）・２２日（日）の２日間
- Sales begin Monday, Nov. 23
- Sizes: 12.0–15.0 cm
- Sizes: 15.0–18.0 cm
- First 50 available each day

## 90% of registered students attend Waseda or Keio or higher | Percify就活, a selective high-caliber graduate recruitment platform, officially launches | Seeking participating companies

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000133062.html
- anchor: #n3835099
- Companies mentioned: Percify株式会社、GD Lab

Percify株式会社 has officially launched Percify就活, a selective, high-caliber graduate recruitment platform. 90% of registered students attend Waseda or Keio or higher. The platform provides companies with direct access to students from top universities, scouting, and special selection routes through a company management portal and a student app.

Facts:
- 90% of registered students attend Waseda or Keio or higher
- More than 1,500 students have applied
- Waseda University and Keio University: 50%
- Former Imperial Universities: 25%
- Hitotsubashi University, Institute of Science Tokyo, and overseas universities: 15%
- Other: 10%
- A self-promotion statement of at least 400 characters is required of all applicants
- Participating companies gave an average satisfaction rating of 8.9 out of 10
- Capital: ¥10 million

## あどばる and the Japan Home Staging Association to co-host real estate networking event

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000039049.html
- anchor: #n3835098
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あどばる、一般社団法人日本ホームステージング協会、GMO TECH、GMO TECH株式会社、株式会社ビジョン

株式会社あどばる and 一般社団法人日本ホームステージング協会 will jointly hold a “Real Estate Networking Event” for real estate industry professionals at Tokyo International Forum on Nov. 16, 2026.

Facts:
- More than 300 rental-space locations nationwide
- On Monday, November 16, 2026
- Capacity: 100 people
- Total attendance has exceeded 2,600
- From 54 in 2024
- It increased to about 130
- On Oct. 27, 2026
- Participation fee: ¥3,000
- Number of employees: 64
- Cumulative users total 3.5 million

## Create an application form just by attaching estimates or invoices. rakumo ワークフロー adds AI agent support

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000015698.html
- anchor: #n3835097
- Companies mentioned: rakumo株式会社、Google LLC

rakumo株式会社 has launched the full version of “rakumo エージェント,” an AI agent for its “rakumo for Google Workspace” series of cloud-based groupware extension tools. Integrated with the electronic approval system “rakumo ワークフロー,” it helps users create application forms by attaching documents or using chat.

Facts:
- Feb. 2026
- More than 2,600 companies
- 124 万ライセンス超

## Allganize, provider of generative AI and AI agent platforms, to exhibit at the “7th AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Autumn],” opening today at Makuhari Messe and running through Nov. 13

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000034106.html
- anchor: #n3835096
- Companies mentioned: Allganize Japan株式会社、Allganize、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所株式会社

Allganize Japan株式会社 will exhibit at the “7th AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Autumn]” at Makuhari Messe, showcasing generative AI solutions including “Alli Coworker” and “Alli LLM App Market.”

Facts:
- For 3 days starting today
- Just about 10 minutes
- More than 100 ready-to-use generative AI apps
- Published in June 2025
- Domestic results for fiscal 2024
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- Friday the 13th
- Established: January 2019

## ブルーイノベーション signs strategic business partnership with Elith社 to enhance BEP capabilities

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000024707.html
- anchor: #n3835095
- Companies mentioned: ブルーイノベーション株式会社、Elith社、株式会社Elith

ブルーイノベーション株式会社 signed a business partnership with AI research and development company Elith社 on Nov. 11, 2026, to enhance the capabilities of its proprietary “BEP” platform and advance AI adoption in the social infrastructure sector.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Tokyo Stock Exchange: 5597

## 【Overseas-only product】New 京寶 “Gohan Takitate Jozu” rice enhancer

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000166337.html
- anchor: #n3835094
- Companies mentioned: 宝酒造インターナショナル、宝グループ、宝酒造、ミューチャルトレーディング社

宝酒造インターナショナル has developed “Gohan Takitate Jozu,” an overseas-only rice enhancer under the 京寶 brand, in collaboration with U.S.-based ミューチャルトレーディング社, based on the 宝グループ Vision2050. Global rollout is planned for around January 2027.

Facts:
- 1L
- 6 bottles
- Around January 2027

## Marriott Bonvoy Hosts Landmark “Marriott Bonvoy Japan Golf Day 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000124910.html
- anchor: #n3835093
- Companies mentioned: マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy、日本航空、JAL、Present Tree、ユニセフ、東山ニセコビレッジ リッツカールトンリザーブ、W大阪

Marriott Bonvoy, part of マリオット・インターナショナル, held “Marriott Bonvoy Japan Golf Day 2026” at 六甲国際ゴルフ俱楽部 in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on November 5, 2026. The 73 participants held a charity auction that raised approximately ¥680,000 in total.

Facts:
- Nov. 5, 2026
- 73 participants
- Approximately ¥680,000 in total

## Launch of a “Third-Party Security Assessment Service for the Public Sector” that complies with the Government Unified Standards and DS-221 and provides AI-based source code diagnostics and autonomous penetration testing

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000018724.html
- anchor: #n3835092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SHIFT、SHIFT、デジタル庁、AWS、KDX STパートナーズ、品川区役所

株式会社SHIFT has launched a “Third-Party Security Assessment Service for the Public Sector” that complies with the Government Unified Standards and DS-221. The service combines AI analysis using AWS Security Agent and Amazon Bedrock with verification by more than 250 specialist engineers in a hybrid system, supporting vulnerability assessments of systems used by central government ministries and local governments.

Facts:
- Starting today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- More than 15,000 security support engagements to date (※)
- More than 250 specialist engineers
- Preliminary findings provided in as little as 1 day

## Elith and ブルーイノベーション form strategic business alliance to enhance the capabilities of “Blue Earth Platform®”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000121022.html
- anchor: #n3835091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Elith、Elith、ブルーイノベーション株式会社、ブルーイノベーション

株式会社Elith and ブルーイノベーション株式会社 formed a strategic business alliance on November 11, 2026, to promote the use of AI in social infrastructure and enhance the capabilities of “Blue Earth Platform®”.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Tokyo Stock Exchange: 5597

## 【ROXX】“Zキャリア” launches full-scale operation of its in-house-developed “conversational AI chat”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000018129.html
- anchor: #n3835090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ROXX、ROXX、Zキャリア

株式会社ROXX has launched full-scale operation of its in-house-developed “conversational AI chat” on the career-change platform “Zキャリア.” The AI provides job seekers with support for preliminary interviews and interview scheduling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, aiming to improve the work efficiency of career advisors (CA) and enhance the quality of consultations.

Facts:
- Approximately 641,000 people in total
- As of the end of June 2026
- Around February 2025
- 48%
- Annual income of ¥4 million or less
- 67%
- 37%

## ライフネット生命 begins airing special collaboration commercial commemorating the 10th anniversary of “仮面ライダーエグゼイド”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000069919.html
- anchor: #n3835089
- Companies mentioned: ライフネット生命保険株式会社、ライフネット生命、石森プロ、東映、CM総合研究所

ライフネット生命保険 began airing a collaboration commercial nationwide on November 8 with “仮面ライダーエグゼイド,” which marks the 10th anniversary of its broadcast debut in October 2026. It also released a web-exclusive mini-drama on YouTube.

Facts:
- 10th anniversary
- 6 cast members
- Nov. 8
- Approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds
- Approx. 3 minutes
- All 45 episodes
- 10-second estimate
- 30 seconds
- 20th anniversary

## Why build a large 1,744-square-meter office out of wood?

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000004739.html
- anchor: #n3835088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ、株式会社開進堂、長沼アーキテクツ株式会社、塩谷建設、寺崎工業、株式会社翠豊

株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ has released on YouTube an explanatory video featuring the construction site of a large wooden office building with a total floor area of 1,744 square meters, currently under construction in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. The project owner is 株式会社開進堂.

Facts:
- 1,744 square meters
- 150 centimeters of snowfall
- 637 companies nationwide

## 日本情報クリエイト’s property management software “賃貸革命11” designated as a product eligible for the “Tax System for Strengthening Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000015053.html
- anchor: #n3835087
- Companies mentioned: 日本情報クリエイト株式会社、日本情報クリエイト

日本情報クリエイト’s property management software “賃貸革命11” has been certified as a product eligible for the Tax System for Strengthening Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Eligible customers can now choose either immediate depreciation or a tax credit.

Facts:
- Securities code: 4054
- 10% of the acquisition cost
- 7% for corporations with capital of more than ¥30 million and no more than ¥100 million
- Capital of more than ¥30 million
- Corporations with capital of no more than ¥100 million
- 20% of the corporate tax amount
- Acquisition cost of ¥700,000 or more
- Acquired by March 31, 2027
- Within 60 days of acquisition
- Spanning more than 32 years
- Established: August 1, 1994
- Capital: ¥734,768,200

## ライフカード becomes title sponsor of “SANTA PARADE Tokyo and Osaka 2026”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000009391.html
- anchor: #n3835086
- Companies mentioned: ライフカード株式会社、ライフカード、アイフル、ムニノバグループ、ムニノバホールディングス

ライフカード株式会社 announced that it will sponsor “SANTA PARADE Tokyo and Osaka 2026,” a charity event taking place in Tokyo and Osaka in November and December 2026, as its title sponsor.

Facts:
- 23 group companies
- November 15, 2026
- Dec. 6, 2026

## Providing Digital Gift® to “17LIVE,” which has more than 50 million users worldwide

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000007199.html
- anchor: #n3835085
- Companies mentioned: 17LIVE株式会社、株式会社デジタルプラス、株式会社デジタルフィンテック

株式会社デジタルプラスグループ’s “デジタルギフト®” has been adopted by “17LIVE,” a live-streaming platform with more than 50 million users worldwide. This enables streamers to exchange points they earn for cashless payments, electronic money, and other options.

Facts:
- More than 50 million users worldwide
- As of February 2023
- Total transaction value of ¥100 billion
- More than ¥10 billion in transactions

## イチニ株式会社 adds a new feature to its “Easy Video Creation Tool” that lets users set an “opening and ending,” enabling short videos to be made in as little as 1 minute【選挙ドットコム】

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000019431.html
- anchor: #n3835084
- Companies mentioned: イチニ株式会社、選挙ドットコム、ボネクタ

イチニ株式会社 has added a new feature to “Easy Video Creation Tool” in its video creation support service for politicians, “ボネクタ,” allowing users to set an opening and ending. Available for ¥11,000 per month.

Facts:
- In as little as 1 minute
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- Up to 4
- ¥11,000 per month
- About 41 million users

## Alumnia, a talent pool for former employees, launches a “facility-level” workforce circulation model at facilities including “ららぽーと,” operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社; full-scale rollout begins Wednesday, November 11, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000501.000004558.html
- anchor: #n3835083
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、株式会社HataLuck and Person、株式会社ジョブコミュニティ、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社

株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス and 株式会社ジョブコミュニティ will begin full-scale rollout on November 11, 2026, of a facility-level workforce circulation model for commercial facilities including “ららぽーと,” operated by 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社. The model links Alumnia, a talent pool for former employees, with Jobcomi, a service matching employers with experienced workers.

Facts:
- Aiming to achieve approximately 100,000 spot-work shifts annually by 2029
- Aiming to achieve approximately 100,000 spot-work shifts annually
- Briefings for store managers have already begun at 50 facilities

## 弁護士ドットコム’s integrated legal AI agent “LegalBrain Agent” surpasses ARR of ¥1 billion, setting a record as the fastest major SaaS product from a publicly listed Japanese company

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000612.000044347.html
- anchor: #n3835082
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士ドットコム株式会社、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、トムソン・ロイター株式会社

弁護士ドットコム株式会社’s legal AI agent “LegalBrain Agent” surpassed ARR of ¥1 billion in 17.3 months after launch, setting a new record as the fastest major SaaS product from a publicly listed Japanese company.

Facts:
- ARR of ¥1 billion
- Reached in 17.3 months※1
- As of November 2026
- Launch of service in May 2025
- 77.3% of respondent companies said they lack personnel in their legal and compliance departments
- Standalone ARR surpassed 10 billion yen

## 12 brands will turn approximately 50 products into e-gifts from July to September 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000703.000004529.html
- anchor: #n3835081
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギフティ、ギフティ、giftee, Inc.、ピザハット、キルフェボン、ココス、ワールドライブラリー、SAKURA’s、名古屋アンパンマンこどもミュージアム＆パーク、メルカリ、instabase、Luup、赤ちゃんの城、和かろん。専門店 和果、全農食品、ギフティグループ株式会社

株式会社ギフティ turned approximately 50 products from 12 brands into e-gifts from July to September 2026 and began selling them through 「giftee®︎」 and 「giftee for Business」, among other services.

Facts:
- 12 brands
- About 50 types
- Capital: ¥3.322 billion
- Employees: 292

## 【SBI Securities】Announcement of a collaboration with 「しろたん」, currently airing as a TV anime

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000968.000007957.html
- anchor: #n3835080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SBI証券、株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ、テレビ朝日

株式会社SBI証券 will distribute free LINE stickers in collaboration with the TV anime 『しろたん』 for a limited time starting November 10, 2026.

Facts:
- A total of 16 sticker designs
- 8 types
- 6 questions

## Players Soma Anzai and Hiroki Ishihara visit an elementary school in their hometown of Shibuya City!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001073.000034942.html
- anchor: #n3835079
- Companies mentioned: FC東京、東京フットボールクラブ株式会社

FC東京 players Soma Anzai and Hiroki Ishihara visited Uehara Elementary School in Shibuya City on November 10 as part of their hometown activities and interacted with 6th-grade students.

Facts:
- Nov. 10
- 6th grade

## GiGO opens its first location in northern Vietnam, a city attracting attention for its economic growth! 「GiGOイオンモール Halong」 grand opening on Saturday, November 14, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001225.000034930.html
- anchor: #n3835078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGO VIETNAM Co., Ltd.、GiGOベトナム、イオンモール、株式会社リトプラ

株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment announced that its local subsidiary, GiGO VIETNAM Co., Ltd., will open 「GiGOイオンモール Halong」 at 「イオンモール Halong」 in Quang Ninh City, northern Vietnam, on November 14, 2026.

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Its 6th location in Vietnam
- Approximately 160 km
- Approximately 1.35 million people
- As its 10th location
- Operating area: 390 tsubo
- 87 machines in total
- 140 capsule toy vending machine units
- Weekdays (no time limit): from 100,000 Vietnamese dong
- Holidays (no time limit): from 150,000 Vietnamese dong
- Established: June 28, 2024

## 【Free admission and a souvenir】Create a “healthy winter” with Maki Nishiyama and others! 「FYTTE Wellness Day」 to be held

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001341.000060318.html
- anchor: #n3835077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、FYTTE

FYTTE, the healthcare media outlet operated by 株式会社ワン・パブリッシング, will hold 「FYTTE Wellness Day — A Healthier Winter」 at the Minato Industrial Promotion Center on December 6, 2026. Admission is free, and the event will feature stage programs with guests including Maki Nishiyama, company booths, a stamp rally, and more.

Facts:
- Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- Participation is free
- Limited to 70 people per session
- 200 people attended on the day

## 君はレベルMAX市民の完全攻略書を手に入れられるか。 『大阪市に転生した勇者がこの街の攻略法を知ってレベルMAXになる話』を公開 行政と接点の少ない層へ向けた能動的な理解を促進

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002621.000005179.html
- anchor: #n3835076
- Companies mentioned: 阪急阪神マーケティングソリューションズ株式会社、大阪市、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Commissioned by 大阪市, Hankyu Hanshin Marketing Solutions will release 「The Story of a Hero Reincarnated in Osaka City Who Learns How to Conquer the City and Reaches MAX Level」, an exploration-based, RPG-style web experience for young people, on November 11, Reiwa 8.

Facts:
- November 11, Reiwa 8
- 14:00

## Action RPG 『MONGIL: STAR DIVE』 introduces new ★5 character 「M.A.D.」! Ver.1.5 update now live!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002655.000007736.html
- anchor: #n3835075
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、Netmarble Monster Inc.、Netmarble Corp.、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

ネットマーブルジャパンは、アクションRPG『モンギル：STAR DIVE』のVer.1.5アップデートを実施し、新★5キャラクター「M.A.D.」や新システム「名誉ランキング」などを追加した。

Facts:
- Ver.1.5
- ★5
- 2013
- April 15, 2026
- 2000

## Launch of trial use of eyeglass-type device

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:29:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000193926.html
- anchor: #n3834942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社地球健康クラブ、スカラ株式会社、CrypTech Capital株式会社、サイバーステップホールディングス株式会社

株式会社地球健康クラブ announced that it will begin a trial in November 2026, together with CrypTech Capital株式会社, of an eyeglass-type device jointly developed by physician Kiyoshi Matsuo and スカラ株式会社.

Facts:
- Nov. 2026
- March 2027
- June 2025
- Established in 1949

## 「Turn deposited money into money you can put to work. With the same peace of mind」ジェイリース launches 「Security Deposit Guarantee」 for commercial properties

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:23:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000122870.html
- anchor: #n3834943
- Companies mentioned: ジェイリース株式会社、J-LEASE CO., LTD.

ジェイリース株式会社 plans to launch its 「Security Deposit Guarantee」 service, which provides a guarantee in place of a security deposit for commercial rental properties, during December 2026.

Facts:
- During December 2026
- Securities code: 7187
- Security deposits equivalent to approximately 6–12 months of rent
- 3–12 months of total monthly rent
- 44 prefectures, 47 locations

## Pet specialty retailer コジマ is holding a pet event! 「コジマ Festival 2026 in Ario Kitasuna」 is a 2-day event for people with dogs, cats, and small animals to shop, participate, and have fun

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:22:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000006392.html
- anchor: #n3834944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジマ、コジマ

株式会社コジマ will hold 「コジマ Festival in Ario Kitasuna」 at Ario Kitasuna on November 14 and 15, 2026. This free event will feature approximately 60 company exhibitors, a prize drawing, a grooming experience, seminars, and more.

Facts:
- Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.), 2026
- 10:00～16:30
- Admission: Free
- Approximately 60 companies that handle pet-related products are scheduled to exhibit
- 15:00～16:00
- ≪Admission fee≫550 yen (tax included)
- Quiz points at 9 locations around the venue
- 1日60名限定

## 73種類のベルギービールとグルメを堪能ベルギービールウィークエンド2026 新宿 開催 12月2日（水）〜6日（日） 新宿住友ビル三角広場にて5日間開催

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000031928.html
- anchor: #n3834946
- Companies mentioned: starbeer productions株式会社、DelReY（デルレイ）、駐日ベルギー王国大使館、楽天トラベル Experiences

The Belgian Beer Weekend Executive Committee will hold 「Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Shinjuku」 at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza from December 2 through 6. The event will feature 73 varieties of Belgian beer, gourmet food, music events, and more.

Facts:
- 73 varieties of
- 14 types
- 5 days
- 160th anniversary
- Limited to 28 guests
- Advance ticket: 3,750 yen
- Regular price: 3,990 yen
- Advance ticket: 2,700 yen
- Regular price: 2,840 yen
- Additional food and drink coins (set of 5): 1,150 yen
- Dinner: 14,600 yen
- Lunch: 12,600 yen

## Amid a succession of information leaks, accelerating co-creation with partners to create and promote a new data protection market

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000041061.html
- anchor: #n3834945
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZenmuTech、ZenmuTech、産総研

株式会社ZenmuTech announced that it will launch the new 「ZenmuTech Reseller Partner Program」 in January 2027 to expand sales channels for its data protection solution, which uses 「secret sharing technology」 to reduce the risk of information leaks. The program will recognize a range of contributions, including generating business opportunities and obtaining technical certifications, in addition to existing sales results. Recruitment of new sales partners will begin in November 2026.

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that it will launch in January 2027
- We were joined by 70 people from 30 companies
- The 1st partner meeting was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Recruitment of new sales partner companies will begin on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Established: March 4, 2014

## As gold prices soar, the number of “sellers” rises 70% — What the data from about 290,000 purchases reveals about the gold that Japanese people are letting go of

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:18:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000126230.html
- anchor: #n3834947
- Companies mentioned: リサイクルキング、株式会社K-GOLDインターナショナル、田中貴金属工業、田中貴金属工業株式会社、ジュエリーアリア

株式会社K-GOLDインターナショナル has released 290,000 purchase records for gold, platinum, and silver from September 2024 through September 2026. 18-karat gold accounted for 53.6%, and the median weight brought in was 3.1g. As gold prices rose, the number of items brought in increased to about 1.7 times its previous level, with stores in the Hokkaido region recording the highest number of items brought in per store.

Facts:
- 292,124 records
- 18-karat gold (K18) accounted for 53.6%
- Median: 3.1g
- 17,693 cases, about 1.7 times as many
- About 1.7 times (+72.8%)
- Hokkaido had the most, at 4,157 cases per store

## “Good 8 Squad” Reclaims the Top Spot! “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division F Round 7” Results

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:17:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006164.000013450.html
- anchor: #n3834948
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、DetonatioN FocusMe、名古屋NTPOJA、RIDDLE ORDER、REJECT、VARREL、Good 8 Squad、ZETA DIVISION Geekly、FUKUSHIMA IBUSHIGIN、広島 TEAM iXA、KADOKAWA FAV gaming、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、Crazy Raccoon、CAPCOM eSports

Results from Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026 Division F Round 7. Good 8 Squad reclaimed the top spot, while REJECT surged to 2nd in the points rankings.

Facts:
- 2026
- Week 7
- 30 points
- 40 points
- 2nd place
- Nov. 10
- November 13

## Global solid-state battery electrolyte market forecast to surge to US$37.1 billion by 2034 | 30.0% CAGR, driven by EV demand and advances in next-generation battery technology

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:17:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000189317.html
- anchor: #n3834949
- Companies mentioned: Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC、国際エネルギー機関、IEA

According to a research report by Stratistics MRC, the global solid-state battery electrolyte market is forecast to grow from US$4.6 billion in 2026 to US$37.1 billion by 2034, recording a CAGR of 30.0%. EV demand and technological advances are key drivers, with sulfide-based electrolytes expected to hold the largest share and the Asia-Pacific region to be the largest market.

Facts:
- US$37.1 billion
- 2034
- US$4.6 billion in 2026
- More than 17 million units
- An increase of more than 25%
- Electric vehicles account for more than 20%

## Popular Nagatacho and Omotesando doughnut shop “HOCUS POCUS” comes to Yokohama. A 3-day limited-time collaboration event will be held at galbe yokohama みなとみらい店, a canelé and baked-goods specialty shop!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:16:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000093457.html
- anchor: #n3834950
- Companies mentioned: Stoked Creations合同会社、HOCUS POCUS、galbe yokohama みなとみらい店、galbe、株式会社ウィッチクラフト

A collaboration event between HOCUS POCUS and galbe yokohama みなとみらい店, operated by Stoked Creations合同会社, will be held for 3 days from November 13 to 15, 2026. During the event, 4 varieties of HOCUS POCUS doughnuts and 3 types of original merchandise, each limited to 100 items, will be on sale.

Facts:
- Nov. 13 (Friday) to 15 (Sunday), 2026
- 4 varieties of doughnuts
- 100 items each
- 640 yen (tax included)
- 620 yen (tax included)
- 580 yen (tax included)
- 1,980 yen (tax included)
- 2,200 yen (tax included)
- 1,100 yen (tax included)

## International design award “MUSE DESIGN AWARDS 2026”: ポラスグループ wins 10 Silver awards for its entries

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:14:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000009436.html
- anchor: #n3834799
- Companies mentioned: ポラス株式会社、ポラスグループ、International Awards Associate、IAA、株式会社中央住宅、中央グリーン開発株式会社、ポラスマイホームプラザ株式会社

ポラスグループ won 10 Silver awards for its entries in the international design award “MUSE DESIGN AWARDS 2026.”

Facts:
- Won 10 Silver awards
- MUSE DESIGN AWARDS 2026
- It has won an award at the event every year since 2021
- Founded in 2015 by International Awards Associate (IAA)
- A residential development comprising 17 homes

## “2GAME” Wins! “Street Fighter League AMERICAS 2026” Results!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:14:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006163.000013450.html
- anchor: #n3834800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、2GAME、ローチケ、AXS

Team “2GAME” won Street Fighter League AMERICAS 2026. Information is available on ticket sales for in-person viewing of CAPCOM CUP 13 and the World Championship.

Facts:
- 2026
- Nov. 9
- 3 people
- 13
- March 10, 2027
- Ryogoku Kokugikan

## 株式会社SANN signs sponsorship agreement with para snowboarder Keiji Okamoto

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000109642.html
- anchor: #n3834801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SANN、SANN

株式会社SANN has signed a sponsorship agreement with para snowboarder Keiji Okamoto. SANN operates digital marketing and welfare technology businesses, and says its values align with Okamoto’s commitment to supporting people who take on challenges. In addition to supporting his competitive activities, the company plans to work with him on initiatives through web content and events.

Facts:
- Beijing 2022
- Milan-Cortina 2026
- 2015 accident
- Capital: 99 million yen
- Number of employees: 180
- Established: September 2005

## Indie game exhibition “Tokyo Game Dungeon 15” to be held in Hamamatsucho on Saturday, February 20; exhibitor applications open Friday, November 20 at 20:00

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000172068.html
- anchor: #n3834803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社f岩崎、ゲームダンジョン事務局、Eventory

The indie game exhibition “Tokyo Game Dungeon 15” will be held on February 20, 2027, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan. The 268 general exhibitor slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications open at 20:00 on November 20, 2026.

Facts:
- Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027
- 268 general exhibitor slots
- 20:00 on Friday, November 20, 2026
- 340 organizations exhibited
- 2,868 people attended
- Because all slots filled within 3 minutes of registration opening
- Exhibitor fee: 8,500 yen
- General ticket: 1,000 yen
- Business ticket: 2,000 yen

## ABEMA announces that Taichi of 新日本プロレス will appear as a guest on the middle day of the November Grand Sumo Tournament! Taichi marvels at the strength of sumo wrestlers: “They’re so strong that they treat us pro wrestlers like children!”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004231.000064643.html
- anchor: #n3834802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、新日本プロレス、日本相撲協会

ABEMA announced that Taichi, a professional wrestler with 新日本プロレス, will appear as a special guest on the middle day of the November Grand Sumo Tournament, held at the Fukuoka International Center on November 15, 2026. Taichi marveled at the strength of sumo wrestlers and spoke about his anticipation for the match between Fujinokawa and a yokozuna, as well as Takayasu’s bid for his first championship.

Facts:
- From Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
- Middle day (November 15)
- He finished the September tournament with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses
- Won his 6th top-division championship
- The 15 days of intense competition
- I’ve been a sumo fan for 30 years

## [Completely free, no registration required] “IJCAD Viewer＋,” a feature-rich CAD viewer for viewing drawings instantly on tablets at work sites, launches on November 11

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180113.html
- anchor: #n3834809
- Companies mentioned: システムメトリックス株式会社、インテリジャパン株式会社

システムメトリックス株式会社 will launch “IJCAD Viewer+” completely free of charge starting November 11, 2026. Designed for construction, civil engineering, and manufacturing sites, the feature-rich CAD viewer lets users check drawings on tablets and smartphones. No account registration is required, and it supports markup and viewing multiple files, enabling seamless drawing sharing between work sites and offices.

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- iOS 26.0
- Android OS 14

## 日本財託グループ adds station- and route-based analysis and comparison features to its “Studio Apartment Rental Performance Report”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000032341.html
- anchor: #n3834808
- Companies mentioned: 日本財託グループ、日本財託

On November 11, 2026, 日本財託グループ added station- and route-based analysis and comparison features to its “Studio Apartment Rental Performance Report.”

Facts:
- Nov. 11, 2026
- Tokyo's 23 wards
- 1カ月単位
- October 2024–September 2026

## Harnessing the power of food to prevent lifestyle-related diseases from becoming more severe. ウェルネスダイニング director 松尾陽介 to speak at Venture Café Tokyo

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000054072.html
- anchor: #n3834807
- Companies mentioned: ウェルネスダイニング株式会社、Venture Café Tokyo、eatas株式会社、ドクターズ株式会社、Well-being Sciety合同会社、EY新日本有限責任監査法人

松尾陽介, a director of ウェルネスダイニング, will join a panel discussion at “Thursday Gathering #404,” hosted by Venture Café Tokyo on November 12, 2026, to discuss the challenges and potential of dietary support in preventing lifestyle-related diseases from becoming more severe.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- 20:00～21:00
- Thursday Gathering #404

## Technology seeds for new businesses and R&D in manufacturing come together at “ILS2026”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000005367.html
- anchor: #n3834806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロジェクトニッポン、ILS、NEDO、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、中小企業基盤整備機構、中小機構、特許庁、日本政策金融公庫、経済産業省、産業技術総合研究所、静岡大学、キノテック、TopoLogic、エアメンブレン、LEBO ROBOTICS、OOYOO、NABLA Mobility、ニューラルポート、NAGARA、AQSim、Epsilon Molecular Engineering、リピドームラボ、EUVフォトン、Asobica、DATAFLUCT、ストックマーク、GREEN OFFSHORE

An overview of “ILS2026,” an open innovation conference to be held at Toranomon Hills Forum from November 30 to December 3, 2026. The event will feature pitches and exhibition booths by startups and research institutions supported by NEDO, 日本政策金融公庫 and others, aimed at manufacturing companies and chemical manufacturers, to promote the search for technology seeds and the discovery of collaboration partners.

Facts:
- 2026年11月30日（月）～12月3日（木）
- 5 promising startups
- 4 days
- 5 companies to take the stage
- 5 deep-tech and GX startups
- 4 startups
- 5 startups
- 10 GX startups
- 10 latest R&D achievements
- 5 companies exhibiting each day
- Early-bird discount: ¥15,000
- Regular price: ¥25,000
- ¥5,000 off the participation fee
- 11,500 yen
- 30 organizers
- 13th ILS
- 114 major companies
- 756 startups
- 261 overseas companies
- 2,562 business meetings
- About 30% of that
- 106 organizations
- Satisfaction rate: 90%

## “Omi Beef Fair” featuring a variety of dishes made with Omi beef, Shiga's signature branded beef, to be held from December 11, 2026【グランドメルキュール琵琶湖リゾート＆スパ】

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001138.000052177.html
- anchor: #n3834805
- Companies mentioned: エイ・エイ・ピー・シー・ジャパン株式会社、グランドメルキュール琵琶湖リゾート＆スパ、アコー、ALL Accor

グランドメルキュール琵琶湖リゾート＆スパ will hold the “Omi Beef Fair” from December 11, 2026, to March 18, 2027, offering special dishes featuring Shiga Prefecture's branded beef.

Facts:
- Dec. 11, 2026
- March 18, 2027
- 10 special menu items
- About 400 years ago
- All 362 rooms
- 1泊 22,000円～

## [Survey on instant miso soup] Just over 70% of people drink commercially available instant miso soup. The types they drink most often are individually packaged or bagged “fresh miso type” at 75%, “freeze-dried block type” at just under 40%, and “granules or powder type” at just under 20%.

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001848.000007815.html
- anchor: #n3834804
- Companies mentioned: マイボイスコム株式会社、永谷園、マルコメ、アサヒグループ食品、アマノフーズ、ハナマルキ、伊藤忠グループ、コープ

According to a survey on instant miso soup conducted by マイボイスコム株式会社, just over 70% of people drink commercially available instant miso soup. The type they drink most often is the individually packaged or bagged “fresh miso type,” accounting for 75%.

Facts:
- Just over 70% drink commercially available instant miso soup
- “Fresh miso type” at 75%
- “Freeze-dried block type” at just under 40%
- 週1回以上飲む人は29.1％
- [Number of respondents] 10,739
- 永谷園 accounts for 35.3% of instant miso soup drinkers

## Launch of “digitest Local LLM Ver.1.0,” a generative AI software development support environment that enables quality workflows based on international standards in closed environments

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:09:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000039167.html
- anchor: #n3834810
- Companies mentioned: 日本ナレッジ株式会社、ピー・シー・エー株式会社

日本ナレッジ株式会社 has launched “digitest Local LLM Ver.1.0,” a generative AI software development support environment that enables quality workflows based on international standards in closed environments. It has also begun providing the product to ピー・シー・エー株式会社 as its first user.

Facts:
- digitest Local LLM Ver.1.0
- November 2025

## 「アフラックのよりそうがん相談サポート」ご利用者数1万人に到達～ご利用実績をまとめたレポートを発行～

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:09:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000035597.html
- anchor: #n3834811
- Companies mentioned: アフラック生命保険株式会社、Hatch Healthcare株式会社、アフラック

アフラック生命保険 and Hatch Healthcare have released a report on usage of their cancer consultation service, “Aflac's Yorisou Cancer Consultation Support,” after the number of users reached 10,000.

Facts:
- Cumulative users: 10,153
- 31,754 consultations in total
- 93.7% of users

## [Nara City] Take school trips to Nara in winter. Efforts strengthened to attract overnight stays during the off-season! [Mayor's press conference] (Announced November 11, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:06:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000492.000036429.html
- anchor: #n3834812
- Companies mentioned: 奈良市役所、公益社団法人奈良市観光協会、ノボテル奈良、星野リゾート

Nara City aims to attract school trips for fiscal 2028, focusing on combined junior and senior high schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area to encourage winter overnight stays. Measures include publicizing subsidy programs, familiarization trips for teachers, and night-view tours of Mount Wakakusa, with the goal of generating demand during the off-season and building future fans.

Facts:
- 86,622 students took overnight school trips in 2025
- 35,403 overnight visitors came from the Tokyo metropolitan area
- They account for about 41% of the total
- Private-school trips cost about 1.5 times as much as public-school trips
- About 64% take school trips lasting 4 days or more
- 4,379 people stayed overnight from December to February
- That amounts to only about 5% of the annual total
- About 30 teachers in charge of educational travel
- A 1-night, 2-day familiarization tour
- For about 10 schools staying overnight
- 補助額は生徒1人につき1泊当たり3,000円です
- In 2025, 812,000 students on school trips visited Nara City
- While the nationwide number of students on school trips fell 9.8% from 2016
- The decrease was limited to 6.6%
- Of these, 1,090 schools stayed overnight in Nara City
- Increase from the previous year: +5,481 people
- 首都圏の中学2年生：文部科学省「令和7年度学校基本調査（確定値）」294,250人
- About 65% of private schools are concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area
- The number of combined junior and senior high schools has increased by about 17% since fiscal 2016
- Private schools: 458 (+17% from fiscal 2016)
- 10 schools stayed overnight in January–February
- 109m in diameter, Japan's largest circular tomb mound
- Built in the latter half of the 4th century (about 1,600 years ago)
- 342m above sea level
- About 103m long

## 4 options for challenges on manufacturing and logistics sites: RoboNext2026 exhibitor announcement

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:05:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000181716.html
- anchor: #n3834813
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブライセン、ブライセン

株式会社ブライセン will exhibit at RoboNext2026, held at INTEX Osaka from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, showcasing 4 solutions: the COOOLa WES logistics automation system, an AI drawing inspection system, modernization, and AI traceability DX.

Facts:
- Dec. 2 (Wed.) to 4 (Fri.), 2026
- 40 years of embedded technology
- [C-29]

## Tokyo Tech Week 2026、公式サイトを公開。会期中のイベントを1つのカレンダーで探して申し込み可能に

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:05:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000098551.html
- anchor: #n3834814
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人スタートアップエコシステム協会、Studio株式会社、4S株式会社

一般社団法人スタートアップエコシステム協会が事務局を務める分散型スタートアップイベント「Tokyo Tech Week 2026」の公式サイトが公開され、会期中のイベントを1つのカレンダーで検索・申し込み可能になった。

Facts:
- Dec. 9–11, 2026
- Today, November 11
- 14 events
- More than 20 events
- Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 2

## ロロ・ピアーナ 〈ホリデーコレクション〉 ポップアップストアを松屋銀座にて開催

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:02:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000061598.html
- anchor: #n3834815
- Companies mentioned: ロロ・ピアーナ、ロロ・ピアーナ ジャパン合同会社、松屋銀座

ロロ・ピアーナは、11月11日から松屋銀座にてホリデーコレクションのポップアップストアを開催する。

Facts:
- Starting November 11
- Tuesday, Dec. 1
- Ginza 3-6-1

## Building the foundation of “saplings and varieties” to support Japanese wine 100 years from now: JVA advances the “Chikuma River Wine Innovation Center (CWIC)” project in partnership with 長野県東御市

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:01:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000138459.html
- anchor: #n3834816
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本ワインブドウ栽培協会、JVA、長野県東御市、東御市

一般社団法人日本ワインブドウ栽培協会 (JVA) is advancing the “Chikuma River Wine Innovation Center (CWIC)” project in partnership with 長野県東御市, with the aim of building a sustainable production foundation for Japanese wine in an era of climate change. 東御市 has begun accepting donations through the corporate hometown tax program to support the project.

Facts:
- Currently about 30 varieties
- About 200 grapevines

## 徳島県初となるスタートアップカンファレンス「AWAODORI TECH 2026」にDGDVマネージングディレクター渡辺大和が登壇

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000076641.html
- anchor: #n3834817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures、DGDV、国立大学法人徳島大学、日本テクノロジーベンチャーパートナーズ、FIRST CVC株式会社、株式会社DOZAN PARTNERS、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社、徳島県

Yamato Watanabe, managing director of 株式会社DG Daiwa Ventures, will speak at AWAODORI TECH 2026, a startup conference to be held in 徳島県 in November 2026, and will serve as a session speaker and pitch contest judge.

Facts:
- 2026年11月12日(木)から14日(土)
- More than 50 startups
- Participation by more than 50 VCs and companies
- More than 100 business meetings and 1-on-1 opportunities

## Analysis of municipalities with total populations of 50,000 or more: latest “Ranking of Cities with High Resident Retention Rates” for businesses built on customer loyalty released [エムディー株式会社]

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000155449.html
- anchor: #n3834818
- Companies mentioned: エムディー株式会社、gleasin

エムディー株式会社 has released the latest white paper for its “Ranking of Cities with High Resident Retention Rates,” which combines resident retention rates with the population aged 20–59 in municipalities with total populations of 50,000 or more. Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, ranked 1st. The data can help identify locations for businesses built on customer loyalty.

Facts:
- Top 30 areas by composite score
- Total population: 413,938
- Retention rate: 76.0%
- Population aged 20–59: 193,525
- Population density: 332.0 people/km²
- Composite score: 83.0

## Demonstration conducted in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, delivering meals made by 株式会社ベスト, part of the Fuji Sangyo Group, by logistics drone

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000182405.html
- anchor: #n3834819
- Companies mentioned: 富士産業株式会社、株式会社ベスト、株式会社エアロネクスト、株式会社 NEXT DELIVERY、ACSL

AeroNext and NEXT DELIVERY conducted a drone delivery demonstration in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, delivering meals made by 株式会社ベスト, part of the Fuji Sangyo Group.

Facts:
- Nov. 10, 2026
- About 2.5 km one way
- About 10 minutes of flight time
- Conducted 2 times
- Now serving 217 households
- 1 日約 300 食
- Maximum flight distance: 20 km
- Payload (maximum carrying capacity): 5 kg.

## [Spring break only] Professionals bring children’s drawings to life! Applications open Nov. 11 for an extremely rare chance to become a factory manager for a day at 白い恋人パーク and enter its “secret production site”!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000018928.html
- anchor: #n3834820
- Companies mentioned: 石屋製菓株式会社、石屋商事株式会社、ISHIYA、白い恋人パーク

石屋商事株式会社 will hold the “2027 Dream Sweets: 白い恋人パーク Factory Manager for a Day” event for children in elementary school and younger, with applications opening Nov. 11.

Facts:
- [Number of invitees] 5
- Age limit: 12 or younger, residing in Japan

## evala (musician) × 佐藤隆之 (video artist): Two internationally acclaimed stars to appear at ISCA2026!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000014551.html
- anchor: #n3834821
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ナレッジキャピタル、株式会社KMO、株式会社ポリゴン・ピクチュアズ、株式会社スーパーステーション、OTAS.TV、ZEN大学、角川アスキー総合研究所、日本写真印刷コミュニケーションズ株式会社、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社トータルメディア開発研究所、株式会社野村卓也事務所、DOMMUNE

一般社団法人ナレッジキャピタル and 株式会社KMO will hold the awards announcement, screenings, and exhibition for ISCA2026 at Grand Green Osaka VS. from Dec. 4 to 6, 2026. This year, 1,517 works were submitted from 83 countries, and sound artist evala and motion designer 佐藤隆之 will take part in special performances and talks.

Facts:
- 2026年12月4日（金）～6日（日）の3日間
- 83 countries
- 1,517 works
- 14th edition
- 26 works in total

## [Altius Link] Launch of “AI Voice Service,” an AI operator that converses naturally with people and completes tasks, integrating everything from implementation to training and operation

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000550.000019180.html
- anchor: #n3834822
- Companies mentioned: アルティウスリンク株式会社、KDDI株式会社、株式会社Recho

アルティウスリンク株式会社 will launch its “AI Voice Service” on Nov. 11, 2026, integrating everything from implementation to training and operation of AI operators that handle telephone support tasks from start to finish.

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 11, 2026
- In May 2026
- Operating in 7 countries
- Capital: 100 million yen

## “Denso-go (1950)” selected as a 2026 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame “Historic Heritage Vehicle”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000118140.html
- anchor: #n3834823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デンソー、日本電装、特定非営利活動法人日本自動車殿堂、デンソーミュージアム

The electric vehicle “Denso-go,” developed by 株式会社デンソー in 1950, was selected and honored as a 2026 Historic Heritage Vehicle by 特定非営利活動法人日本自動車殿堂.

Facts:
- 1950
- 2026
- Nov. 11
- October 1949
- Less than 9 months
- July 1950
- 50 vehicles
- 40 units
- 195 km
- 43 km/h
- 6 people

## UMU launches free on-site workshop to fundamentally rethink talent development strategies in the AI era

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000086740.html
- anchor: #n3834824
- Companies mentioned: ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社、UMU、ATD、Association for Talent Development、ATD Research

UMU Technologies Japan will launch “Talent Development Strategy in the AI Era,” a free on-site workshop, in November 2026 to support the redesign of talent development strategies for a generative AI-driven world.

Facts:
- 71% of learners in Japan, China, and the United States
- In Japan, 75% also said they were “extremely” or “very” interested
- The United States (68%)
- China (72%)
- Japan stands at just 33%
- 61% in the United States and China
- The United States and China (about 20%)
- This is about 2 times higher
- 1 million companies worldwide
- 2万8,000 companies in Japan
- Over the past 20 years
- The number of training outputs has increased 25 times
- Reduced the time required for preparation, lectures, and presentation checks by 64.1%
- The turnover rate 6 months after joining the company, from 55%
- Improved to 20%
- The average number of contracted companies per month, from 7.6
- To 16 and 21 companies
- About 2 hours
- 203 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 28,000 companies in Japan
- Established in 2015
- Established: February 9, 2018

## Conducted a demonstration experiment in 山形県鶴岡市, delivering meals from a local meal-delivery provider by logistics drone

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000032193.html
- anchor: #n3834825
- Companies mentioned: 富士産業株式会社、株式会社ベスト、株式会社エアロネクスト、株式会社 NEXT DELIVERY、山形県鶴岡市、ACSL

Fuji Sangyo, Best, AeroNext, NEXT DELIVERY, and Tsuruoka City conducted a demonstration experiment on November 10, 2026, in 山形県鶴岡市, using the logistics drone “AirTruck” for a meal-delivery service.

Facts:
- Nov. 10, 2026
- Now serving 217 households
- Delivers about 300 meals in 1 day
- Payload (maximum carrying capacity): 5 kg.
- Maximum flight distance: 20 km

## [Celebrating the 3.5th anniversary] Gratte for “戦国 A LIVE” launches on December 11! An in-store AR photo spot experience will also be held!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009207.000016756.html
- anchor: #n3834826
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、株式会社10ANTZ

株式会社アニメイト will hold Gratte (latte and cookie sales) starting December 11, 2026, to mark the 3.5th anniversary of “戦国 A LIVE.” Graphic ice cream will also be available at select stores, alongside activities including AR photo spots and a grand prize drawing.

Facts:
- 3.5th anniversary
- 17 people
- 17 Sengoku warlords
- 12 Sengoku warlords

## ヘラルボニー creates a brand with Iwate Prefecture to expand the population with ties to the region

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000630.000039365.html
- anchor: #n3834827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘラルボニー、ヘラルボニー、homesickdesign、HERALBONY EUROPE

株式会社ヘラルボニー partnered with Iwate Prefecture to create the “いきやすいいわてプロジェクト” brand to build and expand the population with ties to the region. Its catchphrase is “またね。” and the key visual features artist 高橋南’s work 《風のロンド》.

Facts:
- Mar. 2025
- More than 2,000 items
- September 2024

## ラッフルズ&フェアモント ホテル アンド リゾート: 106 hotel general managers from around the world gather in Tokyo!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001155.000052177.html
- anchor: #n3834828
- Companies mentioned: ラッフルズ&フェアモント ホテル アンド リゾート、ラッフルズ、フェアモント、アコー、ALL Accor

ラッフルズ＆フェアモント ホテル アンド リゾート held a brand briefing for the media in Tokyo on November 11, 2026, bringing together 106 hotel general managers from around the world.

Facts:
- 106 hotel general managers
- Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- 12 took the stage
- In 2027
- ラッフルズ marks its 140th anniversary
- フェアモント marks its 120th anniversary

## A 21.9-point gap in AI mentions: What company profile pages say makes the difference [Survey of 2,087 corporations across 25 industries]

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185281.html
- anchor: #n3834879
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワクドリ、ChatGPT、Claude、Perplexity、Google

株式会社ワクドリ surveyed 2,087 corporations across 25 industries and found that companies with more detailed profile pages were more likely to be named by AI. In particular, the level of detail on profile pages created a 21.9-point difference in AI mention rates. The company said that early content development is important for small and medium-sized businesses with few profile pages.

Facts:
- 25 industries
- 2,087 corporations
- 79.1%
- 57.2%

## Nearly 50% of care workers who have left the field would like to work fewer than 20 hours a week if they return to caregiving!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187081.html
- anchor: #n3834878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーディアリティケア、Me:RASIC（ミラシク）、RCリサーチデータ、厚生労働省

Me:RASIC, operated by 株式会社コーディアリティケア, surveyed 330 credentialed care workers who had left the field about returning to work. The survey found that about 40% were open to working again and nearly 50% wanted short working hours of fewer than 20 hours a week.

Facts:
- Survey respondents: 330
- The total comes to 47.9%
- The total comes to 39.4%
- A monthly wage requirement of at least 88,000 yen
- About 2.4 million care workers (an increase of about 250,000 from FY2022)

## More than 80% of people who quit running because of knee pain say they would like to run again if the pain and anxiety went away!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000089035.html
- anchor: #n3834877
- Companies mentioned: ビーズラボ株式会社、足道楽、一般財団法人アールビーズスポーツ財団、公益財団法人笹川スポーツ財団、RCリサーチデータ、Beautral

足道楽, operated by ビーズラボ株式会社, surveyed people who had stopped running within the past 5 years. More than 80% of those who quit because of knee pain said they would like to run again if the pain or anxiety went away, and the survey found that about 35% still had pain even after taking steps to address it.

Facts:
- More than 80% of people who quit running because of knee pain
- The number of full marathon finishers in FY2025 was 345,268
- It declined to 7.4% in 2024
- Survey respondents: 731
- “Knee pain” ranked 4th at 16.3%
- About 40% of people who quit running because of knee pain
- The total comes to 40.3%
- About 35% of people who quit running because of knee pain
- The total comes to 36.9%
- The total comes to 82.4%
- Has examined more than 100,000 feet in total

## [Just before the event] Latest details announced for “KASHIHARA SKY PALETTE,” taking place on Sunday, November 22, to mark the 70th anniversary of 橿原市!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000186833.html
- anchor: #n3834876
- Companies mentioned: KASHIHARA SKY PALETTE実行委員会、Anker、Anker Japan、JO1、近畿日本鉄道、公益社団法人橿原青年会議所、橿原市、畝傍高校、橿原高校、LAPONE ENTERTAINMENT

The latest details have been announced for “KASHIHARA SKY PALETTE,” an event marking the 70th anniversary of 橿原市, taking place on November 22, 2026. They include guest appearances and activity areas for the daytime program, as well as a special live performance by 河野純喜 and details of “万葉花火,” sponsored by Anker Japan, in the evening.

Facts:
- 70th anniversary of 橿原市
- Nov. 22, 2026
- About 50 companies

## MIRAIASU Limited, the Hong Kong subsidiary of MIRAIASUグループ, signs exclusive management agreement with digital finger artist 赤松裕介, who is active globally

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180938.html
- anchor: #n3834875
- Companies mentioned: MIRAIASUグループ、MIRAIASU Limited、株式会社MIRAIASU

MIRAIASU Limited, the Hong Kong subsidiary of MIRAIASUグループ, has signed an exclusive management agreement with digital finger artist 赤松裕介, who is based in France.

Facts:
- May 2025
- November of the same year
- May 2026
- June of the same year
- October to November 2026
- The 6th Barcelona Art Biennale

## About 80% of caregivers feel that their basic human rights are not protected in some situations while providing care!

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000077621.html
- anchor: #n3834874
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワーク＆ケアバランス研究所、総務省、RCリサーチデータ

A survey by Carers Concierge, operated by 株式会社ワーク＆ケアバランス研究所, found that about 80% of caregivers feel their basic human rights are not protected while providing care, and that many of the support services they need are not being used.

Facts:
- 6.288 million people
- 334 people
- 79.9%
- 41.9%
- 83.2%
- 42.3%
- 87.7%

## 株式会社エクセリ advances structural reform toward an AI-native business entity

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000164313.html
- anchor: #n3834873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エクセリ、株式会社オーシャン

株式会社エクセリ, with support from Ocean, is advancing structural reform toward an “AI-native business entity” that places AI at the core of management and operations. It aims to improve productivity, address labor shortages, and strengthen corporate competitiveness by integrating 4 systems: the MCP-compatible core system EXEPION, the AI management analysis tool EXVIGIL, the autonomous AI agent EXLEGIO, and the wireless device and voice AI solution development platform EXFABER.

## BIKAS COFFEE, a Nepalese coffee shop originating in Bunkyo Ward, opens its first location at 東京ドームシティ! Limited-time initiative connects every cup of coffee to tree planting in Nepal.

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000099441.html
- anchor: #n3834872
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社BIKAS COFFEE、BIKAS COFFEE、東京ドームシティ

BIKAS COFFEE, a Nepalese coffee shop originating in Bunkyo Ward, will make its first appearance with its mobile sales vehicle, BIKAS CAMPING CAR, at “LaQua Garden” in 東京ドームシティ from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1, 2026. During the period, part of the sales will go toward tree planting in Nepal.

Facts:
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
- Tuesday, Dec. 1
- 11:00-19:00
- A cumulative total of 8,000 trees planted
- Up to about 32 tons of carbon dioxide per year
- Equivalent to driving a gasoline-powered car about 10,000 km
- Equivalent to about 27 vehicles
- Equivalent to 380 trips
- Capital: 1 million yen

## 【The ultimate treat for your beloved dog】Natural dog food brand ドットわん begins general sales of its New Year’s feast for dogs on Nov. 20, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000096171.html
- anchor: #n3834871
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピュアボックス、ドットわん

株式会社ピュアボックス will begin general sales of its New Year’s feast for dogs, “2027 ドットわん Ultimate Treat: Mi-Osechi,” on Nov. 20.

Facts:
- Starting Nov. 20, 2026
- 3 types
- 15 types of ingredients in total
- ¥16,500 (tax included)
- ¥7,150 (tax included)
- ¥6,820 (tax included)

## 株式会社エム launches joint research with Hosei University and Nagoya City University to advance medical image analysis

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000102415.html
- anchor: #n3834870
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エム、米国ジョンズ・ホプキンス大学、米国ジョンズホプキンス大学医学部放射線科

株式会社エム has launched joint research with Hosei University and Nagoya City University to advance medical image analysis. The research brings together expertise in AI and image processing, neurology, and brain image analysis, with the aim of generating academic insights.

Facts:
- Founded in June 2021
- Tel: 03-6811-5890

## Crosslink to hold seminar with Mico on Nov. 20 on using LINE and AI calls to “attract applicants and keep them connected”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000041947.html
- anchor: #n3834869
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスリンク、株式会社Mico、国立社会保障・人口問題研究所、厚生労働省、ラッシュジャパン合同会社、リクルート、i-plug、求人ボックス、スタンバイ

株式会社クロスリンク and Mico will co-host a recruiting seminar on Nov. 20, 2026, on using LINE and AI calls.

Facts:
- Nov. 20, 2026
- 15:00〜16:00
- 75.09 million people
- 62.13 million people
- About 20%
- 140% of target
- About 3 times the pre-launch level
- Increased the number of applications by 2.6 times

## For all industries | Decision-making report on how to secure internal approval for in-house FDE development [November 2026 edition]

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000169819.html
- anchor: #n3834868
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AIworker、独立行政法人 情報処理推進機構、IPA、厚生労働省

株式会社AIworker has made its “Decision-making report on how to secure internal approval for in-house FDE development,” November 2026 edition, available for free. According to IPA statistics, only 16.2% of companies have defined the profile of their DX talent, while 76.1% have no evaluation criteria.

Facts:
- 16.2% of companies have defined the profile of personnel to advance DX and communicated it internally
- 76.1% of companies have no evaluation criteria for DX talent
- 25.6% of companies increased their training budgets

## Hokushin Fish Market to hold “Hokkaido, Sanriku and Hitachi Bountiful Harvest of Delicious Foods Fair”! Festive sushi recommended for Shichi-Go-San also planned; seafood and simmered fish for hot pot dishes will be available

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000090685.html
- anchor: #n3834867
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社北辰水産、北辰水産、楽天市場、千葉ロッテマリーンズ

株式会社北辰水産 will hold the “Hokkaido, Sanriku and Hitachi Bountiful Harvest of Delicious Foods Fair” from Nov. 13 to 15, 2026, selling sashimi and hot pot ingredients, among other items. A Shichi-Go-San celebration sale is also planned.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- 15th
- 3 days
- Nov. 16

## 株式会社シオン wins bronze at international “AMEC Awards 2026” for “2025 National Ranking of Local Government Public Relations”; first Japanese PR firm to receive the award※

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000063364.html
- anchor: #n3834866
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シオン、Edelman、Burson、FleishmanHillard、CARMA、Ipsos、Meltwater、日本経済新聞

株式会社シオン won bronze at the international “AMEC Awards 2026” for the “2025 National Ranking of Local Government Public Relations,” becoming the first Japanese PR firm to receive the award.

Facts:
- AMEC Awards 2026
- 47 prefectures
- 20 designated cities
- 67 municipalities in total
- 316,704 data points
- 42 media reports
- 5 local governments

## ReC♪ST announces winners of the “12th Student Music Recording Works Contest”

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000098254.html
- anchor: #n3834865
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本オーディオ協会、HAL東京、洗足学園音楽大学、東京藝術大学大学院、東京藝術大学、名古屋芸術大学、日本音楽スタジオ協会、日本レコード協会

一般社団法人日本オーディオ協会は、第12回ReC♪ST受賞者および作品を決定し、2026年12月4日に開催される「音の日」イベントで表彰すると発表した。

Facts:
- 12th
- December 4, 2026
- Dec. 6, 1877

## A secret library hidden beyond the bookshelf—new gacha arrives in 『シュガードール』

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000176908.html
- anchor: #n3834864
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルギア、GlobalGear Co. Ltd.、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

株式会社グローバルギア launched the premium gacha “Librarian and the Secret Bookshelves” in the dress-up and raising game 『シュガードール』 on Nov. 11, 2026. Several other events are also underway, including sales of background packs and the return of previously released content.

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Until 11:59 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2027 (Wed.)
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 2,000 yen (tax included)
- More than 7,000 items
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Android 13.0 or later
- Memory (RAM): 4 GB or more

## An era of entrusting development to AI. “Wonder Tact” launches, centralizing everything from execution to management and governance

- Published: 2026-11-11T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000159668.html
- anchor: #n3834863
- Companies mentioned: ワンダフルフライ株式会社、WonderfulFly Co., Ltd.

ワンダフルフライ株式会社 has launched Wonder Tact, an AI development platform designed to combine AI-driven development efficiency with management and governance. AI assists with everything from drafting design documents to testing, while making human decision histories, progress, and costs visible.