AI News 180m Report

2026-09-01 15:00–18:00 JST

1095 received, 1095 listed, 8 sources ・ Page 7 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 768 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 327 items from 6 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（767）

Director of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s High School Promotion Division to speak. Looking ahead to the new Courses of Study revision from 2030, exploring the future of education through the “N-E.X.T. High School” concept (free online forum on October 6)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Revision of the new Courses of Study from 2030
  • With 2040 in view
  • More than 100 companies and organizations served in consulting in corporate education CSR

Companies mentioned：株式会社キャリアリンク、キャリア協育アクション推進コンソーシアム

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[Measures mandatory from October 2026] Four e-learning courses on preventing job-seeker harassment and customer harassment revised

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

エデュテイメントプラネット has revised 4 e-learning courses on harassment prevention to reflect legal amendments taking effect in October 2026. The courses support corporate compliance efforts.

Companies mentioned：株式会社クオレ・シー・キューブ

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Okinawa and Kobe added to “Omedeta Ochoko JAPAN,” a growing kit that lets users cultivate local plants as if traveling. Enjoy the appeal of different parts of Japan while growing island chilies and Italian parsley. New lineup goes on sale September 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Will go on sale on September 1, 2026
  • Price: ¥700 (before tax)

Companies mentioned：聖新陶芸株式会社

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Turning uncertainty into the next growth opportunity—Masahiro 後藤, representative of ZenX, to speak at “Growth, Innovation & Leadership Summit 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 300 business, operational and technology leaders gather
  • Held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Belle Salle Shibuya First

Companies mentioned：株式会社ZenX、Frost & Sullivan Japan、玉木アンドアソシエイツ株式会社、日産自動車株式会社

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Directly connected to Tokyo Station, affordable, quick and thoroughly satisfying! A special website introducing 8 of Yaechika’s best-value, time-saving gourmet picks is now live!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Making the most of its direct connection to Tokyo Station, Yaechika has launched a special website showcasing “value-for-money and time-saving gourmet dining.” It features 8 restaurants focused on satisfaction in both price and time, catering to the needs of busy city dwellers.

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Supporting children, students and disaster-affected areas through online mutual aid procedures! Announcement of the 2026 fiscal year Mutual Aid My Page donation initiative, “Co-op Mutual Aid: Project to Illuminate the Future”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This initiative will donate up to 10 million yen
  • Original共済マイページの新規登録人数および各手続き件数１件につき20円を寄付します

Companies mentioned：日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会、コープ共済連、全国大学生協連奨学財団、日本生活協同組合連合会、日本生協連

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Online English conversation service ベストティーチャー expands its updated-version practice questions for the TOEFL iBT® preparation course

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 24 new questions added
  • Offering lessons with updated-version questions, for a total of 60 questions
  • Cashback of up to 12,000 yen
  • Monthly fee: 16,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ベストティーチャー、ETS、TOEFL iBT®

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<リリカラ> to exhibit at the “4th Workplace Reform EXPO [Tokyo]” with tips for office transformations that boost employee engagement.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

リリカラ will exhibit at the “Workplace Reform EXPO,” held in 2026, proposing sustainable office design that helps improve employee engagement. It will also debut its new program, “リリカラ式インクルーシブオフィス.”

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[Held Oct. 29] Special partner and advisor for “OUTCOME 2026,” a B2B conference focused on customer outcomes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held on Thursday, October 29, 2026
  • Capacity: 600 people

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会、株式会社UPDATA、sasket LLC、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション

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Original【導入事例】古野電気株式会社：工場システム向けセキュリティ規程・手順書を整備、現場が納得して使える工場セキュリティの拠り所を実現

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 400 million yen
  • Established: July 1, 1987 (company name changed to コベルコシステム株式会社)

Companies mentioned：古野電気株式会社、コベルコシステム株式会社、KOBELCOグループ、日本IBM

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Original2026年秋、ルイスポールセンはポール・ヘニングセンが手がけた3つの名作、「PH 5」「PH 2/1 テーブルランプ」「PH 3/2 テーブルランプ」を新たなかたちで発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥92,400 (pre-tax price: ¥84,000)
  • ¥103,400 (pre-tax price: ¥94,000)
  • ¥150,700 (pre-tax price: ¥137,000)

Companies mentioned：ルイスポールセン、ルイスポールセンジャパン株式会社、ポール・ヘニングセン

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Regarding the price revision for “メガ・エッグ 光10ギガ”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly fee: 6,750 yen
  • 6,270 yen
  • Monthly reduction: 480 yen
  • Discount of 550 yen per month for 1 year

Companies mentioned：株式会社エネコム、メガ・エッグ 光10ギガ、メガ・エッグ 光ベーシック

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Discover autumn food and living at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C.: 2 special events presented with ELLE gourmet and ELLE DECOR!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • A total of 16 restaurants and cafés at Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C.
  • Original2026年9月11日（金）から10月31日（土）まで
  • Marked its 15th anniversary since opening on March 19, 2026
  • Commercial floor area: approximately 55,000 m²
  • Number of tenants: approximately 170 stores

Companies mentioned：東急株式会社（二子玉川ライズ）、ELLE gourmet、ELLE DECOR、二子玉川ライズ・ショッピングセンター、株式会社ハースト婦人画報社

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Participating as a sponsor and technical partner in the Minoh Senba Art Competition, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the city’s incorporation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original制作費：1作品（1箇所）200,000円（税込）支給

Companies mentioned：株式会社タカラ塗料、箕面市アートプロジェクトアートコンペ実行委員会、北大阪急行電鉄

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株式会社ＦＦＲＩセキュリティ and 株式会社シー・シー・ダブル launch SOC services for businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launching on September 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社ＦＦＲＩセキュリティ、株式会社シー・シー・ダブル、FFRI、CCW

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Now selling a shared season pass for the 2026-2027 season at Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort and Hakuba Cortina Ski Resort

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adults save 27,200 yen off the regular price
  • Adult: 54,970 yen
  • Child: 26,450 yen
  • Senior: 52,670 yen
  • Refund of 80% of the regular price
  • Day-use parking lot with capacity for approximately 450 vehicles

Companies mentioned：白馬アルプスホテル、THE ALPS HOTEL HAKUBA、ホテルグリーンプラザ白馬

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Collection celebrating the 100th anniversary of ポール・ヘニングセン’s lighting design is finally complete

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Pendant lamp: ¥269,500 (pre-tax price: ¥245,000)
  • Wall lamp: ¥202,400 (pre-tax price: ¥184,000)

Companies mentioned：ルイスポールセンジャパン株式会社、ルイスポールセン、ポール・ヘニングセン

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Original「顕在顧客に特化したBtoBマーケティング支援」を本格展開。アイコネクトがコーポレートサイトを全面リニューアル

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイコネクト、PaperNow

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[DOPA!] September campaign “DOPA! Moon-Viewing Grand Strategy” launches, alongside achievement of No. 1 in monthly and cumulative winner reports

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20,000 winner reports
  • 200,000 cumulative winner reports
  • 1.5 million cumulative users

Companies mentioned：株式会社sinsa、DOPA!

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Original願掛けをして飾る『飲まないお酒』！？ 真言宗豊山派 天明寺 辨望（べんもう）住職監修『シングルモルトウイスキー 』が9月1日(火)より数量限定で予約開始！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A lineup of 7 varieties
  • All 7 varieties, 700 ml each: 18,000 yen (before tax)
  • All 7 varieties, 300 ml each: 9,000 yen (before tax)
  • Alcohol content: 50%
  • List price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax)
  • Price: ¥13,500 (tax included)
  • Alcohol content: 53.1%

Companies mentioned：アットスター株式会社、霧島横川蒸留所、真言宗豊山派、太子山天明寺、KADOKAWA

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KG Motors raises 470 million yen to expand production capacity

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 470 million yen
  • 2.235 billion yen
  • Maximum speed: 60 km/h
  • Range: 100 km

Companies mentioned：KGモーターズ株式会社、株式会社ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、株式会社ミツバ、ほくほくキャピタル株式会社、株式会社AKIBAホールディングス、HOXIN株式会社、INNOVATION V Capital、東邦ガス株式会社、イグニション・ポイント ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社BUDDICA

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Putting an end to generative AI projects getting “stuck at the PoC stage”: Launch of amoibe AI Quality Assessment Agent, a product supporting in-house development

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 82% of investment in generative AI is not generating a return on investment

Companies mentioned：株式会社amoibe、マイクロソフト、Gartner

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[Golf Special Offer Ticket Giveaway!!!] Announcement of a new partner company for the “Nikkori Japan-Korea Platform”: 三共観光開発株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are giving away weekday golf tickets for Akagi Country Club, including lunch, at a flat rate of 8,880 yen.
  • Its total assets reached 1.815 trillion yen in its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 2025

Companies mentioned：株式会社SBJ銀行、三共観光開発株式会社、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ

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Bluefield Energy to exhibit at SMART ENERGY WEEK Autumn

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 26th SMART ENERGY WEEK Autumn
  • Original2026年9月9日（水）から11日（金）

Companies mentioned：Bluefield Energy株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

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[New feature] Speed-recovery eye mask “Relaxonic Cover” adds “Refresh Score,” which uses a smartphone camera to visualize how refreshed you feel

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sale price: 27,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：MENTAGRAPH株式会社、JT、Amazon、iF DESIGN AWARD

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[On sale 9/1] Warmth for fall and winter, proposed by mt. The new mt 2026 AUTUMN & WINTER collection debuts with 44 designs.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 41 types of masking tape
  • 3 types of tape cutters
  • 5 types in total
  • 220 yen each, before tax
  • 240 yen and up each, before tax
  • 300 yen each, before tax
  • 190 yen each, before tax
  • 200 yen and up each, before tax

Companies mentioned：カモ井加工紙株式会社、mt、サンリオ、SOU・SOU、イェンニ・トゥオミネン、bluebellgray、フミノナ、工藤あゆみ

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Every time I see news about bears, I worry about families going into the mountains. “ワンタイムやまの保険,” insurance for gathering wild vegetables and mushrooms that includes a distress alert service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Location: 87-1 Kawakami-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Companies mentioned：まごころ少額短期保険株式会社

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Latest manufacturing and auto parts templates for “Factory-ONE 電脳工場” now available to adapt to changes on the factory floor and reduce workloads

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 2,000 units shipped to date

Companies mentioned：株式会社日立ソリューションズ西日本、株式会社エクス、自動車部品メーカー

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Thai-inspired wellness fragrance brand PAÑPURI（パンピューリ） to launch on ZOZOCOSME on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with 3 ZOZOCOSME-exclusive items available in limited quantities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original2026年9月9日（水）12:00より
  • Jasmine set: 11,700 yen (tax included)
  • Perfume oil, trial size: 4,180 yen (tax included)
  • Hand cream and sachet set: 7,480 yen each (tax included)
  • Founded in Thailand in 2003
  • ■ Established: August 2020

Companies mentioned：パンピューリジャパン株式会社、PAÑPURI（パンピューリ）、ZOZOTOWN、ZOZOCOSME

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Original創業51年「居酒屋一休99」が9月1日本格始動！レモンサワー99円、小籠包1個50円、新たに発酵·腸活メニューも。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Lemon sour ¥99
  • Original小籠包1個50円
  • Highballs: 199 yen
  • Draft beer ¥299
  • The 4 eligible drinks are The Premium Malt’s draft beer, Kodawari Sakaba Lemon Sour, Jim Beam Highball, and Tamako Pear Sour.

Companies mentioned：居酒屋一休、居酒屋一休99、株式会社一休、FERMENT U

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【天下一品】The annual “天下一品 Festival” returns on October 1! Along with the customary free coupons, this year’s event will also feature merchandise commemorating the 55th anniversary of the company’s founding

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The group currently operates a cumulative total of 194 stores
  • 55th anniversary of founding
  • It consists of 101 pieces

Companies mentioned：天下一品、株式会社天一食品商事

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Generative AI moves from tool to colleague — a person you can turn to first with your worries, without concern about being a nuisance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20,608 workers in Japan and the U.S.
  • Japan: 10,304; U.S.: 10,304
  • March 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社インディードリクルートパートナーズ、ChatGPT

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Real-time train locations and arrival predictions: Utsunomiya Light Rail location system “Lロケ” launches on September 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tuesday, Sept. 1, Reiwa 8

Companies mentioned：アーティサン株式会社、宇都宮ライトレール株式会社

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Make every step in Kitakyushu count for 2 times the support. Local businesses and others sponsor Roshanthes’ 20th Anniversary Charity Walk

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • 20th anniversary of its establishment
  • Course of approximately 6–7.5km
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • For example, a participant donates 100 yen
  • A total of 200 yen will support Roshanthes’ activities

Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人ロシナンテス、西日本長瀬株式会社、株式会社ナガセビューティケァ、株式会社堀井企画、NPO法人北九州ウオーキング協会

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KEIKYU PIT Keikyu Store Uraga, the first unmanned checkout store on the Keikyu Line, opens on September 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Opening on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, inside the ticket gates at Uraga Station on the Keikyu Main Line
  • 120 cases annually
  • 1,000 projects to date
  • Awarded 23 times

Companies mentioned：株式会社L&B、京浜急行電鉄株式会社、株式会社シャラクシー

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MILEGRA presents a new option for fall and winter teamwear! “Motion Form Sweatshirts,” made with double-knit fabric, now on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • The tops come in 3 styles: crewneck sweatshirt, pullover hoodie, and full-zip hoodie
  • Pants are available in 2 styles: with ankle zippers for easy changing while wearing shoes, or with ankle buttons for easy adjustment around the hem
  • Available in 3 colors: black, navy, and gray

Companies mentioned：MILEGRA、株式会社フラスコ１００ｃｃ

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BFIVE presents a new option for fall and winter teamwear! “Motion Form Sweatshirts,” made with double-knit fabric, now on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The tops come in 3 styles: crewneck sweatshirt, pullover hoodie, and full-zip hoodie
  • Pants are available in 2 styles: with ankle zippers for easy changing while wearing shoes, or with ankle buttons for easy adjustment around the hem
  • Material: 49% polyester / 46% rayon / 5% polyurethane

Companies mentioned：BFIVE、株式会社フラスコ１００ｃｃ

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“映画『オレンジ・ランプ』” municipal subscription program surpasses 50 locations! Aiming for 3.5% of the population, the “Orange lamp 3.5 Project” launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,900 events held to date
  • 170,000 attendees
  • More than 480 municipalities nationwide
  • 3.5% of the population
  • More than 81%

Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンダーラボラトリー、映画『オレンジ・ランプ』、映画『オレンジ・デイズ』

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【株式会社さわやか】Savor the flavors of fall! “Autumn Seasonal Menu,” designed to stimulate the senses, launches simultaneously at all 3 ボナペティート・パパ locations on Tuesday, September 1!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • ￥500
  • ￥880
  • ￥1,880
  • ￥1,680
  • ￥2,800
  • ￥600
  • 888 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社さわやか、ボナペティート・パパ

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Healthcare × disability welfare × art. “Art Prescription Exhibition” connects hearts in Daikanyama

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original2026年9月4日（金）～6日（日）
  • 7 artists
  • 10 works

Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人征峯会、株式会社MENITY

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【Free admission】Daigo Hasegawa, executive director of 日本理学療法士協会, joins hands-on health event “しらとりけんこう教室 OLA,” tackling challenges in a super-aging society, to be held in Chikusei City on October 18

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Oct. 18, 2026
  • 09:30〜11:45

Companies mentioned：日本理学療法士協会、社会福祉法人征峯会、筑波大学

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New “Family Comfort with Bunk Bed” rooms arrive at からくさホテル Sapporo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • 22 of the hotel’s 177 rooms will be renovated in phases
  • Sales of the new “Family Comfort with Bunk Bed” rooms will begin on the official website on September 1, 2026
  • 25㎡ room
  • Accommodates up to 4 guests
  • 30% off the regular rate
  • Best rate at 35% off
  • Sales period: through Wednesday, March 17, 2027
  • Stay period: through Wednesday, March 31, 2027
  • Get a 1,000-yen coupon, available exclusively on the official website
  • からくさホテル was established in March 2016
  • Date established: January 23, 2003
  • Capital: 28 million yen
  • Operates 6 hotels in Sapporo, Tokyo, and Osaka

Companies mentioned：株式会社ザイマックスインターナショナル、からくさホテル、株式会社からくさホテルズ、株式会社ザイマックスグループ

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KONCIWA begins collaboration with 株式会社ラドンナ, its official domestic sales partner

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Price including tax: ¥6,930
  • Price before tax: ¥6,300
  • Price including tax: ¥5,280
  • Price before tax: ¥4,800
  • Overall length: approximately 50cm
  • Length when stored: approximately 25.5cm
  • Rib length: 50cm
  • Overall length: approximately 53cm
  • Length when stored: approximately 27.5cm
  • Rib length: 55cm

Companies mentioned：KONCIWA株式会社、株式会社ラドンナ、Toffy（トフィー）

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【Held October 29】Full program and schedule released for “OUTCOME 2026,” Japan’s first* B2B conference focused on customer outcomes (results)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 4 million users

Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATA、一般社団法人日本カスタマーサクセス協会、Sierra Technologies Japan、Zen and Company、Palantir、富士通株式会社、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社スペースデータ、カスタマーサクセス株式会社、株式会社プレイド、ウェルディレクション合同会社、freee株式会社、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション

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Originalロジテック、フラッグシップ物流拠点「八千代LFC」開設に伴いコーポレートサイトの「倉庫情報」をリニューアル

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Began operations in June 2026
  • 3 service styles: “Full-Service,” “Consultative,” and “Custom-Designed”
  • Number of locations: 143

Companies mentioned：ロジテック、キャムコムグループ

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Delivering a brand’s worldview through the “ears”: 経営のための創造社 and LAMM launch podcast solutions for companies and brands in collaboration with コンテンツギルド

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Podcast usage rate in Japan is 18.2%
  • 40.5% among people aged 15–19
  • 28.8% among people in their 20s
  • OriginalPodcastユーザーの76.2%が月1回以上ビデオPodcastを視聴

Companies mentioned：経営のための創造社、LAMM、コンテンツギルド、ニッポン放送、オトナル、朝日新聞社

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Kotaro Niira appointed head of Splashtop’s Japan subsidiary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • This year marks its 15th year
  • Used by more than 30 million people worldwide

Companies mentioned：スプラッシュトップ株式会社、Splashtop Inc.、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、e-Janネットワークス株式会社、株式会社朝日ネット、Microsoft

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Notice of the end of sales of “Mitsukari” and its merger into 株式会社カオナビ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Mitsukari will end new sales on September 30, 2026, and be absorbed by its parent company, Kaonavi. The move is intended to strengthen integration in the HR tech sector.

Companies mentioned：株式会社カオナビ

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Personal training service “DESIGN YOU'RE BODY” revamped! Further strengthening personalized, made-to-order support, from building health to losing weight

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Supports more than 2,500 customers annually
  • Operates a total of 62 locations
  • 8-session plan, member price: 48,400 yen (tax included)
  • 4-session plan, member price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
  • 1-session plan, member price: 7,150 yen (tax included)
  • Employees: 1,951

Companies mentioned：株式会社COSPAウエルネス、FITBASE24、キュッパ

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Global Produce handles venue construction and technical production for the immersive indoor event “Tabekko Doubutsu MIRAI LAB. ~Hoshifuru Kirarium~”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Global Produce handles venue construction and technical production for “MIRAI LAB.,” an immersive event based on the popular IP “Tabekko Doubutsu.” Using lighting, video and interactive technology, the event creates a dreamlike space and draws attention from families.

Companies mentioned：株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社ギンビス

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Electricity and gas services “Commufa Denki” and “Kateene Gas Plan for au” to launch on September 1 for Commufa service subscribers

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An amount equivalent to up to 2.5% of electricity charges will be discounted from the Commufa bill
  • An amount equivalent to up to 2.5% of gas charges will also be additionally discounted from the Commufa bill
  • Provides energy services to 3.64 million customers nationwide

Companies mentioned：auエネルギー＆ライフ株式会社、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社、ctc

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Skin and body care brand “nicowa” to launch in October 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥3,630 (tax included)
  • ¥5,830 (tax included)
  • ¥4,400 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社アジュバンコスメジャパン、nicowa

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Recommerce OS “Retailor” launches a “paperwork-free trade-in shipping infrastructure” that supports anonymous shipping

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fast shipping procedures in as little as about 30 minutes

Companies mentioned：Free Standard株式会社、ヤマト運輸株式会社、ファミリーマート

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[Conference presentation] Toward a society where people can choose “actual deliciousness” in stores even amid climate change: evaluating cooked rice and demonstrating a production method that achieves consistent eating quality

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Facts

  • 73rd annual conference
  • 1961 (Showa 36)
  • 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：東洋ライス株式会社、米・食味鑑定士協会、日本食品科学工学会

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OriginalTOTOがユーザー調査の高速化を目的に、「ユニーリサーチ」を導入

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Facts

  • Collect feedback from hundreds of people in 2–3 days
  • A cumulative total of 3,600 companies
  • More than 86,000 cases

Companies mentioned：TOTO、株式会社プロダクトフォース、ユニーリサーチ

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A “throat tablet” containing vitamin C equivalent to 150 lemons joins the “VC-3000” series, known for the jingle “Name tara Akan~♪”! “VC-3000 Throat Tablets, Lemon Flavor”

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Facts

  • 3,000 mg of vitamin C
  • Equivalent to 150 lemons
  • 12 types of herbal extracts
  • Net weight: 11 g
  • 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive the new product

Companies mentioned：ノーベル製菓、ノーベル製菓株式会社

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Investment in KGモーターズ株式会社, developer of the single-seat compact EV “mibot”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 275 million yen
  • ¥5 billion in total assets under management
  • Operating period: 10 years

Companies mentioned：東邦ガス株式会社、KGモーターズ株式会社、イグニション・ポイント ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、シン・インフラ ファンド by TOHO GAS

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Persol Work Switch Consulting launches “AI Consulting,” a new service providing end-to-end support for AI transformation

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 52% of companies that have adopted AI report benefits such as reduced workload, faster processes and fewer errors
  • Aims to train a total of more than 300 people this fiscal year
  • Generated expected annual savings of more than 5,000 hours
  • Has trained more than 300 development personnel, as well as in-house trainers to bring training in-house

Companies mentioned：パーソルワークスイッチコンサルティング株式会社、パーソルグループ、UiPath、Microsoft、ServiceNow、Salesforce

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AI to address dependence on individual expertise in quality operations: launches “Quality Knowledge Utilization AI for the Manufacturing Industry”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched in August 2026

Companies mentioned：パナソニック デジタル株式会社、パナソニックグループ

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CyCraft announces new cybersecurity education board game 《Cybercrete: The Path to Cyber Defense》, available for purchase starting today

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Play time: approximately 40–60 minutes
  • Price: 15,000 yen (excluding tax)
  • To date, more than 1,000 people from industry, government and academia in Taiwan, Japan and the United States have tried the game as part of security education and training.
  • Established in 2017
  • September 2026
  • Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in February 2026

Companies mentioned：CyCraft、CyCraft Japan、CID グループ、テマセク・ホールディングス、パビリオンキャピタル、Gartner、IDC、Frost & Sullivan、NCA、SCIS、HITCON、FIRSTCON、AVTOKYO、メルカリ

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ITmedia renews certification from JICDAQ, the organization that certifies the quality of digital ad placements

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 350 million page views per month
  • 60 million unique browsers

Companies mentioned：アイティメディア株式会社、一般社団法人デジタル広告品質認証機構、公益社団法人日本アドバタイザーズ協会、一般社団法人日本広告業協会、一般社団法人日本インタラクティブ広告協会

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More than 40% of users have “bought without checking the actual vehicle”: results compiled for the “Proto Car User Report 2026”

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Facts

  • Have experience “buying without checking the actual vehicle”
  • The average total amount paid for currently driven used cars is 1.79 million yen
  • Gasoline vehicles: 71.5%
  • Hybrid vehicles (HV) grew from 17.5% to 21.8%
  • Kei cars: 38.6%
  • Minivans (16.5%)
  • “Visit only 1 dealership before deciding (62.8%)”
  • “Do not visit a dealership (11.1%)”

Companies mentioned：株式会社プロトコーポレーション、グーネット

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Yanase strengthens its group business structure by transitioning to a holding company

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Yanase will transition to a holding company in October 2026 to strengthen group management. Its Mercedes-Benz business will be transferred to a new company, allowing for greater specialization. The move is a strategic response to changes in the business environment.

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Original高まる鉄分ケアニーズに応える日本初基準最大量鉄分10mgを配合したドリンク剤が登場「アルフェ リッチＦＥ」新発売

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Facts

  • 10.0 mg of iron
  • Suggested retail price (tax included): 50 mL, 330 yen
  • 50 mL × 3 bottles, 990 yen
  • 50 mL × 10 bottles, 3,300 yen
  • Sept. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：大正製薬株式会社、アルフェ

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LIPPS sponsors BOVA, a video contest hosted by 宣伝会議’s ブレーン magazine

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Facts

  • Approximately 380,000 per year
  • Original10～20代
  • 2013
  • Within 3 minutes
  • Within 1 minute
  • 14th
  • Dec. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：LIPPS、株式会社リップス、宣伝会議、株式会社宣伝会議、ブレーン

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Cutting several hundred-plus application forms to around 70! Optimizing workflows company-wide after business integration | JPロジスティクス株式会社 adopts cloud workflow platform kickflow

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Facts

  • Cutting several hundred-plus application forms to around 70
  • Automating more than 500 routine applications per month

Companies mentioned：JPロジスティクス株式会社、株式会社kickflow

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Construction industry cloud platform CONOC launches its 1st AI agent, co-developed with JAPAN AI. “Genba Photo AI” and “Gencho AI” streamline the organization of site photos and documentation of on-site surveys

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CONOC and JAPAN AI will launch their co-developed AI agents “Genba Photo AI” and “Gencho AI” in September 2026. The AI streamlines record-keeping at construction sites and contributes to advancing DX and AX in the industry.

Companies mentioned：JAPAN AI

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Vitalify begins offering paid Dify licenses, supporting in-house development of generative AI applications under an authorized reseller agreement with TDSE

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launching on September 1, 2026
  • Established: October 11, 2013
  • Established: September 21, 2005

Companies mentioned：株式会社バイタリフィ、TDSE株式会社、Dify協会

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Original【ブールミッシュ×「みくりや染織」職人 まこ】伝統工芸「藍染」とコラボレーションしたプレゼントキャンペーンを開催！

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Facts

  • Campaign period
  • A set will be given away to 10 winners

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブールミッシュ、みくりや染織、まこ

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More than 70% of working women said recognition of their efforts made their work rewarding—compensation ranked 6th | Survey on what makes work rewarding for working women

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In a survey of 449 working women conducted by Remolabo, about 77% said they had experienced feeling “truly motivated to give it their all.” The main reason was having their efforts recognized. Recognition has a greater impact on job satisfaction than compensation.

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Shin Infrastructure Fund by TOHO GAS invests in KGモーターズ, a company engaged in manufacturing and selling small mobility robots and operating a MaaS business

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original運営規模：50 億円

Companies mentioned：KGモーターズ、東邦ガス、イグニション・ポイント ベンチャーパートナーズ

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Stock photo provider アフロ makes photos and illustrations available from 550 yen! Major revisions to royalty-free licenses from September 1

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Still images from 550 yen
  • Videos from 2,750 yen
  • More than 100 million photos, videos and illustrations across the group

Companies mentioned：株式会社アフロ、アフロ

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To be held September 9 (Wed)–11 (Fri): Vertex Partners to exhibit at SCM World (within Sustainable Management Week), booth E2-20

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Vertex Partners will exhibit at SCM World in September 2026 and announce its new Inventory Diagnosis Service. The company will strengthen SCM support that contributes to sustainable management.

Companies mentioned：ASCM COMMUNITY JAPAN、RX Japan合同会社

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Banco Azteca moves from automation to enterprise-scale business orchestration using UiPath

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Facts

  • More than 8,800 enterprise processes
  • More than 300 automations
  • Processing capacity equivalent to the work of more than 3,300 full-time employees

Companies mentioned：Banco Azteca、UiPath、Group Elektra、elektra.mx

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Korea’s INSPIRE offers a limited-time gourmet experience featuring seasonal autumn ingredients

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Facts

  • A total of 1,275 rooms
  • Boasts 15,000 seats
  • Up to 30,000 people gather
  • 150 meters long
  • 461,661㎡
  • At least 30% less than the regular price

Companies mentioned：インスパイア・エンターテインメント・リゾート、CatchTable

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Exhibition marketing experts select 5 must-see exhibitions taking place in September 2026: What market shifts across gifts, logistics, energy, welding and tourism reveal about the growing value of connection

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  • For this 63rd installment, we have compiled a list of 5 exhibitions taking place in September 2026.
  • Announced 5 must-see exhibitions taking place in September 2026.
  • Exhibits by 600 companies and organizations, with 3,250 booths, are planned
  • The product range has grown to sell 10,000 items annually.

Companies mentioned：株式会社展示会営業マーケティング、株式会社ビジネスガイド社、一般社団法人日本産業機械工業会、一般社団法人日本産業車両協会、一般社団法人日本パレット協会、一般社団法人日本運搬車両機器協会、一般社団法人日本物流システム機器協会、公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会、一般社団法人日本能率協会、RX Japan合同会社、株式会社ハート・プランニング倉敷屋

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Signs sponsorship agreement with HYROX Japan representative athlete Wataru Nakamura

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Facts

  • HYROX JAPAN ambassador (appointed in August 2025)
  • March 2026: 3rd place in HYROX London MEN OPEN (58:03; fastest Japanese record ever as of August 26, 2026)
  • August 2026: 1st place in HYROX Chiba Mixed Relay (51:51; fastest Japanese record ever as of August 26, 2026)

Companies mentioned：Horizon株式会社、HYROX、Scentdays、PMC（Physical Monster Club）

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Make existing buildings smarter and more visible with retrofit IoT sensors

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Radio waves in the 920 MHz band

Companies mentioned：株式会社obniz、大成建設株式会社、情報処理推進機構（IPA）

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Rebranding the residential fire alarm brand “まもるくん”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 13.302 billion yen
  • Established: May 5, 1944

Companies mentioned：能美防災株式会社、6D、コクヨ、不二家洋菓子店、旭川市、ARTE TOKYO、ACC、NYADC、シンカ

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Original【新店】極味薬膳スープ×お好みカスタマイズで楽しむ！麻辣湯専門店「菜菜麻辣湯」が、ららぽーと沼津に9月17日(木)オープン！

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Facts

  • The brand’s 8th store opens!
  • “BIG Chinese fried bread,” about 20 cm long
  • ■ Business hours: 11:00–21:00 (L.O. 20:30)

Companies mentioned：株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ、菜菜麻辣湯、ららぽーと沼津、CIAL横浜店、横浜ワールドポーターズ店、イオンモールナゴヤドーム前店、イオンモール名古屋茶屋店、ららぽーと愛知東郷店、イオンモール京都桂川店、イオンモール堺鉄砲町店

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【Video production DX】メディア博士 adds GIF export functionality! Streamlining email sales as well

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Facts

  • Up to 15 seconds

Companies mentioned：株式会社博士.com、メディア博士

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Original秋冬限定、月桂冠「つき原酒」を発売 アルコール度数20度、原酒ならではの濃厚な味わい

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 20 degrees
  • 1.8 L pack
  • Suggested retail price: 1,676 yen (excluding consumption tax)
  • Commercialized in January 2018
  • Sept. 14, 2026

Companies mentioned：月桂冠株式会社、月桂冠

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Enjoy warm sake more easily! Gekkeikan launches the autumn/winter limited-edition “Kanpai Pack”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 1,429 yen (excluding consumption tax)
  • Alcohol content: 14 degrees or higher and less than 15 degrees
  • Available nationwide from September 14, 2026

Companies mentioned：月桂冠株式会社、日本酒造組合中央会、日本酒需要創造会議

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Gekkeikan’s “Delicious Warmed” series launches for the autumn/winter season only

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Gekkeikan will launch limited-edition new flavors, “Baked Apple” and “Fragrant Matcha,” in its “Delicious Warmed” series in autumn 2026. Made with a sake base, the drinks are designed to be enjoyed warm.

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【Event report】Around 20 participants discuss how to address the concentration of work among veteran employees and stagnation in young employee development, drawing on Mitsubishi Chemical’s experience

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Facts

  • 22 people participated
  • Cuts new employee training time by about 50%
  • Capital: 924.76 million yen (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Skillnote、三菱ケミカル株式会社

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Vendor menus revealed! “Craft Gyoza Fest® SAITAMA 2026” confirmed for its return after 2 years! Discover your favorite gyoza in Saitama Shintoshin!

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“Craft Gyoza Fest® SAITAMA 2026” will return in October 2026 after 2 years. The event will feature distinctive gyoza from 12 vendors and craft beer from 3 vendors, along with new menu items and reserved seating.

Companies mentioned：GYOZA SHACK、餃子の宮でんでん、餃子とワイン 果皮と餡、宇都宮餃子はちまん餃子、京都餃子ミヤコパンダ、博多八助、じゃげな、玉川精肉店、香港点心楼、よいち餃子大王、肉玉そば越智×浅草開化楼、STANDIONE、餃子とチャーハンのクラフト飯店、hokkaido brewing

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“JAPAN EDITION PATCH WORKS” debuts from Australian bag brand ALPAKA

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • MATSURI SERIES - PATCH COLLECTION JAPAN EDITION PW 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • ZIP POUCH PANEL JAPAN EDITION PW ¥14,300 (tax included)
  • On sale in limited quantities from September 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：ALPAKA、JALUX STYLE、KENTAI、JALUX

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Multilingual interpretation service “KOTOBAL” adds “Disaster Prevention Broadcast” feature

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The service provides interpretation in up to 33 languages and voice-to-text communication using 1 tablet.
  • Real-time AI interpretation supports 24 languages: English, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese, Russian, Thai, Tagalog, Nepali, Indonesian, Hindi, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Danish, Turkish, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese and Ukrainian.

Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタジャパン株式会社、コニカミノルタ株式会社、ANAホリデイ・イン東京ベイ

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SHEGLAM launches its new “Glazed & Locked Glossy Lip Tint,” delivering glass-like shine and a natural flush of color, on Friday, August 28!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥977 (tax included)
  • Available in 10 colors
  • Contains approximately 60% oil
  • More than 90% of SHEGLAM products are vegan

Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FDA、EU、GCC 標準化機構(GSO)、メキシコ公定規格と一般衛生法(GHL)、FSC、SA8000、BSCI、SMETA

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“ニコニコレンタカー Fukuoka Airport International Terminal location” to grand open on Thursday, October 1, 2026!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100 new cars purchased in 2026 have been added to the fleet.
  • Approximately 1,500 locations across Japan
  • Established in 1986

Companies mentioned：株式会社MIC、ニコニコレンタカー

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Original早期予約でお得に！最大6連休の集いを彩る選べる「贅沢セット」や本格「和洋中折衷」で新年を華やかに、イトーヨーカドー・ヨークの 2027 年おせち

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  • A total of 27 items, with product categories organized and carefully selected
  • Number of items: 60 (serves 5)
  • Price: ¥45,800 (¥49,464 including tax)
  • Number of items: 43 (serves 3–4)
  • Price: ¥23,000 (¥24,840 including tax)
  • Number of items: 50 (serves 4–5)
  • Price: ¥19,800 (¥21,384 including tax)
  • Number of items: 31 (serves 3–4)
  • Number of items: 20 (serves 1)
  • Price: ¥6,400 (¥6,912 including tax)
  • Number of items: 21 (serves 2)
  • Price: ¥8,800 (¥9,504 including tax)
  • Number of items: 57 (serves 3–4)

Companies mentioned：イトーヨーカドー、ヨーク、株式会社イトーヨーカ堂、てら岡、和山、ほった、千賀

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“アクアシティお台場 × DIGIMON at 東京ラーメン国技館 舞” event confirmed! Original collaborative ramen available exclusively here!

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Facts

  • A pop-up shop will also be held for 9 days only.
  • Scheduled period: September 12–October 11, 2026

Companies mentioned：東映アニメーション株式会社、アクアシティお台場、東京ラーメン国技館 舞、DIGIMON BEATBREAK、デジモンアドベンチャー

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OriginalLINEで仕事探しからライフプラン、就職後の定着までを伴走サポート 横浜市委託事業『よこはまひとり親就職・キャリア応援』を開始

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established July 2013
  • TEL 045-534-8849

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本シングルマザー支援協会、横浜市

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スイッチメディア to speak at “MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn”

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スイッチメディア and 花王 will jointly speak at “MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn,” presenting a practical case study in data-driven media investment. The session will focus on measuring advertising effectiveness and improving ROIC.

Companies mentioned：花王株式会社、株式会社翔泳社

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A brand film co-produced by CARTA ZERO and マレーシア航空 wins Bronze at “Advertising Awards Asia Pacific 2026”

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Facts

  • More than 150 million cumulative views on YouTube
  • Advertising Awards Asia Pacific 2026
  • 80-second brand film
  • Welcoming up to 40,000 customers every day
  • Capital: ¥60 million

Companies mentioned：CARTA ZERO、マレーシア航空、Malaysia Aviation Group、MARKETECH APAC、TYO、Media Box、サンク・アール、イー・スピリット、ヒラカワ屋、フィニット、愛印、Nomad

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“Baby Cheese Blend” series shipments up 149% year on year※! 3 new flavors debut, including “Black Pepper” for snacking and the series’ first 2 dessert-style flavors

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Going on sale sequentially from September 2026
  • Original「ベビーチーズブレンド ブラックペッパー入り 54g」
  • Suggested retail price: ¥125 (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: ¥135 (tax included)
  • Capital: 90 million yen

Companies mentioned：マリンフード株式会社

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ラサーナ launches its first “trial monitor project,” with products chosen based on customer feedback! 3 skincare items being considered for release in 2028 will be sold in limited quantities, starting Thursday, October 1, 2026.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales reached 26 million bottles
  • Planned regular price: ¥5,478 (tax included)
  • Special monitor price: ¥2,730 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ラサーナ、株式会社ヤマサキ、富士経済、サッカロミセス、ワカメ、ウラボシヤハズ、オオバアオサ、アスコフィルムノドスム、アスパラゴプシスアルマタ

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“ねっぱん！サイトコントローラー＋＋,” Japan’s No. 1 site controller by number of facilities using it, begins integration with “Be.”

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Facts

  • No. 1 in Japan by number of facilities using it

Companies mentioned：楽天トラベルサービス株式会社、10pct.株式会社、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所株式会社

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VISH株式会社 launches “COCOQUL (ココクル),” a transportation support service for adult day care and dialysis that uses AI to automatically create pickup plans and optimal routes—addressing the aging of transportation drivers and staff shortages in care services

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly fee: from ¥6,000 (for up to 18 users; other plans available)
  • Used at 5,000 facilities nationwide
  • Approximately 8,300 GPS-equipped bus location system units in operation
  • Capital: ¥11.5 million

Companies mentioned：VISH株式会社、医療法人社団昴会 日野記念病院

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The answer to data infrastructure in the AI era lies in the field. Registration opens for “db tech showcase 2026 Tokyo,” featuring more than 80 sessions.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • November 5–6, 2026
  • Around 1,000 engineers and digital transformation leaders attend each year.

Companies mentioned：株式会社インサイトテクノロジー、TKPガーデンシティPREMIUM東京駅大手町

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