No web tests or aptitude tests at all! Recruitment of new graduates joining in 2028, with an emphasis on candidates’ personal qualities, begins September 1
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Starting salary: 275,000 yen (base salary 245,000 yen + flat new-employee commuting allowance 30,000 yen
Jointly developed and commercialized an automated continuous-measurement system for the Anton Paar rheometer MCR503 — introduced at 山梨大学, a front-runner in hydrogen and fuel cell research
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Invests 14.5% of annual sales in research and development
【Naked-eye 3D, once in the 200,000-yen class, now in the 80,000-yen range】Enjoy images that appear to leap out at you, with no glasses required: “Lumallax”
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¥88,000
200,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Lumallax、Makuake、Dream Island Technology (Hong Kong) Limited
【TAC USCPA Course】Get your studies off to a great start this fall! The “Autumn Deal Campaign,” offering a 40,000-yen tuition discount, starts Sept. 1 (Tue.)!
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September 1, 2026 (Tue.)–September 30, 2026 (Wed.)
More than 500-horsepower high-performance sports cars gather at the “AUTOart Showcase” beneath Tokyo Station! ポルシェ 911 GT3 RS, 日産 GT-R (R35) ニスモ, レクサス LFA and more
【New publication】The September issue of “Mitsubishi UFJ Total Reward Report,” covering the latest in HR and pensions
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The first expert meeting on improving defined contribution pension plan (hereinafter, DC) management and other matters (hereinafter, the meeting) was held on April 23, 2026
【For certified public accountants and 税理士事務所】Support for preparing “Management Strengthening Plans” for manufacturing clients: SME management consultants handle immediate depreciation and tax credits under the SME Business Enhancement Tax System. Collaboration begins Sept. 1, 2026
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As of Feb. 28, Reiwa 8, 196,591 Management Strengthening Plan certifications had been granted
Manufacturing ranked first by industry, with 64,796 cases
In the initial 2026 fiscal year plan, 45.5% of companies said they planned to invest in equipment
Machinery and equipment accounted for 56.0% of planned investments
New for September 2026: Introducing the “GRENIA (グリニア)” storage table, a modular table featuring greenery, power outlets and high-capacity storage for emergency supplies
Necfru launches “necfru drive,” a file storage service that helps reduce “Where is that document?” questions. AI organizes large volumes of accumulated, disorganized company files so they can be easily found
Summer isn’t over yet! A snorkeling tour exclusively for guests staying at Goza Shirahama begins on Sept. 1. Explore the breathtaking underwater world as the sea becomes clearer
【Free online seminar / Sept. 3, 2026, 19:00】“What clinics that increased self-pay revenue by 3 million yen without spending on patient-acquisition advertising have in common”
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Increased clinics’ self-pay revenue by 3 million yen
【Free admission】One of Japan’s largest parent-child festivals, “Little Mama Festa Saitama 2026Sep.,” to be held in Saitama on Sept. 11 (Fri.) and 12 (Sat.)
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Over 2 days, Sept. 11 (Fri.) and 12 (Sat.), 2026
Held more than 65 times a year
More than 300,000 moms and dads attend annually
The event is held more than 70 times a year
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンファム、劇団四季、lino. by Calme、ArriBelle
【Starts Sept. 15 (Tue.) at 22:00】Solving labor shortages in the AI era: Free presentation of a “next-generation organizational model” that maximizes productivity and controls fixed costs with generative AI and 20 freelancers!
Nagano’s first unmanned vintage clothing store from Shimokitazawa, “NOTIME,” to open in Nagano City on Sept. 19｜A new vintage shopping experience where you can browse without pressure, with 24-hour access and self-checkout
[Autumn means chestnuts! Exquisite marron sweets] Starting today, September 1 (Tue), freshly piped Mont Blanc cakes and Swiss rolls made with “Waguri” chestnuts from Kasama, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan’s leading chestnut-producing region, will be available at the buffet.
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(Weekdays) Adults ￥5,000
Ages 7-12: ¥2,500
Ages 4-6: ¥1,200
(Weekends and holidays) Adults ￥5,500
Ages 7-12: ¥2,750
Ages 4-6: ¥1,300
Dinner buffet: Adults ¥6,000
Ages 7-12: ¥3,000
Currently in 20 cities nationwide
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテル成田、CP成田株式会社、TWG tea、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、Six Senses、Regent Hotels & Resorts、InterContinental Hotels & Resorts、Vignette Collection、Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants、Hotel Indigo、Noted Collection、voco hotels、Ruby、HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts、Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts、EVEN Hotels、Holiday Inn Express、Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts、Garner hotels、avid hotels、Atwell Suites、Staybridge Suites、Holiday Inn Club Vacations、Candlewood Suites、Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
Ahead of Disaster Prevention Day, unveils the BOOMIE Fireproof Pouch, fire-resistant even at its opening, to help protect against the spread of fire and heat from overheating or ignition of mobile batteries
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Original2026年9月より楽天市場・Amazonで順次販売予定です
Independent testing using a burner flame at 1,500°C
[Must-see for the construction and manufacturing industries] CAD improves business operations! Free online event “Graebert neXt Japan 2026” to be held
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A free online event, “Graebert neXt Japan 2026,” will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, focusing on DX in CAD operations, AI-powered business automation and work-style reforms.
Capacity: 500 people
Get the ARES Trinity user manual, valued at ¥6,000, for free.
[From Sendai] 7 years after representing Japan in a beauty pageant and competing in the world finals, “NARUUP & WOMEN” launches on September 1 to support women as they develop the ability to “choose their own lives”
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The percentage of women in regular employment peaks at 60.3% among those aged 25–29
ティー・アイ・トレーディング begins handling “BEAVER Dam,” a portable flood barrier made in Switzerland
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A protective barrier equivalent to more than 6,500 sandbags can be set up by 5 people in about 1 hour
The annual number of short-duration heavy rainfall events exceeding 50 mm per hour has increased about 1.5 times, from an average of 226 events in 1976–85 to an average of 334 in 2015–24.
Product designed for 20–25 years of reuse with proper maintenance
Used in more than 1,000 emergency response operations to date
Approximately 2–3 months from order
Companies mentioned：ティー・アイ・トレーディング株式会社、Beaver Protection Systems 社、LENOIR Protection Systems 社、Europaverband Hochwasserschutz e.V.、EVH
[Bringing the world’s fragrant woods closer to home] G:Land, which imports directly from around the world and has sold a cumulative total of 1.2 million units across its series, launches “Wood Potpourri & Perfume,” a home fragrance you can enjoy simply by placing it in your home. <On sale from late September>
Marugame hotel “泊丸” to open on September 19; all 3 guest rooms unveiled for the first time
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All 3 guest rooms
▢ Shikaku｜2F A square is a canvas in itself: a constraint, a framework, and the first line drawn to bring out a freeform shape. On this second floor, where the street feels closest, everyday life in Marugame naturally fits within the rectangular windows, making a picture of itself. - Capacity: 6 people (recommended occupancy: 4 people) - Beds: 2 single beds / 2 semi-double beds - Size: 46㎡
△ Sankaku｜3F A triangle has direction. Its pointed corners create a pleasant tension in the picture—that is what you come to think when looking at Inokuma’s work. This room on the in-between floor, belonging neither above nor below, is where the sounds of the town and the light of the sky meet. You can decide which way to go at the foot of the stairs. - Size: 44㎡ - Capacity: 5 people (recommended occupancy: 3 people) - Beds: 2 semi-double beds / 1 extra single bed
◯ Maru｜4F “Various complex shapes coexist to form a single picture, holding hands with one another and resting there in harmony”—Inokuma described this as the most important fundamental of painting*. “◯” is its very symbol. Morning light arrives first through the circular skylight cut into the ceiling of the top floor. - Size: 47㎡ -
[開催 on 9/8 (Tue)] Can “ChatGPT ads” really generate conversions? The latest data reveals the difference between accounts that get results and those that don’t
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Original2026年9月8日（火）15:00より
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 15:00–16:00
Until 23:59 on Thursday, September 10, from Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Put an end to fumbling during your commute. The new QUICK PACK tote work tote, designed so you can grab what you need quickly with one hand without searching through a mess, is now available for presale on Makuake
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Total project funding surpasses 300 million yen
Cumulative users exceed 35,000
Cumulative sales for the series exceed 600 million yen
Regular retail price: 28,800 yen (tax included)
Special presale price: up to 32% off, 19,490 yen (tax included) [limited quantity]
What is “secondary depression,” in which even the family members and colleagues providing support are affected? A new book explaining the reality and prevention of the condition by a psychiatrist goes on sale today
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List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Specifications: standard Japanese book format, paperback, 200 pages
A new challenge in an era of declining interest in weddings. The resort wedding industry’s first vertical short-form drama for social media aims to connect with potential customers
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A bonus covering the 250,000-yen plan price difference for “ALAN (アラン).”
Wedding consultation counters at 32 locations nationwide
AI x supply chain event “o9 Connect Japan” to be held on Wednesday, October 7. Featuring case study presentations from Suntory, TDK and 三菱電機, plus the latest AI demos
森永製菓 establishes a group accounting platform in preparation for the new lease accounting standards. Adoption of “ProPlus” enables a smooth transition to the new requirements
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Implementation of “ProPlus” began in January 2024
The new lease accounting standards will become mandatory in April 2027
Major companies with sales of 100 billion yen or more
Cumulative total: 366 companies
3,660,000 yen
More than 5,700 companies have adopted the series to date
[10% off with free registration] Higher membership tiers also offer free breakfast! The “CORE MEMBERS” membership program launches, usable at 35 properties nationwide, including クインテッサ and ヒューイットリゾート
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Group properties nationwide (35 properties in total as of September 1, 2026)
Bringing Noto seafood and the Kaga regional dish jibuni closer and adding a touch of elegance. The autumn Japanese kaiseki menu “堀川 HORIKAWA” will be available from Tuesday, September 1.
[Applications now open] Japan Startup Ecosystem Bootcamp and Immersion Program for Students / A program for students aspiring to become global entrepreneurs
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Boot camps held in 5 regions nationwide
2-week in-person training opportunity
Students aged 18 or older who have not yet started a business (as of January 2027)
Reservations for the collaboration stay between the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” and farm resort THE FARM have topped 2,000 in the first month. The collaboration has drawn attention on social media and TV, with guests also visiting from overseas
Turning abandoned farmland into productive rice paddies once again. Kagawa’s レーヴ農園 launches crowdfunding to “pass agriculture on to the next generation”
[Refresh from late-summer fatigue with the scents of autumn] A seasonal autumn favorite now in its 6th year. John’s Blend launches the autumn-limited “Musk Kinmokusei” in its official online shop on Friday, September 4.
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Air freshener: 385 yen (fragrance duration: approximately 2–4 weeks)
Air freshener, jar design: 352 yen (fragrance duration: approximately 2–4 weeks)
Bringing the techniques of a “French toast specialty shop” to baked goods. New brand Ivorish MAISON (アイボリッシュ メゾン) opens at JR Tokyo Station on Wednesday, September 16.
Labor and social security attorney warning: “Filing a report but putting off payment” can sink a company. The dangers of late fees and asset seizures caused by leaving annual labor insurance renewals unpaid, and cash-flow protection measures
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The annual renewal of labor insurance (workers’ compensation and employment insurance), due by July 10 every year
Date and time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00–18:00
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification
[Spigen] Top picks for September! 3 outdoor essentials for those who want to keep enjoying summer! Special sales and social media events also announced!
A new series inspired by the idea of “locking in” pores from Hollywood’s オーキッド, with a 60-year history. All 6 products go on sale Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Society embraces talents that cannot be measured by academic deviation scores. Elementary, middle and high school students present proposals to society at the “Children’s Presentation Contest”; final round at DMM’s Roppongi headquarters on November 22
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There are 353,970 elementary and middle school students who do not attend school
“I have no choice but to make the most of this freedom”: What I discovered while studying abroad as an adult. ‘A Study Abroad Journal from Age 30’ goes on sale September 9.
How can companies protect business continuity (BCP) from the growing risks of typhoons, torrential rain and power outages? The latest in power supply and decarbonization solutions for businesses, explored during “Disaster Prevention Week”
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Cut electricity bills by up to 48%
Preparing for the 72 hours considered critical during a disaster
Expand storage capacity from 7 kWh to a maximum of 21 kWh
Passed tests involving a water level of 40 cm for 72 hours
Send reliable information within 1 minute of an incident
垣衣 launches September 1 as the Japanese general agent for French company L’Atelier Letterpress; exhibiting at Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026