A 22-year-old man who had been a shut-in for 13 years joins a group date for the first time! Matchmaking pro 植草美幸 offers some tough advice … A 33-year-old handsome man with a SKY-HI lookalike vibe reveals his true colors at a group date: “I can’t talk to girls who aren’t cute”
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A shut-in for 13 years
22-year-old man
A 33-year-old handsome man with a complicated personality
“褒育者マルシェ” to debut at Osaka’s ATC on September 27, 2026, creating an opportunity for nursery teachers and childcare workers to “take care of themselves”
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Sunday, September 27, 2026
18 booths are planned
Original大阪こども専門学校の学生7名
More than 1,000 families with children and childcare workers
Music community launched by DICT to present “DICT Music DAO Classics Concert 002──The Garden Will One Day Forget the Gardener,” a concert centered on world-premiere pieces
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Created and released 32 tracks across 10 titles
Various rights are granted for a monthly fee of ¥500
“A senior colleague at work” and “a demon boss”—unexpectedly charming?! Two new titles from “ベリーズ文庫with” to be released with bookstore purchase bonuses on Thursday, September 10
[Komatsu Matere] “CABKOMA® construction method” receives building technology performance certification!
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The sales target is to promote adoption at factories and other facilities, aiming for 1 million ㎡ by FY2030 (e.g., equivalent to 200 factories of 5,000 ㎡ each)
More than 1 million pieces of bread saved from being discarded. Five years since the launch of rebake Otanoshimi-bin, a subscription service for surplus bread
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More than 100 bakeries are participating
Approximately 1 million tons of bread were not discarded
TECO Design wins the DX Innovation Award at the “BPO Awards 2026” | Transforming human resources and labor management from “tasks” into “creative work”
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6 companies, including TECO Design, were named finalists
Track record of supporting more than 1,000 companies
Digital fitness test scoring system “ALPHA” set to exhibit at Bett Asia 2026, one of Asia’s largest EdTech exhibitions! Showcasing data-driven physical and health education from Japan in Kuala Lumpur
An original notebook to support children across Japan in pursuing their dreams will be given to purchasers of The Shohei Ohtani Signature Collection. The “For You, Aiming for the Next Base” campaign starts September 15
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Purchase The Ohtani Shohei Signature Collection for ¥3,900 (tax included) or more
On September 11, 2026, a high-resolution image was released as the first image (first light) captured by QPS研究所’s small SAR satellite No. 18, “Sukunami-II”
A must-try! Juicy pork jowl with irresistible, fragrant special scallion-salt sauce, “Juicy Pork Jowl with Scallion-Salt Sauce,” launches on September 11 (Friday)
A figure of “Hatsune Miku Symphony 10th Anniversary Ver.” from “Character Vocal Series 01: Hatsune Miku” is here. Preorders are now being accepted at あみあみ.
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Reference price: 55,000 yen (tax included)
Release date: scheduled for January 2028
1/7 scale painted figure
Overall height: approx. 370mm
Companies mentioned：あみあみ、大網株式会社、グッドスマイルカンパニー、GSC制作部、Crypton Future Media, INC.
株式会社Reelu launches an “on-demand staffing plan” for exhibition companions and interpreters, matching foreign-language staff in as little as 1 business day
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491 international conferences were held in Japan
A 15% increase from 428 the previous year
Supports more than 10 languages, including English, Chinese and Korean
Capital: 38,497,600 yen (including capital reserve)
Enthusiastic percussion ensemble LA SEÑAS marks its 10th anniversary with the final show of its tour, “Weaving Toward the Other Side of Frenzy,” airing on GAORA SPORTS on September 11 (Friday)!
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A large ensemble of more than 20 performers
Held in Tokyo on June 3, 2026
10th anniversary of formation
Formed in 2016
Released 1st EP “La” and 2nd EP “Señas” in 2021
Released 1st album “Country of Frenzy” in January 2024
A soothing collection of classical masterpieces that colored iconic movie scenes, performed on harp and cello. RELAX WORLD’s “Healing Cinema Classics” available for streaming from September 11
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Streaming began on September 11, 2026, on Apple Music, Spotify and other streaming platforms.
The album features 18 tracks, focusing on pieces memorably used in many classic films.
[Next episode is the finale!!] Just after she decides to divorce, her husband loses consciousness… What choices will the two couples who switched partners make? “Swapped Couples: Even If You Slept with My Best Friend” campaign now running on 恋＊COMACHI at まんが王国!
[AMERICAN HOLIC] The theme for the 2026 fall season is “NEW ORDINARY”—reimagining the classics and adding a touch of playfulness to “creative everyday wear for grown-ups.”
Oct. 1 is “Tonkatsu Day.” “常陸の輝き,” a branded pork from 茨城県 that won gold at the “Best Ton (Pork) Grand Prix,” will appear at 20 locations in Tokyo and elsewhere. The “常陸の輝き Tonkatsu Fair” starts Sept. 25.
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20 tonkatsu restaurants in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 茨城県
A ¥500 discount coupon will be awarded to 500 people in a drawing.
“An Autumn Gourmet Experience” from ロイヤルホスト, celebrating its 55th anniversary: Autumn grilled dishes—traditional flavors upheld by ロイヤルホスト and the appeal of new sauces
From “Showa-era boxes” gathering dust in a warehouse to rare fossils found nowhere else in the world! A huge box at Haneda Airport will also be opened with ANA’s full cooperation.
On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, a kickoff event for the press will be held with local companies for the new “Shinshu Brand Partner” program to foster the Shinshu brand.
Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, 15:00–16:00
A performance of “Seeds of Angels,” a voice-play theater production starring and directed by internationally acclaimed tango singer Anna Saeki, has been announced!
[Final stretch] Limited-time crowdfunding campaign ending soon! Long-running festival 2026 “獺祭 登龍門” unveils must-see rewards, including a rare limited-edition sake and a 1-day special pass to the Long-Running Festival Summit!
Bringing “everyday wear” for workdays and family days off to Osaka Prefecture’s Shijonawate City, home to many families with children! “PLST イオンモール四條畷店” opens Friday, September 18
Passing on a traditional performing art with a history of approximately 400 years to the next generation! Enjoy the intangible folk cultural property “梯子獅子マルシェ” at the station plaza
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Atop a yagura approximately 9 meters high
6 food trucks will be on site that day
Mure Shrine is approximately a 4-minute walk from the event venue
JAPAN AI begins using Microsoft Foundry. Working with Microsoft Japan, it aims to integrate AI agents with Microsoft 365 and expand their availability on the Marketplace
Shogi Japan Series JT Pro Official Tournament, Round 二, Game 四, Kumamoto event: Sota Fujii, JT Cup titleholder, versus Wataru Yashiro 八段, Saturday, September 12, at Kumamoto Castle Hall (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture), to be held as a “Kumamoto Reconstruction Support Match”
GLOBIS proposes key principles for “culture transformation in the style of Japanese companies,” rooted in purpose and values; publishes a report jointly with 5 companies: ORIX, JFE Steel, Sompo Japan, Mizuho Financial Group and Ricoh
Help clean up Kobe’s waterfront! Participants wanted for “SpoGOMI in Kobe Waterfront,” a community cleanup event joined by staff from the atoa aquarium! [Kobe Aquarium atoa]
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Capacity: approximately 100 people
Approximately 4,000 animals representing 170 species
Companies mentioned：AQUARIUM×ART átoa、株式会社ラスイート、KISS FM KOBE、神戸ウォーターフロント開発機構、株式会社フェリシモ、日本財団スポGOMI連盟
[Exclusive survey] 2026: Ranking of popular hotels and inns among international visitors [Kagoshima edition] No. 1 is “SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima”! | Ranking of popular hotels and inns among inbound visitors Inbound
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200 hotels and inns in Kagoshima Prefecture
Total reviews (including Japanese): 8,165
Of these, foreign-language reviews: 1,564
The property received 109 foreign-language reviews in 1 year
Connected to 32 websites, including its own corporate website!
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、SHIROYAMA HOTEL kagoshima、JR九州ホテル 鹿児島、FAV LUX 鹿児島天文館、リッチモンドホテル鹿児島金生町、ソラリア西鉄ホテル 鹿児島、界 霧島、霧島国際ホテル、ホテルオリエンタルエクスプレス鹿児島天文館、アートホテル鹿児島、ザ・パルス霧島、訪日ラボ、口コミコム
“ほっともっと”: Recommended features of the “Torikatsu Tartare Bento” chosen by store managers nationwide! No. 1: “The torikatsu pairs perfectly with the sauce and tartar sauce”
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Operating 2,415 stores
24 male and female store managers from ほっともっと locations nationwide
[Reflect] A feature on “Everyday workwear that makes a great impression”—no more morning outfit dilemmas—will be published on the website from Friday, September 11
[Seminar for registered support organizations] From April 1, 2027, host companies will also be able to choose the employment-for-skills-development program — Administrative scrivener Jun Nishimura explains “collaboration with supervising support organizations” to address both needs without increasing staff; seminar to be held on September 24
[Held Friday, September 18] Special behind-the-scenes tour of a museum usually closed to the public! Construction company SAWAMURA and 滋賀県立美術館 to hold a “Museum Backstage Tour & Dialogic Appreciation” for students
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First 20 people
September 18, 2026 (Friday)
Employees (group total): 202
Capital (group total): 50,000,000 yen
708 applications for recruitment of the Class of 27
OiTr installed at 玉川髙島屋ショッピングセンター in Setagaya, Tokyo! Sanitary pads stocked in women’s private restrooms to help create a society where everyone feels at ease
[New product] “Aburiya” gets a tougher design! Introducing the cassette-gas robata grill “炙りの匠,” bringing the essence of robata grilling to your tabletop!
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Capital: ¥35 billion
(Width) 409 × (Depth) 222 × (Height) 136 mm
Weight: approximately 2.3 kg
Maximum heat output: 2.3 kW (2,000 kcal/h)
Gas consumption: approximately 169 g/h
Continuous burning time: approximately 90 minutes
Companies mentioned：岩谷産業株式会社、イワタニアイコレクト、Iwatani Outdoor Shop BASE
[AI search × local services] AI recommendations do more than just help people “discover” services! Approximately 70% say they are “the deciding factor in choosing a service”
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Approximately half of consumers have used AI search when looking for local services
Approximately 70% of people who use AI search regularly visit official websites
Approximately 70% of people who use AI search regularly consider AI answers “the deciding factor” or “a major consideration”
30.2% of equipment and troubleshooting maintenance providers said they “strongly feel” their company faces a risk of lost opportunities due to the spread of AI search