All approximately 2.01 million temporary workers nationwide are eligible, regardless of staffing agency: up to ¥1 million in activity funding for “temporary workers pursuing their dreams”!
[1.1 billion YouTube views and 1.7 million social media followers] Popular education creator Akitonton-sensei publishes his first math workbooks for elementary school students, with 2 books released simultaneously! A groundbreaking learning approach to break through the “wall of written arithmetic in grades 3 and 4”
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YouTube views have exceeded 1.1 billion
Total followers across social media (YouTube + TikTok + Instagram) have exceeded 1.7 million
[Agricultural workforce development × corporate health management] A vegetable market featuring produce grown by students of 八ヶ岳農業大学校 to be held at Asahi Kasei’s employee cafeteria on September 10
[佐倉市, Chiba Prefecture] Find out about events and everyday conveniences at a glance! Pilot testing begins for “Sakura AI Tourist Information (AI chatbot)” and “Marugoto Sakura Map”
Special stage event featuring popular programs, “STV Autumn Fun Meeting,” announced! Head to the Sapporo Factory Atrium on September 21 (Mon., public holiday)!
[Portable power station rankings] Be prepared for power outages and disasters! Comparative testing of noteworthy compact, slim 1000Wh-class models!! (Kaden Hihyo, October 2026 issue)
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Street price: ¥56,210
Market price: 119,800 yen
Street price: ¥96,800
Street price: ¥87,700
Street price: ¥99,990
Street price: ¥109,800
Street price: ¥139,800
Street price: ¥109,700
At over 11 kg, it is the heaviest of the 4 products in the 800W class
It is the largest of the 4 products and heavy at approximately 12 kg, making it less convenient to place
A stylish solution to “smartphone neck” and desk work for modern people: veteran leather craftsman Monoro and PIP collaborate for the first time to create a functional, beautiful leather neck strap!
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Magnetic flux density: 150 millitesla
Presales begin on September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
January 2027 (planned)
Shipping scheduled to begin sequentially from mid-March 2027
Magnetic neck strap, single item (¥8,980 including tax
Is “search and buy” coming to an end? The era of AI finding, comparing and purchasing products The focus of corporate competition shifts from “attracting attention” to “providing accurate answers”
A manga artist in her 40s buys a house for her cat. Kaoru Watashiya’s cat essay comic concludes! “Buri-chan Diary: If I Were a Cat, I’d Want to Give Birth 2” goes on sale September 3!
A book in which a clinical psychologist popular in the media shares ways to overcome the much-discussed “midlife crisis.” Sort through emotional turmoil in ４ steps!
What did Yukio Edano discover for the first time after stepping “outside” the Diet? A second act in politics and life, written with determination by a leading figure in liberal politics!
A leading authority on English etymology unravels the Middle East, the roots of world cultures, and the Bible. A book that gives readers “worldly knowledge” unknown to ９割 of Japanese people!
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Unknown to 9割 of Japanese people
Series surpasses 1 million copies in cumulative sales
More than 100 books
List price: ¥1,265 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社KEN'S ENGLISH INSTITUTE、かんき出版、株式会社 青春出版社
A treasured beauty painting makes its “homecoming” to Okayama—Yumeji Art Museum’s 60th anniversary special exhibition “Yumeji and Germany” unveils 《Early Spring on the Southern Branch》 from his Berlin period for the first time
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Yumeji Art Museum 60th anniversary
Original2026年9月4日（金）から12月6日（日）まで
[Number of works] 130
This work was created in 1933 (Showa 8)
[Main museum admission ticket] Adults ¥1,000
[Combined admission ticket for the main museum, Yumeji’s Birthplace Memorial Museum and Shonen Sanso] Adults ¥1,300
Tracing “longing for foreign lands” at Takehisa Yumeji’s birthplace—A related event for 夢二郷土美術館’s 60th anniversary special exhibition; handwritten diary “Sankira-so-ki” to be shown at the museum for the first time ＜Okayama | Yumeji’s Birthplace Memorial Museum and Shonen Sanso＞
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夢二郷土美術館 60th anniversary
Birthplace built approximately 250 years ago
Original2026年9月4日（金）から12月13日（日）まで
Adults ¥600
Junior high, high school and university students ¥250
Elementary school students: 200 yen
Adults: 1,300 yen
Junior high, high school and university students ¥650
ショップチャンネル to begin airing a new commercial featuring First Summer Uika on September 4; in the “Dance & Song” segment released today, she performs a perfectly synchronized dance with official character “Kokonishika!”
[Meets national safety standards] Blaze’s four-wheel specified small motorized vehicle “Blaze E-Cargo” receives certification under the performance verification system
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Vehicle length: 1,900mm
Large cargo area measuring 785mm × 500mm
Carries loads of up to 30kg
Easily charged using a household 100V outlet
With an optional battery installed, it can travel up to approximately 100 km
Range: approximately 50km
Maximum load capacity: 30kg
Climbing ability on a 17° (approximately 31%) slope
Asuene and Takar Printing form business alliance, strengthening sustainability disclosure support for listed companies preparing to comply with SSBJ standards
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Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)
Popular police cars, police motorcycles, fire engines and 自衛隊 vehicles gather for the “Gather Round! Working Vehicles” event; spend Silver Week with the family at Ami Premium Outlets
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11 kinds of “working vehicles” from the police, fire services and 自衛隊, which support community safety, will gather in one place.
Date and time: September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday), 9:30–15:00
“Silver Week Sale” period: September 18 (Friday)–27 (Sunday)
“AMI Golf Fair” period: September 18 (Friday)–November 15 (Sunday)
Period: September 18 (Friday)–October 31 (Saturday)
ISF NET to speak at a Tokyo Metropolitan Government-hosted seminar on supporting the balance between careers and childbearing plans: “Balancing Fertility Treatment and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Treatment with Work”
Entry costs for paid nursing homes in Tokyo rose by approximately 3 million yen over 8 years; Kyoto had the highest costs nationwide at approximately 14 million yen, while costs in Osaka rose about 4 times in 8 years. LIFULL 介護 surveys changes in the cost of paid nursing homes in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai region
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Entry costs in Tokyo rose by approximately 3 million yen over 8 years
Entry costs in Osaka Prefecture surged to about 4 times their previous level over 8 years
Shichiri Nakayama’s new police mystery, “Detective Katsuragi: Bullets of Justice,” includes an exclusive preview of the second book in the series as an e-book bonus! An X repost campaign is also underway!
For the 4th consecutive year, more than 90% say they want to “rely on outside caregiving services”; the view that “families shouldn’t shoulder the burden alone” has taken hold
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92.1% believe people “should actively seek help”
46.4% say “family issues should be resolved within the household”
49.1% say “families should live together”
27.5% of the parent generation want “care from family and relatives”
The concern for the younger generation is “time” (60.3%)
95.1% believe preparation is necessary
67.8% of those with no caregiving experience have made no preparations
A packed weapons encyclopedia from the “Strongest Illustrated Encyclopedia” series, which has sold more than 600,000 copies! From fighter jets and bombers to drones and various kinds of pilot equipment, this definitive edition thoroughly explains mechanisms, uses, and combat tactics through illustrations!
[ホテルグランヴィア広島] Limited-edition “cake” and “parfait” sweets created in collaboration with a local orchard, featuring the queen of grapes, Shine Muscat, to be available for reservations starting today
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Each item lavishly features approximately 25 Shine Muscat grapes
Original【価格】 ￥3,800（1日5個限定）
Original【価格】 ￥3,500（1日5個限定）
An elegant 10.5-cm-diameter cake lavishly adorned with Shine Muscat grapes at their seasonal peak.
Companies mentioned：ホテルグランヴィア広島、すざわ果樹園、JR西日本ホテルズ、ホテルグランヴィア、ホテルヴィスキオ、THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection、奈良ホテル、梅小路ポテル京都
ファンケルグループ’s in-house magazine “はぁもにぃ” wins its first Grand Prix at the 2026 In-House Magazine Awards in the “Print In-House Magazine / Single Issue, 20 Pages or More” category
[Daimaru Sapporo] “Apple Caramel Crispy,” a limited-edition fall/winter offering from “Blue Pond,” makes its debut. Drizzled with caramel sauce made with apples from Yoichi, Hokkaido
Kunihiko Mitamura heads to Niimi, Okayama, in the autumn breeze | A treasure trove of A-grade gourmet cuisine, including the world's 三 great delicacies such as caviar! Savor exquisite wine made from distinctive soil and high-five over a rare, celebrated brand of beef!?
【TAC SME Consultant】Pass the 1st and 2nd exams next year! Guidance on “Strategies for Passing the 1st and 2nd Exams for 1st Exam Takers” to be held at TAC Nagoya School on 9/12 (Sat)
Recognizing activity and experience facilities supported by many users in 2025: “Jalan Play & Experience Ranking 2025” Hokkaido and Tohoku Block announced
Recognizing activity and experience facilities supported by many users in 2025: “Jalan Play & Experience Ranking 2025” Kyushu and Okinawa Block announced
Recognizing activity and experience facilities supported by many users in 2025: “Jalan Play & Experience Ranking 2025” Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Block announced
Recognizing activity and experience facilities supported by many users in 2025: “Jalan Play & Experience Ranking 2025” Chugoku and Shikoku Block announced
Among those giving birth at an advanced age, 68.8% said the importance of prenatal testing is increasing. Prenatal testing was the most frequently cited preparation, with 45.0% saying it is needed
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Valid responses: 500 samples
43.8% said they were aware of the trend toward later marriage and older age at childbirth
51.6% said the reason for later marriage and older age at childbirth is “unstable income and employment, and a lack of financial leeway”
40.4% said they knew about the risks of chromosomal disorders and other conditions associated with older age at childbirth
“Health checkups before pregnancy and bridal health checks” was cited by 30.2%
“Discussing the timing and plans for childbirth with one’s partner in advance” was cited by 28.8%
To celebrate the release of the 2ND MINI ALBUM 《UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST》, a listening party featuring ALPHA DRIVE ONE, including limited-edition voice messages, will be held at AWA Lounge!
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Members selected through approximately 2,600万 votes from around the world
Sales topped 113万 copies on the first day of release
Initial sales exceeded 144万
980 yen per month (tax included)
Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、ALPHA DRIVE ONE、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Mnet、BOYS Ⅱ PLANET、第3回 ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026
New charity merchandise supporting AIM medical research—which could lead to a treatment for feline kidney disease and incurable human illnesses—has arrived from フェリシモ「猫部™」
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The clinical trial of the AIM cat drug finally concluded in 2026
100 yen of the proceeds will go to the “AIM Medical Research Support Fund”
50 yen of the proceeds will go to the “AIM Medical Research Support Fund”
A seminar titled “Strategic Use of LCA and SCM in the Resource Circulation Era,” featuring speakers from サステナブル経営推進機構／SuMPO NEXT／秋田県立大学 and Shoichiro Tsuruta of 武蔵野大学, will be held on October 5 (Fri), 2026!!
【JAF Kanagawa】Last year’s application ratio was 5.7 to 1! 92% of participants said it was “helpful.” Slalom driving and hazard avoidance, which cannot be practiced on public roads, will take place in Yokohama! Drivers Seminar (General Course) to be held
【JAF Shizuoka】Driving experiences unavailable on public roads can change how safely you drive tomorrow. Participants wanted for a driving workshop in their own cars, to be held October 24
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【Enrollment】10 people (minimum number required for the event to proceed: 5 people)
A planner dedicated to fandom activities making waves in the media! The “Oshi-katsu Life Planner 2027: Writing Down Your Love for Your Favorite” goes on sale September 3, helping you put what you love into words in your own way
【The Guidebook】A collaborative booklet with 台東区, “A Guide to Edo Taito: Tsutaya Juzaburo,” exploring places connected to Tsutaya Juzaburo, will be distributed starting September 3
【Now available】Digital comic volume 2 of “The Magic School of Bit and Rache” is out!
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Suggested retail price: 660 yen (before tax)
On August 28, 2026, the company began distributing digital comic volume 2 of “The Magic School of Bit and Rache,” which is currently serialized on its manga website, 「コミックノーラ」.
Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022)
Capital: 50 million yen
Capital: ¥19,817 million
Revenue: ¥199.1 billion; 124 group companies (fiscal year ended September 2025)
The cover of “Kansai Walker 2026 Autumn,” on sale September 3, features Ryusei Onishi of なにわ男子! A major feature on autumn day trips, including local gourmet tours, Kyoto and BBQ
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List price: 1,100 yen (base price 1,000 yen + tax)