[Unwanted items at parents' homes] The No. 1 reason decluttering stalls is “there's too much to tackle.” 54.0% say they “would like to try” a buyback service
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31.2% said they had “noticed” how many belongings their parents had when visiting home
Of the items people felt there were “a lot” of at their parents' homes, 63.5% said “clothes and kimono”
The No. 1 reason decluttering stalls: “there's too much to tackle”
86.4% said they had “never” sorted through unwanted items together with a parent
For support that would be reassuring, 34.6% said “free appraisal, travel, and cancellation fees”
54.0% said they “would like to try” a buyback service to sort unwanted items at their parents' homes
[Survey on attitudes toward printed promotional materials] About 40% “throw them away on the spot,” while “coupons” and “reference information” are what persuade people to keep them
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“Throw them away on the spot”
“Keep only the items that catch my interest”
“When they include coupons or special offers”
“I can pick them up and read them at my leisure”
Receiving printed promotional materials “improved” their impression of the company or brand
The “LOONEY TUNES×MLB” collection makes its debut at GLOBAL WORK KIDS! On sale starting August 21 (Friday)
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Goes on sale August 21, 2026
Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
More than 40 multi-brand labels
Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
230 stores in Japan
25 stores overseas
Companies mentioned：GLOBAL WORK、GLOBAL WORK KIDS、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社アダストリア、MLB、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、株式会社グレイス、Major League Baseball、ワーナー・ブラザース アニメーション、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
【松坂屋名古屋店】An exhibition of traditional garments symbolizing the aesthetic sensibilities of the Ryukyu Kingdom! “Bingata II: Dress of the Ryukyu Kingdom”
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The Matsuzakaya Collection of approximately 1,500 items, including costumes designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan
More than 400 years of history since its founding in 1611 (Keicho 16)
〈SNIDEL BEAUTY〉A limited-edition palette commemorating the brand’s 5th anniversary is coming from “Eye Designer,” winner of a cumulative 55 Best Cosmetics awards
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A cumulative 55 Best Cosmetics awards
1 limited-edition type, ¥6,600 (tax included)
Spend ¥8,800 or more on SNIDEL BEAUTY products, including tax
Akashiya Sanma to make a special appearance in a segment at the September performance of “IMM THEATER Yose”! A special 3 days featuring alternating guest appearances alongside celebrated performers with whom he has close ties
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Sept. 25 (Friday), performance 1: starts at 19:00
Sept. 26 (Saturday), performance 1: starts at 16:30
Sept. 27 (Sunday), performance 1: starts at 13:00
Theater FANCLUB “愛笑夢笑夢” members / Advance tickets: ¥6,500
A single volume bringing together the fundamentals of generative AI needed in the age of working with AI: “A Clear, Illustrated Guide to the Basics and Mechanics of Generative AI,” on sale Aug. 21 (Friday)
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Page count: 248 pages
List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
E-book price: ¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax + 10% tax) *Impress direct sales price
Anime adaptation announced! The key visual for “Tanuki and Kitsune” is finally unveiled, along with a comment from the author! The latest volume of the comics is also set for release, making “Tanukitsu” a series to watch this fall!
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The series has sold more than 1.35 million copies
A whopping 61 pages of newly drawn content
List price: ¥913 (tax included)
Full-color comics: “Tanuki and Kitsune,” volumes 1–10
Daiya Shobo and JinJib sign an agency agreement to strengthen support for high school graduate recruitment and career education, aiming to address mismatches in high school graduate employment in Hokkaido
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The job-offer ratio for high school students is “3.72 times”
The rate of high school students hoping to find work in Hokkaido is 88.8%
【Taka Town, Hyogo Prefecture · Free to attend】Training 43 founders in the past 5 years! “Reiwa 8 Startup Course,” helping turn your dreams into reality, begins Sept. 2 (Wednesday)
【First in the industry】Born from a “one-word request” by Kazuki Himeno of the ラグビー日本代表 — ex'position unveils “Horse & Shoe,” an innovative jewelry design featuring a horse motif threaded through a horseshoe
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¥98,000 and up (tax included)
From ¥32,667 per month (no installment fees · Paidy)
【Visit to Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island for the first time in 7 years】Checking on the current state of vaccine support alongside our supporters
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Last year, 2025, we donated approximately ¥117.75 million worth of vaccines and related equipment to children in 4 countries: Myanmar, Laos, Bhutan and Vanuatu.
Since its founding in 1994, it has delivered vaccines to approximately 140 million children.
Move beyond rough estimates! KOMAINU releases a new feature that lets you see “real gross profit” at a glance, including outsourcing costs paid to partner companies
One Piece Card Game “World's Strongest Warriors” OP-17 box buyback price forecast: “20,000 yen or more” was the most popular answer at 52.2%! Published by トレゲト (@cardchusen_com)
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The most common answer was “20,000 yen or more,” at 52.2%.
1 unopened box (list price 5,760 yen; 24 packs)
As of Aug. 19, 2026, 23,800 yen with shrink wrap
A total of 87.9% expected a price of “10,000 yen or more”
Just 1.7% (2 votes) forecast a price below retail (5,000 yen or less)
Original「1〜2万円」と答えた35.7%
The pre-release buyback price of 31,000 yen fell to 19,100 yen 2 days after release, on Aug. 2
Gene expression profiling of low-concentration hydrogen inhalation: a 15-year research lineage—liver, brain, sepsis, and gut microbiota; 8 papers | University of Tokyo, Keio and others
10 businesses are exhibiting at this fair, selling 78 product varieties
Drinkable yogurt: Made with fresh milk from Kitahiro Farm and the gentle acidity of “Tokachi Milk Lactic Acid Bacteria TM96,” discovered in milk from Tokachi. Rich and full-bodied, with mild acidity and a flavor that combines the taste of milk (milky richness, sweetness, and creamy body) with the taste of yogurt. 200 ml/450 yen (refrigerated product)
Kuma-zasa Chai: Carefully crafted from kuma-zasa grown in the natural surroundings of the Daisetsuzan mountain range in Hokkaido, this caffeine-free chai brings out the zing of ginger. 1 bag, 15 g/600 yen
Hokkaido Naganuma Karinto Manju: Hokkaido-grown azuki beans and
Low-voltage battery storage facility seminar on Sept. 9 (Wednesday): Explaining equipment selection for stable operations and key points for entering the market
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A seminar for businesses considering entering the low-voltage battery storage facility business will be held on Sept. 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
Date and time: Sept. 9, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00–17:00
YouTube channel “Nora Ana: Daisuke Takahashi’s Sports Announcer Workplace” launches! Enhancing the value of those who communicate sports and creating their future.
フージャースキャピタルマネジメント has secured preferential negotiation rights for a new apartment property as an asset for a private REIT. It will continue efforts to further expand its asset scale and seeks to enhance investor value.
[Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ三郷中央店” in Misato, Saitama Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 4 (Fri.)
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Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
[Case study] After 6 years, an in-venue prize drawing moves from paper to online. A shared gachapon across all stores drew 7,755 participants over 11 days
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Total participation: 7,755 times (11 days)
Total sales across the facility: 107.3% year-on-year
Customer count: 104.7% year-on-year
Original参加条件：館内の対象店舗で1会計1,500円（税込）以上のお買い上げにつき1日1回
The annual cost of “Croissant,” including the initial fee, is about ¥650,000.
Companies mentioned：株式会社on the bakery、ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社、ASTY静岡、JR東海グループ、TOKAI STATION POINT
[New publication] The Semiconductor Industry in the Physical AI Era: The 2030 Hegemony Scenario Through the Lens of Constraint Economics. Published by: (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ
[New release] A little something better than usual, with no need to blend it yourself! “Shirogane Blend Roasted Sesame” and “Shirogane Blend Ground Sesame,” made with 2 types of sesame
[Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ南津守店” in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 11 (Fri.)
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Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
[Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “イオン松江ショッピングセンター” in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 4 (Fri.)
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Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
[100th store in Japan] Aburasoba specialty shop 東京油組総本店 豊田組 to OPEN on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a new commercial complex directly connected to Toyota-shi Station in Aichi
[No net!?] The 3rd Asian Championship 2026 in “Crossminton,” a next-generation racket sport featuring explosive high-speed rallies, will be held in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture!
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As of June 2026, the number of Crossminton clubs in Japan had grown to 61 nationwide
Players face off across their own and their opponent’s 5.5-meter-square courts, 12.8 m apart
The 三 parties—島根県海士町, 株式会社cosmobloom and Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社—sign a comprehensive partnership agreement on the social implementation of satellite communications technology
[Kino-mura, Tokigawa, Saitama] A look at the sensibilities behind 4 woodworkers in their 30s and 40s who work in their community. Public talk event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 5!
【Kashiwa City's first location / Event】グリーンランド, celebrating its 30th anniversary, will hold an event to mark the opening of its new showroom from Sept. 11※ to 13
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More than 61,180 projects completed to date
More than 3,000 projects completed annually
Average Google review rating: ★4.8
More than 65 contest awards
Pair stay vouchers for the members-only エクシブ resort hotel (worth 60,000 yen; 2 pairs over the weekend)
ReFa FINE BUBBLE U＋ (worth 30,000 yen; 3 groups over the weekend)
銀座千疋屋 gift voucher (worth 5,000 yen; 6 groups over the weekend)
A 1,000-yen assortment of summer vegetables from 森田農園
A lifesaving camp launched by an active firefighter, “Protecting Children’s Lives, This Town Camp,” reaches its crowdfunding goal, with 117 supporters. Event set for September 11–12 at Ibuki Onsen in Kaizuka City!
【Survey】The ideal for relocating to rural areas is “living in two locations,” at 33%, ahead of “full relocation” at 23.5%. If they could maintain their income, 74% would consider relocating
【湯本電機】Shin Machikoba begins accepting factory tours, offering a behind-the-scenes look at faster prototyping and development and its machining capabilities for difficult-to-cut materials
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Estimates delivered in as little as 2 hours
Processing capabilities for more than 200 types of metal and resin
cosmobloom signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 島根県海士町 and Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社 on the social implementation of satellite communications technology
Companies that succeed and struggle with foreign hiring: person-dependent succession vs. welcoming inexperienced workers【Free access available Aug. 24–28 only】
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More than 60 registered support organizations
Track record of negotiations and support with over 1,000 companies
Available free for a limited time starting Monday, August 24, 2026
Turning hospital bulletin boards into valuable communication spaces. Dr.JOY to launch JOY発信, a digital signage system for managing in-hospital notices, on August 21
セカンズデジタル to host a webinar on September 8 themed around “brand awareness in the AI era” — explaining how to build brands chosen by AI through search data and awareness surveys
【Kalodata Weekly】Japan TikTok Shop market GMV reaches 2.473 billion yen, up 7.6% week over week; number of live rooms falls 18.4%, rebounding during the Obon week (week of August 10)
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GMV: 2.473 billion yen
Up 7.6% week over week
Sales totaled 989,000 items
+3.5%
Average selling price: 2,501 yen
+4.0%
Advertising budgets up 31.6% week over week
Advertising budgets expanded 31.6% week over week to 38.038 million yen
By cutting pole installation costs to about 1/7 of the previous level, coin-operated parking can now be operated even on sites used for short periods. by DENNOU PARK
Sasaichi Shuzo, a sake brewery founded 360 years ago that brews sacred sake for Mount Fuji, will serve and specially release its sake “旦,” brewed with Fuji’s clear waters, at the Chinka Festival—a ritual to quell Mount Fuji’s fire—held at 北口本宮冨士浅間神社, where it offers sacred sake
Chrono24 releases the “ロレックス Report 2026”: the reigning champion and a changing market
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Buyers under 30 have cut the share of their spending allocated to ロレックス more than any other age group. At its peak in 2022, about half of their watch spending went to ロレックス, but that share has now fallen to about 34%
ロレックス accounts for about 31% of transaction value on the Chrono24 marketplace
followed by オメガ at about 11%
and パテック フィリップ at about 6%
Datejust is now the largest collection on Chrono24, accounting for about 28% of ロレックス transaction value
ロレックス accounts for the highest share of watch transaction value among North American buyers, at 35.4%
Up from about 27% in 2018
In Asia, it has fallen from the low 30% range to around 20%.
明石駅前の大型商業施設「アスピア明石」 has adopted the foot traffic analysis AI Agent「ミセシル」, using data to advance renovation planning and optimize tenant recruitment and floor layouts
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Location data covering 30 million people, among the industry’s largest datasets
【すき家】New TV commercial “Sink Your Teeth Into the Towering Meat” featuring Fumiya Takahashi enjoying the “Pork Rock Curry” to air starting Aug. 21 (Fri). Savor the generous serving of tender pork!
Kaoru Kurosawa: “The 3 of us were able to share the freedom and fun”; Aruno Nakanishi: “There’s a world I want to show you next.” Recording report and MC interview released for the latest episode of the stimulating music program “Spicy Sessions,” featuring KAZ as a guest