A look at the full contents and a sneak peek inside! A major feature on “Zhu Yu: The Jade Lord” and profiles of more than 50 trending actors in “Love Chinese Dramas! The Stars to Watch Right Now,” on sale today!
[PUMA for emmi] New collaboration items with PUMA arrive! Apparel blending sporty style with feminine touches and an exclusive version of the “speedcat OG” sneakers go on sale September 3 (Thursday)
A seminar titled “The Forefront of Autonomous Driving and Smart Mobility 2026,” featuring デジタル庁／内閣府／総務省／国交省／NTT／Waymo／トヨタ／ホンダ／日産, will be held on September 28 (Monday) and 29 (Tuesday), 2026!
GMO TECH selected as the top proposal provider for Niigata Prefecture’s “Google Business Profile Multilingual Operations Promotion and Analysis of Tourism Trends in the Prefecture” project
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The goal is to obtain management permissions for 100 Google Business Profile accounts
The novelization of the hugely popular language-deciphering horror game “Mojika” goes on sale August 27! The game has been re-edited and novelized based on the original game under the supervision of 八名木Games.
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More than 200,000 downloads of the original game
List price: ¥1,760 (base price ¥1,600 + 10% tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、八名木Games、YatsunagiGames、TSUTSUI HARU、Frontier Works Inc
<T-BOLAN> Footage of the band’s final live show at Nippon Budokan will be broadcast and streamed exclusively on WOWOW from 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 6! Two more programs have also been announced for the October lineup!
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T-BOLAN brought its band activities to a close with its first-ever solo concert at Nippon Budokan on August 10, 2026.
T-BOLAN reunited in 2012 after an absence of about 13 years.
Exclusive アニメイト sales have been announced for original apparel and goods from “My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax,” created by the collaborative brand “arti-mate” from arma bianca and アニメイト!
A POP UP SHOP for the theatrical film “Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise” is coming to ロフト!
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A POP UP SHOP for the theatrical film “Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise” will be held at 2 locations, Yokohama ロフト and なんばロフト, starting September 18, 2026 (Friday).
Original開催期間①：2026年9月18日(金)〜2026年9月27日(日)
During the event at each store, customers who spend ¥2,000 (tax included) on eligible items will receive 1 randomly selected event bonus bromide from a collection of 15 designs!
A new “Doki Doki☆Summer Wedding Lottery” is here, featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters from the TV anime 【Oshi no Ko】 in dazzling outfits inspired by white bridal kimono and swimsuits!
[Limited to the first 5 companies] JAWS CALL, a call-answering service specializing in the used-goods buying industry, launches a 1-month free trial campaign
“What Is Sustainable Tourism? How Travelers, Businesses and Communities Can Shape Sustainable Tourism | JARTA × Touristship × Sustainable Lifestyle Association” has been published!
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More young people are learning about the SDGs through school education and other avenues
Jewelry brand IRIS47 unveils its new “presence” collection, featuring jewelry that highlights sculptural beauty and gives definition to one’s presence.
Dig into a Mont Blanc hidden in cotton candy! Starting Oct. 6, THE LIVELY 福岡博多 will offer fall-limited cafe-bar menu items, including a novel Mont Blanc featuring autumn flavors such as Kyushu-grown sweet potatoes and figs
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Operates boutique and lifestyle hotels with 6 brands, 13 properties and 1,200 rooms nationwide
[Price] ¥1,200 each (tax included)
[Price] From ¥23,646 for 2 people sharing 1 room
“GOBOU Royal Chocolate Milk Tea” ¥800 (tax included)
“Moonlit Apple” ¥1,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルエージェンツ、LIVELY HOTELS、THE LIVELY 福岡博多、THE LIVELY BAR 福岡博多
[Held Sept. 3 and 17] Free online seminar: Successful disability employment strategies, drawing on the job market for job seekers with physical disabilities and the latest case studies
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As the statutory employment rate is raised to 2.7%
More than 5,000 people with disabilities have found employment or changed jobs
【DOD】The new air-frame tent “Deka Kinoko Tent Air” will be sold in stores at アルペンアウトドアーズ. A pop-up featuring many other limited-edition items will also be held at participating stores nationwide starting Sept. 4 (Fri.)
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September 4, 2026 (Friday) – September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
More than 3.5 million yen in backing pledges in just 1 week! That CRT from back then, in the palm of your hand. The ultra-mini Android TV “CaloR C1” launches on Makuake today. Back it now for up to 40% OFF!
A bakery based in Tokyo’s Kuhonbutsu, Comme'N, launches new products celebrating the flavors of autumn from September 1, including “Oimo,” a sweet potato that looks just like the real thing
Sake maker Kikumasamune launches its first skincare line for sensitive skin, “Lactic Acid Bacteria Cheeks”! On sale from 9/1. Tradition meets research! Formulated with Kikumasamune’s proprietary※ lactic acid bacteria ferment extract＊. Moisture-balance care with “applied” lactic acid bacteria＊ for skin prone to fluctuations
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1,870 yen (tax included)
1,650 yen (tax included)
1,815 yen (tax included)
10 applicants will be selected by lottery to receive
“Creating a forest inside the home.” Circular-living brand ひふみよ heads to Tokyo Gift Show Autumn 2026 — expanding sales channels and fostering cross-industry collaboration
Dental clinical AI company ConvergePartners forms business partnership with NNG to jointly roll out its “Synapse” series of clinical AI platforms for dental care
From manually operated futon cleaners to an era of “set it down and leave it to the machine.” The fully automatic futon-cleaning robot “CREATULIZE X1 PRO” goes on presale on Makuake from August 27 (Thursday)
“I want to work. But I’m afraid of people.” Providing a place to belong and income for isolated young women. Crowdfunding launches to continue the “Daisy Program,” a new self-reliance support model through handmade crafts
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Support is being sought with a target of 1 million yen
The campaign runs from August 15 (Saturday) to September 25 (Friday), 2026
From water-quality analysis as a “measurement technique” to a “system that connects people.” Kyoritsu Chemical Research Institute establishes joint venture KCL Pinnacle India Pvt. Ltd. in India
VALANCE, which supports AI adoption by small and midsize businesses, expands into Hiroshima Prefecture and partners with 理研産業株式会社 to support local companies in adopting AI
Experience “urban recovery infrastructure” at Grand Green Osaka: “Power Nap Culture Lab Osaka” to be held
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ウイングアークNEX is partnering with Toyota Motor Corporation and 広葉樹合板 to hold an event in Osaka from August 2026 demonstrating how naps can improve well-being. The event will showcase the potential of naps as urban recovery infrastructure.
“Summer is a no-go” is a misconception | ファニーホーム launches its “Summer Vacancy-Zero Challenge” to fill vacant units during the slow season, against a backdrop of 629,000 vacant rental homes in Tokyo
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Against a backdrop of 629,000 vacant rental homes in Tokyo, ファニーホーム is implementing a summer vacancy-prevention program. The initiative encourages strategic preparations for the peak-demand season and strengthens support for property owners.
[Sept. 16 (Wed.), 18:15–] A deep dive into new businesses! First installment in the series: Toshiba’s efforts to promote new businesses and DX through a company-wide design organization
First-ever Kyushu edition of the “2026 Kyushu Summer Cup” to be held in Fukuoka
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The Japan Sport Stacking Association will hold Kyushu’s first official tournament, the “2026 Kyushu Summer Cup,” in Fukuoka. Athletes from across Japan will gather as the association accelerates efforts to promote the sport’s blend of education, health and competition.
This fall, discover “another Vietnam” at Shiba Park: “Vietnam Food Festival 2026” to be held Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)!!
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“Vietnam Food Festival 2026,” where visitors can experience Vietnamese food culture, will be held at Shiba Park in Tokyo in October 2026. The event is led by the Vietnamese ambassador to Japan and a former member of the House of Representatives, and singer MIN is also set to visit Japan. It carries significant importance for international exchange.
Plumbing contractor steps up heatstroke prevention at its Hanshin office to protect workers facing “severe late-summer heat” nearing 40℃
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P・C・G Technica strengthened heatstroke prevention measures for employees and partner contractors working on drainage pipe construction at its Hanshin office. It introduced 8 safety measures to improve working conditions amid the severe late-summer heat.
東通グループ unveils original furniture brand “COTCO,” launched by a real estate company
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東通グループ unveiled its original furniture brand “COTCO.” It will initially install chairs for nap booths in its new headquarters, aiming to maximize the value of the space and improve well-being.
“Dedicated systems” are the most common method for confirming employee safety, at 52.9% | Outpacing email and SMS
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アスピック surveyed 240 corporate administration staff nationwide on disaster preparedness and BCP measures. “Dedicated systems” were the most common method for confirming employee safety, at 52.9%, outpacing email and SMS. This is an important sign of the growing sophistication of corporate disaster preparedness.
Mizuho FG, 三井住友銀行, 東急, コクヨ and ライオン to take the stage! Featured sessions announced for “Enterprise IT CONFERENCE 2026,” exploring the challenges of “AI × in-house development” and how to overcome them
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TECH PLAY-X and Growth DX will hold “Enterprise IT CONFERENCE 2026” in 2026, where companies from a range of industries, including Mizuho FG and 三井住友銀行, will share practical experiences with AI and in-house development. The event will bring together insights from the front lines of transformation.
フジアルテ’s Komaki office sponsors local summer festival, promoting “multicultural coexistence” and “employee retention”
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フジアルテ’s Komaki office sponsored a summer festival in Komaki City, promoting multicultural coexistence and employee retention. The aim is to strengthen ties with the local community.
コロコロコミック研究所: On the use of AI for elementary school students’ summer homework, “I won’t use it” (58.6%) was the most common response. In addition, 63.0% expressed concern that “AI could weaken my ability to think.”
Construction begins on 203-room hotel development in the Sapporo Susukino area, with access to multiple rail lines: “Minami 7-jo Nishi 5-chome Project” (provisional name)
“Authentic quality and functionality”—the understated essential chosen by adults who know what matters. Why do men who love traditional style keep choosing “SEEK”?
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130th anniversary of the company’s founding in August 2026
For 23 years, it has quietly supported how people dress
Accelerating development of an “automated and autonomous experimentation system” to streamline the development of next-generation materials for fuel cell catalysts
The young pastry chef support program, running for more than 20 years, heads to its first international Asian competition as キリ® celebrates its 60th anniversary
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A pastry chef competition supporting young pastry chefs for more than 20 years
6 selected participants from Japan, China, South Korea and Thailand
8 top pastry chefs from Japan, China, South Korea and Thailand
Both satisfaction and dissatisfaction with lucky bags hinge on “coupons”—the most common reason for satisfaction was “convenient for everyday use” at 48.9%; 84.4% of purchasers used them
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“The coupons were convenient for everyday use”
“The terms of coupon use and eligible stores were limited”
Only 24.3% of people had purchased a lucky bag within the past 1–2 years
24.8% of those who are interested despite having no prior experience
68.9% purchase at physical stores
The most common price range was 4,000–5,999 yen, at 29.5%
Original6,000円未満で全体の約7割
14.7% were priced at 10,000 yen or more
“An annual tradition”: 31.7%
The most common time to buy a lucky bag was “year-end and New Year only,” at 64.9%
[Online event on September 25] Sharing Innovations and Gainsight to hold a seminar on building a proactive customer success organization for healthcare tech companies
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Date and time: September 25, 2026 (Friday), 14:00–15:00
[Helping prevent 14 or more consecutive workdays] Long-hours prevention system “Chronowis” now supports restricting PC use based on consecutive workdays
[New product] A new flavor joins the classic Hakata thin-noodle souvenir lineup! “Ichiran Ramen Hakata Thin Noodles Straight, Mild and Light” launching soon!