大蔵湯, a public bathhouse in 町田市, will hold “Working People’s Bath” on November 23, Labor Thanksgiving Day, offering a special bath to help relieve fatigue.
Samsung Art Store unveils curated collection for アートバーゼル Paris 2026
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Samsung Electronics announced that it has expanded the アートバーゼル collection on Samsung Art Store, adding 19 new works from galleries exhibiting at アートバーゼル Paris 2026.
Facts
19 works
Oct. 20, 2026
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子株式会社、Samsung、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.、Samsung Art Store、Samsung Art TV、アートバーゼル
Crayon Shin-chan illustrations link together like a puzzle! A new cookie tin to enjoy as you play goes on sale November 13
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株式会社Cake.jp will begin selling a puzzle cookie tin created in collaboration with the Crayon Shin-chan anime on November 13, 2026. It is priced at 3,564 yen and will also be sold online and at events in 4 locations nationwide.
“Be ACTO 亀戸” promotes area management that extends from the district to the community; “まちのリビング 緑道デイ,” using 亀戸緑道公園 and ward roads, to be held on October 25 (Sun.)
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Nomura Real Estate held “まちのリビング 緑道デイ,” a community event using 亀戸緑道公園 and ward roads, on October 25, 2026, hosted by the general incorporated association ACTO亀戸, promoting area management that extends from the district to the community.
メガネのZoff’s eye-health awareness outreach class — 京都産業大学附属中学校 —
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Eyewear brand Zoff, operated by 株式会社インターメスティック, held a “メガネのZoff” outreach class at 京都産業大学附属中学校 on October 7, 2026. It shared information on eye health, including how to use digital devices and protect against ultraviolet rays, with 62 students on the school’s lifestyle and health committee.
【Community collaboration and extending healthy life expectancy】Fit Easy provides full support for いびがわマラソン2026, a major event in 揖斐川町 for which it serves as official ambassador
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フィットイージー株式会社 served as the official ambassador for the 4th consecutive year at いびがわマラソン2026, held on November 8, 2026, supporting the event with instructor-led stretching sessions and a caféfe booth, among other activities.
Facts
Approximately 5,000 runners gathered from across Japan
Panel exhibition to celebrate the release of Nakamoto Yuta (NCT 127)’s 2nd photo book “在” to be held in Tokyo and Osaka!
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A panel exhibition will be held in Tokyo and Osaka to celebrate the release of Nakamoto Yuta (NCT 127)’s latest photo book, “在.” Visitors who purchase the book at the venue can also enter a lottery to win an exhibition panel.
4 companies in 博報堂ＤＹグループ launch recruitment marketing support, starting with the group’s proprietary “Recruitment AIO Analysis” to become “companies chosen by AI”
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4 companies in 博報堂ＤＹグループ are launching recruitment marketing support based on “Recruitment AIO Analysis,” which makes a company’s recruitment information visible in AI searches.
Visuals make virtual characters seem as if they are really there! A demonstration using multi-angle views and automatic tracking
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キヤノン株式会社 and アイ・ペアーズ株式会社 conducted a demonstration on November 5 of multi-camera automatic tracking for producing live content featuring real people and virtual characters. Using both companies’ technologies, they created an easy-to-use virtual filming environment that requires no tracking equipment.
Facts
A demonstration was conducted on November 5
Capable of high-speed processing at 120 frames per second
Get an original song written by doriko! Pre-entry opens for an audition to win an original VTuber song!
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株式会社ドワンゴ opened pre-entry on November 13 for “おりそんV8,” an audition event for VTubers. The winner will receive an original song written by doriko, and the finished work will be distributed nationwide on JOYSOUND.
【独自調査】Latest for 2026: Ranking of popular hotels and inns among foreign visitors [Shibuya edition] No. 1 is 渋谷エクセルホテル東急! | Inbound popular hotel and inn rankings Inbound MEO
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株式会社mov, operator of 訪日ラボ and 口コミコム, announced a popularity ranking of hotels and inns in the Shibuya area based on foreign visitor review data collected from August 5, 2025, to November 5, 2026. 渋谷エクセルホテル東急 ranked No. 1, with 449 foreign-language reviews.
Facts
Total reviews (including Japanese): 5,322
Of these, foreign-language reviews: 4,150
The property received 449 foreign-language reviews over 1 year and 3 months
Integrates with 32 websites, including the company’s own website!
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、渋谷エクセルホテル東急、ホテルインディゴ 東京渋谷、SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL、東急ステイ 渋谷、渋谷東急REIホテル、lyf 渋谷東京、セルリアンタワー東急ホテル、all day place shibuya、Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya、渋谷東武ホテル、Googleマップ、大衆点評、訪日ラボ ソリューションストア、trial JAPAN
Digital cover of Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Ryoka Fujisawa for “Numero Tokyo” unveiled!
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Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s Ryoka Fujisawa makes his first solo appearance in the special edition of the January/February combined issue of “Numero Tokyo,” on sale November 28, and the digital cover has been unveiled.
freee launches Public API for “freee Invoices: Receivables Management”
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freee株式会社 launched the Public API for “freee Invoicing: Receivables Management” on November 13, 2026, enabling payment reconciliation from external systems and support for the AI agent “freee-mcp”.
【INDIVI】Available in 11 colors to find your favorite. A feature page for “favorite-color knitwear” launches November 13 (Friday)
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INDIVI, a women’s brand operated by 株式会社フィールズインターナショナル of the ワールドグループ, will launch a feature page showcasing knitwear in a wide range of 11 colors on its official online store on November 13.
Applications now being supported for the “熊本県 Accommodation Business Environment Improvement Support Subsidy”!
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株式会社ナビット has begun supporting applications for 熊本県’s “Accommodation Business Environment Improvement Support Subsidy.” The subsidy offers up to ¥3 million, with a subsidy rate of 75%, and applications close on December 11, 2026; this is the final application round and will end once the budget limit is reached.
Facts
Up to 3 million yen
The subsidy rate is an impressive 3/4 (75%).
Application deadline: December 11, 2026 (Friday)
Accommodation businesses with 21 or more regularly employed workers are eligible.
Just ahead of the latest volume’s release! “紫雲寺家の子供たち” appears in the lead color feature! 『ヤングアニマル』 No. 22 goes on sale November 13 (Friday)!
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株式会社白泉社 will release 『ヤングアニマル』 No. 22 on November 13. “紫雲寺家の子供たち” will appear in the lead color feature, and the latest volume 11 of the series will go on sale November 17. New comic volumes including “Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》...” and “真田魂” are also scheduled to go on sale November 27.
Mynavi releases its “October 2026 Part-Time and Temporary Worker Average Hourly Wage Report”
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株式会社マイナビ announced that the national average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in October 2026 was ¥1,321, up ¥9 from the previous month and down ¥7 from the same month a year earlier. By region, Kanto was highest at ¥1,381, while Hokkaido and Tohoku were lowest at ¥1,231; the average across the 三 major metropolitan areas was ¥1,354.
Facts
The national average hourly wage in October 2026 was ¥1,321
Up ¥9 from the previous month
Down ¥7 from the same month a year earlier
Kanto: ¥1,381
The gap with Kanto, the highest-paying region, is ¥150
The average hourly wage across the 三 major metropolitan areas※1 was ¥1,354
[Medical care, nursing care, and childcare] was ¥1,527
【Limited to some areas of the Kanto region】“茨城をたべよう” fair at ファミリーマート! Developed based on “that flavor” praised on social media and in food articles for its “deliciously generous filling”!
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株式会社ファミリーマート will hold the “茨城をたべよう” fair in some areas of the Kanto region from November 17, 2026, in collaboration with Ibaraki Prefecture. As part of its 45th anniversary celebrations, it will launch 3 products—rice balls, noodles, and bread—made with ingredients from Ibaraki Prefecture, with the aim of revitalizing the region.
A new arrival commemorating ザ・ギンザ’s 25th anniversary. “ザ・ギンザ エッセンスエンパワリング”—redefining beauty. Entrust everything to the one and only. A 6-week intensive serum. New release February 1, 2027*
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株式会社資生堂’s luxury skincare brand ザ・ギンザ will launch “ザ・ギンザ エッセンスエンパワリング n,” a 6-week intensive serum, on February 1, 2027, to mark its 25th anniversary.
Facts
Suggested retail price: ¥242,000 (tax included)
25th anniversary of the brand
Volume > 45mL
Available at 伊勢丹新宿店 from January 20, 2027 (Wednesday)
【Hankyu Umeda Main Store】Featuring items making their Kansai debut! Pop-up store for VACATION, a European baby and gift brand
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A pop-up store for VACATION, a European baby and gift select shop, will open at Hankyu Umeda Main Store from November 18, 2026. The store will feature items making their Kansai debut from France’s AtelierChoux, as well as products from Spain’s Martin Aranda.
Connecting national treasures and important cultural properties to the next 100 years! The “前田育徳会 エポスカード” is here! Web-order-exclusive merchandise will also be available!
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株式会社エポスカード and 公益財団法人前田育徳会 have collaborated to launch the “前田育徳会 エポスカード,” which includes donations to cultural property preservation activities. At the same time, sword-related goods and campaigns will be offered on マルイウェブチャネル.
Facts
1 point for every ¥200 spent
0.5% reward rate
Points worth 0.1% of the amount spent
22 national treasures
77 important cultural properties
Approx. 240 items on display
Cumulative spending of ¥100,000 within 6 months
Cumulative total of at least ¥100,000 (tax included)
¥8,000 (tax included) or more
Approximately 10,000 discount facilities nationwide
“刀剣festival 2026” launches on マルイ’s online store, マルイウェブチャネル! New merchandise inspired by 22 swords!
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株式会社丸井 will hold “刀剣festival 2026,” an event selling sword-themed goods in collaboration with 10 facilities nationwide on マルイウェブチャネル. Products themed around 22 swords and the issuance of an エポスカード commemorating 前田育徳会’s 100th anniversary are among the offerings.
Yoshimoto Kogyo’s new employees take over Shinjuku Theater Moliere! “New Shine Project 2026” to be held Jan. 30 (Sat.) and 31 (Sun.)!
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“New Shine Project 2026,” organized by new Yoshimoto Kogyo employees, will be held at Shinjuku Theater Moliere on Jan. 30 and 31, 2027. Tickets for all 5 performances go on sale through FANY Ticket on Nov. 14.
Nagoya City promotes safe use of specified small motorized bicycles at traffic safety experience classes ～“Cycle Mobility Safety Initiative,” held 138 times in 1 year, enters its 2nd year～
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パナソニック サイクルテック took part in the “Traffic Safety Experience Class” hosted by Nagoya City on Oct. 25, 2026, and conducted safety awareness activities for specified small motorized bicycles. This was the first initiative of year 2 of the company’s “Cycle Mobility Safety Initiative: Riding with Our Community.” In year 1 (October 2025–September 2026), activities were held a total of 138 times nationwide.
【JAF Yamaguchi】Supporting safe driving by older drivers from 3 perspectives: Now accepting requests for “Ikiiki Seikatsu Ouentai,” a traffic safety workshop for older adults
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JAF山口支部 is accepting requests to hold “Ikiiki Seikatsu Ouentai,” a traffic safety workshop that supports safe driving by older drivers. The workshop covers 3 areas—traffic safety, roadside assistance, and physical function—and is conducted by JAF staff, roadside assistance team members, and occupational therapists, each drawing on their expertise.
Takeei, a consolidated subsidiary of TRE Holdings, has completed the “Ichihara Sorting Center,” an advanced sorting and recycling facility for waste plastics in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. It will begin accepting materials in November 2026, with a daily processing capacity of 113.2 t.
Analysis of municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more: Where are residential areas stronger than station-front areas? Residential Area Strength Ranking released 【エムディー株式会社】
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エムディー株式会社 has released the white paper “Where Are Residential Areas Stronger Than Station-Front Areas? Residential Area Strength Ranking,” comparing the strength of residential areas independent of station-front locations. It covers municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more and calculates a “Residential Area Strength Score” based on a combination of low rail commuting rates, the proportion of households raising children, the proportion of households with annual incomes of ¥7 million or more, the ratio of nighttime to daytime foot traffic, and the number of stores per 1,000 residents. The report lists the top 30 areas. Hamakita Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, ranked 1st with a score of 74.2, followed by Sakai, Fukui Prefecture, in 2nd place; Ina, Nagano Prefecture, in 3rd; and Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, in 4th. The report can be used to select potential sites for suburban stores such as supermarkets and drugstores.
Facts
Municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more
Top 30 areas
Total population: 98,779
Rail commuting rate: 5.3%
Share of households raising children: 33.2%
Share of households with annual incomes of ¥7 million or more: 27.6%
【Tourism promotion for Italy’s Lombardy region】“in Lombardia” (discover new ways to experience Lombardy) held
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On Nov. 11, 2026, Lombardy held the tourism promotion event “in Lombardia” in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, with the support of 在日イタリア商工会議所. The event introduced lake districts and mountain scenery beyond Milan, local food culture, and projects such as “Manifatture Aperte,” which showcases artisans’ skills.
【Held Nov. 17, 19 and 24】Offer acceptance is determined not by “follow-up afterward” but by the “first encounter.” A new graduate recruitment conference on preventing offer declines among 28卒 candidates amid intensifying competition
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株式会社アールナイン will hold a new graduate recruitment conference starting Nov. 17, working with 9 HR companies to prevent offer declines in the increasingly competitive hiring of 28卒 candidates. 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション will join as a special guest to explain practical recruitment strategies planned backward from offer acceptance.
Facts
Working with 9 HR companies
12 sessions in total
A track record of supporting recruitment at more than 800 companies
Dates and times: Nov. 17, 2026 (Tue.), Nov. 19 (Thu.), and Nov. 24 (Tue.)
Capacity: 200 people
Hiring 100 people
53% of information-session views take place at night, early in the morning, or on holidays
Alternative jazz trio Fried Banana Shop brings its music back from a U.S. indie label and releases a new EP
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Alternative jazz trio Fried Banana Shop has signed with U.S. indie label Avant Garden Records and will release a new EP, “Imitation,” in November 2026.
Wellness Medical Information Center and メットライフ生命 jointly develop “Care Support AI Concierge.” Service to be offered as a メットライフ生命 policyholder benefit starting Nov. 13
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株式会社ウェルネス医療情報センター and メットライフ生命保険株式会社 have jointly developed “Care Support AI Concierge,” an AI chat service that provides information and consultation support on caregiving. It will be offered as a メットライフ生命 product benefit starting Nov. 13, 2026.
【Veterinarian-founded cat healthcare brand uniam】Launches “Nekokyo Research Institute.” Experiential pop-up offers a look behind the scenes of cat research and product development.
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株式会社uniam, a veterinarian-founded cat healthcare brand, has launched “Nekokyo Research Institute,” a research project aiming to support cats’ healthy longevity. A limited-time pop-up event will be held in Hatagaya, Tokyo, starting Nov. 25, 2026.
Facts
From Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026, through Tuesday, Dec. 1
A 7-day immersive event that sparks curiosity
Featuring 3 themes: gut health, oral health, and kidney health
[New opening] “Premium MONday Nihonbashi Ⅱ” to open on January 15, 2027; all rooms equipped with kitchens and washer-dryers | A new starting point for travel where the historical vestiges of Edo meet the appeal of the modern city.
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株式会社JHAT will open Premium MONday Nihonbashi Ⅱ, a residence-style hotel with 19 rooms, in Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, on January 15, 2027.
“Nash Chicken - Thick Lemon Sauce,” with a refreshing tang, launches November 13 (Friday)
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ナッシュ株式会社 will launch “Nash Chicken - Thick Lemon Sauce” on November 13. The frozen meal contains 24.9g of carbohydrates and 2.5g of salt, and comes in an environmentally conscious pulp-mold container. Cumulative sales surpassed 170 million meals in July 2026.
エス・エム・エス launches “Kaigo Job Global,” a foreign worker recruitment service for the care sector
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株式会社エス・エム・エス has launched “Kaigo Job Global,” a recruitment service for foreign workers in the care sector. To address the worsening shortage of care workers, it offers one-stop recruitment of specified skilled foreign workers and support with daily life and employment after their arrival in Japan.
Facts
Reaching about 2.72 million people in fiscal 2040
An increase of about 570,000 people is needed compared with fiscal 2022
As of the end of August 2026, the number of foreign residents stood at 83,111
Approximately 11.65mm thick, the thinnest and lightest model in AGM’s current lineup! Rugged smartphone “AGM H6 Pro” launches in 6 countries in Europe and the U.S.
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AGM Mobile has launched the rugged smartphone “AGM H6 Pro,” the thinnest and lightest model in its current lineup, on Amazon in 6 countries in Europe and the U.S.
Facts
Approximately 11.65mm thick
Approximately 248g
A total of 6 countries
Unisoc T7250
Android 16
6GB RAM
128GB storage
5,000mAh battery
AnTuTu benchmark score: approximately 470,000 points
Price: US$259
Price: £199
Price: €299
Companies mentioned：AGM Mobile、AGM Mobile Limited、Unisoc、Amazon
A design approach that multiplies viewers’ imagination many times over, explored through 100 examples and 10 steps: “Design That Inspires Imagination” goes on sale November 16
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“Design That Inspires Imagination,” by graphic designer Yoshimaru Takahashi, goes on sale November 16. Through 100 examples and 10 steps, the book explains how simple designs can expand viewers’ imaginations.
“We couldn’t stop wanting to ride it, so we ended up making teaching materials, too.” High school students × university students × a small factory are developing an electric drift kart!
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The “DRIFT KART PROJECT,” by students from 星翔高等学校 and 大阪工業大学, 株式会社豊里金属工業, and 株式会社MACHICOCO, will launch a crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR on November 13, 2026. Its first goal is ¥500,000, which will go toward building an electric drift kart and developing teaching materials.
Facts
The first goal is ¥500,000.
The crowdfunding campaign will launch on READYFOR at 12 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Systematizing Excel and paper-based work: 26.6% tested with their own business data | Survey of 221 back-office employees examines decision-making and consideration of system implementation
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株式会社NTTデータビジネスブレインズ surveyed 221 managers in back-office departments about systematizing Excel and paper-based work. A total of 93.7% had considered it, and 52.6% of those cases were shelved. Only 26.6% tested with their own business data before deciding whether to implement a system, while the most sought-after support was “a testing environment where they can try it with their own data.”
[2-year term, 1.90% per year] No limit on deposits! Earn a high interest rate on larger sums, too! Introducing はじめくん, SBJ銀行’s yen time deposit!
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株式会社SBJ銀行 has launched はじめくん, a yen time deposit with no cap on the deposit amount. It offers a maximum annual interest rate of 1.90% for a 2-year term, with principal and interest guaranteed and deposits covered by deposit insurance.
“Child,” directed by Yusuke Iwasaki, named a finalist for the 31st “Shindo Kaneto Award”!
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Yusuke Iwasaki, director of the film “Child,” has been nominated as a finalist for the 31st “Shindo Kaneto Award” presented by 日本映画製作者協会. The film won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival and has surpassed 55,000 admissions.
The first sheet mask from the hugely popular “雪の上” brand! Formulated with 20 skincare ingredients※１ (including 2 types of hyaluronic acid and aloe vera leaf extract) — “雪の上 Semi-Gel Sheet Mask” launches Thursday, November 12, 2026
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株式会社ステップワールド began selling the first sheet mask from its hugely popular “雪の上” brand, “雪の上 Semi-Gel Sheet Mask,” at Watsons台湾 and Watsonsシンガポール on November 12, 2026.
【フォレストテラス明治神宮】A “Tōrinsō Exclusive Summer Wedding Plan” is now available at a historic building selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government ～Enjoy special Japanese cuisine and the finest hospitality in an exclusive-use venue～ Reference plan price: 2,360,540 yen (30 guests)
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フォレストテラス明治神宮 has launched a summer 2027 exclusive-use wedding plan at Tōrinsō, a historic building selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The reference price is about 2.36 million yen for 30 guests.
Facts
Accommodates wedding receptions for 30 to 50 guests
A benefit offering 30% off all outfits, starting with the first outfit
The “Rengejiike Park Flower Corridor Illumination,” which fills a favorite gathering spot in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, with flowers of light, opens Nov. 19 (Thursday)! The event will also feature an illumination lighting ceremony attended by players from 藤枝MYFC and “Illumi Marche,” with food trucks and other vendors.
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Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, will hold the “Rengejiike Park Flower Corridor Illumination” at Rengejiike Park from Nov. 19 through Feb. 28, 2027. The display will feature about 90,000 lights and a new large-scale illumination called “Night Vision.” On opening day, a lighting ceremony attended by players from 藤枝MYFC and “Illumi Marche,” featuring food trucks, will be held.
Notice of the Establishment of the “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment” and the “Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment and Selection”
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鹿島アントラーズ has established a “Basic Policy on Customer Harassment” and a “Policy on Preventing Harassment in Recruitment and Selection,” in light of the mandatory customer harassment countermeasures taking effect in October 2026.
【営業ハック’s Winter Break】Notice of the Year-End and New Year Holiday Period for 株式会社営業ハック, Which Provides Sales Support on a Fully Remote Basis
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株式会社営業ハック announced that it will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from Dec. 26, 2026, through Jan. 4, 2027, and will resume normal business operations on Jan. 5.
Idol group “ドラマチックレコード,” whose motto is “Dramatic Pop Culture That Moves the Heart,” will release its new song “未明論” digitally on Nov. 13 (Friday)! Lyrics by member Ayumi Ni居
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Six-member idol group ドラマチックレコード will digitally release its new song “未明論,” with lyrics by Ayumi Ni居, on Nov. 13 and release the music video on Nov. 14.
Facts
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
20:00
More than 1,500 people
8 cities nationwide
2 cities in Asia
Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、ドラマチックレコード、日本テレビ、Kanadevia Hall、TOKYO DOME CITY HALL、a crowd of rebellion、SHOWROOM
Notice of the WEB comic site “Seasons” 2nd anniversary special project
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The WEB comic site “Seasons,” operated by 株式会社文藝春秋, will mark its 2nd anniversary in November. To celebrate, it will run special projects including a campaign offering every episode of works launched in 2026 for free, expanded limited-time free access to popular titles, the launch of 5 new serials starting in January 2027, special short-run serials, and one-shot stories.
New merchandise from 二次元コスパ, including a “full-color MA-1 jacket” that lets you feel Roxy’s presence at your back, from the TV anime “無職転生Ⅲ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～”! 【株式会社コスパ】
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株式会社コスパ will release new merchandise from the TV anime “無職転生Ⅲ ～異世界行ったら本気だす～”: a full-color MA-1 jacket and a full-color coach jacket featuring Roxy M. Greyrat. Advance sales will take place at Comic Market 109 in December 2026, with general sales scheduled for late February 2027.
共創DX機構 welcomes 株式会社グリーンエコ, a provider of consulting services for government agencies, into its group
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株式会社共創DX機構 acquired all shares in 株式会社グリーンエコ, which provides consulting services for government agencies, and welcomed the company into its group effective Oct. 30, 2026.
A free guide to passing on plant operations skills is now available. How can veteran workers’ “judgment”—which cannot be passed on through DCS data or operating manuals—be preserved?
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株式会社OptiMax has published a free “Plant Skills Transfer Guide” (19 pages) for large-scale plants in fields such as chemicals and petrochemicals. The guide explains a system for recording and passing on decisions based on veteran employees’ tacit knowledge, which cannot be conveyed through DCS data or operating manuals.
Enjoy Christmas with ease at home! “Beef Goulash for a Festive Christmas Eve” and “White Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops for a Festive Christmas Eve” go on sale Nov. 13 (Friday)
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ナッシュ株式会社 will launch 2 new menu items for the Christmas season on Nov. 13: “Beef Goulash for a Festive Christmas Eve” and “White Pasta with Shrimp and Scallops for a Festive Christmas Eve.”
30% off printing coupon available through 11/30 (Mon.)! TOLOT New Year’s Card App
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株式会社TOLOT is offering members-only coupons for 30% off printing through November 30 on the TOLOT New Year’s Card App. The regular price of 154 yen is reduced to 108 yen, or 193 yen including the postcard. As the discount rate will decrease from December onward, early ordering is recommended.
Facts
30% off printing
Original通常1枚154円
Original30％オフの1枚108円
New Year’s postcard with a New Year’s lottery (85 yen)
[名鉄小牧ホテル] Special event at 「日本料理有楽」: Komaki and Nagakute Gourmet Feast — A Sengoku-era Romance Shared Over Fine Sake
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A special gourmet event themed around Sengoku-period warlords will be held at 日本料理有楽 at 名鉄小牧ホテル on November 23, 2026. The event will feature a kaiseki meal devised by the executive chef, paired with sake named after warlords such as Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
[Limited to 2 days, Nov. 14 and 15] Enjoy Edomae sushi and select sake in style! Sushi event 『鮨BOSE』 special feature 『本マグロ祭り』 to be held at 「虎ノ門 楽㐂」
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株式会社2TAPS will hold the special event 『本まぐろ祭り』 at 「虎ノ門 楽㐂」, which it operates, for 2 days only, November 14 and 15, 2026, featuring Nagasaki Prefecture bluefin tuna.
「ハラルムガル」, which sold 52,000 servings of biryani at the Expo, opens its first location in the Hokusetsu area! Opening November 20 directly connected to Hankyu Ibaraki-shi Station
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株式会社エス・エー・グループ will open ハラルムガル阪急茨木店 on November 20, 2026, at the commercial complex ロサヴィアいばらき, directly connected to Hankyu Ibaraki-shi Station, marking the Pakistani restaurant ハラルムガル’s first location in the Hokusetsu area. The restaurant, which has sold 52,000 servings at the Expo, will offer an entirely halal menu featuring traditional curries and mandi, among other dishes, and will give away non-sale pin badges to the first 500 customers to mark the opening.
Takahashi Ryutaro Collection collaboration project: Kawabata Ryushi Plus One (second half), 「近藤亜樹 吾は、わたしは、」, opens November 21 at 大田区立龍子記念館!
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An exhibition of works by Aki Kondo, 「吾は、わたしは、」, will be held from November 21, 2026, at 大田区立龍子記念館 as part of the Takahashi Ryutaro Collection collaboration project 「川端龍子プラスワン（後期）」.
[Projected yield: 7.0%] Applications open for 『らくたま52号（越中島プロジェクト②）』 from 12 p.m. on Monday, November 16
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Real estate crowdfunding platform 『らくたま』, operated by 株式会社フロンティアグループ, will begin accepting applications for 「らくたま52号（越中島プロジェクト②）」 at 12 p.m. on November 16. The property is land with a building, a 4-minute walk from Etchujima Station on the JR Keiyo Line. The capital-gains fund has a projected annual yield of 7.0% and an operating period of about 12 months.
Turning Yamanashi’s nature and traditional culture into jewelry. A workshop in the Southern Alps that has supported fine jewelry launches a new project. The first release, 「南アルプスの雫」, goes on presale at Makuake from November 13
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株式会社アンプ has launched a new project showcasing Yamanashi’s nature and traditional culture through jewelry. The first release, a lab-grown diamond necklace called 「南アルプスの雫」, will go on presale at Makuake from November 13, 2026.
First screening in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Free screening of the film 『わたしのかあさん―天使の詩―』 to be held on December 5!
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伊豆市地域自立支援協議会 will hold a free screening of the film 『わたしのかあさん―天使の詩―』 at the Shuzenji Ikiiki Plaza Civic Cultural Hall on December 5, 2026. The event aims to deepen understanding of disabilities, and sales and exhibitions are also planned.
6th-generation members 「大石恋々菜」 and 「和泉芳怜」 make their first appearance at a Sesupo event! They join 「雨宮美都」, 「八木ましろ」 and 「澤田姫」 in person! Voice Actor e-Sports Club event 「オフせすぽVol.9」 announced!
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The in-person event 「オフせすぽVol.9」 by the Voice Actor e-Sports Club will be held on December 19, 2026. 6th-generation members Karei Izumi and Kokona Oishi will appear for the first time, alongside Mito Amamiya, Hime Sawada, Mashiro Yagi and others.
Desktop companion game 『HoloCozy』 featuring Tokino Sora and 3rd-generation members launches today, November 13, on Steam from 「holo Indie」!
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株式会社CCMC launched 『HoloCozy』 on Steam on November 13, 2026. Developed by Ninth Games, the desktop companion game features talents affiliated with hololive.
WILLCO expands its office space to mark its 14th anniversary. Opens 「WILL LOUNGE」, a career community hub for legal professionals
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株式会社WILLCO has expanded its headquarters office and opened 「WILL LOUNGE」, a career community hub for legal professionals, to mark its 14th anniversary. It has increased the number of workspace seats to about 1.4 times the previous capacity and made it possible to host events for lawyers, judicial scriveners and others.
Put your corporate experience to work and take on a new challenge: the first step toward becoming an early management team member at a university startup. In-person event to meet researchers from the Koshin and northern Kanto regions to be held in Kanda, Tokyo, on November 26
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株式会社スタートアップクラス will hold an in-person event in Kanda, Tokyo, on November 26, where participants can meet researchers from the Koshin and northern Kanto regions. The event is part of IJIE’s management talent-matching program, led by 信州大学.
Facts
Capacity: 15 people
Thursday, Nov. 26
Application deadline: Wednesday, November 18
79 partner organizations
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタートアップクラス、スタクラ、IJIE、Inland Japan Innovation Ecosystem、信州大学、宇都宮大学、群馬大学、山梨大学、埼玉大学、自治医科大学、埼玉医科大学、東洋大学、公立諏訪東京理科大学、JST、大学発新産業創出基金事業 スタートアップ・エコシステム共創プログラム（地域プラットフォーム共創支援）
[PIW] Comment from Shizuka Arakawa arrives! General ticket sales begin today!
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Shizuka Arakawa has been confirmed as a guest for the Tokyo performance of the ice show 「プリンスアイスワールド2026-2027 THE REVUE ON ICE」, operated by 株式会社西武メディア・コミュニケーションズ, and general ticket sales have begun.
Popular novel from テラーノベル gets a manga adaptation! ※必ず背後にご注意ください begins serialization on くらげバンチ on November 13
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株式会社テラーノベル announced that its novel 白はやめておけ, which has surpassed 7.6 million cumulative downloads, will be adapted into a manga titled ※必ず背後にご注意ください and begin serialization on くらげバンチ on November 13, 2026.
Facts
Surpassed 7.6 million cumulative downloads
Starting Nov. 13, 2026
As of March 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社テラーノベル、テラーノベル、くらげバンチ、新潮社、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.
【Happy Socks】A new everyday essential that lifts your mood from underneath your clothes! The long-awaited short boxer briefs, combining playful designs with a comfortable fit, launch on Tuesday, November 17!
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Happy Socks, operated by 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス, will launch short boxer briefs combining colorful prints with a comfortable fit on November 17, 2026.
【Fastest lottery starts November 21】The musical Thrill Me will be staged in March 2027! Cast, performance details and ticket sales information unveiled【成河×福士誠治／阪本奨悟×内海啓貴／横山賀三×東島 京】
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Details have been announced for the March 2027 Tokyo performances and April performances in Osaka and Aichi of the musical Thrill Me, with the 6 cast pairings—成河, 福士誠治, 阪本奨悟, 内海啓貴, 横山賀三 and 東島京—unveiled. Ticket sales begin on November 21.
Facts
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Wednesday, March 31
Saturday, November 21, 11:00
The ultimate 100 minutes
All seats reserved: ¥11,000
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for people aged 20 or younger): 2,000 yen
The 2nd post-recording interview from the BLCD Collection 君のせいで息できない7! Behind-the-scenes photos released‼
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Cast comments and behind-the-scenes photos featuring voice actors 興津和幸 and 山下誠一郎 were released as the 2nd post-recording interview for the BLCD Collection 君のせいで息できない7. The title is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, priced at ¥3,630 (tax included).
【Nissuicon】Notice Regarding Revision of Earnings Forecast
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株式会社日水コン resolved to revise its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 2026. The reasons include improved domestic order conditions and recalculation of tax assets under the external standard taxation system. Adjustments to profit are expected for both consolidated and non-consolidated results, but the dividend forecast remains unchanged.
Call for entries for “Yokai of the Year 2026”! From advances in AI to changes in the information society… We’re looking for yokai that reflect the times in 2026
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妖怪美術館, operated by 小豆島ヘルシーランド株式会社, will accept entries for “Yokai of the Year 2026,” reflecting the mood of 2026, from November 16. The selection will be announced at the 沙界妖怪芸術祭 on December 6.
【Nissuicon】Announcement of financial results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026
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株式会社日水コン announced its financial results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026. The company is a water-focused engineering consultant, operating in water-related fields including water supply, sewerage and rivers.
【For HR and recruitment】AI automates phone calls to applicants. AI phone service AI Call begins implementation support | Available with ¥0 initial costs and monthly base fees
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株式会社ブロックチェーン総合研究所 has begun offering implementation support for AI Call, an AI phone service that automates call reception and sales calls, for recruitment operations. AI handles tasks such as initial calls to applicants and scheduling, with usage-based pricing and ¥0 initial costs or monthly base fees.
Facts
It often took more than 3 seconds after the other person finished speaking for the AI voice to begin
［京都精華大学］Signs academic research exchange agreement (MOU) with Taiwan’s 国家漫画博物館準備処
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On November 8, 2026, 京都精華大学 signed an academic research exchange agreement (MOU) with Taiwan’s 国家漫画博物館準備処, establishing educational and research cooperation, including the GoMAP project, and international ties between Japan and Taiwan through manga culture.
Pre-registration character creation begins for Lineage Classic! Campaign also launches to celebrate the start of character creation!
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エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社 began pre-registration character creation for the PC MMORPG Lineage Classic on November 13, 2026. To mark the launch, it is also running a follow-and-repost campaign on its X account, with 550 winners receiving えらべる Pay(R). The game is scheduled for release in December 2026.
【学校法人立志舎】Presents at the “Higher Education DX Forum,” sharing initiatives to promote the use of generative AI
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学校法人立志舎 presented at the Higher Education DX Forum held on October 30, 2026, sharing initiatives including generative AI training for all students and faculty using Google for Education’s training program to promote the use of Gemini.
【株式会社くすりの窓口】Announces financial results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027: Revenue ¥7.23 billion, up 24.2% YoY; operating profit ¥1.51 billion, up 19.9% YoY
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株式会社くすりの窓口 announced its financial results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027, with both revenue and operating profit increasing year on year. Key business trends included growth in the number of contracted facilities and a higher cross-selling rate, and the company also outlined its shareholder return policy.
Facts
Revenue: ¥7,236 million
+24.2% year over year
Operating profit: ¥1,513 million
+19.9% year over year
Gross profit from recurring revenue: ¥2,221 million
+34.5% year over year
Surpassed 8 million downloads
56,131 contracted facilities
12,093 facilities have adopted multiple products
Up 48.8% year over year
17.3% of the year-earlier period
Rose to 21.5%
3.05% of customers with only 1 product
0.37% of customers who have adopted 4 or more products
株式会社アニメイト announced the release of 3 new items in December 2026 as original products based on Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda” game series, along with restocks of existing products and fair information.
Annual Black Friday Sale—Get great deals on select bikes and GEAR!
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GIANT and Liv will hold a “Black Friday Sale” from Nov. 20 on road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes and gear. Online orders can be picked up at nearby stores. Customers can purchase at special prices during the early-bird sale and main sale using the “Click & Collect” service.
“Wizard Baby Shark, Part 1,” from the anime “Baby Shark’s Day Out,” goes on sale at むにゅぐるみパティオ stores and the official online store from Nov. 13 (Fri)
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むにゅぐるみパティオ, operated by 株式会社KThingS, will begin selling “Wizard Baby Shark, Part 1” merchandise from the anime “Baby Shark’s Day Out” in stores and on its e-commerce site from Nov. 13.
PARCO and virtual idol “星街すいせい” jointly develop original brand “The Stellar Holiday Co.”
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株式会社パルコ and virtual idol “星街すいせい” have launched the original brand “The Stellar Holiday Co.” A pop-up will be held at Shibuya PARCO and Shinsaibashi PARCO in December 2026, selling items in 26 styles.
Yuki Kishi unveils new film “EXTREME FRIEND”; premiere screening to be held at スペシャライズド新宿
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On Nov. 11, スペシャライズド held a premiere screening of “EXTREME FRIEND,” a new film by professional trials/MTB rider Yuki Kishi, at スペシャライズド新宿. The event featured a screening of the full film, a talk session and a live riding demonstration.
[Tokyo Comic Con 2026] Major companies gather at Tokyo Comic Con! Some of the event’s high-profile sponsors and exhibitors announced! Get an early look at venue-exclusive and advance-sale merchandise! Plus, a signing event with popular voice actor Yuki Kaji has been confirmed!
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株式会社東京コミックコンベンション has announced some of the sponsors and exhibitors for “Tokyo Comic Con 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in December 2026. Exhibitors include Walt Disney Japan, Warner Bros. Japan, 株式会社GRANUP and 株式会社グルマンディーズ, which will sell limited-edition merchandise featuring Marvel, Star Wars and other properties. A collaboration project featuring voice actor Yuki Kaji and comic artist Peach Momoko will also take place.
A card with a high mileage earn rate isn’t necessarily a good deal. Free online “Mileage Credit Card Diagnostic” lets you compare cards after accounting for annual fees and transfer fees
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株式会社MILEX launched the free web tool “Mileage Credit Card Diagnostic” on Nov. 13, 2026, allowing users to compare credit cards based on net benefits after annual fees and transfer fees are deducted.
Additional performers announced for “RELIVE POWER GAME”! Athletes Hitomi Nakashima, Yuto Kimura and Haruki Nishikawa confirmed to compete!
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Chiba Television Broadcasting announced that athletes Hitomi Nakashima, Haruki Nishikawa and Yuto Kimura will compete as additional performers in the sports entertainment special “RELIVE POWER GAME,” to be held at Chiba JPF Dome on Dec. 13, 2026.
株式会社roku you rebrands, establishes mission and revamps corporate website—Aims to create an educational environment where each individual’s potential resonates, with SEL (social and emotional learning) at its core
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株式会社roku you, which develops and supports educational programs centered on SEL (social and emotional learning), has undergone a rebranding, established a mission and completely revamped its corporate website.
Facts
More than 35,000 children, pupils and students
SEL implementation support for more than 100 schools across Japan
マルキンアド and アイコネクト step up business partnership efforts, unveil practical approach to web design connecting branding and marketing
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マルキンアド株式会社 and アイコネクト are advancing website support that combines branding and marketing under a business partnership formed in September 2026. As a concrete example combining the expertise of both companies, they have published an interview article introducing a website redesign project for マルキンアド.