Exploring the “why?” behind supporting children through stories and illustrations: えんとかくBOOKS releases a new book for staff at child development support and after-school day service facilities
Organizational development pioneer 森田英一 publishes co-authored book Leaving Japan for Japan with 34 Japanese entrepreneurs taking on challenges around the world
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Originalbeyond global Japan株式会社の森田英一が、WAOJEメンバーら34名と共著書『日本のために日本を出る』を2026年11月14日にリスナーズ株式会社より刊行する。
Facts
34 people
Nov. 14, 2026
38 locations worldwide
More than 800 people
60%
15.3%
85.0%
78.3%
18.1%
27%
875 people
1,800 yen
Companies mentioned：beyond global Japan株式会社、リスナーズ株式会社、日本財団、PRIZMA、アクセンチュア、株式会社ドアーズ、NHK、テレビ東京
Go Too! Group holds first participatory sports festival, Aichi Go Too! Sports Fes., across an entire shopping mall for 2 days of watching, trying and connecting
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OriginalGo Too Group株式会社は、2026年10月10日・11日に三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルスにて参加型スポーツフェス「Aichi Go Too! Sports Fes.」を初開催した。FIBA 3x3国際大会や車いすバスケットボールエキシビションなどを実施し、2日間の延べ来場者数は約8.8万人となった。
Facts
A total of about 88,000 people
Over 2 days
From 12 countries around the world
16 teams competed
14 kinds of hands-on activities
Companies mentioned：Go Too Group株式会社、Gホールディングス、トヨタ、萬乗醸造、愛知東邦大学、日本パデル協会、日本生命保険相互会社、トヨタカローラ名古屋株式会社、トヨタカローラ愛知株式会社、ネッツトヨタ中部株式会社、トヨタGo Tooサービス株式会社、アイナレンタリース株式会社、株式会社モーセ、株式会社トリデンテ
Event in Tono City to mark the nationwide launch of Kirin Ichiban Shibori Freshly Harvested Hop Draft Beer, featuring the seasonal flavor of hops harvested this year in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, one of Japan’s leading hop-producing regions!
Making expert judgment usable by AI. Real estate appraiser releases “Turning Machine Learning into a Skill with AI Agents” on Kindle. Reproducibility of results using the procedures described in the book was verified before publication
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Signal Yield Advisory released a Kindle book written by a real estate appraiser, “Turning Machine Learning into a Skill with AI Agents,” on Nov. 9, 2026. The book explains procedures for building expert judgment into machine learning models using AI agents (Codex and Claude Code), and for validating and reusing those models. The reproducibility of numerical results in the author’s environment was verified before publication.
Tips for continuing to use Windows 11 safely and comfortably
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一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会 (JEITA) has published “Tips for Making the Most of Windows 11 (Ver.5.0),” explaining Windows 11’s update system, support period, troubleshooting and security features.
Boston Medical Sciences raises ¥5.55 billion in equity in Series B round
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OriginalBoston Medical Sciences株式会社は、野村スパークス・インベストメント株式会社が資産の運用を受託している日本グロースキャピタル投資法人、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、Beyond Next Ventures株式会社の3社をコリード投資家とするシリーズBラウンドで、総額55.5億円の資金調達を実施した。
Facts
Total of ¥5.55 billion
Established in April 2023
Received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in the United States in May 2026
Around the world, 1 person still dies of colorectal cancer about every 35 seconds
Companies mentioned：Boston Medical Sciences株式会社、野村スパークス・インベストメント株式会社、日本グロースキャピタル投資法人、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、Beyond Next Ventures株式会社、ハーバード大学医学部、マサチューセッツ総合病院、厚生労働省、FDA
A second opinion for advertising activities: Free diagnostic service “bysecond” launches to put concerns about advertising agencies into words
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株式会社バイタイム launched “bysecond,” a free diagnostic service that puts concerns about advertising agencies into words, on Nov. 13, 2026. Based on its “Forbidden Survey of 1,000 Advertisers,” the company addresses the problem of discrepancies between reports and actual experience.
Aim for supremacy for free! Free version of 三国志 BOND launches on Nov. 12! Players can also enter the head-to-head tournament “Tenmeisen”; special lottery campaign in December open to free-version players
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株式会社ゲラッパ will launch the free version of the auto-chess game 三国志BOND on Nov. 12, 2026, with entry to the head-to-head tournament “Tenmeisen” and a special lottery campaign in December also available.
秩父聖地公園 has begun sales of the newly developed lawn cemetery plots in Lawn Section 19 (176 plots), accepting applications by lottery. The price is ¥200,000 for residents of the city and ¥500,000 for those living outside the city.
株式会社インディバース has launched “Front-End Engineer Projects.com,” a freelance project matching site for front-end engineers working with technologies such as React and Vue.js.
“R COFFEE STAND,” run by Ryo of 東海オンエア, opens its first location in Tohoku! It will appear at “中テレ祭り2026” for 2 days only starting Saturday, December 5
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“R COFFEE STAND,” a coffee shop run by Ryo of 東海オンエア and operated by 株式会社R-LAB., will make its first appearance in Tohoku at “中テレ祭り2026,” held in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, starting December 5, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年12月5日（土）から6日（日）まで
Price: 900 yen (tax included)
Admission: 800 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社R-LAB.、R COFFEE STAND、La Maison du R、東海オンエア、福島中央テレビ
GSTC launches new website consolidating certification information
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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has announced the launch of a dedicated website consolidating information about its certification programs. The site will make it easier for certification bodies and tourism professionals to check certification outlines, requirements, procedures and other information.
Slip it into your planner and take notes in 2 seconds. “21pen,” a planner pen just 5.7 mm thick and weighing 6.6 g, goes on presale at Makuake from November 16
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株式会社MARIO DEL MARE will begin presales on Makuake on November 16, 2026, for “21pen,” an ultra-thin pen designed to be carried in a planner. The 5.7 mm-thick, 6.6 g product will be available in 2 colors, “Stardust” and “Crystal,” at up to 25% off its planned retail price of ¥9,90.
Facts
5.7 mm thick
6.6 g
Nov. 16, 2026
9,900 yen
Up to 25% off
Companies mentioned：株式会社MARIO DEL MARE、Makuake、銀座 伊東屋、三菱鉛筆、日本シナリオ作家協会、日本アカデミー賞協会
【桃山学院大学 × 国分西日本 × 富永貿易】“桃香る和紅茶ハイ,” conceived by entrepreneurship club students, now on sale at retailers nationwide from October
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The low-alcohol drink “桃香る和紅茶ハイ,” developed by entrepreneurship club students at 桃山学院大学, has been on sale since October 2026 through an industry-academia collaboration with 国分西日本 and 富永貿易.
【Held November 22】Take on a challenge with your dog! Pet disaster-preparedness event featuring shelter-management exercises and hands-on curry making
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MORE WAN, the Saga Prefecture branch of 特定非営利活動法人日本レスキュー協会, will hold a pet disaster-preparedness event on November 22, 2026, featuring activities such as a shelter-management exercise and a hands-on curry-making session with dogs welcome.
Facts
Nov. 22, 2026
Capacity: 5 groups
Dog run: 600 yen
300 yen for the second dog and each additional dog
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人日本レスキュー協会、特定非営利活動法人日本レスキュー協会 佐賀県支部 MORE WAN、MORE WAN
Jewelry brand BLANC IRIS to release “AD ASTRA Collection,” a collaboration with Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura, on Saturday, November 14
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Jewelry brand BLANC IRIS will release “AD ASTRA Collection,” a collaboration collection with Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura, on November 14, 2026. The collection comprises 9 items: 2 rings, 2 necklaces and 5 pairs of earrings. Prices range from ¥49,500 to ¥88,000, tax included.
【Peony】Peony’s first popup with a café, featuring Christmas coffrets and new products, to be held in Omotesando on 11/28-29!
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The cosmetics brand “Peony,” developed by 株式会社Ivy, will hold a limited-time popup store with a café in Omotesando on November 28 and 29. Last year’s Christmas coffrets, new bag colors, pet carriers and more will be featured, along with promotional gifts and a prize drawing event.
WEEL to hold joint seminar with Data Applications on the theme of “AI Ready”
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株式会社WEEL and 株式会社データ・アプリケーション will jointly hold an online seminar on the theme of “AI Ready” on November 27, 2026, to support the use of generative AI in business operations.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人教育文化セキュリティ財団、東京大学、パシフィックフィルハーモニア東京、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、NPO法人 Kids Future Passport、株式会社アスマキナ、水間鉄道株式会社、株式会社WATERFALL、株式会社NEXT、株式会社ピアルカ、城東電機株式会社、アジック株式会社、株式会社Foxx、CÉ LA VI TOKYO、ぴあ株式会社、Peatix Japan株式会社、TEDxUTokyo実行委員会
Official “OTTOCAST Play2Video S” model now on sale on 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング
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商人屋, operated by 株式会社Protos, began selling the official Japanese model of the in-car device “OTTOCAST Play2Video S” on 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング on November 13, 2026.
“CloudGate UNO” named “No. 1 in customer satisfaction” in the SSO (single sign-on) category of “ITreview Category Report 2026 Fall”
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“CloudGate UNO,” a cloud authentication service for businesses from 株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ, was named No. 1 in customer satisfaction in the SSO category of アイティクラウド’s “ITreview Category Report 2026 Fall.”
Facts
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Operational track record of 99.99% or higher availability
Applications for savings deposit accounts surge to more than 9 times the previous level!
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株式会社みずほ銀行 announced that, following its “Savings Deposit Campaign,” which began on September 7, 2026, account applications increased to more than 9 times the previous month’s level in the first month of the campaign, while the increase in balances also exceeded 220% of the target.
Facts
Increased to more than 9 times the previous level
Exceeded 220% of the initial target
About 48% were men
About 52% were women
Those in their 50s accounted for 31%
People in their 60s: 26%
People in their 40s: 17%
Applicants in their 30s or younger also account for about 17% of the total
Salons with steady booking numbers had the highest utilization rate from January to March, at 69.7%
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株式会社リザービア has released a survey report on salon utilization rates from January to March 2026. Salons with steady booking numbers had the highest utilization rate, at 69.7%, exceeding that of salons where bookings fell or increased.
A shop-in-shop for “Baqless” “no-drop earrings” will open at “HULLE イオンモール草津” on Friday, November 13! An opening-limited novelty fair will also be held.
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株式会社木村商店, which carries “Baqless,” catchless earrings from Switzerland, will open a shop-in-shop inside the select shop “HULLE イオンモール草津” on November 13, 2026. It will offer about 140 types of earrings and hold an opening-limited novelty fair.
AI customer service quality assessment “mimity” strengthens its services to connect evaluation results with staff development and quality improvement
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株式会社CAC identity is strengthening its “mimity” AI customer service quality assessment solution for contact centers and establishing a framework to connect evaluation results with staff development and quality improvement. The initiative incorporates the expertise of 株式会社booster, a company that supports improvements in customer service quality.
Facts
Capital: 30 million yen
More than 30 years of experience supporting telephone communications
More than 1,500 customer service analyses annually
5 days for students to think and take action on the job site. Maco will run a work-based internship designed in-house.
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マコー株式会社 ran an in-house-designed work-based internship for university and technical college students from August to September 2026, earning high satisfaction ratings from its 6 participants.
公益財団法人京都市景観・まちづくりセンター has opened applications, through a public proposal process, for a user of a traditional townhouse in Manrikojicho as the first participant in its public-sector sublease program, “Kyomachiya Lease.”
Discuss intimate-area concerns during the same appointment as your facial consultation. サイトリ杉山美容クリニック announces its “same-day consultation system”
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医療法人社団渓山会’s サイトリ杉山美容クリニック will launch a “same-day consultation and comprehensive guidance system” on November 13, 2026, allowing patients to receive facial anti-aging care and discuss intimate-area concerns in a single visit.
Facts
Appointments will be accepted starting Friday, November 13, 2026
Initial consultation fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Launch of a “Special Committee on Cybersecurity Measures” to protect businesses in Kanagawa Prefecture from cyberattacks. A public-private-academic “mutual aid and support” network will bolster regional defenses.
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The Kanagawa Information Service Industry Association has launched a “Special Committee on Cybersecurity Measures” to help businesses in the prefecture counter cyberattacks. It will participate in a public-private project with 神奈川県警察, 経済産業省 and others, aiming to improve regional security through 3 areas of activity: exchanges among IT departments, education and awareness-raising, and consideration of CSIRT frameworks.
Collaboration product: New craft beer made with “phantom fruit” sarunashi set to launch!
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HAKUBA CRAFT, the craft beer brand of reth株式会社, has developed a new craft beer, “SARUNASHI,” made with sarunashi, a specialty of 小谷村, in collaboration with 小谷村 and 株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ. Sales will begin from November 2026.
Ginger Lab and Ichigo Jisho hold an advance experience event for “KIBOU CURRY” food donations planned for about 4 years from now
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Ginger Lab株式会社 and いちご地所株式会社 jointly visited NPO法人OIKOS, a recipient of food donations from “KIBOU CURRY,” a social-contribution emergency food stockpile. They held an advance experience event to bring forward a donation planned for about 4 years from now.
Which companies can introduce their services through manga? D株式会社 launches a new series about its work in the vertical-scroll manga media outlet トゥーンエル
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D株式会社 launched a new series, “That AI Implementation? An Outside Adviser Will Stop You,” about the role of an external CAIO, on November 8, 2026, in トゥーンエル, a vertical-scroll manga media outlet operated by H株式会社.
“Rurubu × HACHI Collaboration Series” donates a portion of sales from 2 Okinawa curry products to support nature conservation
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ハチ食品株式会社 donated part of the proceeds from 2 Okinawa curry products in its collaboration series “るるぶ×HACHIコラボシリーズ” with JTB Publishing, and held a ceremony on Nov. 9 at the Okinawa Prefectural Government Office to present a donation of 481,305 yen to おきなわアジェンダ21県民会議.
[Social Good Partner, 5th installment] First in Kyushu: 株式会社ランチェスターユナイテッド recognized as a “Social Good Partner”
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BRbpoサービス株式会社 recognized 株式会社ランチェスターユナイテッド, the first company in Kyushu, as the 5th recipient of its “Social Good Partner” designation, which recognizes companies that contribute to employment support for diverse talent.
Latest additions to the DCK professional power tool lineup. 9 new models, including 20V impact drivers and 40V impact wrenches
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ビルディ株式会社 announced that it will launch a total of 9 new models, including products in the 20V and 40V series of its professional power tools “DCK,” in November 2026.
Facts
9 models in total
On sale in stages from November 2026
20V cordless impact driver
40V cordless impact wrench
Maximum torque: 168N.m
Maximum fastening torque: 598N.m
Maximum loosening torque: 800N.m
Grew to annual sales of 130 billion yen
Companies mentioned：ビルディ株式会社、DongCheng POWER TOOLS、Frost & Sullivan、一般社団法人JBRC
ソーシング・ブラザーズ株式会社 adopts CaseMatch’s recruiting service for hiring new graduates in the 28 graduating class.
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ソーシング・ブラザーズ株式会社 has adopted CaseMatch’s recruiting service for hiring new graduates in the 28 graduating class, using it to build a candidate pool and connect with high-achieving students.
Facts
Securing around 60 applications per month
Aiming to hire around 30 new graduates in the 28 graduating class, among other goals
Has set a target of expanding the organization at a pace of 1.5 times each fiscal year
Launch of “SellBOT v2,” connecting drawing searches with estimates and procurement
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株式会社REVOX has launched “SellBOT v2,” a new version of its “SellBOT” cloud service for the manufacturing industry. It strengthens features that support drawing searches, estimate preparation, and procurement as an integrated workflow, and enables supplier selection using AI and bulk requests for quotes from multiple companies.
LENZ DX to exhibit its high-performance smart lock “ZEUS 11J” at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]
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LENZ DX, a subsidiary of 株式会社トーシンパートナーズホールディングス, will exhibit its high-performance smart lock “ZEUS 11J” at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn], to be held on Nov. 17–18, 2026.
New “GRiD EDITION” model added to the ultra-thin aramid fiber “DURO” case
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ディーフ株式会社 will begin accepting preorders on Nov. 13, 2026, for the ultra-thin aramid fiber “DURO GRiD EDITION” case for iPhone 18 Pro/17 Pro and Pro Max. The price is 6,980 yen (tax included).
52 days of experiencing all that Kyoto Tamba has to offer come to a close! Closing ceremony held for the 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba — A fair themed around “food, agriculture, the environment, and art,” brought together through collaboration among 2 cities and 1 town in Kyoto Tamba. Passing the baton to the next host site
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The 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba closed after 52 days, and the fair flag was handed over to Saga Prefecture, the next host site.
ザ・プロアクティブカンパニー株式会社 will launch the “プロアクティブ Everyone’s Skin Health Support Project” in November 2026 to support teens with skin concerns. The project will promote accurate skincare knowledge and support young people’s growth through seminars and sampling at schools and dermatology clinics, support for children’s homes, and information sharing via TikTok.
Facts
Launching from November 2026
Challenge to provide a new product-use experience to 10,000 people
Sampling to a total of 15,000 people
Implemented since 2018
3-month monitoring program
No. 1 in domestic sales of medicated acne skincare for 22 consecutive years
“National Urban Agriculture Festival 2027” pre-event to be held!
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Nerima City will hold a pre-event for the “National Urban Agriculture Festival 2027” at Tokyo Metropolitan Hikarigaoka Park on Nov. 21 and 22, with 15 municipalities participating in agricultural product sales and promotions for urban agriculture.
Vintage watch shop 株式会社ファイアーキッズ, headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, will hold a donation ceremony at Oga City Hall in Akita Prefecture on November 27, 2026, and donate 2,000 meals of packaged rice produced in the city to 男鹿市.
Facts
About 1 in 9 children live in relative poverty
2,000 meals of packaged rice
The poverty rate among children (17 and under) is 11.0%
The poverty rate is 44.7% among households where one adult is raising children alone
Nippon Soda and 関西大学 jointly develop an underlayer film material that can increase the sensitivity of EUV resists
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Nippon Soda and 関西大学 have jointly developed a new underlayer film material that increases the sensitivity of EUV resists. Initial evaluations confirmed a sensitivity increase of 20% or more for both positive- and negative-tone CARs. The companies aim to optimize the material and adopt it in next-generation semiconductor processes.
What quality and safety are essential to the social implementation of physical AI? Morning webinar to be held on December 1 with experts
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株式会社SHIN-JIGEN will hold a free online webinar on AI quality and safety on December 1, 2026. Yoshiki Senoo and Takaaki Namba of AIQMI will speak about the importance of quality management and standardization in the social implementation of physical AI.
Facts
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
8:20 a.m.
8:20～9:00
May 2022
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHIN-JIGEN、AI品質マネジメントイニシアティブ、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、産総研、京都大学、パナソニック、名古屋大学、パナソニックホールディングス株式会社、NEDO、経済産業省、JEITA関西支部、日本ロボット学会、MUFG Startup Summit 2026 in NAGOYA、テレビ大阪、ローム、椿本チエイン
ハイケム installs new catalyst manufacturing plant at its Nantong factory
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ハイケム株式会社 has installed a new catalyst manufacturing plant at its factory in Nantong, China, and plans to begin operations in spring 2027. This will increase annual production capacity for EG synthesis catalysts for the SEG® process from 1,500 tons to 2,300 tons.
Facts
Scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027
Current annual production: 1,500 tons
Will increase by about 53% to 2,300 tons
Will increase by about 53%
ハイケム established a catalyst factory in Nantong, China, in 2011
株式会社Enjin has decided to launch the “AI + 10% Project,” led by its CAIO and aimed at improving the profitability of businesses across the group. The initiative seeks to raise the operating profit margin by 10 points through AI use, starting with the reception, quotation and booking operations for charter buses.
Facts
Raise the operating profit margin by 10 points compared with not using AI
There are 3,556 chartered bus operators nationwide
[天下一品] “天下一品 橿原曲川店” opens on Friday, November 13, 2026!
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株式会社天一食品商事, which operates the Chinese noodle chain “天下一品,” opened a new restaurant, “天下一品 橿原曲川店,” in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, on November 13, 2026.
Research vessel “MASAAKI NAKAMURA” named and launched in honor of a key figure in Mauritania’s fisheries development
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JICA held a naming and launch ceremony for the fisheries research vessel “MASAAKI NAKAMURA,” named in honor of Masaaki Nakamura for his contributions to the development of Mauritania’s fisheries.
AX organizational design increases the rate of achieving results by up to 4 times; STANDARD releases “AX Organizational Transformation Survey 2026”
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株式会社STANDARD announced the results of its “AX Organizational Transformation Survey 2026.” While many companies are increasing AI and DX investment, more than half have no system for measuring results. The findings highlighted the importance of organizational design, with the proportion of companies achieving results commensurate with their investment 4 times higher among those that incorporate AI use into personnel evaluations.
Facts
Supports the promotion and in-house development of digital transformation (hereinafter “DX”) at more than 1,500 companies, primarily large enterprises
102 valid responses
71% of responding companies have 1,000 or more employees
Consolidated to 85 companies
74% of companies increased AI and DX investment compared with 5 years ago
13% of companies said their results were commensurate with their investment
49% said they have no system or metrics for evaluating results
Among companies that incorporate AI use into personnel evaluations, 36% achieve results commensurate with their investment
4 times the rate at companies that do not incorporate it (9%)
31% of companies have clearly defined the division of roles between people and AI
87% of companies report improved operational efficiency from AI use
15% of companies reduced personnel and overtime costs
9% of companies reassigned staff
Among companies that report improved efficiency, 64% said there were no metrics showing a change in figures or that they did not measure them
The expense item that increased the most was “external AI tools and SaaS fees,” at 52%
“Outsourcing costs”: 17%
68% in total
“Personnel costs for in-house talent” and “internal training and development costs” totaled 11%
19% of companies have clearly defined the division of roles between people and AI
49% said “It has not been decided”
6% of companies have incorporated AI use into personnel evaluation criteria
74% of companies have not defined the roles expected at each level
The No. 1 reason trained talent fails to deliver results is that “AI-related actions and outcomes are not reflected in personnel evaluations”: 59%
25% of companies plan to review their evaluation systems
Nagano Prefecture’s Otari Village and United Arrows collaborate to produce hometown tax donation gifts
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Nagano Prefecture’s Otari Village and United Arrows have teamed up to offer straw crafts, boro weaving, and new HAKUBA CRAFT flavors as hometown tax donation gifts. A pop-up event is scheduled to be held in Tokyo in November 2026.
SBIトレーサビリティ株式会社’s “SHIMENAWA（しめなわ）” has been adopted by Chinese restaurant 茶禅華, operated by 株式会社sazen sazen Inc., and a wine receipt, shipment, and inventory management system using RFID tags has begun operation.
Facts
More than approximately 12,000 types
Companies mentioned：SBIトレーサビリティ株式会社、株式会社sazen sazen Inc.、茶禅華、株式会社Uni Tag
Notice of official partnership agreement with DAZN Japan Investment合同会社
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東京サントリーサンゴリアス signed an official partnership agreement with DAZN Japan Investment合同会社 effective Nov. 1, 2026. Starting this season, the partnership will include collaboration at the stadium and a logo on the jerseys for the 2026-27 season.
Facts
Effective Nov. 1, 2026
December 2026
Companies mentioned：DAZN Japan Investment合同会社、東京サントリーサンゴリアス、サントリースポーツ（株）、サントリースポーツ株式会社
Nippon Fine Chemical to exhibit at “Chemical Material Japan 2026,” showcasing high-value-added intermediates and the Spirokite™ series
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日本精化株式会社 will exhibit at “Chemical Material Japan 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Nov. 26 and 27, 2026, showcasing high-value-added intermediates and the Spirokite™ series.
Earth Eyes begins handling 3 cybersecurity products for businesses
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アースアイズ株式会社 has entered into a business partnership with 株式会社IP DREAM and begun handling 3 cybersecurity products for businesses: AIR Wolf NET JOE, VirnetX Matrix, and IPDS／IPDSC.
<Bite-sized Dubai chocolate> Authentic Dubai chocolate made with a focus on deliciousness debuts in individually wrapped bite-sized pieces!
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キタノ商事株式会社 will launch “Dubai Chocolate Bites Pistachio Milk” from Turkish chocolate brand 〈エリート〉 as a limited-quantity winter product on Nov. 13, 2026.
Notice of capital and business alliance between Maraton Capital and Latino, a travel agency specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean in Tokyo
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マラトンキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社 has entered into a capital and business alliance with 株式会社ラティーノ, a Tokyo-based travel agency specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean, and Yosuke Kimura of 一般社団法人日本プロ経営者協会 has become Latino’s president and representative director.
Facts
For approximately 34 years
Effective Sept. 30, 2026
Effective October 1, 2026
With more than 30 years of experience
Since its establishment in 1992
The 2014 Brazil World Cup
Since 2015
Travel Agency Registration No. 1924, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
AI Hack’s AIO analysis tool “AI Hack,” provided by AI Hack, now supports the latest AI model “GPT-6.1 Terra”
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株式会社AI Hack announced that its AIO analysis tool “AI Hack” now supports OpenAI社’s latest model, “GPT-6.1 Terra.” This enables users to visualize in real time their brand’s display priority and citation status across multiple generative AI models and implement strategic AIO initiatives.
[20 years of DiskStation Manager (DSM)!] “Synology Media Conference” held
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Synology Japan株式会社 held a media conference to mark DSM’s 20th anniversary and announced findings from a survey on AI adoption and data management challenges among Japanese companies.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
14 million systems installed worldwide
More than 14 million Synology systems are in operation worldwide
Protecting more than 400 exabytes of data
A survey was conducted among 573 IT professionals in Japan
A majority of companies—71%—consider infrastructure suited to the AI era important
40% of companies had set a direction for data infrastructure investment
Originalセキュリティとデータ保護を、1つのプラットフォームで統合管理できている企業は約1割
The biggest challenge is concerns over data security and privacy, at a notably high 67.5%
[Early heatstroke prevention] Protecting workers’ lives through adaptive investment. 2027 model of the outdoor rest area “Dokodemo Hie Zone” now available
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株式会社ワン・ステップ has begun offering the latest 2027 summer model of its outdoor rest area “Dokodemo Hie Zone” for sale and rental. The new model uses a highly heat-reflective sheet and delivers cooling performance that keeps the temperature inside the tent in the 24°C range, even in direct sunlight.
Facts
Consecutive days with temperatures exceeding 35°C
The temperature inside the tent stays in the 24°C range
Buy mushroom meat and win! 300 people can win digital gifts worth ¥1,000 on the spot! LINE receipt campaign starts Nov. 16, 2026!
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ユキグニファクトリー株式会社 will launch a LINE receipt campaign on Nov. 16, 2026, for purchasers of “mushroom meat.” 300 people will win digital gifts worth ¥1,000.
Five types of “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027” to launch at “UCC Cafe Melcard” and “Cafe Novar”; advance reservations open Friday, Nov. 13
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COFFEE STYLE UCC株式会社 will sell 5 types of “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027” in limited quantities at its 18 directly operated “UCC Cafe Melcard” and “Cafe Novar” locations, starting on the first sales day of 2027. Advance reservations open on Nov. 13, 2026.
Ozio to host experiential beauty opener event on “eggshell membrane × exercise,” featuring active researcher Professor Junko Atomi
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株式会社オージオ held the “Beauty Opener Special Event” in Ginza, Tokyo, on Oct. 27, 2026, featuring a lecture on eggshell membrane and exercise by Professor Junko Atomi and Professor Tomoaki Atomi, as well as an opportunity to try health exercises.
Facts
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Participants: 23
No. 1 in domestic sales for 8 consecutive years
Cumulative series sales reached 11 million units as of the end of July 2026
Mitsubishi Jisho House Net digitizes tenant management with “ITANDI 賃貸管理”
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Mitsubishi Jisho House Net has adopted Itandi’s rental management service “ITANDI 賃貸管理” and will begin digitizing tenant management in mid-November 2026.
[ROLEUP税理士法人] Strengthening international tax support framework — offering international tax risk assessment by experts from 東京国税局
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ROLEUP税理士法人 has begun offering an international tax risk assessment service covering PE status, transfer pricing rules, CFC, and withholding income tax, with experts from 東京国税局.
新百合丘オーパ registered as a “Kanagawa SDGs Partner” by Kanagawa Prefecture
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新百合丘オーパ, a commercial facility operated by 株式会社OPA, has been registered under Kanagawa Prefecture’s “かながわＳＤＧｓパートナー” program, which registers companies and organizations working toward the SDGs.
[Advisory agreement] Special event with professional golfer Sakura Koiwai at JRゲートタワーカンファレンス
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株式会社コラントッテ will host a special event with professional golfer Sakura Koiwai at JRゲートタワーカンファレンス on Dec. 19, 2026. Customers can enter by making a qualifying purchase at the JR Nagoya Takashimaya store. A drawing will select 50 participants, who will take part in a talk session and 2-shot photos.
“JACK IN THE DONUTS” launches the second “DOGLE,” a hybrid donut combining donuts and bagels; 2 new Japanese-inspired flavors go on sale Thursday, Nov. 19
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ビッグクリエイト株式会社’s “JACK IN THE DONUTS” will launch the second installment of “DOGLE,” an innovative hybrid donut, on Nov. 19, with Japanese-inspired flavors: Nama Daifuku DOGLE and Mentaiko Butter DOGLE.
Facts
Starting Thursday, Nov. 19
37 locations nationwide
420 yen including tax
Companies mentioned：ビッグクリエイト株式会社、鳥さく、タニタカフェ、鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ、JACK IN THE DONUTS
[Ramen Kairikiya] 200th location! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s “イオンモール伊達店” to grand-open in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026!
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“イオンモール伊達店,” the 200th location of “Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya,” operated by 株式会社魁力屋, will grand-open in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2026. To celebrate the opening, all varieties of its signature Kyoto back-fat soy sauce ramen will be sold at a ¥110 discount during a specified period.
[Free online seminar] Transforming into a “singing and dancing lab”: The sequel — Why do promising themes disappear quickly while themes that should end continue to linger?
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ナインシグマ・ホールディングス株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on Dec. 4, 2026, about criteria for deciding whether to continue, change or stop research themes.
Create your own “candy house” atop a pure-white cake! “Canvas Cake Christmas Edition,” an experiential dessert from Osaka’s Tanimachi Rokuchome art cafe unimocc, available for a limited time.
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Osaka art cafe unimocc will begin selling “Canvas Cake Christmas Edition,” an experiential dessert, for a limited time starting Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
¥3,250 including tax
+¥300 including tax
Starting Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、unimocc
Mechanizing weeding in tea fields: オーレック develops tea-field weeder for practical use in spring 2027
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株式会社オーレック is developing a tea-field weeder for practical use in spring 2027, aiming to reduce the burden of weeding work. It has conducted durability tests in cooperation with 鹿児島堀口製茶 and 霧島製茶, and will unveil the prototype for the first time at the 80th National Tea Festival, Saga event, to be held in November 2026.
EVERYDAY SUNDAY “ま〜ハムの HOME TIME” goods set for release! Limited-edition Froffy collaboration shampoo, loungewear and acrylic BOX
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株式会社BeBlock is launching goods for the special “EVERYDAY SUNDAY ま〜ハムの HOME TIME” promotion featuring EVERYDAY SUNDAY characters “くまのまーくん” and “絶対に死なないハムスター.” A collaboration shampoo with Froffy, loungewear and acrylic BOX will be available for a limited time on the e-commerce site MeeToMa from Nov. 13, 2026.
Beautiful glass bottles imbued with the elegance of southern France: 3 new collections from French brand ロタンティック’s Amelie & Melanie line
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株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル will release 3 new collections in the Amelie & Melanie line—Florali, Art Deco and Jardin Secret—from Lothantique, a fragrance brand originating in Provence in southern France, starting Nov. 13, 2026.
成蹊大学 to hold lecture “U.S.-China Relations in an Era of Power and Japan’s Choices” on Dec. 4
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成蹊大学 will hold a lecture on Dec. 4, 2026, featuring former Chinese Ambassador Hideo Tarumi and themed “U.S.-China Relations in an Era of Power and Japan’s Choices.”
The Sunday Theater drama “VIVANT” × AiMY recovery wear and refreshing eye masks arrive
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株式会社ツカモトコーポレーション will release recovery wear and refreshing eye masks from lifestyle brand AiMY on Nov. 13, 2026, in collaboration with the TBS Sunday Theater drama “VIVANT.”
[Event Report] Moving beyond “just snoring”: An era of connecting signs of sleep problems with medical care. A doctor speaks at an awareness seminar ahead of Sleep Day on sleep apnea syndrome (SAS), which has 9.4 million potential patients※
[Survey Report] Market survey on the “first-grader barrier” and household chores
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A survey conducted by 株式会社OKAN found that approximately 60% of dual-income households experience the “first-grader barrier,” in which balancing work and childcare becomes difficult when a child starts elementary school. It also found that household chores fall disproportionately on women, and that the inability to choose flexible work arrangements is the biggest obstacle.