“TIME SHARING Toranomon PF Building B1F,” a large rental conference room with capacity for up to 174 people, opens September 11, a 4-minute walk from Toranomon Hills Station
“The Strange Series” surpasses 10 million copies sold worldwide! Uketsu’s “latest work” is a new genre combining “history” and “novel”: an unprecedented “history novel”! Title: “Uketsu’s House,” on sale November 13, 2026!
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“The Strange Series” surpasses 10 million copies sold worldwide
A hit live-action film that also grossed more than 5 billion yen
More than 3.5 million copies sold worldwide
More than 700,000 copies sold
Translation and publication decided in 40 countries and regions
[INNISFREE] One year since the launch of “Green Tea Ceramide Milk Essence Toner”! Limited-quantity set with a milk mist and exclusive key ring goes on sale October 1
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Green Tea Ceramide Milk Essence Toner, 160mL, full size
Green Tea Ceramide Milk Essence Mist, 30mL, mini size
Price: 2,790 yen (tax included)
On sale starting October 1, 2026 (Thursday)
“Green Tea Ceramide Milk Essence Toner,” launched in October 2025
Is “AI power waste” on the rise? More than 60% of generative AI users say they “ask questions on a whim”; about 70% of AI users are concerned about rising electricity demand. Meanwhile, about 10% say they want to cut back on AI use in the future
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Responded that they had “asked a question on a whim, even though there was no need to ask AI”
Responded that they “did not know about or were not concerned about” the increase in electricity use caused by generative AI
Are concerned about the increase in electricity use
“I want to limit my use of AI”
“Renewable energy” was the most common answer
People aged 20–69 nationwide ask or make requests of generative AI in text about 63.5 billion times a year
Electricity consumption associated with text-based queries is estimated at 15.2 GWh
Equivalent to 1 day of electricity use by about 1.42 million ordinary households
From ランコム’s top-of-the-line Absolue collection, a new cleanser that opens up the future of beauty through longevity research: Absolue The Foaming Cleanser, launching on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
“Accounting Firm White Paper 2026” for accounting firms, companies and business owners announces findings of a survey on the adoption and use of generative AI
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Survey of 818 people from accounting firms, companies and business owners nationwide
At accounting firms, adoption rose from 39% in fiscal 2024 to 75% in fiscal 2026
Among companies and business owners, adoption rose from 55% in fiscal 2024 to 84% in fiscal 2026
The rate of paid-version use at accounting firms is 46%
52% of accounting firms
35% of companies and business owners
70% of accounting firms have not yet put systems in place
“ぽんとね！” draws out couples’ honest opinions, surpassing 150 installations nationwide—making candid feedback that satisfaction scores alone cannot reveal visible, and updating communication between couples and wedding venues
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Post-wedding fair satisfaction ratings submitted to “survox” average 4.75 points (out of 5)
More than 60% said they had experienced being unable to voice questions or concerns they felt during customer service at the time
Satisfaction with estimates improved 20% from the previous month
The conversion rate among couples visiting for the first time also rose 5%
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエディングパーク、survox、ぽんとね！、mieruupark、mierepo、Wedding Park、Photorait、Ringraph、結婚あした研究所 by Wedding Park
Raising hourly wages but still unable to hire? 82.6% of companies that raised hourly wages say wages alone have limits in hiring and retention. Survey on working conditions for part-time employees released
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Limits to hiring and retention through wages alone
Difficult to stand out from other companies even after raising hourly wages
Do not feel financially comfortable
Feeling a “difference in treatment” compared with regular employees
Feeling a “gap in employee benefits” compared with regular employees
Want to choose a workplace with comprehensive employee benefits
“I feel valued” +35.8 points
“Motivation to work” +23.2 points
“I want to keep working here for a long time” +16.3 points
Location-sharing and chat service Linkit® Maps now supports Starlink Direct, making it available even in areas without mobile coverage as long as the sky is visible
Making “invisible refusals” visible to identify challenges in hospital management: Dr.JOY to launch “Acceptance Call AI,” which automatically records AI-based acceptance decisions for referral and emergency calls, starting September 18
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As of September 1, 2026, it had been adopted by 213 facilities, including those preparing for implementation
“Unknown reason” accounts for 19.7% of refusals of referral and emergency calls
Difficulty accepting referrals and emergency cases may result in lost opportunities worth up to 360 million yen annually
For working adults aged 30 and under only! This fall, blow away everyday stress by getting active, having fun and laughing! VS PARK’s “U30 Working Adults-Only Pack” launches at VS PARK locations nationwide on October 1 (Thursday)!
Perfect for fall: “Kirin Hanayoi Apple Raspberry Tea Sour Sparkling (Limited Edition),” a sweet-and-tart, richly aromatic sparkling tea sour made with apples and raspberries, launches
A fall staple at FamilyMart! Caramel joins the lineup this year! “Famima’s Sweet Potato Harvest Festival” starts Tuesday, September 22, with 14 varieties featuring a range of textures, from chewy to crisp and crumbly!
Cheese sweets specialty shop チーズガーデン to open its first café-equipped store in Tohoku and its first location in Fukushima Prefecture: チーズガーデン イオンモール伊達店 opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
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Grand opening on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026
・Imperial Household Cheese Cake: 500 yen (tax included)
・Seasonal Imperial Household Cheese Cake: from 550 yen (tax included)
・Basque Cheesecake: 650 yen (tax included)
・NASU WHITE Fromage Blanc: 720 yen (tax included)
Imperial Household Parfait: 800 yen (tax included)
Cone/cup: 600 yen (tax included)
① Rare Cheesecake Drink: S 480 yen / M 580 yen (tax included)
② Baked Cheesecake Drink: S 580 yen / M 680 yen (tax included)
Author Sayako Nagai, whose widely acclaimed work 木挽町のあだ討ち won the Naoki Prize and was adapted into a film, has set Sept. 30 as the release date for her latest period mystery, 長崎出島かれいどすこうぷ; cover art also unveiled!
U-NEXT joins 劇団☆新感線’s “77 People of Skull Castle Project,” commemorating the final installment of the popular series 髑髏城の七人! Remastered streaming of original specials and archival works with bonus footage, plus limited-time streaming of past productions.
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Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.
Around 30% of people eat hot pot even during prolonged hot weather! First collaboration between 飯田商店 and Kit Oisix: “飯田商店 Finishing Tantanmen Shabu-Shabu Soy Sauce Hot Pot” now on sale (from 9/17)
Growing interest in the fermented seasoning shio koji! Searches for shio koji are 3.2 times higher than in 2018, while the number of published recipes has grown 5 times ～Survey data from デリッシュキッチン, one of Japan’s largest recipe video platforms～
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Among those who regularly use shio koji, 27.5% said that over the past 2 years they had further increased their use of shio koji (including liquid types) or their recipe browsing
Asked why their interest in shio koji had grown, 73.9% of respondents said their interest in fermented foods, gut health and wellness had increased
Based on the concept “easy and delicious for anyone to make,” all recipes are developed by food professionals such as registered dietitians, with more than 57,000 recipes in total
First in Aomori Prefecture! “Out of KidZania in むつ市 2026” to be held in Shimokita Peninsula’s Mutsu City, featuring 20 types of work experiences that support the local community, outside the world of KidZania
“A treasured fruit flavor with a gorgeous aroma.” The finest specialty coffee beans, “Brazil Guariroba Joia,” created through a collaboration between デロンギ and a renowned farm, go on general sale Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, “Coffee Day”
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7,029% of target achieved
Total contributions: 70,292,474 yen
339 supporters
Contents / Net weight 150g
Oct. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：デロンギ・ジャパン株式会社、デロンギ、グリーンファンディング、グアリロバ農園、Cup of Excellence、INPI、カンポ・ダス・ヴェルテンテス、デロンギ リヴェリア、ブラジル国家産業財産権院
【October Breast Cancer Awareness Month】Make your daily bath a time to “notice” changes in your body: “Breast Awareness” campaign launched from 100 public bathhouses in Tokyo
【サザンビーチホテル＆リゾート沖縄】Autumn Buffet: Autumn Harvest Festival, featuring seasonal flavors and local Okinawan ingredients. Roasted duck with Itoman-grown mushrooms and an interactive dessert, freshly shaved pure brown sugar, make their debut
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From Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥3,500
Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥3,300
Elementary school students: ¥1,300
Preschool children (ages 4–6): ¥550
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥4,950
【KEYUCA】October 1 is Coffee Day! A freshly brewed cup, easily carried in your pocket: the new dishwasher-safe, easy-to-clean 180ml stainless steel mini bottle
A sweat before work. A sweat after work, too. “Good Sweat, Shibuya. WORK & WELLNESS” launches a new relationship between work and well-being, beginning with the “Good Sweat, Shibuya. Action” initiative
Decided by an SNS vote! A creamy, sweet pudding with a bittersweet sauce chosen by everyone, featuring the rich flavor of bitter caramel sauce: Meito Smooth Pudding with Bitter Caramel Sauce
【New Product】A new white chocolate flavor joins the 3-layer Florentine, offering a fresh take on the classic. Elegantly dressed in white to suit any occasion: “Florin Chocolat Sand <White>,” with almonds at the heart
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■ Price: ¥1,458 (tax included) / box
■ Price: ¥2,484 (tax included) / box
■ Sales period: Saturday, September 19, 2026–Wednesday, March 31, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社BAKE、caica、BAKE the SHOP、BAKE the ONLINE、楽天市場、BAKE CHEESE TART、クロッカンシュー ザクザク、RINGO、PRESS BUTTER SAND、しろいし洋菓子店、トーキョー煎餅、TeaDrop.、A Bite Coffee
Domestic study programs shift from university students to middle and high school students — university and vocational college students’ share falls from 65% to 18%, while middle and high school student participation remains high even after overseas travel recovers
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University and vocational college students: 64.6% (2021) → 17.9% (2024–2026). The program began with 2 out of every 3 participants being university students; now they account for fewer than 1 in 5
Middle and high school students: 17.1% → 49.8% (2.9 times). They make up nearly half of participants, with high school students alone forming the largest group (31.0%)
Working adults: 17.1% → 31.9% (1.9 times). Middle and high school students and working adults each make up a notable share of participants, while the proportion of university and vocational college students has declined
A new option in suits. Direct delivery of custom-order suits begins: measurements taken at approximately 700 stores nationwide, with suits shipped directly from the factory to your door in as few as 5 days
Survey: 97.2% of people using Excel to manage customer data face some kind of challenge. Half of companies that encountered 5 or more problems had introduced CRM/SFA
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Just 2.8% reported managing data in Excel without problems
Half of organizations that faced 5 or more problems had already introduced CRM/SFA
74.6% saw improvements in how quickly they could find information
19.4% said the effort required for data entry had increased
Among companies relying primarily on Excel, 71.7% said some customer information would be lost if 1 sales representative left
Time spent on management and data transfer was also 2.04 hours per week for companies relying primarily on Excel
Of the 75 people using CRM/SFA, 61.3% said they would not want to return to Excel-centered management
“パンのフェス,” which has drawn a total of more than 1.78 million visitors at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, will be held in both eastern and western Japan! The long-awaited first Osaka-Umeda event, followed by a return to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
30th anniversary of the Techo Taisho Awards: commemorative book of winning quotes to be published. “Words Someone Gave Me That Day” — “I think of this as a modern Manyoshu” — supervised by Seiko Ito