“Suica Penguin Puffy Sticker Onigiri Set” available in limited quantities at Onigiri-dokoro Honoriya! Sales begin September 28 (Monday)! Special discount when paying with Suica or other transportation IC cards!
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Price: 1,480 yen (tax included)
Suica discount special price: 1,280 yen (tax included)
※Get 200 yen off when you pay with Suica or another transportation IC card
Cumulative sales exceed 550,000 units! New models ideal for autumn and winter styling from “Raku Q® Pants,” offering outstanding stretch and the convenience of no hemming required
[AX INSIGHT | AI Practical Implementation Support Report, September 2026 issue] 株式会社AX highlights support that connects the latest AI developments to on-the-ground decisions about their use
Launching “ほいくis+ (Plus),” the definitive nursery management support tool equipped with “AI that supports childcare,” helping nurseries focus on the quality of care
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More than 600,000 users every month, among the highest in the childcare industry
The full renovation of 京王プレッソイン新宿 (Keio Presso Inn Shinjuku) was completed on September 30. The stay experience has been redesigned to help guests enjoy the city, from arrival to departure.
“SLIM GRACE,” a beauty salon 30 seconds on foot from Ningyocho Station, grand opens! Welcome with special opening prices (through the end of September)
エイクエント appoints Kenichiro Ishizaki as Japan representative, fully launching introduction and dispatch of “AI talent” to grow its business through AI orchestration
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Has worked in marketing for approximately 30 years
Including 18 years as a leader, driving business growth for global companies in the Japanese market
113 people surveyed
Japan: 34% / United States: 38%
People at Level 0 account for 20% in Japan
Expertise in specialized talent cultivated over 40 years
~Sharing the appeal of Nagano Prefecture’s food, products, culture and tourism from Tama-Plaza~ “Tama-Plaza Nagano Festival ~Taste, Enjoy, Savor, Experience!~” to be held
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Held for the first time on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026
Tokyu Tama Den-en-toshi, home to more than 600,000 people
~Sharing the appeal of Nagano Prefecture’s food, products, culture and tourism from Tama-Plaza~ “Tama-Plaza Nagano Festival ~Taste, Enjoy, Savor, Experience!~” to be held
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Held for the first time on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026
Tokyu Department Store Tama-Plaza’s Tokyu Food Show will hold a fair featuring celebrated shops and specialty products from Nagano Prefecture from Thursday, October 29, to Wednesday, November 4
The Tama-Plaza area, the venue, is a representative area of Tokyu Tama Den-en-toshi, home to more than 600,000 people
A next-generation hard gummy with a rich flavor and firm texture: the popular “melon soda” flavor becomes a permanent offering! Kanro’s “Kanro The Strong Gummy Melon Soda” goes on sale Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Estimated retail price: around 225 yen including tax
~Sharing the appeal of Nagano Prefecture’s food, products, culture and tourism from Tama-Plaza~ “Tama-Plaza Nagano Festival ~Taste, Enjoy, Savor, Experience!~” to be held
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Held for the first time on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026
Tokyu Department Store Tama-Plaza’s Tokyu Food Show will hold a fair featuring celebrated shops and specialty products from Nagano Prefecture from Thursday, October 29, to Wednesday, November 4
The Tama-Plaza area, the venue, is a representative area of Tokyu Tama Den-en-toshi, home to more than 600,000 people
A rare opportunity to speak directly with executives from major companies and speakers invited through the Sendenkaigi Network. Applications are now open for the “Networking Pass,” offering the chance to connect with 100 decision-makers at once! [Brain Summit]
Special “IdentityⅤ 第五人格×横浜市” presentation to be held on the giant Ferris wheel “Cosmo Clock 21”!
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Available at approximately 200 stores!
3 areas × 3 types: 9 types in total
Original1回あたり1分間の演出
【Hours】10:00–20:00
【Hours】11:00–21:45
Companies mentioned:公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、IdentityⅤ 第五人格、よこはまコスモワールド、クイーンズスクエア横浜、コレットマーレ、MMテラス、MARK IS みなとみらい、CIAL桜木町、横浜ワールドポーターズ、横浜赤レンガ倉庫、横浜港大さん橋国際客船ターミナル、横浜マリンタワー、ラクシス フロント、山下公園通り会、馬車道商店街、吉田町(よしだまち)、伊勢佐木町商店街、BASEGATE横浜関内、クイーンズパーク、ホテルニューグランド、横浜シンフォステージ、ランドマークプラザ、Cafe Fan Base
Kose and Benesse jointly develop inquiry-based learning materials for elementary school students; lessons on marine environmental issues related to coral and companies’ conservation efforts will be made available through the ICT learning software “ミライシード” — Open lesson to be held at an elementary school in Okinawa on September 15
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The planted coral now covers more than approximately 1万3,000 m² (equivalent to about 35 25-meter regulation swimming pools)
Used by more than 4.1 million students at approximately 12,000 schools nationwide
【リーガロイヤルホテル広島】Add festive color to Christmas Eve with a special cake featuring “the king of strawberries,” Amaou: Reservations open for 2 types of limited-edition Christmas cakes
【TGC Kitakyushu 2026】Miyu Ikeda and Kokona Sasaki confirmed to appear♡ Plus, “buzz” producer Shinako will make a guest appearance, along with a special collaboration stage featuring TGC teen and “Today, I Fell in Love.”
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This commemorative 10th edition is set to take place
Results of the 2026 “Survey on Disaster Anxiety” released — Changes in disaster concerns and preparedness awareness over 5 years
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The share of respondents concerned about flood damage surged from 32.7% in July 2026 to 40.1% in August.
The share who said “insurance premiums (contributions) are becoming more expensive” rose from 18.8% in 2022 to 19.4% in August 2026.
Over the past 5 years, the share who said they had “made no preparations at all” or “made very few preparations” has remained around 76% to 80%. The figure was also 76.2% in August 2026
Combining “very” and “somewhat,” 64.4% of respondents feel anxious about disasters.
Concern about earthquakes has remained high in the upper 80% range each year, with little change at 86.3% in August following the Kumamoto earthquake.
Concern about flood damage had fallen to 32.7% in the July 2026 survey, but
More than 4割※ of incidents covered by fire insurance are caused by natural disasters.
The results showed that 64.7% of respondents have some form of insurance.
Respondents who said they “have both earthquake insurance and fire insurance”
【CJPF LAB on 9/30: Overview finalized and speakers’ profiles announced!】1st CJPF LAB: “The Potential of J-Beauty for the World: What Is the Beauty Japan Can Be Proud of Worldwide?”
“SOWAKA” named a finalist for the Historic Hotels Worldwide 2026 Awards
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2026 Awards
Only 5 properties in Japan have received this recognition, including SOWAKA
Total number of guest rooms: 23
フォーブス・トラベルガイド 4-Star
LA LISTE 2026 “World’s TOP1,000 Hotels”
A contemporary retreat with no more than 50 rooms
Companies mentioned:株式会社HERM、Historic Hotels Worldwide、National Trust for Historic Preservation、魚谷繁礼建築研究所、フォーブス・トラベルガイド、LA LISTE、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、SOWAKA
“Knowing” and “noticing” are different—focusing on the gap between awareness and reality of unconscious bias | Sourire releases video of “Unconscious Bias Course: Considering Workplace Interactions”
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Viewing time: approximately 20 minutes
Original料金:1本 330,000円(税込)
Approximately 42,000 employees of member companies and other organizations responded
A track record of providing DEI training to more than 20,000 people over 16 years
Nationwide Zoom seminar “How to Build a Company That AI Chooses” to be held on October 19: Explaining customer acquisition for businesses in the ChatGPT, Gemini and Google era
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Customer numbers rise from 2,330 to 13,208
Increase rate: 466.87%
Inquiries increased from 20 the previous month to 102 in the current month
【ロイズ】Event sales information for the first half of October. Popular nama chocolate and limited-quantity potato chip chocolate, among other products, will be on sale.
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Net quantity: 9 pieces
Price: 783 yen including tax (725 yen before tax)
Contents: 20 pieces
Price: ¥1,215 including tax (¥1,125 before tax)
Net weight: 190 g
Price: 1,350 yen including tax (1,250 yen before tax)
Practical guide to learning everything from evaluation to continuous improvement, “LLM Application Evaluation-Driven Development,” to be released by 翔泳社 on September 24
【Starting Friday, September 25, 2026】New fall menu launches! be my flora kitchen begins selling additive-free gluten-free curry and cinnamon apple sweet potato packed with autumn flavors
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Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
Original平日:3,630円(税込)/1名様
Original土日祝:4,290円(税込)/1名様
Companies mentioned:be my flora kitchen、be my flora bakery、株式会社RESALON
Kitakyushu’s “Kibou no Machi Music Festival” announces its 2nd wave of artists and daily lineup! Manami Kakudo, Black Boboi, Takashi Nakagawa, ALKDO and others confirmed.
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Advance ticket (1-day pass): 5,500 yen
Same-day ticket (1-day pass): 7,000 yen
2-day pass: 10,000 yen
OriginalU-23割・障害者割引(1日券):3,000円
Capacity: 500 people per day (1,000 people total over 2 days, planned)
Social media buzz drove readers to brick-and-mortar bookstores! One bookstore saw 13.72 million impressions and sales of nominated titles reach 187.6% of the previous month. Final voting results announced for the “SNS Oshibon Awards 2026”
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Impressions: 13.72 million
・Sales of the same book compared with the previous month: 187.6%
・Sales during last year’s fair compared with the same month the previous year: 291.6%
The final vote drew 3,157 votes
as well as 1,236 enthusiastic “favorite pick” comments from readers
Likes: 167,477
Quotes and reposts: 15,324
Favorite-pick comments: 1,236
Companies mentioned:本をつなぐ株式会社、コーチャンフォー若葉台店、TODA HALL & CONFERENCE TOKYO
Two autumn experiences in Ginza: LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée presents “Monotone 2026,” an afternoon tea in black and white, and “Mont d'Automne,” a parfait inspired by an autumn mountain trek
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Weekdays ¥9,800
Weekends and holidays ¥10,500
¥4,400
Weekdays ¥3,900
Weekends and holidays: 4,400 yen
Original1日10食限定
Companies mentioned:株式会社スイーツプラス、LOUANGE TOKYO Le Musée、Mighty Leaf
For living independently without relying on family: course on “personal guarantors” and “end-of-life planning for living” to be held again in the second half of FY2026 (一般社団法人まもりすくん)
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This popular course has attracted more than 200 participants to date
Participation fee: ¥500 plus ¥500 for materials
教材費: Set of 3 end-of-life planning notebooks, ¥2,000
Harmony Plus launches its “Accreditation Evaluation and Internal Quality Assurance Support Service,” supporting universities from planning and organizing to implementation decisions
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Started in September 2026
Trial evaluations by assessment agencies to begin in fiscal 2027
Full implementation of the “new evaluation” to begin in fiscal 2030