【Fukuoka, Hakata】Popular cheesecake shop APOC COFFEE to open its 2nd location at Hakata Station’s Chikushi Exit on September 18.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 11:30～24:00
Companies mentioned：APOC COFFEE、株式会社WOF
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7 years after Kawaharo ended, university students take on “Halloween in Kawasaki.” A 30m stretch of Ginryugai becomes a runway for a fashion show open to the public
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
- “Runway entry ticket + 1 instant photo” 3,000 yen
- “Runway audience seat” 3,000 yen
Companies mentioned：川崎銀柳街商業協同組合、法政大学、カワサキハロウィン
OriginalCuebus株式会社、空間効率を最大化する多階層・高密度立体自動倉庫「CUEBUS Pallet 200kg」を発表
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Handles loads weighing up to 200kg
- Maximum travel speed: 2.0 m/s
- Maximum travel speed: 2.0 m/s (7.2 km/h)
- Going on sale in September 2026
Companies mentioned：Cuebus株式会社、国際物流総合展2026
NTTモビリティ and あいおいニッセイ同和損保 launch joint demonstration to advance safety evaluations of autonomous driving
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 2.22 million telematics auto insurance policies
Companies mentioned：NTTモビリティ、あいおいニッセイ同和損保、MS&ADインシュアランス グループ、トヨタ自動車株式会社、May Mobility社、Navya社、IOWN構想
A formula already refined to a high standard, redesigned over 3 years. uraraca’s 2-step skincare set launches on Makuake
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Redesigned over 3 years
- Up to 25% off
- Reached 874% of the target amount
- ¥874,020 in support purchases
- 160 supporters
- Approximately 20 years of experience in cosmetics product planning and development
- Planned retail price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- 2-piece set: ¥17,600 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社uraraca、Makuake
Make hometown tax gifts a real experience you can “see, eat, and use”! 加西市 to set up at the “Hometown Tax Marche” in Kakogawa on September 6.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 9:30～15:00
- Sept. 6, 2026
Companies mentioned：Harima Creative株式会社、加西市、BAN-BANネットワークス株式会社、株式会社ヒライ、アラジン、アサヒ軽金属、市場株式会社、レッドホースコーポレーション
博報堂Gravity and 博報堂キャビン win gold awards in 2 categories at MAD STARS 2026 (Busan International Marketing Advertising Festival)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 50th anniversary of establishment
- An embroidery artisan spent approximately 600 hours creating it
- 9 international advertising awards
- 13 awards in total
Companies mentioned：博報堂Gravity、博報堂キャビン、株式会社シップス、CREATIVE SESSION
Disaster recovery support: Free data recovery for digital devices
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Support applications open on September 4, 2026 (Friday)
- Through calls received on October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
- Capital: 360.05 million yen
Companies mentioned：日本PCサービス株式会社、デジホ（デジタルホスピタル）、PCホスピタル、スマホスピタル
“What should I do with my parent’s rental property?” We have the answer｜ファニーホーム launches “Free Inheritance Assessment & Management Handover Support” for property owners who have inherited real estate
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In 2024, 166,730 people who died were subject to inheritance tax
- Equivalent to 10.4% of all deaths (1,605,378 people)
- Total taxable value: ¥23.3846 trillion
- Original被相続人1人あたりでは1億4,025万円
- Land accounted for 30.2%
- Houses and structures accounted for 4.8%
- Average occupancy rate: 98.3%
- About 17,800 listed properties
- About 2,000 publicly listed properties
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファニーホーム、旭化成グループ、大和ハウスグループ
Into its 5th year of excitement. The borderless, free music festival “Hitokiwamusic Festival 2026” will be held on October 11 (Sunday) at Toki no Hiroba on the 5th floor of JR Osaka Station
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Last year, 2025, the event drew more than 30,000 people to a large-scale stage in Osaka
- The company operates a total of 7 classrooms in Hyogo, Tokyo, and Kanagawa prefectures
Companies mentioned：株式会社人と音色、JR西日本SC開発株式会社、JR西日本ステーションシティ株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、世界ゆるミュージック協会、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント
[Cambodia recovery support] NPO法人earth tree supports conflict-affected areas through bamboo construction technology—receives letter of appreciation from local authorities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The total value of the support provided was approximately $8,000
- Original約120〜130万円相当
- Approximately 300 locations with confirmed shell damage
- 12 unexploded ordnance items remain
- Repairs to homes have not been completed in 26 households
- 21 households are still unable to return to their villages
- Provided home repair materials to 41 households
- Distributed 25 kg of rice to 15 households
- Provided meals to approximately 150 people
- Distributed 300 kg of rice to a refugee camp
Companies mentioned：NPO法人earth tree、サムロン市
Women’s apparel brand W:Huku（フーク） unveils its 2026 fall/winter collection. Available on the official website from 11 a.m. on September 4 (Friday). A weekend-only “early-bird discount on new arrivals” campaign also launches
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Special price: 20% off
- From 11:00 on September 4, 2026 (Friday)
Companies mentioned：有限会社K&G INTERNATIONAL、W:Huku（フーク）
エミテラス所沢 marks its 2nd anniversary and グランエミオ所沢 its 6th, with both facilities holding a joint “Thanks Anniversary” from September 11 (Friday)! Events include a prize drawing and fashion show
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From September 11 (Friday) to September 27 (Sunday)
- Price: ¥1,222 (tax included)
- Price: ¥666 (tax included)
- 1 entry for every ¥5,000 (tax included) spent
Companies mentioned：住商アーバン開発株式会社、エミテラス所沢、グランエミオ所沢、埼玉西武ライオンズ、映画名探偵プリキュア！製作委員会、スターダストプロモーション、MISS MERCY
ビオレUV’s global campaign “SUNLIGHT IS YOUR SPOTLIGHT.” launches an autumn-season campaign on September 7, 2026, offering a chance to win exclusive Stray Kids merchandise
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Exclusive ビオレUV × Stray Kids merchandise will be given away to 1,850 winners selected by lottery
- ビオレUV products are currently available in 39 countries and regions
- Cumulative shipments*1 have also surpassed 2.8 million units
- Currently available in 66 countries and regions worldwide, including Japan, Asia, the Americas, and Europe
Companies mentioned：花王、ビオレUV、Stray Kids、JYP Entertainment、NHK、MUFG
2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey: Condominium Management Companies, Greater Tokyo Area — ranked No. 1 for “building managers” for 2 consecutive years and No. 2 for “management company representatives.” Customer-focused condominium management earns high marks
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ranked No. 1 in the “building manager” evaluation category for 2 consecutive years
- Also ranked No. 2 for “management company representatives”
- 59 companies that manage condominiums for sale
- People who have served as condominium association directors within the past 7 years
Companies mentioned：日本総合住生活株式会社、オリコン株式会社
【moln】Bring texture to your travels. New leather-crafted suitcase “Grain” now available
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥148,500 (tax included)
- Capacity: 32 L
- Business launch date: January 2020
Companies mentioned：franky株式会社、moln、日乃本
Solving the problem of “AI-generated documents being hard to understand”! A professional with a track record of creating more than 4,000 documents for a cumulative total of 1,100 companies explains best practices for creating documents with Claude. [Free webinar on Thursday, September 17]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative total of 1,100 companies
- More than 250 publicly listed companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストリームライン、Anthropic, PBC
Original音と振動が、新次元への休息へと導く テンピュール® ポップアップイベント「マイ プライベート シアター」伊勢丹新宿店 本館5階で9月9日(水)より開催
Summary not yet available
Facts
- List price: 473,000–517,000 yen (tax included)
- September 9, 2026 (Wednesday) to 22 (Tuesday, national holiday)
Companies mentioned：テンピュール・シーリー・ジャパン、テンピュール®、Calm、NASA、伊勢丹新宿店
“Making regional co-creation part of Japan’s infrastructure.” COMMON株式会社 launches fundraising ahead of nationwide expansion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nationwide expansion
Companies mentioned：COMMON株式会社
Original【楽天スーパーSALE｜9/4 20:00スタート】ポケ活は"ひとりで頑張る"から"まとめておまかせ"へ｜4台同時接続オートキャッチ『Ultra Catcher 4』が期間限定・特別価格
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Connects to 4 devices simultaneously
- Runs for up to approximately 30 days
- Sale period: Friday, September 4, 2026, 20:00
- Friday, September 11, 01:59
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、楽天、Amazon、Niantic, Inc.
OriginalReGACY、田原本町と共同で実施する「たわらもとReBORNプロジェクト」令和8年度採択7者を決定
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 7 recipients: 4 startups and 3 researchers
- Monday, August 24, 2026
- Around March 2027
Companies mentioned：ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社、田原本町、奈良中央信用金庫、株式会社ATOMica、株式会社アグリテックプラス、C4U株式会社、ハインツテック株式会社、MICBON株式会社
“HUE” supports the AI integration standard “MCP,” opening major companies’ operational platforms to AI agents
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Deployed at more than 2,500 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ、HUE
The popular guidebook “Ise Jingu for Adults” gets even better! A new edition featuring the latest information is here
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Released on September 4, 2026 (Friday)
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワニブックス、ワニブックス
Just the right feel under the covers! New “Warmth × Humidity Dual-Control Comforter” controls the temperature and humidity inside the bed at the same time
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Single: ¥14,990
- Semi-double: ¥19,990
- Double: ¥24,990
- Queen: ¥29,990
- Rolling out from Monday, August 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ
The No. 1 challenge in achieving nutritional balance is “the time and effort involved in planning meals.” 50.6% say they would like support with meal planning from a registered dietitian.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 57.4% said they are “conscious” of nutritional balance in their daily meals.
- 43.6% said what they find difficult is “the time and effort involved in planning meals.”
- 69.8% said they are “not confident” about following a restricted diet in the future.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、フジ産業株式会社、株式会社NEXER Group
Exclusive to イオン! Original ミリプロ merchandise set for release!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,180 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
- 1 type in total (24 chips)
Companies mentioned：イオン、イオンスタイル、イオンキッズリパブリック、Million Production、株式会社レッグス
[Surpasses ¥200 million in cumulative sales just 3 months after opening TikTok Shop] GENKING. (SANA), affiliated with リアレーション, achieves monthly TikTok Shop sales of “¥100 million”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative transaction volume surpasses ¥200 million
- Monthly sales surpass ¥100 million
- Original単日（1日）最高売上1,600万円
Companies mentioned：株式会社リアレーション、GENKING. (SANA)
New concept store “WH DAFT about DRAFT” grand-opens in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Opens in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Will close for business on Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Relocating and reopening at a new location in 2028
- Business hours: 11:00 – 19:00
- 8-minute walk from Omotesando Station Exit A5
Companies mentioned：DRAFT、DAFT about DRAFT、山下泰樹建築デザイン研究所
An in-person experience to meet companies that move the heart in the age of AI. “Sawakami Fund Investment Report Meeting” to be held on 9/12
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 22 diverse portfolio companies will exhibit
- Sawakami Asset Management was established in July 1996
Companies mentioned：さわかみ投信株式会社、博多国際展示場&カンファレンスセンター
Among the tallest in Japan at approximately 76 cm. A high-type crib that makes caring for babies easier. “Nomoc Plus W-Open High-Type Baby Crib” goes on sale September 4, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Among the tallest in Japan at approximately 76 cm
- 33,000 yen (tax included)
- ¥28,600 (tax included)
- Founded in 1924
Companies mentioned：株式会社大和屋
Original【先行予約受付中】福岡・博多に、選べる3タイプのホテル「徒然庵 博多川」が2026年10月1日開業
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A hotel with 6 rooms in total
- Newly opening on Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Originalつどう棟：1室1泊32,780円～
- Originalととのう棟：1室1泊38,980円～
- Originalよりそう棟：1室1泊44,140円～
- A special space of approximately 59 m²
- Spacious guest rooms of approximately 67 m²
Companies mentioned：Local Design株式会社、徒然庵 博多川、エアウィーヴ
アイコネクト publishes a case study on website improvement support for マルキンアド株式会社, which saw inquiries increase 4 times.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Inquiries increased to 4 times the previous level
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイコネクト、マルキンアド株式会社
One of Japan’s largest large-format video screens, spanning approximately 568 m², to launch in front of Okayama Station; Terminal Square Ohayo Vision begins broadcasting on October 5
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Display area: 568.53 m²
- W36.68×H15.5m
Companies mentioned：株式会社オハヨーホールディングス、株式会社スクエアビル、オハヨー乳業株式会社、株式会社JR西日本コミュニケーションズ
Original【開催レポート】プチバトー・サマースクール2026 延べ子どもたち434名が自然とふれあい、学びに夢中になる特別体験
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Founded in 1893
Companies mentioned：プチバトー、公益財団法人日本自然保護協会、SEEDS OF LIFE institute、ATELIER f.、株式会社RIN、PETIT BATEAU
DUSPON Home, a household trash can evolved from “Home Slide Dasupon”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sept. 4, 2026
- 30 color variations
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナカノ
[First-ever collaboration between ノルウェー大使館水産部 and 株式会社京樽!] 5 products made with Norwegian salmon to go on sale at 回転寿司みさき and other locations from Friday, September 4
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From Friday, September 4, 2026
- Through September 27 (Sunday)
- A chance to win a Norwegian Seafood original tote bag: 10 winners
Companies mentioned：ノルウェー大使館水産部、株式会社京樽、回転寿司みさき、すしみさき、立食い寿司みさき、SRSグループ、Seafood from Norway
AIMER unveils “Special Collection The Autumn Occasion Edit starring RINKA KUMADA,” featuring model and actress Rinka Kumada
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 93rd anniversary
- Price: ¥44,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥17,600 (tax included)
- Price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
- Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥39,600 (tax included)
- Price: ¥15,950 (tax included)
- Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,180 (tax included)
- Price: ¥26,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社三松、AIMER、nicola、Seventeen、non-no、TBS、日本テレビ、テレビ朝日
[COREDO Nihonbashi] Closure events and campaigns to be held in gratitude for all the wonderful encounters
Summary not yet available
Facts
- As this place, cherished for approximately 22 years, reaches a milestone
- Original1会計￥1,500（税込・合算不可）以上のお買い物
- A single flower will be given to customers who spend ¥2,000 (tax included) or more
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井ガーデンホテルズ、三井記念美術館、第一園芸、日本橋西川、TOHOシネマズ、BOUL'ANGE、BEARDSLEY、uRn.chAi&TeA、azabu tailor、無印良品、TSUCHIYA KABAN、ISHIYA NIHONBASHI、誠品生活日本橋、三井不動産
Study suggests that dialogue through art may contribute to improving older adults’ QOL; ベネッセ シニア・介護研究所 presents research findings on “Oshaberi ART Viewing” at a paid nursing home at an international gerontology congress
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 3,200 participants from 79 countries
- More than 250 presentation sessions
- 5 residents
- Average age: 89.0
- 4 sessions in total
- 1 hour per session
Companies mentioned：ベネッセスタイルケアグループ、ベネッセスタイルケア、ベネッセ シニア・介護研究所、ベネッセアートサイト直島
“JSTQB Conference in 2026 Autumn” announces all speakers and will hold an information session that morning
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Oct. 16, 2026
- 13:00〜18:00
- 9:30〜11:30
Companies mentioned：JSTQB、ISTQB、特定非営利活動法人ソフトウェアテスト技術振興協会
3 engineers from DATUM STUDIO selected for Snowflake’s partner technical certification program, “2026 Snowflake Partner Champion”
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：DATUM STUDIO株式会社、Snowflake合同会社、ちゅらデータ株式会社、Streamlit
株式会社セガ signs partnership agreement to collaborate on engineer development
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Reorganizing its faculties and departments in April 2027
- The number of employees stood at 2,922 as of the end of March 2026
Companies mentioned：福岡工業大学、株式会社セガ、セガサミーグループ
How much can a sewage treatment plant withstand during heavy rain?—Heavy-rain countermeasures based on the assumption that conditions will exceed expectations, and 4 preparations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Supporting more than 2,650 sites nationwide
- 45.2% experience situations where inflow exceeds the design estimate at least 5 times a year
- 71.7% say rainy-weather operating rules are dependent on individuals or have not been established
- 61.0% of respondents who can currently handle the work predict it will become difficult to do so within 5 years
- 84.5% recognize the suspension of sewage treatment during a disaster as a risk
- Just 19.4% have “sufficient backup”
- Valid responses: 106 people involved in the operation of sewage treatment plants nationwide
- Valid responses: 103 local government employees currently involved in sewage treatment operations
- 37.9% expect it to take at least 1 week to recover from a facility shutdown
Companies mentioned：セイスイ工業株式会社、IDEATECH
Original慶應義塾大学大学院×SPACETIDE 「宇宙ビジネス入門」特別公開講座 2026年度版開催
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
- Approximately 6 on-demand lecture sessions in total
- October 2023
- September 2023
Companies mentioned：慶應義塾大学大学院、SPACETIDE、A.T. Kearney、Synspective、一般社団法人SPACETIDE、慶應義塾大学大学院システムデザイン・マネジメント（SDM）研究科、慶應義塾大学大学院経営管理研究科（KBS）
“Good Giving Mark System” to make NPO “reliability” visible launches campaign offering 50% off screening fees
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 50% off screening fees
- Applications completed between September 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター、JCNE
Original株式会社闇 初の短編ホラー映画『SUMMER PROJECT』応募総数約7,500本の中から「第44回 ロードアイランド国際映画祭」にて【短編部門 最優秀監督賞 】を受賞！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative attendance: 450,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社闇、株式会社レオーネ、Presented by YAMI、Production company LEONE
Canva updates more than 100 items in its Visual Suite, expanding its focus on productivity
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 100 million people use Canva presentations every month
- More than 1 billion designs created every month
- Original1分間におよそ1,000件のドキュメント
- More than 98% of Fortune 500 companies now use Canva for business
- More than 250 million multiformat designs created
- Approximately 1 million websites published every month
- More than 6 million websites with code created
- 60% of Visual Suite users access it on mobile devices
- 44% of Canva presentations are created on mobile devices
- Corporate use of the Visual Suite increased 150% year over year
- The number of users creating content with the same suite increased 60%
Companies mentioned：Canva、Docusign
Promoting decarbonization by using wood in RC floor slabs: Developed the “RC × Wood Hybrid Slab Method,” achieving sound insulation performance equivalent to RC and reducing construction labor
Summary not yet available
Facts
- CO₂ storage: 42 kg-CO₂/m²
- RC, 150 mm thick
- RC, 200 mm thick
- △13％
Companies mentioned：株式会社長谷工コーポレーション、長谷工グループ
Event Report: Held “Feel, Create, Connect Through Art: Art Workshop in Nanao” to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On August 22, 2026, as part of support for recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
- August 22, 2026, 14:00–16:00
- Charity auction featuring works by 24 artists
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス、ポーラ ミュージアム アネックス、おらっちゃ七尾、七尾市、七尾市教育委員会
Sharing Innovations joins “Customer-Led Growth Leaders Summit 2026,” hosted by Gainsight, as an alliance partner [October 6]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date and time: October 6, 2026, 13:00–19:15 (registration opens at 12:30)
- Established: April 2022
- Established: June 6, 2008
Companies mentioned：Sharing Innovations、Gainsight
Eat brown rice in September! OREC Holdings’ naturally grown brown rice brand “mybrown” collaborates with 天神福食堂 for the first time
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Seats 209
- 50 people will have a chance to win our naturally grown brown rice “mybrown (1.8 kg)”
Companies mentioned：株式会社オーレックホールディングス、天神福食堂、ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.、ラブエフエム国際放送、Top of the Morning、スイッチオン！ DAYTIME
[A new store to delight the five senses!] See, smell, and taste the rich autumn offerings at 京都髙島屋S.C.[T8].
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 new stores open this fall!
- Business hours: 10:30–20:00
- 10:30–11:00: Breakfast
- 11:00–20:00: Regular hours
Companies mentioned：東神開発株式会社、MoMA、Dr.Vranjes、猿田彦珈琲、京都髙島屋S.C.[T8]
Investment in “Next Bharat Venture Fund-2,” an Indian startup support fund operated by a Suzuki subsidiary
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Originalスズキ100％出資子会社
Companies mentioned：豊田通商株式会社、スズキ株式会社、Next Bharat Ventures、Next Bharat Venture Fund-2、Next Bharat Venture Fund-1、Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited
Original【Dify活用ウェビナー】株式会社バイタリフィ、「Dify無料版からビジネス活用へ！有償ライセンス×自社専用環境で進めるAI本格導入」を2026年9月16日（水）12:00に開催
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社バイタリフィ、Dify
[AS2OV GOLF] Launch of a dedicated gift box featuring 4 golf essentials—the perfect choice for golf tournament prizes and gifts
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Box size: W175 × H50 × D180 mm
Companies mentioned：UNBY株式会社、AS2OV、AS2OV GOLF、ブリヂストン
Notion publishes the “Global AI Transformation Survey 2026: Japan Report”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Responses were collected from 337 domestic corporate decision-makers (AI transformers) and 673 knowledge workers (frontline employees), for a total of 1,010 respondents
- Through comparison with the global market (total sample of 6,118 respondents)
- In Japan, 66% are at Level 1, using AI as a “thinking partner”
- This is 9 percentage points higher than the global figure of 57%
- In Japan, 11% are at Levels 3–4, using AI as a “teammate” or “system”
- The global figure is 12%
- At Japanese companies, 15% of decision-makers said they were “very” or “extremely” confident in their organization’s AI capabilities
- The figure was 6% among knowledge workers
- Compared with global results, the figures were 30 percentage points lower for decision-makers and 17 percentage points lower for knowledge workers
- 42% of decision-makers said they were ready to adopt AI agents
- The figure was 28% among knowledge workers
Companies mentioned：Notion Labs Japan合同会社、Notion Labs, Inc.
Cycle.me to exhibit at “MEGA POPUP,” an event offering an in-person experience of Qoo10’s “Mega Discount” sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Event period: August 29–September 6, 2026
- Original開催期間 2026年8月28日（金）17:00 ～ 9月9日（水）23:59
Companies mentioned：Cycle.me、Qoo10、株式会社ドットミー、三井物産
XGIMI to unveil the “AURA 3 Series,” the world’s first※1 4K 120Hz ultra-short-throw projector series, at IFA 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- World No. 1 in home projector shipments for 3 consecutive years
- “IFA 2026,” taking place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4, 2026
- Projects a 120-inch large-screen image from about 20 cm away from the wall
- Up to 5,700 ISO lumens (AURA 3 Max)
- Native contrast ratio: up to 8,000:1
- Ultra-short-throw projection up to 200 inches
- Chosen around the world in more than 100 countries, including the United States, Europe and Japan
- Worldwide shipments surpass 7 million units
- More than 8,000 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：XGIMI、Harman Kardon、Google、Texas Instruments、RUNTO
The “Spo-GOMI Koshien 2026 Okinawa Prefecture Tournament” was held. Futenma High School team “Kuroko Egg” won the hard-fought contest! A total of 123 participants collected 169.65 kg of trash on the day!
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Facts
- The total amount of trash collected was 14.94 kg
- 10.68 kg of trash collected
- 18.24 kg of trash collected
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、琉球放送株式会社、日本財団、株式会社沖縄クリーン工業
Eat brown rice in September! OREC’s naturally cultivated brown rice “mybrown” teams up with 天神福食堂 for the first time
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From September 7, 2026 (Mon.) through September 30 (Wed.)
- There is also a chance to win OREC’s naturally cultivated brown rice “mybrown (1.8 kg)” in a drawing for 50 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社オーレックホールディングス、OREC、ラブエフエム国際放送株式会社、天神福食堂
【日光きぬ川ホテル三日月】The “Sanbi Room,” where luxurious self-care awaits, opens in September 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Starting in September 2026
- Original1日2室限定
- Approximately 45㎡
- Capacity: 3 people
- From Friday, September 11, 2026
- Through November 29 (Sun.)
- On sale starting September 3, 2026 (Thu.)
Companies mentioned：日光きぬ川ホテル三日月、株式会社ホテル三日月、ReFa、MYTREX、YA-MAN、SHIGETA
“東横INN対馬比田勝” Mölkky park “Tsushima Mölkky 1045” grand opens on September 26!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan’s estimated number of participants is 3.62 million
- “Tsushima Mölkky 1045” has 11 courts
- Participation fee: 500 yen
- First 20 teams
- Price: 300 yen
- Number of guest rooms: 242
- Maximum capacity: 374 people
- 77 surface parking spaces
- Toyoko Inn’s latest total number of guest rooms: 80,731
- Certification obtained at 333 business locations, the most for any one company
Companies mentioned：株式会社東横イン、東横INN対馬比田勝、日本モルック協会、経産省
Supporting high school students shaping the future of agriculture! Your vote can move agriculture forward! Online voting for the “2026 Hokkaido Rice Bag Design Contest” begins September 1, 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 13 agricultural high schools in Hokkaido
- A total of 24 entries were submitted
- 2026 Hokkaido Rice Bag Design Contest
- Original2026年9月1日から9月30日まで
- A digital gift worth 2,000 yen
- A digital gift worth 2,000 yen for 20 winners
- Since its founding in 1951
- Capital: 300,001,000 yen
- Number of employees: 342
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツハシ、野村ホールディングス株式会社
Originalファミリーマート限定コスメ「hana by hince」秋メイクに欠かせないトレンドカラーのティント・リップに加えてブランド初のフェイスパウダーを発売！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 16,500 ファミリーマート stores nationwide
- 900 yen (990 yen including tax)
- 1,255 yen (1,380 yen including tax)
- Starting Friday, September 18, 2026
Companies mentioned：VIVAWAVE Co.,Ltd.、ファミリーマート、hana by hince、hince、メディア・グローブ
SHEGLAM launches a fantastical, mysterious Halloween collection! “Dark Romantasy Collection” goes on sale in late August 2026!
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Facts
- Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM, available in more than 150 countries and regions
- The lineup includes 6 items: eyeshadow, lip and cheek products, a lip liner and gloss set, lip mousse, and body mist.
- “Dark Romantasy Eyeshadow Palette” 〈Details〉 ・Price: ¥1,303
- “Dark Romantasy Duochrome Eyeshadow” 〈Details〉 ・Price: ¥977
- “Dark Romantasy Lip Liner + Lip Gloss Kit” 〈Details〉 ・Price: ¥1,466
- “Dark Romantasy Body Mist” 〈Details〉 ・Price: ¥1,629
- “Dark Romantasy Collection Set” 〈Details〉 ・Price: ¥14,180
- More than 90% of SHEGLAM products are vegan.
Companies mentioned：SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FSC、SA8000、BSCI、SMETA
Two icons, one battle station — Razer and Sentinels jointly announce the “Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless 8KHz Sentinels Edition”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 42,680 yen, including tax in Japan
- $249.99 USD
- €269.99 MSRP
Companies mentioned：Razer、Sentinels、Razer Japan株式会社
【マノロ ブラニク】Unveils its latest collection, reflecting the mood of the 1960s through houndstooth and a color palette
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Facts
- MAYSALEPUMP BI / MAYSALE PUMP BI DBROWN, 5 cm heel \189,200 (including tax)
- MAYSALEPUMP BI / MAYSALE PUMP BI LGREY, 5 cm heel \189,200 (including tax)
- MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI / MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI DBROWN \183,700 (including tax)
- MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI / MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI MBLUE \183,700 (including tax)
- MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI / MAYSALE PUMPFLAT BI LGREY \183,700 (including tax)
- MAYCAP / MAYCAP BLACK \425,700 (including tax)
- MAYCAP / MAYCAP DBROWN \425,700 (including tax)
- MAYCAP / MAYCAP MBLUE \425,700 (including tax)
- GOSTA / GOSTA DBROWN, 9 cm heel \250,800 (including tax)
- GOSTA / GOSTA BLACK, 9 cm heel \250,800 (including tax)
- Manolo Blahnik
Companies mentioned：マノロ ブラニク、ウォルポール、リッツォーリ、Great Place to Work
Broadcast on Sports Live+! The Kansai Student Baseball Autumn League opens on September 5 (Sat.)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 6 universities: Kansai University, Kwansei Gakuin University, Kyoto University, Kindai University, Doshisha University and Ritsumeikan University
- Begins on September 5, 2026 (Sat.)
- The Ritsumeikan University vs. Doshisha University game will be broadcast live on October 21 (Wed.) and 22 (Thu.)
- SKY PerfecTV! marks its 30th anniversary on October 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社、セコム株式会社、センス・トラスト株式会社、プリマハム株式会社、カシオ計算機株式会社、福岡ソフトバンクホークス
Originalレスポートサックの新カプセルコレクション「アーバンエッセンス」第三弾となる“In Mind”が発売。
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 11 SKUs in total
- In Mind Boston H25×W26×D9cm \20,900
- In Mind Tote H30×W38×D20cm \29,700
- In Mind Small Tote H26×W25×D15cm \23,100
- In Mind Vertical Tote H39×W36cm \16,500
- On sale: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Period: Wednesday, September 2, 2026–Sunday, September 27
Companies mentioned：レスポートサック、LeSportsac、NEWoMan
radiko launches new “Chapters” feature, visualizing topics within programs and letting listeners play any scene they want with a single tap
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 385 yen per month (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 620 yen per month, tax included
- All 99 commercial radio stations
Companies mentioned：radiko、株式会社radiko、NHK、爆笑問題、太田光、Saucy Dog、木戸大聖
“See, hear, touch, smell, and savor with your heart.” A parent-child hands-on event was held at the Yamasaki Nishikaze Shinto Factory, visited by more than 35,000 people, to pass on a passion for craftsmanship to the next generation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative sales reached 26 million bottles
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤマサキ、ラサーナ
The “Aichi Move Park,” where visitors can experience Aichi’s traditional performing arts, is coming!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026
- 16 days
- 26th
Companies mentioned：愛知県、豊田スタジアム、瑞穂公園、愛知・名古屋2026文化プログラム、中京大学、市川華菜
Buildee surpasses 1,000 contractor companies using the service, doubling in about 2 years
Summary not yet available
Facts
- That is 2 times the 500 companies at the end of June 2024, in about 2 years
- It is used by 85 of the top 100 companies by construction industry completed work volume (※1)
Companies mentioned：株式会社リバスタ、Buildee、大林組、CCUS、建設業振興基金
SANU 2nd Home for Business, a corporate second-home service, to make its first appearance at the 14th Employee Benefits Expo
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 300 companies and organizations have adopted the service
- Operating 242 rooms across 38 locations nationwide
- Available for a monthly fee starting at 90,000 yen
- By 2029, the network will expand to more than 100 locations in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社SANU、ベネフィット・ワン、J.フロント リテイリング株式会社、株式会社ゴールドウイン、株式会社Relic、株式会社Facilo、RX Japan合同会社
D2C develops “IDEA GOAT,” a video production platform for social media, in collaboration with Dentsu and Dentsu Live; service launches in January 2027
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：株式会社D2C、株式会社電通、株式会社電通ライブ、株式会社CARTA HOLDINGS、株式会社CARTA ZERO
The limited-edition coffret that was popular last year returns! The second coffret collaboration with 高橋理子 launches from サブリミック タイムティック
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Facts
- Price: 13,200 yen
- Prize campaign with 30 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：資生堂プロフェッショナル株式会社、サブリミック タイムティック、高橋理子
Online IATF 16949 core tool “FMEA Practical Training”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original受講料：29,700円（税込）/1名
- Capacity: 12 people
Companies mentioned：日本アイアール株式会社、アイアール技術者教育研究所、KQS品質ソリューションパートナーズ、AIAG、VDA
primeNumber launches AI data platform “COMETA” on Snowflake Marketplace’s “Integrated SaaS Applications”
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Facts
- Taking place September 10 (Thu.)–11 (Fri.), 2026
- September 11 (Fri.), 12:20–12:35
Companies mentioned：primeNumber、Snowflake Inc.、Snowflake
Exhibiting at “HR EXPO (General Affairs, HR & Accounting Week Tokyo 2026)”
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Facts
- Original［会期］2026年9月16日(水)～ 9月18日(金) 10：00～18：00（最終日は17：00まで）
Companies mentioned：共同印刷株式会社、RX Japan 合同会社
Originalオーダーメイドの『KASHIYAMA』J2リーグ「北海道コンサドーレ札幌」の2026/27シーズンオフィシャルスーツを9月4日(金）から全国のショップにて数量限定で販売
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Official suit (88,000 yen, tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社オンワードパーソナルスタイル、KASHIYAMA、北海道コンサドーレ札幌
JWマリオット launches “Two Capitals, One JW Journey,” a campaign connecting Tokyo and Nara
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 30 exceptional hotel brands
- More than 125 JWマリオット hotels
- Original1名様 35,000円
- 40 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned：JWマリオット、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy
Lynaf’s facial recognition entrance system adopted for Daito Trust Construction’s newly built rental apartments with auto-lock entry
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 95.7% of residents who used the system said it made their lives more convenient
Companies mentioned：株式会社ライナフ、大東建託株式会社
Original【楽天スーパーSALE｜9/4 20:00スタート】世界累計80万台のBrookオートキャッチ『Auto Catch LIGHT NEO』が年に数回の特別価格へ｜買い回り対象・数量限定
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Just 10 g, about the size of a 500-yen coin
- Runs for about 15 hours on a 60-minute charge
- About 5 days
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc.、株式会社ポケモン、任天堂株式会社
[Renewal] The first HITSTER (Hitster) release gets a refresh with new songs and more♪
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 3,800 yen (4,180 yen including tax)
- Scheduled release date: Oct. 23, 2026
- 308 “Music Cards”
- 37 “tokens” to expand the ways to play
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーピー、株式会社ニュートン カラオケパセラ、Spotify、パセラ、M3、マッシュアップエンターテイメント
Original日本有線大賞新人賞から20年—。上品でツヤのある“シルクの歌声”で紡いだ8つの物語。工藤慎太郎、最新作『月になりたい』9月16日ついに全国流通＆デジタル音楽配信解禁！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20th debut anniversary
- 8 tracks
- Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：工藤慎太郎、小倉良、日本有線大賞、日本コロムビア、UNIQLO、タワーレコード、HMV、Amazon、Apple Music、Spotify、YouTube Music、LINE MUSIC
The first Poppin Cider Cap Toy drink with a bonus item is here, featuring a Sanrio Characters collaboration!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Volume: 500 ml
- All 6 characters: Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin and Pochacco
- Sales begin at each store as stock arrives from September 18, 2026 (Fri.)
Companies mentioned：プラスワン株式会社、株式会社サンリオ、ドン・キホーテ
Single-parent families and their children invited to a private day at Asakusa Hanayashiki! The 5th “Summer Smiles Event 2026” was held!
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Facts
- With support from 90 donors
- 1,169,000 yen in donations was raised
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人笑顔プラス子供支援協会、CAMPFIRE for Social Good、泉デザイン工房、株式会社グリーンデザインコンサルティング、株式会社ビューティーガレージ、株式会社理論社、NGO「エクマットラ」
“Doraemon” to screen at the 33rd Kineko International Children’s Film Festival, one of Asia’s largest international film festivals for children! The film will feature live dubbing by Wasabi Mizuta, voice actor for Doraemon, and Megumi Ohara, voice actor for Nobita Nobi
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 33rd Kineko International Children’s Film Festival
- Original延べ約 5 万⼈
- More than 700 films from around the world
- 53 works
- 15th anniversary of the opening
- 46th installment in the “Doraemon” movie series
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人キネコ・フィルム、青二プロダクション、ケッケコーポレーション、藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム、株式会社ティー ワイ リミテッド、全興連、日本映画製作者連盟、日本国際教育協会、駐日スウェーデン大使館
ヤプリフードコネクト joins LINEヤフー’s “Customer Growth Consortium” as a Technology Partner
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of service launches has exceeded 33,000
- Monthly users exceed 28.97 million
Companies mentioned：ヤプリフードコネクト、LINEヤフー、株式会社チューズモンスター、株式会社ヤプリ
“A Classroom for Your Body to Protect Your Future” to be held in Kyoto for the first time. Pharmacists and fertility counselors from a pharmacy specializing in obstetrics and gynecology will help upper elementary and middle school students learn about their bodies and gain the ability to choose their own futures
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 70% of teenage girls experience menstrual pain
- In a survey of middle school students, 83.9% said they had experienced menstrual pain
- While 76.5% of women in their 10s said menstruation causes some disruption to their daily lives
- Just 34.0% said they were “satisfied” with menstrual health lessons at school
- Capacity: 10 people
- Participation fee: ¥500 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ひかり調剤薬局、日本不妊カウンセリング学会、スポーツ庁、日本財団、文部科学省、UNESCO
Maltese（モルチーズ） to hold a limited-time, food-themed POP UP STORE at 有楽町マルイ and 京都ポルタ
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original1会計につき6,600円（税込）以上ご購入いただいた方には、限定デザインの缶バッジをプレゼント
- Original1会計につき9,900円（税込）以上ご購入いただいた方には、限定デザインのキーボードキーホルダーをプレゼントいたします
- Receive 1 limited-design clear card for every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent using a card
- Customers who spend a total of at least 100,000 yen (tax included) will receive a set of 2 “モルチーズエポスカード mascots” (not for sale)
Companies mentioned：Maltese（モルチーズ）、株式会社U-GENIE、有楽町マルイ、京都ポルタ、マルイウェブチャネル、エポスカード
Estimate the soil from the plants growing there, then verify it with data.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- 9:30〜12:10
Companies mentioned：DAS LAB、HORIBA、平和堂、株式会社堀場アドバンスドテクノ、医農科学技術研究所、トヨタ・コニック株式会社
[Real estate investment firm Vertex] Nationwide survey of living conditions and asset-building practices among 20,000 people, 2026
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Facts
- 70% nationwide feel their expenses have increased! More than half, at 54.3%, also say they “have no room in their living expenses”
- The 2 main factors squeezing household budgets are “food” and “utilities”
- NISA has taken root among about 30% of people nationwide
- Real estate investment ranked first among all items for “I’ve heard of it,” at 43.5%, but barriers to getting started remain
- Real estate investment had the highest nationwide share of respondents answering “I don’t know about it or am not interested,” at 27.6%
- The actual participation rate for real estate investment was also 5.3%
- By area, Kanto ranked first nationwide in participation rate at 6.70%
- The group considering or interested in it, combining those who “searched for it” and “studied it,” ranked first nationwide in Kyushu at 13.60%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベルテックス
Branding designer Akihiro Nishizawa to speak at a special seminar, “How Does Branding Design Transform Management?” to be held on September 15 (Tuesday) at グロービス経営大学院’s Fukuoka campus
Summary not yet available
Facts
- To be held on September 15 (Tuesday), 2026, at グロービス経営大学院’s Fukuoka campus
- Capacity: 100 people
Companies mentioned：i-NNO株式会社、グロービス経営大学院、株式会社エイトブランディングデザイン、株式会社オーレック、警固神社
“Growing corporate resource circulation like a game.” 株式会社CC launches “POLAR ISLAND,” connecting resource trading, performance visualization and environmental restoration
Summary not yet available
Facts
- From 9,800 yen (prices may be revised in the future)
- Service launches on September 4, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社CC、POLAR ISLAND
新中野女性クリニック marks its 25th anniversary in 2026, with a focus on initiatives in obstetric care, including painless childbirth
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 40 years of involvement in perinatal care
- Opened in October 2001
- Established 医療法人社団千房会 in 2004
- Supervised “First Pregnancy and Childbirth, with Prenatal Education CD” (西東社, 2013)
Companies mentioned：新中野女性クリニック、医療法人社団千房会、聖マリアンナ医科大学、西東社
Kaita Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, to host “KAITAFUL FES.,” a major festival created with residents, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the town’s incorporation; set for November 1 (Sunday)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Attendance target: 5,000
- About 10 minutes by train from Hiroshima Station
Companies mentioned：海田町・海田町町制70周年記念事業実行委員会、広島電鉄株式会社、株式会社アンドデザイン、株式会社逆光、広島エフエム放送株式会社、広島地下街開発株式会社、株式会社DoTS
Delphi’s rising star adds color to weddings; actual bouquets to be specially displayed at Ota Market
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Actual flowers and bouquets will be displayed in the wholesale distributors’ passage on the 1st floor of Ota Market during the week of September 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミヨシ
Air-conditioning installation YouTuber with 59,000 subscribers fully revamps “エアいる,” a contractor-matching site with flat-rate fees
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 59,000 subscribers
- Flat rate of 1,000 yen
- 36 prefectures nationwide
Companies mentioned：フジエアーテクノ、エアいる、AI見積もり受付くん、NHK
Compare multiple AIs. Challenge them with counterarguments. Write it up. — Global release of “Prompt Flow Studio” for confidential information protection and audit support
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Officially launching on September 4, 2026, in Japan and countries around the world
- Supports more than 50 AI providers
- Access to more than 400 types of models
- Model-independent RAG (1GB)
- 300 PFC credited upon registration
- Retained for up to 7 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社アースリンクネットワーク、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、OpenRouter、fal.ai