3 Years After the Exhibition: Public Release of the Sound Collection and Archive Book for “OTOBA: Memories of the Forest Closest to the City Center,” a Spatial Audio Project Documenting a Changing Forest and City
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Composer and sound designer Mio Adachi publicly released a sound collection and archive book on Nov. 11 and 12, 2026, marking 3 years since the exhibition of her spatial audio installation “OTOBA: Memories of the Forest Closest to the City Center,” held in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, in 2023. The release features a re-edit and new research.
Japan’s largest plastics and rubber trade show, “IPF Japan 2026,” to feature 4 organizer-planned exhibits.
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“IPF Japan 2026,” Japan’s largest plastics and rubber trade show, will be held at Makuhari Messe from Dec. 1 to 5, 2026, featuring 4 organizer-planned exhibits and free seminars.
“IDOL×IDOL STORY!” Celebrates Its 100th Installment! All Episodes to Be Free, Character Popularity Poll, Collaboration Cafe and Autograph Session with Shōtarō Tokunō Announced!
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株式会社芳文社 announced that all episodes of “IDOL×IDOL STORY！,” serialized on the “COMIC FUZ” app, will be made available for free, along with a character popularity poll, collaboration cafe and autograph session, in celebration of the series reaching 100 installments.
【First Edition】Sip and Support: 6 Breweries Confirmed for “Tohoku Craftsake AWARD 2026”; Applications Open for Public Judges
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The “Henkyō Dōmei 2026” executive committee announced 6 participating breweries for the first “Tohoku Craftsake AWARD 2026,” to be held in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, on Nov. 28, 2026, and opened recruitment for public judges.
【Setagaya, Tokyo】A Night Cafe Journey to Guatemala’s Hidden Highlands: 株式会社ONs to Host a “Chicof Farm Online Tour” on Nov. 16 (Mon.)!
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株式会社ONs will hold an online tour and coffee experience event on Nov. 16, 2026, at the community cafe “はぐくむ湖畔” in Setagaya, Tokyo, connecting in real time with Chicof Farm in the Cobán region of Guatemala.
Shinshu AI and IT Consultation Office Launches Business Improvement Support for 4 Companies in Nagano Prefecture’s Kamiina Region
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リバティゲート・コンサルティング株式会社 began providing business improvement support on Nov. 1, 2026, through the “Shinshu AI and IT Consultation Office,” serving 4 companies, including manufacturers and construction businesses, in Nagano Prefecture’s Kamiina region.
Facts
4 local companies
From Nov. 1, 2026
Accounting operations at more than 50 small and medium-sized businesses
Turn Surveys Into Reviews Just by Answering: “ECBUZZ,” an E-Commerce Tool That Uses AI to Draft Reviews, Officially Launches — Collect Photo Reviews and “Reasons for Purchase” From Shopify, Rakuten and Amazon Orders
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LAMP株式会社 officially launched “ECBUZZ,” a review and post-purchase survey tool for e-commerce businesses, on Nov. 12, 2026. AI creates draft reviews from responses, and the tool supports major e-commerce platforms including Shopify and 楽天市場.
Matcha Education Center, an International Matcha Education Institution, Officially Launches an Online Learning Service for a Systematic Study of Matcha
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株式会社MatchaEducationCenter officially launched “Matcha Education Center,” an online learning platform for systematically studying matcha, on Nov. 12, 2026. It offers 7 courses and 91 lessons, and plans to release the archive of “IMC 2026,” an international conference hosted by IMA, in stages.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
7 courses in total
91 lessons in total
US$27 per month
US$9 per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社MatchaEducationCenter、MEC、International Matcha Association、IMA、バスク・カリナリー・センター、BCC、THE FOOD SCHOOL BANGKOK、CP-Meiji、Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
Corporate PC Rental Service “レンタルPCネット” Launches “Let’s note Feature” Starting at ¥1,700 per Month (Before Tax), and Special-Priced “Used PC Sales”
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株式会社レンタルPCネット has launched a “Let’s note feature” and “special sale of used PCs” through its corporate PC rental service, “レンタルPCネット.” Let’s note PCs are available from ¥1,700 per month (before tax) on a 60-month contract, while used PCs are being sold at special prices in limited quantities.
株式会社セカンド・サイド’s AI dialogue-based education platform “TalkLabAI” and blood-drawing procedure quantitative assessment tool “採血VR” each won an award at the 23rd Japan e-Learning Awards, receiving the AI Special Category Award and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, respectively.
Facts
23rd Japan e-Learning Awards (fiscal 2026)
In September 2026
Winners announced: Nov. 9, 2026
The Japan e-Learning Awards were established in 2004.
Results announced: Nov. 4, 2026
The MCPC award is an awards program launched in 2003.
This is the 23rd edition.
Has produced educational content for about 35 years
Quantitatively assesses blood-drawing procedures across 11 items
Food waste reduction shop “ecoeat(エコイート)” opens its first location in Kishiwada City. “ecoeat 岸和田カンカンベイサイドモール店” to open on November 16
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ecoeat株式会社 will open “ecoeat 岸和田カンカンベイサイドモール店” on November 16, 2026, marking its first location at the shopping mall “岸和田カンカンベイサイドモール” in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture.
Facts
Nov. 16, 2026
About 30 stores nationwide
Approximately 4.61 million tons are generated annually
Approximately 37 kg per year
Cumulative direct food waste reduction: approximately 12,756 tons
Business partners: more than 100 companies, including food manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and logistics companies
At インテリア仏壇ルミエール, the average price of Buddhist altars sold was approximately ¥125,000, while the most common price range was under ¥50,000 to under ¥100,000 at 51.2%｜Sales data for 1,327 units released [2026]
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株式会社フレンド, which operates “インテリア仏壇ルミエール,” compiled sales data for 1,327 units from October 2025 through September 2026 and disclosed that the average purchase price was approximately ¥125,000, while the most common price range was ¥50,000 to under ¥100,000 (51.2%).
Facts
1,327 Buddhist altars sold
Average purchase price: approximately ¥125,000, including tax
¥50,000 to under ¥100,000...680 units
¥100,000 to under ¥150,000 (22.9%)
Buddhist altars priced at ¥300,000 or more accounted for a combined 4.9%
When made domestically versus overseas, the price difference is around 1.3 to 1.5 times
Welsup, operator of the meal-planning app “カロサポ,” and simpleA, which provides AI search optimization for businesses, collaborate. They 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 November 12, 2026. The companies analyzed 8,538 meal consultations through カロサポ and found, among other things, that users actually selected 77% of the products recommended by AI.
How to build an organization that “uses generative AI safely”: A guide to establishing and operating governance to prevent information leaks and shadow AI
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株式会社学研ビジネスブレインズ will hold a free online seminar on the safe use of generative AI and establishing governance on November 26, 2026. It will explain measures to address risks such as information leaks and shadow AI, how to develop rules based on the AI Business Operator Guidelines, and training design techniques for effective governance.
[First location in Gunma] “出張牡蠣小屋Q太郎” to open for a limited time at アピタ高崎 on November 20. Sample oysters from 5 regions—Hokkaido, Iwate, Hyogo, Nagasaki, and Fukuoka—and enjoy all-you-can-eat and drink
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“出張牡蠣小屋Q太郎,” operated by 株式会社Q太郎フーズ, will open for a limited time at アピタ高崎店 in Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, starting November 20, 2026, serving oysters in the shell from 5 regions, including Hokkaido.
Halcyon Japan has released its “ROC STAR Report,” summarizing ransomware trends in October 2026. It covers cases involving the information-stealing malware “CLOUDHAZE,” an increase in attacks on sectors such as education and healthcare, and defensive results achieved at the initial stage.
Facts
October 2026
Manufacturing remained the most targeted sector, with 215 cases
More than 98% of the attacks observed in October
The rate of attacks blocked was more than 99.5%
The estimated reduction in breach costs exceeds $99.8 million
Companies mentioned：Halcyon Japan株式会社、Halcyon、Halcyon Japan
[New service] “プレスマ,” an automated photography service transforming leisure with cutting-edge AI, officially launches
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吉積ホールディングス株式会社 has officially launched “プレスマ,” an automated photography service using cutting-edge AI, and has entered into an implementation and business partnership agreement with 藤和那須リゾート株式会社, which operates 那須ハイランドパーク.
FTSE Russell × イースクエア joint seminar: “How should companies respond to FTSE ESG Scores?”
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Announcement of an online seminar jointly hosted by FTSE Russell and 株式会社イースクエア. The seminar will explain the assessment mechanism for FTSE ESG Scores, corporate engagement, and key points for ESG disclosure aimed at inclusion in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index.
A treat-like notebook for your daily notes—make writing a little reward. New release: “Apica Personal mizutama collaboration limited edition.” Release date: sequentially from November 27, 2026
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日本ノート株式会社 will release a limited-edition “Apica Personal” notebook in collaboration with illustrator mizutama on November 27, 2026.
The most popular uniform for dental clinics is the collaboration uniform by uka and Sumisho Montblanc
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株式会社ティーエッチエス announced the results of a survey on dental clinic uniform brands on November 11, 2026, based on purchase data from “THS-白衣NET.” In data compiled over the past year, the collaboration uniform by uka and 住商モンブラン ranked first with a 20.4% share, ahead of ミズノ and ワコール. The company also found that apparel and beauty brands have a high adoption rate in dental clinics, attributing this to clinics’ hiring strategies and efforts to appeal to patients.
Facts
20.4%
11.9%
11.0%
25.5%
17.1%
9.1%
7.7%
49.6%
55.0%
64.7%
61.1%
61.0%
35.7%
40.4%
41.5%
39.3%
27.6%
27.4%
31.6%
46.9%
33.1%
13.8 points
34.4%
12.5 points
32.5%
32.6%
52.4%
35.2%
17.2 points
2.78 times
64,940 facilities
52.0%
47.8%
41.2%
149,579 people
90.6%
4.8%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティーエッチエス、THS-白衣NET、uka、住商モンプラン、トータルビューティーカンパニー、ミズノ、ワコール、ミッシェルクラン、LA BEUTE（ラ・ボーテ）、ディッキーズ、ルコックスポルティフ、ナガイレーベン、KAZEN、チトセ、厚生労働省、job tag
“EBINA BOOZE FEST 2026” to be held in autumn for the first time! Toast to winter a little early. 3 days at Ebina Station from November 21
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“EBINA BOOZE FEST 2026” will be held for 3 days from November 21 at Ebina Central Park in front of Ebina Station. Alongside 15 breweries from Kanagawa Prefecture and sake and wine vendors, the event will feature a food market and live performances. Admission is free. 株式会社坂口屋 (TDM 1874 Brewery) is supporting the event, which will introduce reusable cups as part of its sustainability efforts.
Facts
From November 21 (Sat.) through 23 (Mon., holiday)
UK エドリントン社 appoints Sarah Hickey as general manager for Japan and South Korea
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UK エドリントン社 appointed Sarah Hickey as general manager for Japan and South Korea, effective October 2026. Based in Tokyo, she will oversee the business in both markets, reporting directly to Jaime Martin, managing director for North Asia, and drive growth for brands including The Macallan.
Facts
Effective October 2026
More than 13 years of experience
More than 2,800 employees worldwide
More than 100 countries worldwide
A total of £421 million
Companies mentioned：The Edrington Group Ltd.、エドリントン社、ウィスク・イー、バカルディ・ジャパン、ペルノ・リカール、株式会社 TFC
Are businesses concerned about information leaks and data management when using AI? INTSIG launches survey on AI adoption and security among Japanese companies
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INTSIG is conducting its 2026 survey on the use of AI in business and data security at Japanese companies to understand the state of AI adoption and security management, amid concerns over increasing cyberattacks and information leaks.
Facts
Reached 233 cases
Announced in Japan in October 2026
Reported on November 9, 2026
Through Friday, November 20, 2026
22 questions in total
Founded in 2006
Companies mentioned：INTSIG INFORMATION CO., LTD.、INTSIG、テレビ朝日
株式会社カナグ launched “MAKING LOG,” a YouTube channel documenting manufacturing sites and artisans’ work, on November 12, 2026. Its first video features the production process for a Kanto-style chef’s knife at 五香刃物製作所.
When AI looks for vendors, 69 of 100 responses cite roundup articles such as “Top picks” | IT and web development survey
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A survey by Synapse Arrows Pte. Ltd. found that AI cited roundup articles such as “Top picks” as sources for 55% of responses when looking for vendors. ChatGPT rarely cited comparison sites, while Perplexity cited roundup articles in every response.
【ECOSAS Aerogel】Reduces silica dust dispersion by approximately 70% 【ECOSAS Biosilica】Water-repellent feature added to 1200°C heat-resistant material; 2 products launch December 1
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ASPiA JAPAN株式会社 will launch 2 products on December 1: the insulation material “ECOSAS Aerogel” and the heat-resistant material “ECOSAS Biosilica.” Aerogel reduces silica dust dispersion by approximately 70%, while biosilica adds water repellency to a material that withstands 1200°C.
Facts
Reduces silica dust dispersion by approximately 70%
Created in response to customer feedback! New “Mixed Berry” enzyme drink flavor joins the 3-day fasting set “RESET BOX”
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株式会社RESET, a food brand from Yamagata Prefecture offering food habit recommendations, will launch a new set, “RESET BOX Mixed Berry & Apple Cinnamon,” featuring its newly developed “Mixed Berry” enzyme drink, as part of the 3-day fasting set “RESET BOX,” from November 12, 2026.
“What should I give?” Masaru is here to help! GreenOcean’s 2026 Christmas gift feature, with gifts selected through 4 questions
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隠れ工房GreenOcean, a specialist retailer of handmade craft supplies operated by 株式会社GreenOcean, has launched a limited-time “Christmas Gift Feature 2026” to help customers choose presents. It features a gift recommendation quiz in which the official character Masaru selects products based on 4 questions, “e-gifts” that can be sent without an address, and starter kits for beginners.
Applying oil removal technology approved by 国土交通省. Adoption of “ECOSAS Clean PRO” expands from the food industry to manufacturing and logistics companies
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ASPiA JAPAN株式会社 began expanding the use of its commercial cleaning agent “ECOSASクリーンPRO,” which applies oil-removal technology approved by 国土交通省, into the industrial and logistics sectors on October 1, 2026, in addition to the food industry.
Raised approximately ¥100 million from investors who share its vision to expand investment in the development of relational AI and foundational technologies for ethics.
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Atlas株式会社 raised approximately ¥100 million in total from multiple angel investors to expand investment in the development of relational AI and foundational technologies for ethics. Its cumulative fundraising total now stands at approximately ¥150 million.
Facts
Raised approximately ¥100 million in total
Cumulative fundraising total of approximately ¥150 million
For stubborn shoe and foot odor that can be a concern at school clubs or during commutes. Foot-care specialist AKAISHI launches new “ATH-LAB（アスラボ）” brand
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株式会社AKAISHI is launching the foot-care brand “ATH-LAB（アスラボ）” for people who are prone to sweating during sports or commutes, and will release 2 products, “Deodorant Shoe Powder” and “Medicated Deodorant Foot Mist,” starting November 19, 2026.
サモエドカフェmoffu makes its first visit to a nursing home! 3 dogs from its Osaka Shinsaibashi location spend time with approximately 60 residents.
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The Osaka Shinsaibashi location operated by 株式会社サモエドカフェmoffu visited the assisted-living home SOMPOケア ラヴィーレ南堀江 on October 15, 2026, where 3 Samoyeds held a meet-and-greet event with approximately 60 residents.
Ahead of November’s major event, how to set an advertising budget on Yahoo!ショッピング without missing out on sales. An operator with experience running a store with annual sales of ¥310 million explains why advertising only on the day won’t win.
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EC-Consulting Japan株式会社 explains how Yahoo!ショッピング sellers can set their advertising budgets ahead of November’s major event. It outlines key points, including why acting only on the day is not enough, building a track record from the previous month, allocating budgets based on competitor analysis, and setting shipping limits.
Facts
Annual sales of ¥310 million
Original1日500〜600件のところ
Approximately 10,000 orders came in
10–15% of sales is a healthy guideline
It can be around 20% during the launch phase
ROAS: 60–100%
Generating ¥2 million in monthly sales
Spending ¥400,000 per month on advertising
Even if you compete with a ¥100,000 monthly advertising budget
To mark the 75th anniversary of オリエントスター, コントワーヌ, an authorized watch and jewelry retailer, will hold “The Aesthetics of Mechanical Watches” exhibition from November 13 to December 13, 2026. The exhibition will feature actual watches, including a skeleton model limited to 130 pieces worldwide and a moon-phase model limited to 80 pieces in Japan, showcasing their technology and aesthetic sensibility.
GeoDreams selected as one of 10 companies for the Tokyo Pavilion at E-world energy & water 2027, one of Europe’s largest international trade fairs for the energy industry
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株式会社GeoDreams has been selected as one of the 10 companies exhibiting at the Tokyo Pavilion, established by 東京都, at E-world energy & water 2027, one of Europe’s largest energy trade fairs, to be held in Essen, Germany, in February 2027.
Facts
10 exhibiting companies
February 16 (Tuesday) to 18 (Thursday), 2027
3 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社GeoDreams、GeoDreams、東京都、E-world energy & water GmbH、大阪ガス株式会社
Outreach lesson at わせがくＰＵＲＥ高等学校 addresses the “difficulty of use” of sunscreen
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日興製薬株式会社 held an outreach lesson on ultraviolet rays and skin at わせがくＰＵＲＥ高等学校 on October 29, 2026, and introduced using powder together with sunscreen to address stickiness, based on student survey results.
Fresh from the farm, with a longer best-before period. アキタフーズ launches new egg brand “鮮たま”
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株式会社アキタフーズ launched its new egg brand “鮮たま” on October 1, produced through fully integrated in-house production. Its features include a 21-day best-before period and a low price, and sales have begun in Kanto-Koshinetsu, Kansai, Hiroshima Prefecture, and other areas.
Furisode rentals for coming-of-age ceremonies extended to 30 nights and 31 days at no extra charge! Limited-time campaign from きものレンタリエ
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きものレンタリエ, operated by 株式会社和とわ, is running a limited-time long-term rental campaign ahead of the coming-of-age ceremony in January 2027, allowing its standard 7-night, 8-day furisode rental to be extended to 30 nights and 31 days at no extra charge. It also shares tips for choosing colors by personal color type and the results of a customer survey.
Facts
Extended to 30 nights and 31 days at no extra charge!
Survey results from 42 きものレンタリエ customers
Compared with the standard 7-night, 8-day rental
Ahead of the coming-of-age ceremony in January 2027
For those who make a reservation by 23:59 on December 20, 2026
Coupons used for approximately 16% of salon bookings, rising from 14.5% to 16.2% in 1 year
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株式会社リザービア has released a survey report based on usage data from its salon booking system, 「リザービア」, finding that coupon use at salons nationwide rose from 14.5% to 16.2% over 12 months, while the average discount rate remained steady at about 17%.
「Agent Hub」 connects with external job databases to deliver recommendations from a broader range of openings through optimal AI matching
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株式会社Lumos has upgraded the AI job-matching feature of its system for recruitment agents, 「Agent Hub」, expanding its coverage to include jobs from external databases. This will enable AI to efficiently select the top 30 matches from tens of thousands of job listings, streamlining recommendations and expanding opportunities.
The 4th installment of 「Local Ramen Challenge」 at 東京ラーメンストリート, where you can enjoy regional ramen from across Japan, will feature 「雨は、やさしくNo,2」 from Sapporo, Hokkaido!
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「雨は、やさしくNo,2」, a popular restaurant from Sapporo, Hokkaido, will open for a limited time from Dec. 3, 2026, as the 4th installment of 「Local Ramen Challenge」, which has been running at 東京ラーメンストリート since August 2025.
Facts
More than approximately 270,000 bowls of ramen served to date※
「AERO TOOLS AIO nano」, an easy-to-use-at-home model, launches from AERO TOOLS, maker of the high-powered 「MK Series」 blower with more than 40,000 units shipped to date
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株式会社シェード's power tools brand 「AERO TOOLS」 launched 「AERO TOOLS AIO nano」, a compact rechargeable blower for home use developed using technology from the high-powered 「MK Series」, which has shipped more than 40,000 units to date. It went on sale Nov. 5, 2026.
Osaka Memorial Park named main sponsor of 「Kofun Fest Hani-Cotto vol.15」. Introducing Takeda-style kofun tombs and 「Tenku」 tree burials at a talk show with Tsuneyasu Takeda and a mini-seminar at the company's booth
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大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社 will be the main sponsor of 「Kofun Fest Hani-Cotto vol.15」, taking place on Nov. 22, 2026, and will introduce 「Takeda-style Kofun Tombs」 and 「Tenku」 tree burials through a talk show by Tsuneyasu Takeda and a mini-seminar.
Fukuoka City to host an event on food diversity! Cooking class also planned with Goh owner-chef Tsuyoshi Fukuyama
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As part of its initiative to promote food diversity, including vegan options, Fukuoka City will hold a seminar and a cooking class led by Goh owner-chef Tsuyoshi Fukuyama. The event is organized by (株)ファースト.
Facts
Capacity: 70 people
Capacity: 25 people
Date and time: Dec. 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 14:00–16:00
Date and time: Jan. 26, 2027 (Tuesday), 14:00–15:30
Opened 「La Maison de la Nature Goh」 in Nishinakasu in 2002
First selected for 「Asia's 50 Best Restaurants」 in 2016
Ranked 8 times since then
Awarded one star in the 「Michelin Guide Fukuoka」
Opened 「GahGan」 in December 2022 with Bangkok star chef Gaggan Anand
Opened a new 「Goh」 in January 2023
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファースト、(株)ファースト、La Maison de la Nature Goh、GahGan、Goh
[Survey on spending for women's favorite activities] About 90% of those who say they “don't have enough” money are open to earning extra income—key considerations include “spare time and working at their own pace” and “safety”
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According to a survey by 株式会社マシェバラトーク, about half of women in their 20s to 40s who spend money on activities supporting their favorites feel they do not have enough money, and more than 70% of them said they want to earn extra income. Key considerations include “spare time and working at their own pace” and “safety.”
Facts
300 women nationwide in their 20s to 40s who spend money on activities supporting their favorites
Preliminary survey of 8,000 people
26.6% of women in their 20s to 40s said they “spend money on activities supporting their favorites”
34.7% among women in their 20s
43.6% of those who spend money on activities supporting their favorites said their current budget is “not enough”
The figure rises to 87.0% when those already earning extra income are included
66.3% spend less than ¥30,000
10.6% spend “¥100,000 or more”
“Clothing and fashion” ranked first at 37.0%
“Can be done in spare time and at my own pace” ranked first at 43.0%
[Nov. 29 only] 「ラーメン田田」 to offer limited-quantity 「Meat Chunk Chashu」! The monthly 「Denden Day」 mini ramen, starting at ¥550, will also be available on the same day!
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ラーメン田田, operated by 株式会社AZism, will offer limited-quantity meat chunk chashu on Nov. 29, 2026, in celebration of 「Good Meat Day」. Its monthly 「Denden Day」 event will also feature mini ramen starting at ¥550.
JINGS representative Mikami to speak at 「Smart Factory Japan2026」. Explaining how AI can connect expertise in design, manufacturing and quality assurance to create consistent quality
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株式会社JINGS will exhibit at 「Smart Factory Japan2026」, hosted by 日刊工業新聞社, and its representative director and CEO, Haruka Mikami, will speak on Nov. 18 about using AI to create consistent quality.
Couples talk about skin: More than 60% say they noticed changes in their spouse’s health from their skin
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社LATRICO’s 『東京美肌堂』, more than 60% of people who talk about skin with their spouse have noticed changes in their spouse’s health, while more than half of wives cite their husbands’ lack of interest in changes to their skin and insufficient attention to personal grooming as concerns.
Facts
Among 2,122 married men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
This rises to 63.0% among those who have talked about skincare or skin with their spouse.
While 50.2% of wives feel that “their spouse doesn’t notice changes in their skin”
36.9% of husbands “do nothing in particular” for their facial skin
Prompts for top AI model Claude Fable 5.2 are about “refining,” not “adding.” Free release of the 『Claude Fable 5.2 Prompt Engineering Guide』, illustrated with 10 patterns organized by challenge
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株式会社Renewer has released a free, 59-page prompt engineering guidebook for Anthropic社’s Claude Fable 5.2 model, based on official documentation. As a sequel to the previous edition, it emphasizes “refining” rather than “adding” and explains 10 challenge-specific patterns with illustrations.
【PISOLA launches its first lucky bag!】A total of 5 items, including 5,000 yen worth of PISOLA dining vouchers and original merchandise! Reservations for 『PISOLA Lucky Bag 2027』 open for a limited quantity starting Sunday, November 15, 2026
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株式会社ピソラ will begin taking reservations for 『PISOLA Lucky Bag 2027』 in limited quantities starting November 15. Priced at 5,000 yen, it includes dining vouchers and original merchandise. A campaign offering a chance to win a trip to Bali will also be held.
Nagoya-born eel specialty restaurant “炭焼 うな富士” to open new takeout and dine-in concept in Ikebukuro, Tokyo
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“お弁当 うな富士 東武池袋店,” a new takeout and dine-in concept from eel specialty restaurant “炭焼 うな富士,” operated by 株式会社かぶらや, will open in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on November 19, 2026.
3 estimates: 1.2 million yen, 9 million yen and 0 yen. The night a transportation company’s general affairs staffer compared them. D株式会社 launches new series on vertical-scroll comic platform 「トゥーンエル」
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D株式会社 launched a new series, 『3 Estimates: 1.2 Million Yen, 9 Million Yen and 0 Yen』, depicting a comparison of estimates for AI development, on 「トゥーンエル」, a vertical-scroll comic platform operated by H株式会社, on November 8, 2026.
PPE brand “Harpye”: 2 industrial protective helmet models pass type examination
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2 industrial protective helmet models from Korean PPE brand “Harpye” have passed the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s type examination and will go on sale in September 2026.
AI automates routine tasks: mfloow launches “AI Worker”
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株式会社マイクロニティ announced that it will launch “AI Worker,” a feature that uses AI to automatically perform routine tasks, on its AI business improvement platform “mfloow” starting November 12, 2026.
Joint research paper by 松尾研究所, CCC and Vポイントマーケティング accepted for a workshop held alongside “IEEE ICDM 2026,” an international conference in data mining
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A joint research paper by 株式会社松尾研究所, CCC and Vポイントマーケティング was accepted for a workshop held alongside “IEEE ICDM 2026,” an international conference in data mining.
ビーヘルシー to offer free one-on-one consultations starting November 12 to help plan corporate YouTube operations for 2027
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株式会社ビーヘルシー will offer free one-on-one consultations starting November 12, 2026, to help executives and staff considering corporate YouTube use in 2027 organize their operating plans.
Efforts to protect and breed rare freshwater fish highly praised — first breeding certification for タンゴスジシマドジョウ and commendation for アユモドキ
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滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館 received certification for the first successful breeding of タンゴスジシマドジョウ and a commendation from 環境省近畿環境局 for its contribution to the protection and breeding of アユモドキ. To mark the occasion, juvenile fish, the certification document and the commendation will be exhibited.
S&J responds to increasingly sophisticated and faster AI-powered cyberattacks, launching AI-powered web application source code diagnostics by AI and experts
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Ｓ＆Ｊ株式会社 launched its AI-powered web application source code diagnostic service on Nov. 12, 2026, combining AI with the expertise of security engineers to address increasingly sophisticated and faster AI-powered cyberattacks.
QR Talk selected as translation partner for “TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND”—supporting multilingual conversations at speed networking sessions and in the exhibition area
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Originalワンミニッツ株式会社は、2026年12月に名古屋市で開催される「TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND」の翻訳パートナーにQRトークが選定され、スピード商談会や展示エリアでの多言語コミュニケーションツールとして導入される。
JR西日本 partners on “Eki Iku in Kanazawa Station,” an experiential short-term childcare program. Ride the Shinkansen from Kanazawa Station to Komatsu Station!
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株式会社あすいく will partner with JR西日本 to hold “Eki Iku in Kanazawa Station,” an experiential short-term childcare program based at Kanazawa Station, on Dec. 5, 2026. Participants will travel between Kanazawa Station and Komatsu Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen and take part in activities such as a behind-the-scenes station tour and hands-on station staff experience.
The 3rd Wakayama Prefecture-hosted “Wakayama Prefecture High School Esports Championship 2027” will be held
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eスタジアム株式会社 and NANKAI will plan and produce the Wakayama Prefecture-hosted “Wakayama Prefecture High School Esports Championship 2027,” featuring a League of Legends tournament.
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3rd
2027
Original5人1組
16 teams
Up to 96 people
Companies mentioned：eスタジアム株式会社、株式会社NANKAI、ユタカ交通株式会社、NASEF JAPAN / ナセフ ジャパン、特定非営利活動法人国際教育eスポーツ連盟ネットワーク日本本部、株式会社サイバーリンクス
The hugely popular experience program at the “UCC Coffee Museum” gets a special Christmas edition starting Dec. 9!
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The UCC Coffee Museum, operated by UCCジャパン株式会社, will hold a special Christmas edition of its experience program from Dec. 9 through 25. Highlights include a pairing experience at “Lounge by UCC COFFEE ACADEMY,” with stollen and Carré de Neige added, and a Christmas-themed 3D latte art experience.
Facts
Resumed this year for the first time in 6 years
Price (tax included): 2,200 yen
Price (tax included): 3,300 yen
Children (elementary and junior high school students): 440 yen
New advertising campaign launches on “Pandora Vision,” a large outdoor screen in Shibuya Center-Gai
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株式会社ユニカ announced that it will begin synchronized screenings on “Pandora Vision,” a large outdoor screen in Shibuya Center-Gai, in partnership with “Shibuya Center-Gai Hit Vision,” operated by 株式会社ヒット.
Luxury bath additive “Chapon” selected for the reader giveaway in the November issue of “URBAN” magazine
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Luxury bath additive “Chapon,” offered by 株式会社Tokel, has been selected for the reader giveaway in the November 2026 issue of “URBAN” magazine. Sets will be awarded to a total of 3 people across 3 areas.
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Original気持ちのきりかえ 4本セット
3 areas: Den-en/New Town edition, Yokohama South edition, and Yokohama Central edition
Get ready for the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, effective Dec. 1, 2026! “e-JINZAI” releases new training videos to help organizations review their internal reporting systems
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株式会社ビズアップ総研 has released new training videos on its online training system “e-JINZAI” to address the amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which takes effect on Dec. 1, 2026.
湯原ヨーグルト, a yogurt specialty shop at Yuhara Onsen operated by 株式会社OMOI, will launch its limited-time “Sweet Potato Yogurt,” made with Beni Haruka sweet potatoes from local 湯原農園, on Nov. 13, 2026. The price is 450 yen, tax included.
A new addition to the Nuts Weekly series to meet rising demand for protein: “Nuts Weekly + (Plus) Protein MIX” launches
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株式会社デルタインターナショナル, a specialist trading company for nuts and dried fruit, will launch “Nuts Weekly + Protein MIX,” a new product designed to provide protein. The individually packaged mix combines almonds, butter peanuts, black soybeans, and cheddar cheese, and contains 5.6g of protein per 1 bag (18g). Sales begin on Nov. 10, 2026.
[Survey on AI use and organizational decision-making] 81.8% said they have tasks where important decisions depend on specific individuals. 30.0% said they document the reasons behind decisions in writing or data.
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According to a survey on AI use and organizational decision-making conducted by 株式会社taiziii, 81.8% said they have tasks where important decisions depend on specific individuals, while 30.0% said they document the reasons behind decisions in writing or data.
Back by popular demand! The Halloween-limited “Pumpkin Pudding” is returning for a limited time! On sale again starting November 21 (Sat.)!
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Totto PURIN, a specialty pudding shop in Tottori Prefecture operated by 株式会社OMOI, will bring back its popular “Pumpkin Pudding,” previously sold for a limited time during Halloween, as a standalone item starting November 21, 2026.
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Price: 550 yen (tax included)
Sales period: From November 21 (Sat.), 2026
Advance reservations: Open on the official online store starting November 11 (Wed.), 2026
AI advances eyeglass lens design. New options for seeing in everyday life, from far away to close up
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株式会社ニコン・エシロール launched its AI-powered progressive lenses, the “Varilux® XR Series™,” and its intermediate and near-vision lenses, “Varilux® Immersia™,” on November 5, 2026.
Try Ulike (ユーライク) home-use light beauty devices at beauty salons! Trial events to be held at 20 salons equipped with “BEAUTINISTA TV,” which is installed at 1,900 locations nationwide
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株式会社CMerTV will hold trial events for Ulike’s IPL hair-removal device, “Ulike Air 10 Max,” at 20 salons equipped with the hair-salon-focused digital signage media “BEAUTINISTA TV,” starting November 20, 2026.
The “world’s donut specialty shop” arrives in the Hirakata area for the first time! “JACK IN THE DONUTS” Hirakata Mall location opens on November 19 (Thu.)
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The Hirakata Mall location of the donut specialty shop “JACK IN THE DONUTS,” operated by ビッグクリエイト株式会社, opens on November 19. The chain has 37 locations nationwide and aims to reach 100 locations in Japan by 2040.
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Thursday, Nov. 19
37 locations nationwide
At least 1,500 yen (tax included)
100 locations in Japan
Currently operating 65 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：ビッグクリエイト株式会社、JACK IN THE DONUTS、鳥さく、タニタカフェ、鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ
ピカリング インターフェース announces high-density PXI/PXIe arbitrary waveform generators with up to 4 channels at electronica 2026
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At electronica 2026, ピカリング インターフェース announced its high-density PXI/PXIe arbitrary waveform generators with up to 4 channels, the “41-621” and “43-621.”
A surprise when you cut it open: red flesh!? Shinshu-born “red-fleshed apples” arrive at 銀座NAGANO!
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Red-fleshed apples developed by breeder 吉家一雄さん of Nakano City, 長野県, are now on sale at 銀座NAGANO. Each variety has its own distinctive color and flavor.
Anua exhibits at “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026”! Try the “guardian serum” that protects skin from winter dryness
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The skincare brand “Anua,” from 株式会社The Founders JAPAN, will exhibit at “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026,” held in the Omotesando and Harajuku area starting November 18, 2026, offering product trials, including its PDRN series, and skin analysis services.
[Toei Housing] Holds clubhouse opening ceremony for <HANA GARDEN VILLAS>
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東栄住宅’s Philippine subsidiary TS社 and local company PESH社 held a clubhouse opening ceremony at “HANA GARDEN VILLAS” in Cabuyao City, Laguna, through their joint venture CTP社. About 70 people attended on October 12, 2026, and traditional ceremonies from Japan and the Philippines were held.
Facts
About 70 people
October 12, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社東栄住宅、Toei Solutions Corporation、TS社、Prime Eastern Spring Holdings Inc.、PESH社、Chan-Toei Properties Inc.、CTP社、Jorge Yulo Architects & Associates、Joel Luna Planning and Design
From trucks to stationery, valuing items that can still be used. 栗山自動車工業 carries out employee-proposed stationery donation and reuse initiative
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A report on 栗山自動車工業’s stationery collection and donation initiative, carried out at all branches in August 2026, including how about 180 collected items were reused in-house, with the remainder donated to NPO法人グッドライフ, and the company’s efforts toward the SDGs.
Facts
About 180 items collected across all branches
In August 2026, we carried out an employee-proposed stationery collection and donation initiative at all branches
In October 2026, we donated stationery to “セカンドライフ,” operated by 特定非営利活動法人グッドライフ
Try “easy, pain-free hair removal” while waiting at a beauty salon! Japan’s and the world’s No. 1 light beauty device brand, “Ulike,” installs trial devices at 20 locations in the Kanto region—starting November 20 (Fri.), with special offers exclusive to participating salons
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Starting November 20, 2026, Ulike株式会社 will install trial devices for the “Ulike Air 10 Max IPL Hair Removal Device” at 20 hair salons in the Kanto region and air a commercial featuring Mirei Kiritani on “BEAUTINISTA TV,” a digital signage media network installed at approximately 1,900 hair salons nationwide.
Facts
20 locations in the Kanto region
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 19 (Sat)
Approximately 1,900 locations nationwide
High output of 28J(*4)
As few as 3 uses(*5)
Even after 30 minutes of irradiation
Keeps skin surface temperature at 16℃(*7)
Capable of 900,000 flashes(*9)
Original1回約2分(*10)
Ulike’s highest output ever: 30J(*11)
In just 3 minutes
Cooled to minus 5°C (*11)
Noticeable results in 2 weeks
A lightweight, compact body weighing just 287 g
Cumulative worldwide sales of 10 million units (*17)
More than 1000 patents obtained (*18)
Companies mentioned：Ulike株式会社、Ulike、Vis、OASIS、ZA/ZA、LAULEA、ドン・キホーテ、Amazon、楽天市場、Qoo10、Yahoo!ショッピング、Tiktok、BEAUTINISTA TV
Established a technology for tuning LLMs with specific expertise using small amounts of data
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NTT株式会社 developed a new tuning technology to instill specialized knowledge in LLMs using small amounts of business manual data. By having LLMs automatically generate training data, the technology enables the creation of highly accurate specialized LLMs without collecting vast amounts of data.
Facts
The accuracy rate before training (before providing business manuals) was 65.3%
Using this technology, the rate reached 83.1%
Previous research improved the rate to a maximum of 73.3%, but
The accuracy rate was further improved by nearly 10%
Exhibiting at SEMICON Japan 2026, an international semiconductor industry trade show
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栗田工業株式会社 will exhibit at SEMICON Japan 2026, an international semiconductor industry trade show to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 9 to 11, 2026. The company will introduce its ultrapure water production facility, e-WT, and water treatment technologies.
Making its first appearance at 未来COLLEGE@SEMICON2026, an industry research event for students focused on the semiconductor sector
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栗田工業株式会社 will make its first appearance at 未来COLLEGE@SEMICON2026, an industry research event for students focused on the semiconductor sector, to be held from Dec. 9 to 11.
[Speaking on Nov. 18] The realities and operations facing home-visit nursing managers | Building teams that balance nursing care and facility management
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岩永真林, Executive Officer of 一般社団法人日本男性看護師會, will speak at an online seminar hosted by 株式会社eWeLL on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining how home-visit nursing managers can balance frontline care with facility operations and build teams.
ピーティックス launches Japan, In Person, a new service connecting people and communities across Japan with international visitors
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Peatix Inc. has launched Japan, In Person, a new service connecting international visitors with communities across Japan. The service introduces in English experiences and workshops offered in their daily work by craftspeople, shop owners and others, and lets users complete bookings and payments on the platform.
[Commemorating the 10th edition] FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu> opens on Nov. 18! Opening ceremony to be attended by government and industry association representatives
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FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Kyushu>, operated by 株式会社イノベント, will be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Nov. 18 and 19, 2026. An opening ceremony attended by government and industry association representatives will take place on the first day.
株式会社Proteinum has launched Promotional Plan, a new feature for its EC management support tool ECPRO BRAIN that lets users schedule changes in advance to 8 items, including product names and thumbnails, to coincide with various 楽天市場 events.
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8 items: product name, catchphrase, points multiplier, coupon issuance, price, product description/sales description, thumbnail, and shared large banner