A slim big size (473mL) is now available from “ボンドレイヤー,” an advanced※1 premium damage hair care line that supports healthy hair care habits. Daily care helps keep hair manageable the next morning.
Supporting accident prevention and safe work for older employees in light of amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act: 西武不動産ビルマネジメント adopts “脳検Cog,” a cognitive function screening test
Exa builds “Digital Buddy,” an AI providing ongoing support to approximately 35,000 Dai-ichi Life sales representatives, and launches full-scale nationwide operations
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Approximately 35,000 Life Design Professionals® nationwide
【From AI for cost reduction to a management strategy that makes 1 person, 1 team a reality】株式会社アスレバ to speak at major AI conferences being held in October and November, 2 consecutive months
Leivy Dream Scent Hand & Nail Cream, part of the Dream Scent series designed to soothe the mind and skin as you drift off to sleep, launches at スギ薬局 Group stores!
HATAGO creates “the scent of a free-spirited town” inspired by Jiyugaoka; launches “HATAGO JIYUGAOKA,” its first collaboration with LIVING HOUSE / SEMPRE edit
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Release date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Fragrance diffuser: 13,200 yen (tax included)
Fragrance mist: 8,250 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：HATAGO、LIVING HOUSE / SEMPRE edit、株式会社STAGE
株式会社Hokanグループ launches research institute “hal” and releases discussion video with Professor ジェレミー・ハンター教授 of ドラッカー・スクール
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17 years of battling illness
The massive wildfires that struck Los Angeles in January 2025
July 2025
Autumn 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hokanグループ、hal、ドラッカー・スクール、ジェレミー・ハンター教授、米国クレアモント大学院大学、ピーター・F・ドラッカー経営大学院、Transform LLC、ハーバード大学ケネディスクール、シカゴ大学、Quality of Life Research Center、Wisdom 2.0、TEDx、英治出版、武蔵野大学、慶應義塾大学、慶應義塾大学大学院システムデザイン・マネジメント研究科、国際基督教大学、地域経済活性化支援機構、米州開発銀行、叡啓大学、ANAグループ、Frich株式会社、株式会社CIEN
【Industrial DX Comprehensive Exhibition】AI-powered field report system “Mirai no Genba” to exhibit at 東京ビッグサイト, showcasing next-generation DX that uses AI to digitize familiar paper forms as they are
52.3% of large companies increased their generative AI training budgets from the previous year, while 54.5% said they intend to increase budgets in the future, the highest figure. Report released on “Trends in FY27 human resource development budgets at large companies by employee size”
New book by director and CAIO 上田雄登, “An Illustrated Guide to the Basics of AI Technology: Everything You Need to Know in One Book,” goes on sale Sept. 19 from SBクリエイティブ
Celebrating the digital release of the self-cover album “Utautaitai”! GRe4N BOYZ listening party “Maybe I Want to Sing with GRe4N BOYZ!!?” featuring exclusive audio to air, held at AWA Lounge
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Sept. 18, 2026 (Fri.), 20:00–21:00
For 1 hour
200 million songs available for streaming
Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users
A “gin-water bath” featuring craft gin from naturadistill 川内村蒸溜所 is coming to the swimsuit spa at オーパークおごせ. A one-night-only special pairing dinner will also be held on Sept. 26 (Sat.)
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Period: Sept. 19 (Sat.)–Sept. 23 (Wed.), 2026
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 18:00–20:00
Capacity: 10 people
Price: ¥12,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：naturadistill 川内村蒸溜所、株式会社温泉道場、BIO-RESORT HOTEL&SPA O Park OGOSE、株式会社ONDOホールディングス
“I was reassured that Aso was just as usual!” 97.3% of travelers said so. Flash results of a visitor survey for the Aso area released — An exceptionally high NPS score of +60.8. “Aso today,” as confirmed by visitors’ own words
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“Promoters (strongly recommend),” who gave a score of 9 or 10, accounted for 68.6% of all respondents
“W/Beauty for downtime” press briefing held. Presentation of downtime trends revealed by data and the new “Downtime Reverse Planner” feature
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Of 274 AI chat conversations
29 conversations concerned coordinating treatments with work, travel and events
This was the 4th most common topic overall. This suggests that people find it difficult to estimate for themselves how to coordinate their schedules with treatment timing.
Addressing the growing shortage of security professionals! TAC launches interactive online live courses to train candidates for the national “Registered Information Security Specialist” qualification!
[Noboribetsu Onsen/望楼NOGUCHI登別] “Autumn cuisine” featuring the flavors of Hokkaido begins in September. A seasonal Japanese-Western kaiseki meal to enjoy the bounty of the season with all 5 senses
[Machida City only] October-only campaign | Tidy up your balcony before winter! Collection of unused sunshade sails, garden chairs and outdoor storage | まるっと本舗 junk removal
“How are pillows made?” Local elementary school students visit 富士ベッド工業. A hands-on social studies field trip about pillows, learning by seeing, touching and experiencing
[Tohoku Branch (Sendai Store) arrival information] 30 armless high-back “PRAO Chair” chairs made by イトーキ arrive at the Sendai Store, a store-exclusive shipment
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The Tohoku Branch independently received 30 chairs
From individual AI use to “organizational and departmental results”! INDUSTRIAL-X launches an “AI Utilization Challenge Discovery and Organization Workshop” to identify and structure departmental work issues in 3 hours
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Regular price: 1 million yen (before tax)
Special price (limited time): 500,000 yen (before tax)
1 in 5 people leave their jobs after their child stops attending school — free seminar for companies on preventing resignations related to school refusal to be held on October 6
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1,234 responses from 46 prefectures nationwide
95.4% said balancing work and family was “difficult”
Household income declined for 50.3%
Household expenses increased for 79.7%
The free LINE consultation service for parents, "お母さんのほけんしつ," has provided consultation support to more than 2,000 parents
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人キーデザイン、ABEMAニュース、ベネッセ、NHK宇都宮放送、PR TIMES
Making the complex Four Pillars of Destiny easy to understand through visuals and mapping 100 years of fortunes! "The Easiest-to-Understand Visual Guide to Reading Your Fortune with the Four Pillars of Destiny" goes on sale 9/25
"Big Fish" returns to Shibuya for a 1-week limited re-release starting October 23 — the 3rd installment of REVIVAL by THE RIVER brings Tim Burton's classic back to the big screen
"About 70% may be experiencing autumn fatigue" — a yoga prescription that anyone across Japan can start for free at the changing of the seasons. Japan's largest online yoga event, YOGAWeek 2026 Autumnal Equinox, opens 9/23
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About 66% of people say they experienced some kind of health problem between summer and fall in the past 3 years
The previous event, held at the 2026 summer solstice, featured 248 classes
Radar diagnoses deterioration inside concrete! A new inspection method using drones and robots selected for Gunma Prefecture's "Gunma Future Co-Creation Trial Subsidy"
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In fiscal 2026, on-site demonstrations will be conducted on bridges and other structures in Gunma Prefecture
In an era of rising interest rates and land prices, looking beyond central Fukuoka City. Decision to acquire new land in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture｜Moving ahead with new apartment development based on bank financing assessments and rental demand
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Arao City had a resident registry population of 47,969 as of the end of August 2026
Music lovers to hold a “Concert Dedicated to the Spirits” for approximately 75,000 people who rest at Aobaen (free admission, no reservation required) — Connecting memories of the departed through saxophone and classical guitar melodies
“I want to learn how to speak well,” but don’t know where to go. “Speaking Class MAP,” supervised by a former NHK announcer and mapping 1,125 locations nationwide, now available
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559 speaking classes
384 schools and agencies
73 universities
72 independent instructors and emcees
37 organizations, associations, and certification bodies
Virus-checking API “malcheck” cuts synchronous scan response time to about 1/10; also releases sample responses for security checklists, fixed IP information, and scan records
34 years since Yutaka Ozaki passed away… Shigemi Ozaki’s book Futari no Ozaki, chronicling her life protecting the smiles of Yutaka Ozaki and his son, Hiroya Ozaki, goes on sale Nov. 19
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At 18, an encounter with the shocking force of “Yutaka Ozaki”
At 19, Yutaka was arrested and proposed to her from the detention center
At 20, she married Yutaka
At 21, her eldest son, Hiroya, was born
Separated at 22
Reconciled at 23
At 24, her sudden parting with Yutaka and the fear of slander and threats
At 26, she moved to Boston with her son for study abroad to protect him
On Sept. 18, Shigemi Ozaki and FRaU will host an Instagram Live on their accounts
Scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, from 19:00 to 19:30
[ABCマート exclusive] Play with materials in the classic adidas Originals silhouette. An autumn-colored collection centered on velvet and animal print, featuring Reina Takeshita’s refined grown-up style
Shogo Hamada 『ON THE ROAD 1988』 set for nationwide release on Friday, January 8, 2027! Theaters, a 30-second trailer and key visual unveiled all at once!
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Transcending 39 years
Companies mentioned：ライブ・ビューイング・ジャパン、Road & Sky、Sony Music Labels Inc.
kiten.kyoto, the brand of Kato Ken Flag Shop, founded 76 years ago, makes its first appearance at 京都高島屋. Featuring work aprons made using traditional noren techniques, the brand will be available from October 7
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From Wednesday, October 7, 2026, through Tuesday, October 13
Crowdfunding campaign launches to “protect your life and your pet's life in a major earthquake disaster”! Get the “laser search” option by purchasing a sticker to show your support!
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Searches are possible down to 10 m underwater.
More than a hundred drone laser surveying companies operate nationwide.