Why do buildings sway? Shake a model and discover the secret! Children take on the challenge of building “earthquake-resistant structures.” The “Children’s Architecture School” marks its 3rd anniversary and will hold a hands-on event in Tokyo on 10/10 [Hosted by 株式会社類設計室]
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Approximately 4,600 children have participated to date
Parent satisfaction after the program: 95%
Those aged 50 and over account for approximately 70% of the total
Those in their 20s and 30s account for 11% of the total
【Much-anticipated new menu】The hugely popular buffet restaurant ザプラチナム沖縄 levels up once again! Launching an authentic “all-you-can-eat steak” experience sure to thrill diners
料理研究家・リュウジ to continue for a 3rd consecutive year as official ambassador for Hanamaruki’s “Liquid Shio Koji” series! New recipes, including “Mune Toro-yaki,” to be released in sequence starting September 11 (Friday)!
【Specified Skilled Worker: Nursing Care】Just 2 months after opening! The first class at the partner school in Makati has already secured job offers! Career-ready workers with practical training experience in Japan are set to be assigned
【Limited-time offer】A special promotion to accompany a moment spent gazing at the harvest moon. A special set featuring Sendai confections “Hagi no Tsuki” and “Hagi no Shirabe Kou,” plus a campaign to give away an original furoshiki
Milbon launches PRETOWA（プレトワ）, a new salon hair color brand featuring “beautiful hair color renewal*¹ technology” that adds beautiful color with every salon treatment!
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On sale September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
Original女性の6割以上がサロンカラーを利用
Original20代・30代では約7割がヘアカラーを行っている
About 72% stopped using hair color between ages 25 and 39
AI cloud-based process management system PROCOLLA（プロコラ） receives a patent for technology that uses generative AI to create process schedules and compare them before and after revisions — implementing a system that generates schedules from natural language or drawings and lets users review them before and after revisions
Among the general public (excluding those who said their parent had “passed away,” n=332), a total of 75.6% answered “feel it very strongly” (26.8%) or “feel it somewhat” (48.8%)
Among the general public, a total of 68.8% answered “very difficult” (24.2%) or “somewhat difficult” (44.6%)
The figure reached a total of 94.4% among ハローストレージ users
Among the general public, “keepsakes that parents cherish and cannot be disposed of right away” (46.6%)
“Furniture and household items that cannot be taken to the facility and remain at home” (44.8%)
Among ハローストレージ users, too, “furniture and household items” (52.8%)
“Keepsakes” (44.4%)
Just 4.2% of the general public said they had “discussed it in concrete terms”
Among ハローストレージ users, 47.2% said they had “discussed it in concrete terms”
“Mashiko Pottery Market at 恵比寿ガーデンプレイス” returns this year! Enjoy in Ebisu this 2-day event celebrating a signature attraction of Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, visited by more than 600,000 people annually — October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026
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Visited by more than 600,000 people annually
Potters representing Mashiko, a pottery town with more than 100 kilns, and up-and-coming makers
【Deployment with 3 Hokkaido JAs and organizations】AGRIST to rent out AI-powered autonomous harvesting robots in Fukagawa City, Niikappu Town, and through Hokuren
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The number of agricultural businesses in Hokkaido fell 16.4% over 5 years
The number of core agricultural workers also fell 19%
New release: “Unsweetened Soy Milk Sumika,” with rich body and a clean, refreshing finish! Made with Sadai HO (Sadai Eichi O) No. 1 soybeans developed by 佐賀大学!
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11% soybean solids
About 1.2 times richer than usual
Reduced by about 90%
Linoleic acid accounts for 53.5% of the content in common soybeans (produced in Kyushu)
Domestic soy milk production reached a record 445,000 kL in 2025
Discover what suits you with ease! AI camera analysis of body frame, face type and personal color. A new experience that broadens your “likes” as you explore shops with an experienced stylist! Lumine Personal Styling Service launches
Reopening after renovations on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 — 三井ガーデンホテルプラナ東京ベイ: Room for children to play freely and adults to relax. Enjoy a comfortable resort stay that adds color to your travel memories
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Renovating and reopening a total of 87 guest rooms on the 6th and 7th floors
Renovations to be carried out in phases toward spring 2028
15 self-check-in machines installed
Operates 34 properties in Japan and overseas
Boasting the largest number of guest rooms, the hotel has welcomed many guests since opening in June 2007 as a base for trips to the greater Tokyo area and family resort stays.
See, touch and try the latest smart AI glasses. A limited-time special section featuring smart AI glasses from “Makuake” is coming to Nojima’s “MIRAI ROBO SQUARE.”
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Has supported the launch of more than 51,000 projects to date
Numerous projects have raised more than ¥100 million
A permanent area features products from “Makuake,” refreshed about every 1.5 months
SBI損保 earns the highest “三-star certification” rating for the 9th consecutive year in HDI’s public ratings survey, which evaluates services from the customer’s perspective
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“Inquiry Support” receives the rating for the 10th time, and “Web Support” for the 14th time; both departments have earned a “三-star” rating for the 9th consecutive year.
“Inquiry Support” receives the rating for the 10th time
“Web Support” receives the rating for the 14th time
Test your math skills with people around the world! Applications open for the “Surala International Digital Arithmetic and Mathematics Contest 2026,” an international competition using “Surala Math,” an ICT learning resource taught in English
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Individual entry: ¥2,000 (same price for Surala Net learning material users and external participants), tax included
Pair discount (2 participants): ¥3,500 (save ¥500), tax included
Triple discount (3 participants): ¥4,500 (save ¥1,500), tax included
Used by more than 3,200 schools and cram schools across Japan
Approximately 260,000 students use it
Last year, more than 3,400 children participated from a total of 6 countries
“AI Expo Fukuoka 2026” conference announces its 2nd wave of speakers! Denso Kyushu to explain the practical implementation of AI in manufacturing. Insights into the use of AI agents in Kitakyushu, and practical applications in healthcare, recruitment and management, to be shared
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One of Japan’s largest AI portal media outlets, boasting 3 million monthly PVs and more than 500 listed products.
Expected attendance: 3,000 people
Exhibitors: 50 companies; approximately 100 or more products
Celebrating the release of volume 25 and the conclusion of the “Manga Artist’s Assistant” bonus series!! The latest volume, 25, of the hugely popular 4-panel workplace manga “Haken Senshi Noriko Yamada” goes on sale September 10! A digital campaign featuring free titles and major discounts is underway!
Exhibiting at “PHASE FREE Meet 2026”; introducing Phase Free Award-winning products and examples of collaboration with local governments in disaster preparedness
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Original2026年9月25日（金）～27日（日）
Selected for the Phase Free Award for 5 consecutive years
Stay cozy outdoors in winter with upgraded heating power! New USB-powered heating mat protects pets from the cold, with a heating unit enlarged to about 2 times its size and a “High Temperature Mode” reaching up to 50°C
Kamakura specialty “Kamakura Hangetsu” introduces its first-ever chocolate flavor! The first new release in 5 years is “Gohobi Hangetsu,” filled with the rich aroma of chocolate. Available for nationwide delivery, too
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5-piece box: ¥788 (base price ¥730)
10-piece box: ¥1,566 (base price ¥1,450)
September 18, 2026 (Friday)–February 20, 2027 (Saturday)
Spend a special Christmas Eve in Kyoto!! The queen and prince of impersonation, Yoko Aramaki and Beauty Kokubu, bring a Christmas dinner show to 京都東急ホテル
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¥24,000 per person
408 guest rooms
About 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from the Hachijo Exit (Shinkansen Exit) of JR Kyoto Station
Rich new shades to complement smooth, glossy hair color: 3 new colors launched for [サロン ド プロ オイルリッチクリームヘアカラー (for gray hair)] on Thursday, September 10, 2026
i-web, the No.1 recruitment management system by industry market share, launches AI Interview Intelligence to support candidate understanding and decision-making
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Boasts a track record of adoption by more than 2,800 companies
コンラッド東京 begins accepting reservations for its special osechi cuisine on September 10 (Thu)
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Osechi for 4 people / Galette des Rois, 15 cm in diameter / ¥50,000
Osechi for 2 people / Galette des Rois, 15 cm in diameter / ¥30,000
291 spacious guest rooms, with standard rooms measuring 48 m², among the largest in Tokyo
The hotel features extensive facilities, including the Suigetsu Spa & Fitness. It consistently earns top ratings in Japan and overseas from publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler, and Travel + Leisure. For details about コンラッド東京, visit conradtokyo.jp. Information is also available on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LINE.
Among ヒルトン’s luxury brands, コンラッド・ホテルズ&リゾーツ boasts the largest portfolio, with 51 hotels across 5 continents.
Cloud-based mobile POS register POS＋（ポスタス） sets its response policy for a reduction in the consumption tax rate on food and beverages — system modifications will be handled through standard updates, and users generally will not need to change their settings —
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Reduce the consumption tax rate from 8% to 1%
Aiming for implementation from April 1, 2027
The rate is expected to return to the current 8% at the end of March 2029
Requires an update to a supported OS (iPadOS 16 or later)
Tsukimi soba gets a bacon-and-egg makeover! A new taste sensation with fragrant bacon and a soft-boiled onsen egg: Bacon Egg Tsukimi Soba goes on sale September 16 (Wed) at 10:00
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Bacon Egg Tsukimi Soba (soba or udon): ¥500
Scheduled for September 16, 2026 (Wed)–September 30, 2026 (Wed)
To make interviews with foreign candidates more accurate and efficient, an AI-powered Japanese conversation test that visualizes their spoken Japanese ability has been introduced in Myanmar. A seminar will also be held; free online broadcast on October 1 at 11:30
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More than 300 partner Japanese-language schools throughout Myanmar
Test takes approximately 15 minutes
Approximately 2.4 times the difference from No. 2
Companies mentioned：ミャンマー・ユニティ、株式会社HandsOn AI、3E Global Co.,Ltd、3E Yangon Co.,Ltd、株式会社サップ、オフィネット・ドットコム株式会社、武蔵野大学、林野庁、三井住友信託銀行
[Respect for the Aged Day survey] People in their 50s–70s share how they really feel about being celebrated. Is the connection with family what matters? | “しっかり保険、ちゃんと節約。”
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75.8% do not think they are someone who should be celebrated on Respect for the Aged Day
Among those who answered “I want to be celebrated” or “I’d rather be celebrated,” 84.6% cited “being able to feel connected to my children and grandchildren” as their reason
A survey of 351 men and women in their 50s–70s who have children or grandchildren
For the nighttime routine of people who feel the cold: a soothing footbath-like feeling for cold feet. Approximately 3 hours of warming care for your feet, simply by wearing them.
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Your feet feel warm and cozy after approximately 4 minutes (※2) (※3)
Price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Contents: 10 sheets (5 packets of 2 sheets each)
Cumulative sales have topped 32 million units (※6)
Available in more than 60 countries worldwide (※5)
森永乳業クリニコ and 日清オイリオグループ launch joint project to improve the taste and nutritional value of texture-modified foods for people with swallowing difficulties
UCC’s capsule-based drip coffee system Drip Pod: “Change the coffee, change your café au lait.” The popular “Pride of the Connoisseur: Blend for Milk,” which sold out in 3 months last year, returns for a limited time this fall and winter!
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Price: ¥1,088 per box (tax included)
Sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 reached ¥471 billion
A major revamp for “Black Thunder Blissful Butter,” the No.1 hit in the history of the ブラックサンダー series (※)! The new “Blissful Black Thunder French Fermented Butter” pursues an “overwhelmingly indulgent treat” experience
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Suggested retail price: 75 yen (tax included)
Launches nationwide on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at convenience stores, supermarkets, drugstores and other retailers
Taking part in the Osaka venue of the “Third Rakuten Foodie Festival.” “A Liquor Store’s Serious Side by IZUMISE KYOTO” will offer more than 30 types of drinks from around the world and a “chinchiro” dice game for good luck
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Operates more than 50 online liquor stores
More than 30 types of drinks, including beers and wines from around the world
Affordable prices starting at 500 yen (tax included)
New feature for the technology-search agent in Aconnect, an AI agent for manufacturing R&D: the “Problem Framing Assistant” uses AI to identify and define problems to be solved from drawings and blueprints
Turn “decision fatigue” into “the joy of choosing”! Sleep select shop suyara（スヤラ）ショップ, offering ways to bring color to the whole family’s sleep, to open at 4 locations nationwide in September!
[The hugely popular “Garlic Soy Sauce Mayo” returns with an upgrade] KFC’s autumn tradition, “Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken,” featuring the appetite-stirring combination of garlic and soy sauce, goes on sale in limited quantities from Wednesday, September 16
[Seminar on 10/21] A prescription for the abolition of the real estate registration receipt ledger in 2026: The essentials of data-driven CRE sales as outreach shifts from individuals to corporations
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A seminar for real estate acquisition and CRE sales professionals will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Over 5 million corporate records
Approx. 10 million real estate registration records
More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad