kiten.kyoto, the brand of Kato Ken Flag Shop, a long-established Kyoto maker of noren curtains and flags, introduces new autumn/winter colors for its versatile “FUROSHIKI TOTE,” inspired by the azuma bukuro bag. Available in 13 colors across M and S sizes.
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M: 19,000 yen (before tax)
S: 15,000 yen (before tax)
Released on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
Since its founding in 1950
76 years of making noren curtains and festival flags in Kyoto
From emergency supplies people “don’t usually buy” to items they choose in their everyday shopping: Introducing the phase-free store setup at Lots INOUTDOOR
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“PHASE FREE Meet 2026,” held on September 25, 2026
Date and time: Friday, September 25, 2026, 15:20–16:00
Survey of 114 drivers: Awareness of new numerical thresholds for dangerous driving stands at 21.1%; vehicle-based measures top the list of drunk-driving countermeasures at 71.9%
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21.1% of respondents knew that numerical thresholds had been introduced for the offense of dangerous driving causing death or injury.
Vehicle-based systems that prevent a car from starting when alcohol is detected came out on top at 71.9%.
108 people (94.7%) knew about the introduction of blue tickets for bicycles.
34 people (29.8%) knew that drunk cycling is not subject to a blue ticket and is instead subject to criminal proceedings.
12 people (10.5%) said they knew the legal blood alcohol threshold for driving “accurately, including the exact figure.”
48.7% of respondents who drink said they had felt uneasy about driving the morning after drinking
More than 70% see the value in choosing domestic cloud services, while fewer than 20% understand them — Insights into selecting domestic cloud services based on security, cost and reliability
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74.6% of respondents said their workplace had already adopted cloud servers.
Among those aware of domestic cloud services (n=419), 72–74% see value in compliance with domestic laws, domestic data management and having an option that does not depend on major overseas providers.
83.8% of people are aware of domestic cloud services in some form, but
19.6% understand their features and benefits.
The top priorities in selection are security (40.2%),
cost (39.2%),
and reliability (34.6%).
Only 12.4% prioritize “being a domestic cloud service provider.”
Among those aware of the Government Cloud (n=354), 73.8% said adoption of domestic providers would increase trust in domestic cloud services.
59.2% would like to use a partner company when adopting cloud services.
For things you “want to know, but wouldn’t go out of your way to research”: Launch of a business news magazine interpreting the news from the perspective of experts in new businesses and business investment
How much additional sales revenue do you need to maintain current profits when hiring 1 person? Fewer than 30% of small and medium-sized businesses use trial balance sheets to make hiring decisions, according to a survey of 539 people — Bottino releases a free “Hiring Simulator”
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Annual personnel costs: approximately 4.025 million yen
Additional annual sales revenue needed to maintain the same profit as now: approximately 6.71 million yen
Across all respondents (539 people), 19.9% of business owners and executives chose “hiring, staffing and personnel cost decisions”
The most common choice was “checking business performance, such as sales and profits” (73.1%)
The figure was also 29.9% (97 of 324 people) at companies with 10–99 employees
29.2% at companies that prepare monthly trial balance sheets every month (267 people)
0.9% at companies that do not prepare trial balance sheets (111 people)
The increase in sales revenue needed in the first year, including hiring costs, is approximately 7.542 million yen
Sweatworking, rapidly expanding overseas, arrives in Japan. ARCHECO launches PANCAKE, an open community that fosters new connections and co-creation through play.
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About 60% say they feel there are no opportunities for casual conversation in remote-work settings
More than 80% say opportunities for casual conversation have declined significantly
【2026 Survey】The state of corporate YouTube marketing: More companies plan to increase spending on video ad placements than any other budget item for the next fiscal year and beyond
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66.9% said their YouTube marketing efforts had been effective
【Extended through October due to popular demand】Draft beer for ¥149 and all-you-can-drink for ¥999! “キラクニ。岐阜玉宮店” continues its daytime drinking promotion
Survey on the cost of closing a family grave: “¥300,000 to less than ¥500,000” was the most common total cost, at 31.00%; “grave marker disposal” was the most expensive item, at 76.00%【わたしたちの墓じまい】
日清製粉ウェルナ is holding the “Frozen Pasta Is Ma-Ma!” campaign for 2 frozen pasta series. 3,000 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 10,000 えらべるPay points!
【Survey of people in their 40s to 80s with living parents on attitudes toward sorting out the family home and dormant assets】53.3% support using “dormant assets” found while clearing out the family home to cover funeral, memorial service and religious observance costs
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Only 19.0% have experience clearing out the family home with end-of-life planning in mind
About 80% have not started
“It is difficult to decide what to keep and what to discard” was the most common response, at 43.3%
53.3% support using assets such as precious metals and antiques lying unused in the family home to cover funeral and memorial service costs
A new destination for oyster cuisine opens in Matsushima, one of Japan’s three scenic views. 牡蠣ノ屋, a specialty facility devoted entirely to oysters, opens Thursday, Oct. 1
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4 specialty restaurants offering a wide variety of ways to enjoy oysters come together under one roof.
Career counseling shifts from people to AI. CaseMatch, used by a cumulative total of 150,000 people, relaunches as an AI career agent—providing end-to-end support 24 hours a day, from job recommendations to document editing and interview practice
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Number of users / Number of users for interview practice
Number of job introductions
Number of client companies
Approximately 350,000 job seekers
Used by approximately 5,000 companies
Used by more than 300,000 people
Handles more than 300,000 job listings
More than 15,000 registered users
Parent organization TTC supports more than 1,600 AI companies
[Survey of 500 men and women] Is a “life change” the catalyst for orthodontic treatment? 33.6% want to start before beginning a new chapter in life; the most common answer was “when I have more time and financial flexibility,” at 43.8%
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36.8% answered, “For my future self”
29.6% said, “For both now and the future”
A combined 66.4% are considering orthodontic treatment with the future in mind
34.6% answered, “I strongly agree”
“When I started living in a new environment” was cited by 36.0%
“When I went from being a student to a working adult” was cited by 33.8%
“When I got married” was cited by 7.6%
“When my family grew” was cited by 5.4%
“When my child-rearing responsibilities eased” was cited by 10.4%
Osaka Takken × 大阪芸術大学 industry-academia collaboration project: Student-designed covers to appear starting with the September/October 2026 issue of the member magazine “Taku Maga”
[Launching Sept. 15] A slightly indulgent rice accompaniment featuring the rich flavor of eel from Kochi Prefecture and the taste of rare organic ginger
Give your lips rich shine and deep color for fall and winter. Laka Devil Melting Lip, a new melting lipstick that glides on and melts in, launches first on Qoo10 on September 28 in 8 shades!
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8 colors in total
Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
Launching first on Qoo10 on Monday, September 28, 2026
Where is the line between being “considerate of your mother” and being a “mama’s boy”? 73% of women label a man a mama’s boy if he prioritizes his mother’s opinion over his girlfriend’s, while 29% would consider breaking up | Survey of 100 women
Seminar to pass Tokai’s food culture on to the future: from regional collaboration and food service management to regional future strategies — FOOD STYLE JAPAN 2026 <Chubu>
“北村写真スタジオ by MERCI” celebrates its 1st anniversary! Perks include a free photo session limited to 480 groups and a special calendar not available for sale
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To be held in October 2026
2027 poster calendar featuring your photo
Companies mentioned:株式会社カメラのキタムラ、北村写真スタジオ by MERCI、株式会社AZ antiques japan
Don’t just take the results and leave! Eye-opening ways to make use of health checkups [The digital × offline challenge] Can in-person support promote health management among seniors?
【Umenoyado Shuzo】A new sake from a regional brewery: made with a commitment to Takashima Omachi sake rice and brewed using more than 130 years of tradition and expertise. 『梅乃宿高島雄町SOL(ソル)』 and 『梅乃宿高島雄町ARS(アルス)』 go on sale Nov. 2
【Oct. 7 | Free webinar】Consumer insights made this easy to obtain: briefing on “Survey Agent AI,” which supports everything from planning and questionnaire creation to analysis
An unusual collaboration between clothing and food returns! The third collaboration campaign between plus-size retailer サカゼン and supermarket ベルク is underway!
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Sales begin Oct. 1, 2026, at サカゼン stores and the サカゼン official online store
“Propose an idea that will move 内村航平さん to 内村航平さん.” Unprecedented business contest held with 20 young employees; winning proposal to be put into practice
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Operating approximately 550 stores nationwide
The group’s annual sales are approximately 13 billion yen
〈2026 Fiscal Year 1st Survey of Small and Medium-Sized Business Management Conditions〉As the government champions “Japan AX,” small and medium-sized businesses face a “gap between understanding and practice” in AI adoption: 66.5% understand AI use, but only 36.9% apply it in their work
100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s original debut: collaboration with Yuzuru Hanyu, “SHOWER OF HEART - A Gift of Shining Light -,” to be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from October 2
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Loved around the world for 100 years
Approximately 100 types of products available
Receive 1 logo sticker with purchases of ¥5,000 or more, including tax
Receive 1 logo acrylic keychain with purchases of ¥10,000 or more, including tax
74.50% of dog owners have seen their dogs lie on their backs with their bellies exposed|Scenes include when they are “relaxed,” “want attention,” or “feel hot”; survey also explores memorable episodes【コノコトトモニ】
“Baby’s health” cited by 30.2% as the factor in choosing a date for the baby’s shrine visit|“Mother’s health and postpartum recovery” also cited by 12.8%
A bowl to savor the rich flavor and texture of plenty of shredded white leek. 舎鈴’s “Founding Negi Tsukemen” available for a limited time from September 30
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Founding Negi Tsukemen (small ¥940/regular ¥940
Founding Negi Tsukemen (small ¥940/regular ¥940 / large ¥1,040/special ¥1,240
JetB株式会社 publishes a white paper explaining how to choose AI interviews, covering the basis for evaluations, candidate experience, and information management