Enjoy a gentler start to the new year with additive-free osechi. Last year’s sellout item returns. Midorie Organic, founded 26 years ago, opens reservations again this year for its “Handmade Natural Osechi,” made to bring out the natural flavors of its ingredients
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Price: ¥28,800 (tax included)
Early-bird price through the end of October: ¥27,300 (tax included)
Price: ¥46,200 (tax included)
Early-bird price through the end of October: ¥42,900 (tax included)
Price: ¥78,900 (tax included)
Early-bird price through the end of October: ¥74,900 (tax included)
Price: ¥29,300 (tax included)
Early-bird price through the end of October: ¥27,800 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIDORIE BIO JAPAN、Midorie Organic、Midorie Organic Delivery & Catering、Midorie Organic Kitchen & Deli、Midorie Organic HOTEL
【Watami’s Signature Norengai】Limited-time “Autumn Bounty” fair launches, offering an early taste of autumn! Special dishes feature Hirota Bay salmon, autumn mushrooms, eggplant and fresh organic vegetables delivered direct
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Sanriku Hirota Bay Salmon Carpaccio ¥599 (¥659 including tax)
Sanriku Hirota Bay Salmon Sashimi ¥699 (¥768 including tax)
Kurabuchi Farm Fried Organic Garlic ¥399 (¥438 including tax)
Kochi Prefecture Specialty: Seared Autumn Eggplant ¥499 (¥548 including tax)
Grilled Kujo Green Onions with Grated Yam ¥599 (¥658 including tax)
Chewy Cream Noodles with Porcini Aroma ¥599 (¥658 including tax)
Organic Ginger in Sweet Vinegar ¥399 (¥438 including tax)
Boiled Organic Peanuts with Salt ¥399 (¥438 including tax)
Organic Spinach Stir-Fried with Salt ¥599 (¥658 including tax)
【No. 1 Amazon Bestseller】The book “The Power to Trust One’s Companions, Which Humans Are in Danger of Losing: Gorillas and Dolphins” (Juichi Yamagiwa × Yukiko Tajima) is on sale now and receiving favorable reviews!
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Amazon.co.jp has listed it as the No. 1 bestseller in the “Seishun Shinsho Intelligence” category
Also ranked in the 490s in the overall book rankings
Ranked within the top 20 in the science and technology category
Has dissected more than 2,000 marine mammals, including whales and dolphins
French sneaker brand “ASFVLT(アスファルト)” wins praise for its 2026 autumn/winter collection! Sizes are already selling out in the on-trend, low-profile sneakers “CITY RUN FLAT” and “GRACE”
[70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines] A Filipino cuisine showcase by the chef of Michelin-starred Toyo Eatery | Opening ceremony for the “Philippine Fair” held at 帝国ホテル 東京
PAPAMO and つくば市 provide online developmental support to children without access to developmental care, confirming effectiveness through achievement of exercise goals
Creating a place where people connect through “避ス地 で” as a catalyst for bringing people together. A local construction company has stepped forward to revitalize Settsu, Osaka Prefecture, a city described as “a place people just pass through.”
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A 280-tsubo site
Scheduled for completion around May 2027
Limited to 40 vehicles per year
Original1日に2000人以上来場
15 craftspeople
Companies mentioned：株式会社花岡工務店、摂津優品、SETTSU NEXT ALLIANCE（摂津ネクストアライアンス）
Beyond the traditional ceremony format! An experiential job-offer ceremony at an Odaiba amusement casino shifts participants from “enjoying” extraordinary excitement to “delivering” it.
Joint custody takes effect in 2026—ending a marriage and becoming parents. Reservations open September 10 for “A Guide to Divorce in the Era of Joint Custody,” which addresses the struggles of those involved
林弘善, a one-star chef in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026, goes independent. Ansolence, a modern French restaurant showcasing distinctive cooking over fire and fermentation, opens September 26 in Kamiōsaki, Meguro
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Grand opening in Meguro, Tokyo, on Saturday, September 26, 2026
How should employers address the lack of suitable work for people with disabilities? People with hearing disabilities share their experiences; C4C releases details of its “DEFCON” session
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As of June 1, 2025, only 46.0% of private companies had met the statutory employment rate of 2.5% in effect at the time.
In July 2026, the statutory employment rate for people with disabilities required of private companies rose from 2.5% to 2.7%.
“There is no work suited to the person with a disability” was the most common reason given for not employing people with disabilities, cited by more than 70% across all disability categories.
More than 800,000 followers in total.
Admission ticket: ¥2,000
Admission ticket for people with disabilities: ¥1,500. Disability certificates will be checked on the day.
“Pokémon GO” live events to be held simultaneously in Sendai, Japan, and Mexico City in November! Enjoy Tohoku’s beautiful nature and rich history at the roaming event “Pokémon GO Wild Area: Sendai and Tohoku”
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“Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Sendai”: approximately ¥7.4 billion
“Pokémon GO Wild Area: Nagasaki”: approximately ¥4.2 billion
Economic impact of approximately ¥4.2116 billion
Trainers around the world have walked a cumulative total of more than 100 billion km
More than 1 trillion Pokémon have been caught
More than 800 million people have been encouraged to get outside and explore the world together
Breast cancer specialists from around the world gather in Tokyo: Speakers and moderators confirmed for international young breast cancer conference “YWBCH2026”; online registration now open
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18 faculty members will come to Japan from overseas
Expected attendance: capacity for up to 200 people
Physicians and researchers (non-JBCRG members) 25,000 yen
Physicians and researchers (JBCRG members) 20,000 yen
Residents/nurses 10,000 yen
Students (undergraduate and graduate) 5,000 yen
Patients/survivors 3,000 yen
Other professionals 25,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人JBCRG、Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation（BCYWF）、日本がん・生殖医療学会、株式会社明治安田総合研究所、一般社団法人 日本癌医療翻訳アソシエイツ（JAMT）
4v4 EVENT Presented by au Autumn Soccer Festival 2026 in Yamaguchi, a 4-a-side soccer event conceived by Keisuke Honda, to be held at Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park from Oct. 10 (Sat.) to 12 (Mon., holiday)
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About 95,000 people attended over 3 days last year
A one-night-only restaurant appears in the forest of Nozawa Onsen. Hosting “mont HARVEST LONG TABLE,” a 1-night, 2-day stay-based dining experience to enjoy autumn flavors and experience nature’s cycles
株式会社サンクチュアリゴルフ 15th anniversary commemorative 7th campaign! Win a laser rangefinder that measures even the wind! Instagram campaign to win GOLFZON “CaddyTalk Windy”
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Simulator systems deployed in 43 countries, mainly in Asia
1 more person passed the first-half 2026 childcare worker exam, bringing the number of people who have earned childcare worker qualifications through the qualification support program to 10
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The company fully subsidizes the exam fee (about 13,000 yen)
A 100,000-yen qualification bonus is paid to those who earn a childcare worker qualification
Program period: From April 2021 (currently in its 5th year)
Expanding eligibility for “Transportation Assistance to Keep Families Together”; covering all organ transplants and easing income restrictions
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Certified NPO キープ・スマイリング is expanding transportation assistance for children hospitalized far from home and their families. The support will apply to all organ transplants, and income restrictions will also be eased. This is an important measure to help protect family bonds.
Official guidebook featuring a map of venues and event information published. Opening next week, on Sept. 18! “43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba: Kyoto Tamba Green Village Festival”
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The fair will be held at 5 venues in Kyoto Tamba (亀岡市, 南丹市 and 京丹波町).
A space where about 900 varieties of wildflowers and flowering trees thrive
An “Event Schedule” at a glance showing the 52-day event lineup
Small municipalities with a combined population of 130,000 across 2 cities and 1 town
[Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture] “The sweetness of the sea” and “the sweetness of the town” come together: A “Sweet Temptation! Sweet and Tasty Fair” featuring Nadachi sweet shrimp and Japanese confections from 8 shops in the Joetsu region
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From Saturday, September 12, 2026
September 12–November 29, 2026
September 12–27, 2026
Japanese confections from 8 shops in the Joetsu region
Free real estate agent exam study app “宅建士 Monju” surpasses 10,000 answered questions in 10 days; nationwide rankings posted every Saturday; now available on iOS/Android
[Limited to 24 guests] October 11, 2026 | An evening to savor the character of Minami-Shinshu. A special makers’ dinner with “クロ・ド・テンリュウ” winemaker Tomohiro Iwata will be held at “ホテル風の山”
Taking “environmentally friendly cleaning” developed in cleaning workplaces nationwide: New initiatives for the popular product “ピュアリス,” created in response to feedback from the field
[Living in the forest of Kurohime Highlands, Nagano] The first “タテログ” home, wrapped in natural materials and wood, is complete! Open house offers a chance to experience a home that blends into nature [October 10, 11 and 12]
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Event period: October 10–12, 2026
10:00 〜 17:00
As of the end of March 2021, there were 261 health insurance association-operated recreation facilities
From German luxury writing instrument brand ペリカン: “M200 Pyrite” fountain pen, matching a special ink collection, launches for a limited time in September; a set box with ink will also launch, limited to 150 sets
Returning to the area in front of Utsunomiya Station after 3 and a half years: “餃天堂 Utsunomiya Station West Exit” opens September 16
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On September 16, 2026, it will reopen as “餃天堂 Utsunomiya Station West Exit” on the 1st floor of “アトラスタワー宇都宮,” at the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station.
餃天堂 operated at the west exit of Utsunomiya Station for 20 years.
A queue outside the former west exit location in 2009
The former west exit location closed in January 2023.
Operations continued at the 2nd location, シンボルロード店, which opened in October 2021.
Hours: 10:30–23:00 (last order 22:30)
Seats: 22 (8 counter seats, five 2-person tables, one 4-person table)
Original看板商品：焼餃子 1人前5個 600円（税込）
The company aims to expand to 100 locations nationwide by 2030.
[Adapted for television] The manga “Actually, I Was Being Doted On!? From the Worst Boyfriend to the Best Boyfriend” will be adapted into a live-action drama starring Jinto Yoshida (M!LK)!
SecureNavi supports CLINKS株式会社 in obtaining AIMS certification (ISO/IEC 42001)
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July 2026 (newly established as part of the transition to a holding company structure; founded in January 2020)
※This certification is being obtained through an advance certification by the certification body (private certification). Conversion to a registration certificate bearing the accreditation body’s mark is planned for around December 2026.
In fiscal 2025, CLINKS officially launched its in-house service “Nareful Chat,” powered by generative AI.
Cosme Kitchen’s first collaboration collection featuring My Melody and Kuromi: all 21 items go on sale on Friday, October 2, 2026
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¥4,400 each
¥1,540 each
¥2,200 each
¥3,520
¥3,080
¥2,970
¥4,290
¥2,750 each
¥1,650 each
¥3,300
¥8,470
Friday， October 2， 2026
September 18, 2026 (Friday)
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Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、Cosme Kitchen、MY MELODY、KUROMI、Biople、Biop、F ORGANICS、chant a charm、MAISON DE AQUA、FEMMUE、ETVOS、LOVECHROME、USAGI ONLINE、楽天市場
[Shizuoka Prefecture] Women in Shizuoka spend an average of 103 minutes at hair salons, ranking No. 2 nationwide—yet can’t talk to anyone about hair loss? Public health nurses to hold free consultations
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Average time spent at a hair salon: 103 minutes, No. 2 nationwide
Treatment usage rate: 37.5%, No. 1 nationwide
Original1回あたりの平均利用額：9,141円、全国6位
Percentage who want to talk with hair salon staff: 34.9%, No. 46 nationwide
55.1% of women cannot seek advice because they feel “embarrassed to bring it up”
31.0% say, “I don’t know whether I’ll get good advice if I ask”
22.9% say, “It’s hard to find the right time to bring it up”
16.5% say, “I’m afraid they’ll try to sell me products”
Nagoya’s Nakagawa Canal to host “OVERLAP”! Drone show and water slackline on 9/19 (Sat.) and 10/18 (Sun.)! Asian cuisine and urban sports from 9/19 (Sat.) to 22 (Tue.) and on 10/18 (Sun.)!
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Approximately 200 drones
A giant balloon approximately 7 meters tall
Each experience is subject to a fee (¥500 including tax)
Visualizing solar power plant “sales and purchase activity.” Web version of Solar Deal Search launches, enabling searches of more than 230,000 sites nationwide
A chance for junior high school students to play matches and meet professional players in Tako Town. CHIBA SKY WINGS to host “SKYWINGS Festa × Horizon Cup”
A fresher taste than the hugely popular “Daiginjo Hiyashibori.” “Daiginjo Hiyashibori Genshu RICH 720ML” launches in limited quantities, bringing a festive touch to year-end and New Year gatherings
OCEAN TRICO launches “ANSWER DEEP CARE,” a unisex hair care line. Shampoo and treatment designed to care for damaged hair and formulated with 5 types of keratin (※1)
Children’s “ability to think” can change even in a short time. A comparison before and after summer classes shows an average 35.2% increase in TQ scores (thinking skills index)
“Are you using your toes properly?” A former physical coach for Japan’s U18 national soccer team focuses on the habit of strengthening the toes. The “5-Toe Fist-and-Spread Trainer,” designed to help bring out toe strength, launches on 9/24!
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¥2,970 including tax (¥2,700 before tax)
More than 4 million pairs sold in the 20 years since the brand was launched
Revealed in a new survey: The economics of AI infrastructure is being reshaped by the ongoing accumulation of data
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94.7% of surveyed companies said the amount of data they store increased over the past 12 months due to the adoption of AI and generative AI.
Original61％の企業が、過去1年間でAIを起因としたデータ量が25％以上増加したと回答。
74% expect data volumes to increase by 25% or more over the next 3 years.
85.4% said data lake capacity increased over the past 12 months.
59.4% of surveyed companies cited AI-generated data, including synthetic data, inference results, and model logs, as a major factor driving the increase in data lake capacity.
Around 95% of companies said the adoption of AI and generative AI has increased the value of data within their organizations.
74.3% said AI and generative AI have led to longer data retention periods.
75.9% said they are increasingly bringing archived cold data back online to support AI workloads.
96% expect to need faster retrieval of archived data to support AI inference and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) applications.
Companies mentioned：ウエスタンデジタル、IDC、Western Digital Corporation
eXtremeRate to exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026! Showcasing the latest mod kits, including “HITWAVE,” which turns PS5 controllers into all-button controllers
“Chopsticks Studio Asakusa,” a multi-experience facility for Japanese culture aimed at international visitors, surpassed 2,000 total participants just 2 months after opening!
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“4.9 points”
Top rating of “5.0 points”
Basic plan: 2,800 yen
Premium plan: 5,000 yen
Maximum capacity: 44 people
Companies mentioned：Contents Like合同会社、Japan Guide Star、Chopsticks Studio Asakusa、Klook、GetYourGuide
Yamachiku and Yamaya Factory Terrace to hold their first collaborative event during Silver Week: “Make Your Own Chopsticks and Experience Marinating Mentaiko,” a fun activity for parents and children
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (national holiday)
1 parent-child pair (2 people): 3,500 yen (tax included)
CoDaMa’s first project with a terrestrial TV drama! Producing event perks for テレビ東京’s Drama 25 “Oretachi Bad Barbers”! Offering new products featuring exclusive videos of Ayumu Nakajima and Takuya Kusakawa!
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Regular ticket: 6,800 yen (tax included)
Ticket with special perk: 8,300 yen (tax included)
Online ticket (Part 1 / Part 2): 3,000 yen each (tax included)
Online ticket (all sessions): 4,500 yen (tax included)
Online ticket with special perk (Part 1 / Part 2): 4,500 yen each (tax included)
Online ticket with special perk (all sessions): 6,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社CoDaMa、テレビ東京、PIA LIVE STREAM
Patent research service “Samaria,” powered by generative AI, achieves 100% recall (top 30 results) in 3 fields—electrical, mechanical, and chemical/pharmaceutical—in validation using past questions from the Patent Search Competition
[New cosmetic ingredient] A longevity beauty ingredient attracting global attention. Launch of Malvalin, a next-generation botanical active ingredient derived 100% from plants that nurtures the structural beauty of skin
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Natural origin index: 100% (compliant with ISO 16128)
AstroX selected as a technology exhibitor at Yokohama City's information hub for GREEN×EXPO 2027 (2027 International Horticultural Expo)
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AstroX was selected as one of 6 companies with strong technological capabilities and growth potential
Original1回あたりの打上げコストを5億円以下に抑えることができ
Aiming to reach outer space (an altitude of 100 km) using the Rockoon method—the first private-sector achievement of its kind in the world—within fiscal 2026
Satellite orbital insertion planned during fiscal 2029