55% of people regularly use a personal bottle; 350–500 ml sizes are popular
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According to a 2026 survey on personal bottle use conducted by 株式会社クロス・マーケティング, 55% of respondents use one regularly, with 350–500 ml sizes and stainless steel bottles proving popular. The main reasons are saving money and convenience.
Facts
55.0% currently use a personal bottle
28.3% “use one almost every day”
“350 ml to under 500 ml” was the most common size at 46.9%
75.2% overall most often use stainless steel bottles with “heat- and cold-retention functions”
クラセアスール brings together Mexican craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics in “The Dance of Cultures 鶴の舞,” its first Japan-exclusive release, created especially for Japan and available in limited quantities from Sept. 2, 2026
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クラセアスールアジア株式会社 will release “The Dance of Cultures 鶴の舞,” a Japan-exclusive tequila blending Mexican craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, in limited quantities from Sept. 2, 2026.
【Directly connected to JR Osaka Station・KITTE Osaka】Custom furniture brand “SWITCH” to hold a POP UP from Sept. 17–21. Cushion-cover workshops using leftover sofa fabric will also be held every day
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Furniture brand “SWITCH” by 株式会社カナタ製作所 will hold a POP UP at KITTE Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, from Sept. 17 to 21, 2026, and will also run workshops making cushion covers from leftover sofa fabric.
カドラバ joins the Pokémon Trading Card Game AI Battle Challenge, taking on the Pokémon card experience in the AI era
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カドラバ, operated by トリシューラ株式会社, has joined the Pokémon Trading Card Game AI Battle Challenge, co-hosted by 株式会社ポケモン and others, and is competing for a top position. It said it plans to apply insights from its AI team, led by player サーニーゴ, to the app’s deck analysis feature.
Marshall to launch the 2nd “Pitch Black Collection” online first from Sept. 2! A “SOUND & VISION” POP-UP co-created with Permanent Files will also be held
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Marshall Group will launch the second installment of its Pitch Black Collection online starting September 2, 2026, and begin offering it at “WORKSOUT AOYAMA” on September 18. It will also hold the “SOUND & VISION” pop-up event, created in collaboration with creative agency “Permanent Files,” in Aoyama, Tokyo.
Facts
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Friday, September 18
4 models in total
Saturday, September 19
Sept. 28 (Mon.)
¥49,980 (tax included)
¥19,980 (tax included)
¥59,990 (tax included)
¥28,980 (tax included)
Up to approximately 100 hours
For more than 60 years
More than 90 countries and regions worldwide
Approximately 800 passionate staff members
Companies mentioned：Marshall Group、Marshall、Permanent Files、Ill-Studio、Comme des Garçons、Louis Vuitton、Nike、Adidas、Saint Laurent、Chanel
The third ORIS × Disney “The Muppets” collaboration. The “ProPilot X Gonzo Edition,” celebrating the Great Gonzo’s commitment to being himself, arrives
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オリス Japan has announced the limited-edition “ProPilot X Gonzo Edition,” inspired by the Great Gonzo from Disney’s “The Muppets.” It features a titanium case equipped with the company’s in-house Caliber 115, a 10-day power reserve and the world’s first engraved mainspring. Priced at ¥1,705,000, it is scheduled to go on sale in September 2026.
セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン and フェイガー partner to serve rice from producers engaged in decarbonizing agriculture in an employee cafeteria
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株式会社フェイガー supported an event held in partnership with 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン, serving rice from producers engaged in decarbonizing agriculture in the company’s employee cafeteria.
[Regional Revitalization SDGs Participation] Completion review pass rate of 91.6% and more than 3,000 graduates! A drone school aiming to help students obtain a national qualification in 1 night and 2 days accelerates solutions to regional challenges
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むげんのそら株式会社 announced its participation in the Regional Revitalization SDGs Public-Private Partnership Platform. It operates “Drone Campus,” a drone school with a 2-day, 1-night camp-style curriculum for students aiming to obtain a national qualification. It has a pass rate of 91.6% and more than 3,000 graduates to date.
ゼニス has announced the new Chronomaster Solo Sport, equipped with the El Primero 3620 movement. It features a 40mm stainless steel case with a ceramic bezel and dial, plus a bracelet with a ZENCLASP™ clasp. Sales begin September 2.
The number of users of “WAON POINT” at Maruetsu surpasses 3 million
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株式会社マルエツ announced that the number of users of “WAON POINT,” a common point program provided by イオンマーケティング株式会社, has surpassed 3 million. The program was introduced at all stores, with some exceptions, in July 2025. The company is working to attract customers through initiatives such as app member days and bonus points.
Original洗いやすさ抜群、ずっと清潔パーソナルな空間で使いやすい、くつろぎの卓上加湿器「MIST Mini 2（ミスト ミニ 2）」発売
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リズム株式会社 will launch the “MIST Mini 2” tabletop humidifier in mid-September. Its pool-less design makes it easy to clean, and it offers a humidification rate of up to approximately 100ml/h and quiet operation (as low as approximately 23dB).
Facts
Each color goes on sale sequentially starting in mid-September
Light Gray and Dark Gray: planned for early October 2026
Just 4 parts to clean
Humidification rate of up to approximately 100ml/h
Tank capacity of approximately 350ml
Approximately 2.8 tatami mats for prefabricated Western-style rooms
Approximately 1.7 tatami mats for wooden Japanese-style rooms
90mm diameter
207mm high
Operating noise as low as approximately 23dB
Automatically turns off 12 hours after the last operation
[象印食堂 Osaka Main Store and Umeda Store] Savor the abundance of autumn to your heart’s content! Autumn menu available starting September 3 (Thursday)
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象印食堂’s Osaka Main Store and Umeda Store will begin serving their autumn menus on September 3. Details include limited-time dishes and lunch and dinner menus with prices.
Facts
“Zojirushi Set Meal (with sea bream ochazuke)” ¥2,300 (tax included)
“Zojirushi Special Set Meal (with sea bream ochazuke)” ¥2,800 (tax included)
Limited to 30 servings
Limited to 20 meals
Limited to 10 servings each
Oyster and jumbo shrimp kaiseki, ¥4,500 (tax included)
All-you-can-drink plan, ¥6,500 (tax included)
Japanese black wagyu steak and “Fuku-zukushi” kaiseki, ¥6,000 (tax included)
All-you-can-drink plan, ¥8,000 (tax included)
“Twelve small bowls set meal (with sea bream ochazuke)” ¥3,600 (tax included)
[象印食堂 Tokyo Store] Savor the abundance of autumn to your heart’s content! Autumn menu available starting September 3 (Thursday)
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“象印食堂東京店,” operated by Zojirushi Corporation, will begin serving its autumn menu on September 3. New items will be available for lunch and dinner, including kaiseki cuisine and set meals exclusive to the Tokyo store.
Facts
“Zojirushi Set Meal (with sea bream ochazuke)” ¥2,400 (tax included)
[Tokyo store exclusive] “Miyabi Kaiseki” ¥5,500 (tax included)
[Tokyo store exclusive] “Seafood Set Meal (with sea bream ochazuke)” ¥4,000 (tax included)
“ASICS Pop Up Store Nagoya,” a limited-time store featuring official TEAM JAPAN Aichi-Nagoya 2026 licensed products and more, opens on September 5!
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アシックスジャパン will open “ASICS Pop Up Store Nagoya,” a limited-time store featuring official licensed products for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and Asian Para Games, on September 5.
Facts
Opening on September 5
The store is scheduled to operate through March 28, 2027.
Exhibiting at a joint job fair for people with disabilities in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture
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株式会社エスプールプラス, a subsidiary of 株式会社エスプール, exhibited at the “Mirai WORK Project Joint Job Fair,” held in Kasukabe, Saitama Prefecture, on August 21, and introduced approximately 100 people with disabilities to the work available at the Work Happiness Farm.
Announcement of Kotaro Honda’s Development-Type Loan Move
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湘南ベルマーレ player Kotaro Honda will join 株式会社AC福島ユナイテッド on a development-type loan through June 30, 2027. He will wear number 3 and will not be eligible to play in official matches for the team.
“Obayashi Hyotoko Mini Live” on Sunday, 9/20: Confirmed at ヴィレッジヴァンガード＋PLUS Koshigaya Lake Town store!
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Obayashi Hyotoko will hold a mini live performance at the ヴィレッジヴァンガード＋PLUS Koshigaya Lake Town store on September 20, 2026. Special offers include merchandise sales and a giveaway of bromide photos with autographs.
Facts
Sept. 20, 2026
Live performance (30 minutes)
With purchases of at least 3,000 yen in merchandise
A new fortune-telling service supervised by Hoshika Ryuka, a “Ryūtai clairvoyance” practitioner who deciphers ancient Japanese divine characters and reveals the divine message embodied in your name
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株式会社cocoloni launched “Ryūtai Clairvoyance,” a fortune-telling service supervised by Hoshika Ryuka and produced by Telesys Network, on cocoloni Fortune-Telling Hall Moon on September 2, 2026.
[How children spend their days off] Departing 9/27: Autumn 1-day camp—chestnut picking, horseback riding, gem hunting and tractors
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株式会社プラスワン教育 will hold an autumn 1-day camp in Omitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, on September 27, 2026. Activities include chestnut picking, horseback riding, gem hunting and a tractor experience.
[Supporting middle and high school students shaping the future with AI] NativeCamp supports the “U-18 AI Championship 2026,” encouraging the next generation’s spirit of inquiry and communication skills
At Geneva Watch Days in September 2026, ブルガリ unveiled the “Octo Finissimo Vianney Halter,” its first collaboration with independent watchmaker ヴィアネイ・ハルター. The watch comes in 2 versions: titanium (limited to 30 pieces) and pink gold (limited to 10 pieces), and is equipped with the new BVF200 caliber.
[First among Shikoku regional bank groups] とくぎんトモニリンクアップ (徳島大正銀行) joins the business as owner of a grid-scale battery storage facility; completion ceremony held
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とくぎんトモニリンクアップ has joined the project as owner of a grid-scale battery storage facility, which was completed in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, by GEP, a subsidiary of 株式会社グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー. A ceremony was held to mark its completion and celebrate the launch of the first such project by a Shikoku regional bank group.
Facts
Completion and handover of the grid-scale battery storage facility in Itano District, Tokushima Prefecture, were completed on July 10, 2026.
We have worked on more than 5,000 renewable energy development projects.
New “Oats & CE Cream” for sensitive skin from British organic cosmetics brand ニールズヤード レメディーズ
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“Oats & CE Cream,” a facial cream for sensitive skin from British organic cosmetics brand ニールズヤード レメディーズ, will launch on September 30, 2026. It comes in a 50 mL size and costs 8,800 yen including tax.
Latest episode of “NoBorder,” a new media outlet breaking terrestrial TV taboos: episode 62
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Summary not yet available
Facts
Japan has agreed to establish an investment framework of $550 billion (84 trillion yen) for the United States, combining equity investments, loans and loan guarantees.
This Sunday, 9/6, “Big Special” features an episode with Saori Minami! September brings a series of exceptionally rare footage, including episodes featuring Kenji Sawada! CSホームドラマチャンネル
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The legendary variety show “Big Special” is airing on CSホームドラマチャンネル. The September 6 broadcast features Saori Minami, with exceptionally rare footage, including episodes featuring Kenji Sawada, coming up.
Free promotion for dog-friendly businesses, facilities, events and more! “Wan-chan to,” with more than 2,000 registered dog lovers, launches a feature for businesses to create their own pages
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“Wan-chan to,” a review site for dog-friendly destinations operated by 株式会社サイドバイ, made its free business page creation feature available to businesses on Sept. 1, 2026. It currently has more than 2,000 registered dog lovers, more than 6,500 reviews and over 28,000 monthly users.
Facts
Starting September 1, 2026
More than 6,500 reviews of destinations
Monthly users exceed 28,000
More than 10,000 followers
Its secondary account, @wanchanto.spot, also has more than 4,000 followers
愛媛県伊予市 is seeking proposals to select a designated manager for 3 facilities—the Nakayama Exchange Promotion Center, outdoor music plaza and flower house—for the period from April 1, Reiwa 9, through March 31, Reiwa 14.
Win travel vouchers and famous treats from Japan’s 三 great confectionery regions! A lavish autumn campaign is underway♪
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東京新聞 is running an autumn campaign in which participants who answer a quiz correctly can win travel vouchers and famous treats from Japan’s 三 great confectionery regions. The entry period runs through Oct. 15.
Axelspace signs satellite imagery sales partnership agreement with Airbus Defence and Space, part of the aerospace giant AIRBUSグループ
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株式会社アクセルスペース has signed a partnership agreement with Airbus Defence and Space, part of the aerospace giant AIRBUSグループ, to sell medium-resolution optical satellite imagery captured by its Earth-observation satellite GRUS.
Is “brighter is better” outdated? 5 things to know when choosing car lights, explained by an expert
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An article by サンセントジャパン株式会社 explaining why it is important to consider 5 factors when choosing car lights—not just brightness: beam pattern, color temperature, compatibility, safety standards and driving conditions.
Robust Windows two-factor authentication using FIDO2, even in isolated environments without internet access
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Soft Giken announced YubiOn FIDO Logon Standalone, a FIDO2-compatible Windows two-factor authentication solution that operates fully offline, on Sept. 2, 2026. It enables highly secure logins even in isolated environments and supports industries seeking to strengthen security.
Ichigo sponsors and provides support for student business contest Penguin Frontier Pitch, holding final round
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いちご株式会社 held the final round of Penguin Frontier Pitch, a student business contest organized by 一般社団法人Sustainable Game, on Aug. 20, 2026. 5 of the 20 teams became finalists. The MIRAI team won the top prize, while a team working to solve energy problems with weeds received an excellence award.
Facts
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
20 teams participated
5 teams were selected as finalists
Looking ahead to society in 2035
Companies mentioned：いちご株式会社、一般社団法人Sustainable Game
Latest 2026 rankings for the end-of-life industry [September issue of “Monthly Shukatsu” now on sale]
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株式会社鎌倉新書 published the September 2026 issue of “Monthly Shukatsu” on Sept. 1, featuring a comprehensive special report on the latest rankings in the end-of-life industry: ceremonial mutual aid associations, specialist funeral companies, JA-affiliated funeral companies, stone and cemetery businesses, funeral support service providers, Buddhist altar and religious goods businesses, and cremation-related businesses.
Facts
1,162 companies in the end-of-life industry
Ceremonial mutual aid associations TOP 120
Specialist funeral companies TOP 240
JA-affiliated funeral companies TOP 60
Stone and cemetery businesses TOP 60
Funeral support service providers TOP 28
Buddhist altar and religious goods businesses TOP 60
Ceremony held to present registration certificate marking the designation of September 3 as “Morning Protein Day”; guest Narumi Takahashi to appear!
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朝たんぱく協会 held an announcement event on September 2, 2026, to mark the designation of “Morning Protein Day” and received a registration certificate from 日本記念日協会. Guest Narumi Takahashi discussed the importance of consuming protein in the morning.
Razer unveils pocket-sized controller “Razer Prio” that turns latency into fun
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Razer has unveiled “Razer Prio,” a pocket-sized, foldable USB-C gaming controller. About the size of a credit card (107 mm × 67 mm × 23 mm) and weighing 101 g, it features capacitive analog sticks and is compatible with iPhone and Android. The price is 16,980 yen, including tax.
Ticket sales for special viewing seats at the “44th Kibun Festival” drone show and fireworks display to begin on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, via チケットペイ!
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Special viewing seats at the “44th Kibun Festival” (Sun Bridge, Aridagawa Beer Garden, and the city hall rooftop) will go on sale via チケットペイ on August 26, 2026.
“Maguro to Sakana Kaisen Meshi Nakamata,” a seafood rice bowl restaurant featuring fresh fish sourced directly from Toyosu and tuna from やま幸, to open in Higashi-Ginza on Tuesday, September 1
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株式会社ザガット will open “Maguro to Sakana Kaisen Meshi Nakamata,” a seafood rice bowl restaurant featuring fresh fish sourced directly from Toyosu Market and tuna from やま幸, in Higashi-Ginza, Tokyo, on September 1, 2026.
NCD株式会社 and 株式会社ドクターペダル sign collaboration agreement on bicycle repair services
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NCD株式会社 and 株式会社ドクターペダル signed a collaboration agreement on bicycle repair services in August 2026. The companies will develop a new model that uses bicycle parking facilities operated by NCD株式会社, where 株式会社ドクターペダル will station mechanics to provide repair and maintenance services.
Facts
There are approximately 70 million bicycles in Japan
The collaboration agreement was signed in August 2026
Following inspections of a total of 920 bicycles
A network of bicycle parking facilities operating at more than 2,100 locations nationwide
神戸国際大学 operated “Kodomo Yume Shokudo,” a community dining program for children using its student cafeteria, “Sky Court,” in summer 2026, serving 312 people in August alone. ORIENTAL FOODS managed the program, providing meals free of charge through donations via “Food Ribbon.”
Vena Group wins RoSPA health and safety awards in 4 countries
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Vena Group won gold awards in 4 countries—Australia, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand—at the “2026 RoSPA Health & Safety Awards,” hosted by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Facts
4 gold awards
70th anniversary
Each year, from more than 60 countries
Approximately 2,000 entries
Solar power plants with a total output of 30.5 GW※1
Battery systems with a capacity of 26.2 GWh
Green hydrogen production at a scale of 848,000 tons annually
More than 100 locations worldwide
More than 1,100 employees
AI-ready data centers with approximately 3GW of IT capacity
Companies mentioned：Vena Group、ヴィーナ・エナジー・ジャパン株式会社、Vena Global Group Pte Ltd、Vena Energy、Vena Nexus、RoSPA
Laboro.AI’s lead-author paper selected for the 2nd consecutive year at “ISWC 2026 Challenge Track,” an international conference showcasing cutting-edge technology
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A lead-author paper by members of 株式会社Laboro.AI’s engineering department was selected for the international conference “ISWC 2026 Challenge Track.” It placed 3rd in the flagship task of the “LLMs4OL” competition, marking the 2nd consecutive year the paper has been selected.
Facts
ISWC 2026
October 25–29, 2026
The 25th International Semantic Web Conference
The following 2 tasks
“LLMs4OL” in 2025
Won 1st place overall
Increased to approximately 2 times the previous level
Purchase-outcome-based platform “PMN” begins integration with “Torima,” an app that lets users earn points by walking
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WED株式会社 announced that “PMN,” a purchase-outcome-based platform it operates jointly with Giftee, began integration on August 19 with “Torima,” a mobility points app operated by GeoTechnologies.
Using AI, cuts the time from visualizing existing systems to formulating an SAP renewal plan to as little as 1/6; launches “SHIFT DQS for Reverse Engineering SAP S/4HANA Option”
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株式会社SHIFT has launched “SHIFT DQS for Reverse Engineering SAP S/4HANA Option,” a new service that uses AI to cut the time from visualizing existing systems to formulating an SAP S/4HANA renewal plan to as little as 1/6.
Facts
Reduced to as little as 1/6
Starting today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Typically took 6 months to about 1 year
Shortened to as little as 2 months
Provided SAP-related support to more than 100 companies
Exhibition marking the 160th anniversary of Japan-Italy relations and the 45th anniversary of the Osaka-Milan sister-city partnership: “From the Moon to Mars: Italy in Space Exploration” opens!
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An exhibition marking the 160th anniversary of Japan-Italy relations and the 45th anniversary of the Osaka-Milan sister-city partnership will open at the Osaka Science Museum in September 2026. It will showcase Italy’s contributions to space exploration, including the first public display of a replica of a next-generation spacesuit jointly developed by アクシオム・スペース and プラダ, and Mars sketches by Schiaparelli.
Facts
160th anniversary of Japan-Italy relations
45th anniversary of the Osaka-Milan sister-city partnership
2026 marks the 160th anniversary of Japan-Italy relations
Crewed lunar exploration for the first time in more than 50 years
Silver Week domestic travel destination popularity rankings announced! Naha ranks No. 1, Sapporo No. 2, and Hakodate surges to No. 9 as searches rise 130% year over year
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Travel comparison site トラベルコ, operated by 株式会社オープンドア, has announced its 2026 Silver Week domestic travel destination rankings. Naha ranked No. 1 and Sapporo No. 2, while Hakodate surged to No. 9 with searches up 130% year over year.
[SOFINA iP] The “Golden Time Repair Overnight Penetrating Cream,” with cumulative sales exceeding 1.5 million units (1), is now available in a BIG size with 1.5 times the volume.
＜Results of Qoo10 survey on the shift to two seasons and autumn preparations among working women＞Qoo10 announces results of survey on the shift to two seasons and autumn preparations among working women! More than half budget less than 10,000 yen for autumn clothes. Some prioritize “being able to wear them in seasons other than autumn”
横濱一品香’s fall-limited menu, “Seared Beef Shabu with Charred Soy Sauce and Mushroom-Ankake Noodles,” launches September 1!
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横濱一品香, operated by 株式会社一品香, will launch its fall-limited menu, “Seared Beef Shabu with Charred Soy Sauce and Mushroom-Ankake Noodles,” on September 1, 2026.
Collaboration fair celebrating Pompompurin’s 30th debut anniversary! Campaign offers 3 original sweets and chances to receive or win limited-edition merchandise
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株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン will launch 3 original sweets and limited-edition merchandise, and hold a campaign starting September 8, to mark Pompompurin’s 30th debut anniversary and its second consecutive win at the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking.
The women’s brand VIS, operated by 株式会社ジュン, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the “VIS 30 (Sanmaru) Appreciation Festival,” featuring campaigns such as free gifts and the launch of limited-edition bags.
Facts
30th anniversary
In 1996
10,000 yen (tax included) or more
A total of 50,000 yen (tax included) or more
Price: ¥7,909 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジュン、VIS、JaDoRe JUN ONLINE、JUN GLOBAL iD
Komeda Coffee Shop and “Kirin Gogo no Kocha” collaborate for the first time! “Komeda Frappe: Gogo no Kocha Milk Tea” goes on sale for a limited time at select Komeda Coffee Shop locations starting Thursday, September 10!
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Komeda Coffee Shop and Kirin’s “Gogo no Kocha” will launch their first collaborative product for a limited time starting September 10, 2026. The product blends tea culture with a relaxing experience to offer a new way to enjoy the brands.
Turning the demolition industry’s “3K” into “4K.” 株式会社イオス’s Tagaya Hyoma to hold his first solo book-launch commemorative lecture in Osaka
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株式会社イオス President Hyoma Tagaya held his first solo book-launch commemorative lecture in Osaka, advocating a shift in values from “3K” to “4K” and pride in one’s work.
Tebasaki Sensation’s Selection Tour 2026 is finally drawing to a close! A breathtaking “34 songs + 1 song nonstop live” in Nagoya
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Details have been announced for the final show of idol group Tebasaki Sensation’s Selection Tour 2026, set for September 22, 2026, at DIAMOND HALL in Aichi. The group will perform 34 + 1 songs nonstop, and tickets are on sale.
A proposal for stockpiling and using “extremely fire-resistant” semi-solid mobile batteries as one BCP measure to consider in September｜株式会社メイカーズ (MAKERZ)
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Original株式会社キーエンス100％出資の株式会社メイカーズは、半固体電池を採用したモバイルバッテリー『SOLIDZ Power Bank』シリーズのまとめ割販売を開始し、BCP対策・備蓄への活用を提案している。
Setouchi Triennale partner-company collaboration project to be held in Nihonbashi and Shinjuku for the first time: Experience the appeal of the Triennale in Tokyo, from live art creation to behind-the-scenes exhibits
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Mitsui Fudosan and Benesse, partner companies of the Setouchi Triennale, are collaborating to hold exhibition events in Nihonbashi and Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Facts
Thursday, September 24 and Friday, 25, 2026
On November 9, 2026
The approximately 1 million people visiting from Japan and abroad
Survey of 300 people: Are you canceling subscriptions you no longer use? 55.7% have forgotten to cancel and ended up overpaying
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According to a survey of 300 people conducted by 株式会社AZWAY, 55.7% have overpaid after forgetting to cancel subscriptions. The most common reasons for not canceling were “I might use it again” and “Canceling is a hassle.”
Starts tomorrow; same-day participation welcome! Registration open for a job support and AI use web seminar for young people!
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株式会社タスクールPlus will hold a “Job Support and AI Use Seminar for Young People” on September 3 for young people in Gifu Prefecture, as a project commissioned by 岐阜労働局.
Boost Actions take hunting to a new level. New-action showcase video for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, confirmed for a world-first playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026, begins releasing today!
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A world-first playable demo of Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance has been confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2026, and the release of a video showcasing its new actions has begun.
A huge selection of specialty products from Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima and Ishikawa! “Furusato Fair in Support of Reconstruction,” hosted by 東京都, to be held Friday, 9/4 and Saturday, 5, at KITTE Marunouchi, directly connected to Tokyo Station
Applications open for the “Lively Career Planning School for Mid-Career and Senior Workers (Fall Course)”
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株式会社パソナ has opened applications for its “Lively Career Planning School for Mid-Career and Senior Workers (Fall Course).” Aimed at people in their late 40s and older, the program offers 4 seminars and free career counseling across all 47 prefectures, with sessions starting from September 2026.
株式会社ししまろ obtains patent for AI technology that estimates animals’ emotions
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株式会社ししまろ has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7713279) for its proprietary AI technology that estimates pets’ emotions using video, audio and environmental information. The technology is used in the iOS app “ネコってワン TYPEα.”
“Multiple-Choice Model Answers” for the certified social insurance and labor consultant exam now available
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TAC株式会社 has released its “Multiple-Choice Model Answers” for the certified social insurance and labor consultant exam and announced that registration for its data research service (scoring and ranking assessment) closes at noon on September 4.
August 2026 camera and lens transaction ranking: Top 10 announced; EOS 7D Mark II, released in 2014, takes the top spot, while NIKKOR Z 24-120mm ranks first among lenses
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Summary not yet available
Facts
Average transaction price: ¥50,872
The highest average transaction price among the top 10 lenses: ¥250,522
NeedsWell launches “Valxia,” a brand of digital transformation platforms for expense management
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株式会社ニーズウェル has announced the launch of “Valxia,” a digital transformation platform brand that integrates solutions for expense, invoice and travel management.
[プリンスグランドリゾート軽井沢] Offering autumn stays in Karuizawa that can only be experienced by staying overnight, including moon-viewing from ski lifts at night and stargazing events
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プリンスグランドリゾート軽井沢 will offer overnight experience programs in autumn 2026 under the theme “First Glowing Karuizawa,” including moon-viewing lift rides, stargazing events and a birdhouse-making workshop.
How much are your precious metals worth? A new estimate website instantly shows appraisals at dealer prices from ゴールドドクター, a mail-in precious metals buying service
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株式会社AppBASE has launched an online estimate website that instantly calculates projected sale prices based on the standards of partner trading companies for its ゴールドドクター precious metals appraisal service.
Supporting restaurants throughout their entire journey, from the moment you think, “I want to open a restaurant.” G-FACTORY begins operating オミセクラフト, a restaurant startup support service.
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G-FACTORY株式会社 has begun operating オミセクラフト, a platform supporting restaurant startups. The service is free with membership registration and offers support with restaurant concept development, profit-and-loss simulations, property searches and matching with interior design firms, building a support system that accompanies restaurants throughout their entire journey from the moment someone thinks, “I want to open a restaurant.”
Vendor applications now open; dates set for “おいもフェス FUJI CITY 2026,” one of the largest sweet potato events in the Shizuoka and Tokai region, at Chuo Park in Fuji City
“Longevity Minds,” a community of science and implementation advancing human health, launches
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一般財団法人ZERO Foundation has established “Longevity Minds,” a community connecting science and implementation in the longevity field, and will hold the invitation-only event “Longevity Minds Summit Tokyo 2026” in Shibuya, Tokyo, on September 15, 2026.
Facts
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
15:00–21:00
December 2021
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人ZERO Foundation、Longevity Minds、age.house、XPRIZE Healthspan、ZERO INSTITUTE、HERO Impact Capital
Survey findings on LINE Official Account use: a 5.9-fold difference in purchasing actions depending on whether users feel messages are personalized
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A survey on LINE Official Account use conducted by 株式会社クウゼン found a 5.9-fold difference in purchasing actions between people who felt messages were personalized and those who did not. It also showed that appropriate frequency and content aligned with users’ interests are important for continued use.
Facts
76.3% have added a company or store account as a friend
90.2% have 5 or fewer accounts that they check regularly
“To get special coupons or gifts” was the leading reason at 50.8%
SQUEEZE accelerates joint project with 第一リアルター; “Minn 品川 East,” the first location in Shinagawa Ward under its “full support” model, to open in November 2026
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株式会社SQUEEZE will open the apartment hotel “Minn 品川 East” in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, in November 2026 as a joint project with 第一リアルター.
Facts
Nov. 2026
Maximum capacity: 200 people
Original客室は46㎡～49㎡のゆとりある広さを確保し
Original全タイプで1室最大8名まで宿泊可能
Number of guest rooms: 25
Revenue for the fiscal year ending June 2026: ¥101 billion
Urban sports take over ららぽーと安城! Free tryouts and performances in 4 sports at “クロススポーツパーク” on September 12 and 13
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The urban sports experience event “クロススポーツパーク,” hosted by 株式会社MoveX, will be held at ららぽーと安城 on September 12 and 13, 2026. Free tryouts and performances will be offered in 4 sports: parkour, freestyle basketball, double Dutch and spinning tops. Guinness record-holding breakdancer ASHITAKA will appear as a guest.
From “animate LIMITED SELECTION,” the TV anime “WIND BREAKER” Nui Pal Ani-Sele limited set, sold exclusively at アニメイト, is here!
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株式会社アニメイト announced that it will release a Nui Pal Ani-Sele limited set for the TV anime “WIND BREAKER” (with drawstring bag and plush stand) on December 25, 2026.
17 former Japan national team soccer players gather on the remote island of Tanegashima! Plus, live music by professional musicians! The 5th anniversary of “Tanegashima BiG ViSiON,” an event using the power of sports to energize regional communities, will be held on Oct. 16 and 17!
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The regional revitalization sports event “Tanegashima BiG ViSiON” will be held on Oct. 16 and 17, bringing together a record 17 former Japan national team players for soccer classes, live music and more.
[Osumi Mirai Lab] “薩摩会議” special session to be held in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture, redefining the terroir of the Osumi Peninsula through 300 hectares of tea fields
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一般社団法人ローカル・スタートアップ協会 will hold a special session of “薩摩会議” in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture, aiming to co-create a sustainable regional industrial model that redefines the terroir of the Osumi Peninsula through 300 hectares of tea fields.
More than 40% of power couples raising children say it is “undesirable” when their work-from-home days overlap with their partner’s under hybrid work arrangements!
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According to a survey by 株式会社ロビー, about 1 in 4 power couples raising children experience household-related stress on work-from-home days under hybrid work arrangements, and more than 70% sometimes work from home on the same days as their partner. Of those, more than 40% said the overlap was undesirable, and are considering measures such as maintaining physical distance or staggering their workdays.
Shoes made from 3D scans of your feet. ミズノ startup DIFF. launches personalized shoes “DIFF.3D”
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株式会社DIFF., a startup launched by ミズノ, will officially begin sales of personalized shoes “DIFF.3D” on Sept. 1, 2026. The shoes are automatically designed and 3D-printed based on 3D foot-shape data. The price is 25,000 yen before tax, and delivery takes about 10 days.
Facts
Began on Sept. 1, 2026
Founded in 2022
Prices start at around 200,000 yen
Delivery takes 3 months or more
Sale price: 25,000 yen before tax
In about 10 days after the foot-shape data is finalized
Discover what makes “Octoberfest in 東京スカイツリータウン®︎2026” special!
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Discover the highlights of “Octoberfest in 東京スカイツリータウン®︎2026,” held at 東京スカイツリータウン from Sept. 19 to Oct. 26, 2026. The event offers authentic German beer, サントリー’s “Tokyo Craft,” food, live music and more. Admission is free.