E-commerce trade publication “日本ネット経済新聞” launches paid “Premium Membership” service on its web media platform
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“日本ネット経済新聞 ウェブメディア,” operated by 株式会社日本流通産業新聞社, launched its paid “Premium Membership” service in October 2026. For 2,000 yen per month or 22,000 yen per year, it offers exclusive articles, original research data, seminar archive videos and more.
A survey conducted by 株式会社RCL found that 18.3% of married men and women had had an affair, and 44.8% of them had been involved in an affair with another married person. Overall, 17.8% saw their affair partner as a “soul mate,” a tendency more common among people in their 30s.
Facts
18.3% had been involved with someone of the opposite sex other than their spouse
44.8% had experienced an affair involving another married person (including those whose partner was married and those who said both applied)
17.8% overall considered their affair partner an “irreplaceable person (soul mate)”
People in their 30s accounted for the largest share, at 35.6%
Survey by RCL (475 married men and women)
Of the 365 people who had experience maintaining a relationship with a married person of the opposite sex
Launch of offering for the retail collective investment designated money trust “E-Trust (guaranteed by 三菱UFJ銀行) 株式会社ベルク No. 1”
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三菱UFJ信託銀行 has launched an offering for the retail collective investment designated money trust “E-Trust (guaranteed by 三菱UFJ銀行) 株式会社ベルク No. 1.” The trust invests in loan receivables to 株式会社ベルク, is guaranteed by 三菱UFJ銀行, and has a projected annual distribution rate of 1.40%.
Turning rural communities from recipients of “support” into targets for “measurement and investment.” Book “企業×農山漁村 共創インパクト,” edited by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and リディラバ, to go on sale October 14
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The book “企業×農山漁村 共創インパクト,” co-edited by 株式会社Ridilover and Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, will be released on October 14, 2026. This practical guide aims to shift rural communities from recipients of “support” to targets for “measurement and investment,” and to build win-win relationships with companies.
Facts
Released on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Approximately 80% of people working in the sector are now 60 or older
Deep devotion to the Buddhist teachings, alongside efforts to lower barriers to participation—the “Buddhist Attire Project” launches to support the lives of nenbutsu practitioners in an era of declining birthrates and an aging population
株式会社Lead accel and ニューチェーンテクノロジーズ have launched joint research on transmuting long-lived fission products (LLFP) using an accelerator-driven subcritical reactor (ADS). Both are startups certified by Institute of Science Tokyo, and will work together on technology development and evaluation of scenarios for social implementation.
Applications open Nov. 15 for “COCORO RAP CONTEST 2027,” a rap contest judged on “feeling, not skill” and open to elementary school students; crowdfunding to keep the stage free to enter launches at the same time
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NPO法人COCORO CANVAS will open applications on Nov. 15, 2026, for “COCORO RAP CONTEST 2027,” a rap contest open to elementary school students. Crowdfunding to support holding the event free of charge, with a target of 800,000 yen, will also launch on the same day.
A new post-bath staple at Gero Onsen: a yogurt specialty shop opens
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Yogurt specialty shop 下呂ヨーグルト opened at Gero Onsen on Nov. 13, 2026. It will sell 5 products made with ingredients sourced in the prefecture, including Hirugano 3.6 milk, using a lactose-breakdown process. 下呂商工会 supported the launch.
Capturing gait characteristics in cerebellar stroke through leg and trunk movements: Neurorehabilitation Research Center
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A research team at 畿央大学 measured the gait of 55 patients with cerebellar stroke and 56 healthy participants using compact inertial sensors. The team found that patients with more severe ataxia showed less forward-and-backward movement of the entire leg, as well as distinctive differences in the magnitude and regularity of trunk acceleration.
株式会社DELTA releases “Cloud Cost Diagnostic Report,” compiling results from 206 cloud cost assessments; median potential savings equal about 16% of monthly costs and are not correlated with workforce size
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株式会社DELTA released a report, “Cloud Costs Are a Management Issue: A Practical Guide to Cloud FinOps Through Data,” compiling results from 206 cloud cost assessments conducted from 2022 to 2026. The median potential savings amounted to about 16% of monthly costs, with little correlation to workforce size.
Facts
3,517 cost-cutting measures proposed
About 40% among the top 10%
29% share of cloud spending that organizations themselves estimate is wasteful
The so-called “digital deficit” is expected to reach about 8 trillion yen by 2030
With child NISA attracting attention, financial literacy is also being taught in the developmental support field. Kids Money School held at “シエル,” a child development support and after-school day service
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The “Kids Money School” financial education program, supervised by 一般社団法人日本こどもの生き抜く力育成協会, was held at “シエル,” a child development support facility in Machida, Tokyo, operated by 株式会社IDSE. The program provided financial education for families receiving developmental support ahead of the launch of child NISA.
Runner-up overall at the ET Robocon 2026 Kyushu regional competition! 2nd in driving and 1st in design earn a place at the national competition for 麻生情報ビジネス専門学校福岡校
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A team of 6 students from 麻生情報ビジネス専門学校福岡校 placed second overall in the Basic Class at the ET Robocon 2026 Kyushu regional competition, earning a place in the national championship to be held at Pacifico Yokohama in November.
Facts
A team of 6 students in the AI field
2nd in the driving competition
1st in the model judging, which evaluates the design
National championship (Nov. 18 (Wed.)–20 (Fri.)
About 200 teams from across the country will participate
Established in 1939
Operates 12 vocational schools and upper secondary schools
Free release of a practical guide to using AI for skills transfer in factories, with 15 prompts
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株式会社コミクス has released a free practical guide on note for the manufacturing industry covering skills transfer and data preparation. The guide includes 15 practical exercises and prompts for creating procedure manuals from recordings of veteran workers, and also cites survey findings from 労働政策研究・研修機構.
[Results report for performance-based telemarketing service] 営業ハック announces that its “Apo 100” service secured 628 leads in October 2026.
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株式会社営業ハック announced that its performance-based telemarketing service “Apo 100” secured 628 leads in October 2026, as part of a report on the service’s results.
“A watch that alerted wearers to appointments on their wrist in the era before smartphones”: 1950s ルクルト “LECOULTRE Wrist Alarm 10K GF 1950s,” a watch that signals appointments with sound, now in stock.
Is it true that educational attainment can be predicted from DNA?
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Educational attainment trends can be estimated through statistical associations across thousands of DNA regions rather than a single gene. The “DNA Score” test offered by seeDNA analyzes 9 regions and calculates a score, with results available for 24,800 yen.
Facts
43% attributable to genetic factors
Data from 193,518 twins
3,952 SNPs
Expanded to a scale of about 3 million people
Prevalence among Japanese people is 69.9%
94.6% worldwide
Explains 12%–16% of individual differences in educational attainment
A retreat space born from a project to “learn and build” a sauna amid the natural beauty of Hachijojima
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サウナイデア株式会社 oversaw the sauna design for the retreat facility “八丈テラス Sauna & Retreat” on Hachijojima, Tokyo. In collaboration with 自由大学’s “Sauna Creation Studies,” it carried out a project in which students took part in the construction.
ICMG Group to hold external seminar, “How to Leverage Intangible Assets Through an Understanding of the Essence of Corporate Governance”
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On Oct. 15, 2026, ICMG Group held a seminar in Marunouchi, Tokyo, titled “How to Leverage Intangible Assets Through an Understanding of the Essence of Corporate Governance,” with 21 participants. Against the backdrop of the July 2026 revision to the code, the company supports efforts to enhance corporate value through “offensive” governance and make intellectual capital visible.
Facts
Oct. 15, 2026
21 business representatives
July 2026
4 key points
For more than 25 years
Companies mentioned：ICMG Group、Future Center Tokyo、東京電力、中部電力、国連UNDP、Sequoia Capital、Google、Tiger Global Management
For year-end and winter gifts: Save up to 1,300 yen on shipping for 鎌倉ウィッチ! “Winter Shipping Campaign” offering a flat 800 yen nationwide starts Nov. 15
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有限会社ケイワン will run a campaign offering flat-rate nationwide shipping of 800 yen on eligible 鎌倉ウィッチ products starting Nov. 15, 2026.
Facts
Flat-rate nationwide shipping: 800 yen
From Sunday, November 15, 2026
Produces an average of 10,000–11,000 units per day
合同会社SecuROI released a document (PDF/Excel) organizing 14 national cybersecurity-related deadlines chronologically and outlining its own preparations and guidance for tracking progress for each deadline.
Facts
Evaluation bodies to be announced in late December 2026
Applications to open in March 2027
Materials available (some can be opened from the list now; 10 items)
To be released (in preparation; 2 items)
Not covered by our company (outside the scope of our materials; 2 items)
QommonsAI training held in Aibetsu, Hokkaido — Participants learn through group work how to use generative AI in their daily work
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On Oct. 20, 2026, Polimill株式会社 held a training session on using generative AI “QommonsAI” for staff of Aibetsu, Hokkaido. Participants learned how to apply it to their work through group activities, and interest in security also increased.
Facts
Oct. 20, 2026
39 people on site
12 online attendees
Approximately 1,100 or more municipalities nationwide
“HANAMIYA,” an accommodation blending Kyoto’s traditional crafts and nature
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HIYOSHIYA Craft Lab, operated by Kyoto’s long-established Japanese umbrella maker 日吉屋, handled interior design, FFE and art curation for “HANAMIYA,” an accommodation facility scheduled to open in winter 2026. With the concept of “Emotional Connection,” it aims to offer an experience in which traditional crafts and nature harmonize.
まいにち株式会社 conducts demonstration test assuming drone delivery of portable toilets during disasters
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Drawing on lessons from the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, まいにち株式会社 conducted a demonstration test of using drones to transport portable toilets and other relief supplies to evacuation centers and isolated households when roads are cut off during a disaster.
Facts
Assuming 70 people are sheltering at an elementary school
Assuming 9 households and 15 people are sheltering at home (4 people/1 household, 2 people/3 households, 1 person/5 households)
Young people and prefectural government employees discuss Fukui tourism in 2030 at the “2026 Fiscal Year 1st Fukui Future Creation Summit”; event report released on November 2, 2026
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一般社団法人Re-Generation, in partnership with 福井県, held the 1st “Fukui Future Creation Summit” on September 16, 2026. Young people and prefectural government employees discussed tourism policy for 2030 that leverages the effects of the Hokuriku Shinkansen opening, and a report was released.
Facts
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
A total of 72 people took part
Tourism spending in 2025 totaled 198.7 billion yen
GLOBALTREE, S.C.P. Japan and 筑波大学・TIAS2.0 hold a 3-session “International Exchange Program Through Sports”! Around 75 children from Tochigi and Saitama enjoy “differences” with international students from 5 countries
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ハッピーライフケア株式会社 (GLOBALTREE), in partnership with S.C.P. Japan and 筑波大学・TIAS2.0, held 3 sessions of its “International Exchange Program Through Sports” in Tochigi and Saitama prefectures from September to November 2026. A total of 6 international students from Iran, Seychelles, Jordan, Brazil and Ghana took part in cultural exchanges through games from their respective countries with around 75 users of after-school day services in Tochigi and Saitama. The program began in 2024 and received a letter of appreciation from the Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency in February 2026.
Japan GX Group releases OpenStock Japan v1.0 for free, an open-source tool for centrally managing startup shareholder registers, capital policies and shareholder meetings
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On November 12, 2026, Japan GX Group released OpenStock Japan v1.0, a tool for managing shareholder registers, capital policies and shareholder meetings for startups, free of charge under the Apache License 2.0. The company offers it for installation in existing environments, and it includes audit logs and AI integration features.
[Rugby] いーふらん sponsors “Chichibunomiya Minato Rugby Festival 2026 supported by SMBC”! A hands-on event for the whole family will be held at the おたからや booth! Saturday, November 14, 2026
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株式会社いーふらん will sponsor “Chichibunomiya Minato Rugby Festival 2026 supported by SMBC,” taking place on November 14, 2026, and will set up a special おたからや booth. The booth will host a hands-on event where participants guess the weight of a rugby ball (around 450 g).
New cold-care items from SIXPAD. Warm and soothing without feeling stuffy: the “SIXPAD Cold Care Warmer,” in waist-warmer and leg-warmer styles, goes on sale
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The “Cold Care Warmer,” in waist-warmer and leg-warmer styles, will go on sale on December 14, 2026, from the SIXPAD brand of 株式会社MTG.
The familiar “Lifeguard” has now become chocolate!
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有限会社リアライズプラニング will launch “Lifeguard Crunch Chocolate,” a new product combining crunchy chocolate and popping candy, on November 24, 2026, in collaboration with the “Lifeguard” beverage from 株式会社チェリオジャパン.
[Kashiwa and Minami-Nagareyama] Enjoy a dry head spa surrounded by visuals that make Van Gogh’s masterpieces seem to “step out of the frame.” The 2 Aries locations will hold a limited-time “Starlit Sky Head Spa × Van Gogh Exhibition” from Friday, November 20
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Dry head spa salons アリエス柏 and アリエス南流山, operated by 株式会社リラクラ, will hold a limited-time “Starlit Sky Head Spa × Van Gogh Exhibition” from November 20 to December 13, 2026, showing original visuals inspired by 7 of Van Gogh’s best-known works.
[Free to attend] A new option amid a shortage of suitable sites for grid-scale batteries: the potential of the cabinet-style “Raptor” battery for sites where container-style units were impractical
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サステナブルホールディングス株式会社 announced that it will introduce “Raptor,” a cabinet-style battery designed to address site constraints for grid-scale batteries, and hold free seminars on November 18 and 19.
“Furusato Nozei Gourmet Awards” results announced! Grand prize goes to the Tajima duck hot pot set, raised using natural-cycle farming in Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture
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アイランド株式会社 and LOCUS BRiDGE announced the results of the “Furusato Nozei Gourmet Awards 2026.” The grand prize went to the Tajima duck hot pot set from オーガニックファームたにぐち in Shinonsen, Hyogo Prefecture, while the runner-up prize went to “Sanriku Jade Abalone” from 元正榮北日本水産株式会社 in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture.
[Grant applications open] Applications begin for the 6th “Fund to Support Learning in Japan” (2026/11/13–2027/1/7)
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公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団 has opened applications for grants under the 6th “Fund for Supporting Japanese Learning,” which supports programs that help young people develop sound character by studying Japanese philosophy, history and culture. Applications are open from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 7, 2027. The planned total of 5.7 million yen will be distributed among approximately 5-8 projects.
Making further strides in strengthening its software development capabilities, 株式会社ケイエム becomes a subsidiary
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株式会社サトー announced that it has acquired all shares in 株式会社ケイエム, which operates a software development business for automatic identification solutions, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Making voices “visible” and traveling through Tokyo by scent — an immersive digital exhibition created by students in 大正大学’s Media Expression program, held for 3 days from Nov. 13, 2026, in Suidobashi【DiGeneration−となりのデジタル−】
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An immersive digital exhibition, “DiGeneration−となりのデジタル−,” organized by students in the seminar led by Shohei Niisato in 大正大学’s メディア表現学科, will be held for 3 days from Nov. 13, 2026, at 貸し画廊D&S, an exhibition space in Suidobashi. All 10 works will be exhibited, including award-winning entries.
Yosuke Kubozuka and Kiyoharu to give away a one-of-a-kind bottle with their handwritten signatures. Campaign marks special conversation at an 『IWGP』 filming location
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株式会社new classic’s sake brand FUKUKIRI (福霧) will hold a limited-time giveaway campaign from Nov. 12 through Dec. 29, 2026, to mark a special conversation between actor Yosuke Kubozuka and musician Kiyoharu. A bottle bearing the handwritten signatures of both will be given away in a drawing among purchasers of eligible products.
Noritaka Shimogaki, president of JFR & KOMEHYO PARTNERS, which operates the MEGRÜS (メグラス) brand-name goods purchasing specialty store, appears on TBSラジオ’s “見事なお仕事”
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Noritaka Shimogaki, president of 株式会社JFR & KOMEHYO PARTNERS, appeared on TBSラジオ’s “見事なお仕事,” broadcast on Oct. 5, 2026. The program introduced the business of the company-operated MEGRÜS brand-name goods purchasing specialty store and initiatives jointly funded by J.フロント リテイリング and コメ兵.
Recreating even the “feel of cutting” in real time. “XR Lathe Trainer” for manufacturers and educational institutions launches, with orders now being accepted
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株式会社Cominix and YRMK Engineering have launched the “XR Lathe Trainer,” an XR lathe simulator for manufacturers and educational institutions, and begun accepting orders. It is priced at 3.5 million yen, with shipments scheduled for February 2027.
Providing food containers that allow waste to be sorted at the Yokohama Christmas Market. Also helping people learn about local environmental initiatives
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株式会社クラウン・パッケージ will provide paper trays that can be sorted as either waste or recyclable resources at the Christmas market “BALL PARK Xmas YOKOHAMA KANNAI 2026,” taking place around Yokohama Park from Nov. 20 through Dec. 25, 2026. The initiative will also support donations to 横浜市 through a QR code on the trays and raise awareness of environmental activities.
[Event announcement] Graduation ceremony for the 第五期 students of Masaru Tomita’s “Japan No.1 God Therapist Training Course”—whose god-hand has a 5-year waiting list—to be held Nov. 15!
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株式会社ティアラボ announced that it will hold the graduation ceremony for the 第五期 students of Masaru Tomita’s “Japan No.1 God Therapist Training Course” on Nov. 15, 2026.
株式会社Own B officially launches “Own B AI,” an apparel manufacturing platform that uses AI to create specifications in minutes
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株式会社Own B officially launched “Own B AI,” a manufacturing platform that uses AI to generate apparel specifications in minutes, on Nov. 10, 2026, and began offering the service in the U.S. market through its U.S. subsidiary.
Facts
Nov. 10, 2026
Minutes
20 sheets
June 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社Own B、SHEIN、Temu、IVS LAUNCHPAD SEED 2025、ソフトバンク、DelightX、Delight Ventures、UC Berkeley SkyDeck IPP、Own B Inc.
京都大原記念病院グループ, 京都第一赤十字病院 and 京都第二赤十字病院 to hold joint festival “健康知恵袋2026”!
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京都大原記念病院グループ, 京都第一赤十字病院 and 京都第二赤十字病院 will jointly hold the “健康知恵袋2026” festival for 5 days from Nov. 25. The event will feature lectures, hands-on activities and consultation booths.
[Performing artists announced] “ODISHA JAPAN FESTIVAL 2027,” a Japan-India cultural exchange festival that drew 20,000 people in India, to be held Feb. 7 and 8!
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特定非営利活動法人ジャパンインディアクラブ will hold “ODISHA JAPAN FESTIVAL 2027,” a free international cultural exchange festival, in Puri, Odisha, India, on Feb. 7 and 8, 2027. The 2026 event drew approximately 20,000 visitors in total, and 9 groups of artists are scheduled to perform in 2027. Tours in cooperation with local travel company サンタナトラベル and a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE are also scheduled to launch.
Facts
Original2027年2月7日（日）・8日（月）
Approximately 20,000 visitors in total over 2 days
9 distinctive groups
Original1名1室：138,000円
Original2名1室：99,000円／人
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人ジャパンインディアクラブ、NPO法人JAPAN INDIA CLUB、India Japan Friendship Center、CAMPFIRE、サンタナトラベル
弘前市 will hold the “Hirosaki City Products Promotion: The Flavors and Craftsmanship of Hirosaki” at 函館蔦屋書店 in Hakodate, Hokkaido, from Reiwa 8, November 17 to 23, with the aim of expanding sales channels for products from Aomori Prefecture. The event will feature sales of processed apple products and sake, Tsugaru shamisen performances, and displays of traditional crafts.
Official “SugaryGroovy” Character Encyclopedia Opens! 30 Characters Unveiled in First Release
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株式会社SOLIS has released the official character encyclopedia for the character IP “SugaryGroovy.” The first release features 30 characters and is available in Japanese, English and Chinese.
Dog Fest for Owners and Their Dogs to Be Held on Nov. 22 (Sunday). In Winter, Ride a Gondola with Your Dog to a Snowy Summit【Fujimi Panorama Resort】
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一般社団法人富士見パノラマリゾート will hold the dog event “5th Wan! Fest INA Sports Day” on November 22, hosted by 伊那竜東動物病院. During the winter season, it will also offer gondola rides with dogs in partnership with DogLife Travel and unveil new menu items.
UK-Origin Film Awards “SHINY AWARDS” Announces 5 Winning Directors After First-Ever Japan Edition
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マウントメルビル株式会社 held “SHINY AWARDS JAPAN,” the Japanese edition of the UK-origin film awards “SHINY AWARDS,” at ROJU in Tokyo on November 5, 2026, selecting 5 directors for first through third place and special awards. More than 100 people attended, and the winning works will advance to the 2027 London event.
Energy-first NeoCloud’s Bentaus 社 adopts ドライブネッツ’ high-performance AI fabric and AMD GPUs — cuts energy required for AI token generation by 30%
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ドライブネッツ and Bentaus社 announced a joint solution combining DriveNets AI Fabric and AMD GPUs, cutting energy consumption during AI token generation by 30%.
Facts
Reduced GPU power consumption by 30%
While maintaining 97% of token throughput
Approximately 5% higher throughput
Approximately 12% shorter Time to First Token
Companies mentioned：ドライブネッツ、Bentaus 社、NeoCloud、AMD、Dell'Oro Group
Grand Prize in 2nd Sports Business Awards Goes to B.LEAGUE’s “B.革新”
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株式会社ファンベースカンパニー and Nomura Research Institute held “Sports Business Summit 2026” in Shibuya, Tokyo, on November 12, 2026, and presented the 2nd Sports Business Awards. The grand prize went to B.LEAGUE’s “B.革新,” the Rising Star Award to 4 companies associated with Nagasaki Stadium City, and the NRI Special Award to ソニー株式会社.
Facts
A total of 200 speakers and participants attended
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
5 parties, including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Sports Agency, served as judges
A fan survey was conducted covering 44 teams across 3 professional sports (soccer, baseball and rugby)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファンベースカンパニー、株式会社野村総合研究所、東急不動産株式会社、ZeroBankX Pte. Ltd.、株式会社クレ・ドゥ・レーブ、株式会社日本共創プラットフォーム、公益社団法人ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ、B.LEAGUE、株式会社ジャパネットホールディングス、株式会社V・ファーレン長崎、株式会社長崎ヴェルカ、株式会社リージョナルクリエーション長崎、ソニー株式会社、株式会社メルカリ、株式会社鹿島アントラーズ・エフ・シー、NBA Japan、米国大使館、ファラロンキャピタル、株式会社Fundcraft Services、Avenue Capital Group Sports Fund Co-Investment Partner、株式会社10X、株式会社サンリオ、Scrum Ventures、スクラムスタジオ株式会社、株式会社今治．夢スポーツ、ファン総合研究所
Make Every Journey a Richer Experience: The Premium Mobility Vision of Hayashi Telempu
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林テレンプ will exhibit at “FIELDSTYLE EXPO 2026,” held on November 14 and 15, 2026, showcasing a LEXUS NX concept car and proposing premium outdoor experiences.
Facts
Nov. 14, 2026
15th (Sun.)
745 plots
116-year history
Annual production capacity of more than 10 million vehicles
クレジオ・パートナーズ Forms Business Alliance with プロ人材機構 to Support Recruitment of Executives and Senior Managers for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in the Chugoku and Shikoku Region
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クレジオ・パートナーズ株式会社 has formed a business alliance with 株式会社プロ人材機構 and will begin supporting recruitment of executives and senior managers for small and medium-sized businesses and startups in the Chugoku and Shikoku region on November 13, 2026.
【Free to Attend】Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to Hold “Work Efficiency Seminar”
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As a special program under its Reiwa 8 fiscal year project to support improvements to working environments, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will hold free online seminars on improving work efficiency and using generative AI.
MPower Partners Invests in Q-CTRL, Developer of Infrastructure Software for Quantum Technology
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MPower Partners has invested in Q-CTRL, which develops infrastructure software for quantum technology. The Series C round was led by Salesforce Ventures, raising a total of US$290 million.
【First in Japanese Rugby】Turn the Stadium Sky Blue! Jet Balloon Event to Debut at “Shutsujin Festival 2026” on Nov. 22
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清水建設江東ブルーシャークス, a member of Japan Rugby League One, has announced details of “Shutsujin Festival 2026,” to be held on November 22, 2026. The event will feature the first jet balloon event in Japanese rugby, as well as a hands-on training session.
マリンフーズ株式会社 held an induction ceremony on October 1, 2026, for employees scheduled to join in fiscal 2027. President and Representative Director Katsunori Fujiwara delivered a message.
【Kalodata Weekly Report】Japan TikTok Shop Market Sales Reach ¥10.33 Billion from Oct. 12 to Nov. 8, with Beauty and Personal Care Leading; Halloween Sale Week Records ¥2.87 Billion
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“Kalodata,” operated by 株式会社Kalowave Japan, has released the 50th edition of its weekly report on Japan’s TikTok Shop market. GMV for the 4 weeks from October 12 to November 8, 2026, was ¥10.33 billion, with beauty and personal care ranking first.
Facts
10.33 billion yen
Weekly average: 2.58 billion yen
2.87 billion yen
Number of operating shops: 19,001
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kalowave Japan、Kalodata、Kalodata Japan
プロ人材機構 and クレジオ・パートナーズ form business alliance to support business succession at companies in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions through both talent and capital
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株式会社プロ人材機構 and クレジオ・パートナーズ have signed a business alliance agreement to jointly provide talent search and M&A and capital policy support to small and midsize companies and startups in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Misato Ugaki named official ambassador; Wonder Korea launches to discover Korea's lesser-known charms and bring them to Japan
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株式会社Wonderlabo has launched Wonder Korea, a new project to bring Korean products and brands to Japan, and appointed Misato Ugaki as its official ambassador.
Facts
Formulated with at least 90% skincare ingredients※
A pop-up AI parking lot will operate for a limited time at the No. 1 Tawamine parking lot at Tanzan Shrine, one of Nara Prefecture's leading autumn foliage spots. The temporary parking lot will have no gates and accept cash.
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DataHax株式会社 will operate a pop-up AI parking lot for a limited time from Oct. 31 to Dec. 6, 2026, at the No. 1 Tawamine parking lot at Tanzan Shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture. The gateless facility will accept cash and smartphone payments, helping ease congestion and reduce the operational burden.
Facts
About 3,000 trees
It can sometimes take as long as 4 hours
Long-term operation for about 5 weeks
Setup is completed in 1 day (about 8 hours)
2 cameras installed at the entrance
Parking occupancy rate: 50%
80%
When it exceeds 90%
Unpaid for at least 30 minutes after entry
Will operate from Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, through Sunday, Dec. 6
[RIMOWA] Limited-edition collection by RIMOWA and Maison Margiela launches
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The limited-edition collection by RIMOWA and Maison Margiela goes on sale Nov. 19, 2026. The 2 models, the Classic Cabin and 5AC XL, combine a grooved design with the biancetto technique.
Tell AI to draw CAD plans. Development services begin for CAD Drawing AI, designed for construction companies: simply give a text instruction such as “Draw a floor plan for the 8th floor,” and it creates the drawing and saves it as a DXF file
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株式会社NITACO has begun offering custom development of CAD Drawing AI for construction companies. The tool creates CAD drawings from natural-language instructions and saves them as DXF files.
Facts
It has received 210,000 views on YouTube in about 3 weeks since publication
8 units with 3 bedrooms and a living/dining/kitchen area
[城東テクノ] Building a system for healthy habits into the home. A new NORNE model with added insulation performance joins the lineup.
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城東テクノ株式会社 will release an insulated version of its new NORNE model, a home health infrastructure system combining an underfloor access hatch and body composition scale, with a thermal transmittance of 0.48 W/(m²·K), on Nov. 13, 2026.
Commerce Robotics CEO Akihiro Ito to speak at the 295th Logistics Seminar, explaining an ERP for small and midsize companies developed based on 2,000 EC and WMS deployments
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Akihiro Ito, representative director of 株式会社コマースロボティクス, will speak at the 295th Logistics Seminar on Dec. 12, 2026, discussing eerp, a cloud ERP for small and midsize companies developed based on approximately 2,000 EC and WMS deployments.
Facts
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
In-person attendance: 1,500 yen (tax included)
In-person attendance: 30 people
In 2025, the 2 services shipped a combined 60 million items annually
メイクワン signs business matching agreement with 中国銀行; from its Hiroshima branch, it will introduce foreign workers living in Japan to companies facing labor shortages across all industries eligible for the Specified Skilled Worker program
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株式会社メイクワン signed a business matching agreement with 中国銀行 in October 2026. From its Hiroshima branch, it will introduce Specified Skilled Worker foreign nationals and develop a support system.
85 years old! Katsuya Kobayashi's final concert event announced! “Katsuya Kobayashi's Living Funeral Concert: See You One Last Time” on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at NHK Hall
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A living funeral concert hosted by radio DJ Katsuya Kobayashi at age 85 will be held at NHK Hall on Feb. 3, 2027. Performers will include Kosuke Sakazaki, Naoto Takenaka and Masatoshi Nakamura, and tickets will go on sale in November 2026.
[Nov. 18–30, Hankyu Umeda Main Store] All 3 designs of the annual sellout tea advent calendar on sale, along with rooibos tea created with Natsumi Teraoka (Sri Lanka's oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー)
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ジョージスチュアートティー, Sri Lanka's oldest tea brand, will set up at Christmas Market 2026 at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from Nov. 18 to 30, 2026, selling its annual sellout tea advent calendar and rooibos tea created in collaboration with Natsumi Teraoka, among other products.
Facts
Nov. 18, 2026
24 days
In 2010
Founded in 1835
Companies mentioned：株式会社味とサイエンス、ジョージスチュアートティー、George Steuart Tea、Maison de i-bee、ANA、JAL
Online seminar on Dec. 4: “Learning from success stories: Extending the retirement age to 65, continued employment through age 70, and how to review personnel systems”
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株式会社新経営サービス will hold an online seminar on Dec. 4 about extending the retirement age to 65, continued employment through age 70, and how to review personnel systems.
Facts
Extending the retirement age to 65
Continued employment through age 70
December 4, 2026
Founded as a tax accountant's office in 1957
In 1978, it spun off its management support division
More than 2,000 corporate customers
More than 30 books published
More than 1,000 companies served to date
More than 1,400 business leaders
At least 500 managers
Business plan development for more than 700 companies
A half-and-half pizza makes its debut this year! Christmas product reservations now open at ペンギンベーカリー!
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ペンギンベーカリー, operated by 株式会社ペンギン, has begun accepting reservations for its 2026 Christmas products. New offerings include a half-and-half pizza and Hokkaido specialty zangi, with reservations open from Nov. 13 to Dec. 13.
A high-performance outerwear jacket that adapts to changing weather!
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Two types of high-performance outerwear designed for changing weather are now available from CLAT-JAPAN, an e-commerce brand operated by 株式会社フォーカス. The company is targeting sales of about ¥4 billion in 2026 and continues to support the operation of the MOFF official online shop.
Legaseed, which receives applications from about 20,000 students a year, holds an internship where participants take on real business challenges with company executives
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株式会社Legaseed is holding a hands-on internship in which students attract actual company executives and conduct seminars. It receives about 20,000 applications annually and uses a performance-based system that includes a maximum reward of ¥1 million.
Facts
97 participants passed the selection process
Original倍率は約100倍にのぼりました
A 5-day internship was held
The participation rate in internships and other programs reached 95.1%
98.2% of students said they wanted to participate in hands-on internships that include work experience
Maximum reward: ¥1 million
1 Legan = 1 yen
Including 42 company executives
88 companies participated
97% satisfaction among participating companies
Reinvested in recruitment support for more than 1,000 companies
The second 「スター・トレック」 60th anniversary commemorative coin is here! Iconic starships spanning generations come together on a 50-pence coin!
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株式会社コインパレス released the second 50-pence gold and silver coins commemorating the 60th anniversary of 「スター・トレック」 from 英国王立造幣局 on Nov. 13, 2026. The reverse depicts 4 spacecraft.
The second genten × Hello Kitty collaboration. Leather bags and accessories designed for everyday life for adults
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genten will release 9 leather bag and accessory items as its second collaboration with Hello Kitty from 株式会社サンリオ. Prices range from ¥22,000 to ¥55,000, with sales scheduled to begin on Nov. 20, 2026.
西尾市, Aichi Prefecture, to exhibit at the Rakuten Super Furusato Tax Donation Festival! Sample Isshiki-grown female eel “艶鰻” and enter a grand prize drawing for local specialties
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西尾市, Aichi Prefecture, will exhibit at the Rakuten Super Furusato Tax Donation Festival, held at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 22 and 23, 2026, and will offer samples of Isshiki-grown eel and a prize drawing for local specialties.
Facts
November 22 (Sunday) and 23 (Monday holiday), 2026
Limited to 300 servings per day
More than 200 municipalities from across Japan are gathering
SamuraiAX releases a password vault feature for secure team sharing and a Chrome extension (Samurai App)
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株式会社Kiva has released a feature for storing team passwords and authentication codes, as well as a Chrome extension, for the Samurai App service provided by SamuraiAX.
【TechSuite株式会社】【Industry-Specific Survey No. 39】AI検索パートナーズ conducts an AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) study on choosing exhibition booth and event production companies | 119 companies observed
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AI検索パートナーズ, operated by TechSuite株式会社, conducted a study of AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing exhibition booth and event production companies. It collected 72 responses as of November 2026 from 3 AI platforms—ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Microsoft Copilot—and analyzed the distribution of companies appearing in the responses, differences by persona, and information source trends.
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119 companies observed
The most frequently appearing company... had an appearance rate of 44.4%
The top 5 companies together accounted for 26.4% of total mentions
70 companies appeared in only 1 response
Full-service production companies stood out, accounting for 56.7%
They accounted for 33.3% of questions aimed at marketing and public relations professionals
Event production companies specializing in PR and promotion accounted for 20.0%
62.5% each on Google AI Overviews and Microsoft Copilot
8.3% for ChatGPT
Official websites accounted for 74.9%
Comparison and information websites accounted for 22.3%
対象: 72 AI responses
24 queries
Experience producing AI articles for more than 300 companies
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、AI検索パートナーズ、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity、バクヤスAI 記事代行、TFCO株式会社、AIスカウトくん、メディア立上げパートナーズ、バクヤスAI医療記事代行
Enoshima Electric Railway, supporting Kanagawa’s infrastructure and tourism, digitizes its accounting operations! Automates complex accounting integrations with unified billing and “OneVoicePalette”
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株式会社インボイス has published a case study on how Enoshima Electric Railway automated its accounting operations and reduced processing time by adopting the consolidated billing services “Gi通信” and “OneVoice公共,” along with the accounting system integration automation platform “OneVoicePalette.”
To eliminate No.1 surveys and claims with weak evidence, the “No.1 Survey and Claims Guidelines” have been published, setting standards from planning and commissioning surveys through management after claims are displayed
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株式会社未来トレンド研究機構 has published the “No.1 Survey and Claims Guidelines,” setting standards from planning through management after claims are displayed, to eliminate No.1 surveys and claims with weak evidence.
Among people who have seen No.1 claims, 64.2% said they “influence purchasing decisions”; the figure was 64.7% for positive-rating percentage claims
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社未来トレンド研究機構, 64.2% of people who had seen No.1 claims said they influenced purchasing decisions, similar to the 64.7% of people who had seen positive-rating percentage claims. Women said they were more influenced than men, and the situation in which people most often consulted such claims was “when making a purchase for the first time.”
【FlexiSpot】The first wave of the Black Friday early-bird sale starts Nov. 13! Popular height-adjustable desks, office chairs and more at special prices, with up to 50% OFF on bundle purchases
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Flexispot Japan株式会社 will launch the first wave of its Black Friday early-bird sale on Nov. 13, 2026, offering special prices on height-adjustable desks, office chairs and more. Discounts of up to 50% OFF on bundle purchases, a refer-a-friend campaign and price cuts on desktops will also be offered.
Speakers confirmed for all 5 sessions of “NEW ANIME WORKFLOW,” showcasing new tools and technologies for anime production through on-the-ground case studies; event to be held in Kudan, Tokyo, on Tuesday, Nov. 24
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株式会社ボーンデジタル announced that it will hold “NEW ANIME WORKFLOW,” an event showcasing new tools and technologies for anime production through on-the-ground case studies, in Kudan, Tokyo, on Nov. 24, 2026. Speakers and content have been confirmed for all 5 sessions. Admission is free (advance registration required; limited to the first 100 people).
Ingrown toenails worsen for 78.3% of people wearing winter boots | More than 60% are unaware of insurance-covered treatment, while awareness of same-day surgery stands at just 35.7%, survey finds
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A survey by アイシークリニック, operated by 医療法人社団鉄結会, found that ingrown toenails worsen for 78.3% of people wearing winter boots, while awareness of insurance-covered treatment and same-day surgery remains low.
PeopleX begins collaboration with ラフール, which has a track record of working with more than 2,500 companies on organizational improvement
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株式会社PeopleX and ラフール, a provider of organizational improvement services, have begun a collaboration. By combining survey data with AI interviews, they will support in-depth analysis of organizational issues and efforts to improve employee engagement.
“SOKUYAKU Premium” included for JCB The Class members. Making online medical consultations and medication guidance more accessible and convenient
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ジェイフロンティア株式会社 and JCB will begin offering “SOKUYAKU Premium” on Nov. 13, 2026, as an included service for JCB The Class members. The service waives the system usage fee for the “SOKUYAKU” online medical consultation service.
“Talent Palette,” the No.1 talent management system by market share, wins the top “Leader” award in 8 categories at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall”
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株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング’s talent management system “Talent Palette” won the top Leader award in 8 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Fall.
ラフール begins collaboration with PeopleX, which supports people’s success through conversational AI. Combining “ラフールサーベイ” and “PeopleX AI面談” delivers new value for organizational improvement
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株式会社ラフール and 株式会社PeopleX have begun a collaboration combining the organizational survey “ラフールサーベイ” with the conversational AI interview service “PeopleX AI面談” to support improved employee engagement and organizational improvement.