Go underground and find yourself in Mexico. Retty and オミカレ present “Tacos de Meet,” a matchmaking event featuring cross-cultural experiences and trending food, on Saturday, September 5
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More than 1 million members
Average satisfaction rating: ☆4.2
Original男女各25名
Participation fee: ¥5,000 for both men and women
Companies mentioned：株式会社オミカレ、Retty株式会社、FONDA DE LA MADRUGADA
est introduces a new “silken*” powder foundation that glides on smoothly like silk tofu, launching Friday, October 9. A concealer that delivers lightweight, refined coverage will also launch at the same time.
Supporting laser processing machine selection and processing condition studies: Announcement of the release of one of Japan’s largest* laser processing case databases
A new addition to the cookie tin series, which received “perfect reviews” from about 90%*! A gift filled with autumn harvests—sweet potatoes and chestnuts—from a popular patisserie: “しろいし洋菓子店 Cookie Tin: A Break in the Atelier”
100% of respondents consider disaster preparedness education at home important! They want children to develop “judgment” and “initiative”: Survey on attitudes toward disaster preparedness education at home and children’s initiative
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All respondents (100%) consider disaster preparedness education at home important
“Preparing and checking disaster supplies” (124) was the most common response
“Checking evacuation sites and routes” (93)
“It is difficult to keep working on it” (70) was the most common response
“The ability to make decisions that protect lives” (151) was the most common response
“The ability to think and act independently” (133)
You’ll do a double take! “Tissue” turned into an approximately 45 cm giant plush toy: an unusual crane-game prize supervised by a pro, designed to make you want to “win it and take a photo”
【Eggs ’n Things】A special treat featuring seasonal fruit and luxurious ingredients! “Shine Muscat Pancakes” and “Prosciutto and Mozzarella Eggs Benedict,” August 25 (Tue.)–September 23 (Wed.)
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“Shine Muscat Pancakes” 2,480 yen
“Prosciutto and Mozzarella Eggs Benedict” 1,770 yen
“Shine Muscat Squash” 780 yen
Currently operates 41 locations
Companies mentioned：EGGS ’N THINGS JAPAN株式会社、Eggs ’n Things、Eggs ’n Things Coffee
Full size 30 mL: 74,470 yen (tax included) / Refill 30 mL: 63,250 yen (tax included)
The collection houses more than 3,000 orchid specimens.
More than 60 scientific papers and presentations have been produced
Studies were conducted on more than 80 skin biology markers.
Since 2008, the pioneering international research platform Orchidarium has advanced research through the following 3 complementary institutions.
Since 2011, a research nature reserve in Yunnan Province, China, has supported a large-scale program to regenerate forests in native habitats and reintroduce orchids to their natural place of origin.
Spicy foods to enjoy in summer: “numbing and spicy” flavors are popular among those under 35, while “curry” is popular among those 35 and older! Searches for “mala” are surging, alongside growing interest in Japanese-style curry infused with dashi
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About 70% of people crave spicy food in summer
Among people under 35, “numbing and spicy” and “Korean-style” flavors tied for the highest share at 60.7%
Among people 35 and older, spice-rich “curry” ranked first at 64.8%
Searches for “mala” have risen sharply since 2024, reaching 16.75 times the level of July 2024 in July 2026
【In 6 years since launch, a total of 140 companies and 400 people have crossed organizational boundaries】Making post-training learning retention and contributions to the organization visible! En Factory releases the 2026 edition of its “Side Job Study Abroad” report on behavioral and attitudinal changes
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140 companies in total
400 people who crossed organizational boundaries
Application of training to work after completion (60.5% felt they had applied what they learned)
【First in Japan・Officially licensed】Keep the game screen as it is, with strategy information at your fingertips. Official “Hearts of Iron IV” guidebook to be released as a 744-page book on August 18
[Tokyo, Ginza] KOMEHYO GINZA 4th floor new section opens Sept. 1! Expanding the sales floor to 3 times its previous size under the concept of “PRIVATE LUX WARDROBE,” with a pair fitting room also installed.
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The sales floor, previously 50㎡, has been substantially expanded to 160㎡, about 3 times its former size.
The selection of branded clothing, a key category at GINZA, has been increased to 2,300 items.
[アトレ新浦安] The 1F sweets area, bringing together 6 stores including a new business format and Chiba Prefecture’s first locations, will reopen on Sept. 17 (Thursday)!
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A total of 6 stores: 4 new stores, including 1 with a new business format and 2 opening in Chiba Prefecture for the first time, and 2 existing stores with refreshed looks.
“Discovering BOSO Assortment” ¥1,080, tax included
Customers who spend ¥3,000 or more will receive 1 “OIMO Financier” as a gift.
Opening commemorative flavor, 1 piece: ¥366, tax included
Shin-Urayasu store opening commemorative “Lucky Bag”: ¥3,240, tax included
Opening set: ¥1,550, tax included
Surprise BOX: ¥1,296, tax included
Ginza Itchome Roll: ¥1,361, tax included
A “¥300 digital coupon” valid at participating アトレ新浦安 stores
[ロンハーマン] Original jewelry brand “rhj（アールエイチジェイ）” launches! Offering high-quality jewelry infused with California’s laid-back spirit and designed for everyday wear.
SHE and Ms.Engineer’s joint AI and IT talent discovery project is producing a steady stream of “AI and IT professionals” who are thriving in the field despite having no prior experience!
Yutaka Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム discusses “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest” installment 34: Vasil Sopromadze—the founder of フレスコ, controlled by a holding company in the British Virgin Islands.
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It ranked 67th.
Vasil Sopromadze (Vasil Sopromadze), born in 1963
Graduated with honors from the Leningrad Engineering and Economics Institute in 1985.
Established and managed the Italian-Soviet joint venture “ITUS” (1989–1996)
Established the real estate development company “コーポレーションS” in St. Petersburg (from 1998)
Founded the retail chain “フレスコ” in his home country of Georgia in 2012.
In the summer of 2016,
In February 2017,
60 hours per week; the legal limit is 48 hours per week.
[Over 70% cut back on going out amid extreme heat] Summer slump in mental performance; on-demand catering is thriving at Tokyo offices, with orders up 137%.
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72.3% said they had “cut back on going out or eating out.”
“Declining concentration (51.5%)” ranked first.
“Slower decision-making (23.4%)” ranked third.
Orders rose to 137.4% of the level a year earlier.
[New book] Just as there are nursing homes for people, facilities for dogs in need of care are attracting attention! The nonfiction book “Connecting Lives: Homes for Senior Dogs,” featuring reporting on 老犬ホーム・ペットホテルゆるやか, ships to bookstores on Aug. 18!
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The resident Shiba Inu, U-chan (currently 18 years old)
Dogs have an average life expectancy of 12–15 years.
[New Release] Who is the dinosaur boy rushing to help others? Dinosaur Boy, the grand prize-winning work of the 38th Masami Fukushima Memorial SF Children’s Story Award, written by 結城熊王, goes on sale 8/20!
New article for corporate clients! タレントパワーランキング conducts an in-depth analysis, based on survey data, of talent appearing in convenience store commercials!
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1280 celebrities selected
Approximately 330 people selected for the image survey
[’47（フォーティーセブン）] New caps featuring motifs from the ニューヨーク・ヤンキース, ロサンゼルス・ドジャース and Red Sox, decorated with patches representing the teams and their cities, go on sale in August
出前館 launches the “超ゴイゴイヤスー後夜祭” today! Featuring “ダイアン津田さん treating everyone to meals worth a total of 10 million yen!?” plus limited-time sales and coupons
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Treating everyone to meals worth a total of 10 million yen!
Upcycling disaster-prevention helmets being discarded after reaching the end of their service life. Spatial exhibit “FROM OFFICE TO LIFE” opens at Tokyo Tatemono Yaesu Building, prompted by Tokyo Tatemono’s head office relocation, to promote resource use and the proper replacement of disaster-prevention equipment
Two linked stories: Volume 8 of The Childhood Friends Who Have Absolutely No Romantic Feelings for Each Other and Volume 1 of Innocent Red: The Reincarnated God of Destruction Wants an Ordinary High School Life go on sale simultaneously starting 8/20!!
[New Release] Hardship was not the end, but the gateway to maturity──A new book of ideas, The Theory of Hardship and Emptiness, quietly explores the theme of “hardship,” which the author has grappled with for many years, as a structure of life!
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Original仕様：四六判/上製/106ページ
List price: 1,100 yen (base price: 1,000 yen + 10% tax)
A new flavor for fall! Kanro’s Puré Gummy Premium Kosui Pear, with the fragrant, juicy taste of Japanese-grown Kosui pears, launches August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
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Goes on sale nationwide Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Estimated retail price: around 194 yen, tax included
Now available in a new L size to fit a wider range of children. Reliable leak protection for long periods, day and night! “GOO.N 12-Hour Super Absorbent Pants, L Size” launches September 18 (Friday)
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Absorbs the equivalent of 6 urinations
Ruffle height increased by approximately 1.2 times
Astamuse launches “3-Lens Innovation Decision Intelligence,” a management decision support service that structures diverse perspectives and information into resources for management decisions and execution planning
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More than 1 billion innovation data points from 193 countries worldwide
Smartphone accessories commemorating the “AKB48 THREE CONCEPTS LIVE” launch on caseplay, featuring all 45 AKB48 members, with 90 designs across more than 170 device models!
Opening event for one of the world's largest gaming trade shows, “gamescom Opening Night Live 2026,” to be livestreamed in Japanese with subtitles on Nico Nico on 8/26
[松屋PREMIUM] Launches long-awaited new dishes featuring luxurious ingredients: “Kujo Green Onion and Mixed Pork Rice Bowl with Salt Sauce” and “Kobe Beef and Green Onion Egg Gyumeshi”
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Kujo Green Onion and Mixed Pork Rice Bowl with Salt Sauce: ¥1,300
Kobe Beef and Green Onion Egg Gyumeshi: ¥1,650
Double-Meat Kobe Beef and Green Onion Egg Gyumeshi: ¥2,340
Expanded offerings for the “Security Measures Assessment Service: Security Measures Evaluation System Edition,” with “Implementation Plan Development” and “Implementation Support” to be introduced in phases in addition to “Assessment”
“大阪王将 MEGA Chinese Cuisine Gacha” returns with a refreshed lineup!
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Sale price: ¥6,500 (tax and shipping included)
Every prize is worth at least ¥10,000
A new Premium Prize joins the lineup, featuring 5 popular types of fried rice and plenty of Chinese dishes beyond gyoza, including chili shrimp and sweet-and-sour pork. Prize A includes “ぎょうざ館 Squid Gyoza,” while Prize C features “Tomato Bear Ice Cream,” a popular sweet on the online store of “北海道めんこい鍋くまちゃん温泉,” a hot pot restaurant specializing in individual servings. The lineup also includes special products available only through this gacha. Enjoy an exciting meal at home with an extravagant spread of authentic Chinese cuisine and carefully selected sweets.
[キハチ Aoyama Main Store] Launches a new afternoon tea featuring autumn fruits such as grapes, figs and pears! “KIHACHI Shine Muscat Pie,” combining refreshing sweetness with crisp pastry, also makes its debut
Yoshitaka Amano's “やさいのようせい N.Y. SALAD” collaborates with U-CAN's “Medicinal Cuisine Coordinator Course.” Enroll by Monday, August 31, to receive an “Original Textbook Cover”!
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For those who enroll in the “Medicinal Cuisine Coordinator Course” by Monday, August 31, 2026
For recruitment of the Class of '28, October, November and December of the third year rank as the top 3 months for starting selection. December of the third year stands out as the planned start for job offers, with nearly half of companies planning to begin by year-end [Corporate Survey]
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Nearly 80% expect the process to start even earlier
The 3 months leading up to year-end accounted for a combined 37.1%, ranking among the top 3
The total through December reaches 68.4%
December of the 3rd year of high school stands out at 21.8%
【かみむら牧場】 Replenish your energy with yakiniku during the lingering summer heat! A 5-day limited-time offer with unbeatable value! Salad bar + ice cream bar + drink bar for just a single coin!
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Sold for ¥1,129 (¥1,241 including tax), in reference to “good meat”
Available at the special Meat Day price of ¥455 (¥500 including tax)
【焼肉の和民】 Recharge with wagyu even during the lingering summer heat! A special week is here: Watami’s signature “Watami Premium Kalbi Lunch” comes with 29% more food at the same price, and free refills of rice with no limit!!
【かみむら牧場】 Special promotion for the once-a-year “Yakiniku Day (August 29)”! For 2 days only, luxurious “thick-cut beef tongue” joins the all-you-can-eat menu at no extra charge!
【焼肉の和民】 A once-a-year “Yakiniku Day (August 29)” appreciation sale! Get a double deal: draft beer for ¥29 (¥31 including tax) and extra-thick beef tongue at 29% off!
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Originalサントリー生 1杯29円（税込31円）
Extra-thick beef tongue: 29% off the regular price of ¥600 (¥660 including tax), now ¥426 (¥468 including tax)
The application guidelines for the 8th round of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Program (General Category) have been published
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Applications open in mid-September 2026
Navigation dial: 0570-099-660
For inquiries from IP phones and other devices: 03-4335-7595
Cumulative sales of the Kyushu-exclusive Amaou strawberry sandwich top 50,000 units, prompting an expansion to more stores. Plus, to celebrate the grand reopening of the food floor at 大丸福岡天神店, Kyushu’s first half-baked cheesecake and a limited trial set are here
【TAC Certified Public Accountants】For candidates taking the Reiwa 8 Certified Public Accountant essay examination: more than 350 one-on-one consultation slots with TAC instructors nationwide! Available online or in person!
【Survey on smartphones and neck and shoulder discomfort】About 53% said they “feel discomfort or fatigue in their neck or shoulders after use.” Meanwhile, only 18.8% said they take steps by paying attention to their posture
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53.4% said they “feel” neck or shoulder discomfort or fatigue