Celebrate a special holiday with Sylvanian Families babies at Azabudai Hills! The adorable pop-up “Sylvanian Families Winter Market Shining Holiday Wishes,” here for this winter only, is coming!
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The pop-up event “Sylvanian Families Winter Market Shining Holiday Wishes,” themed around 株式会社エポック社’s “Sylvanian Families,” will be held at 麻布台ヒルズギャラリー from December 5 to 27, 2026.
What to say when asked, “What is a period?” A picture book for parent-child conversations that encourages empathy and thinking about “what I can do”: “What Can I Do? When Mom Gets Her Period” goes on sale
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株式会社文響社 will release “What Can I Do? When Mom Gets Her Period,” a picture book that fosters understanding and compassion around menstruation through parent-child conversations, on November 12, 2026.
Alpen eliminates duplicate data entry at stores with “TechTouch”
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株式会社アルペン has begun using テックタッチ株式会社’s digital adoption platform “TechTouch” for golf equipment special orders at its stores, aiming to eliminate duplicate data entry and transcription errors. The company plans to roll it out across its systems in the future.
Facts
Dedicated ordering websites for 10 or more manufacturers
As of the end of September 2026
More than 16 million users (according to our research)
Offering a new experience: “fruity, even though it’s coffee” — “Nescafé Cooler” wins the Product and Technology Division award at the 56th Food Industry Technology Merit Awards
Terra Charge株式会社 has launched the 4th edition of “KokoTera!”, a campaign for its EV charging service テラチャージ. Running from November 12 to 25, 2026, the campaign will award a 50% discount coupon to participants who correctly answer all quiz questions about 6 prefectures, including Miyagi Prefecture. The app has also been revamped.
Facts
An 8-part series in total
4th installment
50% discount coupon
Covering 6 prefectures
Companies mentioned：Terra Charge 株式会社、テラチャージ、Instagram、X、iOS、Android、App Store、Google Play
[The irresistible, guilt-inducing indulgence that’s unique to KFC] Thick-cut bacon and rich mac and cheese whet the appetite in “Burgers of Pure Indulgence,” available for a limited time starting Wednesday, November 18
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日本KFC will launch “Burgers of Pure Indulgence,” made with thick-cut bacon and mac and cheese, in limited quantities starting November 18.
TOKIUM sponsors “Architecture Conference 2026” as a Gold Sponsor
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株式会社TOKIUM will sponsor “Architecture Conference 2026” as a Gold Sponsor. The conference will be held at Belle Salle Haneda Airport on November 26 and 27, 2026, and Nishimoto, head of the company’s Operations System Development Department, will speak.
Facts
Original2026年11月26日（木）・27日（金）
Booth number: 9
Date and time: Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11:40–12:20
Original大阪・関西万博「GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION」のガンダムが26年12月再び大阪へ 実物大ガンダム像“ヘッド”大阪・梅田の大型商業施設「ルクア サウス」で展示
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The Bandai Namco Group will display the head of the life-size Gundam statue exhibited at the Osaka-Kansai Expo at LUCUA SOUTH starting December 4, 2026. Several related stores, including THE GUNDAM BASE OSAKA, are scheduled to open in the facility in February 2027.
Facts
Approximately 2.2 m tall
Weight: approximately 370 kg
Exhibition area: approximately 28 m²
Store area: approximately 1229 m²
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥33,000
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥19,800
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥37,400
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS、株式会社バンダイ、サンライズ、SUNRISE、ALPHA INDUSTRIES、NEW ERA
The 2nd installment in the "THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS Birthday Plate" series features idols celebrating birthdays from November to January! Pre-orders begin at ASOBI STORE on November 12 (Thu.)
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株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス will release the 2nd installment in the "THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS Birthday Plate" series and begin accepting pre-orders at ASOBI STORE on November 12.
Facts
¥5,000 each
8 idols
W305 mm
H153 mm
Until 23:59 on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
Scheduled for delivery: from mid-March 2027 onward
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ASOBI STORE、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Experience Inc.
アスクル wins the Outstanding Award at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
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アスクル株式会社 won an Outstanding Award at the Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence for its research on customer segmentation.
Original【ル・パン神戸北野】「2026 MAMA FAN FESTA」とコラボしたオリジナルサブレを期間限定販売中
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ル・パン Kobe Kitano, operated by 株式会社ラスイート, has collaborated with CJ ENM's "2026 MAMA FAN FESTA" to offer original sable cookies for a limited time. A campaign is also underway in which customers who spend at least a certain amount can win an invitation to the MAMA AWARDS RED CARPET.
NTT Docomo Business X to exhibit at "SEMICON Japan 2026"
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NTT Docomo Business X will exhibit at "SEMICON Japan 2026," taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from December 9 to 11, 2026, and will present data analysis case studies and demonstrations on semiconductor manufacturing using Spotfire.
山梨県 has released the results of 3 years of its "Yamanashi Prefecture DX Talent Development Ecosystem Initiative" through a revamp of its official website. The initiative has trained about 1,300 students and created a virtuous cycle in which university student DX leaders support 中小企業 and improve recruitment websites, among other activities.
Facts
Over 3 years
About 1,300 university, junior high and high school students
未来屋書店 introduces "LINE WORKS AiCall" at about 200 stores nationwide, cutting telephone support workload by about 70%
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LINE WORKS株式会社 announced that 未来屋書店 has introduced the telephone support AI service "LINE WORKS AiCall" at 195 stores nationwide, reducing telephone support workload by about 70%.
Notice of key results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027
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Summary of SBI損害保険株式会社's financial results for the cumulative 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Ordinary profit rose 15.4% year over year to 2,033 million yen, while net profit increased 9.7% to 1,584 million yen. The number of policyholders exceeded 1.46 million.
Facts
Direct net premiums written※1: 37,231 million yen
Net premiums earned※2: 26,939 million yen
Insurance underwriting revenue: 26,952 million yen
Ordinary revenue: 27,484 million yen
The number of policyholders※3 exceeded 1.46 million
Insurance underwriting expenses: 18,892 million yen
Operating and general and administrative expenses: 6,379 million yen
New winter menu items to brighten the season, from breakfast to sweets; available at Doutor Coffee Shop from November 26
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株式会社ドトールコーヒー will launch its new winter menu on November 26. New offerings include the hot breakfast "Mentaiko Butter," apple-scented royal milk tea, the Milano Sandwich "Charcoal-Grilled Roast Beef and Colorful Marinated Vegetables," and a Cinnamoroll collaboration cheese mousse from Sanrio. Some items will be discontinued on November 25, and the "Dubai Chocolate Mousse with a Crunchy Texture" is scheduled to launch on December 17.
"RESEXXY" launches pre-orders for the 2nd collaboration collection with the world's most famous fashion doll, "Barbie (Barbie™)"
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MARK STYLER株式会社's women's brand "RESEXXY" has launched sales of the 2nd collaboration collection with the fashion doll "Barbie" through its official online store and in retail stores.
Yoshinoya Official Online Store begins limited-time sales today of its 2027 "Lucky Boxes"
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株式会社吉野家 will begin limited-time sales of its 2027 "Lucky Boxes" at its official online store on November 12. There are 3 varieties—Pine, Bamboo and Plum—and the first 5,000 purchasers will receive an extra-small donburi bowl featuring the zodiac sign "未".
＜Eliminate the worries of being stationed in South Korea!＞The latest information needed for business success and life abroad organized across 5 areas—e-learning specializing in global talent development
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has released a new course, “Characteristics of Different Countries: South Korea,” on INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning, an e-learning platform specializing in global talent development.
[Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture] Build a following for your business and become a shop or service people continue to love. A workshop for local businesses on improving customer experiences and building a loyal following will be held for the first time on Dec. 1 (Tue)!
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一般財団法人こゆ地域づくり推進機構 and 特定非営利活動法人Connecting Sports宮崎 are partnering to hold a workshop on improving customer experiences and building a loyal following for businesses in Shintomi Town on Dec. 1.
Launching “Source Code Security Assessments” and “Penetration Testing,” which use 日立’s practical expertise in defense and operations and frontier AI to detect vulnerabilities and security risks with high accuracy
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株式会社日立製作所 has launched “Source Code Security Assessments” and “Penetration Testing,” which use frontier AI models such as Anthropic and OpenAI to detect vulnerabilities and security risks with high accuracy. The services are offered in collaboration with 株式会社日立ソリューションズ, which has more than 25 years of expertise, and are positioned as part of the operational resilience service “HMAX Cyber.”
Facts
For more than 25 years
Continuous monitoring 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Listing 106 facilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area! “Rurubu Rewarding Museums: Tokyo Metropolitan Area,” featuring MoN Takanawa and RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES, opening in 2026, goes on sale Nov. 16, 2026!
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株式会社JTBパブリッシング will release “Rurubu Rewarding Museums: Tokyo Metropolitan Area,” featuring 106 facilities in the Tokyo metropolitan area, on Nov. 16, 2026. The guide also introduces new facilities scheduled to open in 2026, including MoN Takanawa and RÊVE DES LUMIÈRES.
Showcasing AI use on social media and DX initiatives at non-IT companies! Pitch event to present the real-world efforts of Niigata businesses
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新潟市 and the Niigata City DX Platform will hold “Niigata Case Crossing #5” on Nov. 30, 2026, showcasing AI use on social media and DX initiatives at non-IT companies.
[別府温泉 杉乃井ホテル] A career-experience program for children that draws on Beppu’s hot spring resources and is run by a banana farm and hotel will be held on Dec. 19, 2026 (Sat)!
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As part of “Tsunagu Hagukumu Tourism Kids Job Challenge,” a career-experience program jointly organized by オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社 and 株式会社JTB, Beppu Onsen Suginoi Hotel will hold a career-experience program for children in partnership with 別府温泉フルーツファーム on Dec. 19, 2026.
The “Skittman” home file series, known for its instruction-manual file, has surpassed 10 million units sold cumulatively!
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To mark the “Skittman” home file series from 株式会社キングジム surpassing 10 million units in cumulative sales, a campaign will be held on the company’s official social media accounts.
The setup and secondhand office market continues to grow [Office Market Insight Report]
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三幸エステート株式会社 and Tokyo City University jointly conducted a study of the setup and secondhand office market, which is attracting growing interest amid rising construction costs and longer interior construction periods. As of the end of October 2026, there were more than 800 setup office buildings, and the two types together accounted for about 12% of available office floor space. Competition on “quality” is expected to intensify, with supply also forecast to expand in regional cities.
Facts
As of the end of October 2026
Original1フロア面積20坪以上の賃貸オフィスビル
More than 800 buildings
Has grown to about 12%
The 20–50 tsubo floor-area range accounts for about half
Water-repellent across all models! TIGORA launches its fall/winter women’s outerwear collection featuring THERMOLITE(R) and 700FP
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株式会社アルペン is launching its fall/winter 2026 women’s outerwear collection under its private brand “TIGORA.” All models feature water-repellent treatment, and the high-performance items use “THERMOLITE(R) EcoMade” and 700FP natural down.
Collaboration with emmi launches! The classic “WAVE RIDER 10” gets a vivid vitamin-color makeover. Online preorders open Nov. 12 (Thu) at 12:00 noon.
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ミズノ株式会社 is launching “WAVE RIDER 10 emmi,” a collaboration shoe with women’s brand “emmi.” Preorders open Nov. 12, with general sales beginning Nov. 19. The price is ¥20,900 (including tax).
Facts
Price: ¥20,900 including tax.
Preorders open Nov. 12 (Thu) at 12:00 noon through the emmi official online store, USAGI ONLINE and Mizuno’s official online store.
On sale from Nov. 19 (Thu) at emmi’s directly operated stores nationwide, Mizuno’s official online store and select Mizuno directly operated stores.
“66.7% still apply what they learned at work” 3 months after training; participants develop plans around real business themes. “ビルスピアカデミー” publishes results of its support for business development talent
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パーソルイノベーション株式会社 has published a case study on its business development talent training support for a major electronics manufacturer through “ビルスピアカデミー.” 66.7% of participants were still applying what they learned at work 3 months after training, with the hands-on program delivering results for participants from team members to executives.
Facts
96.9% responded positively
32 participants in total, including managers and executives
Training conducted at more than 100 major companies
Satisfaction rate above 95%
Repeat rate above 90%
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピカンパニー、パーソルグループ、TECH PLAY Academy、ビルスピアカデミー、ピタテン、HITO-Linkエージェント
Sold about 600,000 meals last year! Customize the spiciness of the broth to your liking! The “Lamb Shabu Mala Tang” fair returns with even better value and new authentic ingredients!
Da-iCE’s Taiki Kudo and illustrator Shunsuke Satake appointed visiting professors at 京都芸術大学
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京都芸術大学 announced that Da-iCE’s Taiki Kudo and illustrator Shunsuke Satake will become visiting professors in its correspondence education program starting in academic year 2027.
Berunya to appear at the 15th World Character Summit in Hanyu, taking place Nov. 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.), 2026!
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Berunya, the official character of 株式会社ベルーナ, will exhibit at the 15th World Character Summit in Hanyu, taking place in 羽生市, Saitama Prefecture, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026, with merchandise sales and meet-and-greet events.
Winter favorite “Hiroshima Prefecture Fried Oysters,” prepared in-store to lock in flavor, goes on sale Nov. 17 (Tue.)
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かつ時, a tonkatsu restaurant chain operated by 株式会社アトム, will launch “Fried Oysters” made with oysters from Hiroshima Prefecture and a new “Oyster and Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal with Grated Daikon and Egg” for a limited time starting Nov. 17, 2026.
Featuring liposome technology and a proprietary direct-application head designed for targeted application: first in the スカルプＤ series, new scalp serum “Liposome Power Shot Serum” with Trinity PDRN※1
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アンファー株式会社 will launch “スカルプＤ Liposome Power Shot Serum,” a scalp serum featuring liposome technology and Trinity PDRN, from its men’s shampoo brand “スカルプＤ,” starting Dec. 2.
Facts
On sale from Dec. 2 (Wed.)
Volume: 100 ml
Price: ¥5,940 (tax included)
Preorders open Nov. 12 (Thu.) at スカルプＤストア, アンファーストア and 楽天市場
The Battle Cats launches its first 14th-anniversary event! “Cat Slot II” arrives, guaranteeing at least 1,014 Cat Food!
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ポノス株式会社 is launching the first event on Nov. 12, 2026, to celebrate the 14th anniversary of its smartphone game The Battle Cats. The event will feature “Cat Slot II,” which guarantees at least 1,014 Cat Food, as well as limited-time missions and a login stamp campaign.
Deluxe large-format B4 hardcover! “Newly Compiled Map of Japan” on sale Dec. 11
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株式会社昭文社ホールディングス and its subsidiary 昭文社 will release the B4 hardcover atlas “Newly Compiled Map of Japan” on Dec. 11, 2026. The list price is 19,800 yen.
“Are you Bianca or Flora?” Make your fateful choice on Awaji Island. A special collaboration-room project at “GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135°” commemorates the release of “Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Withered Wood Kingdom”
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The official hotel of the Hyogo Prefectural Awaji Island Park anime theme park “ニジゲンノモリ,” “GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135°,” will begin offering limited-time accommodation benefits on Dec. 3, 2026, to mark the release of “Dragon Quest Monsters 4.”
Facts
Available from Dec. 3, 2026 (Thu.)
The 23 guest rooms offer a space reminiscent of a cocoon
Slime Cocoon / from 50,518 yen per person
Slime Cocoon <Japanese-style> / from 67,760 yen per person
【Marketing Forum】Registration open for limited-capacity sessions offering practical know-how!
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株式会社宣伝会議 will hold the “Marketing Forum” at Hamamatsucho Convention Hall on Nov. 26, 2026, and is accepting registrations for limited-capacity sessions.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
400 streamers
A course taken by approximately 100,000 people annually
Looking back at 2026’s trends! Rankings of the year’s social climate, personalities and popular works, based on a survey of 1,500 Ponta Research members. The kanji representing the mood of 2026 is “高”
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株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング has released the results of a survey of 1,500 Ponta Research members. “高” was the most popular kanji representing the mood of 2026, reflecting people’s experiences of rising prices and price hikes. 大谷翔平 was named the face of the year, the drama “VIVANT” was voted the most entertaining work, and “Generative AI and AI-related products” topped the list of memorable products and services.
Facts
1,500 Ponta Research members
“高” tops the list with 161 votes
“大谷翔平” tops the list with 148 votes
“VIVANT” tops the list with 115 votes
“Generative AI and AI-related”... 18 votes combined
“AI auscultation” detects reduced heart contraction function with high accuracy
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A joint study by 順天堂大学 and AMI株式会社 validated a method that uses AI to analyze heart sounds and electrocardiograms recorded with a digital stethoscope, detecting left ventricular systolic dysfunction with high accuracy (AUC 0.904).
Facts
Data from 2,359 people
AUC(*4) 0.904
964 people from 6 other facilities
External validation in 964 people
Sensitivity (the proportion of people with reduced left ventricular systolic function correctly identified): 86.3%
Negative predictive value (the proportion of people judged by AI to be “unlikely” to have reduced function who did not actually have reduced function): 98.5%
AI accuracy: 82.0%
Assessment by majority vote of specialists (62.0%)
in Jelly, alongside you through “everyday efforts” and “the moments that matter”: “in Jelly Mini Glucose+,” “in Jelly Energy <Win>” and “in Jelly Energy Glucose <Win>” to go on sale for a limited time starting Tuesday, Dec. 8
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Morinaga & Co. will launch “in Jelly Mini Glucose+” and the limited-time products “in Jelly Energy <Win>” and “in Jelly Energy Glucose <Win>” starting Dec. 8.
BEENOS Solutions Announces Report on Participation in Joint Trade Show “CHOIS VOL.7”
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BEENOS Solutions has released a report on its participation in the joint trade show “CHOIS VOL.7,” which focuses on fashion, miscellaneous goods and other products. In collaboration with CHOIS, the company supports small businesses in expanding overseas sales channels through its “Cross-Border E-Commerce Accompaniment Support Program.”
Hirohiko Araki Dedicates Lenticular Artwork Based on “JoJo” to Nikko Toshogu Shrine
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On Oct. 16, 2026, a lenticular artwork based on Hirohiko Araki’s “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run” was dedicated at Nikko Toshogu Shrine. It will be on display at the shrine from Nov. 19 through Dec. 27.
[About 90% of people living alone consider it important] LIFULL HOME'S surveys the rental market for properties with parcel delivery boxes ahead of increased year-end deliveries
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LIFULL Inc. has released a survey on parcel delivery boxes, anticipating an increase in deliveries at year-end. About 90% of people living alone consider them important, reflecting psychological benefits such as avoiding stress from interacting with others and reducing guilt over redeliveries. The survey also found rent differences based on whether properties have them in Tokyo’s 23 wards and presented a ranking of installation rates by prefecture.
“Tone-Up Glasses,” a new addition to eyewear brand “Zoff’s” “Easy Beauty-Prep Glasses” series, uses light to brighten the appearance of the face
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Eyewear brand “Zoff,” operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, will launch “Tone-Up Glasses,” a new product in its “Easy Beauty-Prep Glasses” series created in collaboration with Shiseido hair and makeup artist Asoka Abo. The product will be available in 3 styles, 3 colors and 9 varieties in total starting Nov. 12, 2026.
SB C&S launches “PayCAS Check IN” and “PayCAS Check OUT,” enabling self-service from check-in through billing and payment using the My Number health insurance card
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SB C&S株式会社 has launched “PayCAS Check IN” and “PayCAS Check OUT,” which automate the entire process at clinics, from reception through billing and payment, for users of the My Number health insurance card.
A lodging package featuring a 10% OFF coupon for the Nokogiriyama Ropeway and a fallen-leaf craft activity is now on sale. Enjoy spectacular views and nature at Nokogiriyama in autumn [グランドメルキュール南房総リゾート＆スパ]
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グランドメルキュール南房総リゾート＆スパ is selling a lodging package with a 10% OFF coupon for the Nokogiriyama Ropeway and a fallen-leaf craft activity, starting Nov. 1, 2026.
Original【トーキョーアーツアンドスペース】11/21(土) より開催！「OPEN SITE 11」Part 1
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トーキョーアーツアンドスペース (TOKAS), operated by 公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団, will present Part 1 of its open-call program “OPEN SITE 11” starting Nov. 21. The program features a wide range of events, including exhibitions, performances and workshops, with reservations now open for some events.
[Sendai Royal Park Hotel] Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea Set / Lobby Lounge “Fontaine”
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Sendai Royal Park Hotel will serve its Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea Set from Jan. 6 through March 14, 2027. A set with a Valentine’s Day-exclusive chocolate drink and a roll cake will also be available.
Nicole Fujita appears in parenting magazine “Hiyoko Club,” posing with reader models in yellow outfits as a “chick” mom (on sale Nov. 13)
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Talent Nicole Fujita appears alongside reader models on the cover of the 2026 winter issue of parenting magazine “Hiyoko Club,” published by 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション. The magazine, marking its 33rd anniversary, goes on sale Nov. 13 and includes numerous supplements related to baby food.
For year-end and New Year: “Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free Muscat of Alexandria ALC.7% (Limited Time),” featuring the “queen of fruits” and a fragrant, vibrant aroma without sweetness
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Kirin Brewery will launch a limited-time product made with the white grape variety Muscat of Alexandria, part of its “Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free” series, which contains no sugars or sweeteners, starting Dec. 15.
Help children find work that lets them use their strengths; also prioritize jobs that cannot be replaced by technology. More than 80% of high school students with a career they want to pursue say they are making an effort toward it
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According to an awareness survey conducted by 栄光ゼミナール, 86.7% of high school students are making an effort to pursue the careers they want in the future, while parents tend to prioritize occupations that cannot be replaced by generative AI. Children's experience using generative AI is also increasing, and its use for learning is growing.
Facts
Valid responses from 2,665 parents
86.7% of high school students who have a career they want to pursue in the future
“Money Forward Business Card Payments” and “Money Forward Invoice Collection Service” launch “Automatic Card Payment,” automating invoice payments for ongoing transactions
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株式会社マネーフォワード has launched “Automatic Card Payment,” a feature that automates invoice payments for ongoing transactions, for “Money Forward Business Card Payments” and “Money Forward Invoice Collection Service.”
Facts
More than 60% of companies want to pay by credit card for business-to-business transactions
Won new customers and orders by adding card payment options
[The latest installment in the hugely popular Dragon God Gaga series] A spiritual journey of laughter and tears in the land of the dead, Izumo: “The Most Rejuvenated I've Ever Been: A Trip to Izumo” goes on sale November 16!
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株式会社扶桑社 will publish “The Most Rejuvenated I've Ever Been: A Trip to Izumo,” written by 小野寺S一貴, on November 16, 2026. The latest installment in the Dragon God Gaga series, it is a spiritual journey set in Izumo.
Facts
List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
A bestseller with cumulative sales of 450,000 copies
<The “Flatbread,” which nearly sold out in about 2 weeks this summer, is back!> “Flatbread Chili Con Carne & Chicken” available nationwide for a limited time starting Friday, November 20, 2026
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OriginalWATAMI FAST CASUAL MANAGEMENT株式会社展開のサブウェイは、今年夏に完売した「フラットブレッド」を使用した新サンド『チリコンカン＆チキン』と、2種類のスープを2026年11月20日より期間限定で発売する。
Facts
Approximately 2 weeks
Nov. 20, 2026
880 yen
+120 yen
Price: 790 yen
Calories: 332 kcal
Price: 420 yen
Calories: 94 kcal
Calories: 134 kcal
Save 50 yen
Companies mentioned：WATAMI FAST CASUAL MANAGEMENT株式会社、サブウェイ、ワタミ美幌峠牧場
ヒューマンアカデミー and FROGS jointly develop a program to train practical talent for the AI era; “AX Manager Training Course” launches at 6 locations nationwide starting January 2027
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ヒューマンアカデミー株式会社 and 株式会社FROGS have jointly developed the “AX Manager Training Course,” which develops AI skills and entrepreneurship, and will launch it at 6 locations nationwide starting January 2027.
Watch 朝日カルチャーセンター courses on the Asahi Shimbun digital edition, with more than 30 carefully selected videos available at launch!
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株式会社朝日新聞社 launched “Unlimited Culture Video Access,” a new service that offers unlimited access to 朝日カルチャーセンター course videos through the Asahi Shimbun digital edition, on November 4. It includes 31 courses, which paid subscribers can watch at no additional charge.
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Launching with 31 courses
Most run about 60–110 minutes
November 4
With a history of more than 60 years
About 4,000 instructors
7 classrooms nationwide
About 500,000 people in total across 7 classrooms nationwide
[都シティ 大阪本町] New head chef 森 正裕 presents a new modern Chinese cuisine
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HALOW, the modern Chinese brasserie at Miyako City Osaka Hommachi, will offer a course to mark the appointment of its new head chef, 森正裕, starting January 6, 2027.
【Aomoriya】Make winter travel a sightseeing experience that lets you fully enjoy Aomori. “Sake and Snow-Viewing Train” to run again this winter
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青森屋 by 星野リゾート and 青い森鉄道 are teaming up to operate the “Sake and Snow-Viewing Train” on weekends from Jan. 23 to Feb. 14, 2027. The sightseeing experience will include local cuisine, regional sake, live traditional music, and slower travel at scenic spots, with the aim of revitalizing winter tourism in Aomori.
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Starting Jan. 23, 2027
Through Feb. 14
A declining trend of about 30%
Operating since 2016
More than 1,000 passengers in total
Occupancy rate: about 80%
12 snacks
Original1名15,000円（税込）
30 people per date
Minimum number of participants: 2
Companies mentioned：青森屋 by 星野リゾート、星野リゾート、青い森鉄道株式会社、青い森鉄道
Junk food, yet nutritionally balanced!? No more holding back on a hearty bowl of noodles! Endorsed by 麺屋こころ’s owner! ファミマル launches its first “Complete Meal Spicy Miso Abura Soba,” from the “Complete Meal” series, which has sold a cumulative 79 million meals!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will launch “Complete Meal Spicy Miso Abura Soba,” the first frozen noodle product from its “Complete Meal” brand, which has sold a cumulative 79 million meals, on Nov. 17, 2026.
BOUL’ANGE, the bakery operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will hold a holiday limited-edition collaboration with French jam brand Bonne Maman from Nov. 20 to Dec. 25, offering limited-time menu items and a Christmas lottery campaign.
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November 20 (Friday)
Friday, Dec. 25
￥378
￥454
￥411
1,000 yen or more, tax included
22 stores nationwide
Established in June 2017
Founded in 1971 in Biars-sur-Cère, southwestern France
Established: July 22, 1977
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、BOUL’ANGE、Bonne Maman、ボンヌママン、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.
“レチスパ” national sauna facility tour, 3rd installment, to be held at Kanagawa Prefecture’s “saunahouse”! Experience a hair-care routine in 1 product with a “non-foaming cream shampoo”
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株式会社エイチームウェルネス hair and skincare brand レチスパ will hold the 3rd installment of its national tour at the sauna facility saunahouse in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Nov. 20 to Dec. 7, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
December 7 (Monday)
5 saunas each for men and women
Equipped with 4 cold baths
2 hours: ¥2,300
Free-time admission: ¥3,950
Capital: ¥1,713 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチームホールディングス、株式会社エイチームウェルネス、レチスパ、saunahouse、ラ チッタデッラ、株式会社レックス、文化浴泉、うめきた温泉 蓮 Wellbeing Park
【TAC独自分析】For the 2026 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant 1st-stage exam, 59.8% of successful candidates took 1–6 subjects. Guidance on factors to consider when seeking subject exemptions
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TAC株式会社 independently analyzed the number of subjects taken by the 4,099 people who passed the 2026 Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant 1st-stage exam, reporting that 59.8% took 1–6 subjects. It outlined three considerations when deciding whether to seek subject exemptions: scoring ability and expertise, study time, and the burden of relearning.
A bookstore POP reading, “My daughter, who hates reading (4th grade), got 100 points in Japanese!” is attracting attention! Momoko Sakura’s “It Is Made That Way” gets reprinted in quick succession, surpassing 1.7 million copies in total!
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Momoko Sakura’s essay “It Is Made That Way” has surpassed 1.7 million copies in cumulative sales and is drawing attention after a bookstore POP sparked interest. Her latest books, “Tabitabi” and “Fujisan,” have also been reprinted.
【Available starting today】Art books for “The Twelve Kingdoms” and more, plus “Hyohaku: A Twelve Kingdoms Side Story,” now available as e-books! Release begins Nov. 12 (Thu)
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株式会社新潮社 will begin distributing e-book editions of 2 art books from Fuyumi Ono’s “The Twelve Kingdoms” series and the specially included short story “Hyohaku” on Nov. 12, 2026. E-book editions of the main novels are also scheduled to be released sequentially on Dec. 11 of the same year.
Celebrating the release of the 5th single “Sunao”! MON7A listening party to be held for the first time at AWA Lounge, featuring an exclusive voice broadcast!
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AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party for the first time at “AWA Lounge” on Nov. 13, 2026, to celebrate the release of MON7A’s 5th single, “Sunao.” The event will include an exclusive voice broadcast.
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Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
20:00～21:00
200 million songs available for streaming
Approximately 17 million playlists
980 yen per month (tax included)
1,080 yen (tax included)
480 yen per month (tax included)
270 yen per month (tax included)
The service launched in May 2015
More than 2.7 million total followers across social media
高知大丸 will begin accepting year-end gift orders on Nov. 12 and sell a selection of products from Kochi Prefecture, including 野島水産, ライムランドヴィフ, KUBOTA, コリーヌ洋菓子店, and 馬路村農業協同組合, through its original gift catalog.
LIVES-produced Reading Stage “Dear DiaryS” to be revived with a new cast!
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The LIVES-produced reading play “Dear DiaryS Wasurenagusa 2026” is set to return with a new cast at TKJ Theater starting Dec. 15, 2026. Tickets are on sale at カンフェティ.
The long-awaited strawberry season is here! A luxurious buffet celebrating winter with strawberries, cheese, and chocolate, starting Dec. 8
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The Sandwich & Sweets Buffet, themed around strawberries, cheese, and chocolate, will be held at The Lounge, the tea and cocktail venue at ホテルニューオータニ幕張, starting Dec. 8, 2026.
A prime seat on the 17th floor overlooking Osaka’s nightscape. A special Christmas dinner featuring a lively live-kitchen presentation and ingredients from Osaka will be offered exclusively on Dec. 24 and 25.
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The 17th-floor restaurant PIC⊛NIKA at 大阪エクセルホテル東急 will offer a special Christmas dinner course featuring ingredients from Osaka on Dec. 24 and 25, 2026.
【グランドニッコー淡路】“Awaji Island Winter Fruits and Organic Chocolate Afternoon Tea” to be served from Dec. 1
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グランドニッコー淡路 will serve “Awaji Island Winter Fruits and Organic Chocolate Afternoon Tea” at its lobby lounge Lucciola from Dec. 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027.
【emmi】Collaboration with Mizuno (ミズノ) launches! The classic “WAVE RIDER 10” gets a vibrant vitamin-color makeover <Online preorders open at 12:00 noon on Nov. 12 (Thursday)>
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Women’s brand emmi, operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, is launching the “WAVE RIDER 10” collaboration shoes with sports equipment manufacturer Mizuno. Preorders open on Nov. 12, with general sales starting on Nov. 19. The price is ¥20,900 (tax included).
A seminar titled “What Is the Thinking Process of People Who Get Results?” by 理央 周, Representative Director of マーケティングアイズ株式会社, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026!!
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A seminar by 理央周, Representative Director of マーケティングアイズ株式会社, will be held on Dec. 15, 2026, covering marketing thinking in the AI era and how to use a “marketing mindset.”
DMM GAMES adds a story for “Bungo and Alchemist,” “Search for the Alchemy Book of Faust”; limited summon event “Everyday Library, Part 2” announced
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DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, announced that it has added the new story “Search for the Alchemy Book of Faust” to the game “Bungo and Alchemist” and will hold the limited summon event “Everyday Library, Part 2.”
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Wednesday, Nov. 11
Available from after maintenance on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, through 13:59 on Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
Event period: From after maintenance on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, through 13:59 on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
New T-shirts featuring manga artist and picture-book author 内田かずひろ! 15 designs based on original manga and picture-book artwork now on sale
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15 T-shirt designs inspired by the work of manga artist and picture-book author 内田かずひろ will go on sale starting Oct. 27, 2026, at “pTa.shop,” operated by 株式会社ICE.
星和書店 opens a shop on the official publisher T-shirt mall! 3 new T-shirt designs featuring its original logo and “Goodbye to a Bad Mood”
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株式会社星和書店, a publisher specializing in psychiatry, opened a shop on Oct. 27, 2026, on “pTa.shop,” the official publisher T-shirt mall operated by 株式会社ICE, and began selling 3 T-shirt designs featuring its original logo and the bestseller “Goodbye to a Bad Mood.”
Facts
Starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
T-shirts (3 designs in total)
Since its founding in August 1970
Publishes about 30 books annually
Available in 5 body colors
Retail price: ¥4,950 (tax included)
The English edition has sold more than 3 million copies since its release
“Ghost Career: Rethinking the Way You Work When You Thought You Chose It Yourself,” a practical guide to assessing the gap between internal company evaluations and market value and broadening employees’ options, published
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株式会社インプレス has published “Ghost Career: Rethinking the Way You Work When You Thought You Chose It Yourself” by 裕一 平野 through インプレス NextPublishing. The book is a practical guide to assessing the gap between internal company evaluations and market value and broadening employees’ options.
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E-book edition: 1,600 yen (before tax)
Print edition: 2,000 yen (before tax)
150 pages of main text
For more than 20 years
More than 10,000 career consultations
Panic disorder at age 45
2 years of leave from work
A total of 3 rounds of layoffs
Started a business at age 60 after becoming unemployed
25-question assessment
More than 40,000 followers in total
Series cumulative total tops 80 million copies
Companies mentioned：株式会社インプレス、インプレス NextPublishing、株式会社インプレスR&D、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社主体的なキャリア形成、Amazon Kindleストア、楽天koboイーブックストア、Apple Books、紀伊國屋書店 Kinoppy、Google Play Store、honto電子書籍ストア、Sony Reader Store、BookLive!、BOOK☆WALKER、Amazon.co.jp
Aoi Tori Bunko becomes the unexpected “Golden Tori Bunko”! Ken Matsudaira shares the story behind the birth of “Matsuken Samba II”; on sale Dec. 9!
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株式会社講談社 will release “Matsuken Samba! — Spreading Golden Wings —,” a documentary novel about Ken Matsudaira’s life and the story behind the birth of “Matsuken Samba II,” through Aoi Tori Bunko on Dec. 9, 2026. The special edition will feature a gold-finish cover and obi, along with a good-luck charm sticker.
The eagerly awaited second novelization based on Records of the Transition Realm! Reservations now open for Those Who Seek the Awakening of God: The Tamayatsurane Puppet Incident, on sale Dec. 17, 2026!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release the second novelization based on Records of the Transition Realm, Those Who Seek the Awakening of God: The Tamayatsurane Puppet Incident, on Dec. 17, 2026. Advance sample-reading leaflets will be distributed at the XR experience event Mobilis Frontier: The Forgotten City of Memories.
Super-popular world history instructor Makoto Mogi’s write-in notebook gets an upgrade! Revised 2nd Edition: Makoto Mogi’s World History Notebook at a Glance goes on sale Nov. 12, 2026
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release a write-in world history notebook by Makoto Mogi, Revised 2nd Edition: Makoto Mogi’s World History Notebook at a Glance, on Nov. 12, 2026. To align with the new curriculum, it adds “Historical Studies (Japanese History)” and other key topics, with expanded diagrams and illustrations.
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More than 250,000 subscribers
On Nov. 12, 2026
A popular lecture book with more than 60,000 copies sold
[Limited-quantity bonus: Receive an original postcard] Popular author Rei Kurahashi’s picture book What Should I Wear Today? gets a Christmas-limited-edition cover band!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will roll out a Christmas-limited-edition cover band for Rei Kurahashi’s picture book What Should I Wear Today? starting around Nov. 2026, and run a campaign offering an original postcard.