[Survey Report] Unaided recall of in-train advertisements is associated with the cumulative number of days ads run and how recently they ran
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Capital: 165 million yen
Survey respondents: 1,000
Of 1,000 people, 599 cited some kind of advertising content in unaided recall.
These 1,326 responses were tabulated.
There were 907 responses that could be counted as distinct advertisers or brands.
There were 20 advertisers or brands with at least 6 responses in the Tokyo metropolitan area, accounting for the top 6.1% of 327 responses.
There were 12 advertisers or brands with at least 4 responses in the Kansai region, accounting for the top 7.5% of 161 responses.
The average cumulative number of days ads ran is shown in the table below. In both the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai, ads from advertisers or brands with more responses ran for more days on average than those from advertisers or brands with 1 response.
The Spearman rank correlation coefficients between the cumulative number of days ads ran and the number of responses were 0.30 in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 0.35 in Kansai, indicating a weak positive correlation in both regions.
MOU and strategic partnerships with companies and institutions in Japan and overseas to be announced; “RIKKEI GLOBAL SUMMIT 2026” to be held in Odaiba, Tokyo, on October 9
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A total of 11 MOUs and strategic partnerships are planned
More than 300 companies participating
More than 500 customers and industry professionals attending
Uniform fabric scraps transformed into Halloween capes and corsages! Family-friendly “SDGs Craft Workshop” to be held at カンコーショップ尾道すぎはら starting October 10 (Sat.)
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Held for 3 days, from October 10 (Sat.) to 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026
株式会社池部楽器店 adopts W2 Commerce, unifying IDs across e-commerce, subscriptions and used-instrument purchases to create a customer cycle of “buy, enjoy, sell and buy again”
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Operates approximately 30 stores in major cities across Japan
Founded in 1975
More than 1,000 AI-powered features included as standard
Record what you “accomplished,” not what you “ate.” Diet app “カロリ貯金,” independently developed by an occupational physician, officially launches on iOS and Android
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In Japan: 150 yen per month / 1,500 yen per year
The amount of energy equivalent to 1 kg of fat is generally considered to be around 7,700 kcal as a benchmark
[Legal reform bans corporal punishment of children] “Parenting Gap”: about one in 4 people condone corporal punishment. Issues lurking in the law and at home
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24.0% of parents said it was “necessary in some cases”
The percentage of respondents who said they had physically punished their children as discipline in the past 4 years reached 27.0%
Mugi Kadowaki, Kenta Hamano and Maru Nouchi make their first appearance in a new web commercial for “ホットペッパーグルメ”! The cast strongly relates as it depicts familiar moments in the search for restaurants
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Discount tickets worth up to 10,000 yen in total
10:00 on Thursday, September 24, 2026
From 10:00 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, to 23:59 on Friday, October 30
ONODERA USER RUN, a leader in the specified skilled worker industry, to open a foreign talent employment consultation desk and hold an acceptance seminar under 熊本県’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Foreign Talent Employer Support Program”
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12,644 people trained to date
Produced 10,210 people who passed the specified skilled worker exam
8,633 job offers made through job placement for specified skilled workers
A cumulative total of 6,920 people have already started working at employers to which they were referred
Meals served at more than 3,000 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONODERA USER RUN、熊本県、ONODERA GROUP、株式会社LEOC
As prices continue to rise, the third installment of “Olive Day” supports household budgets with everyday savings; the September 30 (Wednesday) deadline is fast approaching!
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Food prices are set to rise on 4,923 items in September 2026
Price increases are planned for more than 3,000 items in October as well
¥130 discount coupon for Seven Café
Coupons are valid for 10 days, including the date of distribution
Record-high* funding total continues to rise! Solve all your frying pan frustrations! Next-generation ceramic frying pan “THE PRIMEPAN,” equipped with advanced “MiCERA™” technology, surpasses ¥18.6 million!
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Total funds raised: ¥56,548,463
Number of backers: 3,933
Passed 750 cycles
Standard ceramic frying pan (250 cycles)
Umami and richness both improved by 110% or more
More than 95% of participants recognized a difference in taste
Abrasion resistance test: 94,000 cycles
Approximately 60,000 cycles for standard products
15% lighter than conventional IH frying pans
Up to 41% off
20 cm frying pan: ¥6,785
Regular planned retail price: ¥11,500
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONE TO GO、GREEN FUNDING、OISSY株式会社、ULTIMATE PHILOSOPHY、THE HEXAICE
BeaconLink makes its first appearance at Overseas Business Expo 2026 Tokyo | Demonstrates the quote and consolidated booking process for JapanConnect Biz, overseas connectivity for businesses
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Conducted interviews with 31 companies
Rental Wi-Fi was the most common option, with 11 companies
2 companies used overseas eSIMs
The business travelers themselves accounted for 8 companies (53.3%), more than half
Arrangements by general affairs and administrative departments accounted for 3 companies
Collaboration merchandise with 埼玉西武ライオンズ to go on sale sequentially in September! A wide lineup featuring a bobblehead of player Shinya Nishikawa and merchandise collaborations with “マリマリマリー” and “KEBOZ”
On-site purchasing service “買いクル岐阜各務原店” marks its 2nd anniversary. Offering on-site appraisals to help with autumn decluttering, inspired by September 24, “Cleaning Day”
A new place to stay, “The Sanaton,” opens in Kami, Hyogo Prefecture, within San’in Kaigan National Park. The 8-building accommodation complex, including standalone ocean-view villas, opened on September 5.
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Approximately 63㎡, with an open-air bath and terrace
Creating a place where children with disabilities can enjoy themselves: the Nichibo Ogyā Donation Foundation awards ¥3 million to 認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness
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The grant is ¥3 million, the maximum amount available under the facility grant program
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人Plus One Happiness、公益財団法人日母おぎゃー献金基金、岩手県産婦人科医会
Exhibited at JASIS 2026, a comprehensive exhibition of analytical and scientific instruments — featuring a system that automates plasmid construction workflows and a live demonstration of automated liquid dispensing
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More than 430 companies and organizations exhibiting
Attention corporate disaster preparedness and BCP managers: Crowdfunding begins for a proof-of-concept experiment in “collaborative fitness” to prevent people from crossing paths during disasters! Corporate sponsorships and off-site workshop slots also available
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Standard sponsorship: 50,000 yen
Off-site workshop or BCP consultation plan: 100,000 yen
Individual participation fee: 2,000 yen
5,000 yen, including an individual consultation with a certified user
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Nurture&Mature、東京商工会議所、For Good、一般社団法人日本MBTI協会、Myers & Briggs Foundation
What should memorial services without graves look like? Experiential memorial event responds to the growing diversity of memorial practices with a lantern memorial cruise [シーセレモニー]
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Taking place on Oct. 18, 2026 (Sun.)
Departs at 16:30
Participation fee: 15,000 yen per person (tax included)
Capacity: approximately 25 people, first come, first served
Creates more than 3,000 anniversaries annually
Of these, approximately 1,400 are ocean ash scatterings
Bringing light to those who take on challenges. “Team Nutrilite™,” supporting athletes in achieving their dreams, opens applications for new athletes for fiscal 2027
[Shizuoka | Mariko] A special Halloween photo experience with your dog at 1HOTEL. A Halloween-themed “VW bus” makes its debut for 2 days only! The hotel’s dedicated photographer will capture your dog’s many expressions
A group of anko fans with more than 11,000 members helps revitalize regional communities through local anko! It oversees the 5th Tsuwano Anko Journey stamp rally in Shimane Prefecture, bringing together a record 28 shops
Before a single post shakes a company — SendSignal, which assesses the risk of a post going viral negatively before publication, launches in β; the first service in Japan to use Jev (TypeSafe AI), a model specialized in decision-making, for viral backlash risk assessment
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In our measurements, the model processed requests up to 200 times faster
Original1 判定あたりの費用は 400 分の 1 以下でした
We adapted the definitions of the questions for each of the 20 perspectives to Japanese-language posts
Measurements were taken using 84 Japanese-language posts (69 for training and 15 sealed)
Companies mentioned：Yakaze Tech Studio株式会社、TypeSafe AI
With overseas markets changing amid tariffs and regulations, how should Japanese companies respond? ZenGroup outlines 5 key points for cross-border e-commerce
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The group has more than 3.4 million members
Shipped more than 10.5 million products cumulatively to 175 countries and regions
Boasting a 95% occupancy rate, Toyama’s No. 1※1 real estate company opens a new location as it works toward a 4-store presence in Tokyo by 2030: Apaman Shop Oimachi Chuo West Exit opens on Sept. 28 (Mon.)
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No. 1 in rental brokerage transactions in Toyama Prefecture for 19 consecutive years
Average occupancy rate in Toyama Prefecture: approximately 77%
Gluten-free and plant-based baked goods specialty shop “さんしょくのすみれ” to exhibit for the first time at “GOOD LIFE Fair 2026” (9/25–27, Tokyo Big Sight / veggy booth)
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Approximately 40,000 visitors
Price: 4,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,360 yen
Price: 450 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：さんしょくのすみれ、朝日新聞社、veggy、STAR BAKE WORKS
Creating “Plateau,” an “imagination support hub,” in Kitamoto City. Crowdfunding begins to carry a building with a history of approximately 100 years into the future
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Population to decline in 98.9% of municipalities by 2050
Population to decline in 1,610 municipalities between 2025 and 2030
Average vacancy rate in shopping districts nationwide: 11.3%
Survey forms sent to 11,280 shopping districts nationwide in fiscal 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社LOCUS BRiDGE、全国商店街振興組合連合会、cafe couwa、BEACON coffee and bakes、暮らしの編集室、Nodstock、岡安建築株式会社
“Real Estate Investment: A Miracle Comeback Story,” a novel based on the true story of an investor who rebuilt his life after his construction company went bankrupt, goes on sale September 26—ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s “Real Estate Investment” category during the preorder period; recommended by real estate consultant Osamu Nagashima
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Borrowings of just under 300 million yen
List price: 1,650 yen, tax included
1,043 construction industry bankruptcies
“Exits,” including business suspensions and closures: 5,937 cases
Today’s hottest idols gathered in one place! 日向坂46 brought the venue to a crescendo as the grand finale, with 9 acts in total—including CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, 日向坂46 and FRUITS ZIPPER—delivering spectacular live performances!
Completely revamped the “Data Organizer Video Course”; enrollment opens September 30 for the practical “Data Organizer Training Course,” which builds scientific literacy for the AI era
The 17th edition of Well Green Lab, a popup event for a sustainable lifestyle, will be held at Shibuya Scramble Square from September 24 (Thursday) to September 30 (Wednesday)!
Marriage agency “ナレソメ予備校” supports couples’ conversations on everything from parenting to household finances. Hosting a “Two-Week Parenting and Money Program” for couples after marriage
[就活マップ] Simultaneous free launch of nonverbal test generators (web apps for web test preparation) for SPI, Tamatebako, TG-WEB and SCOA! A comprehensive collection of web-based practice questions and timer features, with no registration required
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The results showed that 74% of job seekers have felt they ran out of time on the SPI and have experienced failing.
Free online seminar series explaining how to prepare for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “SCS Evaluation System” by industry; 5 sessions in total
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Held over a total of 5 sessions
Aiming to begin operations around the end of fiscal 2026
[Independent survey] Views of new-graduate recruitment pages are 6.07 times as high as those of mid-career recruitment pages: analysis of 37,934 company websites
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Companies with a verifiable new-graduate recruitment page: 1,365 (3.60%)
Companies with a verifiable mid-career recruitment page: 225 (0.59%)
Ratio of new-graduate to mid-career pages: 6.07 times
Companies with verifiable pages for both new-graduate and mid-career recruitment: 91 (0.24%)
37,934 companies whose official websites could be checked and evaluated
49,568 companies covered by web monitoring in an independent corporate database
“How much should we raise prices?” Just 17.6% of business owners use a financial estimate sheet to make that decision [Survey of 539 small and medium-sized business owners]
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Reviewing performance, including sales and profits
[Sweets and savory dishes to savor the flavors of autumn] “A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin” at DEK, a restaurant run by a long-established produce wholesaler (10/2–11/15)
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A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin ¥7,000 (tax included)
A Bountiful Autumn Afternoon Tea: Sweet Potatoes, Chestnuts and Pumpkin, with champagne or craft gin ¥8,500 (tax included)
[IRC 2026 A/W] CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, Takane no Nadeshiko, ≒JOY, Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER and more deliver spectacular live performances and special fashion shows!
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At Yokohama Arena on Sunday, September 20, 2026
The event will be held on Sunday, March 7, at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium!
No batteries needed! Just put a sticker on your belongings and help create a world where lost items find their way home: Lost-and-found Cloud find begins selling its lost-item notification sticker, “find return”
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About 31.28 million found items were reported to police in 2024, a record high
Plummeted to 43,000 people in fiscal 2024
Lost-and-found Cloud find has deployed its system at more than 5,000 facilities to date
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Keio Line and Inokashira Line: ticket gate counters at a total of 14 stations
A total of approximately 10,100 people went wild! CANDY TUNE, Juice=Juice, Takane no Nadeshiko, ≒JOY, Hinatazaka46, FRUITS ZIPPER and others lit up the runway, showcasing their full new appeal!