With “Simply guide” as its concept, the maker’s warranty period for BEELINE MotoⅡ, a navigation device that helps motorcycle users focus on riding, will change from the previous “1 year” to “2 years.”
With “Fukushima’s recovery” as its theme, 復興庁 staff to hold sessions at junior high and high schools nationwide — FY Reiwa 8 復興庁 outreach classes scheduled
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To be held at 7 schools in 7 prefectures nationwide
Kotetsu-kun and シェアシネマ team up!? Collaborative project for the film “宇宙なんちゃら こてつくん: Find the Alien Who Accidentally Showed Up!” launches on Sept. 1 (Tuesday)!
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Has provided film-viewing experiences to a total of more than 21,000 parents and children
The guest on “Why So Good?” airing Thursday, Aug. 27, is Alex Tsai, Representative Director of Horizon株式会社! Toward an era of “downloading scents” — “Scentdays” takes on olfactory DX
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45% of reviews for fragrance-related products cite “wanting to sleep well” as the motivation
Signs basic agreement with 輪島市 on the development of disaster public housing — converting emergency temporary housing for use as disaster public housing
What worries people when choosing used agricultural machinery? Key considerations cited by 200 people involved in purchases and replacements (survey by used farm equipment specialty store のうき屋)
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A survey was conducted among 200 people involved in purchasing or replacing agricultural machinery
The most common response was “I want to consider used agricultural machinery as my first choice,” at 22.0% (44 people)
The next most common response was “I would make new equipment my first choice, but would also consider used equipment if the conditions were right,” at 21.0% (42 people)
The 3rd most common response was “I can’t decide at this point,” at 20.0% (40 people)
“I want to compare new and used equipment equally” accounted for 18.0% (36 people)
Together, “I want to consider used agricultural machinery as my first choice,” “I would make new equipment my first choice, but would also consider used equipment if the conditions were right,” and “I want to compare new and used equipment equally” accounted for 61.0% (122 people)
Meanwhile, “I would prefer not to choose used agricultural machinery if possible” accounted for 10.0% (20 people)
“I would not consider used agricultural machinery at all” accounted for 9.0% (18 people)
The most common response was “I don’t know how much repairs and maintenance will cost after purchase,” at 27.
【アマン東京】Erboristeria - Bringing the Mediterranean and the breeze of herbs to the table, transforming the healing power of plants into a gastronomic experience
Chatlock holds technology exchange on smart locks and electronic locks with its specialist partner in Taiwan | Sharing installation and operations expertise at its Japan headquarters
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On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, a partner responsible for selling and installing smart locks and electronic locks in Taiwan was invited to the showroom at the Japan headquarters
Turning Nagoya’s nights into a travel destination. Japanese culture × illusion × live performance: “NAGOYA NIGHT SHOW 2026” opens Saturday, September 19!
[2026 Latest] Approximately 90% feel that “the forms of memorialization are diversifying,” while conventional graves are the best-known option at 79.4% — Survey on the state of “diversification in memorialization” finds a gap between “forms of memorialization people know about” and “forms that suit them”
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“Feel this strongly” 51.7% and “feel this somewhat” 38.2%, for a combined total of 89.9%
The best-known form of memorialization is the conventional grave, at 79.4%
Columbariums: 19.2%
Tree burials: 12.4%
Sea burials: 11.8%
At-home memorialization: 5.3%
“I don’t want to burden my children or family”: 52.5%
“The costs, details and rules are hard to understand”: 31.5%
Altius Link launches “CX²-IT BPO,” a new service that supports information systems departments in solving challenges and optimizing the entire IT lifecycle
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OriginalKDDIグループで培った技術ノウハウを持つ約1,500名のエンジニア人材
Extensive operational experience in the Microsoft domain, with approximately 700 employees well-versed in Microsoft products
Narui Ikumi, representative of 株式会社AIメンタルサポート, appointed to the advisory board of “HR Leaders' Summit,” an invitation-only summit bringing together 150 HR leaders from enterprise companies
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To be held November 24 (Tuesday) and 25 (Wednesday), 2026
Participation fee: invited companies, free; sponsor companies, from ¥300,000
Project selected for the Environment Ministry’s “Priority Measures Acceleration Project” publishes results of installing solar power generation equipment at 2 public facilities in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture
About 80% of companies promoting DX say their workload has not decreased despite digitalization. Analog tasks such as phone calls and spreadsheet work remain after DX, and more than half have experienced data-entry errors
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64.6% of companies have implemented or are promoting DX
78.6% of companies promoting DX said, “Our workload has not decreased even though we have adopted DX”
“Phone support (55.1%)”
“Spreadsheet work (52.5%)”
“Manual data entry (49.9%)”
“Paper-based management (48.5%)”
“Data-entry errors (54.2%)”
The cause of errors cited most often was “insufficient checking (61.4%)”
“Manual data entry (48.8%)”
The most commonly cited impact of errors was “having to redo work (43.7%)”
“Increase in overtime and work outside regular hours (33.1%)”
Hibiya Kadan forms business partnership with Timee. Promoting the use of spot work to address labor shortages and reduce on-site burdens in the floriculture industry, from production through distribution and sales.
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Operating at approximately 190 locations nationwide
Founded in 1872
After opening its Hibiya Park flagship store in Tokyo in 1950
Okinawa and Kobe soul food come together: “DREAM No.1 Yakibifun,” made with a popular Okinawan steak sauce, available for a limited time at YUNYUNルクア大阪店
JFE, Japan GLP and 川崎市 launch a project to develop an advanced logistics hub with next-generation refrigerated and frozen storage capabilities
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Phased development of a large-scale, multifunctional next-generation refrigerated and frozen logistics facility with 11 buildings, a total floor area of approximately 370,000 m² and storage capacity of 550,000 tons
リソルグループ to hold its first long-running golf competition, “RESOL CUP 2026 AUTUMN,” at 14 golf courses starting Sept. 15 — Prizes include golf trip vouchers and home appliances
株式会社ワールド publishes “Integrated Report 2026,” a communications tool for stakeholders outlining its new medium-term management plan, “VISION-W,” and its growth strategy for becoming the “third pole of the fashion industry”
Starting August 27, 2026 (Thursday), 1 game available on DMM GAMES will be added to the content eligible for the free-counting option of the MVNO service “LinksMate”!
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Data usage for games, content, and social media is discounted by 90% or more
Capital: 122.6 million yen
Companies mentioned：DMM GAMES、LinksMate、株式会社LogicLinks、合同会社EXNOA、Studio KUMASAN Inc.
More than 200 people applied—over 4.5 times the capacity! Chiba Mazda holds its first summer vacation tour for parents and children of a giant car carrier
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More than 200 local elementary and junior high school students and their guardians applied for the 44 available places
All 600 vehicles carried were unloaded in just 5 hours
The journey between Hiroshima and Chiba takes 29 hours at approximately 33 km/h
Makes 75 round trips a year, transporting Mazda vehicles made at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant to Chiba Port
Bringing the world of “Owara Kaze no Bon” to the heart of Umeda! Sharing the traditional beauty of Yatsuo, Toyama, at HOKURIKU+
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Event period: Wednesday, August 12–Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00–20:00
A mannequin and display-fixture manufacturer that marked its 77th anniversary in 2026.
With its own network of 47 locations nationwide, the company supports the creation of commercial spaces across Japan for commercial facilities, retail stores, apparel brands, municipalities and regional promotions, events, pop-ups and more.
ヘアカラー専門店fufu, the industry’s No. 1 in number of locations*, to open its Yume Town Kure store in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026! First-visit limited prices start at ¥2,000 (¥2,200 including tax)
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Root touch-up (retouch color): 3,300 yen including tax
Full-head color: 4,400 yen and up, including tax
Medium length, 35–45 cm: 4,950 yen including tax
Long length, 45–60 cm: 5,500 yen including tax
Super-long length, over that: 6,050 yen including tax
• 7,500 yen (8,250 yen including tax)
Operates more than 150 company-owned locations
More than 6.5 million customers have used our services to date
[Tutuanna] Cute and high-quality at an affordable price: “recovery wear” designed to help you recover from fatigue launches! Online advance reservations begin Aug. 27 (Thursday)
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An accessible price of “¥3,890 (before tax)” for a top-and-bottom set
Advance reservations begin in the online store on Aug. 27, 2026 (Thursday)
General sales begin at select stores and the online store on Sept. 4 (Friday)
YON launches a new jewelry brand, “HALO by YON.” Jewelry in silver and color, designed for everyday life. Debut collection exhibitions to be held in Tokyo and Osaka in September 2026
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Starting Sept. 3, 2026 (Thursday), in Tokyo
Starting Oct. 2 (Friday), in Osaka
Trace Pierce: ¥60,500 including tax
Green Tourmaline Flat Ring Glow: ¥110,000 including tax
Hush Bold Pierce: ¥82,500 including tax
Gleam Bar Hoop Pierce: ¥121,000 including tax
Ripple Pool Pierce: ¥36,300 including tax
Orbit Loop Ring: ¥57,200 including tax
Companies mentioned：YON、HALO by YON、THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL、TREAT大阪店
Making rice-related tasks easier during the new-rice season: Pearl Metal launches new series of rice preparation tools, “RICE PLUS”
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A total of 9 items, including 2 new products
Now rolling out nationwide from early August 2026 at home improvement stores, kitchenware specialty shops, general merchandise stores (GMS) and other retailers
[Long-awaited department store debut!] The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Official Licensed Shop (inside 名古屋栄三越) is opening; opening ceremony to be held Sept. 2, 2026 (Wednesday)
On the rollout of “Let’s make today a good time. GOOD DAY EXPRESS” — First commercial, “Supreme Class Cabin,” begins airing alongside a new song by 宇多田ヒカル
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“Supreme Class Seat” service to launch in fiscal 2027
100th anniversary of スワミ・ヴィシュヌデーヴァナンダ’s birth | International nonprofit シヴァナンダ・ヨーガ・ヴェーダンタセンター・ジャパン to hold a “Peace Mission” at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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Sharing traditional yoga in more than 20 countries worldwide
An auspicious day in August 2026
September 21, 2026 (Monday, public holiday), from 14:00 — Peace Walk and meditation
September 22, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday), from 8:00 — Peace Walk and free yoga
メガグループ holds an induction ceremony for its third cohort of Indian talent, aiming to develop professionals with strong motivation to grow and specialized expertise.
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A total of 15 people have been hired to date
The company currently has a team of about 60 people working in systems development
Amazfit Balance 3 in a new “Titanium Black” color and the new flagship Balance Ultra, launching simultaneously on August 27, 2026, as official HYROX partners
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Amazfit Balance 3 Titanium Black: 75,800 yen (tax included)
Amazfit Balance Ultra: 99,800 yen (tax included)
1.5-inch AMOLED display
64GB storage
Up to 30 days of battery life
Companies mentioned：Zepp Health Corporation、Amazfit、HYROX
Providing comfort and safety in factory warehouses. Under normal circumstances, it serves as “a comfortable employee break room”; in an emergency, it becomes “an evacuation shelter with 25 tons of earthquake resistance that protects employees.” Introducing “Shelsta,” which serves 2 purposes in 1 unit.