[Wataru Kurihara, Director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ AX and New Technology Strategy Office, confirmed as a speaker] Find your company’s next growth market among the Japanese government’s “17 Growth Strategy Fields”: “AI Agent × AX Forum: Information and Communications in the 17 Growth Strategy Fields” to be held on 9/15
Survey of 1,000 anime fans on anime viewing habits: people in their 20s mainly watch anime on “paid subscription video streaming services,” while those in their 50s mainly watch it on “television programs”
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Among people in their 20s, 46.8% use “paid subscription video streaming services”
Among people in their 50s, 30.4% watch “recorded television programs” and 29.2% watch “live television broadcasts,” for just under 60% combined
54.1% watch while doing housework, eating or using their smartphones
49.3% have “read the original manga or novel”
Among people in their 20s, 56.4%, excluding those who “don’t spend anything,” spend some money on anime-related content
The share spending at least 10,000 yen a month is 8.4% among people in their 20s
“Action and battles” accounted for 41.3%
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” was mentioned 140 times
Celebrating the 7th anniversary of 『Obey Me!』 and the release of a new title! Jewelry cases created in collaboration with DEVICCI, the fashion brand featured in the game, will be awarded to 7 winners by lottery
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A gift for 7 winners selected by lottery
More than 11 million downloads worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユートレジャー、NTTソルマーレ、Obey Me! Official
ASUS announces the ASUS LC 360 ARGB and ASUS LC 240 ARGB all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, delivering reliable cooling performance with tidier fan connections
studio CLIP’s first collaboration with the classic slapstick martial-arts romantic comedy 『Ranma 1/2』 goes on sale at the official web store and retail stores from Sept. 18 (Fri.)
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Ramen bowl ¥2,990
Beer glass ¥1,290
Soup spoon ¥1,490
Non-slip chopsticks ¥1,650
Two-tier steamer ¥3,300
Heat-resistant mug with tea strainer ¥2,200
Oven mitt ¥2,590
Charm strap with a food replica ¥1,690
Three-dimensional cushion ¥4,290
Embroidered tote with charm ¥3,300
Embroidered pouch ¥2,000
Operating 178 stores in Japan (as of the end of March 2026, including the online store)
【Survey on home security measures】45.3% worry about burglaries or suspicious people! Meanwhile, more than 60% say they “did not prioritize” security when buying their home
A seminar titled “Market Conditions and Future Outlook for the Energy and Petrochemical Industries,” featuring Toshinori Ito, Representative Director and Analyst at 株式会社伊藤リサーチ・アンド・アドバイザリー, will be held on Oct. 27, 2026 (Tue.)!!
“Cross-Border E-Commerce Operations Service Provider Landscape [2026 Edition]” released｜More than 90% of companies that exited cross-border e-commerce said, “There were failures we could have avoided if we had known beforehand”
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90.2% said, “There were failures we could have avoided if we had known beforehand”
Struggled to comply with local laws, regulations, and tax systems (25.9%)
Inadequate measures to address foreign exchange risks (20.5%)
Underestimated logistics costs (16.1%)
91.9% want to try again
“Securing reliable local partners” ranked highest at 68.9%
【Survey on Changing Relationships Between AI and People】Demand for consulting AI is rising, while people are becoming less approachable for consultation 【August 2026】
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Original週1回以上の利用者は81.2%→86.5%→90.6%と1年間で9.4ポイント増加
“Daily use” also rose from 21.2% to 30.9% to 36.8%
Ease of consulting AI: 88.7% → 89.8% → 88.3%
Ease of consulting people: 36.2% → 34.3% → 33.7%
Awareness of dependence on AI: 27.5% → 37.1% → 32.8%
“I’d be anxious if I couldn’t use it starting tomorrow”: 43.7% → 49.4% → 51.2%
A brand that began with household cleaners opens a “home” for 3 days only. aq’s 3rd anniversary pop-up, “THE RESET HOUSE,” to be held for the first time in Jingumae
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3rd anniversary
14 pop-ups in total
Companies mentioned：aq authentic quality、株式会社DEW、鳥彌三、雷庵、KINUJO Cafe & Bar
Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
All 24 illustrated panels
In addition to improved work outcomes through access to AI support, results aligned with users’ learning have also been reported. However, the study focused on customer service work at a specific company, and its findings cannot be directly generalized to all occupations or jobs under different conditions.
In “Conversational AI Powered by Large Language Models Amplifies False Memories in Witness Interviews” by Chan et al. (2024), in a simulated eyewitness testimony task involving 200 people,
[軽井沢 浅間プリンスホテル] 2nd “Wine, Music and Mount Asama” event brings together food and people connected to Nagano Prefecture; new plans include event-exclusive perks, with the region and hotel joining forces to showcase the charms of Shinshu
Exclusive free broadcast for approximately 7 hours starting at 4 p.m. on October 3 (Sat), 2026
7 titles: “The Princess Knight’s Manservant,” “Spice and Wolf,” the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series, the “Sword Art Online” game series, “Sentenced to Be a Hero: The Prison Records of Penal Hero Unit 9004,” “A Certain Dark Side’s Girl’s Side-by-Side Life,” and “Demon’s Crest”
Available to enjoy for free for 1 month after broadcast
[メイクアップフォーエバー] Holiday Collection 2026: Radiance that draws every eye, from every angle. Let every expression reflect who you are. Best-selling powder kits and the ever-popular annual tool kit arrive exclusively in Japan!
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¥7,500 (¥8,250 including tax)
¥4,800 (¥5,280 including tax)
¥9,000 (¥9,900 including tax)
¥4,200 (¥4,620 including tax)
¥4,400 (¥4,840 including tax)
Companies mentioned：メイクアップフォーエバー、エル・シー・エス株式会社、アットコスメショッピング、ZOZOTOWN、ISETAN BEAUTY online、DEPACO、伊勢丹新宿店、ギンザシックス店、渋谷スクランブルスクエア店、そごう横浜店、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店、大丸梅田店、大丸心斎橋店、岩田屋本店、東武百貨店 池袋本店 POP UP SHOP
BREXA launches initiative to foster the “specialized professional skills” of young people pursuing their dreams in the AI era; D.LEAGUE “BREXA EDGE” members put new career paths into practice
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Professional dancers and aspiring professional dancers
Have you ever felt anxious about financial stability or your career prospects as a dancer?
Would you take on the challenge of learning specialized skills such as IT, infrastructure, semiconductors, or graphic design alongside dance, if such an opportunity were available to help you increase your value in the AI era?
Abilities they feel they have gained through dance; whether they think these skills would also be useful in work outside dance, such as at a company.
European Union (EU) to host a special EU food experience booth at “MEAT＆CHEERS FUKUOKA”
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The European Union (EU) is sponsoring “MEAT＆CHEERS FUKUOKA,” to be held in Fukuoka in September 2026, and will set up a tasting booth featuring EU-produced foods, giving Japanese consumers a chance to experience EU food culture.
To mark the launch of the real estate crowdfunding service “REALE,” a giveaway campaign will offer “Amazon gift cards” worth up to 101,000 yen
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To mark the launch of the real estate crowdfunding service “REALE,” ADW is running a campaign offering Amazon gift cards worth up to 101,000 yen to investors who register or make their first investment. The campaign aims to broaden the reach of individual investing.
Replica art exhibition to mark the release of a new installment in the theatrical series based on the hugely popular comic “Made in Abyss”
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Kyodo Printing is holding the first-ever replica art exhibition of the original “Made in Abyss” manga to mark its theatrical release. The exhibition opens in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on October 24, 2026, and is scheduled to travel to Osaka.
Back by popular demand after customers said “there’s nothing else like it”! “エスジェベルクリエ イエローフェイスパウダー TB,” which covers spots, dullness, and redness on mature skin, goes on sale September 10
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Suggested price at the official online store: 2,410 yen (tax included)
【Tether Tools / Campaign】Get 20% OFF the cable when purchasing the latest LeverLock and Optima Cable (4.6 m) together! “Tethered Photography Workflow Support Campaign” launches
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Ginichi will run a campaign from September 12, 2026, offering 20% OFF the cable when customers purchase Tether Tools' new TetherGuard LeverLock Plus and TetherPro Optima Cable together. The campaign supports greater stability on set.
【Free webinar】Build relationships before assignment to make the difference—onboarding that helps new hires become more proactive. Co-hosted by 株式会社IKUSA and アルー株式会社, Friday, September 18, 14:00–
【Recruiting participants】An AI exoskeleton helps you take on what you want to do! Launch of the long-term monitor experience project “Days Supported by Hypershell”
【Direct from Toyosu Market】Shave your own rare tuna from the backbone! “Bone-In Tuna Festival,” featuring sushi and seafood, comes to Nagoya's Meieki district from September 9!
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In addition to the all-you-can-eat-and-drink course featuring 130 items, guests can enjoy scraping meat from the tuna's bone-in collar cut with a spoon themselves.
“Bone-in tuna collar” will be served in limited quantities of 10 servings per day, Sunday through Thursday.
【SAMANSA】Announcing the lineup of new short films for the 2nd week of September! Releasing 3 films, from a drama about a boy living in the aftermath of the 9.11 attacks to an animation nominated for this year's Academy Awards
Contest results announced! Winning entries from the 2 major contests held as part of “Mr. Urban Legend Akio Sekio and the Summer of 2026 Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe” to be announced during an official YouTube livestream!
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A total of 1,481 entries were received
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
The “D.R.A Entrance Ceremony” will be held in August 2026
【Shibuya Onn.】Special event featuring the latest French aperitivo, “Doladira（ドラディラ）,” begins Tuesday, September 22!
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From September 22, 2026 (Tuesday) through September 29 (Tuesday)
Highballs, on the rocks, and the classic Negroni, each crafted to bring out Doladira's distinctive character, will be served at the special price of 1,000 yen (tax included).
The cocktail “Strawberry Fields Forever（ストロベリー フィールズ フォーエバー）,” made with Doladira and supervised by world-renowned bartender Takeshi Uzuka, will be served for 1,800 yen (tax included).
Meredith Erickson, author of “Alpine Cooking,” whose cookbooks have sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide
Created after more than 2 years and approximately 30 rounds of trial and error
The rhubarb stalks, its main ingredient, are slowly macerated over approximately 5 months
Sugar content is limited to 80g per 1L, compared with typical aperitivo products
Outdoor brand “coody” to hold “coody fan meeting vol.2,” an event for connecting with fans, in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, on November 21 (Saturday) and 22 (Sunday)
【Free download】3 new September designs added to the original PLACOLE＆DRESSY “Meeting-the-Families Guidebook”! Anyone can customize the names and profiles!
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Currently approximately 50 types
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
【 Doré（ドレ） 】“Doré Best Selection,” made generously with peanuts from Yachimata, Chiba Prefecture, gets a refresh. The popular “Doré Tuile Sandwich” is newly added for the product's relaunch!
【3 days left to apply for vendor spots】“Oimo Fest” to be held for the first time at Fuji Central Park on October 23–25! Seeking vendors for roasted sweet potatoes, sweets, gourmet food and experiences｜Applications close Sunday, September 13
Figure Skating Life Extra “羽生結弦 PROFESSIONAL Season4” unveils 3 cover designs! Release celebration panel exhibition to be held at 5 bookstores nationwide from Oct. 28
Persona series-only shops, fairs and Gratte events to be held in stages starting September 2026! —Fourth installment of the global Sega × Animate collaboration project—
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At more than 140 Animate stores in Japan and overseas
For every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent on or reserved for related products
“IDOL BATTLE ALIVE 2026 presented by Lemino” unveils its star-studded MC and judging panel! Behind-the-scenes pre-event program also begins streaming Wednesday, Sept. 23!
The latest release in “THE ARTIST COLLECTION,” a capsule toy series featuring artwork and logos by artists, is 坂本冬美, available in stores in stages starting Friday, Sept. 11, 2026!
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As she marks the 40th anniversary of her debut in 2026
Pawlinq™, a smart collar “for dogs only,” rolls out new features, including walk and home-alone reports written from your dog’s perspective and reflecting their personality, plus alerts on how long they have been alone!
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The latest app versions (iOS 1.5.0 and Android OS 1.5.0)
“FGO” creator Yosuke Shiokawa’s 213℉ to make the first domestic appearance at TGS2026 with a demo of its new card game “ルナパルス,” featuring full voice acting throughout! Four cast members revealed for the first time: 七原帝子、柊優花、千賀光莉、田中音緒
From disinfection to new materials development. 日本MA-T工業会 launches a dedicated page for MA-T applications on Metoree, an industrial product comparison and sales service
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Starting Sept. 9, 2026
Applications are being developed across 6 fields, including pharmaceuticals such as anticancer drugs, agriculture, new materials and energy.
115 member companies conduct MA-T research, development and sales.