Building an organization to support “care that turns no one away”: 千葉県市原市’s アクティフス在宅ケア takes on organizational support for frontline staff with the introduction of an “AI president”
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株式会社THA has introduced its dedicated AI, “AI Executive Joe-kun,” at アクティフス在宅ケア株式会社 in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, and has begun building systems to reduce workloads and support employees.
Organizing “tasks to delegate” is key to improving efficiency: How companies use “フジ子さん,” as seen by online assistants®︎
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BPOテクノロジー株式会社 surveyed its own assistants and identified characteristics of companies that effectively use the online assistant “フジ子さん,” including consistently delegating routine tasks, assigning roles according to the strengths of AI and people, and using the service as an intermediary for internal communication.
Facts
Accounting tasks (invoice preparation, expense reimbursement, etc.)” at 64.4%
Sales administration (estimates, document preparation, customer support, etc.)” at 44.3%
Human resources operations (attendance management, joining and leaving procedures, etc.)” at 34.5%
Nagoya Velodrome’s “Nagoya Cycle Club” lets participants take on a range of cycling disciplines, from beginner to advanced
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株式会社JPF operates the “Nagoya Cycle Club” at Nagoya Velodrome, providing an environment where participants from beginners to advanced riders can try a variety of cycling disciplines, including BMX, MTB, track cycling and keirin. In June 2025, it added a “Beginner Bank Riding Class” for track cycling, promoting progression across disciplines while fostering community interaction and developing the next generation of athletes.
On Culture Day, 15 years after the earthquake, a book launch event at the Miracle Pine Hall—writers who documented “small-letter recovery” gather in Rikuzentakata
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On Nov. 3, 2026, a publication celebration was held at Miracle Lone Pine Hall in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, for the academic book Rikuzentakata: Connecting Place and Local Culture—Practices of “Small-Letter Recovery,” documenting activities over 15 years since the disaster. Shunsuke Mitsui, chair of 認定NPO法人SET, contributed to the book, which chronicles the organization’s activities over 15 years and its engagement with local residents.
[Survey Release] 68% of people are drawn to travel and day trips, while 22% say they “often take part” in leisure activities—when choosing how to spend leisure time, “what suits me” matters more than “low prices”
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A 2026 leisure trends survey released by ミンテル Japan found that while many people are drawn to travel and live events, a lower proportion actually take part; it also found a tendency to prioritize “what suits me” over “low prices” when choosing leisure activities.
Facts
A survey conducted among 2,000 internet users
“What suits me (preferences, customization, etc.)” ranked highest at 53%
ゼニス announced the “G.F.J. Caliber 135” dual-branded model, created in collaboration with independent U.S. watchmaker J.N. Shapiro. Limited to 25 pieces, it is made of 18K rose gold and features guilloché decoration crafted at a workshop in California.
Can “They’ll Come Again” Be Designed?—A 3-part podcast from the Kesennuma field on homestays for middle and high school students, university students’ involvement, and how relationships with people from outside the community can continue
Security deposits at 50 major restaurant companies total approximately ¥300 billion; new lease accounting standards will further increase store assets and liabilities
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株式会社日商保 surveyed the security deposits and guarantee deposits of 50 restaurant companies with the highest market capitalizations, finding that the total for the 47 companies that disclosed figures was approximately ¥300 billion. As the adoption of new lease accounting standards increases assets and liabilities, the company is proposing to improve financial positions by securitizing security deposits.
Facts
Approximately ¥300 billion
Original1社平均は約65億円
日本マクドナルドホールディングス: approximately ¥43.1 billion
ゼンショーホールディングス (approximately ¥41.2 billion)
8 companies have deposited with landlords an amount exceeding 10% of their market capitalization
The 8 companies’ security and guarantee deposits total approximately ¥71.3 billion
TRUSTART begins offering data that lets users find underutilized floor-area-ratio potential, parcel by parcel, across Tokyo’s 23 wards
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TRUSTART株式会社 has begun offering data estimating unused floor-area-ratio capacity parcel by parcel for approximately 2.25 million land parcels across Tokyo’s 23 wards. Using data including the 国土交通省’s PLATEAU data, it can support land acquisition and proposals for effective use in real estate development and CRE-related work.
Facts
Approximately 2.25 million land parcels across Tokyo’s 23 wards
Of the approximately 1.95 million parcels with buildings
[CLLENN] Introducing new manga series debuting in the first half of November 2026! Now available at bookstores
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株式会社CLLENN, a digital comics publisher in the DMMグループ, began releasing 5 new left-to-right manga titles and 1 vertical-scroll manga title in the first half of November 2026.
Facts
5 new left-to-right manga titles
1 vertical-scroll manga title
More than 6,000 titles in total
Companies mentioned：DMMグループ、株式会社CLLENN、株式会社コミックストック、株式会社フューチャーコミックス、株式会社GIGATOON Studio
株式会社イトーヨーカ堂 will fully renovate “イトーヨーカドー Oimachi Store” as a model store for its food strategy, with a grand opening on Nov. 13, 2026. The renovation will include turning fresh-food sections into specialty shops and expanding the prepared-food and bakery offerings as part of its reform of existing stores.
[ANEMONE] “Holiday 2026 Limited Packaging” arrives! Special design created by artist/illustrator maya Shibasaki to be given to customers who purchase products starting Nov. 13
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Accessories brand “ANEMONE” will begin distributing the “Holiday 2026 Limited Packaging,” featuring an original design by artist maya Shibasaki, on Nov. 13, 2026.
Crypto asset ETFs and security tokens—how will “investment” change?
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The “NIKKEI・NADA Digital Asset Conference 2026,” co-hosted by N.Avenue株式会社 and 日本経済新聞社メディアビジネス, will be held at Toranomon Hills on Nov. 20, 2026. Discussions will cover changes in the asset management market through crypto asset ETFs and security tokens (ST), as well as infrastructure development.
Facts
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
For 5 years
Companies mentioned：N.Avenue株式会社、日本経済新聞社メディアビジネス、KDX ST パートナーズ、Solana財団、野村ホールディングス、BOOSTRY、大和証券グループ、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所、Digital Platformer、Progmat、日鉄ソリューションズ、東海東京証券、楽天ウォレット、QUICK、BACKSEAT暗号資産交換業
“Lost Property Cloud find” introduced by Shonan Monorail!
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Shonan Monorail has introduced 株式会社find’s “Lost Property Cloud find” and will launch chat-based lost-item inquiries and a cross-platform search service on Nov. 19.
Commemorating the 45th anniversary of the launch of “Riken Wakame Soup®”! Collaboration with Sanrio character Hangyodon! Giveaway campaign and collaboration packaging launch
Announcement of the release of a discussion paper from the first joint research project with the Graduate School of Economics, the University of Tokyo
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ＡＲアドバンストテクノロジ株式会社 (ARI) has released a discussion paper from its first joint research project with the Graduate School of Economics, the University of Tokyo.
From “a dubious power company?” to No. 1 in customer satisfaction［1］
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オクトパスエナジー marked the 5th anniversary of its business in Japan in October 2026, earning the No. 1 ranking in customer satisfaction and growing its customer base to more than 600,000. By providing green electricity and customer support through a range of channels, it has earned strong trust and contributed to CO2 reductions.
Facts
Marked the 5th anniversary of starting business in Japan
Expanded its customer base to more than 600,000
Recorded the highest year-on-year growth rate
Earned the No. 1 overall ranking
Rated No. 1 in all 5 evaluation categories
Growth rate of 63% compared with 2024
Equivalent to approximately 1.16 million tons of CO2 emissions reductions
Approximately 140,000 calls
Approximately 390,000 messages via email, LINE, SMS, and other channels
Conversations with more than 1,000 customers
A total of 2,676 reviews have been received
The average rating rose from 3.14 in 2022
to 4.41 in 2023
up 42.9% year on year
from 77.3% in 2022
to 82.7% in January–October 2026
90.8% of customers who responded said their issue was “resolved”
This amounts to total electricity bill savings of approximately ¥80,000
A total of approximately 2.75 billion kWh of electricity that is 100% renewable in practical terms has been delivered
Equivalent to the amount of CO2 absorbed in 1 year by approximately 132 million cedar trees
[Tsuji Hongo IT Consulting] Signs business partnership agreement with SATO-GROUP to strengthen back-office support for mid-sized and small and medium-sized businesses through “withDX”
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Tsuji Hongo IT Consulting Co., Ltd. has signed a business partnership agreement with SATO INTERNATIONAL GROUP to strengthen back-office support for mid-sized and small and medium-sized businesses through the professional services collaboration platform “withDX.”
Facts
More than 100 tax accountant corporations, labor and social security attorney corporations, and other organizations are already members
ITC signed a capital and business alliance agreement in March 2024
Companies mentioned：辻・本郷 ITコンサルティング株式会社、SATO INTERNATIONAL GROUP、SATO社会保険労務士法人、伊藤忠商事株式会社、withDX
[Tsuji Hongo IT Consulting] Signs business partnership agreement with Horizon One to jointly develop high-value-added BPO services
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Tsuji Hongo IT Consulting Co., Ltd. and Horizon One株式会社 have signed a business partnership agreement covering business process reform and BPO services in back-office areas such as accounting and human resources.
Keeper Security publishes new case study on protecting critical data for the アトラシアン・ウィリアムズF1チーム
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Keeper Security APAC株式会社 announced a new case study showing how the アトラシアン・ウィリアムズF1チーム protects the credentials of approximately 1,200 staff and more than 17,000 pieces of data with Keeper Enterprise Password Manager.
Facts
Operates in more than 20 countries during the season
Yunth’s “Frozen” limited-edition packaging arrives for its 生美容液 series! Special winter packaging featuring Anna, Elsa and Olaf goes on sale Dec. 1
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Yunth, the skincare brand operated by Aiロボティクス株式会社, will launch a limited-quantity 生美容液 series packaging featuring characters from Disney’s “Frozen” on Dec. 1, 2026.
Facts
On sale starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
Cumulative sales have surpassed 10.8 million units*1
From online to “I want to meet.” ヨイトキ investigates why people decide to meet for the first time
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The matching app ヨイトキ, operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社, has published the results of a survey on why people decide to meet for the first time. Ease of conversation and shared interests were frequently cited as reasons to meet, while 27.0% said they wanted to confirm the other person’s relationship goals but had not done so.
<Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture> 保険見直し本舗 Chiharadai Unimo store to reopen after renovations on Saturday, November 14, 2026
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保険見直し本舗, a subsidiary of 株式会社保険見直し本舗グループ, will fully renovate and reopen its 保険見直し本舗 Chiharadai Unimo store, which was damaged by the Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rain, on November 14, 2026.
New Innovations to exhibit at “[Nagoya] Factory Innovation Week 2026,” bringing AX developed through its own manufacturing operations to manufacturing sites in the Chubu region
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株式会社New Innovations will exhibit at “[Nagoya] Factory Innovation Week 2026,” held at Aichi Sky Expo from November 25 to 27, and showcase AX solutions for the manufacturing industry, including “Drawing Bank,” “AI Workbench” and “SPESILL.”
“A Tiny Everyday Life of Tiny Animals” exhibition to open at Shinjuku Tsukuru on November 14
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キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社 will hold a pop-up event, “A Tiny Everyday Life of Tiny Animals,” featuring illustrator 鮎 at Shinjuku Tsukuru from November 14, 2026. In addition to the exhibition, visitors can try making original notebooks and acrylic stands, and shop for merchandise.
Facts
Original2026年11月14日（土）から11月29日（日）まで
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Number of employees: 720 (as of August 1, 2026)
Companies mentioned：キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社、キンコーズ、ツクル・ワーク 新宿センタービル店、kinko's fab
New rice, Le Lectier pears and sweet potatoes: event on November 27 (Friday) to savor seasonal flavors from 新潟県三条市!
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シビレ株式会社, in partnership with 新潟県三条市, will hold “An Evening of Sanjo Flavors,” a networking event featuring seasonal ingredients, in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, on November 27, 2026.
New “Petit nabe® Soy Milk Sesame Hot Pot” commercial to air starting November 16: Koji Seto introduces its deliciously rich soy milk flavor! A child’s honest comment brings a smile
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Ebara Foods Industry will begin airing a new commercial for “Petit nabe Soy Milk Sesame Hot Pot,” featuring Koji Seto, on November 16.
Facts
“Petit nabe: Rich Soy Milk” (15 seconds)
To air nationwide on a rolling basis starting Monday, November 16
Broadcast start: Nationwide, on a rolling basis from Monday, November 16, 2026
New “Petit nabe® Yosenabe” commercial to air starting November 16: Koji Seto showcases his attention to detail with a giant “Mega Portion”; giveaway campaign for original merchandise also planned
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エバラ食品 will launch the new “Mega Portion” commercial for “Petit nabe,” featuring actor Koji Seto, and run a campaign offering related merchandise as prizes.
Around 30 former National Tax Agency officials from across Japan gather as ベンチャーサポートグループ holds joint training session
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On November 9, 2026, VSG (ベンチャーサポートグループ) held a joint training session at ホテルニューオータニ, bringing together around 30 former National Tax Agency officials from across Japan to share expertise in corporate and inheritance taxation and discuss staff coordination.
一般社団法人とこなめ観光協会 will run the 3rd “#MyTokonameWareEncounter” Instagram posting campaign through February 15, 2027, showcasing food and “Tokoname ware tableware” served at restaurants in 常滑市. A total of 8 people will be selected by lottery from posts featuring photos taken at participating locations to win Tokoname ware tableware.
西尾レントオール receives the “Minister of Defense’s Letter of Appreciation” in recognition of its longstanding contribution to helping Self-Defense Forces personnel find employment
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西尾レントオール’s Shikoku Sales Department, part of the ニシオホールディングス group, received the Reiwa 8 “Minister of Defense’s Letter of Appreciation” in recognition of its longstanding contribution to helping Self-Defense Forces personnel find employment.
Facts
Reiwa 8 “Minister of Defense’s Letter of Appreciation”
Movie screening event WHITE OUT NIGHT to be held on November 27
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Culture brand Deus Ex Machina will hold the movie screening event “WHITE OUT NIGHT” at its Shibuya location on November 27, featuring a screening of new footage from the snowboarding project “Deus Powder Tools,” a photo exhibition and DJ sessions.
Facts
Friday, November 27, 17:00–22:00
Original20:00より特別上映
Original2025-26シーズンの1年間
Companies mentioned：株式会社 ジャック・オブ・オール・トレーズ、Deus Ex Machina、Deus Powder Tools、Yoint、Koo Brew LLC
40 stores gather! A full reveal of standout gourmet food and lifestyle goods!
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株式会社東日本放送 has announced “Sendai Christmas Market 2026,” to be held at Nishikicho Park in Sendai in December 2026. The event marks its 5th anniversary and will feature 40 stores. Admission is free, but a contribution is required on certain dates.
あっとほぉーむカフェ Makes First Appearance at “Minami Fest 2026,” a Community Revitalization Event in Osaka’s Minami District!
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The maid café あっとほぉーむカフェ, operated by インフィニア株式会社, made its first appearance at “Minami Fest 2026,” a community revitalization event held in Osaka’s Minami district, with a stage performance and a special booth.
Facts
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Marking its 17th year
Performed 2 songs
Held over 2 days
Hours: 10:00 to 20:00
Marked its 22nd anniversary in 2026
8 locations in Akihabara
3 locations in Osaka
2 locations in Nagoya
Operates 13 locations
About 700 maids on staff
There are currently around 60 virtual maids, separate from the physical locations.
味の素㈱ Signs Nutrition and Conditioning Support Agreement with Volleyball Player Ran Takahashi, Supporting a Top Athlete Who Continues to Compete on the World Stage Through Nutrition
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味の素株式会社 has signed a nutrition and conditioning support agreement with volleyball player Ran Takahashi.
Free Webinar: Adobe Marketo Engage × MCP in Practice Series, Session 1: “How Will AI Change Email and Landing Page Production?” to Be Held on Dec. 3 and 4
【SwitchBot】“AI Mind Clip” and “Lock Ultra” Win the 2026 Good Design Award
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The 2 products from SWITCHBOT株式会社—the wearable AI assistant “SwitchBot AI Mind Clip” and the retrofit smart lock “SwitchBot Lock Ultra”—have won the “2026 Good Design Award,” organized by 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会.
Facts
A clip-on design weighing just around 16.8 g
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 19,980 yen (tax included)
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 22,980 yen (tax included)
300万 households in Japan
Cumulative sales have surpassed 700万 units
The business has expanded to 100 or more countries and regions worldwide
G-gen to Exhibit at “IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn],” Held Nov. 19 and 20
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株式会社G-gen will exhibit at the “IT Infrastructure and Security Exhibition” at the 2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo '26 [Autumn], held at Ariake GYM-EX on Nov. 19 and 20, 2026. The company will offer demonstrations and consultations on improving work efficiency and using AI with Google Workspace and Gemini.
株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス will exhibit at “CAPA Expo 2026,” held at Kanagawa University’s Minatomirai Campus on Nov. 21, 2026, displaying memory cards and storage products under the SUNEAST brand.
Facts
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
3 sheets in total
3 pieces
4 sheets
128GB
Companies mentioned：SUNEAST、株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス、株式会社旭東コーポレーション、株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、CAPA CAMERA WEB編集部
博報堂ＤＹグループ Develops “Market Insight AI Agent” to Deepen Market Understanding Through Dialogue with AI and Explore Emerging Issues
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博報堂ＤＹホールディングス and 博報堂テクノロジーズ have begun developing a “Market Insight AI Agent” that uses AI to analyze publicly available information, including integrated reports, and visualize market issues.
Season 7 of the Popular Series “Astrid and Raphaëlle: The Case Files,” Broadcast and Streamed in More Than 130 Countries Worldwide: Japan-France Co-Production with NHKエンタープライズ, Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Actor Anne
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株式会社NHKエンタープライズ has joined as a co-producer for Season 7 of the popular French mystery series “Astrid and Raphaëlle: The Case Files.” The series, broadcast in more than 130 countries worldwide, will feature its first location shoot in Tokyo, with actors including Anne.
Facts
More than 130 countries worldwide
In 2026
Records 24 million views annually
Around 270 selected participants took part
Number of episodes: 8
8 episodes × 52 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社NHKエンタープライズ、NHK、ミステリーチャンネル、AXNミステリー、J:COM、France tv distribution、JLA Productions、Ta Production Japan、france.tv、France2
98.4% of IT engineers check a company’s technical content before applying or replying to a recruiter. Around half have also decided not to apply because of what they found.
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社リブセンス and its group company Communication Draft, 98.4% of IT engineers check a company’s technical content before applying, and around half have decided not to apply based on what they found. Tech blogs are the most frequently consulted source, underscoring the importance of technical communications.
Facts
Survey of 320 engineers
“Company tech blogs” ranked highest at 84.7%
48.1% had decided not to apply or reply to a recruiter
42.5% said their willingness to reply would decrease
56.3% (121 people) prioritize factors other than annual salary when deciding to join a company
Of the 160 people whose impression of a company changed based on generative AI responses, 78.1% had experienced finding that the company was “different from what they had imagined” during interviews or selection, whereas
【岐阜県飛騨市】“Have You Ever Seen a Lion Dance This Fiery?” Exhibition (Phase II) Traces the Roots of Woodblock Print Artist Haruhiko Sodegaki, Who Fell in Love with Hida’s Traditional Performing Arts and Everyday Folk Tools, Opening Saturday, Nov. 21!
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An exhibition, “Phase II,” featuring woodblock print artist Haruhiko Sodegaki will open at 飛騨市美術館 in 岐阜県飛騨市 on Nov. 21, 2026. The works explore the lion dances and folk tools of northern Hida, depicting the region’s traditional culture and the aesthetics of handcraft.
【M&A Deal Closed】M&A Between a Systems Development Business and a Consulting Business Achieves In-House Development and Business Growth Through Cross-Selling
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A business transfer case in which system development company 株式会社ユニレージ was acquired by IT consulting firm 合同会社Riberte, with the aim of expanding the business through in-house development and cross-selling.
Multibook makes “New Lease Compliance: Reverse-Planning Checklist” available free of charge for companies with March fiscal year-ends
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株式会社マルチブック made its “New Lease Compliance: Reverse-Planning Checklist” available free of charge from November 13, 2026, for companies with March fiscal year-ends that are preparing to adopt the new lease accounting standards. The materials provide a work schedule calculated backward from the first day of application, April 1, 2027, as well as Excel templates, to help consolidate contract information and support calculations.
1,737 people registered last time, and about 75% of attendees work at major companies! Sponsorships now open for “In-house Development Summit 2027,” exploring in-house development in the AI era
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ファインディ株式会社 has opened sponsorship applications for “In-house Development Summit 2027,” to be held on February 10, 2027. The previous event had 1,737 registrants, and about 75% of attendees worked at major companies.
Facts
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Enterprise companies with 1,000 or more employees
Far surpassing the 1,037 attendees at the first event
The service has approximately 300,000 registered members in total
More than 5,600 companies, from startups to large corporations in Japan and abroad, use the service
MLIT names judges for “PLATEAU AWARD 2026”; 齋藤精一, 川田十夢 and others share comments for applicants
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株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所 announced that the judges for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism-sponsored “PLATEAU AWARD 2026” have been selected, and published messages from 5 people, including 齋藤精一. The application deadline is November 19, 2026.
Facts
PLATEAU AWARD 2026
Accepting entries through Thursday, November 19, 2026
Scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2027
The following 5 people and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
A video of up to 3 minutes showing how the work operates, among other things
Companies mentioned：株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、パノラマティクス、株式会社アブストラクトエンジン、Microsoft、Code for YOKOHAMA、Takram
CRUSH CRASH PROJECT’s No. 1 sofa, “プルート,” gets a major redesign and launches with a choice of wooden legs and 18 fabric options
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株式会社関家具 has completely redesigned “プルート,” the popular sofa from its CRUSH CRASH PROJECT interior collection, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 30,000 units. The “プルートII ソファ” launches on November 14, 2026, featuring a choice of wooden or metal legs and 18 fabric options. On the same day, all クラッシュゲート stores will hold a sale marking their 13th anniversary, with furniture and other items 10% off.
Original住まいと緑のトータル提案「PRIME GREEN (プライムグリーン)」を開始 ～インテリアグリーンのサブスクサービスを導入し、四季の移ろいを愉しむ住環境の提案を推進～
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住友林業 will launch its “PRIME GREEN” comprehensive home-and-greenery proposal service in January 2027. In addition to planning greenery inside and outside buildings based on biophilic design, the service will introduce a subscription plan for regular replacement and maintenance of indoor plants, offering living environments where people can enjoy the changing seasons.
Facts
January 2027
About 55%
Approximately 1.4 times
2030
Companies mentioned：住友林業株式会社、住友林業緑化、Macromill, Inc.
For anyone who always picks sake without much thought! The definitive beginner’s guide to finding a sake you’ll love, 『おいしさの理由がわかる！ 日本酒完全バイブル』, goes on sale November 17!
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release 『おいしさの理由がわかる！ 日本酒完全バイブル』, an introductory guide for sake beginners, on November 17. The book introduces 198 sake labels and also covers craft sake and brewery information.
株式会社瀬戸内人, a group company of 小豆島ヘルシーランド, announced that it will release the first illustrated book by illustrator and author 大内正伸, 『むささびタマリンものがたり 大内正伸作品集 Art Works 1984-2004』, on November 25, 2026. The book contains more than 120 paintings, diary entries and essays spanning the 20 years from 1984 to 2004.
For monthly health and safety committee meetings: consultations now available on using monthly health-status results as agenda items
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has begun accepting consultations on how to use monthly health-status monitoring results from BODY PALETTE as agenda items for health and safety committees.
Facts
At workplaces that regularly employ 50 or more workers
Based on answers to 16 questions
Can be viewed by dividing the data into up to 5 levels
[Toy Story] Bring excitement to your daily drink break! Skater launches colorful acrylic cups in 3 designs featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the Alien on Thursday, November 12
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スケーター株式会社 will launch acrylic cups in 3 designs featuring characters from “Toy Story” on November 12.
株式会社ヤプリ announced “Yappli AI Agent,” a suite of features that uses AI to support app and website creation, operation and improvement. The features integrate AI into its existing no-code platform and include content generation and multilingual translation. New features, including a Block UI assistant and recommendations for distribution campaigns, are scheduled to be rolled out sequentially during 2026.
[New Release] Publication of “Super Momentum: The Story of SKハイニックス, the Fast-Growing Semiconductor Maker Drawing the World’s Attention”
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株式会社日経BP published “Super Momentum,” a book depicting the rise of SKハイニックス, on November 13, 2026. The book details the company’s efforts to gain market share in the HBM market, its joint development with AMD, and other aspects of its technological innovation and management strategy.
[In front of Fukui Station] Order from multiple shops in the food hall and pay all at once without leaving your seat! Cross-shop “favy Mobile Order” to launch at the food hall “MINIE” on 11/17
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株式会社favy will launch “favy Mobile Order (cross-shop, advance payment),” which enables customers to order from multiple shops and pay all at once, at the food hall “MINIE” at the west exit of Fukui Station starting November 17, 2026.
Goods featuring newly drawn illustrations and newly created stylized illustrations from “Sword Art Online” to go on sale first at アニメガ×ソフマップ!
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株式会社イーディス announced that goods featuring newly drawn illustrations from “Sword Art Online” will go on sale first at アニメガ×ソフマップ. The sales period runs from November 13 to 29, 2026.
Facts
1,430 yen each (tax included)
Approx. W50 × H125 mm or smaller
Price: 440 yen (tax included)
Box (set of 6): 2,640 yen (tax included)
Box (set of 6)
Price: 330 yen (tax included)
Box (set of 6): 1,980 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)
Price: 990 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on fair items
株式会社東洋 established a new company, 株式会社南洋, on November 11 to strengthen the group’s businesses, consolidating the “Everyday Gold Rush” and “Toyo Loose” businesses.
[HERA] Unveils a new visual featuring Japan ambassador Ayaka Miyoshi. The muted beige lip currently in the spotlight, Sensual Nude Gloss 401 Nudist, creates a soft, sophisticated mood.
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HERA, operated by Amorepacific Japan, unveiled a new visual featuring Japan ambassador Ayaka Miyoshi on November 13, 2026, and is running a promotional campaign for Sensual Nude Gloss 401.
[New Release] Traditional domestically made bamboo dippers that make use of the bamboo nodes and outer skin, in 2 sizes
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株式会社山岸竹材店, a bamboo materials manufacturer, will release domestically made bamboo dippers in 2 sizes, making use of the nodes and outer skin of natural bamboo. (虎斑竹専門店 竹虎)
Fabric tire chains “MTK Car Socks 2” to help you prepare before the snow falls are on sale with a 15% off coupon on Amazon. Through November 25 (Wednesday).
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三金商事株式会社’s fabric tire chains “MTK Car Socks 2” are currently available in a 15% off coupon sale on Amazon and other e-commerce sites.
Next-generation regional revitalization magazine “Ambitions REGION VOL.2” to be published on November 26, 2026 [Page data provided free of charge exclusively to local governments]
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株式会社Ambitions, a subsidiary of 株式会社アルファドライブ, will publish “Ambitions REGION VOL.2,” a business magazine focused on regional economies, on November 26, 2026. Priced at 2,000 yen before tax, it will be sold on Amazon and at bookstores nationwide. As a special benefit, complete page data will be provided free of charge to local governments nationwide. The contents include coverage of the CoIU project, 30 regional innovation case studies, an interview on AI transformation in 静岡県磐田市, and a research report on support programs in 29 local governments.
Qualifying tournament “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027 CHARISMAX Ⅳ” announced for the world’s largest 1on1 solo dance battle event!
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株式会社アノマリー announced that it will hold “CHARISMAX Ⅳ,” a qualifying tournament in the GENERAL division of “マイナビDANCEALIVE 2027,” one of the world’s largest solo dance battles, and released the detailed schedule and entry requirements.
[Exclusive to Chiyoda Ward] December-only campaign | Collect unwanted fireproof safes, portable safes, and steel filing cabinets in one go during year-end document organizing | Junk removal by まるっと本舗
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SYSTR株式会社 is running a December campaign exclusively in Chiyoda Ward to collect safes and steel filing cabinets, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a flat-rate package.
【LOVEBOAT / Monsters, Inc.】~A special new item boldly reimagines James P. Sullivan, Mike Wazowski and Boo with leopard print and graphic designs~
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株式会社イーカムグループ will release a new collection from the LOVEBOAT brand in mid-November, reimagining Sulley, Mike and Boo from “Monsters, Inc.” with leopard print and graphic designs.
New store opens in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture! Enjoy great value at the “Watts with Kamoiike タイヨー Store.”
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Kamoiike タイヨー Store,” in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. The company operates 1,944 stores nationwide and plans to continue opening new locations.
New store opens in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture! Enjoy great value at the “Watts with Namiyanagi ラ・ムー Store.”
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts with Namiyanagi ラ・ムー Store,” in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. The company reached 1,944 stores nationwide as of the end of October 2026 and plans to continue opening new locations.
Seafood such as crab to brighten year-end meals, daily necessities and winter appliances at up to 64% off! au PAY マーケット’s “BLACK FRIDAY” begins Nov. 18
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au PAY マーケット, operated by au Commerce & Life, will hold “BLACK FRIDAY 2026” from Nov. 18 to 30, 2026. Benefits include discounts of up to 64% and an increase in the maximum points rebate to 4,000 points.
Facts
Up to 64% off
4,000 points
Up to 46%
Up to 41%
Up to ¥10,000
Up to 50%
Up to ¥1,500 off
Companies mentioned：auコマース&ライフ株式会社、au PAY マーケット、Pontaパス、越前かに職人 甲羅組、サンドラッグ、アイリスプラザ au PAY マーケット店、wowma.jp
【Hydro Flask®（ハイドロフラスク）】A “200ml Micro Hydro” set inspired by the moon and sun. The space-themed holiday limited “Cosmic Micro Gift Set” launches Nov. 19, 2026
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Hydro Flask®, whose exclusive Japanese distributor is アルコ株式会社, will release “Cosmic Micro Gift Set,” a limited-edition set of 2 200ml bottles inspired by the moon and sun, on Nov. 19, 2026. The price is ¥9,460 (tax included).
ジャンカラ teams up with 京都市消防局 to begin showing an awareness video about lithium-ion battery fires in approximately 500 rooms!
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The karaoke chain ジャンカラ, operated by 株式会社TOAI, has teamed up with 京都市消防局 to begin showing “ReLion,” a fire-prevention awareness video about lithium-ion battery fires, in 18 stores and approximately 500 rooms in Kyoto Prefecture.
Marin Kitagawa from TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” Season 2 arrives in November from System Service’s figure brand “One-Seventh Carat”!
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A Marin Kitagawa figure from Season 2 of the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” will arrive as a prize item in November 2026 from the figure brand “One-Seventh Carat” by システムサービス株式会社.
Inaba Petfood adds a new health-care line to its popular “CIAO Fragrant Crunchy Mixed with Churu” range!
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Inaba Petfood has added 3 new products to its “CIAO Fragrant Crunchy Mixed with Churu” series of dry cat food: eye health care, teeth and gum care, and general health support.
“ステーキのどん” November 14 (Sat) is “Saitama Prefectural Residents’ Day”! This year, too, drink bars will be open free of charge at 29 stores in Saitama Prefecture!
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株式会社アークミール will hold a campaign offering free access to drink bars at 29 stores in Saitama Prefecture to mark “Saitama Prefectural Residents’ Day” on Nov. 14. It has also lowered prices on approximately 80 main menu items since September.
Facts
29 stores in Saitama Prefecture
More than 30 types of soft drinks
About 80 main menu items
Chicken grilled steak lunch 790 yen
Don hamburger steak lunch 990 yen
Sizzling Hot Steak ¥1,580
Juicy Mountain Loaded with Beef ¥1,490
Cheese-stuffed hamburger steak 1,480 yen
Half chicken grill & Don hamburger steak 1,480 yen
First collaboration event! “Barbapapa and the Forest Christmas Exhibition” runs Nov. 25, 2026 (Wed)–Dec. 25 (Fri) at Itabashi Botanical Garden for Tropical Plants
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Itabashi Botanical Garden for Tropical Plants will hold “Barbapapa and the Forest Christmas Exhibition” from Nov. 25 to Dec. 25, 2026. At the garden, managed by 西武造園株式会社, the collaboration with the Barbapapa family will feature activities including a twilight jungle expedition and a stamp rally.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026 (Wed)–Dec. 25 (Fri)
Adults: ¥360 (tax included)
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥130 (tax included)
United Arrows Co., Ltd. collaborates with Otari Village, Nagano Prefecture, to produce hometown-tax gifts that reimagine the village’s handcraft traditions and craft beer
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株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ has collaborated with Otari Village in Nagano Prefecture to produce hometown-tax gifts featuring straw crafts, boro weaving crafts and the craft beer “HAKUBA CRAFT SARUNASHI.” A pop-up event will be held in Tokyo from Nov. 26, 2026.
Facts
Original2026年11月26日（木）～29日（日）の4日間
7 types in total
4 types in total
Applications are scheduled to open in January 2027
LUUP and 三井住友カード launch initiative linking public transportation and shared mobility
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株式会社Luup and 三井住友カード will conduct a pilot program from Nov. 13 to 29, 2026, offering LUUP coupons to users who pay for rides on the Fukuoka City Subway by credit card.
[LINE Manga] To celebrate the release of the live-action film “The World’s Last Beloved Daughter!”: 20-episode free campaign for the original webtoon “Zombie Daughter” and limited-time missions
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To celebrate the release of the live-action film “The World’s Last Beloved Daughter!”, LINE Digital Frontier株式会社 will run a 20-episode free campaign for the original webtoon “Zombie Daughter” and limited-time missions.
Facts
It drew 5.64 million people in South Korea
The original “Zombie Daughter” available free through episode 20
Just read 3 works from the eligible titles
2025 / South Korea / 113 minutes
Companies mentioned：LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、STUDIO N.、クロックワークス、Sensor Tower
Net Protections’ post-pay service “atone” launches on the official web shop for “Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade”
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株式会社ネットプロテクションズ has introduced its post-pay service “atone” to the official web shop for the smartphone RPG “Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade,” operated by 株式会社サムザップ.
Theatrical animation “Witch on the Holy Night” × “Demae-can” collaboration campaign “A Magical Nighttime Snack” launches today
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株式会社出前館 will hold the collaboration campaign “A Magical Nighttime Snack” with the theatrical animation “Witch on the Holy Night” from Nov. 13 to 26, 2026.
Supporting new beginnings around 60! “Bicycling as a Hobby to Enjoy from Age 60” goes on sale Nov. 13!
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辰巳出版 will release “Bicycling as a Hobby to Enjoy from Age 60,” a magazine about cycling as a hobby for the Around 60 generation, on Nov. 13, 2026. The list price is ¥1,980.