“Link-coordinate” sneakers for parents and children or sisters to enjoy together from 「ifme CALIN」; new styles featuring cute frills and ribbons to go on sale sequentially from late August 2026
The market-style seafood BBQ event “出張！浜焼き うまか市場” is setting sail at イオンモール茨木 in Osaka Prefecture! Limited-time event starting Sept. 5! Also great for a beer garden!
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House specialty: fatty tuna and takuan roll, made with wild-caught tuna, 590 yen
Taste comparison featuring wild-caught bluefin tuna, 990 yen
Large fresh rock oyster, 990 yen
Sanriku grilled oysters (approximately 1 kg), 1,900 yen
Limited quantity and fishing season: Sanriku sea urchin, 660 yen
Limited quantity and fishing season: Hokkaido sea urchin, 990 yen
いなば食品 launches “N-アセチルグルコサミン炭酸水,” a “carbonated supplement drink” that refreshes and hydrates you after evening yoga or a bath, exclusively through its online store!
From school refusal, developmental disabilities and correspondence high schools to high school and university admission. キズキ共育塾 offers a free enrollment fee campaign at its 2 Kanagawa locations
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The number of children refusing to attend elementary and junior high schools nationwide is 353,970
The number of high school students refusing to attend school has also reached 67,782
From fantastical candy in which a rabbit appears when held up to the light to cooling throat lozenges: add color to long autumn nights and the changing seasons. All 3 varieties in PAPABUBBLE’s Moon-Viewing Throat Lozenge Series go on sale in sequence from August 27
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Throat Lozenge Mix BAG. Price including tax: 740 yen
Throat Lozenge Assortment Set. Price including tax: 1,840 yen
Cooling Throat Lozenge Mix. Price including tax: 740 yen
Diva’s consolidated accounting system, DivaSystem LCA, has ranked No. 1 in the consolidated accounting management software market for 15 consecutive years
From the kitchen and living room to the washroom and bathroom, laundry and cleaning, and even the medicine cabinet... A vast collection of the many everyday goods that have been part of Showa-era homes!!! Japan’s Nostalgic Everyday Goods Compendium goes on sale August 24
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160 pages of main text (full color)
List price: 1,870 yen (base price 1,700 yen + 10% tax)
The temporal grammar of <dream three-dimensional pictograms> is brought back to life through dialogue with the latest artificial intelligence (AI). New book Jomon Pottery: Time Gave Birth to Form now on sale.
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四六判 format / hardcover / 130 pages
List price: 1,100 yen (base price: 1,000 yen + 10% tax)
So, what should you do about AI search optimization? An in-depth look at real-world examples from companies across industries working on AI search optimization. Seminar to be held
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A system for centrally managing information on approximately 130,000 or more locations
Nulab survey: The economic losses caused by business professionals having to “look things up again” amount to approximately 200,000 yen per 1 person annually. Managers incur losses approximately 2.6 times those of general employees
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The average annual economic loss from “looking things up again” is 201,545 yen per 1 businessperson
Average annual losses for general employees are 111,206 yen
Average annual losses for managers are 291,884 yen
The average time spent “looking things up again” is approximately 4 hours per 1 month
“Checking internal policies, rules, and application procedures” (34.8%)
“Looking up past decisions and background, such as in meeting minutes” (33.0%)
“Looking up how to carry out work and work processes” (31.7%)
Respondents who said they “feel stressed or burdened by looking up information again” (57.1%)
Respondents who feel that “information needed for work is held by individuals” (60.5%)
“The materials exist, but they are difficult to understand or use” (29.6%)
Anker Store Nagasaki Stadium City to open at Nagasaki Stadium City on September 23 (Wednesday)! Featuring collaborative decor with B.League club 長崎ヴェルカ and a live viewing space
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Anker Store Nagasaki Stadium City will open on September 23, 2026 (Wednesday), on the 3rd floor of STADIUM CITY SOUTH inside Nagasaki Stadium City
10% OFF eligible products in the store
Customers who spend 5,000 yen or more including tax in the store
Famione experts lead an online seminar for people involved in promoting and raising awareness of preconception care in 鳥取県
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An online seminar on “preconception care” was held on August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) for people involved in promoting and raising awareness of preconception care in 鳥取県
[Date and time] August 4, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:30–14:30
Career service “doda” releases its “2026 Edition: Trends Among Successful Job Changers Who Increased Their Annual Income”
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64.1% increased their annual income by changing jobs
The average increase among those who raised their annual income was 1,094,383 yen
The share of people who increased their annual income was highest among those aged 25–29, at 67.9%
The average increase was highest among those aged 35–39, at 1,312,602 yen
The share of people who increased their annual income was highest in “Internet / Advertising / Media” (72.1%)
The average increase was highest in “Finance” (1,324,805 yen)
“Technical professionals (SEs, infrastructure engineers, and web engineers)” ranked first both in the share of people who increased their annual income and in the average increase. The share was 74.8%
The average increase was 1,323,998 yen
61.2% increased their annual income even when changing to a different industry or occupation
60% of students start job hunting by June of their third year, take part in internships and other activities in the summer of their third year, and 2 out of 3 have their first job interview by the end of the year. The divide is also widening [Review of the Class of 27 Survey]
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The 56.3% share for “August of the third year of university” was notably high
『マネーフォワード クラウド会計Plus』 launches API integration with “board,” a cloud service for creating estimates and invoices and managing sales for small and medium-sized businesses
[焼肉の和民] Supporting cultural festival and sports day season! The “Student Discount Plan” gets even better! “Autumn Super Student Discount All-You-Can-Eat” features all-you-can-eat yakiniku and all-you-can-drink soft drinks, plus 27 types of desserts, for just 3,000 yen including tax!
[10th Anniversary] Try your luck with a “lucky bag” at HAKODATE 海峡の風. A commemorative plan offers prizes including accommodation discounts and room upgrades [Hokkaido / Hakodate]
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Original「1室5,000円割引券」
Celebrated its 10th anniversary in April 2026.
Monday, August 17, 2026–Saturday, October 31, 2026
Providing children from single-parent families with opportunities to experience culture and the arts: 60 parent-child pairs, or 120 people, invited free of charge to the Tokyo performance of PASONA Awaji World Ballet
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Original※締切 2026年9月4日(金) 10時00分まで
S seats / 7,000 yen
A seats / 5,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社パソナグループ、PASONA Awaji World Ballet、音楽島オーケストラ、太鼓集団「鼓淡」
For the first time in Pie no Mi history, a “special strawberry filling” made with strawberry chocolate! Featuring the largest amount of strawberries ever, the new staple “パイの実＜苺の収穫＞” lets you savor strawberries right down to the pastry. On sale nationwide starting Tuesday, September 1
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Net weight: 69 g
Suggested retail price: around 259 yen (tax included)
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Blu-ray + DVD set goes on sale Wednesday, September 30! Pedro Pascal gives it rave reviews! A behind-the-scenes video reveals how the production sets bring the world of the story to life!
[Electricity Bills and Energy Conservation] Around 66% say their electricity bills have “increased.” Some say they would consider solar power and storage batteries if they could expect savings
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65.8% said the burden of electricity bills had “increased” over the past 1–2 years
47.1% said the amount they feel their bills have increased by is “around ¥1,000–2,999 per month”
54.8% said they “try to conserve electricity” to address electricity costs
83.8% said that “neither solar power nor storage batteries are among their options”
42.5% said the reason these are not options is that “the initial cost is high”
54.8% said they “are not considering installing solar power or storage batteries at this time”
[PFAS Awareness Survey] 74.0% said they “know nothing about it at all.” Meanwhile, 67.0% said they “expect” manufacturers to take action on environmental issues
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Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、関西ポリマー株式会社、株式会社NEXER Group
About 28% of people with customer service experience have experienced customer harassment. The most common behavior, reported by about 80%, was “intimidating or overbearing conduct”
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80.4% of people who experienced customer harassment said they faced “intimidating or overbearing conduct”
50.0% of people who experienced customer harassment said they “did not consult their supervisor or company”
77.5% said they “would like to work longer than they do now at a company with customer harassment measures in place”
“niko and ...” will hold the collaborative event “SUMADORI meets niko and ...” with an experiential Smadri venue starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026!
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More than 40 multi-brand labels
Available at 149 stores nationwide (as of the end of July 2026, including the web store)
Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
10 varieties of “KANPAI Cocktails”
Price: ¥600 each (tax included)
Participation fee: ¥1,500 (tax included) ※Payment on-site on the day
Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: 6 people per session
Companies mentioned：niko and ...、SUMADORI Meets、株式会社アダストリア、スマドリ株式会社、アサヒビール、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
Hikaru Iwamoto, captivating audiences with a refreshing smile and alluring gaze, appears on the cover and in the opening photo feature of the October issue of “Monthly TV Guide”!
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Special price: ¥640
“Monthly TV Guide October 2026 issue”
On sale: Monday, August 24, 2026
Distribution is scheduled to begin sequentially from Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Was her cheating and his failure to become a host the trigger!? A handsome man who underwent ¥5 million worth of cosmetic surgery and transformed into a lookalike of Kazuya Kamenashi appears. He becomes an idol through skin improvement and makeup! What is Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s “method for overcoming nervousness”? | “Nananii: Underground ABEMA” #131
ClafT, an art festival held in the Chuo Line area, is about to begin! The main program, “MUSAKO ART GATE,” will feature performances by Tomo Mizukoshi, Teita Iwabuchi and others
30 books carefully selected by the editorial team available in full for free! “Impress Books Summer 30” offering e-books at 30% off runs from August 24
A long-awaited new set for the hugely popular TCG is here! The 3rd “Harry Potter Card Game” booster pack will be released on Saturday, October 24, 2026!
World champions Riku Masuda and Shokichi Iwata to appear! “Excite Match SP: Riku Masuda vs. Daigo Higa; Shokichi Iwata vs. Buddyjyo” will air and stream on WOWOW at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24!
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The bout went to the judges’ decision, with two scoring it 117-111 for Masuda and the other supporting Higa 115-113.
The first title defense that followed was seen as a major hurdle, and there was a sense of urgency given that the opponent was the mandatory challenger, undefeated in 19 fights (8 KOs).
“Excite Match SP: Riku Masuda vs. Daigo Higa; Shokichi Iwata vs. Buddyjyo” will air and stream on WOWOW at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24.
The new rhythm game “BanG Dream! Our Notes” has reached 1.3 million global pre-registrations! Additional milestone rewards up to 1.5 million are still available!
[Beat the lingering summer heat and enjoy leisure at home] DOD unveils the “Niwade Pool,” which needs no pump, and the “Chokotto Tarp,” portable with one hand, at the same time!
Preorders have begun for new illustrations from the TV anime “Gushing over Magical Girls,” including Moon Night ver. trading acrylic cards! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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Single item: ¥800 (tax included)
BOX: ¥7,200 (tax included)
Single item: ¥600 (tax included)
BOX: ¥5,400 (tax included)
¥10,800 each (tax included)
¥3,300 each (tax included)
¥2,000 each (tax included)
¥800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、富士フイルム株式会社、株式会社 arma bianca
New model home in Otsu, Shiga, where visitors can experience “2050 standards for the future,” opens Aug. 29. SAWAMURA unveils a home that integrates health, comfort and energy efficiency at a high level
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75 years in business
With 23 housing companies from across Japan participating
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
“SAWAMURA Marche,” bringing together approximately 1,800 people
Employees (group total): 202
Capital (group total): 50,000,000 yen
708 applications for recruitment of the Class of 27
Companies mentioned：株式会社澤村、SAWAMURA、キッチンハウス、ウムヴェルト建築総合研究所、近畿大学、山形大学、2050 STANDARD HOUSE PROJECT
A superb wine experience exploring Bordeaux’s renowned wine regions: “Bordeaux Wine Experience Dinner” to be held at ステラート in Shirokanedai on Friday, Sept. 11
LUNA EARTH ONLINE has introduced new products on Aug. 20 (Thu.), including distinctive new designs of its hugely popular charm bracelets, a series of earrings designed to be less painful to wear, and scrunchies combining different materials.
[NIJIN Academy] “How much would you sell this miniature for?” Learn about the relationship between making things and money. “Miniature Artist Work Experience” to be held in Musashi-Shinjo, Kawasaki
[New report published] Real Estate Market Research Report Vol. 313: “Will the New Lease Accounting Rules Change Corporate Real Estate Strategies? —Issues Ahead, as Seen in Corporate Trends Just Before Implementation—”
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The new lease accounting standards (Japanese standards) will take effect starting in April 2027.
From setting research questions to gathering information, analyzing, summarizing and presenting! 株式会社マイパレ launches 1-day courses supporting each stage of inquiry-based learning
A new management model: “A company has a dedicated subsidies specialist” — 株式会社日本補助金士協会 opens early registration for its “AP Service,” with a free first-month campaign