[Nippon Paper Crecia conducts a “bacterial survival test” on everyday dishcloths] Rinsing with water and hanging to dry alone leaves food-poisoning bacteria “alive”
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About 1/25 of the pre-wash amount remained alive
Boiling disinfection for 5 minutes
Bacteria below the detection limit (less than 10 CFU/g)
Are people prepared for disasters but not financially? Approximately 90% worry about money during a disaster, and while 70% believe at least 3 months’ worth is needed, only about 30% have actually set it aside
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73.7% say it is needed, while the actual amount secured is 30.7%
1st: “I have no money left after monthly living expenses (52.9%),” 2nd: “My income is insufficient (44.3%),” 3rd: “I don’t know how much to prepare (23.4%)”
86.9% prioritize emergency savings or build them alongside investments
Heart-tugging tanka poems about pets, parent-child bonds and more pour in! Entries flood the “クリネックス Tears Tanka” contest, with a total of 44,705 poems—about 7 times the expected number. Winners announced!
Art Corporation teams up with JR東海グループ and JR西日本グループ to launch the moving services “アートでマッハ便” and “アートで荷もっシュッ！” using the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen for luggage transport, starting September 1
N高等学校 signs advertising appearance agreement with player Zion Suzuki (N High School graduate, class of 2020); ads featuring Suzuki, who continues to compete on the world stage, are planned
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Current enrollment is 36,371 (as of the end of March 2026)
Technical skills gaining value in the AI era: about 30% said “the ability to drive projects by involving stakeholders” ranks No. 1! What challenges lie ahead in securing talent?
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Recruiting and securing highly specialized talent (AI, cutting-edge technology, etc.)
Establishing HR systems that assess digital skills and the use of AI
Optimal placement and utilization of in-house talent and external specialists
Savor the flavors of autumn at Hiroshima City’s イタリア料理 sakanaya! Autumn-only dishes featuring seasonal ingredients such as silver salmon, bonito from Shizuoka Prefecture and figs available from September 2
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Okayama Prefecture Shine Muscat and fig salad with house-made ricotta cheese: 1,880 yen (tax included)
Shizuoka Prefecture bonito and Awaji onion carpaccio with wasabi dressing: 1,600 yen (tax included)
Spaghetti with cream sauce, Megahira mushrooms and silver salmon: 1,780 yen (tax included)
Sautéed beef skirt steak with mushroom fritto sauce, served with Megahira maitake mushrooms and figs: 3,880 yen (tax included)
“ZonaITALIA” unveils seasonal menu celebrating autumn’s bounty｜6 pasta and pizza dishes featuring seasonal autumn ingredients such as pike conger, Pacific saury, figs and pumpkin available from September 2
SAKURA's, the kitchen brand from food writer and 食事処さくら, to hold its 3rd anniversary festival in September──free shipping on orders of 5,000 yen or more, plus gifts at 4 spending tiers
【Limited to the first 50 people!】How to create BL dramas that inspire passionate fandoms～Decoding the formula for successful BL dramas through the Video Awards and analysis of works～
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Limited to the first 50 people
“ちるちる Video Awards 2026”
“Ossan's Love” (2018)
Founded 株式会社サンディアス in 2007
Has operated the BL review site “ちるちる” since 2008
“BL Awards” launched in 2010
“ちるちる Video Awards,” recognizing BL dramas, launched in 2025
Original2021年に「腐女子マーケティング研究所」を設立
Expanded its scope of activities to the broader otaku market in 2026
Formed the theater production group “クロジ” with Misato Fukuen in 2004
Producer of “CHILL CHILL BOX,” a BL reading event presented by 株式会社サンディアス, since 2017
New “Egg Tart” crafted by Baker Chef Morihiro with a focus on ingredients. A bakery gift ideal for bringing as a present, with careful attention to baking and a smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Bakery gift (6 egg tarts) 2,800 yen
◆Egg tart (single) 500 yen
Stick Pizza ~Eggplant & Meat Sauce~ 390 yen
Pan Chou 420 yen
Ranked 2nd among 1,619 establishments in “Kanagawa's Top 20 Popular Bakeries”
More than 440 hotels operating across more than 70 countries and regions worldwide
“What if you discovered one…?” A thorough guide to anomalous entities “SCPs” and unidentified creatures “UMAs”! “Super Scary! SCP Encyclopedia” and “Super Scary! UMA and Unidentified Creature Encyclopedia” go on sale 8/31
July 2026 Market Report: New-car sales rise for the 4th consecutive month, boosting trade-ins, while used-car B2B sees a “surge in listings and a year-on-year decline in the deal-closure rate” — the average deal price of 1.345 million yen remains high
Used-car exports in the first half of 2026 exceeded the same period last year. What drove growth in used-car exports despite the impact of the situation in the Middle East? Used-Car Purchase Market Trends Report (August 2026 Edition)
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Used-car exports exceeded 157,000 units in June 2026
Cumulative total of 853,000 units from January to June
High-mileage, older-model vehicles with more than 100,000 km on the odometer
e-dash raises approximately 3.34 billion yen in total funding through a third-party allotment from 5 companies, including Mitsui & Co. and West Holdings
[Co-hosted by One Career × doda Campus] All programs announced for “New Graduate Recruitment Conference 2026 Autumn,” an online conference for new graduate recruitment professionals
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To be held on September 8 (Tuesday) and 9 (Wednesday), 2026
Dates: September 8 (Tuesday) and September 9 (Wednesday), 2026, 10:00–17:20
Original※公開は2026年10月31日（土） 18:00までとなります
On September 15 (Tuesday), speakers and participants at the conference will gather
Date and time: September 15 (Tuesday), 2026, 19:00–21:00
A new way to enjoy a hot autumn: “A second summer with plenty more time for fun.” When it comes to cool places to visit, how about an aquarium? The hugely popular workshop that makes your visit to atoa even more enjoyable is back for Silver Week!
ウェザーマップ and ミツカン announce “Nabe Front 2026,” forecasting when nabe season will begin across Japan! ～ The “Nabe Front” is moving south across Japan at a slightly faster pace than in recent years ～
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Minimum temperature of 15°C
Nabe Front 2026
Early to mid-September
Early October
Companies mentioned：ウェザーマップ、ミツカン、株式会社IMAGICA GROUP
[Adachi City, Tokyo] Tackling “long working hours” at electrical construction sites and the “adoption of IT by skilled workers.” 株式会社ティーエムディー, which is advancing on-site digital transformation and labor reform, certified as a “White Company”
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A total of 693 companies have received this certification.
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
Visit ムーミンバレーパーク on October 1 (Thu.), “Tokyo Citizens’ Day,” and October 28 (Wed.), “Gunma Prefectural Citizens’ Day”! 1-day passes are free for children up to high school age!
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Adults: ¥3,700 advance ticket (including tax)
Children (ages 4 through high school): ¥500 (including tax)
Selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “AKATSUKI Project”: “SAGA IGNITE,” a next-generation innovator development program originating in Saga through industry-academia-government-public collaboration, gets underway
[琵琶湖ホテル's 2027 osechi cuisine] Reservations open September 1 (Tue.), 2026 ～ A colorful Japanese-Western feast to bring smiles to the New Year's celebration ～
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Reservation price for 琵琶湖ホテル Club members and online bookings: ¥39,960
Regular price: ¥41,040
Reservation price for 琵琶湖ホテル Club members and online bookings: ¥28,660
Regular price: ¥29,160
Reservation price for 琵琶湖ホテル Club members and online bookings: ¥14,500
[Movil | Closing September 30 (Wed.), bringing 37 years of history to an end] Closing ceremony to be held after the final screening of “Cinema Paradiso”
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Sept. 30, 2026
General admission, university students and seniors: ¥1,300
“AI Expo Fukuoka 2026” conference announces its first speakers! Kimiyasu Kudo to discuss leadership in the AI and data era. AI use cases from 九州電力, JR九州 and LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ also featured
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While the use of generative AI is growing, many companies face challenges in making it widespread across the organization and connecting it to business transformation. This talk will introduce how 九州電力 has rolled out generative AI to approximately 10,000 employees and expanded its use while involving front-line staff.
AIsmiley is one of Japan's largest AI portal media platforms, with 3 million monthly page views and more than 500 listed products.
Expected attendance: 3,000 people
Exhibitors: 50 companies; approximately 100 or more products
Capital: 14,990 thousand yen
Companies mentioned：九州電力、JR九州、LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、西武、読売ジャイアンツ、横浜ベイスターズ、筑波大学、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ株式会社、日本ディープラーニング協会、Generative AI Japan、生成AI活用普及協会、金融データ活用推進協会、ソフトウェア協会、リテールAI協会、生成ＡＩ協会、データサイエンティスト協会
3rd anniversary of the release of the picturesque adventure “OU”! Anniversary projects announced, including the start of streaming for the “OU Original Soundtrack,” new merchandise and the return of the “OU Original Artwork Exhibition”!
【 Osaka Prefecture × eiicon 】“YARUDE Health Promotion”: 10 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture, including Osaka City, are participating. Recruiting healthcare partner companies nationwide to pursue co-creation!
The aroma of autumn's feast. Seasonal maitake mushrooms, rich in flavor. This year's seasonal offerings include the popular maitake tempura nigiri! Four products featuring domestically grown maitake mushrooms, including sushi, chawanmushi, tempura and udon, will be available for a limited time.
Stay hydrated and beat the lingering summer heat! “Suica Penguin XL Drink with Acrylic Keychain” launches September 8 (Tuesday), exclusively at ベックスコーヒーショップ!
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Suica Penguin XL Drink with Acrylic Keychain ¥1,350 (tax included)
・A (left in photo) 300 ml ¥2,200 (tax included)
・B (right in photo) 500 ml ¥2,400 (tax included)
JRE POINT course【20 winners selected by lottery to receive 5,959 JRE POINT points!】
Fortune for the second half of 2026 | Your overall, love and marriage fortunes, read by Suisho Tamako. The “Final 3 Months of 2026 Campaign” is underway on the official “Elemental Astrology” fortune-telling site.
Gourmet Boutique Melissa at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will offer 13 autumn-limited gourmet treats with a Halloween theme in October 2026. The seasonal offerings target families and gift shoppers.
【JR Hotel Members】Membership program to be revamped on November 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
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JR Hotel Members will revamp its membership program in November 2026, introducing 5 membership tiers and point rewards of up to 10%. The changes will enhance convenience and benefits, offering a more attractive stay experience.
【U-NEXT】New streaming lineup for September 2026 announced! Exclusive early streaming of “Future,” a mystery film about “sin and hope” based on a novel by Kanae Minato
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U-NEXT has announced its new streaming lineup for September 2026. The film “Future,” based on a novel by Kanae Minato, will stream early as an exclusive, alongside a lineup of popular titles.
Third night free: Deluxe suite multi-night plan and gourmet plan with meal vouchers now available! Enjoy an “Autumn Makuhari Resort Stay”
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Hotel New Otani Makuhari will offer a “third night free” suite plan and a gourmet plan with meal vouchers for a limited time in autumn 2026. The plans cater to demand for a refreshing getaway at an urban resort.
フェリシモ gives September and beyond, a period affected by climate change, a positive new name! Launches the “Second Summer Project,” proposing “second summer clothes” to enjoy from September as its first offering
Heavy rain damage also hits Fukui Prefecture after Ishikawa and Toyama; “Disaster Recovery Support Team” established to respond to flood-damaged and submerged vehicles in the 3 Hokuriku prefectures
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The 3 Hokuriku prefectures (Ishikawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture and Fukui Prefecture)
Heavy rain in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures beginning August 27
Heavy rain also hit Fukui Prefecture beginning August 29
Precision machining technology to 0.001mm that supported advanced medical equipment becomes a tool for fragrance. 内野精工 launches its first in-house brand, “es*sense,” and makes its debut at Gift Show Autumn 2026
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Precision machining technology in 0.001mm increments
60 mm in diameter
Height: 130mm (closed)
Height: 210mm (open)
Weight: approximately 365g
Oil container capacity: 180mL
Approximate fragrance coverage: 12㎡
Planned price: 54,450 yen (including tax; base price 49,500 yen)