【SAMANSA】New short-film lineup for the 4th week of August announced! This week brings 4 startling films, from a Japanese movie about a writer who sacrifices his life to write a novel to a comedy about a strange man who visits a couple whose relationship has grown cold!
For reasonable accommodations in the new school year: Videos of practical seminars by 8 experts, including Keiichi Takeda and Akira Uno, from the “Reading and Writing Support Lab” available for a limited time through November 8
[Online information session on Thursday, September 10] Making workplace improvements more concrete: Announcement of the launch of the “AI Organizational Improvement Planner”
[Event] How far can AI transform your work? An AI practical applications seminar using receipt AI-OCR and journal-entry conversion will be held on October 7
~ First collaboration between Hankyu Railway’s “Hankyu Line Town Stories” and Keihan HD’s “Strolling the Historic Roads” ~ Hankyu Railway, Keihan Holdings, Nagaokakyo City, and Yawata City join forces for a special event linking the history and culture of Nagaokakyo City and Yawata City through kōdan storytelling
On September 9, Emergency Medical Services Day: A survey of 140 patients visiting a family doctor in downtown Osaka reveals healthcare-seeking trends in urban areas
September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day: Matsui Kanaami Kogyo offers “Time-Saving Disaster Prevention Sheets” to speed up emergency responses to landslides
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About 1.7 times thicker than ordinary blue tarpaulins
Made with precious 100% domestically grown Japanese angelica leaves, UQURITO’s “Angelica Tea” launches August 30 (Sunday), offering a warm companion for daily wellness
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Made with 100% domestically grown Yamato angelica leaves
株式会社フシミ supports Shizuoka Prefectural Police’s campaign to prevent young people from getting involved in illicit part-time jobs, using AR; the company aims for a safer society with traffic safety and crime prevention products
“Start with a free assessment.” A new support service for people considering a career change into the interior design industry or career advancement within the industry
Req Copilot, a generative AI tool that prevents omissions in technical requirements interviews, set for official release on October 16, 2026. In monitoring trials, it cut the average time to submit estimates by 30% and reduced estimation workload by 20%!
Nominees announced in each category for the Kyoto Anime and Cross-Industry Collaboration Awards 2026, Japan’s only awards event for anime and cross-industry collaborations!
At Okinawa’s first youth center, people in their 10s and 20s explore “money and the future.” A company and a youth-support NPO join forces to hold a financial management course.
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Opened in Naha in 2023 as Okinawa’s first youth center
NPO法人南河内こどもステーション to hold an AI webinar, “Reforming Operations in the Analog Welfare Sector with AI,” jointly with 株式会社ILIFE, which operates child welfare facilities
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“Reforming Operations in the Analog Welfare Sector with AI,” to be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026
Date and time: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00–12:00
Writers and performers announced for the audio drama “TOMBOW Voice Theater,” to be heard in an operating school uniform factory at the Setouchi Industrial Arts Festival 2026
The e-book “Simply Being Born Japanese Gave Me an Advantage in Southeast Asia’s ¥8 Trillion Market,” published by 海外ショップオーナーズ倶楽部, ranked No. 1 in multiple Amazon Kindle categories
DX talent development program using local companies’ “real-world challenges” as learning materials selected for Nara Prefecture’s DX talent development initiative
Survey of 302 working consultants: “Analysis, research and document creation” rank highest among tasks considered likely to be replaced by AI. Routine tasks such as meeting minutes and task management account for just 19.5%
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302 working consultants
“Data analysis and modeling” 49.0%
“Information gathering and research” 37.1%
“Document creation and structuring” 35.4%
Routine tasks such as meeting minutes and task management account for 19.5%
“Execution and moving things forward on the ground” 59.3%
“Building trust with executives and reaching consensus” 52.6%
“When I execute, move things forward on the ground and achieve results” 24.5%
Average: 48.4%
Median: 50%
27 respondents answered “50% or more” (57.4% of 47 respondents)
“Make customer trust a company asset”: Launch of HataraX CRM, a customer management service that eliminates reliance on individual employees in the field and boosts sales capabilities with just one smartphone
[Support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] 株式会社STEAD Technology donates 1,000 “cooling ice ponchos” as relief supplies for the disaster-hit area; 1,000 are also supplied via 防衛省, bringing the total to 2,000 for Kumamoto.
“Aeruta (アルタ)” arrives on TapFun, where you can play PC games instantly without installing them! “Telebbit” and “BooBooBooster” also launch all at once starting today
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[Hourly charge] ¥300/hour
[Title pass] ¥1,980
[Hourly charge] ¥500/hour
[Title pass] ¥1,200
[Title pass] ¥500
Companies mentioned：Tapfun株式会社、FromDawn Games Ltd.、グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、IKINAGAMES、HYPER REAL、Coyote Runner、株式会社コヨーテランナー
Community-wide support for cats in need: In its 4th year, 42 companies are sponsoring the initiative, which has begun selling charity T-shirts. ¥215,500 from the previous year's sales will be donated [Misato City, Saitama Prefecture]
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Donating ¥215,500
T-shirt: ¥2,990 including tax
Tote bag: ¥1,299 including tax
Companies mentioned：合同会社みさとプロモーション、citta design、みさと動物愛護クラブ、マルフクオート、株式会社一神創業、今井メッキ工業所、ZONA、blink cafe、Feel Good Fuel、株式会社イイジマビューティグループ、ビューティーサロンHANA、Bistro Marche、エンクル株式会社、株式会社ラフット、Kawailani、Sweets treat、水元工房カレン、アロマトリートメントsieste、株式会社みねごはん、WAKUWAKU、小料理 多謝、リベルタ、心と心をつなぐペットケアサロンien、よもぎ蒸しサロン 月の花、Nail 3＋、明石ソーセージ、UMAMI食堂 捷の詩、Porteピアノ教室、MITSUYOGA、陶芸日和、Fit sports academy、jyuraim.、hanamaruru、ど・れ・み・ふぁMIYUKI、shavat株式会社、eye&beauty salon iam、社労士オフィスそらいろ、nico、株式会社ディクタクス、遊麺、（株）ナブロ、株式会社パートナーズ・ワン、Sketto
“nena,” a booking site for entire-house rentals connecting guests with eastern Hokkaido’s nature, launches in earnest. It offers trips where “nature becomes your neighbor,” including stays with hot springs and saunas or by lakes.
The “FITTONE” dedicated wig net for cosplayers will launch for presale on Makuake on September 1, 2026. A new comfort-focused solution born from cosplayers’ concerns!
Even when looking at cosmetic ingredient lists, pregnant women find it difficult to determine which ingredients to avoid during pregnancy. While 53% of pregnant women felt there were ingredients they wanted to avoid, only 28% said they could identify specifically what they were.
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Pregnant women who said there were cosmetic ingredients they felt were “better to avoid” during pregnancy
“Instagram” is the source of beauty and skincare information
Pregnant women who experienced skin problems
“Dryness and rough skin”
“Acne and pimples”
Average satisfaction rating for skincare products currently in use, out of 5
Pregnant women who gave a rating of 4 or higher
Average satisfaction rating for maternity wear, out of 5
A purchase-related concern: “It’s hard to tell how the size will fit”
“There are few design options”
“There are few items that can also be worn after childbirth”
On “my appearance after childbirth,” respondents said, “I want to approach it positively”
KAFUNE GROUP establishes a “CareTech division,” expanding into system development and digital transformation support shaped by the firsthand voices of care workers
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4 fields: care, medical services, retail, and childcare
Companies mentioned：KAFUNE GROUP、TechSoup、Goodstack、Google Workspace、Google Ad Grants
A popular food event featuring Takako Yokoyama and Masakazu Kitazawa will return in fiscal 2026 at Ginza NAGANO, which shares Nagano Prefecture’s food culture. The event is drawing attention as a way to promote the region’s appeal in urban areas.
More than 10,000 dishes donated free of charge to disaster-hit restaurants nationwide: NPO Izakaya Koshien provides “tableware assistance” to restaurants in Kyushu
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NPO Izakaya Koshien is providing more than 10,000 dishes collected from across Japan free of charge to restaurants in Kyushu affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The effort is a support initiative built on cooperation across the food service industry.
Slide-style wallet “Mech Wallet,” which raised ¥16.65 million through crowdfunding, goes on sale; select shop “MONOEDGE＼モノエッジ” opens on August 27 (Thursday)
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Total amount raised through support purchases: ¥16,652,651
[Yamaguchi, Nagato] Hit the road for stunning autumn scenery with your favorite bike. Introducing a fall-season accommodation plan for cyclists, with secure indoor storage for road bikes. | きわど温泉リトリート 悠久の季
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The hot spring inn 悠久の季 in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has launched an accommodation plan that lets guests store their bikes indoors, ready for the autumn cycling season. The plan offers an active stay combining scenic rides with a relaxing retreat.
[監査法人アヴァンティア] Decides to “join the group” with えひめ有限責任監査法人; plans to open a Matsuyama office on October 1, 2026, as audit infrastructure supporting the maritime industry
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監査法人アヴァンティア and えひめ有限責任監査法人 will join the group in October 2026. They will open a new office in Matsuyama to strengthen audit infrastructure for the maritime industry.
Isn't it time to rethink food education that's only about “eat your vegetables”?
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株式会社LLCジャパン announced research findings on food education using the Vegemeter® to coincide with “Vegetable Day.” Case studies from Miyagi Gakuin Women's University and the Kumamoto Prefectural Comprehensive Health Center were presented, highlighting the importance of visualizing vegetable intake and changing behavior.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LLCジャパン、NTT東日本株式会社、Longevity Link Corporation、公益財団法人熊本県総合保健センター
Another special pour aged at Aono Dam is now available! An event promoting “Aono Dam-Aged Sake” will be held.
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The Hyogo Prefecture Hanshin-kita Prefectural Citizens Bureau is working with 3 local sake breweries to begin selling “Aono Dam-Aged Sake,” aged inside Aono Dam, on September 19. A promotional event will also be held.
Kurofune Jiyugaoka Main Store to reopen after renovations to mark its 20th anniversary
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Kurofune Jiyugaoka Main Store will reopen after renovations in September 2026 to mark its 20th anniversary. It will launch new products and limited-edition eco-bags, and revamp the store's interior.
Improved accessibility makes it a “reliable source of information” for everyone. Japan's largest online dictionary and encyclopedia service, ジャパンナレッジ, receives a major update.
43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba — Kyoto Tamba Greenery and Satoyama Festival: 株式会社マツモト presented with a letter of appreciation for its sponsorship
[More than 12 million total SNS views] “Undersea-aged soy sauce,” nurtured by the ocean's stillness, enters its 4th year! Set to launch in a limited run of 255 bottles on September 1, 2026 | Yuasa Soy Sauce, Wakayama
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Huge response worldwide on social media: A video of soy sauce being retrieved from underwater has surpassed 12 million total views on Instagram.
15th anniversary campaign for beginner-only golf school サンクチュアリゴルフ! Supporting beginners' progress with ダイヤ株式会社! Instagram giveaway campaign for golf training equipment starts September 1
The sailing ship BLUE OCEAN みらいへ will make an ocean sailing voyage between Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands, a World Natural Heritage site, and Yokohama Port
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Optional overnight stay aboard the ship while it is docked at Chichijima (October 26)
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人ゼリ・ジャパン、帆船 BLUE OCEAN みらいへ
Rebuilding from the Noto Peninsula earthquake and looking ahead. Giving the community a reason for people to gather again. ノトアフィットネスクラブ takes on a new kind of fitness club that nurtures health and community.
[三田製麺所] Deep umami of bonito meets the sharpness of soy sauce! New “black bonito soy sauce dipping soba” available for a limited time starting September 1
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Price: 1,080 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,580 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,880 yen (tax included)
Operating 51 locations nationwide
Opened its first location in Mita, Minato Ward, Tokyo, in 2008
As of July 2026
Since July 2025, the brand has offered its first “ramen menu,” 中華そば
ビーイナフ（株）, which is advancing the せやま印工務店 Project, begins free distribution of a 5-piece practical toolkit, including the book “A Homebuilding Roadmap from the Homeowner's Perspective,” to comprehensively address concerns about building a new home
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More than 100 pages
Homebuilding process explained in steps 1 through 10
[ナレソメ総研 survey] 75.8% of women who feel “I’m not suited to marriage” have a strong desire for freedom. After 1 year or more of marriage hunting, feelings of being unsuited increase by 20%
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About 60% of men (60.6%) said their desire for freedom was “strong (5–7)”
伊藤忠ファッションシステム and Booost launch “ESPR-T,” a cross-industry project to address EU environmental regulations across Japan's textile and apparel industries
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In July 2024, the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect.
[Choose by intuition] “Love Me Do's Intuitive Fortune-Telling,” the latest book by hugely popular fortune-teller Love Me Do, known as ラブちゃん, goes on sale today
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List price: 2,420 yen (including tax)
Page count: 319 pages
Companies mentioned：Love Me Do、株式会社ブティック社、Amazon、楽天ブックス