At “doda X HeadHunter of the Year 2026,” our Senior Human Capitalist Yohei Yamamoto was inducted into the Hall of Fame, Shota Higuchi received the “MVP” award, and our company received the corporate award.
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Approximately 840 companies
Approximately 7,500 headhunters
Original直近1年間における「doda X」経由の支援実績は33件
Founded: Sept. 1, 2016
Companies mentioned：フォースタートアップス株式会社、パーソルキャリア株式会社、doda X Professional Search、株式会社JTB、東京海上日動火災保険、早稲田大学
Hosted by Helpfeel, a large-scale online seminar, “AI×Contact Center Academia 2026 Autumn,” bringing together 11 companies promoting AI adoption, will be held free of charge on Sept. 29 (Tue.)
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11 companies with expertise in AI and customer support will take the stage
An online seminar on Sept. 29, 2026, featuring 11 companies with expertise in AI and customer support
Capacity: 1,000 people
Currently adopted at more than 900 sites (as of April 2026), primarily by Japanese enterprise companies in finance, infrastructure, manufacturing and retail.
【光村推古書院】『京都名所カレンダー2027』 (photography by Katsuhiko Mizuno) and 『入江泰𠮷カレンダー2027 奈良大和路 春夏秋冬』 (photography by Yasuyoshi Irie). Two calendars featuring beautiful scenes of the ancient capital go on sale Sept. 28 (Mon.).
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Price | ¥2,000 plus tax
Price: 1,500 yen + tax
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC ART LAB）、光村推古書院、入江泰𠮷記念奈良市写真美術館、京都手帖
Duskin, Energy Gateway and TEPCO Power Grid jointly plan and develop a new “Electricity-Based Monitoring Service” that uses electricity consumption data to monitor changes in the lives of older adults
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Monthly fee: 3,960 yen (service fee 1,705 yen + sensor unit and installation fee 2,255 yen / paid in 36 monthly installments)
Monthly fee: 1,705 yen (service fee only)
Sends a notification encouraging air conditioner use when the WBGT value exceeds 28°C
Pro golfer Miyu Yamashita wins the playoff at the “ソニー Japan Women’s Professional Golf Championship,” where she competed after returning to Japan in triumph, claiming her 3rd victory of the season across domestic and international tours alongside ニューバランス apparel and footwear
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Her 14th career victory on the domestic tour
Global sales in 2025 were reported at $9.2 billion
A Foundation insignia patch has been released for the backpack from 『SCP財団』, handy for missions. Advance sales at Tokyo Game Show 2026 have also been confirmed.【株式会社コスパ】
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Scheduled for release in mid-December 2026
Price: 14,300 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Continues to bring more than 2,500 items to market every year
43.0% of public-sector workers said they “want to avoid companies with pushy salespeople.” Meanwhile, the most common actual complaint was “consultation times are inconvenient,” at 25.0%
A new title joins the hugely popular search-and-find picture book series！『Disney Princess: 100 Search-and-Find Games in the Castle and Garden』 goes on sale September 17
【IIBC Survey】Is the bar for saying “I speak English” too high？While more than 70% of English learners said they can manage at least everyday conversation, only 20% feel confident saying they “speak English”
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71.3% have communication skills at a level that allows them to sustain conversations about everyday topics
Only 19.7% overall said they could confidently say, “I speak English”
Even among those who said they “can converse about complex topics,” 72.6% could not confidently say, “I speak English”
70.1% selected “able to have smooth casual conversations with foreigners” or a higher option
86.1% feel that the ability to speak English will remain important
42.5% said they have “almost no” or “no” opportunities to speak English in their daily lives
Wrap up a heartfelt “Thank you, as always” for Respect for the Aged Day. 4 varieties of autumn indulgent an-rolls in one box, featuring chestnut, Naruto Kintoki sweet potato and matcha
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Priced at 1,580 yen (tax included) for a box of 4
September 18 (Friday)–21 (Monday, public holiday), 2026
Wizleap, operator of マネーキャリア, will hold online seminars on October 15 (Thursday) and October 29 (Thursday): “Practical Role-Play Seminar to Draw Out Clients’ Needs and Help Them Take the ‘Next Step’ After Creating a Life Plan”
株式会社イーオン and ハオ中国語アカデミー to hold an online Chinese course, “Learn Chinese as if Traveling,” in conjunction with the column series “Learn Chinese as if Traveling,” a collaboration with popular YouTube channel 一騎探検中
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Launched in late March 2026
All 12 columns have now been published
Has traveled to 24 provinces and more than 70 cities in China
On September 17 (Thursday), じゅうじゅうカルビ is revamping its full menu! New meats, including marbled kalbi and special premium loin, are here, along with a new all-you-can-eat lunch course featuring more than 35 items!
壱角家 ジアウトレット湘南平塚店 opens on September 16 (Wednesday), 2026! Enjoy authentic Iekei ramen with ease, from lunch during a shopping trip to dinner with the family!
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“Regular ramen (soy sauce/salt)” offered for 710 yen (780 yen including tax)
【Hubble mini case study】AI extracts contracts subject to the new lease accounting standard from approximately 6,000 existing contracts. How Peach Aviation株式会社 uses AI and people in complementary roles
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Total passengers to date: 80 million
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
クレディセゾン holds press conference announcing gold partnership with ＷＥリーグ, taking its support for Japanese soccer of more than 25 years into its next challenge alongside ＷＥリーグ
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Has supported the Japan national soccer team for more than 25 years
【New Release】Children targeted for covert photography! The ６th book in the “Keeping Children Safe” picture-book series explains the dangers of covert photography and precautions in easy-to-understand terms: “Don’t Take Photos Without Permission! Don’t Post Them! Don’t Hand Them Over!” On sale September 16
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The number of arrests for covert photography in 2024 reached a nationwide record high!
Cross Marketing launches “Cross Marketing Global Gateway,” a market and business viability assessment program that turns overseas expansion concepts into actionable plans
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A track record of more than 12,000 diverse research projects annually
Date and time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 14:00–15:00
Tokyo Tower’s night view turns into a Halloween spectacle! “TOKYO TOWER CITY LIGHT FANTASIA,” a fantastical party of ghosts created with NAKED’s visual effects, begins
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Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150 m)
Friday, September 11–Saturday, October 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイキッド、NAKED, INC.、株式会社 TOKYO TOWER、中部電力
A shop celebrating AMERICAN HOLIC icon ホリホリ is coming! The “ホリホリショップ,” featuring new items, will open in stages from Friday, September 18
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Rolling out in stages from Friday, September 18, 2026
Items for sale: 3 bag styles, 6 pouch styles, a fragment case, a drawstring pouch, 4 charm styles, 2 strap styles, and an omamori pouch; 18 styles in total
An illustrated guide perfect for beginners, with abundant photos that make the properties of 118 elements easy to visualize: “The Elements Guide You Should Know” goes on sale September 18
A winter staple to help address the lack of vegetables during the cold season. “Green Kale Cocoa” goes on sale in limited quantities on Friday, October 16, 2026
【Pixio】Portable monitors now available in beige, mint green and pastel purple! Lightweight monitors you can take anywhere, now in trendy earth tones and muted pastels
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Price: ¥21,800 (¥23,980 including tax)
The “PX160WAVE” series of portable monitors features popular specifications: 15.6-inch display / FHD / 60Hz refresh rate / IPS
Slim, lightweight body measuring 10.1 mm thick and weighing 750 g (without stand)
Star-studded guests including Elaiza Ikeda, Yuka Itaya, Rei Nagai, Nagano and DJ KOO! Studio live performances by TENDRE and 由薫 also featured in a special program exploring “kindness,” airing on 9/22
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (national holiday), 9:00–17:55
Craving a cheese overload?! You can’t resist, you get carried away, and then you eat more. “The irresistible temptation of cheese”: “Humans are weak to cheese. Indulgent convenience-store meals loaded with cheese” goes on sale Tuesday, September 15—6 seriously indulgent products that melt away your self-control!
For children’s cram schools, 57.5% said “one-on-one (individual) instruction is a good fit.” The most common stumbling block was “leaving things they don’t understand unaddressed,” cited by 51.8%
Celebrating the release of the 15th original album “Frequency”! A listening party featuring live appearances by MONKEY MAJIK members will be held on AWA Lounge
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September 18, 2026 (Fri.), 21:00–22:00
The band celebrates 20 years since its major-label debut in 2026
Service launched: May 27, 2015
STANDARD plan (¥980 per month, tax included)
Student plan (¥480 per month, tax included)
Artist plan (¥270 per month, tax included; unlimited listening to 1 specific artist only)
Tickets now on sale for “久習會,” a research performance by students of 観世流橋岡會, featuring Ryo Araki, a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property and Kanze-school shite-kata Noh performer, among others
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The performance will be held on December 8, 2026 (Tue.) at the National Noh Theatre (4-18-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
【LILY BROWN】3 styles at a SPECIAL PRICE of ¥15,000 (¥16,500 including tax) to thank customers for 15 years of support!〈Nationwide and online release on Thursday, September 17〉
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3 special styles will be offered for ¥15,000 (before tax)
Price: ¥15,000 (¥16,500 including tax)
For customers who spend ¥28,000 or more, including tax
A seminar titled “Latest Trends in Hourly CO2 Emissions Assessment in the Electricity Sector in Anticipation of the Scope2 Revision,” featuring Masataka Mizutani of 一般財団法人エネルギー総合工学研究所, will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026!!
New rhythm game “バンドリ！アワーノーツ” reaches 1.7 million global pre-registrations! Additional milestone rewards up to 2 million registrations are also available!
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Global pre-registrations have reached 1.7 million
The official release date for “バンドリ！アワーノーツ” has been set for Thursday, September 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、BanG Dream!、Poppin'Party、Roselia、Morfonica、RAISE A SUILEN、MyGO!!!!!、Ave Mujica、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、millsage、一家Dumb Rock!
Supervised by a physical therapist and a 2-division professional martial arts champion. Tsukuba’s “ピアレスウルフ” launches one-on-one personal kickboxing sessions with professional fighters
【Half a month until customer harassment countermeasures become mandatory in October 2026】Strengthening “customer harassment training” to support companies’ last-minute preparations
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Starting October 1, 2026
Customer harassment is defined as meeting all of the following 3 elements
【The only Japanese company to receive an award】Green Carbon presents and exhibits at “Try Everything 2026,” hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government｜Wins an encouragement award as a finalist in the Seoul Unicorn Challenge
【Sakae Station, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, a 1-minute walk】Present a student ID to get up to 600 yen off all-you-can-drink plans. ウッドデザインパーク栄店 offers student discount coupons through September 30
107 Design Inc. (ワン・ゼロ・セブン・デザイン株式会社) launches “Japan Sponsors Salon,” an exclusive Japanese sponsorship program for Singaporean soccer club タンピネス・ローバーズ
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Annual sponsorship fee (corporate): 100,000 yen (before tax)
Annual sponsorship fee (individual): 10,000 yen (before tax)
Search exactly as you would say, “I’m looking for something like this.” Launch of “mipy,” an AI item search tool that finds products matching your requirements without specialist knowledge
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Approximately 1,500 listed items (as of September 15, 2026)
The initial goal is to expand to approximately 10,000 items across approximately 100 categories
A hybrid of hearing aids and the “brain’s ability to hear” — neumo shares the development of its hearing-training app “Kikumore” and plans for use alongside hearing aids in the September 15 issue of specialist magazine “THE EYES”
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The global mobile health market is worth $86 billion as of 2026
$510 billion in 2036
A 20.1% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) over 10 years
A must-read for career guidance counselors, cram schools and parents of students preparing for entrance exams! “The Ability to Grow, the Ability to Help Others Grow — From an Under-enrolled Public High School to Admission to the University of Tokyo Straight from High School”
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Awa High School is a traditional school with a 124-year history
Recruiting up to 30 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis
【Admission fee】3000 yen (tax included; cake and coffee included)
32 organizations, including leading companies in Chiba Prefecture, are members
Companies mentioned：毎日新聞社、株式会社毎日企画サービス、福井テレビ、X JAPAN
【Hometown tax donation】A return gift combining Saga pottery and Saga ingredients, to be enjoyed on site. Available at the café in 九州陶磁文化館 starting 9/15
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Available from September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
Available from 11:00
Seats: 32
Established: April 13, 2017
Capital: 100 million yen
Number of employees: 391
Companies mentioned：九州陶磁文化館、CAFE USEUM ARITA、ゲンチ、株式会社スチームシップ、シェ・パニース、TIMER CALIFORNIA KITCHEN、TIMERの宿、薪の宿から