【September 2026】Market Trends in Freelance Project Rates【Freelance Board】
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Freelance Board announces trends in rates for IT freelance projects in September 2026. Rust has the highest rate at ¥849,000, and the share of remote work is also on the rise.
Rainbow to host a regular kickboxing program on the nationwide テレビ東京 network! Live nationwide terrestrial broadcast of kickboxing confirmed for the first time in 16 years!
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【KO bonus/¥1 million】
Companies mentioned:株式会社テクノロジーズ、株式会社マーシャルアーツテクノロジーズ、GOAT実行委員会、テレビ東京、BRAID、TEAM SUERTE、Demonios Team、Urban Fight Club Valakis-Mallios team、TARGET SHIBUYA、シーザージム、Team FC Creusotin
If you’re looking for a precious metals buyer, choose consignment sales through ゴールドドクター. Free in-store appraisals in Akasaka, Minato City, as well as mail-in appraisals.
In the wake of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, a renewed look at how to raise funds to continue addressing disaster recovery and reconstruction
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Approximately 20 organizations and individuals working on disaster relief, community activities and social issues in Kumamoto took part
Since the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, BRIDGE KUMAMOTO has addressed a range of social issues through donations, design and collaboration with businesses, government and citizens.
【For homebuilding company and contractor executives only】SHO-SAN, which has provided AI support to 1,000 companies in the housing industry, to hold urgent online seminars on Sept. 18 and 28: “How Much Will ChatGPT-6 Astra Change Homebuilding Operations?”
A corporate intelligence infrastructure to make Japan’s entire information and communications industry intelligent. AI Data announces “AI Beyond5G (6G) Data Platform”
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“Information and communications (next-generation wireless and optical communications: approx. ¥28.8 trillion)”
【TIFFANY & CO.】USTA and Tiffany renew multiyear agreement ahead of the 2026 US Open, celebrating nearly 40 years of partnership
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Tiffany and USTA renew their nearly 40-year partnership and announce a multiyear agreement for the 2026 US Open. They deepen their collaboration on trophy creation and pop-ups.
A major autumn event expected to draw approximately 15,000 visitors! “Sainokuni Marche ~Autumn Harvest in Minami Yono~” to be held near Minami-Yono Station!
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Approximately 15,000 visitors are expected
A total of 82 booths are scheduled to open.
Customers who spend at least 1,500 yen, including tax.
Innovative Technology Research Association: “Fusion Energy Seminar” to open the future of manufacturing — aiming to become the second pillar after the automotive industry
[Toward zero mobile battery fire incidents.] A long-awaited wireless charging model, just 6.8 mm thin, is here. The range of solid-state mobile batteries in the SOLIDZ lineup is expanding. Now available in the online store.
A great-value travel campaign with the nation’s No. 1 growth rate and more than 95% intending to visit again, “Akita Prefecture in Winter: Still Undiscovered,” goes on sale October 1.
The second full trailer for the TV anime “Sgt. Frog☆” is out! 5 additional characters and cast members, along with music and streaming information, revealed all at once!
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Broadcasting begins October 3, 2026 (Saturday) on the TV Tokyo network of 6 stations
5 additional characters and cast members.
New single (CD) released November 18 (Wednesday).
Available for streaming October 7 (Wednesday).
Available early on TikTok September 15 (Tuesday).
Streaming begins on October 3, 2026 (Saturday), with new episodes released every Saturday from 10:00.
Streaming begins on October 6, 2026 (Tuesday), with new episodes released every Tuesday from 10:00.
Streaming begins every Tuesday at 21:00 from October 6, 2026 (Tuesday).
[PRESANCE NEXT] “Real Estate in Osaka Amid Turmoil,” by a current department head at a developer group ranked No. 1 in new condominium supply in Kansai for 16 consecutive years, goes on sale September 28!
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For 15 consecutive years in Nagoya.
For 14 consecutive years in the Tokai and Chukyo regions.
Ranked No. 1 nationwide in condominium supply in 2025.
FM AICHI to broadcast a special program marking the Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra’s 60th anniversary! Singer-songwriter Kana Adachi joins the program, which is designed to be enjoyed even by classical music beginners.
黒田勇樹, who also won the 日本アカデミー賞 Newcomer Actor Award at age 17, now works part-time jobs, including teaching child actors, on a monthly income of about 250,000 yen. His thoughts on his 5-year-old son he cannot see: “Dad loves you so much. I didn’t give you up.”
To mark its 10th anniversary, advertising agency アスタノット in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, creates original labels for 3 craft beer varieties from local Kashiwa brewery こまいぬブルワリー!
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10th anniversary
3 craft beer varieties
10th anniversary of its founding on September 16, 2026
Original2018年より柏の葉キャンパス「KOIL」に拠点
Partner of 柏レイソル since 2023
Partner of NECグリーンロケッツ東葛 through the 2025-26 season
Online sales are coming for merchandise from the first-ever exhibition spanning the 「攻殻機動隊」 anime series, 「攻殻機動隊展 Ghost and the Shell」, which drew more than 110,000 visitors in Tokyo and Hyogo!
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September 28, 2026
Companies mentioned:攻殻機動隊展 Ghost and the Shell 製作委員会、株式会社講談社、森ビル株式会社、KDDI株式会社、株式会社プロダクション・アイジー、株式会社パルコ、株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、ONLINE PARCO、サイエンスSARU
新東通信 launches its “Corporate Philosophy Framework Project” in earnest as it enters its 55th term — developing a future management philosophy through company-wide dialogue, rooted in the 55-year-old question, “Isn’t there something fun we could do?”
【FIT-EASY’s 6th store in 浜松市! 18th in 静岡県!】FIT-EASY浜松中瀬店 has held its grand opening: a large-scale, over-300-tsubo venue offering a range of entertainment services, including the city’s first baseball, golf and health karaoke facilities!
【New product】A solution for owners of the first-generation N-BOX who want to replace worn-out factory mats. The washable 3D 「ゴリラマット」, made specifically for JF1/JF2, is here
GMO AI&ロボティクス商事 and TechShare enter a capital and business alliance to jointly drive the domestic adoption of Unitree robots and the physical AI industry
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World No. 1 market share
On Monday, September 14, 2026, a basic agreement on the capital and business alliance
A collaboration with BLACK LAGOON is underway in 神姫PROJECT!! The collaboration character Roberta makes her debut! Plus, a free 10-pull gacha is available to celebrate the collaboration!!
[Until 23:59 today!] Aim for 1st place in the official Disney quiz event! The winner will receive a certificate featuring live painting (limited to 2 courses)!
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Those who take 1st place in the Challenge Course or Tokyo Disney Resort®️ Course will receive
Those who place 2nd to 10th in either course will receive
Top 10 in each course: A crystal trophy and certificate will be awarded.
Top 100 in each course: A commemorative holographic-finish button badge will be awarded.
A crystal trophy officially approved by Disney, with only 30 made
Weighing approximately 1 kg, it has a solid, substantial construction.
Registration for the “Disney Fan Challenge 2026” is open until September 14 (Mon.), 23:59.
◆Event period◆ August 1, 2026 (Sat.), 12:00–September 14 (Mon.), 23:59
Suzuki Geronimo, Maho Okamoto, Reiji Okamoto and others pen “words that let you be yourself”; “A Gentle World Collection @musch” opens in Shibuya from 10/1
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, founded 310 years ago, builds its management foundation through its first M&A and moves toward “relay-style business succession” to nurture the next generation of leaders in production regions
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Founded in 1716
As of August 21, 2026
Founded in 1954
Collaborated for approximately 15 years
Reached 110% of the previous fiscal year's level in FY2025
The BAGWORKS brand accounts for more than 80% of the company's sales
The rate of Japanese companies without a successor is 50.1%
Sales: 103億2千万円 (fiscal year ended February 2026)
Number of employees: 637 (fiscal year ended February 2026)
Unearthing Mie's hidden gems! “4th Mie Atsumaru Products Fair” brings together 480 products from 38 vendors, including 16 first-time exhibitors, at 近鉄百貨店 Yokkaichi store
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Bringing together 38 businesses from Mie Prefecture
Tomato jam made with fruit tomatoes, 1 jar: 1,620 yen
In the age of AI, don't end explanations of work with “it takes a certain sensibility” — practical learning in purpose-setting and decision-making through art thinking and decision design
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Built on data from 980 companies and 338,000 workers
株式会社RetaAgora (RetaAgora) signs a sponsorship agreement with DYM MESSENGERS, a pro dance team launched by 株式会社DYM, supporting the dance scene alongside more than 150 corporate sponsors!
October 6 (Tue.) [Rebroadcast] So why does humanity keep issuing VCs that are never verified? [Webinar exclusively for business, educational institution and local government representatives]
Uravation launches corporate training specializing in the Genspark AI agent, “Genspark Practical Training.” Using participants’ actual work as material, they complete research, document creation and routine task automation in 12 hours
株式会社IKUSA and アルー株式会社 to co-host seminar: How pre-assignment relationship-building gives new hires an edge and helps them become more proactive through onboarding
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To be held on Sept. 18, 2026
14:00~15:00
Application deadline: Sept. 18, 2026 (Fri.), by 11:59
[The only matte-finish type] New product “Kamu Pita Mat” launches! For 10 years, we have supported those who want to stop nail-biting and thumb-sucking habits. Sales of the bitter “Kamu Pita” nail polish series have surpassed 400,000 units!!
Travel back to the Showa era over Silver Week! Retro events, including a traditional fair and ramen stalls, will be held at Showa Retro Onsen Sento Tamagawa Onsen
Uravation launches a “training support business” for training companies and professional services firms. From designing AI training products and creating sales kits to developing instructors and winning the first project, it provides hands-on support under each business's own brand
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AI training for more than 100 companies
Delivered to a cumulative total of more than 4,000 people
Launch assessment: From 250,000 yen
Hands-on partner support: From 250,000 yen per month
Announcing the second group of speakers for “Ethereum Institutional Summit 2026,” to be held on Sept. 25. Key figures in on-chain finance from 野村ホールディングス, セブン銀行, 三井物産 and others are confirmed to speak
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“Ethereum Institutional Summit 2026,” an invitation-only international conference to be held in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2026
Announcing 6 speakers in the second group
A total of 11 speakers have been announced so far
Capacity: approximately 300 people
To date, it has supported more than 50 protocols and their founders
Companies mentioned:Fracton Ventures株式会社、野村ホールディングス、セブン銀行、三井物産、Gauntlet、Inco、TheDAO Security Fund & Giveth、EthSystems、ETHGas、Optimism、MetaMask、IPOR Labs