Now accepting applications for AI implementation support for tax accountant offices. In 4 hours, organize bookkeeping workflows, separate tasks to be handled by AI from those requiring staff review, and test the process using everyday receipts.
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株式会社ノックデザイン has launched an AI implementation support service for bookkeeping operations at tax accountant offices. In a 4-hour workshop, it organizes tasks such as receipt reading and preparing journal entry drafts for AI to handle, as well as staff review tasks, and conducts a trial.
Press announcement: “Check-In System Implementation Guidelines Ver1.0” and “Check-In System Standard Specifications Ver1.0” released
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独立行政法人情報処理推進機構 (IPA) has released the “Check-In System Implementation Guidelines Ver1.0” and “Check-In System Standard Specifications Ver1.0” to promote the adoption of check-in systems that can be used routinely and also during disasters, drawing on lessons from the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
【福岡大学】Semi-hardball baseball team wins the “30th Kyushu District University Semi-Hardball Baseball Autumn Tournament”
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福岡大学’s semi-hardball baseball team defeated 九州産業大学 3-2 in 14 innings in the final of the 30th Kyushu District University Semi-Hardball Baseball Autumn Tournament, held on November 7, to win the title. Player Sota Watanabe hit a walk-off and received the Most Valuable Player award, and the team earned a seeded spot in the Kyushu Championship, next year’s qualifying tournament for the national championship.
A Christmas meal with the same menu, from regular meals to minced meals. リヤンド-絆-荻窪 to serve it on December 23, developed jointly by its dedicated chef and the Enjoy Eating team since August
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NSリヤンド株式会社’s medical care home リヤンド-絆-荻窪 will present a special Christmas menu on December 23, 2026, offering the same dishes in forms ranging from regular meals to minced meals. Its dedicated chef and the Enjoy Eating team have developed the menu jointly since August, with collaborations with ココ・ファーム・ワイナリー and chord coffee.
A much-awaited mini size arrives in limited quantities for Revlon’s popular cushion foundation!
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レブロン株式会社 will release a mini size of “Revlon ColorStay Longwear UV Cushion Foundation,” a cushion foundation that lasts for 30 hours without fading, in limited quantities on November 12, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Lasts for 30 hours*¹ without fading
1,650 yen each (tax included)
2,750 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：レブロン株式会社、レブロン研究所、レブロン – Revlon Japan
AI radio app “Buddycom” registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “NETIS” — supporting construction management and information sharing at public works and construction sites
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AI radio app “Buddycom” from 株式会社サイエンスアーツ has been registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s New Technology Information System, “NETIS.”
【1129 Good Meat Month, Part 1】The winter of cheese is here! 安楽亭 adds a “Plenty of Cheese Menu” to its “Samgyeopsal All-You-Can-Eat Course” for a limited time from Friday, 11/13! Enjoy blissful cheesy samgyeopsal with ease♪
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焼肉レストラン安楽亭 will add 4 cheese dishes to its “Samgyeopsal All-You-Can-Eat Course” for a limited time starting November 13, 2026.
Fujisoft releases its October 2026 “Technical Report,” covering topics from data analytics platform applications to security, code reviews in the AI era and talent development
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Fujisoft has released its October 2026 Technical Report, featuring explanations of how to use data analytics platforms (OLTP/OLAP, Snowflake App Runtime and BI tools), as well as reports on cross-border scams, passkey operational risks, code reviews in the AI era and talent development.
First award for Mitsui Fudosan Industrial Park (MFIP): MFIP Ebina ＆forest wins the “Wood Design Award 2026”
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“Wood Design Award 2026,” the first award received by Mitsui Fudosan Industrial Park (MFIP), has been awarded to “MFIP Ebina ＆forest,” a multi-purpose business facility with logistics, research and laboratory functions. The facility is the first in Japan to use timber in part of its building structure while including logistics space designed for multiple tenants, and uses timber from forests owned by the Mitsui Fudosan Group.
Facts
Wood Design Award 2026
Completed in June 2026
Timber used in parts of the common areas spanning the building’s 1st through 4th floors
“Forest Lounge” on the 3rd floor
Site area: approximately 19,823 m²
Total floor area: approximately 40,219 m²
Construction started April 1, 2025
Completion: June 30, 2026
90 developed properties
Japan: 71 properties
Overseas: 19 properties
Owns approximately 5,000 ha of forest in Hokkaido (equivalent to approximately 1,063 Tokyo Domes)
【Enjoy winter “drinks outdoors” on a kotatsu terrace!】3 new hot pots arrive: oden hot pot with delicious dashi broth, domestic mentaiko motsu hot pot, and seafood mala hot pot — バネバグース赤坂見附店
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バネバグース赤坂見附店, operated by 株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング, a consolidated subsidiary of 株式会社DDグループ, will install kotatsu tables in its terrace area starting November 16 and begin serving 3 new hot pot options: “Oden Hot Pot with Delicious Dashi Broth Plan,” “Domestic Mentaiko Motsu Hot Pot Plan” and “Seafood Mala Hot Pot Plan.”
Facts
Starting Monday, Nov. 16
Serving 3 varieties
2-hour plan
Price: 5,000 yen (tax included)
8 kinds of oden
Price: ¥6,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥7,000 (including tax)
Plus ¥300 (including tax)
6 kotatsu tables installed
Up to 40 people
Kotatsu tables scheduled to remain installed until the end of March
A learning space in a house in Nishi-Shinjuku for an in-depth exploration of “listening.” Aliru x Hub Study Group seeks participants for its second term
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一般社団法人青草の原 is recruiting participants for the second term (November 2026–March 2027) of “アルイルxハブ研究会,” a learning space it runs jointly with リトルハブホーム in Chigasaki. Centered on the theme of “listening,” the program will hold 5 open study sessions at Lemon House in Nishi-Shinjuku.
“GHQ book burnings” series relaunched, bringing Japan’s lost heritage of memories back to life!
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株式会社徳間書店 will publish a new series republishing GHQ-banned books introduced by the late critic Koji Nishio, with commentary. It will release 2 books on November 21 and plans to publish 2 books each month from December onward.
Live as yourself even while undergoing breast cancer treatment. “Yurufuwa Christmas,” offering consultations with doctors, nurses and MSWs as well as breast reconstruction experiences, to be held December 19 at 三井記念病院
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一般社団法人ゆるふわコネクト and 三井記念病院 will jointly hold “Yurufuwa Christmas,” an event for patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, on December 19, 2026. Talks by doctors and nurses, individual consultations, and a breast reconstruction experience session will be offered free of charge. Capacity is 50 people.
First at a temple or shrine! Smart trash bin “SmaGO” installed on the grounds of Kyoto’s World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple to curb overflowing trash at tourist sites and improve collection efficiency
Binance Global’s flagship event, Binance Blockchain Week (BBW) Bangkok 2026, announces first wave of speakers
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Binance announced the first wave of speakers for its flagship event, “Binance Blockchain Week (BBW) Bangkok 2026,” to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2026. With the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets as its theme, policymakers and industry leaders will take part, with Celo, Kite and Plasma as sponsors.
Letter of appreciation received from the organizing committee for providing the cloud PBX “INNOVERA” to events held in Osaka Prefecture for the Inter-High School Championships (National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet)
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株式会社プロディライト received a letter of appreciation from the organizing committee for providing the cloud PBX “INNOVERA” for events held in Osaka Prefecture as part of the Reiwa 8 National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet〈Kinki Inter-High 2026〉.
Facts
Securities code: 5580
Reiwa 8 National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet
Turning farm equipment theft into an “agriculture-wide security challenge.” Wakayama’s きみのフルーツ launches crowdfunding to continue farming and promote the appeal of hassaku citrus
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きみのフルーツ, an orchard in Kimino, Wakayama Prefecture, is launching a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE, prompted by the theft of small farm equipment, to continue farming and promote the appeal of hassaku citrus.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
135 cases in 2023
179 cases in 2025
450,000 page views on social media
More than 2,500 reposts
Total value at purchase: equivalent to about 800,000 yen
[Joint project by hospital, bus service and 狭山市] “Sayamanabi Walk Park Stamp Rally @ 12th Chikozan Waku-Waku Park Festival” held.
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More than 900 people took part over the 2 days of October 31 and November 1 in the “Sayamanabi Walk Park Stamp Rally,” jointly organized by 一般社団法人みんなの健康, 埼玉石心会病院, 西武バス and 狭山市.
[Osaka, Toyonaka] Outpatient care covers a wide range of conditions, including lifestyle-related diseases. Home visits available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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みそら訪問クリニック豊中, operated by 医療法人みそら, opened in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, in August 2026 and provides outpatient care and home visits 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Facts
Opened in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, in August 2026
From 9 a.m. every Monday and Friday
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Monday and Friday
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
2-minute walk from Hankyu Okamachi Station
After graduating from 福岡大学医学部 in 2015
Joined the same hospital’s gastrointestinal surgery department in 2020
Worked in the gastrointestinal surgery department at 日本赤十字社和歌山医療センター in 2022
Provides home medical care from 3 bases in Minoh, Ibaraki and Toyonaka
For e-commerce businesses | A guide to the latest practices and know-how for daily monitoring of SEO metrics by search keyword [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社BigFly has released a free November 2026 edition of its guide to know-how for daily monitoring of SEO metrics by search keyword for e-commerce businesses.
For trading companies and wholesalers | Report on driving adoption after implementing Gemini [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a free November 2026 edition of its report supporting trading companies and wholesalers in driving adoption after implementing Gemini. A 厚生労働省 survey found that labor shortages among part-time workers in wholesale and retail trade exceed the industry average, while a 総務省 white paper says 86.4% of Japanese companies use generative AI, but the range of tasks where they see benefits is limited. The report covers Gemini use cases, a 3-month implementation plan and checklists.
“集客ラクダ” adds support for custom domains and subdomains, enabling information sharing through your company’s branded URL
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株式会社Arstruct has added a feature to its information-publishing support service 「集客ラクダ」 that allows blogs to be published using custom domains and subdomains. This enables users to operate media under their own brand URLs and publish information continuously in combination with AEO measures and structured data support.
マツダ launches leather model of crossbody bag developed with Japanese leather goods brand 「FUJITAKA」
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マツダ株式会社 will launch the leather model of its crossbody bag, 「クロスボディバッグ レザー（SPORT TAN）」, in collaboration with Japanese leather goods brand 「FUJITAKA」, starting Nov. 13, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
45,500 yen
Approximately 480 g
34 × 20 × 6 cm
73–113 cm
Companies mentioned：マツダ株式会社、マツダ、株式会社イケテイ、FUJITAKA、MAZDA ONLINE SHOP、MAZDA ROADSTER、MAZDA OFFICIAL GOODS SHOP
For Plant Safety Personnel | Practical DX and Selection for Hazardous Areas [November 2026 Edition]
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free November 2026 edition report, “Practical DX and Selection for Hazardous Areas,” for safety personnel at chemical and oil plants. The report explains the relationship between overseas certifications (IECEx and ATEX) and type approval testing under Japan's Industrial Safety and Health Act when selecting explosion-proof equipment, as well as guidelines for designating hazardous areas.
Datachain to exhibit at “Singapore FinTech Festival 2026” with support from 東京都
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株式会社Datachain will exhibit as the Japan Pavilion at “Singapore FinTech Festival 2026,” held in Singapore in November 2026, with support from 東京都’s overseas expansion support program. The company will showcase technologies such as KuraPrivacy and Datachain Wallet and aims to collaborate with overseas financial institutions.
Survey on How Working People Use Generative AI 2026: “56.6% of Working People in Their 20s and 30s Use Generative AI at Work”
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社Hagakure, 56.6% of working people in their 20s and 30s use generative AI at work. The most common use is gathering and researching information, while company confidential information and customers' personal information were the items respondents were least willing to entrust to AI.
Facts
Among 500 working people in their 20s and 30s
Company confidential information and customers' personal information ranked highest at 18.6%
Remote monitoring, operation and automated control of emergency generators on remote islands. obniz installed in Danto Power generators
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ダントーパワー株式会社 has used obniz's IoT platform to enable remote monitoring and control of LP gas generators. The system was installed in Awashimaura Village, Niigata Prefecture, where real-time anomaly detection and rapid response were confirmed during disaster-prevention drills.
[AI Guardian Commercialization Series, Part 2: Productivity Improvement Business] Fuva Brain begins developing AI analysis features for its in-house business visualization product “Eye“247” Work Smart Cloud”
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株式会社フーバーブレイン has begun developing AI analysis features for its business visualization product “Eye“247” Work Smart Cloud,” with releases scheduled sequentially from July 2027 onward. The initiative is part of the “AI Guardian” concept in the company's medium-term management plan and lays the groundwork for providing the “AI Deployment Service” in collaboration with subsidiary ProofX.
Facts
From July 2027 onward
Nov. 2, 2026
Nov. 11, 2026
5 existing customers
Already from 1 company
Awarded for 3 consecutive terms
Adjusted revenue: 15 billion yen
Adjusted operating profit: 1.5 billion yen
Medium-term management plan target for the fiscal year ending March 2030
Tier IV and Shunan Bulk Terminal begin collaboration on autonomous dump truck transport
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Tier IV and Shunan Bulk Terminal have begun collaborating on autonomous dump truck transport at Tokuyama-Kudamatsu Port, aiming to achieve driverless operations during 2028.
Facts
During 2028
August 2008
April 2012
1918
Dec. 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティアフォー、周南バルクターミナル株式会社、株式会社トクヤマ、出光興産株式会社、トクヤマ海陸運送株式会社、The Autoware Foundation
70% have tried AI phone services. Yet the problem of “not being understood” remains. “Channel Talk” launches AI phone agent “Voice ALF”
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株式会社Channel Corporation operates the customer support AI agent “Channel Talk” and has launched “Voice ALF,” an AI phone agent. It uses technology designed to address shortcomings of conventional AI phone services and also highlights its track record of adoption in South Korea.
JFE Engineering completed the bridge and highway improvement project between Rio Blanco and Siuna in Nicaragua, and an opening ceremony was held in October 2026 for the “Japan-Nicaragua Friendship Bridge.”
Launch of “Data Utilization Starter Kit for Databricks,” enabling data utilization to begin in as little as 8 weeks with a minimal configuration
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アジアクエスト株式会社 has launched a data utilization starter kit using Databricks. It enables implementation in as little as 8 weeks with a minimal configuration and offers CSV import automation, KPI dashboards, natural-language analytics, and more in a single package.
Space Data launches “スペースデータ出版”; first book goes on sale Nov. 13
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株式会社スペースデータ has launched the publishing house “スペースデータ出版” to edit and distribute knowledge from the communities “シンギュラボ” and “NEXA.” Its first book, “An Introductory Guide to Japan’s Growth Strategy: How to Connect the 17 Strategic Fields,” will go on sale on Nov. 13, 2026.
A new “corduroy design” has arrived for エムール’s popular kotatsu blankets, bringing style to autumn and winter interiors. A wide range of sizes suits various kotatsu tables for the floor, sofa, dining room, and more.
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株式会社エムール began selling corduroy kotatsu covers on Nov. 10, 2026. The range includes 3 types for floor, sofa, and dining use, with prices starting in the 10,000-yen range.
VIPOアカデミー, operated by 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構 (VIPO), has opened applications for the “Basic Industry Research Course,” which will run from January to March 2027. The course covers basic knowledge of the content industry across all 7 genres, with hybrid attendance available at the venue or online.
HENNGE One launches single sign-on integration with email DX platform “yaritori”
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HENNGE株式会社 announced that its cloud security service for businesses, “HENNGE One,” now supports single sign-on integration with Onebox株式会社’s email DX platform “yaritori.”
Allied Architects supports ambassador campaign for Bacardi Japan’s “Dewar’s” X account, based on CEPs analysis
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Allied Architects supported an ambassador campaign and fan meeting for Bacardi Japan’s “Dewar’s” official X account, using CEPs analysis as a starting point.
Facts
The number of ambassadors grew to approximately 350
Applications to participate reached 117% of the target
Satisfaction was 96%
88% said they would recommend Dewar’s to people they know
100% intend to continue their ambassador activities
For everyone involved in Niigata’s food industry: Special seminar on Niigata’s food business featuring Soup Stock Tokyo’s Toyama and Ichimasa Kamaboko’s Nakano
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新潟市産業振興財団 and 新潟県信用保証協会 will hold a special seminar on Niigata’s food business on Nov. 17, 2026. Masamichi Toyama of Soup Stock Tokyo and Akira Nakano of Ichimasa Kamaboko will speak about brand strategy and product development.
Facts
Approximately 90 sake breweries
A network of 61 outlets, including franchise locations
93% of registered dietitians recommend Bisco as a snack to help children stay healthy: Winter campaign to support students preparing for entrance exams; large packages with supportive messages go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 8
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Following survey results showing that 93% of registered dietitians recommend Bisco, Ezaki Glico is running a limited-time winter campaign to support students preparing for entrance exams and their families. Large packages of Bisco with supportive messages will go on sale starting Dec. 8.
【Waphyto】“Silky Glow Powder” elevates mature skin with rare gifts of nature; limited release on Nov. 12 (Thu.)
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株式会社Waphyto will release “Silky Glow Powder,” a skincare-inspired face powder containing plant ingredients from Higashi-Mikawa, Aichi, in limited quantities starting Nov. 12, 2026.
“Building a community-based, preventive wildlife damage control model using an integrated wildlife damage control system” selected for the “Reiwa 8 Ehime Public-Private Co-Creation Challenge Support Project Grant”
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株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ, 株式会社アイムービック and 株式会社笑丸 have been selected for an Ehime Prefecture grant program and will conduct a community-based demonstration of an integrated wildlife damage control system using IoT and AI starting in September 2026.
Facts
Reiwa 8 Ehime Public-Private Co-Creation Challenge Support Project Grant
Special campaign for a limited time! Get a “testo 860i” smartphone thermal imager effectively free with the purchase of a portable combustion gas analyzer!
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株式会社テストー will run a special campaign from Sept. 28, 2026, through the end of December, offering the “testo 860i” smartphone thermal imager effectively free to purchasers of its “testo 350” and “testo 340” combustion gas analyzers.
A newly introduced halal-certified “onigiri burger” at Kansai International Airport! What halal menu has a hard-to-book restaurant created in pursuit of authentic Japanese flavors? 【OnigiriBurger】
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OnigiriBurger, operated by 株式会社おかげさまで, began selling 2 new menu items on Nov. 12, 2026, at its Kansai International Airport Terminal 1 location. The items have received halal certification from the Kyoto Halal Council.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
2 new menu items
The global Muslim population is estimated at about 2 billion
Accounting for 25.6% of the world’s population
The number of Muslim visitors to Japan in 2025 is estimated at about 1.64 million
Kansai International Airport recorded a record high of about 27.53 million international passengers in 2025
About 1 year from concept to launch
Since opening in December 2023
Received “halal certification” from the Kyoto Halal Council at the end of September 2026
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
<Price> ¥1,300 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社おかげさまで、OnigiriBurger、鮓 きずな、観光庁、関西エアポート株式会社、大阪出入国在留管理局関西空港支局、Pew Research Center、国土交通省
A management professional from DOERS and a speaker from Recruit Staffing take the stage. A session on how to conduct the “business inventory” that underpins AI use in back-office operations will be held at “BtoB Growth EXPO for Accounting and Finance” on Nov. 24.
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Original株式会社Growth DXは、2026年11月24日に開催される「BtoB Growth EXPO for 経理財務」において、DOERS管理のプロの松村史朗氏とリクルートスタッフィングの中西敦氏が登壇し、バックオフィスAI活用の前提となる業務棚卸しの進め方についてセッションを行う。
株式会社ブレインアカデミー will hold the “2027 Private School Teacher Recruitment Selection Event in Tokyo” at Shinjuku L Tower on Dec. 6, 2026, for teacher recruitment for positions starting in April 2027.
Original【東京ばな奈】「Disney THE MARKET 2026 in ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ」に初登場！新作『ズートピア/ショコラサンド』を販売
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株式会社グレープストーン will participate in the limited-time “Disney THE MARKET 2026” at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting Nov. 18, 2026, selling new sweets and merchandise, including “Zootopia / Chocolate Sand.”
【Special pricing】A “switch-over campaign” offering savings on the latest “A列車で行こう9 PRIME LINE” begins Nov. 12!
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株式会社アートディンク launched a “switch-over campaign” on Nov. 12 for the “A列車で行こう9 PRIME LINE,” scheduled for release on Dec. 10, 2026, offering existing users the game at half price or a special price.
Average annual income of ¥9.36 million for male members, 142 marriages and an 81.0% marriage rate | ナレソメ予備校 August 2026 activity report
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株式会社ナレソメ announced that 142 members married in August 2026, including 74 who married other members. The cumulative marriage rate within IBJ from January through August was 81.0%, and the average annual income of male members at enrollment was ¥9.36 million. The marriage rate for the Basic plan also reached 84.8%. The company expanded matchmaking parties for members and held the recruitment event “ナレソメキャラバン.”
Facts
The monthly number of members who married reached 142 in August 2026
The cumulative marriage rate from January through August 2026 was 81.0% within IBJ
The annual number of members who married was 1,630
Having a pet increases conversations in about 70% of households! Survey on the impact of pets on human relationships for Family Day | 第一アイペット
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A survey conducted by 第一アイペット損害保険 found that conversations at home had increased in about 70% of households with pets, showing that pets help smooth relationships.
First participation in “FactorISM2026”; survey satisfaction rate of 100% — 27 participants, with 37 attendees including volunteers
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シンニチ工業株式会社 took part in the open factory event “FactorISM2026” for the first time, opening its head office factory to the public. A total of 37 people attended, including 27 participants and volunteers. Welding experiences and other activities proved popular, and the survey satisfaction rate was 100%.
HACCP alone cannot prevent accidents! A practical PRP guide to building a zero-accident safety culture: “A Manual for Strengthening FSSC 22000 with ISO 22002” to be published on November 12!
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一般財団法人日本規格協会 published “A Manual for Strengthening FSSC 22000 with ISO 22002” on November 12, 2026. The book explains not only HACCP but also PRPs and the creation of a food safety culture.
[Supporting safe and comfortable air travel] バッファロー and フジドリームエアラインズ launch a collaborative giveaway campaign
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株式会社バッファロー and フジドリームエアラインズ launched a joint campaign on November 12, 2026, offering a carry-on-compliant semi-solid mobile battery and original FDA merchandise to 5 winners selected by lottery.
Facts
5 winners will be selected by lottery
The campaign launched today, Thursday, November 12, 2026
Features a capacity of 10,000 mAh
Rated at 37 Wh
15.2 mm thick
A slim, lightweight body weighing approximately 210 g
Fast charging up to 30 W
No. 1 in wireless LAN unit sales share for 24 consecutive years
We’re looking for the people who came up with these famous catchphrases: “町中華,” “断捨離,” “一歩前へ,” “人をダメにするソファ,” and others. The originators will receive ¥11,111.
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株式会社コピーライター is running a campaign to find the creators of widely used phrases whose originators are unknown, and will award ¥11,111 to anyone whose authorship is verified.
Results of a market survey on “online seafood procurement for restaurants” — “No. 1” verification survey
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株式会社未来トレンド研究機構 conducted a survey to verify the No. 1 rankings for “number of registered restaurants,” “number of restaurants using the service monthly,” and “sales” in the online seafood procurement market for restaurants, and announced that 株式会社フーディソン ranked first.
Free website vulnerability assessments. アトムズ launches website and system advisory services, “Website Advisor” and “System Advisor.”
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株式会社アトムズ will begin offering “Website Advisor” for websites and “System Advisor” for business systems and other services on November 12, 2026. Both services start with an assessment of the current situation and offer options such as maintenance and emergency fixes without assuming that systems need to be rebuilt. The services are handled by 3 people with at least 15 years of engineering experience. AI is used, with people carrying out the final checks.
Facts
43 items assessed externally at no cost
“Maintenance” plan (¥300,000)
Advisory contracts starting at ¥25,000 per month
“System health check” (¥300,000–¥800,000; 2–3 weeks)
3 people with at least 15 years of engineering experience
Orders accepted from 4 copies using the same data! “TOLOT for Business” lets you create original products without design skills
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Orders for original calendars for 2027 are surging on “TOLOT for Business,” an on-demand printing service for businesses provided by 株式会社TOLOT. The service accepts orders from a minimum of 4 copies using the same data, requires no design skills, offers free nationwide shipping, and supports public-sector payment methods for businesses.
U.S.-born home fragrance brand “PADDY WAX（パディワックス）” to open its first pop-up store in western Japan at エディオン蔦屋家電 from Saturday, November 14, for a limited time
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U.S.-born home fragrance brand “PADDY WAX” will open its first pop-up store in western Japan at エディオン蔦屋家電 from November 14 for a limited time.
VendorTrustLink, a vendor risk management service, wins “Leader” in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for 2 consecutive periods
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株式会社アトミテック’s outsourced vendor risk management service “VendorTrustLink” won “Leader” in the third-party risk management services category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall” for the 2nd consecutive term.
“Advanced Analytical Technology Symposium 2026” to Be Held Online on December 7
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株式会社東レリサーチセンター will hold “Advanced Analytical Technology Symposium 2026” online on December 7, 2026. Under the theme “New Science Pioneered by Advanced Analysis,” the event will feature a keynote lecture by Professor Atsushi Wakamiya of Kyoto University and 4 presentations of advanced analytical technologies by TRC.
Luxury salon-born hair care brand “Kuu” to hold its first pop-up event at 博多阪急
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株式会社Qvou will hold a pop-up shop for luxury salon-born hair care brand “Kuu” at 博多阪急 from November 18 to 24, 2026, selling limited-edition gift sets and other items.
Facts
Operates 5 stores nationwide
Filled with hydrolyzed collagen extract*1, which makes up 70% of the total
Starting Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Available for a limited time through Tuesday, November 24
株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold “M&A Strategy Seminars for Achieving Annual Sales of 10 Billion Yen” online for leaders of small and midsize companies aiming for sales of 10 billion yen. The 7-session series begins on December 10, 2026.
Experience Authentic Japanese Swords with Sword-Blade Engraver 柳村宗寿: Sword Appreciation Event and Introductory Lecture／名古屋刀剣博物館
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名古屋刀剣博物館 will host sword-blade engraver 柳村宗寿 on November 28 for “Introduction to Sword Appreciation,” where participants can learn how to handle Japanese swords and proper etiquette, and a “Sword Appreciation Event” where they can touch authentic Japanese swords.
MFIP Ebina &forest Wins the “Wood Design Award 2026”
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&forest at 三井不動産インダストリアルパーク海老名 (MFIP Ebina) won the Heartful Design category of the “Wood Design Award 2026.” It was recognized for, among other things, being the first multi-tenant logistics facility in Japan to adopt wooden construction.
Facts
Wood Design Award 2026
Timber used in parts of the common areas spanning the building’s 1st through 4th floors
Site area: approximately 19,823 m²
Total floor area: approximately 40,219 m²
90 developed properties
Owns approximately 5,000 ha of forest in Hokkaido (equivalent to approximately 1,063 Tokyo Domes)
アクア株式会社 will hold the “AQUA Experience Fair 2026” in Osaka and Tokyo, featuring hands-on displays of the latest home appliances, including drum-type washer-dryers and refrigerators and freezers.
AI in Dairy Farming: From On-Farm Practice to “Physical AI”
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The 2nd Dairy DX Summit, organized by 地域交流牧場全国連絡会 and co-hosted by Metagri研究所, operated by 株式会社農情人, will be held in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on January 22, 2027. デザミス株式会社 and 株式会社ファームノート will give corporate presentations on the use of AI in dairy farming and concepts for physical AI.
What Roles Can Freelancers Ready to Hit the Ground Running Fill at Startups Raising Tens of Billions of Yen, Major PE Funds and Mega-Carriers? HighClass Shares 3 Use Cases, with More Than 2,200 Companies Having Adopted Its Services
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HighClass, operated by ヴァンテージマネジメント株式会社, had reached 2,238 client companies and 16,639 registered freelancers as of October 2026. This release presents examples of how freelancers ready to hit the ground running are being used in 3 types of organizations: startups with major funding rounds, major PE funds and mega-carriers.
“Don’t Give Up on Your Career When Life Changes”: Frogwell Earns “Ikumen Gold Partner” Certification!
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フロッグウェル株式会社 was certified as an “Ikumen Gold Partner” in recognition of its efforts to promote men’s uptake of childcare leave and other initiatives. The company has achieved an 80% childcare leave uptake rate among male employees.
Facts
80% childcare leave uptake rate among male employees
GENSEN HOLDINGS, operator of Oedo Onsen Monogatari, to introduce 4 services, including “BtoB Platform TRADE,” across all 8 group companies
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株式会社インフォマート announced that GENSEN HOLDINGS, operator of Oedo Onsen Monogatari, will introduce 4 services, including “BtoB Platform TRADE,” across all 8 group companies starting in January 2027.
Facts
All 8 group companies
Starting in January 2027
75 hot spring inns, hotels, theme parks and other facilities nationwide
1,000 or more employees
Data conversion accuracy of 99.9% or higher (*2)
More than 1.3 million companies use the service as of the end of October 2026
New TV commercial for the “じっくりコトコト” brand begins airing: “This creamy thickness comes only from taking it slow. ‘じっくり製法篇’”
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ポッカサッポロフード＆ビバレッジ will begin airing a new TV commercial, “じっくり製法篇,” for its “じっくりコトコト” brand on Nov. 12. The commercial highlights the rich, creamy texture created by the brand’s “じっくり製法,” which marks its 30th anniversary.
Orders open for “Groove Coaster” trading pixel-art acrylic stands, trading rounded-square can badges and other items on AMNIBUS, a seller of original anime and manga merchandise!!
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株式会社arma bianca began taking orders on Nov. 5 through the AMNIBUS online store for 8 types of “Groove Coaster” products, including pixel-art acrylic stands, can badges and T-shirts.
Facts
8 products
Starting Thursday, Nov. 5
Single item: ¥880 (tax included)
16 types in total
Single: ¥605 (tax included)
17 varieties in all
All 21 types
Single: ¥275 (tax included)
4 types in total
¥5,478 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社 arma bianca、AMNIBUS、TAITO CORPORATION
Launch of 3 types of next-generation industrial nanofiltration (NF) membrane elements
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東レ株式会社 has launched 3 types of next-generation industrial nanofiltration (NF) membrane elements developed for lithium recovery, ZLD and MLD processes, sulfate ion removal and FPSO applications. Production will be handled by its South Korean subsidiary, 東レ尖端素材株式会社, with sales scheduled to begin in September 2026.
Facts
About 80 bar
99.8% or higher
September 2026
Companies mentioned：東レ株式会社、東レ、東レ尖端素材株式会社、Toray Advanced Materials Korea Inc.、TAK
“swiss meat” to exhibit at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026〈九州〉” in Fukuoka
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Swiss meat export brand “swiss meat” will exhibit at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026〈九州〉,” to be held at Marine Messe Fukuoka on Nov. 18–19, 2026, showcasing high-quality Swiss meat through a live cooking demonstration by Chef Jun Iijima.
New features added to BUILDAYS (ビルデイズ)®, a smart work app for building users
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三菱電機ビルソリューションズ plans to add the elevator operation feature “Ele-Navi” and the visitor management service “MeetGate” to BUILDAYS, a smart work app for building users, and launch them in November 2026 and February 2027, respectively.
Cooperation memorandum on music education signed with Mauritius Ministry of Education
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Yamaha Music Gulf FZE, the Middle East and Africa sales subsidiary of ヤマハ株式会社, signed a cooperation memorandum on music education with the Mauritius Ministry of Education on Oct. 30, 2026. The parties plan to pilot music education using recorders for 1 year starting in January 2027, serving about 775 students at 10 public primary schools.
Facts
On Oct. 30, 2026
10 public primary schools
About 775 children
Starting in January 2027
1 year
Since 2015
In 10 countries
A cumulative total of 5.05 million people
As of the end of July 2026
Companies mentioned：ヤマハ株式会社、Yamaha Music Gulf FZE、ヤマハ・ミュージック・ガルフ
A day to hear real stories from veteran entrepreneurs and connect with peers: “Hokkaido Founders’ Networking Event in Sapporo” to be held
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公益財団法人北海道中小企業総合支援センター will hold the “Hokkaido Founders’ Networking Event in Sapporo” in Sapporo on Nov. 19, aiming to foster momentum for entrepreneurship through stories from experienced founders and networking among participants.
フィッシュパス to exhibit at “EcoPro EARTH 2026,” showcasing “Sumika MAP,” which uses environmental DNA, satellite data and AI, and an interactive display about waterside wildlife
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株式会社フィッシュパス will exhibit at “EcoPro EARTH 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026, showcasing “すみかMAP,” which uses environmental DNA, satellite data and AI, as well as interactive displays.
株式会社電通デジタル employees win awards at “London International Awards 2026” and “Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026”
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A work involving employees of 株式会社電通デジタル won GOLD at the international advertising awards “London International Awards 2026” and a Red Dot award at the international design awards “Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2026.”
Blue Industries株式会社 to exhibit at “Health Management EXPO [Osaka]”
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Blue Industries株式会社 will exhibit at “Health Management EXPO [Osaka],” to be held at INTEX Osaka starting Nov. 18, 2026, showcasing “bluedrop,” an at-home cancer risk testing kit. A seminar by Dr. Yohei Miyashita will also be held on the opening day.
A cross-company regional collaboration model for “developing people” recognized: Kansai-based cross-mentoring project to develop women’s careers wins the Excellence Award and the Cross-Boundary Mentoring Award at the 14th Platinum Awards
The second addition to the conversational AI character “Poketomo,” “Oresama Type,” to launch in Japan and Taiwan on December 5
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シャープ株式会社 announced that it will launch “Oresama Type,” the second addition to the conversational AI character “Poketomo,” in Japan and Taiwan on December 5. New features and a sharing plan will be offered, and a commemorative event will also be held.
Facts
On Saturday, December 5 this year
990 yen per month, tax included
800 conversations per month
3 months free
Companies mentioned：シャープ株式会社、Qualcomm Incorporated、Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.