【Completely revamped】Hair care brand Qurap（キュラップ）launches September 17. High-concentration*1 repair ingredients lock in moisture for the ultimate*2 glossy hair, with 10 times*3 the previous amount of <gloss-coating ingredients>
“Thank you” is a message worth sharing, even from afar. Give the gift of “delicious moments” on Respect for the Aged Day. とれたてねっと launches its Respect for the Aged Day campaign!
The TV anime “日本三國,” about rising to power through unparalleled strategy and eloquence, teams up with ZONe ENERGY for a powerful collaboration! Limited-time preorders are open for a set featuring an original collaboration T-shirt and ZONe energy drinks!
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The series has surpassed approximately 2 million copies in cumulative circulation
Price: ¥5,980 (tax included)
1 ZONe flavor of your choice, 400 mL bottle cans (8 cans)
More than 80% say they are at “storage capacity,” while concerns grow about “losing belongings” in a disaster; more than 40% use or are considering self-storage as a way to “store items in multiple locations”
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More than 80% (81.9%) of Tokyo residents feel they lack storage space at home
Of these, about 1 in 6 people (15.8%) also have belongings on the floor or in hallways
“Obstructing daily movement” (55.4%)
“Not knowing where things are” (43.4%)
“Items falling or toppling over in an earthquake” (26.3%)
About 70% (68.1%) of those with insufficient storage worry about losing important belongings in an emergency
More than 60% (63.2%) consider “storing items in multiple locations” an effective way to reduce risk
About 40% (43.5%) are using or considering self-storage as a way to store items in multiple locations
The market leader in indoor self-storage for 18 consecutive years
The market leader in indoor self-storage for 18 consecutive years, with a 21% share
Get a head start on autumn flavors! Kisoji’s “Matsutake and Wagyu Fair,” featuring Kisoji’s matsutake mushrooms, runs for a limited time starting August 20
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Operates 126 restaurants nationwide (59 in Kanto, 34 in Chubu, 30 in Kansai, and 3 in Kyushu).
Founded: May 20, 1950
Capital: ¥12,648 million
Revenue: ¥54.57 billion (consolidated, fiscal year ended March 2026)
Bringing marketing AX to public relations work. Standardizing workflows for initiatives that depended on individuals, and adding and launching it as a new resource for AXer
Professor Morita of the Faculty of Engineering at 東京工芸大学 joins research to clarify the state of extending the service life of industrialized housing — industry-academia collaboration with 住環境研究所 and 東京大学
Summer constipation: Is “intestinal desertification” a warning sign for heatstroke? 【Specialist explains】Measures against constipation in extreme heat, considering diet, hydration and bowel movement
“HRBIZ,” which connects freelancers in HR and human resources with companies, launches a recruitment consulting service that provides support from hiring strategy through execution and in-house implementation
【エテルナム】Considering “beauty beyond the procedure.” Exhibiting at “MIXTURE 2026 TOKYO,” showcasing new possibilities in injectable treatments and beauty medical cosmetics
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“20% OFF” all products※1
Taking place in Shibuya on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
Digital marketing school “デジプロ” launches a new service supporting companies from training staff to manage corporate social media accounts through bringing operations in-house
After choosing a product with AI, 60.5% are dissatisfied with “being sent to an e-commerce site.” Among those who experienced discrepancies between AI information and actual selling prices, dissatisfaction rises to 76.0%—the reality of “transition friction” that causes businesses to lose prospective customers coming through AI
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75.0% of women in their 20s
26.5% use AI “almost every time”
53.8% of the “almost every time” group are keen to use it
38.5% said they would use it for routine purchases such as daily necessities
<Asia Koshien> Koshien’s first-ever ceremonial first pitch by an Indonesian. “Asia Community 2026 in Hyogo” event to be held on the opening day of the Summer Koshien tournament
From “what to buy” to “how to combine”: “Asset Management Festa 2026” to be held on October 4 to explore wealth building in an age of information overload
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As of the end of June 2025, there were approximately 26.96 million NISA accounts
Cumulative purchases totaled approximately 63 trillion yen
Among the 4,935 respondents who said they “use or have used” a corporate DC plan
38% said they “did not know” how their assets were allocated between deposits and insurance, and investment trusts and other investments
A total of more than 4,500 people have taken our courses
[First nationwide] Takamatsu-Kotohira Electric Railroad introduces “Kotoden Digital Ticket Vending Machine,” combining the elimination of ticket machines with digitization using Lecip’s “QUICK TRIP Ticket” web app
From social media to real life! Historical influencer Ishida Mitsunari-ZIBU- and MK team up for the first time to launch a bus tour from Kyoto to Sekigahara
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Tour date: September 13, 2026 (Sun.); day trip
Tour price: ¥14,800 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
Currently has approximately 230,000 followers on X
【GRAPHT】New collaboration items to go on sale at the 「GGGP 2026」 main tournament venue, including apparel featuring original artwork, supporter towels, stainless steel thermal tumblers and embroidered stickers
【肉汁餃子のダンダダン】Introducing the 「はたLuck app」 at all 97 company-operated locations to improve store productivity. Cutting shift management time by approximately 50% to strengthen management
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All 97 company-operated locations
Approximately 50% reduction
2,328 hours annually
Equivalent to approximately ¥11.36 million annually
300,000 users
20,000 locations using the service
Companies mentioned：株式会社NATTY SWANKYホールディングス、株式会社ダンダダン、株式会社HataLuck and Person
Regarding the signing of a capital and business alliance agreement with 株式会社神戸製鋼所 - Promoting labor-saving and advanced manufacturing through the use of DX at production sites -
【17 spots remain in the finals】33 finalists named for 「SAMURAI 2026」, with a ¥10 million grand prize! Final 3 qualifying rounds to be held in Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo
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Grand prize of ¥10 million
33 finalists
17 spots remain in the finals
50 finalists
LAVA, a hot yoga studio with more than 700 locations nationwide
AI meeting assistant 「KageMee（カゲミー）」 gets a major update with 12 new features. From 「meeting minutes that record」 to 「knowledge put to use」—now supports speaker separation, summaries, team sharing and calendar integration
I-O DATA partners with NPO法人「ITジュニア育成交流協会」 as part of its 50th anniversary initiatives, launching a donation program to develop and support the next generation of IT talent
A "third workplace," neither home nor a cafe: Coworking office "BIZcomfort北赤羽" opens in Kita-Akabane on Sept. 9 (Wed.), turning a neighborhood commuters leave for central Tokyo into a place to work locally
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Operates approximately 200 locations nationwide
Floor area: Approximately 229.48 m²
[Coworking space, unassigned seats] 27 seats
[Rental offices] 22 rooms
Daily plan (available anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year): 13,200 yen/month
Weekends and holidays plan (available on weekends and holidays only): ¥5,500/month
All-location plan (access to all BIZcomfort coworking spaces nationwide): 22,000 yen/month
[チーズガーデン] A popular seasonal cheesecake heralding the arrival of autumn returns this year: "御用邸和栗チーズケーキ," an elegant autumn treat fragrant with Japanese chestnuts, launches Sept. 2 (Wed.)
AI inside to provide the implementation foundation for "Kansai AI Hub," founded by Lenovo—bringing startups' AI into the production operations of large companies
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Adopted by companies with approximately 3200 contracts
More than 70,000 users
Companies mentioned：AI inside 株式会社、レノボ・ジャパン合同会社、Kansai AI Hub
Keep your fingertips moisturized during the dry season. Following popular demand, the hand serum from "エイトザタラソ ユー" returns as a seasonal limited edition this year!
[Seminar for real estate sales professionals] Hosting "Why doesn't training stick? Real estate sales training to embed the 'playbook' of top salespeople"
"Techstars Tokyo" announces 12 companies selected for its 3rd program from approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide
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From approximately 100 countries and regions around the world, the following 12 startups were selected after screening by Techstars, which has an acceptance rate of approximately 1%.
The acceptance rate for Techstars Tokyo is approximately 1%.
The 12 companies were carefully selected from more than 1,000 applicants,
Of the 24 companies that have graduated to date,
Already, 18 companies (approximately 75%) have,
Original出資額：Techstarsの組成するファンドから1社あたり120,000ドルまで
The Demo Day will invite approximately 400 or more domestic and international investors (based on last year's results),
Having invested in more than 5,000 companies to date,
Received a letter of appreciation from the 警視庁 for cooperating with investigations to help prevent fraud and other crimes
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Received a letter of appreciation from the 警視庁 on Aug. 5, 2026 (Wed.) (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Kazuyoshi Yamaguchi, Head of the Special Investigation Division, Criminal Affairs Department)
A new release in JAM HOME MADE’s popular classic collection!! A safety-pin wallet chain and key chain that turn “NO” into “YES,” launching on Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.)
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5,500 yen (tax included)
¥11,000/¥14,300 (tax included)
6,600 yen each (tax included)
¥88,000/¥96,800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：JAM HOME MADE、セックス・ピストルズ、ヴィヴィアン・ウエストウッド、マルコム・マクラーレン、ディズニープリンセス
“There is coffee made from elephant dung” and “Nepal has the most public holidays in the world”—there are still so many secrets waiting to be discovered!
First in the series to feature brown sugar warabi mochi! “Yawamochi Ice Hojicha Warabi,” a Japanese-style dessert ice cream with the fragrant flavor of roasted green tea, launches for a limited time starting Aug. 31 (Mon.)
エクスペディア releases its “Recommended Rankings for Flexible Trips”; this year’s Silver Week will bring a long holiday period for the first time in 11 years, since 2015!