“Sayuri Career College” Season 3 launches: a project to “realize” the gender-free approach characteristic of Cosmos Initia and its partners (press release)
A department-store food hall experience for “shopping refugees.” Ahead of Respect for the Aged Day, we present senryu poems by Reiwa-era home-delivery users, showing how it’s about “more than just solving inconvenience—it’s about enjoying everyday meals.”
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We received more than 300 submissions
89.3% of the municipalities that responded to the survey said measures to address food access issues were “necessary” or “somewhat necessary”
More than half of the 23 award winners were aged 70 or older
【Nasu Highlands Dwarf Village】Dog-friendly cottages expand to a total of 2! The “Momi no Ki” cottage, directly connected to a natural-grass dog run, begins welcoming guests on Sept. 21 (Mon)
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Reopens in July 2026 as a dog-friendly cottage
Approx. 6 minutes by car from the Nasu IC on the Tohoku Expressway
Developed jointly with 製薬メーカー! Moisture boost in 1 product with 8 benefits for dryness and loss of firmness: “Novacia Niacinamide All-in-One Gel” launches 9/15
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Large 120g size
Reference price at the official online shop: 1,830 yen (tax included)
Medical AI “AXON” to exhibit at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the 日本心臓病学会. Strong interest in “medicine × AI” revealed through discussions with doctors
To promote the appeal of his hometown, Tobetsu Mayor Masahiro Goto takes on the challenge of making a thick soft-serve ice cream swirl on the YouTube program “Tried ○○ with a Local Mayor”!
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“選挙ドットコム,” one of Japan’s largest political and election portal sites, used by approximately 41 million users
In 744 municipalities, accounting for 40% of the total, the number of women in their 20s and 30s will fall by half by 2050, and they “may eventually disappear”
The share of voters who said, “I have trouble deciding who to vote for because I don’t know enough about the candidates or their policies,” hit a record low of 54.1%
API Connector, an API integration feature for Platio Canvas AI / Bakusoku.AI, now available—zero migration or duplication of existing data! Easily build headless※ apps through conversations with AI
Taking manufacturing AI from PoC to real-world operations: GhostDrift files 5 international applications for AI assurance technologies that verify the execution and results of physical AI
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Supported production of more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles in 10 months
About 90% of parents are interested in society and politics, while about 60% believe their children are not interested: “Survey on Awareness of Children’s Interest in Society and Politics”
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Only about 40% of parents feel their children are interested in political and social events
The results suggest that parents themselves have a high level of interest in politics and society
“Because it affects our lives” (151) was the most common response, at about 80%
About 90% of parents said that “learning about society and politics helps develop the ability to think and make decisions”
From shoot planning to image asset management, all in one place! Eliminate “searching, asking and checking.” SOX shoot progress management and GARACK image management systems now integrated
2 paintings from Hiroshi Senju’s large-scale “Waterfall” series sold for US$410,000 and US$620,000, respectively
Works by Tomokazu Matsuyama: US$250,000–US$300,000
Works by José Parlá: US$60,000–US$100,000
Works by Annie Morris: £100,000–£150,000
2 works by Keita Morimoto: US$40,000–US$60,000 each
Works by Osvaldo Mariscotti and Nicolas Carone sold for US$50,000–US$60,000
Sold at least 5 paintings by 山中雪乃 to private collectors. Each sold for just under 10,000 U.S. dollars.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ (SMBCグループ)、Sundaram Tagore Gallery、KOTARO NUKAGA、Pace Gallery、ア・ライトハウス・カナタ、Upsilon Gallery、CON_、HARUKAITO by island
We hope that employment, viewed from the perspective of people with disabilities, can be a starting point for living a happy life. “What does ‘quality’ mean in the employment of people with disabilities? A map of work for people with disabilities” goes on sale!
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For 18 years—more than half of their career—they have worked in hiring and employing people with disabilities and providing employment support.
Conducts interviews with many job seekers as the person responsible for hiring more than 300 new graduates and mid-career candidates annually, as well as for employing people with disabilities.
Oversees business operations for employing more than 500 people with disabilities.
Has been involved in creating employment for more than 1,000 people with disabilities.
■ List price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen before tax + 10% tax)
About 20% of the harvest fails to meet grading standards. If the taste is unchanged, why are Shine Muscat grapes being discarded? “焼肉ホルモンたけ田” puts about 2 tons to use. All-you-can-eat Yamanashi-grown Shine Muscat grapes for 550 yen, available for a limited time.
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Vegetables: 350 g
Fruit: 200 g
Vegetables: 256 g
Fruit: 92.9 g
About 60% of customers also ordered it.
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As many as 15
Sales reached more than 170% of the previous year's level.
The Instagram video has been viewed 2.2 million times.
Surpassed 1.3 million yen in 1 day. J-OWNERS HOKUTO, a “second home” exclusively for Jimny owners, ranked 1st in Yamanashi in the crowdfunding popularity rankings.
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Total contributions surpassed 1.3 million yen in 1 day.
【3 consecutive weeks of pop-ups】Snow goggles “OWL OPTICAL,” designed for Japan’s snowy mountains, to hold pop-up stores for 3 consecutive weeks in Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo.
Prevent autumn resignations caused by “going through the motions” in goal management and dissatisfaction with evaluations! Goal management techniques to align employees and organizations. Shake, High Manager and CodeTact to co-host a webinar
ABEMA to broadcast a B.LEAGUE game live for the first time! The opening game of the new “B.LEAGUE PREMIER” to be streamed live for free from 13:45 on Tuesday, Sept. 22 (public holiday)
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The season opens on Sept. 22, 2026
Free live broadcast from 13:45
A total of 26 clubs across 2 East and West divisions will compete
Exactly 10 years since B.LEAGUE was founded
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、アルバルク東京、琉球ゴールデンキングス、りそなグループ、AbemaTV, Inc.
[Anime adaptation confirmed!] Beloved by generations of fans, 「ふんばるず」 is coming to anime. Look forward to the amusing world of 「ふんばるず」’s daydreams, brought to life by a celebrated creative team and cast.
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Broadcasting is scheduled to begin on TOKYO MX/BS Yoshimoto in October 2026.
“Becoming number one was the ultimate revenge—” Top cosplayer Enako opens up for the first time about the 2 years she spent away from cosplay; reservations begin for her photo essay, 『復讐を着る』
A new feature powered by proprietary data and AI helps users find what suits them on WEAR. It offers a satisfying, discovery-filled fashion experience from diagnosis and recommendations to explanations and virtual try-ons.
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Available from Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
One customer receives the exclusive attention of a stylist for more than 2 hours
Visit frequency to ZOZOTOWN is about 1.5 times higher
Purchase amount is about 2 times higher
More than 15 million outfit photos posted on WEAR
Surpassed 2,000万 downloads
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZOZO、WEAR by ZOZO、ZOZOTOWN、niaulab by ZOZO、LINE公式アカウント「ZOZOの似合うコーデAI ラボくん」
A first in Japan! No “multilingual information signs” or “guides” needed? Explore Saijo with just a smartphone as a trial audio guide for international tourists gets underway!
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Offering stories from 30 cities in Japan and overseas, with around 20,000 stories in total
Sept. 15 is “Wizardry Day”! Commemorative announcements celebrating 45 years of the classic RPG “Wizardry,” including a port of the SFC version of “Wizardry VI,” unveiled all at once!
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Scheduled for release in 2027
Gold × 45,000
Veteran’s Tome Watch × 45
Org’s Precious Stone × 450
Harken’s Hook × 4
Price: 10,780 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥41,800 (tax included)
Price: ¥60,500 (tax included)
Price: 44,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリコム、BEAMS、Bandai Namco Music Live、Valve Corporation、DRECOM SHOP
“Tai to Ame to Yukionna,” an omnibus film featuring 3 works from the short film production support program “TRIPLEX,” to open in theaters Friday, Nov. 13!
[Special Lecture] Asking the next generation of leaders: “Are you ready for change?” Yasuyuki Higuchi discusses the “true transformation” Japanese companies should be learning about now
中央区 is seeking companies to exhibit at its employment-matching event for the “Generative AI × Online Administrative Skills Course for Career Opportunities”
FANTASTIC JUNCTION, a 2D action adventure across hand-drawn art planets, unveils its first trailer and Steam store page. Early access release planned for 2027
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Steam store page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4903740/
Our representative, Takanori Nogami, to speak at “HoloLab Conference 2026,” presenting an implementation case study of “Xynapse AI for Enterprise,” powered by digital twins and smart glasses
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More than 400 attendees in total
About 9 months since the announcement
Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
Companies mentioned：Beyondge株式会社、株式会社ホロラボ、Senxeed Robotics株式会社、Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社SBWorks、AntAI
K-POP group HIGHLIGHT to hold a fan convention in December! 2026 HIGHLIGHT FANCON [How did we, in our 18th year as idols, end up as trainees in a debut group in another world?!] in JAPAN
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General admission: 15,400 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
Upgrade ticket: 24,200 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
Annual membership fee: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：HIGHLIGHT、Around US ENTERTAINMENT、SOGO TOKYO、HIGHLIGHT JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB
[Architecture × Hygiene Testing] Tackling food factories’ HACCP and hygiene management challenges. SAWAMURA and 日本細菌検査 to exhibit jointly at the Food Safety and Hygiene Innovation Expo Osaka
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, through Friday, October 2
[moz] New product! A mini shoulder bag made of soft, lightweight bonded fabric. Easy to use with lightweight, water-repellent nylon and a grown-up casual design. Great for autumn outings and travel, and comes with a reflective elk charm.
CheerDrive, a personal-car advertising service that lets drivers earn extra income by displaying stickers on their vehicles, opens registration for the “一般社団法人聴きプロ.com Drive PR Campaign”
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Applications are limited to 10 people selected by lottery
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Rewards of up to 5,000 pt (equivalent to 5,000 yen)
TV anime “I Told You to Leave It to Me and Go Ahead, and 10 Years Later I Became a Legend.” Preview stills and synopsis released for the final episode, Episode 12, “Leave the Next 10 Years and Beyond to Me”!
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The series has surpassed 4.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
Broadcast beginning at 22:30 on Monday, September 21, 2026
Volumes 1–8 of the original novels now on sale to popular acclaim
The manga adaptation (manga by Chako Abeno, storyboarding by Kitsune Tennoji) is also now on sale, with volumes 1–20 receiving a favorable response
Companies mentioned：グリーエンターテインメント株式会社、SBクリエイティブ、スクウェア・エニックス、月虹、sajou no hana
A “Hoppe-chan” all my own: Bring “the cute things from back then” to an anime park on Awaji Island! Limited-time “Hoppe-chan × Nijigen no Mori” collaboration event begins September 19 (Sat.)
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Running from September 19, 2026, through March 31, 2027
Become a hero at sports day! “Autumn for Sports! Extracurricular Activities Support Campaign” launches!
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Starting September 15, 2026 (Tue.), we will run the “Autumn for Sports! Extracurricular Activities Support Campaign” to coincide with the autumn sports day season and the season for sports.
Campaign name: Autumn for Sports! Extracurricular Activities Support Campaign Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue.)–November 30 (Mon.)
Currently operates approximately 2,400 or more※ schools in Japan and overseas
Supporting the learning of more than 138,000※ children.
Operates more than 560 labs (classrooms) nationwide.
Its signature feature is “Ninja 300,” which offers step-by-step learning through more than 300 types of programs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社やる気スイッチグループ、忍者ナイン®、スクールIE®、チャイルド・アイズ®、WinBe®、Kids Duo®、Kids Duo International®、i Kids Star®、HALLO®、寺小屋グループ、TBSグループ、英検協会