FANCL uses AI to visualize “what customers really mean beneath their words”; launches in September a new platform, “FANCL COE LINK (ファンケル コエ リンク),” combining about 300,000 proprietary records with 3 AI technologies
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Cuts post-customer-service work time by about 46%
Reduces managers' workload for call reviews by 100%
[ブルガリ] Lisa wears ブルガリ at the unveiling of “Ouroboros,” a public art installation in New York marking a new chapter of ブルガリ's “Serpenti Infinito” exhibition
“ラス恋,” a dating app that connects people through life experience, surpasses 1.5 million cumulative registered users 2 years after its nationwide launch!
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1.5 million cumulative registered users
The matching rate within 1 month of registration is 97%
“Let's come again”: Beauty care experience at a local community café on September 21, Respect for the Aged Day. Encouraging interaction among older people and helping prevent social isolation
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On September 21, 2026 (Mon., Respect for the Aged Day)
Tsukasa Izawa takes on the ceremonial first pitch for the Central League's “Light It Up, Everyone” project in a social studies field trip video, released September 11, as part of the next-generation education project “Zero Emission School,” a collaboration between JERA and QuizKnock
[マリオンクレープ 50th anniversary] Founding anniversary sale to be held nationwide on October 21, the founding date! Election results to be announced, and a “revival crepe” from the time of the company’s founding in 1976 to go on sale
Virtual office レゾナンス, with plans starting at ¥990 per month, opens a new location in the Ikebukuro area, レゾナンス池袋店! Expanding the possibilities for business in central Tokyo!
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Current customer base exceeds 30,000 companies
Membership fee: Regular price ¥5,500
Deposit (security deposit): From ¥1,000
Meeting room for rent (up to 10 people)
Coworking space (6 seats, including 2 private booths)
The finishing touch to your base makeup: just one swipe on the cheeks. Primavista launches its first cheek color! Its subtly dewy flush keeps your complexion looking bright through the evening: “ソフィーナ プリマヴィスタ 血色スキンフィクサー”
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Going on sale nationwide at drugstores, large supermarkets, and online stores starting November 7, 2026 (Saturday)
Look out for the “out-of-sync” exchanges between Nitto and コジコジ! Nitto to release a web video featuring コジコジ starting September 14 (Monday); it will also air as a commercial
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To be released starting September 14, 2026 (Monday)
Scheduled to air every Tuesday starting September 22, 2026, in the program sponsorship slot for “報道ステーション”
Launch of “iZE CALL with AGEphone Cowork,” a cloud PBX for businesses that delivers an all-in-one AI-ready, full-IP voice service (telephone, broadcasting, meeting minutes, CRM, transceivers, and voice memos)
AniMeEon, an online store specializing in anime merchandise for overseas markets, launches a “procurement-based sales partner program” to eliminate inventory and operational risks for domestic businesses selling overseas
スイッチメディア expands the scope of automated data integration for Cross Media Insight, a core tool of “In-House Drive”
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In-Housing Roadmap Assessment: A web-based diagnostic tool that visualizes obstacles to in-housing and current progress (launching in May 2026)
In-House Drive Practical Training Program: A 3-month hands-on development program (launching in June 2026)
In-Housing ROI Simulator: A cost-estimation tool that visualizes the cost benefits of in-housing compared with outsourcing to an advertising agency (launching in July 2026)
【Explaining the latest matchmaking trends in the Reiwa era】ZWEI representative Hashizume appears on “PIVOT.” Why are marriage agencies being chosen as ways to meet diversify?
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A nationwide network of 54 stores
14,564 new members in 2025
196,489 matchmaking meetings in 2025
3,628 couples married in 2025
Survey of 2,070 married men and women in their 20s to 50s nationwide
【Grand opening Monday, Sept. 14】Serious about both sushi and ramen. “鮨とラーメン うおがしや 大井町,” serving fare delivered directly from Toyosu and Yokohama markets, opens beneath the elevated tracks in front of Oimachi Station!
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Special price: ¥1,000 (tax included)
Regular price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Extra bonito ramen: ¥979 (tax included)
5-piece assortment of red-vinegar nigiri: ¥880 (tax included)
Operates approximately 50 restaurants, mainly in Yokohama and Tokyo
The “Nomad Experience” English-language trial-stay and trial-work program has attracted about 60 participants from 15 countries and regions in just over 1 year since its launch
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About 60 participants from 15 countries and regions
The total number of overnight stays is about 1,500 person-nights
So far, 14 people have returned to Shimoda, the program’s host location, after taking part
Some participants have stayed for as long as about 4 months, including the program period
A feature on the phantom wagyu that Hikomaro is trying for the first time and French-born local chicken: collaboration project between 京都府 亀岡市 and 「旅色」 launches
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His YouTube channel has more than 1.14 million subscribers
「牛カツ京都勝牛 伏見稲荷大社前店」 opens directly in front of the Great Torii at 伏見稲荷大社, visited by tourists from around the world!
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牛カツ京都勝牛 伏見稲荷大社前店 will open on September 15, 2026 (Tuesday), directly in front of the Great Torii at 伏見稲荷大社, one of Kyoto's leading tourist destinations.
Seating capacity: 39 seats (27 seats on 1F, 12 seats on 2F)
Izunokuni City's 「LOVOT holy land」 project gets underway. Key visual completed, and 「伊豆の国市LOVOTめぐりMAP」 also released. A community-wide initiative will unfold around 4 pillars, including tourism, local businesses and education.
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Was absorbed and merged into 株式会社キョウデン effective April 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：GROOVE X 株式会社、株式会社キョウデンプレシジョン、株式会社キョウデン
[Celebration] ドミノ・ピザ marks its 41st anniversary with 「大創業祭」, a 13-day limited-time event starting September 18 (Friday)—a once-a-year major thank-you sale in appreciation of 41 years of support!
AI chatbot 「askrun」 launches 「Agentic RAG」, a new engine that researches answers on its own—success rate improves from 80%→90%, while the rate of unanswerable questions is halved from 20%→10%
To mark BEAMS' 50th anniversary and TOKYO GAME SHOW's 30th anniversary, 〈BEAMS MANGART〉 will release 「GAME ARTeee COLLECTION」 starting September 15 (Tuesday)
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Price: ¥6,000 (before tax)
Kids' size: ¥4,500 (before tax) (※ sold only at the Family Game Park (FGP) venue
Approximately 3,000 staff members will wear them at the venue.
With approximately 175 stores in Japan and across Asia
Carbonation isn't just for drinking! Introducing products that use carbonation through the perspectives of applying it, soaking in it and learning about it. Recharge in Harajuku when you're worn out! 「炭酸ジュワカド」 opens for a limited time
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Event period: September 28, 2026 (Monday)–October 4, 2026 (Sunday)
Hours (inside the facility): retail stores, 11:00–21:00
A カプコン Store pop-up will open for a limited time at 「Little Akihabara」 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, U.S.!
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Will open for a limited time starting September 19, 2026 (Saturday).
September 19–October 18, 2026 (Saturday–Sunday) ※ local time
[Hours]: 11:00–19:00
Companies mentioned：カプコン、株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM STORE、CAPCOM STORE TOKYO、CAPCOM STORE IKEBUKURO、CAPCOM STORE MINATOMIRAII、CAPCOM STORE OSAKA、CAPCOM STORE (カプコンストアウメダ)、CAPCOM STORE ANNEX、CAPCOM STORE SENDAI、CAPCOM STORE TAIPEI
[Sendai, October 21] Calling quality control and standardization professionals! Registration now open for 「Standardization and Quality Control Tohoku District Conference 2026」
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1 person free for each 1 unit of enrollment
Original口数を超えるお申込み 5,500円（税込）/1名様
¥11,000 (tax included) / 1 person
The national conference (Tokyo) has been held since 1958
Orders open for a HAPPY PARTY TRAIN motif tie and luster-colored glasses from “Love Live! Sunshine!!” at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Maison de FLEUR × Rilakkuma collaboration, 7th edition! This year’s special collaboration celebrates チャイロイコグマ’s 10th anniversary, with Korilakkuma taking center stage in a stylish houndstooth outfit!
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Bag charm: ¥4,180 each
Plush toy: ¥6,050 each
Special plush toy: ¥8,800
Canvas 2-way square tote bag: ¥11,000 (ivory)
Faux-fur square tote bag: ¥7,700 each (ivory, beige)
Faux-fur round pouch: ¥4,700 each (ivory, beige)
Clear pouch: ¥5,000 each (pink, lavender)
Ribbon charm: ¥3,950 each (pink, lavender)
Cup holder: ¥3,500: pink
Companies mentioned：サンエックス株式会社、株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、リラックマストア、earth music＆ecology、イオンモール岡山、STRIPE CLUB、ZOZOTOWN、サンエックスネットショップ、すみっコぐらしshop online、チャイロイコグマ
Digital natives envision new experiential value in printing: ichikara Lab holds final presentation for joint project involving 3 universities in Kansai
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11 students in total
Period: May 22 (Fri)–July 31 (Fri), 2026
The final presentation was held on July 31, 2026, at KANDAI Me RISE (カンダイミライズ), 関西大学’s Umeda Campus.
【Call for participants】6th HGPI Salon 2025-2026: Looking to the future of Japan’s social security—“Japan’s health and medical policy viewed through the lens of global security” (October 13, 2026)
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■Date and time: October 13 (Tue), 2026, 19:00–21:00 (registration begins at 18:45)
・General: ¥4,400 (credit card payment only)
■Capacity: approximately 80 people (individual supporting members given priority) (drawings will be held if there are more applicants than spaces)
Take advantage of great deals on selling your items at Second Street as you prepare for seasonal wardrobe changes and year-end cleaning! Buyback campaign to be held at approximately 950 stores nationwide
Children team up with craftspeople to take on the challenge of “building a new office”! Parent-child event to be held in Akita City on September 19 and 20
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For 2 days, September 19 (Saturday) and 20 (Sunday), 2026