Tinder launches “Events” in Japan, a new feature for connecting through shared interests and activities
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66% of eligible active users used the feature
Among users aged 18–24, the usage rate reached 71%
Of those, 53% used it again
It has generated more than 1,000億 matches
More than 185 countries and regions
More than 60 languages
52.8% of university students said they are “not good at proactively approaching others”
Similarly, 48.4% of working adults in their 20s gave the same answer
27.8% of working adults in their 20s cited the lack of opportunities to meet people through clubs or circles like those they had as students after entering the workforce
Companies mentioned：Tinder、MG Japan Services 合同会社、こども家庭庁、Match Group、Zynga、Yellowbrick、プロクター・アンド・ギャンブル、Sensor Tower
As “Reinca（レインカ）” marks its 4th anniversary, its Recovery Mask is selling at approximately 2 times the planned rate. The brand is advancing regional expansion and a multichannel strategy centered on department stores
A diverse range of companies and local governments gather at Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS, showcasing regional branding, AI, XR, and more! Exhibitor booths announced, including Aww, TYO AIXR, Nippon Chokuhan, 北区, and 台東区
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The 観光映像大賞 marks its 15th anniversary this year
Experience the forefront of “video × regional revitalization, advanced technology, and storytelling.”
More than 4 million cumulative downloads and 6.5 billion official social media video views
We have spoken with more than 100 people
We will introduce works created against the backdrop of 北区 through approximately 9 months of activities.
A total of 9 past award-winning works and related productions that capture the appeal of communities across Japan in a cinematic style will be made available for a special screening all at once.
Streaming period: September 28, 2026 (Mon.)–November 30 (Mon.)
A giant Santa Claus and giant chimney candle, approximately 10 meters tall, to appear at Okawachiyama, home of the Nabeshima domain kilns, for Christmas! “Imari Candle Christmas 2026” confirmed
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Approximately 10 meters tall
Approximately 12,000 people at the special event
Approximately 34,000 visitors over the entire exhibition period
MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY “Harry Potter”: A whole-of-Marunouchi holiday experience, featuring the “HOGWARTS SNOW TREE,” the symbol tree at the Marunouchi Building, to begin Nov. 12 (Thu.)
【都ホテル 尼崎】An unexpected collaboration with Otowa Electric, a specialist lightning-protection manufacturer! Limited-edition afternoon tea showcasing the charms of Amagasaki — featuring lightning-tube stone chocolate and a lightning arrester roll cake to capture the city of “weather” and “manufacturing”
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【Price】3,800 yen
4,800 yen, including 90 minutes of free-flow drinks
An overview of the major “DJI Terra V5.3.0” update. Free seminars on DJI Zenmuse L3 and the use of drone surveying data to be held in Fukuoka on October 7, November 13 and December 11
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Can measure targets with 10% reflectivity at distances of up to 950 m
Gluten-free Christmas cakes made with 100% rice flour from Uonuma Koshihikari rice grown in Tokamachi, Niigata, and soy milk. “TOIRO®” presents a new “Snow White Cake” inspired by the snowy scenery of Tokamachi!
【ホテル椿山荘東京】Enhanced “Tokyo Sea of Clouds – Yakumo –” and the forest aurora to appear together for the first time this winter; new production “Forest Aurora and Sparkling Drops,” featuring crystals emitting delicate light, starts Nov. 10 (Tuesday)
Showcasing a tourism DX solution that uses geospatial information to support regional tours and boost tourism spending; exhibiting at “Tourism EXPO Japan 2026”
Launching homemade rockets carrying quail eggs into the sky—the “Fukushima Rocket Challenge 2026,” which selects Fukushima Prefecture’s representative for the national “Space Koshien” competition, drew a record 13 teams and was held over 2 days for the first time
Winter in Marunouchi enters a new stage as the entire town comes together: MARUNOUCHI BRIGHT HOLIDAY, with magical snow bringing “Harry Potter” to Marunouchi
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From Nov. 12 (Thursday) to Dec. 25 (Friday), 2026
Champagne-gold lights will illuminate the street trees along Marunouchi Naka-dori, stretching for about 1.2 km
3 private railway companies join forces for the first public-participation event of the NATURE DAYS PROJECT: NATURE DAYS WEEKS to be held in Hakone, Takao and the Miura Peninsula
To mark the 120th anniversary of passenger services at Ebisu, Harajuku and Yoyogi stations, YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO will release its limited-edition beer Rails of Time in limited quantities on Saturday, October 31
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Yebisu Beer was first brewed in 1890
In 1901, Ebisu Station was established to ship Yebisu Beer
Passenger services began in 1906
Available exclusively at YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO from Saturday, October 31, 2026
From payments and government bonds to the AI economy: How far has on-chain finance implementation progressed? Six sessions announced for Blockchain Summit 2026 Autumn
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The event will be held on Oct. 5, 2026 (Mon.) at Sankei Plaza in Otemachi, Tokyo
Six sessions and speakers announced
Companies mentioned：株式会社Pacific Meta、ジェーシービー、SBI VCトレード、みずほ銀行、野村ホールディングス、三井物産、三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券、a16z crypto、Aptos Labs、au Coincheck Digital Assets、Japan Financial Elan Technologies、JPYC、キリフダ、Komlock lab、Optimism / OP Labs、Onigiri Capital、フランクリン・テンプルトン・ジャパン、コインチェック、日本経済新聞社
Gardens from across Japan come together! The FY Reiwa 8 National Garden Tourism Conference will be held in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, on October 26 and 27
First in Makers history: Slim model with a retractable built-in USB-C cable announced. SOLIDZ fire-resistant mobile batteries are expanding their lineup to include semi-solid-state batteries, following the 6.8mm wireless model.
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Price: 8980 yen (tax included) (15% OFF coupon available to celebrate the launch)
65W from a single port; 45W + 20W stays steady when charging 2 devices at once. Dual PPS car charger designed using measurements of socket differences across vehicle models launches for presale on Makuake
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Up to 65W from either port when connected to a single device
Fixed, independent output of 45W + 20W when 2 devices are connected simultaneously
Our measurements confirmed power delivery at approximately 62W when charging a MacBook Pro 16 on its own
[Super Early-Bird] 1 car charger: 2,480 yen
[Early-Bird] 1 car charger: 2,680 yen
[Super Early-Bird] Car charger + silicone USB-C cable: 3,580 yen
[Super Early-Bird] 2 car chargers: 4,680 yen
[Super Early-Bird] 3 car chargers: 6,480 yen
[Super Early-Bird] Car charger + silicone USB-C cable + Airput: 7,480 yen
Companies mentioned：ディーフ株式会社、Makuake、MacBook Pro 16、Qi2 25W
[Fukuoka / Free admission] Event on October 3: “Supporting the mental well-being of adolescents and the AYA generation,” with lessons from a French child and adolescent psychiatrist
[関西外国語大学] A research paper by Professor 姜京守 and colleagues on fostering intercultural communication skills and global citizenship, based on a statistical analysis of a survey of 432 university students, was published in the academic journal 「日本近代学研究」
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「日本近代学研究」, Issue 92
453 responses
432 respondents (valid response rate: 95.4%)
55 countries and regions worldwide
432 universities
Approximately 1,300 students annually
Approximately 1,100 international students annually
バリューデザイン Thailand provides ONE PLUS INTERNATIONAL, which operates Thai restaurants, with mobile CRM and a proprietary Pay service usable across brands
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ONE PLUS INTERNATIONAL Company Limited, which operates 3 restaurant brands
Operates 3 brands and 4 locations in Thailand
Offers “Value Card,” which enables the issuance of proprietary Pay (store-specific electronic money) at more than 130,000 retail stores, restaurants and other locations
As of August 2025, the number of locations in Thailand using バリューデザイン services had grown to approximately 830
Companies mentioned：バリューデザイン、ONE PLUS INTERNATIONAL、ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、Valuedesign（Thailand）Co.,Ltd.、Baan Khanitha、Mimosa、Jaritjakin
[明治記念館] Reservations are now open for the popular annual osechi New Year’s dishes, supervised by the head chefs of Japanese and Western cuisine [Receive an original dashi stock pack with reservations made by October 31 (Sat.)]
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◆ Price: 41,580 yen (tax included)
◆ Price: 22,140 yen (tax included)
◆ Price: 29,700 yen (tax included)
◆ Delivery date for osechi: Arrival on December 31 (Thu.), 2026 (Reiwa 8)
For construction, transport and manufacturing companies that “get no applicants even when they post job openings.” Launch of 「ブルリク」, backed by results cutting hiring costs from 1.5 million yen to 300,000 yen
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Hiring cost: 1.5 million yen
Cut hiring costs by approximately 80%
86.8% said corporate social media accounts are “necessary when looking for a new job”
68.7% of students who viewed companies’ social media took action, such as applying, participating in selection or accepting an offer
Just 65g and palm-sized, yet suitable for all weather. A lightweight hoodie made with Komatsu Matere’s highly durable water-repellent material 「ダントツ撥水®CZ」
Free release of reports on Vol.01–03 of the “Theater Architecture Seminar”—Thinking about the future of theaters: Theater architects discuss their own work
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Archived video recorded over approximately 90 minutes
[Royce] Limited-edition fall offering! A set of Potatochip Chocolate [New Potatoes] joins the lineup of limited-quantity hometown tax donation gifts from Tobetsu Town, Hokkaido!
[Survey comparing attitudes of senior drivers and their adult children] While 94.7% of seniors aged 70 and older “want to continue driving,” 51.1% of the younger generation “want them to continue,” a gap of 43.6 percentage points
Kyoto University Shimogamo Kyūeisō (restoration project of Dr. Hideki Yukawa’s former residence) wins the 67th BCS Award — Restoration of historic architecture and preservation of the surrounding landscape highly praised
A sweet-and-sour, refreshing new Aster chu-hi made with whole Nagano-grown Oishi Wase plums, pressed with their skins on, from アスター, whose “Fukushima Peach” won the top award at an international competition—the first Japanese company to do so. Launching in mid-September
First-ever chilled cup drink from カフェ・ベローチェ! “Cafe Veloce Cafe Latte,” featuring the brand’s “black cat” symbol, goes on sale at ローソン and other stores nationwide starting Tuesday, September 15
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Suggested retail price: ¥257 (tax included)
・Contents: 220ml
・Launch date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Operates 176 stores nationwide (*2).
C-United operates 568 stores under 8 brands nationwide (*3).
■Number of stores: 2,633 (as of the end of March 2026)
【Nishio, Aichi】10th anniversary! King Farm offers its normally ¥550 “perfectly ripe strawberry smoothie” for just ¥10 starting Thursday, October 1! A special market will also be held on Sunday, October 4