佐賀県 has opened channels for hometown tax donations without gifts through “ふるさと生活” and “ふるなび,” making NPO法人唐津Farm&Food available as a donation recipient. Support with a gift is also possible through Furusato Choice, and the funds will be used for conservation of the nature coexistence site and environmental education.
[Arakawa Ward only] December campaign | Bulk collection of old mini stereo systems, radio-cassette players, record players, and speakers stored away in closets | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
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SYSTR株式会社 is running a December 2026 campaign in Arakawa Ward only to collect old audio equipment, offering a discount of up to 1,000 yen when customers use a flat-rate package.
[6-minute walk from Nishi-arai Station on the Tobu Skytree Line] “スペラボ 西新井駅前店” storage facility to open on December 1, 2026
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The “スペラボ 西新井駅前店” storage facility will open on December 1, 2026. Operated by 株式会社UKCorporation, it offers features including contactless, in-person-free contracts and double security.
Takarazuka Revue Moon Troupe’s Takarazuka Grand Theater performances of “天穹のアルテミス” and “Belle Époque（ベル エポック）” to be broadcast live on the final performance day
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The final performance of Takarazuka Revue’s Moon Troupe starring An Hozuki and Juri Amashi, “Artemis in the Celestial Sphere” and “Belle Époque,” will be broadcast live on Jan. 24, 2027. Tickets cost ¥5,500.
【A new routine: get aligned before you train】Solving the problem of “my posture goes right back even after visiting a chiropractor.” Roppongi Midtown-mae Osteopathic Clinic launches the 2-stage “UCHIO MUSCLE PROJECT” program
Take Shichi-Go-San photos with just the family on a separate day from the shrine visit. Self-photo studio “INAI LIFE” also offers post-season Shichi-Go-San shoots, with private studio bookings for up to 4 people from ¥15,800
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Self-photo studio “INAI LIFE,” operated by 株式会社World map, offers post-season shoots after the Shichi-Go-San peak season, as well as “after-shoots” that let families take their time photographing together on a separate day from the shrine visit. The private studio, which has no photographer, is available for up to 4 people from ¥15,800 (tax included).
Facts
Simple (30-minute shoot, 1 background color)
Standard (45-minute shoot, 2 background colors)
Standard (60-minute shoot, 2 background colors)
+¥5,500 for each plan on weekends and holidays
The family plan allows shoots for up to 5 people for an additional ¥3,000
Shichi-Go-San dressing only: +¥8,800
+¥5,000 for a musubi obi sash
Shichi-Go-San dressing and hair and makeup package: +¥17,000
Original七五三衣装レンタル：1着＋7,700円〜12,800円
All data, with brightness and color corrected, will be delivered in about 3 weeks
Tokushima-Naruto【Weekdays in December only】AoAwo’s Big Appreciation Special
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AoAwo Naruto Resort in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, is offering a stay plan for weekdays in December 2026, with benefits including a buffet of local cuisine, all-you-can-drink beverages and vouchers for use at the resort.
Inclusive products created by 株式会社kittoi. Launch of “Itsudemo Otomo Mitten,” gloves developed from the perspective of wheelchair users
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株式会社kittoi will launch “Itsudemo Otomo Mitten,” an inclusive product developed from the perspective of wheelchair users, on Nov. 15, 2026. These mitten-style gloves combine functionality and fashion, addressing challenges faced by wheelchair users with features such as non-slip material and an elastic wrist design.
Proprietary marketing assessments of 1,138 dental clinics: 58.0% use neither web ads nor Instagram, while clinics using both have a markedly higher median number of reviews, at 75
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A marketing assessment of 1,138 dental clinics conducted by 株式会社エフェクトプロ found that 58.0% of clinics used neither web ads nor Instagram. Clinics using both showed a large difference in the median number of Google Maps reviews (75 versus 9).
【Dec. 10 (Thu.), 19:00–・Shibuya】Skyfall, a listed company, CEO to speak! Holding a “Listing Anniversary Year-End Party” to wrap up the 2026 marketing industry!!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a year-end party celebrating the listing of 株式会社Skyfall at “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR” on Dec. 10, 2026. Yuya Naka of M＆Aソーシングクラウド will organize the event, and Tomokazu Hasegawa of Skyfall will appear as a special guest. The event will bring together marketers and DX professionals.
Facts
Dec. 10, 2026
19:00
A community with 5,000 participants
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 90 companies participate
Admission: ¥2,200, including 1 drink
Admission: ¥3,000, including 1 drink
Low-cost plans starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Yuriko Hayata, aka “Yuriko-sensei” from “Terrace House,” examines the “forgettable nose” using 3 indicators and presents findings at the Japan Association of Aesthetic Physicians. Launching media activities with this release!
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Yuriko Hayata, director of Lu Bijou Clinic, operated by 一般社団法人Clara, presented at the 4th Japan Association of Aesthetic Physicians, held on Oct. 3, 2026. Her presentation used 3 indicators to define the “forgettable nose” (columellar descent rate, Gull horizontal position rate and Gull vertical drop ratio). She has begun media activities with this release.
Facts
The 4th Japan Association of Aesthetic Physicians, held on Oct. 3, 2026
Publicly available frontal photos of 10 women
Columellar descent rate...average for 10 subjects...9.2%
Gull horizontal position rate...average for 10 subjects...83.2%
Gull vertical drop ratio...average for 10 subjects...28.0%
“MIZUMONO ONE MARK,” a full-scale 3D boat-racing game based on the anime “MIZUMONO,” begins early access in browsers at 13:00 on Nov. 20
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株式会社Neural Edge will launch early access to “MIZUMONO ONE MARK,” a 3D boat-racing game based on the anime “MIZUMONO,” at 13:00 on Nov. 20, 2026. The game can be played for free in a browser, and LINE registrants will receive premium items.
WBA No. 1-ranked flyweight Kyosuke Takami signs sponsorship agreement with Kaiser Enterprise
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株式会社カイザーエンタープライズ has signed a sponsorship agreement with professional boxer Kyosuke Takami, ranked No. 1 in the WBA flyweight division. The company will support him by displaying its logo on his fight trunks.
According to a survey conducted by 株式会社マシェバラトーク, 60.8% of unmarried women said their spending increases over the year-end and New Year holidays, with 52.0% of women in their 20s expecting an increase of at least ¥30,000. While 85.2% of those expecting higher expenses want extra income, only 16.9% have actually taken action. The most commonly cited reasons were “not having the energy” and “not knowing how to get started.”
Facts
400 unmarried women nationwide aged 20–40
60.8% of unmarried women see spending rise over the year-end and New Year holidays
52.0% of women in their 20s expect an increase of “¥30,000 or more”
85.2% of those expecting higher expenses want extra income
“LALACA” × Tsubasa Honda collaboration launches! Striped heated blanket to brighten up your interior (available in 2 colors), on sale from Dec. 1 (Tue.)
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LALACA will launch a limited-edition heated blanket designed in collaboration with Tsubasa Honda on Dec. 1, 2026. A pop-up store at Roppongi Tsutaya Books and an Instagram Live stream are also planned.
Facts
On sale from Dec. 1 (Tue.), 2026
Available for a limited time through Dec. 21 (Mon.)
An Instagram Live stream to mark the launch will be held on Dec. 8 (Tue.)
Wellness brand “MEGURI” to hold limited-time “MEGURI POP UP STORE” at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電
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Nolook商事株式会社, which operates the wellness brand “MEGURI,” will hold a limited-time pop-up store at Futako-Tamagawa Tsutaya Electronics from Nov. 14 to Dec. 11, 2026, offering visitors the opportunity to try and purchase products such as mats and pillows.
Kagoshima's ナチュラルスマイルピザ adds free fries to “Smile BEST4” from Nov. 14, keeping its special autumn prices
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ナチュラルスマイルピザ, operated by 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル, will offer a Black Friday deal at its 3 locations in Kagoshima Prefecture from Nov. 14 to 30, adding free french fries to “Smile BEST4.”
【ワカモノリサーチ survey】Survey finds 40% of young people in the Reiwa era “believe in urban legends”! Some young people even have urban legends they can share with others
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In a survey by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ of 679 young people aged 14–20, 39.3% said they “believe” in urban legends, while 60.7% said they “do not believe.” Additionally, 4.3% of young people said they had an urban legend they could share with someone.
【For those starting to look for a care home】Half of facilities cost ¥112,000–¥171,000 per month; just 25% of assisted-living homes with nursing care cost ¥165,000 or less | みんなの介護研究所 “Care Home Monthly Fee Distribution Survey” <Nov. 2026>
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According to a survey by みんなの介護研究所 in Nov. 2026, the median monthly cost of a care home is ¥138,000, but costs vary greatly by type: assisted-living homes with nursing care cost ¥210,000, while group homes cost ¥123,000, a difference of about ¥90,000.
Facts
Median: ¥138,000
25% of facilities cost ¥112,000 or less per month
Another 25% of facilities cost more than ¥171,000
Assisted-living homes with nursing care: ¥210,000
Group homes: ¥123,000
A difference of about ¥90,000
Monthly cost of ¥165,000 or less at assisted-living homes with nursing care
22,795 facilities analyzed
The median time until admission is finalized is 62 days
Enjoy completing a collection of 29 birthstones over the course of 1 year. “Birthstone Subscription Premium 2027” is fully supervised by Eriko Nakamura, who holds the “FGA” gemology qualification from the 英国宝石学協会
【Nov. 14 is “Good Stone Day”】The popular program, with 92% of participants staying for 1 year, is back! 東洋ルース confirms its “Birthstone Subscription” for 2027, fully supervised by FGA gemologist Eriko Nakamura.
For those crossing mountain passes on winter trips home or ski outings. Fabric tire chain “MTK Car Socks 3,” designed for icy slopes, on sale with a 15% OFF coupon at the Rakuten SPEEDER公式店. Through Nov. 15 (Sun.).
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Fabric tire chains “MTK Car Socks 3” from 三金商事株式会社 are currently on sale with a 15% OFF coupon at Rakuten SPEEDER公式店 and other outlets.
New store opens in Mima, Tokushima! Save on everyday essentials at “Watts With 脇町くすりのレデイ店.”
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “Watts With 脇町くすりのレデイ店,” in Mima, Tokushima, on Nov. 14, 2026. The company had reached 1,944 stores nationwide as of the end of Oct. 2026 and plans to continue opening new stores.
A 1/1-scale figure of Marin Kitagawa to be displayed at the “Iwatsuki × My Dress-Up Darling Stamp Rally”
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株式会社プライム1スタジオ announced that it will display a 1/1-scale figure of “Life Scale Masterline Marin Kitagawa” at the “Iwatsuki × My Dress-Up Darling Stamp Rally,” running from Nov. 10 to 30, 2026.
The global edition’s 1st anniversary update for Where Winds Meet launches today! New area “Hutuo” arrives!
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NetEase Games and Everstone Studio have launched a major 1st anniversary update for the global edition of the wuxia open-world action RPG Where Winds Meet. The update adds the new area “Hutuo,” 3 “Jianghu Anecdotes,” 2 wandering bosses, the new martial art “Dual Spears” (scheduled to arrive on Nov. 26), and 2 board game modes. An event offering the largest rewards yet is also underway.
【9th store in Gunma Prefecture! First location in Takasaki!】Fully equipped with golf, a sauna, and an O2 room! Find an enjoyable way to get active at your own pace! FIT-EASY 高崎問屋町店 has opened for a preview!
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フィットイージー株式会社 has opened FIT-EASY’s Takasaki Tonya-machi store for a preview in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, and has begun offering amusement services such as golf and saunas, as well as an AI healthcare app.
Facts
Preview opening on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Equipped with dedicated parking for 30 cars
Monthly fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Facial recognition ID issuance fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Read English as casually as you would use a news app: NativeCamp revamps NC×AI “NC Reading”
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株式会社ネイティブキャンプ has revamped “NC Reading,” an AI-powered feature that builds vocabulary and reading comprehension through English news articles. Designed to make it easy to choose articles, much like a news app, it now offers improved features for reviewing key vocabulary and setting materials for the next lesson. All members, including free members, can use it at no extra charge.
Facts
Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
A family plan for ¥1,980 (tax included) that the whole family can use
More than 15,000 instructors from around the world, offering a wide variety of lessons
More than 32,000 rich learning materials
Cumulative lessons exceeding 80 million
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、Native Camp Japanese
株式会社フェイス’s Norimono miscellaneous goods brand “CAMSHOP.JP” has begun selling a business-use 50-piece set of “Pikatta” plush keychains with reflective material. The set costs ¥15,000 (tax included), or ¥300 per item. The keychains can be used at traffic safety events or as promotional giveaways.
A puzzle-solving variety event featuring Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kensho Ono, Chiaki Kobayashi, and Shinnosuke Tachibana is set for Jan. 16, 2027!
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Voice Actor Grand Prix Presents: Solve the Mystery! Mystery File is set to take place on Jan. 16, 2027. The puzzle-solving variety event will feature 4 performers: Nobuhiko Okamoto, Kensho Ono, Chiaki Kobayashi, and Shinnosuke Tachibana.
Key visual unveiled for the reading performance “Is the Sleeping Cat Asleep?” set at Nikko Toshogu Shrine; general ticket sales begin!
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The key visual for the latest production in the reading theater project “READING WORLD,” “Is the Sleeping Cat Asleep?,” has been released, and general ticket sales began at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14. The production will be staged at Nikko Toshogu Shrine on Nov. 28 and 29, with 4 voice actors including Toshio Furukawa.
劇団TipTap's first new original musical in 2 years, “Double Curtain Call,” goes on general sale!
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劇団TipTap's first new original musical in 2 years, “Double Curtain Call,” will run at Sumida Park Theater Kura from Dec. 19, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社).
[Nov. 21 only] Popular art squishy brand “SloMood” to hold its first pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店! New “まんまリアル Strawberry Blind Box” to go on sale ahead of launch
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G.P.WOODWORK株式会社's brand “SloMood” will hold a 1-day-only pop-up shop at 阪急うめだ本店 on Nov. 21, 2026, and offer its new “まんまリアル Strawberry mini Blind Box” for advance sale.
Nintendo Switch 2 / PlayStation 5 “Girls und Panzer: Heated! Mahjong Tag Battle!” to appear at the “Oarai Anglerfish Festival 2026 Garupan Mini Mini Hobby Show”
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株式会社MAGES. announced that it will release the anime “Girls und Panzer” mahjong game “Girls und Panzer: Heated! Mahjong Tag Battle!” for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in 2027. It released a promotional video and will exhibit at the “Oarai Anglerfish Festival 2026 Garupan Mini Mini Hobby Show.”
Facts
2027
Nov. 14
2 days
30 people
3%
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAGES.、MAGES.、GIRLS und PANZER Projekt、GIRLS und PANZER Film Projekt、GIRLS und PANZER Finale Projekt
[Nov. 27, Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture] Hyogo Prefecture and business leaders to speak at “Commons Connect Hyogo,” an event on turning local challenges into business opportunities
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COMMON株式会社 will hold “Commons Connect Hyogo,” a networking event bringing together government, businesses, and local enterprises, in Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture, on Nov. 27, 2026. With a capacity of 30 people, speakers will include the Hyogo Prefecture Planning Department, 幸南食糧株式会社, あすなろ住宅株式会社, and 株式会社パーシヴァル, with the aim of turning local challenges into business opportunities and fostering collaboration.
[Nov. 15 only] Fluffy… fizzy… melting away… the cloud-like melt-in-your-mouth texture. A freshly baked cheese soufflé, available for 1 day only
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お菓子のたいよう, operated by 株式会社太陽社, will sell its hugely popular freshly baked cheese soufflé at its main store for 1 day only on Sunday, Nov. 15. The price is ¥1,500 (tax included).
株式会社いーふらん held its 79th company bus tour, featuring sweet potato digging at 秦野いとう農園 and a sushi lunch at the long-established 銀八鮨 本店. The total value of luxury watches owned by 4 newly hired sales employees was reported to exceed ¥10 million, and Chairman Watanabe shared career guidance with younger employees.
The Autumn Orchid Exhibition will be held at 手柄山温室植物園, hosted by 姫路市 and the 姫路市まちづくり振興機構, with support from 姫路ラン会 and 播磨ラン会. The event will feature about 50 varieties and 100 items, along with an information session and sales.
Not just “sales results.” Esection Partner proposes “total rewards”-style support to strengthen in-house sales capabilities
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株式会社Esection Partner has offered “total rewards”-style sales consulting since August 2026, proposing 7 support processes to strengthen in-house sales capabilities and a proprietary “complete satisfaction-based compensation” system.
Facts
Offered since August 2026
A 20-item satisfaction evaluation sheet is used
Fixed qualitative evaluation: 5 items
Fixed quantitative evaluation: 5 items
Customized evaluation for each client: 10 items
If satisfaction is 0%
The consulting fee covered by the program will be ¥0
[Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day] Turning the period of medication use into a period of lifestyle change: New plan launches from Sumareha PRO, with experts supporting diet and exercise for 6 months
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株式会社アイスリーメディカル has launched a new plan, “スマリハPRO 糖尿病パーソナルサポート,” for people with type 2 diabetes using Mounjaro®. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day, physical therapists and other professionals will provide support with diet and exercise for 6 months.
Facts
Support over 6 months
About 60% of people
91% continue the behaviors they learned through the program
“A driving school that builds communities”: Kakegawa Driving School teams up with Tenryu Hamanako Railroad! A train featuring the official character “かけまる” will run through town! Unveiling ceremony set for Friday, Dec. 4
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株式会社掛川自動車学校 is teaming up with Tenryu Hamanako Railroad to launch a train featuring its official character “かけまる.” An unveiling ceremony will be held at Kakegawa Station on Dec. 4, with 10 members of the public invited by lottery.
From practitioner to representative director in about 3 years: Mami Iida appointed new head of “MARIE TERESIA”
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wowwe株式会社 announced that Mami Iida, who joined the company in 2023 and built up experience in the field, was appointed representative director of the eyelash salon “MARIE TERESIA,” effective Oct. 29, 2026.
Facts
Mami Iida appointed effective Oct. 29, 2026
Since joining the company in 2023
The Umeda Chayamachi store recorded the highest monthly sales among all MARIE TERESIA locations in December 2024
Worked for 7 years at a beauty salon in Osaka Prefecture
[京王プラザホテル札幌] Nissy to bring sparkle to the Christmas season: Christmas lunch and dinner party confirmed
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京王プラザホテル札幌 will host a Christmas party featuring artist Nissy on Dec. 8, 2026. Tickets are priced at ¥50,000, and a special course prepared by the executive chef will be served.
[いっちょう] Competing in the Takasaki pasta festival, “18th King of Pasta 2026”! Entry dish featuring lavish use of Gunma-branded ingredients to go on sale at 2 locations in Takasaki starting Nov. 16
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Takasaki Nakai store of 株式会社いっちょう will compete in the “18th King of Pasta 2026” and sell a special dish made with Joshu beef and Akagi pork from Gunma Prefecture.
Escape game world championship “ER CHAMP 2026”: 5 Japanese teams advance to the final. They will compete for the world title at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14.
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5 teams from Japan have advanced to the final of the escape game world championship “ER CHAMP 2026,” which will be held in Poland on Nov. 14. ESCAPE株式会社 has sent an official ambassador and is running a support campaign.
“どきどき収穫祭2026,” co-hosted by JA全農いばらき and いばらきコープ生活協同組合, was held in the parking lot of the Ibaraki-machi store on Nov. 7, 2026, drawing 3,643 visitors. The event, which promotes local production for local consumption, was held for the 11th time and featured a direct-sales corner, activity booths, live performances and more.
“Education Night,” bringing together current and former teachers, to be held at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku on Dec. 7 (Mon.)! Networking event featuring perspectives from 3 fields: boards of education, schools and cram schools
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold “Education Night” at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku on Dec. 7, 2026, featuring a panel discussion and networking event with speakers representing 3 perspectives: boards of education, schools and cram schools.
What happened inside the company behind 160% sales growth and a labor cost ratio of 1/2? favy President 高梨巧 to discuss the “successes” and “distortions” of generative AI use at a study session on Dec. 22 (Tue.)
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株式会社経営参謀 will host a study session on Dec. 22, 2026, with President 高梨巧 of 株式会社favy as a guest, to discuss the successes of generative AI use and the “distortions” within the company.
“In the age of generative AI, what will engineers make a living from?” Career discussion for IT engineers to be held at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku on Dec. 16 (Wed.)
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold a discussion on IT engineers’ careers on Dec. 16, 2026, under the theme “In the age of generative AI, what will engineers make a living from?” The guest will be 關哲也, representative director of ミエルストーリー株式会社. Participants will discuss changes to the development environment brought about by generative AI and the future prospects for engineers.
【アルコ株式会社】Title match “ALCO Match DAY” to be held on Dec. 5 (Sat.) at GLION ARENA KOBE for the 大阪ブルテオン vs. ジェイテクト STINGS 愛知 game
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アルコ株式会社 will serve as title sponsor of the 大阪ブルテオン vs. JTEKT STINGS Aichi game to be held at GLION ARENA KOBE on Dec. 5, branding it “ALCO Match DAY” and offering gifts to attendees along with special events.
【Opens Jan. 16】“カレー大學総合学部,” a new in-person course offering an enjoyable way to learn the fundamentals and practice of marketing through the theme of curry. Using a hugely popular national dish as its subject, students will gain a deep understanding of product development, planning and strategy and aim to become job-ready professionals
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株式会社カレー総合研究所 will open the in-person “カレー大學総合学部” course at its Shibuya classroom on Jan. 16. The tuition is ¥35,000, and students will learn marketing fundamentals and specialized knowledge about curry from representative 井上岳久.
【Seto, Aichi】“Christmas Rooms” launch on Nov. 24 due to popular demand! Christmas glamping limited to 2 cabins, now also bookable with regular accommodation plans!
【Starting Nov. 14】Streaming begins for “Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy ‘How to Secure Approval’ Seminar: Preparing Applications by Working Backward from Review Criteria”【助成金なう】
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助成金なう, operated by 株式会社ナビット, will begin streaming a seminar exclusively for paid members on Nov. 14, focusing on improving approval rates for the labor-saving investment subsidy and preparing for the review.
Connecting dairy farms and businesses to support next-generation learning and the spread of DX. Sponsorship applications open for the “2nd Dairy DX Summit”
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Metagri研究所, operated by 株式会社農情人, is seeking corporate and organizational sponsors for the “2nd Dairy DX Summit,” to be held in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, on Jan. 22, 2027. Hosted by 地域交流牧場全国連絡会, the summit provides dairy farmers and students with an opportunity to learn practical examples of DX and AI use. Sponsorship funds will support student participation, create connections with dairy farms and promote DX.
Facts
Friday, Jan. 22, 2027
There are 10,800 dairy cattle farms
Down from 11,300 farms the previous year
Average satisfaction was 4.75 (out of 5
Original交通費を補助します（1名あたり5,000円が目安
Individual items can also be ordered, starting at ¥5,000 (before tax)
The menu has a total of 17 items
A total of 183 works from 138 people nationwide
183 works from 138 people
On-site capacity: 100 people
Light Plan: ¥15,000
Standard Plan: ¥35,000
Plans and individual items that include a commercial and feature segment in the streamed video: Dec. 18, 2026
U23 World Cup: Lei Hao-po goes the distance and hits 153; Huang Chun-lin homers as Taiwan beats Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan faced Japan in the U23 Baseball World Cup. Pitcher 雷皓博 went 7 innings, allowing just 1 run and reaching 153 kilometers per hour, while 黃鈞麟 hit a go-ahead home run in the 6th inning. Taiwan beat Japan 2 to 1 for its 2nd straight win in the Super Round.
Stablecoin opportunities and challenges: state-owned banks assess differentiated needs across 3 customer segments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
State-owned banks (一銀、台銀、合庫銀、土銀) assessed the potential of stablecoins in cross-border payments, supply chain finance and asset tokenization, analyzing the differentiated needs of 三 major customer segments: corporations, high-net-worth individuals and the general public. They also highlighted challenges including regulatory compliance, risk management and infrastructure transformation.
State-owned banks pursue stablecoin opportunities and partner with retailers to explore use cases
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
As Taiwan's stablecoin regulatory framework gradually matures, state-owned banks are actively preparing. 台銀 is working with a major retailer to test tokenized tools in retail settings; 一銀 and 華南銀 are engaging with VASP firms to explore the market and technical architecture; 土銀 is participating in a gold tokenization project; and other state-owned banks are continuing to study regulations, risk controls and use cases.
Facts
Expected to officially take effect in Q1 next year
Taiwanese man wanted in 15 cases including fraud, murder and money laundering arrested in Pattaya, Thailand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thai police arrested a 50-year-old Taiwanese man in Pattaya who is wanted in Taiwan in connection with 15 criminal cases, including 13 fraud cases, 1 money laundering case and 1 murder case. The cases involve more than 70 million baht, and arrangements for his repatriation are underway.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun meets Wang Yi, hopes APEC leaders’ meeting will advance China-South Korea ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks in Beijing, discussing issues on the Korean Peninsula and expanded cooperation in areas including artificial intelligence. Seoul hopes the two countries’ leaders will meet during APEC to advance bilateral ties.
Facts
After about 3 months
After 10 months
35th anniversary of diplomatic ties
People-to-people exchanges are expected to reach 10 million visits
Grand celebrations at Penghu’s Jianshan Xianjidian Temple; series of events to continue for 1 month
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Penghu’s Jianshan Xianjidian Temple held a ceremony praying for peace to mark its 290th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its completion and consecration. A series of events will continue through Dec. 14.
21 Chinese aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military closely monitors and responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said it detected 10 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 8 Chinese naval vessels and 3 official ships from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today. A total of 21 Chinese aircraft and vessels continued operating around the Taiwan Strait, and the military is closely monitoring and responding.
Lin Yong-yue wins breaking silver at Youth Olympics; Taiwan team finishes with 2 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games concluded, with Taiwan’s delegation finishing 19th overall with 2 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze medals. Breaking competitor Lin Yong-yue lost to China’s Cui Shengyu in the men’s individual gold-medal match, taking silver in the team’s final event.
Japan’s oldest sitting Upper House member, Masaaki Yamazaki, dies at 84
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Masaaki Yamazaki, a Liberal Democratic Party member of Japan’s House of Councillors, died on the 13th at the age of 84. He was the oldest sitting member of the upper house and served as deputy chief cabinet secretary and president of the House of Councillors, holding the latter post for six consecutive terms. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted a tribute. The by-election will be held alongside next year’s unified local elections on April 25.
Facts
Dies at 84
Served 6 consecutive terms as a member of the House of Councillors
First elected to the House of Councillors in 1992
Served as president of the House of Councillors from 2013 to 2016
Failed to accurately report 40,000 yen in political donations
July this year
During his tenure as the 30th president of the House of Councillors
Directorate-General of Personnel Administration: Year-end bonuses for military personnel, civil servants and teachers for 115 to be paid Jan. 27 next year
Chiang Wan-an to hold a “Peace of Mind” march; Taipei police plan traffic controls
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiang Wan-an will hold a “Peace of Mind” march. Taipei police plan to impose traffic controls on sections including Dunhua North Road from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket reached Earth orbit on its 15th test flight, but the booster recovery mission was aborted, and the booster was instead allowed to splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft itself is expected to attempt recovery 22 hours later.
Revenue growth not matched by profits? Pharmacies caught in price wars as consolidation accelerates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ministry of Finance statistics show that sales at Western medicine retailers rose 11.1% year over year in the first 8 months of this year, but their number fell by a net 154, reflecting how price competition and the impact of e-commerce have kept profits from growing alongside revenue. Chain pharmacies including 大樹, 佑全 and 丁丁 continue to expand or adjust their strategies, as the market sees consolidation and a trend toward larger players growing stronger.
Facts
Net decrease of 154
Up 11.1% year over year
From 428 at the end of last year
To about 448 currently
Targeting 700 by 2030
Only 14 acquired through mergers and acquisitions
Currently has 168 stores nationwide
Contracts for 4 locations will expire by the end of this year
民眾黨’s two campaign caravans race across Taiwan; minor-party alliance stages fire-dance show to win votes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With the nine-in-one elections two weeks away, 民眾黨 has 黃國昌 and 柯文哲 leading two campaign caravans on vote-seeking tours across Taiwan and has nominated 64 council candidates. 台灣前進陣線 is taking a nontraditional approach to campaigning with fire-dance performances and family activities, and has put forward 35 candidates for local public office.
Facts
Put forward 64 council candidates
Put forward 35 candidates for local public office
Including 29 councilors
And 6 candidates for township, town and city representative
Cheng Li-wun says four municipalities should avoid major setbacks; KMT rolls out record of achievements during campaign’s golden week to rally voters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun said that despite the impact of the DPP’s “ocean current” effect on the 2026 nine-in-one elections, she was cautiously optimistic about the races in the four municipalities of Taipei, New Taipei, Taichung and Taoyuan, expecting the party to get through without major setbacks. During the campaign’s golden week, the KMT will highlight its record of achievements to rally voters, with several large campaign events and grassroots canvassing activities planned.
FAA orders nationwide U.S. flight halt; Department of Homeland Security: unrelated to 微軟 system outage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美國聯邦航空總署 (FAA) issued a rare nationwide flight halt order because of a communications system problem. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin said it was unrelated to a 微軟 365 service outage, while Senator Tammy Duckworth called for a thorough investigation.
Facts
Since the 2001 911 terrorist attacks
The second time the United States has issued a nationwide order suspending flight departures
The previous incident occurred in January 2023
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Paraguay digital bank collapse: former president Peña again accused of criminal conspiracy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paraguayan prosecutors confirmed they had traced overseas assets belonging to the failed digital bank Ueno Bank and are seeking to add a “criminal conspiracy” charge against former President Peña, who was impeached.
Oil tanker capsizes riverboat in New Orleans; all 180 survive, 32 taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An oil tanker capsized the riverboat “American Heritage” in New Orleans, United States. All 180 people aboard survived, and 32 were taken to the hospital but were not in life-threatening condition.
Rain to spread across the island this afternoon; Wu Derong: 2 surges of the northeast monsoon to arrive in succession next week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Derong said a shortwave trough will pass through starting this afternoon, bringing localized brief showers and lower temperatures. The northeast monsoon will affect the north and east from tomorrow through the 16th, bringing rain. A front and another surge of the northeast monsoon will arrive in succession from the 18th, with cold air expected to persist for 2 to 3 days.
Facts
14 (CNA)
Through the 16th
Starting on the 18th
Today, temperatures in northern Taiwan will range from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius
横向高原リゾート株式会社 was ordered into bankruptcy proceedings on Oct. 29, with liabilities of about ¥732 million. Its business was transferred to （株）新横向高原リゾート, and the ski resort is scheduled to open in December 2026.
シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス received an order to commence special liquidation from the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21. The company operated “Shaero,” a sharing service for folding electric motorcycles, but dissolved amid a worsening business environment. The amount of its liabilities is currently under investigation.
花嫁わた株式会社 suspended operations as of Nov. 2 and entrusted an attorney with winding-up procedures. The company took over the business of 旧・花嫁わた（株）, but orders declined due to changes in demand and the entry of competitors, leading it to abandon continued operations. The amount of liabilities is currently under investigation.
ガイアファンディング株式会社 had a bankruptcy petition filed by a creditor on July 15 and received a bankruptcy commencement order on Oct. 14. Liabilities are about 6.04535 billion yen.
株式会社いちのや (formerly 株式会社本塁打) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 30. Operating "Nori-ben Ichinoya," it had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen and 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise locations, in the fiscal year ended May 2024, but its cash flow worsened due to the burden of store-opening funds, rising costs, and intensifying competition. It came under the umbrella of a rice wholesaler in September 2024, but sales fell to about 614 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2025, and it had closed its Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026. Liabilities are currently under investigation.
Facts
It had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2024
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended May 2025 fell to about 614 million yen
It had opened 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise stores
On Sept. 30, it received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court
It was established in May 2021 (Reiwa 3)
The creditor claim filing period runs until Oct. 28
It closed its flagship Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026
日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 1 and received a rehabilitation proceedings commencement order on Oct. 6. Its liabilities total about 13.2 billion yen (about 1,100 creditors), making it the largest bankruptcy ever among toy retailers. The company has concluded a business transfer agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates ドン・キホーテ, and Operation Shared Services, and will continue operating with DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行. The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is Jan. 13, 2027.
Facts
日本トイザらス（株）(capital: 10 million yen
Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
In the fiscal year ended January 2007, it posted annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
Annual sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 (fiscal year-end changed) came to only about 75.211 billion yen
It had posted losses for 8 consecutive terms at the net income level
The filing attorneys are attorney 仁瓶善太郎 and 15 others
株式会社絆ホールディングス and 4 other companies were ordered by 大阪市 to return about 11 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of the employment transition support system additional payment, and had their designations revoked. In response, the petition to commence rehabilitation proceedings was dismissed by the Osaka District Court, and a preservation administration order was issued. Total liabilities of the 5 companies amount to about 28.9 billion yen.