Rationally designing stretchable molecular crystals by incorporating liquid-crystalline molecular frameworks into crystal lattices
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Crystal length changes by up to 1.52 times
Control the direction and magnitude of expansion and contraction by changing the length of the alkyl chains
Companies mentioned：静岡大学、高知工科大学、アメリカ化学会、Journal of the American Chemical Society、日本学術振興会、科学技術振興機構、JST、静岡大学グリーン科学技術研究所、公益財団法人JKA、一般財団法人サムコ科学技術振興財団、公益財団法人住友財団
Helping improve internet connectivity at all public elementary and junior high schools in Okinawa City! ~Rikei builds a wireless network supporting 16,000 devices at all 24 public elementary and junior high schools in Okinawa City~
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At all 24 public elementary and junior high schools in Okinawa City
200 network switches
Installation completed at the end of March 2026
An ultra-high-speed 40 Gbps network connects the data center and elementary and junior high schools (20 Gbps upstream, 20 Gbps downstream)
High-speed network equipment capable of communications of up to 10 Gbps
“ABABA,” which evaluates the job-hunting process, surpasses 200,000 cumulative users
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Cumulative users surpass 200,000
Used by more than 3,500 companies
Final interview pass rate is about 20% higher
Nearly 10 job offers came in over 2–3 months
The number of registered students graduating in 2026 is about 60,000
Student registrations surpass 100,000
As of June 2026, the cumulative number of companies using the service surpassed 3,500. Adoption is growing across companies of all sizes and industries. <Case Study> 株式会社CONSCIENCE: Achieving hiring without mismatches through candid conversations with job seekers who have gone through other companies’ selection processes
Evaluating the effects of He irradiation and irradiation defects during hydrogen and helium mixed-plasma exposure of advanced plasma-facing materials for fusion reactors
What is a “design attitude (mindset),” essential for applying “design thinking” in the workplace? Nagoya Design School vol.09 to be held at Nagoya Innovators Garage on July 21 (Tue.)
【nana's green tea】Los Angeles Pasadena store gets off to a strong start: Lines of up to 2 hours on opening day, with more than 300 parfaits sold over the weekend
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The store has approximately 75 seats
100 locations in North America
200 locations overseas in total
Number of overseas stores: 17
Companies mentioned：nana's green tea、株式会社七葉、JAPAN House Los Angeles
Nealle, operator of Park Direct, a mobility-sector Operating System (Mobility OS), secures a total of ¥3.4 billion in debt financing, including a commitment line agreement
Fear of being seen as a “customer harasser” or “complainer” has led about 52.3% to suffer in silence, while 65.2% say they “would make a legitimate complaint through AI.” Results of a survey on attitudes toward customer harassment released
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Adopted by more than 230,000 companies globally
Fear of staff giving an unpleasant look or snapping back (38.5%)
The hassle or awkwardness (33.5%)
Worry that one’s wording might be perceived as aggressive (33.0%)
Avoiding emotional clashes and awkwardness between people (49.6%)
Being able to calm one’s emotions and organize the facts (39.4%)
Completed the “Reiwa ７ fiscal year Demonstration Project for Building a Resource Circulation System in Wide-Area Local Governments”
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Depending on assumptions such as production scale, CRPE and CRPP were found to cost around 2–３ times as much as petroleum-derived PE and PP.
It was found that food container packaging made using some CRPE and CRPP can be manufactured at roughly 1.5 times the price of packaging made using petroleum-derived PE and PP, depending on conditions such as the blend ratio and layer structure.
Consolidated sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026 were ¥963.2 billion.
[Online event on July 14] Accelerating video production for BtoB / BtoC through short-run production — entering video marketing with AI and zero assets or filming
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Instagram Reels viewing time increased by at least 30% year over year
Produced more than 1 million videos globally
Operating in 9 countries, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Oceania
New products from BAGEL & BAGEL! For a limited time, the lineup includes a summer-ready lemon and grapefruit bagel, a “Shichimi Soy Sauce” bagel made with rice flour, and 3 types of muffins
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Lemon and grapefruit — made with agave syrup — ¥300 (tax included)
Rice flour 70%: ¥279 (tax included)
Shichimi soy sauce cheese — made with 70% rice flour — ¥294 (tax included)
Chocolate mint: ¥383 (tax included)
Salt lychee and raspberry: ¥383 (tax included)
3 citrus fruits and yogurt cream: ¥383 (tax included)
More than 80% do not expect a raise in their main job; demand for financial stability remains strong, while efficiency gains are increasingly prioritized when choosing outside work locations [Survey of 553 doctors on the 2026 medical fee revision]
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Including the 17.0% who are concerned that their pay may instead be cut or frozen, 83.7% of doctors do not expect their main-job income to increase
“To achieve financial stability” accounted for the majority, at 65.2%
Among doctors registered with エムステージエージェント, operated by M Stage, 553 were surveyed
ベルシステム24 opens its first showroom inside the ビックカメラ center in Fukuoka, where visitors can experience its AI solutions
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The AI-related solutions we provide are developed in-house to support hybrid operations involving people and AI, based on more than 40 years of our contact center management expertise.
Just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! A new menu arrives June 26, 2026, at “AWAJISHIMA BURGER WORKS,” known for burgers that bring out the best in meat, at the Awaji Service Area (outbound line)
For the season when temperatures exceed 30°C: Summer-only “Oyster Rui-be,” a refreshing way to enjoy oysters, arrives | 牡蠣と海鮮 にほんいち Sakaisuji-Hommachi Store
“It will change your idea of corn”: Limited-time menu featuring Yuki no Yosei corn with sugar content exceeding 20 degrees! | 純国産馬刺しと朝引き鶏 にほんいち 大阪堺筋本町店
壱角家 Hamamatsucho store opens on June 26, 2026 (Fri)! Enjoy Iekei ramen after work or at the end of the day in one of Tokyo’s leading office and tourist hubs!
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Opening on June 26, 2026 (Fri)
OriginalJRと都営線の1日乗降客数が合計57万人を超える
More than 100 hotels are located in the surrounding area
壱角家 operates more than 100 locations across Japan.
Operates a variety of food and beverage businesses across 13 brands
[New report published] Real Estate Market Research Report Vol.307: “Rental apartment market conditions in Osaka City improve as supply and demand conditions recover: Visualizing market conditions using listing information”
[Webinar on July 22] How to create “crucible experiences” that develop next-generation leaders, explained through psychology and organizational behavior: The effectiveness of cross-boundary learning in succession planning
【Hydro Flask®(ハイドロフラスク)】Limited-edition “ARC Collection” debuts, featuring bronze accents for a refined look
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ARC 200ml MICRO HYDRO ... ¥3,850 each (tax included)
ARC 24oz WIDE FLEX STRAW CAP ... ¥7,480 each (tax included)
In 2009, when single-wall stainless steel bottles and hard plastic bottles were at their peak in the U.S. market, Hydro Flask began selling Growlers, its first insulated bottles capable of keeping drinks cold or hot.
Sales surpassed 100 million yen in 2011
In 2015, the company began overseas sales, starting in Europe.
Two years later, it had expanded into more than 20 countries
Forval wins contracts for 滑川市's “DX Support for SMEs and Other Businesses and DX Advisor Development Project” and “Women’s Digital Talent Development Project”
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Visits and business diagnostics for approximately 40 companies in the city
【しゃぶしゃぶどん亭】Enjoy the feel of a “mala tang specialty restaurant” at Dontei this summer. “2 kinds of mala tang shabu-shabu,” featuring 2 types of specially prepared mala tang broth, now on sale!
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All 31 しゃぶしゃぶどん亭 locations
Starting June 25, 2026 (Thu.)
Through August 31, 2026 (Mon.) (planned)
Set meal: ¥1,680 and up (¥1,848 and up, tax included)
All-you-can-eat course (shabu-shabu or sukiyaki): ¥3,180 and up (¥3,498 and up, tax included)
The appetizing aroma of bonito flakes and refreshing condiments! “Bonito Rice with Mozzarella Cheese and Condiments,” a harmonious blend of Japanese and Western flavors, available for a limited time at 日本橋だし場 本店 from July 1, 2026
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Bonito rice with mozzarella cheese and condiments: ¥550 (tax included)
On sale starting July 1, 2026 (Wed.)
Sales period: July 1, 2026 (Wed.)–July 31, 2026 (Fri.)
【’47（フォーティーセブン）】“JAPAN 9,” featuring 9 next-generation guest brands selected by POGGY, to make its debut in Paris with an exhibition during Paris Men’s Fashion Week
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Scheduled to go on sale in Japan around fall 2026
ANCELLM is a brand founded in 2021 by designer 山近和也
KANEMASA PHIL. (Kanemasa Phil.) is backed by a circular-knit manufacturer in Wakayama Prefecture founded in 1964
KHOKI (Kokki) was founded in Tokyo in 2019
mister it. (Mr. It.) is a brand launched in 2018 by designer Takuya Sunagawa, who is from Osaka Prefecture
mukcyen (Mucchan) is designed by Yuka Kimura, born in 1998 and with roots in China's Fujian Province
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Companies mentioned：’47（フォーティーセブン）、POGGY、ANCELLM、beta post、KANEMASA PHIL.、KHOKI、mister it.、mukcyen、PROLETA RE ART、ssstein、YOKE、TOKYO FASHION AWARD、JFWO、RIZZOLI、Maison Martin Margiela、MLB、NFL、NBA、NHL
A major new series! “Maten Yugi: Tower Man Quest” gets the cover in color! New series “Ear Cleaning 3 Minutes After Meeting” appears in color in the middle of the issue! Monthly Comic Zenon August 2026 issue on sale June 25!!
Kyushu’s largest-scale specialized trade show for the manufacturing industry to be held for the first time! The 1st [Kyushu] Next-Generation Factory Expo in February 2027 at マリンメッセ福岡
＼Hanamaru Udon × craft beer／A new sustainable initiative aimed at reducing food waste. Udon trimmings turned into craft beer “SANUKI 870 ALE”! Limited sales begin at 34 participating stores on Thursday, June 25
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Price: 600 yen
2 cases and 48 bottles planned per store
Companies mentioned：株式会社はなまる、株式会社栄屋製パン、Better life with upcycle
5 commercial facilities in Nagasaki City join forces! The “5-Venue Joint Grand Prize Draw” begins July 1, 2026, offering a special cultural and creative experience for children through the “Arena Kabuki Dance Special Performance” and encouraging people to explore Nagasaki ～
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Summer 2026
From July 1 (Wed.) to July 20 (Mon., holiday)
Thursday, August 6
100 parent-child pairs with children in elementary school or younger