Survey on household expenses and auto insurance amid inflation: About 60% of car owners in their 30s to 50s feel the cost of maintaining their vehicles has risen, while more than 50% are cutting back on dining out due to high prices, among other findings (Part 1)
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Original約6割（58.3％）が1年前と比べて自動車の維持費の増加を実感
Among those who said their maintenance costs had increased, the median increase they reported was ¥5,000 per month
That amounts to ¥60,000 a year
Dining out expenses ranked first (54.0%)
2.3% cited “costs for auto insurance and other types of insurance” as an area for cuts
Gasoline costs ranked first (80.9%)
Auto insurance premiums followed (55.1%)
More than 80% (82.6%) expect them to increase
About 90% (88.4%) said they were concerned about the burden on household finances
The GXZEH-type emergency temporary housing development group, with Mobitect serving as its secretariat, begins work on a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism model project
From beginner to citrus farmer! Applications open for the 9th cohort of “徳島かんきつアカデミー.” Free trial open days will be held on Nov. 11 (Wed.) and 15 (Sun.), featuring visits to citrus training orchards, harvesting experiences and mock lectures.
SC Marketing Intensive Course | A 1-day program to train shopping center and commercial facility marketers! Featuring Takahito Nishiyama. To be held in Shibuya on Oct. 21. 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
A limited-time POP-UP SHOP will open at サマンサタバサ Lumine Shinjuku!! A SPECIAL EVENT featuring Kanna Hashimoto has been confirmed for September 17 (Thursday), the first day of the POP-UP SHOP.
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Purchase PINOWASSAN and Samantha Thavasa products, including PINOWASSAN products, for a total of at least 50,000 yen including tax.
One Health is nothing special. Three days to experience the connection between people, animals and nature through Asahikawa’s nature and art: “てとて、ONE Health 芸術祭2026”
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Three days from September 21 (Monday, public holiday) to 23 (Wednesday, public holiday), 2026
A total of 5 venues: 4 in 旭川市 and 1 in Higashikawa Town
Established in 2012 as a CSR initiative of 緑の森どうぶつ病院グループ
Operates 6 clinics in 旭川市, Sapporo and Niigata Prefecture
Featuring automatic anti-vibration mode selection and image stabilization that locks in steady: Kenko VC Smart CellartoII Series anti-vibration binoculars, 4 models in total
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14×30 CellartoII: 100,000 yen (excluding tax)
22×50 CellartoII ED WP: 180,000 yen (excluding tax)
200 residents and 34 organizations take part in a community-driven project to protect the sea from the city, combining the environment, economy and entertainment, with the goal of creating “the cleanest entertainment district in the world”
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Number of participants on the day: [200 people]
Number of participating organizations: 34
Collected 400 45-liter garbage bags
Number of uses of the trash bins (total from 8/6 to 8/12): 16,372
Number of PET caps collected (year-to-date total): approximately 1,700
Number of PET caps collected (year-to-date total): approximately 1,700 (3.5 kg)
[Dexerials] Begins using new workwear designed by employees
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Distribution and rollout began in stages in June 2026.
A working group formed in September 2024, centered on young and mid-career employees who will lead the next generation, spent approximately half a year considering the project.
A total of 10 working sessions and presentations were held, followed by a company-wide vote and consideration of further improvements based on the vote.
[World Contraception Day] Street survey event on “emergency contraception as an option if needed,” featuring emergency contraceptive レソエルⓇ72, to be held in front of Shibuya Mark City for 2 days, September 25 and 26
“SONGSCAPE — Scenery of Japan Painted by Song,” a music program featuring Ayaka Hirahara performing beloved songs at historic shrines and temples across Japan, to stream exclusively on Lemino starting September 17 (Thursday)!
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1,540 yen per month (tax included)
Standard edition ¥3,850 (tax included)
FC members] VICTOR ONLINE STORE exclusive set (CD＋PHOTO BOOK) ¥7,150 (tax included)
陳雪梅, representative of 株式会社MoverX, selected for the 11th cohort of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s APT Women program to promote the growth of women-led ventures
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40 women entrepreneurs who passed a rigorous screening process were selected
A cumulative total of 320 organizations have been selected to date
Selected participants have raised approximately ¥28.7 billion
More than 1,190 collaborations with major companies
[Exhibiting at the Industrial DX Comprehensive EXPO] zaico to demonstrate new features, including “AI Count,” which uses the latest AI to address labor shortages in the field!
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AI automatically counts in about 1.5 seconds
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through Friday, October 2
[Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse] Selected to operate Zou-no-Hana Terrace, a cultural tourism and community hub where people gather, making the most of its seaside location!
“Kami-Raku Pack” and the TV anime “SPY×FAMILY” launch a limited-quantity collaboration package featuring 13 designs in total, including 4 newly drawn illustrations
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13 collaboration package designs in total
A total of 1,000 winners will be selected by lottery to receive an original QUO Card Pay worth ¥500
50 winners will receive an original QUO Card worth ¥5,000
Cumulative circulation surpasses 42 million copies
Box office revenue: ¥6.32 billion
More than 4.64 million moviegoers
Companies mentioned：株式会社J-オイルミルズ、SPY×FAMILY、味の素グループ、JOYL、AJINOMOTO ブランド、Official髭男dism、星野源、BUMP OF CHICKEN、yama、Ado、Vaundy、Cory Wong、スピッツ、幾田りら
『銀河鉄道999 THE GALAXY EXPERIENCE あの旅は、まだ続いている。』, which has been attracting attention on social media with comments such as “I was so immersed I couldn’t stop crying” and “the sensation of floating as we set off into space,” has been extended through Monday, Nov. 23, due to popular demand!
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Extended through Monday, Nov. 23, 2026 (holiday)
32 4K laser projectors
General admission (university students and older): 2,700 yen
Enjoy the autumn reading season with Hana-chan ♪ A fair celebrating the release of the latest, Volume 7 of 『うちのちいさな女中さん』! Retro-cute limited-edition “Hana-chan bookmark” available at participating bookstores nationwide
[Pokémon Trading Card Game’s 30th anniversary] 72.5% registered 3 or more new membership services to buy cards at list price! 69.6% traveled to stores at least 20 km away! Survey by Toregeto
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72.5% newly registered for 3 or more services
69.6% traveled to stores at least 20 km away one way
Among those who won at least 1 item, 51.6% won through card shop services
The 4 30th-anniversary product raffles listed on Toregeto attracted 1,120 entries
The 4 30th-anniversary product raffles listed on Toregeto attracted 1,120 entries across 626 stores.
Of the 470 entries currently accepting applications, 433 will close by the Sept. 16 release date, accounting for 92.1%
[Introducing the Hibiki 21-Year-Old Design Bottle “Kacho Fugetsu”] A high-stakes contest for 466 limited entries. “Golden Good-Fortune Omikuji,” offering a chance to win rare labels, goes on sale Sept. 14
【NOMA Administrative Management Course】New course for local assembly members to be held—“From Disaster to Recovery and Reconstruction: What Should Assembly Members Check and Recommend?” Explained by a former deputy mayor【Oct. 21, 2026 (Wed.), 10:00–16:00】
【グランドプリンスホテル広島】Stay plan now available with a private tour of 大聖院, Miyajima’s oldest temple, offering a chance to discover new charms of Hiroshima and Miyajima
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A record high of approximately 4.97 million people
Knitting’s popularity continues to grow year-round! Handmade brand クチュリエ publishes its fall/winter catalog, featuring 11 new knitting kits, the popular “Knitting Festa” and much more!
Fun for everyone from children to older adults! “Community Festival × Healthcare Experience Fest”: “Sapporo Ikiiki Kurashi Fest” to be held on Sept. 27, 2026 (Sun.)
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More than 1,000 local residents attended
More than 20 organizations took part, including local businesses, students and welfare professionals, as well as healthcare and nursing care providers
More than 400 medical institutions and nursing care facilities nationwide are members
A total of more than 10,000 healthcare and nursing care workers are affiliated
“Global Fashion Collective × Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO S/S ‘27,” an international fashion event bringing together the next generation of talent, to be held
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Global Fashion Collective, established in 2017
The 9th event to be held at “Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO”
株式会社アートフリーク to exhibit for the first time at the 4th Workplace Innovation EXPO, part of the 26th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week Tokyo. Envisioning the future of new ways of working with the design concept “Transformability.”
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26th General Affairs, Human Resources and Accounting Week Tokyo
【Racbaki】Supports improvement of overpronation! Winter mouton styles join the new feel-good diet shoes ラクバキ, designed to help shape your body just by walking!
英進館 introduces approximately 5,000 computers through SSマーケット’s “Rental Market,” ensuring stable operation of educational IT infrastructure across multiple locations in Kyushu and Hiroshima
Student council launched at Japan’s largest high school by enrollment: “N High Group Fifth Student Council” — 25 student council officers elected by the entire student body to represent 36,000 students
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Manages an annual activity budget of 10 million yen
Officially appointed 25 officers and approximately 600 members of committees and the secretariat
Current enrollment is 36,371 (as of the end of March 2026)
Sustainable HD, operator of glampark, presents a new concept: from “staying overnight” to “spending time with your dog.” THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWARA-, glampark’s first pet-focused property, brings the nationwide total of dog-friendly facilities to 9
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9 facilities nationwide allow guests to bring their dogs
3 facilities accept large dogs
4 facilities have private dog runs exclusively for guests
Renovation of Koishihara Elementary School, which closed in 2011
Companies mentioned：サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、glampark、THE DOG CAMPUS -KOISHIWARA-、glampark イイトコ、glampark 海陽閣、glampark さるびの温泉、glampark けぶりかわ
The secret behind a sharp drop in employee turnover! What is MIRAI’s “lifestyle and etiquette education that starts before assignment”? — A unique curriculum incorporating origami and Japanese songs
Seminar │ Presentation material creation skills — What the AI era demands! Logical structuring techniques × principles of clear diagrams and design × ways to use generative AI — Oct. 20, 株式会社マーケティング研究協会