82% of people in their 20s and 30s want to give their parents “something lasting” rather than “something that gets used up”—launch of a “Respect for the Aged Day gift plan” that turns a parent’s life into a book
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82% want to give “something lasting” rather than “something that gets used up (such as flowers or food)”
76% say they “don’t know what to give their parents or can’t think of anything beyond the usual choices”
62% say they “often feel that their parents are getting older”
The rate of experience using generative AI has grown about 9 times in the past 2 years, from 3.4% to 30.3%
The No. 1 item people found hardest to part with when sorting through a deceased person’s belongings was “photos, letters and albums” (31.9%)
Available at a limited-time Respect for the Aged Day price (from 29,800 yen/book)
[First in the industry*1] Designed around “when to eat” in the morning, afternoon and evening. Launch of “デイリズム,” dog treats developed from chrononutrition
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OriginalGABAは1袋あたり230mg相当（配合時換算）となるよう設計しています。
2 types of starter kits are also available for 2,268 yen each (tax and shipping included).
[Survey of full-time employees] Workplace rules and the reality of labor law: approximately 70% have experienced “gray-area work practices,” and about 1 in 3 do not know the Labor Standards Act
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YouTube channel with more than 1.74 million subscribers
Sample size: 480 people
Approximately 70% have experienced some kind of “workplace rule”
Protect your car from harsh summer damage! The “summer car-washing concerns” revealed by a survey, plus the TOP 3 car-washing and maintenance products recommended by staff
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Survey finds that 51% are concerned about health issues such as heatstroke while washing their cars
“I get too hot to work for a long time” 48%
51% also said they had “felt concerned about health issues such as heatstroke while washing their cars”
Drink water frequently: 54%
Sun protection: 50%
Ways to finish in a short time: 45%
52% “choose a different time of day”
18% chose the 12–16 time slot
82% chose a different time of day
68.5% shift the time of day when they wash their cars
No. 1: Can be done quickly 51%
No. 2: Price 46%
No. 3: Protects the body from ultraviolet rays and acid rain 28%
[Survey report] Floral patterns and embroidery are most popular in Japan, while plain designs lead in Asia. SHIROHATO surveys popular bra designs in 7 countries and regions
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In 4 of the 7 countries and regions, the “simple and minimalist” style, the opposite of Japan’s preference, was more popular
Underwire bras accounted for a majority (52.9%)
Wireless bras accounted for a majority (53.4%)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 白鳩、SHIROHATO、Mon cher pigeon、MCP、HIMICO、Mode Marie、Wing、Wacoal、LECIEN、GOCOCi、ATSUGI、GUNZE、SANEI
[Cumulative sales surpass 1万 units] “AGRelux,” a gaming chair that lets you sit cross-legged, sponsors “Aketo Cup 2026,” a mahjong tournament featuring VTubers and professional mahjong players! A chair of the winner’s choice from all 4 models will be provided as the prize
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A chair of the winner’s choice from all 4 models
The event will be held on Oct. 12, 2026 (Monday, a public holiday)
[Wins overall No.１ and No. 3 on “Sata Pura”] ニシキヤキッチン’s “Spicy Soup Curry with Kakuni and Egg” claims its first-ever “overall No.１” in the rankings on the popular TV show “Sata Pura”!
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Sales of “Spicy Soup Curry with Kakuni and Egg” in the official online shop are approximately 427 times the usual level
Spicy Soup Curry with Braised Pork and Egg; Pork Curry ■ “Thoroughly Tested” Ranking Results Spicy Soup Curry with Braised Pork and Egg Overall: 1st place Category: 1st place for satisfaction with ingredients Viewer vote: 3rd place Pork Curry Overall: 3rd place Category: 1st place for pairing with rice Scored 48 points, a score rarely seen on the show! A popular curry shop owner also gave it high praise, calling it “the true essence of curry”
Pork curry scored a perfect 10 in 3 categories, for a total of 45 points
[Opens Sept. 18 at 19:00] A new series of “Luxury Sushi Dinner Networking Events” launches in Shibuya! A special night for business owners and decision-makers to connect during the season of autumn flavors!
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Admission + unlimited craft beer and special cocktails + luxury sushi: 15,000 yen (advance payment)
Admission + unlimited craft beer and special cocktails + luxury sushi: 16,000 yen (payment on the day)
In its e-commerce business for a long-established gift service, the company launched 6 months after setting its brand direction, then grew to achieve monthly sales of 50 million yen within 1 year.
A partnership program offering high-quality business meetings through trust-based referrals, starting at a low monthly cost of ¥30,000 (excluding tax)
Making an impact on offense and defense! A conversation with a rookie right-hander from “Warring States Chiba” Sanspo special edition “BAY☆スタ” No. 42 goes on sale Aug. 18
Remembering things exercises the brain! Brain-training workbook for older adults, “Eye-Friendly Spot the Difference: Scenes of Life in the Showa Era,” goes on sale Aug. 20
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Stimulates cognitive function through reminiscences of 98 Showa-era scenes
Cut Mac procurement costs by approximately 20% and reduce the burden of lifecycle management. Case study on Sansan株式会社’s adoption of “UTORITO” published
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Procurement cost savings of approximately 15–20% through residual-value leases
—The queen of sweets in the entertainment world, ぼる塾’s Tanabe, takes center stage— Sweets pop-up shop “Tanabe’s Tea Party” returns this year! Sept. 8 (Tue.)–14 (Mon.) at the promotion space on the 1st floor of Building A at 西武渋谷店
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Sept. 8 (Tue.)–14 (Mon.), 2026
10:00〜20:00
21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Advance admission ticket: 2,500 yen; same-day admission ticket: 2,500 yen
Advance admission ticket: 6,000 yen; same-day admission ticket: 6,500 yen
Sept. 18 (Fri.) AndTech online Zoom seminar: “Design and Manufacturing Technologies for Metalenses and Their Applications in Optical Systems: Metamaterials, Design Optimization, Hybrid Optical Systems, and Sensing Applications”
[Online event on Aug. 28 (Fri.)] Former banker demonstrates “What to Know Before and After Starting a Business: How to Create a Business Plan, ‘PL Edition’”—a seminar for entrepreneurs and business owners, explaining how to build a PL from the ground up from the perspective of those reviewing it
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On Aug. 28, 2026
18:30〜19:30
Capital: ¥89,098,750
Date established: Nov. 30, 2016
Companies mentioned：プロトスター株式会社、一途一心合同会社、StartupList、JP STARTUPS、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
Now accepting orders for trading Naon-only scene still badges and other merchandise from the TV anime “レプリカだって、恋をする。”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
“Unreal Fest Tokyo 2026,” bringing together the latest Unreal Engine technologies and developers, will be held in Ariake, Tokyo, on Nov. 3 (Tue., holiday) and 4 (Wed.)
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Approximately 1,800 attendees, the highest number ever
More than 30 leading developers and creators from Japan and abroad, the most ever
A separate ticket (7,700 yen including tax) is required
Companies mentioned：Epic Games、Epic Games Japan、Epic Games, Inc.
Moroguchi-based Be One selected for “Companies of Choice—Kansai 100,” a feature on outstanding Kansai companies. A look at “Hot Sheet,” which supports energy and cost savings through the unique idea of “covering large public baths,” and the company’s sincere, on-the-ground management
ひたちなか海浜鉄道 begins selling its “Night Gourmet Tavern Train Tour”
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Original＜旅行代金＞ お1人様10,000円
The tour is scheduled to run 5 times in total in October, when the kochia at Hitachi Seaside Park are at their best, and in December during the year-end party season.
On board, passengers can enjoy about 2 hours of all-you-can-drink service, including “dried sweet potato shochu” supplied by a long-established liquor store in Nakaminato, local sake, beer and plum wine.
“ダーマエイド,” a popular brand touted as Japan’s first*, renews its toner and cream in response to customer feedback! Further improvements through user-driven updates
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Net contents: 30 mL
Retail price: 550 yen (price before tax: 500 yen)
Net contents: 150 mL
Retail price: 2,200 yen (price before tax: 2,000 yen)
Contents: 50g
Retail price: 2,200 yen (price before tax: 2,000 yen)
“Moisturizing Gel & Cream for Combination Skin,” which can be freely customized to suit your skin each day, launches from the combination-skin brand Dual Method(デュアルメソッド).
Long, glossy lashes that look as if they’re wrapped in light! ピメル launches its first warm-water-removable mascara, “Deceptively Glossy Lengthening Mascara.”
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Retail price: 1,430 yen (price before tax: 1,300 yen)
Second すし銚子丸 commercial featuring 吉谷彩子: she reports from inside the restaurant, but suddenly bursts into tears!? “銚子丸ごとTV〜おもてなしの舞台〜” to air starting Monday, August 17, 2026
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Operates 92 company-owned stores in Chiba, Tokyo, Saitama and Kanagawa (as of July 24, 2026).
Survey of 1,881 ski and snowboard tour users: “Access” is the top consideration when choosing a ski resort (78%), outranking snow quality and number of runs
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“Access” (78%)
“Snow quality” (54.2%)
“Number of runs” (50.2%)
91.8% say they prioritize “price”
Original宿泊プランで使える『お1人様につき1,000円引き』クーポン
Approximately 20 ski resorts
Approximately 70 facilities
A major increase in ski resorts available this season, bringing the total to 63
From displaying flowers to living with them. Industry-first memorial object born in Setouchi, ROSY（ロージー）—a plaster bear gently cradles roses from a proposal or wedding, preserving the memory in a one-of-a-kind handmade piece.
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Standard (bear + resin rose): ¥37,500
Complete set with case (wooden base + glass dome + engraved nameplate): ¥55,000
5 years since installation, 149 cameras, and more than 100,000 near-miss records: Chiba nursery school “Kiitos” upgrades its monitoring cameras—Kiitos’ initiative
[xTool × Creema] 5 winning entries in the “Creator Collaboration Works Contest” announced. Laser processing machines open up new creative and business opportunities for handmade artists
Travel startup Deeper Japan substantially expands its experiential offerings in the Setouchi region. It connects stonemasons working with Aji stone, the “diamond of granite,” with curious travelers from around the world.
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Adds 15 new experiences
Offers more than 400 experiences nationwide
Offers more than 40 experiences across Shikoku and Hiroshima, on either side of the Seto Inland Sea
Formed over more than 20 million years
Stone-related businesses numbered nearly 600 in 1993
There are now around 150
The number of outlets that once handled the products, around 40, temporarily fell to just 3
TV anime Dr.STONE teams up with ミタクルブロック! 16 characters brought to life as pixel-art-style block figures! Pop-up shop opens at MITACLE BLOCK東池袋店 from September 5
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16 characters
From September 5 (Saturday) through September 13 (Sunday)
Partners with 医療法人社団青翠会 武蔵野皮フ科クリニック and begins providing autologous cultured dermal fibroblasts for skin regeneration treatment (regenerative medicine for the skin)
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Operates a large-scale cell processing and culture facility (CPC) with a site area of approximately 300㎡
Provides contract services to more than 100 medical institutions in Japan
Premier Group launches “カープレミア NEXT GENERATIONS CAMP 26-27,” its first program for junior golfers, supervised by professional golfer 服部道子 and supported by JGA
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Date: November 21, 2026 (Saturday)
The 2nd camp is scheduled to include a １-Day tournament and other activities on January 9, 2027 (Saturday)
Eligibility: Junior golfers in grades 5–6 of elementary school
Participation fee: Free
Companies mentioned：プレミアグループ株式会社、公益財団法人日本ゴルフ協会、株式会社One For One
Heatstroke prevention “Ice Month 2026”: Public-private initiative underway in partnership with fire departments to raise awareness of heatstroke prevention!
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Since 2011, public- and private-sector partners have worked together
Heatstroke prevention “Ice Month 2026”
6 fire department headquarters in Chiba Prefecture
The project has partnered with fire departments since summer 2025
16th year running
In 1973, crushed ice packed in bags and called “kachi-wari ice” was first launched under the “Rock Ice®” brand
October 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Rock Ice
[New launch] Changing the conventional wisdom on compression socks. The series, with cumulative sales surpassing 600,000 pairs, evolves into “RAKU ATSU,” a general medical device that prevents and alleviates swelling.
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Cumulative shipments of 600,000 pairs across the series
About half of women (48.2%) have stopped using compression socks they had used in the past.