A camera is just right when it’s something you “bring along anyway.” The +C SLING・M (4L) body bag compactly carries a camera and everyday essentials; presales begin Friday, Sept. 4
【Compliance with European environmental regulations】Expanded lineup of environmental testing equipment featuring CO2 refrigerant “R-744”; 8 models in total to be launched for the European market
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ESPEC is launching 8 models of environmental testing equipment featuring CO2 refrigerant “R-744” to comply with European F-gas regulations. The company aims to grow in the European market by combining reduced environmental impact with high performance.
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CO2 refrigerant “R-744,” a natural refrigerant with an extremely low GWP value of “1”
Previous model (equipped with R-449A: GWP value of 1,397)
A total of 8 models have been launched for the European market.
“For people who open up the possibilities of their communities together”—AlphaDrive REGION to hold an online seminar on careers building businesses in local communities on Sept. 16
【Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture】Launching the Spomachi PLUS program
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Koshigaya City is launching the “Spomachi PLUS” program in partnership with the tourism association and chamber of commerce, connecting professional sports with local businesses. It aims to revitalize the economy by encouraging spectators to spend.
Chart Co., Ltd. and BE SPACIES Co., Ltd. enter into a partnership for space talent development
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Chart and BE SPACIES have partnered to develop talent for the space industry. They will provide technical expertise for educational programs and broaden the base of the next generation.
【Event report】Discovering “the joy of taking on challenges” and “the power of connection” through karate—held for the 4th consecutive year, KARATE WEEK 2026 drew 4,205 participants, with an athlete from Kumamoto Prefecture delivering the athletes’ oath
DMM GAMES’ “テクロノス” launches today on the iOS version of GAMES STORE! Release celebration campaigns, including a free gacha draw of up to 50 pulls, are also underway!
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Free gacha draw of up to 50 pulls
Original1日1回10連ガチャ無料
The Festival Lv. cap has been raised from 40 to 50
Companies mentioned:DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社テクロス、GAMES STORE
Transform your usual toast into “Florentine”! Just spread, toast, and enjoy bread that becomes magically delicious with “Magic Cream Florentine,” launching September 1
【Fukuoka Trade Show】Following strong response, an “archive stream exclusively for attendees” has been hastily arranged! “Marushin Fair 2026,” a comprehensive food and packaging exhibition
YOSHIKI’s “world’s most luxurious dinner show” surpasses 100 performances over 12 years, reaching 105 performances; all 7 shows sold out. The audience was thrilled by a rotating center stage alongside the piano and the return of the drums
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Surpassed 100 performances in total
Reached 105 performances in total
Breakfast Show: 98,000 yen (including tax)
Dinner Show: 110,000 yen (including tax)
VIP Premium Package: 300,000 yen (including tax and ticket)
VVIP Diamond Package: 1,000,000 yen (including tax)
Total viewership: 430,000
Companies mentioned:YOSHIKI、MIYAVI、THE LAST ROCKSTARS、清春、黒夢、竹中雄大、Novelbright、PATA、X JAPAN、Beverly、Ai Ichihara、Harumi、Yui、MAISON YOSHIKI PARIS、ジョシュ・グローバン、ウォルト・ディズニー・コンサートホール
【リゾナーレグアム】CHOCHO, a beautiful crescent-shaped restaurant, opens on August 8, 2026. A spectacular all-day dining venue in harmony with the natural beauty of Hagåtña Bay.
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Scheduled for grand opening in November 2026
Scheduled to open in 2027
Address: 445 Governor Carlos G. Camacho Rd. Tamuning, Guam 96913
Phone: 1(671)647-7777
Original1泊 $240
Number of rooms: 429
Approximately 10 minutes from Guam International Airport
Two fantastical tales inspired by the world’s greatest epic, the “Mahabharata,” make their Tokyo debuts. “OATH & SIN,” featuring Living National Treasure Reijiro Tsumura, and the poetic work “Seven Nights of Dreams” will be performed consecutively at OCC
“Nintama Rantaro: Futtobi Puzzle! no Dan Again!” launches the limited-time event “Autumn at the Class Committee Committee! no Dan” and introduces 4 new members!
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After maintenance on Monday, August 31, 2026
September 17 (Thu), 13:00
4 new members added
Companies mentioned:ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、合同会社ナルコナル、Google Inc.、Cisco、Apple Inc.
【Around 170 delicious products from Miyazaki Prefecture gather at Miyazaki Bougainvillea Airport!】“Miyazaki Marugoto Furusato Market” runs from 9/18 to 10/18, with a rotating “Sweets Festival” too
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Bringing together around 170 products recommended by chambers of commerce throughout the prefecture, including specialty sweets and confections, meal accompaniments and prepared dishes, seasonings and sauces, tea and drinks, processed seafood and meat products, noodles and grains, processed agricultural products and jams, crafts, and miscellaneous goods
Made with pork characterized by a fat melting point of 36.0°C
The familiar flavor of a red lantern izakaya is now a perfect accompaniment to rice. “Akamaruya Special Nira and Bonito Furikake,” the first original product from popular tavern アカマル屋, is now on sale to popular acclaim!
“Bring home memories of your trip”: Gift shop From Awaji opens on Awaji Island’s west coast on September 1
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Postcards (5 designs) / 220 yen each (tax included)
Pin badges (2 designs) / 1,200 yen each (tax included)
Tote bags (3 designs) / 2,980 yen each (tax included)
Caps (3 designs) / 3,500 yen each (tax included)
Experience fee: 600 yen (tax included) + patch cost
Customers who spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive 1 original postcard at random
Customers who spend 5,000 yen (tax included) or more will receive an original postcard and a 300-yen discount voucher redeemable at the adjacent art cafe ART CAFETTA AWAJISHIMA
Analyzing how people “select, decide, measure and explain” at trade shows based on original research; full version of the “2026 Trade Show Decision-Making Survey” released
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61.82% responded that they were “aware”
The public disclosure rate for key information is generally around 5–6割
First survey: 296 respondents
Second survey: 295 respondents
Third survey: 300 respondents
Includes 196 respondents who answered more than once
[Hosted by NPO法人地域精神保健福祉機構・コンボ] 107th Combo-tei Monthly Meeting: “It’s Not Your Fault: Understanding the Struggles of Living and the Path to Recovery Through Trauma” (2026/09/05; online)
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96% of people living in the community with severe mental illness have experienced some form of trauma
[Matsuyama, Ehime] Art Fudosan holds its “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Safety Meeting” to promote accident-free, disaster-free operations and high-quality homebuilding
Graduates studying at the University of Toronto, UCL and UCSD take the stage. English-language school J PREP holds “Scholars Alumni Roundtable,” a career-support event where students hear about campus life from alumni who went on to top universities in Japan and abroad
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The group's total enrollment exceeds 10,000 students
7 schools in Tokyo
2 schools in Kanagawa Prefecture
Companies mentioned:J PREP株式会社、University of Toronto、University College London、University of California, San Diego、University of Virginia、King's College London、University of British Columbia、慶應義塾大学、早稲田大学
“For some reason, it made me cry” and other reactions make waves on social media! radiko’s 15th-anniversary brand film “Then and Now” nominated in the National category of Branded Shorts of the Year 2026
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radiko 15th-anniversary brand film
“Area-free” feature (385 yen per month/tax included※1)
The “Time Free 30” feature (480 yen per month/tax included※2)
radiko participating stations: all 99 commercial radio stations and NHK
Companies mentioned:radiko、株式会社radiko、東急エージェンシー、株式会社東急エージェンシー、東急エージェンシープロミックス、株式会社東急エージェンシープロミックス、ショートショート フィルムフェスティバル & アジア、SSFF & ASIA、爆笑問題、Saucy Dog
Special webinar conversation between generative AI professional おざけん and 榊󠄀原清一 of “令和の虎”! Content strategy for recreating viral success from zero awareness earns high satisfaction rating of 4.42! 【Generative AI × Social Media Strategies】
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Participant survey earns an exceptionally high overall satisfaction rating of 4.42 points (out of 5)
He is also active as an influencer with more than 500,000 followers
SNS marketing services provided to more than 500 companies
A track record of using social media for recruitment to attract more than 12,000 prospective employees
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
Authored more than 1,000 AI-related articles
Around 1,000 lessons available to learn with an unlimited monthly subscription
【Short drama app “BUMP”】Reveals 13 new short dramas premiering in August 2026. Exciting stories include a marriage-hunting battle, a romantic comedy of love and hate, a school drama of reversal, and a life-or-death werewolf game!
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13 new short drama titles
4 million total downloads
6.5 billion total views across official social media accounts
Companies mentioned:emole株式会社、AOI Pro.、株式会社 GREEN BRUSH、株式会社obake、株式会社じゃがいも、STUDIO GOKKO、COCOON、リアルメーカーズ、NAE、株式会社アシタヘ、株式会社バイブハート、NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメントジャパン
Learn about Japanese stock trading with table tennis gold medalist Jun Mizutani! First-ever live recording and fan meeting announced, with 100 people invited by lottery
“A giant Ten-chan appears in Shibuya”! Visuals of 櫻坂46’s 山﨑天 from the August 2026 issue of “Commercial Photo” to be displayed on Dogenzaka Happy Board A!
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Dogenzaka Happy Board A is 30 meters long
On display from Monday, August 31, 2026, through Sunday, September 6
“Commercial Photo” August 2026 issue, on sale July 15, 2026
Price: 1,800 yen + tax
Exhibition period: Tuesday, September 1, 2026–Tuesday, September 15
Saturday, September 26, 2026, through Friday, October 9
【FP Corporation new product information】Dramatically reduce kitchen workloads! Launch of the “PP Dessert Cup Series,” which can be filled with liquid and heated directly in a combi oven
Yamato Zaitaku upgrades the product offering of “SCENA PALAZZO,” apartments for landowners, refreshing the design, warranty and standard specifications to further strengthen long-term asset value
【Reforming home medical care and nursing care workplaces】Building a sustainable organization through “direct dialogue” between the president and staff. Osaka-based BelTempo株式会社 receives Silver-level White Company certification
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A total of 693 companies have obtained this certification.
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
【Reforming Osaka’s nursing care workplaces】Revamping the work environment by listening to frontline staff. Why ななゆめ株式会社 earned Silver-level White Company certification
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Under the 70 rigorous assessment criteria established by this foundation
A cumulative total of 693 companies had received certification as of August 2026
For everyone who loves the world of ninjas! Celebrate the characters’ birthdays at Shinobizato! Introducing the characters being celebrated in September at the “Shinobizato Character Birthday Event”! Aim to collect them all!
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Adults (ages 12 and up) / from ¥3,300
Children (ages 5 through sixth grade) / from ¥1,800
【The final six months before the 2027 middle school entrance exams】Key points for tackling current affairs questions starting this fall
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Approximately 80% of well-known private junior high schools in the greater Tokyo area include current affairs questions
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the “SPEC TOMAS Junior High School Entrance Exam Guidance: Current Affairs Questions Likely to Appear on the Exams” will be held at 駿台現役フロンティア自由が丘校 for students in grades 4–6 and their guardians.
Shueisha’s official fashion online store gets a major revamp! The service is renamed “HAPPY PLUS” (commonly known as Hapipla), and “HAPPY PLUS edit,” an editorial select shop for adult women, launches
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20th anniversary
Approximately 10,000 SKUs annually
9 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned:株式会社集英社、HAPPY PLUS、LEE MARCHE、eclat premium、Marisol、SPURSHOP、12closet、E by eclat、M7days
New merchandise from “Gridman Universe” is now on sale to popular acclaim! Check out the newly drawn illustrations by character designer Masaru Sakamoto, themed around time slips!!
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■ On sale from Friday, July 10, 2026
■ On sale from Saturday, August 22, 2026, to Thursday, September 3
For every 2,200 yen (including tax) spent on eligible products
Price: [single item] ¥550 (tax included)
Price: [single item] ¥660 (tax included)
Price: 550 yen each (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,760 yen each (tax included)
Price: ¥1,925 each (tax included)
Companies mentioned:eeo Store、eeo Store online、eeo Store 池袋本店、円谷プロ、株式会社A3、TRIGGER、雨宮哲、劇場版グリッドマンユニバース製作委員会
State secret / fearsome spiritual power ◆ “Divine oracle medium” 星花龍華, who reads the divine characters and exposes the heart, launches Dragon-body spiritual readings on “本格占い|みのり”