Fourth printing decided! Responses are pouring in from people across Japan aged “43”! An unparalleled treatise on humanity by explorer Yusuke Kakuhata, “The 43-Year-Old Peak Theory” (Shincho Shinsho)
Personalized medicine and early diagnosis: Japan’s first “peptide sequencer” to begin early access for medical institutions within the fiscal year (Osaka University and Sanken)
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Early access program for domestic medical institutions and others to launch within fiscal 2026
[関西外国語大学] At MAD STARS, one of Asia’s largest marketing competitions, Rinshi Kubo (second-year student, Faculty of Global Engagement) and Yamato Dowaki (second-year student, College of Global Communication) won the Judges’ Special Award
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They created a video using at least 1 AI tool within the 30-hour time limit
93 participants from 10 countries and regions
428 universities in 55 countries and regions worldwide
Sends about 1,300 students overseas each year
Accepts about 1,100 international students each year
“Kamieco® Craft+α (Crafta)” has won the Japan Star Award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award) at the 2026 Japan Packaging Contest
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This is our 2nd time receiving the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, following “Paper Yell Design Window” at the 2024 Japan Packaging Contest
The 1st release from “Chic,” a new line by カワニシカバン: “Carly,” a lightweight, refined one-handle bag combining canvas and leather — a bag brand from Kagawa with 150,000 YouTube subscribers
[Fall Recruitment] Applications for staff recruitment exams open September 1! Recruiting students, recent graduates, working professionals, former public servants, and others
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Population: approximately 360,000
Ranked No. 1 nationwide for 33 consecutive years
120th anniversary of municipal incorporation
April 1, 2027
Original9月1日(火)午前8時半から9月24日(木)午前10時まで
Approximately 3 openings each for technical positions (civil engineering, architecture, electrical, and mechanical) and veterinarians
Approximately 1 pharmacist opening
Administrative positions: approximately 5 people
Approximately 3 civil engineering technical positions
Approximately 1 technical position each in architecture, electrical, and mechanical fields
“ShareDan CMS,” developed from 10 years of hands-on web production experience, now available: a new option for website creation that does not rely on WordPress
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Available from ¥3,000 per month on the Light plan
With approximately 10 years of experience in web production
[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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On Oct. 21, 2026 (Wed.)
October 21, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00–13:00
Over 5 million corporate records
Approx. 10 million real estate registration records
More than 250 financial institutions in Japan and abroad
The 4th “Tokyo Gendai,” an international art fair celebrating the autumn arts season, is about to open!
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The international art fair “Tokyo Gendai,” now in its 4th year, will be held at Pacifico Yokohama for 3 days, from Friday, September 11, to Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Alongside exhibitions by approximately 70 galleries from Japan and abroad
Presented in cooperation with ArtSticker, this award includes a special presentation during the fair and a ¥1 million prize.
Winners will receive prizes worth a total of US$100,000, including US$10,000 in cash
General admission: 5,000 yen
Vernissage: ¥30,000
Friday Evening Ticket: ¥3,000
University students: ¥1,500
Companies mentioned:Tokyo Gendai、SMBCグループ、DIOR、Perrier-Jouët、ポーラ、LALIQUE、LED TOKYO、ArtSticker、イープラス、ブルックリン美術館、森美術館、国立新美術館、東京国立近代美術館、UESHIMA MUSEUM、TERRADA ART COMPLEX、ロン・ミュエク、ルネサンス、杉本博司、絶滅写真、TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026、ソーホーハウス東京
A directly operated store of British fragrance brand Molton Brown is opening.
<Autumn limited edition> Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc Garden 2,680 yen
Imoya sweet potato shop soft-serve ice cream (mixed) 350 yen
※Available for 300 yen through September 30, 2026
Takeout: 1 piece 1,580 yen / whole cake (25 cm) 15,800 yen
Takeout: 1 piece 1,5
Companies mentioned:グランフロント大阪、りくろーおじさんの店、MOLTON BROWN、堀内果実園、芋屋金次郎、Qu‘il fait bon、THE CITY BAKERY BRASSERIE RUBIN、BAR & GELATERIA RAFFINATO、CRÊPERIE Le Beurre Noisette
Lightweight, easy to hold, pour from, and clean. VARIUS (バリウス), an ultra-lightweight, compact stainless-steel pot designed for ease of use, goes on sale
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The 650mL size weighs approximately 500g, making it lightweight and easy to handle with one hand
Available in a wide range of sizes from 650 to 2500mL, with a lineup of 7 colors ranging from bright shades to understated tones to complement your table
The approximately 72mm-wide opening lets you reach all the way to the bottom to wash it thoroughly and easily fit large ice cubes
Heat retention (after 10 hours): 57°C or higher (650mL) / 60°C or higher (800mL) / 65°C or higher (1100mL) / 72°C or higher (1600mL) / 74°C or higher (2100mL) / 77°C or higher (2500mL)
Cold retention (after 10 hours): 11°C or lower (650mL) / 10°C or lower (800mL) / 9°C or lower (1100mL) / 8°C or lower (1600mL) / 8°C or lower (2100mL) / 8°C or lower (2500mL)
[Event Report] AX representative 石綿文太 spoke at EO Tokyo Central’s “AI Hacks for Executives, Part 2,” explaining how to design implementation plans that translate AI into P&L and organizational results
Dole, with the message “Smile with fruit,” collaborates with a popular canned chuhai to launch Asahi 贅沢搾り Premium Pineapple, available in limited quantities
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Scheduled to launch nationwide starting Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Alcohol content: 4%
350 ml can
Number of employees: 177 (as of April 2026)
Operating revenue: ¥60.1 billion (fiscal year ended March 2026)
Heiwa Real Estate advances SAPPORO ONE (サッポロワン), its largest-scale Sapporo redevelopment project, scheduled for completion in August 2029; initiatives for Hokkaido Marathon 2026
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It has now grown to a scale of 20,000 participants
Approximately 5,000 people took part
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (White 500)
[Yokosuka, Soleil Hill] Enjoy this year’s last spectacular view of sunflowers and Mount Fuji while avoiding the extreme heat! A 300-drone show and autumn Bon dance will be held on September 12 (Saturday).
A new quilted balloon tote bag featuring the MLB【ニューヨーク・ヤンキース】logo is here! Available in 2 sizes, it’s perfect for everything from everyday use to travel.
[Event Report] Offering personalized management advice. A gathering of business leaders hosted by “ゾス山本”社長 was held in Ebisu on 9/9|13 decision-makers attended
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A decision-maker matching platform with 7,000 approved participants
Buy SKECHERS and enter to win 50,000 yen in JCB gift cards! A giveaway campaign starts September 10 at Shoe Plaza, 東京靴流通センター, the official online shop “kutsu.com,” and more
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We will give away 50,000 yen in JCB gift cards
Originalスケッチャーズ商品を1回のお買い物で7,500円(税込)以上ご購入
10 winners will receive 50,000 yen in JCB gift cards
A popular flavor from the Garigari-kun series returns, even richer than before! “Garigari-kun Rich White Sour” goes on sale nationwide starting September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
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Suggested retail price: 97 yen (tax included)
Volume: 105 ml
Energy: 76 kcal
Garigari-kun marked its 45th anniversary since launch in 2026
【TGC Kitakyushu 2026】The much-anticipated main artist has been announced… Next-generation K-POP super rookies AND2BLE! ICEx members will also appear as guests!
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This commemorative 10th edition is set to take place
Was selected as “Miss Seventeen 2025” from among 2,783 applicants
Reserved Seat S: General sale: 14,000 yen
Reserved Seat A: General sale: 9,500 yen
The total number of people reached exceeded approximately 8 million
New items to enjoy the flavors of fall! Omusubidokoro Honori-ya launches “Matsutake and 3-Kind Mushroom Takikomi Musubi” and “Grilled Salmon with Mentaiko and Domestic Takana.” Win a coupon redeemable for a new product! Campaign underway on the official X account of おむすび処 ほんのり屋!
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Matsutake and 3-Kind Mushroom Takikomi Musubi: from 350 yen (tax included)
Grilled Salmon with Mentaiko and Domestic Takana: from 270 yen (tax included)
“Suica Penguin Shichimi 3-Tin Set,” created in collaboration with longtime Nagano spice shop 根元 八幡屋礒五郎, goes on sale starting September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), with 5,000 sets available!
World-class ウィーン・フィルシュトイデ and the orchestra’s elite musicians weave the sublime beauty of chamber music! Tickets for the “576th Nikkei Muse Salon” are now on sale and selling well
【Regional General Hospital × University of Tokyo Startup】Transforming hospitals with in-hospital data × AI agents: AI core system “Apollo AI” officially launches!
Freshly opened flavor, right down to the last cup. The OoBLE coffee canister, designed to preserve coffee beans using vacuum sealing, insulation and dehumidification, is here
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Sales will begin on September 10, 2026, on the crowdfunding service “Makuake”
Report on the collaborative program between 大阪電気通信大学 and 株式会社カプコン: Developing the next generation of game developers through direct professional instruction using Capcom’s proprietary game development engine, “RE ENGINE”
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The 30 participating students
From Monday, August 24, 2026, to Thursday, September 3
[新潟県小千谷市] An astonishing 95.7% satisfaction rate! 小千谷市 presents “Classical Music Puzzle Mystery: The Casebook of Music Detective Bach—Mozart the Phantom Thief’s Plot,” commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ojiya City Community Center!
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General: 2,000 yen
¥1,000 for junior high school students and younger
General: 2,500 yen
¥1,500 for junior high school students and younger
Special website launches for an open call for materials and technologies to help realize a prosperous, sustainable society; implementation of the “Industry-Academia Contract Research Open Innovation Program (Health Foods Field)”
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Applications open on October 1, 2026.
The application period runs from October 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026.
A first for Arima Onsen! 有馬 瑞宝園 introduces glafit’s “WANDERIDE,” a pedal-free electric cycle, transforming the lodging facility into a hub for exploring the region
A national competitive programming contest for students through high school: Sponsoring the domestic competition of the “2026 Japan Olympiad in Informatics” for the second consecutive year
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“2026 Japan Olympiad in Informatics”
39th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), Germany
7th European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI), Poland
JOI Preliminary Round (online): Saturday, September 12, 2026
JOI Second Round (online): Sunday, November 29, 2026
JOI Semifinal Stage (online and in-person hybrid): Sunday, January 24, 2027
JOI/JOIG Final Stage (held in Tokyo): Saturday, March 20, 2027