Turning cars scheduled for scrapping into canvases to give children an extraordinary experience in Shiga: a “Graffiti Car” event at the “からさきフェスティバル2026” in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture
“レンタルPCネット,” PC rentals for businesses, launches special sales of carefully selected used PCs and rental discount campaigns for short- and long-term rentals to support adoption this fall
[Furusato Nozei] Making expense ratios visible in real time ahead of the October system revision: Steamship provides its “ケイヒチェッカー” free of charge to municipalities it supports
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Eventually to 60% or more
The procurement cost of return gifts is capped at 30% of the donation amount
Adoption has now been confirmed by 54 municipalities, including those with plans to implement it
Provision began ahead of the system revision scheduled for October 2026
Pilot operations have been underway in some municipalities since June 2026
[Reservations open] Enjoy a seaside sunset and bonfire at “Sunset Harvest—A Festival to Enjoy the Bounty of Fall.” An autumn outdoor setting brought to life by 鎌倉天幕
[Event report] Tomohisa Yamashita named brand ambassador for ヤマシタ, discusses his tips for maintaining good health and his commitment to social contribution
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30th anniversary of his entertainment career
A wine teacher who will turn 90 next year
His own 96-year-old grandfather
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
September 18, 2026 (Friday)
Sales target of ¥85 billion by 2030
Sales of ¥1 trillion by 2050
Sales: ¥37.32 billion (fiscal year ended March 2026)
The corrugated-cardboard gift box “BIX (873 HANAMI gift box)” wins an award in the POP and in-store sales packaging category at the Japan Packaging Contest
“Blue” that brightens daily life and gently calms the mind—the “Japanese Blue, Blue of Materials” series from premium handmade tools brand Cohana opens for reservations on Wednesday, September 16
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Reservations open: September 16, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Expected arrival: mid-October 2026
Layered indigo glass-headed pins, ¥2,000 plus tax
Small scissors with lacquer and gold maki-e, dark navy indigo / deep indigo, ¥13,000 each plus tax
Seki mini scissors, pale indigo, ¥2,000 plus tax
Layered indigo threader set, ¥1,700 plus tax
Nambu iron paperweight, white indigo / pale indigo / dark navy indigo, ¥3,800 each plus tax
White-tanned leather drawstring pouch, deep indigo, ¥4,300 plus tax
Lacquered brass seam ripper, dark navy indigo, ¥10,000 plus tax
Lacquered brass awl, indigo green, ¥10,000 plus tax
Held on the same day as the “National Test for Junior High School Students at Integrated Middle and High Schools”! 河合塾 to hold nationwide lectures for parents of students at integrated middle and high schools — explaining how to support children at home and offering study tips with university entrance exams in mind
Program finalized for the “International Exchange Autumn Beach Party” in Momochihama, Fukuoka! International exchange through an English-themed relay, beach flag games and watermelon splitting
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To be held on October 3, 2026, at Seaside Momochi Seaside Park in Fukuoka City
Date and time: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 12:00–15:00
Scheduled for publication: “JSQC Selection 42: Scientific Problem-Solving Methods to Foster Inquiry Skills—Building the Future Starting in Elementary and Secondary Education,” applying TQM wisdom to education. A book to develop people who contribute to building human resources and society!
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“JSQC Selection 42: Scientific Problem-Solving Methods to Foster Inquiry Skills—Building the Future Starting in Elementary and Secondary Education” will be published on Friday, October 16, 2026.
[Customer introduction] Starts providing “Req” (レック), the No. 1 property photography system for property managers, to 株式会社大央, which operates a comprehensive real estate business centered in Tenjin, Fukuoka.
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Track record of managing more than 3,000 high-quality rental units in central Fukuoka
In 2026, moved its headquarters to “ONE FUKUOKA BLDG.,” a redevelopment building emblematic of Tenjin Big Bang
As of June 2026, services are available in 12 prefectures
Tranbi selected by 東京都 as an M&A support organization for the “Business Succession Network Development Support Project by Regional Financial Institutions”
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Individuals and corporations nationwide seeking to acquire businesses (over 230,000 registered members)
More than 2,400 deals concluded to date
When a company looking to transfer its business registers a listing with us, it receives an incentive payment of 100,000 yen from 東京都
Fees upon completion of an M&A are eligible for a subsidy (up to 2 million yen; subsidy rate of 2/3)
[First appearance] Popular pies from Fortune Moon cake, a specialty shop for crunchy pies said to bring good fortune, and the much-talked-about new “Shanghai Butter Mochi” make their first appearance at 静岡伊勢丹’s “Japan’s Delicious Foods Exhibition”!
“Ichi-ban Mai! Chiba Mai! New Rice Campaign,” bringing delicious new rice again this year from Chiba Prefecture, a leading early-season rice-producing region in eastern Japan; running through Thursday, November 5, 2026
The physical edition is scheduled for release on Jan. 29, 2027 (Fri.)
The digital edition is available at a special price 1,000 yen below the regular price during the period from the start of pre-orders through Nov. 7, 2026 (Sat.)
Digital edition: 3,990 yen (tax included) ※Special price of 2,990 yen (tax included) through Nov. 7 (Sat.)
Digital edition: 2,990 yen (tax included) ※Special price of 1,990 yen (tax included) through Nov. 7 (Sat.)
Digital edition: 4,990 yen (tax included) ※Special price of 3,990 yen (tax included) through Nov. 7 (Sat.)
Physical edition: 8,990 yen (tax included) ※For release on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch 2 only
Physical edition: 9,990 yen (tax included) ※For release on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch 2 only
株式会社ハートビーツ publishes a case study on the adoption by Mattrz株式会社. Entrusting the response to sudden traffic surges cut operational workload by more than 95% — creating an environment where the SaaS development team can focus on development work
【KEITH】Notice of the launch of a feature page on the KEITH official online store: “Autumn Trad Style for Grown-Ups” styling denim, as worn by Naoko Hamajima
【Real-life marriage survey】Do brides care about auspicious wedding dates? Survey of 154 brides in their 20s and 30s reveals the real story behind lucky and unlucky days
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Survey of 154 Instagram users who are brides in their 20s and 30s
30 votes for “cared a lot”
54 votes for “cared a little”
45.5% also said they “didn’t care much” or “didn’t care at all”
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total
Companies mentioned：冒険社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY、美花嫁図鑑farny、DRESSYONLINE、ViKet Town
【Chocolate brand from a florist】Launching autumn-colored chocolates inspired by dahlias, flowers that reach their peak in autumn, on Sept. 11, 2026 (Fri.)
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Price: 3,700 yen (3,996 yen including tax)
Price: 3,200 yen (3,456 yen including tax)
Price: 5,280 yen (5,702 yen including tax)
Price: 2,200 yen (2,376 yen including tax)
Operates 46 stores nationwide as a flower gift shop
Companies mentioned：株式会社花恋人、karendo、MESSAGE de ROSE BY KARENDO
【Free admission】Approximately 600 hands-on picture books from around the world! “Picture Books and My Story” opens at Osaki Bright Core Hall on Sept. 21 (Mon., national holiday), featuring an experiential exhibition immersing visitors in the Showa and Heisei retro eras and the world of Alice
Rice grown at an elevation of 600m, served with your usual lunch. Tenku Genryu Koshihikari expands to locations across Japan, starting in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
—An experiential event connecting manufacturers and customers, based on the concept “A cheer for myself, my loved ones and producers.” The 100 units of the new anmitsu dessert sold out in about 1 week—
[武蔵野大学] Students’ proposal to help children “find a place of their own” wins recognition: Architecture and Design students take the top prize for the first time at the 15th Children’s Town and Home Workshop. Moving a house reveals a new side of the town!
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Selected for the top prize from among 35 teams
A group of 7 students from the Ito Seminar
A workshop to bring the winning competition proposal to life is scheduled for late October
[First in Tottori Prefecture] Glamping facility Grand Lake Tottori, where every room has a free-flowing hot spring and views of Lake Togo, launches a range of new plans, including 2 special campaigns offering up to 15% off and a winter-only hot pot featuring seasonal fresh snow crab
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Up to 15% off
More than 6,400 guests to date
Also rated 4.9 in Google reviews
From the 2,000-yen range per person
Rates: from 22,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブッキングリゾート、リゾートグランピングドットコム、GRAN LAKE TOTTORI（グランレイク鳥取）
“What We Really Want You to Read Right Now: TS Comics” starts September 11! In-store, voice actor M・A・O will introduce the works, and purchasers will also receive a thank-you voice message
A limited collection for PETEMO is launching from “LOWRYS FARM PeT,” a collaboration line with fashion brand LOWRYS FARM!
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Aeon Pet and LOWRYS FARM are collaborating to launch the pet fashion line “LOWRYS FARM PeT” on September 11, 2026. The new collection combines pet health and fashion, with market growth expected.
A nationwide Animate and online-store fair celebrating the release of volume 31 of the Tougen Anki manga and the broadcast of the anime’s second season starts October 7! A made-to-order “Big Acrylic Stand” is also being reissued
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Tougen Anki volume 31
B6-size memorable-scene visual boards (8 designs in total)
7,700 yen (tax included)
The manga series has sold 6 million copies cumulatively
[MYTREX] First in the “MEDICAG” recovery furniture series | Lounge chair “MEDICAG LC EGG” featuring full-scale massage functions launches for advance sale on 9/18
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Price: 129,800 yen (tax included)
In March 2026, cumulative shipments for the series surpassed 3.5 million units.
Companies mentioned：MYTREX、株式会社創通メディカル、蔦屋書店、蔦屋家電、二子玉川 蔦屋家電、六本木 蔦屋書店、梅田 蔦屋書店、六本松 蔦屋書店、REBIVEシリーズ、MiRAYシリーズ、AQUAシリーズ、HIHO FINE BUBBLE+e、REBIVE SEAT、RAKUNOシリーズ
[LINE Yahoo] Agent i launches a “Tasks” feature that autonomously and continuously handles everyday tasks such as information gathering, and sends notifications
—A strap supports secure, comfortable wear even during active moments— Collaboration brings the first strap-compatible style accessory to earU, Casio Computer’s hearing-assist earphones
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It has a track record of obtaining more than 100 patents across countries and regions worldwide
全終協, the first industry association in the identity-guarantee sector, to announce its first cohort of approved providers and hold a briefing on September 25, 2026
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Announcement of the first cohort of approved providers and briefing to be held on September 25, 2026
Date and time: September 25, 2026 (Friday), from 13:00 to 13:45
The number of providers is said to exceed 400 nationwide
A total of 84 companies nationwide have applied to date
Associate members: 28 companies
Associate membership applications under review: 14 companies
The planned retail price is ¥29,810 (tax included)
Funding goal: ¥200,000
Our August 2026 survey on bathroom mold and cleaning (1,000 married men and women aged 30–59 with children nationwide)
The tasks considered most burdensome when cleaning the bathroom—“scrubbing the floor and bathtub,” “removing mold from rubber seals,” and “wiping the ceiling and walls”—accounted for a combined 59.8%
75.0% had some kind of dissatisfaction or concern about mold removers and mold-prevention products
The most common response was “the chlorine smell is too strong” (35.4%)
People who had bought a mold-prevention product (45.6%)
58.3% had stopped using them because they were a hassle, they forgot, or they did not notice any effect
Love and hope. Emotions burst forth, and brilliance sparks. KANEBO’s popular makeup items arrive in a limited-edition lineup available only now. Limited release on Friday, October 9
JCB contactless payments now accepted on the Shenzhen Metro in China
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JCB announced the introduction of contactless payments on the Shenzhen Metro in China. Cashless rides are now available on subway systems in 4 major Chinese cities, improving convenience for tourists.
A sponsored banner will be displayed for Kumamoto-born wrestler 義ノ富士関 at the September Grand Sumo Tournament — 九州阿蘇工場, celebrating its 5th anniversary, supports a wrestler from its home region
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湖池屋 will display a sponsored banner at the September Grand Sumo Tournament to support Kumamoto-born wrestler 義ノ富士関. The initiative is a symbolic effort by 九州阿蘇工場, which is marking its 5th anniversary, to support the recovery of its local community.
“Amount of apples saved” is the KPI. BITE BACK APPLE, an upcycling brand founded by former craft chocolate makers from San Francisco, releases an impact report on food waste
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758.8 kg (about 2,500 pieces)
67,000 tons
0.0011%
1.05 billion tons
89,000 people
Companies mentioned：BITE BACK APPLE、SIROP、フルプロ農園、中高果実加工
Nestex, a real estate startup, fully launches “ラクホス,” a management service for vacation rentals and inns. Its own hotel brand, SANEN HOTEL, expands to 3 locations in Tokyo
Solves all your frying pan frustrations! Japan’s first* next-generation ceramic frying pan featuring advanced “MiCERA™” technology, “THE PRIMEPAN,” is here!
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Passed 750 cycles in a non-stick performance test conducted by a third-party organization
Umami and richness both improved by 110% or more
Abrasion resistance test: 94,000 cycles
15% lighter than conventional IH frying pans
Total funds raised: ¥56,548,463
Number of backers: 3,933
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONE TO GO、GREEN FUNDING、OISSY株式会社
A venerable maker of one of Japan's 三 great shichimi brands, founded 370 years ago, takes on Chinese cuisine! 京鶏油, an all-purpose seasoning oil, launches from Shichimiya Honpo on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
[Survey on reemployment and employment among seniors for Respect for the Aged Day] The current reality of seniors who continue working after reemployment: survey of the attitudes and circumstances of 224 people. “I want to work as long as I’m healthy” ranked first at 46%, rising to over 70% among those aged 75 and older
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“Finding job openings (the age barrier)” at 71%
74% overall hope to take on a new job after their current work ends
73.7% among those aged 75 and older
A total of 82.1% want to work until age 75 or beyond
Among those aged 70 and older, 61.3% cited “income” as a reason for working
64.4% of those working in jobs different from their previous fields
[Corporate gifts okurimono] Extended due to popular demand! “15% OFF Phalaenopsis Orchid Campaign” to support new beginnings in business, running through September 28 (Mon.) — premium-quality orchids offered at special prices for appointments and promotions resulting from personnel transfers
“Toshima! Rampo Fest 2026” will be held during Edogawa Ranpo’s birth month, offering a variety of mystery experiences. Don’t miss the bibliobattle that chooses the ultimate mystery book recommended by people, not AI (applications for participants are also now open)
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Runs from October 15, 2026 (Thu.) to November 4 (Wed.)
Schedule: October 18 (Sun.), 13:00–15:30
[Regular opening hours] Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:30–16:00