[Community partnership] “Children’s Factory Tour” held at the Ibaraki Plant for elementary school students from Goka Town, which marked the 30th anniversary of its incorporation as a town.
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A total of 22 elementary school students from Goka Town (grades 1–6)
The Ibaraki Plant’s history spanning approximately 63 years
The 4th battle themed around “soccer × electrical materials wholesalers” is here! The All Japan Electrical Materials Wholesalers Association’s national esports tournament, “DENZAI CUP” — “ROUND4” — will be held.
[ピエール・エルメ・パリ × MISOVATION] “Miso de Saga,” a macaron featuring Saga miso, goes on sale on the official e-commerce site starting Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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There are approximately 1,200 breweries and producers nationwide
Naturally brewed using traditional methods upheld for more than 120 years since the company was founded
Friday, September 11, 2026: Exhibition brings together the advanced processing technologies of Ota City, the manufacturing hub, making it ideal for finding suppliers!
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Ota City has more than 3,500 manufacturing establishments, the most of any of Tokyo's 23 wards
Nearly 1,500 people visit each year
More than 1,300 business meetings have been held
Number of exhibitors: 106 companies and organizations
Japanese ink wash painting reimagined as a collage you can stick on. The 20-cm-wide PET tape Tsukimiya Yakou goes on sale in a limited run of 50 rolls at CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA
Somalia: Cuts to humanitarian aid funding deepen the crisis for children; ユニセフ spokesperson says, “Support is needed now” [Press release]
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Already, 205 health and nutrition facilities have closed.
The number of children admitted to stabilization centres with severe acute malnutrition and complications in the first half of 2026 rose 32% from the same period last year.
In the health sector, cuts in funding have already reduced the availability of health and nutrition services by 30%.
If the severe funding shortfall continues, as many as 618 health facilities across the country could close.
An estimated 1.9 million children will suffer from malnutrition this year.
Of these, about 500,000 are expected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of malnutrition.
The budget for 国連's Somalia operations of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), which provides the air transport essential to ユニセフ's life-saving supply deliveries and activities, was cut by 40% from 2025 to 2026.
[N.Y.C.SAND] New N.Y. Marron Cassis Caramel Sand, featuring the rich sweetness of chestnuts and the bright tartness of cassis, launches Tuesday, September 1!
[Oldest participant: 94] “Wonderful” and “I'll take this as a keepsake to the afterlife”: Seniors walk the runway in outfits filled with memories at a fashion show held at a special nursing home in Takahama, Aichi Prefecture
How do you enter trading card lotteries? 60% online and 30% in stores. Only in-store entries can be made without bringing anything! Toreget (@cardchusen_com) surveyed 1,930 entries
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1,930 lottery sales
Online lotteries: 56.4%
In-store lotteries: 30.7%
In-store lotteries: 35.5% can be entered without prior registration
Orders open for Love Live! Superstar!! Yui-gao one-point embroidered Tee, Yui-gao embroidered cap and more, available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga goods
Bring Grandpa and Grandma to SPA-HERBS! Make the most of autumn with Silver Member Special WEEK, a kids' festival and campaigns to soothe summer fatigue
[Opening Sept. 4 (Fri.), first in the Tokai region] Korean headwear brand 「VARZAR」 opens its first physical store at the SAMANTHAVEGA・VARZAR Nagoya PARCO store!!
Franchise 「スマイルカーズ」, a store-free used-car purchasing business, to open 3 new locations in August 2026, expanding its nationwide network to 141 locations and further strengthening its community-based car-life support
You thought, “It’s all over”—what did you do next? 『The Bottom Is the Best Starting Line』, featuring the real-life experiences of 10 women entrepreneurs, goes on sale
Bringing the legacy of the Osaka-Kansai Expo to Yokohama—「null²ⁿ」 opens on October 14, 2026, the first anniversary of 「null²」. Yoichi Ochiai speaks at an Expo event.
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Evolving into 「null⁴」 in 2027
More than 20 million visitors
170,000 people experienced it at the Osaka Expo
Companies mentioned:株式会社サステナブルパビリオン2025、一般社団法人計算機と自然、株式会社りそな銀行、横浜ランドマークプラザ、横浜グリーンエクスポ、App Store®、Google Play
About 8割 of inheritance tax returns involving land are entrusted to tax accountants 「without comparing」. Meanwhile, a survey found that 3人に1人 「still have concerns in retrospect」
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76.0% said they 「did not compare multiple tax accountants」
27.9% cited 「a referral from an acquaintance or relative」
24.0% cited 「having an existing relationship with the tax accountant」
66.7% said they 「have no particular concerns or regrets」
◢ An app that turns your mood into sound is here ◤ 9X株式会社, operator of the diet app 「ヤミー」, launches 「JUKE SNACK」, a new music experience app powered by AI
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Full-scale service began today, August 26, 2026 (Wed.)
A bread and food company uses generative AI to develop 「manupi」, an AI video manual created by frontline workers; free for anyone to make up to 10 videos
株式会社INBYTE launches full-scale sales and rental business in Japan for the LINKFLOW Series, professional body cameras offering 3K+ ultra-high resolution and 210° ultra-wide-angle recording
[Sept. 16 (Wed.), 14:00] Free webinar explaining 経産省’s “Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains” to be held jointly by 3 companies
Marubun to exhibit at “Smart Factory EXPO [Autumn],” opening September 9
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The event will be held at Makuhari Messe starting Wednesday, September 9
Sep. 9 (Wed.)–11 (Fri.), 2026
Hours: 10:00–17:00
iButton® is a temperature logger that can be used wirelessly, with sensors, memory, an RTC, a battery and other components housed in a 16mm-diameter stainless-steel can.
Marubun is an electronics trading company handling cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic components and electronic equipment. Founded in 1844, it operates globally in the electronics market.
Established: 1947
Companies mentioned:丸文株式会社、アナログ・デバイセズ社、RX Japan 合同会社
[Survey of seniors’ attitudes] More than 40% of seniors take measurements at home “every day”! Meanwhile, paper is the main way they manage data (37.4%). コスモラボ surveys 1,762 people on the realities of “health measurements”
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“Very interested” (59.5%) and “somewhat interested” (36.8%) add up to over 90%
“Somewhat concerned” (50.5%) and “very concerned” (30.6%) add up to over 80%
“I measure almost every day” was the most common response (43.0%)
“I keep records on paper” was the most common method (37.4%)
To mark the 15th anniversary of Nagoya’s famous sweet Piyorin, an acrylic wall clock, bath towel and goshuincho featuring Piyorin will go on sale by advance reservation, in limited quantities, starting Wednesday, August 26, at noon!
Swiss heritage brand “Nivada Grenchen” — New watch: “SUPER ANTARCTIC BLUE,” featuring the first blue dial in the “ANTARCTIC” line, which carries on the DNA of exploration watches
Storage and seating in one! A tatami bench storage box for those who want to relax on tatami despite not having a Japanese-style room. The tatami version of 【Toice(トイス)】 is here!
“Contract Playbook Feature for Legal Teams” and “Word Add-in Feature” launched simultaneously—systematizing organizational review criteria and enabling contract reviews to be completed in Word
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About 80% of contracts entered into between companies are
37.9% cited “the burden of initial setup and putting rules into words” as a challenge
31.0% cited “the effort required for visual cross-checking” as a challenge
23.5% had previously abandoned implementation
A survey of 365 people who work as legal staff or as employees in legal departments
Retention rate is 99%
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
Taking Japan’s handkerchief culture to the world. Handkerchief specialty store “CLASSICS the Small Luxury” to exhibit for the first time at “Who's Next 2026,” one of Paris’s largest fashion trade shows
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Original2026年9月5日(土)から9月7日(月)まで
Founded in 1879 (Meiji 12)
Companies mentioned:CLASSICS the Small Luxury、ブルーミング中西株式会社、Who's Next 2026
A seminar by Yukio Sakaguchi, representative of クリーンエネルギー研究所, titled “The Cutting Edge of Data Center Investment in Virginia,” will be held on October 1, 2026 (Thu.)!!
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About 35% of the world’s known hyperscale data centers are located in the state
Orders open for items including the TV anime Oshi no Ko Trading Ani-Art aqua label Vol. 5 Acrylic Card! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
【Tsuru City, Yamanashi】Opening in October 2026! SANTO RiverGate Villa & Spa, a luxury villa with a sauna and heated stone spa beside a clear stream, to open; launch celebration plan now available at 30% off
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Just about 60 minutes from central Tokyo
From ¥17,800 per person (for use of 1 building by 4 guests)
From ¥18,900 per person (for use of 1 building by 4 guests)
From ¥20,000 per person (for use of 1 building by 4 guests)
Capital: ¥393,641,920
Companies mentioned:株式会社ブッキングリゾート、SANTO RiverGate Villa & Spa、リゾートグランピングドットコム、いぬやど
Launching in September 2026! Introducing the “paco” panel sofa. Its 1355 mm-high panels create a comfortable sense of enclosure and provide a calm environment even in open spaces.
Just by talking, you can put a name to how you feel that day. Launching “Cocoshe,” an AI voice-journaling app supervised by clinical psychologists and certified public psychologists!
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Original1回あたりおよそ20秒で記録が完了します
More than 15,000 people have registered with “Kimochi”
[Free admission] Make Little Mama Festa your destination for an autumn family outing! One of Japan’s largest parent-child festivals will be held in 8 cities nationwide: Tsu, Matsuyama, Saitama, Fukushima, Sendai, Miyazaki, Ikebukuro, and Kagoshima
Bringing Japan’s parfait culture to the world. “Japanese Tea and Mango Tiramisu Parfait” showcased at the “Treasures of Japan World Championship 2026” in Singapore. [Post-event report]
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Held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at “The Alkaff Mansion” in Singapore
The performance in the live archive begins at 3:33:20.
[Reducing food waste × networking for business leaders] “Friday Night: Asage no Ato” to be held regularly! Singerly and KOBUSHI BEER NIGHT join forces to offer popular rice balls for free
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Runs a community and hosts more than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people, primarily executives in web/IT and creative industries
Approximately 85 companies, including growth-stage ventures, are participating
Low cost, starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
Examples achieving an ROI of about 15x
Companies mentioned:KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、Singerly株式会社、KOBUSHI BEER NIGHT
[Online seminar series running for 3 consecutive months, starting September 24, 2026] Seminar to be held: “Practical Approaches to Labor Disputes over Disciplinary Action and Corporate Responses, vol.3”
[The brand’s first carefully crafted loaf made with brown rice] “Shittori Brown Rice Bread” debuts from “バゲットラビット,” made with 100% domestic butter and milk for a moist, soft texture! A new loaf featuring the fragrant flavor of brown rice!
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Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Price: 650 yen (tax included)
Half size: 330 yen (tax included)
20% brown rice flour (as a proportion of all flour)
Once ranked No. 1 in the world, why is Japan’s manufacturing industry struggling in the AI era? Labor productivity ranks 19th among OECD countries, while advanced factories worldwide have achieved an average 53% improvement through AI and digital technology
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Labor productivity: 53% increase
Processing costs: 26% reduction
Lead time for new product introduction: 50% shorter
Material waste: 30% reduction
Energy and water consumption: 25% reduction
The manufacturing workforce numbers approximately 1.45 million, down 16%
238 locations worldwide
3 locations in Japan
More than 40% of the network’s locations are in China
Learn about the ingredients’ origins and savor their flavors. 3 limited-time shaved ice creations made with ingredients from Yugawara, Nebukawa, and Kannami are now available at The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA.
Further details on the opening celebrations for “Animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin”! “Tsukiuta.” talk event with Fukuoka-born voice actor Kensho Ono (voice of Iku Kannazuki), plus announcement commercials featuring grand opening ambassador Raden Judenfutei
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The Kyushu region’s largest Animate store, “animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin,” will grand open on October 24, 2026.
You must submit a photo of a receipt issued at an Animate store nationwide (including Animate Cafe and Gratte, but excluding Animate’s online store) during August 26–September 14, 2026, for a purchase of 1,000 yen (tax included) or more or a reservation with full advance payment.
Breaking away from outsourcing to develop an in-house logistics system tailored to each of “100 companies, 100 needs”; Sankyo’s DX initiative selected for “e-Kansaiレポート2026”
アールツリー・イノベーション launches “Business Architecture CoE Support Program” for Japanese companies to promote business transformation led by their own organizations
As it approaches its 30th year, Kobe alternative school ラーンネット to hold an event on 9/12 showcasing children’s inquiry-based learning for the first time
[Makuake campaign reaches 2,258% of its goal] 129-year-old company takes on “極アーモンドクリーム,” winning the “おもてなしセレクション2026”! A limited-edition Boso “禁断の黒ゴマクリーム” is available as a gift for a limited time
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Rare Sicilian almonds, which account for just 0.1% of domestic distribution in Japan
Black sesame equivalent to about 3万6千 seeds in 1 jar