[Limited quantity] Nordic premium kitchen brand Aarke unveils “Heritage Green,” a limited-edition color marking the 10th anniversary of its popular carbonated water maker
From autonomous construction equipment to unmanned construction, the front lines of construction DX tackling labor shortages gather in Osaka! The 6th Construction DX Expo [Osaka] will be held Aug. 26 (Wed.)–28 (Fri.).
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Construction industry workforce down 30%
Projected to decline to 4.78 million by 2025
The construction industry accounts for about 22%, with 1,928 companies
Boost productivity by up to 10 times
Reduce time spent reviewing fit and finish by 90% compared with conventional methods
New colors arrive for MEOWKIT, the cat-themed knife that achieved 1373% of its Makuake target. Featured in ねこのきもち, the brand is stepping up its expansion into sales channels nationwide.
The 2 titles are The Prince of Tennis: Motto Gakuensai no Ōjisama ♡-40 and more... (hereafter, GakuPuri) and The Prince of Tennis: Gyutto! Doki Doki Survival Tie break ♡ game (hereafter, DokiSaba).
WeaveX representative Toyazaki appointed as accompanying adviser for the Shizuoka Prefecture-contracted ‘Recruitment Branding Promotion Project’ run by 静岡新聞社
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64% of companies in Shizuoka Prefecture failed to meet their planned number of new graduate hires
Among companies with 99 or fewer employees, the hiring plan fulfillment rate has not even reached 30%.
61.4% of companies in Shizuoka Prefecture plan to hire full-time employees
Companies mentioned：WeaveX株式会社、静岡新聞社、公益財団法人 就職支援財団、株式会社帝国データバンク、静岡放送、SHIZUOKA Business Compass
[ローソントラベル] Go behind the scenes in restricted heliport areas and hangars! ‘Secret Base Exploration Tour’ includes a helicopter sightseeing flight; held at Tokyo Heliport (Tokyo) in September 2026 and Yao Airport (Osaka) in October 2026!
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Adults: 19,990 yen (tax included)
Children: 17,990 yen (tax included) ※ Ages 3 through elementary school
Toward recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake: Takami Shoten, the leading karashi renkon maker founded 70 years ago, launches a challenge to revive its long-established business
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Approximately 1,000 lotus roots partway through production
Approximately 80 colleagues
Repair costs of approximately 4 million yen
Sales of approximately 3 million yen were lost from karashi renkon alone
Target: 8 million yen
Companies mentioned：有限会社髙見商店、文化庁、熊本県辛子蓮根協同組合、For Good
Juri Tanaka named guest MC for the 30th GirlsAward! He says, ‘I’ll give it my all to make the 30th GirlsAward a success,’ sharing his enthusiasm ahead of his first appearance in 2 years!
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The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Makuhari Messe Halls 1–3.
Doors open at 13:00 / show starts at 14:30 (scheduled)
Early-bird reserved seat A ¥11,000
Early-bird reserved seat B ¥7,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社Award、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天カード、楽天市場、楽天チケット、キョードー東京、Girls²、MAZZEL、BUDDiiS、原因は自分にある。、NCT WISH、KO1KEYZ、STARGLOW、DXTEEN、ONE N' ONLY、MEN’S NON-NO、Seventeen、南海キャンディーズ
[Helping employees get through record-breaking heat] Sanyo Giken provides all employees working on site with QUO cards worth a total of 30,000 yen as a “heatwave care gift” (10,000 yen per month × 3 months)
“I even fall asleep while watching social media and videos. I don’t feel like I’ve had a refreshing sleep.” Experiencing smartphone-related sleep deprivation
アサヒテクノリサーチ strengthens its analytical services for “nitrosamines,” which may be generated by CO₂ capture equipment, focusing on an often-overlooked environmental risk of carbon neutrality
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The enhanced service has been available since Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Report on the implementation of the “resource-circulation upcycling project for renewable energy equipment materials”
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Dismantling wind power facilities using the tipping method cuts emissions by approximately 40% compared with crane dismantling
Material recycling using advanced recycling technology for wind turbine FRP blades cuts emissions by approximately 36% compared with landfill and incineration
A collaboration campaign with 大阪ブルテオン player Yuto Kai is underway. To mark the 3rd anniversary of Panasonic Beauty OMOTESANDO, an Instagram campaign offering signed balls and Nanoe products is now running
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3 winners will receive a set comprising a ball signed by Yuto Kai and the “Hair Dryer Nanocare EH-NA0K.”
Giveaway of an original 2mL perfume to mark the 3rd anniversary of the opening
Available to the first 1,000 people (combined total for both days).
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社、大阪ブルテオン、THE NOTE BAR
Pilates Mee Life to open new 京成大久保店 on August 5, 2026! Small-group machine Pilates for up to 5 people, conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the station
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A 2-minute walk from Keisei Okubo Station
Small groups of up to 5 people
More than 130 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：Pilates Mee、Pilates Mee Life、株式会社RiAGEL
New “Children’s Participation and Involvement” category established. Entries across a range of fields that put children at the center of society are increasing. 286 winners of the 20th Kids Design Award announced!
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286 winning entries announced
A cumulative total of 7,844 entries
A total of 4,667 winners
Children’s Participation and Involvement category: 33 entries
Sensibility and Creativity Development category: 116 entries
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、iF International Forum Design GmbH、筑波大学、国立大学法人東京学芸大学、国立研究開発法人／産業技術総合研究所、NPO法人Safe Kids Japan、合同会社the paper、イガラシデザインスタジオ、武蔵野美術大学、早稲田大学、拓殖大学、神戸大学、t e c o、京都工芸繊維大学、式地香織建築設計事務所、コドモチョウナイカイ事務局、伊東建築塾、日本大学、東北芸術工科大学、Bloom Sketch、東京工科大学、日本インダストリアルデザイン協会、株式会社しくみデザイン、株式会社成瀬・猪熊建築設計事務所、国立大学法人東京科学大学、芝浦工業大学、桜美林大学、東京農業大学、UR都市機構、経済産業省、内閣府、消費者庁、こども家庭庁、東京都、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション
日本金融教育支援機構 and 筑波大学 co-host financial education workshop for junior and senior high school students, “Road to the 4th FES Contest in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture”
Gibson to appear at “Nakatsugawa WILD WOOD 2026,” one of the largest music festivals in the Chubu region!
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Original2026年9月19日（土）・20日（日）
More than 130 years since its founding in 1894
Companies mentioned：ギブソン・ブランズ・ジャパン、ギブソン・ブランズ、Original Love、CADEJO、竹内アンナ、JUN SKY WALKER(S)、The BONEZ、TEARS OF THE REBEL、Hump Back、ELLEGARDEN、Nothing's Carved In Stone、サバシスター
Prevent young people from leaving the prefecture and update the next generation’s views on careers! Career co-creation ecosystem “みらいいパークX in Hyogo” launches Sunday, August 30!
“Aras Connect Osaka 2026” to be held on Wednesday, September 16. Osaka event to showcase the forefront of manufacturing DX, evolving through AI × PLM × digital threads
Making its Japan debut! Tsukurie, part of the Tamura Koma Group, acquires exclusive distribution rights for “SEVY,” a leader in South Korea’s knitting culture. Preview sales begin at 伊勢丹 Shinjuku Store’s limited-time event on August 26, 2026!
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From Wednesday, August 26, through Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. onward
Approximately 150 varieties when colors are included!
8 original-design recipes for “SEVY,” popular at its flagship store in South Korea
A capsule toy that lets you make a mini jelly bag charm is also available. (¥500 per try)
[Winner of the 20th Kids Design Award] “Dream Night at Hanayashiki” makes it possible for children with severe physical and intellectual disabilities and their families to “enjoy an amusement park”
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20th Kids Design Award
The 2nd event is scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026
In fiscal 2025, community-wide efforts also won the 19th Kids Design Award Encouragement Prize (Chairperson of the Kids Design Council Award)
The next layer envisioned by culture-focused business hotel BASE LAYER HOTEL. BASE LAYER HOTEL _ UNION, a hub where life’s moments intersect, opens in Nagoya’s Sakae district
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Opening in Nagoya’s Sakae district on Saturday, January 9, 2027
Guest rooms: 86
Operates 22 facilities nationwide
122 stores across 30 prefectures and metropolitan areas
Companies mentioned：BASE LAYER HOTEL、BASE LAYER HOTEL _ UNION、株式会社GREENING、FHG HOTELS、fav hospitality group株式会社、株式会社オンザページ、株式会社シェルシュ、madsaunist、VETO、athletia、Flairge SAKAE、fav、FAV LUX、seven x seven、edit x seven
What “getting the order wrong” means for a company’s growth: “Five-Way Good Management Seminar” on September 10 will clarify the “management measures to take now” at each growth stage
At コクーンシティ (Saitama Shintoshin), the prefecture’s first スターバックス リザーブ® store and popular bakeries making their first shopping-center appearance are among the new arrivals, along with outdoor brand マムート and a succession of fashion, service and kids’ stores
Plushies are no longer just for display. Discover new ways to enjoy “living with your favorite character.” Pinkoi’s Fluffy Expo is coming!
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Products: more than 12 million
Shops: more than 50,000
More than 6.8 million members worldwide
Shipping destinations span 168 regions
Employees: 115
220,000 views
25,000 total likes
Companies mentioned：Pinkoi、ピンコイ株式会社、香港商果翼科技股份有限公司台灣分公司、iichi株式会社、Pinkoi (HK) Limited、茶ヌキー、SKYCOFFEE Studio、wiwikoala、Bellzi、MOMOJI、Lucky me、Cotton Tree HK
It’s back again this year: “moon-viewing” season arrives at びっくりドンキー! The “Autumn in Japan, Moon-Viewing Hamburg Steak” fair starts Wednesday, August 26, for a limited time, with a wide lineup from hamburg steaks to side dishes
Saishunkan Pharmaceutical is rolling out an AI voice operator under the DHK CANVAS Agent Plan for after-hours inquiries to customers of Domohorn Wrinkle, which it sells
“Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Outing Ticket,” a special ticket in collaboration with the “Yokohama Oktoberfest 2026” at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, goes on sale through Q SKIP on September 11
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Price: ¥1,590 (tax included)
Price: ¥860 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,390 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,660 (tax included)
“Tokyu Line Minatomirai Line One-Day Pass” (1,190 yen)
“Minatomirai Line One-Day Pass” (460 yen)
1 admission ticket to the “Yokohama Oktoberfest” (500 yen)
Public support votes surpass 2 million. The 36 qualifiers in the preliminary round of “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026,” which will determine the Reiwa era’s charismatic store staff member, advance to the next stage.
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Cumulative public support votes surpass 2 million
The apparel division narrows from 26 people to 12
The merchandise sales division narrows from 10 people to 4
The top 10 are selected from 24 semifinalists
The 4 participants advancing to the NEXT AGE final stage are determined
The number of brands using the service exceeds 3,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社スマレジ、natural couture、WEGO、BEAMS、green label relaxing、TOMORROWLAND、UNITED ARROWS、DES PRÉS、FREAK'S STORE、COCO DEAL、GALLARDAGALANTE、BARNEYS NEW YORK、MOUSSY、YANUK、リーバイス、AOKI、NOLLEY'S、MEDOC、agnès b.、NANO universe、Zoff、ワコール、ODETTE E ODILE、R+ PLUS REGAL CORPORATION、アンダーアーマー、russet、REGAL SHOES
Children transform into fashion leaders! “Little on Tour,” a special photo event by KAWAII MONSTER LAND, スタジオキャラット and スタジオコフレ, will be held for a limited time from 9/14 to 18
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Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
Photo data: 20 images
Time required: approximately 1 hour (approximately 20 minutes of photography)
“The most beautiful moon of the year rising over the urban panorama” — supporting “OTSUKIMI NIGHT at SHIBUYA: Mid-Autumn Full Moon Viewing,” to be held on Thursday, September 24
Easily create original templates for use with “instax Biz,” the event app for instax™ “cheki”! Launch of “instax Biz™ Template Maker,” a web browser app
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Adopted at events and stores in more than 100 countries worldwide
Notice regarding capital and business alliance with U.S. company Actus Consulting Group (acquisition of a majority stake and addition to the group) — TCG goes global, supporting mid-sized companies entering and expanding their businesses in the U.S.
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Following the acquisition, our ownership ratio of the company’s total issued shares (on a voting rights basis) will be 94.2%
For more than 1,000 Japanese companies entering the U.S. market
The U.S. nominal GDP accounts for approximately 25.6% of global nominal GDP
Original日本の対米直接投資残高は...2025年末時点で126兆3,839億円を記録
66.5% of Japanese-affiliated companies in the U.S. expect to be profitable in 2025
Companies mentioned：Actus Consulting Group、Artis New York、タナベコンサルティンググループ、TCG
Children in Okinawa use “テラビット” to turn “questions” and “local history” into a game. Providing opportunities to learn and experience passing on local heritage through game creation in Okinawa City and Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture