【ムーミン アラビア】New kids’ collections that foster curiosity and imagination, 「スペース アドベンチャー」 and 「アンダー ザ アンブレラ」, to go on sale sequentially from Wednesday, Sept. 2
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Price: ¥8,000 (¥8,800 including tax)
Price: ¥7,400 (¥8,140 including tax)
Price: ¥5,800 (¥6,380 including tax)
Price: ¥1,100 (¥1,210 including tax)
Price: ¥4,100 (¥4,510 including tax)
Price: ¥3,200 (¥3,520 including tax)
Price: ¥4,800 (¥5,280 including tax)
Companies mentioned：フィスカース ジャパン株式会社、ムーミン アラビア、Fiskarsグループ、Moomin Characters Oy Ltd.
【Held Friday, Aug. 28】What design management should companies prepare for in the years ahead? A symposium exploring the revised DX Promotion Skills Standard (DSS-P)
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To be held on Friday, August 28, 2026
In-person venue: 30 people
Online broadcast: 100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社コンセント、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社、KOEL Design Studio by NTT docomo Business、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）、立命館大学
[Sept. 2 seminar] [For the chemicals and materials industries] “Solve challenges with physical AI! Create a factory where diverse talent can thrive with retrofitted AMRs”
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Seminar on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
14:00〜14:30
Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
“Ako Salt Expo” to be held for the first time at Tokyo’s KITTE to mark 400 years since the development of Higashihama salt fields: 10 days to see, learn about, taste and make Ako salt culture
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400 years since the development of Higashihama salt fields
株式会社ABCash Technologies’ AI-powered service “AIZUS” to hold its free online seminar “Hands-on Experience with Claude” for a total of 6 sessions in August
The world’s No. 1 unsweetened green tea beverage brand, Oi Ocha, adds the GI mark to support the Japanese tea industry’s efforts to promote awareness and understanding of GI
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In July 2026, “Japanese tea” was registered by 農林水産省 as a so-called national GI, with the entire country designated as its production area
Sold in 52 countries and regions as of the end of April 2026
“Oi Ocha Green Tea” 600 ml plastic bottle
Suggested retail price, tax included (excluding tax): 237 yen (220 yen)
Discover Japanese grammar with a book recommended by Taiki Mizuno, supervisor of the hugely popular YouTube channel “ゆる言語学ラジオ,” which has more than 550,000 subscribers! “Where Is Grammar?” goes on sale July 31.
A new kakigori menu launches on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at amaneya CASUAL, a shaved-ice specialty shop inside waSTEP AWAJISHIMA, a large commercial complex on Awaji Island’s east coast!
Interior select online store subsclife by TOKYOROOMS to hold an August-only gift campaign marking the resumption of sales of Ferm Living and Fredericia products
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Originalご購入金額 10万円以上
Originalご購入金額 2万4千円以上
Originalご購入金額 34万円以上
Originalご購入金額 21万円
Monthly subscription fee: 4,167 yen or more
Monthly subscription fee: 1,000 yen or more
Monthly subscription fee: 14,166 yen or more
Monthly subscription fee: 8,750 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソーシャルインテリア、subsclife by TOKYOROOMS、Ferm Living、Fredericia
株式会社アシスト begins recruiting sales agencies in the Miyazaki area for a local search optimization service covering AIO, GEO, LLMO and MEO. The service optimizes generative AI responses and uses cutting-edge technology to help physical stores connect with users.
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Service satisfaction: 91.2%
Staff satisfaction: 97.6%
More than 300 registered manga artists
More than 2,000 projects completed
A cumulative total of 15,000 customer survey responses
Companies mentioned：株式会社アシスト、Google、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Gemini、Instagram、Meta Platforms, Inc.、OpenAI OpCo, LLC、Perplexity AI, Inc.
[Aug. 8 is Reuse Day: 2026 Survey on Attitudes and Practices Around Reuse] Reuse participation has risen to approximately 70%, shifting from “low prices and savings” to “consumption that appreciates the value of things”
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The share of people with reuse experience has risen to approximately 70% (70.9%).
“Low prices” fell 7.7 points year on year to 60.1%.
Among regular users, 87.1% said they “resell” items.
“Travel expenses for domestic and overseas trips” (33.3%) and “luxury dining” (27.3%) ranked near the top
The top response was “being able to consider high-priced items and coveted brands that are out of reach at full price” (36.5%)
Exploring the educational vision and admissions goals of the University of Tokyo’s new undergraduate school and finding a path to success: Kawaijuku Group to hold an online admissions strategy seminar for UTokyo College of Design
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Original東京大学は2027年9月、約70年ぶりとなる新学部「UTokyo College of Design」を設置します。
Adopts a 5-year curriculum that integrates bachelor’s and master’s degree studies
Taste and buy peaches from Fukushima Prefecture! “Discover Fukushima Peach Fair,” part of the “Fukushima Fair,” to run for 3 days from Friday, Aug. 7, at Matsuzakaya Ueno
More than 120 varieties of plum wine from breweries across Japan gather in Chiba for “National Plum Wine Festival in Funabashi 2026,” at Funabashi Racecourse!
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Original9月22日(火祝)・23日(水祝)・26日(土)・27日(日)の４日間
11:00～18:00
Original27日は17:00まで
21 dedicated coins, “Umesen,” for ¥1,900
21 dedicated coins, “Umesen,” plus an original glass for ¥2,700
SBI損保 conducts its “Private-Sector Training for Teachers” for the 4th consecutive year, supporting improved financial literacy among the next generation
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This is the 4th consecutive year SBI損保 has conducted this training, since 2023.
Welcomed 7 teachers from Suginami Ward public schools in Tokyo
About 1,500 teachers from 11 prefectures visited 76 companies and organizations
The “Corporate Training for Teachers” program has been held since 1983
The “Hot Wheels Car Culture Modern Classics” collection, featuring 5 models from the world’s No. 1* die-cast car brand Hot Wheels, goes on sale in early August!
From a variety of meat dishes, including Wagyu beef, to sweets such as freshly shaved Mont Blanc desserts! Enjoy the flavors of autumn and meat dishes with all 5 senses at “THE THEATER BUFFET -Autumn-,” an unlimited-time, theatrical-style buffet
Cosplayers from across Japan and around the world gather on Awaji Island! The 4th “Awajishima COSPLAY —Awacos— Powered by World Cosplay Summit” will be held on October 12, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)!
[南紀白浜マリオットホテル] Launching “Harvest Voyage Afternoon Tea —Autumn Flavors Woven by Hokkaido and Wakayama Prefecture—,” an autumn afternoon tea featuring the bounty of the northern land and the flavors of autumn in Kishu
[川越プリンスホテル] 川越プリンスホテル marks its 35th anniversary: “35 Years of Gratitude, Looking to the Future.” Commemorative initiatives express gratitude to the local community and hopes for the future
A photo exhibition, “Unscripted Days —5 Days in Seoul Without a Script,” celebrating the release of Korean actor Kim Dong-hee’s first official photo book, is coming to Shibuya PARCO! He has drawn attention for “Itaewon Class” and “Extracurricular”
From August 6–10, during the “Sumiyoshi Shrine Grand Festival,” held once every 3 years, Need will sell original beer and tenugui towels at “喫茶と居酒 anata” as a token of gratitude to the local community
“Wild boars gather around fallen citrus fruit, causing secondary damage”: One week after the Kumamoto earthquake, damage to producers continues to mount. Tabechoku publishes a special support page featuring support tickets, damage reports and initiatives where purchases provide support.
See more than 100 species of carnivorous plants in the cool indoor setting! The paludarium display features more than 30 items, and the botanical illustrations of pitcher plants are also worth a look! The “Plants That Eat Insects” exhibition is underway, offering opportunities to see, hear, experience and learn｜Osaka City Botanical Garden “Sakuya Konohana Kan”
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About 100 species of carnivorous plants from around the world come together
【On track to surpass ¥2 billion in group annual sales】The rapidly growing “1 person, 1 hot pot” sukiyaki specialty restaurant WAGYU SUKIYAKI 極〜GOKU〜 opens its 19th location in Japan in Shinjuku Kabukicho, with the largest seating capacity in the brand’s history!
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The group is expected to surpass ¥2 billion in annual sales soon
Number of seats: [47 seats total]
“100 g (¥4,800)” size for children and light eaters
Survey of 310 parents who want their children to attend a highly competitive university: What worries them about choosing a cram school? The No. 1 concern is “whether tuition is too expensive”
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310 parents aged 30 and over who want their children to attend a highly competitive university or medical school
Asked, “Do you think the learning environment has a significant impact on university entrance exam results? (Single answer),” the largest group, 69%, answered, “I think it has a very significant impact.” This was followed by “I think it has some impact” at 26.8% and “I think it has an impact” at 2.9%, showing that 98.7% overall believe it has an impact.
Asked, “What worries you about choosing a cram school? (Multiple answers allowed),” the most common response was “whether tuition is too expensive,” cited by 234 people.
【Ikebukuro Station PARCO Vision screening】Premium supplement “CieloViel 5-ALA,” containing the life-origin substance “5-ALA,” is being promoted on a large video screen
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Believed to have existed on Earth for about 3.6 billion years
【Addressing challenges in the construction industry】“現場ベース-段取り-,” a business support platform that centrally manages everything from finding partner companies to recruitment and customer acquisition, officially launches
Bringing “The Moon Over New York,” followed for 15 years, to Japan
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Has continued photographing in New York for about 15 years
About 30 photographic works will be exhibited
Original2026年8月19日（水）から23日（日）まで
Companies mentioned：植山慎太郎、Gallery ＆ Space SIO、Triangle NY、International Photography Awards、Tokyo International Foto Awards、Prix de la Photographie, Paris
From “consultations to sell financial products” to “consultations that support people through life”: independent financial planning office 前北FP事務所 opens
Keep facilities running even when they have no service managers. Starting in as little as 3 days, from ¥100,000 per month: サビカンパートナーズ launches in earnest
“The fate of Ono no Komachi”: JUBAN T-shirt unveiled. On the first day of autumn, Play KIMONO shares “a new standard for Japanese clothing” from Kyoto.
“Doggy's Island in Koyaru” launches the membership-based resort club ドギーズアイランドクラブ. Make precious moments with your dog part of an extraordinary everyday life.
“I'm glad I learned how important sweat is!” Children smile at the “Kids' Sweat Activity Project”; 90 people take part in a doctor-supervised experiential program
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Approximately 90 elementary school students participated
Go Too! Group signs partnership with FIBA, launching a new “regional co-creation model” centered on sports in Aichi
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In July 2026, a contract was signed with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) for the first international tournament to be held in Aichi Prefecture.
“Aichi Go Too! Sports Fes.” will be held on Oct. 10 (Sat.) and 11 (Sun.), 2026, at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS (hereinafter, LaLaport Nagoya AQULS)
Companies mentioned：Go Too Group株式会社、FIBA、IWBF、日本生命保険相互会社