GVA TECH, provider of the AI court-document drafting tool 「ベンパル 書面作成」, begins a business partnership with 第一法規 and FRAIM in the field of court-document drafting for lawyers
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It contains more than 360,000 court precedents, among the highest figures in the industry
Launched the “Practical Generative AI Community for Lawyers” in May 2025
Officially released “Benpal Document Drafting” and “Benpal Contract Review” in March 2026
How I got accepted through holistic admissions despite having no extracurricular activity record｜Free online event where a Meiji University political science and economics student shares their exam experience
[Estée] Provides an original fragrance to 「THE PASONA natureverse retreat」, a residential retreat facility for preventive health opening in June and operated by パソナグループ
The foundation of beautiful skin※1. Creates moisture※2. Reveals firmness and elasticity. 『インフィニティ』 refreshes its aging-care※3 pre-serum for the first time in 10 years.
[Education × short-form drama] The 4th installment of 「ポチッとドラマ」, with 28 million total views, 「プログラミング教育 HALLO編」, portrays the growth of children in Generation Alpha and the struggles of their parents
[OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー] Manami Odawara's solo exhibition “Into Smile” opens July 10 (Friday). The exhibition features around 54 works, including new pieces that conceal irony and humor behind seemingly pop-style “smiles.”
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Around 54 works on display
¥24,200 (tax included)
3,080 yen (tax included)
1,650 yen (tax included)
Original1回300円（税込）
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC ART LAB）、OIL by 美術手帖ギャラリー、渋谷PARCO、I&ME
A speaker from PPIHグループ, the operator of ドン・キホーテ, and Katsumi of 株式会社グローバルミックス, which is promoting the Osaka IR project, have been confirmed! Announcement of the 7th wave of speakers for “THE INBOUND DAY 2026”
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Expected attendance: 5,000 people
[General admission] 3,000 yen
[Networking reception] 3,000 yen (in-person attendance only / lottery-based)
The film “The Vendetta of Kobikicho” will be available to stream on J:COM STREAM as quickly as possible, with unlimited viewing starting July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)! A superb period mystery starring Tasuku Emoto and Ken Watanabe
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Available to stream with unlimited viewing from July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), in a first-of-its-kind release
[星野リゾート] For Parfait Day on June 28, the company presents “Local Parfaits for Travel,” which evoke the character of each region in a glass, featuring everything from fruit such as melon, grapes and Shine Muscat grapes to mushrooms and potato salad
ファミペイ's total annual savings have topped 10 billion yen*! To mark its 7th anniversary, customers who present ファミペイ when buying fried foods or prepared dishes can win ファミマ points worth up to 777 yen!
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Cumulative downloads have exceeded 30 million
Annual new downloads reached about 5.2 million, up 500,000 from the previous year
Original1ユーザーあたり年間平均約680本にのぼるクーポン配信
The number of brand pages in the app has expanded to 14 companies
[Survey of people interested in railways] About 1 in 3 have purchased photo books, books, DVDs, and other items! Calendars ranked first among purchase categories
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Respondents said they had purchased railway-themed photo books, calendars, DVDs, books, and other items
Respondents said they were interested in official railway video productions
What happens when you inject Coolish into anpan? A collaboration between drinkable ice cream Coolish and トーホーベーカリー! “Anpan Made for Coolish” goes on sale for a limited time at トーホーベーカリー from June 29, 2026 (Mon.)
ACUO launches 2 “first-ever” products! A refreshing summer sensation with every chew: “ACUO <Aquamarine Mint>” and “ACUO <Salty Lemon>” go on sale nationwide from June 30, 2026 (Tue.)
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Suggested retail price: around 162 yen (including tax)
Suggested retail price: around 183 yen (including tax)
About 50% know nothing about “domestically produced solid wood,” while about 73% find homes that grow more beloved the longer they live in them appealing, revealing a gap between awareness and interest
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“Know nothing about it”: 50.4%
“Have heard the term but don’t know what it means”: 25.6%
76.0% do not really understand what “domestically produced solid wood” means
“Have heard the term and know roughly what it means”: 17.2%
“Know what it means well”: 6.8%
“It seems expensive”: 32.8%
“It has the warmth of wood and a natural texture”: 29.2%
“It feels luxurious and authentic”: 16.0%
“I don’t pay much attention to it”: 42.0%
“I don’t pay any attention to it”: 26.0%
68.0% do not pay much attention to whether wood is domestically produced
A closer look at high school students raising the endangered Mino Shiba Inu, a rare Japanese dog with only 300 in Japan, as part of a class! “We Are the Mino Shiba Inu Research Team! Keeping Lives Going at Our School,” the latest work by author Noriko Imanishi, whose books have sold more than 500,000 copies, goes on sale June 30
[Survey of 1,000 men and women] Rankings revealed: female celebrities people want to walk with in Asakusa or Kyoto, and male celebrities whose charm in yukata captivates them!
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A survey of 1000 men and women nationwide
Keiko Kitagawa: 97 votes
Kasumi Arimura: 92 votes
Haruka Ayase: 69 votes
Yui Aragaki: 35 votes
Riho Yoshioka: 35 votes
Ryohei Suzuki: 65 votes
Hiroshi Abe: 55 votes
Takuya Kimura: 49 votes
Yutaka Takenouchi: 44 votes
Ken Matsudaira: 36 votes
46.6% said that, aside from fireworks festivals, they would like to wear a yukata to “a festival”
“Strolling around a hot spring town or ryokan” followed close behind at 46.0%
“Beer gardens, yakatabune, and...
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、Tika（ティカ）、株式会社DRESS DESIGN WORKS
The AGA-SHIO duo welcomes Kazufumi Miyazawa for an even more innovative stage—bossa nova queen Lisa Ono will also appear as a special guest! Tickets on sale now
Traditional performing arts passed down in Tokyo’s Akasaka district resonate with a modern setting. A special performance by Akasaka geisha will be held in the lobby of ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急
New yokai items from a collaboration between 三次もののけミュージアム and フェリシモ “Museum Club.” The cute, rounded “Mononoke Mascot Pouch” features 3 mysterious and lovable yokai
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1 item per month: ¥3,500 (+10%: ¥3,850)
1 item: ¥4,400 (+10%: ¥4,840)
1 sheet per month: ¥1,000 (+10%: ¥1,100)
1 set per month: ¥750 (+10%: ¥825)
A collection of around 5,500 yokai items donated by folklorist and yokai researcher Koichi Yumoto
[JAF Tokushima] 100 yen off a “fresh whitebait rice bowl” delivered directly from Wadashima! Special offer underway at Tanokyu in Komatsushima, letting you enjoy seasonal flavors for less [through August 31]
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Approximately 44,000 facilities nationwide
Approximately 370 facilities in Tokushima Prefecture
[A hot topic following its conclusion!] Team and leadership lessons from “Space Brothers” become an audiobook with bonus audio! Enjoy memorable scenes and quotes by listening!
Recruiting local governments nationwide for an “AI × regional PR” partnership, turning people who don't live there into the town's “storytellers”
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Japan's total population is about 123.05 million
A decrease of about 3.097 million since 2020
Net migration to the Tokyo metropolitan area totaled 123,534 people
Of these, 112,738 were Japanese movers
31 works were submitted by 28 people from across Japan
The 4 works selected by the city are scheduled to be used in promotional initiatives such as relocation and settlement events, tourism events, and digital signage
Up to 3 local governments will be selected for events beginning in fall 2026 or later
The application deadline is Friday, July 17, 2026
As of June 2026, more than 1,300 people have participated
“A Sweets Tour Woven with Hakone Yosegi Woodwork, Chapter 2” to be held jointly at 4 Prince Grand Resort Hakone properties, Wednesday, July 1–Monday, August 31, 2026
Enjoy hospitality from Furumachi geisha over lunch. Reservations open for “Niigata Kagai Chaya,” an easy-to-enjoy experience at Niigata's long-established restaurants and kappo eateries, with 9 events from July 18, 2026
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The event period is July 18–September 26, 2026
The event period is July 18–September 26, 2026, with 7 events in total
Capacity: 30 people per session (junior high school students and older only)
Are “dispersal” measures the only answer to overtourism? EDO KAGURA connects tourist destinations through stories, creating a new model for cultural tourism in Tokyo that generates synergy.
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75% of travelers seek authentic experiences that represent local culture
Upcycling discarded fishing gear: Marine-living materials brand “amuca®,” which raised more than 12 million yen on Makuake, opens official online store!
[The schoolyard becomes a campground after school!?] Minoh Jiyu Gakuen launches “Schoolyard Camping,” nurturing children’s ability to thrive through deliberately inefficient experiences in the AI era
Naomi Trauden heads to one of the Kansai region’s largest horse festivals. A special stage will promote coexistence between people and horses and broaden support for retired horses
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Expected attendance of around 3,000
Tickets at the door: 800 yen
Advance tickets: 600 yen
More than 150 books about horses
More than 50 spots in Kansai where visitors can interact with horses
[2026 National Survey on Inheritance and End-of-Life Planning, Results Announcement No. 3] “Daily activities” found to be associated with halving the duration of grief after bereavement
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The survey covered 15,244 people, including 1,053 who had inherited assets following a parent’s death
Parents who engaged in some kind of activity regularly: 70.8%
Inactive parents (who did little and simply stayed at home): 62.5%
Parents who engaged in some kind of activity regularly: 8.3%
Inactive parents (who did little and simply stayed at home): 17.2%
“Immediately after the death (several days to around 1 week)” was the most common response at 23.0%
“About 1 month later”: 9.8%
“There was no specific period; they seemed to be suffering for a long time”: 7.4%