New products to go on sale December 23 to mark the release of “Episode of Savanaclaw” from “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation”! Animate will also hold a fair
ABEMA to stream its original dating reality show “Love Catcher Japan 3” for free from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1! 見取り図’s Shintaro Moriyama and Lily, Subaru Kimura, Maryjun Takahashi and Naenano to serve as studio MCs
ESG Journal publishes white paper, “SBTi Net-Zero Standard V2.0 finalized. Little time remains before the transition begins in Q1 2027—building the ‘calculation infrastructure’ and internal controls needed before next fiscal year’s budget”
【あーすぷらざ】Artist Mago Nagasaka produces “BONBO STARS Exhibition,” featuring artists who have taken flight from the slums of Ghana to the world; to be held in Yokohama for the first time!
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119 people currently work there
More than 100 works of BONBO STARS art
Adults: 400 yen
200 yen for high school and university students, people aged 65 and over, and people under 20 who do not fall into the above categories
¥100 for elementary and junior high school students
The group rate (20% discount) applies to groups of 20 or more paying visitors
Game development festival “ゲームメーカーズ スクランブル2026” is just around the corner! Details revealed for the “Ask Us Anything” booth, where attendees can talk one-on-one with professionals, and official merchandise
[The singular masterpiece “クニスタイン”] Official brand website to launch on Wednesday, September 2! Sharing its philosophy of craftsmanship, artisans’ skills, and distinctive world
The popular NIGHT SURF PARTY returns in an even more evolved form. Surf entertainment that captivates rather than competes: pros showcase their skills amid music and lights in the darkness of night!
appful, with 1.5 million cumulative downloads, enters a comprehensive business partnership with the Love Character behind “Love Type Diagnosis,” which has recorded 100 million diagnoses
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100 million cumulative diagnoses
50 million cumulative users
More than 500 million cumulative views on social media
[Report released] Central Tokyo 5 Wards Small and Mid-Sized Office Market Report, August 2026: Available small and mid-sized office space in Shibuya Ward down 18.7% in 1 year—the largest decline among the central Tokyo 5 wards
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Shinjuku Ward recorded the lowest rate at 2.00%
Chiyoda Ward: 2.37%
Shibuya Ward: ¥32,800 per tsubo
Shinjuku Ward: ¥23,600 per tsubo
The median change across 65 units in the same ward was 0.0%
Newly listed units were about 18% more expensive than units that were withdrawn
TVXQ WOWOW special extended! “東方神起・ユンホ U-KNOW PROJECT 26 : SCENE ♯1 – EDIT” to air and stream exclusively in January 2027! Plus, preorders open for WOWOW collaboration merchandise!
Tiger Corporation and Gaudi Clinical jointly develop “Vacuum Insulated Cell Pod,” a medical specimen transport container supporting the last mile of regenerative medicine cell transport, with practical implementation targeted for 2027
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Test operations as a demonstration experiment began in April 2026
Jun Horie to host the 2nd public recording of “佐渡ええっちゃTV！” in Shibuya on August 30; following a discussion with the mayor of 佐渡市, the program will showcase the island’s appeal through food, young people, and music!!
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August 30, 2026 (Sun.)
13:00～17:40
Scheduled recording time: 14:00–16:00
Companies mentioned：佐渡魅力発信プロジェクト実行委員会、株式会社Paul Kelly Entertainment、佐渡汽船、佐渡塾、渋谷QWS、佐渡市、株式会社naco、新潟日報
“豊田組” opens in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, from 東京油組総本店, which originated at a long-established noodle maker founded 80 years ago. Reaches 100 domestic locations!
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Reaches 100 locations in Japan
Originated at a long-established noodle maker founded 80 years ago
Beta version of “きづなとわ,” a digital memorial service that carries life stories and memories into the future, now available—a new approach to end-of-life planning and memorials using NFT technology
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The population aged 65 and over stands at 36.24 million
Held in “Onomichi, the City of Film”! The ５th Setouchi Drone Film Festival: event and call for submissions—screen your aerial video on a cinema screen!
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We received more than 80 submissions from across Japan
12 environmental technologies for decarbonization, resource circulation, and coexistence with nature to be implemented at GREEN×EXPO 2027’s “TAISEI GREEN TERRACE” unveiled
ISR explains a cyber resilience strategy that assumes intrusions will occur; to speak at a joint online seminar on “Security for Organizations That Keep Business Running”
“interfm Special Week”: Summer Sonic performers’ interviews on air♪ Plus, fabulous giveaways including Amazon gift cards and items favored by DJs! Aug. 24 (Mon.)–Aug. 30 (Sun.)
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Catalog gift worth 20,000 yen ×1 winner
Original牛角お食事券5,000円×4名様
Win an Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
Win an Amazon gift card! (10,000 yen ×4 winners)
Companies mentioned：Amazon、SUMMER SONIC 2026、Good Neighbours、December 10、Boy Soda、ponytailmama、SPEED、ぱにぱにぱにぱにともちんぱ、Chilli Beans.、アンミカ、大島てる、Knocking on the Rock Door、Terror's Tellers、牛角、George Williams、藤井風、DAISUKE、ねお、goethe、ピーター・バラカン、清川あさみ、Cornelius、陣・藤原樹、THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE、Ayumu Imazu、keshi、The Warning、Pentatonix、ZEBRAHEAD、South Arcade、Jon Spencer、Sekou、さらさ、radiko
東宝株式会社 to exhibit a “Godzilla” booth at “TOKYO Toy Show 2026”! Godzilla statue from “Godzilla -0.0” unveiled, along with an early display of original Toho merchandise!
タイガー魔法瓶 and Gaudi Clinical jointly develop new vacuum-insulated Cell Pod medical specimen transport container to support the last mile of regenerative medicine cell transport, targeting practical use in 2027
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Test operations as a demonstration experiment began in April 2026
Product improvements are underway ahead of practical use in 2027
For 24 hours in the 20°C range
Maintained a temperature in the 5°C range for 11.5 hours
“Civic Council Leaders Training 2026 in Fujisawa” to be held! 2 days to learn about the 10th long-term care insurance business plan and build the skills to take on 2040, featuring a special discussion, site visits and an interactive radio program
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September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday), 2026
Participation fee: 10,000 yen
Certificate of completion: ¥1,000 per person per day
Designated accommodation: Smile Hotel Shonan Fujisawa (1 night with breakfast, 9,400 yen / first 20 applicants)
【Hakata souvenirs】Making its debut at Hakata Deitos! “Hakata no Mori Fresh Caramel Sandwich,” a blissful treat that melts in your mouth, on sale for a limited time! 【Aug. 27–Sept. 10】
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Price: [5 pieces] 1,250 yen (before tax)
[10 pieces] 2,400 yen (before tax)
Chocolate: [5 pieces] 1,200 yen (before tax)
[10 pieces] 2,300 yen (before tax)
Best-before period: Approximately 30 days or more
Capital: 25 million yen
Companies mentioned：アイ・ケイ・ケイホールディングス株式会社、株式会社明徳庵、Maison de （メゾン ド）博多の森
[文化服装学院 × ベイクルーズ] A student-designed original tote selected for “DIGS HAPPY BAG”! Industry-academia collaboration comes to fruition through 三越伊勢丹’s “Peace de Mirai” initiative
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Purchase a wine bottle ticket (5,500 yen, tax included) and receive an original tote bag.
“DIGS HAPPY BAG” will be sold in limited quantities for 5,000 yen, tax included.
BOUL’ANGE, ベイクルーズ’s first original bakery, opened in June 2017 and now operates 22 stores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：文化服装学院、ベイクルーズ、三越伊勢丹、Journal Standard DINING、FLIPPER'S、BOUL'ANGE
[Top 10 industries with the most online negative reviews and complaints in the first half of 2026] Accommodation takes the top spot for the first time, while non-store retail, which had ranked first for 8 consecutive periods since the first half of 2022, falls to 2nd
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Covering 9,021 companies
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：9.00件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：6.92件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：6.47件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：5.30件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：4.57件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：4.09件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：3.93件
Original1社あたりの平均悪評・クレーム数：3.87件
70.1% of internet users said, “I choose products with high online reviews and ratings.”
63.9% said, “Even if a product has a high rating, negative reviews sometimes make me hesitate to buy it.”
[moz(モズ)] New “Camel × Orange” color perfect for autumn outings! A large-capacity flap backpack that fits B4-size items, designed for comfort on commutes, school trips, outings and travel.
Speed up everyday work with the business AI agent powered by the popular AI “Claude”! “Claude Cowork: Amazing Ways to Use It,” packed with practical examples you can put to work today, now on sale
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Price (print and digital editions): 2,882 yen (tax included)
[TV anime adaptation announced!] “The Villainous Family’s Beloved Daughter, Reincarnated as a Yakuza Lady in an Otome Game” @COMIC wins AnimaniA’s Best Manga Award in the International Girls/Women category!
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The series has surpassed 450,000 copies in cumulative sales (print + digital).
The hugely popular picture book “Bread Thief” becomes medical scrubs. A popular series with more than 6 million copies sold debuts as a picture-book collection: from medical apparel brand “Classico”
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The series has surpassed 6 million copies in cumulative circulation
AI visualizes Cainz buyer negotiations; adopting bellSalesAI cuts record-keeping work by 150 minutes a week, helping Japan’s largest home improvement retailer become a data-driven organization
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Capital: 3.26 billion yen
Capital: 9,148 million yen (including capital reserves)
Unito supports Tokyu Land Corporation’s efforts to propose ways of living tailored to target residents in its “Comforia” rental residence series, providing operational support
Artist 岡田菜美, who depicts landscapes reconstructed from memories, to hold solo exhibition “Coordinates of Presence” from Wednesday, September 2 [WALL_alternative, Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo]
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Approximately 350 drawings
Approximately 700 m above sea level
Companies mentioned：エイベックス・クリエイター・エージェンシー株式会社、WALL_alternative、アーツ前橋、UESHIMA COLLECTION、利根ワイナリー、Kotona Art Direction
Mock exam for “Registered Japanese Language Teachers,” fully supervised by TCJ日本語総合研究所: additional slots for the “Tokyo venue” go on sale Thursday, August 20
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Emergency sale of 40 additional slots in total
Basic and Applied Exam mock test: 10,000 yen (tax included)
Applied Exam mock test only: 8,000 yen (tax included)
[2026 Survey on Attitudes Toward Relocation to Regional Areas] Survey of 2,138 men and women nationwide finds that more than 80% are interested in relocating in the future, while more than 90% say resort jobs are useful as a “trial move.” A new era in which people choose where to relocate based on experience, not just information
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80.9% of respondents are interested in relocating to a regional area
A total of 94.3% said resort jobs are useful as a “trial move”
The most popular image of a place to live was “magnificent natural scenery, such as the sea and mountains” (31.4%)
Original移住先に求める条件の1位は「家賃・物価の安さ」（52.9%）
Second is “convenient living environment” (47.8%)
Creates 14,555 tourism jobs annually
Business track record with more than 5,900 tourism facilities across all 47 prefectures, and with staffing clients
A theme café for the popular TV anime “Attack on Titan” is coming to Shinjuku, Tokyo! “Attack on Titan Café: A Meal in the Turbulent Days of Adolescence” opens for a limited time!!
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The manga has surpassed 140 million copies in circulation worldwide
Audience attendance surpassed 1 million
Reservation fee: 660 yen (tax included)
Bonus for ordering a menu item with a lottery entry: for every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible menu items
Goods lineup featuring newly drawn visuals unveiled for “My Hero Academia: Immersive Virtual Exhibition -Footsteps of the Heroes-,” celebrating the 10th anniversary of the anime “My Hero Academia”!
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For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible products
To mark her 60th birthday, Misato Watanabe will hold a concert at Seibu Dome for the first time in 21 years; her complete series of official “Seibu Stadium” pamphlets is being reissued as e-books!
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60th birthday
For the first time in 21 years
20 titles
Individual title: 1,000 yen (before tax)
Complete set of all 20 volumes: 10,000 yen (before tax)
Jewelry brand PREEK（プリーク）, whose pieces are made with organic materials, makes its first limited-time appearance at the Ginza flagship store of バーニーズ ニューヨーク! On days when the designer is in-store, customers can also order custom sizes and get jewelry styling advice.
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From Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, September 13
A total of 9 locations, including the Ginza flagship, Roppongi, Yokohama, Kobe and Fukuoka stores, as well as outlet stores
Web seminar “Sales aren’t a matter of luck. Strategies for everything from customer acquisition to improving LTV, as practiced by growing e-commerce companies” to be held on September 3, 2026!
A new-concept medicated bath additive combining crude drugs, bicarbonate and enzymes for “fatigue, feeling cold and stiff shoulders” that increase with age!
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Kakkuyaku Bath Treatment 500g (20 uses) / 3,740 yen including tax
5 active ingredients, including crude drugs, help address 17 health concerns in adults
Akina Nakamori to hold another dinner show this year, hosted by Tokyo Dome! The event expands significantly from 2 cities last year to “15 performances in 5 cities nationwide.” Performance schedule, venues and ticket information unveiled all at once
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15 performances in 5 cities nationwide
SS seats (guaranteed seats in the front 2 rows): 110,000 yen (includes dinner-show-exclusive goods and SS-seat-exclusive benefits)
S seats (general seats): 95,000 yen (includes dinner-show-exclusive goods)
A seats (reserved seats in the back 2 rows): 85,000 yen (includes dinner-show-exclusive goods)
7 next-generation girl artists, including ELSEE, UN1CON and NeoStella, come together. BUZZ PRODUCTIONS announces its live event “WE RISE,” to be held at Shimokitazawa ADRIFT on Friday, September 11.
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Front area ¥8,800
General area ¥5,500
General area (students) ¥3,300
Companies mentioned：BUZZ PRODUCTIONS、株式会社BUZZ GROUP、ELSEE、UN1CON、NeoStella、mimi kiddy、MilMoon、みことね、Unlock Zip