Visit to a food-processing site in Gorontalo Province where tuna-processing waste becomes “abon” — Proposing to extend shelf life and add value through fermentation
AI fully automates gross profit management for used-car distribution; launches “Sales Gross Profit DX,” an AI platform with 99.99% calculation accuracy
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99.99% calculation accuracy
No. 1 in the industry, with a track record of adoption by 4,760 stores
Case study on use of shared seating at SAPPORO Gyoza Seizosho 4PLA: How did it achieve a 10% net sales increase with no additional floor space or staff? (favy case study)
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SAPPORO Gyoza Seizosho 4PLA used favy’s shared seating and mobile ordering to achieve a net sales increase of more than 10% with no additional floor space or staff. A successful example of digital transformation in retail.
XNOVA selected for “GENIAC,” a national project promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO, to research and develop foundational robot models
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XNOVA has been selected for the national “GENIAC” project led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO, and will lead development of “Tool-VLA,” an AI for operating power tools. The project is expected to establish foundational physical AI technologies for automating construction sites.
The era of choosing office chairs by color, too. Design chair “Palette” adds 3 new colors
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Fuji Boeki adds 3 new colors to its design chair “Palette,” which will be available in a total of 7 colors from October 2026. Offers options for those who value interior design at the office or at home.
[Latest survey on modern breakfast habits] Results announced — Nissin Cisco holds new product launch event for “Granola Kitchen from Goro Granola” (event report)
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66.5% spend “less than 10 minutes” on breakfast on weekdays
For their ideal breakfast, 63.9% said they “want to chew their food thoroughly”
36.9% are mindful of “chewing well” at breakfast
75.0% said they “would like to try” a breakfast that is “quick to prepare, encourages thorough chewing, and is satisfying”
[JAF Aomori] Get the family ready for disasters while having fun! JAF booth to be featured at “Aomori Everyone’s Disaster Preparedness Fair 2026”
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The JAF Aomori branch will exhibit a booth at the “Aomori Everyone’s Disaster Preparedness Fair,” to be held in September 2026, displaying roadside assistance vehicles and offering a traffic safety program for children. The event aims to raise disaster preparedness awareness among families.
AI made it faster to create. But did the work that followed get better? — A 22-page look at why “art thinking” and “decision design” belong together in a single workflow
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Illustrated guide: “AI made it faster to create. But did the work that followed get better? — Why ‘art thinking’ and ‘decision design’ belong together in a single workflow in the age of AI” (22 pages)
26-page illustrated practical guide, “Art Thinking and Decision Design in the Age of AI”
Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
Heavy rain damage caused by a linear rainband in Aichi Prefecture. “Disaster Recovery Support Team” established to respond to flooded and submerged vehicles
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Uses its own yard, which can accommodate approximately 1,950 vehicles at maximum
Currently equipped to accommodate approximately 2,200 vehicles at maximum across 3 locations
[From Hyogo] Major companies and facilities in Hyogo Prefecture to jointly announce the “Second Summer Project,” turning a “hot autumn” into a positive experience. From “It’s still hot” to “There’s still time to enjoy summer.” Cross-industry collaboration proposes new outings and everyday experiences for September and October!
<First store at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ> Popular vanilla sweets specialty shop VANI, a hot topic with lines every day in Osaka, will open as a limited-time event store for 14 days.
Public vote to support young designers taking their work to the world. You can join ANREALAGE’s Kunihiko Morinaga, Tomoe Shinohara and others as a judge
Kyushu’s largest specialized exhibition focused on renewable energy, the 1st [Kyushu] Next-Generation Energy Exhibition, to be held for the first time at Marine Messe Fukuoka on September 30 and October 1, 2026
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Approximately 23% of electricity generated comes from renewable energy
Cut proofreading time for customer-facing recruitment materials by approximately 5,010 hours in 10 months, achieving cross-departmental operational efficiency. Case study on メディケア生命保険株式会社’s implementation of Collate Pro published
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Approximately 5,010 hours
More than 600 documents
Approximately 70 people
Approximately 300 times per month
An average of 500 hours
Companies mentioned：メディケア生命保険株式会社、株式会社Too、Collate Pro
[Survey of 12,000 people nationwide] Asset management company Invesco releases its “National Investment IQ White Paper”! Aichi Prefecture ranks No. 1 overall, Ishikawa Prefecture ranks No. 1 in investment awareness, and Ehime Prefecture ranks No. 1 for “investing windfalls”; report also compares investment habits by prefecture and investment attitudes in Japan and the U.S.
[September is Disability Employment Support Month] Moving to the “next phase after meeting employment quotas”: Iroha, a remote disability employment support service, to exhibit at HR EXPO
Finatext and スマートプラスSSI launch a proof-of-concept trial of an AI system that provides real-time support to insurance sales representatives during web consultations
[Featuring many works being shown for the first time] A selection of works revealed! “Riusuke Fukahori Exhibition: ‘The Song of Goldfish’—A Collaboration with 山田憲司 and 北川啓介” opens Friday, September 18!
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Advance price (tax included): Adults ¥1,000
Same-day price (tax included): Adults ¥1,200
Discounted admission for people with disabilities and others (same price for advance and same-day adult tickets): ¥500
[Survey on financing plans for custom-built homes] More than half of those with experience felt anxious! The biggest concern was “whether the desired plan would fit within the budget (73.0%)”
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54.4% said they “felt anxious about their financing plan”
73.0% said “whether the desired plan would fit within the budget”
28.7% said “family and relatives”
51.5% said “keeping monthly repayments within an affordable range”
[Market Trends Seminar] The next business opportunities opened up by physical AI. Experts explain the latest developments in foundational robot action models, manufacturing data, and humanoid robots
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at “JAM BASE Conference,” 7th floor, North Building, Grand Green Osaka
[名古屋栄三越] Planned by employees in their 3rd year! “6 days to get hooked on anko and matcha,” featuring sweets making waves on social media, runs from Wednesday, September 16
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６ days to get hooked on anko and matcha
8 permanent brands
The featured Aichi and Gifu Japanese confectionery corner will showcase 13 brands on a rotating daily basis
The “Kashiyuan: Famous Confections from Across Japan” section on the 1st basement floor will offer products from 9 brands
The proliferation of grave-closure companies is erasing Japanese roots! Visits to hometowns are plunging, accelerating social isolation. Shodaiji Temple, with a history spanning 1200 years, represents the views of 70,000 temples and releases an “LP Opposing Hasty Grave Closures”
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The 20th generation since becoming part of the Shinshu Otani-ha
【福岡県】Seeking participants for an internship for successors to Kurume Kasuri artisans! A matchmaking event connecting students and others with traditional craft production regions
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November 16 (Monday)–17 (Tuesday), Reiwa 8
Capacity: approximately ６ participants
Application period: September 9 (Wednesday)–October 12 (Monday), Reiwa 8
【福岡県庁】Establishes the “Fukuoka Prefecture Trial Excellent Products, etc. Creator Certification Program”! Seeking innovative, outstanding new products from startups and small and medium-sized businesses in the prefecture and supporting their market expansion!
テックビズ and AICX協会 to hold “AI Organization Transformation Night vol.1,” an event exploring corporate AI adoption and organizational change, in Ebisu at 19:00 on Tuesday, September 29
【International exchange】Welcomes 19 Mongolian government officials and others to Shibuya Ward’s Tsubame-no-Sato Honmachi East and shares practical approaches to care and welfare
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Originalモンゴル政府関係者、通訳およびアジア開発銀行関係者19名
Operates more than 160 facilities, mainly in Tokyo
【From subzero outdoor conditions to keeping your home warm】Made-to-order blanket with a thermos-like structure that retains and generates heat launches from UNBY
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Temperature increase of up to 1.6°C (compared with the previous product)
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)
Size: S, approximately 95 × 138 cm
Companies mentioned：UNBY株式会社、LUGH、AS2OV、Cote&Ciel、MINIMAL WORKS、CABIN ZERO
Details of the program and volunteer recruitment for the International Art Festival “Aichi” Regional Outreach Project, “The Imagination of Travel: Contemporary Art in Inuyama”
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Works by 10 groups of artists active in Japan and abroad will be exhibited.
A limited-time spicy ramen with the added umami of sea bream broth! The Kappa Sushi × spicy ramen collaboration “Seafood Spicy Ramen with Sea Bream Soup” series goes on sale at all かっぱ寿司 locations starting Thursday, Sept. 17
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“Seafood Spicy Ramen with Sea Bream Soup” (391 yen [430 yen including tax])
“Seafood Spicy Ramen with Sea Bream Soup, topped with a mild soft-boiled egg” (491 yen [540 yen including tax])
“Seafood Spicy Ramen with Sea Bream Soup — Spicy Ramen Flavor-Changing Topping Plate!” (628 yen [690 yen including tax])
“Soft-boiled Egg & Nori” (173 yen [190 yen including tax]–)
“Extra Rice for Spicy Ramen” (173 yen [190 yen including tax])
“Small French Fries” (173 yen [190 yen including tax]–)
“Extra Cheese” (55 yen [60 yen including tax]–)
A purchase receipt totaling 3,000 yen or more including tax, with an eligible product
An exhibit featuring 4 species, including the Usutale chameleon, which can grow to nearly 70 cm in total length! Nara Ikimono Museum will hold the special exhibition “Chameleon Observation Camp” on Sept. 9, Chameleon Day, which the museum established independently.
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Can grow to nearly 70 cm in total length
We independently designated Sept. 9 as Chameleon Day
Original参加費は1回100円
Adults: 1,300 yen
Children (elementary school students): 800 yen / Age 65 and over: 800 yen
Young children (age 4 to under elementary school age): 300 yen
Companies mentioned：NARA IKIMONO MUSEUM、株式会社UWS ENTERTAINMENT
[Survey on Senior Living] A survey on life after retirement / Approximately 70% want to “enjoy their hobbies”—the present-day generation of seniors who stay true to what they love
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About 70%
About half
About 40%
69.7% among people in their 60s
70.0% among people in their 70s
52.9% even among people aged 80 and over
“I want to work as much as I can” (15.7%)
“I want to do a little work in my free time” (30.6%)
Combined, 46.3%
Combined, 51.0% among people in their 60s
“For my health” (69.4%)
“Because I want to maintain ties with society” (58.1%)
37.5% of respondents said they have a favorite public figure or character they support
【ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜】“Macadamia Nut Chocolate Kona Coffee Blend” brings together two iconic Hawaiian flavors in a single piece; available in limited quantities
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Single item: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Assortment of 4 varieties: 6,900 yen (tax included)
【Tiger Corporation “Survey on Attitudes Toward Rice and Rice Cookers,” Vol. 2】After the “Reiwa Rice Crisis,” is now the time to invest in “delicious rice”? Rising food costs are accelerating the shift to eating at home! More than 60% say they are eating at home more often.
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90.4% said their food expenses had increased.
62.1% said, “We eat at home more often or eat out less often.”
Because rising prices have led them to cut back on dining out
Want to make the rice we eat every day especially delicious
Rice cooker
Good value for money
Want to invest in kitchen appliances to improve satisfaction at the dining table
WILLER ACROSS and ヤマト運輸 make Nagoya even freer to explore with hands-free sightseeing. Creating a new travel experience free from luggage through mobility and logistics.
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Traditional and Simplified Chinese (released 9/16)
FANBOX Print launches officially licensed fan works featuring TOKYO6 characters! Fan art and manga featuring Koharu Rikka, Natsuki Karin and Chifuyu Hanakuma can now be purchased from multi-copy machines at convenience stores in Japan and Taiwan