テラードラマ, operated by 株式会社テラーノベル, has adapted the popular short drama “Legend of the Ultimate Mastermind (Fixer), Haruma Zenkai” into an anime, with exclusive streaming beginning on Nov. 13, 2026. The work is the platform’s first original title to receive a media-mix adaptation.
Facts
Nov. 13, 2026
Mar. 2025
Companies mentioned：株式会社テラーノベル、テラーノベル、テラードラマ、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.
Yotsuyu from “FINAL FANTASY XIV” is now available as a Nendoroid. Reservations are being accepted at あみあみ.
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あみあみ, a major hobby goods retailer operated by 大網株式会社, is accepting reservations for “Nendoroid FINAL FANTASY XIV Yotsuyu” from グッドスマイルカンパニー. The suggested retail price is 7,900 yen, with release scheduled for May 2027.
A fusion of Mexican-inspired Texas regional cuisine and sweet potatoes associated with Chiba Prefecture! Kanda University of International Studies students × 成田ゆめ牧場 to offer “Chili con Carne Pizza” for a limited time from Saturday, Nov. 14
[Held December 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.)] Traditional Craft Experience and Talk Event “Wishes in the Purple of Noto Blueberries,” Presented by Artisans from Ishikawa, a Land of Traditional Crafts, and Kyoto
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株式会社わかさ生活 will hold a traditional craft experience event and talk event at the Kaga Yuzen Kimono Center in Kanazawa on December 19 and 20, 2026, to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Facts
Price: ¥3,500
¥1,700 for junior high school students and younger
Price: ¥4,500
¥2,200 for junior high school students and younger
Price: ¥2,000
¥1,000 for junior high school students and younger
Appier (Aipia) [FY2026 Third-Quarter Results] Record Revenue, Operating Profit Doubles, Full-Year Earnings and Dividend Forecasts Raised
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Appier Group announced its FY2026 third-quarter results, reporting record revenue and operating profit. It raised its full-year earnings and dividend forecasts.
Christmas Special Dinner at Ikebukuro’s Teppanyaki Sankai-tei — A Special Dish to Brighten the Festive Season
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Ikebukuro’s Teppanyaki Sankai-tei, operated by 東武食品サービス株式会社, will offer 3 types of Christmas special dinner courses featuring spiny lobster, abalone and Japanese beef for a limited time from December 1 to 25, 2026.
Facts
¥25,000 (tax included; service charge not included)
楽天モバイル and JTOWER Strengthen Collaboration to Improve Network Quality
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楽天モバイル and JTOWER are strengthening their collaboration to improve network quality, aiming to use infrastructure sharing at more than 1,000 properties across more than 500 municipalities nationwide by the end of March 2027.
Are Farmers Who Question AI’s Answers Better at Using It? How a Mandarin Orange Farmer Uses Generative AI Without Taking Its Answers at Face Value
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“Agriculture AI News,” operated by 株式会社農情人, has published a series featuring a mandarin orange farmer’s use of generative AI. The farmer compares and verifies answers from multiple AI tools before making a final decision. A 2026 survey also found that 79% of people involved in agriculture use AI, mainly to improve administrative efficiency and manage cultivation.
Facts
Using 5 generative AI tools for different purposes
The 4-part series has been published free of charge
In 2026, our company surveyed 100 people involved in agriculture
Surveyed 100 people involved in agriculture
79 of the 100 agricultural respondents
“Improving the efficiency of recordkeeping, document preparation and administrative tasks” was cited by 48 people
“Cultivation management and on-site decision-making” was cited by 12 people
[For 2 Days Only] Christmas Lunch Buffet at the Hotel! A Festive Spread Featuring Freshly Roasted Chicken, Low-Temperature-Cooked Roast Beef and More | サフィールホテル稚内
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サフィールホテル稚内 in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, will hold a Christmas lunch buffet for 2 days only, on December 12 and 13, 2026. The menu will feature a variety of dishes, including low-temperature-cooked roast beef and roast chicken, and a prize drawing for hotel stays and other prizes will also be held.
GRAN 天空 Special Christmas Service — A Moment of Music and Fine Dining
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On December 24, 2026, Nankai Electric Railway will hold a Christmas event aboard the sightseeing train “GRAN 天空,” featuring a live performance by violinist Atsuhide Osako and food prepared by Atsushi Motokawa, chef of the restaurant “Genji.”
Facts
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
130 people in total
Original29,800円/2名1組
Original58,800円/4名1組
Original46,800円/2名1組
Original75,800円/4名1組
Original49,800円/2名1組
Minimum number of participants (80 people in total)
A pop-up shop for HARUNOBUMURATA will be held from Nov. 20 at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO, the flagship store of 株式会社アーバンリサーチ. The latest “2026 Autumn / Winter Collection” and archive collections will be on display.
Facts
November 20 (Friday)
Sunday, Nov. 29
2026 Autumn / Winter Collection
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH、URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO、HARUNOBUMURATA
[Survey of 320 men and women] 97% of men say they are open to women confessing their feelings. Meanwhile, 63% of women ideally want men to make the first move.
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In a survey of 320 men and women by ワクワクメール, 97% of men said they were open to women confessing their feelings. Meanwhile, 63% of women said they ideally want men to make the first move, and 58% of men said they had actually experienced a woman confessing her feelings to them.
株式会社コスパ plans to release new merchandise for the theatrical film “Rakuen Tsuiho: Kokoro no Resonance” in late February 2027. The lineup includes acrylic stands, pass cases, T-shirts, tote bags and reel keychains, and orders are now being accepted.
Put accounting and finance DX, business management DX and M&A strategy into practice in 1 day. Accounting and finance conference to be held on Nov. 24, with speakers from 物語コーポレーション, リクルートスタッフィング, GMOメイクショップ and others
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株式会社Growth DX will hold the accounting and finance-focused conference “BtoB Growth EXPO for 経理財務” on Nov. 24, 2026, at Shinagawa The Grand Hall. Speakers from 物語コーポレーション, リクルートスタッフィング, GMOメイクショップ and others will share practical examples of M&A strategies and back-office DX.
[徳島県・徳島商工会議所・徳島県事業承継・引継ぎ支援センター] (M&A-based business succession acceleration program / business valuation program) We will subsidize the cost of estimating your company's value!!!
Lessons in integrated studies and career education using the supplementary teaching material “Ohanade Tsutaeru Yasashii Kimochi ni Dokidoki,” a “flower education” resource for elementary schools
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一般社団法人JFTD花キューピット and 株式会社ソーシャルサービス held a class in October 2026 at 倉敷市立万寿東小学校 using supplementary teaching materials for “flower education.”
[OWNDAYS] Popular frames to brighten your winter look at 3 special prices. The annual “BLACK FRIDAY SALE” begins Nov. 13!
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株式会社オンデーズ will hold its “BLACK FRIDAY SALE” from Nov. 13 to 30, 2026, at all of its stores in Japan and online, offering eligible products at 3 special prices: ¥4,600, ¥6,600 and ¥9,600.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 achieves more than 10 times the productivity through process innovation centered on its automated review AI agent “AI Labot”
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 has begun operating an AI-driven development infrastructure using “AI Labot,” an automated review AI agent built into its internal GitLab as a standard feature, achieving more than 10 times the productivity relative to cost. The company has released a special discussion video on its official YouTube channel, explaining 3 bottlenecks in development and strategies for engineers to thrive in the future.
株式会社NTTドコモ held an experiential event on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, as part of its “Docomo Mirai Field” project, with Yoji Sasaki as a special guest and the cooperation of カターレ富山. A total of 32 groups and 64 people, comprising children in grades 1 through 6 and their guardians, took part in talks, a press conference experience, digital art, soccer lessons, a stadium tour and a match viewing.
Tokai Television Broadcasting’s “Edge” to hold its first conference on Dec. 15, sharing new business initiatives from the TV station’s studio
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“Edge,” the new business media and accelerator of Tokai Television Broadcasting, will hold its first conference, “Edge Conference 2026,” at the station’s studio on Dec. 15, 2026. The program will include a live recording of a show, talk sessions and new business presentations, and the organizers are seeking participating companies.
SHINING 3D announces “EINSTAR EZ GO,” an AI-powered mobile 3D scanner
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SHINING 3D has announced “EINSTAR EZ GO,” an AI-powered mobile 3D scanner. Its wireless design allows it to connect to smartphones and other devices, and it supports markerless scanning using laser and infrared technology, AI tracking and cloud-based 3DGS processing. The product makes it easy for beginners to create 3D data.
ウインエステート合同会社 has developed “WinSec,” a cloud-based security operations ledger for small and medium-sized businesses, and is recruiting 3 pilot companies for early adoption from December 2026 through January 2027.
Facts
3 pilot companies for early adoption
0 yen initial cost
Monthly fee: ¥15,000 (excluding tax)
OS and software updates (73.0%)
Installation of antivirus software (71.4%)
Establishing an emergency response framework (39.8%)
Atra Group reports results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026; operating profit rises 182.9% year on year, full-year forecast revised upward
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Atra Group announced its consolidated results for the 3rd quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026. Operating profit rose 182.9% year on year to ¥251 million, and the full-year forecast was revised upward. The results were driven by strong performance in the A-COMS business and expanded sales of the AI device “アトラゲージ.” The company also established a joint venture, “SIbot株式会社,” with RBB株式会社.
ABEMA began streaming episodes 1 and 2 of the Korean drama “唯一無二のロマンス,” starring Park Soo-young (Red Velvet’s Joy) and Kim Hyun-jin, simultaneously in Japan and South Korea, exclusively and for free in Japan, on November 9, 2026. The two same-age stars were interviewed about behind-the-scenes stories from filming the romantic comedy and the appeal of their characters.
Facts
12 episodes in total
Nov. 9, 2026
Review: 9.98
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、COPUS KOREA Co., Ltd.、PCCW Vuclip (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.、NAVER
Nyx Foundation research paper on the effects of anonymous trading in financial markets accepted at 3 international conferences
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The research paper “Identity Stigma and Optimal Anonymity in Over-the-Counter Markets” by 一般社団法人Nyx Foundation has been accepted at 3 international conferences: SBFC 2026, EWMES 2026, and the 3rd Asian FTG Conference.
Facts
2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 Nyx Foundation、Nyx Foundation、シドニー大学ビジネススクール、ワルシャワ大学、香港大学、The University of Hong Kong、Econometric Society、Finance Theory Group、Nyx Enterprise
【Fender Studio / PreSonus】 Information on exhibiting at InterBee 2026
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フェンダーミュージック株式会社 will exhibit at “Inter BEE 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe from November 18 to 20, 2026, showcasing a music production ecosystem that includes Fender Studio Pro 8.2 and PreSonus products.
Facts
3 days, from November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026
Siltrata 2026 Winter: LOOK unveiled and reservations open 11.13 fri!
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Siltrata announced the release of the LOOK and the start of reservations for its 2nd Collection, “Siltrata 2026 Winter.” The collection features 5 styles, including knitwear, outerwear, and fringe-design items inspired by geological strata. Reservations open on November 13, and sales begin on December 4.
Iga ninja appear in Tokyo! Experience Iga culture at “Iga Ueno NINJA Festa 2026 at Ueno Onshi Park”
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伊賀市 will hold “Iga Ueno NINJA Festa 2026” at Ueno Onshi Park from November 21 to 23, Reiwa 8, promoting Iga culture through ninjutsu demonstrations and hands-on events.
Enjoy winter at Aburayama: ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA winter events
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九州旅客鉄道株式会社 announced that it will hold winter events at ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA starting in November 2026. Main attractions include the “Dinosaur Adventure Tour: Kingdom of Dinosaurs at Night,” “Aburaya Market,” “Bonfire Time,” a classic car exhibition, and nature observation programs.
Facts
Admission ticket: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Fossil excavation set ticket: ¥1,900 (tax included)
鹿村渉 of 株式会社三浦マニファクチャリング, a manufacturing company in the ミウラグループ, has been certified as a Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Marine Equipment Meister by 一般社団法人日本舶用工業会.
株式会社イーサー begins handling NTTデータ’s “Prossione Virtualization” as Okinawa Prefecture’s first official resale partner
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株式会社イーサー has been certified as Okinawa Prefecture’s first official resale partner for NTTデータ’s “Prossione Virtualization” and has begun providing end-to-end services, including license sales, migration, and maintenance support. A limited-time campaign has also been running since February 2026.
The world’s first eye-care tablet that lets you rest while viewing (※1)(※2), “MYOFREE,” goes on presale on “Makuake” starting Wednesday, November 18!
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株式会社協同 will begin preselling “MYOFREE,” the world’s first eye-care tablet developed based on neuroscience and ophthalmology insights, on the crowdfunding service “Makuake” starting November 18, 2026. Its proprietary parallel-vision technology creates a gaze similar to looking into the distance while viewing a nearby screen, with the aim of reducing eye strain. An in-person product display will also be held at 二子玉川蔦屋家電 starting November 14.
[Odai Town, Mie Prefecture] High school students to run event! Environmental conservation event “2026 Plastic Fishing in Misetani Dam” to protect the pristine Miyagawa River by collecting plastic waste aboard SUPs, taking place on Sunday, Nov. 29
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Odai Town in Mie Prefecture and IX Holdings will hold “2026 Plastic Fishing in Misetani Dam” on Nov. 29, an event in which high school students will collect plastic waste aboard SUPs.
シルクドリバー神戸三宮校 holds its first horse therapy session! Hands-on therapy helps children build a sense of “I did it!” through interacting with horses
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The Kobe Sannomiya school operated by シルクドリバー株式会社 held its first horse therapy session on Oct. 31, 2026, with support from ハーモニーワールド, helping participants build a sense of achievement and self-confidence.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
A total of 4 people participated
A total of 5 staff members provided support
Now offers 50 items
The official social media accounts have more than 100,000 followers
K2株式会社 partners with 株式会社LiKG, which provides dedicated support through talent selected from more than 2,000 freelancers
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K2株式会社, which operates the men's eyebrow salon “kegirai,” has partnered with 株式会社LiKG, which provides web marketing support and web production services.
Facts
15 locations nationwide
The cumulative number of treatments has exceeded 150,000
2027 ovgo Baker lucky bags come in 2 varieties! Online-only advance reservations open Nov. 20
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株式会社ovgo will begin online-only advance reservations on Nov. 20 for 2 varieties of its 2027 lucky bags from its 100% plant-based bake shop, “ovgo Baker”: the Classic Lucky Bag and the All-Stars Lucky Bag.
55th anniversary of the film's release. The emotion of the timeless classic “The Godfather” comes to life once again in a cinema concert.
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A cinema concert featuring “The Godfather” will be held at Tokyo International Forum on Jan. 11, 2027, marking the film's 55th anniversary. The classic produced by パラマウント・ピクチャーズ will be screened with live music performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Hirofumi Kurita.
Facts
55th anniversary of the film's release
2027
Jan. 11
Won awards in 3 categories
1972
Selected as No. 5
￥11,000
￥8,800
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディスクガレージ、CineConcerts、パラマウント・ピクチャーズ、ローソンチケット、プレリク、Empire、Entertainment Weekly、Metacritic、Sight & Sound、Time Out、American Film Institute、promax.co.jp
一畑山薬師寺 amulet-making experience: The 4th “Retro Pop Collection” design is hot yuzu tea! Distribution begins Nov. 15, exclusively at 名古屋別院【一畑山薬師寺】
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一畑山薬師寺 will begin distributing an amulet pouch featuring a hot yuzu tea design on Nov. 15, 2026, exclusively at 名古屋別院. It is the 4th installment in the “Retro Pop Collection” series of amulet pouches inspired by coffee shop menus. The participation fee is 1,000 yen (2,000 yen with a prayer service).
A hatch-style entrance for quieter sleep. “ナインアワーズ Nagoya Sakae,” featuring newly introduced sleep pods, opens Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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株式会社ナインアワーズ will open the capsule hotel “ナインアワーズ Nagoya Sakae” on Dec. 1, 2026. It features sleep pods with hatch-style entrances to improve sound insulation and privacy. The hotel will offer sleep and health services in collaboration with 名古屋大学医学部附属病院 and Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd.
Toshiaki Karasawa named JTG証券 ambassador! New commercial for bond-backed FX service “WEALTH FX” to premiere on YouTube on Friday, Nov. 13
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JTG証券 announced that it has appointed actor Toshiaki Karasawa as an ambassador and will premiere a new commercial for its bond-backed FX service “WEALTH FX” on YouTube starting Nov. 13.
“タオル名入れ工房,” a specialist website for custom-made towels, opens!
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株式会社トランス has opened “タオル名入れ工房,” an e-commerce site specializing in custom-made towels for corporate giveaways, commemorative gifts and other uses. It offers full-color printing and embroidery, can produce orders starting at 30 towels, and also offers shipping as soon as 2 business days later.
Facts
Personalized towels available from 30 pieces
Some products can be made starting from 1 piece
Ships as soon as 2 business days later
More than 40 years of experience in merchandise production
Construction industry cloud service CONOC receives inquiries from more than 100 companies about “AI training for the construction industry.” Demonstration shows how to create a finished-project rendering from a line drawing in about 3 minutes; “Joint AI Training” to launch in December
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株式会社CONOC announced that it has received inquiries from more than 100 companies about AI training for the construction industry. It released a demonstration showing how to create a finished-project rendering from a line drawing in about 3 minutes, and plans to launch “Joint AI Training” in December 2026.
Facts
Create a finished-project rendering in about 3 minutes
オズマピーアール’s “Co-creating a town brand through public-private collaboration: Beyond the terminus, into the hidden reaches of Chichibu. Ogano Town” ranks 19th among the “World's Best PR Campaigns” at the Global SABRE Awards!
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株式会社オズマピーアール's PR campaign with Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture, ranked 19th among the World's Best PR Campaigns at the Global SABRE Awards 2026.
Anime “おねがいアイプリ”: Synopsis and Preview Stills for Episode 33 Released!
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The synopsis and preview stills for Episode 33 of the anime “おねがいアイプリ” have been released, with the episode set to begin airing on April 5, 2026. Release information for 2 related arcade games and toy products was also announced.
What kind of profile photo makes you think, “I’d like to meet them”? ヨイトキ releases survey on attitudes toward profile photos
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ヨイトキ, the matching app operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社, announced the results of a survey on attitudes toward profile photos and updated its on-site guide.
Japanese residents overseas known as “Locos” help collect on-the-ground information for overseas market research
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株式会社ロコタビ announced that it was selected to provide on-the-ground information gathering through its registered Japanese residents overseas, known as “Locos,” for “Pre-Overseas Research,” offered by Neo Marketing.
Facts
Registered Locos: More than 75,000 Japanese residents living locally
Coverage: 181 countries and 2,981 cities worldwide
SUPER FORMULA “4th Technical Session”: Exhibitors and Keynote Schedule Announced — 11 Companies and Organizations to Gather at Suzuka Circuit on Friday, November 20, Under the Theme of “Sustainability”
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株式会社日本レースプロモーション has finalized the exhibitors and keynote schedule for SUPER FORMULA’s “4th Technical Session,” to be held at Suzuka Circuit on November 20, 2026. Under the theme of “Sustainability,” 11 companies and organizations, including ENEOS, Yokohama Rubber, Mazda and Lenovo Japan, will take part and showcase initiatives such as carbon neutrality and IT infrastructure.
Facts
11 companies and organizations
Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Nearly 300 km/h
Approximately 100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本レースプロモーション、一般社団法人 日本自動車会議所、鈴鹿市、ENEOS株式会社、横浜ゴム株式会社、エクストリームーD株式会社、タマチ工業株式会社、埼玉車体株式会社、産業技術総合研究所、日本クリンゲルンベルグ株式会社、レノボ・ジャパン合同会社、マツダ株式会社、MAZDA SPIRIT RACING、STEM RACING JAPAN、Yamada Power Unit株式会社
Price adjustments accelerate in Tokyo’s central used-condominium market — Limits of end-user demand and the end of speculative pricing emerge from sales prices
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Price adjustments are accelerating in Tokyo’s central used-condominium market, as the retreat in speculative demand brings the limits of end-user purchasing power to the surface. Sales prices in the 5 central wards have remained flat since peaking in January 2026, while prices in the 18 wards have also stabilized at around ¥62 million. Going forward, liquidity indicators such as inventory levels and days on market will matter more than price movements.
Facts
Total cases: 82,740
Recently, prices have edged down from ¥115 million
Since the policy interest rate was raised to 0.25%
Recently, prices have remained flat at around ¥62 million
A website publishing condominium price trends for 140,000 buildings nationwide
Approximately 300 million property listing records
[高石市, Osaka Prefecture × 株式会社アシロ] Comprehensive Partnership Agreement Signing Ceremony and Demonstration of a Legal Consultation Service Exclusively for Residents Held
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高石市 in Osaka Prefecture and 株式会社アシロ signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on October 22, 2026, and held a demonstration of “くらしのベンナビ,” a legal consultation portal exclusively for residents.
Facts
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from a smartphone or other device
How is AI changing photo production? An in-depth look at the capabilities and limits of shooting, retouching and generative AI! Commercial Photo’s December issue goes on sale November 13!
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株式会社玄光社 will release the December 2026 issue of the photography magazine Commercial Photo on November 13. This issue examines the capabilities and limits of shooting, retouching and generative AI, featuring a visual production case study by Kamaitachi and hands-on tests by professional creators across 5 themes, presented over 45 pages.
Facts
Commercial Photo, December 2026 issue
Coming out on Friday, Nov. 13
Examined over a total of 45 pages
“KAMAITACHI ACROSS TIME” ... the Sengoku period in 1600
Original prizes from the TV anime “夢色パティシエール” arrive starting Friday, November 27! Available at amusement facilities nationwide, with ナムコ-exclusive items too
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株式会社サイバーエージェント announced that original prizes from the TV anime “夢色パティシエール,” along with ナムコ-exclusive prizes, will be available at amusement facilities nationwide starting November 27, 2026.
Facts
Rolling out from Friday, November 27, 2026
Cumulative circulation has surpassed 1 million copies
The anime began airing in 2009
Subscription streaming of the TV anime begins in September 2026
The 4 characters include protagonist Ichigo Amano, Makoto Kashino, Chinosuke Ando and Satsuki Hanabusa
[NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン 2026-27] All 9 matches involving the 3 Tokyo-area teams 東京SG, B武蔵 and BR東京 to be broadcast on the day — Relive the excitement on terrestrial TV with same-night encore broadcasts
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TOKYO MX has media partnerships with the 3 teams 東京SG, B武蔵 and BR東京, which compete in ジャパンラグビー リーグワン, and will air encore broadcasts of all 9 matches in the 2026-27 season on the same night.
[October 2026 survey] More than 60% of respondents who said they had not met the statutory employment rate of 2.7% expect to meet it within 1 year; the biggest obstacle is “assessing candidates during hiring” at 39.6%
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According to a survey conducted by 株式会社エスプールプラス, more than 60% of companies that have not met the statutory employment rate of 2.7% expect to do so within 1 year, with “assessing candidates during hiring” cited as the biggest obstacle.
Facts
Statutory employment rate: 2.7%
52.5% have met the target
47.5% have not met the target
62.5% expect to meet the target by the end of May 2027
【Monchhichi】A chopsticks-and-spoon combo set joins the pink strawberry-print lunch goods series♪ On sale from Skater on Friday, 11/13!
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スケーター株式会社 is adding the “Raku-Arai Combo Set” to its strawberry-print “Monchhichi” lunch goods series, bringing the collection to 7 types. The new product goes on sale November 13.
e-dash sponsors and speaks at environmental business conference on “Progress and Latest Trends in Corporate Plans to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 2030”
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e-dash株式会社 is sponsoring the environmental business conference “Progress and Latest Trends in Corporate Plans to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 2030” as a silver sponsor. The conference will be held on November 18, 2026, and Kenichi Ishizuka will speak and share insights on Scope 3 reductions.
【Did you know we’re entering a new era of reuse?】The reuse industry is growing rapidly, but a surge in unscrupulous purchasing practices has become a social problem. Memory appraisals are rapidly gaining popularity as a people-focused way to buy, emphasizing connections with customers.
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The recycle shop エブリデイゴールドラッシュ, operated by 株式会社南洋, announced its October Monthly Memory Appraisal Grand Prize and introduced its original “Memory Appraisal” service and store network.
Facts
Operates 8 stores throughout Saitama
Purchased about 50 items through Memory Appraisals in one month
The Memory Appraisal service began in 2014
In 2016, the name “Memory Appraiser” was registered as a trademark
【Limited to 8 participants】A conversation with Hitomi Ogawa of ナハト on “Recruitment and Talent Development to Support Rapid Organizational Growth”
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United Recruitment will welcome Hitomi Ogawa of 株式会社ナハト as a guest for an intimate networking event limited to 8 participants on recruitment and talent development to support rapid organizational growth. The event will be held on November 26, 2026.
【A New Cultural Hotspot Opens in Shibuya】Reopened as a Spanish-Italian bar with an all-standing first floor, themed around “a club where you can eat great food”! Wine Bar GabuLicious Shibuya
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株式会社エスエルディー has reopened the first floor of Wine Bar GabuLicious Shibuya as a new concept combining music, standing dining and a Spanish-Italian wine bar. The fully standing venue serves more than 60 varieties of creative small plates and all-you-can-drink self-service wine. Sales have also begun for the membership sticker “GABU.”
Pop-up shop “on-chan Hit Parade” opens for a limited time at Tokyo Station from Friday, November 20 to Thursday, December 3!
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A pop-up shop featuring “on-chan,” the mascot character of HTB北海道テレビ, will open for a limited time at Tokyo Station from November 20 to December 3, 2026. It will bring back previously limited-edition merchandise, and a costumed character event will be held on November 28.
The top domestic league kicks off Saturday, December 12! All matches of “NTT Japan Rugby League One 2026-27,” DIVISION 1–3, streamed LIVE on J SPORTSオンデマンド!
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J SPORTS announced that it will stream all matches of “NTT Japan Rugby League One 2026-27,” which kicks off on December 12, 2026. DIVISION 1 and 2 matches will be broadcast, while matches in DIVISION 1–3 will be streamed LIVE on the video service J SPORTSオンデマンド.
Facts
Kicks off on Saturday, December 12, 2026
The season marks its 6th year
The playoff tournament final will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2027
The Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia in October 2027
J SPORTSオンデマンド “Rugby Pack”: 2,580 yen (tax included) per month
OriginalU25割1,290円(税込)/月
J SPORTSオンデマンド “General Pack”: 2,980 yen (tax included) per month
Consumer behavior survey on purchases leading up to a product purchase | Even in the e-commerce era, physical stores rank highly as places to buy clothes.
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A survey of apparel shopping behavior by 株式会社ネオマーケティング found that “coming across a product by chance” was the most common reason for buying clothes, although social media and web ads also had a strong influence among people in their 20s. Physical stores—including shopping malls, department stores and brand-owned stores—were the most popular final purchase destinations, while use of e-commerce marketplaces was higher among people in their 20s. Among buyers spending 10,000 yen or more, age differences were pronounced among women. Price, ease of returns and exchanges, and expectations for AI recommendations also affected purchase intent.
Facts
Among people in their 20s, 21.0% cited social media and web ads
Launch of “Pre-Entry Market Research,” a new service that lets businesses test the potential of overseas markets on a small scale before conducting full-scale research
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株式会社ネオマーケティング has launched “Pre-Entry Market Research,” a new service that gathers local information on a small scale during the initial stage before entering an overseas market.
Facts
Capital: 87.25 million yen
181 countries worldwide
2,981 cities
More than 75,000 Japanese residents living locally
[Exclusive at ABCマート] “Authentic Wing Tip Brogue,” reimagining Vans’ signature “Authentic” with a classic brogue design, available in 2 colors
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ABCマート will launch “Authentic Wing Tip Brogue,” an exclusive model combining brogue detailing and grained leather, based on Vans’ “Authentic,” ahead of its general release on November 13, 2026.
A collaboration shop between the manga Investor Z, which has sold 10 million copies in total, and UP-T, a custom merchandise production service, has opened. Entrepreneur Hiroyuki also took part in the design, and merchandise such as T-shirts and smartphone cases is on sale.
Facts
Total circulation of 10 million copies, including digital editions
Reservations now open for the Japan-exclusive RESCÉNE EDITION of Lissenne Enzyme
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株式会社BELNIA has opened reservations for “Capsulation Enzyme RESCÉNE Edition,” a Japan-exclusive enzyme food product from Korean enzyme food brand GrainOn and girl group RESCÉNE. Different flavors and photo cards are available for each of the 5 members, along with a group-fan set and a 12-month challenge course.
PLAZA original design “PLAZA エポスカード” launches on November 19, 2026!
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー will begin issuing the PLAZA original design “エポスカード” on November 19, 2026. The card commemorates the opening of “PLAZA TOKYO＋新宿店” at 新宿マルイ B1F and PLAZA’s 60th anniversary. 3 designs will be issued, including one by Fantasista Utamaro.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
3 types in total
PLAZA’s 60th anniversary
Privileges at more than 10,000 facilities nationwide
New merchandise featuring “Osaki & Shinbashi” from the BL game 大穢! The cute GraffArt celebrating Shinbashi’s birthday on November 11 is a must-see!
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New GraffArt merchandise featuring Shinbashi, a character from the BL game 大穢 who was born on November 11, will go on sale on November 11, 2026. Items include an acrylic keychain and can badge set, and an acrylic stand plate.
Facts
Nov. 11, 2026
Nov. 11
About 12 cm square
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、ADELTA、eeo Store online
[November 25] Co-hosting a seminar with 株式会社ライトアップ on “AI Use and Online Procurement”
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Super Delivery, a wholesale and procurement site operated by 株式会社ラクーンコマース, will co-host an online seminar with 株式会社ライトアップ on November 25, 2026, for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors on the theme of “AI Use and Online Procurement.”
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026
14:00～15:30
More than 2 million listed products
A tool for expanding sales channels to 500,000 stores across regional boundaries
More than 3,000 exhibiting companies
Works with more than 1,000 organizations, including local governments and financial institutions
Notice of cancellation of the キリン Challenge Cup 2026 scheduled for Wednesday, December 30
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キリン Holdings announced that it will cancel the キリン Challenge Cup 2026, which was scheduled to take place at Panasonic Stadium Suita on December 30, 2026. The tournament had been planned as a warm-up match for Japan’s national team, but was canceled because the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 was postponed.
“In a time like this, is it really okay for me alone to be happy?” THE BLACKBAND, led by Junji Ishiwatari, releases a new song posing a question to adults living in the modern world.
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THE BLACKBAND, led by Junji Ishiwatari, will release “As an Adult,” a new song posing a question to adults living in the modern world, on November 14, 2026.
[SHOO・LA・RUE] Have you chosen this year’s outerwear yet? From high-performance down to elegant coats, it’s all here! “2026 OUTER LINEUP” feature page launches Friday, November 13!
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SHOO・LA・RUE, a women’s fashion brand operated by 株式会社アルカスインターナショナル of ワールドグループ, will publish its “2026 OUTER LINEUP” feature on its official online store starting November 13, showcasing high-performance outerwear such as down jackets and coats.
ぷにるんず holds its 2nd character popularity poll! Will a message arrive just for you from your favorite Punirunzu? Cast your vote for your favorite “Oshi Puni” and enter to win fabulous prizes!
Voice actor 田中有紀 to release a photo book commemorating her 10th debut anniversary! A natural, up-close book that brings readers close by her side
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Voice actor 田中有紀 will release the photo book 「ゆきのとなり。」 through 東京ニュース通信社 on Dec. 24, 2026, to mark her 10th debut anniversary. In addition to the regular edition (4,000 yen), a limited edition with a making-of DVD (6,200 yen) will be available through Amazon and 楽天ブックス, with purchase bonuses offered at each retailer. A release event is also scheduled to take place in Tokyo in January 2027.
立石俊樹 photo book title set as 「From...」! Second batch of preview images also arrives
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東京ニュース通信社 announced that it will publish actor 立石俊樹’s first photo book, 「From...」, on Dec. 11, 2026. The book features location-shoot scenes in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, and a release event is also planned.
Mejirushi Gacha mascots set for release! 3DCG anime 『Spookiz（スプーキッズ）』, with more than 3.4 billion total views, arrives the week of Nov. 16!
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タカラトミーアーツ will release Mejirushi Gacha mascots based on the 3DCG anime 『Spookiz』, whose full rights are held by 株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ, during the week of Nov. 16, 2026.
『桃源暗鬼 Crimson Inferno』 arrives on DMM GAMES (PC version)! Pre-registration opens today, Friday, Nov. 13!
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『桃源暗鬼 Crimson Inferno』, developed and operated by 株式会社Com2uS Japan, has opened pre-registration on the PC version of DMM GAMES, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, from Nov. 13. Bonuses include an SSR selection ticket.
A new 「★5 坂田金時」 arrives in DMM GAMES’ 『あやかしランブル！』! A 「降魔の戦場」 event offering limited-edition equipment is also underway!
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A pickup summon for the new Shikigami 「★5 坂田金時」 and the 「降魔の戦場」 event, where players can obtain event-exclusive equipment, will be held in 『あやかしランブル！』, operated by 合同会社EXNOA, from Nov. 13.
『War Thunder』, the PC/PS4 and PS5 multiplayer combat online game available through DMM GAMES, gets a major update featuring the latest F-15EX Eagle II and advanced graphics technology!
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『War Thunder』, available through DMM GAMES operated by 合同会社EXNOA, received a major update, 「イーグルズシャドウ」, on Nov. 11, 2026. The update added more than 30 types of new weapons, including the F-15EX Eagle II and Leopard 2A8, and refreshed its graphics technology, including support for DLSS 5.
Facts
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
More than 30 types of new weapons in total
Up to 12 ARH (Active Radar Homing) air-to-air missiles
Can also carry up to 20 precision-guided bombs
8 406mm guns
A colossal ship measuring approximately 277m in length
All 24 episodes of the TV anime 『神の雫』 available free on YouTube, streaming starts today [Original comics on sale now to great acclaim!]
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All 24 episodes of the TV anime 『神の雫』 will be available for free for a limited time on the YouTube channel 「フル☆アニメTV」. The original comics are also on sale now to great acclaim.
The second 「ぬいパル」 collection is coming from 『D.Gray-man』!
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The second 「ぬいパル」 collection, a plush toy series featuring 『D.Gray-man』 characters, is scheduled for release around April 2027. The approximately 12cm plush toys come in 6 types and cost 1,980 yen each (tax included).
Exhibition 「木村貴宏 回顧展」, tracing the career of animator and character designer 木村貴宏, announced!
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The exhibition 「木村貴宏 回顧展」, tracing the career of animator and character designer 木村貴宏, will be held at Gallery Zenon in Kichijoji from Jan. 8, 2027. It is organized by 株式会社ムービック.
株式会社Gakken, a group company of 株式会社学研ホールディングス, began accepting reservations on Oct. 3, 2026, for the new titles 『中1 5科をひとつひとつわかりやすく。』 and 『中2 5科をひとつひとつわかりやすく。』 in its 「ひとつひとつわかりやすく。」 reference-book series for middle school students. They are scheduled for release on Jan. 28, 2027, and cost 1,650 yen each (tax included).
Facts
12 million copies across the series
Reservations opened on Oct. 3, 2026
Scheduled for release on Jan. 28, 2027
Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
Format: B5, 196 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
[Kadoma, Osaka] New approach to preventive care has older adults dancing at a disco: 「Music Therapy × Senior Disco」 to be held on Dec. 14
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Kadoma City will hold a preventive care event combining music therapy and a senior disco on Dec. 14. Public-private collaboration will promote social participation and health among older adults.