Founded in 1956, precision spring manufacturer 布施精密発條 turns practical design expertise into an app and releases “Spring Calculations for Spring Makers” for free
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Founded in 1956
3 types of coil springs: compression, extension and torsion
7 types of materials: piano wire SWP-A/SWP-B, hard steel wire SW-B/SW-C, oil-tempered wire SWOSC-V, and stainless steel SUS304-WPA/SUS304-WPB
Kyoto’s private lodging closure rate is one-third the national average — BizPato to launch its AI-powered “AI Private Lodging Management Service” for ¥30,000 per month in the Kyoto area on September 1
Experts in each field explain social insurance optimization and AIO strategies (LLMO / GEO) for the generative AI and AI search era, drawing on the use of grants and subsidies
[First-time exhibitor] A new infrastructure option for evacuation shelters and BCP preparedness. The installed baby care room “mamaro™” will be displayed at “Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2026 (RISCON TOKYO)”
Bringing the beauty of “Noh costumes,” passed down for 650 years, into everyday life. 瓦照苑 × CLASSICS the Small Luxury launches a new “Phoenix” handkerchief
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“Noh,” passed down for about 650 years from the Muromachi period to the present
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Size: 45 × 45 cm
Companies mentioned：ブルーミング中西株式会社、CLASSICS the Small Luxury、瓦照苑
3 speakers from におれんじハウス to present at a seminar on childcare for children requiring medical care: “What should you do first when consulted about a child requiring medical care? Preparing for enrollment without carrying the burden alone, and childcare built by a team”
On August 31, 2026, the company published its “Environmental Management Report,” summarizing its environmental activities and environmental management initiatives for fiscal 2025.
Original2012年から続く、エコアクション21を起点とした環境経営の取り組み
The “FY2026 EA21 Certification and Registration Business Operators Follow-up Seminar,” to be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026
“リハスワーク川崎” launches “construction-welfare collaboration” with 株式会社LOTUS to reduce the workload in construction and create new jobs for people with disabilities
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Currently responsible for 3 sites in Tokyo
Considering expanding the network of partners to around 7 sites at most
A new product for children from 4th grade through junior high school joins the “Todo Series,” which has surpassed 15 million downloads worldwide! Launch of “Todo English Academy,” a self-directed English learning program
Cloud-based membership management and booking and payment system “fixU” launches a “multi-location management feature” to centrally manage members across all locations
The loneliness of HR teams navigating internal coordination—what does it take for an HR service to help them overcome the biggest hurdle, executive approval, as revealed by a candid survey?
[小野建株式会社] Contributing to a sustainable society: Launching inventory of “Ethical Steel,” made using medical and industrial waste, for the first time at its Yamaguchi Sales Office
MIRAI strengthens early recruitment support in preparation for the risk of a suspension in accepting Specified Skilled Worker (i) candidates in nursing care
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Original特定技能1号「介護」の受入れ見込数
Introduced and supported more than 400 workers for over 150 companies in Japan
The process from local interviews through travel and placement typically takes around 6 to 8 months
Find your favorites in autumn in Hiroshima. The stationery lovers’ festival returns this year! Highlights announced for “Stationery Girls’ Expo pop-up in Hiroshima 2026”
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Total attendance has topped 800,000
Last year's 'Bungu Joshi Expo 2025' welcomed approximately 58,000 visitors over 5 days
A 4-day event, from October 1 (Thu.) to October 4 (Sun.), 2026
Oct. 1 (Thu.) and 2 (Fri.) … ¥890 (tax included)
Oct. 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.) … ¥990 (tax included)
Oct. 1 (Thu.) and 2 (Fri.) … ¥990 (tax included)
Oct. 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.) … ¥1,090 (tax included)
“Masking Tape: Cat Band Jazz” Price: ¥660
“<Capsule Toy> Little White Animal Memo Mini” Price: ¥550 each
[Latest Developments in the Employment for Skill Development System 2026] Applications for certification of employment-for-skill-development plans now open—6 months until implementation in April 2027: What practical steps should companies take now?
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The training and employment system, which takes effect on April 1, 2027
Applications for certification of employment-for-skill-development plans opened on September 1, 2026
The event will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Asakusa’s champions dance in front of the station in Nirasaki, Yamanashi! “Saúde,” winners for 2 consecutive years, to perform at the city festival on October 11
Hoshino Lumber, a 70-year-old business, goes from zero inquiries via the web to 1–3 phone consultations a week: A look at a digital marketing case study from a community-based company
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The company now receives about 1–3 phone consultations a week from local residents who have just learned about it.
有限会社星野材木店 is a community-based lumber company and homebuilder in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, with a history spanning more than 70 years.
Projects launched: over 240 in total (Sooon株式会社 has provided support for 1,000 projects in total)
Enjoy Yokohama’s night views with “Wine Pairing Selection Autumn 2026,” an autumn-only wine pairing journey through ４ regions of the world — ローストビーフの店 鎌倉山 横浜スカイビル店
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3-glass course: ¥7,150 (tax included)
A 12% service charge will be added.
A spacious, elegant private room that can seat up to 24 guests
Breathtaking views from 130 m above ground
Companies mentioned：株式会社レストラン鎌倉山、ローストビーフの店 鎌倉山、横浜スカイビル店、Mr. Jimmy
[Japanese Scenery] The deepening of autumn and the stillness of winter. New autumn and winter jigsaw puzzles from the Japanese Scenery series go on sale in mid-September 2026.
People who eat seaweed more often tend to have more butyrate-producing bacteria, a beneficial gut bacterium associated with healthy longevity; a link with bowel movements was also confirmed
[Survey on the state of AI investment] AI investment has increased at more than 80% of companies, but the largest expense is heavily skewed toward “the cost of using and operating AI”—investment that drives business results remains a work in progress
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AI investment has increased at 81.3% of companies
Original支出の3分の2は、AIを利用・稼働させるためのコストに向かっている
23.4% of companies place the greatest importance on business outcomes
35.9% of development organizations lack data to compare AI-related defects
On an annual basis, “50 million yen or more” accounts for 56.1%
Five consecutive holidays for the first time in 11 years: Fresh fish from 11 Hokkaido fishing ports for 390 yen. Enjoy the signature “Fishermen’s Town Sashimi Platter” at about 55% off | 北海道海鮮 にほんいち 福島店
The allure of “New York,” a city everyone dreams of visiting, packed into one collection! PLAZA celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special promotion featuring PEANUTS.
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PLAZA marks its 60th anniversary
More than 2.5 million books in stock
Bookshelves stretching more than 18 miles (approximately 29km)
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 2009
The family of Charles M. Schulz holds a 20% stake
“Peanuts” has celebrated its 75th anniversary in recent years.
Companies mentioned：PLAZA、PEANUTS、Strand Bookstore、Brooklyn Roasting Company、MAPTOTE、New York Yankees、New York Mets、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ
The seasonal event “Festival of Accord [Dream Lantern Rite]” is underway in モンスターハンターワイルズ from September 16 (Wednesday) to November 4 (Wednesday), 2026!
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Event period (Japan time): September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), 9:00
Nintendo Switch 2: Scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2026
JISDA publishes report on “Tactical Medicine in the Age of Drone Warfare,” based on field research in Ukraine
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Insights from field research accumulated over approximately 3 years
In June 2026, a study session was held at the House of Representatives First Members’ Office Building, with Ukrainian frontline medical personnel invited
[A New Standard for Food-Service Hiring] For restaurants struggling to attract applicants despite high advertising costs: “Amazing Food-Service Hiring,” a program that draws a flood of applications with “job listings that stand out from the rest,” is now available through これマネ教育DX. 川上裕輔, who supports more than 500 companies nationwide, has systematized his original recruitment marketing approach
[3 days only] 写真工房ぱれっと to hold its “Autumn Flash Sale” from September 14 (Mon.) to 16 (Wed.), with up to 10% off baby and kids’ photo shoots! Popular plans at special limited-time prices
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Available for 3 days only
Original2026年9月14日（月）~ 9月16日（水）
Regular price 30,000 yen (33,000 yen including tax) ▶︎ 26,000 yen (28,600 yen including tax)
Regular price 39,000 yen (42,900 yen including tax) ▶︎ 33,000 yen (36,300 yen including tax)
[September 14 is Silica Day] A plant-based silica skincare routine for autumn skin. BEAUTIFUL SILICA launches a follow-and-like campaign for its “KIRAKIRA” Treatment Essence
Intelligence Design conducts pedestrian-flow analysis using existing security cameras at the MEICHIKA underground shopping area at Meieki Subway Station
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Existing security cameras installed in the Meieki Subway Station underground shopping area (7 cameras)
The pedestrian-count figures showed an agreement rate of around 95% at both locations
Analysis accuracy was verified using sample footage in April 2026
ViVi’s pick for “the person I most want to be friends with right now,” 畑芽育, makes her first appearance on the cover of ViVi’s November/December combined issue!
Taitung stages 3 days of rescue drills simulating a magnitude 7.3 quake on the Hualien-Taitung fault
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Simulating a magnitude 7.3 earthquake on the Hualien-Taitung Valley fault system
Taitung County is holding large-scale earthquake rescue mobilization drills from today through the 18th
More than 1,000 people from central government agencies, search and rescue teams from across the country, international rescue teams, the military and civilian volunteers are taking part in field exercises
China investigates and rectifies more than 90,000 cases of administrative law enforcement issues involving businesses to bolster private-sector confidence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 90,000 cases of problems were investigated and rectified
The move helped businesses recover nearly 31 billion yuan in losses
North Korea blew up inter-Korean liaison office; Seoul court orders 44.6 billion won in compensation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A court in Seoul ruled today that Pyongyang must pay 南韓政府 44.6 billion won in compensation for blowing up the inter-Korean liaison office in North Korea in 2020
A court in Seoul ruled today that Pyongyang must pay 南韓政府 44.6 billion won (about NT$1.03 billion) in compensation for blowing up the inter-Korean liaison office in North Korea in 2020
About 20 officials from each of North and South Korea will be stationed at the inter-Korean liaison office over the coming months