🎉 A new base in Higashihiroshima City: Eco Kyuto specialist エコ殿 opens its Higashihiroshima sales office, strengthening its local response to breakdowns, repairs and replacements
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Phone support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
[Generative AI: Survey of 20,000 people] 1 in 4 new-business professionals who use AI say, “Planning is fast, but approvals are still stuck in the past”—“planning inflation and decision-making gridlock” in the generative AI era
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90.7% said it had “gotten faster”
Organizations where “planning has gotten faster, but decision-making has not kept up” account for 27.4% of the total
39.5% say “the gap between employees who can use AI and those who can’t has widened internally”
39.8% say “the emphasis on support for execution and verification has increased”
A business × design seminar for those supporting companies expanding into Vietnam, “Fall Behind If You Don’t Know: Marketing and Design for Companies Expanding Overseas,” will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 24 (Thu.)
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vina nide will hold a marketing and design seminar for those supporting companies expanding overseas in Ho Chi Minh City on Sept. 24, 2026. The event will highlight the importance of integrating design into business strategy.
All-you-can-eat yakiniku and sushi restaurant すたみな太郎 Hirosaki store reopens after a full renovation on Sept. 12 (Sat.)! Relaunching as すたみな太郎 PREMIUM BUFFET Hirosaki store!
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Seats: 208
Weekday lunch, adults (junior high school students and older): 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax)
Weekend and holiday lunch, adults (junior high school students and older): 2,980 yen (3,278 yen including tax)
Dinner, adults (junior high school students and older): 3,480 yen (3,828 yen including tax)
[Archive available] 6 specialist companies take the stage! Joint webinar to provide comprehensive support for small and medium-sized businesses with “recruitment, retention and employee success”
[Gyoza no Ohsho] A hugely popular item gets a refreshing makeover! “Shiso-scented ginger gyoza with no garlic” goes on sale!—A limited-time “Autumn Ramen,” perfect for fall, launches the same day
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Gyoza no Ohsho will relaunch its “Shiso-scented ginger gyoza with no garlic” on Sept. 14, 2026. A limited-time “Autumn Ramen” will also launch, with the new seasonal menu aimed at attracting customers.
[New store] High-value buyer Otakaraya expands into Ueno Marui in Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo! “High-Value Buyer Otakaraya Ueno Marui Store” opens Monday, Sept. 7, 2026!
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High-value buyer Otakaraya will open a new store at Ueno Marui in Tokyo on Sept. 7, 2026. The reuse company, which operates more than 1,980 stores worldwide, aims to strengthen its access to central Tokyo.
[Sept. 29 (Tue.), 18:30] Accelerate business growth this fall! Seminar on “community × space utilization” in Shibuya to share practical tips for growing a fan base
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A community with 5,000 members
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
Approximately 85 companies participating
Monthly fee: 30,000 yen
ROI of approximately 15 times
Admission + unlimited craft beer and cocktail specials + a hearty meal for the challenge: 10,000 yen
Admission + unlimited craft beer and cocktail specials + a hearty meal for the challenge: 11,000 yen
Learn about environmentally conscious agriculture from a women’s perspective: taste carrot cake and meet producers at the “Farm-to-Table Cafe” on Sept. 19 (Sat.) [Tokyo]
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Contributions: 22.77 billion yen
Number of cooperative members: 538,000
Total business volume: 91.3 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
Orders open Sept. 8 (Tue.) for a new product made with underutilized fish: “Direct from Funadomari, Rebun Island: Open-Dried Yanaginomai”
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Pal System will begin accepting orders on Sept. 8 for “Open-Dried Yanaginomai,” made with underutilized fish from Rebun Island. The initiative aims to make effective use of marine resources and support local fisheries.
Yamanashi Prefecture and local partners call for reduced salt intake; cooking event featuring umami to be held in Fuefuki City on Thursday, Sept. 17 [Yamanashi, Nagano]
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25 users
Capital contributions: 2.68 billion yen
Union members: 60,000
Total business revenue: 8.39 billion yen
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
[開催 Oct. 5 (Mon.)] Why are mid-sized manufacturers slow to use data?—How to eliminate silos among Excel, peripheral systems and ERP and build an operational foundation that works with a small staff
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IPS and Solpac will hold an online seminar for mid-sized manufacturers on October 5. They will introduce ways to address data silos and establish an operational foundation.
[Osaka, Kumatori Town / First event in the area] Summer fun isn’t over yet! “Water Battle in Eiraku Yume no Mori Park,” an exhilarating water survival event where adults and children can get fully immersed, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 26!
[Osaka vs. Kyoto vs. Hyogo, as seen through visitor feedback] Kyoto ranks highest in all 5 categories of visitor satisfaction | Minna no Kaigo Research Institute’s “Visitor Survey: Satisfaction Across 5 Categories” <September 2026>
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A survey released by Minna no Kaigo Research Institute in September 2026 found that care facilities in Kyoto Prefecture ranked highest in all 5 categories. Compared with Osaka and Hyogo, the difference was particularly pronounced in cost evaluations, with facilities praised for offering value beyond their prices.
[Technology Trends Report] Passing on veteran engineers’ tacit knowledge with AI—Vertical AI patent applications for the chemical industry surge; analysis of the technology strategies of 6 major companies
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The trend showed an increase of around 200–300 cases annually from 2019 onward
The trend showed an increase of around 100–150 cases annually from 2020 onward
The trend showed an increase of around 50–80 cases annually from 2021 onward
[MYTREX] Exclusive launch at Sports Depot and Alpen! “Power Sheet S,” a new post-workout recovery habit featuring wearable power EMS, rolls out from September 7
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3.5 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
Launch of a “Special Limited Collection” recommended by the Builders Spirit Award finalists. First release: rolled out from late September, for electrical installation workers (charcoal gray). Second release: on sale in December, for remodeling and interior carpenters (magenta).
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“Products for electrical installation workers (6 models in total)”
“Products for remodeling and interior carpenters (6 models in total)”
Sold in 126 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned:工機ホールディングスジャパン株式会社、HiKOKI、KOKI Group
THE SECOND champions Two Tribe reveal the Tokyo entertainers stunned by their incredible off-the-cuff skills: “They’re insane.” “I love the entertainment industry,” says Anna Murashige, who was surprised after entering the world she had long admired: “There are so many unenergetic middle-aged guys!”
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Two Tribe, winners of “THE SECOND 2025,” appeared on ABEMA’s “Shikujiri Sensei” and shared stories about life in Tokyo and the “traps” of show business. They said they were surprised by soaring rents and entertainers’ conversational skills.
A 23-year-old who has been visiting Rikuzentakata’s educational homestay program since college takes up a post as a regional revitalization cooperation team member; Akihiro Yamamoto assumed the role on September 1, 2026
GATES forms business partnership with NTTドコモ; “Docomo Anshin Rental Guarantee” now available for eligible rental properties
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GATES and NTTドコモ have formed a business partnership and launched the “Docomo Anshin Rental Guarantee” for rental properties, enhancing peace of mind and convenience for tenants.
A community-based coexistence model combining child-rearing support and employment support takes shape in Okegawa, Saitama Prefecture, where child-rearing support also contributes to community welfare
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Eligible households raising children will receive children's gift certificates worth ¥10,000.
A dedicated “external inbound manager” for small and midsize businesses in Okinawa. New service Inbound Link, providing end-to-end support from awareness-building to bookings and guest reception, launches September 1.
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About 55,300 foreign visitors traveled to Okinawa.
An increase of about 8,100 from the same month a year earlier
The number of visitors arriving from North America via domestic flights was about 19,300 the previous year.
Strategy firm SHAPE Partners publishes original report on Japan's IP industry: “Will Japan's IP Industry End as a ‘Boom’? How to Develop IP and the Next Growth Strategy”
Appears on the business entertainment program REAL VALUE! A series of promotional activities, including the broadcast, increased official LINE subscribers 1.5 times within 48 hours! Seeking 10 participants for an autobiography production monitor program! A gift for Respect for the Aged Day
Top salespeople win before they speak—the “sales meeting design” behind an average closing rate of 80% revealed. Shun Chimi's first book, 『営業脳のつくり方』, goes on sale September 6.
[2-minute walk from Atami Station] HOTEL TERRASSE ATAMI, a secluded hotel with just 3 rooms that opened in August, is seeing strong bookings! A perfect fit for travelers who want to extend their stay or spend the night after all, meeting demand for same-day bookings and extended stays while enjoying Atami.
The fifth WEXLEY JAPAN LIMITED EDITION is here. Limited-quantity Japan-exclusive versions of the popular STEM, updated as the STEM PRO and VERTICAL SLING V2, go on sale.
Yap signs definitive agreement with Italy's Icarus to adapt AI that initially answers calls to medical institutions for the Japanese market
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Japan has 105,690 general medical clinics.
In interviews conducted in-house by Yap with 12 patients and healthcare professionals from July to August 2026, prior to signing the definitive agreement
Successfully hired the first team member within 1–2 months of implementation — Hitorime, a matching platform specializing in hiring for startups’ most critical positions, publishes hiring results from client companies
“MIMAMORI (みまもり)@CheriWAN” service launches, delivering easy-to-understand health risks tailored to your dog’s breed and life stage (supervised by veterinarians and canine health care specialists)
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Service launch date: Aug. 30, 2026
(Information for up to 10 dogs can be registered)
Companies mentioned:プルチャーム株式会社、CheriWAN、The Vet 南麻布動物病院
[Kobe International University High School] Photography club students from Kobe International University High School talk with war photographer Yoichi Watanabe
EGS株式会社 to launch “Free Electronic Circuit Breaker Estimate Service” on Oct. 1, 2026, allowing users to check installation costs online before an on-site survey
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Japan’s business low-voltage electricity market, said to comprise approximately 5 million cases
TOBU MALL begins offering products exchangeable for “TOBU POINT (トブポ).” Official character “トブタン” goods and limited-edition railway merchandise can now be obtained by exchanging points.
Applications open for the 30th “Research Contest on Using Libraries®”! Entries exploring and presenting the entrant’s own “questions” are being accepted from elementary school students through adults until Tuesday, Oct. 6
Enjoy the culture of Sayama tea, one of Japan’s three most famous teas, in a lush green park. The 37th Sayama Grand Tea Gathering to be held on Sunday, Nov. 8! Tickets for tea gatherings now on sale. A traditional autumn event where visitors can enjoy a fall day outdoors
[2026 Survey] The state of corporate branding videos for recruitment|For use from next fiscal year onward, “recruitment websites and special recruitment pages” and “job boards and job listing websites” tied for the top spot
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75.3% said corporate branding videos had been effective
57.1% said “the number of applications increased”
45.6% said “recruitment websites and special recruitment pages”
[Special Know-How Release] Organizational reform to overcome the “homogeneity risk” of regional cities|Lecture transcript: “Regional management that turns women’s advancement into a survival strategy” in 東かがわ市
Zero-trust security provider Cygiene launches ECAP, an endpoint-based SSE solution that eliminates communication delays and changes to network configurations
[Applications accepted through 9/21; free] Held 10/12 during the autumn 3-day weekend! Environmental learning for elementary school students: discarded “kitchen oil” turns into something cute! Recruiting participants for a “knead-your-own-soap” workshop
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20 groups of elementary school students and their guardians
43rd National Urban Greenery Fair in Kyoto Tamba—Kyoto Tamba Greenery and Satoyama Festival—presents letter of appreciation to 株式会社ピエクレックス for its sponsorship