Age.3, a fried sandwich specialty shop, brings back “Beni Mitsu Sweet Potato Brûlée,” the runaway favorite among last fall’s seasonal offerings, alongside figs and Shine Muscat grapes, available September 1
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Available at all domestic stores from Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Razer establishes “Razer Indie Lab” to support indie game development
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Indie developers and small studios account for more than 95% of new games released on Steam since 2018.
Originalこうした開発者の3分の1以上がプロジェクトの市場投入に自己資金を頼っており
That figure rises to 86% among solo developers.
Razer’s software suite, including Razer Chroma RGB and Razer Synapse, offers customization, lighting effects, and optimization features, and is used by more than 250 million users.
It is one of the world’s largest game payment services, available for more than 68,000 game titles.
AI proposes measures, while FDE works alongside companies through implementation. Driving management at small and medium-sized enterprises with “FDE + proprietary platform” — AI management platform “HELM-AIP” launches
Agriculture podcaster whose social media videos have amassed 3 million views is set to launch a “university.” Opening celebration: a “grand rice harvest” with 50 people in the rice paddies
【More than 100 trial visitors and a membership conversion rate above 70% in 10 days after opening】Urayasu’s first indoor golf facility with “Trackman iO” at every bay, THE GOLF BASE 新浦安レンジ Powered by TRACKMAN, opens
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The number of trial visitors has exceeded 100
The membership conversion rate has topped 70%
All 4 bays
5 free dedicated parking spaces
Companies mentioned：Trackman、TRACKMAN、THE GOLF BASE、THE GOLF BASE 新浦安レンジ、THE GOLF BASE 浦安、株式会社京葉十二社広告社、トラックマンジャパン社
株式会社Sincecore strengthens development and delivery capabilities for its dialogue governance platform “シンミライナビ” after receiving a startup loan from the Japan Finance Corporation
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Founded on May 1, 2026
Service launch in fall 2026
The amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which takes effect on December 1, 2026
NHホールディングス unveils the full picture of “かいごのコンパス,” which supports nursing home projects from launch through operational stabilization
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The number of deaths in 2025 was 1,589,489
The company is currently involved in supporting the launch and operation of nursing homes in Hiroshima Prefecture, with 4 facilities and a total of 403 beds either operating or scheduled to open.
【Japan’s first※ / utility model registered】All-stainless-steel emergency toilet “Scet（スケット）” enables bidet washing without electricity; presales begin September 1
The Reiwa ８ fiscal year Life Conference (ACP) outreach and awareness event, “Want to Start a Life Conference to Live Life on Your Own Terms? 2026 in Wakayama,” will be held in 和歌山県 on Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday).
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Date and time: Reiwa ８, Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday), 14:00–17:45
(Registration and exhibition open at 13:00
Hall doors open at 13:30
Screening of the film “O-Shukatsu ３: Happy Spring! Life Memories” (115 minutes)
“Why am I caring for my uncle?” Uncle and Aunt Care Dot Com launches, offering one-stop support for the caregiving, financial and housing burdens faced by nieces and nephews
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A campaign is also starting to give a ¥1,000 QUO Card to the first 30 people who apply for a free consultation
A book for women wondering, “Is it okay to keep going like this?”—encouraging them to take a step toward pursuing both work and life without giving up. “Women Who Chose the Courage to Act Over the Regret of Not Trying,” co-written by Suishindo executive director Midori Matsuda, who grew the business from 1 sales vehicle into an organization of 100 people, goes on sale Aug. 28.
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Responsible for building an organization of around 100 people
To a scale of ¥3.5 billion in sales
More than 1,500 construction projects annually
More than 1,700 construction projects completed annually
Chaos map of “FDE providers” implementing AI in the field released—38 companies across 7 categories to help you choose a vendor
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The map lists 38 companies across 7 categories.
FDE-style services are launching in a concentrated wave this summer. 21 companies made official announcements or began offering services in the past 3 months (June–August 2026)
August had the most in a single month, with 8 companies.
Meanwhile, only 4 companies publicly disclose actual prices
Only 6 companies have case studies naming their customers
“DIO PLANTS FES,” a plant festival launched by a home improvement center, is coming to Kusatsu, Shiga, with more than 15 popular plant shops from across Japan
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For 2 days, Sept. 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.), 2026
18 plant specialty stores from across Japan are scheduled to take part
[Now accepting participants] The 2nd PPN Symposium, “Multidisciplinary Collaboration Before and After Childbirth,” to be held on September 27. Experts from across the country will gather in Tokyo’s Shimbashi district to consider how to provide seamless support before and after childbirth, drawing on cases from medical, community and sports settings.
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Capacity: 120 people
Regular price: 14,000 yen
Early-bird price: 12,000 yen
Student price: 8,000 yen
51 valid responses
100% responded “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
About 57% responded “resolved very well” or “resolved”
Capacity: 8 children (ages 1 to pre-school, advance registration required)
A new option for hair that changes with age: “not coloring it.”
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81.9% of women who color their hair (331 people) said they “want to color it less often.”
84.6% of hairstylists who provide gray-hair coloring (117 people) said they had “hesitated to recommend gray-hair coloring after considering a customer’s circumstances.”
Furthermore, 70.4% said they were “concerned that once you start coloring gray hair, it is hard to stop.”
Expands the range of style recommendations (54.4%)
Makes it possible to recommend options that care for the hair and scalp (52.0%)
Easier to recommend to people concerned about hair volume (51.2%)
elleThermo (エレサーモ), a science-university spinout startup aiming to generate electricity from unused heat, raises a total of 830 million yen in Series A funding
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Raises a total of 830 million yen
Cumulative funding totals approximately 1.2 billion yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社elleThermo、Spiral Innovation Partners株式会社、株式会社慶應イノベーション・イニシアティブ、ヒューリックスタートアップ株式会社、株式会社環境エネルギー投資、みずほキャピタル株式会社、KDDI Green Partners Fund、Sony Innovation Fund、JICベンチャー・グロース・インベストメンツ株式会社、株式会社タクマ
Halal Indian restaurant “ムガル” Komagome marks its 1st anniversary. A special thali featuring both court cuisine and signature dishes will be available for 2 days only
[Are 90% who say they can “manage it” overconfident?] Nearly half fail to notice unauthorized Microsoft 365 setting changes; more than 40% are overwhelmed by “manual checks”
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Regular manual audits and reviews of access permissions and external sharing settings
Make application and approval processes mandatory for setting changes
Regularly check administrator activity logs and setting-change logs
1 hour to less than 3 hours
3 hours to less than 5 hours
Fully maintained
Maintained to some extent
There is no mechanism to detect in real time when drift (unintended setting changes or deviations) occurs
There are too many settings to determine whether a secure state is being maintained in accordance with internal company policies (internal controls)
Settings checks and log audits are performed manually, placing too heavy a workload on the people responsible
Security settings (such as multifactor authentication and access restrictions) had been disabled or relaxed without anyone noticing
Manage your job search in one place with AI linked to Gmail. “転職管理with” officially launches, offering everything from application tracking to AI interview practice, completely free
TEMPOSTAR, an integrated EC management system, begins integration with m department（エムデパートメント）, a reuse service operated by メルカリ where professionals guarantee quality
Expanding its casting business through M&A, centered on 3 Tokai companies! 影山グループ, which revitalizes manufacturers facing a shortage of successors, holds its first management policy presentation in Kuwana
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Expected attendance: approximately 150 people, including financial institutions, partner companies, business partners, group employees and news media
Taking over at least 1 manufacturing company facing a shortage of successors each year through M&A
The group has now expanded to 9 companies, primarily in manufacturing
Since 2020, sales have grown by approximately ¥1 billion each year
Total sales were approximately ¥8 billion in 2025
Approximately 320 employees
Increased the number of people interested in joining from 1–2 per year to as many as approximately 200 per month
[Regional revitalization × foreign talent] World Inworker joins HGC, which promotes the acceptance of foreign talent in Hokkaido, as a corporate partner
The company began childcare support inspired by the president’s own parenting experience. It introduced frozen toddler meals, Mogumo, at the company’s full expense
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Launch timing: August 2026
Eligible employees: Full-time employees raising children aged 3 or younger
88.0% of companies have experienced their YouTube channel updates stalling because of staff transfers, departures or busy schedules; perceived results differ by 34.7 percentage points between dedicated and dual-role teams
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Among those with dedicated YouTube or video/SNS teams, 87.0% feel their efforts are producing business results, such as inquiries, sales meetings, revenue and recruitment
The figure is 52.3% for teams where marketing/PR, sales/recruitment/planning, or executives also handle other duties
Overall, 65.7% feel their efforts are producing business results, such as inquiries, sales meetings, revenue and recruitment
Going forward, 71.0% want an operating structure that involves external parties in some way
Osaka Memorial Park’s “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” information session sets a new record for applicants. The additional 5th session has also reached capacity, leaving only 1 session available
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The number of applicants reached 163
157 applicants
There were 176,105 grave relocations nationwide
¥300,000 for the first person
¥100,000 per person for each person from the second onward
The 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba—Kyoto Tamba Green Village Festival—expresses heartfelt gratitude for 東洋ライス株式会社’s sponsorship and exchanges views on future prospects.
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A combined population of 130,000 across 2 cities and 1 town
A spectacular cosmos garden with approximately 8 million flowers in bloom
Signs a memorandum with U.S.-based Sage Geosystems to study the technical and commercial feasibility of high-pressure surface facilities for next-generation geothermal technology
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Year established: 2020
Companies mentioned：千代田化工建設株式会社、Sage Geosystems Inc.、Plug and Play Japan株式会社
The highest-performing medium-telephoto lens in フォクトレンダー history. The VM-mount version of the APO-LANTHAR series, which also enables close-up photography, goes on sale August 26 <Cosina>
Nearly 70% of heirs said, “I don’t understand inheritance-related knowledge or procedures!” 弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所 conducted a survey on knowledge and understanding of inheritance
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Just 2.0% of people have “prepared and gathered information” for their parents’ inheritance
62.3% for “the main steps in inheritance procedures (filing, registration, etc.)”
58.0% for “the basic deduction for inheritance and how inheritance tax works”
49.3% for “mandatory inheritance registration (effective April 2024)”
28.7% for “the procedures are complicated, and I’m worried I won’t be able to handle them properly”
24.3% for “discussing inheritance with parents in advance”
Ado, Aぇ! group, DAY6, ONE OK ROCK, Saucy Dog, Mika Nakashima and other Japanese and Korean artists to gather for “XMF 2026,” launching October 3 and 4 at Paradise City
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A total of 22 artists representing both countries will gather at Paradise City
Tainan promotes fishing vessel insurance; 4 boats receive payouts for Typhoon Danas damage
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 61% of fishing vessels and rafts across the city have applied for insurance subsidies
Vessels under 20 tons, those of 20 tons or more but under 50 tons, and those of 50 tons or more but under 100 tons will receive subsidies of NT$4,000 for a full year's insurance, respectively
The number of fishing vessels and rafts currently applying for insurance subsidies stands at 977
Taiwan Mobile's Hard Tech Day kicks off 9/8, showcasing its self-developed enterprise AI agent platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 22 self-developed AI technologies and services have been deployed across industries including finance, manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare and construction, as well as government agencies.
More than 8,000 people trained to date
AI agents deployed for 98% of employees
Nearly 50 enterprise solutions launched through 2 years of collaboration
Taiwan to meet AI-era power needs; Cho Jung-tai says annual electricity demand growth forecast will be revised upward
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
With electricity demand surging in the AI era, Premier Cho Jung-tai said the government will raise its forecast for average annual electricity demand growth through 2035 and strengthen grid resilience and microgrid construction.
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The forecast for average annual electricity demand growth through 2035 is expected to rise from 2.5%
The government has listed restarting conventional nuclear power as an option
Independent microgrid power systems will be established by region and in phases