＼That legendary gyaru brand gets a minimalist makeover!／ The first collection from LOVEBOAT × minimal. Moms will feel nostalgic, while elementary school students will find it new. Check out the coordinated looks modeled by real parent-child pairs!
[Disaster Preparedness Survey of Families with Children] 26% regularly review their children's emergency supplies; 67% of those who checked found expired items
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26% regularly review their children's emergency supplies
67% of those who checked found expired items
57% of parents said their disaster preparedness measures were insufficient
68% of parents said they had not considered the possibility of being affected by a disaster while out
57% of parents said they did not remember the details of their hazard map
The most common amount of stored water and food was enough for about 3 days, at 43%
[A book on the mindset of a business leader who achieved annual sales exceeding 7.3 billion yen across 1 metropolis, 7 prefectures, 41 brands and 90 stores] Manabu Tsuzuki, representative of 株式会社そら, to publish his first book, “Possible Thinking,” on Thursday, Oct. 1.
【NHK Culture】Ryuichi Yonezu, a weather presenter appearing on テレビ山梨’s “Sugoroku,” takes the stage! A special course on Matsumoto’s weather and disaster preparedness will be held.
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NHK Culture Center Matsumoto will hold a special in-person course in September 2026 on Matsumoto’s weather and disaster preparedness, with テレビ山梨 weather forecaster Ryuichi Yonezu as the instructor. The event is aimed at local residents and people interested in disaster preparedness.
Free coverage and promotion of companies and people in Itabashi Ward. Local media outlet “Tsunagaru Itabashi” seeks companies and individuals to feature.
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LEO launched “Connecting Itabashi,” a free media platform focused on Itabashi Ward, in May 2026. Through in-depth interviews with companies and individuals, it shares local stories, fosters community connections and strengthens the regional economy.
THDCLLC, which aims to make “oral health and posture the norm for all generations,” becomes an animal sponsor at のんほいパーク in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
YORISOI Inc. launches a job-seeker referral service for new graduates.
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YORISOI launches a job-seeker referral service for new graduates. The service is intended to ease recruitment burdens on staffing agencies and improve the efficiency of interviews. It will contribute to the expansion of the new-graduate recruitment support market.
A close look at a couple with a 14-year age gap and a large family of 9 siblings, 11 people in total! The 28-year-old husband and 24-year-old eldest son “actually went to the same elementary school”—their surprising family relationship and how the age-gap couple met／The turbulent life of a 55-year-old woman who has been divorced 5 times, and where she is now
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ABEMA takes a close look at a couple with a 14-year age gap and a woman who has been divorced 5 times in episode 8 of “Women Who Won’t Stay Silent season 3.” The episode airs on August 28, 2026. The popular program explores diverse ways of life for women.
【TGC Matsuyama 2026】Event Report Vol.2—CIRRA teams up with a local dance club for a special collaboration! SWEET STEADY, DXTEEN, Hearts2Hearts and others deliver stunning live performances!
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10-member girl group CIRRA
The national tour “STU48 Live Tour 2026” starts in June this year, 2026.
The group will mark its 10th anniversary in 2027.
Led the Japanese music scene for about 9 years
Debuted in December 2011
Activities ended in 2020
A 6-member global boy group
The long-awaited 2ND ALBUM “Heart Beat” was released in March this year, 2026.
Every show on the tour, which wrapped up in May 2026, sold out.
This fall, 2026, the group will embark on its first hall tour, “2026 DX
ソコカラ’s used-car handling volume reaches “188% year over year”; the company expands used-car purchases by leveraging its business foundation built through damaged and scrapped vehicles.
【SAK University】September Open Campus｜Experience AI and IT firsthand! Those interested can also consult an advisor about their future path. Learn about admission options currently accepting applications.
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Ranked 12th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026
Ranked in the TOP350 in the THE World University Rankings
We welcomed more than 100 new students in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：SAK University、英国国立エセックス大学、University of Essex、BBC、VISA
【Win up to half a year’s electricity bill in a prize draw, plus share 100,000 yen in total】The “Happy Summer +1℃ Mission” helps prevent strain on the power grid and is kind to both your wallet and the planet.
Combine 4 functions as you like for a relaxing eye-care break. A rechargeable eye massager featuring vibration, air pressure, heat, and Bluetooth music has arrived
【西武秋田店】Discover Akita’s appeal anew through food, art, and health: “Discover Akita,” featuring Oga-based venture 稲とアガベ and Akita-born 竹脇まりな, to be held
September 30 application deadline approaches! 弁護士法人グレイス offers external auditor services compliant with the Employment for Skill Development Program, starting at 38,500 yen per month
【TGC Matsuyama 2026】Event Report Vol.1: ゆうちゃみ opens the show, with Ehime-born 松本怜生, 村重杏奈, 矢吹奈子, 山下幸輝（WILD BLUE） and others lighting up the runway!
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Total estimated audience reach: approximately 1,106,950
Total venue attendance: approximately 6,950
Total estimated viewers for ABEMA’s exclusive free live broadcast and rebroadcasts on TGC’s official LINE VOOM, X, and YouTube channels: approximately 1,100,000
More than 3 million followers across social media
Selected as a finalist for “Miss Seventeen 2026” from a total of 2,692 applicants
80% of preparing important disclosures and contracts involved reading and transcription. Free report on document preparation for real estate brokerage operations released｜株式会社シクミ
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Of 35 hours per month, 16 hours—approximately 46%—were spent on “reading and transcription.”
34.5% of companies are using generative AI
Services: 47.8%
Finance: 38.6%
Real estate: 34.9%
Transportation and warehousing: 27.5%
Construction: 26.4%
86.7% of companies using it said it “has had a positive impact on their operations.”
40 hours of work saved per month (real estate management company)
Original【大学生ほか対象】エアバス x JAL、持続可能な航空燃料「SAF」のアイデアコンテストを初開催！
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JAL and エアバス will hold an idea contest in 2026 for university students and others to promote the implementation of SAF in society. The initiative aims to develop the next generation of decarbonization leaders, with collaboration within and beyond the industry drawing attention.
Notice of opinion in favor of the planned commencement of a tender offer for the company’s shares by the Itochu Group and recommendation to tender shares
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Original普通株式1株につき2,880円
Minimum number of shares to be purchased: 9,340,400
Net sales of 300 billion yen
Operating profit margin of 20%
Companies mentioned：株式会社電通総研、伊藤忠商事株式会社、株式会社アイエフピー、合同会社VIC、株式会社東京証券取引所、株式会社電通グループ、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、米国General Electric Company
【New product arrival and special discount!】Al Fakher’s Crown Bar 60K, an authentic portable hookah, has finally arrived! A global hit model boasting an incredible 60,000 puffs!
Taking Osaka’s technology and services to the world. “B⁴C Forum” for local companies seeking to expand overseas to be held on September 9
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The Osaka Junior Chamber will hold the “B⁴C Forum” on September 9, 2026, for local companies seeking to expand overseas. The forum will share firsthand experience of entering the Singapore market and create opportunities to bring Osaka’s technology and services to the world.
【Nepal Floods: Emergency Relief Efforts Begin】Severe impact on children from major flooding and landslides
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International NGO Plan International has launched emergency aid for children and families affected by floods and landslides in northern Nepal. It is providing medical care, drinking water, hygiene supplies and educational support.
#15 AJ Edu Selected for the Philippines National Team for “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4”
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Gunma Crane Thunders player AJ Edu has been selected for the Philippines national team and will compete in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. He is expected to make an impact on the international stage.
87.5% of participating international students hope to work in Japan long term for 5 years or more; job fair connects highly skilled foreign talent with companies
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PERSOL TEMPSTAFF held a job fair for international students and companies, revealing that 87.5% of participants hope to work in Japan long term. The initiative is drawing attention as a way to address labor shortages.
Taking time to look back on the past can also help put your mind at ease. A poignant yet beautiful healing piano piece depicting the future that was never chosen (the past). Classy Moon’s “A Past That Never Happened” available Aug. 28
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Available from Aug. 28, 2026
Established: June 29, 2009
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア、Classy Moon、CROIX HEALING、RELAX WORLD
Bring a “culture of rest” to a Japan that pushes itself too hard. Osaka’s Gaju in Nishitenma launches crowdfunding for a next-generation rest habit—“bringing the forest into your body”—in collaboration with a neuroscientist
A whole horse raised for 32 months in Chiran, Kagoshima, bought whole! Rare cuts such as liver and heart served at horse meat specialty restaurant “馬王” | 大衆馬肉酒場 馬王
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One horse raised to 38 months of age
It was raised to a live weight of approximately 400kg
Save with early-bird deals of up to 34% off at “つがいけマウンテンリゾート” in HAKUBA VALLEY, Nagano Prefecture! “Early-Bird Season Passes & Lift Tickets” go on sale September 1
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All 10 courses
Longest run: 5,000 meters
One lunch voucher worth ¥1,200
Original通常価格から¥2,000割引券×5枚
50% off lift tickets at ski resorts in North America and Australia owned and operated by VAIL RESORTS
株式会社AlbaLink signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 龍郷町, Kagoshima Prefecture, to promote the circulation of vacant houses and other properties
Produced by 一旗, “Immersive Ukiyo-e Experience: Paris” closed after attracting more than 150,000 visitors. An immersive art museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ukiyo-e. After Paris, France, it comes to Gifu, opening November 6, 2026.
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Visitor numbers surpassed 150,000
Over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists
More than 600,000 people visited
Friday, November 6, 2026–Monday, January 11, 2027 (national holiday)
CORTIS, the 5-member group currently attracting the most attention worldwide, to open “CORTIS COLLABORATION CAFE in SHIBUYA TSUTAYA” to celebrate its first solo concert in Japan!
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Cumulative sales: approximately 3.099 million copies
ぐりんぱ’s “M78 Ultraman Park” welcomes an interactive zone! “Ultra Play World,” featuring activities such as coloring, target practice and photo spots, opens Saturday, August 29, 2026!
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Opening on Saturday, August 29, 2026
500 yen per 1 person
For holders of a one-day coupon: 300 yen per 1 person
<Second collaboration with メズム東京 and 東京国立博物館> An Asian journey through color and flavor: “TOKYO WAVES” Afternoon Exhibition Chapter 18, “Tokyo National Museum: Colorful Asia”
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Available for a limited time from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Sunday, January 31, 2027
Per person: 7,000 yen (tax and 15% service charge included)
Expresses the exterior of the Toyokan, which opened in 1968
Opened on April 27, 2020, at “WATERS takeshiba (ウォーターズ竹芝),” a mixed-use complex in Takeshiba, Minato Ward, developed by the JR East Group
“Kagari Amagase (voiced by Shoya Chiba)” from “Ikemen Prince: Beauty and the Beast’s Final Love” main story begins streaming on August 28! Special campaigns will also be held to mark the release!
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Cumulative series membership worldwide: 45 million
Streaming begins Friday, August 28, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026–Monday, September 21, 2026
34.5% of desk workers said they experience physical discomfort “almost every day.” The results show that approximately 80% experience some kind of discomfort
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Together, 82.5% appear to experience some kind of discomfort
Together, 53.3% said they thought their physical discomfort was related to furniture or equipment
Together, 40.5% appear to be dissatisfied
71.6% cited “uncomfortable seating or a sore bottom”