【Shizuoka City × 静岡新聞社 × eiicon】11 teams pass the first screening of UNITE, a knowledge and regional co-creation contest aimed at solving social challenges facing Shizuoka City! Applications are open to attend the second-round judging on Wednesday, November 11.
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Approximately 200 applications
11 teams pass the first screening
18 challenges presented by Shizuoka City
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
More than 100,000 matching opportunities
Supporting open innovation at more than 164 companies
[Ginza 蔦屋書店] Yuko Kusai’s solo exhibition “blue” opens on Saturday, September 19. Choosing a single colored pencil from more than 70 shades of blue, she uses meticulous handwork to portray a deep, quiet exploration of “life.”
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Approximately 15 works on display
Original2026年9月19日（土）～10月16日（金）
Companies mentioned：蔦屋書店、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC ART LAB）
[Event on 9/17] How do international visitors decide what to buy in Japan? The latest inbound purchasing behavior analyzed through social media searches and UGC
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Grow it into the largest user base in Japan at the time
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、trial JAPAN
“Sa[meow]rai: 銀翼の猫侍,” a thrilling action-adventure featuring exhilarating, suspense-filled one-strike combat, set for release in spring 2027! Exhibiting at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026, with a 10-minute trial challenge
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The game is set for release on Steam in spring 2027
ホットペッパーグルメ teams up with Paradox Live for a special collaboration! Launching Thursday, September 10. “Reserve your seat. All that’s left is for you to show up.” Newly drawn visuals unveiled
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A campaign offering prizes to a total of 1,242 people
Yui Oguri of AKB48 launches a series on SAUNA BROS.WEB on Thursday, September 10! She visits a variety of saunas, offering glimpses of expressions and moments never seen before!
[絶景日帰り温泉 龍宮殿本館] “100 Years of Showa”: Shining a light on 龍宮殿, a historic building from the Showa era, through an original illustrated-paper-theater performance and exhibition telling the story of its creation and relocation
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It opened in 1938 (Showa 13) as the Hamana-ko Hotel at Bentenjima, a scenic spot on Lake Hamana.
In 1957 (Showa 32), it began a new chapter in its history as 龍宮殿.
In 2017, it opened as 絶景日帰り温泉 龍宮殿本館 and was registered as a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property that same year.
A special set celebrating the 8th anniversary makes its debut. “Study＋Diary2027,” the adult study planner whose limited editions have sold out for 6 consecutive years, goes on sale September 10
[Effective April 2026] Launch of “Treatment and Work Balance Support Training” for managers
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From April 1, 2026, the amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies made it an obligation for employers to make efforts to take necessary measures to support employees in balancing treatment and work.
“Attention Small and Medium-Sized Business Owners: Could Your Company’s Share Valuation Soar? The Latest on the 2028 Stock Valuation Reform” Free Online Seminar
Dead batteries are more common in summer than winter. After the extreme heat, turn to the Ignic series of jump starters. Ahead of the first 5-day holiday in 11 years, a 10% OFF coupon is available at Amazon’s “MTK SHOPアマゾン店”!
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Original2025年4月〜2026年3月の1年間に997,116件
43.17% of the total
Assistance for dead batteries on general roads during daytime (8 to 20) costs ¥21,700
Treat yourself this fall to a Shine Muscat parfait and a Kasama-grown Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc. Two new special desserts from a chocolate specialty shop, prepared by a pastry chef right before your eyes.
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・Price: ¥3,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Employees: 40 (including part-time staff)
Winner of 112 awards in total, including awards at international competitions for 11 consecutive years.
25.6% of office workers said AI adoption would reduce their workload, while 52.4% said the market value of people who can use AI effectively would rise—HUGAN survey
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“Skills for effectively using generative AI” ranked first at 50.8%
39.6% want to “acquire AI and generative AI skills”
51.2% of office workers use generative AI for work several times a month or more
38.8% also said they had “never used it”
43.6% said “there will be less document and writing preparation”
37.6% also consider “specialist knowledge and skills that are difficult for AI to replace” important
Yamanaka Hiroshi of 少数株ドットコム on “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest” installment 63: Suriko Valsemashvili, メアマ’s majority owner, balances minority stakes in gambling with an 85% stake in coffee
[Seminar] Don’t let patents end as “information for filing”—Patent use and intellectual property departments in the age of AI, for researchers to know (ナミックス株式会社_MyTokkyo.Ai use case)
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Date and time: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, 16:00–17:00
Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)
56.67% of ETC card users prioritize “no annual fee”; 楽天カード is the most popular at No. 1 [Survey of 300 people]
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The most common response, at 56.67%, was “No annual fee or issuance fee.”
楽天カード was the most common choice at 30.33%
三井住友カード（NL） (8.33%
dカード (6.67%)
The most common response, at 55%, was “Nothing in particular (as long as I can use ETC)”
“No conditions and free for life” ranked first at 54%
“It was already the card I use as my primary card” (21%
“High rewards rate / I can combine points” (16%
“Instant discounts on gasoline / member pricing,” “instant updates to the app for transaction details,” and “free roadside assistance (such as towing)” each received 20%
300 men and women in their 20s to 60s and older who own and use ETC cards
[Give us candy or we’ll cast Ionzun!?] Set off on a special Halloween-only adventure with monsters! ニジゲンノモリ’s ドラゴンクエスト アイランド offers the Halloween-exclusive “Trick or Treat Pass”
KOSÉ’s “インフィニティ ザ リペア” wins top prize, the “Japan Star Award,” at the 2026 Japan Packaging Contest: Universal design shaped by the voices of people with the aftereffects of stroke
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A total of 352 works were submitted
14 works were selected for the top prize, the “Japan Star Award”
Launched in 2002 as a high-prestige brand bearing the company name “KOSÉ”
【AMERICAN HOLIC】Popular staples get an update this fall! 5 everyday essentials, including check shirts and “Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Wide Pants”
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Release date: September 2026
Items available: 3 top styles and 2 bottom styles, 5 styles in total
Price: ¥2,990
Price: ¥2,490
Price: ¥3,490
Price: ¥3,990
Price: ¥4,490
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、AMERICAN HOLIC、STRIPE CLUB
JR西日本ホテルズ New Year’s osechi reservations open on Sep. 10, 2026 (Thu.) — A selection of Japanese and Western delicacies, delivered with gratitude for your continued support
Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free, an updated product leading the Hyoketsu® brand, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 15 billion bottles※1, is performing well, with sales volume at approximately 107% of the previous year’s level!
ASUS gaming brand ROG to showcase the full ROG Edition 20 lineup, commemorating its 20th anniversary, together for the first time in Japan at Tokyo Game Show 2026
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Sep. 17 (Thu.) to Sep. 21 (Mon.), 2026
ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20
High-speed communication of up to 30 Gbps
Companies mentioned：ASUS、ASUS JAPAN株式会社、ROG、Republic of Gamers、NVIDIA、dbrand、ペリカン
Voice actor Miu Miyake’s 1st photo book set for release on her birthday, Dec. 14 (Mon.), 2026!
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3 days of photography in Hokkaido, surrounded by abundant natural beauty
Estimated price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
Original2026年9月10日（木）10：00より特典付きで予約受付スタート
インフォスクエア will also hold an early reservation event from Sep. 12 (Sat.), inviting customers who reserve a 3-book set to a 【two-shot smartphone photo session】
An invitation, guaranteed for the first applicants, to the <two-shot smartphone photo session> on Feb. 6 (Sat.), 2027
Boost your score with [read/listen] × [solve] formats! 4 books in the “Master the University Entrance Common Test English in 1 Month!” series go on sale Sep. 10
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480 pages (440-page main volume, 40-page supplement)
368 pages (340-page main volume, 28-page supplement)
324 pages (208-page main volume, 116-page supplement)
260 pages (176-page main volume, 84-page supplement)
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes of downloadable audio
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of downloadable audio
【光文社ドクチョー総研】Case study on marketing support for 株式会社コーセー released! Behind the scenes of an end-to-end project, from reader insight research to generating highly engaged UGC
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Established to mark the company’s 80th anniversary
Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、株式会社コーセー、Flora Notis JILL STUART
A 2nd collaboration with stylist and fashion director Akio Hasegawa! The popular big T-shirt from the previous collaboration gets an update, alongside a shirt and pants that can be worn as a matching set, plus loose socks
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The big T-shirt and loose socks will be available at approximately 13,500 stores.
The open-collar short-sleeve big shirt and loose pants will be available at approximately 12,300 stores.
Kunihiko Mitamura visits Toyooka and Izushi in Hyogo｜A visit to the theater that served as a filming location for the movie “Kokuho”! Izushi soba, local wine made with Toyooka grapes, and exquisite Tajima beef! Is it so delicious that Mitamura breaks into song?!
【Held Sep. 19・Free admission】What are the key factors that determine the outcome? TAC seminar on the latest exam trends and strategies for the “Registered Information Security Specialist” exam
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The “Registered Information Security Specialist Examination” for the second half of 2026
[Survey on use of local independent and small businesses] Nearly 70% say they “don’t usually shop there,” but the rate of visits prompted by flyers exceeds 45%.
A new set featuring a retro-cute storage box joins the popular planner whose limited edition sold out through preorders last year. “1年をおいしくすこやかに過ごす養生手帳2027,” supervised by a popular Kampo practitioner with 190,000 total social media followers, goes on sale Sept. 10.
Advance first-come, first-served ticket sales begin for “The World of NO.6 Exhibition – A Journey Tracing the Paths of Shion and Nezumi,” based on the popular near-future sci-fi novel series! Information is also available on the “Citizen Navigation System” audio guide featuring Yuki Kaji as Shion and original exhibition merchandise.
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This popular series has sold more than 2.4 million copies.
General admission: 1,700 yen, tax included
High school students: 1,300 yen, tax included
Elementary and junior high school students: 800 yen, tax included
Autumn offerings arrive all at once from “LONDON BAKE GALLERY” starting 9/18! New items include “Halloween Souls,” “Carrot Cake” and “Original Blend Tea.”
More than 400 senior HR executives from major companies and leaders of growing businesses gather in Nagoya. Report on the “Mikiwame AI Premium Summit”; 3 presentations released free of charge
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More than 400 business leaders and senior HR executives from major companies attended
The latest solutions supporting Japanese agriculture and the next generation of farm management—including measures for labor shortages, wildlife damage and weather risks—will come together. Japan’s largest¹ “16th Agriculture WEEK” will be held at Makuhari Messe from Oct. 7 (Wed) to 9 (Fri).
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Exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food, including agricultural products, totaled ¥897.7 billion in the first half of this year.
That was a 10.9% increase from the same period last year, setting a new record.
The government’s target of ¥5 trillion in exports by 2030
Around 1,000 companies will gather in one place.
A total of 61 seminars on agriculture are scheduled.
Organizes 109 trade shows across 38 fields annually
[Take a break in Tokushima? Fly to AWA with ANA campaign] Save up to ¥10,000 on flights from Haneda plus accommodation, or on accommodation within the prefecture! A stamp rally with local specialty prizes makes for a restorative getaway from city life. Runs through Feb. 28, Reiwa 9 (Sun).
[ULTORA] Special cashback campaign launches alongside whey protein price revision and expansion into a “protein food brand”
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ULTORA announced a price revision for its whey protein, the launch of a new “protein food brand” and a special cashback campaign. The company aims to support high-quality daily nutrition.
Opening tomorrow, the 11th!! Beat the lingering extreme heat with “horror”! Discounted advance tickets for “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!!2026” are on sale through today via “チケットペイ”!!
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General advance ticket: ¥3,800
Junior and senior high school student advance ticket: ¥2,200
“100 Thank-You Bath” for Respect for the Aged Day at おふろcafe ハレニワの湯. Starting Sept. 9, messages of gratitude and wishes for long life for grandfathers and grandmothers will be collected.
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Collect 99 messages of “thank you” and wishes for longevity from children to their grandparents