A new era in finding childcare and nursing care facilities: AI! How search behavior has changed over the past 3 years and strategies for updating facility information | Seminar
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Original保育・介護施設をAIで探す方は、この3年で2倍以上に増えました。
A system for centrally managing information on approximately 130,000 or more locations
[Fukuyama Castle, a National Cultural Property] Edo-period local dish “uzumi” reimagined as Japanese-French cuisine. A special wedding menu, “Fukuju,” featuring sea bream from Tomonoura and Japanese Black beef to enjoy with chopsticks | Fukuyama Castle Ninomaru Fukuju Kaikan Terrace
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Price: ¥20,000 per person (¥22,000 including tax), plus service charge
The group preserves and repurposes 119 historic buildings
As the days grow shorter, TIGORA’s “illuminated running gear” arrives to make night runs safer and more enjoyable. All 4 models go on sale Friday, Sept. 25
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Price: ¥1,999 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,499 (tax included)
Price: ¥2,999 (tax included)
Ultra-light clip light weighing approximately 17 g
Outstanding stability at an ultra-light 38 g
Maximum brightness of approximately 220 lumens
Approximately 4.5–7 hours of continuous illumination
Approximately 36 hours of continuous illumination on a full charge
To celebrate ハンズ’ 50th anniversary, the 2nd edition of limited capsule toys is here: all 7 coin purse designs featuring past shopping bag designs go on sale sequentially starting Saturday, Oct. 10
[2026 Minimum Wage Revision] More than 40% of restaurants said the increase was “more than expected,” while over half are concerned about the impact on their businesses
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An increase of ¥56
43.0% said it was “higher than expected”
47.2%, the most common response
52.4% of restaurants said it would “affect their business”
Fukka-chan makes its first appearance in the Halloween decorations at Fukaya Hanazono Outlet. The city of Fukaya will showcase its appeal with performances by the Self-Defense Forces and local high school students, among other events
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An outlet mall with approximately 130 stores, including popular domestic and international brands and restaurants serving local specialties
A same-day receipt for purchases totaling at least ¥3,500, including tax, at food and beverage stores
Rich, full-bodied milk flavor! A new flavor perfect for fall and winter arrives: Kanro’s “Kenko Nodoame Tatakau Manuka Honey Milk,” launching Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
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Suggested retail price: approximately ¥279, including tax
Net weight: 80g
Extracts from 31 Japanese and Chinese herbal ingredients
TOSHOP, a shop inside a library, opens its first location in the Tokyo metropolitan area on Oct. 3 at Soto no Mori, a new community hub in Hachioji, Tokyo
Ahead of the first nationwide tour by the 11-member idol group α＋（アルファプラス）, formed by VAZ and Twin Planet, the group will release the rock song “To Us Yet Unseen,” about the resolve to forge a path toward the future, and its music video on September 25!
The Anpanman Kids Collection, which opened for a limited time at the Anpanman Shop Furano branch in Hokkaido, 「やなせたかしの店」, has proved popular, prompting an extension of its run!
The special 14th-volume edition of the smash-hit isekai BL series “Summoned Fujoshi: I Was Taken by a Divine Beast in Another World,” which has sold more than 1.9 million copies, comes with a drama CD and goes on sale December 10!!
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More than 1.9 million copies sold in total (print and digital)
The November issue of VOGUE JAPAN (on sale October 1) explores the value of craftsmanship in conjunction with “VOGUE WORLD,” a celebration of fashion and culture held in Milan
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Goes on sale October 1 (Thursday)
Held in Milan, Italy, on September 22 (Tuesday, local time)
Unraveling the mechanisms of cognitive behavioral therapy for bulimia nervosa: exploring brain-function changes linked to treatment outcomes and brain function that predicts treatment response
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Lifetime prevalence is 2%, particularly among women
The proportion of patients whose symptoms disappear and who recover to the point of no longer meeting the diagnostic criteria is 30-50%
The effect of CBT is associated with changes in rsFC among 4 regions
“Dramatic Portraits: Chiyo Uno and the Women Writers Who Shaped Her Era,” exploring the 98-year life of author Chiyo Uno, colored by creativity and love, goes on sale September 25
A completely new “Shin: History of Japanese Ethical Thought” is here! — The latest NHKブックス title, “The Core of Japanese Thought: How to Endure This Life,” goes on sale September 25
[October 1 event] [Featuring マスターカード’s data analytics team!] What global purchase data reveals about the inbound affluent consumer market to target now and real-world spending behavior
1 in 4 companies plans to hire high school graduates; more than 40% of large companies do, with a clear disparity by company size. Securing young workers cited as the reason by 85.2%; lack of applicants and training and retention are challenges
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The figure reached 42.7% among “large companies”
“Securing young talent” stood out as the top hiring reason, at 85.2%
“A shortage of applicants” was the highest, at 36.4%
“Insufficient company awareness” followed, at 31.1%
“Building relationships with high schools and teachers” was 18.1%
Japan to host the Asian Games for the first time in 32 years! Comprehensive broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, Asia’s largest sporting event!
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The Asian Games will be held in Japan for the first time in 32 years
Top athletes from 45 countries and regions across Asia gather
16 days of intense competition are underway through Sunday, October 4
“Let’s Cheer on the Asian Games!” September 14 (Monday)–October 5 (Monday), 2026
“Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya” September 16 (Wednesday)–October 5 (Monday), 2026
[Could your fatigue be caused by your brain?] The latest book by a psychiatrist popular on Voicy, “How to Rest an Exhausted Brain and Heart,” is out! Also offers tips on using AI to rest
“LITTLE PANTRY,” an idle cooking and collection game about living with a fox, launches on the App Store and Google Play on Thursday, September 24, 2026!
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Launches on the App Store and Google Play on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社DONUTS、App Store、Google Play
From the carefree otherworldly life of a background office worker reincarnated in another world to other stories: 4 new “グラストNOVELS” titles go on sale Friday, September 25, with purchase bonuses!
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Special version of the park live show “The Beginning of Magic,” sung by Wakeys, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Jean and Keane, now available! [Press release]
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More than 1 in 7 people aged 10–19 worldwide are believed to have some kind of mental health problem.
With an eye toward the 40th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (2029), we are working with various stakeholders to promote awareness and understanding of children’s rights through the end of March 2030, the target date for achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Delivering quality education in more than 190 countries and regions.
This week’s show is a 2-hour special! Nakagawa-ke, Tamura of Kirin and Sarina Suzuki are astonished by surprising No. 1 rankings hidden in towns: “The Anything No. 1 Encyclopedia! Your Town Is Actually Number One” and “Ranking of Long-Established Delicatessens”
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43 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture
Bicycle use rate exceeds 30%
Population is approximately 118,000
Original子ども1人につき年間およそ30kgの米を配布
100,000 yen provided to each town resident, including children
A Hollywood legend who has won numerous awards! 2 signature films starring Robin Williams are coming to 4K UHD for the first time! On sale Wednesday, December 2, 2026!
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¥7,590 (tax included)
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、20th Century Studios
An enduring masterpiece that shines in film history gets its long-awaited first 4K UHD release! “Gone with the Wind” 4K UHD + Blu-ray set goes on sale Wednesday, November 25!
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4K UHD + Blu-ray set: 9,350 yen (tax included)
1861. One day on the eve of the American Civil War
Companies mentioned：ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、TURNER ENTERTAINMENT CO.
Hayao Miyazaki’s enduring masterpiece returns with high-definition visuals and clear sound. A 4K digital remaster of Hayao Miyazaki’s “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” a major hit in IMAX theaters in North America and Japan, is here!
To mark the theatrical release of “Avengers: Doomsday,” Blu-ray and DVD box sets featuring 3 films—“Thor,” “Ant-Man” and “Black Panther”—go on sale Nov. 25, 2026!
Popular fortune teller Noriko Ogushi, featured on “Can I Tell Your Fortune?,” shares how to cultivate good luck. New book “Good-Luck Habits You Can Practice Yourself” goes on sale
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On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
Boasting a track record of more than 20,000 readings
[W大阪 × 心斎橋PARCO × 大丸心斎橋店] 3-company joint project, 8th installment: “Shinsaibashi Mysteries—Halloween Side Story” quiz rally to be held Oct. 24 (Sat.) and 25 (Sun.)
[LILY BROWN] To mark its 15th anniversary, the brand updates its popular “Lily print” designs from past collections! 2 special styles selected from the archives debut
[The anime’s intense battles return!] “Anime Comic: The Strongest Battle Encyclopedia Best Bout—Clash of Souls and Flames” and “The Intersection of Time and Destiny” now on sale!!!
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List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
On September 17, 2026
A5 format, 162 pages
A5 format, 168 pages
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
[千葉工業大学, Gakken and Prometric partner] CBT format introduced for SC-schedule entrance exams, allowing applicants to take the test at test centers nationwide
株式会社U-MAP to exhibit at the 1st High-Performance Materials Expo (from Sept. 30 at Makuhari Messe)—Thermalnite® to showcase thermal network design possibilities at a new seminar
Kansai’s first “self-dialysis” program approved for introduction in Takarazuka. Expanding options beyond the 2 facilities in Tokyo to help patients balance treatment and work
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It is the 3rd facility nationwide
The employment rate among patients receiving self-dialysis is 81%
As of the end of 2024, 13,984 people in Hyogo Prefecture were receiving chronic dialysis treatment
Among men under 65, 62.3% of patients are unable to work despite wanting to
New items arrived at LUNA EARTH ONLINE on Thursday, 9/24, including colorful smartphone strap holders that let you play with color, and hair accessories in autumn-inspired designs and colors.
【bb.q Olive Chicken】After enjoying Silver Week, treat your wallet to 3 great days! Enjoy plenty of our great-value Trio Box. Our monthly “Chicken Day” on the 28th is expanding in September!!
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For September only, “Chicken Day” will be specially expanded to 3 days (the 28th, 29th and 30th).
Ranked No. 1 among franchise brands, including chicken brands, for 10 consecutive years in the 2025 “Brand Value Rankings” by Korean brand research firm Brand Stock.
【Free admission】From painting to balloon art! “Bunkatsu Gallery vol.3,” bringing together 12 groups of Tokushima artists, opens at the prefectural Museum of Modern Art from Tuesday, September 29.
Bringing new color and fragrance to flowers that would otherwise be discarded. “華香 ーHANAKAー,” a flower aroma gift that lets you enjoy not only the beauty of flowers but also their fragrance, launches October 16.
The valor of the warrior monks who defied Oda Nobunaga returns to the present! The prefecture’s largest-scale fire festival, the “55th Sōhei Festival,” will be held October 4.
Connecting Shonan and Hawaii through yoga, surfing and wellness. Enjoy morning yoga with an instructor based in Hawaii on October 4 in Inamuragasaki, Kamakura!
Click-through rates down 79% even for the No. 1 search result. What is the PR strategy that gets selected by AI’s “memory”? Free online seminar “PR Strategy in the AI Era” to be held on October 2 and 9.
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Click-through rates down 79% even for the No. 1 search result
Real-time monitoring of more than 4,000 domestic web media outlets
Original【総務省 後援】「JAPAN AX Player AWARD 2026」11月29日開催 全国から“現場でAXを実装するプレイヤー”を発掘・表彰
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“JAPAN AX Player AWARD 2026” will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Minato City Industry Promotion Center.
The grand prize AWARD will be decided following pitches by finalists in 6 categories.
Approximately 500 visitors in total are expected, including local government employees and heads of local governments, private-sector companies and organizations, universities and research institutes, and practitioners of AX/DX in local communities.
An organization supporting regional DX/AX promotion, with 948 local government and other partner organizations and 104 corporate members (as of August 2026).
Symposium to explore purpose in life and happiness in the generative AI era
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Thursday, December 3, 2026
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Companies mentioned：ＳＯＭＰＯインスティチュート・プラス株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス株式会社、損害保険ジャパン株式会社、ウェルビーイング学会、一般社団法人 Japan Personal AI Forum、一般社団法人 日本若者協議会、株式会社 琉球ウェルネス、武蔵野大学、慶應義塾大学、京都大学、株式会社マクアケ、Xinobi AI株式会社、品川女子学院、内閣府、内閣府経済社会総合研究所、日本若者協議会、株式会社電通総研
【Making Japan’s distinctive “culture of not speaking one’s mind” visible】Breaking through the limits of surveys that conceal people’s true feelings. Next-generation platform “REX” detects “hidden signs of impending resignation” from chat logs and attendance data, launching Friday, September 25.
Managers have become kinder. But employees have stopped growing—the new program tackling the “double void” created by AI and excessive consideration.
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37% of young workers worldwide (more than 1 in 3, and as many as 3 in 4 in some regions) work in occupations facing a medium-to-high impact from AI-driven changes to their jobs.
【Medical Creation Fukushima 2026】5 companies selected from 15 taking on challenges in the medical device sector to advance to the final judging for the “MCF Grand Prize.”