[MERY Z世代研究所 Healthcare Survey] Mental health care among Gen Z: “oshi” activities rank first at 18.0%. “Talking to AI” at 8.4% is close to talking with friends and family. Emotional support is shifting to “oshi” and “AI”
New e-learning course launched: “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: New Business Exploration (Market Research, Hypothesis Testing, and PoC)” | Bringing overseas businesses to market by “testing small and learning” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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7 courses in total
280 courses in total
95 million yen
Companies mentioned:インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
[箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f] Autumn flavors arrive in Hakone: seasonal gourmet courses launch at the wood-fired restaurant “WOODSIDE dining” and ryotei “俵石”
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Autumn Course A・B, Autumn Vegetarian Course / 12,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Seasonal kaiseki, September–November: 18,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
The modern hotel “före” has 37 rooms
The independent cottages “villa 1/f” comprise 18 units
18 hotels in Japan (4,837 rooms in total)
27 hotels in Japan (9,051 rooms in total)
Total group hotel employees: 4,018
Companies mentioned:箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、オリエンタルホテルズ&リゾーツ、俵石、WOODSIDE dining
[Fact Check] We asked ChatGPT 200 times about “fiber-optic internet cashback amounts”—it gave the amount actually available correctly only about 25% of the time, with quoted amounts differing by as much as ¥70,000 or more from one response to another
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200 questions in total
76.8% of people use AI for comparison and consideration
65% have experienced an incorrect answer
81.2% said they “want to continue using AI”
AI-provided amounts are correct about 38% of the time
Bath salts developed by a University of Tokyo startup in collaboration with 草津温泉「湯の華会」 hit their crowdfunding target on day 6 of the campaign. A next goal has been set, with production volume to be expanded.
—A creative journey spanning more than 70 years by a boy who loved looking up at the night sky— “Leiji Matsumoto: A Creative Journey,” opening at 角川武蔵野ミュージアム
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Opening Sept. 19, 2026, at 角川武蔵野ミュージアム (Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture)
From 13:00 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, until 17:30 on Monday, Oct. 26
General admission: 2,400 yen
Junior and senior high school students: ¥1,700
Elementary school students: ¥1,100
General admission: ¥5,300
Junior and senior high school students: ¥4,200
Elementary school students: ¥2,900
General admission: ¥4,800
Junior and senior high school students: ¥3,700
Elementary school students: ¥2,600
More than 300 works will be unveiled together, including early works from before his debut, original drawings of signature works such as “男おいどん,” “銀河鉄道999,” “宇宙海賊キャプテンハーロック” and “戦場まんがシリーズ,” as well as materials being shown publicly for the first time.
[100% satisfaction last time] The 2nd SHEmoney × ないけんぼーいず collaboration event! Real estate and money seminar for couples who “want to live in their ideal home someday” announced
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Seminar satisfaction: 100%
Change in awareness and motivation to act: about 89%
New employee induction ceremony to be held Sept. 13 on an uninhabited island off Iki, Nagasaki; survival training after landing by boat piloted by the company president
Could sorting out your family home after Obon turn up “old jewelry” or “unused designer bags”? Free appraisals offered—買取販売つなぐ屋 今福鶴見店 opens in Osaka’s Joto Ward
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Original日本全国で約90兆5,352億円
Original1人あたり平均約71.5万円
“Fashion goods” account for 33.6% of “hidden assets”
デジタルダイナミック to distribute AI computing infrastructure with a total power-receiving capacity of 600MW nationwide, deploying 2MW AI data centers on standard high-voltage power across 300 sites nationwide.
“やさしいビジネススクール” listed on トクトクHQ, expanding learning benefits and offering 1,000 work-related lectures at a special price. Strong support for corporate talent development and employee learning opportunities.
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1,000 systematic learning lectures useful for work
Pensata, which uses behavioral economics and AI to scientifically correct executives’ “optimism bias,” selected for Techstars Tokyo 2026—raises a total of 246,000 dollars (about 40 million yen)
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Raises a total of 246,000 dollars (about 40 million yen)
Cuts the time required for cash flow analysis by 80%
Assessment is completed with an approximately 20-minute decision-making battery
Popular Korean haircare brand mise en scène teams up with popular salons including LAPIS! WELLAD produces an experience promotion for the SALON10 Peptide Repair Line!
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LAPIS will offer the promotion at all 6 locations: Shibuya Main Store, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Yokohama, Nagoya Sakae and Osaka Amerikamura.
August 14, 2026 (Friday)–August 30 (Sunday)
Formulated with 50,000ppm of Bonding Peptide™ Complex
Companies mentioned:mise en scène、LAPIS、WELLAD、C-position株式会社、アモーレパシフィック株式会社、Kitts、aespa、Qoo10
Pilates Mee to open new Sakasegawa location on August 6, 2026! Semi-private Pilates in front of Sakasegawa Station, convenient for dropping in while shopping
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1-minute walk from Sakasegawa Station
Small-group classes for up to 3 people
More than 130 locations nationwide
¥11,000 per month (tax included; 2 sessions per month)
[Free Web Seminar] “The Science of Stretching—from Evidence to Clinical Practice. Finding the Optimal Approach Guided by Joint-Motion Standards” to be held on September 1, 2026
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To be held on September 1, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30
List price: 4,950 yen (base price 4,500 yen + 10% tax)
Bounce partners with JTB to offer same-day long-distance delivery using the Tokaido Shinkansen, further enhancing hands-free travel along the Golden Route
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From September 2026, Bounce will offer new same-day long-distance delivery and airport delivery services using the Tokaido Shinkansen through the Bounce app
Operating in more than 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide
Services are available in more than 650 cities and 5,500 locations in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka
YOKAI JAPAN opens a perfume shop on Ichinenzaka in Kyoto — a new experience of wearing Japanese culture through fragrance amid the streets of the ancient capital
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Established: November 2023
Companies mentioned:TAIMATSU株式会社、YOKAI JAPAN、MUSASHI JAPAN
明祥株式会社 signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 小浜市, Fukui Prefecture, to promote residents’ health and help ensure a safe and secure way of life
【Update】Full program announced for “Newton Risk Management and Cyber Security Forum 2026,” to be held on September 11
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The event was announced in June 2026
(Deadline: September 4)
Capital: 30,000,000 yen (as of the end of December 2025)
Has a track record of supporting approximately 2,300 organizations, including private companies, government agencies, local public bodies and national university corporations
“Japan’s GDP growth potential lies in the field” — Mitsumore CEO Ayako Ishikawa to appear on the main stage of “TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026,” hosted by Shizuoka Prefecture, alongside Keisuke Honda and Naoki Aoyagi
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Around 190 startups from Japan and abroad exhibited
A network of 96,000 businesses nationwide (as of July 2026)
【Held 8/26・Free to attend・Registrant benefits】WED and pHmedia explain “Retail media strategies that start with purchasing, not just advertising campaigns”
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e-gifts will be awarded to 100 winners selected by lottery
New “Message Pochi Bags and Gift Envelopes” with speech-bubble and gift-label stickers launch on September 14 (Monday). Add stickers to customize them freely and send your wishes with joy
New “Travel Keepsake Stamp Book” launches on September 14 (Monday), making it easy to preserve travel memories. Collect commemorative stamps from tourist spots and stations, and have fun customizing it with tickets and stickers
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¥825 (tax included)
6 types (Station, Refresh, Leisure, Art & History, Culture, Ride)
“Phase-Based Growth Strategy Sheet” that visualizes what your company should do now released free of charge. Supports the development of management strategies tailored to each stage of a company’s growth
A new party project designed around “the starting point of the night,” FROM DUSK TILL DISCO, launches on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), from PBOX STND on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO
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Starting Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Original初回は2026年8月29日(土)14:00〜22:00で開催
Companies mentioned:株式会社GREENING、PBOX STND、FROM DUSK TILL DISCO、Force Of Nature、Endless Flight、Let's Get Lost、Half-MoonBK、YY project K、African Tales、Red Bull、Black Weirdos、HOAX PRODUCTS、The Ilustrated Ape、ERECT MAGAZINE、POPEYE、AlphaTheta、NUTOPIA
Held online from 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29! How can you grow your assets amid rising interest rates? A real estate investment strategy using leverage for short-term sales
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Handles transactions totaling approximately ¥20 billion or more
Newly built RC properties with yields of 5–6.5%
Track record of loans at interest rates in the 1% range
Sale case with gross profit exceeding ¥100 million
The official Japanese Instagram account for NNormal, a trail-running brand from Spain, launched on Aug. 19. It will share information on domestic events, races and athletes.
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Founded in 2022 by mountain athlete Kilian Jornet(キリアン・ジョルネ) and CAMPER(カンペール), a shoe brand from the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Exhibiting at Japan’s largest astronomy event, the 43rd Tainai Star Festival 2026, held Aug. 28–30. The event will feature displays and outlet sales of the latest equipment, as well as a collaboration with Sony!
[Limited to the first 20 companies] Sales support tool “GoQMieruca” launches special campaign offering the Pro Plan for a flat monthly fee of ¥30,000 throughout the contract period
Regarding the partnership agreement with 山口県周南市 and Shunan Public University—toward extending residents’ healthy life expectancy and reducing cancer mortality
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Founded in 1974 as the first insurance company in Japan to offer cancer insurance
Asset management consultation site “資産運用ナビ” launches a money Q&A site | Practicing IFAs answer questions across 15 categories, including NISA, retirement funds and inheritance
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Questions submitted across 15 categories and answers from experts
Launching the HUE certification system and development program to accelerate talent development supporting business transformation and strengthen the foundation for co-creation with partners
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Deployed at more than 2,500 companies
Enrollment for HUE Partner Basecamp is planned to open around the end of 2026
Relax in hot springs, stroll through historic streets and experience the local culture! Discover experiential trips in western Japan to enjoy this summer
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Conducted among 32,800 travelers from 34 countries and regions
76.5% of Japanese travelers said “taking a break and relaxing”
59.0% said “personal wellness.”
75.7% said “experiencing local food culture and cuisine”
63.2% said “learning about different cultures and places”
32.7% of Japanese travelers said “a trip to visit cultural attractions such as historic sites and museums”
About 100 participants took on a team-based “body measurement” challenge at Meguro Construction’s safety convention! A post-measurement survey showed improved health awareness among more than 80%