What is the “mini-pill,” a new option for women who had given up taking low-dose birth control pills due to the risk of blood clots associated with age, constitution and other factors? A doctor explains.
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Only 6% said they understood the “mini-pill” in detail.
“I know the name, but not what it is (21%)”
“I don’t know it (73%)”
A survey of 1,031 women aged 18–49
It was first approved and launched in Japan in June 2025.
Original1日に15本以上のタバコを吸っている方
People with a BMI of 30 or higher
A consultation fee of 1,650 yen per visit applies.
【10/5】What is “Growth Navi,” which helps people and organizations grow together? What is the “growth-first philosophy” behind it? An explanation of a human-resource development system based on TOC (Theory of Constraints) (free participation, online broadcast)
Typhoon and heavy-rain preparedness in the AI era: What search data reveals about people’s real housing concerns — A survey by Aun Consulting, operator of the property damage insurance claims support service ミエルモ
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An average of approximately 58,000 searches in a typical month
A total of 452,160 searches for keywords related to roof leaks
Searches for “car submerged insurance” totaled 9,900 in the previous month.
Originalユーグレナ社ら4社、マレーシアで第4回「国際藻類学会 Global Algae Summit 2026」を開催
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A record-high total of 237 people
28 companies
34 universities
2 other organizations
A total of 64 organizations
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーグレナ、Euglena Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.、Leave a Nest Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.、Sunway University、Atoz Carbon Cycle、Galdieria Co. Ltd.、NTT Inc.、AIBC、IMU University、Monash MIPO Biorefinery Laboratory、National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia（NIBM）、Sunway Ocean Society、Universiti Teknologi MARA Institute for Biodiversity & Sustainable Development
USEN MEDIA PROMOTION and DearOne (NTTドコモ Group) sign business partnership agreement; jointly developing a next-generation retail media platform combining digital signage, in-store audio broadcasts and app purchase data
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A customer base of 860,000 stores held by USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP
More than 50 official retail apps
75% are launched inside stores
USEN MEDIA PROMOTION, established in 2025
Partnership framework to be established within 2026
Original2027年以降は両社の顧客基盤を活用
Companies mentioned：USEN MEDIA PROMOTION、DearOne、NTTドコモ、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、ARUTANA
“giftee for Business” to mark its 10th anniversary with “giftee Biz Conference: Addressing Relationships and Considering Business Growth” on Tuesday, Dec. 1
“Hinata Base,” the prefecture’s first hands-on attraction packed with the charms of Miyazaki, opens in front of Miyazaki Station! Experience sports, kagura, shochu and other attractions that can usually only be enjoyed at destinations around the prefecture!
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A large video screen measuring approximately 160 inches
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500 yen for 3 cups
Companies mentioned：宮崎県、読売巨人軍、長嶋茂雄、スポーツランドみやざき、Hinata Base
[速報] Pokémon Card 30th Anniversary Premium Deck: first-day buyback price is 15,500 yen! 2.5 times the 6,200-yen list price! Toregato checks prices at 4 major companies
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First-day buyback price: 15,500 yen. 2.5 times the 6,200-yen list price
As of September 2, 2026, this product had been listed in advance on 3 flea-market and e-commerce platforms at an average price of 60,600 yen.
At the same time, the median completed-sale price on flea-market apps was 16,999 yen, and the median buyback price was 91% of that.
A buyback-price poll of 608 readers, released on September 8 by カード抽選まとめ トレゲト (@cardchusen_com), found that “30,000 yen or less” was the most common prediction, at 42.8%.
Aiming to create offices that are loved for years: construction begins on 「スイテ新宿御苑前」, the 5th property in the mid-sized 「SUITE（スイテ）」 office series (scheduled for completion in summer 2028)
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Projected maximum ceiling height on the 11th floor
Maximum ceiling height of approximately 3.3 m
The maximum ceiling height under the standard ceiling on standard floors is approximately 2.7 m
[阪急うめだ本店] 13 notable brands bringing everyday life and the outdoors together seamlessly! From sought-after garage brands sure to sell out and beautifully functional apparel to rental services that support hands-free hiking
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From Wednesday, September 23 (holiday) through Tuesday, October 6
38kt (LED lantern), various models, 11,990 yen–39,720 yen
Pet memorials: the largest share of owners, 31.6%, want to consider them while their pets are still healthy, exceeding the 22.8% who want to consider them “after saying goodbye”
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This exceeded the 22.8% who said “after saying goodbye.”
We surveyed 1,022 visitors to our booth about when they would consider memorial jewelry.
A total of 84.6% answered that they were “somewhat interested” or “very interested” in memorial jewelry as a service.
The most common concern was “the price,” at 43.4%.
This was followed by “I want to discuss it with my family,” at 22.9%.
The average lifespan of dogs is 14.82 years
Cats: 16.00 years
Survey of 892 visitors to our company booth at “Pet Expo 2026 Makuhari”
しまむら features Taiyo Sugiura and Nozomi Tsuji as a married couple in a new web commercial for its private brand “FIBER HEAT”! Broadcast begins Wednesday, 9/16!
[JPI Seminar] “Practical tips for entering the revenue-generating PPP market: Key success factors for operators, including local businesses” to be held Thursday, October 8
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Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
1 participant: 37,240 yen (tax included)
2 or more participants: 32,240 yen (tax included; same corporation and simultaneous registration)
Up to 2 people: 11,000 yen (tax included / venue and livestream only / same attendance format)
“81 Festival” draws more than 2,000 visitors to 2 venues, 81GALLERY headquarters and 81FACTORY&CAFE, for a hugely successful event filled with smiles from local children
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More than 2,000 visitors
Affordable food stalls with items priced at 100–200 yen
A directly operated store expressing デサント's quality and functional elegance opens in Ginza, where discerning customers gather: “DESCENTE GINZA” opens Thursday, September 17
78.6% of Niigata residents, in a major rice-producing region, say it “tastes good”! Sato no Gohan’s new staple, a “salted rice ball specialty shop with no rice cooker,” opens for a limited time in Omotesando
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55.4% said it tasted “as good as or better than rice cooked at home”
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112 men and women aged 17–69 living in Niigata Prefecture
[Free download] ビーブレイク releases new white paper, “A Practical Guide to Project Profit and Loss for IT and Consulting Firms: Getting Started Wisely with Subsidies”
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Established: July 2002
Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market (securities code 3986)
A 2-day tour of Kyushu exploring literature, clear streams and mythology: a trip along the “Kyushu Literary Route” linking Yanagawa, Taketa and Nobeoka, and to Takachiho Gorge and the ayu fishing weirs
Putting aspirations into words and opening up the future: “18th Commons Social Entrepreneur Forum,” bringing together 11 social entrepreneurs, to be held on October 10
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Capacity: 350 people
Established: November 6, 2007
Companies mentioned：コモンズ投信株式会社、株式会社Wildlife Ventures、株式会社HAA、認定NPO法人離島経済新聞社、認定NPO法人第3の家族、認定NPO法人クリエイティブサポートレッツ、テクノツール株式会社、特定非営利活動法人風テラス、認定NPO法人AYA、NPO法人eboard、NPO法人結び手、特定非営利活動法人Social Change Agency、NPO 法人CoCoTELI、特定非営利活動法人 日本補助犬情報センター、公益社団法人Civic Force
Around 120 high schools from Tokyo and Kanagawa gather in Tama Center. “興学社学園 進学フェア2026,” a high school admissions information fair for junior high school students, to be held Sunday, October 11
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10 minutes on foot from Keio Tama Center Station and Odakyu Tama Center Station
8 minutes on foot from Tama Center Station on the Tama Monorail
Date and time: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00–16:15 (scheduled)
Around 80 schools will offer individual consultations on school admissions
Materials from around 40 additional schools will also be available
[Limited to 100 guests; free invitation commemorating 140th anniversary] 萬店, in business for 140 years, to hold an all-you-can-eat eel rice bowl event on November 3 (Culture Day)!
無臭元工業 receives letter of appreciation from 草津市 for donating “ムシュウレット” portable toilets for disaster stockpiles through the corporate hometown tax program / Shiga Prefecture
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25 boxes of “ムシュウレット” portable toilets for disaster stockpiles
25 boxes of “ムシュウレット” portable toilets for disaster stockpiles (10,000 uses)
[Exhibitor announcement] Aurora Mobile株式会社 to showcase next-generation tourism DX solutions at “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026,” providing robust support for labor shortages and multilingual services with AI
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More than 100 languages
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00–18:00
Companies mentioned：Aurora Mobile株式会社、Aurora Mobile Limited、一般社団法人 日本Web3ツーリズム協会、EngageLab、GPTBots.ai
Just under 50% of people who have arranged flowers online for celebrations said they felt concerned that “the actual flowers might look different from the photos” because they could not see them in person!
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Just under 50%
About 40%
39.6%
54.2%
51.2%
50.3%
24.8%
47.6%
37.3%
49.1%
Companies mentioned：株式会社frantolive、Flower Smith Gift、RCリサーチデータ
AMPHI and “ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle-”’s “言の葉党” team up! Launching a set featuring sheer shorts that let you wear what you want your way, plus an original-design clear pouch
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Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
A major hit, with box office revenue of 2.8 billion yen (as of June 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワコール、AMPHI、ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle-、言の葉党、チュウオウ・ディビジョン、King Record Co., Ltd.
Save on fall get-togethers! Limited-time campaign at 42 locations, including 串かつ でんがな and あさちゃん. Earn more points when you book through PayPay Gourmet! Plus, get up to 5% back when you pay with PayPay!
LINE FRIENDS and underwear brand HIPSHOP have finally joined forces! Enjoy colorful versions of the friends who have brightened communications around the world!
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A collection of 12 styles
For Adults: 2,800 yen (tax included)
We look forward to welcoming you with more than 400 varieties
Wahei Freiz unveils a long-awaited upgrade to its space-saving frying pan! Introducing the new IH-compatible ToMay dolce IH-compatible stick pan, complete with a dedicated glass lid
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Full capacity: 1.0 L (recommended capacity: 500 ml)
【はいむるぶし (Kohama Island, Okinawa)】Clear night skies, invigorating nature and exceptional cuisine. A wellness getaway to enjoy island time in the autumn breeze
“Wearable Hokkaron” and the “Gorilla Series” team up for the first time! Launching “Gorilla Wearable Hokkaron,” warm socks that also care for your toes
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Cumulative series sales: 4 million
Suggested retail price: Crew length: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Knee-high length: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Knee-high compression socks: 1,980 yen (tax included)
“INFOLENS GEEK SHOP” online store celebrates its 6th anniversary! “Fallout” character fine art prints open for orders, plus 6 major campaigns including a coupon lottery where everyone wins and a sale with discounts of up to 87%!
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Up to 87% off
Coupons for up to 1,600 yen off
Purchases of 6,000 yen (tax included) or more
Purchases of 16,000 yen (tax included) or more
Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
Purchases of 8,000 yen (tax included) or more in eligible products
Price: 3,300–16,940 yen (tax included)
Price: 5,500 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：インフォレンズ株式会社、INFOLENS GEEK SHOP、Fallout、Fallout 76、モンスターハンター、サイバーパンク2077、Fortnite、マインクラフト、Poppy Playtime、Assassin's Creed、Baldur's Gate、Bloodborne、Ghost of Tsushima、Ghost of Yotei、God of War、STREET FIGHTER、The Witcher、Hazbin Hotel
A long-awaited new addition to the SNS-hit “chocolate-covered marshmallows”! “Caramel in Marshmallow Bottom Chocolate,” a luxurious sweet where 3 flavors blend together, launches
No time to lose with legal amendments taking effect in October! Breaking through the limits of 350,000 students not attending school※¹ and teacher shortages: the front lines of “Education DX” and “diverse learning” — The 9th EDIX (Educational IT Solutions Expo) Osaka opens October 13 (Tuesday) —
First-ever simultaneous regular broadcasts by ABEMA and テレビ朝日, a powerful partnership. A major audition project to discover the next generation of stars gets underway. New program “Music Koshien” premieres October 15 (Thursday)
More than 85% of men and women in their 40s–60s who have ties to their local communities said they “would not invite local people” if a parent or relative held a funeral!
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More than 45% of men and women in their 40s–60s said they have no connection to the local community around their homes
More than 85% of men and women in their 40s–60s who have ties to their local communities said they “would not invite local people” if a parent or relative held a funeral
A triple collaboration between ENA MATSUMOTO, KEIJI KANEKO and FRUIT OF THE LOOM! “ATHLETIC FORMAL SINGLE SUIT,” bringing together the sensibilities of 3 collaborators
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Price: ¥29,700 (tax included)
General release date: September 25, 2026 (Friday)
Companies mentioned：ENA MATSUMOTO、KEIJI KANEKO、FRUIT OF THE LOOM、CLANE
“Emperor’s Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship”: 14 third-round matches to be broadcast live on Sept. 23 (Wed., national holiday) and Oct. 7 (Wed.)! —Focus on the Saitama Derby, the first meeting in official competition in 9 years—
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Defeated J2 side アルビレックス新潟 4-0 in the second round
Price: 2,480 yen/month (tax included)
A separate basic fee of 429 yen/month (tax included) is required.
スカパー! will celebrate its 30th anniversary on October 1, 2026.
[The Cask of Hakushu Heavily Peated Malt [1993-2008] arrives] A serious contest for a limited 466 entries. “Golden Champion Mikuji,” where you can aim for rare bottles, goes on sale Sept. 16
[Forbidden gorilla collaboration] ごリラックス x Doshisha’s ゴリラシリーズ! “Gorilla-Protects Sauna Hat,” which shields your head from sauna heat, launches in early October 2026!