“Giga Mart Exhibition,” an experiential convenience store created by the creative team behind “Thief -TOH-,” an event that has drawn huge interest at home and abroad since launching in 2023, is set to take place in summer 2026! Tickets go on sale June 25 (Thursday) at 18:00!
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Videos of the event experience have been viewed more than 50 million times cumulatively on social media
[Breaking] 推し活EXPO【夏】generated 1,136 leads on its first day of exhibiting! The booth was a huge hit thanks to the synergy of online gachapon and a large touchscreen
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1,136 leads generated
Annual costs come to around 650,000 yen, including the initial cost
Affordable pricing starting at ¥50,000 per month
Companies mentioned:株式会社on the bakery、推し活EXPO【夏】、東京ビッグサイト
No need to worry about heatstroke! Enjoy a comfortable indoor outing♪ Make the most of playtime with the kids for less. The “Full-Power! Summer Parent-Child トンデミ Pack” goes on sale July 1 (Wed.)!
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300 yen off per person
Some locations charge an additional 600 yen membership registration fee
Save an additional 100 yen with advance reservations
Special announcement: The jet-black sensation “ゴジラ Cream Puff” arrives at ビアードパパ on July 1, 2026! Beneath its rugged, jet-black shell lies the temptation of strawberries. Be amazed by the contrast between its appearance and taste.
4 businesses, including the popular Kochi Prefecture onigiri shop “仁淀川の結び,” are seeking successors!
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4 businesses, including the Kochi Prefecture onigiri shop “仁淀川の結び,” begin public recruitment for successors
There are 25 varieties of onigiri
Building (approximately 120 m²), refrigerators, air-conditioning equipment, furniture, fixtures and other kitchen equipment, business contacts, brand recognition, and more
Is Heidi joining Nestlé!? Sharing her daily life at the company on social media as a “section chief.” Official social media account “ネスレ日本’s Section Chief Heidi” launches June 25 (Thu.)
Representative Okamoto attends signing ceremony for a partnership agreement with Oita Prefecture and 2 private companies to expand the use of side-job and dual-employment talent
Per-session costs can be up to 2.3 times higher, yet 60% still choose one-on-one tutoring: Survey of 249 parents of junior and senior high school students
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Original1回あたりコストは最大2.3倍
Fully individualized tutoring schools (1-to-1): approximately 41,000 yen
Group tutoring schools (large classes): 27,000 yen
Merchandise ideas submitted through an Instagram campaign have been selected! Make memories with an overnight stay plan that includes Buffaloes collaboration merchandise
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From 34,400 yen for 2 guests sharing 1 room for 1 night
From 53,600 yen for 2 guests sharing 1 room for 1 night
From 37,000 yen for 2 guests sharing 1 room for 1 night
Companies mentioned:オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、オリックス・バファローズ、クロスホテル大阪、ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS、CROSS HOTEL
Basic to speak at an event hosted by 株式会社シーラベル on July 9 (Thu.) at 10 a.m.: “Solve ‘I Can’t Tell the Difference’ for Yourself: CRM/SFA Selection Event Featuring Live Demonstrations by 9 Leading Companies”
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CRM/SFA selection event featuring live demonstrations and explanations by 9 major companies
[MISUMI × LayerX] How can “customer signals” be detected and turned into business opportunities? Exploring customer understanding in the AI era at the “BtoB Synergy FORUM” on July 22 and 23
Enjoy a generous serving of grated daikon for a refreshing, satisfying meal during the season when appetites wane. A fair featuring Gunma-grown branded pork “Yamamine Pork” and plump, thick-fleshed “seasonal horse mackerel”
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Original販売期間:2026年7月3日(金)~9月2日(水)
Number of stores: 2,633 (as of the end of March 2026)
A luxurious afternoon tea featuring gorgeous sweets overseen by Tangentes and DEAN & DELUCA’s signature bakery items and deli, coming exclusively to Osaka
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AFTERNOON TEA ¥4,400 (including tax) / 1 person
Sparkling wine (1 glass) is available to order for an additional fee (¥770, including tax).
A super-light, compact body weighing approximately 102g that blends seamlessly into everyday life: “DIGI+ Digital Camera with Dual Displays” available at a special price of ¥5,980 through July 8
Share your thoughts on the “Job Change Honest Opinions Board”! Participants can also receive a special gift / Special feature at the July 4 (Sat.) 女の転職type career change event
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Pages: 208
Capital: 558.66 million yen
Number of employees: 768 (as of September 30, 2025)
[Survey by income bracket on investment plan miscalculations and advice for new entrants] Those earning less than ¥5 million cite “repair costs exceeding the budget,” while those earning ¥30 million or more cite “worsening loan terms.” The “polarization” of investment risks by income bracket is becoming clear
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470 real estate investors who are members of Kenbiya
Annual income below ¥5 million
Annual income of ¥30,000,000 or more
Repair costs exceeded the budget (25.0%)
Cash flow became unsustainable due to worsening loan terms (such as rising interest rates) (19.8%)
Older properties in regional areas and suburbs (32.0%)
Renovation of older properties (24.0%)
New construction starting with land acquisition (16.0%)
[KATE] Introducing the Kate Powder Brush, for face powder and powder foundation, from the bone-structure contour brush series, designed to fit all the contours of the face
Make summer vacation “a chance to start learning English and grow”! Enrollment opens for WinBe®’s “Summer Course,” where children can choose from activities such as crafts with native-speaking teachers and phonics lessons on pronunciation rules
[マリメッコ] The Pre-Fall 2026 collection captures an exquisite balance of repetition and variation, with styling suggestions featuring a new drawstring bag
“Household body odor※” lingers in living rooms in summer! 1 in 2 people notice odors clinging to sofas, bedding and other items; about half worry about unnoticed odors when others visit their home
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2割 of people ventilate less often when using air conditioning for long periods
“Kitchen food waste odor” was the most common, at 41.7%
“Family members’ or one’s own sweat and body odor” (37.8%) also ranked high
47.9% of people notice lingering odors in their living rooms
“Kitchen food waste and drains” topped the list (50.1%)
“Bedding” (49.4%)
About 5割 of people have felt that household odors had “soaked into” fabric items that cannot be washed
The figure was 59.7% among households with children who belong to school sports clubs
About half said they worry about “unnoticed odors” when others visit their home
Experience more advanced visuals with RGB stripes × a 5-layer tandem OLED structure. “MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28,” an ultrawide monitor that boosts immersion and realism, launches
The bursting deliciousness of Valencia oranges! A nonalcoholic drink to lift the spirits of adults: “Kirin Hyō Zero Sparkling Valencia Orange (Limited Time)” launches!
Let’s envision exciting exchanges together: the 3rd “JTB Exchange-Creation Canvas” seeks ideas connecting hometowns and交流! Winners will receive JTB Travel Gift vouchers totaling 1.2 million yen, redeemable for a “journey that opens the door to new connections”
[Japan-Korea jointly developed cosmetics brand ByUR] Target pore SOS and deliver a repair shot*²! New sheet masks available in 3 varieties! Nationwide launch on Thursday, July 16
Powerfully cleans even boss-level sweat odor and grime, and eliminates musty odors from damp laundry: Improved Attack Antibacterial EX and Attack Antibacterial EX for Indoor Drying go on sale
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Improved products go on sale July 11, 2026
About 50% of consumers are dissatisfied with how well their socks get clean and towels' musty odor when dried indoors
Top trending terms include “M!LK,” “モナキ,” and the decorative “Mejirushi Accessories”! “FURYU Kawaii Trend Awards: First Half of 2026” announced / What makes “M!LK” and “モナキ” so popular with Gen Z? A deep dive into their appeal
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Findings from a survey of first-half 2026 trends and all things kawaii
The August/September issue of PriPri Palette, a magazine specializing in developmental support, goes on sale June 29. The feature explores “play that fosters social skills” for children who struggle to interact with friends or participate in group activities!
One year after its launch, the Public-Private DX Consortium for Women's Empowerment aims to promote digital skills training and employment support for women working in regional areas. A 1st anniversary event and networking session will present practical case studies and outline future plans
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One year since its launch
A total of 6 companies and organizations took the stage
Companies mentioned:株式会社マイナビ、一般社団法人グラミン日本、株式会社Surpass、株式会社Trive、株式会社MAIA、Ms. Engineer株式会社、WePRO (Women’s Empowerment Project in Okayama)
This week's episode is a 2-hour special! Local pride goes head-to-head over food and trains in “Naniwa's Local Railway Rankings.” Nakagawa-ke, Daiki Hyodo and Yukino Saito turn the spotlight on hidden charms!
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43 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture
More than 15 meters above ground
The limited-quantity 500-yen set includes a daily rice bowl made with carefully selected meat and wakame soba
The cream puffs sell out fast, but cost just 100 yen
The hair salon market is worth 1.3063 trillion yen, down 5.9% year on year. “Cutting back on beauty expenses” is the leading reason for reduced visits, while the men's market is expanding at eyelash and esthetic salons
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The hair salon market is worth 1.3063 trillion yen
Down 5.9% year on year
The men's eyelash salon market is worth 27.4 billion yen
Up 46.4% year on year
Up 12.1% year on year
The overall beauty salon market is worth 2.5299 trillion yen
Down 5.7% year on year
Women: 40.8%
Men: 26.4%
Down 15.1% year on year
Facial esthetic salons: 34.2 billion yen
Up 24.8% year on year
Relaxation salons (treatments requiring clients to undress): 51.8 billion yen
New summer anime “The Academy's Genius Wizard: The Reincarnated Archmage's S-Rank Cheat Magic Adventures” begins streaming on ABEMA at 24:00 on Thursday, June 25, ahead of terrestrial TV and as the earliest web release!
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The series has sold more than 1.8 million copies
“ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)
A seminar titled 'Practical Approaches and Case Studies in Healthcare Function Reorganization,' led by 白鳥 峠 of the Hospital Consulting Department at 株式会社川原経営総合センター, will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026.
A practical guide to expanding the cycle of renewal for future generations and building a sustainable society! 'Building a Sustainable Society Through Circular Value Chains' published
An introduction to the fundamentals of algorithms, the foundation for learning mathematics, data science and AI! 'Introduction to Algorithms for Mathematics, Data Science and AI' published
Rittor Music's 'Ukulele Fair' has started at instrument stores and bookstores nationwide, as well as 楽天ブックス. Enter the lottery for a chance to win wonderful prizes♪
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One winner selected by lottery will receive a 'Famous FS-O soprano size' ukulele.
Three winners selected by lottery will receive an 'AQUBE MUSIC PRODUCTS Hau‘oli strap (with head strap).'
Entry deadline: August 31, 2026, at 23:59. Entries must be postmarked by that date.
Companies mentioned:株式会社リットーミュージック、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、楽天ブックス、Famous、AQUBE MUSIC PRODUCTS
'Shosetsu Yasei Jidai' July issue now available! Yokomizo Seishi Mystery and Horror Award results announced; a new serial by Manabu Kaminaga and one-off stories by Kazue Furuuchi and 芦花公園 also featured
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Price: 385 yen (350 yen before tax)
July 2026 issue
Available to stream starting Thursday, June 25, 2026.