Christmas tree and Santa Claus arrive at Kyoto Station Building!
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京都駅ビルグループ will hold the Kyoto Station Building Christmas Event during the 2026 Christmas season. The event will feature a 7m live tree and illuminations, as well as opportunities to meet Santa Claus.
Wear it to recover. A new recovery wear, “Mia,” arrives from cococi beauty
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一広株式会社 will launch “Mia,” recovery wear designed to support fatigue recovery through far-infrared effects, in mid-November 2026 under the “cococi beauty” brand from タオル美術館グループ.
[New color, limited quantity | Earbuds become wearable accessories, too.] Enjoy music and style with greater freedom. The “Jélle Collection,” JLab’s first collection focused on fashion, arrives for “JBuds Mini ANC”
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JLab Japan has added the fashion-focused “Jélle Collection,” created in collaboration with U.S. nail brand “Orly Color Labs,” to “JBuds Mini ANC” and begun selling it in limited quantities.
Facts
From Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
Under $100
5 sparkling shimmer colors
Up to 25+ hours of playback
Charging case about 50% smaller
Companies mentioned:JLab Japan株式会社、JLab、Orly Color Labs、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、Circana, LLC
Tokyo’s autumn foliage at Akigawa Valley turns the entire area into an art experience field!
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The art festival “Tsukuru! Akigawa Art Stream 2026,” organized by 一般社団法人クリエイティブクラスター, is underway at Akigawa Valley in Hinohara Village and Akiruno City, Tokyo. Its theme is “Between the Wild and AI.” Through Dec. 6, it will present a wide range of cultural programs, including music, calligraphy, crafts and dance. トヨタS&D西東京株式会社 is a sponsor.
Maeda Kosen announces results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2027
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Maeda Kosen announced its results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2027. Revenue was ¥17,678 million, down 5.7% year over year. Operating profit was ¥3,171 million, down 6.3%; ordinary profit was ¥2,954 million, down 20.2%; and quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,884 million, up 11.9%.
Facts
Revenue was ¥17,678 million
Operating profit was ¥3,171 million
Ordinary profit was ¥2,954 million, reflecting foreign exchange losses
Quarterly net profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥2,884 million, reflecting a gain on negative goodwill
“Randoseru Girl” from the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series arrives as a Nendoroid. “Mai Sakurajima” and “Mai Sakurajima: Bunny Girl Ver.” are also returning.
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あみあみ (大網株式会社) announced that グッドスマイルカンパニー is offering reissues of the “Randoseru Girl” Nendoroid from the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series and 2 “Mai Sakurajima”-related products. They are scheduled for release in July 2027.
Expanding solutions in generative AI, production planning and ERP/HR through new business partnerships to strengthen in-house AI brand “NovaSta®”
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日本ソフトウエア株式会社 has expanded its proposal capabilities by establishing new business partnerships with vendors offering solutions in generative AI, production planning, and ERP and HR, in a move to strengthen its in-house AI brand “NovaSta®.”
Promotool surpasses 80,000 cumulative sales of fragrance cartridges
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プロモツール株式会社 announced that cumulative sales of its fragrance cartridges surpassed 80,000 in November 2026. Adoption is growing at luxury hotels and brand stores, among other locations, and the company is also expanding its fragrance marketing services and sales of its domestically made “Scent FOREST II” diffuser.
Meeting again in Vietnam with Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the ベトナム共産党 and President of Vietnam
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神奈川県 Governor Kuroiwa visited Vietnam and met with Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party and President of Vietnam. They shared views on promoting economic and people-to-people exchanges and the role of the prefecture’s Vietnam office.
31 performers become cats! “Nekotan! Plus: The Strange Tales of Nekomachi,” a Showa-modern cat detective story | A reading performance featuring nothing but cats opens!
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The reading performance “Nekotan! Plus: The Strange Tales of Nekomachi,” based on poet Sakutaro Hagiwara’s “Nekomachi,” opens at Owlspot in Ikebukuro on Nov. 12, 2026. A total of 31 performers become cats to portray a detective story about tackling a series of bombing incidents.
三重県伊勢市 is seeking participants for the 2nd Ise-Toba-Shima ria coastline cycling festival. The event will be held on February 7, Reiwa 9, and features 2 courses, one for advanced riders and one for intermediate riders. The entry fee is ¥9,000 for each course. Applications are open until January 24.
[Applications open] Take your skills to the next level with the “Risk Management Seminar”: Film Nexus - PRO Reskilling Program (free to attend)
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特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構(VIPO) will hold a “Risk Management Seminar” on December 24, 2026. The seminar is part of the Film Nexus – PRO program, which uses the Creator Support Fund funded by a 文化庁 grant. Expert instructors will give lectures on 3 topics: Health & Safety, rights clearance, and harassment prevention. Admission is free.
Deep Insight opens orders for a test-sales kit for its touchless digital signage system
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ディープインサイト株式会社 has opened orders for a test-sales kit for a touchless digital signage system equipped with KAIBER Touchless. It will exhibit the system jointly with its partner Toko Takatec at EdgeTech+ 2026 in November 2026.
Facts
Price: From ¥600,000
Shipping begins in early February 2027
Recognizes gestures from a distance of 1–2 m from the display
[Date City, Fukushima Prefecture] “H’s CREAM” grand opening at イオンモール伊達 on Friday, November 27! A new destination for smiles and sweets!
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The sweets specialty shop “H’s CREAM,” operated by 有限会社マンゴースィーツインターナショナル, will celebrate its grand opening as its 11th location at イオンモール伊達 in Date City, Fukushima Prefecture.
[IBJ matchmaking] Sports Nippon Newspaper joins IBJ. “スポニチ matchmaking” gets underway in earnest, bringing together people who love sports and entertainment
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株式会社スポーツニッポン新聞社 has joined the marriage agency network operated by 株式会社IBJ, and launched “スポニチ matchmaking” on October 1, 2026.
From the hugely popular game Blue Archive comes Kei, a member of Millennium Science School’s Special Phenomena Task Force, as a Nendoroid!
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株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー has turned Kei from the game Blue Archive into a Nendoroid, with preorders opening on November 13, 2026. The figure is scheduled for release in April 2027 and priced at ¥7,800.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
April 2027
¥7,800
Approximately 100 mm
More than 2,500 types
Companies mentioned:株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、グッドスマイルカンパニー、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
ohpner handles mobility advertising for EXNOA’s “MONGIL: STAR DIVE”
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ohpner株式会社 handled mobility advertising (ad trucks) for “MONGIL: STAR DIVE,” a game on “DMM GAMES” operated by EXNOA. The ads began running in Tokyo’s Akihabara area on November 11, 2026.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
2013
Companies mentioned:ohpner株式会社、合同会社EXNOA、Netmarble Corp.、Netmarble Monster Inc.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: Autumn foliage at a roughly 100-year-old enkianthus tree reaches its peak
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The autumn foliage of a roughly 100-year-old enkianthus tree at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is at its peak. The garden will also offer free admission to elementary school students and younger on November 16 as part of its autumn culture campaign.
Facts
Approximately 100 years old
Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 through elementary school): 450 yen
Discover Korea as it is now during 12 exciting days! K-Beauty POP-UP “STUDIO SEOUL” arrives in Kiba, Tokyo!
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The K-Beauty POP-UP “STUDIO SEOUL” will be held from Nov. 18 to 29, 2026, at イトーヨーカドー木場店 in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Organized by 一般社団法人韓国化粧品協会 and メディブリッジ株式会社, the event will feature about 20 companies and 60 brands selling skincare products and sundries.
An option for tackling heat in factories and warehouses: “keep the heat out.” SkyTecCom proposes improving work environments with heat-shielding sheets
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株式会社SkyTecCom provides installation and implementation support for PRX-PRO, a heat-shielding sheet that reflects 97% of radiant heat, as a measure to combat heat in factories, warehouses and other facilities. As part of heatstroke prevention measures accompanying the enforcement of the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, the company proposes improving environments by “keeping the heat out” rather than relying on air conditioning alone. It also highlights an installation case at いすゞ自動車中国四国株式会社, where the room temperature fell by 3.1°C, and an online quick-estimate service.
[Featuring many leading and highly regarded companies!] The “type Engineer Career Change Fair ONLINE” on Nov. 28 (Sat.) will also feature a special seminar by Takuya Akiba of Sakana AI!
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株式会社キャリアデザインセンター will hold the “type Engineer Career Change Fair ONLINE” on Nov. 28, 2026. The event will include a special seminar by Takuya Akiba of Sakana AI and informal interviews with leading and highly regarded companies.
4 students from 沖縄みらいAI&IT専門学校, part of 学校法人三幸学園, created a website, flyers and posters and provided publicity support for “なないろトレジャー,” a childcare presentation at their sister school, 沖縄こども専門学校.
READY FOR WINTER OUTER SELECTION by JOURNAL STANDARD
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JOURNAL STANDARD, a brand operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, presents 14 outerwear styles recommended for this winter.
Facts
14 styles
¥69,300
¥24,200
¥45,100
¥88,000
¥57,200
¥66,000
¥29,700
¥198,000
¥63,250
¥59,400
¥41,800
¥37,400
Companies mentioned:株式会社ベイクルーズ、JOURNAL STANDARD、BARBOUR、Traditional Weatherwear、THE NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL、TICCA、Salvatore Santoro、THE NORTH FACE、MANTECO、Bellandi
【Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture】Aim for a hole-in-one! The 65th Ground Golf Tournament, hosted by the Town Senior Citizens’ Club Federation, will be held
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On Nov. 10, Reiwa 8, the 65th Ground Golf Tournament, hosted by the Kunitomi Town Senior Citizens’ Club Federation, was held at Kunitomi Town General Sports Park. 32 teams and 135 people took part. 藤岡次夫 won Group A, and 斉藤晟 won Group B.
【ルイ·ヴィトン】Unveils the new “Keith Haring Collection,” celebrating the joyful spirit and enduring legacy of Keith Haring
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ルイ·ヴィトン has unveiled the new “Keith Haring Collection,” celebrating the legacy of American artist Keith Haring. The collection is scheduled to go on sale Jan. 1, 2027.
KUNDAL joins the “2026 BEST COSME” promotion at participating アインズ&トルペ stores nationwide
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KUNDAL, a personal care brand from Korea, will take part in the “2026 BEST COSME” promotion at participating アインズ&トルペ stores nationwide starting Nov. 13, 2026. It will offer hair care products, including ylang-ylang and pear and freesia items, and distribute samples.
webCG to hold the second live recording of its popular “Car Design Mandala” series on Dec. 4
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株式会社webCG will hold the second live recording event for “Car Design Mandala” on Dec. 4, 2026. The theme is “Everyone Decides! 2026 Car Design Mandala Awards,” with participants voting to choose the best design.
All-you-can-drink for 2 hours with draft beer for ¥300 (¥330 including tax)! “Private-Room Hakata Popular Tavern あいらしか Okinawa Chū no Machi Branch” to open on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
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“Private-Room Hakata Popular Tavern あいらしか Okinawa Chū no Machi Branch,” serving Hakata cuisine, will open in Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 15, 2026. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant will offer a 2-hour all-you-can-drink plan with draft beer for ¥300 (¥330 including tax).
The anko and the 3 colors of shiratama are homemade. A warm 520-yen stopover at Toyohashi’s long-established お亀堂.
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Founded in 1950, wagashi shop 株式会社お亀堂 is offering seasonal Shiratama Zenzai, made with homemade Ogura bean paste and 3-color shiratama, for 520 yen including tax at お亀堂岩田店 in Toyohashi.
10th anniversary of the launch of Haneda Airport-exclusive Baked Chocolat! New packaging and a 10th-anniversary campaign!
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日本空港ビルデング株式会社 is marking the 10th anniversary of the launch of Haneda Airport-exclusive Baked Chocolat with redesigned packaging, new flavors and products, and a campaign.
First full-digital substation system among domestic railway operators begins use at Koiwa AC Substation
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JR東日本 and 日立 introduced Japan's first full-digital substation system among railway operators at Koiwa AC Substation and began partial operations on November 13, 2026.
Facts
Starting Nov. 13, 2026
Approximately 80% less than before
Approximately 50% shorter
22,000-volt power receiving and substation equipment
66,000-volt power receiving and substation equipment
A conversation about everything that makes Butter Butler special in the 10th Anniversary JOURNAL. Our guest for the 3rd installment is Jane Su, who is active in a wide range of fields, including as a columnist and radio personality!
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株式会社シュクレイ has published an interview with Jane Su as the 3rd installment of its 10th Anniversary JOURNAL series, marking the 10th anniversary of Butter Butler, a sweets brand with butter at its heart.
Robots to be introduced on a trial basis at prefectural facilities! (Part 2)
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As part of its Robot Visualization Promotion Project, Kanagawa Prefecture will trial an information robot, Cruzr, at its New Government Building and West Government Building, and a cleaning robot, KEENON C30, at Kanagawa Prefectural Kanagawa Sogo Sangyo High School.
[Remarkable!] Popularity of Ishihara-bushi shows no sign of fading. Showa's Maverick to get 4th printing less than 2 months after release!
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Showa's Maverick, a new book by Shintaro Ishihara, who died in 2022, is set for a 4th printing less than 2 months after its release. Strong support for his bold remarks, known as “Ishihara-bushi,” is behind the success.
Delve Survivors(TM): A Dungeon Roguelike launches on Steam today! 15% off for 14 days to celebrate the release!
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NGJ株式会社 is releasing the Steam version of Delve Survivors(TM): A Dungeon Roguelike, a turn-based roguelike co-developed with iDiOSLAB, on November 13, 2026, and holding a 15% off sale for 14 days. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for January 2027.
Facts
Domestic price in Japan: 1,800 yen
United States: US$12.99
15% OFF
14 days
1,530 yen (including tax; planned domestic price in Japan)
“Envisioning the future of the community”: MUNEW local talk event to be held on December 6 on Ginza Street in Niihama
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株式会社シティプラスホールディングス will hold a local talk event on December 6, 2026, as part of the MUNEW project underway on Ginza Street in Niihama. The project aims to transform the area into an office-and-shopping district, and recruitment of new businesses will also begin that day.
[November 14 (Saturday) and 15 (Sunday)] Konchi, the quirky character that caused a stir in the feature-phone era, to exhibit at Design Festa vol.64
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株式会社カヤック is relaunching Konchi, a character that attracted attention in the feature-phone era, as a new IP, Love Love Konchi, and will exhibit at Design Festa vol.64, taking place on November 14 and 15, 2026. The company will sell limited-edition merchandise and unveil an upgraded browser game.
Facts
In 2008
Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth: 3904
Nov. 14, 2026
Original11月14日(土)・15日(日)
Saturday, Nov. 14
15th (Sun.)
Released in 2011
More than 100,000 people have played it
The Android version alone surpassed 330,000 downloads
Knit bags, silk belly warmers, taro doria, and a dollhouse exhibition: the “GO!GO!ごせんNEWS” December-January issue is packed with winter fun in Gosen
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一般社団法人五泉市観光協会 has published the December-January issue of “GO!GO!ごせんNEWS,” a roundup of winter activities in Gosen. As the 2nd installment of “Gosen Knit Tour,” this issue features knit bags from アークリード and silk products from 田長, and shares information about the rebuilding of the 日枝神社 torii gate, タコヤキえもん, 福田農産株式会社, and events at ラポルテ五泉.
Facts
December-January 2026-2027 issue
Nov. 2, 2026
Published 6 times a year
Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
35 cm high
25 cm wide
Silk mask: 1,210 yen (including tax)
Silk belly warmer: 5,500 yen (including tax)
A history spanning more than 1,200 years
6.4 m high
August 2025
Target: 10 million yen
600 yen and up
No. 1 in the prefecture
Shiitake mushrooms are 90% water
Since around 2001
Around 2013
Original1年間365日
General admission: 1,000 yen
800 yen for junior and senior high school students
A must-read for marketing professionals struggling with rising CPA in web advertising and securing shelf space. The full picture of a retail-linked, real-world promotion that turned the entire large commercial complex 「サントムーン柿田川」 into a media platform is now available.
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株式会社シード has released a case study of a real-world promotion that turned the entire 「サントムーン柿田川」 complex into a media platform, centered on a promotion for 株式会社壮関’s new stem wakame product. In response to challenges including rising digital advertising CPA and uncertainty about whether ads translate into actual sales, the campaign used in-facility gamification to encourage visitors to explore and linked the promotion to tenant stores, achieving results including an 81.4% exploration conversion rate and sustained sales growth.
Facts
Original国内BtoC-EC化率は9.38%
Site area: approximately 108,000 m²
Total floor area: approximately 118,000 m²
Sales floor area: approximately 66,000 m²
Estimated actual visitors: 45,000–60,000
In-facility exploration conversion rate: 81.4%
Gacha participants: 735
Fans distributed: 903
Attrition rate of just 18.6%
Deep brand engagement: 34.3%
252 people explored all 6 locations
Even 2 weeks after the event ended
Approximately 45,000–60,000 visitors
Reached (2%)
Effectively eliminated prize waste (0%)
Survey (N=169)
A figure of more than half (50.3%)
Companies mentioned:株式会社シード、株式会社壮関、DAISO、GiGO、フードウェイ、ウエルシア、無印良品、みぞた商店、シネプラザ、DREAM BEER、タリーズコーヒー、経済産業省、静岡第一テレビ、静岡朝日テレビ、SBS、毎日新聞、PR TIMES
A sweet and elegant winter moment colored by strawberries. The winter menu from 「TOOTH TOOTH BISTRO&CAFE」, created by Kobe’s TOOTH TOOTH, will be available starting November 19 (Thursday).
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Seasonal galettes and desserts made with strawberries will be available from November 19 at 「TOOTH TOOTH BISTRO&CAFE」, created by Kobe’s TOOTH TOOTH.
MOTTERU’s holding strength is now 1.5 times greater than before! Introducing metal ring stickers that make cases and devices compatible with magnets simply by sticking them on.
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株式会社MOTTERU has begun selling metal ring stickers that allow MagSafe accessories to be attached to smartphone and tablet cases. The new product offers 1.5 times the holding strength of previous models and an ultra-thin 1.3 mm design, with a silicone finish for improved feel.
Support for increasing take-home pay, but caution about system design
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社労士総研, a research institute of 全国社会保険労務士会連合会, has released the results of an opinion survey on introducing a refundable tax credit system. While respondents broadly supported the goals of increasing take-home pay and easing the “annual income barrier,” support for the introduction of the system itself was limited, with concerns raised about the need for careful system design and challenges in practical implementation.
[Nara City] Kimsooja’s work to be unveiled at last! Notice of an artist talk
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Nara City will hold the art project 「古都祝奈良の時空旅行」 at venues across the city starting November 7, 2026, and Kimsooja’s work 「Meta-Painting」 will be unveiled on November 14. On November 15, the artist will give a talk about the work, followed by an East Asia international symposium.
Cognitech.DEV seeks 5 companies for joint testing of equipment maintenance AI 「HOZEN」 and announces a 3-stage roadmap for physical AI
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株式会社Cognitech.DEV will seek 5 corporate partners by March 2027 for joint testing of its equipment maintenance AI 「HOZEN」 and has announced a 3-stage roadmap for the use of physical AI.
On November 22, the president of NPO法人ライオン動物保護シェルター, 呉俊熙, will speak at Okazaki City’s 「わんにゃん福祉フェア」
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呉俊熙, president of NPO法人ライオン動物保護シェルター, will speak at the 「わんにゃん福祉フェア」, to be held at Okazaki Civic Hall on November 22, 2026, discussing cooperation between human and animal welfare and disaster relief.
Reservations for stays at THE NEXTT HOTEL, opening on March 1, 2027, begin November 16, including a commemorative opening plan.
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株式会社立飛ホスピタリティマネジメント will begin accepting reservations on November 16, 2026, for THE NEXTT HOTEL, which will open in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on March 1, 2027, and will begin offering a commemorative opening plan.
Toward advancing the 理研 AI for Science Co-Creation Initiative: RIKEN-AXIS: RIKEN AI for X-disciplinary Initiative inScience
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Original理化学研究所は、AIの急速な進化に対応し、科学研究の変革を推進するため「理研AI for Science 協創イニシアティブ(RIKEN-AXIS)」を開始する。このイニシアティブでは、スーパーコンピュータ「富岳」や「理究」、先端施設などの基盤を活用し、科学AIの開発と人間とAIの協創による研究加速、共用プラットフォームの構築、国際連携、人材育成の五つの柱を一体的に推進する。
Osaka City launches “Takaramō,” a web magazine featuring information on support programs and real-life experiences for single parents — sharing helpful information for daily life through candid stories from writers with firsthand experience
“Chōnōsai 2026,” a festival drawing more than 600 farmers from across Japan, to be held Dec. 2 at Tokyo International Forum
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株式会社NEWGREEN will hold “Chōnōsai 2026” at Tokyo International Forum on Dec. 2, 2026. The event drew more than 600 participants last year, and this year’s program is set to include a review of paddy-field policies and an awards ceremony for the Water-Saving Rice Cultivation Grand Prix.
Facts
“Chōnōsai 2026” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
[Hosted by Osaka Prefecture / NQ Deep Tech Studio 2026] Japan’s first overseas collaboration program with MedTech Innovator APAC: 4 selected teams to take the stage at Demo Day on Nov. 18
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MIRACLE SCIENCE INNOVATION株式会社 will hold Demo Day on Nov. 18 as part of Osaka Prefecture’s “NQ Deep Tech Studio 2026,” featuring presentations and progress reports from 4 teams selected for an overseas program in collaboration with MedTech Innovator APAC.
Facts
8 teams participating in the commercialization support program
Holds 14 U.S. patents
Selected from 11 applications
Companies mentioned:MIRACLE SCIENCE INNOVATION株式会社、Cardiac Mariners、Vivant Medical、MedTech Innovator APAC、株式会社産学連携研究所、一般財団法人未来医療推進機構、社会医療法人大阪国際メディカル&サイエンスセンター、公益財団法人都市活力研究所、りそな総合研究所株式会社、Bauduin、株式会社Eudaimonix、VentEase株式会社、LUMEN-Brain、Japan Society of Northern California
Special discussion: Nobel Prize-winning physician Shinya Yamanaka × Tokyo Marathon Foundation Chairman Tadaaki Hayano — “Running” opens the way to a future wellness society
For all industries | A report on the strengths of and approach to developing in-house FDEs, compared with outsourcing, training alone and hiring [November 2026 edition]
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株式会社AIworker has released a free November 2026 edition report outlining the strengths of and approach to developing in-house FDEs. According to IPA’s DX Trends Survey, a shortage of specialist talent is a challenge; the company explains the advantages of developing employees who understand operational exceptions, compared with outsourcing or hiring.
“Feedback Management: Practical Case Conference 2026” surpasses 600 registrations
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株式会社U-ZERO announced that registrations for “Feedback Management: Practical Case Conference 2026,” which will be held online on Dec. 3, 2026, had exceeded 600 as of Nov. 13.
Facts
Exceeded 600 people
HR heads at 4 companies driving organizational reform
[DULTON] DULTON’s “HOLIDAY EXPRESS” brings the holiday spirit
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株式会社ダルトン is holding “HOLIDAY EXPRESS,” a holiday campaign for the DULTON brand. The campaign runs from Nov. 13 to Dec. 25, 2026. Special gift-wrapping services will be available at directly operated stores and the online shop, and original postcards exclusive to stores will also be on sale.
[Road Transport Sector] First group of specified-skilled drivers from Uzbekistan to enter Japan in November 2026 via the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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株式会社Proud Partners and ヒタチ株式会社 announced that 2 of the 5 Specified Skilled Worker (i) drivers in the road transport sector from Uzbekistan entered Japan in November 2026, and the remaining 3 are expected to arrive this month. This is the first case via the Migration Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. After training at UPA, the drivers are expected to work in Japan as job-ready personnel.
Facts
5 people scheduled to work
Forecast of a shortage of 278,000 drivers
The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio is 2.37 times
Teachers as facilitators. Student recruitment begins for “SCX Professional Program IMBA - UK WLV,” where students study through Japanese-language lectures in the 1st stage toward an International MBA at 英国ウルバーハンプトン大学
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渋谷Web3大学株式会社 has begun recruiting students for “SCX Professional Program IMBA - UK WLV,” a 1st-stage program toward an International MBA at 英国ウルバーハンプトン大学. The program consists of Japanese-language lectures and English assignments. Graduates receive an EduQual Diploma and then become eligible to earn an International MBA degree from the university.
Facts
Within 15 months
About 40% of them
Will be replaced by 2030
1827
Spreading across 130 countries worldwide
At least 2 years of management experience
At least 5 years of management experience
In 2021
From 2023
Companies mentioned:渋谷Web3大学株式会社、英国ウルバーハンプトン大学、University of Wolverhampton、EduQual、Chestnut Education Group、世界経済フォーラム
Preventive effects of the brown seaweed Tsuruarame on disuse muscle atrophy confirmed: New potential of seaweed functions that could help extend healthy life expectancy
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カネリョウ海藻株式会社 has demonstrated, through joint research with 徳島大学, that the brown seaweed Tsuruarame can help prevent disuse muscle atrophy. The findings were presented at an international conference held in October 2026.
“All Time Rental,” a 24-hour LCC car rental service, opens a new station 2 minutes’ walk from Komagome Station!
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“All Time Rental,” an LCC car rental service operated by バリュートープ株式会社, has opened a new station 2 minutes’ walk from Komagome Station on the JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro Namboku Line.
High school students learn how to take on challenges without fearing failure. Special class at 青楓館高等学院 with MOTHERHOUSE Vice President Daisuke Yamazaki
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青楓館高等学院 held a special class on October 29, inviting Daisuke Yamazaki, vice president of 株式会社マザーハウス, to teach students how to take on challenges without fearing failure. 35 students attended and learned ideas based on Yamazaki’s experience, including “take on small challenges and make small mistakes.”
Facts
35 students attended
The figure for Japanese high school students was only 22.5%
Date and time: October 29, 2026
In 2006, Eriko Yamaguchi... founded MOTHERHOUSE together with others
An individual booth area is making its debut at “The CREATORS 7,” a networking event for creators and entertainment companies.
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An individual booth area for independent creators will be introduced at “The CREATORS 7,” a networking event for creators and entertainment companies organized by 株式会社トライデントワークス.
ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋 (operated by サーラ不動産株式会社) hosted “SPECIAL FARMERS COLLECTION AUTUMN 2026” on November 8, 2026, as part of the Higashi-Mikawa Food Valley initiative. The event featured a collaborative buffet and talk session with 13 producers from 農民藝術創造倶楽部 and Executive Chef Takeshi Imasato.
Facts
Held for the 9th time
13 producers
About 150 attendees
7 producers
Bring the vegetables’ weight close to 3 kilograms
Adults: ¥10,000
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥5,000
🚃Keisei Dream Train, made with everyone’s creations🚃 We’re inviting submissions of “my dream” or “my future dream” to be displayed inside and on the body of a train!
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京成電鉄 announced that it will operate the “Keisei Dream Train,” featuring dreams drawn by children in elementary school and younger, from March to around June 2027. Submissions will be accepted from November 17, 2026, through January 17, 2027, marking the 7th edition of the project.
Yuji and Barbie speak candidly about ED at a public recording of Voicy’s “Sometimes, Let’s Get Serious ~EnD the joke~”
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エスエス製薬 partnered with Voicy’s new program “Sometimes, Let’s Get Serious” to hold a public recording event focused on ED. The event was part of “EnD the joke,” an awareness project accompanying the launch of Cialis®, Japan’s 1st over-the-counter medicine for ED, and aims to promote accurate understanding of ED through 5 installments.
Facts
About one in 2 adult Japanese men may have ED*2
Suggested retail price (tax included): ¥5,808
Effects last up to 36 hours*3
It has been used in more than 100 countries under medical examination and prescription
[Event Report] 株式会社タイムレス relocates its head office on November 9, 2026; opening ceremony held at the new TOC site, which includes one of Japan’s largest BtoB auction venues
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株式会社タイムレス relocated its head office to the TOC Front Building in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, on November 9, 2026, and held an opening ceremony. The new site includes the venue for “TIMELESS AUCTION,” one of Japan’s largest BtoB auctions.
Facts
About 350,000 items traded annually
53 purchase stores nationwide
161 department stores nationwide belonging to the Japan Department Stores Association
A survey of 563 customers of 株式会社MIC’s car leasing service ニコニコカーリース ニコノリ found that 39.1% did not know about its official YouTube channel. Among users who knew about it (n=343), 79.0% said it helped them choose a vehicle model, highlighting the challenge of expanding awareness.
Food festival bringing together Toyama’s “gottsuo” (feast): TGC Toyama 2026 Gottsuo Festival opens Nov. 20!
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株式会社PIF and 株式会社大将軍 will hold the “TGC Toyama 2026 Gottsuo Festival” at Toyama City Waterfront Plaza from Nov. 20 to 22, 2026. Admission is free, and 9 vendors will serve gourmet food made with ingredients from Toyama Prefecture.
“Touch animal fur—learn about and handle the fur used by the Ainu and other Indigenous peoples of the North” to be held at Upopoy
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Upopoy, operated by 公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団, will co-host a special event with 北海道立北方民族博物館 on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026. The event will offer opportunities to handle more than 40 types of fur, a lecture by Yusuke Kakuhata, and a brown bear safety workshop by 合同会社ワイルドライフプロ, among other activities.
【福岡県 Prefectural Government】Taste Fukuoka! School lunches featuring Fukuoka brands
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福岡県 has begun providing locally produced branded agricultural, forestry and fishery products for school lunches. On Nov. 27, the governor and pupils will sample “Hakata Wagyu” and “Fukuoka Ariake Nori” at 糸島市立南風小学校 in 糸島市.
カオピーズ provides a check-in system and supports event-day reception operations for the “Vietnam-Japan Friendship Special Orchestra Concert”
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株式会社カオピーズ provided a check-in system and supported reception operations on the day of the “Vietnam-Japan Friendship Special Orchestra Concert,” held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Nov. 10, 2026.
Hospital facility dogs working at children’s hospitals arrive in western Japan; induction ceremony held for “ミコ” at 兵庫県立こども病院
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認定NPO法人シャイン・オン・キッズ held an induction ceremony at 兵庫県立こども病院 for hospital facility dog “ミコ” and new handler 増田文, launching its activities in western Japan.
Original projects in collaboration with designers worldwide: 3 new Brazilian curtain designs showcase lush nature and vibrant colors!
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パーフェクトスペースカーテン館, operated by 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社, has launched 3 new curtain designs inspired by the Amazon and nature, in collaboration with Brazilian designer Débora Navega.
Winners of the 20th Hiratsuka Raichō Award announced
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日本女子大学 has selected 張蕊 for the recognition award, 寺澤優 for the encouragement award, and 大阪サクヤヒメSDGs研究会 for the special award at the 20th Hiratsuka Raichō Award. The award ceremony will be held on Dec. 19, 2026.
Facts
20th
Today, Nov. 13
10 applications for the recognition award and 4 for the encouragement award
【8th anniversary】Save up to ¥700 on a 6-ticket coffee pass! 2 weeks of special offers begin Nov. 20. 【上高地あずさ珈琲 Sanda branch】
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The Sanda branch of 上高地あずさ珈琲, which operates 13 locations in Hyogo, Osaka and Nara, will run a 2-week campaign starting Nov. 20, Reiwa 8, offering up to ¥700 off a 6-ticket coffee pass in celebration of its 8th anniversary. The passes, previously valid only at the store where they were purchased, will also become usable at all locations.
—Aiming to ease traffic during the event through transportation demand management—“3rd GREEN×EXPO 2027 Traffic Facilitation Promotion Meeting” to be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
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公益社団法人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会(GREEN×EXPO協会) will hold the “3rd GREEN×EXPO 2027 Traffic Facilitation Promotion Meeting” at 横浜市 Hall on Nov. 20, 2026.
Create with ease on your smartphone, starting from 1 item! オリジナルプリント.jp launches 3 new items, including sweatshirts for fall and winter
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オリジナルプリント.jp, an on-demand printing service operated by 株式会社イメージ・マジック, began selling 3 new Printstar sweatshirts on Nov. 12, 2026: a crew-neck sweatshirt, pullover hoodie and zip-up hoodie.
Daito Corporate Service and 都城市 win Lightning Talk Award; 11 groups present AI use cases at “AI & Security Summit 2026”
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At “AI & Security Summit 2026,” hosted by 一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会, 11 groups presented AI use cases in lightning talks, and 大東コーポレートサービス株式会社 and 都城市 received awards.
First in Japan*¹ to win a contract for long-term periodic inspections and maintenance of BOP equipment for a fixed-bottom offshore wind power project in a round
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A joint venture between JFE Engineering and Akita Maritime Service has won a contract for long-term periodic inspections and maintenance of BOP equipment for an offshore wind power project off Akita Prefecture. The contract period is 5 years, with operations scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Facts
The contract period for this work is 5 years
Operations are scheduled to begin as early as June 2028
25 onshore wind farms
131 turbines in total
A company established in April 2023 through joint investment by 8 entities, including fisheries cooperatives, construction companies and electrical contractors in Akita Prefecture
Joint investment by 8 entities, including electrical contractors
The 11 constituent companies include ...
21 offshore wind turbines
15 MW made by Vestas
Total output of 315 MW
Companies mentioned:JFEエンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社秋田マリタイムサービス、男鹿・潟上・秋田Offshore Green Energy合同会社、入善マリンウィンド合同会社、JERA NEX BP、OKAOGE合同会社、電源開発、秋田県漁業協同組合、能代市浅内漁業協同組合、八峰町峰浜漁業協同組合、三種町八竜漁業協同組合、羽後設備、能代資源、能代電設工業、高橋秋和建設、村岡建設工業、川越工業、大森建設、Vestas
カルチュア・エクスペリエンス株式会社 opened the trading card specialty store “TSUTAYA Trading Card Matsudo” inside テラスモール松戸 in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 13, 2026. The approximately 64-tsubo store has 72 seats for card battles and stocks approximately 200,000 new and used trading cards.
Facts
Its seventh store nationwide
Opening on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026
On the 3rd floor
An approximately 64-tsubo store
72 seats for card battles
Approximately 200,000 trading cards
About 80 or more official tournaments each month
Approximately 170 stores nationwide
As of the end of Sept. 2026
In earnest since 2018
In December 2023
More than 200 events per month
For every 2,000 yen spent on used products, including tax
Emooove, proposing a new era of sales, to exhibit at “Sales and Marketing DXPO Tokyo ’26 Autumn,” opening Nov. 19
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株式会社Emooove will exhibit at “Sales and Marketing DXPO Tokyo ’26 Autumn,” opening Nov. 19, 2026, and introduce sales support services such as CxO letters and AI-equipped handwriting robots.
[Special collaborative seminar] “Giga Doctor-Landlord” Dr. bru, who built assets worth 14.4 billion yen, to speak at a real estate investment seminar!
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株式会社ランドネット will hold a special collaborative seminar on Nov. 28, 2026, featuring “Dr. bru,” a practicing physician and real estate investor who has built assets worth 14.4 billion yen.
[日本モンキーパーク] “Detective Precure!” show on Nov. 23 (Mon., public holiday)! Handshake and photo sessions, too <Aichi>
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日本モンキーパーク will hold a stage show of “Detective Precure!” on Nov. 23, 2026, along with a handshake and photo session exclusive to buyers of eligible merchandise.
The second installment of the “SPRIX Exam Support Project” podcast! ONE N’ ONLY members TETTA and EIKU appointed as hosts of the “SCHOOL OF LOCK! Podcast”!
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株式会社スプリックス is collaborating with TOKYO FM’s “SCHOOL OF LOCK!” as part of its project to support students preparing for entrance exams, and will produce the podcast “SCHOOL OF LOCK! Podcast ONE N’ ONLY LOCKS! supported by SPRIX,” hosted by ONE N’ ONLY members TETTA and EIKU.
Pokémon returns to “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” this year! Details announced for “Choose! Pokémon Illumination 1025,” an illumination event marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary!
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The illumination event “Choose! Pokémon Illumination 1025,” celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, will be held as part of “Christmas Market in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse” at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse from Nov. 20 to Dec. 25, 2026.