🌾The latest console game in the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin series🌾 ⚙Kokorowa Gaiden: Gears of the World⚙ 2nd teaser trailer released!
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株式会社マーベラス has released the 2nd teaser trailer for Kokorowa Gaiden: Gears of the World, the latest title in the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin series. As a commemorative sale, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is also available at 50% off.
Employees, families and local residents come together as one. “Ikigai Bon Dance,” set on trucks belonging to a Nara transport company, to be held on Nov. 15 (Sunday)
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一般社団法人日本IKIGAIデザイン協会 will hold an “Ikigai Bon Dance” as part of the Yamato Festival 2026, taking place in Nara City on Nov. 15, 2026. Hosted by 株式会社ハンナ, the event will feature a 近畿大 student team and singer Eri Nishida, among others, and will bring the community together around a truck-stage event.
【SAMANSA】Announces its new short-film lineup for the 2nd week of November! 3 releases, from a documentary exploring the making of SAMANSA hit “Filling Through” to a drama about a noblewoman and a girl who meet in a hospital
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株式会社SAMANSA announced that it will begin streaming 3 new films on Nov. 13, 2026, on its short-film streaming service SAMANSA.
【ホテルテラスザガーデン水戸】Year-end and New Year course menu information. 5 courses available for lunch and dinner
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Italian restaurant トラットリア・イル バンカーレ at ホテルテラスザガーデン水戸 will offer a special year-end and New Year menu with 5 courses in total for lunch and dinner, for a limited time from Dec. 30, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027.
ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス and NTT signed a partnership agreement on Nov. 11, 2026, to promote the deployment of physical AI in society to address labor shortages in the nursing care industry.
Insurance coverage begins as 3 PIMT-0 mobile unmanned retail robots enter service at Narita International Airport
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損保ジャパン has begun offering insurance to cover accidents during the use and management of ピムト株式会社's PIMT-0 mobile unmanned retail robots. Operations of 3 units have begun at Narita International Airport, supporting wider adoption across Japan.
Facts
Since the service began at Narita International Airport in April 2026
The fleet expanded to 2 units in July
The fleet expanded to 3 units on Oct. 1
Partnership agreements have been signed with more than 350 municipalities nationwide
≪ A long-awaited new product ≫ Made with cultured butter and wildflower honey. The honeycomb-inspired Honey Butter Cookies launch on Nov. 15 (Sunday) from 【BUTTER&bee】!
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株式会社九十九島グループ's 【BUTTER&bee】 will launch Honey Butter Cookies, inspired by honeycomb and made with cultured butter and wildflower honey, on Nov. 15, 2026. An Assorted Gift set featuring the cookies and classic products will also be released on Dec. 1.
KaKa Merch, a subsidiary of 株式会社KaKa Creation, has opened preorders for 2 chibi figures, “Jinhsi” and “Changli,” based on the game Wuthering Waves and produced by RIBOSE.
room6 to exhibit at WePlay 2026 in Shanghai! Demos of 4 games, including “狐ト蛙ノ旅” and “PIGGY ONE SUPER SPARK,” on display
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株式会社room6 will exhibit at WePlay 2026, held in Shanghai, China, on Nov. 21 and 22, 2026, with playable demos of 4 games, including “狐ト蛙ノ旅” and “PIGGY ONE SUPER SPARK.”
The latest image-generation AI, Seedream 5.5, arrives on POPPIXS! Subscribers can generate without limits for a limited time
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ユーナメディアパートナー株式会社 has integrated ByteDance’s image-generation AI Seedream 5.5 into its AI anime production service, POPPIXS Anime Edition, and will offer subscribers a free generation-coin campaign through Dec. 11, 2026. It will also give 500 coins to new registrants through Nov. 30, 2026.
The AHS 20th anniversary live show is finally coming to Blu-ray! “20th Anniversary Live ‘AHS Sensation’” goes on sale Dec. 17 in Standard and Special Limited editions!
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株式会社AHS will release a Blu-ray on Dec. 17 featuring the character live performance from Part 2 of its 20th anniversary event, “AHS Sensation.” It will be available in 2 editions, Standard and Special Limited, priced at ¥9,900 and ¥16,500, respectively (tax included).
To mark its 75th anniversary, 株式会社キッツ has released the TV commercial “Relay of Growth” and a brand film, bringing to life the world of “この指とまれ,” an image song produced by Naoto Inti Raymi.
GARRACK will open preorders on Nov. 19 for a revamped Tengen Uzui model and 4 models featuring Hantengu, Gyokko, and Daki & Gyutaro, from its Made in Japan mechanical watch collection based on the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The watches will go on sale Nov. 27.
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株式会社ウエニ貿易 will release 4 mechanical watches based on the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba from its character collaboration brand GARRACK on Nov. 27.
Chiikawa and friends are all dressed up as nurses and doctors! The first items in “Chiikawa Clinic,” a popular annual Chiikawa merchandise series, are here! First release: Friday, Nov. 27 / Second release: Friday, Dec. 11!
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株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス will begin selling the first collection in illustrator Nagano’s Chiikawa merchandise series “Chiikawa Clinic” on Nov. 27, 2026. The second collection is scheduled to go on sale Dec. 11.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
The second collection is scheduled to go on sale from Friday, Dec. 11
1,980 yen each
・Nurse Beetle ¥1,650
¥1,870 each
X-ray clear pouch ¥1,430
¥330 each
Box: ¥2,640
Box: ¥3,300
Eye-test daily-use tote ¥3,850
Nurse-themed shoulder pocket pouch ¥2,970
550 yen each
Glow-in-the-dark X-ray sticker set ¥660
2,200 yen each
For every ¥1,100 (tax included) spent on products
For customers who spend ¥8,800 (tax included) or more
For customers who spend ¥3,300 (tax included) or more on products
3 types of play kitchens arrive as Christmas gifts! Designed to meet a wide range of needs, from fun play to practical use as children grow
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タンスのゲン株式会社 has released 3 types of play kitchens for Christmas: Standard, 2WAY, and Kitchen & Cafe. Designed with safety and practicality in mind, they feature options such as conversion into storage furniture as children grow and reversible construction.
Facts
Play kitchens available in 3 types
Compact design, 54 cm wide
Designed for children from age 1 and a half to play safely
The 24-carat fancy intense pink diamond “ブルガリ Pink Diamond,” created by ブルガリ in the 1950s, sold for 12.086 million Swiss francs at a クリスティーズ auction in Geneva.
【SNS × AI × Retail Media】Narrative Technologies launches DX solutions specializing in in-store businesses!
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株式会社ナラティブテクノロジーズ has launched a DX solution integrating 3 areas—SNS, AI and retail media—for businesses with physical locations, such as supermarkets and drugstores. Drawing on the expertise of its parent company, Aidma Marketing Communication, it will offer services including support for introducing PUDU社 robots and building retail media.
【Voice cast: Tomoaki Maeno × Shun Horie】Celebrating the release of volume 2 of 『怪異さんと飛鳥くんのお話』! Voice comic available free on the コミックビーム official YouTube channel
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To mark the release of volume 2 of 『怪異さんと飛鳥くんのお話』, a voice comic is available free on the KADOKAWA official YouTube channel.
Facts
Volume 1 was released in January 2025
Volume 2, the first new installment in about 2 years, was released on November 12, 2026
For children: “A Special Gift from RikuRyu! Autographed Book Giveaway” to be held November 29 (Sun.) at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店‼
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株式会社世界文化社 will hold an autographed book giveaway with Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on November 29 at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店, marking the publication of the picture book 『りくりゅうものがたり ふたりのスケート、ひとつのゆめ』.
『DREAM!ing』 Kuji Mate: American Diner ver. 《White Dorm》 launches! Mini-character illustrations newly drawn by ウチこし are now available as merchandise!
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株式会社コロプラ launched the online lottery “Kuji Mate: American Diner ver. 《White Dorm》” for the women-oriented title 『DREAM!ing』 on November 12, 2026. The merchandise maker is 株式会社NEO GATE, and prizes include goods featuring mini-character illustrations newly drawn by ウチこし.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
The second installment is also scheduled to run from Monday, December 14
Illustrations of the 8 members of “White Dorm”
For every 10 purchases in total
Original1回770円（税込）
Shipping is free on purchases of ¥8,800 or more (tax included)
Estimated delivery: sometime in March 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロプラ、コロプラ、株式会社NEO GATE、アニメイト通販、Prime Video、Amazon.com, Inc.
New products featuring anime-original illustrations from the TV anime 『黄泉のツガイ』 go on sale November 14! アニメイト to hold a fair offering bromide photo cards as a bonus
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株式会社アニメイト will release new products from the TV anime 『黄泉のツガイ』 on November 14, 2026, and hold a fair at アニメイト stores nationwide and アニメイト通販 starting the same day. Customers who purchase eligible products will receive a bromide photo card as a bonus.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
1,980 yen each (tax included)
Original1パック550円（税込）
1 box (6 packs) for 3,300 yen (tax included)
Original1パック440円（税込）
Original1BOX（10パック入り）4,400円（税込）
Original1パック660円（税込）
Original1BOX（8パック入り）5,280円（税込）
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Deposit: 1,100 yen (tax included)
The series has sold more than 7.5 million copies cumulatively
【Held Dec. 9 (Wed.)】Policy chiefs from 6 ruling and opposition parties gather to discuss public-private investment, regional AX and the content industry; program announced for the 2nd Nagatacho Policy Fes
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株式会社PoliPoli has announced the program for the 2nd Nagatacho Policy Fes, to be held on December 9, 2026. Discussions will include a dialogue with policy chiefs from 6 ruling and opposition parties, as well as public-private investment, regional AX and the content industry.
超特急 members シューヤ and マサヒロ unveil a new collection from their producer brand ROOM614! Reversible fleece in signature colors, vintage-style sweatshirts and body care products with carefully crafted scents｜Image colors, vintage-style sweatshirts and fragrance-focused body care items arrive
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ROOM614, the brand produced by シューヤ and マサヒロ of 超特急, has announced its 2nd collection for fall and winter, featuring 6 items. The collection includes apparel in charcoal and brown, as well as body care products, and will go on presale starting Nov. 12, 2026.
Reviving a large loom from 60 years ago to weave Lake Biwa’s “ripples” into fabric. 清原織物 and NEXT KOGEI PROJECT take on the challenge of passing the craft to the next generation in an interview video
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As part of NEXT KOGEI PROJECT, promoted by 公益財団法人きざはし and 一般社団法人KASASAGI, 清原織物 in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, refurbished a large loom from about 60 years ago and created a wall art piece, 山紫水明, that abstractly depicts the “ripples” on the surface of Lake Biwa. The initiative is helping create new work for artisans, including commissions to install pieces in architectural spaces and requests for new designs, in response to shrinking demand for traditional Japanese clothing.
“I enjoy PE”: 54.2% of 5th-grade girls in Fukuoka; 70 students at Hakata Elementary and vocational college students develop a dance from scratch, to be unveiled Nov. 27
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学校法人滋慶学園福岡スクールオブミュージック＆ダンス専門学校 will hold a “Dance Academy” for 70 5th-grade students at 福岡市立博多小学校 on Nov. 20, 25 and 27, 2026. Building on last year’s choreography instruction, the lessons will have students develop the dance composition themselves, with the results presented on the final day.
Hannover’s 100-year-old Konditorei & Café ホレンディッシェ・カカオシュトゥーベ to reopen at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Dec. 2
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株式会社EURO SWEETS will reopen the long-established Hannover-born confectionery ホレンディッシェ・カカオシュトゥーベ at 伊勢丹新宿店 on Dec. 2. The new store will have an in-house kitchen and sell ミニクーヘン（オランジェン）, a special confection exclusive to 伊勢丹新宿店.
Facts
540 yen including tax
1895
1921
Companies mentioned：株式会社 EURO SWEETS、ホレンディッシェ・カカオシュトゥーベ、伊勢丹新宿店
WILD THINGS × ooju’s classic “Monster Parka” arrives in kids’ sizes
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株式会社VIOLET’s kids’ brand ooju will begin taking preorders for WILD THINGS × ooju monster parka, a collaboration item with American outdoor brand WILD THINGS, starting Nov. 12, 2026.
Solar water-heating system “ReTerra” to make its debut at JAPAN BUILD TOKYO
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マルヤス工業 will make its first appearance at “Decarbonization of Buildings EXPO,” a component show of JAPAN BUILD TOKYO, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in December 2026, showcasing its solar water-heating system “ReTerra.”
Komoro oyaki shop launches a new production facility. Bringing Nagano’s local food to the whole country as a national staple with rice-flour oyaki.
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Hello, World!, an oyaki shop in Komoro City operated by 株式会社MIKKE, has announced plans to launch a new production facility in Nagano City as it aims to take its rice-flour oyaki nationwide. Starting Nov. 12, 2026, it will launch a fundraising project on the crowdfunding service For Good and also hold a nationwide tour.
[LINE stickers and original merchandise also launch!] にしむらゆうじ’s first picture book, 『たぬき だいはっせい』, goes on sale today!
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To mark the release of にしむらゆうじ’s first picture book, 『たぬき だいはっせい』, studio UG株式会社 has released a video showing the illustration process and begun selling LINE stickers and original merchandise.
Facts
Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Specifications: B5-size hardcover, 32 pages
Illustrations of 40 of the tanuki featured in the picture book
[Free for the first 10 companies] Want to discuss that decision with a lawyer? 輝翔法律事務所 (Fukuoka) opens registration for its “1st Free Consultation Session” on Nov. 12
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輝翔法律事務所 will begin accepting applications on Nov. 12, 2026, for its “1st Free Consultation Session” for companies and sole proprietors. The first 10 companies to apply will receive legal consultations on business and management matters with a lawyer.
ラクスル株式会社 named title sponsor of “NEO AWARD FUKUOKA 2026,” one of Kyushu’s largest youth co-creation awards!
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ラクスル株式会社 has been named title sponsor of “NEO AWARD FUKUOKA 2026,” one of Kyushu’s largest youth co-creation awards, organized by 株式会社NEO. Its sponsorship will support the award event and provide promotional support to participants.
GLAM, operated by モードメディア・ジャパン株式会社, surveyed 300 women in their 40s about purchases they regretted. Beauty appliances ranked first, with facial beauty devices the most common. More than half spent ¥10,000 or more, impulse buying was a common trigger, and the most frequent reason for regret was “I hardly used it.”
EC site 産直テーブル unveils its “Winter Feast! Crab Feature” to add a festive touch to year-end dining
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株式会社産直 will launch its winter crab feature on the EC site 産直テーブル starting Nov. 12, 2026, offering limited products such as Hokkaido-sourced king crab and snow crab, along with discount campaigns. It will also take over the services of 青森放送-operated RABオンラインショップ and carry 博多久松’s osechi dishes.
Facts
Available from Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Limited to 5 fish
Extra large (4 kg or more)
Price: ¥64,800
Established in 2019
Operating the e-commerce site 「産直テーブル」 since April 2024
[Survey on Excel dependency on individuals and handovers in the construction industry] 56.3% of construction company representatives said they have Excel files whose contents and usage are understood only by the people who created them; 35.9% said “only 1 person” can edit Excel files
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A survey by 株式会社Archi Village on reliance on individuals for Excel use in the construction industry found that 56.3% of representatives said they had Excel files “whose contents and usage are understood only by the people who created them.” In 35.9% of cases, “only 1 person” could make routine edits to Excel files.
Dec. 16 in Kanazawa┃Aiming to become “a company where the people we hire don’t leave”! Seminar on creating systems for employee retention and development
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金沢商工会議所 will hold a seminar on creating systems for employee retention and development on Dec. 16, 2026, aimed at becoming “a company where the people we hire don’t leave.” The seminar is part of the Reiwa 8 human resources recruitment and retention support program, and will include explanations and workshops on engaging with employees and designing personnel evaluation systems. The instructor will be グローカルマーケティング株式会社’s Tetsuji Suzuki.
Facts
Dec. 16, 2026
Capacity: 40 companies
Nonmembers: ¥6,600
Annual hiring target of more than 100 people
Recruitment, development and retention consulting for more than 100 companies
Other World Computing（OWC） to exhibit at Inter BEE 2026, showcasing a wide-ranging lineup of memory cards, card readers, storage and connectivity solutions
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OriginalOther World Computing（OWC）は、2026年11月18日～20日に幕張メッセで開催されるInter BEE 2026に出展し、メモリーカード、カードリーダー、ストレージ、接続ソリューションのラインアップを紹介する。ITGマーケティング株式会社、株式会社アスク、株式会社日進映像研究所との4社連携で出展し、ThunderBay 4やOpenDrivesなどの製品を展示・デモを行う。
Facts
Nov. 18–20, 2026
Booth No. 7510
Expandable capacity of up to 128TB
Transfer speeds of up to 1268MB/s in real-world use
Supports USB4 (40Gb/s)
Two 10GbE ports
One 2.5GbE port
20GbE connection to NAS and shared storage
Available in an 8TB model
Up to 946MB/s
Supports Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps)
32TB model
Up to 81W laptop charging
Supports Thunderbolt 40Gbps
Up to 48TB of storage
Up to 24TB capacity
Up to 96TB of data
USB-C 10Gbps connection
Companies mentioned：Other World Computing, Inc.、OWC、ITGマーケティング株式会社、株式会社アスク、株式会社日進映像研究所
Deff’s signature bumper 「CLEAVE」 evolves for the latest iPhone. Combines machined aluminum with a back plate made of a different material
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ディーフ株式会社 will begin presales in mid-November 2026 of the 「CLEAVE Multi Material Bumper」 aluminum bumper for iPhone 18 Pro and 17 Pro. Its hybrid construction combines CNC-machined A6061 aluminum alloy with a back plate made of aramid fiber or genuine leather. It features MagSafe compatibility and a design that limits signal attenuation. Price: ¥7,980 (tax included).
[According to LLMO prime] AI-assisted restaurant selection: 90% use Maps for discovery, while 78% use official sites for comparison
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株式会社トリニアス announced the results of a survey covering 16 industries and 652 conversations using Google’s AI Mode. At the “discovery” stage of choosing a business, 90% of responses cited Google Maps. At the “comparison” stage, official websites (78%) and portal and review sites (76%) were the main sources, while the citation rate for Google Maps fell to 44%.
ムービー・アクト・プロジェクト marks its 10th year and announces 「ベトナム映画祭2028」! More distribution and promotional releases on the way!!
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Film distribution and promotion company ムービー・アクト・プロジェクト announced that it will hold 「ベトナム映画祭2028」 in 2028 to mark its 10th anniversary and the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam. It also discussed upcoming releases of films it is distributing and community-based promotions.
Facts
November 2017
2018
2023
Every 5 years
55th anniversary of Japan-Vietnam diplomatic relations
Printed macarons featuring music unit 「ピコポッコ」 go on sale on Rakuten Ichiba
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株式会社スポルアップ’s Rakuten Ichiba store 「かいものパレット」 has begun selling a set of 3 printed macarons featuring the logo of music unit 「ピコポッコ」. They are made by 株式会社ハット・トリック, which operates 「グラモウディーズ」, a macaron specialty shop founded in Kobe. The set includes 3 flavors: lemon, strawberry milk and blueberry.
【Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ）】Limited-edition tote adds color to winter style: “704FB Panther Blanc × Silver × Blanc,” available exclusively at the official online store from Friday, November 13
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French bag brand Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ） will launch the special “704FB” model exclusively at its official online store from November 13, 2026.
【ニコニコレンタカー】The “17th ニコニコレンタカー Senryu Contest” is underway! Calling for senryu poems about “feelings from the passenger seat”!
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ニコニコレンタカー, operated by 株式会社レンタス, is holding the “17th ニコニコレンタカー Senryu Contest” from November 2, 2026. The theme is “feelings from the passenger seat.” Entries can be submitted through the official “ニコパス” app, and outstanding entrants will receive Amazon gift cards.
Cloud-based attendance management system “キンタイミライ” launches mobile app for iOS and Android
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株式会社ネオレックス launched a mobile application for iOS and Android for its cloud-based attendance management system for large enterprises, “キンタイミライ,” on November 10, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
For 1,000 or more people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオレックス、ITreview Grid Award 2026
株式会社ネオレックス obtains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 information security management system (ISMS) certification
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株式会社ネオレックス obtained certification to the international information security management system (ISMS) standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022, effective October 12, 2026, covering the planning, development, configuration and operation of its cloud-based attendance management system “キンタイミライ.”
TBSグループ's Manga Box establishes 4 new labels, transitioning its editorial department to a 7-label structure
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株式会社マンガボックス will relaunch its publication lineup from November 12, 2026, reorganizing its editorial department into a 7-label structure to meet reader needs. It will launch 4 new labels and begin operating 7 labels, including 3 existing labels.
An in-person study session for labor and social security attorney offices, “Handling Customer Harassment: Key Points for Turning Mandatory Measures into Proactive Proposals to Clients,” will be held.
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TLEO Toranomon Law and Economics Office will hold an in-person study session for labor and social security attorney offices to address the mandatory customer harassment measures accompanying the enforcement of the amended Labor Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act in October 2026.
To celebrate the partnership between チューダー and the Japan Sumo Association, “Daimaru Kobe Basho” will be held at 大丸神戸店 from November 18 to 24, as the final stop of a pop-up store tour of 6 cities across Japan.
Facts
Since its founding in 1926
Original11月18日(水)から24日(火)までの期間限定で
Special venue beside the main stage on the 1st floor of 大丸神戸店
【Samukawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture】42nd Samukawa Town Industrial Festival to be held on 11/15 (Sun)
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Samukawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, will hold the 42nd Samukawa Town Industrial Festival on November 15, 2026, at Samukawa Chuo Park and other venues. Activities will include heavy machinery rides and more than 80 vendor booths, including booths from its sister city, Sagae. An agricultural products contest will also be held the previous day, the 14th.
Original幸運を祈る100％イタリアメイドのホームフレグランスブランド『Logevy Firenze 1965（ロジェヴィ フィレンツェ 1965）』が日本上陸
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株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル has begun handling Logevy Firenze 1965, a home fragrance brand from Florence, Italy, and will offer an advance sale from November 13, 2026, at its official online store and TENERITA stores.
Facts
OriginalTENERITA（テネリータ）12店舗
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1965
Companies mentioned：株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル、Logevy Firenze 1965、エフィと香りの暮らし、TENERITA
【Tickets on sale today!】The ultimate karate showdown for the title of Japan's best in 2026!
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公益財団法人全日本空手道連盟 will hold the 54th All Japan Karate Championship and the 5th All Japan Karate Team Kata Championship on December 12 and 13, 2026. Tickets to watch the event at Nippon Budokan on December 13 will go on sale via Peatix.
Facts
December 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2026
【Adults (high school students and older)】: 3,000 yen
【Children (junior high school students and younger)】: 1,500 yen
【Children (ticket with escort-kids perk for 12/12; elementary school students only)】: 2,500 yen
【Adults (high school students and older)】: 3,500 yen
【Children (junior high school students and younger)】: 2,000 yen
【Restaurants × AI】Horii Food Service independently develops “品質アゲル君,” an AI app for quality checks! Introduced at 3 かないや locations to standardize the quality of signature dishes
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Horii Food Service has independently developed “品質アゲル君,” an AI-powered app for checking service quality, with the aim of standardizing the quality of its signature dishes. It has introduced the app at 3 かないや locations operated by its consolidated subsidiary, 有限会社セイコーポレーション.
株式会社BANDAI SPIRITS announced that it will produce a Gol D. Roger figure to mark the 50-figure milestone for the “ONE PIECE” series, in collaboration with 海洋堂’s “Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi.” The prototype will be created by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi and Hibiki Nagashio and is scheduled to be displayed at an event in November 2026.
Event Report: 144th HGPI Seminar, “Making Invisible Care Visible and Shaping the Future of Support: Challenges Facing Diversifying Families and the Potential of Tailor-Made Support”
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特定非営利活動法人日本医療政策機構（HGPI） held the 144th HGPI Seminar, featuring Tomoko Wakui of 東京都健康長寿医療センター研究所, on the theme “Making Invisible Care Visible and Shaping the Future of Support.”
Facts
144th
2004
Sep. 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 日本医療政策機構、日本医療政策機構、HGPI、Health and Global Policy Institute、東京都健康長寿医療センター研究所
Carry Me to Exhibit at the 3rd Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo Autumn [Nov. 19–20, Ariake GYM-EX (Jimex)]
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“Carry Me,” a business outsourcing-matching service operated by 株式会社Piece to Peace, will exhibit at the “3rd Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo Autumn,” held on November 19 and 20, 2026, and offer free consultations.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
Friday, Nov. 20
32 expert seminar sessions
More than 15,000 registered users
Achieved 7 times the sales
Raised more than 130 million yen in total
Raised approximately 350 million yen in total
More than 10,000 registered users
Achieved 1.6 times the target
Blog traffic grew 8 times
Capital: 243.45 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Piece to Peace、ブティックス（株）、パーソルグループ、HONDA ESTILO株式会社、フリー株式会社、Link-Uグループ株式会社、メトロ設計株式会社、グリーンオン株式会社
Everyone transforms into butlers!? “Original ‘Cafe New Demon Castle’ Raffle Lottery” set to launch! — A host of exclusive raffle prizes featuring newly illustrated characters in butler outfits —
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フォッグ株式会社 will launch a raffle lottery based on the original “Cafe New Demon Castle,” themed around butlers, on the online site “RAFFLE.”
The “Nippon Foundation SpoGOMI World Cup 2027 Fukushima STAGE,” hosted by 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟 and 株式会社福島中央テレビ, was held, with team “SD Jijies” taking first place. The 93 participants collected a total of 142.52 kg of trash, and the winning team collected 31.08 kg.
Official channel “A Gentle Beauty Hour with Dr. Hiroko” launches on audio platform “Voicy”! First episode airs November 13 (Fri)
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医療法人社団福美会ヒロクリニック has launched the official channel “A Gentle Beauty Hour with Dr. Hiroko” on the audio platform “Voicy,” with the first episode set to air on November 13.
Enjoy the holiday season with Miffy again this year! “MIFFY HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN” now on at marcs STORE!
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株式会社マークスインターナショナル is running a Miffy holiday campaign on its e-commerce site “marcs STORE.” The campaign features limited-edition sets, clear file folders as a purchase bonus, and an introduction to new products launching on November 19.
Facts
Price: 9,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 14,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
Capital: 20 million yen
On sale November 19 (Thu)!
Companies mentioned：株式会社マークスインターナショナル、marcs STORE、楽天市場店、BON TON TOYS
From QR ticket purchases to pouring: 株式会社IC proposes 2 facility DX solutions at “Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026”
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株式会社ＩＣ exhibited at “Leisure & Service Industry Exhibition 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight, and proposed 2 facility DX solutions: “LINKET,” a LINE-integrated ticket management system, and “TapToYou,” a system for selling drinks by volume.
A look that suits the Jimny Nomad, too. BEYONDJAPAN adds all 7 Nomad colors to its pre-painted Su11 “CODE01 Painted” grille, bringing the lineup to 16 colors
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株式会社ラスター has added 7 Jimny Nomad JC74 body colors and Pure White Pearl to the pre-painted version of its Su11 face grille for the Jimny, bringing the lineup to 16 colors.
90 cm wide, warm and roomy for easy turning over: Bears Rock adds new Moss Olive color to its -30°C winter sleeping bag
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Bears Rock added a new “Moss Olive” color to its “FX-503W” winter sleeping bag, featuring a 90 cm-wide design that makes it easy to turn over, and began sales on November 5, 2026.
[Kuromi] The popular embroidered tote is back in stock and available for purchase again! A delightfully lightweight bag at about 130g, with a roomy capacity of about 15L. Its cute yet elegant design adds color to everyday outings and makes it perfect for travel or as a gift.
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株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー has restocked its embroidered tote bag featuring Sanrio character Kuromi and resumed regular sales. The bag features a lightweight design at about 130g and a capacity of about 15L, and comes in 2 colors: black and lavender. It is priced at 6,490 yen (tax included).
BIZTEL shouin, an education system for call centers, to launch CC-University Video Plan, specialized course content for managers and SVs, in early December
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株式会社リンク will add courses from CCユニバーシティ, operated by プライムフォース株式会社, as an option for its BIZTEL shouin education system for call centers, with the service scheduled to launch in early December 2026.
Facts
Ranked No. 1 in domestic market share for 10 consecutive years
62% of SVs and leaders said they use generative AI in their work
31% said they want to advance into management positions such as center director or manager
28% said they want to become DX professionals in areas such as AI use and chatbot development
The amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies will come into force in October 2026
TONICHI introduces “Laurier at Work” — a new employee benefit born from employees’ feedback
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東日印刷株式会社（TONICHI） has introduced “Laurier at Work,” a project by 花王株式会社 to provide sanitary napkins in the workplace, aiming to improve employee benefits and create a more comfortable working environment.
パーフェクト株式会社 provides virtual try-on technology for colored contact lenses to the majica app
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パーフェクト株式会社 has provided AI facial analysis and AR virtual try-on technology for “majicos eye,” a new service in the majica app operated by PPIH. Users can virtually try on colored contact lenses sold at PPIH Group stores, including ドン・キホーテ.
[Winner of the 7th Honkaku Mystery Award] A new edition of Shusuke Michio’s early masterpiece Shadow (Sogen Mystery Bunko) returns to mark its 20th anniversary!
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A new edition of Shusuke Michio’s early masterpiece Shadow was released on November 12 by 東京創元社’s Sogen Mystery Bunko imprint to mark the book’s 20th anniversary.
[Confirmed for next year] Orion Island Waves 2027, a festival where people, food and culture come together on one island, centered around music and beer
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Orion Beer’s festival Orion Island Waves 2027 will be held on April 17 and 18, 2027, at Umikaji Terrace on Senaga Island in Okinawa. Ticket sales begin November 12, with 4 ticket types available, including an early-bird discount for Okinawa residents.
A BANANA FISH anime-themed cafe is coming to Shinjuku, Tokyo! “BANANA FISH Cafe and Bar - What they see -” opens for a limited time!
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株式会社エルティーアール will open the BANANA FISH anime-themed cafe “BANANA FISH Cafe and Bar - What they see -” at Lumine Est Shinjuku in Shinjuku, Tokyo, for a limited time from November 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027.
日本経済大学, in collaboration with 渋谷区, will carry out the “Shibuya City Graffiti Removal & Litter Collection Project 2026” from November 17 to 20, 2026, mobilizing about 1,000 student volunteers.
A pop-up event for New York-based brand MONTMARTRE NEW YORK（モンマルトルニューヨーク）, popular for its striking graphic-design scarves, will be held at the Barneys New York Ginza flagship store
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株式会社バーニーズジャパン will hold a pop-up event for New York-based brand MONTMARTRE NEW YORK at the バーニーズニューヨーク Ginza flagship store from November 20 to December 6, 2026.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 6 (Sun)
9 stores in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社バーニーズジャパン、バーニーズニューヨーク、MONTMARTRE NEW YORK、モンマルトルニューヨーク
Azira and Odakyu Electric Railway to present paper on results of a proof of concept using behavior recognition AI to prevent railway crossing accidents at the 63rd Railway Cybernetics Symposium
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株式会社アジラ and Odakyu Electric Railway conducted a proof of concept to prevent railway crossing accidents using behavior recognition AI and presented the results in a co-authored paper at the 63rd Railway Cybernetics Symposium.
An uplifting oil tint infused with the light of spring. New spring shades arrive from SINN PURETÉ’s “Lipsta Touch Oil Tint.”
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株式会社JIMOS will release 2 new spring shades of SINN PURETÉ’s “Lipsta Touch Oil Tint”—06 Baby Cloud and 07 Rose Sherbet—first on January 13, 2027, and for general sale on February 12.
[Release date set!] The official website for the otome game “なら☆こい 〜古代人なれど恋したひ〜,” in which players can fall in love with Prince Shōtoku, is now live, and the release date has been set for December 17, 2026!
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サイバーステップ株式会社 has launched the official website for the otome game “なら☆こい 〜古代人なれど恋したひ〜,” in which players can fall in love with Prince Shōtoku, and announced that it will be released on December 17, 2026, for 960 yen (tax included).
[Exclusive to the 洋服の青山 Shimbashi Karasumori Exit store and the リンクスウメダ store] New dedicated corner for the special digital-enhanced “Everyone’s Series”
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青山商事株式会社 will open dedicated corners at just 2 stores, “洋服の青山 Shimbashi Karasumori Exit” and “リンクスウメダ,” where customers can experience the world of “Everyone’s Series,” which has surpassed cumulative sales of 120,000 garments, and will offer the new “Everyone’s Formal” collection.
Jointly hosted web seminar, “How can you address labor shortages in customer service? Improving operational efficiency with AI chatbots, AI telephone operators and outsourced call centers,” to be held on November 26, 2026!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 will hold a joint web seminar on November 26, 2026, focused on improving operational efficiency through AI chatbots and call center outsourcing.
Web seminar, “How to build a system that keeps your e-commerce business growing: A thorough guide to selling, standing out and delivering!” to be held on November 27, 2026!
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HATME株式会社 will hold a web seminar on e-commerce business growth on November 27, 2026, jointly with 株式会社ブランドクラウド and プラスシッピング（三井物産株式会社）.
[Sponsored by TENPLUS SEN合同会社!] “You can change, even starting in your 30s.” Office worker and livestreamer Kanade wins the right to be featured in JUNON at “THE KING vol.11”!
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株式会社KIRINZ held “THE KING vol.11” from May 21 to August 16, 2026, supporting participants with the sponsorship of TENPLUS SEN合同会社 and opportunities including a feature in JUNON.
Kids Sports Station Powered by 東急Sレイエス Football School 2026 Fall/Winter
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FAQ about Kids Sports Station for 東急Sレイエス Football School 2026 Fall/Winter. Open to students in grades 1–6 of elementary school, with 4 activities available to try: swimming, gymnastics, dance and football. Capacity is 20 participants per session.
<News> November 12, 2026: “EGG Console Mr. Bump PC-8801mkIISR” released for Nintendo Switch™.
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株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ released the 1986 action game “Mr. Bump PC-8801mkIISR” on November 12, 2026, through “EGG Console,” the Nintendo Switch™ offering from the retro game distribution service “Project EGG.”