MINI宮崎’s Christmas ornaments have been transformed once again into MINI logo keychains. Ornaments made from discarded bottle caps, on which participants wrote their wishes, were remolded and have been distributed through capsule toy machines as visitor gifts since September.
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The 40 participants experienced the process of choosing the colors of plastic bottle caps, melting them and molding them.
Since September 2026, they have been handed out to customers as visitor gifts through capsule toy machines.
Held a workshop to make 300 upcycled ema plaques, “Wave Ema”
Companies mentioned：MINI宮崎、NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、株式会社ナカムラ自動車、金沢美術工芸大学、対馬市、SARAYA株式会社、NPO法人ZERI JAPAN
国際ドローン協会 supports trail repairs in Yatsugatake for 2 consecutive years, transporting 350kg of lumber to work sites on mountain trails with a large logistics drone
Former Samurai Japan head coach, fast-growing company CEO and business leaders gather for “MINDSET SHIFT Summit 2026,” examining the foundations of organizational transformation
KITOKIE, made with thinned hinoki cypress, launches “Tsukine,” a new fragrance limited to fall/winter 2026. Its scent evokes a hinoki forest illuminated by the moon on an autumn night.
[Taking place October 8 (Thu) from 19:00] Update your e-commerce strategy ahead of the year-end sales season! Shibuya networking event with Tamura, who has supported 600 companies and won 50 awards, to discuss “how to build a business that sells”!
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Has supported more than 600 e-commerce companies
Guided startups to become companies with 10 billion yen in annual sales
Bring “the joy of choice” and “professional flavor” to everyday meals. The official online store of retort-food specialist ニシキヤキッチン has been revamped, with a new subscription service letting customers choose freely from 100 varieties.
POWDER ROOM, one of South Korea’s largest beauty platforms, to hold an exclusive “J-Beauty FAN-MEET UP in KOREA” with Japan’s leading cosmetics brand CANMAKE
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The brand celebrated its 40th anniversary last year
Companies mentioned：POWDER ROOM、CANMAKE、PAWCOMPANY Inc.
[Meet-and-greet idol VTuber] Birthday merchandise for 桃妃ミルク goes on sale September 22 (Tue)! 5 newly illustrated items plus a complete set, all made to order
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Acrylic block: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Cheki holder (with trading card): 2,500 yen (tax included)
The 13th Konami Sports Junior Cup Finals to be held at Nasu Highland Golf Club — 115 elementary and junior high school students from across Japan to compete
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The elementary school division features 81 players: children who advanced through qualifying tournaments held using golf simulators at 36 Konami Sports Club facilities nationwide, along with seeded players
34 participants in the junior high school division
The sound of the erhu at a traditional Japanese confectionery shop on an autumn night. Toyohashi’s long-established Okamedo to hold a moon-viewing concert for a night only on Sept. 27
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At Okamedo Fujisawa store on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
The event will run from 17:00 to 18:30, as dusk gives way to night.
Tutoring school “Kikuna Campus” opens in Kikuna, Kanagawa Prefecture! A series of 4 consecutive weeks of individual consultation events, “The Fastest Study Method on Earth: We’ll Teach You One-on-One Special,” will begin Sept. 26. Japan’s first university entrance exam prep school that does not hold classes
Tutoring school “Nishi-Funabashi Campus” opens in Nishi-Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture! A series of 4 consecutive weeks of individual consultation events, “The Fastest Study Method on Earth: We’ll Teach You One-on-One Special,” will begin Sept. 26. Japan’s first university entrance exam prep school that does not hold classes
The “<Sassy> & <Asobi Ehon> Family Fair — First Books & Toys” for parents and children of ages 0, 1 and 2 opens at Kyoto Isetan on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 (national holiday)!
[InfoZine] Beyond mere problem-solving! Learning and assessment with the global education platform “Wayground (formerly Quizizz)” — free seminar for teachers
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Used by more than 100 million teachers and learners worldwide
サカ美術館 to hold its first special exhibition — “Kamasan: The Noble Tradition of Balinese Painting”
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The special exhibition “Kamasan: The Noble Tradition of Balinese Painting (KAMASAN: The Noble Tradition of Balinese Painting)” will run from Aug. 28, 2026.
This exhibition runs through May 30, 2027
More than 30 works will be displayed together.
Original毎日の開館時間は10:00〜18:00です。
It stretches along a spectacular 1.3km coastline of sheer cliffs.
The 90-hectare grounds are home to 4 award-winning hotels.
After the 10-yen coin, now comes the 100-yen coin! The “100-yen Coin Oversized Cushion,” about 50cm in diameter, joins the エブリデイ original prize lineup!
An autumn-limited flavor from the popular 『感動あんぱん』, known for its generous filling! “Chunky red bean paste with chestnuts” returns this year, on sale October 1 (Thursday)
『カードファイト!! ヴァンガード Divinez』 limited prizes and capsule toys at モーリーファンタジー and PALO will begin rolling out on October 2, 2026 (Friday)! A commemorative campaign is also planned!
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Starting Friday, October 2, 2026
5 types in total
Size: about H120mm from head to toes
Size: about W100×H130×D80mm
Total: 7 types
Spend 500 yen on eligible prizes at a store
Originalモーリーオンラインで500MP消費
2 winners selected by lottery
Application period: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
An event commemorating the 10th anniversary will be held on October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
Taiwanese brand IWI launches its “FUSION Mechanical Pencil New Year Campaign” to meet demand among middle and high school students for a “slightly nicer mechanical pencil”
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The suggested retail price is 4,400 yen (tax included).
Stores that order 3 each of the 6 eligible products, for a total of 18, will receive
Vertical short drama “If It’s Just Love, I Don’t Need It Anymore.” set in 台東区 released
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Awareness of 台東区’s leather industry stands at approximately 20%
10 episodes in total
Each episode is approximately 1-2 minutes long
Companies mentioned：台東ファッションフェア実行委員会、DRAWING AND MANUAL＋GMO ENGINE、台東区、東都製靴工業協同組合、一般社団法人東京鞄協会、協同組合東京バッグ協会、協同組合東京帽子協会、東京服装ベルト工業協同組合、協同組合資材連、東京洋装雑貨工業協同組合
The Grand Prix goes to “LAYA QUEST: The Legend of Taiwanese Breakfast” in the international division! Japan’s only anime-meets-other-industries “Ani-Mono Manufacturing Awards” at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair
Begins accepting orders from bicycle rental operators for “チャージングロッカー,” which individually stores and charges replacement batteries for electric-assist bicycles
Why was the “world’s first automobile” a 3-wheeler? 140 years after the automobile’s birth, BLDB releases a special guide comparing 1886 with the DM229
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140 years since the birth of the automobile
3 wheels with thin wire spokes
430 metal parts
Sales begin in July 2026
September 22, 2026
January 29, 1886
July 1886
Mercedes trademark registered in 1902
Daimler-Benz AG established in 1926
August 1888
Total travel distance, including the return trip, was approximately 180 km
【A timber education model originating in Kushiro】Custom wooden playground equipment made from thinned timber from company-owned forests donated to 5 childcare facilities and other locations! Donation ceremony to be held on September 18
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Approximately 170 ha of company-owned forest, “むらいのもり”
A total of 5 facilities: 2 local public facilities and 3 private facilities
【Industry-academia collaboration】Representative Hisamori of むげんのそら to serve as a guest lecturer for a joint course among 5 universities in Fukui Prefecture, “Fukui’s Economy and Business Leaders,” sharing insights on regional revitalization through drones and career perspectives with approximately 40 university students
【阪神梅田本店】A grand gathering of “freshly made” Mont Blanc desserts, piped by chefs right before your eyes! Event to transform the venue into a celebration of chestnuts
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9 Mont Blanc shops gather
Premium Mont Blanc Hitomaru-HITOMALU〈with select stem-roasted green tea〉(1 serving) ¥3,300
Mille-feuille Mont Blanc (1 serving) ¥2,970
Bergamot-scented Mont Blanc parfait〈with a pairing drink〉(1 serving) ¥3,300
Mont Blanc Ephémère (1 piece) ¥1,201
Marron Royale (1 piece) ¥981
Koyomi Dora chestnut (1 piece) ¥521
Mont Blanc with house-made candied chestnuts in syrup (1 piece) ¥981
Mont Blanc chocolate cream puff (1 piece) ¥781
Premium
Companies mentioned：阪神梅田本店、スイーツなかの、和栗や Mont Blanc STYLE、Pâtissière MAYO、BIEN-ETRE、パティスリー ショコラトリー レシィ、パティスリー サヴール オン ドゥスール、九九九、ka ha na -菓葉絆-、Régalez-Vous、ラトリエ ドゥ マッサ
“QR code-based laser search system”: Focus on items, companies, people and more attracting attention in today’s new lifestyle! Featured on NEW TREND ONE
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Searches are possible down to 10 m underwater.
More than a hundred drone laser surveying companies operate nationwide.
[Find the data platform that’s right for your company] A practical guide to end “having too many tools to choose from”: “The Complete Guide to Data Management Tools 2026: How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Company, from ETL to Data Catalogs” available for free
School sports days and cultural festivals both face a “morning hurdle”—Survey of parents on autumn school events and children with orthostatic dysregulation
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110 parents
School sports days and athletic meets: 23.5%
Early morning assembly time: 17.5%
Having to stand for a long time: 16.5%
Were allowed to join late or leave early: 23.5%
Told the school in advance about their child’s health condition: 28.8%
[First store in the Osaka area at Daimaru Umeda] MOROBAAU, a new-style sweet bread from Daimyo, Fukuoka, that is neither bread nor cake, arrives for a limited time!
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“Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥795 including tax
“Milk Tea Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥805 including tax
“Chocolate Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥825 including tax
“Pistachio Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥865 including tax
“Yuzu and Matcha Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥815 including tax
“Dubai Chocolate Tiramisu Melon Bread” (1 piece) ¥1,193 including tax
“Dubai Chocolate Egg Tart” (1 piece) ¥943 including tax
“Sourdough Egg Tart” (1 piece) ¥615 including tax
“Gateau Chocolat” (1 piece) ¥555 including tax
“Matcha Gateau Chocolat” (1 piece) ¥565 including tax
More than 20% of major resignation-service providers suspended operations over a 1-year period; new entrants fuel intensifying price competition, while an “unclear regulatory zone” clouds the outlook
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Businesses offering “resignation services”
May be at risk of “suspending service”
Accounted for 26.9% of the total, or more than 20%
Shedding light on the “hearts” of cancer patients and the families who support them—advance release of a free edition of the new book “Cancer and the Heart Resort” (written by 戸村智憲): Raising awareness of the importance of mental health care for people with cancer and support for families【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】
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His wife, 戸村妃美, was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 39
A journey of emotional recovery spanning about 3 years
The collection features 17 items across 3 types to enjoy during card fights and everyday outings, including a clear 「クリアポーチ」 pouch that perfectly fits 「ぷちっしゅ！」 and a 「ミニアクリルスタンドマーカー」 featuring card illustrations
A campaign will give away 1 random card from the 「限定PRカード（全5種）」 lineup for every 500 yen inserted into an eligible booth
Price: ¥550 (tax included)
A social media campaign will give away, by lottery, a clear pouch signed by Yuka Nishio, who plays 「員弁ナオ」, or a clear pouch signed by Eri Yukimura, who plays 「明星エリカ」, to 2 winners each (1 winner for each cast member)
Register as a new member and verify your phone number to receive 500MP in play points (equivalent to 500 yen)!
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 21:00 to 21:50, 「GENTLE NIGHT」 on 渋谷クロスFM (&LiveYouTube) presents a major special on France 🇫🇷 for the autumn arts season, featuring NAFAS TOKYO, LOUVRE and much more!