[Founding Anniversary Hanamaru Festival] Get a free “Chikuwa Isobe-age” tempura snack, with more than 100 million sold to date! A 4-day event starting Friday, Nov. 20, with gratitude for your support! Get a ¥100-off coupon for the udon of your choice, too
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To mark its founding anniversary, 株式会社はなまる will hold the “Founding Anniversary Hanamaru Festival” campaign starting Nov. 20, 2026, offering free “Chikuwa Isobe-age” tempura snacks and distributing coupons for ¥100 off udon, among other promotions.
[Labor and social security attorney explains] Calculating pay in the month childcare-related reduced hours begin: treatment of fixed overtime pay and hours actually worked
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Certified labor and social security attorney Jun Ono will hold an individual Q&A session on Nov. 20, explaining how to calculate pay in the month childcare-related reduced hours begin, how to treat fixed overtime pay and hours actually worked, and how to handle wages for hours beyond scheduled work hours.
Facts
Individual Q&A session on Nov. 20
Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
Established in 2023
More than 750 people have taken the course to date
THECOO launches live video series “NOW HERE, NOWHERE”; toconoma featured in the first installment
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THECOO株式会社 has launched the live video series “NOW HERE, NOWHERE,” featuring toconoma as the first artist. The videos have been available on the official YouTube channel since Nov. 9, 2026.
Build confidence in your voice, change your voice, and feel less afraid of communicating…! Special edition of popular course “Fall in Love with Your Voice This Winter,” led by voice analyst Ryo Hisamichi
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The voice-training course “Fall in Love with Your Voice This Winter,” hosted by voice analyst Ryo Hisamichi, will be held on Dec. 5, 2026, at the event space of 青春出版社.
[銀座三越] トンカチストア to exhibit at “GINZA Christmas Market 2026”
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株式会社トンカチ will exhibit トンカチストア at “GINZA Christmas Market 2026,” which opens at 銀座三越 on Nov. 11, 2026, selling ceramics and general goods by 3 artists, including Lisa Larson.
[TIFFANY & CO.] Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Amanda Seyfried at “The Landmark” in New York
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ティファニー held an event at its New York flagship store, “The Landmark,” to celebrate the start of the holiday season, welcoming new House Ambassador Amanda Seyfried.
斑尾東急リゾート launches the “DIVE INTO MADAPOW” project and introduces new services to ease the burden of travel and baggage
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斑尾東急リゾート has launched the “DIVE INTO MADAPOW” project, led by Tokyu Land Corporation and Tokyu Resorts & Stays. As its first initiative, it is launching “BaggageFly,” which ships bulky items such as skis directly overseas, along with direct shuttle services from Haneda and Narita airports to the resort, aiming to ease the burden of travel and baggage.
Facts
12 countries and regions
Skis: ¥34,836 and up
Snowboards: ¥36,278 and up
Suitcases: ¥32,250 and up
Cardboard boxes: ¥20,040 and up
Delivery time: approximately 7–12 days
Limited to 8 participants
Fee: ¥10,500 per person and up
Since opening in 1989
Elevation: 1,100 m
About 60 minutes from Nagano Station by Tangram bus
About 45 minutes from Iiyama Station by local bus
About 30 minutes from Kurohime Station by local bus
ASUENE Thailand, Asuene’s local subsidiary in Thailand, enters into a partnership with Kanematsu Thailand
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ASUENE Thailand, the Thai subsidiary of Asuene Corporation, has entered into a partnership with Kanematsu Thailand, aiming to expand the provision of its AI energy management cloud service “NZero” in Thailand.
Facts
A cumulative total of 36 data center projects accepted in 2025
Total investment has exceeded 728 billion baht
Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
Featuring approximately 40 influencers: Men’s skincare brand “DISM” and ROLE:SILENCE to hold an experiential event on “impression management,” using beauty and fashion to shape first impressions, in Daikanyama on Sunday, Nov. 22
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Angfa’s men’s skincare brand “DISM” and accessories brand “ROLE:SILENCE” will hold an experiential event themed around “impression management” in Daikanyama on Nov. 22, 2026. Approximately 40 influencers will appear, and activities will include a flea market and talk sessions.
Shop with discounts of up to 70% and savor “black” at BLACK FRIDAY, held at 10 premium outlets nationwide
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BLACK FRIDAY will be held from Nov. 20 to 29, 2026, at 10 premium outlets nationwide operated by 三菱地所・サイモン株式会社, featuring sales with discounts of up to 70% and a food campaign themed around “black.”
Results announced for the “YKK AP Exterior Style Awards 2026,” a photo contest recognizing creative next-generation exterior spaces
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YKK AP株式会社 has announced the judging results for the 16th “YKK AP Exterior Style Awards 2026.” A total of 52 works won awards from among 2,156 entries, with the Grand Prix going to a multi-unit residential project by 大和ハウス工業株式会社’s Utsunomiya Branch.
Facts
2026
The event is being held for the 16th time this year
11 European startups visit Japan! Gunma×EIT Global Outreach Program enters a crucial stage as startups explore collaboration with companies in 群馬県
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Under the “Gunma×EIT Global Outreach Program,” operated by 株式会社ゼロワンブースター, 11 European startups exploring collaboration with companies in 群馬県 have visited Japan and are holding in-person discussions and pitch events.
Facts
11 European startups
5 companies in 群馬県
Over approximately 2 months
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロワンブースター、群馬県、欧州イノベーション・技術機構、EIT、Tokyo Innovation Base、TIB、共和産業株式会社、株式会社群成舎、サンデン株式会社、株式会社ジンズホールディングス、太陽誘電株式会社、AC Biode S.à r.l.、ALTACON d.o.o.、CLIMATIG、Circular grain UG、tremi、dataLobster SAS、dataLobster、DOTLUMEN S.R.L.、.lumen、dotLumen、Emissium Labs Unipessoal LDA、Emissium、RiACT ApS、RiACT Robotics、Stroma Teknoloji Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi、TechNovator Sp.zo.o、Quantum Charging、TEGnology ApS、SensEver-HSI、SensEver-Alfa、TEGmat、Twintag NV、01Channel、01Booster Capital
The December issue of Bessatsu Shonen Champion celebrates the release of the latest collected volume 6!! "U.M.A: Unconfirmed Mixed Martial Arts" takes the cover and lead color pages in its long-awaited appearance!! The bonus is a set of clear bookmarks illustrated by Milkman-sensei!!
A gift box featuring Sumikko friends in newly illustrated happi coats is also coming! The "日本百貨店 × Sumikko Gurashi" Winter Grand Appreciation Festival begins Friday, November 20, 2026!
Public transit and shared mobility partnership initiative launches November 13! Get a LUUP coupon when using credit card tap-to-ride on the Fukuoka City Subway
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card will partner with Luup to launch a demonstration project on November 13, 2026, providing LUUP ride fare vouchers to users of credit card tap-to-ride on the Fukuoka City Subway.
Anpanman Kids Collection opens a new store at ルクアサウス in Osaka!!
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株式会社バンダイ’s Lifestyle Business Division will open a new Anpanman Kids Collection store on the 13th floor of ルクアサウス in Osaka on November 24, 2026. To mark the opening, a campaign will give an original picnic mat to customers who purchase at least ¥13,000 worth of eligible products.
First among municipalities nationwide! The Kagome food education VR game, a hit at the Expo, is also coming! Launch of the "Toyohashi Mori-Veggie & A Little Salt Project" to promote vegetable consumption and reduced salt intake
Madarao Tokyu Resort launches the "DIVE INTO MADAPOW" project, introducing new services to ease the burden of travel and luggage
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Madarao Tokyu Resort has launched the "DIVE INTO MADAPOW" project, led by Tokyu Land Corporation and Tokyu Resorts & Stay. As its first offerings, it is introducing "BaggageFly," a direct international shipping service for large luggage in partnership with ShipAll, and a direct transfer service from Haneda and Narita airports in partnership with Chuo Taxi, to ease the burden of travel and luggage.
Expansion of sales markets announced for "ReFa HEART BRUSH" in Marble White, Marble Pink and Marble Green.
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株式会社MTG’s beauty brand ReFa is expanding the sales markets for 3 limited-edition colors of its hairbrush, "ReFa HEART BRUSH"—Marble White, Marble Pink and Marble Green. Sales will begin on December 8, 2026, through various e-commerce sites.
"Ukeana's House" goes on sale today! The globally acclaimed million-selling author Ukeana, whose works have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, releases their first book illustrated in color on every page, with an initial print run of 200,000 copies! The "Ukeana's House Exhibition" opens nationwide, and a "strange Ukeana" appears in Umeda, Osaka!?
12 artists living in the San'in region selected! Announcement of the 73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition at 島根県立美術館
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition will be held at 島根県立美術館, with 12 artists living in the San'in region selected. The exhibition runs from December 2 to 25, Reiwa 8.
Glorious社 announces the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay series of wired and wireless gaming headsets that never run out of battery
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株式会社アスク has announced the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay series of gaming headsets from Glorious社. Featuring the Guardian Battery System to prevent battery depletion and 40 mm custom drivers, the headsets are scheduled to go on sale on November 20, 2026.
[Full text of “The Death of the Small Ones” available] Watanabe Kyoji: A Great Thinker Who Questioned Modernity Through “Small Things” on sale November 13! The full story of the thinker and activist who stood alongside Ishimure Michiko and quietly supported ordinary people in the Minamata disease struggle
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河出書房新社 will release on November 13, 2026, a new book revealing the life and thought of thinker Watanabe Kyoji, Watanabe Kyoji: A Great Thinker Who Questioned Modernity Through “Small Things.” The book includes conversations, essays, critiques, a chronology and more. To mark the occasion, the full text of the short story “The Death of the Small Ones” is available for a limited time.
If you work in English, this is the book for you! “Audio DL BOOK: Move People with Simple Phrases! A First Business English Conversation Guide,” taught by Shibata Shinichi, instructor for NHK’s “Radio Business English,” goes on sale November 13.
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NHK出版 will release on November 13, 2026, business English conversation guide “Audio DL BOOK: Move People with Simple Phrases! A First Business English Conversation Guide,” written by Shibata Shinichi.
コクヨ begins selling chair components reclaimed from used office chairs
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コクヨ株式会社 has jointly developed with 東レ株式会社 a 100% recycled nylon material made from used office chairs and discarded fishing nets, and will begin using it in selected products in November 2026.
Now on sale: “A Trip to Take a Bath in Takeo Onsen with the Nagasaki Stationmaster! Limited Express Futatsuboshi ４０４７”
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JR九州 will sell the travel package “A Trip to Take a Bath in Takeo Onsen with the Nagasaki Stationmaster! Limited Express Futatsuboshi ４０４７,” promoting travel on the Limited Express Futatsuboshi ４０４７ and the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Kamome.
[November 24 event] HUGE’s word-of-mouth strategy, committed to an “individual restaurant” approach: improving customer satisfaction through frontline leadership and communicating in the AI era
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株式会社mov will hold an online seminar for restaurants on November 24, where Ayu Akiyama of 株式会社HUGE will discuss word-of-mouth strategies and efforts to improve customer satisfaction.
Facts
32 sites
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、株式会社HUGE、The HUGE CLUB、Googleマップ、株式会社グローバルダイニング、trial JAPAN
Company events in the post-pandemic era: “New Year’s cards,” “company trips” and “New Year’s and year-end parties” see sharp declines; changing work styles and attitudes prompt more flexible approaches
[Kannai Hall] Kannai Yose: Four from Around Here—The Road to Shin'uchi (15th installment), New Year Special
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The 15th installment of “Kannai Yose: Four from Around Here—The Road to Shin'uchi, New Year Special,” featuring 4 futatsume rakugo performers, will be held at Kannai Hall, managed by the Yokohama Arts Foundation, on January 16, 2027.
[Starting November 13 (Friday)] Up to 30% off at NY Online’s BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
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株式会社ダイドーフォワード will hold a BLACK FRIDAY SALE starting November 13, 2026, featuring its main apparel brand NEWYORKER and others, with eligible items discounted by up to 30%.
Pre-sale at Comiket! From Date A Live V, an MA-1 jacket and coach jacket featuring a high-resolution full-color print of Kurumi Tokisaki! [株式会社コスパ]
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株式会社コスパ will release an MA-1 jacket and coach jacket featuring a print of Kurumi Tokisaki, a character from the anime Date A Live V. The items will be available for pre-sale at Comic Market 109 in December 2026, with general sales scheduled for late February 2027.
【代官山 蔦屋書店】Chapter 1 of its 15th anniversary program, “ART OF PLACE 2026,” opens Nov. 14 (Saturday)
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Daikanyama Tsutaya Books will mark the 15th anniversary of its opening in December 2026 with “ART OF PLACE 2026,” running from Nov. 14. The event will feature an art installation using baby’s breath by artist Emi Shinozaki (edenworks), with flowers distributed to visitors on the final day.
The hit series “Yuri Is My Job!”, with cumulative circulation topping 1 million copies and a TV anime adaptation, is getting a long-awaited live-action drama on “タテドラ”! Streaming is set to begin around spring 2027.
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タテドラ, a vertical short-drama app developed by 株式会社DONUTS, will produce a live-action drama based on the popular manga “Yuri Is My Job!”, which has surpassed 1 million copies in cumulative circulation. Streaming is scheduled to begin around spring 2027.
Opens tomorrow, Nov. 14 (Saturday)! Fuji-Q Highland’s new indoor walk-through attraction “San-X Paradise Secret Party!” at サンエックス パラダイス
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株式会社富士急ハイランド will open the new indoor walk-through attraction “San-X Paradise Secret Party!” at サンエックス パラダイス inside Fuji-Q Highland on Nov. 14, 2026. A reveal event for the character たれぱんだ will also be held that day, and the character is scheduled to appear at “MEMORY STUDIO” on Dec. 12.
Facts
Tomorrow, Nov. 14, 2026 (Saturday)
■ Admission: 800 yen
Ahead of joining “MEMORY STUDIO” on Dec. 12 (Saturday)
The next volume of “The Red Flower Mark of the Dragon God and His Betrothed” is also here! 2 new shōjo comics to make adult readers’ hearts flutter from noicomi COMICS, on sale Nov. 13 (Friday) with purchase bonuses
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Starts Publishing will release volume 5 of “The Red Flower Mark of the Dragon God and His Betrothed” and volume 5 of “The Contract Marriage of the Incompetent Lady” from its subsidiary, the novel submission site operator noicomi COMICS, on Nov. 13, 2026. Some bookstores will offer exclusive, newly illustrated bonuses.
【国際自然環境アウトドア専門学校】New framework for “ecological education” presented in the Japanese Journal of Ecology—proposing education that connects nature experiences and ecological knowledge with practice in environmental, social and economic contexts
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NSGグループ’s 学校法人国際総合学園 国際自然環境アウトドア専門学校 (i-nac) announced that an article by academic affairs director Shinichi Tanabe was published in the Japanese Journal of Ecology. It proposes a new framework that incorporates “human-environment interactions” and applications in social practice into conventional ecological education, and introduces partnership examples including 野遊びリーグ and EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel.
Facts
Japanese Journal of Ecology, Vol. 76, No. 2
Pages 59–74
Nov. 5, 2026
Since fiscal 2021
In fiscal 2023
68 times in total
Approximately 2,600 people
Consists of 4 stages
Made up of 101 corporations
Companies mentioned：株式会社NSGホールディングス、NSGグループ、学校法人国際総合学園、国際自然環境アウトドア専門学校、i-nac、一般社団法人野遊びリーグ、The COURT株式会社、EN RESORT Grandeco Hotel
“LuveriaNovels” launches Nov. 13 (Friday)! “Our love for each other fills the world”—a new fantasy BL imprint
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スターツ出版株式会社 will launch LuveriaNovels, a new imprint for fantasy BL novels, on Nov. 13, 2026. The launch lineup includes 2 works by Shinobu Kuriki and Moni Nimoda, with purchase bonuses available at bookstores and digital retailers.
“Discussing the real and the trends, the Tokai HR Forum,” a networking event for sharing hiring challenges and success stories in the Tokai region, to be held in Nagoya on Nov. 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
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株式会社パソナ will hold “Discussing the real and the trends, the Tokai HR Forum,” a networking event to share hiring challenges and success stories in the Tokai region, in Nagoya on Nov. 18, 2026.
【オークラ千葉ホテル】“Winter Illumination 2026” to light up from Nov. 15
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オークラ千葉ホテル will hold “Winter Illumination 2026” from Nov. 15, 2026, through Jan. 31, 2027, illuminating the main entrance and courtyard with 81,000 lights.
Notice of donation of in-store customer contributions for major flooding in Nepal
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株式会社ファミリーマート has donated approximately 25.23 million yen raised through in-store collections from Sept. 2 to 15, 2026, to 認定NPO法人国連WFP協会 and Save the Children Japan to support people affected by the major flooding in Nepal.
Facts
Total support funds: 25,232,522 yen
認定NPO法人国連WFP協会 (12,616,261 yen)
公益社団法人セーブ･ザ･チルドレン・ジャパン (12,616,261 yen)
The confirmed death toll has exceeded 1,400
More than 5,000 people remain missing
Recovery and reconstruction costs are estimated at approximately 790 billion yen
The wildest “EXILE Koala” in the history of Koala’s March is here!! A dream first collaboration with all 14 members to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary! “Koala’s March <with EXILE>” goes on sale nationwide Nov. 24 (Tuesday)
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株式会社ロッテ will launch its first collaborative product with dance and vocal group EXILE, “Koala’s March <with EXILE>,” nationwide starting Nov. 24, 2026. To mark EXILE’s 25th anniversary, the product features 42 biscuit designs depicting its 14 members, along with special packaging.
CONVERSE × ÉDIFICE reimagines the classic “SKIDGRIP” in premium black leather. A special pair with the look of leather dress shoes makes its debut.
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ÉDIFICE, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, has unveiled an exclusive model based on CONVERSE’s classic “SKIDGRIP,” first introduced in 1940. The upper has been changed to premium black leather made by ECCOレザー社, giving the shoe the look of leather dress shoes. It is scheduled to go on sale in mid-December.
Invests in Boston Medical Sciences, provider of AI colorectal cancer screening tests (newsletter)
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Daiwa House Ventures invested in Boston Medical Sciences through its “Future Dreams Fund” on November 13, 2026. The company is developing “無下剤バーチャル内視鏡®︎,” a noninvasive AI system for colorectal cancer screening, and has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in the United States.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
30 billion yen
2055
January 1, 2024
December 31, 2055
May 2026
Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、大和ハウスベンチャーズ株式会社、Boston Medical Sciences、Boston Medical Sciences株式会社
5 Daiwa House Group projects win the Wood Design Award 2026 (newsletter)
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5 Daiwa House Group projects have won the Wood Design Award 2026, bringing the cumulative total to 19 projects. The winning works include SHINONO-BA @DPL Tokyo Shinonome, FUTATABI FUTABA FUKUSHIMA, Fujita Technology Center Annex “続,” the wooden Romancecar observation seats, and ジオ島本.
“Kazlaser × Sawabe’s Zoom Zoom Zoom!!!” takes a close-up look at Osaka-Umeda and Kyoto-Arashiyama! What is the secret behind 阪急電鉄’s “Osaka-Umeda” ticket?
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The TV Osaka variety show “Kazlaser × Sawabe’s Zoom Zoom Zoom!!!” explores the hidden secrets, history, and craftsmanship of Osaka-Umeda and Kyoto-Arashiyama.
[New product] About 85 mm long, with a die-cast body for realistic driving: “Mini Car R/C Back to the Future Time Machine PartⅠ&Ⅱ”
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株式会社ハピネット will begin selling the die-cast “Mini Car R/C Back to the Future Time Machine PartⅠ&Ⅱ” from its Mini Car R/C COLLECTION-F series on November 21, 2026. It measures about 85 mm long, supports 2.4 GHz, and can be charged via USB Type-C. The suggested retail price is 3,278 yen each (tax included).
YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO exclusive Christmas limited-edition brew: “MAISON YEBISU -JAPAN HOP RESERVE,” bringing a festive touch to Christmas and year-end gatherings, goes on sale in limited quantities on December 9 (Wed.)
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Sapporo Breweries will release “MAISON YEBISU -JAPAN HOP RESERVE” in limited quantities exclusively at YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO on December 9. The venue will also serve a special Christmas menu, and a special bottle will be available in limited quantities on December 16.
First-ever collaboration from LAKOLE’s grocery line! 25 exclusive items with popular Fukuoka-born coffee shop NO COFFEE to go on sale in stages from Friday, November 13!
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株式会社アダストリア’s lifestyle brand LAKOLE will release collaboration items with popular Fukuoka-born coffee shop NO COFFEE from November 13, 2026.
[Survey on privacy concerns regarding mail] 30% or more said they “don’t want people they live with to see the contents of their mail”
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A survey on privacy concerns regarding mail by 株式会社NEXER Group and 圧着DMネット found that 33.4% had experienced not wanting people they live with to see their mail, while 57.2% said sealed postcards or letters were formats that gave them a strong sense of security.
[Survey on attitudes toward plus-size apparel] 84.5% of women said “new plus-size items are released infrequently”
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and Re-J＆SUPURE found that 84.5% of women felt new plus-size items were released “infrequently.” In addition, 49.5% said enjoying new releases each season was important to them.
[Survey on housing and “sound”] 93.5% consider “a space where they can spend time in peace and quiet” important! Interest in soundproof doors and rooms too
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A survey by 株式会社NEXER Group and 有限会社幸昭 found that 46.5% had considered sound when building a home, while 93.5% considered “a space where they can spend time in peace and quiet” important. In addition, 57.5% said they would consider installing soundproof doors or rooms.
Facts
The survey found that 46.5% of respondents had considered sound
Among 200 men and women nationwide
A total of 57.5% said they were interested in installing them
A survey on attitudes toward 3-story homes by 株式会社NEXER Group and エイワハウジング found that 58.6% of people with experience living in one cited “having enough rooms” as a benefit, while “going up and down the stairs” was the top inconvenience. Among those without experience, 76.2% had reservations, with concerns about future changes in physical ability particularly noted.
Facts
Valid responses: 500 samples
“Yes” accounted for 5.8%
The most common response was “Going up and down the stairs seems difficult,” at 58.6%
The most common response was “There was no particular gap between expectations and reality,” at 41.4%
Next was “It was more difficult than I imagined,” at 24.1%
The most common response was “I was able to secure enough rooms,” at 58.6%
【The Couple Everyone Admires!】Ranking of Celebrity Couples to Look to for Your Wedding Photo Shoot!
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株式会社NEXER Group and 宮古島’s photo studio シエロ宮古島 ガーデンヴィラ have announced the results of a survey of 500 men and women nationwide, ranking the celebrity couples respondents would look to as role models for wedding photos. Takashi Sorimachi and Nanako Matsushima came in first, followed by DAIGO and Keiko Kitagawa in second.
Celebrating the release of their major-label debut full-length album “SUPER JAM”! Special program featuring THE SUPER FRUIT members to be held in the AWA Lounge
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AWA株式会社 will hold a special program at the AWA Lounge on November 14, 2026, to celebrate the release of THE SUPER FRUIT’s major-label debut full-length album “SUPER JAM.”
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
20:00
1 month free
7-member group
200 million songs
Approximately 17 million
980 yen per month
1,080 yen (tax included)
480 yen per month
270 yen per month
May 2015
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、THE SUPER FRUIT、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、ユニバーサルミュージック
Starring: Aya Natsume (winner of the Miss Weekly Shonen Magazine Award), Chihiki Mochida (appeared in the anime “Gekidol”) ぱすてるからっとproduce announces cast for stage production “Twinkle×Twinkle”
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The cast and performance information for the stage production “Twinkle×Twinkle” by ぱすてるからっとproduce have been announced. The show will be staged at Theater Green BIG TREE THEATER in December 2026. Tickets are now on sale through カンフェティ.
“Souichi Futami × Saisei LIVE Vol. 2,” organized by アンドエス合同会社, will be held at Kabukicho Theater on December 27, 2026, with Midori Nishizaki appearing as a guest. Tickets are now on sale through カンフェティ.
First-ever collaboration with the iconic anime “Chibi Maruko-chan,” representing Shizuoka! The 2nd phase of 静岡PARCO’s closing promotion, “Very Goodbye PARCO,” launches November 20 (Friday)!
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静岡PARCO will launch the 2nd phase of its “Very Goodbye PARCO” promotion on November 20, 2026, including its first-ever collaboration with the iconic anime “Chibi Maruko-chan,” ahead of its closure on January 31, 2027.
Facts
Will close for business on Sunday, January 31, 2027
Starting Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
First 2,000 customers
Spend at least 4,000 yen, including tax (purchases may be combined), and
“Does This World Need Poison? with Hiroyuki Ariyoshi” premieres Friday, November 13, at 10 p.m. UNJASH’s Ken Watabe returns as “that once-famous MC”! Can he withstand Hiroyuki Ariyoshi’s probing as he tries to host an information program without “poison”?
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ABEMA has announced that the first episode of its new variety show “Does This World Need Poison? with Hiroyuki Ariyoshi,” hosted by Hiroyuki Ariyoshi, will air at 10 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026. The first episode will feature Ken Watabe of UNJASH taking on the role of MC for an information program without “poison,” as well as an all-nude talk session with comedians.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
10 p.m.
30 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA、AbemaTV, Inc.
A seminar titled “Latest Trends in Agrivoltaics and Initiatives by Companies,” featuring Mr. Marutani of 三菱総合研究所, Mr. Sato of 出光興産, Mr. Nakano of ヤンマーホールディングス and Mr. Kusumoto of クボタ, will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2026!!
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株式会社新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on December 17, 2026, on “Latest Trends in Agrivoltaics and Initiatives by Companies.” Speakers from 三菱総合研究所, 出光興産, ヤンマーホールディングス and クボタ will discuss policy trends, community-oriented models and demonstration projects, among other initiatives.
WOWOW to broadcast the final show of Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s latest arena tour live! Special behind-the-scenes program also to air and stream!
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WOWOW will broadcast live the final show of Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s latest arena tour, “Atamago,” and will also air and stream a special program going behind the scenes.
Facts
Over 500 million total streams
Over 100 million plays
The distinct personalities of each of the 4 members
Original6thアルバム『あたまご』
For 2 consecutive months
2-week archive stream available
3-month archive stream available
Original前回から約2年半ぶり
Released on September 9
Started on the 19th of the same month
Yokohama Arena on December 6
Live broadcast on WOWOW Live from 4:00 p.m.
Live stream on Lemino from 16:00 on Sunday, December 6
All 12 episodes of the TV anime “Wandance” released for free on YouTube, streaming starts today【Live-action “Wandance” film opens nationwide November 27】
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All 12 episodes of the TV anime “Wandance” are now streaming for free on YouTube. The live-action film opens on November 27.
“Hetalia World★Stars” Anniversary Party celebrating the 20th anniversary of Hetalia to be released as a Blu-ray BOX! On sale Friday, February 26, 2027!
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株式会社フロンティアワークス announced that the Blu-ray BOX of the “Hetalia World★Stars” Anniversary Party, held on Aug. 16, 2026, to mark the 20th anniversary of Hetalia, will go on sale on Feb. 26, 2027. The price is ¥13,200 (tax included).
株式会社Gakken will release a special edition of “Gakken Illustrated Encyclopedia LIVE Extreme: Shinkansen” on Nov. 25, 2026, as part of a project with 紀伊國屋書店, which will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027.
Facts
Nov. 25, 2026
List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
100 handwritten POP cards
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Includes a Chiikawa anime planner and shaker stickers! The December issue of Kirapichi is packed with what elementary school students find “the cutest right now”
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株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, released the December issue of the magazine Kirapichi for elementary school students on Nov. 13, 2026. The bonus items include a planner and sticker set featuring the Chiikawa anime.
Facts
The December issue of Kirapichi went on sale on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Cover image revealed for “Bushiroad 20th Anniversary Book,” on sale Friday, Jan. 8, 2027! Reservations close Monday, Nov. 16!
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株式会社ブシロードワークス has revealed the cover image for “Bushiroad 20th Anniversary Book,” due out on Jan. 8, 2027, and announced that reservations close on Nov. 16, 2026.
TV anime “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Fate Star Battle Arc” Episode 14 airs Saturday, Nov. 14!! Scene stills also revealed!
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株式会社ブシロード announced that Episode 14 of the TV anime “Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez: Fate Star Battle Arc” will air on Nov. 14 and released advance scene stills.
“Our new hire is 78” and “Overtime: 7 hours a month” — A corporate site-visit program featuring 6 companies nationwide to transform management in an era of labor shortages, launching in April 2027
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株式会社ダブルエム will plan and operate the “Well-Being Management: Practical Site-Visit Program,” hosted by Social Healthcare Design株式会社, with visits to 6 companies nationwide beginning in April 2027.
Facts
Launching in April 2027
A store measuring just 75㎡
Welcomes more than 450,000 visitors annually
8 sessions throughout the year
Limited to 20 participants per session
99.01% owner franchise renewal rate
More than 500 franchise owners
More than 80 employees aged 70 or older
Ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction 13 times
FY2025 sales totaled ¥7.261 billion
Approximately ¥6.7 billion in total
Store development across 51 projects
Cumulative operating profit of more than ¥3 billion
“Ballet Muses -Ballet Muses 2027-” set for June 2027! Top dancers taking the world by storm will gather from the Bolshoi and Mariinsky, two of the world’s most prestigious companies!
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株式会社光藍社 announced that it will present the gala performance “Ballet Muses -Ballet Muses 2027-” in June 2027, bringing together top dancers from ボリショイ・バレエ and マリインスキー・バレエ. Advance registration will open on 光藍社WEB starting Nov. 18.
Patented “whole-building underfloor heating with a pellet stove”: business briefing and on-site tour to be held simultaneously in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, and online on Friday, Dec. 11!
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合同会社AoConcept will hold a business briefing and on-site tour in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, and online on Dec. 11, 2026, as it expands its franchise business for its patented “YukadanPellet” whole-building pellet underfloor heating system.
Facts
Dec. 11, 2026
Consumes approximately 400w–500w of power
Consumes only approximately 50w–60w of power
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 8kg
Fuel consumption: approximately 1kg/h
Combustion efficiency: 72%
Maximum output: 3.1kw
Sends approximately MAX 90% of the warm air under the floor
[30 days, 30 themes] Fujita Group publishes source-cited insights from its osteopathic clinics
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有限会社フジタグループ will launch the “Community Health Information Open Access Program,” publishing insights across 30 themes gathered at its 6 osteopathic clinics in Kanagawa and Tokyo over 30 days, from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, 2026.
Immersive education DX startup ゲシピ株式会社 has been selected for 兵庫県’s “ひょうごTECHイノベーションプロジェクト2026” and will begin a demonstration trial using its “e-supi!” esports English conversation program at temporary care facilities in the prefecture starting in November 2026.
NTTドコモビジネス to speak as a platinum sponsor at “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026,” one of Asia’s largest forums specializing in carbon credits
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Green Carbon株式会社 announced that NTTドコモビジネス will participate as a platinum sponsor and speak at “Carbon Credits Journal Forum 2026,” one of Asia’s largest forums specializing in carbon credits, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on November 17, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 17, 2026
More than 1,000 attendees expected
More than 300 operating companies expected
10:50~11:30
More than 1,500 key decarbonization players from Japan and overseas
More than 87% of participants said they were satisfied
Learn about koji and discover a way of working that suits you. 長屋/NAGAYA to hold “KCB,” a 3-day program expanding new possibilities for women
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The koji brand 長屋/NAGAYA, operated by 紬株式会社, will hold “KCB (KOJI Curation & Branding),” a 3-day program for women to learn about koji and find a way of working that suits them, in December 2026.
Facts
3-day program
Course fee: 330,000 yen
Date: December 3, 2026
With a history spanning more than 100 years
Companies mentioned：紬株式会社、長屋/NAGAYA、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、阪急うめだ本店、新宿伊勢丹、代官山 蔦屋書店、TRUNK HOTEL
QommonsAI training held in Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido—considering the use of generative AI in daily work, from fundamentals to practice
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Polimill株式会社 held introductory training on using generative AI tool QommonsAI for staff of Kamikawa Town, Hokkaido, on October 20, 2026. The training was part of the “QommonsAI Hokkaido Caravan” and included prompt-writing exercises and discussions about rules within the town government.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
19 attendees in person
12 online attendees
Approximately 1,100 or more municipalities nationwide