As high-end hair dryers become the norm, about 70% of complaints posted on social media concern “breakdowns and lifespan.” About half of those hesitating to buy started by talking about a product that had “broken.”
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A social media analysis by リサート（インタビュールーム株式会社） found that while high-end hair dryer makers tout features such as “speed,” many consumer complaints and purchase hesitations relate to “breakdowns and lifespan” or “what happens after it breaks,” revealing a disconnect between the two.
Facts
About 70% of the 53 complaints concerned breakdowns and lifespan
About 30% of complaints concerned how issues were handled after a product broke
Collected 165 consumer comments
Posts from the official accounts of 7 manufacturers
New SHOGUN BURGER location opens in Dogenzaka, Shibuya! Campaign offering a “juicy” giveaway to the first 50 customers for 3 days from opening!
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Wagyu burger specialty shop “SHOGUN BURGER,” operated by 株式会社大将軍, will open a new location in Dogenzaka, Shibuya, on November 18, 2026. For 3 days from opening, it will run a campaign offering burgers free or at half price to the first 50 customers.
Pilot begins for “AI first-response call handling” in rental property management
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株式会社アンビションDXホールディングス, which promotes real estate DX, has begun a pilot of a system in which AI handles and responds to initial calls from tenants of managed properties.
[Winning Entries Announced] Winning entries in “Halloween 2026 Creators Grand Prix,” the Halloween contest for the community-built sandbox game TERAVIT, to be announced on Thursday, November 12, 2026! Total entries: 2,927 works!
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サイバーステップ株式会社 announced the winning entries in “Halloween 2026 Creators Grand Prix,” a Halloween contest for the sandbox game TERAVIT, on November 12, 2026. There were 2,927 entries in total.
Facts
2,927 works
Nov. 12, 2026
September 10, 2026
Oct. 29
Companies mentioned：サイバーステップホールディングス株式会社、サイバーステップ株式会社、CyberStep, Inc.
3 Sanko Gakuen schools in the Sendai area to take part in local event “TOHOKU DE&I FORUM” on November 5 and 6—bringing students’ practical learning to the community through nail services, a handmade café and posture improvement experiences
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3 schools in the Sendai area operated by 学校法人三幸学園 exhibited at the local event “TOHOKU DE&I FORUM,” held on November 5 and 6, 2026, bringing students’ practical learning to the community through nail services, a handmade café and posture improvement experiences.
Celebrating Japan's earliest sugarcane harvest! The 8th Sugarcane Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, in Tanegashima
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The 8th 'Japan's Earliest Harvest, Tanegashima Sugarcane Festival' will be held on Nov. 28, 2026, at 大東製糖種子島株式会社 in Nakatane, Kagoshima Prefecture. The event will feature a range of programs, including juice-pressing experiences, sales of new sugar and rum tastings, showcasing the appeal of the sugarcane industry.
Develops slim seals for ball screws used in high-load applications
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NSK has developed 2 types of seals for ball screws used in high-load applications: the non-contact 'Storage Seal' and the contact-type 'N1 Seal.' The seals shorten the nut length to one of the shortest levels in the industry, helping make equipment such as electric injection molding machines more compact.
Facts
Shortened the axial dimension by up to 19 mm
Grease leakage reduced to about 1/3
Reduced the amount of foreign matter passing through to about 1/2
Free assistance with gathering information in the 'era of great vulnerability.' Cyber Security Research Institute launches 'Vulnerability Alert Emails'
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株式会社サイバーセキュリティ総研 began offering its 'Vulnerability Alert Emails' free of charge on Nov. 6, 2026. The emails summarize in Japanese vulnerabilities confirmed to have been exploited and alerts issued by public institutions.
Facts
Capital: 5 million yen
From Nov. 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーセキュリティ総研、CISA、IPA、JPCERT/CC、Cloudflare Radar Zero Wire
Exhibiting at 'Meisho IR Expo 2026,' to be held Dec. 4 (Friday) and 5 (Saturday)
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株式会社ネクストジェン will exhibit at 'Meisho IR Expo 2026,' to be held in Nagoya on Dec. 4 and 5, 2026. The event is hosted by 名古屋証券取引所, with 147 companies, including listed companies, exhibiting. Admission is free.
サロモン Hankyu Men's Tokyo store opens Friday, Dec. 4
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サロモン, part of Amer Sports Japan, will open a store at Hankyu Men's Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2026. Services will include collaborative products with PAS NORMAL STUDIOS and benefits for JOGLIS users.
Facts
Friday, Dec. 4, 2026
¥28,600 (tax included)
¥31,900 (tax included)
¥11,000 (tax included)
¥22,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：アメアスポーツジャパン株式会社、Salomon、サロモン、PAS NORMAL STUDIOS、パスノーマルスタジオ、JOGLIS、ジョグリス
TKP to resume operating First Cabin TKP Ichigaya in December
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株式会社TKP announced that it will resume operating First Cabin TKP Ichigaya in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Dec. 1, 2026. TKP opened the facility in 2018 by making use of its headquarters building, and after a period of direct operation, TKP has now acquired the operating rights.
'The earlier, the better! Regular Housekeeping Plan Campaign' underway for サニーメイドサービス housekeeping service
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サニーメイドサービス, the housekeeping service operated by 株式会社ニチイ学館, is running its 'The earlier, the better! Regular Housekeeping Plan Campaign' in conjunction with year-end deep cleaning. New customers signing up for eligible regular plans receive up to 50% off the monthly base fee for up to 3 months, depending on when they start using the service.
Facts
Up to 50% off for up to 3 months
Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2026
6:00～22:00
About 6,000 medical institutions
About 1,900 care facilities
for more than 50 years
More than 2 million professionals in the medical and care sectors
サントリー九州熊本工場 resumed production on Nov. 12 after it was suspended due to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, and is scheduled to begin shipping in mid-December.
Students from 10 sports vocational schools nationwide to compete and showcase what they have learned! 'Sports Design Competition 2026' to be held Dec. 10, with the first overall champion school to be selected
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学校法人三幸学園 will hold the 'Sports Design Competition (SDC) 2026 National Tournament' on Dec. 10, 2026, at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center. Students from 10 vocational schools across Japan will compete, and the first overall champion school will be selected under a newly established overall champion school system.
'La Tale Plus' added to the eligible content for the LinksMate MVNO service's Free Count Option starting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026!
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株式会社LogicLinks has added the game La Tale Plus, provided by VFive Games, to the content eligible for the Free Count Option of the LinksMate MVNO service, effective Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 12, 2026
More than 90%
122.6 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogicLinks、LogicLinks、VFive Games Co.,Ltd.、VFive Games、ACTOZ SOFT Co.,Ltd.
Takano 綺海 and Tanioka 成美, members of a corporate judo team in Takatsuki, report their international tournament victories to the mayor
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Takano 綺海 and Tanioka 成美, members of a corporate judo team in Takatsuki, reported their respective international tournament victories to Mayor Tsuyoshi Hamada.
MUSINSA surpasses its previous record, with cumulative attendance topping 80,000! 'MUSINSA Osaka Pop-Up Store 2026' wraps up, highlighting K-fashion trends unique to Kansai
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The pop-up store held in Osaka's Umeda district by Korean fashion platform MUSINSA drew a record cumulative attendance of 80,000 over 17 days. The event highlighted K-fashion trends in the Kansai area, sales growth for related brands and the popularity of brands making their first appearance in Japan.
A winter gourmet experience from オーベルジュほまち 三國湊, where the excitement of the evening auction at Mikuni Port meets refined French cuisine
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オーベルジュほまち 三國湊, an accommodation facility in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, will offer a special French-Japanese plan featuring Echizen crab of a quality fit for presentation to the Imperial Household from Nov. 14, 2026. The business owner is 株式会社Actibaseふくい, and operations are managed by コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社.
高槻市 is holding a collaboration campaign with ガンバ大阪 at 5 bookstores in the city. From Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, purchasers of designated books will receive a novelty sticker and a lottery ticket, with prizes including player autographs available at the J1 League match on Dec. 12.
Facts
4 players, including player Masaaki Higashiguchi and player Shu Kurata
12/12 (Sat.) 東京R不動産 event “NiraQuest”: Want to work in Nirasaki today? Find another place to work in a town where nature and fun companions await
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東京R不動産 and 合同会社ニラサキヤ will hold “NiraQuest,” a walking tour of Nirasaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Dec. 12, 2026. The theme is “Working together and having fun,” and the tour will explore the possibility of establishing a base such as a satellite office. Participation costs ¥1,500, and capacity is 20 people.
モエ ヘネシー ジャパン株式会社 will hold モエ・エ・シャンドン’s holiday-exclusive POPUP “THE BOW ATELIER” in the Marunouchi area from Dec. 11 to 25, 2026. The event will be themed around the new collection “MOËT BOW” and feature a champagne stand and gift shop.
Oysters, crab, fugu and other signature winter delicacies come together at the “Winter Indulgence Fair” at 東京プリンスホテル
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東京プリンスホテル will hold its “Winter Indulgence Fair” from Dec. 1, 2026, to Mar. 12, 2027, featuring winter delicacies such as oysters, crab and fugu. Seasonal menus will be offered at 5 restaurants, with lunch and dinner price ranges also listed.
Supervised by world-renowned pastry chef Takahiro Komai: “Caramelized Chestnut Ice Catalana with a Hint of Roasted Green Tea”—a seasonal dessert combining the sweetness of chestnuts, the gentle bitterness of roasted green tea and the aroma of caramelization
Supporting men who “don’t know what to talk about with women” in their search for a spouse. Marriage counseling service 婚活成就学院Suika relaunches with elements of a matchmaking school
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GroveKids株式会社 announced that 婚活成就学院Suika, a marriage counseling service operated by Suika Mizuno, has relaunched with elements of a matchmaking school. The service provides an environment for learning and practice, including conversation training and simulations, within the monthly membership fee. Applicants from across Japan can join online.
Facts
Worked as an announcer for about 6 years
Also worked as a seminar instructor for about 10 years
Has delivered more than 5,000 lectures and presentations nationwide
Second collaboration leotard collection by Mizuka Ueno × Repetto to be showcased at a pop-up at the Dessus Dessous Aoyama shop from Nov. 19. Mizuka Ueno will visit on Dec. 5
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A pop-up event for collaboration leotards by “piuprima di mizuka,” operated by 株式会社メイプルマーケット, and French luxury shoe brand “Repetto” will be held at ドゥッシュドゥッスゥ青山ショップ from Nov. 19, with Mizuka Ueno visiting on Dec. 5.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, to Tuesday, Dec. 8
Mizuka Ueno herself will visit on Saturday, Dec. 5
￥22,000
￥24,200
Companies mentioned：株式会社メイプルマーケット、piuprima di mizuka、株式会社ルック、Repetto、ドゥッシュドゥッスゥ青山ショップ
Ubicom Holdings strengthens collaboration with Kobelco Systems as a strategic partner
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Ubicom Holdings is strengthening its collaboration with Kobelco Systems as a strategic partner to promote AI-powered modernization of existing systems and the use of AI by businesses.
Facts
2025
About ¥1.3044 trillion
2030
About ¥2.1234 trillion
Annual average of 10.2%
For more than 15 years
A team of 200 AI-native engineers
For more than 40 years
About 23,000 medical institutions
More than 30 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ubicomホールディングス、コベルコシステム株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、日本IBM、株式会社神戸製鋼所、IDC Japan
Human Life Code and FRONTEO launch project to elucidate the mechanism of action of cell therapy products
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ヒューマンライフコード株式会社 and FRONTEO have launched a project to analyze the mechanism of action of cell therapy products using umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UC-MSCs) developed by ヒューマンライフコード株式会社, leveraging FRONTEO’s AI drug discovery support service “Drug Discovery AI Factory (DDAIF).”
Facts
Phase 3 clinical trial
March 2026
August of the same year
A total of 21 patent rights
Capital: 915,057 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：ヒューマンライフコード株式会社、FRONTEO、株式会社FRONTEO、東京大学医科学研究所、Abu Dhabi Biobank、Human Life CORD MENA
Japan's agentic commerce market is worth about 12.5 trillion yen as of 2026, BCG survey finds
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According to a BCG survey, Japan's agentic commerce market is projected to reach 12.5 trillion yen in 2026 and 15.6 trillion yen in 2030. Adoption is growing among younger people, and the “Baby & Kids” category has the highest penetration rate.
Facts
12.5 trillion yen as of 2026
18% of the consumer market
15.6 trillion yen by 2030
Potential to generate up to 3.8 trillion yen in additional demand
【山形県米沢市】“Yonezawa, the sukiyaki town”: Tell us about your sukiyaki anniversary!
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山形県米沢市, known as the home of Yonezawa beef, one of Japan's leading branded beef products, is promoting itself as “the sukiyaki town” and has released the results of an awareness survey of 1,000 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide. It is also running a campaign inviting people to share memories related to sukiyaki.
Facts
Among 1,000 men and women aged 20–69 nationwide
About 80% (79.5%) gave a favorable response
“Family” was the most common answer at about 60% (63.2%)
【株式会社アセンド】RecACE plus, which helps improve telephone operations by visualizing call content, to exhibit at 大塚商会's Kyushu trade show
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株式会社アセンド will exhibit at “IT Solution Fair 2026 Autumn in Kyushu,” hosted by 大塚商会 and held at the Fukuoka International Congress Center on Nov. 17, 2026, where it will introduce its call recording service, “RecACE plus.”
A distinctive holding company management approach built around the “Serendip Standard”
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Serendip Holdings President and CEO Takeuchi Aru spoke at the 1st “Holding Company and Group Management Model Study Group,” hosted by 株式会社タナベコンサルティング, and presented a distinctive holding company management model built around the “Serendip Standard.”
The first drone show for the 20th anniversary of “Kobito Zukan” drew more than 20,000 visitors※ across 2 venues in Kahoku, Ishikawa Prefecture, and 神戸市! The kobito characters appeared one after another in the night sky
【Dec. 3 seminar】Simply introducing AI won't deliver results: What is missing in preparing and using internal data?
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スパイスファクトリー株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 3 on the theme “Simply introducing AI won't deliver results: What is missing in preparing and using internal data?”
株式会社ムーンラビット is holding a collaboration event with 北斗市’s official character “ずーしーほっきー” in the browser game “Chaos★Smash.” Players can receive a limited avatar by logging in and obtain a collaboration-exclusive Link character through affinity and sugoroku events.
EMEET to make its first appearance at Inter BEE 2026, showcasing next-generation meeting solutions and the latest AI imaging technology, led by Meeting Capsule 4K
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EMEET will make its first appearance at Inter BEE 2026, showcasing new products and technologies including Meeting Capsule 4K and EMEET PRIME.
Facts
EMEET Meeting Capsule 4K
Upgraded image quality from the previous model’s 1080p to 4K
In an era when AI provides the answers, what should children learn? Coverage of the “Education and Generative AI: Major Training Seminar 2026” in Sendai, Tokyo and Nagoya
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The “Education and Generative AI: Major Training Seminar 2026,” sponsored by 株式会社LoiLo, was held in 5 cities nationwide. A report covering talks and practical examples at the Sendai, Tokyo and Nagoya venues has been published.
Facts
2026
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
5 cities nationwide
Approximately 14,000 schools in Japan and overseas
Supporting care and welfare workers facing “financial worries” with benefits that combine learning and consultation. Tomitake-no-Sato introduces the financial wellness benefit “Broccoli”
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ブロードマインド株式会社 introduced its employee financial benefits service “Broccoli” for 社会福祉法人光仁会 富竹の里.
Facts
Launch: August 2026
Eligible employees: All employees of 富竹の里 (about 100 people)
90% of participants reported improved financial well-being
Financial knowledge comprehension improved 5.6 times
[Nov. 18 event・COP17 update] The next steps for nature-related disclosures, examined through the ISSB exposure draft and LEAP v2.0
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エスプールブルードットグリーン, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, will hold a free online seminar on Nov. 18, 2026, explaining the outcomes of CBD-COP17, the ISSB exposure draft, LEAP v2.0 and other topics.
Pompompurin’s “Soufflé Fur series” from サンリオキャラクターズ is now on sale at むにゅぐるみパティオ stores and the official online store
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むにゅぐるみパティオ, operated by 株式会社KThingS, has begun selling the “Soufflé Fur series” featuring Pompompurin from サンリオキャラクターズ. Purchase limits apply at each store and on the online store through Nov. 30.
[DX levels visualized across 1,741 municipalities nationwide] うるる announces the “Municipal Government Checkup Ranking, Reiwa 7 Edition”; Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, ranks first overall, Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, second, and Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, third
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株式会社うるる announced the “Municipal Government Checkup Ranking, Reiwa 7 Edition,” which evaluates DX progress across 1,741 municipalities nationwide based on survey data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, ranked first overall, followed by Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, in second place and Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, in third.
FRONTEO and ヒューマンライフコード launch project to elucidate the mechanisms of action of cell therapy products
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株式会社FRONTEO and ヒューマンライフコード have launched a project to analyze the mechanisms of action of cell therapy products using umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (UC-MSCs) developed by ヒューマンライフコード, with the help of FRONTEO’s AI drug discovery support service “DDAIF.”
Facts
March 2026
August of the same year
Phase 3 clinical trial
A total of 21 patent rights have been obtained
Capital: 915,057 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社FRONTEO、FRONTEO、ヒューマンライフコード、ヒューマンライフコード株式会社、Human Life CORD MENA Limited、Abu Dhabi Biobank、東京大学医科学研究所、株式会社アルネッツ
Where do American shoppers look in stores? A comparison of shoppers in Japan and the U.S. with the head of エンバイロセルUS
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株式会社クロス・マーケティング will hold an online seminar on Nov. 18 featuring Liam, a partner of エンバイロセルUS, to compare shopper research and retail environments in North America and Japan.
Facts
Seminar to be held on Nov. 18 (Wednesday)
Nov. 18, 2026
Date and time: Nov. 18, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00-15:00
A sofa with enduring, premium comfort for compact homes. オープンハウス・ディベロップメント and long-established Gunma-based 馬場家具, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2029, jointly develop “APLENO (アプレーノ)”
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株式会社オープンハウス・ディベロップメント and 株式会社馬場家具, a long-established sofa manufacturer founded in Gunma Prefecture, jointly developed “APLENO (アプレーノ),” a sofa that can be disassembled for delivery into compact homes, and began sales on Nov. 7, 2026.
Facts
To mark its 100th anniversary in 2029
Leather: 18 colors in all
Fabric: 20 colors in all
Sales to customers of our group to begin on Nov. 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Suggested retail price: around 650,000 yen
Assumed 2-seat wide model, approximately 2.3m class
As part of its “YOKOHAMA GREEN CHALLENGE WEEK” initiative to realize a circular city, 横浜市 is partnering with 株式会社グリーンルーム and ソニーミュージックグループ to hold a special live performance at the Yokohama Green Expo.
Facts
A special 7-day festival
Started in Yokohama in 2005
Since 2025
3 business segments
[Event period] From May 26 (Wednesday) to June 1 (Tuesday), 2027
[フジテレビ] “10th Anniversary NCT 127 CLOSE TO YOU : LIVE -supported by スカパー！ 30周年” starts at 21:00 on Nov. 28 (Saturday)
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フジテレビTWO will air NCT 127's special live program “10th Anniversary NCT 127 CLOSE TO YOU : LIVE -supported by スカパー！ 30周年” from 21:00 on Nov. 28, with a similar program featuring NCT DREAM also planned for December.
Nov. 23 (Monday, public holiday) is Labor Thanksgiving Day! Ads, anime, games, family restaurants… even demon lords have jobs!? 5 workplace anime, including “左ききのエレン” and “SHIROBAKO,” to be streamed all at once for free on ABEMA starting Nov. 13 (Friday)
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Ahead of Labor Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 23, ABEMA will stream 5 workplace-themed anime series, including “左ききのエレン,” all at once for free starting Nov. 13.
A seminar titled “Latest Trends in Policies Related to Food Tech,” featuring Ryo Miyamoto of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Shingo Fujita of the Fisheries Agency, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on Dec. 23, 2026, on the theme “Latest Trends in Policies Related to Food Tech,” with Ryo Miyamoto of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Shingo Fujita of the Fisheries Agency as speakers.
シムディレクト to exhibit at JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026
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株式会社シムディレクト will exhibit at “JAPAN SPATIAL FORUM IN OSAKA 2026,” taking place on Nov. 20, 2026, at Namba SkyO Convention Hall, where it will showcase examples of spatial design.
[Online event on Tuesday, Dec. 1] Put it to work tomorrow! A practical guide to improving the efficiency of AI-powered inquiry handling | Free seminar
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株式会社みらいワークス will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 1, 2026, on improving the efficiency of inquiry handling with AI. Co-hosted with Givery, the seminar will explain BPR strategy and the implementation of an integrated knowledge base.
Exabase AI launches latest model “Claude Fable 5.2”
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株式会社Exa Enterprise AI has begun offering the latest model released by Anthropic, “Claude Fable 5.2,” through its enterprise generative AI service エクサベース AI.
清水建設江東ブルーシャークス paid a courtesy visit to 江東区役所 on Nov. 10, 2026, and conveyed its greetings and gratitude to Koto Ward Mayor Tomoka Okubo ahead of the new season.
“A customer has taken the time to share feedback—are you asking why?” ViaGate proposes turning everyday customer surveys into “always-on AI interviews”
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ヴィアゲート株式会社 proposes using “always-on AI interviews” on its insight research platform エモミル, integrating AI interviews into existing customer touchpoints. The system has AI ask follow-up questions based on responses, delving into customers’ backgrounds and reasons to support VoC/CX improvements.
Facts
Original1回答400円から
29 languages
More than 60 countries and regions
More than 200 companies to date
More than 36,000 AI interview responses to date
Companies mentioned：ヴィアゲート株式会社、ソニー木原研究所、セーフィー株式会社、Forbes JAPAN
“Star Savior” 1st anniversary celebration! Get up to 200 free observation attempts and a new SSR “Gire” for free!
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STUDIOBSIDE has released a 1st anniversary update for “Star Savior,” with an event offering up to 200 free observation attempts and a new SSR “Executor: Gire” for free. It also announced the release of EP8, “The End of the Journey,” and the addition of new features.
6 games available on “DMM GAMES” to be added to the eligible content for the MVNO service “LinksMate” count-free option starting Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026!
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株式会社LogicLinks announced that 6 titles available on “DMM GAMES” will be added to the eligible content for the “LinksMate” count-free option starting Nov. 12, 2026.
Facts
From Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Usage counts discounted by 90% or more
Companies mentioned：株式会社LogicLinks、合同会社EXNOA、NHN PlayArt、HONG KONG TANWAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED、MOFU SHIPPO LLC、Century UU、Razest、EXNOA LLC、KMS, Inc.、TAN WAN GAME株式会社、SNK CORPORATION、GameHeart Ltd.、CenturyUU Ltd.
Notice of the decision on the basic policy for an absorption-type merger of our company by 株式会社プレイド
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The board of directors of プレイド resolved the basic policy for an absorption-type merger of 株式会社エモーションテック by 株式会社プレイド. The effective date is scheduled for April 1, 2027.
Taking on a challenge on the scale of 1,000 people! ABCラジオ’s 「鉄瓶・佐ん吉のコロコロラジオ。」 to hold its highly anticipated 2nd talk live event!
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Asahi Broadcasting Radio announced that it will hold the 2nd talk live event for its popular program 「鉄瓶・佐ん吉のコロコロラジオ。」 at クレオ大阪中央ホール on January 11, 2027. The event will take place at a large venue with about 1,000 seats, and tickets go on sale November 12, 2026.
カファレル Kobe Kitano Main Store Christmas Cake Collection 2026
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株式会社山本商店 will sell its 2026 Christmas Cake Collection at カファレル Kobe Kitano Main Store. The featured item is 「ナターレ ドッピオ」, alongside 「ナターレ チョコラート」 and 「ナターレ ビアンコ」, both redesigned and now available for reservation.
武蔵通商株式会社 completely renews its official website, substantially expanding its content with the era of AI search in mind
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武蔵通商株式会社 completely renewed its official website on November 6, 2026. With the era of AI search in mind, it focused on AIO and substantially expanded its case studies on transporting, moving and storing heavy cargo and precision equipment, communicating its expertise in concrete terms.
[New release] Preorders for the new TEKKEN 8 「Roger Jr.」 shirt start today!
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株式会社いいじゃん will begin preorders on November 12, 2026, for the 2nd edition of its all-character T-shirt collection, featuring 「Roger Jr.」, a new character in SEASON3 of 『TEKKEN 8』.
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From Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
Scheduled shipping date: Early January 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社いいじゃん、いいじゃん、11JAN Limited、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Yahoo!ニュース、ファミ通.com
The top furusato tax donation reward has been selected from 120 entries nationwide! Winners of the 「ふるさと納税ごちそうアワード2026」 announced
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株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE and アイランド株式会社 held the awards ceremony for 「ふるさと納税ごちそうアワード2026」 on November 12, 2026, and announced the winners selected from 120 entries nationwide. The grand prize went to the 「但馬鴨」 duck hot pot set from Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture (provider: オーガニックファームたにぐち株式会社), while the runner-up prize went to 「奇跡の再始動 訳あり三陸翡翠あわび」 from Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture (provider: 元正榮 北日本水産株式会社).
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50 entries passed the first document-screening round
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
The 2nd-round tasting evaluation was held on September 16 and 17
[Tsuchiura] ＼NEW OPEN 11/1／ Experience results in just 1 session with bodywork × Pilates ◎ A new personal Pilates studio exclusively for women opens in Tsuchiura!
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The Tsuchiura branch of 「La pilates」, a personal Pilates studio for women operated by 株式会社La pilates, newly opened on November 1. The company was established in 2023 and operates 125 locations nationwide as of November 2026.
Anycloud launches 「Anycloud オウンドSFA」, which supports migration from existing SFA systems and can be built and owned to fit a company’s operations
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株式会社Anycloud has launched 「Anycloud オウンドSFA」, a customizable SFA built on open-source CRM. It addresses challenges with existing SaaS-based SFA systems and the burden of building from scratch, offering tailored implementation and maintenance services.
Signs design and manufacturing contract with リオティント for a pilot facility using microwave technology to process bauxite
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ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 signed a design and manufacturing contract with Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited, part of the リオティント Group, for a pilot facility using microwave technology to process bauxite for alumina refining. Manufacturing is scheduled to begin in April 2027, with completion planned for March 2028.
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Joint development spanning about ２ years
Manufacturing of the pilot facility to begin in April 2027
After completion in March 2028
34 countries worldwide
Operating across 6 continents
Established in 2007
Changed its corporate name from マイクロ波化学株式会社 to ＭＷＣＣ株式会社 on October 1, 2026
Dynamic Map Platform announces results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027: License-based sales up 35.8% year on year, with progress in business expansion of Data for AI for Physical AI
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Dynamic Map Platform announced its results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027. License-based sales rose 35.8% year on year to ¥1.282 billion, but consolidated net sales remained roughly level with the same period a year earlier at ¥2.457 billion due to a decline in project-based sales. The full-year forecast remains unchanged, and the company aims to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA.
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Up 35.8% year on year
Consolidated net sales: ¥2.457 billion
License-based sales: ¥1.282 billion
Project-based sales: ¥1.174 billion
Down 22.1% year on year
Adjusted EBITDA was negative ¥1.063 billion
Operating cash flow improved to ¥347 million
Free cash flow was positive at ¥27 million
Cumulative adoption: 6 companies and 39 vehicle models
Supporting optimization of 医薬品医療機器総合機構's operational costs
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株式会社ニーズウェル will support 医薬品医療機器総合機構 (PMDA) in optimizing operational costs by reviewing the licensing configuration for its AI-OCR solution and offering it at a competitive price.
At the forefront of forest-based businesses that harness the value of forests. Practitioners from across Japan gather in Gifu: Registration now open for the “National Forest Services Industry Exchange Meeting ~Forest Value Summit 2026~”
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岐阜県 and ぎふ森のある暮らし推進協議会 will hold the “National Forest Services Industry Exchange Meeting ~Forest Value Summit 2026~” in Gifu City on Nov. 26 and 27, and are now accepting registrations.
[November event information] Special sales of affordable refurbished computers to be held in Suma Ward and Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture <Venue-exclusive purchase benefits available>
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PC next, operated by 株式会社ポンデテック, will hold special sales of refurbished computers in Suma Ward and Nishi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in November 2026. The first 50 customers will receive a wireless mouse as a venue-exclusive gift.
[Media advisory] Open-house event for a newly built 1.5-story home to be held in Shimonoseki from Nov. 21 to 23
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株式会社コプロス will hold an open-house event for a newly built “1.5-story” home in Shimonoseki from Nov. 21 to 23. The home was designed by Asako Kaneko (無地CRAFT) and features high airtightness and high insulation performance.
Notta teams up with Anker Japan and begins taking orders for “Anker Soundcore Work for Notta,” an AI voice recorder for businesses
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Ｎｏｔｔａ株式会社 and アンカー・ジャパン株式会社 have teamed up and began taking orders for “Anker Soundcore Work for Notta,” an AI voice recorder for businesses, on Nov. 12, 2026.
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Used by more than 5,000 companies in Japan (※1).
A recorder weighing about 10g that can be clipped to a chest or collar
Up to 8 hours using the device alone
Up to 32 hours of continuous recording when used with the charging case
Transcription accuracy of 98.86% or higher (※3)
Supports transcription in 65 languages
The software usage period will be extended free of charge by 3 months
Companies mentioned：Ｎｏｔｔａ株式会社、Notta、アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、Anker Japan、Anker Soundcore Work for Notta、Soundcore Work、Salesforce、Slack、Notion
ポップコーン株式会社's CMO Ryosuke Imai gives a guest lecture in “Introduction to AI” at the national university University of the Ryukyus
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On Nov. 12, 2026, ポップコーン株式会社 CMO Ryosuke Imai will give a guest lecture in the “Introduction to AI” course at the University of the Ryukyus, demonstrating AI agents and explaining their risks.
Off to LA without a ticket. A book about the culture, business and social phenomena surrounding sports: “Toward the World’s Most Depressing World Cup,” the first book from the podcast “On Nights When Sports Feel Depressing,” to be released Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
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株式会社バリューブックス will release “Toward the World’s Most Depressing World Cup,” the first book from the podcast “On Nights When Sports Feel Depressing,” on Nov. 19, 2026. The book is an on-the-ground account of Los Angeles, a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and a book launch event will also be held.
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$15 billion (about ¥2.43 trillion)
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
About 270 episodes to date
6 courses (¥2,200 to ¥100,000)
¥20,000 course
Limited to 15 sets
¥100,000 course
Monday, Nov. 30
1,650 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社バリューブックス、FIFA、共同通信、CBS News、株式会社vennn、株式会社イニュニック、DR BY VALUE BOOKS PUBLISHING
Enjoy matching parent-and-child outfits to the fullest. KasuRekids opens preorders for Kurume Kasuri and GOTS-certified T-shirts, with collection, reuse and remaking in mind
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The brand KasuRekids, operated by 株式会社オーネミューエ, has begun accepting preorders for semi-custom matching parent-and-child items made with Kurume Kasuri and GOTS-certified organic cotton T-shirts. As its 2027 new collection, it proposes passing on traditional crafts and choosing sustainable materials, and will hold a try-on and sales event in Shimokitazawa on Dec. 5 and 6.
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2027 new collection
Original2026年12月24日（木）23:59まで
Passed down for about 220 years
More than 2 million lengths were produced annually, but
蓮田市商工会 and 5 local financial institutions have signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement to prevent home renovation fraud, aiming to protect residents through community-wide efforts.
About 40% of people working at hotels in regional areas believe their hotel would lack the capacity to accommodate an increase in foreign guests! Among hotel workers in the three major metropolitan areas, the proportion is just under 30%
Don’t let PoC end as “verification only.” TorchUp releases free guide explaining the conditions for moving to a full contract and how to plan verification
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株式会社TorchUp has released a free white paper explaining how to set conditions and plan verification to move a PoC to a full contract, for executives aiming to launch an in-house service business from FDE or contract development.
Archeda launches demonstration study with 野村證券 and 日本工営 to create forest-based carbon credits in Indonesia
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株式会社Archeda has launched a demonstration study with 野村證券 and 日本工営 to create forest-based carbon credits in Indonesia. The study is being conducted as part of a 林野庁 subsidy program administered by JIFPRO, with Archeda responsible for land selection and baseline setting using satellite data and AI.
“Third AI Generative AI Solution” adds support for the latest model, “Gemini 4 Carbon” — enabling use on complex challenges requiring advanced reasoning with cutting-edge accuracy
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JTP株式会社 announced on November 12, 2026, that its generative AI solution “Third AI” is now compatible with Google’s latest model, “Gemini 4 Carbon.”