BAYCREW’S FESTIVAL OSAKA 2026: A full report on 2 days of excitement at the “most wonderful charity festival”
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株式会社ベイクルーズ held BAYCREW'S FESTIVAL OSAKA 2026 at Umekita Park, Grand Green Osaka, on October 24 and 25, 2026, drawing more than 15,000 visitors over 2 days. The charity event focused on supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake, the Oku-Noto torrential rains and the Kumamoto earthquake, and featured live music, a market and fashion shows.
Facts
We welcomed more than 15,000 visitors over 2 days
This year's concept, marking its 8th edition, is
Including holding the event in Osaka for 3 consecutive years
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、NOTO, NOT ALONE 研究所、Levi's®、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
フォースバレー Concierge has signed a share subscription agreement and capital and business alliance with 三光ソフラン Holdings for 600 million yen, strengthening its comprehensive support system for foreign talent, from recruitment through retention and lifestyle assistance.
“ブレシア®AI,” an assessment-support AI for acupuncturists and therapists, wins an Excellence Award in the individual category at the Japan AI Awards 2026
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“ブレシア®AI,” an assessment-support AI for acupuncturists and therapists developed by Emaps株式会社 founder Yoshiyuki Uto, won an Excellence Award in the individual category at the Japan AI Awards 2026. The company is accepting applications from clinics for its first-phase rollout, limited to 10 clinics, with deployment scheduled to begin on November 20, 2026.
Facts
126 applications received from across Japan
16 finalist groups
First-phase rollout clinics (limited to 10 clinics)
Original picture book “モフレムとハーチモ” is complete! On-sale date announced: Nov. 21 (Sat.), モフレム Day at the Okayama match
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The first original picture book starring Gamba Osaka's official mascots “モフレム” and “ハーチモ,” “モフレムとハーチモ,” is complete and will go on sale starting with the Okayama match on November 21.
【Just 7 days left】Legendary Bond car “TOYOTA 2000GT” arrives in Aoyama! Admission is free as “The World of James Bond in Aoyama” exhibition enters its climax.
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OriginalBLBG株式会社は、ヴァルカナイズ・ロンドン 青山にて開催中の「The World of James Bond in Aoyama」展で、11月14日から7日間限定で映画『007は二度死ぬ』のボンドカー「TOYOTA 2000GT」を特別展示する。また、「007 Crew Gear」などの関連アイテムも数量限定で販売中。
Facts
Limited to just 7 days
Original2026年11月14日（土）から11月20日（金）までのわずか7日間
It will mark its 60th anniversary of release next year, in 2027
OUGグループ sponsors events related to the 45th National Convention for the Development of an Abundantly Productive Sea, “Naniwa Sea Osaka Convention”
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OUGグループ will sponsor the 45th National Convention for the Development of an Abundantly Productive Sea, “Naniwa Sea Osaka Convention,” to be held in Osaka Prefecture on November 14 and 15, 2026, and will set up a booth at the Kishiwada venue of the related “Abundant Sea Development Festival.”
【HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET】Participating in “GREMLINS POPUP STORE in ISETAN.” On now at 伊勢丹新宿店 from November 11 (Wed.) to 17 (Tue.)
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HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET, a brand of Seilin & Co., Ltd., is participating from November 11 to 17 in “GREMLINS POPUP STORE in ISETAN,” themed around Gizmo from the film “Gremlins.” Limited-edition items are on sale at 伊勢丹新宿店 and online.
Facts
¥11,000 (tax included)
9,900 yen, including tax
¥2,750 (tax included)
¥2,420 (tax included)
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Companies mentioned：株式会社 聖林公司、HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET、伊勢丹新宿店、MOO:D MARK by ISETAN、ISETAN
【First in Nagano Prefecture and 50th nationwide】ANELLA CAFE 松本店, a combined rescue dog and cat café and disability employment support center, opens Friday, November 13, 2026
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株式会社ANELLA Group opened ANELLA CAFE 松本店 in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, on November 13, 2026. The complex combines a rescue dog and cat café with a Type B disability employment support facility; it is the 50th location nationwide and the first in Nagano Prefecture.
【アマン東京】Limited-time menu offerings for the 2026 festive season
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アマン東京 will offer limited-time Christmas lunches, dinners, afternoon tea, parfaits, cocktails and more for the 2026 festive season at Italian restaurant アルヴァ, Edomae sushi restaurant 武蔵 by アマン, ザ・ラウンジ by アマン and ザ・カフェ by アマン.
Facts
33rd floor
¥20,000
¥43,000
¥51,040
¥38,280
13,000 yen
15,000 yen
¥7,200
Companies mentioned：アマン東京、アルヴァ、武蔵 by アマン、ザ・ラウンジ by アマン、ザ・カフェ by アマン
【Free webinar on Dec. 2 (Wed.)】Get started with workflow optimization using Kari, an AI agent available with Claude and ChatGPT subscriptions
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GotoAI株式会社 will hold a free webinar on December 2, 2026, introducing ways to improve workflow efficiency using its desktop AI agent, Kari.
Facts
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
13:00〜14:00
60 minutes
For more than 20 years
6 patents
Companies mentioned：GotoAI株式会社、Microsoft Teams、Claude、ChatGPT、Anthropic PBC、Anthropic、OpenAI、OpenAI, Inc.、Microsoft Corporation、Block, Inc.、Agentic AI Foundation、The Linux Foundation
【Held Nov. 17 (Tue.) and Dec. 8 (Tue.)】Keep the energy of business while changing the depth of your breath | Online seminar on relocating and changing jobs
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株式会社みらいワークス will co-host an online seminar on relocating and changing jobs with 3 banks in Shizuoka, Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures on November 17 and December 8, 2026.
Protective effects of low-concentration hydrogen on the respiratory system | MiZ・順天堂大学医学部・名古屋大学医学部・京都大学医学部
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MiZ株式会社 reported protective effects of low-concentration hydrogen against respiratory diseases through joint research with Juntendo University, Nagoya University and Kyoto University. Prioritizing safety, it points to accident risks from high-concentration inhalers and recommends inhalation at concentrations of 10% by volume or less.
Japan’s only location where the unnamed waterfall at 奥嬉野 無名滝 can be viewed from all 22 rooms. Grand opening on November 24
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株式会社GOTENリゾート will grand-open its new resort hot-spring inn, 奥嬉野 無名滝, in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, on Nov. 24, 2026. The facility, designed by architect EIJI・OYA, offers a uniquely Japanese setting with views of a nameless waterfall from all 22 guest rooms.
ENERGY SKIN JAPAN forms business partnership with SENSPORT, a Chinese developer and manufacturer of sports supporters and other products, to turn the potential of functional materials into new products for everyday life
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ENERGY SKIN JAPAN has formed a business partnership with China's SENSPORT to jointly develop products using functional materials and expand their business in Japan.
NRIセキュア wins Excellence Award in the Security Operations Support category at the Japan Security Awards 2026
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NRIセキュアテクノロジーズ won the Excellence Award in the Security Operations Support category at the Japan Security Awards 2026. The award recognized its implementation of AgenticBlue, an internally developed AI governance platform, in its NeoSOC security operations center, combining automated alert analysis with security. The awards ceremony was held at AI & Security Summit 2026 on Nov. 12, 2026.
Buddycom begins integration with カナミッククラウドサービス by カナミックネットワーク: AI automatically creates care records simply by speaking into a radio, reducing the workload of recordkeeping
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株式会社サイエンスアーツ announced that its Buddycom platform has begun integration with 株式会社カナミックネットワーク's カナミッククラウドサービス. The integration enables AI to automatically create care records based on what care workers say into their radios, reducing their workload.
Brown shimmer, indigo gold leaf, and pink ribbons: ミチネイル unveils 3 new nail designs, each with its own distinctive character
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Three new types of nail tips—Flash Mag Gradient, Indigo Floral Elegance, and Glossy Cheek × Magnetic French Ribbon—have gone on sale from ミチネイル, the e-commerce site provided by 丸井織物株式会社.
[15 years since the earthquake] Enjoy a platter of Tohoku oysters for 880 yen in Tochigi! “Traveling Oyster Hut: Kakibugyo” opens for a limited time at Aeon Mall Sano Shintoshin in Sano City
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牡蠣奉行, operated by LH株式会社, will run for a limited time at Aeon Mall Sano Shintoshin in Sano, Tochigi Prefecture, from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24, 2026. The recovery-support event offers a self-service barbecue, including a platter of shell-on oysters from Miyagi Prefecture for 880 yen, and is sponsored by サッポロビール株式会社.
Facts
A serving of oysters: 880 yen
Seat fee (charcoal fee): 390 yen per person
The number of venues held annually is as many as 100
A must-see for surfers. Limited to 500 watches worldwide. SPINNAKER launches a collaboration watch with surf artist Drew Brophy. Sold out in country after country overseas. The theme is “A Surfer’s Journey.”
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SPINNAKER, a dive watch brand for which 株式会社ウエニ貿易 serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan, will release the collaboration model “FLEUSS AUTOMATIC DREW BROPHY SURFER'S JOURNEY LIMITED EDITION” on Nov. 13, 2026. Limited to 500 watches worldwide, it is priced at 77,000 yen (tax included).
[叡啓大学] Applications now open for the online entrance exam information session for general admissions (held Dec. 15 and Jan. 21) and individual consultations!
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叡啓大学 has begun accepting applications for its online entrance exam information sessions for general admissions, to be held on Dec. 15 and Jan. 21, as well as for individual consultations.
ICHICO and BICP hanare co-host “AI Utilization NEXT STAGE Seminar” in Sendai, considering utilization and governance together
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株式会社ICHICO and BICP hanare co-hosted the “AI Utilization NEXT STAGE Seminar” in Sendai on Nov. 10, 2026. It was attended by 49 people from 25 organizations and received high satisfaction ratings.
For New Year’s gifts and greetings: new designs added to My Noshi Paper, where “noshi paper” and “noshi strips” can be printed at convenience stores
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株式会社サムライソード has added new designs for the New Year to its convenience store printing service, My Noshi Paper. My Noshi Strip has also been updated to accommodate gift-giving over the year-end and New Year period.
Opening next week! Tokyo International Pen Show 2026 brings fountain pens, ink and paper from Japan and abroad to Hamamatsucho; tickets will also be sold at the door
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The Tokyo International Pen Show Executive Committee, a general incorporated association, will hold Tokyo International Pen Show 2026 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall from Nov. 21–23, 2026. About 200 retailers from Japan and overseas will exhibit, with brands including パイロットコーポレーション, プラチナ万年筆 and セーラー万年筆 also taking part. Some tickets have sold out, but tickets will be available at the door. Visitors aged 65 and over will receive free admission at specified times.
Facts
November 21 (Sat.)–23 (Mon., holiday), 2026
About 200 manufacturers from Japan and overseas
This year marks the 9th edition
Each session has a capacity of 30 people
Official cotton eco bag (500 yen)
People aged 65 and over are invited free of charge
【福岡大学】Holds one of western Japan’s largest campus festivals
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福岡大学’s campus festivals, “Nanakuma Festival,” “Miyabi Festival” and “Medical Festival,” were held from Nov. 1 to 3, drawing about 20,000 visitors over 3 days.
Print noshi strips with mizuhiki at convenience stores, too! “My Noshi Strip” gets a major update, adding the option to choose decorative noshi designs
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株式会社サムライソード has rolled out a major update to its convenience-store printing service “My Noshi Strip,” adding options to choose mizuhiki and decorative noshi designs.
LATIN MAFIA (Latin Mafia), a new-generation music collective from Mexico City that sparks quiet fervor, releases “Departamento,” its first new song in about 2 years, and unveils a music video
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Mexico City-based music collective LATIN MAFIA has released “Departamento,” its first new song in about 2 years, and unveiled a music video. The group is raising its profile on the global scene, with appearances at Vive Latino 2027 and Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival confirmed.
Facts
A 3-member music collective
A production process spanning about 50 hours
More than 45 markets worldwide
Companies mentioned：The Orchard Japan、Rimas Entertainment LLC、Rimas Mexico
【Including a repeat customer who bought 100 bars alone】Organic chocolate made with a focus on ingredients and flavor, plus a new contamination-free product. On sale for a limited time this fall and winter
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株式会社アルマテラ has launched 3 new products from the long-established French brand ダーデン and 2 new products in its own agave chocolate line for fall and winter 2026. With a focus on quality, including contamination-free production, the products have received many orders since shortly after launch.
Facts
株式会社アルマテラ has begun selling its chocolates for the fall and winter 2026 season.
3 new products have been introduced by the long-established French organic chocolate brand ダーデン.
ダーデン received EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) certification from the French government in 2017.
Almatera agave chocolate is made in a dedicated factory that does not handle major allergens.
The sales period is scheduled to run from November 2026 to around February 2027.
Launch of a “Vulnerability Response Flow Development and Operations” service to establish systems in normal times for addressing vulnerabilities without hesitation or delay
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株式会社ミツエーリンクス has launched a “Vulnerability Response Flow Development and Operations” service that supports organizations in building systems for handling vulnerability information, from gathering it to deciding on a response policy.
For supplement e-commerce businesses | Report on strategies and checkpoints for improving Amazon product pages using market data and regulations 【November 2026 edition】
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株式会社BigFly has made its November 2026 edition report on strategies and checkpoints for improving Amazon product pages, aimed at supplement e-commerce businesses, available for free. According to data from 総務省, online spending on health foods is on an upward trend, while a 消費者庁 survey has also pointed to problems with subscription cancellations. The report explains how to comply with regulations on efficacy claims and optimize product pages.
Facts
23 pages in total
Nov. 2026 edition
6,504 yen in 2019
9,672 yen in 2025
+48.7%
17.8% of the annual total
12.8% have experienced problems canceling subscriptions
Includes 4 chapters
The 5 companies that we classified as supplement companies are
For the logistics industry | Report on how to develop in-house FDEs 【November 2026 edition】
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株式会社AIworker has released a free report on developing in-house FDEs for the logistics industry. Citing data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and IPA’s DX Trends Survey, it explains how to select and develop dispatch coordinators and operations managers as in-house FDEs, and how to set up a training system.
Facts
11 hours and 46 minutes
Reduced by about 40 minutes
Reached 85.1%
7 pages in total
3 months of training and 3 months of hands-on support
Notice regarding the departure of the representative director and changes to the management structure of 株式会社テクニケーションシード
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株式会社テクニケーションシード announced changes to its management structure: 西田拳 will step down as representative director on Dec. 31, 2026, and 高橋俊介 will become representative director on Jan. 1, 2027.
Specially sponsored by マルハン東日本カンパニー, the “Maruhan × シント＝トロイデンVV Cup supported by KAKUICHI” will be held again this year at Shiroyama Athletics Stadium in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
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株式会社マルハン東日本カンパニー announced that it will be a special sponsor of the “Maruhan × シント＝トロイデンVV Cup supported by KAKUICHI,” to be held on Nov. 21, 2026, at Shiroyama Athletics Stadium in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. The soccer tournament is for boys and girls in grade 4 and below, and 20 teams are expected to participate, an increase of 6 teams from last year.
Facts
Nov. 21, 2026
20 teams
Up by 6 teams
16 boys’ teams
4 girls’ teams
Capital: 10 billion yen
Revenue: 1.517 trillion yen
Employees: 10,367
Companies mentioned：株式会社マルハン、マルハン東日本カンパニー、株式会社カクイチ、株式会社京橋アートレジデンス、合同会社DMM.com、シント＝トロイデンVV、KIRANAH GARDEN豊洲、ME TOKYO SHINJUKU・IKEBUKURO、ART AQUARIUM美術館GINZA、株式会社鈴廣蒲鉾本店、万葉倶楽部株式会社、明治安田生命保険相互会社、株式会社ハイテクノ、株式会社朝日建装、ソフトバンク株式会社、株式会社NOVA、株式会社ZIZAI、株式会社ニューギンアドバンス、株式会社プロテラス、株式会社サイバーネット、株式会社モルテン、株式会社イチケン、大一電器産業株式会社、株式会社光新星、愛和食品株式会社、株式会社エース電研、株式会社エルゴジャパン、ダイコク電機株式会社、グローリーナスカ株式会社、日本ゲームカード株式会社、株式会社パック・エックス、株式会社ジャルコ、株式会社MSJ、株式会社スタイル、株式会社エメトレ（SENOBiRU）、キリンビバレッジ株式会社、株式会社サイエンスアーツ（buddycom）、株式会社マルハンユナイテッドパートナーズ
“Biz-D,” a first-of-its-kind and one of Japan’s largest※ intelligence platforms for corporate risk management, to launch at the end of November 2026
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企業防衛リスクサービス株式会社, a group company of 日本信用情報サービス株式会社, will launch its “Biz-D” corporate research platform at the end of November 2026. The platform will initially offer 4 services, including credit investigations and public security-related information checks, with plans to expand to 9 services. 日本信用情報サービス will also revise its fee structure and switch to a fully prepaid deposit system for new subscribers to its existing “JCIS WEB DB® Ver.3” database.
For factories and plants | Smart maintenance procurement: practical guidance and how to choose 【November 2026 edition】
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株式会社中央構想研究所 has released a free November 2026 edition report, “Smart Maintenance Procurement: Practical Guidance and How to Choose.” A survey by 日本プラントメンテナンス協会 points to growing difficulties in maintenance work and challenges in setting budgets.
株式会社ミドルウッド has revamped the official booking system for the グランパークホテルズ it operates and launched its new membership program, “GRAND MEMBER'S,” on Oct. 19, 2026. At the same time, it is holding a Black Friday campaign offering benefits including up to 28% off and a ¥5,000 cash back reward through a stamp card.
100-year-old カネテツ unveils a resolve of “to-tetsu-mo-nai” proportions! カネテツ’s new slogan, “とテツもないぜ。,” appears on the company headquarters’ exterior wall
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To mark its 100th anniversary, カネテツ Delica Foods has displayed its new slogan, “とテツもないぜ。,” on the exterior wall of its headquarters factory and will hold the commemorative event “カネテツフェス2026” on Nov. 14.
Shigeru Omi to appear! ZESDA’s 15th anniversary forum, “Beyond Division,” to be held at Meiji University on Nov. 29
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To mark its 15th anniversary, 特定非営利活動法人ZESDA will hold a forum on Nov. 29, 2026, at Meiji University’s Surugadai Campus. A special discussion between Shigeru Omi and Daisuke Sakuraba is among the events planned.
A.I.VOICE2 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト package version to go on sale Friday, Nov. 27! Reservations open today
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株式会社エーアイ, which provides the “AITalk®” AI voice synthesis engine, announced that it will release a packaged version of the consumer software “A.I.VOICE2 鳴花ヒメ・ミコト” on Nov. 27, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of the download version’s release. Reservations will open on Nov. 13.
Win up to ¥30,000 in digital gifts in a prize draw before purchase! “Aladdin Winter Appreciation Festival” campaign offers a wide selection, from classic toasters to the latest 2026 models
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日本エー・アイ・シー株式会社 will hold the “Aladdin Winter Appreciation Festival” campaign from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31, 2026. Customers who enter a prize draw through the official LINE account before purchasing an eligible product can win digital gifts worth up to ¥30,000.
ECC teams up with 勝尾寺! New initiative combining beauty, education and inbound tourism: “KACHIMASK” beauty sheet masks go on sale Nov. 14 (Saturday)
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ECCウェルネス, the health food and beauty division of 株式会社ECC, is collaborating with 勝尾寺 in Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, to launch the “KACHIMASK TONING SHEET MASK” beauty sheet mask on Nov. 14, 2026. Students at ECCアーティスト美容専門学校 will also hold a beauty experience event for international visitors to Japan.
5th anniversary exhibition for the stage production “The Promise of Wizard”! Various tickets, including tickets with a VR experience, on sale through Ticketpla!
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Ticket sales have begun for the 5th anniversary exhibition of the stage production “The Promise of Wizard,” through 株式会社VR MODE and 株式会社チケットプラス. The exhibition opens on Jan. 2, 2027, and will include VR experiences and costume displays.
Facts
Opening on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027
Approximately 150 lavish costumes, carefully selected
Special ticket: ¥9,500
General ticket: ¥4,500
Exhibition ticket: ¥3,500
VR experience ticket: ¥2,000
18:00 on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 onward
Adopted by more than 1,000 artists to date
Boasts many achievements, including tours on a scale of 500,000 people
The travel comparison site トラベルコ, operated by 株式会社オープンドア, has announced its ranking of popular fall 2026 day-trip bus tours in western Japan. Koyasan ranked 1st, Kyoto 2nd, and Izumo and Hinomisaki 3rd, while Asuka and Kashihara surged in popularity amid attention over their World Heritage registration.
Facts
More than 1,500 booking sites listed
[1st: Koyasan] Explore Okunoin and Danjo Garan with a specialist guide: from ¥9,800
[2nd: Kyoto] Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama: from ¥7,000
[3rd: Izumo and Hinomisaki] Visit Izumo Taisha during the Kamiari Festival: from ¥11,980
株式会社トランビ has launched the “TRANBI Vacation Rental Business Succession Support Campaign” to support business succession and M&A in the vacation rental sector. The number of vacation rental listings for sale reached a record 304 from January to October 2026, and the number of negotiation applications was approximately 2 times that of other industries. The campaign will feature a special online seminar, published columns, and selected listings that can be negotiated without a paid plan.
Facts
More than 240,000 registered users
The number of international visitors to Japan reached a record 42.68 million in 2025, among other developments
There were 43,037 registered residences under the Private Lodging Business Act (as of September 2026)
190 cases in 2024
250 cases in 2025
37 deals closed in 2025
2023 (9 cases)
The median deal price since 2024 is 1.92 million yen
Original約3分の2が300万円未満
Operates 16 accommodations in Tokyo, Izu and Matsuyama
Manages more than 2,000 vacation rentals nationwide
“booost Sustainability,” the No. 1※ sustainability information management platform for large enterprises for 2 consecutive years, has increased its number of adopting companies by about 1.5 times in about 10 months
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Booost株式会社's sustainability ERP, “booost Sustainability,” expanded from about 6,500 adopting companies in December 2025 to about 9,700 as of November 1, 2026. It is now used in 97 countries and at more than 205,000 locations.
Facts
About 9,700 cumulative adopting companies as of November 1, 2026
Expanded about 1.5 times from about 6,500 companies as of December 2025
Used in 97 countries
More than 205,000 cumulative locations
Earned the No. 1※ market share for 2 consecutive years
Nomura AM to provide investment advisory services for Japan equity active ETFs targeting the U.S. market
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Nomura Asset Management announced that it will provide investment advisory services through its Japan equity investment team for a Japan equity active ETF targeting the U.S. market, launched by ノムラ・アセットマネジメント・インターナショナル, established in 2025. The ETF began trading in the U.S. on November 12.
Facts
In 2025
On November 12
In March 2022
Dec. 1, 2025
Companies mentioned：野村アセットマネジメント株式会社、ノムラ・アセットマネジメント・インターナショナル、野村ホールディングス、マッコーリー・グループ、Nomura Investment Management Business Trust、Delaware Capital Management、Delaware Management Company、Nomura Alternative Strategies、Nomura Investment Management Advisers、Nomura Investments Fund Advisers、Nomura Investment Management Europe S.A.、Nomura Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG、Nomura Asset Management Australia、Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc.、Nomura Capital Management LLC
New model of commercial cleaning robot, “STRIVER neo (Striver Neo),” to go on sale in January 2027
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株式会社オカムラ will launch “STRIVER neo,” a commercial cleaning robot designed to clean floors in shared building spaces, in January 2027. It aims to reduce costs and enhance safety, and is scheduled to be unveiled at a trade show in November 2026.
コスモ石油マーケティング adopts AI-powered interactive role-play service “ExaBase Roleplay”
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コスモ石油マーケティング will use 株式会社エクサウィザーズ' AI-powered interactive role-play service “ExaBase Roleplay” for sales negotiation training for its “Cosmo My Car Lease” car leasing product.
All day on Wednesday, November 18: A special feature on Shitara Town! “FM AICHI ‘MEETS MY AICHI’ — Shitara Town”
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FM AICHI will devote a day of programming to Shitara Town, Aichi Prefecture, on November 18, 2026, as part of “MEETS MY AICHI.” The program will feature reports by tourism ambassador Sayaka Yui and a listener-participation giveaway campaign.
“Pork Bits” pop-up caravan visits all 6 cities: Final, 6th stop to be held in Osaka
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伊藤ハム米久ホールディングス株式会社 will hold the final, 6th installment of its “Pork Bits Caravan” pop-up event for its long-selling “Pork Bits” product in Osaka’s Shinsekai area from November 21 to 23, 2026. With operational support from PIAZZA株式会, the event will partner with 18 member restaurants of 新世界串かつ振興会 to offer limited-edition collaborative menu items adding Pork Bits to local specialties.
Facts
November 21 (Saturday)–23 (Monday, national holiday), 2026
Named one of the saunas to visit now: “御成桑拿 (Onari Sauna)” in Kamakura, operated by 面白法人カヤック, wins “SAUNACHELIN 2026,” Japan’s largest sauna awards
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The Kamakura community sauna “御成桑拿 (Onari Sauna),” operated by 面白法人カヤック and 株式会社GREENING, was ranked 10th nationwide in “SAUNACHELIN 2026,” one of Japan’s largest sauna awards, and named one of the 11 “saunas to visit now” across the country.
Facts
Ranked 10th nationwide
Selected as one of the 11 “saunas to visit now” nationwide
Pear, bringing a taste of autumn, makes its debut in 『セブンカフェ』! “Pear Smoothie” offers the distinctive texture unique to pears
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch the first pear-based product in the 『セブンカフェ』 Smoothie series, the “Pear Smoothie,” at セブン‐イレブン stores nationwide starting Nov. 17. The price is 371 yen (400.68 yen including tax).
“Straight Jeans” for Oarai Girls’ Academy and Kuromorimine Girls’ Academy from 『Girls und Panzer das Finale』 arrive from 二次元コスパ!!【株式会社コスパ】
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Straight jeans for Oarai Girls’ Academy and Kuromorimine Girls’ Academy from 『Girls und Panzer das Finale』 are scheduled to go on sale from 株式会社コスパ in mid-April 2027. The price is 27,500 yen each (including tax).
What is the essence of “omotenashi” in the age of AI? Conference to feature neuroscientist Kenichiro Mogi, the president of Kagaya and officials from the Japan Tourism Agency
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RX Japan合同会社 will hold a conference on the future of the tourism, lodging and food-service industries at the 1st Hospitality Tech Expo, taking place at Ariake GYM-EX from Dec. 2 to 4, 2026. Neuroscientist Kenichiro Mogi and the president of Kagaya will take the stage to discuss the essence of omotenashi in the age of AI and tourism policy.
★【大丸梅田店 Food Floor Renovation Nears Completion】A succession of new Osaka and Umeda souvenirs set to open! 5 featured shops will all open on Tuesday, Dec. 1!—Including a brand making its Japan debut, Kansai’s first permanent shop and an in-store demonstration shop—
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The basement food floor at 大丸梅田店 is undergoing a major renovation, with 5 shops, including ニュー太陽ノ塔パーラー, opening on Dec. 1. Existing shops such as りくろーおじさんの店 and Petit Prince HAKKO will also be renovated in stages.
Facts
¥453, tax included
380 yen (tax included)
756 yen each, including tax
5,800 yen, including tax
740 yen, tax included
¥1,480 including tax
280 yen, including tax
291 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸梅田店、太陽ノ塔、ニュー太陽ノ塔パーラー、堂島ロールCanvas、La Maison du R、PAPABUBBLE、Hyde＆Away、りくろーおじさんの店、Petit Prince HAKKO、モンシェール
Receives award for contributions to violence prevention and drug-abuse prevention activities
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ポラス株式会社 of ポラスグループ received the Award for Contributions to Violence Prevention and Drug-Abuse Prevention Activities on Nov. 12 from 公益財団法人埼玉県暴力追放・薬物乱用防止センター and 埼玉県警察.
【Survey of extracurricular activities among families with children】80% have experience with extracurricular activities; swimming is the most popular, and about 60% are willing to pay 10,000 yen or more
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アクトインディ株式会社 surveyed 713 families raising children about extracurricular activities. 80% had experience with such activities, and swimming was currently the most popular (31%). About 60% said they would be willing to pay 10,000 yen or more per month.
Facts
“Yes” accounted for 80%
Swimming was the most popular, at 31%
A total of 57% said 10,000 yen or more
49% said they could spend up to 20,000 yen or more per month
First grant awarded from the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Blue Ocean Fund
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株式会社商船三井 selected 株式会社ピリカ’s “Development of a Robot-Based System for Collecting Marine Litter Washed Ashore” project as the first grant recipient from its social-contribution fund, the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Blue Ocean Fund.
“For your first personal training experience, choose かたぎり塾.” A new brand message from かたぎり塾
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caname株式会社 has developed “For your first personal training experience, choose かたぎり塾” as a new brand message for its personal training gym, かたぎり塾. The gym operates more than 300 locations nationwide, and 71.7% of its customers are first-timers.
【叡啓大学】The 4th 叡啓祭 to be held for the first time on the rooftop of そごう広島店! Taking the festival off campus for the first time under the theme “Break the mold”
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叡啓大学 held the 4th 叡啓祭 on Nov. 8 on the rooftop of そごう広島店, attracting more than 850 visitors.
New Tesla stores “テスラ福島伊達” and “テスラ北九州” to open in Fukushima and Fukuoka prefectures on Friday, Nov. 27
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テスラ will open new stores, “テスラ福島伊達” in Date, Fukushima Prefecture, and “テスラ北九州” in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2026. To mark the openings, a nationwide Cybertruck Christmas Tour will also be held starting Nov. 23.
“Smartphone as receiver” integrated with a captioning system to automatically generate multilingual captions in a local environment; jointly develops “Simultaneous Translation Telopper” with ラムダシステムズ
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ヤマハ株式会社 and ラムダシステムズ jointly developed “Simultaneous Translation Telopper,” a real-time translation captioning system that runs in a local environment. The system links ヤマハ株式会社’s speech recognition and machine translation functions with ラムダシステムズ’ caption graphics and output functions to automatically generate captions through two-way translation between Japanese and English. It is scheduled to be exhibited and demonstrated at “Inter BEE 2026” in November 2026.
Facts
Scheduled for release in spring 2027
To be held at Makuhari Messe from November 18 to 20, 2026
Standardized with more than 390 companies and organizations
We received a corporate hometown tax donation from リンエーホールディングス株式会社！
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Miyakonojō City, Miyazaki Prefecture, received a corporate hometown tax donation from リンエーホールディングス株式会社 and held a certificate presentation ceremony on October 30, Reiwa 8.
MSG株式会社 and the Japan Supplement Association begin building a supplement OEM database
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MSG株式会社 and 一般社団法人日本サプリメント協会 have begun building a database that aggregates and introduces information on supplement OEM companies, and are inviting companies to register free of charge.
株式会社ソシオネクスト was selected for the third consecutive year as one of the top 500 companies in 日本経済新聞社’s “2026 Decarbonization Management Ranking GX500,” receiving an overall rating of “BB: 128th.”
Facts
500 leading companies
3rd consecutive year
128th
131st
431st
831 companies
21st
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞社、株式会社ソシオネクスト、Socionext Inc.
“Koshu City・オルビス Forest Fest” will be held in 甲州市, Yamanashi Prefecture, on November 14, featuring forestry experiences, tree climbing, and a live performance by the music unit showmore.
Adways named official partner of China-founded fashion e-commerce platform “POIZON,” providing end-to-end support for Japanese companies’ sales in China, from listing and operations to social media initiatives
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株式会社アドウェイズ has been named an official partner of China-founded fashion e-commerce platform “POIZON,” providing end-to-end support for Japanese companies’ sales in China, from product listing and operations to social media initiatives.
Facts
Cumulative user base of 500 million
Monthly repeat rate: 40%
Generation Z accounts for about 50% of users
(as of October 2026)
Established in 2001
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドウェイズ、POIZON、得物、京東集団、JD.com、天猫国際、Tmall Global
Two labels from Hokkaido Wine’s “Traditional Method Hokkaido” series of bottle-fermented sparkling wines win gold at “Asia Wine Trophy 2026,” Asia’s largest international wine competition
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北海道ワイン株式会社 won 2 gold awards at “Asia Wine Trophy 2026” in South Korea and 2 silver and 4 bronze awards at “Global Wine & Spirits Awards Asia 2026” in Hong Kong, for a total of 8 awards.
Facts
Won a total of 8 awards
More than 4,000 entries are submitted every year
More than 3,500 entries from 35 countries worldwide
Volume / alcohol content: 750 ml
Alcohol content: 12%
Suggested retail price: 7,040 yen
Aged for 40 months until disgorgement
Companies mentioned：北海道ワイン株式会社、DWM、OIV、国際ブドウ・ワイン機構、大田広域市、Global Beverage Awards Asia、Meiburg Wine Media
First adoption by an educational institution: Creator support tool “Yamaha Creator Pass” selected by Abbey Road Instituteロサンゼルス校
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“Yamaha Creator Pass,” a creator support tool developed by Yamaha Music Innovations, a U.S. subsidiary of ヤマハ株式会社, has been adopted for the music production and sound engineering courses at Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles, which opened on October 26, 2026.
Facts
Oct. 26, 2026
March 2026
50 million US dollars
Companies mentioned：ヤマハ株式会社、Yamaha Music Innovations、Abbey Road Institute Los Angeles、Abbey Road Instituteロサンゼルス校
Ski and snowboard tracking app “Slopes” gets a major update! Upgraded high-resolution 3D maps and snowfall forecasts, plus new “Slopes Explore” plan with route planning and 11 map layers
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Breakpoint Studio LLC announced a major update to its ski and snowboard tracking app “Slopes” for the 2026-27 winter season. The new “Slopes Explore” subscription plan includes high-resolution 3D maps, route planning, and 11 map layers, while the weather forecasts have also been revamped.
Facts
11 map layers
10-day snowfall forecast
Elevation data with 10m resolution
Supports 5m resolution, and 1m resolution in some areas
[New release] Color connects. From today’s color to the next mirai. New colors from “HUE mirai GLOSS”※1 and “HUE mirai”※2 go on sale starting November 24, 2026.
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株式会社ナンバースリー announced that new colors from its hair color series “HUE mirai GLOSS” and “HUE mirai” will go on sale starting November 24, 2026.
佐賀・呼子’s “JIN6サウナ” wins 3rd place in “SAUNACHELIN 2026”!
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“JIN6サウナ,” located in Yobuko-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, and operated by 株式会社アミナコレクション, won 3rd place in “SAUNACHELIN 2026,” an awards program for sauna facilities.
【Nov. 17 (Tue): CEO 金木 to Speak】UPWARD to Speak at the AI × Sales Session of “WEB300 VENTURE FORUM,” Where Pioneers in AI and Business Management Gather
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UPWARD株式会社 CEO 金木竜介 will speak at the AI × Sales session of “WEB300 VENTURE FORUM,” to be held on Nov. 17, 2026.
A total of 4 models will be launched: open-type “HA-F18” and “HA-FR18 (with microphone),” and closed-type “HA-FX29” and “HA-FR29 (with microphone).”
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株式会社JVCケンウッド will launch a total of 4 models, comprising 2 open-type and 2 closed-type wired earphones, as new additions to the Victor brand lineup from mid-November.
Lending-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” to begin accepting applications for new fund “せんり 大阪中津マンションファンド１－１号” from Nov. 16
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Fintertech株式会社 will begin accepting applications on Nov. 16 for “せんり 大阪中津マンションファンド１－１号” through its lending-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest.” The projected annual yield is 3.60%, with a maximum fundraising amount of ¥140 million.
Medical HR tech company Medex selected for 2 consecutive stages of 東京都’s ASAC Seed Program, 23rd cohort
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Medical HR tech company 株式会社メドエックス has been selected for the 23rd cohort of the ASAC Seed Acceleration Program, organized by 東京都, marking selection for 2 consecutive stages, from pre-seed onward.
Bringing “the joy of living” to life through color. Contemporary artist ERIKA YONEZAWA to exhibit works at 渋谷ヒカリエ
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合同会社すずはな, which supports the work of contemporary artist ERIKA YONEZAWA, announced her participation in “POP ART EXHIBITION,” taking place at 渋谷ヒカリエ ShinQs Gallery 5 from Nov. 5 to 18, 2026.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Wednesday, the 18th
70 cm
30 cm
80㎝
50cm
72.7 × 60.6 cm
Companies mentioned：合同会社すずはな、ShinQs Gallery 5、Independent Tokyo、燕食堂、Femarche、ラフォーレ原宿、tagboat kanda saori、清水アートクラフト、渋谷ヒカリエ
SHIFT PLUS strengthens support for generative AI powered by on-premises and local LLMs, begins consultations on implementing “AI that keeps data in-house”
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株式会社SHIFT PLUS has stepped up support for implementing on-premises and local LLMs that do not send data to external cloud services, and has begun accepting implementation inquiries from companies and local governments handling personal and confidential information.
Latest version of “NetSpot,” a Wi-Fi survey tool that visualizes invisible Wi-Fi radio waves and enables analysis, planning, and report creation for Wi-Fi environments, now on sale
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株式会社ライフボート began selling the latest version of “NetSpot,” a Wi-Fi survey tool made by U.S.-based Etwok Inc., in November 2026. The standard prices are ¥52,000 for the Pro version and ¥180,000 for the Enterprise version (excluding tax); subscription licenses are also available.
CARTA HD to sponsor “CoLab Conf 2026秋” and participate in a session
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株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS announced that it will sponsor the tech conference “CoLab Conf 2026秋,” to be held on Nov. 14, 2026, and that an engineer will speak in a session.
Funai Soken Agata FAS to hold 4 free online sessions of its “Manufacturing Industry M&A Strategy Seminar” for manufacturing executives starting Dec. 14. Encore streaming of the popular seminar held in September, featuring executives from acquiring and selling companies
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株式会社船井総研あがたFAS will hold 4 sessions of its free online “Manufacturing Industry M&A Strategy Seminar” for manufacturing executives, starting Dec. 14, 2026. As an encore stream of the popular in-person event held in September, executives from 新栄ホールディングス and 飯能精密工業 will speak, offering perspectives from both acquiring and selling companies on M&A and business succession.
Launch of “AI Agents for Specialized Trading Companies”
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SCSK株式会社 will launch “AI Agents for Specialized Trading Companies” on Nov. 13, 2026, to support sales, quotations, and supply-demand coordination at specialized trading companies and wholesalers.
Facts
Available starting Nov. 13, 2026
Reached 63.8%
29.8% responded that “it is difficult to share successful proposals and sales know-how with other staff members.”
シンセカイテクノロジーズ representative 大社武 speaks at “Practical AI Utilization Seminar”; more than 200 attend talk on “AI-Driven Management — How Our Company Became AI-Native in 100 Days”
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株式会社SHINSEKAI Technologies CEO 大社武 spoke at the “Practical AI Utilization Seminar” at “DX 総合EXPO 2026 秋 東京” at 幕張メッセ, sharing a case study of transforming his company into an AI-native business in approximately 100 days. More than 200 people attended the talk.
Facts
More than 200 attendees
How Our Company Became AI-Native in 100 Days
An organization where 60% of employees are proficient in AI
No more worrying about broken earphone cables! Long-awaited Type-C wired earphones join the “Ultra Tough” series, combining high durability with powerful bass
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株式会社オウルテック has launched the OWL-EPC03 Series, wired earphones with a USB Type-C connection, from its “Super Tough” series, featuring a highly durable design that resists cable breakage.
Facts
Resists cable breakage even after being bent more than 20,000 times
[November 16] BEAUTY CELLAR BY HOLLYWOOD Keio Shinjuku Store reopens after renovation. Find a new you in a space where you can take your time browsing items that are good for your “beauty” and “health”!
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BEAUTY CELLAR BY HOLLYWOOD Keio Shinjuku Store, directly operated by ハリウッド株式会社, will reopen after renovation on November 16, 2026. In addition to expanding the store space and introducing new products, it will hold a limited-time giveaway campaign.
Facts
Originalショップスペースが2倍の広さに拡充されることにともない
We will reopen after renovation on Monday, November 16, 2026
For everyone who spends at least 3,000 yen (before tax)
For customers who visit between the opening on November 16 and November 30
A popular long-selling product from Hollywood, which has been in business for more than 100 years
¥24,200 (tax included)
¥15,400 (tax included)
200 g, 3,996 yen (tax included)
Trial size, 20 g, 475 yen (tax included)
November 26 only: Gifts to celebrate the grand opening of the 8F floor
Companies mentioned：ハリウッド株式会社、BEAUTY CELLAR BY HOLLYWOOD、BEAUTY CELLAR、orchid、ベルアージュ ∞、ソイプロビューティ プラス、京王パスポート