【Autumn 2026】A new Kyoto rice bowl, “Autumn Kyoto Rice Bowl 五-Variety Tasting Set,” offering an autumn experience in Kyoto for all five senses, makes its debut at 五木茶屋 Arashiyama Main Store, 五穀豊穣のお茶屋ごはん®︎!
For an additional ¥1,500, you can switch “Pike Conger Shabu-Shabu with Seasonal Vegetables in a Maple-Leaf Hot Pot” to “Wagyu and Seasonal Vegetables in a Moon-Viewing Sukiyaki Hot Pot.”
【PIECES’ 10th anniversary】From 10 years of nurturing civic-mindedness to the next 10 years. A commemorative event to explore together “The Society Ahead, Opened Up by Civic-Mindedness” will be held on October 4
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Capacity: 100 people
Participation fee: ¥1,000
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人PIECES、Citizenship for Children（CforC）、まちのまプロジェクト
あい鍼灸院・接骨院, which sees approximately 600,000 patients annually, opens near Komazawa-daigaku Station. A 2-day trial treatment event offering sessions for ¥1,000 will be held on September 30 (Wednesday) and October 1 (Thursday)
Mediphone and ミナカラ form a business partnership, launching “Online Doctor for tourists,” a medical support service for international visitors to Japan
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The number of international visitors to Japan reached a record 42.68 million in 2025
Only about 5% of international visitors to Japan have inbound travel insurance that can also be purchased after entering Japan
We have established an environment where the service can be used at approximately 88,000 medical institutions, local governments, and other locations nationwide
The service has provided more than 100,000 medical interpretation services
55,000 yen (tax included): Includes consultation fees, medical interpretation fees, medication, and medication delivery costs
45,000 yen (tax included): Consultation and medical interpretation fees only
People connected to a community are not “gathered” but “come together”—an Iwate NPO shares the full story of Rikuzentakata’s 15-year structure on a podcast
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More than 3000 young people arrive each year
More than 5,000 people took part in fiscal 2024
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人SET、陸前高田市、Spotify、Amazon Music
Supporting each learner and addressing “reading” and “comprehension” needs／Mitsumura Tosho and 筑波大学 launch joint research on support functions for digital textbooks
Web meeting lead-generation tool “VIVIT LINK” revamped with a new concept focused on generating leads through websites, evolving from a scheduling tool
Win up to 100,000 yen in weekly prize draws! Joycal Japan will run its “Get a Head Start on Autumn♪ Happy Halloween Campaign,” offering a total of 6.65 million yen in rewards, for 10 consecutive weeks starting September 1
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Operating approximately 550 stores nationwide
The group’s annual sales are approximately 13 billion yen
【Food with Function Claims】For those working hard at work or studying! “Crushed Konnyaku Batake Plus Shine Muscat flavor,” containing 50 mg of GABA, goes on sale September 1 (Tue.)!
【New product】For when you want to switch on for studying or work! “Focus Type Konnyaku Batake, Peach flavor” launches nationwide on September 1 (Tue.)!
There are reasons behind the “troublesome behaviors” of people with dementia—workshops offering an experience of the world as seen by people with dementia to be held in all 47 prefectures during September’s Dementia Awareness Month
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Interviews with approximately 100 people living with dementia
The series has surpassed 300,000 copies in cumulative circulation
A total of 1,436 people nationwide have completed facilitator training courses
“A Walk Through the World of Dementia” is used as teaching material in dementia supporter training courses in 137 local governments
“Sonaeba,” a disaster-preparedness stockpile management service, officially launches September 1 ～Keeping track of expiration dates, quantities, and handovers—even when staff change～
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Among staff involved in management, 77.3% said they faced management challenges
68.8% had experienced items expiring or being discarded
“The workload involved in implementation” ranked highest as the biggest barrier to adoption, at 40.2%
Unveiled: “TEA CALENDAR: Commemorating the 三百th Anniversary of Daimaru Osaka Shinsaibashi,” a triple collaboration between “Phoenix,” the 300th anniversary of 大丸心斎橋店, and tea brand ジョージスチュアートティー, founded in 1835
A hit! Gummy-style konjac jelly “ぎゅぎゅっと特濃蒟蒻畑” launches nationwide on September 1 (Tue.)!
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Mannan Life will launch “ぎゅぎゅっと特濃蒟蒻畑” nationwide on September 1. Its gummy format recreates the texture of konjac, drawing attention as a convenient healthy snack.
97.6% of Gen Z recognize MBTI, and 96.4% have taken the assessment. The 4-letter types have become part of everyday conversation, moving beyond personality tests. Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所） has released the Chapter 1 insights summary on Gen Z and MBTI assessments.
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97.6% recognize MBTI
96.4% have taken the assessment
56.2% had taken the assessment multiple times
69.6% understand the characteristics and personality associated with their type
85.7% learned about MBTI from “friends and acquaintances” or “social media”
A survey was conducted among 500 Gen Z respondents nationwide
[DRIMAGE press release] “BTS Island: In the SEOM” gets an update to celebrate the BTS World Tour
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DRIMAGE has rolled out a major update to “BTS Island: In the SEOM” to celebrate the BTS World Tour. New events and exclusive costumes enhance the fan experience.
Mannan Life will revise product prices starting in October 2026. The changes, prompted by rising ingredient and logistics costs, will affect konjac-related products.
(Notice) “Autumn Money Festa” to be held on October 3
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Mitsubishi UFJ eスマート証券 will hold “Autumn Money Festa” in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi-Kabutocho on October 3, 2026. Marking the launch of children’s NISA, the event will promote financial education through family activities and investment seminars.
Survey of 287 current students! “Students’ pocket money and finances”: Around 70% have less than 10,000 yen in discretionary money. Food and socializing expenses are squeezing budgets, but around 60% manage to stay within budget.
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66.6% have less than 10,000 yen per month in discretionary money
A total of 55.4% say it is “not enough” or “not nearly enough”
Around 60% (61.6%) are careful with their spending
Nippon Kodo partners with sauna facilities for a limited-time collaboration, offering a new sauna experience with “氷点香” and its refreshing incense
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Nippon Kodo is partnering with sauna facilities “FLOBA” and “ROOFTOP” to hold an experience event for “氷点香,” menthol-infused incense, in September 2026. The event will showcase a new way to enjoy fragrance.
Tokyo Soir’s second black formalwear collection, following near sellout within 2 weeks of launch
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Tokyo Soir will release its second black formalwear collection, created in collaboration with stylist Toshie Kurihara, on September 6, 2026. Building on the success of the first collection, it expands the range of individual pieces to meet demand for versatile styling.
[Sayama City, 智光山公園] First-ever “Summer Exciting Camp Festival,” a hands-on camping event for beginners and more, set for September 5 (Sat.)! A packed program includes log splitting, fire-starting, a campfire and a mini BBQ
Pure titanium jewelry brand “iT’sTi（イッツティ）” to begin operating its Tokyo concept shop on a walk-in basis, with no reservations required, starting in September.
[October 31 (Sat.)] “Voices of Noto 2026 in Kanazawa,” a symposium commemorating recovery from the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the Okunoto torrential rains
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Capacity: 200 people (free admission; lottery if applications exceed capacity)
Capacity: 30 people (lottery if applications exceed capacity)
Participation fee: Free (lunch cost of 1,800 yen is the participant’s responsibility)
[Fiscal 2026] Latest trends in corporate hometown tax donations, based on responses from 506 municipalities and 1,092 companies: What regional issues and projects do companies want to support now? A briefing will present the results of a survey of municipalities
Hyperautomation tool “Yoom” launches API integration with “セキュアSAMBA,” a domestically developed online storage service for businesses, enabling integration with more than 750 external tools
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Yoom has integrated via API with domestic storage service “セキュアSAMBA,” enabling connections with more than 750 tools. This will advance business automation and efficiency.
Industry-wide voluntary rules to be established for individuals sharing financial information on social media
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The Corporate Alliance for the Future of Financial Education will introduce a voluntary certification system for people sharing financial information on social media in April 2027. The aim is to improve reliability and protect investors.
【BAMBI WATER】New for fall! Cup-Equipped Velour Camisole and Cup-Equipped Velour Back-Open T Long, featuring smooth, premium velour for a healthy, grown-up look, to go on sale sequentially from Tuesday, September 1
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Price: 3,990 yen (tax included)
Price: 4,990 yen (tax included)
Cumulative series sales have surpassed 5 million units
【NIPLUX】Making its first appearance at the popular beauty event ar mall vol.5! A special booth where visitors can experience “self-care as a treat,” with the latest beauty devices available to try on site.
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To be held on Tuesday, September 15, at NEEDS Aoyama by T&G WEDDING (Minato City, Tokyo)
勝山市 joins “Procedure Navigator,” shared by 福井県 and its municipalities. Shared use expands to 5 municipalities in the prefecture, providing residents with clear guidance on administrative procedures.
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Service launches on September 1, 2026
In January 2025, shared use of “Procedure Navigator” began in 4 towns: 南越前町, 美浜町, 高浜町 and おおい町.
Expanding the lineup of anko sweets. Bringing specialty-shop-quality anko closer to everyone: “Grilled Daifuku Mochi,” “Anko Pie: Smooth Red Bean,” “Anko Pie: Sweet Potato,” and “Milk Manju” go on sale—Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The latest version of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, “GREAT VILLAIN UNION,” is coming soon! The “New Villain Union” launches! Drake and the others begin their outlandish villainous schemes!
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We are pleased to announce that it will be implemented on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
From the end of maintenance on Thursday, September 3, 2026, through 4:59:59 on Thursday, September 17, 2026
From 5:00:00 on Friday, September 4, 2026, through 4:59:59 on Thursday, September 10, 2026
Beta Season 38 launches: Thursday, September 10, 2026
From 12:00:00 on Friday, September 11, 2026, through 23:59:59 on Sunday, September 13, 2026
Yuskin Pharmaceutical launches the “2026 Hand-Roughness Relief Project”! — For those troubled by rough hands, a gift of healing “Yuskin” to 10,000 people —