【Survey on heatstroke and heart risks】“Thick blood” and “the heart’s cry for help” lurking on tropical nights: about 60% experience physical changes during sleep, but only 30% recognize or take measures against heart risks
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Experienced some kind of “change or discomfort” on summer nights or upon waking
Know that the risk of arrhythmia and cerebral infarction rises in summer and take preventive measures
“Unaware of the risk / aware but taking no measures” regarding arrhythmia and cerebral infarction due to nighttime dehydration
Have never had their heart monitored during sleep at a hospital or through a detailed examination
Were able to detect abnormalities such as arrhythmia
Responding to legal needs in the rapidly growing drone market, 行政書士法人Royal Sphere to fully launch its “aviation law (drone law)” services on September 1, 2026
International event “Kyōto YouMe Triennale” to make its debut in Kyoto in October 2026. Participating artists in art, design and craft announced—20 groups from 5 countries, including Japan, the UK, Italy, India and Qatar
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10 groups of emerging Japanese artists
October 9 (Friday)–18 (Sunday), 2026
“layered forms” (ARTRO, Kyoto, 2025
“1st BUG ART AWARD Finalists Exhibition” (アートセンターBUG, Tokyo, 2024
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 DESIGN KYOTO、Kyōto YouMe Triennale、Code a Machine、ARTRO、アートセンターBUG、民具ラボ、AT PAPER.、The Terminal Kyoto、GALLERY crossing、台南市美術館、阪急うめだ本店コンコースウィンドー、札幌国際芸術祭、岐阜現代美術館、ヴィラ・ジュリア国立博物館、Akara Contemporary、ジャミール・アートセンター、パレ・ド・トーキョー、MAGMA gallery、彦根城楽々園、京都市京セラ美術館 ザ・トライアングル、半井桃水館芸術祭シャンデリア、TEFAF Maastricht、West Bund Art & Design、The Armory Show、ア・ライトハウス・カナタ、京都国立博物館、GALLERY CURU、福田美術館、建仁寺塔頭両足院、天霊山松林院、Galleria Studio Sales、AD、ElleDecor、Monica De Cardenas Gallery、Viasaterna Gallery
Community and human-resource development in Yuza Town, Yamagata Prefecture, featured in 『キャリアガイダンス』, a magazine specializing in career guidance and career education
Enabling everything from AI-powered autonomous penetration testing to ASM: Sales begin for “Ostorlab,” a vulnerability assessment platform for web, Web APIs and mobile apps
[Disaster Preparedness Day feature] Catlog総合研究所, a world-leading research institution specializing in domestic cat behavior data, releases an analysis of behavioral changes in cats during the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake
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Cats believed to live in Kumamoto Prefecture (approximately 170 cats, Kumamoto group)
Cats in Japan during the same period (tens of thousands of cats, nationwide group)
“ちゅうぎんカーボンクレジットクラブ” certifies solar-power-derived J-Credits totaling 913 t-CO2 for the first time — making customers’ CO2 reductions visible as environmental value and contributing to regional decarbonization
The “Biolucia Eyelash Serum,” created in collaboration with “Barbie (Barbie™),” is surging in popularity! It has topped 40,000 units per month on Amazon* and is drawing attention for its performance, recommended by professional lash artists
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OriginalAmazonで過去1ヶ月で4万点*が購入される
Ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s beauty category
30% OFF sale
Companies mentioned：株式会社ソーシャルテック、Mattel、Bio Lucia（ビオルチア）、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Eyelash World Cup 2025、山本明日香
【NHKカルチャー】Even Darwin would be amazed! A super-world of living things! Researchers from the 国立科学博物館 explain in an easy-to-understand way the surprising abilities and survival strategies of insects.
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Members: 4,125 yen (tax included)
General public (no membership required): 4,807 yen (tax included)
Members and general public (no membership required): 3,850 yen (tax included)
Disaster preparedness brand “BUNKER” × 『攻殻機動隊 THE GHOST IN THE SHELL』: Reservations begin for a limited-edition collaborative hybrid backpack to mark Sept. 1, Disaster Prevention Day; TV commercials also begin airing
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Price: 39,800 yen (tax included)
576,436 yen, including donations
Companies mentioned：株式会社ティーファイブプロジェクト、BUNKER、THE GHOST IN THE SHELL COMMITTEE、KODANSHA、Shirow Masamune、フジテレビ
Applications totaled 180.19 million yen, for a 152% subscription rate; redemption and distributions completed for the “Morishitamachi, Yahatanishi Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture Grid-Scale Battery Connection Rights Acquisition and Transfer Fund”
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The annualized effective yield reached 31%, exceeding the initial projection of 30%
【Turn autumn memories into keepsakes】Self-photo studio PICmii launches Instagram campaign “AUTUMN GIFT CAMPAIGN” on Sept. 1, with popular photo goods up for grabs!
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Original2026年9月1日（火）から9月30日（水）までの期間
OriginalA賞：キヤノン ミニフォトプリンター iNSPiC PV-223（1名様）
OriginalB賞：富士フイルム 写ルンです™ スタンダードタイプ 27枚撮り（3名様）
Prize C: PICmii 15-minute color photography session (5 winners)
“サブウェイ 静岡人宿町店” to open on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, adjacent to job-hunting cafe “ＮＡＮＡ－ＳＨＯＫＵ,” serving as a hub connecting students, businesses and the community
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Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Business hours: 7:00–20:00
Business hours: 13:00–19:00
Eligible: university, junior college, vocational school and graduate school students aged 25 or younger
The art community that began in a closed school in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, marks its 40th anniversary. “Tobiu Art Festival 2026: We Dream the Same Dream” opens Sept. 5
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40th anniversary
Target amount is 500,000 yen
Companies mentioned：飛生アートコミュニティー、公益財団法人 福武財団、公益社団法人 苫小牧地方法人会白老地区、十和田市現代美術館、マユンキキ＋うとわ、chikyunokiki、RINKA、木木木人、SADFRANK、CovoChillCamp、アキタヒデキ、ASAKO YOSHIKAWA、サトウツバサ、Uhhwee、Layali、Meh ey own Wonder(MeoW)、やないあきこ、GAK、KAZUYA PEE（UPE MUZIKA）、yixtape、Berry Pickin’、きたまり、河野千晶、さとうまゆ、西村伸雄、東海林靖志、名越梨紗、鈴木明倫、二胡とうた 凛子、今村フク、塚原義弘、iichiro taya、いぶり工藝舎
A material that nurtures Blautia, a bacterium attracting attention as the next generation’s beneficial microbe. A verification study examines the effects of proprietary ingredient DFAIII on Blautia.
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Nitten has continued researching DFAIII for more than 30 years
Intensive nighttime care nurtures beauty while you sleep. “Zero Gravity Repair Serum,” which helps skin look plump and firm, gets a relaunch on September 1
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Original0.8mL×28包入 (1回使い切りタイプ)
Sale price: ¥17,600 (tax included)
Marine microbiota living at a depth of 1,850 m in the deep sea
A new 4-piece assortment from GLOBAL, the beloved all-stainless-steel knife brand, to support everyday cooking and smiles at the table, from meal preparation to maintenance
Japan’s first municipal demonstration of blockchain (DID/VC) for disaster preparedness completed; project completion report submitted to Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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Project completion report, “One Certificate, Two Values — Starting the ‘Ordinary’ of 5 Years from Now in Iizuka City,” 42 pages in total
Conducted from December 2025 through March 2026
Submitted to Iizuka City on July 27, 2026
DID/VC certificates issued in advance to 30 people
On the day, 27 people took part in a reception role-play as “residents arriving at an evacuation shelter”
“Iizuka City Disaster Preparedness Quiz” distributed over 8 weeks, with 56 questions in total
Enjoy Osaka sightseeing for less with a kimono experience, “experience consumption,” and shopping, “goods consumption.” きものレンタルwargo and ビックカメラ launch a joint promotion for international visitors to Japan on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
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1,100 yen off the in-store usage fee (including tax)
Up to 7% off
5% OFF
3% off
From 3,300 yen (including tax)
Companies mentioned：きものレンタルwargo、ビックカメラ、株式会社羅針盤、Compass C、BICCAMERA INC.
保険見直し本舗 launches its autumn insurance consultation campaign! First-time insurance consultation participants are guaranteed to win either a selectable beef gift or a digital gift!
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Available for a limited time starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Scheduled for September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–November 30, 2026 (Monday)
Operates approximately 350 stores nationwide
Offers products from more than 40 insurance companies
1st prize: Selectable digital catalog of domestic branded beef, 7,000 yen <30 winners each month>
2nd prize: Selectable digital catalog of domestic beef, 5,000 yen <50 winners each month>
3rd prize: Selectable digital gift, 1,000 yen <all other participants>
【がブリチキン。】Autumn “moon-viewing” fried chicken arrives! Limited-time set meal with grated yam and egg yolk, plus fried chicken bowl with green onion miso
【博多中華そば 幸ノ助】Celebrating its 3rd anniversary! Holds a “3rd Anniversary Appreciation Festival,” offering “Chinese Noodles” for 500 yen for one day only on Saturday, September 5!
Business English isn’t difficult. Turn “anxiety about speaking English” into “confidence to speak” with “10-minute preparation videos and 150 patterns”
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“10-minute preparation videos by Japanese coaches”
Survey on men’s definition of a “good woman” | 74.0% said they know someone close to them they consider a “good woman”; key traits include “thoughtfulness,” “inner strength” and “kindness” [ハッピーメール survey]
Protecting the ocean from landlocked Ikebukuro: “LOVE OCEAN Operation: Love from the City” to be held at Ikebukuro West Exit on 9/19. Ahead of the UN’s “World Cleanup Day,” a weekend ethical morning activity connects the ocean and the city through a litter cleanup | Volunteer certificates issued
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About 80% of marine litter actually flows out from cities
[Final chance for early-bird savings!] Order now and receive your item in around 20 days! Get a “¥3,000 OFF coupon” to use on the spot when you use an eligible plan at Global Style! Available at all stores from today through Wednesday, September 30.
[Limited to 910 servings starting on September 10, “Beef Tongue Day”! Get an early taste of autumn with the refreshing aroma of yuzu! “Yuzu-Salt Sendai Beef Tongue,” a hit through online sales, to be specially served at 4 Tokyo-area locations with a distinctive crispness and subtle bitterness
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Strictly limited to a total of 910 servings across 4 locations
Campaign launching September 1, 2026: “Pay with Apple Pay online for a chance to win 10,000 points! Plus, spend at least ¥5,000 and get 100 points guaranteed!”
[ビッグボーイ] Perfect for the autumn appetite! The deliciously spicy “mala sauce” will keep you reaching for meat and rice! ビッグボーイ launches its “Mala Sauce Fair”!
A limited-edition capsule toy featuring the popular “Sma-slot Fist of the North Star” is here! Press the button to hear familiar lines and sound effects: “Sound Mascots” launch exclusively at Cap-Evo starting Friday, September 4
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Price: ¥598 (tax included)
Available: September 4, 2026 (Friday) until sold out
Dr. Keiko Amano, founder of women’s health clinics, reveals for the first time what “truly preparing for the end of life” means: enjoying good food and walking on your own feet until the end. “84 Years Old and Still Practicing: A Female Doctor Living Alone” goes on sale September 3
“We’re here to help you get things done right”: コープ自然派’s new commercial airs starting September 1! “I really want to do things better!” We’re here for people who feel that way
Students choosing “one more time” for themselves. Learning data from 56 schools and 3,541 students reveals self-regulated learning behaviors [Survey results released for TypeGO, an English learning resource for schools]
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Of the usage data collected to date, this analysis covers 277,102 valid learning records from May 2025 to August 2026 (56 schools, 3,541 user accounts).
Input speed improved for 89.3%; input speed increased across all groups, even when classified by initial skill level
Original学習時間は89％が週2日以内・1日あたり中央値3.7分と短時間の積み重ねが中心
The median number of words entered was approximately 64. Even in just a few minutes, learners entered a substantial amount of English each time and had opportunities to listen to English audio
The median correct-answer rate rose from 47.1% on the first attempt to 76.9% on the final attempt
Approximately 2.81 million responses automatically assessed, with immediate feedback.