3 Exsture members named to Snowflake’s “2026 Snowflake Partner Champion” list
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The following 3 people from Exsture were selected as “2026 Snowflake Partner Champions.”
In fiscal 2026, 69 people were selected from engineers employed by Snowflake Partner Network（SPN） partner companies, based on their activities and achievements.
The “chestnut tiger,” a migratory butterfly that heralds autumn, arrives at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden!
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Marking surveys have recorded one butterfly traveling as far as 1,500 km in a straight line.
The garden grows and displays plants propagated from specimens collected on Mt. Rokko about 40 years ago and received from 神戸薬科大学’s Medicinal Plant Garden.
[Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
[FLO] “Autumn Appreciation Festival” runs 9/18 (Fri.)–9/24 (Thu.)! Seasonal autumn fruit tarts take turns throughout the event, and the hugely popular chocolate mousse cake will also be available at a special 20% OFF price
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20% OFF
116 takeout shops specializing in Western-style sweets and deli items
“Children at the center, right at the heart of it!” Boosting corporate competitiveness and regional appeal! Selected for a grant program supporting the “Companies Growing Together with Children” initiative
monet’s “Wakatcha Inai ne” music video surpasses 10 million views on YouTube
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Surpasses 10 million views
The number of UGC posts has exceeded 100,000
The number of YouTube Shorts videos has exceeded 200,000
Total views reached 280 million as of Sept. 14
A video with more than 5.7 million views
Companies mentioned：monet、株式会社ローディアム、narasu、Synthesizer V / Synthesizer V AI、花隈千冬、合同会社 TOKYO6 ENTERTAINMENT、C-MAP、massenext、Zu-MAP、narasuMate、Bluespike Labels、ROUDIAM MUSIC PUBLISHING（RMP）
“Neko-dama” to livestream a Kasori Shell Mound excavation experience! Akegata and 千葉市立加曽利貝塚博物館 partner to deliver the museum’s first real-time online broadcast on Oct. 10, 2026 (Sat.)
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Original10月10日（土）13時30分より配信開始予定
More than 100 pieces of pottery to be made experimentally
More than 3,000 pieces of pottery to be made
Elementary and junior high school students (ages 8–15; parents may participate)
Updates on the official catalog, original merchandise, related events, and other highlights for the special exhibition “Dynamic Calligraphy of the Ming Dynasty: Treasures from the Taipei He Chuang-shi Collection”
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Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)
B4 size, 256 pages
Tote bag: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Sacoche: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Acrylic keychains: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
Tenugui, 1,320 yen each (tax included)
General, university and high school students, elementary and junior high school students; same-day admission: 2,000 yen
General, university and high school students, elementary and junior high school students; same-day admission: 2,000 yen, 1,200 yen
Just 11.1% of small and midsize companies say they have enough AI leaders; CrowdWorks announces survey of AI adoption levels at 576 small and midsize companies
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Just 11.1% of small and midsize companies say they have enough AI leaders
7 million registered users
1 million registered companies
OriginalAIを利用している企業は約6割（59.6%）
Originalその8割（80.9%）は「チャットどまり」
Just 19.1% have reached automation integrated with business systems (Lv.4 and Lv.5)
One in 4 companies (26.1%) that have automated operations use external AI talent for each task
3.7 times that of companies limited to chat
“Lack of leaders well-versed in AI” (74.5% vs. 54.0%, 20.5 points)
65.8% of companies have considered securing talent
High-quality playing cards featuring globally popular game titles such as Assassin's Creed, God of War and Monster Hunter go on pre-sale September 17
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Pre-sale begins: September 17, 2026 (Thursday), 10:00–
Release date: Expected in late January 2027
Price: ¥16,940 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,720 (tax included)
Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社、Assassin's Creed、Baldur's Gate、Bloodborne、Cyberpunk 2077、Ghost of Tsushima、Ghost of Yotei、God of War、Monster Hunter、STREET FIGHTER、The Witcher
“Don't speed!” Why safety-driving education is failing to reduce accidents: Based on actual accident footage, what could have been done to prevent each accident?
Former Dentsu and X Corp. employees take on the circulation of capital. A creator collective led by ReBoot Inc. is providing multifaceted support to THE PATH COFFEE, which opened in Sendagaya.
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Opened on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Store area: 100 m²
Seating: 10 seats in the café table area / 6 seats in the big table area
【Idea home appliance maker Thanko】Final push before the fiscal year-end: A settlement sale with discounts of up to 65% starts today, exclusively on the official online store
<News from Mori no Machi Grace> Share your thanks. Put 4 years of gratitude into music, smiles and letters. Japanese drumming, red-and-white rice cakes, a candy toss that adults can join, and a one-of-a-kind postal car will also appear
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The facility will mark its 4th anniversary on September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, national holiday)
First 200 people
Please use the multistory parking garage. (400 spaces)
Original駐車料金：300円/1時間
Maximum 1,500 yen per 24 hours
With parking service: maximum fee reduced from 1,500 yen to 600 yen
Get 3 hours of free parking when you spend at least 1,000 yen at participating stores
Come see what Mom and Dad are like at work! Shinko Metalicon to hold “Kids' Family Workplace Visit 2026” for employees' families on September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00
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September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00
September 26, 2026 (Saturday), 13:30–17:00
“TATEISHI Za,” a multipurpose hall with capacity for 110 people
After being off the market for more than 1 year, “Gin no Ito” makes its first event appearance. “Gin no Ito PREMIUM,” available for 7 days only, arrives at the Baumkuchen Expo 2026 at 松坂屋名古屋店
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Price: ¥4,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Warm in the microwave for approximately 15 seconds
The official Instagram account has 14,000 followers
First in Japan: Stadium event audio streamed directly to hearing devices. The service will be provided at the JFL match between Criacao Shinjuku and Okinawa SV at MUFGスタジアム, with support for hearing assistance using Auracast at an official soccer match
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Free admission for the first 300 people
Collaborating with related organizations and companies since 2025
Original17時00分キックオフ
Companies mentioned：東京工科大学、MUFGスタジアム、日本フットボールリーグ、日本サッカー協会、Bettear社、ヒビノ株式会社、有限会社アイアシステム、パナソニック コネクト株式会社、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
“Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” to become the first game title named an official event partner of MotoGP™ Japan Grand Prix, one of the world’s premier motorcycle races
“Total War: SHOGUN 2 Complete Edition” set for release on Wednesday, October 14! Jump into the Sengoku era with the series’ first full Japanese voice acting
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More than 48.3 million copies sold worldwide across the series
The Kyoto venue of the “Tetsuko’s Room 50th Anniversary Exhibition — With Love” opens on Wednesday, September 23 (public holiday)! A collaboration product with Mon cher, known for its “Dojima Roll,” will be released as a new exhibition item!
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Rose financier assortment: ¥1,300 (excluding consumption tax)
Admission ticket with perk (general admission only): ¥2,500 (tax included)
General admission: ¥1,800 (tax included)
University and high school students: ¥1,000 (tax included)
[摂南大学] Using data-based education policy to help children
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An analysis of how home environment and parental involvement affect children’s development and academic performance, targeting parents of sixth-grade elementary school students and third-year junior high school students
A journey to discover the “Aizu spirit” that the people of Aizu have preserved. 4 special packages featuring special runs of DL Taiki “土津” and the Tadami Line anniversary train are now on sale
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Aizubange Station will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026
Opening of “BASE YNK,” a cross-building maintenance center that uses AI to protect urban infrastructure. A sustainable building management model will be demonstrated in the Tokyo Station-front Yaesu, Nihonbashi and Kyobashi areas
[ガスト] A classic autumn menu! A “sure-to-delight” fair for 3 generations! A lineup of favorites, including fried oysters and moon-viewing dishes, plus great-value coupons!
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Grilled vegetables and moon-viewing cheese-stuffed hamburger steak with mushroom demi-glace sauce
Tomato soup pasta loaded with seafood
Japanese set meal with fried oysters [3 pieces]
Pasta with mushrooms, seared prosciutto and duxelles sauce
“Business hours/reception hours” ranks first among information people check on websites. 90.1% said they use website information to help make decisions when using a service for the first time
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52.6% said they “sometimes check” the official website before using a service
44.9% said “business hours/reception hours” are the information they check on websites
Complete high school English grammar, vocabulary and practice exercises in 1 book. Publication of “英文法EMPOWER All in One +英単語+イディオム+長文,” an all-in-one reference book for the “basic academic skills test” format of year-end admissions
28 projects selected for the Reiwa 8 University and KOSEN Function Enhancement Support Program. The program supports universities and KOSEN in strengthening their capacity to develop science, engineering and digital talent.
Harvest peaches and Shine Muscat grapes in a game this autumn!
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The number of claw machines offering fresh produce as prizes will increase from 7 to 12.
The number of game machines featuring food, fresh produce, beverages, and refrigerated and frozen foods will increase from 87 to 110.
Of the approximately 200 machines in the main building, more than half—approximately 55%—are slated to feature products for the dining table and everyday life.
The annex, アミューズメントパーク万代 新青森店, will have approximately 120 game machines featuring plush toys, figurines, sweets, household goods and more.
Approximately 40 10-yen catcher machines, which are easy for young children to play, will be installed.
The kids' space will be expanded from approximately 25 tsubo to approximately 30 tsubo.
A library area stocked with approximately 100 books.
Companies mentioned：名鉄プロパティマネジメント株式会社、名古屋ステーション開発株式会社、名鉄ミューズポイント、TOKAI STATION POINT、ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋、名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル、岐阜県産飛騨牛、アピックス、RonRon THE SECOND、ドトールコーヒーショップ、ラッセルホブス、マネケン、フーシェ、Pastel、ファミリーマート、とんこつラーメン ラの壱、＃Ｃ－ｐｌａ、焼き鳥 きんざん、ラモードイワイ、カレーハウスＣｏＣｏ壱番屋、モスバーガー、とんかつ新宿さぼてん、おこわのさんわ、寿屋、ゆきこおばさんの台所、日本一、横浜中華 華星、SakeShopハヤシヤ、グリーン・グルメ、OSOZAi－YA 美濃味匠、はなまるダイニングセレクト、リトルマーメイド、ミスタードーナツ、柏屋光章、とうふや豆蔵、カネ井青果、タカギフーズ、魚喜、成城石井、マツモトキヨシ、プロント、御月見堂、三省堂書店、シュープ プラス、丸亀製麺、KOMEHYO買取センター、ラフィネ、なまらむ 羊羊軒、mills by TruffleBakery、尾州ブルーイング、GAME TERRACE
Children's international film festival 第33回 キネコ国際映画祭: Buzzworthy film 『ダドリーと宇宙ナメクジの侵略』, whose distribution has been secured in more than 7 countries ahead of its release, to receive its Asian premiere!
What is the purpose of a company?—“People-First Management Forum in Amagasaki” to consider the essence of work and management
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Original全国で労働需給ギャップが約1,100万人に達するとの見込まれる
Participation fee: ¥2,000
Capacity: 60 students
Visited more than 8,500 companies and other organizations
A bestseller with cumulative series sales of 1 million copies
Founded in 1875 in Omi (Koka) as a backsaw manufacturer
Selected for the “100 Diversity Management Companies” program in 2013
In 2014, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the company to see its efforts to promote women's participation in the workplace.
In March 2022, following the sudden death of the previous president, a female employee from outside the founding family took over as the fourth-generation president of the long-established company, founded 67 years earlier.
[Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store] Let’s dance Awa Odori together! Harukas Nippon Expo: “Tokushima Edition,” where you can discover Tokushima’s little-known charms
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September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday)–September 29 (Tuesday), 2026
10：00～20：00
Around 40 members in total from ren (dance groups) active in Kansai
8 of the 13 brands
“Sunflower” ¥330
Companies mentioned：株式会社近鉄百貨店、KNT-CTホールディングス株式会社、クラブツーリズム、大塚国際美術館、DONUTS A WA MODE、パール洋菓子店、にし阿波トベリーファーム、Bento&Hakko Lab 山口飲食、BAKINY、和ぁさん家、たの久、上勝開拓団 エルミタージュ・バレー酒ブリュワリー、もやい舎、ハレルヤ、津久司蒲鉾、Awaraku、たむらのタマゴ、徳島アンテナショップ「あるでよ徳島」、ダイドーグループホールディングス株式会社、NPO日本の祭りネットワーク、ジュエリー工房 Athens、藍薬師、AOLA
[Kyoto’s only waterfall among Japan’s 100 Best Waterfalls] A stay plan pairing waterfall meditation with a wood-fired tent sauna—the reverse of “warm up, then cool down”—launches October 1 at 2 private villas in Miyazu
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Approximately 40m high
Approximately 20m wide
Starts October 1, 2026
Available for stays through April 30, 2027
30 minutes of waterfall meditation
Tent sauna for up to 90 minutes
2 buildings in total
4 buildings in total
Capital: ¥200 million
Number of employees: 400
Companies mentioned：株式会社にしがき、マリントピアリゾート、宮津ハーバー、天橋立 MEZZO ALL SUITE VILLAS
NTT西日本 and WizWe form a business partnership to promote personalized support for building healthy habits using data and AI, aiming to address local issues through collaboration with municipalities, companies and others
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Completion rate for specific health guidance rises from 29.1% to 83%
Children’s dental checkup attendance rate is approximately 2.5 times higher
<Salad Cafe SALA PARA, exclusive to Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store> New easy-to-eat wrap sandwiches you can enjoy with one hand! Discover the variety only a salad specialty shop can offer
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¥798 / tax included
¥850 / tax included
10 million yen
¥5.42403 billion
Companies mentioned：ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、サラダカフェ株式会社、Salad Cafe SALA PARA
Talk event featuring Junko Takase, Akutagawa Prize-winning author, and other events at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026; Saturday, October 10, 13:00 onward (local time), and more