NPO法人AlonAlon (President: 那部智史; farm: Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture) has become the apparel sponsor of local soccer team オルカ鴨川FC's official mascot, オルルン.
[Fully local LLM product] Ikotas Labs launches “SUGI,” which supports web vulnerability assessments and forensics without sending confidential data externally
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Fully local LLM product
Operates even in air-gapped environments with external communications blocked
Companies mentioned:株式会社Ikotas Labs、Ikotas Labs, Inc.
[Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo] Making its debut! Win great prizes with “business card exchange × LINE”—a next-generation stamp rally creating business connections
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Original2026年9月17日(木)・18日(金)
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Building, 3F・4F
[The ideal desk, complete.] No compromises on materials, storage, construction or function. COFO's new “COFO Desk Studio” officially launches Aug. 25 (Tue)
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Cumulative shipments of 15,000 units
Aug. 25 (Tue), 8 p.m.
Maximum load: 125 kg (including desktop)
35mm/s
48dB or less
120cm 124,980 yen
180cm 174,980 yen
Established in 2016 in Sanmu City, Chiba Prefecture
At the start of advance reservations on Aug. 25, 2026
[All episodes of the drama free] All episodes of the British mystery “暗号探偵クラブ~女たちの殺人捜査~,” which delves into the mystery of serial murders, available free for a limited time on YouTube!
[For designers] Bring the perspective of “color psychology” to your color schemes! Free streaming of the archived video of the popular Sept. 3 (Thu) seminar “Color Psychology for Creators Vol. 1”!!
Downtown's Masatoshi Hamada hosts a karaoke show! Episode #3 of “浜田ウタ功” begins streaming on DOWNTOWN+ on Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed). Duets with guest Kohei Otomo on “涙のBirthday” and “また逢う日まで”!
Shinichiro Kamio, voice actor for Rio Mason Busujima in “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-,” to serve as special judge at AMG Open Campus audition experience event on Sept. 13 (Sun)
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Direct placement rate with production companies, excluding acceptance into training programs: 92% (FY2026 results)
[For IT beginners] Understand the big picture of corporate activities from the perspectives of legal affairs and business strategy! Free streaming of the archives of TAC's popular seminars “Business and IT Basics for Practical Use Vol.2/Vol.3,” held on September 9 (Wednesday) and September 14 (Monday)!
[Enter the survey for a chance to win a smart lock!] ChatLock launches a survey of smart lock users. 6 winners will be selected by lottery to receive prizes including the H10
[Prize of up to ¥1 million; winning plan will be built and sold] SHOEI group to hold the “1st HOUSING INNOVATION 2026 Vacant Home Renovation × Marketing Competition” for students nationwide
To celebrate the 2nd “ONE PIECE” character world popularity poll, “WORLD TOP 100,” a “Popular Characters Special” will be featured on ABEMA's TVアニメ「ワンピース」チャンネル!
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From Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
For 15 days, from August 28 (Friday) to September 12 (Saturday)
The series has continued for more than 25 years
Numerous theatrical films have also been produced, including the 15th installment released in 2022
Companies mentioned:ABEMA、TVアニメ「ワンピース」チャンネル、週刊少年ジャンプ、尾田栄一郎、集英社、フジテレビ、東映アニメーション、ONE PIECE FILM RED
[TAC Civil Service] Get up to speed with the latest information on 千葉県庁 and 千葉市役所 in “30 minutes for free”! TAC online seminar to be held on August 29 (Saturday)
What exactly changes, and by how much, when a job posting says “subject to change depending on operational conditions”? Free “AI Job Posting Checker” launched to identify vague terms in job listings before applying
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The free “AI Job Posting Checker” was launched on August 25, 2026
Paid employment placement business license number: 14-ユ-302333
[Opening in Shibuya] Private cafe and bar “Naroz” opens its new location! Offering a spectacular view overlooking Shibuya and thoughtfully designed spaces, including the exclusive Japanese-modern “-WA- ROOM” and the white-themed “WHITE ROOM”
[Early taste of autumn × fresh pasta made with Hokkaido wheat] “Mugi to Tamago” launches its “Autumn Aroma Fresh Pasta Fair” on September 1! A limited-time pairing of 2 dishes that bring the appetite of autumn to life with chewy fresh pasta
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[Price] ¥1,280 (tax included)
※¥1,380 (tax included) at the Yaesu North Exit store
[Price] ¥1,480 (tax included)
※ Yaesu North Exit store: 1,580 yen (tax included)
[Breaking!! An urgently reprinted taco recipe book amid a worldwide boom] “Tacos,” which took off thanks to Netflix, are the subject of the easy-to-try recipe book 『おうちでタコス!!タコスはメキシコ版おにぎりだ!』, which has been approved for reprinting just 2 weeks after its release!!
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A reprint was approved just about 2 weeks after release
New products from the TV anime 『幼女戦記Ⅱ』! Tanya’s “地獄へようこそ” T-shirt and 第二〇三魔導大隊 merchandise are among the items arriving! Advance sales at 京まふ also announced! [株式会社コスパ]
[First in Hokkaido] Establishment of 株式会社つぎて, a public-private jointly funded community development company to promote dual-region residency in Atsuma, Hokkaido
Shiori Ikemoto’s photo book is finally available digitally! A digital-exclusive edition featuring only previously unpublished photos is also going on sale, with 2 books released simultaneously!
BAZZI, which continues to support education in Cambodia, receives a certificate of appreciation from a local educational institution. A 10th-anniversary event for a supported school is also announced
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1,000 performances annually
More than 110,000 people in total
Total SNS followers exceed 200,000
More than 160,000 subscribers
Companies mentioned:BAZZI、株式会社 Dream Create、一般社団法人 Dream Investment JAPAN、Office of Education, Youth and Sport
[Event report] The summer vacation parent-child event “Let’s make and eat Kyoto sweets at Tsuruya Yoshinobu!” was held at the Tsuruya Yoshinobu main store.
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Participants: 17 people (6 groups)
Participation fee: 3,300 yen per person (tax included)
Enjoy the flavors of autumn at the home of baked sweet potatoes: “harvest, make and eat”! The “Chestnut Festival and New Rice Festival” begins Sept. 5 (Sat.) at らぽっぽ なめがたファーマーズヴィレッジ! Chestnuts, new rice and sweet potatoes—autumn treats galore
Japan’s largest chain by number of locations, 大衆ジンギスカン酒場ラムちゃん, serves up a feast of “lamb” for Yakiniku Day! 3 popular items are offered with 45% more at the same price!
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45% larger
Available for 3 days only
Original2026年8月28日(金)から30日(日)
1,580 yen (1,738 yen including tax)
890 yen (979 yen including tax)
85 directly operated locations (as of the end of June 2026)
[Event information] Sports experiences! A stamp rally! Mascot appearances! Announcement of events for the “Nagasaki Sports Summer Festival” [MetLife Insurance F League Cup 2026]
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21 cities, towns and villages in Nagasaki Prefecture
Just add tap water for great-tasting water in about 4 minutes. “Miz-U(ミズユー),” a Japanese-made pitcher-style water purifier that also addresses PFOS and PFOA
[The Reality of Sales: A Roundtable] The secret behind an overwhelming volume of activity—2 top salespeople discuss the actions that underpin their results
The 7-member virtual idol group FouRTe Project releases all 7 types of random bromide photos from its 1st LIVE "ALL IN" through ローソンプリント starting Tuesday, August 25!
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On sale: August 25, 2026 (Tuesday), from 00:00
L-size: ¥300 (tax included)
Date and time: August 14, 2026 (Friday); doors open at 17:30 / show starts at 18:30
Standard ticket: ¥6,500
Ticket with monitoring talk: ¥8,000
Premium ticket: ¥14,000
Archived streaming: After the performance through September 13, 2026 (Sunday), 23:59
Promoting connections among U35 professionals working in the Otemachi-Marunouchi-Yurakucho area across company lines. “URBAN CANVAS” and “Sekirara Card” jointly develop original conversation cards
[Nagoya, Sakae] Your favorite world becomes a country of its own for just one day! The one-day event “Day of Beginnings 2026,” bringing together 3 groups at “世界アイドル共和国,” is set for Sunday, September 13!
KOGYARU, the elementary school gyaru group with more than 1 million total social media followers, announces its first nationwide hall tour with the new lineup, “Gyaru, Assemble! Cultural Festival 2026-2027”
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6 venues nationwide
General admission: ¥5,500
Ticket with merchandise: ¥7,000
VIP ticket (merchandise + guaranteed good seats): ¥8,000
Kappi of “左ききのエレン” to appear as a guest! “マンガのラジオ supported by viviON” will hold its second public recording at ニッポン放送’s Imagine Studio on Friday, September 18!
[City Hall Nishinomiya] Travel back to the Showa era with professional singers at the “Showa Song Festival” on September 29 (Tuesday)! Free meal included and free admission (reservation required)
Kappi of “左ききのエレン” to appear as a guest! “マンガのラジオ supported by viviON” will hold its second public recording at ニッポン放送’s Imagine Studio on Friday, September 18!
“When choosing a monitor, which one is actually right for you?”—3 premium-view monitors from ONPU, with options including 240Hz, WQHD and speakers, go on sale August 24
【Authentic Edomae sushi in Shinjuku until 5 a.m.】「すし処 二ノ宮 新宿本店」 opens Aug. 21! Sushi from 80 yen per piece; opening celebration campaign offering 15 pieces for 2,980 yen
Orders are now being accepted for T-shirts, character rubber mats, B2 tapestries, mugs and clear files from the TV anime “The Refined and Lovely Beauty at My New School Turned Out to Be the Childhood Friend I Used to Play With, Thinking He Was a Boy”!
Orders are now being accepted for T-shirts, acrylic character stands, mugs, thick acrylic stands and clear files from the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara”!
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M (body length 71 cm / body width 51 cm / shoulder width 47 cm / sleeve length 20 cm) L (body length 74 cm / body width 54 cm / shoulder width 50 cm / sleeve length 22 cm) XL (body length 77 cm / body width 57 cm / shoulder width 53 cm / sleeve length 24 cm)
Orders are now being accepted for die-cut sticker sets and oversized Punikore! acrylic figures from the TV anime “Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina”!
Orders are now being accepted for B2 tapestries, mugs and die-cut stickers from the TV anime “Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance”!
Orders are now being accepted for ribbed long-sleeve T-shirts, T-shirts, MOKU stands, acrylic character stands and clear files from the TV anime “Let’s Go Kaiki-gumi”!
【Now available】Solves the problem of “the ice pack falling out when you open the lid.” A 15 L folding cooler that keeps contents below 10°C for about 7 hours.
Win an autographed shikishi! Campaign celebrating the release of “The Bewitching α and the Bratty Ω -Be mine! sideR- (3)” by りょう先生/mogu先生 and the conclusion of the manga series!【ホーリンラブブックス】
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Orders scheduled to be shipped by October 5, 2026 (Monday)
【An exceptional 30,000 copies sold within 3 months of publication for a science and engineering book】“Nature Is Amazing: 5 Perspectives That Make Your Usual Route Look Beautiful”
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It surpassed 30,000 copies just 3 months after publication
Ranked No. 1 in the “Nature Observation” and “Plant Observation Guide” categories
【Reprint announced!】Are the strange incidents and ghostly disturbances around a novelist and a self-proclaimed onmyoji real, or are they lies!? “Yokohama Bashamichi: The Ways of the Ashiya Onmyodo—A Liar Marks the Beginning of a Ghost,” a buddy-light mystery set in Yokohama
【Mimolestore】Bringing Hokuriku craftsmanship into everyday life. Launch of hand-carved mini trays and serving trays blending tradition and modernity, with a highly durable finish resistant to water, stains and scratches
【Mimolestore】Third collaboration with “KO(ケーオー),” created by fashion director Keiko Okamoto. Launch of a smoky blue organic cotton rib-knit top that stands out in autumn outfits
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Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Limited quantity and availability through September 22, 2026
【Reprint immediately after launch! Latest essay by Sawako Agawa】Highly effective! Agawa-style medicine for the heart—turn the pages and feel the relief: “A Variety of Happiness,” on sale August 25 (Tuesday)
インタースクール, a professional interpreter training school celebrating its 60th anniversary, to hold a trial lesson for its October 2026 term of the regular course Robust Speaking & Writing for professionals