Sep. 21 is Respect for the Aged Day. Also recommended as a gift! “Gentle on the Stomach,” powdered milk for adults, launches a campaign giving 2 trial sticks (a 1-day supply) to 300 people every month
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Refreshed in spring 2026
Original男性は1日65g
Original女性は1日50g
BMI below 21.5
Approximately 3 tablespoons (20g of powdered milk)
Now is the time to buy Apple products! Pay in installments with no fees at the Mitsui Sumitomo Card Apple Store online, and enter for a chance to receive 500 V Points
Solving the challenges of “can't sell,” “can't hire,” and “can't communicate.” Seeking attendees for “Creator Matching,” a networking and business meeting event for companies and creators
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20 creator groups specializing in design, branding, video, photography, web, writing and more will exhibit booths
At last year's “Creator Matching,” 621 business meetings were held.
[2026 Autumn Higan] Take time amid your busy days to pause and express gratitude. Hasegawa Buddhist Altars presents “Ways to observe Higan that fit modern life”
[Held Sept. 12–Oct. 12] In conjunction with “Adapt Program Day,” Shokankyo launches a litter-picking campaign — Take part by picking up litter in your neighborhood!
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Now in its 3rd year
519 municipalities, approximately 30% of municipalities nationwide
Approximately 710 programs
More than 51,000 organizations
More than 1.7 million people
More than 135 countries and regions
More than 460 million pieces of litter have been collected to date
Reinterpreting hair-color creativity from outside the beauty industry. Hair color brand “KIRATERA” collaborates with creators from the film and video industry
◆Toward establishing an ecosystem that “stores hydrogen while producing organic compounds”◆ — Associate Professor Ryota Kondo and colleagues from the Faculty of Chemistry, Materials and Bioengineering at 関西大学 publish findings in a European chemistry journal
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Published in the European chemistry journal “Chemistry – A European Journal” on August 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：関西大学、香川大学、大阪大学、北海道大学、Chemistry – A European Journal
The 56th installment in the popular “Otome no Honodana” series is here! “Oshare Doji,” a collaboration between a masterpiece by the hugely popular literary author Osamu Dazai and illustrator ウミ乃, goes on sale
Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter to appear in global hit game Fortnite; free event where participants can play with professional esports players to be held Oct. 25（倉敷市・200 people selected by lottery）
【メルキュール横須賀】Mercure Yokosuka to hold “HALLOWEEN Fair 2026,” featuring a pumpkin-filled afternoon tea and a witch-themed lunch buffet, for a limited time
Newspapers take notice! As the “after-school day service refugee” problem affects 86.1% nationwide, Yushin Across—bringing expertise from 430 classrooms—is accelerating new openings to address the shortage of places for children
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Among member organizations nationwide, 86.1%（124 companies）said they had “turned down requests for children to use their services” due to reasons such as a lack of available spaces
At 30.6% of all organizations（44 companies）, refusals are still a regular occurrence
Operational expertise from approximately 430 classrooms nationwide
The number of facilities in Fukushima Prefecture was 203 in 2020
【New report published】MUFG不動産研究所 research report: “25 Years Since the J-REIT Market Was Established: From Market Launch to Maturity—How Has Japan’s Real Estate Market Changed?”
From medicine and aesthetics to robotics: free online seminar series “Sunday Morning: Exploring the Cutting Edge,” offering lessons in “modern liberal arts,” launches Sept. 27; 6 sessions in all
European-style curry from “オーベルジーヌ,” a long-favorite in the entertainment and television industries, becomes a potato snack! Nationwide rollout as an amusement-facility-exclusive box begins in mid-September
【Group homes are about more than dementia care】What prospective residents’ families care about most is “medical coordination” at 47.5%—the highest among 8 facility types｜みんなの介護研究所 “Facility Type × Areas of Interest Survey” ＜September 2026＞
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47.5% of group home visitors mentioned “medical coordination”
Meals: 33.0%
Recreational activities: 31.5%
“High” costs: 10.4%
Entrance fee: 6.9%
Assisted-living homes with nursing care: 44.3%
Special nursing homes for the elderly: 42.9%
Senior housing: 23.2%
September 2026
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【Echizen City】“Ajimano Temple Open House 2026” to open a temple as a “place for the community” on Sept. 26・27 at Honzan Goushoji!
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“Ajimano Temple Open House 2026” will be held Sept. 26・27, 2026, at Goushoji in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. This cultural event, led by local residents, reimagines the temple as a “place for the community.”
“Responding to the voices of those who need it” is the essence of manufacturing: following strong interest and responding to encore requests, the 2nd project for the movable stainless-steel lure “Metareal” is set for CAMPFIRE
Addressing the growing demand for “commercial air conditioner repairs to extend equipment life” amid rising prices. 日本エアコン機構 to open a “Commercial Air Conditioning Repair School” in November, making black-boxed technical knowledge accessible
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45% of the course fee will be subsidized
Wastes +20–30% more electricity than normal
Approximately 2,000 times the greenhouse effect of CO2
On Sept. 11, Public Telephone Day, Jiffcy investigates Gen Z’s growing aversion to phone calls
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Jiffcy surveyed Gen Z on their attitudes toward phone calls. 52.2% feel uncomfortable making calls, while text-based tools such as LINE and Jiffcy are becoming popular alternatives.
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A total of 52.2% said they “feel very uncomfortable” or “feel uncomfortable”
More than 40% (41.0%) answered “Yes”
“LINE” (86.7%)
“Instagram DMs” (54.8%)
“Jiffcy” (43.1%)
“Because people nearby can’t hear me speaking” (52.0%)
“Because I don’t get nervous” (50.0%)
“Because it’s easier to get my point across” (30.6%)
This fall, the Tokai region will be buzzing with new excitement!! Commercial facilities in the 三井不動産グループ and facilities across the Tokai area join forces for “TOKAI ENJOY FES,” celebrating all the fun and delicious things the region has to offer
【Turning irritation into imaginary humor】A book of chuckle-worthy “little curses” is here!
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Gakken will release “Curse It Away When You’re Annoyed! The Little Curse Encyclopedia” in September 2026. This humorous book laughs off everyday frustrations with surreal imaginings, offering a fresh idea for a stressful society.
Fun for adults and kids alike! The “Autumn Music Beer Terrace MATSURI” will be held for 4 days, from Sept. 19 (Sat) to 22 (Tue, holiday), on the 13th-floor terrace at 新宿タカシマヤ レストランズ パーク. Illuminations will light up at night!
The “Japan’s Hometown: Tono Festival,” bringing together more than 50 local and traditional performing arts from Tono, Iwate Prefecture, will be held on Sept. 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun). Reserved seats will be offered for the first time! The popular livestream will return this year!
一般社団法人リジェネレーション conducts an independent survey of decarbonization measures and results in 1,215 municipalities that have declared themselves Zero Carbon Cities. Detailed report to be released on Sept. 8
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1,215 municipalities have declared themselves Zero Carbon Cities
The number of municipalities that have declared themselves Zero Carbon Cities has reached 1,215 (68.0%)
The survey found that 98.6% of them have completed an implementation plan (administrative operations section)
26.6% have achieved ZEB Oriented-equivalent performance or higher in new buildings
1.7% have converted all lighting to LEDs
0.2% have converted all official vehicles to electric vehicles
Tochigi and Yamanashi prefectures ranked highest at 100.0%
Okinawa Prefecture ranked lowest at 16.7%
93.7% of municipalities have populations of at least 100,000
<The Conran Shop> “Katachi” layers contemporary design onto Japan’s climate and traditional techniques
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Taking place at The Conran Shop locations from September 18, 2026 (Friday)
The Shibata family has continued making curved wooden boxes for more than 420 years, since the first-generation 吉右衛門
燕物産, a long-established tableware maker founded in 1751
The new brand “casanet（カサネ）” was launched by 株式会社WASARA in November 2024
株式会社漆琳堂, a lacquerware workshop founded in 1793 that carries on the techniques of Echizen lacquerware in the Kawada district of Sabae, Fukui Prefecture
Taiwanese café 春水堂（チュンスイタン） launches “Matcha Douhua,” a collaboration between traditional Taiwanese dessert douhua and Uji matcha, on Sept. 15 (Tuesday)
[Previously unreleased data revealed] Arima’s famous hot springs and a wealth of expansive entertainment spas! The “ニフティ温泉 Annual Rankings 2025” unveils the Kansai area TOP 10!
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Information on approximately 23,000 bathing facilities nationwide
Eligible facilities: 22,821 bathing facilities listed on “ニフティ温泉”
New openings category: 126 facilities opened since December 2024
All-you-can-eat anko, shiratama, ice cream, and even the “anko roll wrapper”! The long-established Japanese confectionery shop’s “Anmitsu Bar®” returns for 10 days only during Silver Week
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For 10 days only
All-you-can-eat for 60 minutes
Adults: 1,280 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students and younger: 680 yen (tax included)
[Bangkok Japan Expo 2026] JDFA representative director Masao Kiba receives the “Thailand-Japan Friendship Honorary Award”!
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We have walked alongside JDFA’s youth development program for more than 10 years
This year, we also supported the efforts of young athletes from Thailand and Japan across a total of 16 teams. This is the 9th year we have served as title sponsor of the tournament
The event drew a crowd of 150,000 over 3 days
Young athletes from a total of 16 teams representing Thailand and Japan
Companies mentioned：森下仁丹株式会社、Japan Dream Football Association、ガンバ大阪
New article for businesses! “タレントパワーランキング” provides an in-depth analysis, based on survey data, of talent appearing in job recruitment and career-change commercials!
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1280 celebrities selected
Approximately 330 people selected for the image survey
おふろcafe 湯守座 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, will reopen after renovations on October 30, 2026. Discounted multi-visit tickets that remain valid after the renovation are now on sale
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10-ticket booklet for all-day admission: 11,000 yen (tax included)
10-ticket booklet for 60-minute morning baths, valid at all locations: 5,500 yen (tax included)
10-ticket booklet for 120-minute admission: 8,500 yen (tax included)
[From Nagoya!] “昼だけうなぎ屋,” known for unbeatable value and lines that never let up, opens its 3rd Tokyo location near Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station on September 28, 2026!
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Authentic charcoal-grilled Nagoya specialty hitsumabushi starting at 2,600 yen (tax included)
It’s called the “Fujitama Bowl”: 2,800 yen (tax included)
Seating capacity: 32 seats
A garden visited by 3 million people annually
A wholesale produce dealer with a history spanning more than 90 years
[Celebrate the Harvest Moon with pizza!] A sale is underway at ピザハット, with discounts of up to 56% on 2 eligible items, including its hugely popular “Sukiyaki Tsukimi Variety ４”!
A “vacant villa no longer in use” becomes a local lodging. A whole-villa rental, UMI&mikkabi（ウミト ミッカビ）, will open in Mikkabi, on Lake Hamana, on October 1, 2026
The official visual book from 皇居三の丸尚蔵館, “Jakuchu: All of the National Treasure ‘Colorful Realm of Living Beings,’” faithfully reproducing the original colors using high-resolution image data, goes on sale Nov. 9 (Mon)!
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On sale Monday, Nov. 9
All 30 panels of “Colorful Realm of Living Beings” to be shown together
Food safety concerns have emerged at Taipei school campuses. After Cheng Yuan Senior High School, students at Taipei Municipal University of Education Affiliated High School also reported feeling unwell. The city government has stepped up inspections and is reviewing its food ingredient registration system.
President Lai: Technology is changing the battlefield; Taiwan will continue investing in unmanned vehicle research and development and combat capabilities
Philippine defense chief again slams speech interruption by note-passing, blasts China for making disruption at international events routine
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Philippine defense secretary accused China of disrupting his speech at an international conference by handing him a note. He criticized China’s provocative actions as having become routine and stressed the international community’s opposition. Tensions over the South China Sea continue.
Ruling and opposition lawmakers from multiple parties meet Premier Cho to seek funding for projects; Wang Hui-mei: Do what benefits Changhua
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Changhua County Magistrate Wang Hui-mei led lawmakers from multiple parties to meet 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai to seek funding for projects. Cho ordered the establishment of a single point of contact to speed up reviews, demonstrating cooperation between the central and local governments.
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Wang Hui-mei, accompanied by Deputy County Magistrate Chou Chieh and lawmakers from multiple parties Chen Hsiu-pao, Wang An-hsiang and Hsieh Yi-fong, met 行政院 Premier Cho Jung-tai.
行政院 pledged to establish a single point of contact for major Changhua projects and hold a review meeting within 1 month after plans are submitted to the relevant ministry.
Chen Su-yueh will represent the Democratic Progressive Party in the Changhua County magistrate election.
Hung Shen-han's European trip funded by employment security fund; 勞動部 says it complies with permitted uses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Hung Shen-han traveled to Europe in June to attend a symposium
All submit overseas travel reports within three months of returning, as required
Proposed measures include seeking reasonable allocations in the public budget, defining the scope and principles for spending, regulating the use of publicity funds, strengthening review and internal control mechanisms, using external audits, and increasing disclosure of information, for a total of 6 measures