New cleat performance quantified in joint testing with 筑波大学蹴球部: “Reach the ball about 10 cm faster.” ULTRA NITRO ™ 7, the fastest soccer cleat in the brand’s history, launches Thursday, July 23
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Reach the ball about 10 cm faster
Cover space about 22 cm faster
96% of players felt the responsiveness
80% of players said their first step became faster
Learn about energy in a fun way through QuizKnock’s popular “1-Hour Free Research” feature! A collaboration video from JERA and QuizKnock’s next-generation education project “Zero Emission School” was released over 4 consecutive days
Aug. 31 is “Vegetable Day”: “Kagome Vegetable Tracking Survey 2026” reveals this year’s rankings of children’s favorite and least favorite vegetables; tomato tops the favorite vegetable ranking for the 3rd consecutive year!
A weekday-only course to enjoy at a leisurely pace even after 13:00. Tamachi Singapore restaurant 威南記海南鶏飯 日本本店 offers 6 dishes for ¥2,500, with no reservation required
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¥2,500 per person (tax included)
Weekday lunch hours: 11:30–14:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルニバービ、威南記海南鶏飯 日本本店、Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice
Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session
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Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served); minimum number of participants is 5
[名古屋タカシマヤ] The 14th French Fair, “La vie est belle!—Life Is Beautiful,” brings together beloved French goods and gourmet foods that transcend generations
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80 stores in total (31 gourmet food stores, 49 goods stores)
7 stores making their first appearance
1 store making its Japan debut
A spoon from about 100 years ago
A silver-plated spoon made in France around 1900
Gravure spoon: from ¥7,700
Additional engraving (1 word): ¥1,100
Fully custom-made: from ¥11,000
Rose bouquet cushion: ① Red ② Beige, ¥19,800 each
GIEN Gien canapé plate collection: ① Ça, c’est Paris〈Arc de Triomphe/Opéra〉 ② Tulipe Noire ③ Ça, c’est Paris〈Eiffel Tower〉, 8 each
[名古屋タカシマヤ] In anticipation of an increase in tourists to Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya specialties and popular “Asian” gourmet foods are on offer: “Nagoya × Asia × Sports-Related Gourmet Foods”
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<マツウラベーカリー> Nagoya sampler set (3 pieces): ¥1,501
<まつおか> Nagoya favorites set (1 set): ¥1,836
Nagoya souvenirs and gourmet foods will be offered in quantities about 20% higher than last year
<マツウラベーカリー> Curry bread set featuring 3 Asian countries (3 pieces): ¥1,301
<KYK> Set of 5 Asian-flavored cutlets (1 set): ¥1,501
KaKe Rice: fragrant chili oil and sweet-and-spicy yangnyeom pork (1 serving): ¥1,134
[名古屋タカシマヤ] The 1st Greater Tokai and Hokuriku Fair brings together popular queue-worthy foods and classic souvenirs from 6 prefectures: Tokai (Aichi, Gifu, Mie) and Hokuriku (Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui)
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69 stores in total [60 gourmet food stores/9 goods stores], including 41 first-time stores (35 gourmet food stores/6 goods stores)
The “phantom wagyu” that sells 6,000 portions a year
Noto beef premium 3-cut bento (1 box): ¥4,320; limited to 30 boxes per day
Kurakurabe (1 box): ¥1,944; limited to 30 boxes per day
Horado kiwi brooch: ¥11,870; limited to 5
Sweet potato scarf clip: ¥8,310; limited to 5
Yuzunone: ¥16,425; set with fragrance oil, limited to 5
Daikanyama’s L’HISTORIQUE opens on September 23. A lineup of gâteau and baked sweets
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6 counter seats
Business hours: 11:00–19:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社トランジットホールディングス、L’HISTORIQUE、エコール辻東京、オテル・ドゥ・ミクニ、Le Grand Véfour、Plaza Athénée、Pâtisserie Jacques、サロン・デュ・ショコラ・パリ、Dining 33、HILLS HOUSE
Charity project “united LOVE project 2026” launches special collaboration items focused on sweatshirts. A portion of sales will be donated to relief efforts for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake
72 Japanese students to be dispatched to 4 African countries (Egypt, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zambia); international exchange program to foster future ties between Japan and Africa among university and graduate students
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A total of 72 Japanese university and graduate students
Zoff introduces “Kanri Local Inventory” at all 340 stores. Digitally visualizing store inventory will enhance the in-store “try before you buy” experience. Building a store infrastructure selected by AI to maximize next-generation customer acquisition
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Zoff, which operates more than 340 stores nationwide
HITO-Linkエージェント, a job database for recruitment agencies, surpasses 100,000 unique job listings※1, growing into one of Japan’s largest job databases for recruitment agencies※2
“AI Expo Summer 2026” announces its 3rd conference speaker lineup! A look at real-world AI use, from domestic AI “Noetra” and company-wide adoption by major corporations to digital transformation in government
Chocolate Ball, a 59-year-old confection, takes on a chewy experience! A new series putting chewy texture—not chocolate—at center stage: “Chewy Chocolate Ball <Golden Kinako Mochi> / <Choco Mochi>,” launching Aug. 25
“A Selection of Cookie Tins from Classic Picture Books by Cake.jp” to be held for the first time at Shizuoka Station Building パルシェ from August 18 (Tue)!
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“ノンタン's Birthday” cookie tin Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
【シナぷしゅ】Pusyu-Pusyu, what will you transform into? Cookie tin Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
A cookie tin of delicious-looking cookies from 『おまえうまそうだな』 Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
A midnight cookie tin from 『ねないこ だれだ』 Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
A secret cookie tin from 『パンダ銭湯』 Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
『ノラネコぐんだん』 cookie tin Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
『ねずみくんとホットケーキ』 cookie tin Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
【Shin Nihonkai Ferry】〈Direct-from-the-boat produce, fourth installment〉Tomato juice tasting and sales event, featuring a product honored with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
Next-generation AI earbuds “GLIDiC AI +u Buds” go on general sale, supporting “personal growth” with 3-way recording, transcription and unique advice features
A luxurious space that sets up in about 7 minutes and inflates with air! New easy-to-pitch air tent that rises automatically: “Air Magic PANEL Tunnel Dome XL”!
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Price: ¥165,000 (tax included)
Total weight: approximately 16.5kg
Assembly time: approximately 7 minutes
UV-CUT treatment blocks approximately 90% or more of ultraviolet rays
Proof-of-concept trial of “karaoke without song selection” begins at Toyota Woven City, with implementation set to run from September 1 to realize a new singing experience
かっぱ寿司's founding anniversary special, 5th installment: “Make the most of summer! Exciting campaign” now underway! Great-value set menus available for 4 days only!
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Special price for 4 days only: 1,040 yen including tax and up
Special price for 4 days only: 1,490 yen including tax and up
Special price for 4 days only: 520 yen including tax and up
Special price for 4 days only: 690 yen including tax and up
One entry for every 3,000 yen spent, including tax
Mini-truck vegetable gardens and food trucks to appear at Daikanyama T-SITE and Azabudai Hills! 【EARTH BEAT FES 2026】Pre-event bringing the feel of a farm to the heart of the city to be held in September
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Membership stands at 344,556 (as of the end of June 2026)
Cumulative shipments of the series have reached 2.5億 servings (as of February 2026)
[Nitori HD] Continues to be selected as a constituent of the leading ESG investment indices “FTSE4Good Index Series” and “FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index”
[紫翠 ラグジュアリーコレクションホテル 奈良] To mark its 3rd anniversary, the original sake “紫巡” makes its debut; commemorative wagashi “紫結,” a special course and accommodation plan will also be available for a limited time
琵琶湖マリオットホテル launches “Autumn Parfait -Reflet Series-,” an autumn parfait adorned with Shine Muscat grapes; in October, it will appear in a Halloween-exclusive purple color
Food and beverage companies in Hokkaido join forces to hold “FOOD CAREER HOKKAIDO,” a recruitment fair for high school students, for the first time in Obihiro: “Food × Work Festa in Tokachi”
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Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate remains low at 38%
[Kyoto Okazaki 蔦屋書店] Solo exhibition “Intersection II ─ Scenery Beyond the Overlapping ─” by artist Shinichi Wakasa, who fuses tradition and pop culture, opens Aug. 29 (Sat.)
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Approximately 20 works, mainly new pieces, will be exhibited
[Major Renewal] Popular vintage clothing and record shops from across Japan gather in Kobe! “VinFes!,” one of the largest vintage festivals in Kansai, takes place in October!
[ウェスティンホテル横浜] Halloween-themed menus and events on offer, including a playful afternoon tea and dessert buffet, plus “YELLOWEEN” in collaboration with ヴーヴ・クリコ
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The 2026 Halloween season
Starting September 17 (Thursday)
On October 31 (Saturday), Halloween itself
On the 23rd floor, at the Lobby Lounge
On the 3rd floor, at Pacific Table
Afternoon tea: ¥8,200 on weekdays
Afternoon tea: ¥8,200 on weekdays / ¥9,200 on weekends and holidays
[札幌プリンスホテル] Hosting a dinner buffet featuring 10 kinds of sushi and boiled crab, the return of the popular table-order buffet, and other gourmet events to celebrate the holiday period
A seminar titled “Why don’t strategies deliver results even when they’re right?” will be held on September 17, 2026 (Thursday), featuring Koho Horiuchi, Representative Director of 株式会社データドリブン・コンサルティング!!
A job-hunting feature to learn from the work of active game developers! Get an advance look at part of the event, including a keynote by a director and employee panel discussions!
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The all-new game PRAGMATA, released in 2026
At CAPCOM, training takes place for about 6–9 months before employees are assigned to a team
At CAPCOM, artist roles are divided into 9 specialized fields, with tailored training programs lasting about 3–6 months
パナソニック エレクトリックワークス promotes the spread of health-focused management through collaboration with companies in other industries — holding an experiential well-being seminar, “Understanding Bones Can Change How You Work,” jointly with 5 companies
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219 participants
Satisfied: 98.2%
Interest in bones increased: 97.7%
Would recommend it to others: 95.9%
About 50 companies and organizations in the Kansai region
Companies mentioned：パナソニック エレクトリックワークス、荒川化学工業株式会社、株式会社大阪ソーダ、積水ハウス株式会社、フクシマガリレイ株式会社、Hers HeAlth Technologies株式会社
A Japanese sweets book featuring low-sugar bean paste and snacks that are light on the mind and body: “Low-Sugar Bean Paste Snacks You Can Enjoy with Confidence, Even If You’re Concerned About Blood Sugar or Carbohydrates,” on sale August 18!
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List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
“Rich Brownies with 10% Less Sugar,” a snack co-developed with a company, has sold out a cumulative total of 600,000 units.
The bean paste snacks featured contain about 75% less sugar than typical Japanese sweets.
At last! The first book from TAMAchan, a hugely popular gaming streamer with more than 1.07 million channel subscribers: “Nya~rupiiji! TAMAchan Official Fan Book,” on sale August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)!