Furyu and Sagawa Global Logistics to co-host “Children’s Workplace Observation Day” in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, again this fiscal year, a parent-child event to learn about logistics work and its value
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A total of 100 people from 36 families participated, including 37 adults and 63 children.
“Children’s Workplace Observation Day” has been held by the company since 2022 to “support the growth of children who will shape the future” and “increase employee engagement.”
[A must-read for medical school applicants!] AERA Mook “Getting into Medical School 2027” on sale September 26 / Features the latest entrance exam data for 82 medical schools nationwide
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List price: ¥1760 including tax
255 high schools with strong medical school admissions records
This week: a 2-hour special! “Ranking of Long-Established Delicatessens,” serving comforting flavors passed down through generations, and “The Anything No. 1 Encyclopedia! Your Town Is Actually Number One”
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43 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture
30 varieties of deli dishes available at all times
An extra-large pot measuring 50 centimeters in diameter
[Reprinted again! A long-running hit!] Momoko Sakura’s first new essay collection in some time, a laugh-out-loud travelogue, “Tabitabi,” is now on sale to popular acclaim!
Enjoy the tea ceremony culture of Matsue and the flavors of autumn through Japanese and Western sweets. The “Matsue Tea Ceremony Culture Afternoon Tea,” featuring monthly seasonal Japanese confections and freshly made Mont Blanc, will be available for a limited time
A seminar titled “Redefining Hospital Functions and Management Strategies for Long-Term Success,” led by Yuji Takahashi, Healthcare Director at 合同会社デロイト トーマツ リスクアドバイザリー, will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026!!
New T-shirts featuring illustrator and manga artist 室木おすし are here! 6 distinctive designs by the artist behind popular works such as “Kanashimi Gorilla Senryu” are now on sale
Packed with useful methods for beginners and those looking to brush up their skills! “An Easy-to-Understand Textbook on SNS Marketing, Revised 5th Edition: The Latest Essentials to Accelerate Business, from Photos and Videos to AI Applications” now on sale
A glimpse into the minds of 183 creators! “The Best Solutions for Art Directors and Designers: The Background to Ideas and the Logic of Expression” now on sale
A collection of color ideas for creating atmospheric illustrations with depth that bring stories to life: “Expressing a Worldview Through Color: A Color Palette Guide for Story Illustrations” now on sale
Raiden, Shiden, Shiden Kai… A thorough look at the development history of Japan’s diverse land-based naval fighters. 『日本海軍陸上戦闘機 -背景と理由にこだわる開発史-』 goes on sale September 25
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The book explains each land-based fighter and related topics across a total of 20 chapters
Originalテーマごとに1章約6,000字のコラム形式
A5 size / 224 pages
List price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen before tax + 10% tax)
The latest 14th volume of the novel 「魔導具師ダリヤはうつむかない ～今日から自由な職人ライフ～」 goes on sale today! A deluxe special edition featuring an acrylic stand is also available!
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List price: 1,705 yen (1,550 yen before tax, plus tax)
The October issue of 『小説 野性時代』 is now available! Rihito Igarashi launches his new serial 『死神の弁護』! Also featured is the long-awaited third installment of Mitsuyo Kakuta’s hugely popular cat essays, 『いつもずっときみを見てる』!
The ultimate kunoichi opens up a path in another world! 『アラクニド』 and 『キリングバイツ』 creator Shinya Murata’s latest work, 『しのぶれど SHINOBI BLADE』, begins serialization on Friday, September 25, 2026!
[Savor the best of winter in Hokuriku] Hotel Kanazawa to offer its special 「北陸めぐり会席」, featuring all 3 of Hokuriku’s finest winter delicacies, for a limited time from Tuesday, December 1, 2026, through Wednesday, March 31, 2027
The 『紅茶のアドベントカレンダー』, sold out for 3 consecutive years, goes on sale October 1. Count down to Christmas with tea; a new black-and-gold color is also available (Sri Lanka’s oldest tea brand, ジョージスチュアートティー)
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24 varieties of tea
A record 4 designs
¥3,000 each
Approx. 220 g
Founded in 1835
Also presented to the British royal family in 2010
Notice of the start of imports and sales of HYPERLIGHT社 TFLN photonic integrated circuits and optical modulators, supporting high-speed, low-power optical communications for AI and data centers
[New concept] Hidden away in an alley near Nishi-Ikebukuro Park, the renovated traditional house 「炭火ビストロ Le Logis Beau（ロジボー）」, offering a five-senses dining experience, grand-opens October 1, 2026!
「ダイエットサポート研究会」 launches to connect the “science” and “practice” of weight-loss support | First session to be held October 24 | Hosted by 一般社団法人 日本栄養コンシェルジュ協会
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Original成人の約4割が毎年減量を試みている
About 5.19 million people are eligible for specific health guidance each year
Only 60.7% of adults maintain an appropriate body weight
34.0% of men in their 20s to 60s are obese
16.6% of women in their 20s to 30s are underweight
About 50–60% of the genes altered during obesity had still not returned to normal 2 years after weight loss
Supported weight-loss efforts for more than 1,000 individuals and more than 3,000 group participants
Savor the flavors of the entire autumn harvest. BOTANICAL HOUSE launches its autumn menu packed with sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin on Monday, September 28
Popular VTuber “Professor Kanae’s Criminology Classroom” event: Tickets now on sale for the streaming event “【Live Event】Professor Kanae’s Amazing—Looks Like He’s Holding a Talk Event【No Beep】—LiVe on Stage”!
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Price: 5,500 yen each (tax included)
Event date and time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 [2 performances]
Why can’t “company-specific operations” at mid-sized manufacturers be automated? Free webinar on automating them with industry- and task-specific AI agents to be held October 15
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Original2026年10月15日（木）15:00より開催します
Date and time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 15:00–16:00
ラブラリー バイ フェイラー was launched in 2015 as FEILER’s gift concept shop, popular for its vibrant, cute patterns while retaining the luxurious texture of chenille fabric.
FEILER has 85 stores in Japan [including 15 FEILER gift concept shops, “ラブラリー バイ フェイラー,” and 11 factory outlets] (as of September 25, 2026)
Companies mentioned：フェイラージャパン株式会社、フェイラー、LOVERARY BY FEILER、ラブラリー バイ フェイラー、住友商事
[滝川記念美術館玉青館, 南あわじ市] Concurrently hosting the “Autumn Special Exhibition,” the 3rd installment of the “銅鐸礼賛” series, and the “35th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition,” showcasing newly acquired works by 直原玉青 (Saturday, October 3–Sunday, November 29, Reiwa 8)
World Group earns the highest, 3-star “Eruboshi” certification under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace for 7 companies
What is the average monthly car loan payment? For those interested in repayment amounts, repayment periods, and down payments, 自社ローンナビ launches a free LINE consultation campaign connecting customers with dealerships offering in-house loans and advice on payment terms
The trial version of the competitive horror game “Kakure Oni,” for up to 5 players, is now available! Try the latest version, showcased at 東京ゲームショウ2026, free of charge
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東京ゲームショウ2026
Starting Friday, September 25, 2026
Established in July 2013
Companies mentioned：株式会社FORCES、東京ゲームショウ2026、Steam、Steam Next Fest、ぴくせれ〜ど！
Featuring a talk by Tatsushi Fujihara! Event “A Tour and Talk on Cultural Heritage Work” to explore the significance and appeal of preserving cultural properties at 九州国立博物館 will be held on Sunday, 10/25
[Major update] AIO analysis tool “トロパス” now analyzes the content of answers from 6 generative AI services. New AI competitor analysis and AI keyword map features; available from October 1, 2026
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The price remains 9,900 yen per month (before tax)
Generative AI support expands from 2 services, ChatGPT and Gemini, to 6
[Individual free consultations on bringing training in-house] From prospective hires and new employees to supervisors and managers. Individual consultations on the “In-house Training Implementation Set,” which enables organizations to deliver 6 popular training programs internally, will be held through the end of October
All-weather indoor park “Little Universe OKINAWA”: Due to popular demand, “Sanrio Character Fest in Little Universe OKINAWA” will be extended through Monday, November 30, 2026!
Introducing “Tadaima Work,” a new system allowing employees to work from their hometown for 10 days a year. Gifu IT company takes steps to address employees’ quick return trips
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37 employees in total, including part-time workers and interns
16 people are from outside the prefecture
10 days per year
Original1回あたり5日
The rate of annual paid leave taken is 66.9%
The average number of days taken is also 12.1 days
About 40% of people feel reluctant to take annual paid leave
Japan-born! The next-generation e-learning platform ONLINE FACE® using AI authentication has been shortlisted for the world-leading education innovation awards, the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2026
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More than 2,200 projects from around the world gathered for the 2026 competition
More than 1,650 entries at the 2025 competition
The entries were judged by 1,344 international judges and more than 50 Grand Jury members
AWS Cloud Credits worth US$25,000
Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ONLINE FACE株式会社、QS Quacquarelli Symonds、Amazon Web Services（AWS）、Google、Microsoft、IBM、Harvard University、University of Cambridge、The Wharton School
スタクラ wins contracts to operate the 3rd term and promote applications for the 4th term of JST's University-Originated New Industry Creation Fund Project “早暁プログラム”
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As of fiscal 2025, there are 6,220 university-originated startups (速報 from the survey on university-originated ventures for 令和7年度, released in June 2026)
Holds a talent database of approximately 40,000 people
Over 15 years, has supported recruitment and organizational development at more than 1,700 startups
Of these, approximately 180 companies have completed IPOs
Approximately 4,000 people applied
Of these, more than 200 have gone on to secure positions
Develops an artificial skin model that reproduces “blinking,” winning an academic award for its original artificial skin model research for the 3rd time!
A pilot program for “Spring 2026 Switch-and-Save Project: Participate on Your Smartphone, Limited to Kasugai and Surrounding Areas!”
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(1) Period: October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
People who authenticate a “transfer ticket” when switching between multiple modes of transport, including eligible trains, buses, rental bicycles and some parking lots, will receive a 100-yen or 200-yen discount voucher that can be used at participating stores.
In addition, 50 people will be selected by lottery from among those who take part in the pilot program and complete the survey