Bringing Kyoto art into everyday life. From Kyoto: SOU・SOU × art magazine “KYOTO JOURNAL”
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Kyoto textile brand SOU・SOU launches collaboration T-shirts with KYOTO JOURNAL, which contributes to international cultural exchange. Japan’s ability to share its culture is drawing attention.
Proposing well-being office spaces at the “Workplace Reform EXPO”
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DAIKEN will exhibit at the “Workplace Reform EXPO,” proposing well-being offices across 3 areas: sound, wood finishes and greenery. The initiative helps companies improve working conditions.
A respite through sound in an age of information overload. 528Hz expands through spatial audio: CROIX HEALING’s “The Chapel of Invisible Tones,” streaming 8/28
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CROIX HEALING will begin streaming “The Chapel of Invisible Tones,” a spatial-audio healing album using the 528Hz Solfeggio frequency, on August 28, 2026. It is drawing attention as well-being music that promotes rest for the mind and body.
株式会社YORISOI releases the “2026 Edition Indeed Job Seeker Trends Report” for recruitment agencies
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YORISOI has released the “2026 Edition Indeed Job Seeker Trends Report” for recruitment agencies. The report analyzes job seekers’ search behavior and work-style needs using data, helping inform recruitment strategies.
In its 18th year, “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival 2026 in Tokyo” to be held for the first time at the Korean Cultural Center in Japan, a hub for sharing Korean culture, for 3 days from Friday, September 25
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3 days: September 25 (Friday)–27 (Sunday), 2026
This year marks the 18th time the event has been held in Tokyo
All 6 stages
2026 Munetsugu International Violin Competition
September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
Companies mentioned：駐日韓国大使館 韓国文化院、日韓交流おまつり 2026実行委員会、イ・ムジン、1MILLION、Valuence INFINITIES、ヌッキム・コミュニケーション、イ・ヒョンジョン、小出はるな、KPOP RANDOM DANCE JAPAN
Z-generation idol group iLiFE!, a sensation among young fans, makes its first appearance at Es Con Field! The first pitch for “Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte” on Saturday, August 29 will be broadcast live in full on GAORA SPORTS
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Taking place on Saturday, August 29
Saturday, August 29, 13:30 [Live broadcast]
※iLiFE! is scheduled to throw the first pitch at around 13:40
FAS, a fermentation-based aging-care*¹ brand, will hold its FAS 3rd Anniversary Event “Passionate” in Harajuku from October 7 to mark the brand’s 3rd anniversary
Railway experience program makes its debut! On Sunday, October 4, a parent-child driving experience will be offered as a hometown tax donation gift from 日野市, giving participants the chance to operate a Keio 7000 series train!
[Disaster prevention × atmospheric water generation] Visit to the KAKU Shelter 3R Association, which promotes the “KAKU Model” using underground spaces | Exploring the potential for collaboration with AirElixir to create water resources
マークラインズ publishes its July 2026 monthly report on electric vehicle (xEV) sales
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July electric vehicle (xEV) sales across 12 major countries and 3 Nordic countries (15 countries in total) rose 6.5% year over year (down 10.0% month over month) to 1.982 million units
They account for 39.7% of total vehicle sales
BEV sales across all 15 countries rose 9.8% year over year (down 12.9% month over month) to 1.021 million units
Market share reached 20.4%
HEV sales rose 18.9% year over year (down 7.6% month over month) to 526,000 units
Market share was 10.5%
PHEV sales fell 10.8% year over year to 435,000 units
Market share was 8.7%
Cumulative electric vehicle (xEV) sales from January to July rose 0.7% year over year to 12.645 million units
New colors for TAICHI's RSS011 DRYMASTER-FIT Hoop Shoes, combining casual design with riding functionality
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TAICHI has added 2 new colors to its RSS011 DRYMASTER-FIT Hoop Shoes. Combining casual design with riding functionality, the shoes are suited to both everyday wear and riding.
Facts
Suggested retail price: from 23,980 yen (tax included)
Originalアイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ やまなし WALK & WANDER 開催決定！
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Original山梨県と『アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ』がコラボし、2026年11月から『やまなし WALK & WANDER』を開催。タニタ製コラボ歩数計と連動したウォークチャレンジも実施され、地域活性化とファン体験の融合が期待される。
Facts
The event will run from Saturday, November 21, 2026, to Sunday, December 27.
Pedometers will be available for advance orders on the online store from Friday, August 28, 2026, through Wednesday, September 9, ahead of the event.
The Kofu area features a loop route starting at the station, about 1.4 km long (approximately 20 minutes on foot).
The Isawa area is about 1.3 km one way from the station (approximately 20 minutes on foot).
The Katsunuma area features a loop route starting at the station, about 9.0 km long, with an elevation difference of 149 m.
The “Walking Challenge” is a program in which participants can earn a prize in addition to the stamp rally completion prize by wearing a dedicated pedometer and walking 15,000 steps.
A new installment in the large-scale multiplayer FPS series Hell Let Loose, Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, is scheduled for release on PlayStation® 5 in physical edition on October 29.
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Game Source Entertainment will release the PS5 version of the new FPS Hell Let Loose: Vietnam, set during the Vietnam War, on October 29, 2026. A bonus DLC will be offered to initial purchasers as the company expands its reach in the Asian market.
Facts
■ Price: 5,980 yen (6,578 yen including tax)
■ Number of players: 1–50
Companies mentioned：Game Source Entertainment、Expression Games、Team17 Digital Limited、Sold Out Sales & Marketing Ltd、Fireshine Games
DX support for tourism businesses in 6 regions across Hokkaido. Hands-on “SNS Information Dissemination Enhancement Seminars,” accompanied by influencers, to begin in Sapporo on September 24 and roll out across the region
Experience being an editor for a book before its release: Higashiyamato City × Kodansha, Oct. 11
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Higashiyamato City and Kodansha will hold an editor experience event for children on October 11, 2026. The event will give them a chance to read a book before its release and share their opinions with an editor, with the aim of developing their expressive skills.
JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026 holds opening ceremony for Taiwan Pavilion. DIY enthusiast Hayami says he sometimes spends 2–3 hours at a home center; he checks out Taiwanese tools in search of a “new partner”!
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Original台湾貿易センターは『JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026』で『台湾パビリオン』を開幕。俳優・速水もこみちさんをゲストに迎え、台湾製DIY製品の技術力と魅力を発信した。
[Survey Release] 72.5% of people with experience living abroad encountered the “unexpected.” Why 68.0% are still satisfied with life overseas
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Dubai General Research Institute Holdings surveyed 200 people with experience living abroad. While 72.5% said they experienced unexpected gaps after moving, 68.0% are satisfied with their current lives, underscoring the importance of preparation.
[Fukuoka Prefectural Government] Applications open for participants in the second round of the “Violence Prevention Program for Those Who Want to Stop Domestic Violence” for fiscal year Reiwa ８
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Fukuoka Prefecture is accepting applications for participants in the second round of a violence prevention program for people who want to stop domestic violence. The program comprises specialist counseling and 12 group-work sessions and will run from October of Reiwa 8 through March of the following year.
株式会社ムクイル publishes case study on use of MANAVO, an AI video manual for the manufacturing industry
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ムクイル has published a case study on the use of MANAVO, an AI video manual for the manufacturing industry. The videos make experienced workers' skills visible and help address workforce development challenges.
コングラント株式会社 supports organizations participating in the “Fundraising Practice Program”
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コングラント株式会社 is providing a 100,000-yen participation fee subsidy to organizations taking part in 日本ファンドレイジング協会's “Fundraising Practice Program.” The support aims to strengthen NPO fundraising capabilities and help make their social contribution activities more sustainable.
The madhappy & PUMA collaborative collection arrives
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Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand madhappy announced its 3rd collaboration with PUMA on August 28, 2026. The collection is themed around “inactive activewear,” with a focus on recovery.
Can multilingual classes allow international students to participate in their native languages? Mirai Translate to present a case study from 愛媛大学 at the Education and IT Fair at the 2026 PC Conference
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Mirai Translate presented its multilingual class initiative at 愛媛大学 at the 2026 PC Conference. An AI translation tool enabled international students to participate in their native languages, improving comprehension and communication.
“Taro-kun Has Come In” launches today! 株式会社闇 confirms its first appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, with the first playable demo of its new title and an early screening of its PV available exclusively at the event
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YAMI GAMES has announced its first appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026. Attendees can try “Taro-kun Has Come In,” released today, and the new title “Horen So Syndrome”; a PV will also be shown early.
[Addressing logistics challenges on remote islands] Nationwide first※: Demonstration begins in Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture, of a rolling-stock operation combining chilled and long-life milk for school lunches
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A nationwide-first rolling-stock operation combining chilled and long-life milk for school lunches has begun a demonstration in Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture. Japan Tetra Pak and Rakuno Mothers are working together to address logistics challenges on remote islands and strengthen disaster preparedness.
Passlogy to exhibit at Cyber Security World Asia 2026 in Singapore
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Passlogy will exhibit at Cyber Security World Asia 2026, promoting 4Login and PassLogic in the Asian market. The company aims to accelerate the international expansion of authentication technology developed in Japan.
The popular T Kettle gets a safety upgrade while keeping its original design! The T Kettle Plus launches Friday, September 25, 2026
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Russell Hobbs will launch the T Kettle Plus, with enhanced safety features, on September 25, 2026. It retains the familiar design while adding a new feature to prevent hot water from spilling if the kettle tips over. The product is drawing attention as a new offering for B2C customers.
“Tabibito Meijin’s Kyushu Tour Pass” goes on sale through my route starting 9/1! Enjoy your trip around Kyushu with an affordable pass♪
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Toyota Financial Services’ my route will begin selling the digital “Tabibito Meijin’s Kyushu Tour Pass” on September 1, 2026. The pass allows unlimited travel on the railways of 15 companies in Kyushu and is valid for 3 days for 13,000 yen.
There’s a favorite you can see only here. SKY PerfecTV! to air JAEJOONG’s “2026 JAEJOONG ZEPP & HALL LIVE TOUR” exclusively on television for the first time in September and October, for 2 consecutive months!
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SKY PerfecTV! will air JAEJOONG’s 2026 tour exclusively on television for the first time in September and October. Subscribers to the Basic Plan can watch the September broadcast without any additional steps.
Companies mentioned：iNKODE JAPAN、A+E GLOBAL MEDIA KOREA
[Generational Survey on Disaster Preparedness 2026] How to respond to a power outage in midsummer: 90% “haven’t decided”; “the heat at evacuation shelters” ranks 2nd among factors that make people hesitant to evacuate (44.6%).
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A survey of 1,000 people nationwide conducted by Midori Anzen.com found that 90% had not decided how to respond to a power outage in midsummer, and that heat at evacuation shelters ranked 2nd among factors that make people hesitant to evacuate. The findings reveal low levels of disaster preparedness.
[Celebrating our 30th anniversary] かつはな亭 to hold its “30th Anniversary Festival” from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as a token of appreciation!!
[Amazon 5th Smile SALE] No soldering, tools or disassembly required! The Frinkey TMR Stick Module, which combats stick drift with a simple plug-in, is available at a sale price.
[Celebrating our 25th anniversary] かつ敏 to hold its “25th Anniversary Appreciation Fair” from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as a token of appreciation!!
First in the entertainment industry: Horipro endorses the “Workstyle Reform Acceleration Declaration”; conducts 3 training sessions for 22 members of its stage production department, with sessions held once a month over 2 days
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Number of endorsing companies and organizations: 20 organizations
Nationwide average monthly salary for full-time employees is ¥297,655, up 0.29% from the previous month [August 2026 Report on Average Salaries and Job Openings for Full-Time Employees]
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Up 0.29% from the previous month
Nationwide job openings for full-time employees: 339,748
Up 0.32% from the previous month
Creative (web-related) (increase: +¥4,012
Increase rate: +1.27%
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (increase: +¥3,034
Nationwide average hourly wage for part-time workers is ¥1,270, up 1.11% from the previous month [August 2026 Report on Average Hourly Wages and Job Openings for Part-Time Workers]
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Up 1.11% from the previous month
Nationwide job openings for part-time workers: 466,673
Nationwide average hourly wage for temporary workers is ¥1,610, up 0.44% from the previous month [August 2026 Report on Average Hourly Wages and Job Openings for Temporary Workers]
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Up 0.44% from the previous month
Nationwide job openings for temporary workers: 281,326
The biggest challenge facing young people in Japan is “the economy”—views on the quality of education are polarized, while about 60% support restrictions on social media use
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Economy: 40%
24% answered “good”
33% answered “bad”
45% say “a degree helps broaden career opportunities”
Snow athlete Tomoka Takeuchi, whose record of 7 consecutive Winter Olympics appearances is the most by a woman and is recognized as a ギネス世界記録, appointed outside director of 株式会社エイブル
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The most consecutive Winter Olympics appearances by a woman: 7
Extraordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for August 31, 2026
The record of ７ consecutive Winter Olympics appearances by a woman was recognized as a ギネス世界記録 (2026.4.28)
Stay refreshed even in the lingering summer heat! “Refreshing Sudachi Sauna Event” featuring sudachi from Tokushima Prefecture to be held for September only at Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations nationwide!
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30 directly operated Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA locations
Tokushima Prefecture accounts for 98% of sudachi shipments nationwide
Jointly awarded an order with ITOCHU Corporation for an energy storage system for a battery storage facility invested in by Tokyu Land Corporation and IBeeT
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30 grid-scale energy storage systems in total
Total capacity: 75.2 MWh
Equivalent to 1 day of electricity consumption for approximately 7,000 average households
From logistics warehouses to field sales: 4 companies share their experiences of “heat at work.” FREEZETECH’s “HEAT RESCUE PROJECT” company interviews reveal heat countermeasures that vary by occupation, based on candid voices from the field
Creema SPRINGS, a crowdfunding platform supporting manufacturing, partners with 熊本県伝統工芸協会 to launch a relief donation project for workshops affected by the 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】
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Supporting 9 workshops and businesses in central and southern parts of the prefecture
Original支援は1口1,000円から受け付け
The full amount, less payment processing fees (5%), will be given to 熊本県伝統工芸協会
Total damage is estimated at 20 million to 30 million yen
Original全国31万人のクリエイターによる2,100万点の作品が出品される
It has ranked No.1 for 5 consecutive years, with approximately 15 billion yen in total transaction value
Capital: 541 million yen (as of the end of July 2026)
Employees: 95 (as of the end of July 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーマ、Creema SPRINGS、熊本県伝統工芸協会、高田焼・伝七窯、Creema、InFRAME、FANTIST、HandMade In Japan Fes'、Creema YAMABIKO FES
Standard Products × UNIQLO TOKYO “UTme!” launches its 2nd collection on September 4, adding 24 new original stamps inspired by product graphics and designed for everyday use
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2nd collection of original stamps: 24 designs in total
Online trading card pack service ビクトレ marks its 1.5th anniversary and moves toward its next phase, enhancing entertainment and promoting global expansion
A limited-edition scent, “Velvet Cassis,” joins the popular body-care series “Aroma Ritual & Ageing Care” as a hand-care serum and fragrance. Limited quantities go on sale Oct. 15, 2026 (Thu).
Reviewing development systems and program design for section chiefs and department heads. Free online seminar on developing managers in the age of AI coexistence to be held Sept. 10
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Original2026年9月10日（木）14:00より開催
Capacity: 100 people
The total number of companies participating in the seminars has exceeded 2,000
Cut down on time spent searching the refrigerator. KEYUCA launches a “Refrigerator Under-Shelf Sliding Tray” that uses dead space beneath shelves to create a designated spot for individually packaged foods
—Elleair Egao ni Touch PROJECT— Part of sales of Elleair products at Akachan Honpo donated to certified NPO Madre Bonita, which works to promote postpartum care
AI Data Inc. announces “AI Social Loop on IDX” for labor and social security attorneys, powered by the new “AI Matching Workflow™ Loop” feature of AI孔明 on IDX
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More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
Capital: 100 million yen
Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai
Canna Lily, the rock band from “Girls Band Cry First Riff,” releases new song “A World That Never Changes and a Song,” filled with the resolve to stay true to their beliefs
Special lectures by Miho Takagi, recipient of the People’s Honor Award and Japan’s most decorated female medalist, and applied neuroscientist Mizuto Aoto【大阪医専】
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A total of 10 medals
Graduated early in 2012
Founded DAncing Einstein in 2014
100% employment rate among those seeking jobs for 19 consecutive years
Praise the “easy-to-win-over” and adorable heroines to your heart’s content! “Cycomi” July e-book releases include Volume 3 of “Hometiyoro Musou: Build the Ultimate Party Just by Praising the Strongest Women with Complicated Love Lives”!
[Independent survey] 2026 ranking of hotels and inns popular with international visitors: Fukui edition. “コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井” ranks No. 1! | Ranking of popular hotels and inns for inbound tourists | Inbound tourism | MEO
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195 hotels and inns in Fukui Prefecture
Total reviews (including Japanese): 4,881
Of these, foreign-language reviews: 456
The property received 54 foreign-language reviews in 1 year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井、ドーミーイン敦賀、ドーミーインPREMIUM福井、グランディア芳泉、永平寺 親禅の宿 柏樹関、東横INN福井駅前、ホテルグランビナリオTSURUGA、八百熊川、福井マンテンホテル駅前、勝山ニューホテル、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、trial JAPAN