VS PARK’s fall-season special offers! “Fall Student Discount” for students and “Parent-Child Discount” for families, available at VS PARK locations nationwide from September 1 (Tue)!
Enjoy the one-of-a-kind original chicken created by the founder, Colonel Sanders, over 10 years at a special price! The “Colonel Birthday Festival Pack” will be available for a limited time from August 26 (Wed) through September 15 (Tue)
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“Colonel Birthday Festival Pack” … 990 yen (total à la carte price: 1280 yen)
[Produced by 一旗] “The Moving Yokai Exhibition KAGOSHIMA” surpasses 60,000 visitors and holds a commemorative ceremony. This new kind of digital art museum, where visitors can “enjoy, learn about and experience” yokai culture, has drawn more than 250,000 people
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Visitor numbers surpass 60,000
Adults: ¥1,700
Middle, high school and university students: ¥1,000
“Overseas Business ‘Practical’ MBA: Product and Service Development” New e-learning series now available | From “good products in Japan” to “products chosen locally” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
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6 courses in total
7 courses in total
280 courses in total
8,000 people
1,000 companies
95 million yen
Companies mentioned:インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
Proposing a “third teaching model” for tutoring businesses in an era of declining birthrates: AI learning materials “Surala” adopted at 50 locations of 田中学習会’s new brand “GYUN,” supporting a new tutoring model based on self-directed individual instruction
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Full-scale use begins September 1, 2026
田中学習会 operates 81 locations across Hiroshima, Okayama and Kagawa prefectures
A prep school attended by about 12,000 students
Adopted by more than 3,200 schools and cram schools across Japan
“Xfolio” conducts a survey on illustrators’ and manga artists’ work environments: 43% of professionals invest 500,000 yen or more in their work setup; keyboards and left-hand devices rank first for the gap in “glad I bought it” satisfaction
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The largest satisfaction gap was for “keyboards and left-hand devices” (8.2 times)
Work, life, heart, the future—101 words to encourage you when you lose confidence. Matsuura Yataro's latest essay, “Listening to the Sound of My Own Footsteps,” goes on sale Aug. 20
Bring comfort to everyday life with warm water and spices. A new book that explores 5000 years of wisdom in a modern way: “A Guide to Everyday Living: Ayurveda—Basic Knowledge × Tips for Being Kind to Yourself × Practical Ideas for Balancing Discomfort 39,” on sale Aug. 20
〈First collaboration between Oisix and DEAN & DELUCA housewares〉“DEAN & DELUCA Eco Bag with Pouch, Green” to launch in limited quantities on the Oisix sales website on Aug. 27 (Thursday)
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Membership: 351,029
Cumulative shipments of the series: 250 million meals
Promoting safety measures to prevent children from being strangled by window blind cords: distributing “safety clips” free of charge at approximately 1,200 nurseries in Tokyo
Bill One launches “AI Automated Journal Entry,” which uses AI to automatically create journal entry data from invoices, eliminating the workload across the entire company
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Implementation of the machine learning process is planned for 2027 or later.
“IEEE COMPSAC 2027,” a leading international conference in the field of computing, to be held at 国際工科専門職大学 (Cocoon Tower main campus) with the future of AI as its central theme
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A 4-day event from July 13 (Tuesday) to 16 (Friday), 2027
It is the world’s largest academic society, with more than 460,000 engineers from 190 countries
The 2nd installment of the hugely popular special collaboration is here! The October issue of “LDK the Beauty,” featuring 6 samples of popular Qoo10 cosmetics, goes on sale August 21!
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Special price: 1,280 yen (tax included)
Number of copies available for sale at Qmart: 500
Companies mentioned:eBay Japan合同会社、Qoo10、晋遊舎、LDK the Beauty、medicube、UNOVE、Torriden、TIRTIR、Ariul、INNISFREE、Qmart
Niigata City Fire Department begins testing the effectiveness of sunglasses at fire scenes as protection against strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays
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Original検証期間:2026年8月14日(金)〜9月30日(水)
Participants: approximately 25 day-shift employees (planning, hazardous materials, and fire investigation sections) and approximately 600 employees on alternating shifts (firefighting, rescue, and ambulance crews)
3rd cross-company mentoring program for developing women business leaders launches
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A total of 11 companies will participate in the 3rd cohort, including サッポロホールディングス株式会社, 株式会社シーエーシー, J.フロント リテイリング株式会社, 株式会社静岡銀行, 株式会社商工組合中央金庫, 日清食品ホールディングス株式会社, パーソルホールディングス株式会社, 三井情報株式会社, ヤマハ発動機株式会社, and 雪印メグミルク株式会社, among others (in Japanese alphabetical order).
Among participating mentees, 86% said that “the actions needed to achieve their desired career and leadership goals became clear,” and likewise 86% said that “the skills and experience needed for senior positions became clear.”
100% of mentors viewed their mentees’ changes positively
Mentees’ willingness to recommend the program was 100% in both the 1st and 2nd cohorts
More than 11 million cumulative uses worldwide
Japan ranks 118th among 148 countries in the Gender Gap Index
Women account for 14.0% of executives at all listed companies
[Otsuka Corporation] Strengthens collaboration with Infomart to advance digital transformation in manufacturing and wholesale
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In 2027, “Order Form AI-OCR (invox),” jointly offered by Infomart and 株式会社invox (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo; representative director: Akira Yokoi), is also scheduled to be added to “Tayoreru.”
Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations for a special exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the opening of the “Matsuto Nakagawa Kazumasa Memorial Museum”
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Donation target: ¥1,500,000
Donation period: August 20, 2026–November 20, 2026
Monitor arm with RGB lighting, supporting monitors up to 49 inches and 20 kg. Build your ideal gaming setup with a gas spring mechanism and 5-axis movement. “MPG MT201RG” launches
Recreating the taste of the long-selling brand 「森永ミルクキャラメル」 in cheesecake: 「Morinaga Mini Cheesecake, Morinaga Milk Caramel Flavor」 to go on sale nationwide for a limited time starting Tuesday, Sept. 1
U-CAN, a lifelong learning provider, is launching sales of its 「Sugu Manabu」 series, offering business skills through convenient e-learning on smartphones.
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Sales of 6 courses will begin on Thursday, Aug. 20, as the first installment.
The second installment, featuring 9 courses, is scheduled to go on sale at the end of October.
Original動画講義は1本あたり5~10分ほどでコンパクトにまとまっている
The standard study period for 1 course is about 1 month.
A Japanese specialty ingredient to enjoy with drinks, the second installment: 「Premium Kappa Ebisen, Kyushu Yuzu Pepper and Grilled Flying Fish Broth Flavor」
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The number of registered users has exceeded 1,600.
50g / open price (estimated price: around ¥160 including tax)
A hit with more than 1,300 fans! Rika Matsumoto, Hiroshi Kitadani, Yoko Takahashi, Ayumi Miyazaki, Mayumi Gojo and Yu Hayashi perform! Official live report for 「ANISON CROSS FES!!」 released
Strengthening recruitment and training of construction engineers specializing in BIM/CIM, CAD and other fields through a partnership with Aditya大学 in India
【OMO5小樽】Savor the pairing of wine made from Tabiji, a rare grape originating in Otaru, and sushi from a local restaurant. 「Otaru Canal Wine Cruising」 returns this year.
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Available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from Sept. 5, 2026, through Nov. 15
【大阪マリオット都ホテル】Savor the flavors of autumn! The “Autumn Harvest Buffet,” featuring seasonal delights such as pumpkin and mushrooms, is coming soon. Limited-edition sweets will also be available during Silver Week and Halloween.
For the first time, “Kajitte” offers a new series with “2 flavors in 1 piece”—a hard texture and juicy fruit flavor! Pineapple, the No. 1 flavor people want to eat (※), arrives in “Kajitte Mania <Ripe Golden Pineapple>,” launching nationwide on September 15, 2026 (Tuesday).
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6% ripe Golden Pineapple juice (equivalent to juice from fresh fruit)
Net weight: 49g
Suggested retail price: around ¥194 (tax included)
Available for preview from August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
¥3,990 (tax included)
¥3,490 (tax included)
2,990 yen (tax included)
2,490 yen (tax included)
More than 40 multi-brands
About 1,500 stores
148 stores nationwide
2 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned:株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社サンリオ、niko and ...、tiny tiny、マイスウィートピアノ、マイメロディ、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur
The “Wuthering Waves AmiAmi ‘Weaving the Will with a Sword, Songs Resounding in Dreams’ Ver.3.5 Novelty Fair” will be held at あみあみ physical stores. Merchandise including “Yangyang · Xuanling” and “Suìsuì” is planned for sale.
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For every 2,500 yen (tax included) spent per 1 transaction
55th anniversary of Kamen Rider! Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s “Kamen Rider Black × Kamen Rider ZO” makes its long-awaited return, featuring new illustrations and an in-depth long-form interview!
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List price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
A5 format, softcover, 240 pages
In-depth long-form interview of over 15,000 characters
【CanCam Night Pool】and hugely popular global boy group 【TWS】are holding a collaboration week! Enjoy special content available for 1 week only, including venue-exclusive narration and a sticker gift for visitors ♡
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The combined number of followers on social media is approximately 11.4 million
Reached million-seller status 4 days after release
●August: ¥6,400 (tax included)
●September: ¥5,500 (tax included)
From ¥14,300 (tax included) per 1 person
From ¥15,000 (tax included) per 1 person
Companies mentioned:CanCam、TWS、株式会社小学館、東京プリンスホテル、SEVENTEEN、Billboard JAPAN
【グランドニッコー東京 台場】“A Parfait for the Long Autumn Nights: Seasonal Fruit and the Lingering Notes of Sake” Period: September 1 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026
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“A Parfait for the Long Autumn Nights: Seasonal Fruit and the Lingering Notes of Sake” ¥3,000
“Autumn Cocktail Selection” ¥3,200 each
Site area: 20,870㎡
Total floor area: 123,775㎡
Companies mentioned:株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、グランドニッコー東京 台場、The Bar & Lounge、徳島
The 55th installment in the popular “Otome no Honodana” series is here! “Canal on Mars,” a collaboration between a masterpiece by the hugely popular literary giant Rampo Edogawa and illustrator Nekosuke, is now available.
Are you giving up, thinking it’s “just your age”? Take care of the vague aches and pains and skin problems that can start in your 40s through your diet! Daily eating habits that deliver “antioxidant benefits, anti-glycation benefits, and gut health”
More than 70% of people who come to check compatibility are “Feeling types”—an analysis of the “asymmetry of decoding” in over 14,000 behavior logs across the 16 types of the “MBTI boom” [according to Futari no Torisetsu]
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Thinking types (T types) make up 23.7% of users checking their own type
Feeling types account for 77.0%
The degree to which people want to put their relationship into words differs by 25.7 times depending on type
8.2% of diagnoses checked compatibility with someone of the same type
[Free access] Think about money with your children this summer vacation. All 4 books in the financial education picture-book series Konta available free on Kindle for 4 days only
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All 4 books in the Konta series
4 days only
More than 1,000 people have taken the course to date
[学校法人立志舎] New wide-area correspondence high school 立志舎きらめき高等学校 to open in April 2027. Using AI, it will help students develop the ability to stay connected with society while pursuing what they love.
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学校法人立志舎, which operates 26 vocational schools and 1 high school across Japan
Now accepting orders for the Noritake collaboration item from イノサン, the “ノリタケ collaboration Marie-Joseph Sanson cup and saucer”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
[株式会社イシダ] Bringing 400 years of tradition and artisans’ dedication to the table. Premium Wakasa lacquered chopstick brand 一双 announces its new concept: “Carrying on time, connecting heartfelt wishes.”