Robots “predict the future before moving”: new physical AI technology helps avoid failures
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NTT has developed physical AI technology that integrates its proprietary “physical control adapter” into a video generation model. The adapter explicitly handles the physical quantities of objects and predicts changes in state based on equations of motion. The technology enables highly accurate predictions of interactions such as loads collapsing or objects falling, improving the success rate in simulated shelf-stacking tasks from 73.1% to 92.3%. NTT will work with 株式会社Mujin on social demonstration trials, initially applying the technology to loading and unloading airport baggage.
About 1 in 4 owners of detached homes with parking spaces in Tokyo’s 23 wards who do not own a car say they leave their home parking space “unused and empty”!
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A survey by 株式会社アズーム found that about 1 in 4 owners of detached homes with parking spaces in Tokyo’s 23 wards who do not own a car leave their home parking space “unused and empty.” More than 70% have never considered renting it out, citing concerns or not knowing how to make use of it, while some said they would consider renting it out depending on the conditions.
Facts
435,067 cases nationwide
42,066 cases in Tokyo (Metropolitan Police Department)
Reanalysis of 168 battery malfunction cases finds “deterioration and reduced capacity” in more than half. Repairs addressed 167 of the 168 cases. Symptoms and safe usage introduced for “Battery Day”
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リングロー株式会社 has released the results of a reanalysis of 168 battery malfunction cases announced in September 2026. The most common symptom was “deterioration and reduced capacity,” at 89 cases (53.0%), and 99.4% of cases were handled through repairs. Safe usage was also introduced to mark “Battery Day.”
Facts
168 battery malfunction cases
53.0% of the 168 cases
167 of the 168 cases
167 of the 168 cases (99.4%)
1 case (0.6%)
118 cases identified as having major symptoms
Charging problems or inability to charge: 13 cases
[伊勢萬] Enjoy a carefully crafted whisky more freely with “神路ハイボール,” launching early in the Tokai region from Nov. 12
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株式会社伊勢萬, a group company of IXホールディングス株式会社, will launch “神路ハイボール,” a bottled highball produced by 伊勢萬伊勢蒸留所, early in the Tokai region from Nov. 12, 2026. It has an alcohol content of 9%, a volume of 250 ml, and a retail price of 780 yen (including tax).
[Call for attendees] “合同リバース＆アンサーピッチ ATグループ Special Edition,” featuring companies participating in SKIP Focus, to be held on Nov. 25
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STATION Ai株式会社 will hold “合同リバース＆アンサーピッチ ATグループ Special Edition” on Nov. 25, 2026, where 12 startups will propose solutions to challenges presented by 4 teams from 3 ATグループ companies.
Original博報堂プロダクツが制作に関わった作品が「2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS」にて最高賞の総務大臣賞／ACCグランプリを含む計11賞を受賞
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Works produced with the involvement of 株式会社博報堂プロダクツ and its group companies won a total of 11 awards at the “2026 66th ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS,” including the Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Award and ACC Grand Prix.
[Part 3] A cumulative 380,000※ visitors! All performers announced for “麦食音祭2026 final”!
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麦食音祭実行委員会 (西尾レントオール株式会社, 株式会社Color create, and FoodFes株式会社) has announced additional content for “麦食音祭2026 final,” taking place at 安満遺跡公園 from Nov. 20 to 23, 2026. Cumulative attendance is 380,000. Performers include JASMINE, KURAGE Band, and 7 members of 梅田サイファー. Sales of collaboration stickers featuring “サーキュラー,” the German pavilion mascot, and original pin badges have also been confirmed.
Midwives attend a hands-on bathing skincare seminar for sensitive-skin skincare brand “ママ＆キッズ” and a factory tour, creating a forum for learning and exchange
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株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス held a hands-on bathing skincare seminar for “ママ＆キッズ” and a factory tour at its plant in Koto City, Tokyo, for 17 midwives. Co-hosted with “COEPO,” a community service operated by 株式会社Josanshi, the event aimed to provide skincare knowledge based on skin-development research and deepen understanding of product quality.
Facts
30 years of skin-development researchⓇ
Oct. 15, 2026
Welcomed 17 midwives
Also used for bathing instruction at more than 850 maternity clinics nationwide
Canner社 selects Nextorage as domestic master distributor for GenBI agent “Wren AI”
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Nextorage株式会社 has signed a master distributor agreement with Canner, Inc. for the GenBI agent “Wren AI” in Japan and will begin sales and implementation support. The two companies will exhibit together at “EdgeTech+ 2026,” taking place at Pacifico Yokohama from Nov. 18, 2026.
September online scam report: fake USJ prize-winning sites surge to 16 times the previous month's level
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According to the September online scam report, phishing sites exploiting VJA and 三井住友カード's USJ campaign surged to about 16 times the previous month's level, with sites impersonating Vpass accounting for 45% of the total. New phishing scams impersonating ドコモSMTB銀行 and scams distributing Android malware were also identified.
Win Hibiki 21-year-old whisky! 8 entries also include an Ichiro's Malt 20th-anniversary bottle. Reservations open for all 466 entries in the “福みくじ” draw
シムトップス to exhibit at “スマートファクトリーJapan2026,” showcasing “i-Reporter,” the No.1 domestic market-share shop-floor form system
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株式会社シムトップス will exhibit at “スマートファクトリーJapan2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18, 2026, showcasing “i-Reporter,” the No.1 shop-floor form system in Japan by market share, as well as AI-OCR products.
Where sweets and art meet: “Yoku Moku Digital Art Gallery—A Curious Museum” to make its debut in Harajuku from November 21 (Sat.) to 23 (Mon., holiday)
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株式会社ヨックモック will hold a limited-time in-person event titled “Yoku Moku Digital Art Gallery—A Curious Museum” at MIL GALLERY JINGUMAE in Harajuku, Tokyo, from November 21 to 23, 2026. The event will feature works by around 60 creators inspired by the company’s signature confection, “Cigare®,” as well as workshops and interactive art tours. The online gallery will also be revamped on the same day.
【ＦＣＥ】Winners of the “My Foresight Contest 2026” announced, with around 2,000 entries from elementary, junior high and high school students and teachers nationwide
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株式会社ＦＣＥ announced the results of the “My Foresight Contest 2026,” which uses the “Foresight” business planner for elementary, junior high and high school students. Around 2,000 entries were received from students and teachers nationwide, and winning works were selected in each category.
Facts
Around 2,000 entries
Around 1,200 schools nationwide
More than 2.9 million people cumulatively
94% said, “I became able to do the things I need to do”
93% said, “I became able to reflect on my actions”
【10th anniversary of ラ・スイート神戸オーシャンズガーデン】Special collaborative dinner by 2 executive chefs, “A Feast of Fine Dining: An Autumnal Symphony Celebrating the Bounty of Hyogo’s Five Regions,” to be held on 11/27
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To mark its 10th anniversary, ラ・スイート神戸オーシャンズガーデン will host a collaborative dinner on November 27, 2026, with the executive chef of its sister property, ホテル ラ・スイート神戸ハーバーランド. The dinner is titled “A Feast of Fine Dining: An Autumnal Symphony Celebrating the Bounty of Hyogo’s Five Regions.” The price is 25,000 yen.
Web publication announcement: November–December 2026 issue of Learning Design, a specialist magazine on human resource development
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株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター published the November–December 2026 issue of the human resource development magazine Learning Design on its member website, Learning Design Members, on November 11, 2026. The issue features articles on succession planning and the use of AI, with some articles available in full for a limited 2-month period.
Facts
Starting Nov. 11, 2026
November–December 2026 issue
For a limited 2-month period
6 experts
Became the company’s representative in 2019 as the fifth generation of the founding family
Tips from a succulent expert: Find out why your plants are struggling or not growing with “A Manga Guide to Solving Succulent Plant Problems,” now on sale
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辰巳出版株式会社 announced that “A Manga Guide to Solving Succulent Plant Problems,” the second installment following the introductory book “A Manga Guide to Getting Started with Succulents!,” went on sale on November 2, 2026. The book uses manga to explain the causes of common problems when growing succulents and how to address them.
The 3rd audition event to select the “slope girls” of a popular ski resort! “Slope Girl 2027: Become an official PR model for 黒伏高原スノーパーク” to be held
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17LIVE株式会社 is partnering with 黒伏高原スノーパーク to hold the “Slope Girl 2027” audition event, which will select PR models for the ski resort. The event begins on November 11, 2026.
Discover more ways to enjoy spices and herbs: S&B Foods’ official community site “ＳＰＩＣＥ＆ＨＥＲＢ ＣＯＭＭＵＮＩＴＹ” marks its 3rd anniversary with a variety of celebratory events
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エスビー食品株式会社’s spice and herb community site, “SPICE＆HERB COMMUNITY,” will mark its 3rd anniversary on November 27, 2026. To express its gratitude, it will hold commemorative events including a giveaway campaign and a photo contest.
Facts
3rd anniversary of the launch
More than 50 articles are currently available.
89.4% of respondents were satisfied with the community site
71.7% said, “I learned new ways to use spices, herbs and products”
61.1% said, “I gained a deeper understanding of the products”
46.0% said, “I have more opportunities to use spices and herbs”
【上越市立水族博物館 うみがたり】Special exhibition: “See, Touch and Think! The Happy Lives of Seals”
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Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari will hold the special exhibition “See, Touch and Think! The Happy Lives of Seals” from November 21, 2026, to January 11, 2027, introducing the ecology of spotted seals and animal welfare.
西鉄グループ will hold the “Fukuoka Christmas 2026 Campaign” from Nov. 11 to Dec. 25, 2026, featuring decorations and events at ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. and ソラリアプラザ, special services by 福岡オープントップバス, special menus at various hotels, and events at マリンワールド海の中道.
Personalized engraving on ReFa HEART FRAGRANCE SHAMPOO＆TREATMENT launches through ReFa GINZA’s exclusive “Personal Gift Service.”
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ReFa, the beauty brand of 株式会社MTG, will launch a personalized engraving service for ReFa HEART FRAGRANCE SHAMPOO＆TREATMENT through ReFa GINZA’s exclusive “Personal Gift Service” on Nov. 14, 2026. To mark the 1st anniversary of ReFa GINZA’s opening, a free engraving campaign will also be held with purchases of the set.
Read manga that’s trending on social media all at once, without ads. Manga app “コミルプ” launches “コミルププレミアム,” a monthly subscription for 390 yen
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エキサイト株式会社 launched “コミルププレミアム,” a monthly service that lets users skip video ads in the manga app “コミルプ,” for 390 yen per month, including tax, on Nov. 11, 2026.
New hometown tax donation rewards: travel points usable in Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture, and Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture! [ふるなびトラベル]
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株式会社アイモバイル began offering travel experiences in Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture, and Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, through “ふるなびトラベル,” the travel experience rewards program on the “ふるなび” hometown tax donation site, on Nov. 11, 2026.
A seminar titled “The Rapidly Expanding Global LFP Battery Market and the Race to Recycle” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026, with 趙 健 of the Technology and Innovation Information Department at （株）三井物産戦略研究所 as the speaker!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on the LFP battery market and the race to recycle on Dec. 15, 2026, featuring 趙健 of （株）三井物産戦略研究所 as the speaker.
講談社 will launch “KAQREAL（カクリアル）,” a new manga label bringing real stories to life through reporting, on Nov. 11, 2026. Drawing on the expertise of its journal division, including 週刊現代 and FRIDAY, it will release 13 works, including the life story of Antonio Inoki and socially conscious suspense stories.
Announcement of the Grand Prix, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award and top prize winners of “MCPC award 2026”
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MCPC has selected Kobe University for the Grand Prix and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award for the 2026 “MCPC award,” and 株式会社構造計画研究所 for the top prize. The award ceremony will be held at Tokyo Prince Hotel on Nov. 25.
Global automotive OTA update market projected to reach US$21.96 billion by 2034 | 19.4% CAGR, with connected cars, SDVs and 5G technology driving growth
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According to research by Stratistics Market Research Consulting, the global automotive OTA update market is projected to reach US$21.96 billion by 2034, growing at a 19.4% compound annual growth rate. Connected cars, SDVs and 5G technology are driving the market.
Facts
US$21.96 billion
US$5.32 billion in 2026
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC
Jointly launching a new business development department designed to start small for SMEs
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株式会社グローカル and 株式会社HumAIn will jointly offer “小さく始める新規事業開発部,” a service supporting new business launches for SMEs, including system development. Acting as an outsourced new business development department, the two companies will provide end-to-end support from customer validation and MVP development to initial sales, advancing commercialization in stages.
就活マップ, operated by 株式会社Noah's ark, conducted an independent survey on the SPI among 100 university and graduate students graduating in 2028. It found that about 80% had experienced being rejected because of the SPI, and that the most frequently appearing topics were “idioms and vocabulary” in verbal questions and “installment payments and work-rate problems” in non-verbal questions.
International cooperation NGO AAR Japan［難民を助ける会］ launches winter fundraising campaign calling for support for refugees
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In response to the current situation, with 5 years since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and 5 years since the change of government in Afghanistan, international cooperation NGO AAR Japan［難民を助ける会］ launched a winter fundraising campaign in November and is calling for support for refugees.
“[Second Campaign] Thank You, Suica Penguin—A Gift Campaign Filled with Gratitude!”
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JR東日本 will hold “[Second Campaign] Thank You, Suica Penguin—A Gift Campaign Filled with Gratitude!” starting November 18, 2026, to thank Suica users. A drawing among those who meet the participation requirements will award original blankets, JRE POINT, and shopping coupons.
パナソニックHD accelerates research and development of “on-site-driven Physical AI”
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パナソニックHD is accelerating research and development of “on-site-driven Physical AI,” which combines manufacturing expertise with AI, and is promoting it as a key direction in its technology strategy. Specifically, it is advancing the use of AI in businesses such as glass-type perovskite solar cells and equipment solutions for next-generation semiconductors, while expanding co-creation with industry, government, and academia through its “Manufacturing Commons (KMC)” initiative.
Facts
For more than 100 years since its founding
Business activities will begin in September 2026 through sales of early production-run products
The company aims to begin full-scale mass production in April 2029 at its mass-production technology development site in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture
New products launch at “Poképeace POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING,” including at Ikebukuro Sunshine City!
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株式会社フラワーリング will hold “Poképeace POP UP STORE BY FLOWERING” at locations nationwide starting in November 2026, selling new products and promotional items.
Facts
3,000 yen or more, tax included
6,000 yen or more including tax
¥990 each (tax included)
¥660 (tax included)
¥5,280 (tax included)
¥3,300 (tax included)
¥2,420
Companies mentioned：株式会社フラワーリング、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.
HALDATA to open-source AI chatbot “TV Chatbot” for e-commerce, enabling free commercial use
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HALDATA株式会社 announced plans to open-source “TV Chatbot,” an AI chatbot for e-commerce sites. It will be available for free commercial use and modification, and is planned to support platforms including Shopify and EC-CUBE.
Global humanoid robot market forecast to surge to US$132.6 billion by 2034 | 37.0% CAGR, with generative AI, industrial automation, and labor shortage countermeasures driving market growth
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According to a report by Stratistics MRC, the global humanoid robot market is projected to reach US$132.6 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 37.0%. Generative AI and measures to address labor shortages are key growth drivers; North America is expected to be the largest market, while Asia-Pacific is projected to post the highest growth rate.
Facts
US$132.6 billion
US$10.7 billion in 2026
Companies mentioned：Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd、Stratistics MRC
Offering junior and senior high school students who are reluctant to attend or are not attending school opportunities to connect with others in a safe environment: Free 3-month online support program “Tane” launches
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NPO法人うみのこてらす will launch “Tane,” a free 3-month online support program for junior and senior high school students who are reluctant to attend or are not attending school, in January 2027. The program offers 1-to-1 mentoring once a week for 40 minutes and is accepting applications from the first 30 participants.
傑智環境 (6723): Announces the operative provisions of the third-instance ruling in the company's civil lawsuit (corresponding to the announcement dated Aug. 31, 115).
Nenglu (5392): Announcement by important subsidiary Yijin Precision Co., Ltd. of the board resolution to change the capital increase record date for the issuance of new shares for a cash capital increase
Yatai Metal (6727): Announcement that the board resolved to authorize the chairman to handle the subsidiary Asia Metal Industries (Bangkok) Co.,Ltd.’s land and building acquisition
Aeon Motor (1599): Announcement that the Company’s board approved the establishment of the Sustainability and Nomination Committee and the appointment of its members
Samadhi Future (7761): Announcement that the Company’s board authorized the chairman to sign a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the lithium battery recycling industry with a Taiwanese company
EverFocus (3128): On behalf of subsidiary Chewei Vision Technology Co., Ltd., announcement of the board resolution to lift the restrictions on the general manager’s engagement in competing businesses
Taiwan Advanced Nanotech (6612): The Company’s board resolved the capital increase record date for the issuance of new shares through the conversion of employee stock options
Global Mixed-mode Technology (8068): On behalf of important subsidiary Sanchuan Technology Co., Ltd., announcement of the resolution on the issuance of new shares for a cash capital increase
Etron Technology (5351): Announcement that the Company’s board approved a donation to the Medical Foundation of the Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center
Newmax Technology (3630): The amount of the Company’s newly added loan of funds has reached the threshold set out in Article 第二十二, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies.
Hong Teng (7751): The Company’s newly added loan of funds has reached the threshold for announcement under Article 第二十二, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
Topco Scientific (8064): Announcement that the Company’s consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115 was approved by the board
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Summary not yet available
Original link pending
Topco Scientific (8064): Announcement of the major resolutions adopted at the Company’s board meeting on November 11, 115
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Original link pending
L&K Engineering-KY (5227): On behalf of subsidiary Taiwan L&K Energy Technology Co., Ltd., announcement pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 1, Subparagraphs 2 and 3 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
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Original link pending
Jiou Jeng (6167): The Company’s board approved the appointment of a new accountant effective from 116 due to an internal job reassignment at the accounting firm.
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L&K Engineering-KY (5227): On behalf of subsidiary Taiwan L&K Energy Technology Co., Ltd., announcement pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
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Nengli Asia (7777): Announcement that the Company’s board approved the financial report for the third quarter of 115