# AI News 180m Report｜2026-11-13 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 6 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 984 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 186 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## ポリウレタンフォームを一切使わない、軽やかなソファー アルペールより、ジャン＝マリー・マソーデザインの新作「Aom（アオム）」が登場

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000165422.html
- anchor: #n3867570
- Companies mentioned: アルペール・ジャパン株式会社、Arper Japan株式会社、アルペール

アルペール・ジャパン株式会社は、ジャン＝マリー・マソーデザインの新ソファー「Aom」を2026年11月に日本で展開する。ポリウレタンフォーム不使用で、EPPとブレスエアー®を採用し、最大約100%リサイクル可能。価格は357,500円〜。

Facts:
- Launching in Japan starting November 2026
- Up to approximately 100% recyclable
- Seat height: 41cm
- Price: from 357,500 yen

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000191436.html
- anchor: #n3867569
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人えんとかく、えんとかくBOOKS、Amazon

特定非営利活動法人えんとかくの出版部門「えんとかくBOOKS」は、児童発達支援・放課後等デイサービスの職員向けに新刊『その子の「なぜ？」が見えてくる：物語と図解でわかる はじめての子ども支援』を発売した。

Facts:
- 10 chapters in total
- 200 pages

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000082334.html
- anchor: #n3867568
- 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

beyond 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

## okojoya and かなンボ team up for a second collaboration: Hyo-kori Okojo-san Z’s coffee and mugs to be developed through crowdfunding

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000152441.html
- anchor: #n3867567
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OkojoAI、okojoya、CAMPFIRE

株式会社OkojoAIは、イラストレーターかなンボ氏とのコラボ第2弾として「ひょっこりオコジョさんズ」のドリップバッグコーヒーとマグカップをクラウドファンディングで商品化し、2026年11月20日よりCAMPFIREにて30万円の目標金額で支援を募集する。

Facts:
- The funding goal is 300,000 yen
- From Friday, November 20, 2026
- Delivery is scheduled for March 2027
- 6 drip bags
- From 2,200 yen to 50,000 yen

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000185390.html
- anchor: #n3867566
- 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

Go 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

## Explore Manazuru’s town, forests and sea on foot with local guides: Manazuru Guide Tours now available

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000120714.html
- anchor: #n3867565
- Companies mentioned: スチームン株式会社、株式会社 真鶴ブランド、クスクスグランピング真鶴、真鶴 魚座（さかなざ）、真鶴ラーニング・ハブ

スチームン株式会社は、株式会社真鶴ブランドとの協働により、真鶴の歴史・文化・自然を体感する「真鶴ガイドツアー」の提供を開始した。

Facts:
- 2 courses are available
- About 2 hours per course
- Adult rate: 3,800 yen per person
- Child rate: 2,800 yen per person
- 1名のみでの参加：5,800円

## Jewelry brand BLOOM opens official shop on Rakuten Fashion! Sales begin Nov. 6, 2026

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000190751.html
- anchor: #n3867564
- Companies mentioned: エステールホールディングス株式会社、BLOOM、Rakuten Fashion

The jewelry brand BLOOM, operated by エステールホールディングス株式会社, opened an official shop on Rakuten Fashion and began sales on Nov. 6, 2026.

Facts:
- Nov. 6, 2026
- ¥41,800
- ¥36,300

## Everyday ways to use AI on your PC, from drafting emails to planning trips

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000107660.html
- anchor: #n3867563
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会、JEITA

一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会 (JEITA) has published a special webpage explaining examples of AI use, points to note and tips for choosing a PC.

Facts:
- March 2026
- 52％
- About 70%

## RICE CLOUD recognized as an Oracle NetSuite “Alliance Partner.” Strengthening support for NetSuite use, from implementation and recovery to adoption

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000127241.html
- anchor: #n3867562
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＲＩＣＥ ＣＬＯＵＤ、Oracle NetSuite、Microsoft Dynamics 365、Salesforce

株式会社RICE CLOUD has been recognized as an alliance partner for the cloud ERP Oracle NetSuite and will strengthen its implementation support system.

Facts:
- As of Oct. 26, 2026
- Since joining the Solution Provider Program in August 2024
- About 2 years
- Implementation and deployment support for about 30 companies
- Established: June 2022

## 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!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000144434.html
- anchor: #n3867561
- Companies mentioned: 観光マネジメントボード遠野、TKプロジェクト実行委員会、キリンビール株式会社、株式会社BrewGood、株式会社遠野醸造、上閉伊酒造株式会社、株式会社遠野ふるさと商社、一般社団法人遠野市観光協会

岩手県遠野市で、キリンビールが11月17日に期間限定で全国発売する「一番搾り とれたてホップ生ビール」を記念したイベントが開催される。TKプロジェクト実行委員会主催の初飲み会や市内24店舗でのキャンペーンに加え、GOOD HOPS、株式会社遠野醸造、上閉伊酒造株式会社の3社もフレッシュホップビールを限定発売する。

Facts:
- Tue., Nov. 17
- This year marks the 23rd year since its launch
- Advance tickets: ¥6,000
- Participating stores: 24
- Cumulative sales have exceeded 400 million bottles
- 1 case of Ichiban Shibori Freshly Harvested Hop Draft Beer (24 cans)

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000182457.html
- anchor: #n3867560
- Companies mentioned: Signal Yield Advisory、Amazon、OpenAI、Anthropic、金沢シーサイドFM、Spotify

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 9, 2026
- Price: ¥1,480 (tax included)
- Property acquisitions totaling about ¥160 billion
- About ¥70 billion through a public offering
- Cumulative borrowing of about ¥40 billion

## Tips for continuing to use Windows 11 safely and comfortably

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000107660.html
- anchor: #n3867559
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人電子情報技術産業協会、JEITA

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.

Facts:
- Oct. 13, 2026
- 24H2
- Nov. 2026
- 26H2
- Ver.5.0

## Boston Medical Sciences raises ¥5.55 billion in equity in Series B round

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000129637.html
- anchor: #n3867558
- 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

Boston 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

## A second opinion for advertising activities: Free diagnostic service “bysecond” launches to put concerns about advertising agencies into words

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000091132.html
- anchor: #n3867552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイタイム、bytime Inc.

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.

Facts:
- Available starting Nov. 13, 2026
- It takes about 4 minutes
- The taboo survey of 1,000 advertisers
- 1,098 people
- The total reached 78.0%
- The average was just 64.5 points

## Acquisition of shares in 株式会社メディエイト (making it a subsidiary)

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000133962.html
- anchor: #n3867551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニチイケアパレス、株式会社メディエイト、株式会社ニチイホールディングス

株式会社ニチイケアパレス announced that it will acquire all shares of 株式会社メディエイト and make it a subsidiary as of Nov. 30, 2026.

Facts:
- Capital: ¥80 million
- Date established: June 1964
- Nov. 30, 2026

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000166530.html
- anchor: #n3867550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲラッパ、Get Wrapped Up Inc.

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.

Facts:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
- Playable through Stage 10
- Full version price: ¥800
- More than 100 warlords

## Sales begin for Lawn Section 19 at 秩父聖地公園

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000180458.html
- anchor: #n3867549
- Companies mentioned: 秩父市、秩父聖地公園、聖地公園管理事務所、秩父市電子申請届出サービス

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.

Facts:
- Lawn Section 19
- Reiwa 9, Jan. 4
- Jan. 20
- Reiwa 9, Jan. 22
- 176 plots
- 200,000 yen
- 500,000 yen
- 4 square meters

## 株式会社MOVER&COMPANY has been named one of the “Best Workplaces” operated by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan (GPTW Japan) for ５ consecutive years

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000042198.html
- anchor: #n3867548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOVER&COMPANY、Great Place to Work® Institute Japan、GPTW Japan、株式会社働きがいのある会社研究所

株式会社MOVER&COMPANY has been named one of the “Best Workplaces” operated by Great Place to Work® Institute Japan (GPTW Japan) for 5 consecutive years.

Facts:
- 170 countries worldwide
- More than 21,000 companies

## “Finance Mix Next 2027,” a gathering for entrepreneurs and finance players, to be held at TiB on Jan. 21, 2027; registration now open

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000059443.html
- anchor: #n3867547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社INQ、INQ、TiB、Tokyo Innovation Base

株式会社INQは、2027年1月21日にTiBにて「ファイナンスミックスネクスト2027」を開催し、来場登録の受付を開始した。本イベントは起業家とファイナンスプレイヤーが集い、ピッチやトークセッションを通じて資金調達に関する交流を行う。

Facts:
- Jan. 21, 2027
- 13 companies
- 1,400 cases to date
- More than 14 billion yen

## 株式会社インディバース launches Front-End Engineer Projects.com

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000114290.html
- anchor: #n3867546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インディバース

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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000109471.html
- anchor: #n3867545
- 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

“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:
- 2026年12月5日（土）から6日（日）まで
- Price: 900 yen (tax included)
- Admission: 800 yen

## GSTC launches new website consolidating certification information

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000182619.html
- anchor: #n3867544
- Companies mentioned: グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会、GSTC、Global Sustainable Tourism Council、国連環境計画、UNEP、国連世界観光機関、UNWTO、UN Tourism

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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000036972.html
- anchor: #n3867543
- 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

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

## 【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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000157471.html
- anchor: #n3867542
- Companies mentioned: 桃山学院大学、国分西日本株式会社、富永貿易株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Alc. 3%
- 100% domestically produced tea leaves
- Oct. 26, 2026

## 【Held November 22】Take on a challenge with your dog! Pet disaster-preparedness event featuring shelter-management exercises and hands-on curry making

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000158585.html
- anchor: #n3867541
- 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

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

## Jewelry brand BLANC IRIS to release “AD ASTRA Collection,” a collaboration with Da-iCE’s Sota Hanamura, on Saturday, November 14

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000094233.html
- anchor: #n3867540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランイリス ・ジャポン、BLANC IRIS、ブランイリス

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 14, 2026
- All 9 items
- ¥49,500
- ¥88,000
- About 5 weeks

## 【Peony】Peony’s first popup with a café, featuring Christmas coffrets and new products, to be held in Omotesando on 11/28-29!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000153423.html
- anchor: #n3867539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ivy、Peony

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.

Facts:
- ¥1,000
- Friday, 11/13, 20:00

## 株式会社鎌倉ハム富岡商会 official online shop relaunched

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000168180.html
- anchor: #n3867538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉ハム富岡商会、楽天市場

株式会社鎌倉ハム富岡商会 revamped its official online shop on November 11, 2026, and launched the new brand “KAMAKURA HAM&HUM.”

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Price: 3,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 5,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 9,800 yen (tax included)
- Founded: 1900 (Meiji 33)

## WEEL to hold joint seminar with Data Applications on the theme of “AI Ready”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000034375.html
- anchor: #n3867537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WEEL、WEEL、株式会社データ・アプリケーション、DAL

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 27, 2026
- 3,000 companies
- 15,000 sites

## 学生180名超を無料招待、東京大学・安田講堂で「ONE WORLD」開催

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000143304.html
- anchor: #n3867536
- 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

公益財団法人教育文化セキュリティ財団は、2026年10月18日に東京大学・安田講堂でチャリティー文化イベント「ONE WORLD」を開催し、東京大学150周年記念事業として180名超の学生を無料招待した。

Facts:
- More than 180 students
- Oct. 18, 2026
- 東京大学150周年

## Official “OTTOCAST Play2Video S” model now on sale on 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000111964.html
- anchor: #n3867535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Protos、商人屋、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- 19,999 yen
- 1 year

## “CloudGate UNO” named “No. 1 in customer satisfaction” in the SSO (single sign-on) category of “ITreview Category Report 2026 Fall”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000164648.html
- anchor: #n3867534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ、ISR、アイティクラウド、W3C、FIDOアライアンス

“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
- Now has 1,400 contracts
- 700,000 users
- As of January 2026

## 茨城県 × アニメ『薬屋のひとりごと』、『IBARAKI is Blossoming』JR山手線ラッピングトレインを11月13日から運行開始！

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000165784.html
- anchor: #n3867533
- Companies mentioned: 茨城県、JR山手線、いばらき観光キャンペーン推進協議会、イマジカインフォス

茨城県 is collaborating with the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” with a wrapped train set to begin operating on JR山手線 from November 13.

Facts:
- From Friday, November 13
- 11-car train
- The series has surpassed 57 million copies sold worldwide

## Applications for savings deposit accounts surge to more than 9 times the previous level!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000072026.html
- anchor: #n3867532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みずほ銀行、みずほ銀行

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
- The interest rate will be 2 times higher
- 3,000 winners will be selected by lottery
- 1,000 Mizuho points

## Salons with steady booking numbers had the highest utilization rate from January to March, at 69.7%

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000035976.html
- anchor: #n3867531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リザービア、リザービア

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.

Facts:
- 69.7%
- 57.3%
- 63.7%
- 34.8%
- 30.5%
- 18.9%
- 3.21%
- 2.47%
- 2.08%

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000138421.html
- anchor: #n3867530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村商店、HULLE、イオンモール草津、Baqless

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- About 140 types
- 10,000 yen or more including tax
- 8 years

## AI customer service quality assessment “mimity” strengthens its services to connect evaluation results with staff development and quality improvement

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000166096.html
- anchor: #n3867529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAC identity、株式会社booster、株式会社CAC Holdings

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.

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000177795.html
- anchor: #n3867528
- Companies mentioned: マコー株式会社

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.

Facts:
- From August to September 2026
- There were 6 student participants
- Overall satisfaction: 4.3 points (out of 5)
- Average: 5.0 points (out of 5)
- Manufactures more than 2,000 units of equipment
- Number of employees: 140

## （公財）京都市景観・まちづくりセンターによる公的サブリース事業「京町家リース」第1号 活用者募集開始

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000181918.html
- anchor: #n3867527
- Companies mentioned: 京都市、公益財団法人京都市景観・まちづくりセンター、まちセン

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.”

Facts:
- 63.20㎡
- 76.03㎡
- 40.99㎡
- 35.04㎡
- 5 Japanese-style rooms
- 1 Western-style room
- Showa 2 (1927)

## 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”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000186285.html
- anchor: #n3867526
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団渓山会、サイトリ杉山美容クリニック

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)
- Cost: from 66,000 yen (tax included)
- Cost: 250,000 yen (tax included)

## Special model commemorating the 100th anniversary of フォクトレンダー SKOPAR goes on sale November 13 <コシナ>

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000142201.html
- anchor: #n3867525
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 コシナ、(株)コシナ、コシナ、フォクトレンダー、ドイツ カールツァース社

コシナ will release a special 100th-anniversary model of the フォクトレンダー interchangeable lens “COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm F2.5” on November 13, 2026.

Facts:
- On sale starting November 13, 2026
- ￥82,500
- Commemorating the 100th anniversary
- COLOR-SKOPAR 35mm F2.5
- Overall length: 23mm
- Body weight: 134g

## 喜多屋の酒粕が香る冬限定「極旨もつ鍋」が今年も登場！広島県産カキフライも！冬の味覚を楽しむメニューを11/16より提供開始

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000177712.html
- anchor: #n3867524
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズ、博多もつ鍋やまや、喜多屋

株式会社やまやコミュニケーションズが展開する「博多もつ鍋やまや」は、2026年11月16日より冬限定メニュー「極旨もつ鍋」と「広島県産カキフライ」を提供開始する。

Facts:
- From Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
- Through Sunday, February 28, 2027
- ・極旨もつ鍋／2,450円（1人前）
- ・Hiroshima Prefecture Fried Oysters (à la carte) / 880 yen

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000076757.html
- anchor: #n3867523
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人神奈川県情報サービス産業協会、神情協、神奈川県警察、経済産業省、神奈川県企業サイバーセキュリティ対策官民合同プロジェクト

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.

Facts:
- 3 areas of activity
- 9/25 Ebina
- 10/21 Yokohama
- 11/5 Kawasaki

## Collaboration product: New craft beer made with “phantom fruit” sarunashi set to launch!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000109713.html
- anchor: #n3867522
- Companies mentioned: reth株式会社、HAKUBA CRAFT、小谷村、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、UNITED ARROWS

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.

Facts:
- Late January 2027
- 3-bottle set
- Alcohol content: 6.5%
- Volume: 330ml
- Suggested retail price: 880 yen
- Population of about 2,400

## Ginger Lab and Ichigo Jisho hold an advance experience event for “KIBOU CURRY” food donations planned for about 4 years from now

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000182810.html
- anchor: #n3867521
- Companies mentioned: Ginger Lab株式会社、いちご地所株式会社、NPO法人OIKOS、いちご株式会社

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.

Facts:
- 30 servings of KIBOU CURRY
- A total of 900 servings of KIBOU CURRY
- Owned and managed properties in 5 cities
- Nov. 7, 2026

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000107140.html
- anchor: #n3867520
- Companies mentioned: D株式会社、H株式会社、トゥーンエル

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 8, 2026
- 40 employees
- 8 million yen
- First 30 companies
- 1話5万円
- Starting at ¥30,000 per month
- 500,000 yen
- Starting at ¥200,000 per month

## “Rurubu × HACHI Collaboration Series” donates a portion of sales from 2 Okinawa curry products to support nature conservation

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000170048.html
- anchor: #n3867519
- Companies mentioned: ハチ食品株式会社、株式会社JTBパブリッシング、おきなわアジェンダ21県民会議

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.

Facts:
- Total: 481,305 yen
- Monday, Nov. 9, 2026

## [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”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000008842.html
- anchor: #n3867518
- Companies mentioned: ビジネスラリアート株式会社、BRbpoサービス株式会社、株式会社ランチェスターユナイテッド

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.

Facts:
- 5th edition
- The total has reached 5 companies

## Latest additions to the DCK professional power tool lineup. 9 new models, including 20V impact drivers and 40V impact wrenches

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000081033.html
- anchor: #n3867517
- Companies mentioned: ビルディ株式会社、DongCheng POWER TOOLS、Frost & Sullivan、一般社団法人JBRC

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

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000142340.html
- anchor: #n3867516
- Companies mentioned: CaseMatch株式会社、ソーシング・ブラザーズ株式会社、SBIホールディングス

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
- Cumulative registered users surpassed 30,000
- More than 75% of registered users
- Within 1 year and 4 months of the service launch
- Trained on more than 150,000 interview records

## Launch of “SellBOT v2,” connecting drawing searches with estimates and procurement

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000101229.html
- anchor: #n3867515
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社REVOX

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.

Facts:
- SellBOT v2
- Capital: 100 million yen

## LENZ DX to exhibit its high-performance smart lock “ZEUS 11J” at the 3rd Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Autumn]

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000128179.html
- anchor: #n3867514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーシンパートナーズホールディングス、株式会社LENZ DX

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.

Facts:
- November 17–18, 2026
- 3rd

## New “GRiD EDITION” model added to the ultra-thin aramid fiber “DURO” case

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000150682.html
- anchor: #n3867513
- Companies mentioned: ディーフ株式会社、Deff、Apple Inc.

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).

Facts:
- 6,980 yen (tax included)
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Approx. 1.2mm
- Approx. 19g
- About 23g

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000165043.html
- anchor: #n3867512
- Companies mentioned: 第43回全国都市緑化フェアin京都丹波実行委員会、公益財団法人都市緑化機構、(公財)2027年国際園芸博覧会協会

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.

Facts:
- Over 52 days
- 750,000 visitors
- Combined population of 130,000

## 中高生の肌悩みと成長を応援 プロアクティブ「みんなの肌育応援プロジェクト」を始動

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000041247.html
- anchor: #n3867452
- Companies mentioned: ザ・プロアクティブカンパニー株式会社、プロアクティブ、NPO法人ブリッジフォースマイル、富士経済

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

## New SilVIR-RAY detector launched, enabling simultaneous super-resolution live-cell imaging on up to 4 channels

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000113311.html
- anchor: #n3867451
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エビデント、エビデント、Evident Corporation、理化学研究所、理研CBS

エビデントは、共焦点レーザー走査型顕微鏡「FLUOVIEW FV5000」向けの新型SilVIR-RAYディテクターを発表。1回のスキャンで最大4チャンネルの超解像画像を同時に取得可能にし、神経科学や細胞生物学における多色ライブセルイメージングの進化を実現する。

Facts:
- Up to 4 channels
- Nov. 12, 2026
- From Nov. 14 to 18
- Booth 1801

## “National Urban Agriculture Festival 2027” pre-event to be held!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000088191.html
- anchor: #n3867450
- Companies mentioned: JA東京あおば

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.

Facts:
- 11月21日(土)、22日(日)
- 15 municipalities from across Japan
- Approx. 2,500
- From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

## 【ホリデーコレクション】イヴ・ロシェ、今年のテーマは「願いを叶える工房」11月20日発売｜願いの手紙が植物の香りに変わる、クリスマス限定の2つの香り

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000111332.html
- anchor: #n3867449
- Companies mentioned: イオンレーヴコスメ株式会社、イヴ・ロシェ、YVES ROCHER、Amazon、楽天市場

イヴ・ロシェが2026年クリスマス向けに「願いを叶える工房」をテーマとした限定コレクションを11月20日に発売する。ペアハニーとブルーベリーウッドの2つの香りで、ボディローション、ヘア＆ボディミスト、ハンドクリーム、リップバーム、キットなどが展開され、イオンやウエルシア系列店、直営店、オンラインストアで販売される。

Facts:
- Christmas 2026
- 390mL each
- ¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax)
- 100mL each
- ¥1,595 (¥1,450 before tax)
- 30 mL each
- ¥990 (¥900 before tax)
- 4.8g each

## 子どもの約9人に1人が相対的貧困の状況を背景に、東京のヴィンテージ時計店が秋田県男鹿市で生産されたパックご飯2,000食を地元・男鹿市へ寄贈

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000118292.html
- anchor: #n3867448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイアーキッズ、厚生労働省、男鹿市

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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000115085.html
- anchor: #n3867447
- Companies mentioned: 日本曹達株式会社、関西大学、ASML社

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.

Facts:
- 20% or more
- Wavelength: 13.5 nm
- Wavelength: 193 nm
- Wavelength: 248 nm

## What quality and safety are essential to the social implementation of physical AI? Morning webinar to be held on December 1 with experts

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000108451.html
- anchor: #n3867446
- 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

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

## ハイケム installs new catalyst manufacturing plant at its Nantong factory

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000079959.html
- anchor: #n3867445
- Companies mentioned: ハイケム株式会社、ハイケム

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
- New plant, photographed in September 2026
- SEG®-EG synthesis catalyst: 1,500 tons/year
- SEG®-DMO synthesis catalyst: 1,500 tons/year
- SCR low-temperature denitration catalyst: 1,000 tons/year
- DMC catalyst: 500 tons/year
- Increasing capacity by 800 tons per year
- Bringing the total to 2,300 tons/year
- Plans to establish production capacity of 1,000 tons per year
- Has signed 23 SEG® technology licensing agreements
- Has reached an annual scale of about 10 million tons

## Enjin launches CAIO-led “AI + 10% Project”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000040459.html
- anchor: #n3867444
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Enjin、株式会社En Journey、株式会社AI Accelerator、株式会社ホタルス

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
- 従来の1件20～45分
- 担当者の作業時間は従来の1件20～45分から約1分
- Consolidated sales of 10 billion yen
- Operating profit of 3 billion yen
- Operating profit margin of 30%

## [天下一品] “天下一品 橿原曲川店” opens on Friday, November 13, 2026!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000152950.html
- anchor: #n3867443
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社天一食品商事、天下一品

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.

Facts:
- 193 locations across the group
- Total seating: 58
- Counter seats (14)
- Table seats (11)
- Parking: 18 spaces
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Research vessel “MASAAKI NAKAMURA” named and launched in honor of a key figure in Mauritania’s fisheries development

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000151049.html
- anchor: #n3867442
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人国際協力機構、JICA、常石三保造船株式会社

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.

Facts:
- Employment for about 40,000 people
- About 40% of the octopus imported by Japan
- About 12,000 tons are supplied by Mauritania
- From 1978 to 1985

## AX organizational design increases the rate of achieving results by up to 4 times; STANDARD releases “AX Organizational Transformation Survey 2026”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000154359.html
- anchor: #n3867441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STANDARD

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
- 役割分担・評価・階層別役割・人事連携の4つの組織設計を「1つも実施していない」企業は57%

## Nagano Prefecture’s Otari Village and United Arrows collaborate to produce hometown tax donation gifts

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000034214.html
- anchor: #n3867440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TABAYAホールディングス、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、HAKUBA CRAFT、UA BOTTLE SHOP

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.

Facts:
- 4 days
- 7 types in total
- 4 types in total
- There are 11 hot springs

## ＜神戸市 初出店＞スウェーデン発「BYREDO」が神戸BALに11月27日（金）OPEN

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000120926.html
- anchor: #n3867439
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中澤ホールディングス、BYREDO、神戸BAL

株式会社中澤ホールディングスが運営する神戸BALに、スウェーデン発のフレグランスブランド「BYREDO」が2026年11月27日に初出店する。

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
- Miniature set 5 × 8 mL
- ¥27,390 (tax included)

## 茶禅華がワインの入出庫・在庫管理のために、SBIトレーサビリティ株式会社の「SHIMENAWA（しめなわ）」を導入

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000100112.html
- anchor: #n3867438
- 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

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

## Notice of official partnership agreement with DAZN Japan Investment合同会社

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000151869.html
- anchor: #n3867437
- 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

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

## Nippon Fine Chemical to exhibit at “Chemical Material Japan 2026,” showcasing high-value-added intermediates and the Spirokite™ series

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000169577.html
- anchor: #n3867436
- Companies mentioned: 日本精化株式会社、株式会社化学工業日報社

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 26, 2026
- Friday, the 27th
- Capital: ¥5.93322 billion

## Earth Eyes begins handling 3 cybersecurity products for businesses

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000043451.html
- anchor: #n3867435
- Companies mentioned: アースアイズ株式会社、株式会社IP DREAM、米国VirnetX社

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.

Facts:
- 3 products
- Initial fee: ¥150,000 (before tax)

## <Bite-sized Dubai chocolate> Authentic Dubai chocolate made with a focus on deliciousness debuts in individually wrapped bite-sized pieces!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000045745.html
- anchor: #n3867434
- Companies mentioned: キタノ商事株式会社、エリート

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.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Net weight: 156 g
- Suggested retail price: ¥1,800
- ¥1,944 including tax

## Notice of capital and business alliance between Maraton Capital and Latino, a travel agency specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000076480.html
- anchor: #n3867433
- Companies mentioned: マラトンキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、マラトン2号投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社ラティーノ、一般社団法人日本プロ経営者協会、JTBグループ

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
- July 1992
- April 2021
- July 2019

## AI Hack’s AIO analysis tool “AI Hack,” provided by AI Hack, now supports the latest AI model “GPT-6.1 Terra”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000149337.html
- anchor: #n3867432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AI Hack、AI Hack、OpenAI社、Google、Perplexity、Anthropic

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.

Facts:
- 34th floor

## [20 years of DiskStation Manager (DSM)!] “Synology Media Conference” held

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000155929.html
- anchor: #n3867431
- Companies mentioned: Synology Japan株式会社、Synology、IPA

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
- 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%
- 18.3% of companies are actually using it
- Up to 41% faster reading
- Performance improved by up to 22% for writing

## [Early heatstroke prevention] Protecting workers’ lives through adaptive investment. 2027 model of the outdoor rest area “Dokodemo Hie Zone” now available

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000166643.html
- anchor: #n3867430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・ステップ、環境省

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
- Lowers the temperature inside the tent by 10°C
- Width 3.0 m × depth 3.0 m
- Height 2.3 m
- Accommodates 5–6 adults resting at the same time
- Reference price: ¥73,000 for a 1-day rental
- Sale price: ¥1,000,000

## Buy mushroom meat and win! 300 people can win digital gifts worth ¥1,000 on the spot! LINE receipt campaign starts Nov. 16, 2026!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000078522.html
- anchor: #n3867429
- Companies mentioned: ユキグニファクトリー株式会社

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.

Facts:
- A digital gift worth ¥1,000
- For 300 winners
- 12月31日23:59まで

## Five types of “Coffee Lucky Bag 2027” to launch at “UCC Cafe Melcard” and “Cafe Novar”; advance reservations open Friday, Nov. 13

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000114342.html
- anchor: #n3867428
- Companies mentioned: COFFEE STYLE UCC株式会社、コーヒースタイルユーシーシー株式会社、一般社団法人日本スペシャルティコーヒー協会

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.

Facts:
- 18 stores
- 5 types
- Save up to ¥15,700
- Advance reservations open Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- From Jan. 1, 2027 onward
- ¥25,000 weighed-beans lucky bag
- ¥10,000 weighed-beans lucky bag
- ¥5,000 weighed-beans lucky bag
- ¥3,900 weighed-beans lucky bag

## Ozio to host experiential beauty opener event on “eggshell membrane × exercise,” featuring active researcher Professor Junko Atomi

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000045651.html
- anchor: #n3867427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オージオ、東京大学、電気通信大学、サンマーク出版、東京商工リサーチ

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
- 94% of participants were satisfied

## Raygence launches “記念日プレゼント.jp,” offering gift ideas for special occasions

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000157469.html
- anchor: #n3867426
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リーフワークス、株式会社レイジェンス、ジェイウェル、パスクル

株式会社レイジェンス, a subsidiary of 株式会社リーフワークス, has launched “記念日プレゼント.jp,” a website that helps users choose gifts for special occasions.

Facts:
- Nov. 13, 2026
- Founded in 2010
- Capital: ¥3,000,000
- Established on July 3, 2013
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen
- Established on July 6, 2010

## 【1歳半〜6歳対象】5日間で出会う、5人の科学者たち。英語×STEAMの「STEAM Winter Camp 2026」開催

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000023370.html
- anchor: #n3867425
- Companies mentioned: ローラスインターナショナルスクール株式会社、Laurus International School of Science

ローラスインターナショナルスクール株式会社は、2026年12月21日から25日まで、1歳半〜6歳対象の英語×STEAM教育プログラム「STEAM Winter Camp 2026」を開催する。テーマは「Science Pioneers Adventure」で、ニュートン、ガリレオ、ダ・ヴィンチ、ダーウィン、アインシュタインの5人の科学者を題材にしたアクティビティを実施する。

Facts:
- Starting Monday, Dec. 21, 2026
- 5 days through Friday, December 25
- A total of 7 schools

## Mitsubishi Jisho House Net digitizes tenant management with “ITANDI 賃貸管理”

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000079398.html
- anchor: #n3867424
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所ハウスネット株式会社、イタンジ株式会社、三菱地所グループ

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.

Facts:
- Mid-November 2026
- Feb. 2025
- Approximately 1.13 million cases per year
- Approximately 430,000 cases per year
- Approximately 12.92 million sheets per year

## [ROLEUP税理士法人] Strengthening international tax support framework — offering international tax risk assessment by experts from 東京国税局

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000117636.html
- anchor: #n3867423
- Companies mentioned: ROLEUP税理士法人、ROLEUPグループ、東京国税局、国税庁

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.

Facts:
- Worked there for about 30 years
- Over about 20 years

## 新百合丘オーパ registered as a “Kanagawa SDGs Partner” by Kanagawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000159495.html
- anchor: #n3867422
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OPA、新百合丘オーパ

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.

Facts:
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00
- Floor layout: Basement 1 through aboveground 6
- Number of shops: About 70

## A new kind of décolleté care cream to relax mind and body launches from self-care brand “un mmnt.（アン・モマン）” on Monday, Nov. 30

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000073545.html
- anchor: #n3867421
- Companies mentioned: BREATHER株式会社

BREATHER株式会社は、新セルフケアブランド「un mmnt.（アン・モマン）」を立ち上げ、「アン・モマン デコルテケアクリーム」を2026年11月30日に発売する。

Facts:
- Nov. 30, 2026
- 80g
- ¥4,510
- 200,000 LINE friends
- Founded in 2019
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Advisory agreement] Special event with professional golfer Sakura Koiwai at JRゲートタワーカンファレンス

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000179433.html
- anchor: #n3867420
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コラントッテ、JRゲートタワーカンファレンス、日刊スポーツ、コラントッテオフィシャルショップジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、東京証券取引所

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.

Facts:
- 16th floor, JRゲートタワーカンファレンス
- Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026
- 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
- 9,900 yen or more, tax included
- 50 winners

## “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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000152670.html
- anchor: #n3867419
- 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

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

## [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!

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000185678.html
- anchor: #n3867418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋、イオンモール伊達店、三田製麺所、札幌みその

“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.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
- ¥110 discount
- 197 stores nationwide
- 296 locations in Japan and overseas

## [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?

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000011184.html
- anchor: #n3867417
- Companies mentioned: ナインシグマ・ホールディングス株式会社、ナインシグマ

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.

Facts:
- 2026
- 20th anniversary
- 105 countries worldwide
- 10,000 cases
- More than 1,600 submissions
- December 4, 2026
- 13:30〜14:30
- December 3, 2026

## 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.

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000030842.html
- anchor: #n3867416
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 TSUDA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY、unimocc

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

## Toyohashi Station welcomes “Sax Samurai,” the Nagoya Tourism Ambassador! “Toyohashi Illumination SPECIAL LIVE” to be held

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000082210.html
- anchor: #n3867415
- Companies mentioned: サーラ不動産株式会社、ココラフロント・アベニューテナント会、豊橋市まちなか活性課、とよはしキラキラ☆イルミネーション実行委員会

サーラ不動産株式会社は、2026年11月21日に豊橋駅東口ペデストリアンデッキにて、名古屋観光特使「サックス侍」を招いた「豊橋イルミネーション SPECIAL LIVE」を開催する。

Facts:
- Nov. 21, 2026
- More than 460,000 people
- To become the 5th person in history

## Mechanizing weeding in tea fields: オーレック develops tea-field weeder for practical use in spring 2027

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000080393.html
- anchor: #n3867414
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オーレック、鹿児島堀口製茶有限会社、霧島製茶株式会社、株式会社オーレックホールディングス

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.

Facts:
- Practical use in spring 2027
- On-site durability testing totaling 200 hours
- Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
- 8 blades
- Managed area: approximately 300 ha
- Managed area: approximately 40 ha

## EVERYDAY SUNDAY “ま〜ハムの HOME TIME” goods set for release! Limited-edition Froffy collaboration shampoo, loungewear and acrylic BOX

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000049377.html
- anchor: #n3867413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BeBlock、Froffy、EVERYDAY SUNDAY、MeeToMa

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.

Facts:
- 350 sets limited in total across 3 designs
- 3,850 yen including tax
- (360 mL)
- 200 garments limited in total across 4 types
- ¥16,500 including tax
- W90×D90×H90mm

## 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

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000125536.html
- anchor: #n3867412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル、Lothantique、ロタンティック、エフィと香りの暮らし

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.

Facts:
- Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
- Volume: 500 ml
- Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
- Volume: 100 ml
- Price: 5,940 yen (tax included)
- Fragrance duration: approximately 4 months
- Burn time: approximately 35 hours
- Capacity: 160 g
- Price: 7,480 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 200 g
- Price: 4,290 yen (tax included)

## 成蹊大学 to hold lecture “U.S.-China Relations in an Era of Power and Japan’s Choices” on Dec. 4

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000140072.html
- anchor: #n3867411
- Companies mentioned: 成蹊大学、学校法人成蹊学園、立命館大学、成蹊大学アジア太平洋研究センター、Society 5.0研究所

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.”

Facts:
- December 4, 2026
- Capacity: 300 people

## The Sunday Theater drama “VIVANT” × AiMY recovery wear and refreshing eye masks arrive

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000043932.html
- anchor: #n3867410
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツカモトコーポレーション、AiMY、TBS

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.”

Facts:
- More than 210 years in business
- Founded in 1812
- On sale from Friday, November 13, 2026
- Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,980 (tax included)

## [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※

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000096150.html
- anchor: #n3867409
- Companies mentioned: クリニックフォアグループ、クリニックフォア、株式会社フィリップス・ジャパン、フィリップス・ジャパン

フィリップス・ジャパン主催のメディアラウンドテーブルで、クリニックフォアの村丘寛和医師が睡眠時無呼吸症候群（SAS）の啓発講演を行い、潜在患者数の多さと2026年の制度改正による受診環境の改善について説明した。

Facts:
- Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
- Annual economic losses amount to 3.4 trillion yen
- That represents approximately 8%
- Increased approximately 8 times

## [Survey Report] Market survey on the “first-grader barrier” and household chores

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000018532.html
- anchor: #n3867408
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OKAN、株式会社マクロミル

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.

Facts:
- 1,026 respondents
- 59.2%
- 78.9%
- 49.6%
- 64.5%

## NEC and dotD launch co-creation framework to continuously create new services and strengthen AI business

- Published: 2026-11-13T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000060864.html
- anchor: #n3867407
- Companies mentioned: 日本電気株式会社、NEC、株式会社dotD、dotD

NECとdotDは、AI事業の強化に向け、新規サービス創出を高速に進める共創体制を発足した。両社は2024年から共創に取り組んでおり、今後は常設体制のもとでアイデアの検証やプロトタイプ制作を迅速に行い、事業化と人材育成を進める。

Facts:
- Since 2024
- 1-week survey
- In 1 month