Obanzai Fair launches! O’denbar うまみ starts an “oden restaurant lunch buffet” in Sangenjaya and a “daily seasonal small-plate obanzai menu” in Daikanyama
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“Oden restaurant lunch buffet ¥1,500”
“Daily seasonal small-plate obanzai menu ¥500 and up”
9 oden bar locations: O‘denbar うまみ Yokohama Kannai, Omotesando, Daikanyama, Akasaka, Azabu-Juban, Shinbashi, Sendai, Sangenjaya and PottsPoint
New products will be launched as part of the Obanzai Fair starting in June 2026.
Companies mentioned:株式会社WAS、O’denbar うまみ、WAS Australia Pty Ltd
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[Case Study] Digitizing phone confirmation work starting at 4 a.m. cuts workload by 40% and makes profits visible, enabling sustainable organizational management
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40% reduction in workload
The turnover rate improved to approximately one-third or less of its pre-implementation level
Sales doubled from pre-pandemic levels, and operating profit also grew significantly
Shippers are taking action toward sustainable logistics. The latest policy trends from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, along with initiatives by transport operators, will also be presented. TDBC Forum to be held online July 10
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TDBC was established in 2016 to bring together the transport industry, shippers and consignees, local governments, and supporting companies across diverse sectors such as ICT, and to use digital technology to transform the transport industry into a safe, secure, and environmentally friendly social infrastructure, contributing to the industry and society.
More than 200 member companies are working openly to solve industry challenges.
Cool off at the “Forest Wine Terrace,” a prime spot overlooking Mount Asama: a 4-day-only summer retreat event held in July at Asama Ku-Sanbo, a scenic villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa, where guests can enjoy a refreshing highland getaway with their dogs
“Noto Peninsula Earthquake Recovery Support Game” to be held in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture! NPB Farm official games to be held in the Noto region for the first time since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
[Community Partnership] Reuse industry company 株式会社タイムレス to sponsor the paid viewing-seat program for Kyoto Gion Festival, supporting its “1,000 years of tradition” and the next “1,000 years”
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Kyoto Gion Festival, which has carried tradition and value forward for more than 1,000 years
Approximately 350,000 transactions annually! A BtoB auction among Japan's largest
[New feature] “LTV and Retainer Contract Design Package” for marketing companies implemented in “The CEO’s Doppelganger.” Helps address reliance on referrals, declining retention rates and dependence on individuals, supporting “marketing companies that build up ongoing contracts.”
[SAK University] Special lecture “Everything About UK Higher Education,” the 2nd installment, to be given by David Briggs, deputy dean at a UK educational institution
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Ranked 12th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026
Ranked in the TOP350 in the THE World University Rankings
[Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Game Domination] The developers of the monster hit “Q,” with 13 million downloads, get caught up in a major controversy!? Airs tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, at 9:25 p.m.
Creema, Japan’s largest handmade marketplace, substantially revamps “Creema GIFT CATALOG,” a gift catalog service offering works by popular creators and designers
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Approximately 310,000 creators
21 million original works
Total transaction value: about 15 billion yen
Expanded to approximately 1.5 times its previous size
Ivory / 4,400 yen, including system fee
Sax / 7,480 yen, including system fee
Coral / 10,780 yen, including system fee
Capital: 1,083 million yen
Number of employees: 97
Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーマ、Creema、Creema GIFT CATALOG、InFRAME、Creema SPRINGS、FANTIST、HandMade In Japan Fes、Creema YAMABIKO FES
New version of “AssetView Cloud +,” part of the integrated IT operations management “AssetView” series, released with integration for autonomous EDR “SentinelOne ®”
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Established: April 1, 1994
Capital: 83,863 thousand yen (as of March 31, 2026)
On sale June 22! New book: “Generative AI Work Skills for People with Developmental Disabilities: A New Way of Working by Entrusting AI with What You Struggle With”
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List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
Extended through July 12 (Sun.) due to popular demand! Limited to 20 servings per 1 day: ジョエル・ロブション presents a new parfait starring domestic mango, “Mango Parfait with Brown Sugar Blancmange”
Although 80% of student athletes say hairstyles are important for expressing their individuality, about 1 in 3 say their current hairstyle does not match their ideal — Survey on grooming and self-expression in school sports clubs
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A total of 32.0% said their hairstyle does not match their ideal
“I don’t know what suits me” was the most common answer at 51.1%
57.5% of teachers responded positively
“No particular impact” was the most common answer at 46.0%
It’s back! The かっぱ寿司×トミカ collaboration campaign: race through the market! Introducing the “Tare (a lively-moving sea bream)” that carries the king of fish, sea bream
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A total bill of ¥3,500 or more, including tax
Cumulative sales of 1 billion units
More than 10,000 vehicle models sold cumulatively in Japan and overseas
【J:COM】“Declaration of Love for Pro Baseball!” Orix’s Ryoma Nishikawa discusses his breakthrough in his 3rd season since transferring and his feelings for his hometown team
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This is my 3rd year since moving to the Pacific League
Human Academy and Fuji TV launch an “Animation Production Collaboration Project”! Holding “Anime Creators Cup 2026,” an on-campus contest for students; winning works are scheduled to air on Fuji TV programs!
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“Anime Creators Cup 2026”
Final judging in January 2027; winning works to air in March
“An original work for children or one children can enjoy (a 1-minute 30-second video)”
Firefly, the fifth figure in the chibi cat series, is coming to the popular game Honkai: Star Rail. Now available through select distributors, including あみあみ.
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Suggested retail price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Release date: Scheduled for February 2027
Overall height: approximately 180 mm (including base)
“Sharing an extraordinary experience” — Tickets now on sale to strong demand for the 2nd Mirai Music Resonance Choral Concert, featuring a special orchestra led by Akihiro Miura of the Tokyo Philharmonic and members of the public
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September 2, 2026 (Wed.), 19:00
1-8-9
VIP seats: ¥20,000
SS seats: 12,000 yen
S seats: ¥8,000
A seats: 5,000 yen
Companies mentioned:ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、Mirai Music Resonance合唱団、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、第一生命ホール、サントリーホール
株式会社日本総合研究所 Research Department Macro Economic Research Center Deputy Director/Senior Researcher Hajime Inoue will lead a seminar titled “How can increased defense spending strengthen the technological and industrial base?” on July 31, 2026 (Fri.)!
The漫才 showdown! Takuro wins the top spot among a record 11,521 teams in “M-1 Grand Prix 2025”! “M-1 Grand Prix 2025: Banzai for Manzai — Beyond Back-to-Back Wins, the Star of Weakness”
株式会社Lis has launched Kanpe, an AI sales support tool that replicates the “judgment, words and actions” of a company’s top salesperson, enabling every team member to conduct sales meetings at that level.
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Early adoption campaign waiving the usual ¥300,000 initial fee
Early adoption campaign waiving the usual ¥300,000 initial fee, limited to the first 10 companies
【Restock celebration: up to 100,000 points】The hugely popular DOOGEE U11 Android tablet, with more than 4,000 reviews and a 4.6 rating, is 50% off! Plus, a Rakuten-exclusive campaign offering up to 100,000 points
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Rating: 4.6
Regular price: ¥27,900 (tax included)
¥13,950 (tax included)
Up to 100,000 points
10,000 points
1,000 points
¥5,000 total (tax included)
Companies mentioned:DOOGEE、楽天市場、Netflix、Disney+、Amazon Prime Video
【Fully vegan】A modern take on a Korean summer staple. Panga table, a popular spot in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, begins serving a new-style “rich soy milk kongguksu”
A POP UP STORE for The Drifting Classroom, the epic, time-spanning science-fiction manga for boys by genius Kazuo Umezu, is coming to Nagoya! Sho, Otomo, Saki, Yu, and Sekiya drift into Nagoya Minato Tsutaya Bookstore!?
General ticket sales begin for the 12th-anniversary concert of “White Cat Project NEW WORLD’S”! Hiroko Yamazaki, who has worked on anniversary songs and more, is also set to appear!
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“White Cat” celebrates its 12th anniversary on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The event will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall.
SS seats ¥15,000 / S seats ¥12,000 / A seats ¥9,000 / B seats ¥6,000
To mark the broadcast of Season 3, a “Mushoku Tensei” channel will launch on ABEMA for the first time on Saturday, June 27! All episodes of the TV anime’s Season 1, its special episode, and Season 2 will stream free daily for a limited 1 week! A special program ahead of Season 3 featuring the cast will also air on Saturday, July 4
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The series has surpassed 18 million copies in cumulative circulation (print and digital)
All 48 episodes from TV anime Season 1 through Season 2
1 special episode from Season 1
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Interactive learning forum “Tsuki no Shita University 14” to be held in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on June 23 — Exploring community development through practices in Kesennuma —
Beginner Course Debut Support Event: Golf no Tasuki presents “Teacher × Learner 9-Hole Challenge 2026,” taking place on Friday, October 9! Entries now open for pairs
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Original参加費:12,000円(税込・2人1組での料金)
Number of participants: 32 pairs, 64 people
We reach approximately 4.71 million households through J:COM and other cable TV providers nationwide, Sky PerfecTV!, Hikari TV, and au Hikari TV
The second summer collection from stick-on gel nail brand ジェルミーペタリー launches Monday, July 6! The lineup features 4 designs, including gingham checks and chic, cute cherry motifs.
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32. Morning Haze ¥1,980 (tax included)
33. Gingham Maid ¥2,090 (tax included)
34. Marble Glaze ¥2,090 (tax included)
35. Cherry Holic ¥1,980 (tax included)
Gel Me Mirror Light \¥3,520 (tax included)
Gel Me Crystal Top Gel, 12ml \¥1,650 (tax included)
[犬猫生活福祉財団] Calls for applications from animal welfare organizations working to protect and rehome dogs and cats, among other activities, for grants (starting June 22)
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More than 400 animals have been rehomed across Japan to date.
A total of 3 million yen in grants was awarded.
15 organizations received grants.
Grants of up to 200,000 yen per organization
Approx. 6,800 animals per year
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