Cumulative shipments surpassed 1,000 units within 3 months of launch. New gray, white and pink colors now available for “Blow Fit Pro mini,” a shin guard molded with a hair dryer
A piece to accompany everyday life in an era of climate change. To mark the reopening of PONT DE CHALONS Kamakura, a set of cut-and-sew apparel and an eco bag made at the company’s own factory will also go on sale.
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Price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
The company has owned its own factory in Niigata since April 2026
Hokkaido’s Kitamurasaki sea urchin from Toyoura in Uchiura Bay (Funka Bay) on offer at the “Funka Bay Sea Urchin Fair” — savor this rare delicacy with its melting sweetness, in season from early summer through summer
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Saturday, June 20, 2026–Monday, August 31, 2026
¥3,267 (tax and service charge included)
¥1,694 (tax and service charge included)
¥3,630 (tax and service charge included)
¥5,445 (tax and service charge included)
¥3,025 (tax and service charge included)
Chilled noodles with sea urchin and scallops: ¥5,808 (tax and service charge included)
Shark fin soup with sea urchin: ¥3,993 (tax and service charge included)
From ¥2,180 (tax and service charge included)
Companies mentioned：明海グループ株式会社、ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG、IHG
[TAC Civil Service] “Civil service is easier to work in than the private sector—what is the reality of the work? Featuring city halls around Tachikawa and other popular municipalities” to be held online on Thursday, June 25!
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Thursday, June 25, 2026, 20:00–20:30
Summer Discount Campaign Part 1 is a special offer available for a limited time (through June 30).
“Maidley,” the waitress at Shokushutei, is now available for preorder from “Interspecies Reviewers,” a cutting-edge, fantastically funny comedy that is extremely dangerous in more ways than one!
[Okayama University] Signs memorandum of cooperation with ヴェステルボッテン地域 in Sweden, launching international partnership to promote sustainable regional development and well-being
The 1st committee meeting of 東京韓国青年商工会, chaired by Seiichi Sakakibara of Reiwa no Tora, is held! Driving concrete measures to improve “sense of belonging and engagement” in the next generation of business organizations
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Original1度も出席していない「幽霊会員」が38.0%（30名）
Members who attended no more than 3 times out of 12 annual meetings account for 67.1% (53 people)
Has supported SNS marketing for more than 500 companies
Former Japan women’s 3x3 national team head coach Makoto Hasegawa appointed executive adviser to women’s professional 3x3 team 新宿GIVERS — strengthening the organization ahead of the team’s first overseas trip
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Original創設からわずか1年半
Finished 3rd at the Japan Championships in February 2026
Ahead of the team’s first overseas trip, “Cebu Hustle 3x3” in Cebu, Philippines, on June 20-21
A total of 12 teams will gather, including 6 local teams from the Philippines and 6 teams from overseas
[Episode 1 available for free] “Canal Killer: The Serial Killer Sleeping Next Door,” a crime thriller from the UK based on a true story, has its 1st episode available for a limited time on YouTube!
[Google AI: What you need to know] Learn how to use it at work while watching a demo! Free streaming of the archive video of the popular “Introduction to Gemini + NotebookLM” seminar held on 7/8 (Wed.)!!
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Google AI in 2026
July 8 (Wed.), 19:00–21:00
Capacity: 60 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、Google、ChatGPT、Claude、IKIGAI Lab.、日本工学院専門学校、クリエイターズカレッジ、PEC、Professional Education Center
スペースシードホールディングス files 3 patent applications related to its “Materials Informatics Exploration System”—“Narrow down AI-generated material candidates to those that can actually be made, and streamline the process through securing intellectual property rights”
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Its long-term goal is to assemble the technologies needed for humanity to live in space by 2040
Patent application 2026-087736: “Method, system, and program for narrowing down material candidates subject to physical equipment boundary constraints”
Patent application 2026-088528: “Closed-loop method, system, and program for narrowing down material candidates through continuous integration of equipment suitability and online updating of equipment status”
Patent application 2026-087739: “AI-driven method, system, and program for automatically generating invention disclosure documents”
6 practical case studies that transform “research, creation, and sharing” are now available. “成果創出セミナー,” a seminar on achieving results that you can “put into practice starting tomorrow,” to be held 7/29–31 <Fourth installment>
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Explained clearly in 20 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社イプロス、株式会社パンハウス、株式会社CAT. AI、株式会社カトルセ、株式会社日本経済新聞社、三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社、株式会社ベーシック、一般社団法人AICX協会、一般社団法人 Women AI Initiative Japan、公益社団法人日本マーケティング協会
[Nagoya] A leading expert in startup support in Japan inspires children! Alive’s “English Entrepreneur Development Program,” where elementary school students learn
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To be held on Friday, August 7, 2026
August 5 (Wed.)–August 7 (Fri.), 2026, 10:00–15:00
Students aspiring to work in the soccer industry unite to cheer on Japan’s national team! About 300 students at JAPANサッカーカレッジ step out of class to hold an all-school public viewing on campus
Shinku, the cast doll from the TV anime “Rozen Maiden,” returns for the first time in 5 years since its initial release. Long-awaited re-release featuring a new skin tone and redesigned outfit
[ISHIDA新宿] Japan’s premier dress watch brand “クレドール” to be available starting Saturday, June 20! Commemorative fair and special exhibition of the elusive “Eichi II” to be held
First in the セイノーグループ: next-generation automated warehouse “Nano-Stream” launches / Achieves about 3 times the storage efficiency and 25% labor savings
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Approximately 3 times the storage efficiency of conventional systems
Daisuke Matsui reappointed chair of the Japan Futsal Top League; Takashi Fukunishi appointed to the board | New leadership for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 announced
【Atelier LILIUM】“Hirao Auri’s Girls Exhibition — Girls, by Auri Hirao” closes; online sales of goods featuring original illustrations begin 【Yuri Book Cafe】
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Closed on June 17, 2026 (Wednesday)
Online sales begin June 19, 2026 (Friday)
Purchase by July 3, 2026 (Friday)
The 12-day exhibition has closed
More than 20 original illustrations
5 original merchandise items in total
More than 4,000 yuri titles
1,800 yen for 90 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社LILIUM、Atelier LILIUM、徳間書店、祥伝社、Fun to Cast、エルタマ、サイコミ
【Hanazono-cho, Fukuyama City】A new location to meet growing demand for family funerals. “Asuka Kaikan Family Funeral Hanazono Funeral Hall,” the 3rd venue in Fukuyama City, is OPEN
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Opening on July 13, 2026 (Monday)
A free preview event will be held for 3 days
The result showed that 81% were family funerals
Will become the 4th venue in Fukuyama City in September 2026
Approximately 200 people attended over 3 days
Half-price membership fee (10,000 yen → 5,000 yen)
Fukuoka Prefecture’s Nakama City × Mail Order Tiger! A new regional revitalization model linking local governments, businesses and media gets underway! Applications open to local governments and businesses nationwide!
【Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture】Ama Site Park Thanks Lanterns 2026 set for July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday)! Dreamlike lanterns will rise into the midsummer night sky
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Super early-bird: ¥3,900 (tax included)
Early-bird: ¥4,500 (tax included)
On the day: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Tickets: Pool & Lantern combo ticket (Poyojabu, 1 parent + 1 child): 5,200 yen
Pool & Lantern combo ticket (Poyojabu, 1 parent + 2 children): 7,100 yen
The monsters get “fluffy”!? “Ponkotsu Quest: The Demon Lord and His Temp Monsters” Raffle lottery set for release! — Featuring a host of prizes with Raffle-exclusive illustrations —
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Original1回 770円（税込）
¥660 (tax included) for the first purchase, and ¥660 (tax included) for every 10 purchases thereafter
Season 4 of “Conditions of a Professional Girlfriend,” the biggest and fastest hit series in the short-drama app “BUMP”’s history, begins exclusive streaming today, June 19 (Friday), at 19:00! Erina Ikuta’s first drama appearance since graduating from Morning Musume!
Speakers and schedule announced for the SUPER FORMULA “Work Session” on 7/17 (Friday)! — Prominent guests including Hirohide Hamashima, Katsuhiro Shirahata, Keiko Ihara and Junko Fujii to take part —
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Approximately 100 high school, technical college, vocational school, university and graduate students
Approximately 20 people, mainly from SUPER FORMULA teams and partner companies
Kazuya Kamenashi’s 「challenge」 begins at GiGO！ Announcement of the 「Kazuya Kamenashi × GiGO Collaboration Campaign」, with a new commercial and short drama featuring Kazuya Kamenashi released
「Mr. Urban Legend Akio Sekimae’s Backstreet Urban Legends」 begins streaming its new series, 「The Dark Side of the Medical Industry Ruled by Corrupt Doctors」, all 14 episodes, on 「タテドラ」 from June 19 (Friday)
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All 14 episodes
More than 1 million channel subscribers
Total in-app views of related videos surpass 4 million
Are the public paying 「400 billion yen」 in wasted medical expenses？
The hugely popular 「caretaking」青春 romantic comedy 「Caring for the Academy’s Most Privileged Lady (Completely Incapable of Looking After Herself) at a Prestigious School Full of High-Society Beauties」 will stream first online on ABEMA from July 4 (Saturday)！
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From July 4, 2026 (Saturday), every Saturday at 27:08
Broadcast every Saturday at 27:08
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
TOKYO FM／JFN38 stations’ 「Dear Friends」 welcomes actor 多緒岡本, the first Japanese winner of the Cannes Best Actress Award and one of the most talked-about actors！
On July 4 (Saturday), Omotesando brings together experiences to 「make, get inspired, and become absorbed」！ 「Experiences Become Learning: Future Kids Park！」 hosted by with class
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
A cumulative total of 100,000 parents and children have participated
【Kumamoto elementary school students become video creators！？ Kumamoto-based startup launches new education program】Fostering the next generation’s creativity and communication skills through social media and short videos｜〜Summer Vacation Kids’ Social Media Video Creator Training School〜
Automating the transport of heavy loads at manufacturing and logistics sites. Industrial delivery robot 「PUDU T300」, capable of carrying loads up to 300 kg, now available
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Can transport loads of up to 300 kg
Up to 12 hours with no load
Up to 6 hours at full load
Maximum travel speed of 1.2 m/s
Aisles as narrow as 60 cm
Steps of 20 mm
Gaps of 35 mm
Friday, July 3, 2026
Original14時00分〜15時00分
More than 80,000 units shipped to more than 60 countries and regions.
Business dealings with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies
Grammy-winning creative collective Clean Bandit (クリーン・バンディット), which transcends the boundaries between pop and classical music, unveils a new collaboration track with Biig Piig (ビッグ・ピッグ)
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More than 1 billion cumulative streams
Companies mentioned：クリーン・バンディット、Clean Bandit、ビッグ・ピッグ、Biig Piig、CB X、The Orchard Japan
To mark the finale of the TV anime 「Akane-banashi」, a free marathon broadcast of all episodes released to date will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, just before the finale！ All episodes will also be available for free from immediately after the finale streams through Saturday, June 27
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
All episodes available to watch for free through Saturday, June 27
Hagiwara, a 134-year-old interior furnishings company, celebrates the 5th anniversary of its official online store, 萩原製造所！First-ever pop-up event themed “Living with Igusa” to be held at Tokyo Station’s グランスタ八重洲
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3 days
Tatami + base set: from ¥9,990 (tax included)
Single size: ¥25,990 (tax included)
Approx. 191×250 cm / with backing: ¥24,990 (tax included)
With appreciation for your continued support, KEYUCA THANKS WEEK offers 10x KEYUCA points on all items, plus the launch of many products to help you get through the extreme heat！
Select shop FREAK’S STORE to open its first overseas location. A street-level store is scheduled to open in Taipei’s East District, Taiwan, in fall 2026.
[TOEIC] Conversation questions explained by level！Tips for tackling challenging questions. Free seminar on July 8 (Wednesday) and 22 (Wednesday): “TOEIC Test Preparation ～Part 3 (Conversation Questions)～”
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Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、PEC、CREATIVE VILLAGE
TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” animated by 100studio, to stream simultaneously with its terrestrial TV broadcast on ABEMA, dアニメストア, U-NEXT and アニメタイムズ！Streaming schedule revealed
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Streaming begins sequentially every Thursday from 22:00 starting July 9, 2026 (Thursday)
All episodes begin streaming at once on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Goods from the official online store of animation studio スタジオぴえろ now available overseas！Cross-border online sales begin！The first lineup features goods from the “Pierrot Magical Girl Series”！
iLiFE! to stream the final show of its first Zepp tour under its new lineup, 'TRAVELiFE! 2026,' live exclusively on ABEMA PPV from 17:30 on Tuesday, June 30!
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A new member selected from a total of 42,000 applicants
Purchase a ticket for ¥1,500 (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：iLiFE!、ABEMA、ABEMA PPV、Zepp、KT Zepp Yokohama、imaginate Inc.