In the AI era, corporate content needs “fact and expertise verification.” Fact-checking and article review service “Fact Check PRO” officially launches
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Following the launch of the beta version in July 2026
It officially launched in September of the same year
Fall and winter favorites arrive in the 100-yen product lineup! All 11 items are 100 yen each again this year! “100-yen oden,” where you can choose as many of your favorite ingredients as you like, goes on sale sequentially at ローソンストア100 from Sept. 23 (Wednesday)
The quirky museum management simulation “Two Point Museum” announces “ユーエンチアム,” the 4th DLC installment themed around amusement parks, set to launch on Oct. 8 (Thursday!
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On sale March 5, 2025 (Wednesday)
On sale April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
On sale June 27, 2025 (Friday)
On sale October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
On sale December 4, 2025 (Thursday)
3,535 yen (3,888 yen including tax)
4,444 yen (4,888 yen including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、Two Point Studios、Lionheadスタジオ、SEGA Europe Limited
Find tips for your job search! Applications are now open for the “山形県 Civil Service Recruiter Program”
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General administration, police administration, hospital management, welfare and psychology, architecture, general civil engineering, general agriculture (farming), general agriculture (livestock)
【Survey of seniors’ attitudes】“In-person consultations (63.5%)” over “online-only.” Strategies for earning seniors’ trust and turning them into customers, explored through a survey of 1,356 people about end-of-life planning
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“I’d like to do it eventually”: 49.6%
“I’ve already started”: 32.2%
“I’d like to start within 1 year”: 11.6%
Just 6.6% said they had not considered end-of-life planning
“When I don’t want to burden my children or grandchildren” (59.2%)
“Sorting through belongings and disposing of unwanted items (decluttering)” (53.4%)
“I’d like to use the service if the conditions are right”: 55.5%
Support for concerns like “Will I be able to participate properly in online training?” Applications now open for the “Service Management Supervisor and Child Development Support Supervisor Basic Training,” with learning through dialogue and practice
【ココロを贈る 名入れギフトOkulu】Bring your grandchild’s smile to your daily tea time. New “Photo-Printed Grandchild Affection Mug,” personalized with a photo and message
The midwifery national exam answer project, used by a cumulative total of 3508 midwifery students, launches again this year. In addition to answer updates for the 110th exam, it offers applicants a place to learn and connect
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Around 2,000 people take the national midwifery exam each year
Around 70,000 people hold midwifery qualifications
Rimple’s Selection #128, a real estate crowdfunding offering by Property Agent, received applications totaling 62.54 million yen, or 215.3% of its target
〈Starting Saturday, 9/19〉A limited-time “Silver Week Course” themed around moon viewing, featuring autumn’s bounty cooked in a stone oven, will be served at ALL DAY DINING FUDO
A new option for auto dealerships to attract customers and generate inquiries! 自社ローンナビ launches a “Membership Consultation and Customer Acquisition Check Campaign” connecting people seeking in-house auto loans with dealerships
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The service is available across all 47 prefectures of Japan
Apply for preliminary screening for in-house auto loans with up to 3 companies
TiBOOST 2026, connecting Taiwan’s capital markets with overseas startups, seeks applications from international companies, including those from Japan
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The total prize pool is 5 million Taiwan dollars
The total prize pool is 5 million Taiwan dollars (approximately 24.4 million yen)
The first-place winner will receive 2.5 million Taiwan dollars
The first-place winner will receive 2.5 million Taiwan dollars (approximately 12.2 million yen)
The second-place winner will receive 1.5 million Taiwan dollars
The second-place winner will receive 1.5 million Taiwan dollars (approximately 7.3 million yen)
The third-place winner will receive 1 million Taiwan dollars
The third-place winner will receive 1 million Taiwan dollars (approximately 4.9 million yen)
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Companies mentioned：Everiii & Partners International Co. Ltd、金融監督管理委員会、Financial Supervisory Commission、台湾証券取引所、Taiwan Stock Exchange、国家発展委員会、National Development Council、Startup Island TAIWAN、Taiwan Venture Capital Association、Taiwan Private Equity Association
1 in 4 working adults have experienced abusive customer-service calls. Only 29.5% of workplaces have effective measures in place ahead of mandatory countermeasures in October
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24.9% of working adults (approximately 1 in 4) have experienced abusive customer-service calls
74.4% of those who have experienced abuse handle abusive customer-service calls “every day”
“Being yelled at directly into your ear” 54.9%
“Being pressured to answer immediately” 42.3%
“The caller hangs up unilaterally (slamming the phone down)” 32.3%
Only 29.5% of workplaces have effective measures in place
“Lack of awareness and know-how” approximately 46%
“Lack of implementation skills” 25.4%
“Budget” 8.6%
78% of people who have experienced abusive customer-service calls “want AI to handle phone calls”
AI-powered image analysis technology will support one-person train operators in deciding when to close doors, with a “Crew Support Platform Monitoring AI System” to be introduced at all Tokyu Toyoko Line stations (excluding Shibuya Station)
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The system will be introduced in stages at all Tokyu Toyoko Line stations (excluding Shibuya Station) starting September 17, 2026 (Thursday).
A pilot program was conducted from February 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.
TKP to open TKP Osaka Umeda Conference Center ANNEX on October 5, a new venue in a prime location directly connected to the underground mall at Osaka-Umeda Station
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The leased area is 429 m²
TKP’s 20th rental conference facility in Osaka Prefecture
A high concentration of serum ingredients in a water-free formula! A beauty emulsion for the body / エコリュクス “Moist Balance Body Milk” to launch first through e-commerce on Sept. 18 (Fri.)
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Product price: 3,000 yen (3,300 yen including tax)
Contents: 220 mL
The general release date is Oct. 1, 2026 (Thu.).
Early sales begin on the company’s e-commerce site on Sept. 18, 2026 (Fri.).
Nippon Road | Former Japan national soccer team player Shinji Ono gives new employees an impassioned message: “Cherish 1 day, 1 day at a time, and enjoy the path you chose” — Special lecture held for new employees
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Aug. 27, 2026 (Thu.)
Since fiscal 2024, the company has invited special guests to its training facility, Tsuchiura Techno BASE, to give lectures.
Good Room Net: 2026 City Happiness & Most Desirable Places to Continue Living Rankings <Tochigi Prefecture Edition>
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The rankings were compiled from a total of 11,450 people aged 20 and older living in Tochigi Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with 2021 and 2020 added for some responses only).
Sakura City took 1st place for the 5th consecutive year.
Sano City took 1st place for the 4th consecutive year.
Good Room Net: 2026 City Happiness & Most Desirable Places to Continue Living Rankings <Gunma Prefecture Edition>
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The rankings were compiled from a total of 11,460 people aged 20 and older living in Gunma Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with 2021 and 2020 added for some responses only).
Yoshioka Town, Kitagunma District, took 1st place for the 3rd consecutive year.
Yoshioka Town, Kitagunma District, received the only high rating in the 70s on the deviation-score scale, taking 1st place for the 5th consecutive year.
[A new spot arrives in Obuse!] Rich chestnut gelato made with Obuse chestnuts is here!! Handmade gelato shop centotto gelato小布施店 opens for a limited time on September 16!!
“Marine names” are hugely popular for summer babies! “Nagi” makes the TOP2 for both boys and girls! Cool, sea-inspired names are trending | “Baby Name Trends” for babies born in August 2026 announced!
How will everyday products such as food packaging and clothing change? As PFAS regulations advance worldwide, next-generation materials supporting the move away from fluorine come together at “Highly-Functional Material Week”
Popular program that sold out all 48 performances in Yurakucho, Tokyo, comes to Nagoya for the first time: “Planetarium Concert -Classical Music Inspired by Monet-”
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Limited to 2 performances on Saturday, Oct. 24
Aurora Seat: 12,000 yen (tax included)
Regular Seat: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Approximately 50-minute performance
Companies mentioned：コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO、コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA、Ale Art Office株式会社、ticket board
日立ハイテク opens a demonstration lab in Mumbai, India, for analytical instruments used in chemicals, industry, and other fields, including biopharmaceuticals
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日立ハイテク Group consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2026: 821.7 billion yen
Companies mentioned：日立ハイテク、Hitachi High-Tech India Private Limited、日立製作所
【デュシタニ京都】As part of a global campaign promoting “sustainability” and “locality,” a limited-time experiential program themed around Kyoto’s tea culture will be offered
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Price: 16,000 yen (per person, including tax and service charge)
Price: 2,000 yen (including tax and service charge)
Food culture magazine “RiCE” celebrates its 10th anniversary! “FOOD CULTURE FESTIVAL: Setagaya Food Festival for Adults,” a 3-day event where food, music, art, and learning intersect, will be held for the first time at a former junior high school.
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10th anniversary of its launch
Held over 3 days
Oct. 10, 2026
Companies mentioned：ライスプレス株式会社、方方株式会社、株式会社散歩社、三宿四二〇商店会、HAVE A GOOOD MARKET、Los Tacos Azules、Curry Kiosuk CARMA、ヤマモ味噌醤油醸造元、CRAFTROCK BREWING、HOLON、GOOD TIMING TEA、発酵デパートメント、ぷくぷく醸造、虎ノ門蒸留所、ジェラテリア シンチェリータ、JUNSO、Minimal-Bean to Bar Chocolate、Perch.、Paryo、dirty spoon、doyoubi、皿書店、UA、U-zhaan、EATBEAT!、ビリヤニ大澤、黒木本店、EUREKA!、chompoo、Neki、櫻井焙茶研究所、After School Brewery、namida、食堂れれれん、洋食api、APERO VILLAGE、A day in the coffee
Abandoned farmland transformed into smart agriculture and logistics hubs: farmland regeneration model that created over 300 new jobs wins the international “THE GOLD STANDARD AWARDS 2026”
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Over 300 new jobs created
Approximately 20 hectares of unused farmland
Approximately 90 地権者
Companies mentioned：マカイラ株式会社、プリムローズ株式会社、農林水産省、国会議員、地元自治体、地権者、Public Affairs Asia、The Public Relations and Communications Association Asia Pacific
[Disaster Preparedness Awareness Survey] About 70% (66.9%) do not carry disaster preparedness supplies such as portable toilets in their everyday bags. Survey reveals the state of “on-the-go disaster preparedness” for emergencies away from home
[Online payments now available] Electronic medical records for osteopathic and acupuncture clinics, “カルッテ”: “No checkout” takes the customer experience to new heights with stress-free payments
Adways expands outbound support for game companies’ overseas expansion using “culturalization,” a method of optimizing creative content to suit each country’s culture.
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Increased user acquisition by more than 5 times
Promotional track record spanning more than 40 countries
A fresh idea for the “same-old gift problem” on Respect for the Aged Day! About 70% struggle to choose gifts… Introducing thoughtful health gifts to help protect against autumn temperature swings
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The results show that about 70% are concerned about gifts becoming repetitive or find it difficult to choose a gift
27% said, “I want to give something practical, but can’t decide what”
20% said, “It’s the same every year and feels repetitive”
17% said, “I want to give something that shows concern for their health, but don’t know what would be good”
The survey found that 69% of respondents had some kind of concern about choosing a Respect for the Aged Day gift
39% said, “The chill in the morning and evening and the temperature difference from daytime”
34% said, “It’s difficult to adjust for heat and cold while sleeping”
People are said to turn over unconsciously about 20 times while sleeping
Popular actor Masahiro Kōmoto’s first book set for release! A family story set in his family’s dry-cleaning shop! It also recounts memories with his older brother, Hiroto Kōmoto
Holds the bust in place without constriction, even during vigorous movement such as jogging and dancing! ブラデリスニューヨーク launches a hard-type sports bra packed with its shaping expertise!
マセラティ launches the “Grecale Tributo Il Bruciato,” a special limited-edition model with just 1 unit available in Japan
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This is an exceptional model, with only 1 unit being introduced in Japan.
■ Vehicle price: 19,100,000 yen (tax included)
マルケージ・アンティノリ is one of Italy’s most prestigious wineries, with a family business spanning 26 generations and more than 600 years since its history began in 1385.
It is currently sold in more than 70 countries.
The lineup has been further expanded with the addition of the “MCXtrema,” of which only 62 units are being produced worldwide.
Going behind the scenes at a vehicle maintenance workshop! An experiential childcare program where participants can try driving a forklift and operating a crane: “カーいく in マイタック八王子整備工場”
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Event date and time: September 21, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
Capacity: 12 people
Participation fee: 【Team with transportation】18,000 yen (tax included)
Study abroad inquiries are 1.9 times more common “after applying”—what a review of all 6,185 messages sent over 12 months via the official LINE account revealed about the real decision-making process
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6,185 messages
849 unique customers
54.8% were exchanges after application
29.2% were before application
Post-application inquiries were about 1.9 times as common as pre-application inquiries
“Preparation for participation and contact during the stay” (18.7%)
74.0% of all inquiries required a staff response
80.8% of inquiries about “accommodation, daily life, and local information” came from customers who had already applied
For “fees and payments,” 54.5% came after application
13.6% before application
28.8% after application
Messages sent after application were 2.1 times as common as those sent before application
Global Produce sponsors the UN international day “WORLD CLEANUP DAY 2026”; continuing its support since 2023, the company received the “Special Thanks Award” last year
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At least 200 cases per year
More than 3,000 cases to date
25 million people
30,294 participants
About 30 employees
3 billion yen
Employees: 50
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルプロデュース、NPO法人WORLD CLEANUP DAY JAPAN、環境省、瀬戸内海プラごみ対策ネットワーク、Let's Do It World、青山オーバルビル
Cloudera “Data Readiness Index 2026” manufacturing survey: AI adoption in manufacturing faces challenges in governance and integration into business workflows
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82% of manufacturing respondents said they know where their company’s data is located.
Only 58% said that “all or nearly all of our data is fully governed.”
20% of manufacturers cited “insufficient integration of AI and analytics into business workflows” as the biggest reason they fail to achieve the expected ROI from AI and analytics initiatives.
A luxurious candy that tastes just like a caramel dessert! Introducing “Caramel-Melt Candy”—a rich, creamy flavor blending bittersweet caramel and full-bodied milk
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Net weight: 67 g
10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive the new product
A complete overhaul of a ticketing system where stable operation is essential: case study published on the implementation of “Smart Hello Ticket” at Tokyo Skytree
Osaka Gas Urban Development completes URBANEX錦糸公園Ⅲ, its first ZEH-M Oriented-certified property in the Greater Tokyo area※1, in its environmentally conscious URBANEX rental apartment series
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The company has provided rental apartments focused on convenience, comfort and advanced features to about 20,000 customers※2.
This fiscal year, 11 new URBANEX buildings, including this property, are scheduled to be supplied in the Greater Tokyo area.
Achieves a 32% reduction in primary energy consumption per residential building compared with the standard.
Implemented at 10 buildings, including this property.
VIE confirms that “VIE EEG Headphone,” an in-ear EEG device co-developed with 村田製作所, can detect auditory evoked brain responses with accuracy comparable to research-grade EEG equipment