Upgrade to a hybrid water heater to suit your future lifestyle. Model update to next-generation-compatible water-heating and heating equipment, launching September 15.
“NURO 光,” “So-net 光,” and “NUROモバイル” collaborate with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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20 winners will be selected by lottery to receive exclusive collaboration merchandise: “Aroma-Swirling Arita Ware” featuring an anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba design.
30 winners will be selected by lottery to receive exclusive collaboration merchandise: “Aroma-Swirling Arita Ware” featuring an anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba design.
Stationery event “Stationery Fair: Oshi-katsu Stamp Marche,” where fans can enjoy supporting their favorites, to be held at 日本橋三越本店 from September 9 (Wednesday)
First store in the Kitakyushu area! “BAYCREW’S STORE KOKURA” opens on the 3rd floor of AMU PLAZA KOKURA East Building on Thursday, September 10!
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1 entry for every ￥8,000 spent (tax included)
Patch Custom Bag ￥18,700–￥28,600
J.J.Mercer ￥7,700–￥9,680
Assorted Charms ￥5,500
Faux Fur Knit Vest ￥14,850
Lace-Combination Border Top ￥8,800
Skipper Pullover ￥8,800
Leopard Fur Bag ￥5,940
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、Spick & Span、IÉNA、SLOBE IÉNA、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、LE TALON、Plage、NOBLE、リリー・フランキー、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ
『保険のキロク』 enters a business partnership with “MIC-ViewSystem（ビューシステム）,” developed by an active insurance agency — linking meeting records with customer and contract information
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The revised Insurance Business Act took effect on June 1, 2026.
Inbound visitors take note! Payke app’s “July 2026 Popular Article Rankings”
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Articles covering “Beauty and Cosmetics” account for 56.0% of all views of the columns surveyed.
The combined views of these 3 articles account for 23.4% of all views of the columns surveyed.
The within-segment readership rates (the share of all column views by users in each segment) are 18.4% for Thailand, 15.3% for South Korea, 15.2% for Hong Kong, and 13.2% for Taiwan, in that order.
The within-segment readership rates are 17.1% for Thailand, 17.1% for the United States, and South Korea
Companies mentioned：Payke、GU、資生堂、IPSA、THE GINZA、ANESSA、ELIXIR、Clé de Peau Beauté、KALDI、ジーユー、観光庁
More than 60% hope to shelter at home, but 30% face challenges with preparedness — Survey on disaster preparedness conducted ahead of Disaster Prevention Day on Sept. 1
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93.6% said they believe the likelihood of more disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, etc.) or worsening damage will increase
The survey found that 52.2% have taken no disaster-prevention measures
64.8% chose “at home (sheltering at home)”
Among people in their 60s, 79% chose “sheltering at home”
Together, these responses accounted for about 30% (30.4%)
No. 1: “The toilet becoming unusable” (60.2%)
No. 2: “Running out of battery on a smartphone” (57.8%)
No. 3: “Food spoiling because the refrigerator or freezer cannot be used” (57.4%)
“Preparing mobile batteries or portable power supplies” (35.4%)
Switch Media enters into a capital and business alliance with Itochu Corporation, advancing the measurement of advertising effectiveness in retail media
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More than approximately 11,500 stores nationwide
Advertising IDs linked to more than 60 million purchase records
Garmin’s flagship GPS watch evolves. The “fēnix 9” series, with 22 models designed to support daily performance—from business and health management to sports and the outdoors—goes on sale Sept. 10 (Thursday)
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On sale starting Sept. 10 (Thursday), 2026
The largest in the series’ history, with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display
Storage capacity expanded to 64GB
Long battery life of approximately 57 days in smartwatch mode
Café 1894 at 三菱一号館美術館 presents an afternoon tea themed around “Northern Italy, Loved by Fontanesi,” timed to the exhibition “Fontanesi: The Light of Italy, Landscapes of the Heart”
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Price: 6,000 yen per person (tax included)
This menu is being offered in conjunction with an exhibition opening on Oct. 17 (Saturday), 2026
Antonio Fontanesi (1818–1882), a leading Italian landscape painter of the 19th century
More than 70% of high school students “act on” AI advice! A look at the reality of entrusting difficult decisions to AI while recognizing how convenient its advice can be 【塾選 Journal survey】
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Recognize that “AI’s advice is too convenient for me”
A redesigned package that makes the gut-health benefits immediately clear for fall and winter wellness. ケロッグ’s All-Bran line gets a complete packaging refresh
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On sale nationwide starting Aug. 31 (Monday), 2026
A preliminary survey by 日本ケロッグ of approximately 20,000 customers interested in gut health
Approximately 60% said, “I noticed my gut condition worsen on a cold day”
A survey of 1,000 users of gut-health apps
Combined 2025 sales for Mars and Kellanova exceeded $65 billion
〈Sharing the appeal of Kagoshima shochu with everyone〉Enjoy it at a special limited-time price! “Kagoshima Shochu Highball Fair, Part 3,” in collaboration with 鹿児島県, starts Aug. 27 (Thursday)
“Referral hiring” of care workers reaches 134% of the previous year! Employees themselves are creating appealing workplaces they can be proud to recommend to friends and acquaintances
“Mama & Kids Baby Milky Lotion (Extra Moist)” launches! Early sales begin at all アカチャンホンポ stores on Friday, August 28! Available from Wednesday, October 21, at the Natural Science official online shop and directly operated stores
Yachiyo Engineering supports dialogue between Morinaga Milk Industry and 佐呂間町 on conserving water resources ～Supporting consensus-building between companies and communities through communication～
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Signed a “Partnership Agreement on Securing Water Resources” in 2025
In June 2026, aiming to conserve water resources through water-source forest cultivation and promote coexistence with the community
The 55th Tree-Planting Festival was held in 佐呂間町 in June 2026
≪Osaka Prefecture: Working adults living alone≫ Forget the “most desirable places to live” rankings. Which neighborhoods saw the most leases in 2025? —In Osaka, neighborhoods with distinctive appeal, not just high average scores, are being chosen—
A new workplace in Funabashi, a city of 650,000: Shared office “BIZcomfort Funabashi North Exit” opens September 1. Transforming Funabashi from a “commuting city” into a “working city.”
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船橋市 boasts a population of about 650,000, one of the largest in Chiba Prefecture
[チーズガーデン] Enjoy the refined sweetness of red sweet potato and the rich flavor of cheese as the seasons change: “Goyotei Red Sweet Potato Cheesecake,” an autumn-limited flavor that debuted last year, goes on sale Wednesday, September 9
The forefront of banking DX in the age of AI—“BANKING FORUM” to explore the latest trends in AI use and DX promotion at banks, set for Thursday, January 21, 2027
Content posts by food supermarket staff begin. Super Value becomes the first food supermarket operator to introduce STAFF START, creating new “food experiences” and a greater sense of fulfillment at work through staff communications
大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご to hold its 1st “Most-Loved Restaurant Contest” from September 1, selecting the top 3 “most-loved restaurants” from all domestic locations
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75 locations in Japan
5 overseas stores
130 locations across 11 brands in Japan and overseas
1% (1 point for every 100 yen) is added as the base rate
Applications for Rameau’s Platée, a French Baroque ballet-opera to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, go on sale via チケットペイ from Thursday, August 27, 2026!
[Survey of 533 pocket Wi-Fi users] Satisfaction stands at 72.0%, yet just 14.3% “would recommend it to others”—the difference was driven by “67.2% regret”
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Satisfaction stands at 72.0%
Original後悔1位「速度が遅い」14.3%
2nd: Coverage area, 13.6%
3rd: Battery, 11.4%
Original理由1位「料金が安い」25.0%
Satisfaction was highest among those reporting “fast speeds,” at 88.2%
Those who rated it 9–10 points were 23.9% among users who relied on reviews and comparison sites
In-store users: 3.7%
37.4% of users with unlimited plans use less than 50 GB per month
Equipped with a top-of-the-line[1] rotary shaving system, this compact shaver delivers powerful shaving and smart, comfortable use. The “Philips Compact Shaver 800 Series,” upgraded for a powerful shave and smart ease of use, goes on sale sequentially from Wednesday, September 2
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Main unit dimensions: approximately 59×34×88 mm
Weight: approximately 125 g
Close shave to 0.08 mm below the skin
48 rotary blades in total
Charging time: approximately 1 hour with the charging cable
Approximately 2 hours with the wireless charging pad
[WFAIA (Double Fire) 2026] AI video award winners to be announced on September 3; awards ceremony to be held at 東京大学's 伊藤謝恩ホール
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September 3, 2026
5 categories: “AI Anime,” “Advertising,” “Short Drama,” “Viral Social Media” and “Children's Education”
11:00～18:00
After-party: 18:00–20:00
Companies mentioned：WFAIA実行委員会、東京大学、Pixar、Industrial Light & Magic（ILM）、Amazon MGM Studios、ElevenLabs、Think Diffusion / Floyo、クラウドエース株式会社、OMNI AI Film Festival
“The Source of Judgment: Brain Care for Becoming 一流,” presented by Non-Arts Bee. Look to the future and choose the right move now. September guests are Junretsu leader Kazuyoshi Sakai and soccer commentator Yasutaro Matsuki!
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Researching the effects of propolis on the brain for more than 10 years
On the 13th anniversary of crowdfunding service Makuake, backing for AI-equipped gadgets is growing, with the gadgets, home appliances and audio categories collectively up 170% year-on-year
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A cumulative total of 51,000 projects
Original累計応援購入金額は1,300億円を超え
The Elfin Flip project attracted 934,702,000 yen in backing
A 2,000-yen-off crowdfunding coupon
Backing of 10,000 yen or more
A chance to win a coupon for up to 13% off backing, with 1,000 winners selected by lottery
株式会社北海道クボタ, which operates approximately 40 offices throughout Hokkaido, cut paper application forms by approximately 70% and halved application processing times by using the X-point Cloud workflow system
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Approximately 40 offices throughout Hokkaido
58 types of application forms
629 users
Approximately 58,000 applications cumulatively
A cumulative total of 5,000 companies in the series
[Tournament report] RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 2 Grand Finals — Kansai-born player あきす。 wins the knockout stage and takes the title!
Kyoto Governor's Cup brings together 48 youth baseball teams from Kinki, Tokai and Hokuriku; NYNY, which operates beauty salons in Kansai, sponsors the 46th Kyoto Tournament
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Operates approximately 380 hair salon locations
A total of 48 teams: 32 in the junior high school division and 16 in the elementary school division
JINS to dispatch its mobile eyewear sales vehicle, “JINS GO,” to evacuation shelters in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, from Friday, Sept. 4, to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
“Developing women leaders,” “employment of people with disabilities” and “same-sex marriage protections” ... Randstad featured as a leading DEI company in the book “I Want to Work at a Company Like This: DEI Edition 2”
Capital] ¥737.68866 billion (EUR 4.002 billion), as of the end of December 2025
39 countries and regions worldwide
Nearly 150,000 client companies
More than 1.7 million workers
Revenue of EUR 23.1 billion
Companies mentioned：ランスタッド株式会社、ランスタッド・エヌ・ヴィー、クロスメディアHR総合研究所、クロスメディア・パブリッシング、オランダ、ユーロネクスト・アムステルダム、Staffing Industry Analysts、ダウ・ジョーンズ・サステナビリティ・ワールド・インデックス、PRIDE指標、がんアライアワード、D＆Iアワード
From KRUPS by T-fal, a brand making its debut in Japan: The COFFEE CRUSH fully automatic coffee machine, just about 15 cm wide, upends conventional ideas of what “authentic” coffee means
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Just about 15 cm wide
Suggested retail price: ¥70,000 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥60,000 (tax included)
Launching in September 2026
Available from Aug. 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：KRUPS by T-fal、グループセブ ジャパン、T-fal
The “Green Apple Collection,” overseen by FERNANDA, brings a fresh, juicy fragrance reminiscent of freshly squeezed fruit. On sale from Afternoon Tea LIVING starting Wednesday, Sept. 2
“Autumnal in appearance” even in extreme heat: A cape-style blouse in autumn colors but summer-friendly fabric, launched for the increasingly long summer
Japanese-language articles on note now reach 225 countries and regions. Automatic English translation is expanding to paid articles, with Korean to follow in stages
“0-Second Lemon Sour® Sendai Hormone Yakiniku Tavern ときわ亭” campaign: “Pass through to the harvest moon: moon-viewing grated yam.” Available for a limited time from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 30
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The number of app members has finally surpassed 380,000
Moon-viewing grated yam ¥329
Cold noodles with moon-viewing grated yam ¥989
Rice with moon-viewing grated yam ¥659
The fee is ¥550 (tax included) per person for 60 minutes
An additional ¥385 (tax included) allows you to extend your time by 30 minutes
“Frozen Lemon Sour,” topped with frozen lemon, is available for an additional ¥110 (tax included)
Increased to approximately 2 times the level in July of the same year
Based on the concept “easy and delicious for anyone to make,” all recipes are developed by food professionals such as registered dietitians, with more than 57,000 recipes in total