【Japan debut】Keeping the DNA of GOLDEN CONCEPT intact, with more freedom for everyday life. GC Essentials, a second line offered at accessible prices, makes its Japan debut.
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iPhone Case 17 - Vegan Leather ¥15,400 (tax included)
【NIJIN Project School】Popular VTuber 佐佐咲キキ, with over 300,000 subscribers, and elementary and middle school students connect online in an electrifying event! Summer vacation special “Drawing Exchange Chat Event” to be held on August 28
【Beauty Expo】Creating “a gateway to dreams” through local beauty salons in an era when more than 350,000 children and students are not attending school
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The number of elementary and middle school students not attending school reached a record high of 353,970
7 beauty experience booths
More than 30 volunteer staff members are expected to participate
Operates 18 beauty salons and other related businesses
Solving the loss of “advertising operations know-how” when personnel change: AXer adds and launches a new feature that automatically structures daily decision histories
Araya to exhibit several titles using biosignals and other technologies at Tokyo Game Show 2026, including an adventure game that uses brain waves to reveal your true feelings
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“Tokyo Game Show 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe in September 2026
3 games that use biosignals, including brain waves, as “inputs”
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、オリエンタルショコラbyコートクール、コートクール、東京ミルクチーズ工場、ザ・メープルマニア、築地ちとせ、バターバトラー、ザ・マスター by バターバトラー、GENDY、ミルフィユメゾン フランセ、フランセ、レモンショップ by フランセ、イチゴショップ by フランセ、キャラメルゴーストハウス、ザ・テイラー、ネコシェフ、ココリス、ドレ、フィオラッテ、ドローリー、ザ・ドロス、バニ、ウーフィ、ソルトラ、バニスタ、シュシュ、ミリ ミリ
Saitama Prefecture × eiicon: New “tourism × education” experiences in the Chichibu region move toward commercialization and continued development! A co-creation case study from “Canvas,” the Shibusawa MIX open innovation program.
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This co-creation project was selected for “Canvas” in fiscal 2025.
The first program was held in July 2026, with ongoing programs planned at locations throughout the Arakawa River basin.
Participation fee: from 9,900 yen (tax included) per person
A participant survey recorded a satisfaction rating of 5.0/5.0 (full marks).
Turning new tourism experience ideas into reality with Zenrin’s geospatial information and creative tools. Zenrin, Kyushu University, JR Hakata City and Kyushu Hakuhodo to hold a 3-part collaborative workshop
Seminar in Nagoya draws more attendees than capacity and earns 89% satisfaction rating; knee specialist to lead free public seminar on “new facts about knees” in Fukuoka for the first time (Oct. 16 at ACROS Fukuoka)
[Archived stream announced following popular demand] Industry research seminar for job seekers, “What exactly are the IT industry and ‘SaaS’?” to be streamed on September 25
App redesigned and its features fully revamped to record and reflect on everyday “events and feelings,” helping users cultivate wellbeing in their own way
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Assessment of 19 wellbeing types
９ types of feelings
Approximately 80,000 downloads to date
Values data from 10,000 people in Japan aged 20–69
Making summer memories for families who had “given up on going to the movies.” “Attaka Time at Aeon Cinema,” movie screenings for children with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families, to be held simultaneously at ３ theaters nationwide
Hands-on experience using tourism data from local governments and DMOs with the Tourism Forecast Platform—Tourism EXPO Japan 2026 Travel Solutions Show
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Big data on approximately 200 million overnight stays and travel and accommodation-related results (as of June 1, 2026)
21,708 registered users
Registered municipalities have reached 715 (100% of prefectures)
The Tourism Forecast DS for education is used by 147 schools and 20,379 students
First store on Hong Kong Island! Sharing the appeal of reuse in Causeway Bay, one of the world’s leading commercial districts. “2nd STREET WINDSOR皇室堡” to open Friday, September 18
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Sales floor area exceeds 200 tsubo
Approximately 10,000 pre-owned items
Approximately 950 セカンドストリート stores across Japan
More than 100 stores overseas across 6 countries and regions: the United States, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong
A total of 1,000 stores in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゲオホールディングス、セカンドストリート、2nd STREET HONGKONG, Limited、セカンドストリート香港、WINDSOR皇室堡
The salon-born brand ennic（エニック）, with cumulative sales of 110,000 bottles across the series, to open a limited-time store at 日本橋髙島屋S.C. for 7 days starting September 23
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Operates approximately 380 hair salon locations
Ranked No. 2 in the shampoo and treatment categories
[Saitama Prefecture] Yao Honten, maker of the local sake “Chichibu Nishiki,” launches a new craft beer made with Chichibu-origin yeast developed at SAITEC北部研究所
Mei Hata stars in “Good things keep going, wherever you go.” New commercial, “Out and About with Q SKIP,” themed around enhancing the experience of travel, begins airing September 14
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Airing begins Monday, September 14, 2026
“Out and About with Q SKIP” (15 seconds/30 seconds)
[N+] Autumn Appreciation Festival! Washable “Glossy Jersey Series” from 2,490 yen (tax included). Available at limited-time prices starting Friday, September 18.
Get great deals at FamilyMart from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.! “Morning FamilyMart Combo Deals” start Tuesday, September 15. Buy items such as an onigiri and tea or bread and coffee as a set for 250 yen (tax included). All 13 varieties, including hand-wrapped salted salmon, and all 9 beverage varieties are eligible.
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250 yen (tax included)
Approximately 16,100 FamilyMart stores nationwide
96.3% responded that they “would highly recommend it” or “would recommend it”
“VoiSona Talk 雨衣” goes on sale Monday, September 14! “しぐれうい” handles character design and voice for “雨衣,” a talk voice library offering a variety of vocal expression through 5 emotional styles
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Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Price (monthly plan): 660 yen per month (tax included)
Price (annual plan): 4,950 yen per year (tax included)
Companies mentioned：アンコロール株式会社、INCOLORE、テクノスピーチ、時雨学園放送部、坂本アヒル、電撃文庫、ダッシュエックス文庫、ホロライブ、ぶいすぽっ！、Uitopia、SHIGURE UI Birthday Live “Wishing Umbrella”
[Regional Revitalization Business] Tsubetsu Town to hold autumn visitor event “Autumn Woof-Woof Festa” at the roadside station Aioi dog run on Sunday, September 27!
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We are pleased to announce that the autumn visitor event “Autumn Woof-Woof Festa,” an interactive experience, will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026
Total followers across TikTok and social media exceed 2.5 million
More than 1.65 million total followers across TikTok and social media
94% awareness
More than approximately 8 million total people experienced it in person and online
Companies mentioned：TikTok Shop、TGC、マイナビ、TikTok、adidas、Classical Elf、ESICA、Mixmii、SAISON DE PAPILLON、WEGO、Younger Song、地底人ONLINE、&be、ADVANCED CLINICALS、ALLPAIR DERMA LE GINZA、AXXZIA、BIOHEAL BOH、CipiCipi、cocone、Dove、ESIENCE、FANCL、FULLY、HARIAS、JMsolution、KINUI、LANEIGE、Mooekiss、MOREMO、OBgE、Offlat、ohora、ruban de chouchou、SISI、Spa treatment、Vaseline、Wonjungyo、WOSADO、ZEESEA、リュバンブラン、雪肌精・ONE BY KOSE、和粧（washo）、ABEMA、美的リーダーズ
大阪電気通信大学 exhibits at the “Tokyo Game Show 2026” for the 17th time! With more than 20 years of experience in game education, it showcases the forefront of next-generation creator development, from selected student works and the metaverse to industry-academia collaboration and esports
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Exhibiting a total of 9 works: 8 that passed a rigorous internal selection process in the digital game category, and 1 created in the “Project Workshop” course
Truffles, caviar, and traditional roast beef — a special feast to savor the appeal of Japanese black wagyu. 2026 autumn limited-time course featuring Japanese black wagyu
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Autumn limited-time course: ¥25,300 per person (tax included)
A 12% service charge will be added
◆ 3 glasses: ¥7,150 (tax included; service charge additional)
◆ 4 glasses: ¥8,800 (tax included; service charge additional)
[Waterfront survey] The way to hold an umbrella that keeps you driest revealed! Holding it low and close to your body—the “pull-close” method—is effective!
[Kyoto / ホテル長楽館] Special panel exhibition featuring the TV anime “The 20th Century Electricity Catalog: Eureka Evrika” and Chourakukan to be held on Sunday, Sept. 27
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Admission ticket to Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026: ¥1,000
Sunday, September 27, 2026
A modern Kyoto building constructed in 1909
September 1954
Companies mentioned：ホテル長楽館、株式会社 長楽館、京都アニメーション、ABCテレビ、TOKYO MX、テレビ愛知、BS11、Netflix、Small Luxury Hotels of the World（SLH）、明滋電氣商工会
Original「GAME MODE ON！」ロイヤルエンフィールドがレトロな16ビットをテーマにした『ART OF MOTORCYCLING』シーズン6を発表
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Applications close on Oct. 21, 2026
Entries are being accepted from a total of 13 regions: India, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and the United Kingdom
Since its launch in 2020, AOM has attracted more than 150,000 registered users
The platform now spans 13 countries
More than 2,000 stores in major cities across India
Operates nearly 850 stores in more than 60 countries worldwide
More than 70% take steps to combat fatigue, yet over half say they do not feel recovered. About 70% say they are still tired after sleeping; at about 80%, people in their 40s have the highest rate of any age group
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73.6% took some form of action to recover from fatigue
52.4% do not feel they have recovered sufficiently
69.8% say they are “still tired after sleeping”
79.0% among people in their 40s
62.9% do not feel they get enough rest
“Bathing and saunas” 25.6%
“Paying attention to diet and nutrition” 24.9%
“Exercise and sports” 23.6%
“Reviewing mattresses, pillows, bedding, and other items” 8.7%
“Wearing recovery wear or compression wear” 3.9%
79.3% say “sleep is important for recovering from fatigue”
Launching the “Alps Collection,” a new premium top-tier collection named after マムート’s Alpine roots, starting in Fall/Winter 2026. The collection comprises 5 styles that combine comfort, functionality and refined design, and goes on sale October 1.
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All 5 models
Alps IN Hooded Jacket AF Men / ¥286,000 (tax included)
Alps IN Hooded Parka AF Women / ¥286,000 (tax included)
Alps HS Thermo Hooded Jacket AF Men / ¥253,000 (tax included)
Alps HS Thermo Hooded Parka AF Women / ¥253,000 (tax included)
Alps ML Jacket AF Men/Women / ¥110,000 (tax included)
Creating new cultural resources through art and design; tourism management talent development course to be held in 2026 as well
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February 27 (Sat.) and February 28 (Sun.), 2027
Capacity: approximately 25 people
Graduates work as specialists in fields including fine arts, design, architecture and filmmaking. Their creativity and communication skills, honed through their studies, are highly regarded, and many find jobs at leading companies in Japan and around the world, where they take on important roles.
JFEエンジニアリング’s Yokohama headquarters installs 6 TeleCubes, simultaneously addressing meeting room shortages and the risk of personal information leaks arising from year-round one-on-one and performance review interviews
[Limited-time] Free access to the archive video of a seminar for media professionals on using generative AI! Current editors and AI consultants reveal “AI design techniques for creating articles people want to read”