Submitted an "Investigation Request (and Inquiry to the Supervisory Authority)" to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's research misconduct reporting office — Regarding the publication of research findings on the identification and presence of puberulic acid in connection with the red yeast rice incident (response deadline: September 11, Reiwa 8)
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The response deadline is Friday, September 11, Reiwa 8.
Since March, Reiwa 6, 厚生労働省 and the National Institute of Health Sciences have referred to "puberulic acid" as a candidate causative substance in the health damage incident involving foods containing red yeast rice manufactured by 小林製薬株式会社, and have published the results of toxicity tests and other findings.
80% of Gen Z say using a smartphone before bed affects their sleep. 72% say they "don't feel rested" even after getting enough sleep. Z-SOZOKEN(Z世代創造性研究所) conducted a survey on always-connected fatigue among Gen Z.
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Even after getting enough sleep, 72% feel they "don't feel rested"
68% have experienced losing focus in class or at work because of smartphone notifications
74% of Gen Z consider online communication necessary for maintaining friendships
Even on days off with no plans, 69% respond to messages every 2 to 3 hours or more often
48% feel pressured that they "have to reply to messages immediately"
35% expect the removal of read receipts to ease the burden
Jiichiro KITTE Marunouchi store: 3 new special desserts made with seasonal ingredients debut exclusively during bar hours. On sale from Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Copy
[Smart Repairs] Launch of a “Repair Contractor Recruitment Site” amid geographic expansion and a surge in projects / Prime contractor share rises from 10 to 40%; some registered companies have increased annual sales by 700 million yen
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The prime contractor share rose from around 10% to nearly 40%
Sales also increased by nearly 700 million yen
Ultimately, we aim for sales of 5 billion yen and a staff of 100
A new option for offices: “Don’t deposit a security deposit.” Nisshoho, which can reduce security deposits to a maximum of 0 yen, publishes an interview about the adoption case at 株式会社ツクリエ, which supports startups
[日本蓄電池株式会社] Installation begins on the grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Ikedacho Yahata Battery Storage Facility” in Ibi District, Gifu Prefecture
80% of busy modern people want weekday dinners to be “a time to unwind”; dinner takes an average of 35 minutes, drawing attention to “choosing drinks” to make limited time more enjoyable
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People spend an average of 35 minutes on dinner at home on weekdays
More than 80% overall (82.5%) said they want dinner to be “a time to unwind and relax”
“Choosing a drink that goes well with the meal (35.2%)” is also a high priority
About 80% (79.8%) said that “the alcoholic drinks and other beverages we drink together tend to be the same each time”
72.8% of respondents said they “would like to try it” (combined total of “strongly agree” and “somewhat agree”)
[Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026] Savor autumn flavors in a French bistro style. Plus, a Shine Muscat and Kasama chestnut Mont Blanc will be available at lunchtime only!
9/12: Let’s make a “comfortable stool”! Children take on sanding, assembly and painting at the “Kids Architecture School” [Hosted by Rui Design Institute Kids Architecture School Tokyo]
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A decrease of 220,000 people over 2 years since 2023
Approximately 3,700 people participate in Osaka's Children's Architecture School
Docomo, DAZN and CARTA ZERO launch a solution enabling highly accurate targeted ad delivery using data from a membership base of over 100 million dポイントクラブ members
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Data from a membership base of over 100 million dポイントクラブ members
Approximately 5.8 times the ad delivery achieved using a single matching key, such as an advertising identifier
Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTドコモ、DAZN Japan Investment合同会社、株式会社CARTA ZERO、dポイントクラブ
[Kyoto / Hotel Chourakukan] Sweet potato and Japanese chestnut afternoon tea in a Western-style building designated a national Important Cultural Property
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6,500 yen per person (tax included; 10% service charge not included)
Built in 1909 as a reception facility in Kyoto
Designated a national Important Cultural Property on December 9, 2024
Established: September 1954
Companies mentioned:株式会社長楽館、Small Luxury Hotels of the World(SLH)
[Moomin × Bunmeido] The popular character known to fans as “The Ancestor” makes its first appearance on a Bunmeido product! Limited-quantity Moomin The Ancestor Castella goes on sale September 1
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Price including tax: 1,296 yen
Best before: 20 days including the date of manufacture
We are beginning to carry Agnès Didier et Florent Dauvissat, a next-generation Chablis producer carrying on a great name, with a lineage linked to Dauvissat and Raveneau
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Vineyard area owned: approximately 13 ha
Petit Chablis: 3.5 ha
Chablis: 4.5 ha
Premier Cru Beauroy: 2 ha
Plots for Crémant and Bourgogne Rouge: 3 ha
Aged sur lie (aged for 6–12 months)
Suggested retail price: 5,700 yen plus tax
Located just 150 m from the Grand Cru vineyard Les Clos
Vine age: 34 years
Companies mentioned:株式会社都光、AD&F ドーヴィサ、ルネ・ヴァンサン・ドーヴィサ、フランソワ・ラヴノー、La Revue du Vin de France
[Kyoto / Hotel Chourakukan] Special discussion on “Architecture and the Culture of Hospitality,” connecting Chourakukan and 帝国ホテル, to be held on September 27, 2026
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
Doors open 12:30 / Discussion 13:00–14:30
“Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026” admission ticket: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Built in 1909 by Meiji-era businessman Kichibei Murai as a guesthouse for welcoming guests from Japan and abroad.
Established: September 1954
Designated a national Important Cultural Property on December 9, 2024.
Companies mentioned:株式会社長楽館、帝国ホテル、Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
Up to 71% off during Qoo10 Mega Wari! 9 popular sets tailored to different skin concerns are here! New Retinal Peptide Firming 2-Step Mask also launches during Mega Wari
A call to action to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030
Greenhouse gas emissions: reduced by 46% from 2019 and 5% from 2023
ReCreated™ crystals: made using 40% fewer resources than conventional crystals
Women in leadership: women accounted for 41% of Swarovski's senior leaders as of 2024
Women in leadership: women accounted for 41% of Swarovski's senior leaders as of 2024, up from 39% the previous year
Swarovski財団 promotes sustainable livelihoods through education and aims to address inequality. Over the past 10 years, it has impacted more than 2 million people in 93 countries.
Swarovski財団 promotes sustainable livelihoods through education and aims to address inequality. Over the past 10 years, it has impacted more than 2 million people in 93 countries
Companies mentioned:Swarovski、Swarovski財団、国連、Swarovski on Fifth、国連ブックショップ、Swarovski銀座、Swarovski大阪、Swarovski Optik、Tyrolit、Swarovskiグループ、Swarovski Foundation
[73rd] [Hosted exclusively by ホシザキ販売㈱] High-quality thawing technology to accelerate development: quality and speed achieved with vacuum microwave thawing
This year, they appear in extra-cheerful poses! The キウイブラザーズ figures that take social media by storm every year are back in limited-quantity packs. Get 1 figure with the purchase of a qualifying product!
[nana’s green tea] 25th anniversary celebration: second installment of limited-time matcha offerings focuses on chestnuts. Launching fall-limited Matcha and Marron Mont Blanc Parfait and Matcha Chestnut Paste Latte
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[Regular size] Matcha and Marron Mont Blanc Parfait with Rum Raisin Custard: ¥1,780 (tax included)
[Mini size] Matcha and Marron Mont Blanc Parfait with Rum Raisin Custard: ¥1,380 (tax included)
Matcha Chestnut Paste Latte with Shiratama Rice Dumplings (hot and iced): ¥780 (tax included)
Chiba City resident survey on obesity and obesity disease finds awareness of the difference between obesity and obesity disease rises to 64.5%
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64.5% said they know or have heard of the difference between obesity and obesity disease
Up 5.5 percentage points from the previous year's survey
53.4% understand what obesity disease is
The share who said they would recommend medical treatment for people with obesity was also 13.0 percentage points higher among those aware of obesity disease
34.9% said they would like to consult a doctor about concerns related to obesity
37.8% of people suspected of having obesity disease said they would like to try treatment
An increase of 8.3 percentage points from the previous year
ZaPASS steps up GEO efforts, prompted by customer feedback saying they learned about ZaPASS by consulting AI. Case study on the use of ZaPASS's awoo GEO Suite released
Slow responses from EC sites lead 46.4% of shoppers to abandon purchases or turn to competitors. Answering questions before purchase within “1 minute” boosts trust among 65.5%, while 68.3% say they intend to use the sites again. The importance of “immediate response,” which shapes customer experience ahead of the year-end shopping season, has become clear.
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41.0% have contacted customer support
AI resolves 62.5% of inquiries on its own
Data from 205 companies that have implemented “ALF”
Free resource now available: “Understand Everything in 10 Minutes! How to Choose the Right LMS (Learning Management System) and Integrate It with External Systems” | 株式会社LDcube
[Startup World Cup 2026 Kyushu Qualifier] Teams competing in “Youth Pitch,” a student business idea contest taking on the world, finally selected!
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Qualifying rounds are held in more than 130 countries and regions around the world
US$1 million prize investment
US$1 million grand prize investment (approximately ¥150 million)
A total of more than 8,000 people from major companies, investors, media, and other groups across 3 locations
Prize investment worth 150 million yen
Investments made in more than 300 startups
Companies mentioned:ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、字幕感性ローカライズサービス、Kyudo AI、株式会社moco Earth、YAME TO THE WORLD、トイメディカル株式会社、マネーフォワード、メタップス、エアトリ、モンスターラボ、AI CROSS、Mujin、SkyDrive、テラモーターズ、ユニファ、FiNC Technologies、ライフイズテック、WizWe
77.8% of highly skilled IT engineers have “3 or more” of the conditions. The importance of “attraction-focused interviews” and “corporate communications” in preventing candidates from withdrawing from the selection process
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Percentage who answered, “I was convinced that companies other than the one I joined also met my conditions, but chose my current employer for another reason”
Even before their interview, 61.1% of people are concerned about whether “the company meets the conditions they want”
Among highly skilled IT engineers who felt they “didn’t know whether” their desired conditions were met, a majority, 54.5%, said they “did not have” enough time during the interview to discuss their conditions and preferences with the company
Enjoy the flavors of autumn a little early! “Autumn Flavors Fair” launches, featuring bonito and Setouchi oysters, as well as autumn sweets made with muscat grapes
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Companies mentioned:株式会社Genki Global Dining Concepts、魚べい、元気寿司、ゲンキ スイーツラボ
【Ebina Central Park】“Ebina Lively Festival 2026,” a popular Ebina event that draws about 20,000 visitors, will be held Sept. 12 (Sat.)! A lively day of bon dancing around the yagura tower
【ホテルニューオータニ博多】A hard-to-book celebrated restaurant returns to Fukuoka! A 2-day-only food fair featuring Restaurant Ma Poule, a Bib Gourmand restaurant for 2 consecutive years
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October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
Lunch <General admission>¥18,000
Dinner <General admission>¥22,000
Companies mentioned:ホテルニューオータニ博多、Restaurant Ma Poule、ミシュランガイド東京、トゥールダルジャン 東京、Château du Mont Joly