Ticket sales begin for “International Matcha Congress 2026,” the world’s first international matcha conference. Representatives from 4 major domestic matcha trading companies and producers in Japan are also set to speak
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Early-bird pass (30% OFF) ¥38,500
General pass ¥55,000
Tea producer pass ¥22,000
Academic pass ¥22,000
Student pass ¥11,000
Japan’s green tea exports were worth ¥20.4 billion in 2021
Approximately ¥72 billion in 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ 2030 target (¥81 billion)
[pas de calais] The brand will open a pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店, 7th-floor Promotion Space 71, starting Wednesday, September 16. On Saturday the 19th, model 高山都 will also offer personal styling.
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Blouse ¥35,200
Pants ¥41,800
Peppermint-dyed blouse ¥42,900
Lavender-dyed blouse ¥39,600
Cardigan ¥31,900
Coat ¥86,900
Dress ¥49,500
33,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ギャラリー・ド・ポップ、pas de calais（パドカレ）、阪急うめだ本店、高山都
BABOON Lab, a group company, publishes an interview article on operational methods to mark its certification as “Silver” in the SmartNews Ads Partner Program
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CPA improved by 51.6%
Number of acquisitions: 750% of the previous month
【Event co-hosted on September 10】A networking night for side hustlers and freelancers to build “new income and connections,” co-hosted with freee! An evening to connect while savoring Miyazaki’s exquisite cuisine.
Launch of “オオテトル,” a sales outsourcing service for major companies that guarantees qualified business meetings｜After measuring results with 500 test calls, it promises only the number of meetings it can secure
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500 test calls
Test calls normally priced at 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
【Survey on breast augmentation surgery】About 60% expressed concerns about recovery time. What is the modern view of breast aesthetics, where a natural appearance matters more than a larger size?
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Asked, “What concerns do you have about your breasts?” the most common response was “They are too small (65.5%).”
Asked, “What concerns you about breast augmentation surgery?” the most common response was “Postoperative recovery time (pain, swelling, bruising, restrictions on daily life, etc.) (59.0%).”
Asked, “If you were to undergo breast augmentation surgery, what would you prioritize in the results?” the most common response was “A natural appearance (60.2%).”
Asked, “What do you prioritize when choosing a clinic for breast augmentation surgery?” the most common response was “The doctor’s skill and track record, and a broad selection of case photos (69.2%).”
Asked, “Which age group accounts for the largest share of patients undergoing breast augmentation surgery?” the most common response was “People in their late 20s (48.9%).”
Asked, “How do you think the number of people visiting clinics for consultations or breast augmentation procedures has changed over the past 3 years?” about 80% said it had “increased significantly (20.9%)” or “increased somewhat (63.6%).”
NEOlogi, a logistics fulfillment service that ships to more than 150 countries and regions worldwide, launches a new feature for cross-border e-commerce that accurately calculates customs duties and VAT at checkout
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Ships to more than 150 countries and regions worldwide
Sells Japanese pop culture products—including music CDs, anime Blu-rays, books and figures—to more than 190 countries and regions worldwide
【On sale September 1, 2026】What is a “stock-based business” that can break through the limits of residential real estate brokerage? “A Guide to Commercial Real Estate” launches, alongside a free giveaway campaign for real estate companies nationwide!
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The number of vacant houses nationwide is about 9 million
Vacant homes account for 13.8% of all housing
More than 2,800 completed transactions in Shiga Prefecture
A partner network of more than 320 locations nationwide
Clock out and crunch your way to freedom! A burst of cinnamon! “しなっちゅ！”—a snack that brings theme-park fun within easy reach—goes on sale nationwide starting Tuesday, September 22!
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To be released nationwide on a rolling basis starting Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Net weight: 30 g
Suggested retail price: 168 yen (excluding tax), 181.44 yen (including tax)
“Ibaraki Ozen,” featuring flavorful ingredients nurtured by Ibaraki’s natural environment, launches September 3 as the 5th installment of WA Discover Food
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3,800 yen (tax included)
Thursday, Sept. 3
Scheduled for the end of November
Seating capacity: 36
79 rooms in total
6th floor: reception and restaurant
Companies mentioned：UDS株式会社、株式会社良品計画、MUJI HOTEL GINZA、Japanese Restaurant WA
【Ranked 3rd nationwide for customer satisfaction in “staff service”※】Matchmaking event organizer EVENT CONTACT named a top-rated promoter in the July 2026 customer survey by machicon JAPAN
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Ranked 3rd nationwide※
5.07 points
4.01 points
83% of respondents
29 responses
Awarded for 3 consecutive periods
Revenue and profit growth for 7 consecutive periods
CBD as an option for everyday life with senior dogs. Following its feature in “しあわせ シニア犬生活,” Cansuna® expands collaboration with experts and opportunities to try its products
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CBD 300 mg／10 mL
CBD 600 mg／10 mL
Original1滴当たりCBD：約0.75mg
Original1滴当たりCBD：約1.5mg
A seminar was held at Erile in Asakusa on September 16, 2026...
【福岡県庁×キッザニア福岡】Recruiting participants for “Technology Talent Development Program 2026: Mobility Course for the Future” to secure skilled technology workers!!
Turn interview research into something as simple as sending a link. AI conducts voice conversations and automates everything from transcription to analysis. Launch of d-interview, an audio AI interview SaaS
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Officially launched on Aug. 25, 2026
Because interviews can be conducted concurrently with dozens of people at a time
Achieves costs of approximately 1/10 those of conventional surveys
From “being made to study” to self-directed learning: Report on a 3-night, 4-day camp that dramatically changes attitudes toward learning, in collaboration with former Japan rugby national team player Hirose
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A 3-night, 4-day camp from Aug. 6 (Thu.) to Aug. 9 (Sun.), 2026
Limited to a small group (18 participants)
Participant satisfaction: 4.6 out of 5
94% want to participate again
Supported more than 1,000 parent-child pairs
At the forefront of education for more than 12 years
Will AI make people stop learning? The answer is “AI study skills.” “The Complete Guide to Studying with AI,” systematizing study methods for the AI era into 39 methods, goes on sale September 7
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ChatGPT, used by 700 million people weekly
Approximately 1.1 million conversations
The most common use is “Practical Guidance,” accounting for approximately 29% of the total
10.2% of all messages
Use for purposes other than work was 53% in June 2024
It reached 73% in June 2025
194 students
Learning gains of approximately 2 times
Approximately 17% were able to quote their own writing immediately after writing an essay
Approximately 89% in the group that wrote independently
List price: 1,980 yen (tax included; base price 1,800 yen)
Young and mid-career employees at NTT東日本 北海道事業部: engagement up 11%, while stress among younger employees fell 38% — through use of “BOOST,” a talent success service combining AI, coaching and cognitive behavioral science
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Engagement up 11%
Stress down 38%
Condition scores improved by an average of +33% compared with the first week
Program satisfaction: 100%
Coach session satisfaction: 9.5/10
Program satisfaction: 100% (N=7)
Coach session satisfaction: 9.5/10 (N=10)
OriginalNTT東日本 北海道事業部 社員10名
10 employees in their 20s–60s
Approximately 3 months
Weekly 15-minute AI self-sessions
Session participation rate: 92%
Younger employees: +7%
Mid-career employees: +11%
Younger employees: +8%
Mid-career employees: +5%
Companies mentioned：NTT東日本、NTT東日本 北海道事業部、Boost Health株式会社、Boost Health
A new work after 24 years! ダムタイプ’s “2020” [Only domestic performance in Kyoto]
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A new work after 24 years
Since 2002
The premiere was scheduled for March 2020 at the South Hall of ロームシアター京都
A screening of the recorded footage was held in October of the same year
December 11, 2026 (Friday)–December 13 (Sunday)
First-floor seats: ¥6,000
Second-floor seats: ¥5,000
Youth (29 and under): ¥3,000
Age 18 and under: ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：ダムタイプ、ロームシアター京都、公益財団法人京都市音楽芸術文化振興財団、ベルリン芸術祭、Haus der Berliner Festspiele、ミュージアムタワー京橋、ポンピドゥー・センター・メッス、東京都現代美術館、ヴェネチア・ビエンナーレ、アーティゾン美術館、ハウス・デア・クンスト、KYOTO STEAMー世界文化交流祭ー実行委員会、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、ダンス リフレクションズ by ヴァン クリーフ&アーペル、株式会社タケナカ、公益財団法人セゾン文化財団
“Famima Furusato Tax” begins accepting donations for Hodatsushimizu Town, Ishikawa Prefecture; Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture; and Saito City, Miyazaki Prefecture!—Now accepting various credit cards!
“May you live long enough for your back to bend.” Shrimp specialty shop 海老乃家 offers Respect for the Aged Day gifts featuring shrimp, an auspicious symbol of longevity
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海老乃家’s classic gift set／¥8,800 (tax included)
海老乃家’s peeled shrimp gift set／ ¥6,000 (tax included)
ゼロプロ, a generative AI tool for businesses, rolls out new pricing plans and a major update—Adds image generation and an administrator dashboard; “New Pricing & Major Update Campaign” now underway
Emergency Services Day: The person you turn to with your worries does not have to be a “person”—“Puppet Counseling Room” counselors offer support through puppets for concerns after resuscitation
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A small consultation session lasting “just 15 minutes”
Fewer than 20% of operators say they can “rely on and use” FAQs and knowledge resources | Survey on FAQ and knowledge management trends at contact centers in the AI era released
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73.9% of managers, compared with 26.4% of operators, said that veteran operators’ know-how had been “turned into knowledge resources”
Only 17.6% of operators said that internal knowledge resources consulted during customer interactions were “almost always up to date and accurate, and reliable to use”
A survey of 407 contact center managers and operators
“Contact Center FAQ and Knowledge Management Trends in the AI Era” report (31 pages total)
プレックス issues Mitsubishi UFJ Bank’s “Private Placement Bond to Power the World’s Progress” — Strengthening its business foundation to help solve challenges in Japan’s core industries —
94% of parents who frequently use AI translation want their children to learn English—compared with 64% of those who have never used it. Survey of 970 people nationwide
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94.4% of parents who frequently use AI translation and interpretation tools said they “want their children to learn English”
63.7% of parents who “have never used it”
The gap between the most frequent users and nonusers is 30.7 percentage points
Overall, 49.3% of parents believe that “advances in AI translation reduce the need to learn English”
5.6% of respondents overall said they “want to reduce” it
学習塾「ミライ式」 to open a new “Takatsuki Station Front School” near Takatsuki Station in Osaka — its 20th school nationwide, in a prime location in the heart of Hokusetsu
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20th school, including online schools
Opening on August 17, 2026
For students from 1st grade of elementary school through 3rd year of junior high school
Offers all 4 courses
6-minute walk from Takatsuki Station on the JR Kyoto Line
4-minute walk from Takatsukishi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
Pilot project launched in 4 municipalities—Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture; Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture; Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture; and Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture—to make visible the local “work worth preserving” based on residents’ voices — Using the map-based media “Community-Created Map of Work Worth Preserving β”
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More than 200 people submitted information about “work worth preserving”
QUO Card Pay worth 500 yen
Consultation offices for business succession are available in all 1,741 municipalities nationwide