[Real Estate DX and AI Adoption Survey 2026] A joint project by 5 real estate tech companies and real estate media outlets finds the real estate industry moving into the DX implementation phase, as “1 in 2 people” use DX services or generative AI at work
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More than half of respondents (50.2%) said they are already taking action
“Improving operational efficiency and productivity (93.3%)” ranked first
77.7% said they have seen benefits from promoting DX
49.7%, or about 1 in 2 people, said they are “using it”
The figure rises to 75.2% when those who “plan to use it or are considering it” are included
Asked about the effects of using AI, 92.6% said they “have seen benefits”
Award-winning hit Artis Impact launches today in Nintendo Switch physical and download editions! Also featuring information on its appearance at TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026.
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Physical edition: 4,950 yen
Download edition: 2,750 yen
September 17, 2026
11 languages in all
Companies mentioned:株式会社ハピネット、Gotcha Gotcha Games、Gentle Mars Sdn. Bhd.、任天堂
[Hands Shibuya Store] The immersive puzzle-solving event “Tower of Emotions,” spanning all 24 floors of Hands, reaches its grand finale on Wednesday, Sept. 30!
[Real Estate DX and AI Adoption Survey 2026] The real estate industry is moving into the DX implementation phase, as “1 in 2 people” use DX services or generative AI at work
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The number of respondents who said they are “taking action” alone rose substantially, from 37.9% last year to 50.2%
“Improving operational efficiency and productivity (93.3%)” ranked first
77.7% said they “have seen benefits” from promoting DX
Respondents said they are “using it.” The figure rises to 75.2% when those who “plan to use it or are considering it” are included
Asked about the effects of using AI, 92.6% said they “have seen benefits”
[Held September 30] “Human×AI Transformation 2026: Moving Organizations, Thinking About AX,” an in-person conference for executives and AX leaders to discuss organizational transformation and decision-making redesign in the age of AI
Plan a family Shichi-Go-San celebration during Silver Week! Two major packages are now available that take care of everything from preparations to shrine visits and meals at the hotel
[20% off all items] Bringing Fukushima Prefecture’s Tamura City “special picks” to the whole country! Silver Week limited-time sale starts September 17!
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Tamura City specialty products 20% off sale
Approximately 300 businesses in Fukushima Prefecture
“UN:Me” delayed until 2027 for further quality improvements; Yumiri Hanamori cast as the protagonist! Campaign offers game information and a chance to get Yumiri Hanamori’s autograph!
リバティ・ファブリックス’ archive pattern from approximately 100 years ago recreated for today using Yonezawa jacquard. Tokyo Soir launches special black formalwear to carry the tradition into the future on September 18
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Archive patterns from approximately 100 years ago
A collection of approximately 50,000 pieces
100,000 yen (base price); 110,000 yen (price including tax)
23,000 yen (base price); 25,300 yen (price including tax)
ツクノビ工事写真 launches a service that handles post-shoot photo work, using construction-industry professionals and AI to sort approximately 1,200 on-site photos and create photo albums, with delivery by 1 person in 1 business day
Could your favorite become “both of your favorites”? How couples enjoy supporting their favorites | 65% are interested in their partner’s favorite; 22% join in or come to share the same favorite
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65 people (65%) said their partner had shown some interest in their favorite
22% had gone as far as joining their partner’s fan activities or coming to like the same favorite
5 people (5%) had experienced their partner becoming a fan of the same favorite
35 people (35%) said their partner had shown no interest in their favorite
Among 100 people with experience both supporting a favorite and being in a relationship
MOTA Car Purchase surpasses 1,500 member companies, easing the burden of “fruitless on-site appraisals” and “first-come, first-served phone races” through a systematic approach
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In 2025, the figure reached approximately 5.3194 trillion, the highest level since 2021
株式会社kikitori, which operates “nimaru,” a new digital infrastructure for agricultural product distribution, raises 300 million yen in a Series A funding round
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Total funding of 300 million yen
Cumulative funding of approximately 700 million yen
Adopted by more than 200 major businesses nationwide
The number of producers registered with nimaru exceeds 300,000
Approximately 250,000 distribution data records per month
Give name-printed towels woven in Japanese production regions as year-end and New Year greetings. “Made-in-Japan Name-Printed Towel Big Sale” begins | Hanbai Hanako
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5% OFF
From Thursday, September 17, 2026, through Thursday, October 29
[Prep Shonan] 藤沢市教育委員会 presents certificate of appreciation: Donating sports equipment to all elementary and junior high schools in the city to support the healthy development of children who will shape the region’s future
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All 19 junior high schools in Fujisawa City
All elementary schools and special needs schools in Fujisawa City (36 schools in total)
In-house development of sales SFA and management dashboards, with operations starting in September; full-scale launch of AI in-house development support starting with a 36-item business review
A showdown of cakes to spoil yourself: “A classic brand loved for 40 years” or “A new brand in its 50th year in the biscuit business”? Campaign offers prizes including 1 year’s supply of your favorite cake!
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Marking the 40th anniversary of the launch of Custard Cake
100 winners will be selected
Each of 2 selected winners will receive 1 year’s supply of products from each series
The 3rd installment of the “壱角家&油そば総本店 Two-Style Hybrid 111-Store Milestone Special Appreciation Festival” is here! App members only: enjoy Iekei ramen or abura soba at a special price!
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The chain has surpassed 111 locations
Iekei ramen (regular) or abura soba (regular, large or extra-large) for 760 yen (tax included)
Get more value in South Korea! Earn up to 20% back in V Points on local purchases! Sumitomo Mitsui Card to launch the “Korea Maru-Toku Plan,” exclusive to Visa cards, from Sept. 17
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Earn up to 20% back in V Points
28% of Japanese overseas travelers visit South Korea
Visitors to South Korea up 18.8% year on year
Earn 15% back in V Points
The award limit is 1,000 points per member for each offer
10% off products with purchases of 100,000 won or more
Only 20 worldwide! The legendary GOLD TICKET offers a “golden experience” money can’t buy! Search for the rare “GOLD TICKET” hidden among The BUTTER and The CARAMEL!
Saitron Japan to provide special support for the “Hands-Free Stargazing Event” in Nobeyama on Oct. 3 (Sat.), with a sales booth and telescope assembly workshop
INSIDER PARTNERSHIPS Vol. 6: Private River Cruise & Dining
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Original料金:1名 120,000円~(4名~最大10名まで)
Original※5名以上の場合、1名追加につき50,000円~となります。
Originalインターコンチネンタルホテル大阪(客室数:272室
242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
Has 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries worldwide
It has more than 6,600 hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
In addition, IHG One Rewards is one of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with 145 million members enjoying a variety of benefits. · Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo · Premium: voco, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Pla
アイ工務店 to hire 268 new graduates in 2028 and around 250 each year from 2029 onward; amid business expansion across all 47 prefectures, the company plans to fulfill 100% of employees' preferences for job type and work location
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Plans to hire a total of 268 graduates in 2028: 164 sales staff, 49 designers and 55 construction managers
Plans to hire around 250 people each year from 2029 onward
Growing the number of completed owner-occupied homes by 293%
Revenue of ¥274.2 billion
Ordinary profit of ¥30.2 billion
There were 2,014 construction industry bankruptcies in 2025
The construction industry accounts for roughly 1 in 5 companies (about 19.6%)
New housing starts totaled 820,000 units in fiscal 2024
To mark the Japanese premiere of season 8 of Hudson & Rex, a “new kind” of preview event will offer double the comfort of fluffy Rex and gentle nibbles from Ham Ham!
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Capacity: 20 people
Available in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide
Approximately 20 manufacturers in Japan and overseas
Companies mentioned:アクションチャンネル、株式会社AXNエンタテインメント、ユカイ工学株式会社、Shaftesbury Rex VIII Inc.、Pope Rex Season 8 Inc.
Kuro Kirishima, on the market for 28 years, served 1,788 cups in 4 days. In a visitor survey, 98.9% said they “want to keep drinking it.” Event report: 「ほどける黒キリ酒場」 at 虎ノ門ヒルズ
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1,788 cups of Kuro Kirishima
98.9% of respondents said, “I want to keep drinking Kuro Kirishima”
[BUZZ user survey report] Low prices, proximity to stations and ease of booking are the deciding factors when choosing a dance studio. Usage patterns and areas for improvement revealed by feedback from 415 people
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Valid responses: 415
Operates more than 90 locations, mainly in the Kanto region, with a total of 388 rooms (including planned openings)
More than 250,000 monthly users
Membership has surpassed about 400,000
Affordable fees: 370 respondents
Close to a station: 274 respondents
Easy to book: 261 respondents
Clean studios: 198 respondents
Well-equipped facilities: 167 respondents
BUZZ: 151 respondents
NOA: 28
Companies mentioned:BUZZ、NOA、WORCE、スタジオミッション、リフレクトスタジオ、踊る夜、スタジオユニアス、スタジオ1000、ベースオントップ、Povit、RACC、Alleyoop、株式会社BUZZ GROUP
Space Data appoints Yuichiro Honda, a specialist in mathematical optimization and large-scale system development, to lead system infrastructure development
2nd-round applications now open: Enjoy the autumn starry sky and hot springs to your heart’s content. Details and a full schedule for the hybrid stargazing event “TONAKAI StarParty 2026” are now available!
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Original2026年10月17日(土)〜18日(日)
Capacity: approximately 100 people
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥3,000 (tax included)
40th anniversary of “The Five Star Stories” serialization! A book showcasing the latest in GTM sculpting! “F.S.S. EXQUISITE SCULPTURES” goes on sale September 30