The “AI inspector” operates 24 hours a day with no internet connection required. 株式会社STARUP begins sales of “EdgeVision,” a fully offline AI anomaly detection platform
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Image for illustrative purposes, as photography is prohibited inside the factory. EdgeVision was installed at the factory of ナビエース株式会社, a manufacturer of cardboard and packaging materials, and operated stably for approximately 1 year on an actual production line without interruption.
Key features of EdgeVision: 1. Operates fully offline and detects anomalies at high speed in 0.1 seconds or less
STAR UP has conducted research and development on EdgeVision for approximately 2 years.
Opening Tuesday, September 1! KINUJO Cafe & Bar opens in Ginza, offering a sensory experience of the KINUJO world. Enjoy a special experience combining refined interiors and fine dining.
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株式会社KINUJO, which operates the beauty appliance brand KINUJO, will open KINUJO Cafe & Bar in Ginza on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomoaki Hamada.
株式会社KINUJO, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and led by Representative Director Tomoaki Hamada, will open KINUJO Cafe & Bar in Ginza on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
At KINUJO Cafe&Bar, we offer original sparkling wine imported directly from a long-established French winery so customers can enjoy a quality moment. Made using traditional methods cultivated by a winery with a history of more than 100 years, this wine features a festive, elegant aroma and a crisp, refreshing taste despite its dry finish.
Companies mentioned：KINUJO、LOUANGE TOKYO、Granitos de Altura
Professionals handle the entire process for complex IMs in medical corporation M&A. Launch of “ゲキラクIM for clinic,” an outsourced IM production service specializing in medical institution M&A
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Delivery is available in as little as 3 business days after receiving an order.
Companies mentioned：SYNAPSE DEAL株式会社、ゲキラクIM for clinic
Saturday, August 22, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture: Free public lecture on measures to address age-related hearing loss, presented by an otolaryngologist—for those who have difficulty hearing even with hearing aids
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August 22, 2026
14:00 (registration is scheduled to begin at 13:30)
[Generative AI × more than 300 years in business] A long-established shipping company uses generative AI for employee training! Works by employees with no design experience adopted as official uniforms
Launching “やりきるAX,” a suite of AI services that drives AX from frontline departments across departments and into management to achieve business transformation. Sustaining the transformation cycle through hands-on partnership
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Nearly 80% of large enterprises have adopted AI
More than 80% move beyond PoCs and reach full-scale operation
Of those, approximately 86% agreed to share their company name, personal name, and contact information with the entrepreneurs
The average mentoring satisfaction rating among entrepreneurs who took the stage was 4.3/5.0
79.7% were “satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied”
An ongoing investor community is taking shape: among 71 individuals, 37 attended 2 or more times and 15 attended 5 or more times
Capital: ¥89,098,750
Companies mentioned：プロトスター株式会社、StartupList、JP STARTUPS、起業LOG、経済産業省、東京都、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、つくばスタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、Diagonal Run Tokyo、一般社団法人日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会、株式会社SalesBreaker、株式会社航此藝舎、GoodBeer&Friends株式会社、Kewel株式会社
August 22 (Saturday): Public lecture in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture (free). Hearing loss and dementia—covering hearing aids, auditory rehabilitation and cochlear implants
Yano Masafumi and Tobita Takayuki, who operate “FC Imabari,” confirmed as speakers! “Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026 – A Major Showcase of Regional Issues” to be held in Shinagawa on September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday).
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September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday), 2026
September 17 (Thursday), 2026
General admission: ¥3,000
Early-bird rate (through August 16 (Sunday)): ¥1,500
Free online seminar on August 25: The best answer in the era of VMware price hikes—A path to cost savings and reduced operational burden through “脱VMware” with private cloud
VIPO to exhibit at the “Asian Contents & Film Market （ACFM）2026,” the affiliated market of the October 釜山国際映画祭! Seeking feature film projects. Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 17:00
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Must be a theatrical release feature film with a runtime of 60 minutes or more
Must have a production budget of at least 10 million yen
“ACFM” dates: October 10 (Saturday)–October 13 (Tuesday), 2026
Film festival dates: October 6 (Tuesday)–October 15 (Thursday), 2026
Application deadline: Tuesday, August 25
※ Applicants will be notified of the selection results by email around Wednesday, September 2.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、Asian Contents & Film Market （ACFM）、釜山国際映画祭、APM（Asian Project Market）、BEXCO Exhibition Center
Developed a soccer player valuation model applying financial engineering through joint research between industry and academia
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On June 1, 2026, a research paper on this study was published in the international academic journal “Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports (JQAS).”
Companies mentioned：東京理科大学、セレッソ大阪、ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社、Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports (JQAS)
4 employees responsible for LEE, the curry that comes only in a spicy version, put it to the test! “LEE Spicy Flavor Experience Map” makes the heat level visible
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Curry brand “LEE” marks 40 years since its launch this year
Infused with the rich aroma of more than 40 kinds of spices and aromatic vegetables
The 2024 reformulation introduced 3 types of chili peppers
Yano Masafumi and Tobita Takayuki, who operate “FC Imabari,” confirmed as speakers! “Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026: A Major Showcase of Regional Issues—Finding Focus and Ideas for Local Challenges”
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Held over 2 days, September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday), 2026
Original定員 ：①②各 20名
General admission: ¥3,000
Early-bird rate (through August 16 (Sunday)): ¥1,500
Students: ¥300
50 case studies are scheduled to be exhibited this year
A “metaverse experience workshop” held at DX High School-selected 和洋九段女子中学校高等学校 — supporting the development of future digital talent, from metaverse basics to hands-on game creation with Roblox
Welcome to the tower apartment of Reiwa-era customs—a worst-ever horror mystery in which the dual terrors of “people” and “strange phenomena” descend upon you! 綿原芹’s The Tower of Nuhinsama goes on sale August 4, 2026
【BOXING RAISE】August streaming schedule announced! Live and on-demand coverage of all 5 highly anticipated events, including “KADOEBI.6&DANGAN” and “SOUL FIGHTING”
About 70% experience chronic health problems like “summer fatigue”; symptoms peak “when waking up in the morning” 【Early Summer Health Issues Survey, Part 3】
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“When waking up in the morning (before commuting / upon waking)” was the most common response at 51.3%
9.7% said they had “visited a medical institution”
Samantha Thavasa unveils visuals for its 2026 Autumn & Winter Collection, themed “Deep Harmony,” capturing a deep, warm season where colors and materials come together in harmony
Announcement of the “HPSC ESPORTS LAB” presentation event
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“The 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)”
(In August 2025, the organization changed its name from the “Japan eSports Union” to the “Japan eSports Association.”)
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本eスポーツ協会、JESU、独立行政法人日本スポーツ振興センター、JSC、JAPAN SPORT COUNCIL、HPSC、HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT CENTER、貴田 英貢也選手、栗原 悠輝選手、一般財団法人上月財団、公益財団法人ミズノスポーツ振興財団、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、CESA、一般社団法人日本オンラインゲーム協会、JOGA、一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会、JAIA、一般社団法人デジタルメディア協会、AMD
【Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture】The “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive risk using just a 6 mL blood sample, will be offered at 三矢クリニック starting September 2026 ＜Appointments now being accepted＞
Getting through the harsh summer at construction sites with “totonoi”! Saitama Prefecture, Konosu City electrical contractor 早川電工 begins full-scale operation of “Extreme Heat Rescue: Totonoi Allowance” to help combat extreme heat and recover from fatigue
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Monthly allowance of up to ¥20,000 (¥20,000 only in extremely hot months; ¥10,000 in other months)
船井総研あがたFAS to hold “M&A Strategy Seminars” for insurance agencies in September and October, explaining how to respond to major changes in the commission point system
“らびぱれ!!,” an approachable 2.5D idol VTuber, releases original song “That’s Me, Love Me” on August 2. Music video for the original song, performed live for the first time, now available.
【Latest issue of WWDJAPAN】“Inefficiency” draws people: The new rules for next-generation shopping centers — “Shopping Center Feature 2026,” the first in 10 years
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Total shopping center sales in 2025 were ¥33.1238 trillion
New openings were limited to 18 shopping centers due to rising construction costs
TISI launches a new service that visualizes fraud risks in e-commerce transactions and provides end-to-end support, from designing countermeasures to implementation
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Although the figure declined in fiscal 2025, it remains high at more than ¥50 billion
More than 20,000 employees across domestic and overseas group companies
In the era of 40°C temperatures, bringing “pre-cooling” to small factories — SANKYO AIR CONDITIONING installs a shaved-ice station for employees to change the idea that “heat is something to endure”
Ad research and AI tool “アド.com” launches “MCP integration (β version),” enabling direct access to advertising data from AI assistants such as Claude and ChatGPT!
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More than 3.5 billion pieces of the latest advertising data
[葛西臨海水族園] Holding “Evening Cool-Down at the Aquarium,” a limited-time event with extended opening hours until 20:00! Special guided talks and limited-edition menu items will bring color to summer evenings
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Open until 20:00
Opening hours extended by 3 hours
August 8 (Sat.)–August 11 (Tue., public holiday), 2026
9:30–20:00 (admission until 19:00)
After 17:00, the lights will be dimmed and the venue will be transformed into a special evening-cool-down version.
Savor autumn flavors in the extraordinary setting of THE LIVELY 福岡博多! A limited-time autumn course menu featuring Japanese ingredients and tableware with “Japanese × Italian” cuisine launches on Tuesday, September 1
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Operates LIVELY HOTELS, which runs boutique and lifestyle hotels across Japan under 6 brands, with 13 properties and approximately 1,200 rooms.
Lunch course “Fuku” 3,200 yen (tax included)
Dinner course “Autumn Fragrance” 6,500 yen (tax included)
Bring together photos and words about your family and grandchildren on one card. New designs arrive for “My Message Card,” available at approximately 63,000 stores nationwide
Nagano Prefecture: SORA GLAMPING RESORT, a glamping experience where you can encounter a sea of clouds, opens for the season on Saturday, September 12!
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SORA GLAMPING RESORT, surrounded by nature at an elevation of 1,000 m
SORA terrace at an elevation of 1,770 m
The facility’s ropeway has a capacity of 166 people
A total of 15 rooms are available
The average temperature at 12:00 from July to September 2025 was 18.2°C
Adults (junior high school students and older): from 2,500 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students: from 1,300 yen (tax included)
Adopts contract operations and management cloud service “Hubble” to advance contract digital transformation and accelerate value delivery to client companies
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Handles approximately 7,000 contract-related operations annually
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
The third installment of the hotel and sauna project. Hotel “Giraffe Nakasu 白” and its adjoining private sauna “SAUNA Giraffe 中洲店” hold their grand opening.
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The hotel has a total of 25 rooms
This brings the number of facilities operated in Fukuoka City to 4
Winners of the “Nurse Manga Awards 2026” announced. Popular manga from the past 1 year selected through reader voting by Nurse Senka members, Instagram followers and others
[NEXCO西日本 × アドベンチャーワールド] Save on your road trip! New plan “Kansai Area Round-Trip Adventure World Drive Pass” now on sale, offering highway toll savings when purchased with admission tickets!
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Save up to 1,000 yen compared with existing drive passes!
Save 800 yen on light vehicles and other eligible vehicles.
Unlimited highway travel for 2 days!
Usable at 150 service areas and parking areas!
Standard car: 5,300 yen
Light vehicle and other eligible vehicles: 4,200 yen
A learning program created by a former train operator who experienced school nonattendance will take place aboard a Romancecar for 1 day only. The “走るAOiスクール” parent-child experiential learning trip launches on September 22
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Admission is first-come, first-served, with a capacity of 24 groups and 48 people
nana's green tea to open its 2nd store, “Sunset Alley,” in Jiyugaoka, where it was founded, on Sept. 1; the brand’s first “rice noodles,” made with 100% domestically produced rice flour, make their debut
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100% domestically produced rice flour
More than 80 locations in Japan and overseas
38 seats
Founded in Jiyugaoka in 2001
Established on July 1, 2003
Third-party allotment of shares conducted on Oct. 1, 2024
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：nana's green tea、株式会社七葉、ダイコク電機株式会社、はしづめ製麺、山政小山園