Marui Group’s new business SUKI launches a “creative residency” program in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, in collaboration with Spain’s design promotion association ADI-FAD
The world of Myaku-Myaku picture books comes to Shibuya. A limited-time shop opens. A picture-book print exhibition, the first of its kind in the Kanto region, will be held at the same time, with a limited-quantity exchange offer for a signed book by Kohei Yamashita.
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24 official EXPO2025 licensed products
First 50 customers
Purchases of ¥8,000 or more, tax included
Original絵本『ミャクミャクと… ミャクミャク誕生ものがたり』¥2,200
Myaku-Myaku 1st photo book “I myaku you.” ¥3,960
Funbaruz, which support those with rounded shoulders ¥4,400
Fluffy bangs clips ¥1,650
List price: ¥2,000
Companies mentioned:フェリシモ、株式会社フェリシモ、Expo 2025、フェリシモ出版、TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE
Just take a photo of your meal and fireworks shaped like the dishes light up the sky! Healthcare app ウェリー holds proof-of-concept event “Meal Fireworks Festival”
ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト’s FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living opens reservations September 1 (Tuesday) for its fresh New Year’s osechi, bringing a festive touch to the new year
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¥38,000 (tax included)
Positive Dream Persons official gift ticket worth ¥5,000
Flat-rate shipping fee: ¥3,300
5% off the product price
Number of employees: 1,154
Companies mentioned:株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、ホテルメトロポリタン仙台イースト、FOREST KITCHEN with Outdoor Living、ヴーヴ・クリコ
LUNA EARTH ONLINE welcomed new arrivals on 8/27 (Thursday), including check-pattern accessories to get ahead of autumn, new styles of popular ear cuffs, and body piercings.
Driving innovation co-created with the world, starting with sound, music and entertainment: Global business contest “TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge 2026” launches
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63 countries worldwide
An impressive 314 innovative business ideas
10 startups from around the world
1 team selected through an internal call for entries
Japanese edition supervised by Munetoshi Maruyama! A fun and fascinating look at the world of ants through beautiful photography. 『ANTS アリの世界 ビジュアルガイド』 goes on sale August 28.
株式会社NOVARCA joins the “J-Beauty & BeautyTech Global Gateway,” a beauty and wellness cluster under 東京都’s startup support program “TiB CATAPULT”
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The domestic cosmetics market is worth approximately 2.6 trillion yen (FY2025 forecast)
The global market continues to grow by 5 trillion yen annually
From the current 670 billion yen to 2 trillion yen in 2033
Aims to help achieve the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s cosmetics export target (from the current 670 billion yen to 2 trillion yen in 2033)
[At the forefront of care] The 5th National Conference and Research Meeting of Elderly Welfare Facilities — JS Festival in Tokushima — to be held November 26, 2026 (Thursday) to November 27 (Friday)
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In FY2024, it reached 0.0%, a danger zone in which business continuity is not viable
The proportion in the red rose from 22.3% in FY2012 to 49.5% in FY2024
The wage gap of more than 80,000 yen between care workers and the average across all industries had not narrowed in 令和7年
[In-person attendance (including on-demand streaming)] ¥20,000 (¥10,000 for members of the National Council of Social Welfare Facilities)
[On-demand streaming only] ¥12,000 (¥6,000 for members of the National Council of Social Welfare Facilities)
[September 2026] Bens Clinic Nagoya to introduce next-generation ECM skin boosters “ティシボ” and “Re2O(ブナジュ)”
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Bens Clinic Nagoya announced that it will introduce the next-generation ECM skin boosters “ティシボ” and “リトゥオ” in September 2026. The treatments focus on ECM, the foundation of the skin, and offer a new option for improving skin quality.
Women’s soccer club takes over a vineyard with a history of nearly 50 years. In its first year, most of the 7 cultivated grape varieties enter peak harvest and sales season
From the popular smartphone game “スノウブレイク:禁域降臨,” “イチェル” is being made into a figure wearing the “遅咲きの青春” outfit. Available through select retailers, including あみあみ.
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Suggested price: ¥32,000 (tax included)
Height: approximately 230 mm
Companies mentioned:大網株式会社、あみあみ、マックスファクトリー、スノウブレイク:禁域降臨、Amazing Seasun Games
情報工場 and NTTデータ経営研究所 conduct a joint experiment using SERENDIP. The experiment confirmed increased confidence in communicating with people with different values and backgrounds, and greater awareness of bringing new ideas into the organization.
[Event report] During Disaster Prevention Week, what does the “leave no one behind” perspective mean for large-scale mixed-use facilities? “Disaster preparedness training from a DEI perspective” held at Sunshine City, visited by 30 million people annually
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Sunshine City welcomes more than 30 million visitors annually
27 staff members and group employees who regularly assist customers at facilities including the Sunshine City aquarium, observation deck, and information desk
More than 30,000 people nationwide participate
The event has been held 6,470 times, with more than 660,000 participants
Emperor penguin chick Yoyo-chan is turning 1! A record of 365 days in which a small life of an endangered species grew under everyone’s watchful eyes — a special event will be held to celebrate the 1st birthday!
“Autumn Flower Festa: A Sky-Connected Flower Garden in the Heavens,” offering spectacular views from an elevation of 850m, opens Sept. 12 (Sat.)! The “Colors of the Highlands” will feature 70,000 yellow and orange African marigolds filling 7,000㎡
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“Colors of the Highlands,” 7,000㎡
40,000 tricolor salvias
30,000 Bright Sparks (cockscomb)
5,000 plants, 3,000㎡
Adults (high school students and older): 1,300 yen
[Nepal floods and flash floods] International cooperation NGO gathering information and conducting aid activities in affected areas
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In response to flooding in northern Nepal in August 2026, Japanese international cooperation NGOs are providing emergency assistance. JANIC is introducing aid organizations and calling for broad support.
新東通信グループ marks its 55th anniversary with the declaration “Shinto, New Connections” — having achieved all targets for its 54th term (sales, gross profit and ordinary profit), the group aims for sales of 55 billion yen and ordinary profit of 3 billion yen in its 55th term
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新東通信グループ marks its 55th anniversary and announces targets for its 55th term under the theme “Shinto, New Connections.” It aims for sales of 55 billion yen and ordinary profit of 3 billion yen.
Leading Startup Square(LSS)will overhaul its community and membership system starting Sept. 1, 2026.
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Leading Startup Square(LSS)will overhaul its membership system and community starting Sept. 1, 2026. It will introduce a multilayered membership structure and data-driven matchmaking to strengthen collaboration among high-growth companies.
[Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Prefecture] Turning “2 hours available for work” into a local asset on a remote island with a population of around 10,000. Tapping “untapped working hours” to ease labor shortages
Monster Hunter Now’s first real-world event in 2 years comes to Namba, Osaka: “Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka” takes place Nov. 14 and 15, with early-bird discounted tickets on sale from Sept. 3
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Scopely Explora and Capcom announced that they will hold the real-world event “Monster Hunter Now Carnival 2026: Osaka” in November 2026. The 2-day limited-time experiential event will take place in Namba, Osaka, with tickets going on sale Sept. 3.
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About 20,000 hunters from Japan and abroad will gather
The service will soon celebrate its 3rd anniversary
How much time is spent on work communication? Survey examines the “small inefficiencies” of meetings, communication and information sharing (conducted by Japan Media Systems)
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Japan Media Systems conducted a survey on inefficiencies in meetings, communication and information sharing. It analyzed situations in which 200 employees felt they were wasting time or encountering inconvenience. The survey highlighted challenges in improving operational efficiency.
[Racbaki] Supports the improvement of overpronation! New brown color added to the “Race-Up Sneaker 2,” an innovative diet sneaker designed to help shape your ideal figure just by walking!
96% satisfaction! No stuffy corporate presentations! Discover the world of demolition and industrial waste through quizzes! ビクトリー holds company tour for local high school students
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96% of participating high school students rated the event highly (satisfied).
[SonicMove] LINE mini-app version of the farm-building game “海の上のカメ農園,” played by a cumulative 3 million users, launches on September 1, 2026 — New event where the vegetables you grow are delivered to you also starts at the same time
Redesigning the boundary between people and wildlife, once againRedesigning the boundary between people and wildlife, once again [NoMaps2026 talk session to be held at the Red Brick Government Building on September 25]
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Sept. 25, 2026 (Fri)
10:00~11:30
Original2026年9月23日(水・祝)~27日(日)
Companies mentioned:ファームエイジ株式会社、(一社)エゾシカ協会、旭山動物園、ボルネオ保全トラストジャパン、Wind River Bear Institute、NPO法人ピッキオ
Hokushin Suisan opens new-format restaurant “さかなめし北辰” in Kameari, selling rice balls, rice bowls and bento made with carefully selected rice, salt and seaweed
Large-scale evacuation drill with approximately 1,000 participants, plus fire and disaster-prevention activities for parents and children. “Sumifu Disaster Prevention Fair 2026” on Monday, September 7, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building. A day to prepare for emergencies while having fun, from the office to the community and home.
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Large-scale evacuation drill with approximately 1,000 participants
Approximately 80 tenants located in Shinjuku Sumitomo Building
Starting at 13:00
A disaster-prevention concert lasting approximately 30 minutes
JUSA partners with Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture to provide cloud-based landline phones free of charge to shelters throughout the area
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The “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” that occurred in July 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the Kumamoto Earthquake)
Following the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred in January 2024, JUSA provided support to the disaster-hit area by installing free cloud-based landline phones at evacuation shelters.
[Streamlining xEV development simulations] Sales begin for BYD SEAL “Thermal Management Data”
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Will be released on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
In May 2023, the company began selling “Benchmarking Data,” measured data on electric vehicles serving as an industry benchmark
Released in November 2024
In August 2026, based on this simulation model, the company released data simulating conditions that are difficult to reproduce in real-vehicle driving tests as “Thermal Management Data Sales”
COSMOS AWARDS 2026 1st*Five members of our group won awards for 6 works, including 1st place in their categories, marking the fifth consecutive year of awards since Ambihone’s establishment; the competition has awarded a total of 27 works.
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Consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended October 2025: ¥22,455 million
Companies mentioned:アイ・ケイ・ケイホールディングス株式会社、Ambihone株式会社、studio clori. OSAKA、studio clori. TOKYO 新宿、studio clori. NAGOYA
Develops physical AI technology for equipment maintenance to streamline diagnostic work
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Scheduled to be presented at the European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO) 2026, which begins on August 31, 2026
Scheduled to be presented at the Annual Conference of the International Speech Communication Association (INTERSPEECH) 2026, which begins on September 27, 2026
Live Mall Club obtains business model patent for its proprietary live-commerce technology, holds livestream at 近鉄百貨店
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On July 28, 2026, we completed a comprehensive overhaul of the app’s UI/UX and updated it to the new version.
Live Mall Club will livestream some of the events at the “Harukas Nippon Expo: Autumn in Hokkaido” being held at 近鉄百貨店 on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
[デジライズ] デジライズ representative 茶圓将裕 to speak for the 2nd consecutive year at “The 4th GMO Conference: Autumn—Physical AI 2026,” featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others
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デジライズ representative 茶圓将裕 will speak for the 2nd consecutive year at “The 4th GMO Conference: Autumn—Physical AI 2026” in September 2026. He will discuss real-world applications of AI with government, academic and corporate leaders, contributing to Japan’s growth strategy.
[totonoü] Adds products from 大和重工, founded in Tenpo 2, to its lineup of cold-plunge tubs: the “五右衛門風呂” and “鋳物ホーロー浴槽”; strengthens its integrated sauna experience proposals
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totonoü has added 大和重工’s “五右衛門風呂” and “鋳物ホーロー浴槽” to its lineup of cold-plunge tubs, strengthening its integrated sauna experience proposals. Sales begin September 1, 2026.
New Year’s card farewell stickers and New Year’s money envelopes get an upgrade! 日本ホールマーク launches new products for the 2027 New Year season
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日本ホールマーク will launch 102 New Year products for 2027 on September 7, 2026. Highlights include upgraded “New Year’s card farewell stickers” and a new type of “New Year’s money envelope.”