“GREENLIT SAND,” a sandwich of delicious algae “うま藻” cultivated from awamori lees and organic komatsuna in jet-black focaccia, arrives in Minami-Aoyama on Friday, September 18.
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【Price】1,320 yen (tax included)
Made with approximately 100 g of organic komatsuna
“MUS (M-U-S)” to finally open its highly anticipated first store on the first basement floor of Ikebukuro Sunshine City Alpa on Friday, October 16, 2026!
“Turning wheat grown by Banba horses into bread”: Bringing the food value created by a regional resource-circulation system unique to Tokachi, Hokkaido, to the whole country through bread.
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Japan’s largest site area (approximately 3 hectares)
Price: 4,160 yen (tax included)
Since 2015, a regional resource-circulation project centered on Banba horses, which supported the development of Tokachi
Established in April 2026
Bread and confectionery sets will go on sale nationwide through the official online shop from September 2026
Opened in April 2026 inside 麦音, a bakery with Japan’s largest site area for a standalone store (approximately 3 hectares)
無臭元工業 receives letter of appreciation from 関ケ原町 after donating “ムシュウレット” portable emergency toilets through the corporate hometown tax program / Gifu Prefecture
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15 boxes of “ムシュウレット” portable emergency toilets for disaster stockpiles
15 boxes of “ムシュウレット” portable emergency toilets for disaster stockpiles (6,000 uses)
Are you using Japanese correctly? “A Proofreader’s Guide: Vocabulary Drills for Adults to Sharpen Your Intellect,” helping you gain confidence in your words, goes on sale September 17!
More than 70% of care workers say that hiring at their workplace’s facility has “increased” the workload on the frontline!
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More than 70% of care workers say that hiring at their workplace’s facility has “increased” the workload on the frontline
More than 70% of care workers have felt that newly hired staff “do not meet the needs of the frontline”
More than 40% of care workers feel that their workplace’s hiring policy “prioritizes securing headcount”
About 60% of care workers whose frontline workload has increased due to hiring at their workplace’s facility feel that this has affected care and services for users by “lowering the quality of care”
PERS launches its 2026AW COLLECTION on September 9. The collection will be sold at 伊勢丹新宿店 and will also feature a collaboration with NAKATA HANGER, which was founded 80 years ago.
From Munakata: Audience members’ “youth songs” performed live at an unconventional brass-and-cheer concert, to be held October 24 at 宗像ユリックス Harmony Hall
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Founded in 2004
Oct. 24, 2026
Doors open 13:30
Starts 14:00
General admission: 2,500 yen
Students (elementary through high school): 1,500 yen
Companies mentioned：九州管楽合奏団、東海大学付属福岡高等学校チアリーディング部、LIBERチアリーディングクラブ福岡「LAUGH」、宗像ユリックス、CROSS FM
Up to 9 consecutive days off during Japan’s 2026 Silver Week! More than 90% of travelers say they have had trouble with their luggage. Choosing the right suitcase by considering “luggage stress”
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Approximately 96% said they had experienced problems with their luggage or suitcase while traveling or preparing for a trip.
Not enough room for everything: 64%
Concerned about luggage weight: 23%
Hard to retrieve items needed while on the move: 13%
Among those who have traveled by plane, 82% said they had been concerned about luggage weight.
The Yamaguchi BOOST PROJECT, connecting students and businesses in Yamaguchi Prefecture, launches. Changing local hiring through a “system” that enables anyone to take on a challenge!
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Participating companies (up to 30) contribute 50,000 yen per month.
Registered universities: 100
Registered student clubs: 600
Contracted companies: 95
Sponsorship agreements secured: 68 student clubs
Yamaguchi Prefecture had a population of approximately 1.28 million in October 2024.
A decline of approximately 17,000 people per year
The largest net outflow is among people aged 20–29, with a combined decline of approximately 3,646 men and women.
Women in their 20s to 50s who rented or purchased and wore furisode for their Coming-of-Age Day ceremony said that “a design, color or pattern they like” was the most important factor when choosing one. Younger generations tend to place greater importance on “personal color”!
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“I rented one”: 45.8%
“I bought a new one”: 28.0%
“I received one from a family member or relative”: 25.7%
“Whether it has a design, color or pattern I like”: 65.2%
“Whether it suits my body frame or build”: 8.0%
“Whether my parents or other family members approve”: 7.3%
“Store displays or guidance from staff”: 51.1%
“Opinions or knowledge of parents and family”: 42.5%
What will change in the 2026 year-end tax adjustment? 社会保険労務士法人とうかい to hold an online seminar on Oct. 7, with a tax accountant explaining practical implications
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2026 year-end tax adjustment
Original2026年10月7日（水）13:00〜14:00
Minimum guaranteed employment income deduction: ¥650,000
The employment income deduction will increase (minimum guaranteed amount: ¥650,000 → ¥740,000)
[IR Website Rankings 2026] Investor relations communications that convey medium- to long-term management strategies earn high marks from individual investors
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IR pages on the websites of 91 leading Japanese companies
[Survey of 516 gamers] Is chasing buzz for the sake of attention counterproductive? 48.1% dislike “PR that shows no understanding of the work.” — Game promotion strategies for long-term success
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48.1% said that PR focused solely on attracting attention makes them less inclined to buy
“Social media posts that ignore the world of the work and chase buzz or jump on trends”
“Ads that come across as overly salesy or promotional”
“Initiatives that pique interest with unexpected twists or a sense of fun”
“Presentations and ads that convey the fun of gameplay rather than trying to sell”
“Convincing casting that matches the world of the work and the intent behind its development”
More than 70% have specific moments that make them want to share
“Catch-up buyers,” who make up approximately half of the market (46.8%)
Inato to Agave will begin selling “ASIAN WISDOM,” a premium craft sake combining ingredients from 5 Asian countries and regions with Japanese sake-making techniques, in a limited run of 1,000 bottles at 大丸東京店 starting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
[Held Sept. 16] Latest delivery results for ChatGPT ads revealed — An explanation of performance trends by industry and the advantages of early adoption before competitors enter
Launching the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III, a standard zoom lens compliant with the Micro Four Thirds standard that is compact and lightweight, excels at close-up photography, and is dust- and splash-resistant
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Maximum magnification: equivalent to 0.53x (35mm format equivalent)
Minimum focusing distance: 0.13m (at 14mm)
On sale in late October 2026
Suggested retail price: ¥1,650 (¥1,500 before tax)
Suggested retail price: ¥4,950 (¥4,500 before tax)
Suggested retail price: ¥4,400 (¥4,000 before tax)
メクテック continues its sponsorship of 茨城ロボッツ for a third consecutive year; expands sponsorship initiatives for the 2026-27 season and launches a collaboration with NOK hair ties “KKOOR”
Breaking down barriers to shipping, language and inventory management: A new arrangement between “iichi” and “Pinkoi” to bring handmade crafts and antiques to Taiwan and Hong Kong
The lively season that comes around once a year is here! Five kinds of spooky-cute monster sweets come together! A limited-time “Halloween Plate” and “Halloween Evening High Tea” to get you in the festive Halloween spirit
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Available for a limited time from October 1, 2026 (Thu.) through October 31 (Sat.)
Plate only: ¥2,892 (3,500)
Includes 2 drinks of your choice: \4,133 (5,000)
[Guest rooms: 375; restaurants and lounges: 3; banquet and meeting rooms: 4]
Frontier takes the stage at an AI × Sales conference, unveiling a sales strategy to generate high-quality meetings with decision-makers through “business meeting × outsourcing matching”
“Learn Japanese dance at 歌舞伎座: The three great Nagauta daughters! These girls really are something!” Event confirmed! The hugely popular class that sold out immediately returns with even more to offer!
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Held on November 21 (Sat.), 22 (Sun.) and 23 (Mon., holiday), 2026
A seats: ¥4,200 (tax included)
B seats: 3,500 yen (tax included)
¥300 off the general price of ¥2,300
Companies mentioned：松竹株式会社、歌舞伎座、日本舞踊協会、東京藝術大学、NHK、文化庁、文部科学省、東劇、JREモール、歌舞伎町トワイライトおどり、日本カンボジア絆フェスティバル、高輪松竹亭、HIGASHIGINZA TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
Students from 15 universities and colleges of technology in Hiroshima Prefecture to present a range of community engagement initiatives at the 5th Hiroshima Prefecture Student Community Engagement Activities Presentation Forum
All overnight guests will receive a “Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket”; available from Thursday, October 1, at ニデック京都タワー, 京都タワーホテル and 京都タワーホテルアネックス!
At クレヨンしんちゃんアドベンチャーパーク, a limited-time “Last Zipline” photo spot is coming as part of the “Let’s capture the final zipline ride in a photo!” and “The Last! Heart-Pounding Operation!” campaign, Part 3!
【RIKUJO fan club video】Athletes’ true nature is found in the everyday: behind-the-scenes footage of women’s 100 m hurdles athlete Hitomi Nakajima, Series 2, Part 3
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Annual fan club membership fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)
On sale: a stay plan that includes a tasting of 3 varieties chosen from 5 Miyagi local sake labels and “Ichigo Kezuri,” shaved strawberries made with strawberries from Shichikashuku Town【メルキュール宮城蔵王リゾート＆スパ】
The hugely popular children’s book series “Jigoku Elementary School” has surpassed 200,000 copies sold; Volume 8 goes on sale, with the full text of Volume 1 available free for a limited time
A container designed to create a new yogurt experience from Koiwai Milk Products wins the “Japan Star Award” at the “2026 Japan Packaging Contest,” organized by 日本包装技術協会!
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Launched in October 2025 on the crowdfunding service Makuake
The “2026 Japan Packaging Contest,” organized by the 公益社団法人日本包装技術協会
October 8, 2025: Koiwai Milk Products press release
Products and information to help solve challenges in education! West Japan’s largest-scale*¹ education exhibition, “9th EDIX (Education Expo) Osaka,” opens Tuesday, October 13, 2026
A chance to start a part-time job at FamilyMart. Supporting your desire to work with the “Want to work at FamilyMart? Welcome Points Campaign” — recruitment support initiative “ファミマjo!n” launches
A seminar titled “The Latest Trends in Multi-Terminal DC Transmission (MTDC),” presented by Jun Nishioka of 日立エナジージャパン Co., Ltd., will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026!!
六甲山アスレチックパークGREENIA 65-and-older half-price plan for October! Second of three major autumn savings campaigns! Spend the substitute holiday out with your grandparents
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The regular 3,000-yen adult admission fee is 1,500 yen
Athletic activities across 174 attractions
An athletic area with 12 attractions for preschoolers
Tea wholesaler 清水一芳園, founded in 1945, opens a tea salon with just 10 seats in Gojo, Kyoto. A “tea salon for adults” to savor tea, sweets, tableware and atmosphere
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Just 10 seats at a tatami-mat counter
Tea and sweets assortment: 3,980 yen (tax included)
Shimizu matcha parfait: 2,980 yen (tax included, drink included)
Matcha Mont Blanc with roasted chestnuts and pie: 2,980 yen (tax included, drink included)
Five-vegetable, two-rice-bowl dashi ochazuke: 2,980 yen (tax included)
“A seminar on the ‘next-generation’ HR systems small and medium-sized businesses need to accelerate results in hiring, retention and development” to be held in Tokyo on Oct. 6 [Limited to 50 participants]
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Capacity: 50 people
Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included)
13:30～17:00
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ケイアイスター不動産 presents examples of establishing “dual careers” and providing “second-career support” for para-athletes at a Tokyo metropolitan government networking event