UK-born “SHINY AWARDS” to be held in Japan for the first time! Film industry peers active in Japan and abroad gather in response to Mount Melville’s call
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We have decided to hold “SHINY AWARDS JAPAN” in Tokyo on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
In 2025, 64 works were screened
and more than 190 industry professionals took part in judging.
70% of the winning works were by directors from underrepresented backgrounds (underrepresented creators) who had not previously had sufficient opportunities.
38 awards were presented to winners, including mentoring, agency introductions and post-production support
More than 1,000 video works are listed in “Shiny List,” a talent database accessible to advertisers and production companies worldwide.
More than 70 companies were represented on the jury panel.
Companies mentioned：マウントメルビル株式会社、Shiny Directors、BLACK CAT WHITE CAT MUSIC、NION、Nomad、NAKAMA FILM
【For the second consecutive year】Toward a workplace where employees can work with peace of mind—日本ナレッジスペース株式会社 receives the top-level “White Company Platinum Certification”
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More than 70 types of employee benefits provided
All 7 areas (human resource development and job satisfaction; flexible work styles; respect for diverse values; health management; risk management; business models that create the future; compliance with labor laws (mandatory assessment))
【Less than 50% of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s standard】Addressing fruit shortages in welfare facilities. Improving the diets of residents in group homes for people with disabilities through regular fruit deliveries. Standard implementation at newly developed homes and phased rollout to 1600 existing homes nationwide
CIRCULAR WARDROBE ─ Creating the closets of tomorrow through circularity ─ Shoe brand ＜Öffen＞ will release its first clothing collection on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Launches “EvoMate Sales,” an AI sales employee that automatically extracts and suggests company challenges, know-how and manuals simply by recording sales meetings, and shows organizations how to win
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Launched on September 1, 2026
Has supported more than 330 regional companies
A proof-of-concept program with 20 companies in Tohoku
Labor force projected to fall short by 530,000 in 2040
Our AI面接 launches a “reverse question” feature that lets job seekers ask the AI interviewer questions. Brings “Do you have any questions for us?” to AI interviews
【Exceptional results】Inquiries via AI search arrive 1–2 times every month! Ranked 1–3 for keywords such as “brochure production + region name” | SEO/AIO consulting case study by 『パンフレット専科』 and 『ホームページ制作専科』
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Estimated traffic increased about 2.5 times
Organic sessions increased about 3.5 times
Sessions from AI searches increased about 2.8 times
【Quick to make and delicious right away】Two new pork dishes that will keep you coming back for more, from おうちdeジョイフル! “Oita Specialty Chive Pork Kit” and “Stamina Pork Rice Bowl Topping” to roll out nationwide starting September 1 (Tue.)
【Spending this fall and winter with Pokémon】New items, including wearable blankets and body pillows, arrive from Pokémon Sleep × Showa Nishikawa!
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Available sequentially from October 16 (Friday) at Showa Nishikawa’s directly operated stores nationwide, official online store, and select department stores.
Yutaka Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム discusses the 54th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: Dali Urushadze, founder of microfinance firm Rico, who has a supervisory board despite being its 100% sole owner.
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Ranks 47th.
Solely owns 100%.
Operates 56 branches in 19 Georgian cities.
Registered in Tbilisi in 2004.
In 2007, it became a regulated microfinance institution under the supervision of the National Bank of Georgia.
The turning point came in 2011.
Dali Urushadze, 75.
It began in 1997 with currency exchange, loans secured by jewelry, and remittances.
Expansion of the word limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
【Topo Athletic® (トポアスレチック)】The rugged new “TRAVERSE 2” model, designed for comfortable long-distance hiking, goes on sale September 2 (Wednesday). A shoe for those seeking “light and fast” performance, combining durability and low weight.
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Price: ¥26,400 (tax included).
Release date: Sales begin sequentially from September 2 (Wednesday), 2026.
Yutaka Yamanaka of 少数株ドットコム discusses the 55th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: Anton Obolashvili, sole owner of グローバルファーム, who made his fortune in pharmaceutical wholesaling and shifted into real estate.
【Reservations open】The first study book featuring “Mogunyan,” a hugely popular character on stationery for elementary school students! Learn all 47 prefectures through “delicious” and “cute” illustrations. “Mogunyan: Learn the 47 Prefectures the Fun Way” goes on sale October 5 (Monday)!
Quickly address signs of skin trouble with 5 minutes of intensive care! New sheet masks combining sebum care and skin-irritation prevention for both proactive and protective skincare.
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Goes on sale October 1 (Thursday), 2026.
7 sheets / ¥880 (tax included).
5 million sheets sold cumulatively across the series.
【Limited quantities】Treat yourself to DAMAI’s warming beauty care. Try the new body cream in a limited-edition mini size before its full launch. “Holiday Gift 2026” arrives in November.
‘デサント’ ushers in a new dimension of freedom of movement with its ‘6D Pattern’ design, which captures the movements of the body and clothing simultaneously. The lineup expands with new offerings featuring proprietary materials and technologies, broadening the range of categories.
LOVST PHOTO STUDIO, operated by ナルミヤ・インターナショナル, has unveiled the world’s only kimono collection in collaboration with ANNA SUI mini. It is also offering a special photography plan for Shichi-Go-San.
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Weekday rate: ¥55,000 (tax included)
Weekend and holiday rate: ¥62,700 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ナルミヤ・インターナショナル、LOVST PHOTO STUDIO、ANNA SUI、ANNA SUI mini
[Get ¥100 worth of rewards on purchases of ¥1,000 or more] Savings app レシチャレ launches a receipt campaign at カレーハウス CoCo壱番屋 starting September 1 (Tuesday)
20 companies recognized for proving they can maintain a workplace that adapts to change; one company earns its 7th renewal — September 2026 White Company Certification
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Approximately 700 companies have received the certification to date
How can organizations break through barriers to productivity and staff development? 株式会社リソースクリエイション, which is driving organizational change by strengthening one-on-one meetings and creating an environment for employee proposals, has earned Platinum status in the White Company Certification for the 3rd consecutive year
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A total of 700 companies have received this certification
A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
Awarded Platinum status for the 3rd consecutive year
The warming wellness brand 温の贅沢 launches, celebrating the delicious flavors of Japanese and Chinese ingredients. Ginger drink and yuzu tea go on sale September 7, 2026 (Monday)
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Available nationwide at supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores and other retailers starting September 7, 2026 (Monday).
ちいかわ and CITEN (Shiten) launch a special collection. The lineup features 6 styles, including loungewear, bags and pouches, bringing ちいかわ’s charm into everyday life in CITEN’s signature style
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Available in 6 styles
On sale in stages from September 15, 2026 (Tuesday), at all CITEN stores, on its e-commerce site, and at ちいかわらんど and Talking
Price: 8,910 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
Original講談社から書籍「ちいかわ なんか小さくてかわいいやつ」が8巻まで発売中
The TV anime ‘ちいかわ’ has been airing on Mezamashi TV (フジテレビ network) since April 2022
George Tokoro to hold his first-ever live show, ‘Tokoro-san’s Festival: If You’ve Got Nothing to Do, Come on Over LIVE,’ on Nov. 14! A star-studded lineup of guests from every genre will gather!
The first collaboration between 5-member boy group “WILD BLUE” and “乾燥さん,” a brand for all types of dry skin, launches on Sept. 1! New visuals and a web commercial are unveiled.
Sept. 9 is “Popcorn Day”! Candy that tastes like popcorn? A new release with a fun contrast. The fourth installment of PAPABUBBLE’s Art Series goes on sale Sept. 9.
Food prices are expected to rise on 4,531 items in September, the most this year. Best-selling items include eggs, packaged rice, bananas and milk. ¥100 rice balls are at 260% of February levels, and sales of bagged cut vegetables are also growing.
“Autumn Stamina Festival” at beef kalbi bowl and sundubu specialty restaurant かるびのとりこ! Garlic and back fat, mushrooms and spicy flavors make you want more rice! “Stamina Beef Kalbi” and “Bulgogi Beef Kalbi” now available as bowls and set meals.
The October 2026 issue of “Kindai Mahjong” goes on sale Sept. 1! The cover and opening photo feature star “Enako,” “Shinonome Umi” and “Minami Ami,” 三 figures who bring color to Kindai Mahjong!! A special 16-page center-color feature spotlights “Kindai Mahjong Swimsuit Festival,” one of Japan’s largest swimsuit events.
The culmination of Nami Yoshikawa’s work, which has brought happiness to so many! From the “turning point” that changes your destiny to a “life guide” for steering your life toward the best possible path!!
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She has authored approximately 370 books (as of September 2026).
[Google Maps’ conversational AI feature “Ask Maps” begins rolling out in Japan! More] Free release of updates to Google Maps and Google Business Profile (August 2026 edition)
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Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores