[Opening tomorrow] Age.3, a specialty shop for “fried sandwiches” featuring the popular No. 1 crème brûlée, opens its first location in Singapore. Set to enter its 8th country or region at ION Orchard
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株式会社ANCHOR, which operates the fried sandwich specialty shop “Age.3,” announced that it will open its first location at ION Orchard in Singapore on Nov. 13, 2026. This expansion will make it the 8th country or region, including Japan, and cumulative sales have reached 580,000 pieces.
Facts
Tomorrow, Nov. 13, 2026 (Friday)
Its 8th country or region
Opening after about 3 years
Since the first Ginza location opened in Dec. 2023
It began in Kama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 2020
In Ginza, Tokyo, in Dec. 2023
Lines with waits of up to 2 hours
Locations also opened in Bangkok, Thailand, and Hanoi, Vietnam, in Oct. 2026
Cumulative sales of fried sandwiches stood at 580,000 pieces as of the announcement in June 2026
[For preventing holiday weight gain, too] Take your stress and calories out on a punching bag! Popular program “KIMAX” makes its much-anticipated return!
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At BEST STYLE FITNESS Omiya, operated by 株式会社BEST HERBS, the popular “KIMAX” program will return as a regular class from Nov. 13, after about 1 year.
Ask AI to edit a spreadsheet while keeping Excel open. ChatSense plans to offer an add-in
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株式会社ナレッジセンス plans to offer an Excel add-in for its business AI agent, “ChatSense.” Users will be able to ask AI questions about spreadsheets and request changes to cell values and formatting within Excel, with changes applied after review.
[Limited snowman and Santa sweets] “Shanti-chan,” the dog-themed sweet with cumulative sales topping 60,000※1, gets a Christmas makeover with a Santa hat! A snowman-shaped “Snow Rare Cheesecake” and a Christmas parfait topped with domestically grown strawberries are also coming
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株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー will launch 3 Christmas limited-edition sweets at the PÂTISSERIE PINÈDE sweet shop from Dec. 1, 2026, including a Santa-hat version of the popular “Shanti-chan,” which has sold over 60,000, a snowman cheesecake, and a strawberry parfait.
Results of a demonstration project by Hirakata City and パナソニック to support parents: Introducing a dishwasher creates “time to unwind” equivalent to 3.4 days a year, suggesting potential to improve quality of life
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Hirakata City and パナソニック conducted a demonstration project to support parents and found that introducing a dishwasher reduced housework time, creating about 3.4 days’ worth of “time to unwind” annually.
Saishunkan Pharmaceutical’s Domohorn Wrinkle adopts “doop” to collect and recycle partially used cosmetics
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株式会社SLONE announced that it will introduce “doop,” a collection and recycling service for partially used cosmetics, to the official online shop for Domohorn Wrinkle, operated by Saishunkan Pharmaceutical, from Nov. 12, 2026.
Print message cards at convenience stores for year-end and New Year greetings. 2 new designs can be sent to family and friends, as well as business partners and bosses
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株式会社サムライソード has added 2 designs for the 2027 New Year to its message card printing service, “My Message Card.” They can be printed at about 63,000 convenience stores nationwide. A winter print gift campaign is also running from Nov. 2 through Dec. 31.
The forefront of AI investing discussed in Tokyo — News Securities holds seminar with InvestX CEO visiting Japan
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On Nov. 6, 2026, ニュース証券株式会社 held an investor seminar, “THE INVESTOR'S VIEW. — From the Forefront of AI Investing to Tokyo,” at KABUTO ONE in Kabutocho, Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Marcus A. New, founder and CEO of InvestX, whose partner is TORANOTEC投信投資顧問株式会社, visited Japan and spoke about perspectives on different stages of AI investing, interest in physical AI, and the importance of long-term investing.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
More than 40 equity investments in growth-stage companies
More than $650 million invested
More than 150 PIPE transactions through family offices
InvestX Ltd. was established in 2014
We were founded in 2001 as a pioneer in emerging markets
[Launching on Makuake on Nov. 12] Disasters can happen when you’re away from home, too. “TINEXA-SIGNAL,” a titanium whistle carabiner designed for everyday carry as part of disaster preparedness
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株式会社エミコム will launch the titanium whistle carabiner “TINEXA-SIGNAL” on Makuake on Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
From 10 a.m. on Nov. 12, 2026 (Thursday)
Weighs about 20 g
Confirmed a high-frequency range around 4,000–5,000 Hz
A limited-quantity reward offering up to 38% off is available
Japanese craftsmanship, taking it to the world from a brick-and-mortar store in Bangkok. Soi YIPUN grand opening on Nov. 14; now accepting inquiries about opening a location
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Soi YIPUN, a Japanese manufacturing and sales hub jointly operated by 株式会社プランク and Bangkok-based Japanese company お助け隊BKK, will hold its grand opening at Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok on November 14, 2026. A total of 25 companies are considering setting up booths, and inquiries are being accepted from individual creators, local governments and others.
Shield社 and 日本飛行機株式会社 to establish a support framework in Japan for V-BAT maintenance and training
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Shield社 and 日本飛行機株式会社 have signed an agreement to establish a support framework in Japan for V-BAT maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), as well as education and training.
The more people master digital technology, the more they feel that their hearts cannot keep up with efficiency gains: 73.5% of those who strongly feel the impact experience anxiety or fatigue, about 3.6 times the number of those who do not. Survey examines attitudes toward the “time-performance paradox”
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According to an attitude survey conducted by XPEAKER株式会社, 73.5% of people who strongly feel the efficiency gains from digital technology experience anxiety or fatigue, about 3.6 times the number of those who said there had been “no improvement at all.” This phenomenon, known as the “time-performance paradox,” is particularly pronounced among people in their 20s.
Another Star合同会社 files 3 patent applications for “Secure Agent Brokerage and Management System” to enable safe coordination among AI agents
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Another Star合同会社 filed 3 patent applications on November 5, 2026, for a “Secure Agent Brokerage and Management System” designed to improve safety when multiple AI agents work together.
妙蓮寺鍼灸マッサージ opens in Myorenji, Yokohama, with 2 veteran practitioners, each with more than 30 years of experience since obtaining national qualifications; a female practitioner is also on staff
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有限会社フジタグループ opened a new department, 妙蓮寺鍼灸マッサージ, inside 妙蓮寺整骨院 in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in October 2026. Two nationally licensed practitioners with more than 30 years of clinical experience have joined the clinic, including a female practitioner. The clinic offers osteopathic manual and exercise therapy alongside acupuncture, moxibustion, and anma massage and shiatsu. A trial plan for first-time clients is available to mark the opening.
Cola is the drink of choice for relaxation for 64.5%. Japanese herbal cola brand 日々乃コーラ publishes a 5th-anniversary fan book and releases commemorative bottles.
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To mark the 5th anniversary of its Japanese herbal craft cola 日々乃コーラ, オルガワークス株式会社 will publish a fan book based on a survey of regular drinkers and release bottles featuring a limited-edition design.
Facts
Marking the 5th anniversary of its general release
Demonstration salesperson Yori Fujioka named brand ambassador for “Hyatoru”
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株式会社プラセス製薬 has named demonstration salesperson Yori Fujioka brand ambassador for Hyatoru, a professional-grade cleaner for water stains and grease. The company aims to raise brand awareness through in-store and social media demonstrations ahead of the year-end cleaning season.
“Overseas Real Estate Navi” launches, comparing regulations and taxes in 17 countries and regions using public sources
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OriginalOne Global Advisory FZCOは、17の国・地域の海外不動産制度や税金を公的資料で比較できる情報サイト「海外不動産ナビ」を公開した。国税庁の国外財産調書データやジェトロの詐欺事例を背景に、BISなどの統計や各国政府の一次資料に基づく透明性の高い情報を提供し、ドバイの仲介会社ランキングも掲載している。
Facts
17 countries and regions
Original8兆1,945億円
26.3% increase
Original7,083億円
26 companies
Companies mentioned：One Global Advisory FZCO、国税庁、日本貿易振興機構、ジェトロ、国際決済銀行、BIS、ドバイ土地局、DLD
Reduce the burden of implementing authentication while balancing security and user experience. “Multi-Factor Authentication by Phone Number” launches, strengthening authentication only for critical actions
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株式会社ジンテック has launched “Multi-Factor Authentication by Phone Number” for e-commerce sites and SaaS providers, strengthening authentication only when users perform critical actions.
Bipartisan delegation of U.S. congressional staff at the forefront of U.S. AI policy visits BS Code to observe and discuss a model for implementing care-sector digital transformation using smart AI glasses “NASGlass”
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BS Code株式会社 hosted a 6-member bipartisan delegation of U.S. congressional staff at its headquarters on October 20, 2026. The group observed and discussed a model for implementing digital transformation in elder care using the smart AI glasses “NASGlass” and the care-record system “NASRECO.”
Facts
6 members of a bipartisan delegation to Japan
An estimated 2.4 million care workers will be needed in fiscal 2026
A student team from the Department of Business Administration in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at 帝京平成大学 received an Encouragement Award at the 22nd Bank of Japan Grand Prix, hosted by 日本銀行, marking the 2nd consecutive year the university has won an award.
Why don’t good products sell? Reiwa no Tora’s Yuki Sako explains “10 ways to move people’s hearts”
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株式会社えびラーメンとチョコレートモンブランが食べたい and 株式会社MONOLITH Japan held the “Reiwa no Tora Management Seminar” on October 31, 2026, where Yuki Sako, representative director and CEO of 株式会社Brain, spoke about marketing based on customer psychology and mechanisms for generating sales.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
10 types that move people's hearts
The 3 types: “surface-level desires,” “intermediate desires,” and “deep-seated desires”
Purely Japanese-made golf grip “NO1-GRIP” to exhibit at experiential POP UP in Harajuku! Highlighting the importance of “choosing a grip” to young people and beginners through cross-industry collaboration!
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株式会社NOWON exhibited at the experiential event “TOKYO POP UP,” held in Harajuku, Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2026, showcasing the feel and color variations of its purely Japanese-made golf grip “NO1-GRIP” to young people and beginners.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
12:00〜19:00
Development period of about 2 years
Full set of 13 clubs
Can be replaced in about 1 hour
Original1本800円
Companies mentioned：株式会社NOWON、NO1-GRIP、Creative Space CALM Harajuku、ウメダチーズラボ、NOT TEA、design beauty clinic
New service launched to automatically obtain registry information during property surveys and automatically enter it in important matters explanations
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株式会社Paradis has launched “Ai Property Survey Registry Retrieval Service,” a new service that automatically obtains registry information during property surveys and enters it in the important matters explanation document for “Ai Smart Important Matters Explanation.”
[BIM auto-generation AI “KIWARI”] Generate BIM models in one go from not only blueprints but also a single hand-drawn sketch or building photo, and even propose piping routes. Released as a new feature of ChatBIM “ACIMUS”
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株式会社ACIMUS released architectural AI “KIWARI” on Nov. 12, 2026, as a new feature of ChatBIM “ACIMUS.” KIWARI generates BIM models in one go from blueprints, hand-drawn sketches, photos, and text, and also proposes piping routes.
AKEY会 releases new feature “AKEY Business Matching,” connecting business owners’ purchasing needs with members’ services
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株式会社AKEY CONSULTING has released “AKEY Business Matching,” a new feature for members of the business community “AKEY会” that connects purchasing needs with services. Matching fees will be waived during Nov. 2026.
[the 3rd Burger] With prices continuing to rise, chicken burgers are getting a price cut from ¥450 to ¥390! New “Chicken Teritama” also launches for ¥540, starting Nov. 13 (Fri.)
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The hamburger café “the 3rd Burger,” operated by ユナイテッド＆コレクティブ株式会社, will lower the price of its chicken burger from ¥450 to ¥390 at all 5 locations in Tokyo starting Nov. 13, 2026, and launch the new “Chicken Teritama Burger” for ¥540.
Corporate cloud storage “Everidays” adds “Information Access Restriction Settings,” allowing workspace participants and activity histories to be hidden
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株式会社yett has added “Information Access Restriction Settings” to corporate cloud storage “Everidays,” allowing workspace participants and activity histories to be hidden from general users.
Facts
Used by more than approximately 1,000 organizations
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Puyo Puyo series, 株式会社東栄 will release a limited-quantity alarm clock, “Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Dairensa CLOCK&TIMER,” featuring Arle’s chain voice.
Share of AI-related assignments in HR roles rises about 2.8 times; applications open for “AI Agent Practical Course (2nd term)” for HR professionals; information session to be held on 11/26
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Against a backdrop of the share of AI-related assignments in HR roles increasing about 2.8 times, 株式会社Waris has opened applications for the “AI Agent Practical Course (2nd term)” for HR professionals and will hold an information session on Nov. 26.
Sponsors the “45th Anniversary Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open”
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株式会社タクマ will sponsor the “45th Anniversary Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open,” to be held from Nov. 19 to 22, 2026. The company has received an order for an energy plant for the event’s organizer, Daio Paper’s Mishima Mill, and will contribute to revitalizing the region.
Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary moon-phase watch launches in a limited run of 1991 pieces; exclusive design features 4 types of Puyo peeking through the moon window
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To mark the 35th anniversary of the 1991 release of Puyo Puyo, 株式会社東栄 will release the moon-phase wristwatch “Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Anniversary Watch” in a limited run of 1991 pieces. The price is ¥29,700 (tax included).
Facts
Limited production of 1991 pieces
Price: ¥29,700 (tax included)
Puyo Puyo 35th anniversary
1991, the year the 1st Puyo Puyo game was released
[8th Anniversary Celebration] Compare fresh lamb cuts and seasonings! A commemorative all-you-can-eat course featuring 8 types of Genghis Khan will be offered for a limited time at “麻布の羊” from Nov. 17 (Tue.) to Dec. 17 (Thu.)
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株式会社Collective&Delight, which operates the Genghis Khan specialty restaurant “麻布の羊,” will offer a limited-time all-you-can-eat Genghis Khan course featuring fresh lamb from Nov. 17 to Dec. 17 to mark the restaurant’s 8th anniversary on Dec. 17, 2026.
“Last time it was 11s; this time, 14s.” Some repeat customers also “switch between” the 2nd one in different sizes. Lightweight, water-repellent mid-size bags “QUICK PACK 11s & 14s” wrap up presales with 585 backers and ¥10.19 million
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合同会社NIG has concluded presales for its mid-size bags “QUICK PACK 11s & 14s” on Makuake, attracting 585 backers and raising approximately ¥10.19 million in total.
Facts
Project total surpasses ¥300 million
Ended on Makuake on Nov. 6, 2026 (Fri.)
Final support-purchase total was ¥10,190,150
There were 585 supporters
During the approximately 80-day presale period starting Aug. 18
Exceeded ¥10 million
38 new people
Support purchases totaling about ¥670,000 came in
Among the 53 support comments
Deliveries will begin in late Nov. 2026 (express shipping)
メルカート launches メルカートEX, a new plan that enables custom feature development while maintaining automatic version upgrades
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株式会社メルカート launched メルカートEX, a new plan for its cloud e-commerce platform メルカート for mid-sized and large companies, on Nov. 12, 2026. The plan maintains automatic version upgrades while allowing ecbeing to develop custom features, including external system integrations and functions tailored to specific industries.
[3rd installment of the Autumn Car Care Survey] The body dirt of most concern in autumn is “dust and sand” at 82% and “rain spots and water stains” at 76%. The most tedious part of washing a car is “drying it off” at 63%.
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モビフルEC has released the results of its “Autumn Car Care Survey 2026.” The body dirt of most concern in autumn was “dust and sand” at 82% and “rain spots and water stains” at 76%, while the most tedious parts of washing a car were “it takes time” at 85% and “drying it off” at 63%. Related car-washing items are also featured.
ispace signs memorandum with Nammo to strengthen long-term propulsion supply chain and procurement cooperation
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株式会社ispace has signed a memorandum with Norwegian defense and aerospace company Nammo on long-term strategic cooperation in the procurement and manufacture of propulsion systems for lunar landers.
Facts
Securities code 9348
Operating in 23 countries worldwide
Employs approximately 4,200 people
For more than 35 years
More than 100 space missions
Currently has approximately 350 staff members
The 5 teams that reached the final selection
In 2023, as a private company
Conducted Mission 2 in 2025
Mission 2.5 could launch as early as 2027
A launch of Mission 3 is planned for 2028i
A launch of Mission 4 is planned for the following year, 2029ii
[Production design collaboration] Our curtains were featured in the drama “マイ・スイート・ホーム”!
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パーフェクトスペースカーテン館, an online curtain retailer operated by 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社, provided curtains for the production design of the serial drama “マイ・スイート・ホーム,” which will air on WOWOW from Oct. 31, 2026.
[Event report] What kinds of Instagram posts lead to repeat purchases? NAVICUS explains how to plan content that deepens relationships with fans
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株式会社NAVICUS held a free webinar on Instagram posting strategies to deepen relationships with existing customers and encourage repeat purchases. Based on survey findings, it introduced 10 post categories that foster not only follower counts but also anticipation, affinity and trust, along with 5 posting formats for 2026, and presented a specific content production workflow.
Facts
30.1% of people have continued buying products from a particular brand for more than 1 year
46.1% said, “I became more excited about the brand’s new initiatives and products”
40.2% said, “I felt closer to the brand”
36.3% said, “My trust in the brand increased”
10 categories of post content
5 posting formats reflecting trends in 2026
The total number of followers across our clients’ accounts exceeds 110 million
FinT strengthens its support system for its “Market Entry Support Plan,” which helps Japanese companies expand into Asia from market testing through promotion and e-commerce operations
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株式会社FinT has strengthened its support system for the “Market Entry Support Plan” for Japanese companies considering expansion into Asian markets. The plan creates a single point of contact for preparations that are often split across specialized areas such as permits and logistics, and provides end-to-end support, from testing demand through cross-border e-commerce to establishing a local subsidiary and, after market entry, marketing driven by social media and e-commerce operations.
Facts
A track record of engaging more than 5,000 influencers
Supported more than 460 companies in total (as of August 2026)
A social media outlet for women with more than 1 million followers in total
OT VOL.11 catalog of loose-lay antistatic vinyl floor tiles to be published on Nov. 26
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株式会社サンゲツ will publish its OT VOL.11 catalog of loose-lay antistatic vinyl floor tiles on Nov. 26. It features 34 designs and 99 items, including 14 new designs, and showcases the plaster-look tile Kotehada® and products that have received Good Design Awards.
2026-2029 FLOOR TILE vinyl floor tile catalog to be published on Nov. 26
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株式会社サンゲツ will publish its new 2026-2029 FLOOR TILE catalog of vinyl floor tiles on Nov. 26. It features a total of 177 designs and 479 items, including 64 new designs and 186 items. For residential settings, it proposes 4 lifestyles under the theme “A New Basic.” For non-residential settings, it expands its range of wax-free tiles, Kirarita, and plaster-look tiles, Kotehada®. It also substantially expands the range of products allocated bio-circular PVC as an environmentally conscious offering and participates in the Japan Interior Association’s recycling system.
旭化成, Circularise and フルヤ金属 launch a precious metal traceability demonstration for electrodes used in salt electrolysis
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旭化成 has launched a demonstration jointly with Circularise and フルヤ金属 to ensure traceability of precious metals used in electrodes for salt electrolysis and issue digital product passports (DPPs).
Facts
Global primary production of iridium is approximately 7 tons per year
[酔虎伝] Shrimp shabu-shabu hot pot, chanko hot pot, tecchan hot pot and more! Winter hot pot fair starts November 17 (Tue.)! Coupons exclusive to the official app also available!
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マルシェ株式会社 will hold a winter hot pot fair at 酔虎伝 locations nationwide starting November 17, 2026, and distribute coupons exclusive to its official app.
[武蔵野大学] Students in the Department of Early Childhood Education win the Jury Chair's Award and Best Practice Award at the Handmade Toy Contest 2026
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Students in the Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education, at 武蔵野大学 won multiple awards at the Handmade Toy Contest 2026, organized by 株式会社HOPPA.
[Shibuya, Dec. 1 (Tue.), 12:00] Enjoy high-end sushi prepared by a chef and network with business executives for ¥6,000! Shibuya High-End Sushi Lunch Gathering to help you build connections before year-end!
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A high-end sushi lunch gathering exclusively for business executives, hosted by organizers from 株式会社SUSHI and ＪＯＹ株式会社, will be held on December 1, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR, operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. The participation fee is ¥6,000.
What are the legal risks of a “rental agreement without a written contract” based on a verbal agreement? Real estate appraiser to hold individual Q&A session
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株式会社SA will hold an individual Q&A session for members of the press on November 19, 2026, addressing the legal risks of rental agreements without written contracts and the issue of properties left undeveloped.
めちゃコミック releases video introducing BL works with bookstore clerk Hana on November 11!
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株式会社めちゃコミック collaborated with Hana, a bookstore clerk who runs the YouTube channel “書店員はなBL漫画紹介,” to release a video introducing BL works on November 11, 2026. It is also distributing 50% off coupons for the BL category to all users of its web version.
[New listing on いぬやど] A private cottage stay nestled in nature at the foot of Mount Fuji, where you can relax to your heart’s content with your dog. Introducing 山羊の丘コテージ at 御殿場高原 時之栖
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いぬやど, a booking site specializing in accommodations for guests with dogs operated by 株式会社ブッキングリゾート, has begun listing 山羊の丘コテージ, a private-use cottage where guests can stay with their dogs, newly built at 御殿場高原 時之栖 in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Facts
Launched its service in January 2023
As of September 2025
Membership has surpassed 70,000
Dog-friendly cottages where you can stay with your dog, limited to 3 cottages
[TAC] Comprehensive support for business professionals’ AI and digital transformation reskilling. New “AI/DX Special Site” offers a complete guide to learning, from the basics through certification!
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TAC株式会社 has launched an “AI/DX Special Site” providing a comprehensive guide to AI- and digital transformation-related courses, in response to companies’ digital transformation initiatives and business professionals’ reskilling needs.
“Kinmugi〈Hojun〉” 2026 sales plan raised to 1.2 million cases※1
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After sales of “Kinmugi〈Hojun〉,” launched in October, surpassed 800,000 cases, Suntory raised its 2026 sales plan to 1.2 million cases, 1.5 times the original target.
[Domestic Travel Sale] All スカイマーク routes featured! Eligible plans available to book at Black Friday prices
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Meitetsu World Travel launched its Black Friday time sale for domestic tours using スカイマーク on November 6, 2026, with all routes available to book at special prices.
TOPPAN and BitGo conduct proof-of-concept experiment for a “distributed key management scheme” to manage digital assets safely and smoothly
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TOPPAN Co., Ltd., a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, and digital asset infrastructure company BitGo conducted a proof-of-concept test of a “distributed key management scheme” for securely managing digital assets from August to October 2026. The companies tested a system combining distributed management of private keys across 3 locations with corporate verification using vLEI, demonstrating that it can eliminate single points of failure, prevent fraudulent transactions and ensure business continuity. They aim to launch the service in 2028.
[TAC Tax Accountant] “The strongest career path you should know about now: tax accountant” Online seminar on Nov. 27 (Fri.) from 17:10! [Limited to university students who are beginners]
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar for university students who are beginners in tax accounting on Nov. 27 from 17:10.
株式会社ベリサーブ will launch its “Cybersecurity Enhancement Solution” on Nov. 12, 2026, to address the growing number of vulnerabilities accompanying advances in frontier AI. The solution provides end-to-end support for risk-based prioritization, vulnerability management using SBOM.JP, quality verification through automated testing, and recovery planning using Rubrik, and also works with security services from the SCSKグループ.
Facts
Available from Nov. 12, 2026
On May 22, 2026, 金融庁 and 日本銀行
On June 10 of the same year, U.S. CISA※3
BOD 26-04 “Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk”
[いっちょう] Long-established soy sauce maker 正田醤油 teams up with いっちょう! Limited-time “Menu Made with Fermented Moromi” featuring the rich, deep flavor of fermented moromi goes on sale from Nov. 5!
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Long-established soy sauce maker 正田醤油 has teamed up with restaurant chain いっちょう to begin selling 9 limited-time menu items made with fermented moromi from Nov. 5, 2026.
Facts
For more than 150 years
Nov. 5, 2026 (Thu.)
All 9 menu items
Price: ¥1,090
1,199 yen including tax
Price: ¥1,290
1,419 yen including tax
Price: ¥1,390
¥1,529 including tax
À la carte: ¥699
¥768 including tax
Small udon set: ¥1,390
Small soba set: ¥1,480
¥1,628 including tax
À la carte: ¥599
¥658 including tax
Small udon set: ¥1,250
¥1,375 including tax
Small soba set: ¥1,340
¥1,474 including tax
Founded in Meiji 6 (1873)
It now has 47 locations
Opened the Yobe store in Tochigi Prefecture in 1999
保険クリニック launches its “Family Anshin Lifestyle Support Campaign” on Nov. 12!
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株式会社アイリックコーポレーション, operator of the in-person insurance shop 保険クリニック, will run its “Family Anshin Lifestyle Support Campaign” from Nov. 12, 2026, giving new customers a set of daily necessities and organically grown coffee produced by Hiroshi Fujioka.
[AI Advertising and Corporate Image Survey] “I stop watching the moment I realize it’s AI”: about 80% have reservations as AI ads become commonplace
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According to a survey on AI advertising conducted by 株式会社ワークポート, about 80% of business professionals feel aversion or distrust toward AI ads, citing doubts about the truthfulness of information and an unnatural feel. More than half also said they would be reluctant to join companies that actively use AI advertising, and about 80% of respondents in creative roles said they would avoid joining. Human review and transparency are seen as essential to earning trust.
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186 business professionals nationwide
Together, the figures totaled 76.8%, close to 80%
“I doubt the information is true” was the most common response at 64.3%
Those who said “I wouldn’t want to join” accounted for a majority, at 51.6%
11 people (about 78.6%) said they would not want to join
“I can see human final checks and creative input” was the most common response at 58.1%
[Event] Building organizations that have “adapted” to AI: A discussion of management development to boost productivity
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ALL DIFFERENT株式会社 will speak at “HR Conference 2026—Fall—” on Nov. 25, 2026, explaining how to develop managers to help organizations adapt to AI and improve productivity.
Research results to be presented at SIGGRAPH Asia 2026; generative AI technology developed to transfer and edit subtle characteristics of human movement
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Original中京大学、北陸先端科学技術大学院大学、吉林大学の研究グループは、人の動きの細かな特徴を転移・編集できる生成AI技術を開発し、SIGGRAPH Asia 2026で発表予定。
Free demo of the party-game-style shooting game “Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition,” fun for kids and adults alike, available today, Nov. 12 (Thu.)!
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Nippon Columbia began distributing a free demo of “Bang! Bang! Bandits Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” for Nintendo Switch 2 on Nov. 12, 2026. The game adds support for more languages, including French, and offers party-game-style shooting fun for players from children to adults.
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Nov. 12, 2026
1 to 4 players
6,930 yen
550 yen
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、ニンテンドーeショップ、NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.
[ホテルメトロポリタン 羽田] Accommodation plan with a tour experience at “JAL SKY MUSEUM”
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Hotel Metropolitan Haneda is offering a stay plan that includes a tour experience at JAL SKY MUSEUM, operated by JAL. Reservations open on Nov. 12, 2026, and stays begin on Jan. 19, 2027.
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The 4th time overall
Original2026年11月12日（木）午前10:00より
From Jan. 19, 2027 (Tue.), for 1 night
From 19,000 yen for 1 guest
From 25,000 yen for 2 guests
From 53,100 yen for 3 guests
Adults (13 years and older): 1,000 yen (tax included) per person
Companies mentioned：日本ホテル株式会社、日本航空株式会社、JAL、ホテルメトロポリタン 羽田、JAL SKY MUSEUM
The Sakura characters form a band!? New products featuring original illustrations from the TV anime WIND BREAKER go on sale Nov. 14! Animate will also hold a fair where customers can receive a bonus “live ticket-style card.”
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株式会社アニメイト will begin selling new products from the TV anime WIND BREAKER on Nov. 14, 2026, and hold a fair at its stores nationwide and online.
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1,980 yen each (tax included)
Original1パック550円（税込）
1 BOX (7 packs): 3,850 yen (tax included)
715 yen each (tax included)
880 yen each (tax included)
Deposit: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Worldwide cumulative circulation has surpassed 10 million copies.
An on-demand seminar explaining the latest ZBrush features and techniques for improving work efficiency
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株式会社Too will offer an on-demand webinar from Dec. 9 to 16, 2026, featuring working sculptor Masamune as the instructor, explaining the latest ZBrush features and techniques for improving work efficiency.
ジャザサイズジャパン holds a Pink Ribbon event—approximately 1,600 people participated in “PINK OUT DANCE DAY” in total
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ジャザサイズジャパン, the domestic exclusive agent in Japan for コナミスポーツ株式会社, held the Pink Ribbon event “PINK OUT DANCE DAY” at 4 venues nationwide in October, with approximately 1,600 people participating in total.
Minoh City Social Welfare Council to hold a “Social Welfare Convention” on Nov. 21 to mark its 65th anniversary
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社会福祉法人箕面市社会福祉協議会 will hold the “Minoh City Social Welfare Convention” on Nov. 21, 2026, to mark its 65th anniversary. The program will include a lecture by Mr. Yamasaki and an awards ceremony.
任天堂販売株式会社 will begin selling new “Pikmin” products (a sacoche, an IC card holder and decorative charms), as well as existing merchandise, starting Nov. 12. Information is also available on the release of Pikmin 4 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and its upgrade pass.
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Sales begin sequentially from Nov. 12 (Thu.)
<Suggested retail price> 2,750 yen
<Suggested retail price> 1,980 yen
<Suggested retail price> 1,100 yen
Gift-Wrapping Eco Bag L (Pikmin & Fruit) 1,870 yen
Gift-Wrapping Eco Bag S (Pikmin & Chappy) 1,540 yen
[Report] Maids from あっとほぉーむカフェ take part in a disaster preparedness drill at 神田消防署
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The maid café あっとほぉーむカフェ, operated by インフィニア株式会社, conducted disaster preparedness instruction and initial fire-extinguishing training in partnership with 東京消防庁’s 神田消防署 on Nov. 9, 2026.
[Is your brand’s intent getting across?] Launch of “brand gap score,” a brand health-check service
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株式会社バイタイム will launch “brand gap score” on Nov. 12, 2026. The service measures each month how well a brand is understood internally and how it is perceived by the public, and provides the results as a diagnostic report.
Facts
Available from Nov. 12, 2026
3 diagnostic reports will be provided each month
Dividing the journey from inside the company to the wider world into 7 stages
1,098 company employees, executives and public servants
Generative AI: Who is using it, and for what? An analysis of usage patterns—women tend to use it for conversation, emotional support, daily life and information, while men tend to use it for production and creative work
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A research group including Associate Professor Atsushi Nakagomi of Chiba University found that 26.5% of 9,411 people who had not used generative AI began using it within 1 year. Women tended to use it for conversation and emotional support, while men tended to use it for production and creative work. The findings came from a large-scale internet survey.
Qoo10 exclusive! Brighte’s popular beauty device “ELEKI LIFT” in a special limited-quantity winter home-beauty collection, “Dreaming Winter Stories,” on sale Nov. 20 (Fri.)
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Aiロボティクス株式会社 will release “Dreaming Winter Stories,” a Qoo10-exclusive special collection from beauty appliance brand Brighte, starting Nov. 20, 2026. The set centers on ELEKI LIFT and includes 5 items, offered in 3 colors. Cumulative sales of the series have exceeded 3 million units.
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Cumulative series sales have topped 3 million units (as of the end of September 2026)
Ovenus and Flora partner on salivary biomarker research, testing at-home saliva collection timed to the menstrual cycle through a LINE bot
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株式会社Ovenus and Flora株式会社 conducted a trial in July–August 2026 of a system for collecting saliva at home in line with the menstrual cycle and sending it back. Approximately 90% of the approximately 50 monitor participants completed the process.
富士ダイナミクス signs sales agency agreement with ヤマハ for SoundUD services
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株式会社富士ダイナミクス has signed a sales agency agreement for ヤマハ株式会社’s SoundUD services and will begin proposing, selling and supporting the deployment of “SoundUD Smartphone Intercom.”
Campaign in Korea reaches 11,440% of its target, with more than 1,000 supporters. Wall-mounted DIY kit lets beginners create natural shell art using “raden without lacquer”; Japan debut on CAMPFIRE on Nov. 12
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Nextora will launch Japan’s first sale of the “Wall-Mounted Art DIY Kit Made with Natural Raden,” developed by Korean raden artist Kim So-yeon, on CAMPFIRE on Nov. 12, 2026. It can be made at home without lacquer; in Korea, it received support from more than 1,000 people and reached 11,440% of its target.
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11,440% of target
More than 1,000 supporters in total
Early-bird price: 15,200 yen
36 cm size
48 cm size
About 2–3 hours
Satisfaction rating: 4.9–5.0 out of 5
Companies mentioned：Nextora、CAMPFIRE、Wadiz、SEOULSTOP、YEKIMOM STUDIO
Official website launched for “Tokai region’s finest: A streetscape project of 6 residences with a total value exceeding 1.5 billion yen, to be completed in the Motoyama area of Chikusa Ward on Jan. 30, 2027”
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諸戸の家株式会社 has launched the official website for “MOTOYAMA SIX: Residences in Kanokocho,” a luxury subdivision of 6 homes under development in Kanokocho, Chikusa Ward, Nagoya. The project, valued at more than 1.5 billion yen in total, is scheduled for completion on Jan. 30, 2027. Each home has a distinct concept, while the overall streetscape creates a unified sense of value.
フロアエージェント takes on labor shortages in construction, aiming to reduce manual work and automate job sites by combining craft skills with robotics
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株式会社フロアエージェント held a ceremony on Oct. 23, 2026, to mark its 20th anniversary, showcasing new technologies and its efforts to promote labor-saving and automation by combining craft skills with robotics. It also announced 4 growth strategies aimed at reaching 10 billion yen in revenue in 2032.
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Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
More than 100 people attended
Aiming for 10 billion yen in revenue in 2032
Sales of ¥10 billion
Can measure in increments of 0.1 mm
There were 225 business failures due to labor shortages
“The translation company that doesn’t translate,” SIJIHIVE, publishes a novel with 6 team members as part of its own branding; preorders open on Amazon Kindle and a special website launches
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株式会社SIJIHIVE will release “Life Cannot Be Fully Translated,” an anthology novel written by 6 of its fully remote team members as part of its own branding, on Amazon Kindle on Dec. 12, 2026.
Opening Nov. 26: “Kawamura Gensei Exhibition: People I Hope to Paint Someday”—capturing the aura of great figures including Ryunosuke Akutagawa, Dali, Audrey Hepburn and Yayoi Kusama. Free admission
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“People I Hope to Paint Someday,” a solo exhibition by 河村嚴生, a painter with 静南美術研究所, will open at ギャラリー濱村 on Nov. 26, 2026. The exhibition will feature 20 works depicting the aura of great figures such as Ryunosuke Akutagawa and Dali. Admission is free.
Kansai and Osaka talent agency ビックワンウエスト launches “ビックリエイティブ,” an in-house social media project to showcase its performers’ acting directly through vertical short dramas and videos
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Kansai and Osaka talent agency 有限会社ビックワンウエスト has launched “ビックリエイティブ,” an in-house social media project that delivers performances by its actors directly to audiences. It will post short dramas and videos on platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, bringing together projects such as バズルンジャー, TATEONE, アカルイふたり and アオハルはこれから。.
58% of people do not know where to seek advice about ring repairs or resizing
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Rejewel, a ring repair service operated by 株式会社アップストーン, announced the results of a survey of 300 women aged 30–60. The survey found that 58% did not know where to seek advice about ring repairs or resizing. In addition, 55% had rings they no longer wore, and the biggest concern when considering a repair was the cost (57.7%).
Airship-based HAPS developer SkySense raises a total of 150 million yen in seed funding
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SkySense株式会社, which conducts research and development on airship-based HAPS using JAXA technology, has raised a total of 150 million yen in a seed round led by Archetype Ventures, with participation from Midtown Frontier Fund and Toyama Co-Accel投資事業有限責任組合 (GP: 株式会社Relic). The funds are expected to go toward developing the aircraft and observation payload for a flight test in March 2027.
[Free to attend] Osaka Prefecture announces event for companies and individuals entering agriculture
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Osaka Prefecture is holding a free event featuring agricultural work experiences and networking for companies and individuals looking to enter agriculture. The event is organized by the specified nonprofit organization Deep People and supports the entry of new workers to address issues such as an aging population and abandoned farmland.
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Capacity: 10 companies per session
Capacity: about 10–20 people per session
Studied agriculture for 2 years
Opened a strawberry farm in Kanan Town in 2023
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 Deep People、株式会社冨貴食研、日本振興アグリ株式会社、苺屋つむぎ、中峰バオバブ農園、きたかわち新鮮舎
[Hakata-style food and all-you-can-eat-and-drink specialty restaurant] 博多中洲屋台村 なんしょっと？ Kawasaki Nakamise-dori branch [Private rooms available] All-you-can-eat and drink from ¥1,999! Up to 126 items and 180 minutes! 博多中洲屋台村 なんしょっと？ launches a new plan on Nov. 12!
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博多中洲屋台村 なんしょっと？ Kawasaki Nakamise-dori branch will launch a new plan on Nov. 12, 2026. The all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan offers up to 126 items for 180 minutes, from ¥2,980. Get ¥500 off with the early-bird or late-night discount.
[First Kansai location] 74 years since its founding, Nagoya Cochin specialty restaurant 一鳳 to open as “名古屋コーチン一鳳 大阪弌鳥” at new JR Osaka Station west exit facility バルチカM
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株式会社いま津, operator of 一鳳, a Nagoya Cochin specialty restaurant founded in Showa 28, will open as “名古屋コーチン一鳳 大阪弌鳥” at the new commercial facility バルチカM at the west exit of JR Osaka Station in March 2027, marking its first entry into Kansai.
Welsup, operator of the meal-tracking app カロサポ, and simpleA, which provides AI search optimization for businesses, are collaborating. They will analyze actual conversations between app users and AI to support AI search optimization for restaurant chains, convenience stores and food manufacturers.
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株式会社Welsup and 株式会社simpleA will jointly launch AI search optimization consulting for restaurant chains, convenience stores and food manufacturers on Nov. 12, 2026. They analyzed 8,538 meal consultation records from カロサポ and announced findings on the purchase rate of AI-recommended products and behavioral trends by business type.
プラダ リネア・ロッサ and レッドブル supported B.A.S.E. jumpers Dani Roman and Fred Fugen in a human-catapult flight challenge in Slovenia, setting 2 Guinness World Records™.
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A height of 360 meters
In just 2.15 seconds
Accelerated from 0 km/h to 180 km/h
Reached a height of 100.36 meters
A total of 151.72 meters
Reached 75.75 meters
60 meters long
Companies mentioned：PRADA LINEA ROSSA、レッドブル、DD Squad、プラダ ジャパン株式会社
[Comparing Japanese input in 4 voice-input apps] A public benchmark, “ja-dictation-bench v1,” evaluates whether spoken words become “text that can be sent as is,” using 131 business-use prompts
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株式会社CACTUS TOKYO has released the public benchmark “ja-dictation-bench v1” and a research report comparing Japanese input in 4 voice-input apps. In its proprietary evaluation using 131 synthetic-voice prompts, Typeless and SayonaraType ranked highest, scoring 91.3 and 89.7 points, respectively.
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131 business-use prompts
Typeless 91.3 points
SayonaraType 89.7 points
58.4 (Whisper settings)
Wispr Flow 57.6
In Nov. 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社CACTUS TOKYO、Typeless、SayonaraType、Aqua Voice、Wispr Flow、GitHub、Hugging Face
Applications open for “Sustainable Business Partners”; overview of new sustainable business certification system released
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一般社団法人日本サステナブルビジネス機構（JSBO） opened applications on Nov. 16, 2026, for “Sustainable Business Partners,” a program in which companies self-declare that they meet sustainability requirements, and released an overview of the new certification system.
全地連, a national organization supporting independent living for people with disabilities, launches its Kyushu branch. 川﨑良太, representative of NPO法人CILひかり in Kagoshima City, appointed branch chief
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全地連, a national organization supporting independent living for people with disabilities, launched its Kyushu branch on Nov. 12, 2026. 川﨑良太, representative of NPO法人CILひかり, was appointed branch chief and will promote awareness of support systems and collaboration among service providers on remote islands and in depopulated areas.
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Launched its Kyushu branch on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
There are 230 providers in Kagoshima Prefecture licensed to provide intensive home-visit care
85 providers actually delivered services to users
The rate stands at just 37%
The number of users per month has risen from 280 to 375, an increase of about 34% over 3 years, but
It has risen by about 34% over 3 years, but
With about 45% of providers concentrated in Kagoshima City
Kyushu branch member organizations: 7 providers in Kyushu
More than 80 providers nationwide are collaborating
37 companies participate across 5 prefectures in the Kanto region
[Mass media’s major comeback!] In the age of social media, “the authority of mass media” holds the key to corporate survival!! From “cold calling” to “sales that build a brand”?! Japan’s first “radio sales scheme” now available on a full scale
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合同会社ツナギビト has begun full-scale provision of its “radio sales scheme” for business customers. In an implementation case, student staff handled requests for appearances, recording an appointment rate of 50% and a conversion rate of 30%, while cutting the time spent approaching prospects to win 1 deal to about 1/40.