Exhibiting at one of Japan’s largest academic conferences on eating and swallowing: Why did 6 companies join forces to overturn industry conventions? The new group “食べるを考える登山部” sets its sights on the future of food
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32nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation
September 11 (Fri.)–13 (Sun.), 2026
Approximately 300 medical facilities, primarily in southern Osaka
“Ontake Market” to be held for the first time at Ontake Ski Resort on September 13! Snow and outdoor gear, handmade goods, and food vendors will gather
Over 330,000 pairs sold! The hugely popular “Cross Stretch Pants” return for fall/winter 2026. T/Q’s classic business pants combine ease of movement with a polished look
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330,000 pairs sold to date
Price: ¥8,789 (tax included)
Established: June 30, 1950 (76 years since founding)
76% of approval-stamp fields on internal approval forms were for “confirmation and circulation,” not approval | Survey on the realities of “approval” among 221 managers in operations and administration departments
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221 leaders or managers in operations and administration departments
“1,000 or more employees (28.7%)” was the most common response
“3 items (34.6%)” was the most common response
“3 people (26.9%)” was the most common response
“2–3 days (32.4%)” was the most common response
58.8% said that “deadlines are exceeded for 2割以上 of applications”
“Because internal rules and forms assume the use of paper (38.0%)”
The form lists 14 positions, including president, senior managing director, quality assurance department head, manufacturing department head, and general affairs section chief
It took 31 days from the incident (May 29) until all managers had completed their review (June 29)
[First available in Utsunomiya] Seasonal “Peach Beer 2026,” brewed with Madoka peaches from Tochigi Prefecture, launches. Early sales begin at LAZULI PLACE in Aoyama on September 11 (Fri.)
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Original1タンクあたり15kg
ABV 5%
L size: ¥1,200 (tax included)
R size: ¥800 (tax included)
One size only: ¥980 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリップセカンド、渡辺りんご園、LAZULI PLACE、RACINES AOYAMA、RACINES MICRO BREWERY、GRIP、RACINES Boulangerie & Bistro、RACINES FARM TO PARK、She、RACINES ORGANIC、Atelier LaLa、RACINES、by you 文京食堂
Seeking PR companies for the “Tools, Machine Tools and Robots Feature”: Share the manufacturing industry’s cutting-edge technologies and products on エミダスマガジンWEB
A new flavor joins the popular “キラふわグミ” series, known for its “fluffy and crunchy” texture! “キラふわグミ ホワイトソーダ味” — featuring a fantastical, sparkling world centered on white and a refreshing sweet-and-sour flavor
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Starting Monday, September 14, 2026
Net weight: 50 g
10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive the new product
Saturday, September 5, 2026–Sunday, September 6, 23:59
Workday launches “Workday AI Research,” an AI research team focused on delivering enterprise AI with reliability and efficiency
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Accuracy improved by 12% compared with conventional methods
Overall memory quality also improved by approximately 8%
Retained 97% of important information
Processed approximately 31% faster
Accuracy improved by 5.8%
Approximately 1 in 5 times
Original年間 5 万ドル
More than 11,500 companies worldwide use Workday
More than 65% of companies selected for the Fortune 500
Companies mentioned：Workday、Workday Inc.、International Conference on Machine Learning、International Conference on Learning Representations、ACM Web Conference、Association for Computational Linguistics、Fortune 500
[Paper wholesaler 竹尾] To mark Dressco’s 20th anniversary, the “Dressco paper & color collection” launches. This limited-quantity collection selects one paper each year and presents it in a different form.
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Original「メモスタック」と「オニオンスキンノートブック ラージ」の2アイテム
Price (excluding tax): 5,000 yen
Price (excluding tax): 2,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹尾、Dressco、TAKEO PAPER PRODUCTS
デジタルプラットフォーマー begins collaboration with シヤチハタ and AnchorZ on a proof of concept and commercialization of a next-generation “identity verification service”
“I stockpile pet food and water”: 25.0% of dog owners
The combined share who “know” or “know somewhat” was 30.0% among dog owners
39.0% of dog owners said they get their dogs used to a “cage or crate”
In response to the question, “Are you preparing for disasters for your dog or cat?”, the combined responses “I am fully prepared” and “I am somewhat prepared” were from dog owners
[Webinar] September 8 (Tuesday): How did Panasonic eliminate “silos”? A practical approach to an enterprise-wide data platform that moves beyond “having data but being unable to use it”
Thanks to the support of so many customers, we are celebrating our 15th anniversary! A limited-quantity Big Bottle 100mL of 『トリニティーライン Oil Essence』 goes on sale.
High school students, university students and companies issue a “joint statement” to improve menstrual health conditions at schools and evacuation shelters.
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We have supported implementation at more than 50 facilities nationwide.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Original13:00開場
Original16:00閉会
January 2022
April 2023
November 2024
Original1968年に「日本グリーンパックス」として事業をスタート
Changed to its current company name in May 2019 to mark its 50th anniversary
フィリアコーポレーション selects Itabashi Ward, Nerima Ward, Kawaguchi City, Toda City and Midori Ward, Saitama City as priority property-purchase areas for September 2026 — strengthening consultation services for aging vacant homes and family homes ahead of Disaster Prevention Day.
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More than 1,000 property appraisals and consultations to date
Priority property-purchase areas for September 2026
日本政府 decides to provide US$1.5 million in emergency grant aid through UNICEF in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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US$1.5 million in emergency grant aid
Record-high number of infections (5,584 cases as of August 23)
MIRAI launches its second cohort at a partner school in Makati, Philippines | Developing job-ready foreign talent for specified skilled worker positions in the nursing care sector
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All 13 students began learning Japanese as complete beginners, starting from zero.
Freshly baked cookies and scenic views surrounded by nature. Grand opening on September 7, 2026 (Mon.)! Omotenashi workshop “アトリエうかい Cafe ＆ Factory HACHIOJI” café menu
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■ Opening hours: 10:00–19:00
■ Area: approx. 3,324 ㎡
■ Seating: 33 indoor seats
Signature Petit Four Stand: Choose 10 favorites from today's petit fours / Today's 5 petit fours and petit fours, from 1,100 yen (tax included)
Soft serve made exclusively with raw milk from Hokkaido's Konsen area, with a milk fat content of 4.0% or higher. Cup or cone: 650 yen (tax included)
Takeout available. Soft-serve sundae topped with sauce and cookies: 900 yen (tax included)
Parfait Blanc: Nishizawa Farm blueberries and mint sauce, 1380 yen (tax included)
【First for the brand】Organic cotton brand PRISTINE launches craft beer! “Wata no Buryu,” brewed with yeast from domestic cotton flowers, debuts in 2 varieties: white and green.
【Up to 63% off】BLUETTI launches its “Disaster Preparedness Support Campaign” and “楽天スーパーセール” for September Disaster Prevention Month, helping customers prepare for emergencies!
Snowflake establishes a new standard for large-scale data platforms at national research institutions
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Achieves dramatic speed improvements in ultra-large-scale analysis involving 1 trillion records
Cuts data analysis that previously took up to 6 hours to 30 minutes to 1 hour
Household energy data covering 200,000 households over more than 10 years
Solar radiation calculations combining nationwide housing data with observation data from the Himawari weather satellite (approximately 50 billion records) are completed in just 3 to 4 hours
Nationwide housing data and observation data from the Himawari weather satellite (approximately 50 billion records)
How to advance open innovation through case studies: from brainstorming joint research ideas to creating presentation materials [Free seminars on September 24 and 29] (産総研グループ)
Launch of a business partnership to enable “identifying and tracking purchase motivations” through analysis of insights from 620,000 consumers and 37 years of women’s insights
[MSY] Signs exclusive distribution agreement in Japan with keyboard brand “Akko”; plans joint development of products for the Japanese market leveraging GRAPHT’s expertise
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Suggested retail price: 6,780 yen, tax included
8,000 Hz polling rate
Reservations open on Thursday, September 17, 2026, with sales beginning on Friday, October 23.
[Kakehashi survey on how consumers use pharmacies] 11.7% use pharmacies to “consult about minor everyday health issues”; pharmacies serve a range of needs beyond filling prescriptions, including OTC purchases and self-checks
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12.5% for “purchasing OTC medicines, supplements, health foods, hygiene products, etc.”
51.0% for “picking up and receiving explanations about prescription medicines prescribed at a hospital”
The group covers more than 17,000 pharmacies in Japan
Recustomer and DROBE to hold a webinar on September 11: “Are Returns a ‘Loss’ or Part of the ‘Purchase Process’? The Reality of E-commerce Operations Built Around Returns and Exchanges—and Their Impact”
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LTV for customers who have made returns is 2.92 times that of those who have not
An average of 28.96% of returns are converted into exchanges
Development begins on the “Itabashi-ku Itabashi 一丁目 rental residence project (tentative name),” featuring tenant amenities and retail space in the Itabashi area, where redevelopment is underway
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Site area / total floor area: 618.78 m² / 4,805.81 m²
Total units / layouts: 94 units / 1LDK, 2DK, 2LDK, 3LDK
“Taro Croquettes Made with Japanese Seaweed” to go on sale for a limited time starting Sept. 9 (Wed.) — croquettes offering the texture of taro and the aroma of seaweed
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Sale price: 184 yen (tax included)
Approximately 70 directly operated stores in department store food halls and station shopping areas nationwide.
Saint Marc Hot Sandwich’s first “tsukimi” menu is here! 3 new food items, including the hearty “Saint Marc Hot Sandwich Tsukimi Teriyaki Tsukune” and autumn-inspired sandwiches and pasta, will be available for a limited time starting Sept. 5 (Sat.)!
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Price: 620 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥440 (tax included)
Price: ¥950 (tax included)
Available exclusively at 69 stores, including Aeon Mall Okayama and Plena Makuhari
[Comparative survey of the general public and self-storage users] The biggest gap between perceptions and reality regarding “closing up the family home” is cost: while 44.6% of the general public worry about the expense, the figure among users is less than 10%!
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A total of 51.8% of the general public said they “feel it very strongly” (19.0%) or “feel it somewhat” (32.8%).
[鎌倉甘味処くるみ] New “Black Syrup and Roasted Soybean Flour Shaved Ice” brings refreshing relief from the lingering summer heat, available for a limited time starting Sept. 4 (Fri.)!
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Single item: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Ice cream topping (vanilla or matcha): ¥1,300 (tax included)
The TV anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” celebrates its 20th anniversary with a collaboration with “Piyorin”! New merchandise featuring newly drawn and specially illustrated artwork set for release
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“ぴよりん” 15th anniversary
Newly drawn acrylic stands: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
Newly drawn large acrylic stands: 9,900 yen each (tax included)
Mini acrylic blocks: 990 yen each (tax included)
Originalトレーディングマット風カンバッジ 1個660円(税込)
Box (8 pieces): 5,280 yen (tax included)
Originalトレーディングクリアカード 1パック550円(税込)
Box (8 packs): 4,400 yen (tax included)
Sticker sets: 990 yen each (tax included)
Plush mascots: Reborn / Tsunayoshi Sawada ver. and Kyoya Hibari ver., 1,980 yen each (tax included)
Piyorin collaboration-design drawstring pouch: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Piyorin and Hibird embroidered T-shirt: 4,510 yen (tax included)
Corporate donation ceremony for “mamaro™,” a fully private baby care room, to be held at Yokohama City Kanazawa Sports Center on Sept. 9 (Wed.); certificate of appreciation presentation and on-site unit viewing
[Sold out just 4 hours after sales began] Yusei Obayashi, Shu Nishizaki and Ren Horino, who drew attention on “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界,” reunite! “Reset ~Special Stage~,” themed around starting life over, to be held
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (national holiday)
A 90-minute special stage combining live performances and a fan meeting
Appeared as 101 trainees on “PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界”
Companies mentioned：URIZIP TOKYO、TicketDive、PRODUCE 101 JAPAN 新世界
TV station group offers a one-stop solution to advertising challenges! “First-Time Commercial Consultation Iroha” relaunched, with new service “First-Time Web + Social Media Consultation Iroha” now available!
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Minimum advertising spend: ¥100,000 or more, excluding tax
TrueCamera conducts a third-party allotment of shares to advance the social implementation of “TrueCamera,” a camera app that verifies photos as authentic
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Aiming to launch the camera app as a free service in 2027
For the past 2 years, we have been developing a camera app using blockchain technology, prompted by false pleas for rescue posted on social media during the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
It was also used in the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake to verify fundraising and material assistance activities.
Putting chefs at center stage and carrying Japanese food culture into the future. Releasing the iOS app for Chef Note, a platform that records skills and experience and turns them into value
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Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate has fallen to 37%
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, we began offering the iOS app for Chef Note, a platform for chefs
The Android app is scheduled for release in October 2026
Now offering features for restaurants and producers
Officially launching Telmia（テルミア）, which uses Q&A input to automate customer support by phone and chat with AI — plans start at 4,800 yen per month, with a free plan also available