CIC Japan partners with アメリカン・エキスプレス and Venture Café to open “Amex Pods Room” inside CIC Tokyo
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First 50 customers
1 month of CIC Tokyo membership (equivalent to 100,000 yen)
Companies mentioned：CIC Japan、アメリカン・エキスプレス、Venture Café、アメリカン・エキスプレス・インターナショナル, Inc.、一般社団法人ベンチャー・カフェ東京、O-Nexus、Osaka Life Science Nexus by Nippon Life and CIC
Trainocate to exhibit at Security Days Fall 2026 — Offering company-wide talent development, including “plus security” talent, in an era when specialists alone cannot protect organizations
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To be held in October 2026
To be held in 5 regions: Sapporo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Tokyo and Nagoya
Enjoy autumn exercise during Silver Week! Featuring the store’s first “Back-Toning EX” and “Radical Fitness with a Master Trainer,” among other offerings
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Members: 1,100 yen
Nonmembers: 1,650 yen
Members: 1 bottle 1,320 yen
2 bottles 2,640 yen
Nonmembers: 1 bottle 2,750 yen
2 bottles 4,400 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社BEST HERBS、BEST STYLE FITNESS、LESMILLS JAPAN
Free release of a guide to “Understanding performance review interviews in 10 minutes! Their purpose and how to conduct them to encourage employee growth”｜株式会社LDcube
【Easy to focus on with just 5 minutes per session】Recommended for building a study habit! “Elementary School 5-Minute Review Worksheets: Romanization” is now available for elementary school students learning romanization for the first time!
September menu picks to savor autumn! “Mini ginkgo kakiage tempura and flathead tempura” and “Spicy meat miso and sweet-and-savory simmered fried eggplant soba, topped with a soft-boiled egg” on sale for a limited time from 10:00 on September 1 (Tue)
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From September 1, 2026 (Tue)
Scheduled through the end of September 2026
From 10:00 until the last order
“Mini ginkgo kakiage tempura and flathead tempura (soba or udon)” 680 yen
“Spicy meat miso and sweet-and-savory simmered fried eggplant soba, topped with a soft-boiled egg (soba or udon)” 680 yen
Legal speed limit on “residential streets” lowered; ZENRIN updates its “Mobility based Network,” network data managing road information across Japan, to reflect the legal revision and provide speed limit information after the amendment
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In principle, 60 km/h
Will be lowered to 30 km/h
Approximately 70%
The total length of the road network available to motor vehicles is approximately 2 million km
【HR Future Forecast Report: Recruitment, 2026 Edition】By 2050, recruitment will shift from “the function of hiring people” to “a management function that designs human capital”
【Prepare and make use of supplies in everyday life】Ahead of September 1, Disaster Prevention Day, food media outlet “Nadia” shares recipes using a rotating stock of supplies that can also be made in an emergency
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Used by 20 million people per month
More than 1,100 culinary experts active in television, publishing, Instagram and other fields who have passed our independent screening
Nadia Artist’s total number of followers was approximately 83 million as of August 2026
63% of manufacturing companies identify the “skills gap” as the biggest barrier to transformation; 40% of the technologies required by 2030 will change, and AI will also reshape occupations
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42% of companies expect talent acquisition to become even more difficult over the next 5 years
Sushi from a butcher. ‘炙りと握り 肉寿司本家’ to open in Kokubuncho, Sendai, on September 2 (Wed.); the 3rd location, following the Musashi-Kosugi and Ohatsu Tenjin locations
にんべん × 埼玉物産: “Restaurant-Style Amber Chinese Noodles,” featuring bonito broth and the savory flavor of 3 kinds of shellfish, launches September 1 (Tue.), 2026
“Experience Japanese culture through ochazuke” becomes a new inbound tourism trend: “Nagatanien Ochazuke Rickshaws” arrive in Asakusa!
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Nagatanien’s overall ochazuke product sales at major retail chains’ stores strengthening their inbound tourism focus reached approximately 170% of the previous year’s level in summer 2026
Sales grew significantly at some stores, exceeding 300% of the previous year’s level
On September 21 (Mon., public holiday), “Respect for the Aged Day,” people aged 65 and over will be admitted free! A “senior discount” will be offered during Respect for the Aged Day Week, September 19 (Sat.)–September 23 (Wed., public holiday).
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¥2,500 (tax included), advance purchase only
“Gift voucher usable at gas stations,” worth ¥1,000
1-day pass: ¥1,300 at the door, ¥500 (tax included)
1-day pass: ¥4,300 at the door, ¥2,200 (tax included) for advance purchase only
ITSUMEN, an AI and recorded interview system that helps prevent missed applicants during nights and holidays, substantially revamps its question creation screen! Improves interview scheduling usability and reduces the workload of hiring staff
SEVENTEEN’s THE 8 solo photo book “D’ICON VOLUME N°36 THE 8 : THE 8TH SENSE,” capturing his appeal, available for preorder at 蔦屋書店 starting August 25 (Tue.)
[KEYUCA] New “slip-resistant all-weather sneaker loafers” combine elegance and grip, pair well with office casual wear, and keep your feet steady in sudden downpours and changeable weather
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Price: ¥5,900 (¥6,490 including tax)
On sale August 22, 2026 (Sat.)
The “all-weather soft-fit shoes” series has sold more than 46,000 pairs to date
A hugely popular staple item, with total sales exceeding 66,000 pairs
アカデミック・リンク・センター receives certification from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for the 4th time as Japan’s only training hub for education and learning support professionals—continuing since Heisei 27 and producing many graduates who contribute to improving the quality of university education
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208 participants from across Japan have completed the program
More than 60 symposiums and seminars held to date
More than 7,000 participants in total from all 47 prefectures
The “Hokkaido Fair 2026” is underway at Ofuro Cafe locations in Saitama and Mie prefectures, as well as Tamagawa Onsen, Buko Onsen and O Park Ogose. Due to popular demand, it has been extended through the end of September!
【Almost weightless!?】A multifunctional backpack in a “Joe Cool” design that reduces strain on the shoulders goes on sale exclusively at おかいものSNOOPY on August 25, 2026
A story told by 5 acclaimed authors. A book celebrating the 100th anniversary of Meiji Milk Chocolate, by Kaori Ekuni, Ito Ogawa, Mitsuyo Kakuta, Akane Chihaya and Yuu Nagira! “The Chocolate of That Day: 5 Sweet Fragments” goes on sale September 13 (Sun.)!
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Meiji Milk Chocolate marks its 100th anniversary on September 13 this year
List price: 1,650 yen (base price 1,500 yen + 10% tax)
“Melting Texture: Juicy Pear,” the No. 1 best-selling Famimaru fruit bar in its first week of sales in FY2025, is back this year! Made with a generous 60% juice from pears grown in 長野県, it goes on sale in limited quantities starting August 25 (Tue.)
Discover Nanto’s creative spirit in Toyama this autumn! The 2nd lobby marché, following a hugely popular debut, will be held on September 13. Enjoy a woodcarving experience with a sculptor and sample raw honey.
Discover the fascinating world of cigars and whiskey in Minato Mirai. A cigar brand owner is visiting from overseas for a first-time limited event featuring a pairing of premium cigars and single malt whisky!
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Meiji Milk Chocolate! 4 collaboration items let you immerse yourself in Milchi from head to toe, including Milchi’s first-ever wearable bath towel
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4 special collaboration items
Aug. 25, 2026
Sept. 13, 2026
A popular series with cumulative sales of more than 200,000 sheets
Practical training held to reassess public relations communications from diverse perspectives
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270 metropolitan government employees took part online and in person
About 50% of respondents say they have encountered messaging that conveys ideas of “masculine” or “feminine” in media (TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.)
In a survey of high school students, about 40% said they had encountered messaging that conveys ideas of “masculine” or “feminine” on the internet and social media
91.6% of visitors to the company’s official Instagram say it boosts their desire to buy, and 57.7% have made a purchase! “Recipes that look delicious” and “visuals” are the deciding factors
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After viewing the official Instagram account, 91.6% said their “desire to buy increased”
57.7% have “purchased a product” after discovering it through the official Instagram account
The content most desired from official social media accounts is “recipes using the products (78.0%)”
In 2nd place: “What makes the products appealing (69.5%)”
The deciding factor in a purchase is “attractive photos and videos (71.5%)”
“I’m more likely to consider it for my next shopping trip or replacement purchase (76.2%)”
“I’ve been buying things right away more often (15.4%)”
“There were too many posts (28.8%)”
“There were too many promotional and campaign posts (20.2%)”
【Hot springs × jazz】The 2nd edition of an autumn night immersed in the sounds of jazz and celebrated hot springs! A live jazz performance will be held at ゆ湯の宿 白山菖蒲亭 in Yamashiro Onsen, Hokuriku♪
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Prices from 20,900 yen (tax included) + bathing tax
Recycling IT equipment helps protect the lives of mothers and children in Asia — ゲイトウェイ・コンピュータ to donate 100 yen per device collected for recycling to an international cooperation NGO
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A donation of 388,200 yen
A donation covering the 3,882 devices included in this initiative
【明治記念館】Starting September 4 (Fri.), kaiseki restaurant 花がすみ will offer “Autumn Harvest,” a limited-time takeout seaweed bento packed with autumn flavors
nana's green tea brings back its popular dish from last year: the “Autumn Eggplant with Homemade Sweet-and-Spicy Meat Miso Rice Bowl”! A fall-limited, moon-viewing-style menu served with a soft-boiled egg
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¥1,540 (tax included)
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
Companies mentioned：nana's green tea、株式会社七葉、ダイコク電機株式会社、まるや八丁味噌
[Opening in October 2026] One of the largest dog resorts in the Awaji area. 淡路島 翠音-SUION- opens, featuring a private 300㎡ dog run, hot springs in guest rooms, a pool and more. Opening campaign offers up to 25% off
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One of the largest private dog runs in the Hyogo-Awaji area, spanning more than 300㎡
Opening celebration plan with 20% off accommodation
“Multi-night stay discount plan” with 25% off accommodation
[SecureMemo] Releases “shirushi-defense,” a speech recognition model specializing in defense and aviation terminology. Available as a free SecureMemo option for a limited time.
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Approximately 4,000 specialized defense and aviation terms compiled from public sources, including the Defense of Japan white paper, the Civil Aeronautics Act and terminology glossaries from the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
noun-WER (Noun Word Error Rate), which indicates the noun recognition error rate, is 18.6%
Reduced the error rate by 56.0%
Character error rate (CER) also reduced by 63.6%
Outstanding transcription accuracy of 96.2%
Of 813 evaluation data items in the defense sector
[A food lifeline for local communities] “元祖トマトラーメン三味(333) 照葉スパリゾート24時間営業店” launches full-scale 24-hour delivery and takeout services with 3 major companies!
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24-hour parking lot with more than 500 spaces
2 hours of free parking
Open 24 hours
Takeout: Sanmi ramen bento from ¥680 (heat-retaining separate-compartment container)
Companies mentioned：株式会社三味、出前館、Uber Eats、rocket now、LDH、LIL LEAGUE
★Event Information★ Meeting up at “XYZ” again this year! The CITY HUNTER POP UP STORE is set to open in style in Machida, Tokyo, from September 7! ■CITY HUNTER
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Monday, September 7, 2026–Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Bringing traditional crafts designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties from “something to know about” to “something to use.” Okamoto Shoten presents “Your First Kurume Kasuri” at the Tokyo Gift Show Autumn
Further refining the dashi flavor and homemade feel! 4 products in the ready-to-stock side dish series “おかず畑 おばんざい小鉢®” relaunch on Tuesday, September 1, 2026!
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4 products in the chilled side dish series “おかず畑 おばんざい小鉢”
Relaunching Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A range of ready-to-stock side dishes with a shelf life of 60 to 90 days
At THE CROWN dealerships nationwide, “THE CROWN Lifestyle Session” invites you to discover the diverse lifestyles envisioned by Crown and express your individuality
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開催 sequentially starting Sunday, September 6, 2026
The special website (link) opened on Monday, August 24, 2026.
[阪急うめだ本店] Stay comfortable in the lingering summer heat! Hosting “The Next Comfort Essentials,” an event featuring functional wear for home and outdoors and high-performance bottles that can be personalized
“IDAEO, the AI secret weapon” behind an 85% operating rate signs an exclusive general agency agreement for Taiwan following an approach from a Taiwanese company