【Opening in Shibuya on 9/12!】Korean sweets brand “MilkyShop” makes its Japan debut after expanding into Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore; opens in Jinnan, Tokyo
Run e-commerce operations with AI! An open, comprehensive guide from real-world applications to automation: “E-commerce × AI Business Implementation Program”
aimme Tokyo Ikebukuro store to introduce new prices and plans for furisode and graduation hakama from September; “18-Year-Old Support Campaign” for those coming of age in 2029 also planned!
In addition to its existing consulting and specialized job-placement businesses, 株式会社リード・イノベーション will launch a new staffing business on September 1, 2026
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Received a worker dispatch business permit (permit number: 派13-318833)
79.1% of executives have some kind of sleep concern. Executives who are satisfied with their sleep are more likely to rate their companies as “workplaces where people can work in well-being”
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79.1% of executives have some kind of sleep concern
Executives get 1.1 hours less sleep than their ideal
A 2.2-hour gap among those dissatisfied with their sleep
Up to a 36.9-point perception gap (Well-Working Gap)
44.7% are in the “sleep-satisfied group”
20.9% said they had “no particular sleep-related concerns”
The ideal amount of sleep averages 7.3 hours
In reality, 6.2 hours
Among 137 people and 515 executives (actual respondents), more than 1 in 4 reported that their thoughts keep racing even when their bodies are at rest
“Which rice ball gets your vote?” “NIIGATA Furusato Enmusubi” brings together food and local communities in 3 municipalities in northern Niigata Prefecture: Shibata City, Tainai City and Seiro Town
【BS Nippon TV】First overseas trip! Heading to Vietnam, where a distinctive noodle culture is thriving! Drunk Tsukaji can’t stop saying “ngon” (delicious)! More than just pho: savoring a range of Vietnamese noodle dishes and Japanese soba made by Japanese people over 2 consecutive weeks!
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In its 4th year since the program began
It began more than 30 years ago with selling pho from a shoulder pole
Introducing Vietnam’s cheap, fast and delicious noodle dishes over 2 consecutive weeks
No career-length requirements: “Summer Tryout” showcasing only comedic talent held! Soshina heaps praise on や団's 本間キッド, in his 21st year in comedy: “I liked his style” / No-holds-barred, serious feedback for young comedians, too: “Isn't that a little too soft?” | “Doping Talking 2”
“°Ondo,” a supreme sake crafted through traditional methods and ice-temperature aging, praised by wine enthusiasts, launches its 2nd lottery sale following popular demand
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Operates more than 50 online liquor stores
151 years of history since its founding in the Shonai Plain, Yamagata Prefecture
Sake rice “Yukimegami” polished down to 40%
An 18-liter bottle known as a “tobin”
Aging temperature: 0°C
Price: 17,600 yen, tax included
Volume: 720 ml
Alcohol content: 16%
Sake meter value: +1
Acidity: 1.2
Number of international visitors to Japan reaches an unprecedented 40 million
Jiji Press Publishing Bureau-certified AI management course opens Saturday, September 26; participants who pass the graduation exam receive a certificate of completion
“Dizziness”: 1 in 5 people have no known cause!? Learn from a specialist about the causes of dizziness and how to prevent and improve it. “Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan,” Sunday 9/6
First in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki history! Special Tokyo performances featuring only Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, with 12 shows over 6 days! A different guest crashes the show each day! “Yoshimoto Shinkigeki Tokyo Special Performance: Yaba. Someone Crashes Shinkigeki Every Day!? Anyway, Thanks!”
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General admission: 5,500 yen
3,500 yen for elementary school students and younger
[Hyogo Prefecture] “JQA Global Environment Children's Drawing Contest Outstanding Works Exhibition” to be held at Amagasaki City Urban Greenery Botanical Garden
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Friday, September 4–Monday, September 14, 2026
20 outstanding works from the 24th edition
Held annually since 1999
8,122 entries from 81 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本品質保証機構、JQA、国際認証機関ネットワーク、IQNET、UNICEF東京事務所、UNICEF Tokyo Office、独立行政法人国際協力機構、JICA
Kenn Ejima and Koji Mizoguchi (coji) to speak — Offers to hold a webinar on Sept. 9, “In the AI Era: Drizzle? Kysely? Prisma? Choosing an ORM with Kenn and coji”
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More than 35,000 people nationwide have registered
We have supported recruitment at more than 1,000 companies cumulatively
What matters most when choosing a nursing home? “Keeping costs low” tops the list at 51.9%｜みんなの介護研究所’s “Survey on Priorities When Choosing a Facility,” September 2026
A 6-member team led by non-engineers built an AI school from scratch by “instructing AI.” Online generative AI talent development school THE MONOLITH launches on September 3
The Kuroko's Basketball × Chugai Grace Cafe collaboration cafe is coming to Shibuya and Osaka! New original illustrations featuring the characters in black suits, a fan favorite every year, will appear on merchandise and collaboration menu items!
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Event period: Thursday, October 1, 2026–Sunday, October 25
A collaboration event with the TV anime WIND BREAKER is now underway in the completely new smartphone game Tokyo Revengers UNLIMITED (Anribe), based on the TV anime Tokyo Revengers!
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Limited Gacha, Part 1: September 3, 2026–September 24, until 14:59
Collaboration campaign period: September 3, 2026–October 1, until 14:59
Campaign period: September 3, 2026–September 17, until 14:59
Our signature series is Nendoroid, a line of chibi figures with more than 3,000 varieties released.
First in the industry: 加藤石油, トラクタブル and 池内自動車 launch a “proof-of-concept (PoC) experiment for AI vehicle diagnostics using a gate-type scanner” through a 3-company partnership.
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39,115 repairs annually
To be conducted starting Saturday, September 5, 2026
Operates 19 service stations (gas stations), primarily full-service locations
A specialist auto body repair and painting chain with 35 locations nationwide
Swedish House Mafia's next legend, Steve Angello, to make his first solo visit to Japan in 10 years! 5th edition of “THE ONE,” a big party featuring global superstars, announced
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For the first time in approximately 20 years
Original2026.12.18(金)
Companies mentioned：Swedish House Mafia、Steve Angello、ZEROTOKYO、Size Records、Size Sound System、Tomorrowland、Resident Advisor
Online seminar to be held: “Why do transformation initiatives stall on the front lines? —A transformation scenario that delivers on execution through next-generation leader development and a VoE-driven approach—” (co-hosted by 株式会社U-ZERO)
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Capacity: 100 people
Date and time: October 19, 2026 (Mon.), 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
Kichijoji becomes Albuquerque for 3 days. “Breaking Bad” POP UP STORE to run from 9/11 (Fri.) to 9/13 (Sun.)! You can also enjoy fried chicken from ロス・ポジョス・エルマノス
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Available for 3 days only
9/11 (Fri.)
9/13 (Sun.)
11:00
18:00
20:00
1,500 yen
¥8,800
¥22,000
¥9,900
¥6,600
2026
Early November
Early January
Companies mentioned：Filmarks、Filmarks Culture Wear、THE CHICKENS、ロス・ポジョス・エルマノス、Sony Pictures Television Inc.
Add a new way to enjoy Monster Strike at a service area on drives with family and friends! “Monstore Pop-up in Kibi SA (Inbound)” will run for a limited time from September 17, 2026 (Thu.) to November 3 (Tue., public holiday)
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The number of users worldwide has surpassed 65 million
Monster Strike key chain, Monstore Pop-up in Kibi SA: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Monster Strike diorama acrylic stand, Monstore Pop-up in Kibi SA: 1,500 yen (tax included)
[BS NTV] “The Flower in Prison,” a Korean historical drama by director Lee Byung-hun about a woman who confronts adversity and reclaims love and her life, starts Monday, September 7!
A POP UP CORNER for the TV anime “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX” is coming! New merchandise featuring adorable POP Art of Jaden Yuki and the Elemental HEROes
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■ Sales period: September 25, 2026 (Fri.)–October 12 (Mon., public holiday)
NSGグループ is a corporate group comprising 101 organizations, with education and medical, welfare and nursing care at its core, and a wide range of businesses in health and sports, construction and real estate, food and agriculture, trading, advertising, ICT, hotels, apparel, beauty, human resources services, and entertainment.
Exclusive merchandise lineup unveiled! Special stickers will also be handed out at the venue! Team Abe Reiji’s big road trip 2026 in Fukuoka—See you at Canal City Hakata!
A “career hub” for Sapporo’s next-generation creators is here! A new program is being added to “Sapporo Game Camp,” one of the largest gaming events in Hokkaido.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、株式会社セガ札幌スタジオ、インフィニットループ、ロケットスタジオ、北海道情報大学、札幌情報ITクリエイター専門学校、札幌デザイン＆テクノロジー専門学校、札幌マンガ・アニメ＆声優専門学校、専門学校札幌デザイナー学院、専門学校札幌ビジュアルアーツ、専門学校北海道サイバークリエイターズ大学校、バンタンゲームアカデミー札幌校、北海道情報専門学校、北海道ハイテクノロジー専門学校、総合学園ヒューマンアカデミー札幌校、株式会社アレクト、exsa株式会社、株式会社ENGI、株式会社カヤックポラリス、株式会社グラフィニカ、AIQVE ONE株式会社、株式会社アペックス、株式会社エイティング、株式会社キングポーン、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社グルーブボックスジャパン、ゲームドゥ有限会社、株式会社サイクロンゼロ、合同会社SapWorks、THE FIRST株式会社、株式会社ジーアングル、株式会社スマイルブーム、株式会社想、株式会社ハムスター、株式会社ハ・ン・ド、株式会社pixyda、株式会社HiBiGA、一般財団法人さっぽろ産業振興財団、札幌市、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社、Xsolla Japan株式会社、Epic Games Japan合同会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社ＣＲＩ・ミドルウェア、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社Too、株式会社 北海道新聞社、HBC（北海道放送株式会社）、HTB（北海道テレビ放送株式会社）、STV（札幌テレビ放送株式会社）、TVｈ（株式会社テレビ北海道）、UHB（北海道文化放送株式会社）、株式会社STVラジオ、北海道新聞（株式会社 北海道新聞社）、Gamer（株式会社イクセル）
Health and physical education: approximately one person
Geography, history and civics: approximately one person
Original昭和61年4月2日以降に生まれた者（令和8年度末に40歳以下）
Applicants must have at least 2 years of work experience by March 31, Reiwa 9, including at national, public or private schools, companies or other organizations.
Applicants must have at least 3 years of work experience in a subject-related specialty by March 31, Reiwa 9.
Special teaching license examination (working adult experience track: at least 3 years of work experience; interview and mock lesson required)
Applicants expected to obtain the qualification by March 31, Reiwa 12 (3 years after hiring)
A new-serial launch campaign with bonus coins is also underway! A bickering duo solves cases in this mystery-style comedy! “Residents of Sukima-ga-toki” begins serialization on マンガPark on Sept. 3!
[Nara Prefecture] Additional recruitment for the employee selection examination for social welfare positions (childcare workers, child guidance workers and child welfare officers)!
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Nara Prefecture is holding an additional recruitment examination for social welfare positions. Applications open Sept. 4, Reiwa 8, for 3 job categories, including childcare workers.
S-Pool Glocal to speak at the first “Zoom User Group in Fukuoka”
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S-Pool Glocal will speak at Zoom’s first user group meeting in Fukuoka on Sept. 9, 2026, presenting examples of digital transformation in local government phone operations. Efforts to improve efficiency by combining AI with human support are drawing attention.
Introducing the appeal of Korean forest products to Japanese consumers
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The Osaka branch of the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation is running an SNS campaign to raise awareness of Korean forest products in the Japanese market. The campaign will highlight jujube chips, dried persimmons and bokbunja wine through promotions that invite consumer participation.
[Oisix Niigata] “Nishikan Ward Day” set for the Sept. 17 (Thu.) Giants game! Special events related to Nishikan Ward include an appearance by Hi-STANDARD’s Akihiro Namba.
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The Yomiuri Giants game at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata on Sept. 17 (Thu.)
Original18:00試合開始
Has competed in the NPB Farm League since 2024
Masumi Kuwata to become CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) starting in 2026
Last Origin adds new fighter Calypso! The 1st part of the new event “Palace of the Recluse Goddess,” featuring an assassin who wields poison, is now underway.
Celebrate a special occasion in the perfect setting: ORYZAE Celebrations × Atami Pearl Star Hotel launches a balloon decoration plan!
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ORYZAE Celebrations and Atami Pearl Star Hotel have partnered to launch a balloon decoration service for guests celebrating special occasions. The service is intended for anniversaries, proposals and other events, with the aim of offering a distinctive experience.
The “Toyotomi Brothers! Yamato-Koriyama Taiga Drama Museum” welcomed more than 100,000 visitors in its first six months and held a commemorative ceremony on Sept. 3, “the day Hidenaga entered the castle.” This is a significant achievement that is drawing attention to regional revitalization and historical culture.
Optimize Next launches MCP, making it possible to do everything from planning and implementing A/B tests to publishing and analyzing them through conversations with AI alone.
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As of September 2026, it has been implemented on more than 7,200 websites.
Developed based on experience and expertise gained from conducting more than 30,000 A/B tests to date.
It has a track record of improving sales by more than 15 billion yen to date.
Companies mentioned：PROJECT GROUP株式会社、Optimize Next、Claude Desktop、A1Growth、Google、Google Tag Manager、Google オプティマイズ
Lotte HD and 野村不動産 establish a joint venture with an eye toward expanding to multiple locations; it will operate the live music venue “BEAT PARK OSAKA,” opening in March 2028
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Located a 3-minute walk from Shin-Osaka Station
Capital: 50 million yen
Approximately 1,590 people (standing capacity)
More than 300,000 visitors annually
Approximately 80% occupancy rate
Site area: 1,727.24 m²
Companies mentioned：ロッテホールディングス、野村不動産、株式会社BEAT PARK OSAKA、テホン企画、エイベックス株式会社、パスレボ、HI&MAX、株式会社agrain、株式会社キョードー大阪、アソビシステム株式会社、FM802
“GREEN’S FREE ACTION,” which co-creates a new drinking culture with young people, launches its second installment: fall-term classes for students at 武蔵野美術大学
To mark the release of “Barbarian 4K UHD + Blu-ray Set,” a chilling special screening [2K presentation] will be held at “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026”!
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To mark the first physical media release of the film “Barbarian,” a special screening will be held at “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026.” The film’s return to the big screen as a talked-about title is drawing the attention of horror movie fans.
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Price: 7,590 yen (tax included)
U.S. opening weekend gross exceeded $10 million
A high rating of 92%
General advance ticket: 3,800 yen
Middle and high school student advance ticket: 2,200 yen
3-day ticket (early entry permitted; advance sales only): 12,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、20th Century Studios、東京ホラー特区!!2026実行委員会