Survey of married couples on “discussions before marriage and regrets”: 69.5% regret not discussing “future life and values” enough before marriage. “Money and household budget management” was the most regretted topic
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A survey by 株式会社スマートバンク found that 69.5% of married men and women regret not having enough discussions before marriage, with “money and household budget management” topping the list. Newly married couples tend to be more likely to have discussed their future life and values in advance.
Facts
Among 440 married men and women aged 25 to 49
The figure reached 86.5% for those married for less than 3 years
About 2 times the rate for those married for 10 years or more (43.4%)
The No. 1 topic people regretted not discussing was “money and household budget management (31.4%)”
“Aligning views on how to use money and time (47.7%)” was the most common
The most common topic people were glad they had discussed was “money and household budget management (52.0%)”
The No. 1 specific discussion topic was “sharing daily living expenses and account management methods (67.4%)”
As of September 2026, cumulative downloads have reached 3 million
AI support for KY activities at construction sites: Beta version of new “Buildee Electronic KY” feature developed
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株式会社リバスタ has developed a beta version of a new feature for “Buildee Electronic KY,” an add-on to its construction site management service “Buildee.” The feature uses AI to support hazard prediction activities (KY activities). Trials have been underway at multiple sites since October 2026.
Facts
The number of deaths was 214
From Oct. 2026
The number of companies adopting the system has reached about 50
1,000 or more prime contractor companies have adopted the system
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] “Fukuoka Weekday Value Trip” tourism campaign to start on December 16!
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Fukuoka Prefecture will launch the “Fukuoka Weekday Value Trip” tourism campaign on December 16 to stimulate travel demand during the off-season and spread out overnight stays. The subsidy applies to accommodation and travel products in the prefecture, excluding Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City, and provides a 20% discount of up to 3,000 yen.
NTTテクノクロス donates an amount based on the total steps taken in its “Walking Event,” a health maintenance and promotion initiative, as a contribution to community welfare
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NTTテクノクロス donated 500,969 yen, based on the total number of steps taken by employees participating in a walking event held in April 2026, to 特定非営利活動法人セカンドハーベスト・ジャパン, which operates food bank programs.
津軽びいどろ東京ミッドタウン八重洲店 to hold Christmas campaign from November 19
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津軽びいどろ東京ミッドタウン八重洲店, operated by Aderia, a consolidated subsidiary of Ishizuka Glass, will offer a non-sale yellow apple bud vase as a gift for purchases of 1万1,000 yen or more, including tax, as part of the Christmas campaign at 東京ミッドタウン八重洲 starting November 19, 2026.
Why not make your favorite item recovery wear? Phiten Shop begins taking reservations for the “Happy Recovery Set 2027” lucky bag
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ファイテン株式会社 will begin accepting reservations for the “Happy Recovery Set 2027” on January 1, 2027, and will sell lucky bags containing either a necklace or blanket and a Nanometax coating ticket for about half the regular price.
Facts
Special price for the lucky-bag-only set: 19,800 yen (including tax)
Regular combined price: 36,300 yen (including tax)
The number of completed service requests has exceeded 350,000
株式会社セキュア announced that cumulative deployments of its facial recognition solutions surpassed 14,000 as of the end of September 2026. The company maintains the No. 1 market share in access control, with use expanding in retail stores, care facilities and other settings. It is also accelerating the development of a “security ecosystem” through the integration of TOUCH TO GO and テスコムジャパン into its group and its partnership with Ricoh Japan.
Facts
14,000 cases
As of the end of September 2026
13,000 cases
1,000 cases
50.0% share
Since 2020
2024 results
April 2026
In July
Companies mentioned：株式会社セキュア、株式会社TOUCH TO GO、株式会社テスコムジャパン、リコージャパン株式会社、富士経済
Seminar on “Shape Recognition × Spatial Recognition Training” to teach the fundamentals of reading and drawing technical drawings
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アイアール技術者教育研究所 will hold a public seminar on December 2, 2026, to develop shape recognition and spatial recognition skills, which are fundamental to reading and drawing technical drawings.
ピー・シー・エー株式会社 held the user community networking event “PCA School Day 2026—Fall—” on October 23, featuring presentations on generative AI applications and DX case studies, as well as an exchange of views.
Facts
PCA School Day 2026—Fall—
October 23 (Fri.)
Prime Market stock code 9629
The number of findings fell from 17 to 6
Established: August 1, 1980
Companies mentioned：ピー・シー・エー株式会社、PCA、コプラス株式会社、UPGEAR AI、AWS、株式会社スリーエスコンサルティング、株式会社ブルーパシフィックソフトウェア、米沢牛黄木様、BigQuery、Claude、eDOC for PCA Arch
Full revamp of the “Broker-Only Website”; development of a next-generation system to automate the entire process from application to contract
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株式会社アンビション DX ホールディングス has launched a project to completely revamp its broker-only website and is developing a next-generation system incorporating AI and automation technologies, with implementation targeted for April 2027. Working with its subsidiary 株式会社LiVrA, it aims to automate business processes from application through contract completion.
Sony Biz Networks provides “NUROアクセス for Event Spot” for NIGHT HIKE 2026 in Makuhari, a major music and visual arts event
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Sony Biz Networks provided “NUROアクセス for Event Spot,” a high-speed internet connection service for businesses, for the music and art festival NIGHT HIKE 2026 in Makuhari, held at Makuhari Messe on October 31 and November 1, 2026.
Earth hacks sets up “Giri-Giri Cafeteria” using food waste ingredients at 東京科学大学’s Koda Festival 2026, selling about 800 meals over 2 days!
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Earth hacks株式会社 set up “Giri-Giri Cafeteria,” using food waste ingredients, at 東京科学大学’s Koda Festival 2026 and sold about 800 meals over 2 days. It also held the “DECARBO AWARD,” which recognizes environmentally conscious festival stalls, with CCC receiving the award.
Facts
October 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026
About 800 meals over 2 days
Original1食300円
All 90 organizations
Can reduce CO2 emissions by 40%
Environmental measures such as resource conservation, waste reduction and reuse were confirmed at 86 organizations
24 organizations selected as first-round candidates
3 years of walking alongside customers. “UNDY wardrobe,” an innerwear store where you can “walk with confidence,” is holding a special campaign
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UNDY wardrobe, an innerwear store operated by 株式会社エル・ローズ, will hold a special campaign on its official online store to mark its 3rd anniversary on November 15, 2026. The store, which has offered approximately 34,000 items to date, carries 3 brands: AERA BLUE, Nstyle, and 温labo.
Facts
3rd anniversary
Marking its 3rd anniversary on Sunday, November 15, 2026
“外資就活Expo,” a joint career fair for the class of 29, to be held on January 17, 2027
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株式会社ハウテレビジョン will hold “外資就活Expo,” a joint career fair for students graduating in 29, at Bellesalle Shibuya Garden on January 17, 2027. The event expects 60 participating companies and 2,000 visitors, and will include a talk by ボストン・コンサルティング・グループ and career consultation booths.
クラウドストライク to acquire Fiddler, bringing agent observability that supports trust in AI
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クラウドストライク has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fiddler AI, a leader in AI agent observability and explainability. The acquisition will expand the Falcon platform, with the capabilities expected to be offered as “Falcon Observe” in the 4th quarter of fiscal 2027, aiming to deliver comprehensive AI security and safety.
Facts
Reduces by up to 98%
Announced in the United States on November 3, 2026
General availability begins in the 4th quarter of fiscal 2027
CIC Catalyst selected as operator of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (Phase 3)”
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CIC Catalyst has been selected as the operator of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “SusHi Tech Global Growth Acceleration Program (Phase 3).” The program provides startups aiming to scale up in global markets with funding of up to ¥200 million and hands-on support for up to 18 months.
Facts
Up to ¥200 million
Up to 18 months
114 companies in total
On the scale of 150 companies
Approximately 10 cases
A cumulative total of $17 billion
Approximately ¥2.5 trillion
Companies mentioned：CIC Japan、CIC Catalyst、CIC Japan Innovation Services合同会社、CIC
Original【最大50,000円OFF♪BLACK FRIDAY TIME SALE】スカイマーク公式ダイナミックパッケージ「たす旅」で最大5万円OFFクーポンを配布！年末年始・冬休みなど人気の日程は早い者勝ち♪
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スカイパックツアーズ is holding a BLACK FRIDAY TIME SALE for “たす旅,” a dynamic package combining スカイマーク flights and hotels, and offering discount coupons worth up to ¥50,000.
“Japan Security Awards 2026” announces all 13 award-winning groups
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The Japan Security Awards Executive Committee announced the 13 winners of the “Japan Security Awards 2026” at “AI & Security Summit 2026,” held on November 12, 2026.
Facts
28 applications
4 judges
258 companies supported
78 partner organizations
Approximately 30 years since 1997
Education on a scale of approximately 10,000 people
株式会社PLAY to speak at the INTER BEE exhibitor seminar session
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株式会社PLAY will speak at a seminar at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from November 18, 2026, explaining how to build an incident response platform by integrating AWS DevOps Agent with New Relic AI MCP Server.
[三建設備工業 adopts IBIS2] Generating BIM models from data captured by IBIS2 for air conditioning and plumbing equipment renewal work
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株式会社Liberaware has deployed the “IBIS2” drone at 三建設備工業 and successfully created CAD data to generate BIM models from captured spatial image data for air conditioning and plumbing equipment renewal work.
Facts
Founded in 1946
Using LiDAR (laser measurement) in 2025
After completing 2 days of training by Liberaware
Measurements taken and data collected using 3 LiDAR units
A large-scale machine room with a floor-to-floor height of 10 m or more
NineOut representative Shingo Ishino to speak at gamification conference “Gamification Conference QUEST'26”
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ナインアウト株式会社 representative director Shingo Ishino will speak at the gamification conference “Gamification Conference QUEST'26,” to be held on November 18, 2026, and will also exhibit a booth for the AI interface “Fan Fan Fan.”
JBS drives AI-first business transformation through “AIFES,” where employees put AI to use and share their experiences
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日本ビジネスシステムズ（JBS） held “AIFES,” an AI utilization event for all employees, with 1,374 participants posting 368 examples. The company is advancing AI-first business transformation, including the introduction of AI agents for contract review in the legal department.
Talent Nozomi Kawasaki joins the IP platform “Skettt”! Image assets available for marketing use starting from as little as 1 month!
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株式会社Wunderbar has partnered with 株式会社アンティミンス, which represents talent Nozomi Kawasaki, to make image assets of Nozomi Kawasaki and her husband Alexander available for marketing use through its IP platform “Skettt” starting from as little as 1 month.
Facts
From as little as 1 month
The supply-side share exceeded 95%
boasts 286,000 Instagram followers
a national certification with a pass rate of about 17%
Companies mentioned：株式会社Wunderbar、株式会社アンティミンス、selva HOMES
Talent Alexander joins the IP platform “Skettt”! Image assets available for marketing use starting from as little as 1 month!
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株式会社Wunderbar, which operates the IP platform “Skettt,” announced that talent Alexander and his wife Nozomi Kawasaki have joined the platform. Their image assets will now be available for use in online and offline marketing media starting from as little as 1 month.
【GEO Arekore Rental】HHKB rental plans revamped! From 7 nights and 8 days or 1 month! Rental fees discounted by an additional 15% for the first 200 customers
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At “ゲオあれこれレンタル,” operated by 株式会社ゲオ, rental plans for the HHKB series have been revamped to offer 7 nights and 8 days or 1 month. A campaign offering 15% off rental fees to the first 200 customers will run from November 13, 2026, to January 12, 2027.
【Free resource】“CLAUDE.md Template Collection” now available. A collection of 20 guides for Claude Code to read each time, tailored to different uses, plus 7 templates for skills and subagents
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株式会社Uravation made its collection of CLAUDE.md templates for Claude Code available for free on October 25, 2026. The collection includes 20 templates for different uses and 7 templates for skills and subagents.
“BYD AUTO 名古屋西” to open on Saturday, November 28, 2026
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株式会社ホワイトハウス, an authorized dealer of BYD Auto Japan株式会社, will open “BYD AUTO 名古屋西” in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 28, 2026, featuring a showroom and service workshop.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026
10:00～18:00
in 1995
currently on 6 continents
in more than 110 countries and regions
in more than 400 cities
Companies mentioned：BYD JAPAN 株式会社、BYD Auto Japan 株式会社、BAJ、株式会社ホワイトハウス、BYDグループ、BYD Company Ltd.
【New seminar announcement】Registration opens for 7 courses for financial institutions, including “Advanced Internal Auditing × AI Utilization,” “Insurance Solicitation Management Framework,” and “Market Risk Management” | Seminar Info
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株式会社セミナーインフォ has opened registration for 7 online seminar courses for professionals in auditing, risk management, and AI/DX at financial institutions and companies.
Postas to exhibit at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜Kyushu＞”
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ポスタス株式会社 will exhibit at “FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 ＜Kyushu＞,” held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from November 18 to 19, 2026, and introduce services including self-checkout and self-ordering from its “POS＋” series.
Facts
More than 1,300 companies from Japan and overseas will exhibit
Originalゲオで中古スマホ、ゲーム、4Kテレビがお得に買える！『GEO BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2026』を開催
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株式会社ゲオストア, a group company of 株式会社セカンドリテイリング, will hold “GEO BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2026” from November 21 to 29, 2026, at approximately 950 GEO shops and GEO Mobile stores nationwide, as well as in its online store. Used smartphones, game consoles, 4K TVs, and other products will be offered at discounted prices, alongside a follow-and-repost campaign on the official X account.
【CANMAKE】Joining the beauty festival “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026”! A college-inspired pop-up store will be held at @cosme TOKYO
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“CANMAKE,” the makeup brand of 株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ, will take part in “Tokyo Beauty Week 2026,” held from November 18 to 24, 2026, and open a pop-up store at @cosme TOKYO. The theme is “college-inspired,” and the event will feature advance sales of new cosmetics and workshops.
シムトップス to exhibit at “[Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO,” showcasing “i-Reporter,” the No. 1 on-site form system in Japan by market share
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株式会社シムトップス will exhibit at “[Nagoya] Smart Factory EXPO,” held at Aichi International Exhibition Center from November 25 to 27, 2026, showcasing “i-Reporter,” the No. 1 on-site form system in Japan by market share, as well as AI-OCR and IoT products.
Facts
Wednesday, November 25–Friday, 27, 2026
46.5% market share
used by 5,000 companies and more than 270,000 people
Original売上高 ：23億2千5百万円（2025年度売上）
Number of employees: 100 in total (as of the end of October 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社シムトップス、RX Japan 合同会社、富士キメラ総研
舞鶴市 will open the “Autumn Foliage Garden” for a limited time at 舞鶴自然文化園 from November 14 to November 30, Reiwa 8. Special events including the Maizuru Autumn Foliage Festa, cosplay photography, vendor recruitment, and a sounding survey will also be held.
Facts
Nov. 14
Nov. 30
Adults: 500 yen
250 yen for elementary and junior high school students
【Aichi, Gamagori】20% off this autumn at glampark Kaiyokaku. Pet-friendly accommodation plans with a choice of Mikawa beef BBQ or an abalone kaiseki meal
[Case Study Seminar] How Are HR Teams Addressing Employees’ Financial Concerns? New Approaches to Employee Benefits Through the Experiences of Adopting Companies
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ブロードマインド株式会社 will hold an online seminar on November 25, 2026, for HR and employee benefits professionals, titled How Are Other Companies’ HR Teams Addressing Employees’ Financial Concerns? New Approaches to Employee Benefits Through the Experiences of Adopting Companies. The seminar will explain the background to financial education and financial well-being initiatives, as well as case studies of their adoption.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
12:00～12:40
Securities code: 7343
90% of participants
Financial knowledge assessment rates improved 5.6 times
80% or more of participants felt the program was effective
Solutions for labor shortages and decarbonization, ready to use starting tomorrow! Homebuilding is changing through labor-saving construction, construction DX, and high-quality interiors: Japan Home Show ＆ Building Show 2026
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一般社団法人日本能率協会 will hold Japan Home Show ＆ Building Show 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 to 20, 2026. Exhibitors will showcase labor-saving construction products, construction DX tools, interior products, and more to address labor shortages and decarbonization.
Facts
Around 650 companies expected to exhibit
More than 24,000 visitors attended the previous event
More than 100 presentations will be held
Now in its 9th year
7 exhibition zones
38 related organizations
Exhibition scale: approximately 300 companies/500 booths (planned)
New fall/winter 2026 items arrive from 温活本舗, warming the neck, waist, wrists, and ankles—the New Three Neck Warmers—by body area
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温活本舗, the warming-focused brand developed by クロスプラス株式会社, will launch new fall/winter 2026 items in early November. The lineup includes the New Three Neck Warmers series, which warms the neck, waist, wrists, and ankles, as well as loungewear with features such as germanium processing.
Track record of a 3.1-times application rate and 34% lower hiring costs! AI Cloudworks launches AI-RPO, a recruitment support partner backed by AI and recruitment professionals
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株式会社クラウドワークス has launched AI-RPO, a support service in which AI and specialists work alongside clients on recruitment operations. Results from 2 early-adopter companies included an approximately 3.1-times application rate and a 34% reduction in hiring costs.
Winter Illumination 2026-2027 will be held at 仙台トラストシティ, operated by 森トラスト株式会社, from November 27, 2026, to February 26, 2027. Plans include approximately 46,000 lights, a lighting ceremony, and a photo contest.
Facts
Approximately 46,000 lights
Marking its 19th year
from Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
期間 through Friday, February 26, 2027
Grand Prize: ¥10,000 gift certificate for ウェスティンホテル仙台
Excellence Award: ¥3,000 gift certificate for Trust City Plaza
57 buildings, residences, and commercial facilities in Japan and overseas
35 hotel and resort locations
Companies mentioned：森トラスト株式会社、仙台トラストシティ、ウェスティンホテル仙台、常盤木学園高等学校、伊東洋平、the voice of LOVE
GIZMART, operated by 株式会社メディアジーン, will begin preselling a new standard-profile version of the trackball-equipped split keyboard Keychron Orca echo, co-developed with Keychron, on November 16, 2026. A conversion kit for existing users and dedicated keycaps will also go on sale at the same time.
Facts
Total funds raised: ¥704,681,824
26,165 supporters
¥22,908
¥24,794
¥26,950
2,640 yen
3,300 yen
15% OFF
8% OFF
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアジーン、GIZMART、ギズマート、Keychron、キークロン、Keychron Orca echo、Keychron Orca echo Pro Keycaps、CoSTORY、株式会社コペックジャパン、ギズモード・ジャパン、ビジネス インサイダー ジャパン、ルーミー、ライフハッカー・ジャパン、コストリー
＜Wonjungyo＞ TWICE MOMO’s original dance is complete! Choreography by hugely popular dancer YUMEKI. Look forward to a happy, cute dance that perfectly captures the brand’s world
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株式会社Rainmakers has released an original dance video for the cosmetics brand Wonjungyo, featuring TWICE’s MOMO dancing to choreography by YUMEKI. Information on new products, including Diamond Liner, was also released.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 13
Announced at 11 o’clock
¥1,540 (tax included)
Available for a limited time on Monday, November 16
iDA supports sustainability in the fashion industry through the power of customer service
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株式会社iDA participated as a special sponsor in THAT‘S FASHION WEEKEND 2026, an event promoting fashion waste reduction and sustainable consumption, and supported the industry’s sustainability through sales staff customer service and operational assistance.
Facts
For more than 25 years
Achieves transfers and other career transitions for approximately 1,800 employees annually
SaaS comparison site BOXIL announces its October 2026 ranking by number of document requests
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BOXIL, a SaaS comparison site operated by スマートキャンプ株式会社, announced its ranking by number of document requests for October 2026. The ranking features the top 5 companies in each of the following categories: WAF, ASM tools, identity management systems, targeted email attack training services, and IT asset management tools.
First-ever cafe chain collaboration! PRONTO × the anime パンどろぼう
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株式会社プロントコーポレーション is collaborating with the anime パンどろぼう to sell the limited-time 2027 Lucky Bag and collaboration menu items with giveaways at all PRONTO locations from December 26, 2026, to February 15, 2027.
Facts
2027 Lucky Bag / ¥6,000
1. Toast plate with plenty of stretchy cheese / ¥1,045
【Go all out for your year-end party! Great value!!】Hamayaki seafood izakaya 大庄水産 launches winter party courses in November
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株式会社大庄 began offering winter party courses on November 1, 2026, at 22 locations of the hamayaki seafood izakaya 大庄水産. Despite rising prices, it offers 3 great-value courses featuring carefully selected seafood (4,980 yen–6,480 yen), with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink options, including Asahi Super Dry.
FitsPlus co-hosts ICT interview training session with Shinbo of Nagano Prefectural University
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株式会社フィッツプラス co-hosted an ICT interview training session with Misa Shinbo of 長野県立大学, explaining a handbook on using ICT in specific health guidance and sharing practical know-how. Satisfaction among participating registered dietitians was 96% or higher.
According to an intimate care survey of 552 women in their 20s to 50s conducted by 株式会社LOIVE, 72.3% of those who have experienced urinary or bathwater leakage restrict their daily activities, while 73% of those who have tried to lose weight are disappointed that their belly still sticks out after losing weight. Many who feel they have reached the limits of self-directed training want to switch to professional care.
【Seminar announcement】Meet Global Innovators for Life Science & Industrial DX/AI
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Notice of a short-pitch seminar featuring 6 overseas companies in the life sciences, industrial DX and AI fields, hosted by KPMG Consulting and Venture Café Tokyo. The event will be held on December 17, 2026, and admission is free.
Facts
6 overseas companies
Short pitches of approximately 6–7 minutes by each company
mikan and 旺文社 launch a giveaway on Friday, November 13, to mark 10 years of partnership, with original plush toys and popular study guides up for grabs
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株式会社旺文社 and 株式会社mikan will hold a giveaway campaign starting November 13, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of their partnership, with original plush toys and books among the prizes.
Self-service Jankara arrives in Hoshigaoka, Nagoya! ジャンカラ 星ヶ丘駅前店 grand opening!
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株式会社TOAI, operator of the karaoke chain ジャンカラ, held the grand opening of ジャンカラ 星ヶ丘駅前店 in front of Hoshigaoka Station in Nagoya on November 27, 2026. The location is a self-service outlet aimed at students and people of all ages, and is distributing half-price room fee coupons as an opening promotion.
Facts
Operating 213 locations nationwide
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Business hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m. the following day
Wins grand prize in the fashion category of 日経トレンディ’s “2026 Hit Products”!
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“Minna no Suits,” produced by 青山商事株式会社, won the grand prize in the fashion category of 日経トレンディ’s “2026 Hit Products Ranking” and placed 15th overall. Cumulative sales have exceeded 120,000 suits.
System Service’s prize items from “とある暗部の少女共棲” to roll out in succession starting November 2026!
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システムサービス株式会社 will roll out prize items from the anime “とある暗部の少女共棲”—plush toys (5 types in total) and acrylic stands (4 types in total)—in November and December 2026.
Individual differences in how communicating “probability” in words affects judgment: Diversity in the judgments of adults with autism spectrum disorder
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Research groups from 東京大学, 追手門学院大学 and 長崎大学 examined differences in how adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and adults without ASD understand and make judgments when probabilities are expressed in words or numbers. The results showed that the ASD group tended to interpret different probability expressions as similar numerical values, and that individual preferences for emphasizing “wording” or “numbers” fell into 3 patterns.
センコー, a core logistics company in センコーグループ, adopts “SmartHR”
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センコー株式会社, the core logistics company of センコーグループ, has adopted “SmartHR,” a back-office system operated by 株式会社SmartHR. The company will digitize labor-related procedures and centralize employee information for approximately 7,000 people, including part-time and temporary workers.
Facts
Approximately 7,000 people, including part-time and temporary workers
To date, covering more than 20,000 employees at 27 companies
Covering more than 20,000 employees at 27 companies
No. 1 in cloud labor-management software market share for 7 consecutive years
9 companies supporting the “Vegetable Intake Promotion Project” launch a corporate competition to compete on vegetable intake levels, blood pressure measurements and step counts
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Kagome and OMRON Healthcare held the “4-Week Healthy Habits Challenge” with 9 supporting companies, and the Nagoya Railroad team won the overall competition. 84% of participants felt they had increased their vegetable intake, and their urinary sodium-to-potassium ratio also improved.
[For 1 week only] Black Friday Sale, Part 4! Save on winter trips with train flash sales! Plus, the Winter Coupon Festival!
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株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス will hold a Black Friday flash sale and Winter Coupon Festival for the JR東日本ビュー Dynamic Rail Pack starting Nov. 25, 2026, offering discounts of up to 12,000 yen and the option to use JRE POINT.
エクスプライス株式会社 will hold events during its Black Friday sale running from Nov. 22 to 30, 2026, at its 3 Yahoo! stores (XPRICE, PREMOA, and MAXZEN Direct), including daily 399-yen sales and limited-time offers of up to 5% more points.
電通総研 introduces “Amazon Connect Customer AI agents” to ドコモSMTBネット銀行
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電通総研 introduced AWS’s “Amazon Connect Customer AI agents” to the customer service center of ドコモSMTBネット銀行, with operations commencing in September 2026.
Originalビザスク、11/18-11/20開催の「SAMPE Japan 先端材料技術展2026」に出展
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株式会社ビザスク will exhibit at “SAMPE Japan Advanced Materials Technology Exhibition 2026,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from Nov. 18 to 20, 2026, and introduce its expert interview service, VisasQ interview.
The Just-Right Meeting | Asking About the In-Between | Radio “Ep59: Breakdancing | In-Between | Bon Odori: If you pursue speed to its limits, everyone ends up with the same body type” now streaming on the audio learning platform VOOX/Spotify!
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Episode 59 of the radio program “The Just-Right Meeting | Asking About the In-Between,” hosted by Moon Creative Lab Inc. on its audio learning platform VOOX and Spotify, featuring Yosuke Horikoshi and Hikaru Kashida, is now streaming.
Facts
Original1話10分
A complete 6-episode series
More than 700 episodes of content currently available
Seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026: “Sales Creative Strategies for Winning Customers in the AI Era”
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株式会社アマナ will hold a seminar on Dec. 15, 2026, on the theme “Sales Creative Strategies for Winning Customers in the AI Era.” Speakers Junichi Suzuki (株式会社ナレッジワーク) and Seigo Tomatsu (NTTドコモビジネス株式会社) will discuss the relationship between brands and sales, as well as “sales branding.”
ロイヤルグループ accelerates global growth, focusing on overseas franchise expansion: new “Tenya” restaurants open in Indonesia and Singapore!
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Royal Holdings opened new restaurants in Indonesia and Singapore in October and November 2026 as part of the overseas franchise expansion of its flagship brand, Tenya. The group’s total number of overseas restaurants has reached 35.
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In Indonesia on Oct. 20, 2026
New restaurant opened in Singapore on Nov. 7
Operating a total of 19 restaurants
Seating capacity: 44 seats
Store area: approximately 84.3 m²
Business hours: 10:00–22:00
Seating capacity: 38 seats
Store area: approximately 111.42 m²
Business hours: 11:00–22:00
Established a dominant presence with 10 restaurants in just over 1 year since entering the market
The ロイヤルグループ as a whole will have a total of 35 overseas restaurants
Capital: 17,830 million yen
Companies mentioned：ロイヤルホールディングス株式会社、ロイヤルHD、ロイヤルグループ、双日株式会社、Royal Food Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.、株式会社銚子丸、SUSHI-TEN USA Inc.
A more convenient and welcoming hub of activity opens at Nishi-Urawa Station
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株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発 is developing 4 food-service outlets in front of the ticket gates at Nishi-Urawa Station, with all locations scheduled to open in March 2027.
Additional investment as a co-lead investor in Boston Medical Sciences株式会社, which is developing an AI colorectal cancer screening system that requires no laxatives
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Global Brain made an additional investment in Boston Medical Sciences株式会社 as a co-lead investor. BMS is developing a laxative-free AI colorectal cancer screening system and received Breakthrough Device designation from the U.S. FDA in May 2026.
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May 2026
June of the same year
Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、Boston Medical Sciences株式会社、高輪地球益ファンド、明治安田未来共創ファンド、GB9号ファンド、TOHO Ventures、フコクCVCファンド－THE MUTUAL for Next 100－、TMN100、ハーバードメディカルスクール・マサチューセッツ総合病院、国立がん研究センター中央病院、徳洲会グループ
From “the person in charge’s intuition” to “evidence-based forecasts” | New e-learning course launched: “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Pipeline Management (Opportunity Management and Forecasting)” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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インサイトアカデミー株式会社 has launched “Pipeline Management (Opportunity Management and Forecasting)” as part of “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: Sales,” a new course series from its online training service, INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning.
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7 courses in total
More than 200 courses
280 courses in total
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
“Post Growth City Lab,” a joint research project exploring a new vision for cities in a society with a declining population, releases a validation hypothesis for its regional analysis tool: “Block Definitions and the TRL Indicator”
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The joint research project “Post Growth City Lab,” promoted by 日鉄興和不動産株式会社 and 株式会社Zebras and Company, has released materials outlining hypotheses for validating a regional analysis tool and will hold an online briefing on Nov. 20.
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The country has been provisionally divided into 55 blocks
The boundaries are set using criteria such as areas reachable within 90 minutes by car
The product of 5 variables: earning power (V), retention power (R), connecting power (D), natural capital power (C), and mutual support power (S)
14 unresolved issues have been organized and published
An online briefing introducing the materials will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産株式会社、Future Style総研、株式会社Zebras and Company、株式会社NEWLOCAL、株式会社リ・パブリック
ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA wins “Winner of the Year,” the annual top award in the Showroom category at the international interior design awards “FRAME Awards 2026”
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“ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA,” operated by 株式会社イトーキ, won “Winner of the Year,” the annual top award in the Showroom category at the international interior design awards “FRAME Awards 2026,” held in the Netherlands.
Facts
FRAME Awards 2026
Top 5
More than 1,000 entries
Score: 8.29
All 4 floors
30 years old
Companies mentioned：株式会社イトーキ、イトーキ、ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA、ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SENDAI、ITOKI WORK-Style Design、OOKI JINGU
78.6% of participants satisfied; skills of people with systems development experience expanded to AI agent development. “ビルスピアカデミー” shares practical insights from a talent development case for the manufacturing industry
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“ビルスピアカデミー,” operated by パーソルイノベーション株式会社, has shared a case study on supporting the manufacturing industry by training people with systems development experience to become AI agent developers. According to an IPA survey, 85.1% of Japanese companies lack DX talent. The program provides step-by-step training using technologies such as Python and RAG, and 78.6% of participants said they were satisfied.
Facts
Average: 4.00/5
11/14 participants
Positive response rate: 71.4%
10/14 participants
9/14 participants
85.1% of Japanese companies lack personnel to drive DX
Original実施期間： 2026年5月～8月
Has provided training to more than 100 major companies
Satisfaction rate above 95%
Repeat rate above 90%
Companies mentioned：パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ビルスピカンパニー、パーソルグループ、TECH PLAY Academy、ビルスピアカデミー、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、IPA、ピタテン、HITO-Linkエージェント
[EXPO2025 Officially Licensed Products] New Myaku-Myaku items are here: “Beanbag-Style Angel,” “Raincoat Mascot,” “Raincoat Plush,” and “Beanbag-Style Plush Color Mix Blue × Pink S”!
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株式会社ヘソプロダクション will launch new Myaku-Myaku plush toys and mascots, officially licensed EXPO2025 products, in mid-November 2026.
株式会社ベーシック will speak at an online event hosted by フロンティア株式会社 at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27, 2026, explaining key points for website production and redesign, as well as site design that generates inquiries.
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Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, 10:00–11:00
The number of companies handled is approximately 100
Pooh, Mickey Mouse and friends appear dressed in fluffy winter outfits! The new collection “WHITE WINTER 2026,” perfect for winter, goes on sale at ディズニーストア from Nov. 20 (Fri.), with items rolling out in stages
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ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社 will launch the winter collection “WHITE WINTER 2026,” featuring Pooh, Mickey Mouse and other characters, online from Nov. 17, followed by a phased rollout at ディズニーストア locations from Nov. 20.
A full report from the event site! Just 1 month remains until the event ends!! The TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration countdown event is now underway and hugely popular! Don’t miss this opportunity!
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The TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event, currently being held at the Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori, has less than 30 days remaining and has been holding countdown events since Nov. 1, 2026. Three campaigns are underway: a pair ticket exclusive to アソビュー, photo props, and a message board.
GMO Gaika: Introduces “My Number Card scanning” for opening “Gaika ex” accounts
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GMO外貨株式会社 introduced the “My Number Card scanning” method for opening “Gaika ex” accounts on Nov. 2, reducing the effort required for identity verification and data entry.
“Cake.jp” and Sumikko Gurashi team up! A new “Sumikko Gurashi Puzzle Cookie Tin” lets you connect the designs and have fun arranging the cookies
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サンエックス株式会社 announced that it will begin selling the “Sumikko Gurashi Puzzle Cookie Tin,” produced by Cake.jp, on Nov. 13, 2026. It contains 36 cookies in total, including printed cookies whose designs connect across 9 cookies, and is priced at ¥3,564 (tax included).
A new folding twin comb with a mirror, handy for checking your appearance, is now available from UP-T!
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UP-T has launched a new folding twin comb with a mirror, handy for checking your appearance. It supports original designs and has a regular price of ¥990 (tax included).
Connect the Sumikko Gurashi designs! A fun-to-arrange puzzle cookie tin is here
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株式会社Cake.jp plans to begin selling the “Sumikko Gurashi Puzzle Cookie Tin,” created in collaboration with Sumikko Gurashi, on Nov. 13, 2026. It will also be sold at Hanshin Umeda Department Store, Shibuya Scramble Square, JR Kyoto Isetan and Amu Plaza Nagasaki from mid-November.
Zoff, the eyewear brand operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, will open a new-concept store on the 2nd floor of 東急プラザ蒲田 in Ota Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 20, 2026. Staff who have completed a course supervised by 資生堂 will help customers choose glasses in much the same way they would choose cosmetics.
和食さと will give away ¥10,000 in “JTB Travel Gift” to 5 winners in a lottery as part of the 2nd “Hokkaido Fair Sales Commemorative Giveaway Campaign,” running from Nov. 13 to Dec. 3, 2026. To enter, customers must spend at least ¥1,000, including tax, on food and drink during the campaign period.
Career service doda reports on “Human Capital Management 3.0: What HR Directors Need to Know” seminar
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The career service doda, operated by パーソルキャリア株式会社, held a seminar for executives and HR leaders on Oct. 14, featuring 市川祐子, president and CEO of マーケットリバー株式会社, who discussed human capital management and enhancing corporate value.
AKB48 unit “星月花” (佐藤綺星, 八木愛月 and 伊藤百花) will appear on the cover and in the lead feature of the December issue of monthly idol magazine EX Taishu (双葉社). The issue includes a photo shoot at 洲埼灯台 and a long-form interview, as well as AKB48-related features spanning 31 pages in total, including a gravure feature on 小栗有以 and a conversation between 倉野尾成美 and 山内瑞葵.