[Essential reading for comprehensive selection applicants] Launch of 知のクエストリア, a new series that supports intellectual inquiry through the ability to ask questions. First installment: 『見えないものを信じる力 物理で世界を読む』 goes on sale September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
Single-person and couple-only households now account for 60%! After 31 years, "bite-sized" cheese is back: 「クラフト ひとくち切れてるチーズ プレーン」 and 「クラフト ひとくち切れてるチーズ カマンベール入り」 launch nationwide on October 1 (Thursday)
Benesse's paid senior residence, Medical Rehabilitation Home Granda Momoyamadai, scheduled to open in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, in November 2026; a “Dementia Seminar” will be held on October 4 to mark the preview event celebrating the completed facility.
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Currently operates 368 senior living residences, mainly in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
A 5-minute walk from Momoyamadai Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line
A 5-minute walk from Momoyamadai Station on the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line (approximately 370 m)
[First in Miyagi Prefecture] Demonstration of the “HELLO CYCLING” bike-sharing service launches at Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line and Sendai Haranomachi Pivot
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Stations will be installed at 2 locations: Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line and Sendai Haranomachi Pivot
A total of 10 electric-assist bicycles will be deployed
“Dopa-kids” and “Dopa-addicts” are also worth watching! The author of the global bestseller “Dopamine Addiction,” which has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide and is praised by Dr. Hansen of “Smartphone Brain,” presents a practical guide, “Breaking Free from Dopamine Addiction,” on sale Thursday, September 17!
A “crab” and Japanese “armor” become a heavily armed mecha!? The first release in overseas artists' “TANKHEAD” series is here: the large six-legged tank “HEIKEGANI.” Reservations open September 14, with an exclusive bonus available through the official online store!
What is the value of translation in the AI era? The 35th JTF Translation Festival 2026, one of Japan's largest translation and interpreting events, will be held.
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In October–November 2026
From Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Tuesday, November 24
[Mystery-solving game] New release today: “Theater-Style Mystery: Welcome to Cinema New Wave,” the latest installment in Nazogura’s at-home mystery series, “Nazogura’s At-Home Mysteries”!
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Release date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Retail price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
The series has surpassed 350,000 copies in cumulative sales.
Additional Character Pack Part 3 features virtual singer Ui, created by Shigure Ui, in “QQQbeats!!!,” on sale today, Thursday, September 17! A 1st-anniversary sale also starts the same day, with the base game on sale for 65% off for the first time
“New Edition: Complete Guide to the Chinese Proficiency Test Pre-Level 4” and “New Edition: Complete Guide to the Chinese Proficiency Test Level 4,” books to help readers pass the test and improve their Chinese, go on sale September 17
Savor the autumn harvest in Ise-Shima. Dinner buffet featuring local ingredients, including Mie Prefecture’s “Momiji Sea Bream” and Ise tea, at グランドメルキュール伊勢志摩リゾート＆スパ
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Original1泊オールインクルーシブ 24,000円～（2名1室利用時1名あたり、税・サ込）
Grand Mercure currently operates more than 80 hotels in more than 10 countries
More than 5,800 hotels and residences in 110 countries worldwide
Professional 4K monitor featuring a non-glare QD-OLED panel with a 5-layer tandem structure, designed for business and creative work: “PRO MAX 271UPXW12G” launches
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5-layer tandem OLED structure delivers 30% more brightness than previous models
Enhances contrast by improving pure black levels by up to 40%
Achieves 2.5 times the scratch resistance of previous models
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Response time: 0.03ms (GTG)
USB PD 98W
Accurate color reproduction with color accuracy kept to ΔE≤2
“The Maverick of the Showa Era,” by Shintaro Ishihara, on sale September 17 (Thursday)! “There are so many things I want to leave behind.” In his later years, after falling ill, he spoke about his life and the unforgettable people whose paths had crossed his, leaving his words behind.
JRE MALL Tickets begins selling admission tickets to 京都鉄道博物館! Tickets to railway museums and related facilities nationwide are also available. Enjoy the appeal of railways on an autumn outing.
What is an emperor? What is the historical assessment of Emperor Keitai, the 26th emperor; Empress Suiko, the 33rd; and Emperor Tenmu, the 40th? Sekki Yuji’s “The True Identity of the Ancient Emperors,” which traces the mysteries of the emperors back to the Jomon period, goes on sale September 17 from 新潮新書!
The gravure feature is nude photography! A look at photographers’ “challenges and adventures”! Highly anticipated new cameras, キヤノン EOS R8 Mark II and OM SYSTEM PEN, arrive with the fastest hands-on reviews yet
[Certified Public Accountant Exam] Supporting candidates in anticipation of system changes and increased difficulty | TAC rolls out a new curriculum for an early restart
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Curriculum brought forward by approximately 2 months
[Humidifier hygiene solution] Leave it in place for approximately 6 months of effectiveness (※1). Silver ions hidden in glass deliver 99.9% disinfection and antibacterial protection (※2).
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Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Contents: 10g (works with tanks up to 5L and lasts approximately 6 months)
Analysis of 21,134 free consultations on disability pensions finds that 1 in 4 people “don’t know” their premium payment status or have unpaid premiums
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More than 3,000 cases of assistance with benefit claims
Original直近1年間では491名を支援
Benefits approved for 486 people
More than ¥6.2 billion in total pensions secured
“Don’t know”: 3,415 cases
“Don’t know”: 3,415 cases (16.2%)
“Unpaid premiums”: 2,390 cases
“Unpaid premiums”: 2,390 cases (11.3%)
The two responses totaled 5,805 cases
The two responses totaled 5,805 cases (27.5%)
1,625 cases had no unpaid premiums in the year before the first medical examination
Ride around Kyushu’s largest-scale tech event, “RAMEN TECH,” on the bike-sharing service チャリチャリ! Local Bridge conducts a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a digital stamp rally around the venue
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We will provide attendees with ride tickets worth a total of ¥100,000 (1,000 rides), at our expense.
“Wearable Legendary Blanket,” with cumulative sales surpassing 55,000, goes on sale again this year! New additions include a high-neck, long-length version of the popular model and “wearable blankets” for kids!
“Future Mobility Materials” Co-Creation Fair ∼Materials Process DX for Advancing Materials Development and Quality Assurance of Components and Materials∼ [October 9 / Free event in Nagoya] (AIST Group)
Two new pouch styles launch: a slim type with outstanding storage capacity despite its compact size, and a semi-hard type that protects valuable gadgets from impacts
Freeasy makes its debut with academic research stickers and visitor surveys! Publishes report on its exhibition at the 90th Annual Meeting of the 日本心理学会
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More than 30,000 research projects annually
Approximately 3,000 expected attendees
More than 4,000 companies have adopted the service
More than 30,000 surveys annually
Industry-low price of 500 yen
A nationwide panel of 13 million domestic research monitors, with quality managed by AI
Research available in 28 countries and regions worldwide
株式会社日進製作所グループ achieves company-wide operational efficiency through centralized inquiries and system integration after adopting the X-point Cloud workflow system
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Approximately 800 employees company-wide
75 types of forms
A cumulative total of 5,000 companies in the series
Break, crumble and eat Marie biscuits! Caramel joins the lineup of texture-focused cup ice cream with the launch of “砕＜MARIE＆キャラメル＞” on September 28 (Monday)
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“砕＜MARIE＆キャラメル＞” launches on September 28 (Monday)
BLANC launches official LINE account—campaign offers a chance to win a pair's stay voucher to mark the opening of NIKKO
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BLANC NIKKO, opening on November 1, 2026
The campaign will run from September 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Entry period: September 20, 2026 (Sunday)–October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Winners (2 pairs) / Pair stay voucher with breakfast; 10% off dinner coupon
Non-winners (all applicants) / Special offer on a 1-night, 2-meal plan (35% off accommodation)
Valid stay period: November 1, 2026 (Sunday)–March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
BLANC NIKKO is nestled in a forest beside a mountain stream, close to the World Heritage-listed Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine, and features just 4 rooms, each with a cypress-wood hot spring bath
DENTSU SOKEN launches EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) acquisition support consulting services for the manufacturing, architecture and building materials industries
The shape of “future (MIRAINO) play”: MIRAINO, an experiential amusement facility, opens its first location in Tohoku! Scheduled to open at イオンモール伊達 in Fukushima Prefecture in the second half of 2026!
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Second half of 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、イオンモール伊達、MIRAINO、VR-X、DIVE! CAPCOM、Crazy BANeT with CAPCOM ALL STARS、Kids BANeT、鬼武者VR SHADOW TEAM、BIOHAZARD VALIANT RAID
Senshukai and ワールドグループ's ティンパンアレイ team up! Begins test marketing a mail-in brand-name goods purchasing service, “Kimawari Brand,” in partnership with RAGTAG
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More than 20,000 brands handled
More than 250,000 items in stock at all times
500-yen coupon campaign to celebrate the service launch
The coupon can be used on purchases of ¥5,000 (tax included) or more at ベルメゾンネット
“A spark of inspiration, boing!” Free fun♪ Kids BANeT, an indoor playground that nurtures children's imagination and play skills, opens at you me CIRCUS 出雲店 in Shimane Prefecture on October 8 (Thursday)!
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Banetta Mountain: A giant island-shaped obstacle course with a slide. *Ages 3–8
Banetta Space Base: An obstacle course where children can crawl through tunnels and past obstacles. *Ages 3–8
・Event period: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)–October 12, 2026 (Monday, public holiday)
Original・実施期間 ：2026年10月8日(木)～2026年10月31日(土)
Business hours: 10:00–21:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、you me CIRCUS 出雲店、Kids BANeT、ゆめタウン出雲
【“Food innovation” from Koikeya, using a new patent-pending process】Premium molded potato sticks “Golden Potato,” made with the “fresh vacuum-frying process” to deliver the delicious taste of freshly fried potatoes anytime, anywhere, to launch first in 1 metropolis and 6 prefectures
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At convenience stores in 1 metropolis and 6 prefectures from September 21, 2026 (Mon)
Through general retail channels, including supermarkets, in 1 metropolis and 6 prefectures from October 5, 2026 (Mon)
“Golden Potato Addictive Salt” / 46 g
“Golden Potato Classic Nori Salt” / 46 g
“Golden Potato” has achieved a guaranteed shelf life of 10 months
The “Grave Consultation Desk,” launched nationwide during the autumn Higan season, continues to be held in various regions after September. Consultations about closing graves, succession and perpetual memorial services are increasing
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3,943 certificate holders nationwide/as of June 2026
【Survey on attitudes toward summer travel】This summer saw a shift from beach swimming to “hot springs and highlands.” What new ways of spending summer are Japanese travelers looking for?
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Respondents who said they “take the heat into account” when choosing summer travel destinations
Intention to take a “cool-weather getaway”
About 1,400 websites worldwide, including those of airlines, travel agencies and hotels
How can it cost this much?! The reality of hidden education expenses: 72% of parents of elementary and junior high school students face “unexpected” costs 【Survey】
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72% of parents of elementary and junior high school students have expenses that “cost more than expected”
65% of elementary school students incur “unexpected” hidden education expenses
Education expenses as a share of household income: an average of 7%
Just under 20% for those earning 4 million yen or less
The 1-minute anime “ZIP! Anime Theater: Uso Tantei Tomanto,” airing on Nippon TV’s ZIP!, is nearing its final episode! Comments from the star-studded voice cast arrive. TRAIN TV®※ Encore broadcast confirmed!
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The final episode airs on September 21, 2026 (Mon)
All 26 episodes of the short anime aired on “TRAIN TV” from October 2025 through April 2026
Goes on sale at retailers and online shops nationwide around early October 2026
Appearing as a giant balloon at Mitsui Shopping Park Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu from October 15, 2026 (Thu)
Installation period: October 15, 2026 (Thu) to the end of March 2027 (scheduled)
Transforming banking through collaboration between people and AI: “nCino Summit Japan 2026” to be held November 12. Redefining banking operations from tasks to decisions
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Total attendees: 210
Participating banks: 46
Share of participants in management or executive positions: 90%
Sponsors: 11 companies
Capacity: 200 people
More than 2,700 financial institutions worldwide
Companies mentioned：nCino株式会社、nCino, Inc.、株式会社ひろぎんホールディングス、株式会社SMBC信託銀行、株式会社西京銀行、株式会社徳島大正銀行、PwCコンサルティング合同会社、株式会社八十二長野銀行、株式会社広島銀行、アクセンチュア、デロイト、NTT DATA
Pass with 20 minutes per 1 day × 60 days! The definitive study guide for the Japanese Language Teacher Examination, “Japanese Language Teacher Examination Prep Question Book,” goes on sale
【Flying Tiger】Ready for a shift to two seasons?! New “Autumn-Color Tableware” featuring sunflowers and pumpkins lets you enjoy the last of summer and the mood of autumn at once
Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session
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Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served); minimum number of participants is 5
Success in establishing release-agent removal technology for liner recycling, enabling horizontal recycling and upcycling through the circular use of resources
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Founded: 1927
The OSP Group is a global packaging group operating a total of 17 companies (10 in Japan and 7 overseas)
Production facilities are located at 19 sites nationwide
It also aims to achieve one of the 17 SDGs: “12. Responsible consumption and production”
[Behind the Scenes at the Gallery] The 4th collaboration between ArtSticker and CADAN. Saya Okubo’s solo exhibition “Far away from the pain” opens Oct. 15 (Thu.)
The first “mist type” in the series arrives from Black ケープ, known for its strong hold! Point Lock Mist, which firmly holds targeted areas, launches in a limited quantity starting Oct. 17, 2026