[Tokyo Station and Yaesu area] More than 30 types of craft sake, Japanese sake and shochu available year-round. Standing bar SAKEICE BAR！ launches an “all-you-can-drink sake tasting” plan
[Nagano Prefecture, 東御市] Calling everyone named Unno! “A Gathering of Unnos from Across Japan!” to be held in Unno-juku, marking 400 years since it opened as a post town
PLAN-Bマーケティングパートナーズ to speak at the “Adタイ Forum”—explaining how AI speaks on behalf of brands and how to design information across advertising, PR and SEO
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The event will be held at JPタワーホール＆カンファレンス on September 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
Speaking in the 【C4】 session from 14:55 to 15:25
Date and time: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00–17:40 (doors open at 9:30)
[Kumamoto Earthquake Relief] Approximately 1 month since the disaster; evacuation is becoming prolonged. Seeking “donations and staff” to expand meal support from September 10 onward
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Activity period: 33 days
Total food trucks deployed: 62
Meals served at relief kitchens: 3,346
Hot meals were provided by food trucks to approximately 344 people
Troy Van Leeuwen’s latest SQUIER® signature model, “PARANORMAL TROY VAN LEEUWEN TELECASTER® XII,” launches October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Retail price: 81,400 yen (tax included)
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Companies mentioned：フェンダー ミュージカル インストゥルメンツ コーポレーション、Queens of the Stone Age、A Perfect Circle、Failure、Gone Is Gone、The Armed、Fender Custom Shop、Squier、Fender Flagship Tokyo、フェンダー旗艦店、フェンダー公式オンラインショップ
Don’t have AI write your code. TechTrain launches development training in which participants write everything themselves, from API implementation to automated testing
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Original大手外資系ITソリューション企業の新卒社員4名に実施
Original3日間（1日8時間／計24時間）
Capital: ¥100,000,000 (including capital reserves)
Handles vertical snow depth of 200 cm. “Heavy Snowfall Specification” for snowy regions added to “UP-Base NEO,” an anchorless mounting system for flat roofs — launches 9/9
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Cumulative total: 180 buildings
Approximately 10 MW in scale
Vertical snow depth class: 200 cm
Maximum design wind speed for installation: 38 m/s
Free online course supporting the launch of SDGs initiatives — applications open for participating organizations in the PMI Japan Chapter’s “FY2026 SDGs Startup Methodology Course for Companies, NPOs and Government”
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Has spread to more than 120 organizations over the past 7 years
Interbeing raises approximately ¥50 million from Kakukichi, a company with a 140-year history, to bring sound analysis technology that visualizes “how a message was received” into practical use
[1 week until the event!] The AdTai Forum asks what the future holds for advertising. Introducing 3 must-see sessions on topics including the CMO’s role in the AI era and business creation driven by social media!
“A Continuation for a Life in Motion” exhibition to open at KITTE Marunouchi from Friday, Oct. 9. 4 days to focus on pain people tend to endure and reflect on walking
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About 30 million people in Japan live with joint diseases*
“The number of patients with knee osteoarthritis diagnosed by X-ray is 25.3 million”
About 1.2 million to 5.1 million people have hip osteoarthritis
Companies mentioned：ジンマー・バイオメット合同会社、Zimmer Biomet、Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
[Smart Factory] LTS Japan to roll out AI solutions for the manufacturing industry in earnest
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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69.8% of manufacturers consider labor shortages their “most important management issue that should be addressed with digital technology”
68.6% of companies said it is “difficult to codify the knowledge and experience of veteran workers,” referring to the intuition and experience developed by skilled technicians over many years
Only 28.2% of companies are fully leveraging AI by connecting data across all processes, from design to maintenance and services
Defective product detection accuracy: 90% or higher
Production capacity: approximately 30% increase in output through automated inspection
[TOKYO CROSSOVER WEEK 2026 at Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜] A supreme crossover night curated by Shuya Okino — a one-night-only celebration where Shibuya’s history and innovation intersect
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A special sound event will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Date and time: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 18:00–23:00
64 seats
A wine cellar spanning an entire wall, with capacity for 1,000 bottles
Companies mentioned：株式会社beagle、Onn. 〜Good Track Lounge〜、KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE、KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET、The Room、EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB、hakubi、蘇芳、Artisan TEPPAN RESTAURANT、鶫、鶉
[AI × Marketing] “Toward proactive use of AI.” ‘Marketing AI Labo,’ an experimental showcase of AIGC (AI-Generated Content) creation that captivates business professionals, launches
Practical web marketing strategies to stand out from the competition — SEO, the basics of ad operations, and what to do next — Free access for a limited time, September 9–15
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Available free for a limited time starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026
CONVERSE’s new basketball shoe “2FACED” will launch first at Kinetics HARAJUKU on September 11. The event “CONVERSE 2FACED Night,” featuring a special LIVE performance, will be held that day.
AI creation platform “PixAI” is running the series “Pioneers of the AI-Native Era” on 電撃オンライン—spotlighting people involved in AI creation, including an Oxford-educated developer; the second installment is now available
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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It has grown into an AI platform for 2D creative works used by more than 15 million creators worldwide.
Supports PixAI’s in-house-developed anime models and more than 1.6 million community LoRAs
Companies mentioned：Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、電撃オンライン、PixAI Creator Lab（PCL）、PixAI Studio、Mio.2、Tsubaki.2
クリエイト礼文 launches a simultaneous offering of investment apartments “ユニテラス” in Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures, featuring completed, fully occupied properties and 4 newly built units planned for construction
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All 7 “ユニテラス” properties are now being offered simultaneously in Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures
The second Kyoto collaboration for “勝利の女神：NIKKE” launches a special animated PV and original theme song! The second collaboration with JR東海’s “推し旅” also kicks off the day after tomorrow, Friday, September 11
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Running from Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Starts the day after tomorrow, Friday, September 11
An original tapestry will be given away to 20 winners selected by lottery
The beta version of “Acompany AIスタジオ,” an enterprise AI agent platform that provides an all-in-one solution for promoting and safeguarding AI use, launches
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Companies mentioned：株式会社Acompany、Confidential AI Suite、Acompany AIスタジオ、Slack、Teams
[Emergency Care Day survey] 62.3% treat minor scrapes by “disinfecting and letting them dry,” while awareness of moist wound healing is just 28.7% | New first-aid wisdom to prevent scarring
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They follow the conventional “disinfect and let it dry” treatment method
Awareness of proper moist wound healing remains at 28.7%
Among those who have experienced scarring, 73.4% said they “had used disinfectant”
Among people who know about moist wound healing, 87.2% said they had seen the benefit of “faster wound healing”
A survey on first aid for scrapes and cuts was conducted among 300 men and women across Japan aged 20–60
【Celebrating the 5th anniversary】The much-talked-about astrologer Hitomi Hoshi oversees a “5th Anniversary Celebration” packed with fabulous perks on 星ひとみの占い！
【September–November/Webinar】An in-depth look at Microsoft Copilot Studio: A webinar on the differences between Standard harness and GitHub Copilot harness
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Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:00–11:15
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 14:00–14:15
Monday, October 19, 2026, 14:00–14:15
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 14:00–14:15
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 14:00–14:15
【45th anniversary of the film’s release】Unveiled at 9 a.m. on September 9: “999”! “Farewell Galaxy Express 999: Terminal Station Andromeda” 4K remastered edition set for nationwide revival screenings in December 2026!
For use while shampooing or on dry hair. Relaxes the scalp and helps you feel your best every day. “ReFa HEART SCALP” goes on sale Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Harness heat to lock in a beautiful style. Style and moisture, just the way you want them. “ReFa HEART LOCK OIL MOIST” goes on sale Wednesday, September 9, 2026
【一人鍋しゃぶしゃぶ すうぷ 静岡パルコ】All-you-can-eat popular beef tongue and flavorful octopus! A sumptuous pairing perfect for autumn, the season of hearty appetites. Available in limited quantities: the “Autumn Indulgence Special Shabu-Shabu Course”!
The picture book “Hansel and Gretel,” a miraculous collaboration between King and Sendak, begins streaming on Audible on September 9, read by Hiromi Nagasaku!
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17,000 copies have been printed in the 5th printing, just over 4 months after publication
A radio program project planned, produced and hosted by voice acting students launches; submissions welcome from across Japan
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Starts September 18.
① Friday, September 18 ② Friday, October 9 ③ Friday, October 23 ④ Friday, November 13 ⑤ Friday, November 27 ⑥ Friday, December 11 ⑦ Friday, December 18
Celebrating the digital release of the latest song “IGNITE”! A listening party featuring exclusive messages from JO1 members will be held in the AWA Lounge
【Starting today, 9/9】Supporting Kumamoto through food! A collaboration Mont Blanc made with “the king of chestnuts,” Rihei chestnuts, will be available for advance sale at 銀座三越.
On 九月九日, 九九の日, make time for learning that brings more “I did it!” moments just by listening every day. “コロムビアキッズ: Kuku Songs That Begin with Listening ~Prefectural Capitals, Proverbs, and English~” CD and digital release!
Lia releases a single CD for the first time in about 10 years! Includes the full version of “Rainy-Day Longing,” the opening theme for “My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked”
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The series has surpassed 1 million copies in cumulative circulation (including e-books)
【Birthday survey of families raising children】Birthday gifts are a whole-family affair! About 70% of households receive gifts from grandparents and relatives, too
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In about 70% of households, grandparents and relatives also give gifts
About 65% of households spent between 3,000 and 10,000
Rely on support from grandparents and other relatives
A survey of 570 parents in households raising children
【AI agents are entering production at 40%】What separates winners from losers is not “model selection” but how data is connected and governed. “AI × Data Weekly Insight” now available for free
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The share of companies running AI agents in production (at scale) has surged from 27% the previous year to 40%.
The production deployment rate has reached 40%. The real reason for the adoption gap between large and small businesses is not model performance but the maturity of their data infrastructure.
Cisco begins distributing “MyAgent” to all 90,000 employees
[玉子焼・お出汁ひまわり] Hosting an “Seared Salmon Fair” from 9/9 (Wed.)!
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40 people will be selected by lottery to receive a digital meal voucher for a serving of the “Tamagoyaki and Seared Salmon Roe Rice with Small Moon-Viewing Grated Yam Soba Set (1 serving, tax included: ¥1,639)”
“Tamagoyaki and Seared Salmon Roe Rice with Small Moon-Viewing Grated Yam Soba Set (1 serving, tax included: ¥1,639)”
The “Seared Salmon Fair” will be held from September 9, 2026 (Wed.)
Shohei Ohtani again not in starting lineup; manager says to take it slowly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Shohei Ohtani missed the game due to feeling unwell but is progressing well with his recovery. He is expected to return to the starting lineup on the 9th.
Chiayi links drone industry with Europe, signs cooperation memorandum with Poland
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang led a delegation to Poland and signed a drone cooperation memorandum to promote industry ties with the European market.
Facts
Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pomeranian Development Agency on September 7.
Taiwanese drone companies participating in the trip included 雷虎科技、希望創新、智飛科技 and 凌霄科技.
Chiayi County began developing its drone industry in 2020.
Japanese lawmakers hope to advance a Japan-version Taiwan Relations Act; President Lai: deepen cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
President Lai Ching-te met with a visiting delegation of Japanese lawmakers. They discussed advancing Japan-version laws related to Taiwan and the United States and deepening defense cooperation to address China’s multifaceted threats.
California delays school start times; study finds benefits for academics and mental health
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
California’s policy of delaying school start times significantly improved students’ sleep and academic performance. An NBER study confirmed the move also had a positive effect on mental health.
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California delayed middle and high school start times beginning in 2022
Under the new law, most middle schools may not start before 8 a.m., and high schools may not start before 8:30 a.m.
After implementation, the share of students getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night rose by 13%
Eighth-grade students showed measurable improvements in both math and English scores
Male students saw the largest declines in indicators including sadness, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts
To address nuisance behavior at the Shuitou Passenger Center in Kinmen, the Maritime and Port Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will amend the Commercial Port Law and introduce fines for trouble caused by parallel traders.
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At the Kinmen Shuitou Passenger Service Center, informal porters have engaged in nuisance behavior, such as asking other travelers to carry goods for them
Original交通部航港局が商港法を改正し、迷惑行為に最大2万5000元の罰金を科す方針
Kinmen County proposed adding related provisions to the Commercial Port Act to the Maritime and Port Bureau on July 21, ROC year 115