株式会社ゲームガム raises a total of 30 million yen to strengthen its organization and development capabilities for creating “game experiences that spark excitement,” with Roblox at the center
内田洋行 and 福井大学 sign comprehensive partnership agreement linking learning spaces, education data and educational assessment — conducting joint research on next-generation education models, with the affiliated compulsory education school as a pilot site
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内田洋行, which marked its 115th year since founding in 2025
“TAO” was also adopted for the OECD’s 2025 PISA survey and has been adopted in 106 countries and regions.
ルミネ・ニュウマン to renovate around 150 shops in fall 2026; new formats and brands are also on the way! Popular shops in food, fashion, beauty and more gather in one place
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Renovation of around 150 shops
Autumn 2026
Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)
Companies mentioned：ルミネ、ニュウマン、AUREME、Her lip to BEAUTY、TeaDrop.、Kalevala、EDITAL、BEEDEN、LUMINE JAKARTA ASHTA District 8
“The soft, chewy texture isn’t coming across.” — Honjikomi, devoted to a soft, chewy texture for 33 years, announces “Unbeatable Softness!” in its September relaunch
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4,000 men and women aged 18 through their 60s who have purchased bread
52% of respondents said they associate it with a “soft, chewy texture”
“Why are more people choosing to marry now?” A look at the factors behind the rise in marriages in 2026. Different ideas of the “best fit for us” among people in their 20s and 30s and seniors [Omicale Marriage Survey]
BAKE INC.’s tea confectionery brand “TeaDrop.” opens its second store | “ルミネ大宮店” to open in late September 2026 | Store-exclusive! A new kind of tea cake soaked in syrup debuts in a “special flavor”
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“TeaDrop. ルミネ大宮店” will open in late September 2026
Original価格 ： 351円（税込）/ 1個
A gift for the first 150 customers
For customers who purchase products totaling 3,240 yen (tax included) or more
The “Email Awards” will recognize companies for the creativity and results of their email newsletters. Synergy Marketing, which has supported email marketing for more than 25 years, shines a spotlight on everyday email campaigns
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Entries have been accepted since Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Applications are open through Saturday, Oct. 31
Results are scheduled to be announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
Email editing reports by content writers (by lottery for 20 companies)
[More than 200,000 people to date] ALL DIFFERENT’s assessment service encourages “insight,” the starting point for growth, through business skills assessments
A fresh look for trail shoes that elevate your style: Special design packs arrive for MERRELL performance icons “AGILITY PEAK 6 OPULENT” and “MOAB 3 OPULENT”
[Pre-release at ドン・キホーテ] The “ばぐもれ” series of 5 non-rotating, luminous contact lenses with a DIA of 15.0 mm—among the largest in Japan*¹—debuts from “Chapun（シャプン）,” featuring 齊藤なぎさ as its image model
Dive strengthens education and selection support as a registered support organization with AI; introduces “AI Role-Play for Foreign Talent” and “Japanese Conversation Ability Assessment” provided by HandsOn AI
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Interview work for approximately 130 people
Original1人あたり約30分の個別面談
Creates 15,726 tourism workers annually
More than 6,800 tourism facilities nationwide across all 47 prefectures
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイブ、HandsOn AI、株式会社HandsOn AI
Inspired by the “san (3)” in “Black Thunder,” make a “reward” of enjoying “Black Thunder” when you see a “3”! A web video featuring 世界のナベアツ（桂三度） cheering “Saaaan!” promotes “Reward Day”
[September brings more hot days and is “still summer”! With this year’s unpredictable weather, is our appetite lost too?] Introducing “Pork dipping udon,” with a choice of udon portion and dipping broth flavor to suit unsettled appetites! <A major survey on “September appetites,” when it no longer feels like autumn!>
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Temperatures will be 2.2°C higher in northern Japan and 2.7°C higher in eastern and western Japan
“Extreme heat days” with highs exceeding 40°C were recorded at a record-high 34 locations
A total of 68.1% answered “almost every day (25 days or more)” or “most days (around 20 days)”
Just 13.5% answered “September”
89.2% agreed with the view that “September is autumn on the calendar, but the actual weather and daily life are still closer to summer”
63.9% feel that the increase in autumn-style menu items at restaurants in September comes too early compared with the actual weather and how it feels
63.6% say that although they have an appetite in September, they “can’t decide what they want to eat” or “can’t find anything they feel like eating”
Focusing on the mechanism that activates stem cells! Japan’s first※2 functional food to ease aging-care* concerns among middle-aged and older women※1: 山田養蜂場’s “Queen’s Balance,” launching Tuesday, September 1, 2026!
An “Autumn Sweets Buffet” featuring seasonal delights such as large Shine Muscat grapes and rich roasted sweet potatoes, plus freshly made, decadently indulgent desserts
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Weekdays: Adults 6,000 yen; children (ages 4 through elementary school) 4,000 yen
Weekends and holidays: Adults 6,300 yen; children (ages 4 through elementary school) 4,000 yen
Survive the “72 hours” after a disaster strikes! “DAISO’s recommended disaster-preparedness goods by timeline,” supervised by a disaster-prevention specialist
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Up to approximately 70 disaster-preparedness products
[LANEIGE] Yuki Murata & Aloha Takamatsu become wizards in the land of sleep!? Limited-edition special sets with an exclusive “special clear card” go on sale during Qoo10 Mega Sale.
Givery fully adopts Salesforce’s AI and data platform, putting “Adaptive Websites” into production as the first Salesforce customer in the world to do so
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More than 20 diverse services and products
Approximately 1.5% of all sessions
Approximately 8% of sessions visiting service pages
[Health Management Seminar] [Co-hosted by FiNC Technologies and Minacala] From “providing programs” to “supporting access”: Health management and new infrastructure to help employees balance work and treatment. September 9, 2026!
To mark its 50th anniversary, a “まんが日本昔ばなし” POPUP store will open at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Space! The largest product lineup ever, including “龍と子” charms from the opening story and “にんげんっていいな” plush toys!
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The series comprises 1,470 episodes
For customers who spend 5,000 yen or more, including tax
Enjoy a commemorative photo with a 1.8m-tall “にんげん”
A 6m-tall three-dimensional “龍と子” sculpture
A washable, antibacterial basket BAG called “清潔っていいな” will be given as a set to the first 20 customers
Smart storage for business essentials and heat-protection items: Say goodbye to “losing things in your bag”! Launching the “Accordion Bag,” with a pleated structure that makes its contents easy to see at a glance
Leading practitioners in generative AI and business implementation to take the stage: Practical insights for executives and leaders to overcome the “business implementation barriers” that await after AI adoption. AI Capital Management Forum 2026 in Autumn to be held
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To be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Akasaka Intercity Conference
Survey on generative AI becoming established in operations at large enterprises: Even in the most established use cases, 71.5% operate AI in a separate window using copy and paste
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The share using AI directly within the screens of their usual business systems is just 20.6%
“Enable AI use within business systems” ranked first at 48.0%
319 people responsible for or involved in promoting the use of generative AI at companies with at least 1,000 employees
“Many people use it across multiple tasks, integrated into the flow of business systems and used naturally” accounted for 39.5%
“Many people use it, and for some tasks, it is available within the screens of their usual business systems” accounted for 33.9%
Of the factors behind year-end tax adjustment fatigue, 73% involve “interactions” with employees. SmartHR aims to eliminate year-end tax adjustment “nameless tasks” through its employee portal
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Checking and requesting corrections to incomplete submitted documents
Following up and sending reminders to those who have not submitted their documents
Responding to employee inquiries
Explaining things to employees who do not know what they do not understand
Milky, celebrating its 75th anniversary, teams up with サーティワン アイスクリーム for a sweet, gooey collaboration! 不二家 × サーティワン アイスクリーム collaboration products launch
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Celebrating its 75th anniversary
Launching on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
¥50-off coupon
Valid from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Saturday, July 31, 2027
“ぽんとね！,” the wedding industry's first tool for uncovering candid opinions, releases “Candid Opinion White Paper 2026,” analyzing responses from approximately 1,000 couples
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Responses from approximately 1,000 couples
“The atmosphere of the venue” at 75%
“Planner service” at 73%
“Food quality” at 49%
“Whether the estimate is reasonable” at 32%
“The atmosphere of the venue” at 25%
“Quality and variety of attire” at 18%
“Have we left anything out?” at 24%
“Is our out-of-pocket expense a little too much?” at 23%
“It’s not bad, but it lacks a deciding factor” at 23%
“I wanted more suggestions (planner service)” at 22%
Launching in special “Pokémon packaging” designs celebrating Milcrea's 10th anniversary and Pokémon's 30th anniversary. A total of 1,000 people will win original Pokémon and Milcrea merchandise
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Suggested retail price: ¥486 (tax included)
Originalエネルギー（1本当たり）：96kcal
Starting in late August 2026, “Milcrea Belgian Chocolate* Pokémon Campaign Package”
Starting Monday, August 31, “Milcrea Rich Fresh Caramel* Pokémon Campaign Package”
Since its launch in 2016
30 years since “Pokémon Red and Green” were released
Companies mentioned：赤城乳業株式会社、株式会社ポケモン、株式会社ゲームフリーク、株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.、KOEI TECMO GAMES
山梨県大月市 and Nativ.media attract 90 applications for a Shine Muscat grape-picking experience to build connections with the region, against a capacity of 10 groups
A delicious autumn lineup arrives at エクセルシオール カフェ: 3 osmanthus-scented drinks and 3 seasonal sweets, plus pasta and Exce rice dishes. New items launch on Sept. 10
“TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a large-scale redevelopment complex directly connected to Tokyo Station, and the “TOFROM YAESU TOWER Opening Festival” will be held from Sept. 10
The moon-viewing season is here again at 吉野家! Simmered, topped, and double moon-viewing! “Moon-Viewing Beef and Egg Set Meal” and “Moon-Viewing Beef and Egg Bowl” go on sale today
[Country-Specific Expatriate Training] Hungary edition now available! <INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning>, specializing in global talent development
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Offers country-specific expatriate courses for 28 countries
Instructors are carefully selected professionals with a proven track record of providing country-specific expatriate training to an average of more than 100 global companies
A collaboration cafe themed around “A Banquet at Palsifal Palace” to celebrate the release of “Another Eden Begins”☆ Opening at Collabo_Index Nagoya PARCO store!
[Sept. 3 is Sleep Day] The trending “sound that makes babies fall asleep quickly”: approximately 7割 of users said it helped them fall asleep more easily
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385,000 cumulative downloads
More than approximately 15,000 comments and inquiries by email and phone
69.5% of users said it became “easier” or “somewhat easier” to fall asleep
Original利用目的の1位は「お子さま（未就学）の寝かしつけ」（83.5％）
15.4% used it “to help themselves fall asleep”
272 users of “The Sound That Makes Babies Fall Asleep Quickly” responded to the survey
Arts education that goes beyond “deepening expertise”: One year after 京都芸術大学 launched its “minor program,” which allows students to learn beyond their specialized fields, students’ perspectives have broadened
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Offers more than 100 programs annually
Approximately 24,000 students enrolled
Approximately 40–50 students in the first semester
It exceeded 100 people in the later period.
A dozen or so students began their studies as the 1st cohort.
Make a delightful egg sandwich just the way you like it! A new “Egg Sandwich Filling” from “キユーピーのたまご,” offering the fun of mashing it yourself and authentic flavor
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“Eggs brighten up the dining table (54.4%→59.9%)”
“Eating eggs lifts my mood (43.0%→48.1%)”
Survey participants: 1,500 married women nationwide, aged 20–74
AIデータ社 announces a new framework, “Public Operations AI™,” powered by AI孔明 on IDX, to shift public operations from dependence on individuals to organizational intelligence — AI Public on IDX
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Information search time reduced by about 70%
Application and processing time reduced by about 60%
Consultation response time reduced by about 50%
Working hours reduced by about 40%
Operating costs reduced by about 30%
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai
【DEAN & DELUCA】Two “Coconut Cloud” drinks featuring layers of autumn ingredients arrive, combining pistachio and pear, or purple sweet potato and osmanthus; available for a limited time from Sept. 3
With sales at 133% of the previous year, CW-X launches a new product in its [SPORTSゆれケアBra] line for high school students, designed for comfortable wear over long periods from classes through club activities!
Thank you for waiting! “White Chocolate Bar Ice Cream” goes on sale nationwide for the first time in 2 years as a fall and winter staple, launching Sept. 21. Campaigns will also offer chances to win Amazon gift cards and original QUO cards
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Chocolate makes up about 45% of the product
Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
Chocolate Bar Ice Cream original QUO card (worth 500 yen)
BEENOS releases “Cross-Border E-Commerce × Trends in the First Half of 2026”
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A remarkable growth rate of 91.4%
The number of purchases surged to more than 6 times the level in the same period last year
Soared significantly, with a growth rate exceeding 300%
Among apparel items, “shirts and blouses” and “T-shirts and cut-and-sew tops” saw the biggest increase in purchases. Outside apparel, “hats and caps,” where shoppers are less likely to be unsure about sizing, saw the largest increase, growing by more than 40%.
Rapid expansion, with a growth rate of 73.4%
The growth rate also exceeded 30%, providing a strong boost
The growth rate also surpassed 50%
The fashion category in the region also saw growth of more than 70%
The 2nd “Number SPORTS OF THE YEAR” to be held! Who will receive this year’s prestigious award? Entries open for the 2nd “Number Sports Reporting Photography Award”!
[なか卯] A hearty morning bowl to mix well and eat in a flash! New release: Chicken Soboro Mixed Rice Breakfast, featuring sweet-and-savory minced chicken and sticky, tender toppings
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We offer great-value breakfasts starting at ¥320, tax included
Scheduled to be sold at 446 stores
A single serving of Chicken Soboro is available for ¥130
3 new kids' gear items from Smile LOGOS! New releases: a chair with adjustable height to suit growing children, and a doodle table that can be written on again and again!
Trending keywords include protein, “menpa,” heat-evolved chili peppers, portable products, and “shūkatsu”⁉ [Aug. 31 is Vegetable Day] Oisix forecasts the next big trends in vegetables and fruit for 2027!
[koe donuts] “Dango Donuts” inspired by Jugoya are back this year! 6 donuts featuring autumn flavors such as roasted sweet potato and Japanese chestnuts go on sale Sept. 1 (Tuesday)
NEC contributes to extending the operational period of the X-ray imaging and spectroscopy satellite XRISM, and creates a collaboration visual featuring XRISM and Ultraman Blazar
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A decision has been made to extend routine operations and the project by approximately 3.5 years (through March 2030)
Catch every split-second moment that decides the winner with a 300Hz refresh rate: launch of “MAG 255PXF,” a gaming monitor for esports with a 24.5-inch screen and 0.5ms response time
Milk tea made with seasonal fruit is popular: premium “リプトン Apple Temptation Caramel Milk Tea,” with an enjoyable apple flavor, available nationwide for a limited time this fall and winter starting Sept. 8 (Tuesday)
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According to Euromonitor International: total retail sales value share in the combined tea and tea-based beverages category (2025)
A classic caramel flavor with a hint of vanilla for a luxurious, dessert-like taste! “PARM（パルム） Caramel Vanille” available nationwide for a limited time starting Sept. 7 (Monday)
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Available nationwide for a limited time starting Sept. 7 (Monday)
Net quantity: 300ml (50ml × 6 bars)
Suggested retail price: ¥630 (excluding tax)
Kaga roasted-stem hojicha accounts for 10% of the hojicha ingredients