ARI releases the “Wasser feat. PAIN” music video! All the male cast members of a certain popular dating reality show reunite!
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ARI, rapper and exclusive model for 株式会社88’s men’s egg, released the music video for “Wasser feat. PAIN,” a track released in Sept. 2026, on YouTube on Nov. 10. All the male cast members of a certain dating reality show in which ARI appeared reunite in the video, which has also drawn attention for its connections to Alice Hirose and Mr.Children.
SALES GO appoints former Senior Superintendent and former Director-General of the Chubu Regional Police Bureau Hiroyuki Imabayashi as adviser, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity measures and risk management
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SALES GO株式会社 has appointed Hiroyuki Imabayashi, a former Senior Superintendent and former Director-General of the Chubu Regional Police Bureau, as an adviser to advance stronger cybersecurity measures and risk management.
[Dior] Enchanting displays adorn boutiques around the world
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Christian Dior will present enchanting displays at boutiques in Japan and around the world for the year-end festive season. Highlights include silhouettes from Creative Director Jonathan Anderson’s first Cruise collection and starry window displays depicting historic moments in miniature theater.
Facts
1956
0120-02-1947
Companies mentioned：クリスチャン・ディオール合同会社、HOUSE OF DIOR GINZA、HOUSE OF DIOR SHINSAIBASHI、Dior.com
FY2026 foreign resident integration course: “Daily Life / Traffic Guidance Course,” Dec. 10 (Thursday) at 14:00 [BREXA CrossBorder / Construction Skills Human Resources Organization]
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株式会社BREXA CrossBorder and the 一般社団法人建設技能人材機構 (JAC) will hold the 6th session of the FY2026 foreign resident integration course, “Daily Life / Traffic Guidance Course,” on Dec. 10.
Facts
Over 6 sessions
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Original14時00分～15時00分
First 1,000 people
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：株式会社BREXA CrossBorder、一般社団法人 建設技能人材機構、JAC、Microsoft Teams
Why not enjoy a picture book while traveling by train or bus or waiting? “Picture Book Stations” let you borrow books at train stations and bus terminals
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豊橋市 will run “Picture Book Stations” again this fiscal year so people can enjoy picture books while traveling by train or bus or waiting. 豊橋市, 豊橋鉄道(株), and 豊鉄バス(株) are also working together to promote public transport featuring child-rearing support stickers and other designs.
Toward realizing “Tokyo’s Ota Ward, Japan’s most venture-friendly community”: TIB marks its 3rd anniversary with a collaborative event to create business opportunities through a startup pitch
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公益財団法人大田区産業振興協会 will hold a startup networking event in collaboration with the TIB 3rd Anniversary project at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 25 and 26, 2026. The event will feature talk sessions and startup pitches to promote collaboration between small manufacturers and startups, with the aim of realizing Ota Ward’s vision of becoming “Japan’s most venture-friendly city.”
Karakuri to showcase a robot linked to a voice agent! Exhibiting at Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo
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カラクリ株式会社 will exhibit at Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2026 in Tokyo, to be held on Nov. 12 and 13, 2026, and demonstrate a robot linked to a voice agent.
Cooperation memorandum signed on carbon neutrality and CCS in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
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JOGMEC signed a memorandum of cooperation on carbon neutrality and CCS with the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, and ペトロベトナム on Nov. 9, 2026.
[あさひマーケッツ] Limited time offer! 30% increase in swap points!
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あさひマーケッツ株式会社 announced a campaign to increase swap points by 30% for long positions in “AUDJPY,” “GBPJPY” and “USDJPY” for a limited time from Nov. 9 to Dec. 25, 2026.
Facts
30% increase
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
An amount equivalent to 4% or more of the transaction amount
[Nov. 19 (Thu.)] Re:lation and BlueBean co-host webinar: “Essential for BPO providers! Next-generation contact centers evolving with AI and cloud telephony”
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株式会社ソフツー and 株式会社インゲージ will co-host a free webinar on Nov. 19 titled “Essential for BPO providers! Next-generation contact centers evolving with AI and cloud telephony.”
株式会社ゴールドオンライン will hold a free webinar on Nov. 17, 2026, featuring Shohei Kishimoto of NBCインターナショナル株式会社. The topic is “Safe Nest,” a shared housing business for older adults, and the webinar will explain a next-generation business model leveraging vacant-home revitalization and the senior market.
データブリックス announces new version of autonomous AI Genie for complex enterprise operations
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データブリックス has announced a new version of its autonomous AI Genie for enterprise operations. New features include always-on agents, Genie Search supporting more than 100 data sources, and governance-compliant actions.
Delicious in Dungeon × Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen collaboration now live on multiple platforms! Newly drawn art also revealed for the first time!
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The Delicious in Dungeon and Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen collaboration is now live on multiple platforms. Newly drawn art, official pawns and collaboration outfits are available, and distribution has also begun for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. The event runs through Jan. 29, 2027.
Orders open for D.N.Angel trading chibi-character acrylic stands and more, featuring the Starry Sky Maid & Starry Sky Butler versions!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began accepting orders on Nov. 6 through the AMNIBUS online store for 11 types of trading chibi-character merchandise from the D.N.Angel anime.
Facts
11 products
Fri., Nov. 6
Max. approx.) 70 × 47 mm
Single item ¥880
BOX ¥6,160
7 types in total
Base (shared): approx. 50 × 25 mm
Thickness: 3mm
Single item ¥715
BOX ¥10,010
14 types in total
Approx. 80 × 80 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Single item ￥605
BOX ¥8,470
Diameter 56mm
Single item ¥275
BOX ¥7,700
28 types in total
Approx. 86 × 50 mm
¥1,980 each
6 types in total
Main body: approx. 15.4 × 10.3 cm
Base: approx. 6.5 cm in diameter
¥1,100 each
Main body: approx. 99 × 59 mm
¥550 each
Size: (approx.) 89 × 59 mm
Single item: ¥495
BOX: ¥4,950
10 types in total
BOX ¥5,500
20 types in total
Each: ¥2,178
3 types in total
(approx.) 14 × 10.5 cm
￥1,100
Approx. 14.8 × 10 cm
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、アニメイト
Samantha Thavasa has selected popular beauty creator Ena Nakano as the visual model for its 2026 Holiday Collection.
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株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド has released the 2026 Holiday Collection from the brand Samantha Thavasa, selecting beauty creator Ena Nakano as its visual model.
Facts
¥31,900‐
¥39,600‐
￥34,200‐
Since 2015
For 5 years
In 2025
Born on October 7, 2000
Companies mentioned：株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド、Samantha Thavasa、popteen、OOO Entertainment
Hokkaido Ezo deer leather 3-way shoulder bag ranks No. 1 overall in Makuake’s “Today’s Rankings,” reaching 1,562% of its target the morning after launch | Turning discarded deer hides into “a lifetime companion”
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The “3WAY Compact Shoulder,” jointly developed by LEATHERECTION (wacca create株式会社), which makes products from Hokkaido natural Ezo deer leather, and outdoor brand ROKUBO, reached 1,562% of its target amount the morning after launching on Makuake and ranked No. 1 overall. The project manages culled Ezo deer hides entirely in Japan and puts them to use as “a lifetime companion.”
Facts
Total support: ¥4,686,048
Target amount: 300,000 yen
85 supporters
738,700 sika deer were captured nationwide
About 158,000 Ezo deer were captured
Damage totaled ¥5.277 billion
Transported to a processing facility within 2 hours of being hunted
More than 50 processes managed entirely in Japan
Retains its flexibility even after more than 1,300 years
Weight: approximately 292 g for the 3 nubuck colors
The black version with a silver finish is approximately 321 g
【coca】Easy to throw on, yet genuinely warm. Adult winter bottoms to keep the cold at bay.
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Fast-fashion brand “coca,” operated by 株式会社adapt retailing, has published a feature on winter bottoms for cold-weather protection on its official online store.
“A transportation company hires 3 heroes!?” Gunma logistics company Nagaoka Transport unveils new characters
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Gunma logistics company 株式会社長岡運送 has unveiled “NAGAOKA CARGO HEROES,” original characters representing 3 types of work—port, warehouse and delivery—to promote its integrated services, from shipping-container transport to delivery. The company has also newly obtained a bonded warehouse permit and aims to obtain a customs broker license.
Christian Dior has unveiled the new “Dior Cargo” bag, designed by Jonathan Anderson for the 2027 Spring collection. Featuring a workwear-inspired design with multiple pockets, it will go on sale in October 2026.
Otonal creates a musical commercial and sound logo for Sekisui Medical, bringing the “world of sound” babies encounter to advertising
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株式会社オトナル created a musical commercial and sound logo for Sekisui Medical and began distributing them via podcasts and other channels on October 10, 2026.
Facts
More than 4,500 audio advertising plans developed
Ad placement and campaign optimization for more than 1,500 clients
Media fragrance brand “森と、” launches official online store, offering perfume with one-of-a-kind wooden accessory “NEMOKU”
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Media fragrance brand “森と、,” operated by 株式会社アオヤジロ, launched its official online store on October 31, 2026, and began selling 2 types of eau de parfum and one-of-a-kind wooden accessories called “NEMOKU.”
Facts
Launched the official online store on October 31, 2026
Both are 24 mL
Prices start at ¥15,400, tax included
Raised a total of ¥1,580,030 in support from 109 people
【Survey of 400 people with no construction industry experience】For men in their 20s, “looking cool” resonates more than “training provided”
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A survey of 400 people with no experience in the construction industry by TEAM-X株式会社 found that men in their 20s tend to prioritize “looking cool” over “training provided.”
Facts
400 men and women in their 20s–40s who have never worked in the construction industry
Those who prioritize “looking cool” outnumber those who prioritize “training provided” by about 3 times
A new AI training program for school staff that leaves them with practical procedures they can use after the training
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株式会社WIT will launch a new program in its hands-on AI and DX reskilling training from November 2026. For school staff, the program uses work-related examples to create an AI Work Procedures Guide and In-School AI Operating Rules.
Facts
Now available starting November 2026
3 courses: general affairs and human resources, student recruitment and public relations, and academic affairs and student support
We asked more than 100 registered dietitians and nutritionists! The top 3 food trends predicted for 2027 are “New Gut Health,” “Stove- and Knife-Free Cooking,” and “Time-Saving Frozen Meals and Seasoned-Ingredient Stockpiles.” The key theme: “Less Effort, High Nutrition”
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株式会社エミッシュ released the results of a survey of 107 registered dietitians and nutritionists, selecting “New Gut Health,” “Stove- and Knife-Free Cooking,” and “Time-Saving Frozen Meals and Seasoned-Ingredient Stockpiles” as the top 3 food trends for 2027. “Time-Saving × High Nutrition” ranked first among the overarching themes, with low-effort, nutrient-rich eating predicted to become the standard.
Facts
107 registered dietitians and nutritionists
“New Gut Health※” (40 votes / 37.4%)
“Stove- and Knife-Free Cooking” (38 votes / 35.5%)
“Time-Saving Frozen Meals and Seasoned-Ingredient Stockpiles” (33 votes / 30.8%)
One device, 3 ways to charge. The industry’s first (※1) Qi2 25W-compatible wireless charger with an integrated 3-Way outlet plug goes on sale today, Nov. 12
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株式会社バッファロー launched its BSACPDW250C1X series, an industry-first 3-Way outlet plug-integrated wireless charger supporting Qi2 25W, on Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
Qi2 25W
1,300 yen off
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
USB PD output up to 35W
From 0 to 45 degrees
Regular price: 6,990 yen (tax included)
Special price: 5,690 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社バッファロー、バッファロー、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Wireless Power Consortium
Limited offer from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026: Enjoy with osechi! Itamae Tamashii × サントリー collaboration campaign on Amazon! Get 100 yen off The Premium Malt’s with a coupon!
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株式会社ナカノモードエンタープライズ and サントリー will run a collaboration campaign on Amazon from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026, offering 100 yen off products including The Premium Malt’s.
うすい百貨店 will hold its first Anko Trip event at its 10th-floor event hall starting Nov. 18, 2026. Anko sweets from across Japan will be featured, along with limited-edition products, live demonstrations and hands-on workshops hosted by 柏屋.
Facts
Starting Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Through Tuesday the 24th
10th-floor event hall
Freshly made demonstrations and sales by 9 shops
Original粒焼大福 白・草 (1個) 432円
OriginalAnしゅーくりーむトリオ (3個入) 1,500円
Originalどらやき 木乃実 (1個) 451円
Originalあんこたっぷりぴーなっつ最中 (1個) 300円
KOMU MONAKA (1 piece [1 packet of filling and 1 monaka wafer]) 351 yen each
Original極ずんだ餅 (1パック[6個入]) 993円
AN DE COOKIE (10 pieces) 594 yen
Originalあんこ天米(6枚入) 1,350円
秋保おはぎ (anko, sesame, kinako) (2 pieces) 350 yen each
Originalひと月の和菓子(4個入) 2,376円
Originalたい菓子 (1個) 330円
(1 loaf) 486 yen
Red bean paste and butter French bread, chunky or smooth [made on site] (1 loaf [approx. 30 cm]) 900 yen each
Awa manju [made on site] (10 pieces) 1,500 yen
Various fresh uiro [made on site] (1 loaf) from 500 yen
Kumamon ningyo-yaki [made on site] (1 piece) 330 yen
Matcha latte [made on site] (1 cup) 700 yen
600 yen for elementary school students and younger
1,200 yen for junior high school students and older
柏屋 thin-skinned manju with smooth red bean paste (5 pieces) 858 yen
Seasonal chestnut and matcha assortment (10 pieces [5 matcha, 5 chestnut]) 756 yen
Sakadane five-flavor assortment (5 pieces) 1,300 yen
Ikinari dango (1 piece) smooth red bean paste 270 yen
Update unsupported PHP to the latest version without rebuilding. Launch of a dedicated PHP version upgrade ecosystem
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DataBee株式会社 has launched a dedicated PHP version upgrade ecosystem to update unsupported PHP to the latest version without rebuilding. Drawing on a track record of more than 300 systems, it aims to shorten a process that traditionally took about 1 year to 1–2 months, depending on conditions. The service is launching first for the real estate industry.
Facts
More than 300 cumulative PHP version upgrades
Aiming to shorten the process to 1–2 months
A process that traditionally tended to take about 1 year
For more than 20 years
Developed more than 18 microservices
In 2025, obtained a patent (Patent No. 7680227) related to “image material provision methods, image material provision systems, and programs”
Mexican artist Artsy Kars, who created a FIFA World Cup mural, to hold party ARTSY KARS IN TOKYO in Shimokitazawa on Nov. 23 (Monday, national holiday) for Japan’s first major project
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Senspace株式会社 will hold the party “ARTSY KARS IN TOKYO” on Nov. 23, 2026, at club SPREAD in Shimokitazawa, featuring Mexican artist Artsy Kars. The event is linked to Artsy Kars’ first major project in Japan, “LA FERIA,” and admission is 2,500 yen.
AWS survey: AI adoption in Japan accelerates, gap between advanced and basic users shows signs of narrowing
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According to a survey commissioned by AWS and conducted by Strand Partners, the AI adoption rate among Japanese companies has risen to 54%, and closing the gap between advanced and basic users is now a key challenge.
Blue Origin’s Steve Squyres to speak in Japan. “SRI-III,” connecting space resource science and technology with international cooperation, to be held at the University of Tokyo
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The 東京大学宇宙資源連携研究機構（CSRI） will hold the international conference “SRI-III” at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus on Nov. 26 and 27, 2026. Speakers will include Blue Origin’s Steve Squyres and representatives from JAXA and ispace, who will discuss space resource science and technology and international cooperation.
Facts
Nov. 26, 2026
Friday, the 27th
Participation is free
Established in October 2025
Companies mentioned：Blue Origin、NASA、ESA、CNRS、University of Oslo、Colorado School of Mines、Adelaide University、European Space Resources Innovation Centre、ESRIC、JAXA、ispace、東京大学宇宙資源連携研究機構、CSRI
“MATCH ONE,” an app for soft tennis and pickleball, eliminates the hassle of printing, handwriting and tallying results at tournaments
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株式会社LTI offers “MATCH ONE,” an app that streamlines tournament operations for soft tennis and pickleball. It requires no dedicated equipment and can be used on smartphones and computers. Features such as automatic draw generation and score entry and sharing reduce the work of printing and tallying results by hand.
“MAMORON” launches, converting WordPress and PHP websites into static HTML with the same appearance and reducing vulnerability remediation to 0
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株式会社ホワイトネットソリューション has launched “MAMORON,” a service that converts websites built with WordPress and PHP into static HTML and reduces vulnerability remediation to zero.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Conversion starts at 50,000 yen (before tax)
We will provide a cost estimate within 1 business day
Crowdfunding for multigrain germinated brown rice “BeRICE” surpasses 30% of its goal; initiative begins to deliver to student dormitories, sports teams and households
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Crowdfunding for Lifeleek合同会社’s multigrain germinated brown rice “BeRICE” has reached 39% of its goal, and the company is beginning to expand to student dormitories, sports teams and households.
Building customer confidence in the AI era through company-wide learning and systems. アライブ株式会社 advances AI governance and security education
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アライブ株式会社 is advancing AI governance and security education and has supported employees pursuing certifications such as the Generative AI Passport and G-Test since 2026.
Facts
Capital: 30 million yen
17 employees have reported earning AI-related certifications
【Minoh, Osaka】Nail salon “elun” marks 3 months since opening. As customers call it “cute!” and return visits grow, online reservations are now available through ホットペッパービューティー
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株式会社elun, which operates the nail salon “elun” in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, has marked 3 months since opening and begun accepting online reservations through ホットペッパービューティー.
Facts
Will mark 3 months since opening on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026
Applications are now in full swing for summer 2027 programs at prestigious overseas schools! BSC highlights 6 boarding schools and universities to watch
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ボーディングスクールコンサルティング株式会社（BSC） has begun helping applicants enroll in prestigious overseas school summer programs for summer 2027. It highlights 6 schools in the UK, Switzerland, Canada and Canada, featuring a range of programs in STEM, business, zoology and filmmaking, as well as boarding experiences.
Facts
Summer 2027
6 schools
An average of about 35 people each week
About 70 animal species
Companies mentioned：ボーディングスクールコンサルティング株式会社、BSC、La Garenne International School、Bede’s Summer School、Whitgift School、Croydon High School、TASIS Switzerland、トロント大学、University of Toronto、New College
How to verify the substance behind “at least 3 years of practical experience” on a job posting: free practical skills assessment for 1 staff member for tax accountant and accounting firm owners, “計は会なり -証-” (available to the first 10 firms; apply by Jan. 31, 2027)
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You-A株式会社 has launched the second phase of its online accounting skills test, “計は会なり -証-,” and announced a pilot program offering tax accountant and accounting firm owners a free practical skills assessment for 1 staff member.
New launch: ASTALIFT MELANO SHOOTING SERUM (アスタリフト メラノシューティング セラム), a medicated whitening serum developed with a focus on “melanin holes,” a cause of dark spots
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富士フイルム株式会社 will launch ASTALIFT MELANO SHOOTING SERUM, a medicated whitening serum developed with a focus on “melanin holes,” a cause of dark spots, on Feb. 26, 2027.
The “temperature” of a dish determines the quality of hospitality. SVLW-2H lamp warmer now available.
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株式会社サンテックコーポレーション has begun selling the SVLW-2H heat lamp warmer and SVBW-60 buffet plate warmer, designed to control and enhance the presentation of food temperature.
Ibasen, a long-established fan maker founded in 1590, to sell fans for a limited time in Brooklyn, New York
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Ibasen, a long-established maker of folding and round fans founded in 1590, will hold a limited-time sale at the select shop J+B SHOWROOM / BBFL in Brooklyn, New York, from Nov. 1, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027.
For e-commerce businesses struggling to improve search rankings | Guide to product page strategy challenges and solutions, based on conversion rates and satisfaction [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released the November 2026 edition of “Product Page Strategy Challenges and Solutions” for free, aimed at e-commerce businesses struggling to improve search rankings. The report explains how to identify 4 patterns—insufficient traffic, low conversion rates, low satisfaction, and insufficient track record—using metrics such as visits and conversion rates, and outlines ways to address them.
【REFOLMO Med】Speaking at a webinar by online assistant service “Fujiko-san” | Short on staff. But do you really need to hire?
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株式会社REFOLMO will speak at a webinar hosted by BPOテクノロジー株式会社, explaining why clinics facing staffing shortages should consider organizing or outsourcing their work before hiring.
For sales departments | Report with examples of generative AI training eligible for subsidies [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a report with examples of generative AI training design for sales departments (November 2026 edition) for free. Based on subsidy eligibility requirements from 厚生労働省 and statistical data, it presents a 5-session training example covering everything from sales meeting preparation to recordkeeping.
Bond and エピグループ launch collaboration to boost V creators on TikTok LIVE
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ボンド株式会社 and 株式会社Epi Group have launched a collaboration to discover, develop, and support V creators active on TikTok LIVE, and will launch the dedicated group “bondlive GENEST” in November 2026.
Facts
Launching in November 2026
There are currently more than 1,000 streamers on the platform
Alongside the launch of the new structure in September 2026
【World Children's Day】In an era when AI provides the answers, what do children need to “think and act for themselves”?
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NPO法人キッズフリマ holds hands-on flea markets that have been associated with positive changes in parent surveys, helping children develop the ability to think and act for themselves in the age of AI. In connection with World Children's Day on Nov. 20, it highlights initiatives including receiving the Excellence Award at the 18th Kids Design Award, drawing on a track record of 1,720 events and more than 1.04 million visitors.
Facts
Original1品500円までの上限
A sign saying they were 10 yen short
Kids Flea Market began in 2006
We celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2026
1,720 events held to date
1,044,238 total visitors, including adults
Vendors are elementary school students in grades 3 through 6
For water and sewerage officials | Guide to adopting and selecting new technologies for treatment plant inspections [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released the November 2026 edition of its free guide to adopting new technologies for treatment plant inspections, for water and sewerage officials. While a 総務省 survey shows a significant decline in the number of water and sewerage employees, 国土交通省's DX technology catalog lists 222 technologies, and the government has set a target of raising the adoption rate of maintenance DX technologies to 100% by the end of Reiwa 9.
Facts
There are 40,950 employees in the water supply division
Down from 70,912 in Heisei 6
Decreased by 42.3%
Down 38.9% compared with Heisei 6
Original国土交通省の上下水道DX技術カタログには222件の技術が載り
Water utilities at the start of fiscal year Reiwa 7: 34%
A free online preview session explaining the highlights of “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND” and how to navigate the event (Nagoya, Dec. 15–17) will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium will hold a free online preview session on Dec. 1 for “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND,” taking place in Nagoya on Dec. 15–17, 2026. The event’s organizing team will explain the highlights and how to navigate the event.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Original11:00から
Explained in 90 minutes
The previous event drew 5,500 visitors
39 countries and regions worldwide
More than 1,050 business meetings
Companies mentioned：Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、一般社団法人中部経済連合会、名古屋大学、愛知県、名古屋市、浜松市、株式会社LEO、武蔵野大学アントレプレナーシップ学部、株式会社インフォバーン
Special website launched for a database of companies related to the strategic 17 fields initiative “Shipbuilding”; research covers materials, marine equipment, production facilities and construction supporting shipbuilding and repairs - 株式会社Lister
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株式会社Lister has launched a special website for a database of companies related to shipbuilding, one of the “strategic 17 fields” targeted for priority investment by the Japanese government. The site features a demand spillover map for materials and equipment supporting shipbuilding and repairs, showing the links between processes and demand in the shipbuilding sector ahead of the launch of the official company database.
Facts
17 strategic sectors
Four starting points: new construction, capital investment in facilities, development and repairs
イレブンラボ announces speech recognition models “Scribe v3” and “Scribe v3 Live”; improves speaker identification and recognition accuracy for both recordings and real-time audio. Supports more than 90 languages, including Japanese
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ElevenLabs announced the speech recognition models “Scribe v3” and the real-time version “Scribe v3 Live” on Nov. 10, 2026. They improve speaker identification and recognition accuracy for both recordings and real-time audio, and support more than 90 languages, including Japanese.
Facts
Reduced word errors by 27%
Reduced errors by 43%
Reduced speaker identification errors by 17% compared with “Scribe v2”
Speaker identification errors were 39% lower than in the next-best real-time model
Can register up to 1,000 terms
Supplies energy to more than 2 million households and businesses
40% by postal code
Improved by 15% at the street address level
An estimated 11 million workers will be in short supply by 2040
ペット保険比較のピクシー to exhibit a pet insurance consultation booth at the Japan Animal Welfare Society’s “ずっといっしょ！スマイルフェスタ”!
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株式会社ピクシー will exhibit at “ずっといっしょ！スマイルフェスタ,” an event hosted by the Japan Animal Welfare Society in Ariake, Tokyo, on Nov. 22 and 23, 2026, and set up a pet insurance consultation booth.
About half of couples who took self-service pre-wedding photos in Yokohama used them for their wedding “welcome board”; INAI WEDDING横浜店 releases usage data on its 1st anniversary
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The self-service wedding photography studio INAI WEDDING横浜店, operated by 株式会社World map, marked its 1st anniversary and released usage data. About half used their photos for a “welcome board,” while about 40% used them in a “profile book”; about 80% of customers came from within Kanagawa Prefecture.
Outbound calling system “lisnavi” expands area coverage for local dialing codes to parts of all 47 prefectures
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株式会社Scene Live has expanded the coverage area of its outbound calling system “lisnavi,” extending existing areas and adding support for local dialing codes in 19 new prefectures.
【Iruma, Saitama Prefecture】Why an office worker who bought a home in Iruma ran a sweets stall at the neighborhood association’s autumn festival
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Iruma City appointed 2 office workers serving as “Iruma Neighborhood Association Support Volunteers” at a neighborhood association’s autumn festival, and Mayor 杉島 handed them their letters of appointment as they took part for the first time. 田邉豊 ran the sweets stall, while 石川裕司 oversaw the strike-out game booth; both spoke about the importance of community interaction.
Facts
2 office workers
Oct. 31
There are 118 districts and neighborhood associations in the city
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of 北海道コンサドーレ札幌’s founding: Premium talk show to be held Sunday, Dec. 13
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株式会社あいプラン will hold a premium talk show at “クラブチャイナ” on Dec. 13, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of 北海道コンサドーレ札幌’s founding. The event will have daytime and evening sessions, with 2 players appearing in each session for talks, individual photo sessions and a lottery.
Works by Living National Treasures and exceptional textiles from across Japan come together at “京都名匠展,” a 4-day event
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株式会社紅輪（まるやま・京彩グループ）きもの鈴乃屋 will hold “京都名匠展～京都きもの紀行～” at Kyoto Kangyo Hall “Miyako Messe” from Nov. 20 to 23, 2026. The event will feature works by master textile artists, including Living National Treasures, along with 24 special programs; はるな愛 is also scheduled to make a special appearance.
New reversible kotatsu comforter for use on a sofa, featuring fluffy rabbit-fur-style fabric and moisture-absorbing, heat-generating material—great looks and functionality!
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株式会社エムール began selling the “EMOOR HEAT Fluffy Kotatsu Comforter for Sofas” on Nov. 10, 2026. Reversible, it features rabbit-fur-style fabric on the outer side and EMOOR HEAT moisture-absorbing, heat-generating material on the reverse. It comes in 2 sizes, 80 cm and 120 cm, and fits tables no more than 60 cm high.
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Starting November 10, 2026
Kotatsu table height of 60 cm or less
Kotatsu table width of either 80 cm or 120 cm
Warmth that feels 2°C warmer
80 cm tabletop-width model: 9,000 yen (tax included)
120 cm tabletop-width model: 11,000 yen (tax included)
モロゾフ株式会社 launches “Almond Milk Pudding,” a commemorative product marking its 95th anniversary
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モロゾフ株式会社 will launch “Almond Milk Pudding,” a refreshed version of its “Almond Pudding,” for a limited time starting Nov. 19 to mark the 95th anniversary of its founding.
松堀不動産, which manages 5,600 units, begins adopting “Easy Construction Management” | いえらぶGROUP
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株式会社いえらぶGROUP has begun providing 松堀不動産, which manages 5,600 units, with “Easy Construction Management,” a feature of its real estate industry SaaS platform “いえらぶCLOUD.”
Event “めぐみめぐる展” to mark the 44th anniversary of JR Jomo-Kogen Station’s opening, taking place Nov. 14 (Sat.) and 15 (Sun.)
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株式会社オープンハウスグループ is supporting “めぐみめぐる展,” a special event marking the 44th anniversary of JR Jomo-Kogen Station’s opening. Hosted by UDCみなかみ, the event will take place on Nov. 14 and 15, 2026, and feature model displays and electric mobility tours.
大阪王将: Get up to 16 servings of gyoza! First collaboration with popular characters “ぎょざ・ぎょざお”! “Eat! Collect! Get Gyoza!! Gyoza Relay Campaign with ぎょざお”
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株式会社大阪王将 will hold a collaborative campaign with the characters “ぎょざ・ぎょざお” starting Nov. 17, 2026. Collect stamps for every 500 yen spent to earn free gyoza vouchers for up to 16 servings.
The beloved classic anime “たこやきマントマン” is coming to a limited-edition capsule toy! “たこやきマントマン マーカーチャーム,” a marker charm for umbrellas and pouches, launches at “かぷえぼ” on Nov. 20 (Friday)
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO DAY FAIR 2026 — A new path forged by CLUB RED’s women chefs
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RED U-35実行委員会 and パルミジャーノ・レッジャーノ・チーズ協会 will hold a special menu fair featuring women chefs from CLUB RED, with support from Gurunavi.
Facts
For about 1,000 years
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
4 female chefs
6 restaurants in the greater Tokyo area
Limited autumn course: 12,000 yen
Dinner course (with drinks): 15,000 yen
2,860 yen each
A. Gnocchi: 2,200 yen
B. Garlic toast: 990 yen
Course: 10,000 yen
1,540 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ぐるなび、パルミジャーノ・レッジャーノ・チーズ協会、RED U-35実行委員会、L‘atelier de oto、銀座 ESqUISSE、広島 CHILAN、福岡 Millé、BAMBAKUN、noura、Deux et Q、Kimie、ワイン食堂フレーバー
Median posted hourly rates for contract work are 3,000–4,000 yen, and 51% of workers can work 20 or more hours per week: オシジョブ publishes job and worker data
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オシジョブ株式会社 has published its “Contract Work Data: November 2026 Edition.” The median posted hourly rate ranges from 3,000 yen at the low end to 4,000 yen at the high end, and 51% of workers said they could work 20 or more hours per week.
Facts
51% of workers
20 or more hours per week
73% said they are also available to work during weekday daytime hours
[First-ever appearance at ecute Shinagawa!] The fruit and butter specialty sweets shop “果実とバター canarina (Canarina),” bringing together the rich flavors of fruit and butter, will open for a limited time at ecute Shinagawa starting Nov. 13 (Friday).
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株式会社ケイシイシイ’s specialty sweets shop “果実とバター canarina” will open for a limited time at ecute Shinagawa starting Nov. 13, 2026.
“I want to sell the model kits I’ve built” and “I want to buy that modeler’s work”—the β version of MODELIA, which connects them, is now available! Limited-edition sales of works by PECO-04 and a giveaway featuring model kits worth up to ¥10,000!
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株式会社四時半 has released the β version of MODELIA, a web service for displaying and buying and selling completed plastic models, as well as commissioning custom builds. The service charges an 8% sales commission and monthly storage fees starting at ¥580, and is holding a limited-edition sales collaboration with PECO-04 and a campaign to win a model kit worth up to ¥10,000.
Facts
8% sales commission
Original月額保管料は1作品580円（税込）から
Approximately 72,000 Instagram followers
Approximately 51,500 YouTube channel subscribers
Campaign to give away plastic model kits worth up to ¥10,000
Nuna baby carrier “CUDL™ deux” launches on November 20, 2026
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Premium baby gear brand Nuna will launch the new baby carrier “CUDL™ deux” on November 20, 2026. Features include a removable front seat suited to different seasons and a MagneTech Secure Snap™ buckle. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is ¥46,750 (tax included).
Facts
Nov. 20, 2026
¥46,750
Usable up to 16 kg
Approximately 0.9 kg
More than 320 awards to date
Companies mentioned：Nuna、Allison Baby & Pets Japan 株式会社、株式会社カトージ、KATOJIショップ
Susumu Terajima to visit “石垣島焼肉倉庫”! “1-day manager” event to be held on December 11 and 12, 2026
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石垣島焼肉倉庫, operated by 株式会社WN, will hold a “1-day manager” event on December 11 and 12, 2026, featuring actor Susumu Terajima. Entry is by advance application and lottery. The all-you-can-drink course costs ¥8,800 for adults and ¥4,400 for children. Winners will be announced on December 5.
Facts
December 11, 2026 (Friday) and December 12 (Saturday)
¥8,800 per person (tax included)
¥4,400 for children (tax included)
Winners will be announced on December 5 (Saturday)
With his assured acting skills and stunning looks, Yoji Iwase is enjoying a major breakout! Long-awaited 2nd photobook announced!
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株式会社ワニブックス has announced that it will release THE SWAN, the 2nd photobook by actor Yoji Iwase, on January 6, 2027. Shot in Vancouver, the book will be available in standard and special limited editions, with related events also planned.
AI ONE UltraHub: 77.1% of respondents say they “want to try various AI features”
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合同会社ReVia surveyed subscribers to its official LINE account about AI ONE UltraHub, a product combining AI features with a USB hub. A total of 77.1% of respondents said they “want to try various AI features,” indicating strong interest in image generation and writing assistance. The top deciding factor for purchase was “¥0 monthly fee and no usage limits,” selected by 97.1%.
[December 10 event] “International cooperation and information literacy in the age of social media,” with Professor Tsunehisa Shishido of 東京大学
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The Japan NGO Center for International Cooperation (JANIC) will host a lecture on “International Cooperation and Information Literacy in the Age of Social Media” on December 10, 2026, featuring Professor Tsunehisa Shishido of 東京大学.
[Autumn leaves at their peak] “Autumn leaves at arm’s length” accommodation plan extended through December 13. Japan’s first “botanical garden you can stay in,” 林音, expects its 650,000-square-meter forest to remain at its best through early December.
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林音, Japan’s first “botanical garden you can stay in,” has extended sales of its “Autumn leaves at arm’s length” accommodation plan through December 13 to coincide with the fall foliage season. Maples, ginkgoes and other trees are at their peak in the 650,000-square-meter forest, and visitors can enjoy the metasequoias through early December.
“Having evidence makes a difference in persuasiveness” — Saibu Gas Holdings adopts Legalscape
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株式会社Legalscape announced that it has published a case study on Saibu Gas Holdings’ adoption of its legal research AI, “Legalscape.” The company’s legal department handles 100 consultations a month with 2 staff members. Since adoption, research time has been reduced to 1/3–1/5 by their estimate, and even less experienced members can now respond while checking the supporting evidence.