[Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! “高価買取おたからや” appraisal fair to be held at “島忠ホームズ相模原店” in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture! | August 29 (Sat.)–September 11 (Fri.)
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Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
Two approaches to inspire “purchase intent” among homemakers and moms: leveraging kindergarten and daycare channels × product design that builds trust [September 11 event]
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First 200 people
Kindergarten and daycare network reaching over 20,000 facilities
[Lumine Omiya store exclusive] Starting Tuesday, September 1, “An Butter Witch” from 岡田謹製 あんバタ屋 makes its debut! A miraculous Japanese-Western confection available at only 1 store.
[New product launching Tuesday, September 1] 岡田謹製 あんバタ屋 unveils the eagerly anticipated new “An Butter Financier Marron” for a limited time! A special flavor available only now, capturing the arrival of autumn.
[Factory training / held on-site] “Battery Engineer Training Course Using a Battery Factory: 3rd Session—Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Technology: Applied Course,” October 5 (Mon.)–October 9 (Fri.), 2026. Hosted by CMC Research
Getting to the truth behind the plan to weaken Japan orchestrated by GHQ! “WGIP: The Brainwashing Campaign That Drove Japanese People Mad” will go into its 5th printing, exposing the shackles of the postwar regime and the true nature of the “masochistic view of history.”
[Free appraisal] Get organized for summer! The “高価買取おたからや” event purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ川崎大師店” in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture! | August 29 (Sat.) to October 2 (Fri.)
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Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
Eminence Lux joins the “Dubai-Abu Dhabi Real Estate Investment Limited Liability Partnership,” a fund for acquiring, revitalizing and managing UAE real estate
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Eminence Lux joins S&K Capital’s UAE real estate fund as a business partner. It will acquire, renovate and operate villas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, working to enhance their value to Japanese standards.
Companies mentioned:S&K Capital株式会社、TAKUMI RENOVATION LLC、SKH International FZCO.
& やど管理 begins providing property management services in Chiba Prefecture, strengthening support across the Kanto region
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& やど管理 has begun providing lodging facility management services in Chiba Prefecture. Drawing on its track record with its own brand, it has strengthened its support across the Kanto region. This is an important expansion that will help maximize owners’ revenue.
[Free appraisal] Get organized for summer! The “おたからや” event purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ寝屋川店” in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture! | August 29 (Sat.) to September 18 (Fri.)
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おたからや will hold an event purchase fair at Shimachu Homes in Neyagawa, Osaka, from August 29, 2026. Responding to summer organizing needs, it will offer high prices for precious metals and brand-name goods.
ルークス志塾, a comprehensive admissions exam prep school, to offer its “2026 Essay Writing Preparation Package” from September 11, featuring practical exercises tailored to each prospective school [Available only at the Shibuya, Shimokitazawa and online campuses]
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ルークス志塾 will begin offering its 2026 Essay Writing Preparation Package on September 11. It supports comprehensive admissions exam applicants with preparation tailored to their prospective schools.
[2026 Amazon 5th Amazon Smile SALE] Up to 10% off the Ashhada series and health foods | August 28 (Fri.)–September 3 (Thu.) [Beauty, skin care and health]
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RAVIPA Co., Ltd. will offer the Ashhada series and Zuccachin at up to 10% off during the 5th Amazon Smile SALE of 2026. The campaign targets beauty- and health-conscious consumers and aims to strengthen the company’s presence in the e-commerce market.
[First for a day-trip hot spring※] New “Organic Coffee Milk,” delivered from an in-house roastery certified under Japan’s Organic JAS standards! Enjoy a blissful sauna and post-bath experience at 地蔵温泉十福の湯 in Shinshu Ueda!
[Curry rice vs. cream stew: which would you choose?] A guide to “making food choices without second-guessing” for people concerned about blood sugar, using photos and quizzes
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Gakken will release “The Complete Guide to Foods to Eat and Limit for People Concerned About Blood Sugar” on August 28, 2026. It uses quizzes and photos to help readers make food choices and support health-conscious readers.
Turning sensitive children’s “anxiety” about tomorrow into “excitement”: “Kokoro Science Lab 2026” to be held in Osaka on September 1. The theme is “Shine, life! Let September 1 be a day when our hearts dance with anticipation for the future.”
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むらかみりりか of Developmental Science Communication will hold the “Kokoro Science Lab 2026” event in Osaka on September 1, 2026, turning sensitive children’s anxiety about the future into hope. Drawing on experience supporting parents and children, the event will offer parenting support from the perspectives of emotional and brain development.
No Company: How can recruitment at large companies be changed? An in-depth look at recruitment transformation at the Sekisui House Group — to be held in Tokyo on September 10 (Thu.)
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No Company will host an event in Tokyo on September 10, welcoming the Sekisui House Group to share its group recruitment transformation case study. It will offer practical insights for HR and recruitment professionals.
Building systems directly connected to in-house operations during training: TechTrain delivers its “Generative AI Hands-on Training Program” to 8 companies and 42 participants
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TechTrain conducted hands-on training on applying generative AI to in-house operations for 8 companies and 42 participants. Participants built AI tools to address real workplace challenges, developing practical skills for immediate use.
[Cooking is brain training] なないろクッキングスタジオ and Professor Ryuta Kawashima join forces! What is “brain training that starts in the kitchen”?
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Gakken has released “Healthy Brain-Training Cooking for People Aged 70 and Over.” Supervised by なないろクッキングスタジオ and Professor Ryuta Kawashima, it presents a science-based approach to stimulating older adults’ brains through cooking. It also emphasizes sharing meals with family.
Research on latent information contained in chest X-ray images accepted as a Scientific Poster at RSNA 2026, the world’s largest radiology conference
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Research by the Medical AI Promotion Organization has been accepted as a Scientific Poster at RSNA 2026. It demonstrated the potential to predict patient information from chest X-ray images and received international recognition.
Hitachi acquires Electrochaea’s intellectual property for biomethanation
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Hitachi has acquired intellectual property for biomethanation technology from Germany’s Electrochaea. The move will strengthen its carbon-neutral business and accelerate the rollout of GX solutions.
AIBTRUST selected for the Foundational course of the “J-StarX US Healthcare Breakthrough Program,” taking on training data contamination with infrastructure that records the origins of medical data
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15 Japan-origin healthcare startups seeking to expand into the U.S. market in AI, medical devices and digital health have been selected
We are one of the 10 companies selected for the Foundational course
Reports have found that harmful responses increase when 0.001% of all training tokens are contaminated
1 million tokens out of 100 billion tokens
Equivalent to approximately 2,000 articles
Announced by JETRO on August 13, 2026
In collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform, Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange and U.S. venture capital firm Kicker Ventures, the initiative supports business development, proof-of-concept trials, partner searches and commercialization in the U.S. market
The European Health Data Space Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/327) entered into force on March 26, 2025
General application begins in March 2027
Companies mentioned:AIBTRUST株式会社、独立行政法人日本貿易振興機構(ジェトロ)、Mayo Clinic Platform、Mayo Clinic Berg Innovation Exchange、Kicker Ventures、Nature Medicine
Contributed to an interview for a feature on “How to Spot Side Jobs That Are Actually Dangerous” in the September 2026 issue of 日経トレンディ, as a judicial scrivener specializing in side-job scam disputes
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September 2026 issue
On sale August 4, 2026
Resolved refund negotiations in more than 2,000 fraud cases
Separating Shopify store operations AI into 5 roles and building an access-control framework to prevent actions outside the scope of an agreement|セルフプラス
Modernizing traditional food culture! Stylish dining where you can experience the “here and now” of Hong Kong with all 5 senses: 香港小皿料理 ABERDEEN to open at COREDO Muromachi in Nihonbashi
中国銀行 signs an agreement on cooling shelters with 3 of its city branches (Oku Branch, Osafune Branch and Ushimado Special Branch Office) [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
【Kalodata Weekly】Japan’s TikTok Shop market records GMV of ¥2.32 billion, down 6.29% week over week; live room count hits a record high and new fans surge 75.04% (week of August 17)
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GMV: ¥2.32 billion
19,213 live rooms
Original新規ファン数も453.19万人
Original新規ファン数も453.19万人(同+75.04%)
Average selling price: ¥2,247
Average selling price: ¥2,247 (down 10.16% week over week)
〈Electric motorcycles〉ウイングフルカワ, an authorized Sun Emperor dealer, will exhibit at a welfare equipment exhibition held at the Hikone City Welfare Center.
笹一酒造, a sake brewery with a 360-year history that brews sacred sake for Mount Fuji, wins the top award, “Most Excellent Award,” for the first time at the 17th Omachi Summit with “旦 Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo Bizen Omachi”
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Boasting a history of more than 360 years since its founding
Free webinar hosted by 日テレAI-HR: “Why do the most successful business leaders teach AI their corporate philosophy?”—THA’s Asako Nishiyama, whose “AI President” has been adopted by more than 50 companies, shares her insights
[Online seminar for staffing agencies on 9/11 (Fri.)] Win with data and on-the-ground expertise! Strategies to raise staffing rates and retain talent
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[Online] Sept. 11, 2026, 12:00–13:00
Easily understand the latest hourly wage data and salary ranges by area, region and occupation, based on data from approximately 250 media outlets and more than 6 billion records
Launch of a BCM/BCP implementation support service (governance development and culture building)
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Capital: 30,000,000 yen (as of the end of December 2025)
Has a track record of supporting approximately 2,300 organizations, including private companies, government agencies, local public bodies and national university corporations
Actress Reiko Takashima appears on “TickTockTalk♪” to discuss her distinctive approach to choosing watches and major turning points in her life. A 3-week series begins airing on TOKYO FM on Aug. 30 (Sun.)
[Respect for the Aged Day 2026] The gift is not nail clippers, but the reassurance of “I can do it myself.” SOPPY's 2-in-1 electric nail clipper with magnifying glass and LED
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As of September 2025, Japan's population aged 65 and older was 36.19 million
They accounted for 29.4% of the total population
“Respect for the Aged Day” on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
株式会社キャリオット to launch a “Speed Limit Violation Detection Function” this fall
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Used by more than 400 companies (as of the end of September 2025), including those with sales vehicles, delivery vehicles, field service vehicles and construction vehicles
【Now on sale!】The long-awaited bottle sales are finally here! Enjoy “drinking in” with more freedom. Original wines imported directly from Italy will be available by the bottle at the Hokkaido Italian restaurant ミア・ボッカ and other locations starting September 1, 2026!
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Bottle sales, long awaited, will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Bottle (new) ¥3,190 (tax included)
Limited quantity for a limited time: 42 cases (504 bottles) per month, combining red and white wines
67.3% of people experience worsening hives and itching during typhoon season | A survey of 300 people sheds light on the link between changes in atmospheric pressure and skin problems
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67.3% have experienced worsening skin symptoms when the weather deteriorates
82.4% of people whose symptoms are more likely to occur when atmospheric pressure drops also report autonomic nervous system imbalances
Just 23.7% know about the relationship between weather and skin
Worsening itching was the most common symptom, at 43.3%
Hives were also reported by 27.0%
54.0% treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medication
Held to coincide with the September 2026 “30 km/h speed limit on residential streets”! Traffic Safety Claw Machine Fair—Supporting community safety and awareness of the legal revision
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30 km/h speed limit on residential streets
“30 km/h speed limit on residential streets,” effective September 1, 2026
ルークス志塾 launches its “2026 Interview Preparation Package” for comprehensive selection and school-recommendation admissions【Available only at the Shibuya, Shimokitazawa and online campuses】
The full picture of next-generation OOH strategies powered by data utilization — Programmatic OOH, advertising trucks and in-store signage — Online seminar【September 11】
QommonsAI training held in 白岡市, Saitama Prefecture — Foundational training supporting generative AI use within the municipal office, attended by all staff and managers
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Aug. 12, 2026
Just under approximately 60 people in the morning
Just under approximately 30 people in the afternoon
【One day only!】September 6 is “Kuro (96) Croissant Taiyaki Day”! A special set offering 1 fish’s worth extra is an incredible bargain at ¥960 (¥1,036 including tax)!
[新潟建築・インテリア・ものづくり大学校] Bronze medalist in the architecture and carpentry category of the 21st Young Skilled Workers Competition visits Niigata Prefecture Deputy Governor Nakagaito
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21st Young Persons’ Skills Competition
Aug. 26, 2026
28 competitors from across Japan gathered for the architecture and carpentry category
333 people competed in 15 categories at the 21st competition
A webinar on “[For business owners seeking to break through the ¥1 billion in annual sales and 50-employee barriers] How can you turn management policies into action by executives?”