【At Home survey】Trends in asking rents for rental apartments and condominiums in major cities across Japan (July 2026)
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A total of 10 areas: all areas of the Greater Tokyo region (Tokyo’s 23 wards, the rest of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture), as well as Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Fukuoka
Declined for the first time in 26 months
Set a new high since January 2015 for the 14th consecutive month
Set a new high since January 2015 for the 15th consecutive month
【Seminar】“Practical Strategies for Traffic Accident Cases from the Victim’s Perspective: A Case Study Approach—Strategies for Proving Residual Disabilities, Higher Brain Dysfunction and Fatal Accident Claims”—announced!
AI company: Survey of Preferred Networks employees on attitudes toward AI skills and education | Most say AI should not be restricted, but freely explored under adult supervision. Countering hallucinations: checking primary sources was the most common response
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Build gradually while interacting with generative AI
Provide reference materials and files
Check primary information and reliable sources
Review by oneself or an expert
Allow free use (under adult supervision)
Allow use through conversations with adults (learning about generative AI’s characteristics and points to keep in mind while using it)
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to learn through trial and error
Understanding how things work by learning the fundamentals of digital technology
Developing problem-solving skills to solve complex problems independently
【A book to savor all the delights of rice during the new-rice season!】Make your everyday “rice” even more delicious and something to look forward to / A generous helping of rice dishes created from the wisdom and experience of rice farmers dating back to the Edo period! No, the definitive guide to supersized portions!
“やよい軒” switches to “fall and winter miso soup” in September! Miso blend changes with the seasons
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As of the end of July, やよい軒 operated 378 locations in Japan
At “やよい軒,” miso soup is divided into 2 seasons—spring and summer (March–August) and fall and winter (September–February)—so customers can enjoy flavors suited to each season
[ヒルトン東京お台場] A special stay package for the 2026-27 アルバルク東京 season, featuring guaranteed courtside seats and a commemorative photo with players on the court after the game. Enjoy the afterglow of the game in a renovated guest room.
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40㎡ Deluxe Rainbow Bridge View Room
169,448 yen and up for 2 guests in 1 room (tax and service charge included)
DRESSTERIOR to release its 2026 Fall/Winter concept film on Friday, Aug. 28! The film presents a world where British tradition meets French chic, under the theme “LONDONER IN PARIS.”
Even as childcare sharing expands, “invisible childcare” remains disproportionately shouldered by wives
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Sample size: 1,048 samples
Among women, 70% want to share with their families routine, recurring household and childcare tasks such as “playing with the children,” “taking out and sorting garbage,” “mediating quarrels between children,” and “putting away toys.”
Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、Smart Made Housing.
About 27% said they had thought about living in a single-story home. The top image associated with one was “being able to live with peace of mind in old age.”
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41.0% associate single-story homes with “being able to live with peace of mind in old age”
55.0% say the benefit of single-floor living is “less strain on the body because there are no stairs to climb”
27.0% have thought, “I’d like to live in a single-story home”
40.9% “would consider” single-story or single-floor living in the future
About 58% want to “incorporate rugs or mats in the future.” The most popular appeal of handmade items is “the attachment that comes from making them yourself.”
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“I don’t use them now, but would like to incorporate them in the future”
“Price” is a priority
“The attachment that comes from making it myself”
“I’d like to try incorporating handmade items that are uniquely mine”
[新横浜プリンスホテル] Enjoy a hotel-style moon-viewing experience alongside spectacular views from approximately 130m above ground. Now offering a “Moon-Viewing Kaiseki” featuring autumn flavors.
A taste of Kanazawa’s sea, mountains and autumn harvest in a single dish. A limited-time autumn dinner featuring 5 courses that make lavish use of Ishikawa Prefecture ingredients, including blackthroat seaperch, gasu shrimp, sweet shrimp and Gorojima Kintoki sweet potatoes!
GMOインターネットグループ announces that Prime Minister Takaichi will appear via video message at the “4th GMO Grand Conference: Autumn—Physical AI 2026”; additional speakers and program revealed
“alter. 2026, Tokyo,” a next-generation design event redefining the value of product design, to be held Oct. 29 (Thu.)–Nov. 1 (Sun.), 2026, at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall
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Approximately 3,500 people attended over the 4-day event
1-day ticket: ¥2,000
Student: ¥1,000
4-day pass: ¥3,000
Students: ¥2,000
Production grants of up to 3 million yen
Companies mentioned：alter. 実行委員会、Peatix、MATTER and SHAPE、A Magazine Curated By、American Vogue、Architectural Digest、Business of Fashion、Philadelphia Museum of Art、Vitra Design Museum、Maison&Objet、Stockholm Furniture Fair、Royal College of Art、Victoria and Albert Museum、京都市京セラ美術館、ヴェネチア・ビエンナーレ、Wallpaper*、The New York Times、The Wall Street Journal、FORMULA、LS GOMMA、Niceworkshop、PAN-PROJECTS、SELMA、Tariki Laboratory
A former detective, former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member and security app entrepreneur come together to discuss children’s safety from both on-the-ground and technological perspectives at the “Future Conference on Protecting Children,” to be held Aug. 29
[A new Kobe souvenir favorite: simultaneous pop-ups at 5 stores starting in September!] Rethinking the taste of a cream sandwich pie, now in its 15th year. Introducing the new “KOBE 口どけサンド”
Received a response from 大阪市's Health Bureau — The response stated that no scientific evidence documents had been transferred or presented by 厚生労働省 or 国立医薬品食品衛生研究所 (reference number 26-05630)
Noritake Kinashi's picture book “Kaito Gumi Gumi: Treasure Discovery!” goes on sale today, August 27! A song of the same name is also being released with popular rapper SOCKS
Keigo Higashino's “Eternal Memory” gets yet another major reprint of 200,000 copies, bringing the total to 600,000! Booksellers share their surprise and excitement
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A reprint of 200,000 copies (printings 6–8) has been approved
The fastest-selling standalone book in the Galileo series has surpassed 600,000 copies
The Galileo series has surpassed 17 million copies in total circulation
[Admire, display, or give as a gift.] The world of popular lifestyle goods brand 空想街雑貨店 comes to life in 24 postcards! 空想街雑貨店 POSTCARD BOOK goes on sale August 27.
For the assessment “Has unique features and appeal,” 75.0% of respondents expressed support, exceeding the industry average of 60.5% by 14.5 points.
A total of 82.2% of users said, “They introduce partners who are a good match for me,” a rating 14.7 points above the industry average.
The trust-related rating, “The company and its representatives are sincere and trustworthy” (78.6%, 5.4 points above the industry average), is also seen as evidence that users recognize the values リングベル holds dear.
Among more than approximately 4,000 matchmaking agencies affiliated with the Japan Marriage Agency Federation (日本結婚相談所連盟) (IBJ)
More than 400 people have used it in 4 months. “A private space just for enjoying your planner”: 手帳アトリエ to open its 2nd location in Tokyo's Kagurazaka in late September
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The number of official LINE subscribers has also surpassed 1,200
Bakery management × dungeon-crawling RPG Aeruta, rated “Very Positive” on Steam, set for simultaneous worldwide release on Nintendo Switch/PS5/PS4 on Thursday, December 10, 2026!
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Simultaneous worldwide release on Thursday, December 10, 2026
[Meat Day, held 8/29 (Sat)] A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu all-you-can-eat barbecue at 29% off for the first 29 customers at each location! Available at 8 locations in Tokyo!
The 3rd installment of the Nintendo Switch™ version of the mature isekai fantasy “The Devilish Prince and the Bewitching Nightmare,” titled “The Devilish Prince and the Bewitching Nightmare: Sweet Kiss,” launches August 27 (Thu)!
Spotlighting “athletes who continue to take on challenges,” whether active or retired. A new “MVV Award by りらいぶ” will be introduced at “Number SPORTS OF THE YEAR 2026”
COUTURE NAOCO begins carrying the “SOLA KOBE Original Tiara” at its Kobe store. “Wear the sky.” The collection presents brides with a “sky of their own” through 7 colors of tiaras and new dresses.
New “golden” sweets and drinks inspired by moon-viewing, featuring the flavor of sweet potatoes! “Hot Sweet Potato Balls ~Purple Sweet Potato~” and “Mixed Sweet Potato Honey Shake”
“Savor autumn’s bounty with Japanese-style pasta.” Autumn limited-time pasta dishes arrive at Japanese pasta specialty restaurant こなな from September 3 (Thu).
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Awaji beef, sweet potato and root vegetables in a Hatcho miso cream Bolognese, 1,650 yen including tax
Funagata mushrooms, maitake and other mushrooms in a soy milk cream carbonara, 1,750 yen including tax
A gift for Respect for the Aged Day. A workshop where participants hand-sew a genuine leather charm with a leather craftsman will be held for the first time at LaLaport EXPOCITY.
株式会社YORISOI enters its 2nd year and accelerates business expansion. It aims to obtain a worker dispatch business license and strengthen its HR operations.
A collaboration cafe for The Amazing Digital Circus opens at Animate Cafe on September 2! Limited-edition menu items inspired by the work and its characters will be served.
“Platio Canvas AI,” which uses AI to generate business applications for enterprises, launches today!—Enabling companies to build their own business systems with AI, with security, governance and system integration built in as standard features.
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Generate a business application in as little as 3 minutes
A dedicated adapter for the data integration tool “ASTERIA Warp” (scheduled for release in October)
A “Knowledge DB” has been developed. It will be available starting in October 2026 as a standard feature across all Platio Canvas AI plans.
ASTERIA Warp, a core data integration tool, connects a wide range of systems and services without coding and has been adopted by more than 10,000 companies.
【JAL×pionunnal】The brand’s first international in-flight sales have been confirmed. The brand has also been selected for domestic flights for the 3rd time (Ouchi de Kinaihanbai*).
National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties depicting hell are brought back to life with cutting-edge technology in the immersive exhibition “Falling into Hell”
Why is there no “practice” in marketing? EBMI launches its “Active Learning Course,” a space for marketers to practice repeatedly, for general corporate enrollment.
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On Thursday, August 27, 2026, the “Active Learning Course” (ALC), a corporate learning community for marketers to practice repeatedly, opens for general enrollment.
スカイゲートテクノロジズ formally announces Alayasiki, a domestically developed AI defense system. It provides a platform that can connect and interoperate with defense systems and equipment from 米国 and NATO.
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During military exercises held overseas within 2026
Vessels, spaces and moments that capture the autumn colors of Mount Fuji—each a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. “The Tea Master’s Arrangement” exhibition to be held at GORA KADAN FUJI.
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On view from September 1 to November 30, 2026
Founded in 1948
Joined the hotel and restaurant association ルレ・エ・シャトー in 1992
Received the Welcome Trophy in 2002 for meeting high standards of customer satisfaction and service
In 2025, became the first in Asia to earn the highest Michelin Key distinction for 2 consecutive years
Opening at the foot of Mt. Fuji on July 20, 2025
A new accommodation facility is scheduled to open in Kyoto's Kujoyama district in 2030
580 independent hotels and restaurants are members
“A new station bento, planned and created over the course of 1 year with local elementary school students, finally goes on sale starting September 1 (Tuesday)”
Bringing Japan's traditional craftsmanship and the beauty of wood to the world: new collection officially unveiled for the ultra-premium wooden interior door brand “TOBIRA”