【Community Partnership × Cebu Partner School】Live from the dementia event “RUN伴”! MIRAI connects local candidates with Fukuoka Aishin no Oka for a special exchange event
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MIRAI株式会社 held a special online exchange session connecting 社会福祉法人福岡愛心の丘, the venue for the dementia awareness event “RUN伴2026,” with its partner school on Cebu Island in the Philippines.
LGT recognized as a “Great Place to Work” at all its offices worldwide
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LGT regained its “Great Place to Work” certification from GPTW for the third time in 2026. In a survey with participation from 81% of all employees, the company was rated highly for trust and pride.
Facts
Approximately 60 countries worldwide
For the third time
More than 4,100 people participated
Equivalent to 81% of all employees
86% of respondents
89% are proud to work at LGT
90% of respondents
CHF 412.6 billion
US$511.4 billion
More than 6,000 employees
Companies mentioned：LGT、LGTウェルスマネジメント信託株式会社、Great Place To Work® Institute、GPTW
Union Tech to hold second “CONSTRUCTORS EDGE” interactive event for construction management professionals on November 27, featuring 株式会社スペース’s Yasuki Amano
ZOOMIE, which offers real-food supplements for dogs, wins the Business Grand Prize at the 27th Shonan Business Contest
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株式会社ZOOMIE developed its dog supplement “UNKO SUPPORT” and won the Business Grand Prize and the かながわ信用金庫 Award at the 27th Shonan Business Contest. Sales have begun in Taiwan, and the company is also working to direct proceeds to animal protection activities.
Facts
The 27th Shonan Business Contest
Made with just 5 ingredients
Held on November 5, 2026
In October 2026
20% of profits returned to animal protection activities
Number of registered dogs per 100 households
13.81 dogs per 100 households
14,982 registered dogs in fiscal 2025
108,521 households
Sales to begin through the company’s e-commerce site on March 29, 2026
株式会社ガネーシャ changes its name to its original founding name, 株式会社大将軍, to mark its 40th anniversary
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株式会社ガネーシャ announced that it will change its name to its original founding name, 株式会社大将軍, effective November 12, 2026. Marking its 40th anniversary, the company aims to raise awareness by unifying its corporate brand and core business.
Originalユーフォリアの「ONE TAP SPORTS」、2030年の国スポに向け島根県のアスリート強化を支援開始
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株式会社ユーフォリア has been selected through a public bid by the Shimane Prefecture Sports Performance Improvement Headquarters. It will begin supporting data use for approximately 10 designated high-performance teams and approximately 300 athletes in the prefecture ahead of the 2030 “Shimane Kamiari National Sports Festival,” using “ONE TAP SPORTS” and a dedicated database.
Facts
Athlete Condition Management Tool Operations, Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year
【Limited Quantity】PRESS BUTTER SAND’s popular annual zodiac series packaging | 2027 is the Year of the Sheep: a festive assortment to brighten the New Year
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PRESS BUTTER SAND, operated by 株式会社BAKE, is launching an assortment in a New Year limited-edition package featuring the 2027 zodiac animal, the Sheep.
Facts
Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
New Year Butter Sandwich Assortment, 4 varieties, 12 pieces
On sale from November 20, 2026
Sales period: November 20, 2026–January 7, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、PRESS BUTTER SAND、BAKE the SHOP、BAKE the ONLINE、楽天市場、Yahooショッピング、Amazon、auPayマーケット、LINEギフト、BAKE CHEESE TART、クロッカンシュー ザクザク、RINGO、しろいし洋菓子店、caica、トーキョー煎餅、TeaDrop.、A Bite Coffee
【Seminar Announcement】Intellectual Property and Intangible Asset Strategies to Enhance Corporate Value and Put Them into Practice
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KPMGコンサルティング and トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント will hold a seminar on intangible asset management and intellectual property strategies. The event will take place in Aichi Prefecture on December 4, 2026, and will explain practical approaches such as AI use and IP landscape analysis.
サンディスク announces “SANDISK® Guardian Series,” high-endurance storage for dashcams and home security cameras
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サンディスク announced “SANDISK® Guardian Series,” high-endurance storage for dashcams and home security cameras. The new portfolio includes “Dash Cam Card,” designed for continuous recording in harsh environments, and “Security Cam Card,” offering always-on operation and weather resistance. Capacities range from 32GB to 512GB.
“Strawberry Afternoon Tea” available for a limited time
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ダブルツリーbyヒルトン東京有明 will offer “Strawberry Afternoon Tea,” featuring sweets from around the world reimagined with strawberries, for a limited time from December 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
TAPP steps up AI use to enhance the customer experience of its “Capital Hack” investment seminar
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株式会社TAPP will fully launch AI operators in November 2026 in collaboration with エンミッシュ to improve the customer experience for its asset management seminar “Capital Hack.” This will resume confirmation calls to applicants, with plans to expand the use of AI to areas such as chat support.
Facts
From November 2026
Those with no prior investment experience still account for about 60%...
[Kamakura] Kanazawa hojicha lattes, kimono-pattern silk shirts and pearl jewelry come together at “HERSTONE Guest Room”
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株式会社BiSPOKE’s brick-and-mortar store “HERSTONE” will hold the “HERSTONE Guest Room” mini-market in Kamakura from November 20 to 23, 2026, with Hodcot and ALISA participating.
Facts
Original2026年11月20日（金）から23日（月・祝）まで
Kaga roasted green tea latte: 650 yen (tax included)
Kimono Masterpiece Shirt: 90,000 yen (tax included)
Essential Silk Shirt: 68,000 yen (tax included)
Akoya pearl necklace made with upcycled materials: from 76,000 yen (tax included)
“Sugar skincare,” created for a daughter, takes a new form. “Sugaring Soap,” made with 75% Hokkaido beet sugar, available for advance sale
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株式会社アビサル・ジャパン is offering an advance test sale through its online shop of “Sugaring Soap,” a cleanser made with 75% Hokkaido beet sugar. It is available for a limited-time price of 1,980 yen (tax included, free shipping) through December 25, compared with the regular price of 2,750 yen. As an evolution of the “Sucre” brand developed about 30 years ago, it comes in a tube format, with new citrus- and vanilla-scented versions planned for release in 2027.
Kotaro Yoshida and Tao Tsuchiya team up again! New “SKYPCE” TV commercial launches, featuring them as a company president and department head. SFA (sales force automation) functions help companies increase profits and cut costs. Making-of video and special interview released!
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will begin airing a new TV commercial for its sales business card management service “SKYPCE,” featuring Kotaro Yoshida and Tao Tsuchiya, on November 14, 2026. The commercial highlights how SFA functions can increase profits and reduce costs, and a making-of video will also be released.
SIMPLE株式会社 opened 2 new locations in Kumamoto City on November 10, 2026, under its smart hotel brand “SOVA”: “HOTEL SOVA Kumamoto Shirakawa” and “HOTEL SOVA Kumamoto Uoyamachi.” This brings its total number of locations in the city to 8.
Only 1 in 100 parents knows when education costs peak. The reality of “invisible expenses” facing families with elementary school-aged or younger children [Survey]
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A survey by FEラボ, operated by 株式会社トラスト, found that many parents of children in elementary school or younger do not know how much education costs at their peak and feel vague anxiety about it.
After being given, it becomes a small-item holder. Nihonbashi wrapping specialist takes “gift boxes that keep on being used” nationwide
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“tsutsumiya TOKYO,” a wrapping specialist in Nihonbashi operated by 株式会社マルニ・ロジコム, expanded its lineup of gift box products, including “Meguri-bako” and the patented “Hohh/包,” and began nationwide sales through its official online shop “tsutsumiya select” on November 12, 2026.
Celebrating 100 years, Portuguese botanical beauty brand “Benamôr（ベナモール）” to hold its first Tokyo POP UP store at 有楽町マルイ from Friday, November 20!
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Portuguese botanical beauty brand “Benamôr” will hold a limited-time POP UP store at 有楽町マルイ in Tokyo from November 20, organized by its Japanese general distributor, イノー・アソシエイツ株式会社.
大希企画株式会社 introduced accident and medical insurance fully funded by the company for all employees, including part-time and contract workers, on September 26, 2026, establishing dual coverage alongside its existing life insurance program.
Facts
From September 26, 2026
Death benefit: ¥5 million
Lump-sum benefit for the three major diseases (cancer, heart disease and cerebrovascular disease): ¥1 million
Medical expenses for hospitalization due to illness: up to ¥3 million
QubeBase and Marunouchi Heat Supply jointly develop an initial troubleshooting support app for heat supply facilities using generative AI
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株式会社QubeBase and 丸の内熱供給 jointly developed an initial troubleshooting support app for heat supply facilities using generative AI and RAG technology, and began trial operations at the target plant.
Former Google Cloud employee Etsuji Nakai appointed technical advisor to Yoshizumi Holdings
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吉積ホールディングス株式会社 appointed former Google Cloud employee 中井悦司 as technical advisor, effective November 1, 2026, to strengthen AI-driven research and development and engineer training.
Optimize the weather information visible to managers and on-site staff. “ZEROSAI X-AI Field View” released today, November 12
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シスメット株式会社 released “Field View,” a new feature of its comprehensive weather platform “ZEROSAI X-AI,” on November 12. It tailors weather information to the roles of managers and on-site staff and allows management of up to 10 locations.
Facts
No. 51
NETIS registration number QS-260002-A
Up to 10 locations
500m mesh
Companies mentioned：シスメット株式会社、NETIS、direct、LINE WORKS、WowTalk、Microsoft Teams
Partners with Seadronix社 in the field of safe vessel operations monitoring using AI technology
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日本舶用エレクトロニクス株式会社 will partner with Seadronix社 to begin domestic sales in December this year of NAVISS Bridge, a solution that uses AI technology to monitor safe vessel operations.
ＪＦＥシステムズ will exhibit and deliver a session at JSUG Conference 2026, to be held on December 8, 2026. At the event, hosted by the SAP User Group, the company will introduce WalkMe, a digital adoption platform, and discuss an approach to developing an environment for using AI without making major changes to ERP.
Facts
Dec. 8, 2026 (Tue.)
30th anniversary
10:00～19:40
Registration opens at 9:30
Participation fee: Free
Application deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Talk date and time: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 15:15–16:00
[Toyonaka, Osaka] What is home-based medical care that respects patients’ wishes? Doctors to speak on “ACP” and “compassionate care”
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医療法人みそらグループ will hold the 8th “Misora Juku” in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on November 19, 2026. Doctors 髙橋雄大 and 佐倉悠介 will speak on “ACP” and “compassionate care.”
The “Tempo Caster” in-store broadcasting system goes live at furniture retailer かねたや家具店’s major “家具メッセバザール” event, automating scheduled announcements
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株式会社トゥーエイト’s cloud-based in-store broadcasting system, “Tempo Caster,” has been adopted for 株式会社かねたや家具店’s major “家具メッセバザール” event, improving operational efficiency and supporting sales promotion by automating scheduled announcements.
NAVEX and ベルシステム24 open NAVEX’s first contact center in Japan
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NAVEX and ベルシステム24 have opened NAVEX’s first contact center in Japan in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Against a backdrop that includes the enforcement of the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, they will strengthen their system for receiving internal reports in Japanese.
株式会社ネットラーニングホールディングス will integrate its open badge issuance platform with 株式会社カオナビ’s talent management system, “Kaonavi,” and launch the service on January 12, 2027.
Enmish supports TAPP’s implementation of an AI operator for seminar confirmation calls
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株式会社エンミッシュ supported the implementation of an AI operator function for “Capital Hack,” an investment seminar run by 株式会社TAPP, which will be introduced starting in November 2026. The function will resume confirmation calls to applicants, enabling natural customer conversations and CRM integration.
Facts
From November 2026
Those with no prior investment experience still account for about 60%...
Wear AI all over. Introducing “AI Pants,” supporting everything from daily operations and customer service to sales and PR!!
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アカメディア株式会社 has launched “AI Pants,” an AI business solution that supports companies from AI implementation through operation and improvement. It provides support for daily operations, customer service, public relations and PR, among other areas.
AI supports architectural drawing analysis, CAD data restoration and estimating. “AimeCADCAM” aims to streamline drawing-related work in the architecture and construction industries
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株式会社アイメソフト・ジャパン offers “AimeCADCAM,” an AI solution aimed at streamlining drawing-related work in the architecture, construction and manufacturing industries. The product uses multimodal AI to analyze CAD files and design drawings, restore data from PDF files and scanned images, extract component information, support estimating, and estimate CAM parameters.
大塚ホールディングス and 大塚製薬 adopt Varonis as a data governance platform to accelerate generative AI use
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Varonis Systems Japan株式会社 announced that 大塚ホールディングス and 大塚製薬 have adopted Varonis as a data governance platform to support the secure use of generative AI.
Facts
Promoting the use of generative AI since 2024
Companies mentioned：Varonis Systems, Inc.、Varonis Systems Japan株式会社、Varonis、大塚ホールディングス株式会社、大塚ホールディングス、大塚製薬株式会社、大塚製薬、大塚グループ
Eat conveyor-belt sushi and fly to Japan! Campaign offering round-trip Taiwan–Japan air tickets starts November 6
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株式会社JTRweb JAPAN will run the “Eat conveyor-belt sushi and fly to Japan!” campaign at 台湾スシロー starting November 6, giving away round-trip air tickets and passes related to JR西日本 and USJ. It will also offer discount codes in partnership with KKday in conjunction with the ITF Taiwan International Travel Fair.
Facts
NT$1,000 or more
Round-trip air tickets to Japan: 6 winners
Enjoy Kansai Premium Pass: 100 winners
Enjoy Hokkaido Pass: 50 winners
Enjoy Okinawa Pass: 50 winners
JR西日本 Kansai Wide Area Railway Pass, 5 days: 50 winners
Report on excursions held for the “BLUE FLAG Tohoku Symposium in Minamisanriku Town”
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On October 17, Reiwa 8, excursions were held on 2 routes in Rikuzentakata City and Minamisanriku Town in conjunction with the “BLUE FLAG Tohoku Symposium in Minamisanriku Town.” Participants visited Sunoare Sodehama Beach, Minamisanriku 311 Memorial and the Minamisanriku Nature Experience Center, deepening their understanding of coastal environmental issues, disaster prevention and nature-based activities.
At work, about 1 in 5 people who received phishing emails have mistakenly clicked a URL.
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ASPIC, operated by the 一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会, conducted a survey of 240 people about phishing emails. It examined how often phishing emails arrive at work email addresses, the prevalence of accidental clicks and the status of countermeasures at respondents’ workplaces.
[Hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government] See, hear and experience! The 2nd Home Insulation Experience Bus Tour
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The 2nd Home Insulation Experience Bus Tour, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment and administered by 株式会社ヒト・コミュニケーションズ, will be held. Participants will meet at TKP Shinjuku Nishiguchi Conference Center on Reiwa 8 November 29, then tour model homes and highly insulated houses by Misawa Reform and Sekisui House and attend lectures. Participation is free, with a capacity of 50 people.
【北海道釧路市】Seminar camp support connecting local companies and organizations with universities: 3 universities from the Kanto and Tokai regions conduct fieldwork in the Kushiro-Akan area
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北海道釧路市 hosted seminar camps and fieldwork by 3 universities from the Kanto and Tokai regions (中央大学, 日本大学, and 東洋英和女学院大学) to secure a young population, supporting research and learning on local issues in collaboration with local companies and organizations.
Facts
By November of Reiwa 8
39 students, faculty members and others from 中央大学
3 students also participated from 釧路公立大学
6 students explored the theme of “harmonizing environmental conservation and economic activity”
5 students took part as part of the “Historical and Cultural Study” course
Form creation system “WiLL Form” adds support for Google reCAPTCHA, strengthening measures against fraudulent form submissions
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株式会社サパナ has added Google reCAPTCHA to its cloud-based form creation system “WiLL Form,” strengthening measures against fraudulent submissions by spam and bots.
“Itabashi Film Screening: Oyama Retro Cinema” brings a sense of nostalgia to Oyama, once home to 7 movie theaters; lineup for the second half of fiscal 2026!
Aiming to develop world-leading food science researchers! New “Momofuku Ando International Scholarship—Food Science Fellowship” launched
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The Ando Foundation for Sports and Food Culture has established the “Momofuku Ando International Scholarship—Food Science Fellowship” to support young researchers in food science, with applications opening on November 12, 2026.
Second Harvest Japan, House Foods Group Inc. and Saitama Food Pantry Network to exhibit jointly at “EcoPro EARTH 2026”
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Certified NPO Second Harvest Japan, House Foods Group Inc. and Saitama Food Pantry Network will exhibit jointly at “EcoPro EARTH 2026,” to be held in December 2026, presenting their collaboration and initiatives to build a food safety net.
Output control function added to industrial energy storage system “YRW Series”
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株式会社YAMABISHI will add an output control function to its all-in-one “YRW Series” energy storage system for public- and industrial-sector self-consumption, with availability starting in November 2026. This will enable both sales of surplus electricity and self-consumption while simplifying equipment configuration.
パンスール completely revamps its corporate website, presenting a new identity as a business design company centered on “the thinker”
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株式会社Penseur completely revamped its corporate website on October 1, 2026, presenting a new identity as a business design company centered on “the thinker.”
Cadence announces OrCAD Xplore Design Platform—accelerating electronic systems development through integrated design, component intelligence and procurement
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Cadence has announced the “Cadence OrCAD Xplore Design Platform,” integrating design, component intelligence and procurement. Through partnerships with TI, STMicroelectronics, Murata, Molex and DigiKey, it can cut component research time by up to 80%, improve design efficiency for small teams and integrate supply chain information.
【BPカストロール】Get points worth 500 yen for sure! Castrol Edge receipt-entry campaign underway
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BPカストロール株式会社 will run a receipt-entry campaign from November 13, 2026, to January 5, 2027, for purchasers of the Castrol Edge engine oil. All entrants will receive digital points worth 500 yen, and purchasers who also buy “カストロール エンジンシャンプー” will receive a front sunshade.
“Innovative Learning Awards 2026” ceremony held—recognizing initiatives that expand the possibilities of learning in schools, communities and digital spaces
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一般社団法人超教育協会 held the “Innovative Learning Awards 2026” ceremony and selected the Grand Prix, runner-up awards and other winners from 144 entries submitted from 14 countries.
Facts
2026
14 countries
144 items
Nov. 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人超教育協会、特定非営利活動法人VIVITA JAPAN、Labster、KOSEN AT ネットワーク、一般財団法人島前ふるさと魅力化財団、海士町、西ノ島町、知夫村、北海道未来創造スタートアップ育成相互支援ネットワーク（HSFC）、株式会社日比野設計、石川県立図書館、New Classrooms Innovation Partners
株式会社インゲージ’s demo-generated leads convert to sales meetings at about 1.7 times the rate of leads from its overall service website. PLAINER enables a system that conveys the value of the “Re:lation” inquiry management system through an “experience.”
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PLAINER株式会社 has published a customer case study featuring 株式会社インゲージ, provider of the cloud-based “Re:lation” inquiry management system. After introducing PLAINER and adding a demo page to its website, インゲージ saw the rate of demo-generated leads converting to sales meetings rise to about 1.7 times the rate for its overall service website.
Break through the ¥100 million annual sales barrier in 1 year, together with peers. The 3rd cohort of “EO Accelerator Kyoto,” a business leadership program coached by experienced entrepreneurs
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EO京都 is holding the 3rd cohort of “EO Accelerator Kyoto,” a 1-year growth program for business leaders with annual sales of ¥25 million to ¥100 million (July 2026 to June 2027). The program is accepting guest participants for the 2nd Learning Day, “Strategy,” to be held on December 8.
プチバトーショップ あべのハルカス近鉄本店 expands its sales floor and reopens after renovation on November 20!
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プチバトーショップ あべのハルカス近鉄本店 will reopen after renovation on November 20, 2026, with an expanded sales floor. A workshop space will be added to the store under its new concept, and the first 50 customers will receive a tote bag as part of the commemorative campaign.
[Mandatory from 10/1] Are childcare centers still leaving measures against customer harassment up to individuals? A 30-minute webinar on using free AI, with zero personal information, to draft policies, procedures and consultation records
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株式会社カタグルマ will hold a free webinar over 4 days, including a live demonstration using free AI, to help childcare centers address customer harassment measures made mandatory under the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies on October 1, 2026, as well as measures to prevent sexual harassment of job seekers and others.
Experisus to exhibit at “Synergy 2026” and “Further East 2026,” international business meetings in Europe and Asia
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エクスペリサス株式会社 exhibited at the international business meetings “Synergy 2026,” held in Croatia, Europe, and “Further East 2026,” held on the Indonesian island of Bali. It introduced overseas travel companies and others to itineraries themed around cultural experiences and wellness in destinations across Japan.
Facts
About 300 people attend each year
About 180 exhibitors gathered
From 20 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific
A global network of travel companies serving affluent travelers, with about 60,000 companies
DMMマイカ sponsors trading card event “OMATSURI CARD EXPO” and takes the stage
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株式会社Myca sponsored the trading card event “OMATSURI CARD EXPO,” held at Bellesalle Akihabara on November 8, 2026, and took the stage to introduce its trading card management app, “DMMマイカ,” and its POS register for card shops, “DMMマイカポス.”
Facts
26 card shops from across Japan exhibited
Supports 52 categories, including Pokémon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece
A trading card management app supporting 41 categories, including Pokémon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece
Total membership exceeds 500,000 (as of October 2026)
Plastic recycler esa signs “Forest Healing Agreement” with Nagano Prefecture’s Shinano Town and しなの町Woods-Life Community
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Plastic recycler 株式会社esa has signed a “Forest Healing Agreement” with Nagano Prefecture’s Shinano Town and しなの町Woods-Life Community. Effective from October 2, 2026, through October 1, 2027, the agreement focuses on sharing knowledge of forest wellness and promoting employee health.
More than 60% say “ordering decisions vary by person in charge”! The reality: about 30% still use Excel after introducing a system
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According to a survey by オザックス株式会社 of the manufacturing, wholesale and logistics industries, more than 60% of respondents recognized differences in ordering decisions depending on the person in charge, while about 30% continue to use Excel even after introducing a system. Ordering omissions and errors caused by reliance on individual workers are challenges, and expectations are high for automated recommendations based on data.
Launching “Bacon Book Club,” a book club for enjoying books and conversation around the table. The theme is “Relationships”
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株式会社バリューブックス has launched the reading club “Bacon Book Club” with BOOK BAR 走馬灯 in Shinsen, Shibuya, and 株式会社佐伯ポインティ. It will hold 3 reading sessions in Ikejiri, Tokyo, from January 27 to March 24, 2027. The theme is “Relationships,” and about 60 participants are being recruited.
Facts
3 reading sessions in total
About 60 participants
Original１人1,500円
¥7,500 × 3 sessions
Original1グループ6〜8名
Companies mentioned：株式会社バリューブックス、BOOK BAR 走馬灯、株式会社佐伯ポインティ
SENSY and インテージ launch collaboration to advance AI-powered store development support using “SCI-CODE”
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SENSY株式会社 and インテージ are launching a collaboration to advance store development support for retailers by combining インテージ’s purchase history data, “SCI-CODE,” with SENSY’s AI service, “SENSY GeoScope.”
ANAクラウンプラザホテル広島 will offer limited-time menus, events and cakes during the 2026 Christmas season. Offerings include Santa surprises, mini concerts, special courses and buffets at its restaurants, and cakes and roast dishes for sale.
Facts
2026 Christmas season
Original【日時】2026年12月24日（木）5:00p.m.～8:00p.m.
For the first 5 groups
①17:00～
②19:00～
ECLAT course ¥22,000
Noël ETOILE course ¥18,000
+¥2,000 per person
[Price] ¥12,000
Adults ¥5,000
Elementary school students ¥2,500
Preschool children ¥1,300
Adults ￥7,000
Elementary school students ¥3,500
Preschool children ¥2,100
[Price] ¥8,800
[Price] ¥16,400
Course featuring live lobster (¥18,600)
Course featuring the world’s three great delicacies (¥23,800)
“A nut trading company takes on cosmetics: develops a two-layer moisturizing mist containing almond-derived ingredients”
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株式会社デルタインターナショナル, a specialized nut trading company, has developed “ALMOND in MULTI MIST,” a two-layer moisturizing mist containing almond-derived ingredients.
RUTILEA and U.S.-based Runpod form strategic partnership to expand AI computing resources in Asia, starting in Japan
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株式会社RUTILEA and Runpod have formed a strategic partnership to expand AI computing resources in Asia, starting in Japan. RUTILEA will become Runpod’s exclusive partner in Japan, responsible for developing domestic data centers and onboarding them to the platform.
Facts
Developers in 186 countries
We have operated a GPU facility in Fukushima since 2024
[Event report] “OUTCOME 2026” held with more than 1,500 registrations and more than 750 attendees; archive streaming announced following strong demand
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株式会社UPDATA held the B2B conference “OUTCOME 2026” on October 29, 2026, with the special cooperation of 一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会. Registrations exceeded 1,500, and attendance on the day topped 750. Following strong demand, the event will be made available as an archived stream.
Facts
More than 1,500 registrations
More than 750 attendees
More than 500 companies
Section chiefs and managers or higher accounted for more than 50%
About 90% of respondents said they were “satisfied” with the event overall
193 responses
Capacity was expanded to 200 people
Exhibition area with a total of 12 booths
Streaming is scheduled for around February 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATA、一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会、Sierra Technologies、Zen and Company、富士通株式会社、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社スペースデータ、カスタマーサクセス株式会社、株式会社プレイド、ウェルディレクション合同会社、つばめロケット株式会社、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、テックタッチ株式会社、株式会社うるるBPO、株式会社Channel Corporation、株式会社Verbex、株式会社メディックス、株式会社Growth DX、ギグワークスアドバリュー株式会社、アディッシュ株式会社、株式会社ATOMica KOMMONSカンパニー、株式会社ユニリタ、株式会社PR TIMES、Edge Works株式会社、株式会社PeopleX、PLAINER株式会社、TOYNOVA株式会社、株式会社EventHub、C-table株式会社、株式会社YOUTRUST、株式会社パートナープロップ、株式会社miibo、株式会社マツリカ、株式会社immedio、株式会社エーアイスクエア
NextDrive’s output control unit “EDGE-JPC” receives JC-STAR★1 (Level 1) conformity label
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NextDrive株式会社’s output control unit “EDGE-JPC” has received the ★1 (Level 1) conformity label under the JC-STAR IoT security conformity assessment scheme. The product supports online output curtailment for solar power generation and is also equipped with EMS functions.
[The challenge market for people in their 40s–60s] While open to “adult learning” sparked by the internet, concerns about cost and staying the course come to light
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A survey of people in their 40s–60s conducted by ラフ株式会社 found that many have become interested in new hobbies and learning through the internet, with video viewing serving as a major source of information. Meanwhile, the cost burden and concerns about continuing were the biggest barriers. The findings showed that the ideal learning style is one that lets people “proceed at their own pace” and provides “hands-on support from a professional.”
Facts
Among men and women in their 40s–60s
About 70% answered “Often (12.1%)” or “Sometimes (54.3%)”
“Watch videos on YouTube and other platforms (69.8%)”
“Have actually tried it (24.1%)”
“Haven’t started, but have wanted to try it (38.4%)”
“Cooking and baking (28.1%)”
“It seems like it would be expensive (56.9%)”
“I want to focus on it alone at a time and pace that suits me (61.8%)”
[Opening Nov. 21 (Sat.)] Oita-born, ever-popular malatang specialist 福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯 is finally opening in Yamagata Prefecture! Rapidly expanding across Japan with the goal of operating 100 stores nationwide
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TPS株式会社 will open the malatang specialty restaurant 福恩麻辣湯 at イオンモール天童 in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture, on Nov. 21, 2026. It is expanding with the goal of operating 100 stores nationwide.
Alumnote launches “Bon Voyage Project” to support Japanese students on their first overseas trip
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株式会社Alumnote has launched “Bon Voyage Project,” an initiative supporting Japanese students on their first overseas trip. Applications open on Nov. 11, 2026, and 100 students are scheduled to set off on 5-night trips to 25 cities around the world in March 2027, with support for airfare, accommodation and other expenses.
Facts
Starting Nov. 11, 2026
In Mar. 2027
100 students
Original4名1組
To 25 cities around the world
A 5-night trip
About 80% of university students
About half have no prior experience
Ages 18 to 25
Companies mentioned：株式会社Alumnote、日本旅行業協会（JATA）、外務省、U.S. Department of State、UK ONS、韓国外務省、一般社団法人日本旅行業協会
“LLMO Cheki” adds “Meta AI” to the services it measures; also offers a feature that lets users choose which AI engine to measure
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株式会社Itera added “Meta AI” to the engines measured by its LLMO measurement and improvement tool “LLMO Cheki” and began offering the service on Nov. 11, 2026. A feature allowing users to choose the measurement engine was also added.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
November 2025
There are 11 in total
The 8 existing engines
Companies mentioned：株式会社Itera、Meta AI、Instagram、Facebook、Messenger、WhatsApp、ChatGPT、Google AI Overview、Google AIモード、Gemini、Claude、Grok、Perplexity、Copilot、Meta
プラダ ビューティ to hold a limited-time holiday event themed around a “post office” in Omotesando, Tokyo
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プラダ ビューティ will hold a limited-time holiday event themed around a “post office” at プラダ ビューティ トウキョウ in Omotesando, Tokyo, from Nov. 27 to 29, 2026. It is also showcasing its second holiday-exclusive coffret collection and other items ahead of their release on Dec. 4.
【角上魚類×ノルウェー大使館】Following its huge success, the 2nd “Norwegian Seafood Fair” will be held at all stores for 3 days only, Nov. 21 (Sat.)–23 (Mon.)! A tempting selection of Norwegian seafood, including popular salmon and the much-talked-about herring
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角上魚類ホールディングス will hold the 2nd “Norwegian Seafood Fair,” in partnership with ノルウェー大使館, at all stores from Nov. 21 to 23, 2026. Sales rose during the 1st fair last year, and this time, in addition to selling salmon, herring and other seafood, the company will hold a lottery event exclusively at its Tokorozawa store.
Special event! To celebrate professional golfer Akari Sakuma’s first U.S. tour victory and 5th win of the season, 角上魚類 will hold a “Congratulations on Your Victory Sale” at all stores on Nov. 14 and 15! Award-winning favorites such as the “Five-Color Rice Bowl with Plenty of Seafood” will be sold at special prices
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角上魚類ホールディングス will hold a “Congratulations on Your Victory Sale” with special prices at all stores on Nov. 14 and 15, celebrating professional golfer Akari Sakuma’s first U.S. tour victory and 5th win of the season. The company has a sponsorship agreement with Sakuma.
Asahi Shuzo, maker of the sake “Kubota,” changes to the master brewers at 2 breweries, passing on more than 190 years of craftsmanship to the next generation. Even as modernization advances, sake brewing continues to draw on human skill and the five senses
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In summer 2026, Asahi Shuzo changed the master brewers at its Shorai Brewery and Asahi Brewery. Ryosaku Ohashi took up the post at Asahi Brewery, and Masakatsu Watanabe at Shorai Brewery. On Nov. 17, the company began shipping “Yuku Toshi Kuru Toshi,” its new rice new sake, the first to be overseen by Watanabe.
Email DX platform “yaritori” launches single sign-on integration with HENNGE One
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Onebox株式会社 announced that its email DX platform “yaritori” has launched single sign-on integration with HENNGE株式会社’s cloud security service HENNGE One.
【Fortnite】“Look away, and it draws near”: New Japanese-style horror game 『おかめの館【彼岸】』 launches, pushing the genre to its limits!
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株式会社モンドリアン supported the development and launch of 『おかめの館【彼岸】』, an authentic Japanese-style horror exploration game for “Fortnite” produced by creator Neverty7, whose games have been played more than 150 million times.
A new Japanese-style banquet idea for year-end and New Year parties: “kimono × houseboat”! Kimono rental discount campaign for houseboat passengers launches at 3 きものレンタルwargo locations in Tokyo
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きものレンタルwargo, operated by 株式会社羅針盤, and “屋形船の窓口,” a houseboat reservation site operated by group company 株式会社キャブステーション, will launch a 10% OFF campaign on kimono rental fees for houseboat passengers starting November 12, 2026. The campaign is available at 3 Tokyo locations: Asakusa, Ginza, and Azabu-Juban SAKRA. The regular kimono rental price of ¥3,300 (tax included) will be discounted to ¥2,970 (tax included).
83% of AI-related security violations in manufacturing involve data policy violations, Netskope study finds
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A Netskope study found that 83% of AI-related security violations in manufacturing involve data policy violations, with personal and financial information at particularly high risk of exposure. While the use of AI managed by companies is increasing, shadow AI and exposure to malicious AI links also pose challenges.
Add “the perfect bowl” to your celebration memories. A “Shichi-Go-San limited-edition design eGift” that you can send now to your grandchildren or family goes on sale November 12 (Thu.)!
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株式会社一蘭 will begin selling its “Shichi-Go-San limited-edition design eGift” for a limited time from November 12 to 18, 2026, to celebrate Shichi-Go-San. Priced from ¥1,180 (tax included), the digital gift can be sent by URL via email or LINE and lets recipients enjoy natural tonkotsu ramen at an 一蘭 location whenever they choose.
Robots retrieve online-ordered medicines from shelves at a Shanghai pharmacy; AI trading company Digirise reports findings from a field survey of 7 companies in 3 Chinese cities
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株式会社デジライズ, an AI trading company, conducted a field survey of 7 robotics-related companies in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Shanghai, China, from October 29 to November 3, 2026, and published its findings in the “China Physical AI Field Visit Report 2026.” At a Shanghai pharmacy, trials are underway in which a dual-arm robot retrieves medicines ordered online. The report includes recommendations for Japanese companies on adoption, as well as a comparison of industrial robot installations in China and Japan based on IFR statistics.
Facts
From October 29 to November 3, 2026
3 cities in China: Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Shanghai
7 robotics-related companies
The 62-page “China Physical AI Field Visit Report 2026”
Acknowledges that productivity remains at 30–50% of a human worker’s
59% of newly installed industrial robots worldwide
354,000 units were installed in China
Japan installed 36,219 units, down 19% from the previous year
Down 19% from the previous year
Was overtaken by the United States and fell to 3rd place worldwide
The gap has widened from about 2 times Japan’s level (2015) to about 10 times (2025)
62 pages, 9 chapters
14 charts
24 on-site photos
Runs the social media account “Chaen” (more than 200,000 X followers)
Has supported AI adoption at more than 600 companies and for more than 50,000 people in total
The corporate AI reskilling service is No. 1 in number of adopting companies
Launched its robotics and physical AI business in October 2026
Location: 〒105-0012, Shiba-Daimon 二丁目1番16号, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: July 2023
Capital: ¥68,568,800
Source: 株式会社東京商工リサーチ, “Survey on Corporate Reskilling Services” (May 2026
Survey period: March 26–April 17, 2026
More than 600 companies and 50,000 people in total (as of the end of August 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社デジライズ、Unitree、LimX、UBTECH、DEEP Robotics、AGIBOT、国際ロボット連盟、Financial Times、TechSpot、東京商工リサーチ、KADOKAWA、ABEMA、TBS、NewsPicks、Google Gemini AIアドバイザー、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、AI WORKS 365、デジライズAIスクール
【玉川高島屋S.C.】Christmas events: Enjoy a heartwarming Christmas with music and gourmet food! Christmas concerts by students and special limited-time menus to be featured
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玉川高島屋S.C. (operated by 東神開発株式会社) will hold Christmas concerts on December 12 and 13 featuring students from 清泉インターナショナルスクール and other schools, while restaurants in the complex will offer special limited-time menus. It will also host a variety of Christmas events, including an exhibition of artwork from areas affected by the Venezuela earthquake and a collaboration project with 富士通.
Facts
December 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.)
December 24 (Thu.) to December 26 (Sat.)
Christmas turkey biryani 2,700 yen
Mac and cheese burger 1,900 yen
Chicken confit 1,500 yen
Dark chocolate and orange holiday cake, 1 slice 700 yen
CHRISTMAS VODKA SLICE 1,100 yen
8,800 yen (1 whole cake)
Tarte aux fraises (approx. 16 cm in diameter) 7,180 yen
Strawberry and raspberry Christmas shortcake plate (with tea) from 1,730 yen
+420 yen including tax
For the top 11 guests
Original参加費】2,600円／1家族4名まで
The budget is set at 15,000 yen, 30,000 yen, or 50,000 yen
[Investment management company インベスコ] Survey conducted on how people spend money earned through investments. “For retirement” was the top response among people in their 60s, while “hobbies and entertainment” was the most common among people in their 20s
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インベスコ Asset Management surveyed 432 attendees at an investment experience event. Asked how they spend money earned through asset management, respondents in their 60s most often said “for retirement,” while those in their 20s most often said “hobbies and entertainment.” The average age at which respondents thought their financial assets would peak was 57, while people in their 20s anticipated this would happen earlier, at age 50.7, than other age groups.
GenAI HR Awards 2026 announces winners in all 4 categories
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一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会 announced the winners in all 4 categories of the GenAI HR Awards 2026, held on November 11, 2026. Grand prix and runner-up awards were decided in the corporate sector (large and small and medium-sized companies) and public sector, while no award was selected in the education sector.
Facts
All 4 categories
892 back-office operations
More than 6,500 AI agents
In six months
Workload reduced by the equivalent of 113 people
An estimated 1 billion yen in operating profit generated
Around 100 staff with available capacity
AI accounts for 28.4% of sales
At an annual pace of around 50 billion yen
Review workload by 30%
About 118 hours
5 non-dedicated, non-engineering staff
While the total number of questions increased by about 2.5 times
From about 200 per month
To about 15 per month
About a 90% decrease
From 12 minutes
Shortened to about 3 minutes
Created about 540 hours of repair time annually
Achieved a 100% acquisition rate
Reduced average overtime by 2 hours
Achieved a growth rate of 135%
Implemented AI across all 46 operations
Saved 1,565 hours annually, among other benefits
With 3 generative AI systems running in parallel
Previously took up to 360 minutes
To 4 minutes
Report creation from 90 minutes
Shortened to 3 minutes
Rolled out to more than 50 facilities in the region
Site traffic increased 4.6 times
Achieved 15.3 times as many search impressions
Reduced customer service workload by about 30%
42 facilities and 99 plans
Transaction value exceeded 19 million yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社シナジーグローバル、Aitria株式会社、一般財団法人熱海観光局、RX Japan合同会社、一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan、一般社団法人AIガバナンス協会、一般社団法人AICX協会、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート、一般財団法人オープンバッジ・ネットワーク、一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会、一般社団法人Generative AI Japan、一般社団法人ジャパン・リスキリング・イニシアチブ、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、一般社団法人人工知能学会、総務省、デジタル庁、一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会、一般社団法人東京経営者協会、一般財団法人日本情報経済社会推進協会、一般社団法人Japan Personal AI Forum、一般社団法人ピープルアナリティクス＆HRテクノロジー協会、文部科学省、経済産業省
School education solution “tomoLinks” to begin phased rollout this fiscal year of roster integration and single sign-on (SSO) with “Qubena,” an AI-powered learning tool
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コニカミノルタジャパン plans to begin phased rollout during fiscal 2026 of roster integration and single sign-on (SSO) between its school education solution “tomoLinks” and 株式会社COMPASS’s AI-powered learning tool “Qubena.”
Facts
During fiscal 2026
More than 220 municipalities nationwide
Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
大正製薬 partners with らぐびーくえすと to hold rugby event in Shimane, aiming to address regional disparities in rugby environments and nurture the next generation — bringing opportunities to enjoy rugby to children nationwide
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大正製薬 will hold a rugby event in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, on November 21, 2026, in partnership with rugby YouTube channel らぐびーくえすと. The event aims to address regional disparities in sports environments and nurture the next generation, with about 85 elementary, high school and university students expected to participate.
個別指導のone塾 Sakura and Ezoshima schools to begin offering “Yondemy” on November 4 (Wed.)
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株式会社Yondemy began offering the online extracurricular learning service “Yondemy” on November 4, 2026, at the Sakura and Ezoshima schools of 個別指導のone塾, operated by 株式会社イーブレイン.
伊勢市 is seeking donations through a hometown tax crowdfunding campaign, with a target of 2 million yen, to operate “Workstation Ise,” a short-hours employment program, and encourage businesses to adopt it. The program supports employment for about 4,000 people who face barriers to working due to social withdrawal, disabilities and other circumstances.
Facts
An estimated 4,000 people live in the city
伊勢市 has been doing so since fiscal 令和６
Hired ２０ people by the end of September in 令和８
Of those, １２ people were able to find jobs at private companies
Donation campaign period: Reiwa 8, October 7
– Reiwa 9, January 23
◎ Target amount: 2 million yen
Donations of 2,000 yen or more are eligible for a deduction