【Saitama・July heat】Safe pickup of swollen mobile batteries and power-tool batteries left in high temperatures in warehouses and garages|On-site pickup in Saitama, Kawaguchi and Koshigaya, including batteries municipalities cannot collect, for 7,700 yen
Minori Suzuki (both shows) and Kiyonno Yasuno (2nd show only) will join as guests for an event on August 8, 2026, for Minami Tsuda's program “Tsuda no Radio Daa!!” General lottery ticket applications are now open!!
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The 1st show starts at 13:30
Original第2部は17:00開演
Price: 9,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Lottery applications accepted until July 12, 2026 (Sunday), 23:59
Companies mentioned:株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、MARINE ENTERTAINMENT
【Amazon 40% off during the time sale】DOOGEE U13 bundle with full accessories: 13-inch Android16 tablet for a limited-time price of 28,900 yen! Keyboard, mouse, pen, case and screen protector
[Total support tops approximately 4 million yen in 3 days after launch] Ultra-fast, ultra-compact washing machine “CLEAN-X” draws attention on Makuake with an innovative mini washer that meets demand for washing items separately
サーバーワークス ranks No. 1 in Japan for the number of honorees in 2 categories of the 2026 Japan AWS Top Engineers program: “AI/ML Data Engineer” and “Security”
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21 of the company’s engineers named to the “2026 Japan AWS Top Engineers” program
66 named to the “2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers” program
2 people selected for “2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions”
2 named to the “2026 Japan AWS Ambassadors” program
AWS deployment track record spans more than 1,570 companies and 31,700 projects
[Taking place July 27–31] 5 days of practical insights on CX (customer experience) and EX (employee experience). 株式会社mct to hold “Experience Design Week,” featuring leaders from 5 pioneering companies
“Let’s build buildings where people won’t suffer heatstroke”—A children’s architecture program where children tackle extreme heat through architecture—“Explore the World of Architecture with a First-Class Architect,” taking place July 28–30
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3-day participation: 25,000 yen
1-day participation: 9,000 yen
45 people per session
There are 383,923 first-class architects
Those aged 50 and over account for approximately 70% of the total
Those in their 20s and 30s account for just 11% of the total
A shortage of up to 790,000 IT professionals
Approximately 3,700 people have taken part in the Osaka Children’s Architecture School
Maintains a satisfaction rate of over 90%
More than 300 participants to date at the Tokyo Children’s Architecture School
Turning “therapeutic food dogs won’t eat” into meals they finish. “ペトコトフーズ・ケア,” a therapeutic dog food made with fresh ingredients sourced in Japan, launches
[New feature] “ととのう応募書類,” a resume and work-history document creation service, adds a resume import feature. Simply upload an existing document to automatically fill in the form.
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Service launched in January 2026
Capital: 29,560,000 yen (including capital reserve)
<Cool and delicious when chilled> “Lemon Cake [Mascarpone & Almond],” made with Setouchi lemons, returns from THE DROS on Wednesday, July 1, even more delicious!
“Shiroko Terror,” a 3rd-year student at Abydos High School and member of the Abydos Student Council from the hugely popular game “Blue Archive,” joins the figma lineup!
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Price: ¥11,800 (tax included)
Height: approximately 150 mm
The “Nendoroid” series of deformed figures, with more than 2,500 types released
Companies mentioned:株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.、マックスファクトリー
Opening today! Special website launched and public voting begins for “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026 supported by スマレジ,” a customer service contest to choose Japan’s most charismatic store staff member
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More than 3,000 brands use the service
Sales through distribution channels (*) reached ¥221.2 billion.
New features added to the “Recipe” function of AI agent “Agent i”: recipes suggested from images of ingredients in the refrigerator, and recreations generated from food photos
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Cooking difficulty is displayed in 3 levels: “Beginner,” “Intermediate” and “Advanced.”
Women’s professional golfers including Chie Arimura, Asami Kikuchi, Natsuka Hori and Asako Fujimoto take part! Ahead of the Earth Mondahmin Cup! BS10’s Panel Quiz Attack 25 women’s professional golfer special airs Sunday, June 28, from 1:25 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.!
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A ¥1 million prize awaits anyone who achieves a perfect score!
A record ¥400 million in prize money for a regular domestic women’s golf tour!
Hobby shop “Jungle” acquires 10,000 items from overseas. Treasures that have traveled the world return to Japan, with vintage items now on display and sale at “Jungle Fantasy Mechanical Museum - Mecha Store,” specializing in robots and mecha
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The collection comprises approximately 12,500 items
We acquired approximately 12,500 collectibles from a renowned collector active overseas. Of these, 7,000 items belong to the mecha and robot genres
Among them, 1,000 of the most carefully selected vintage items
This year marks the 30th anniversary of our incorporation in 1996
Some items were made in Japan in the 1970s and are rarely seen even by domestic fans
“産直,” an e-commerce site specializing in mail-order sales of regional specialties from across Japan, delivers rare seasonal bounty from Hokkaido directly from producers!
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Maximum sugar content: 19 degrees
10 pieces: 5,980 yen (tax included)
1 melon (approx. 4 kg): 6,480 yen (tax included)
Approx. 1 kg (9–12 pieces): 4,780 yen (tax included)
Small 1 kg box (70–90 pieces): 4,480 yen (tax included)
The UN and media volunteers launch the “I, too, am one of the 89 percent who want to stop rising temperatures” project in earnest
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89 percent of people worldwide want stronger action to address climate change
136 diverse media outlets
Days with temperatures of 30°C or higher
Days with temperatures of 35°C or higher
“Extreme heat day,” a newly adopted term for days when temperatures reach 40°C or higher
Companies mentioned:国際連合広報センター、SDGメディア・コンパクト、UNESCO、WFP、SDGs in Sports、国連グローバル・コンパクト・ネットワーク・ジャパン、Media is Hope、WEリーグ、Jリーグ、ジュビロ磐田、サンフレッチェ広島、FC東京、ベガルタ仙台、大丸有SDGs ACT5、経済同友会、世界気象機関、気象庁
[Free access through June 30] Archive of commemorative webinar for “Gorilla Sales AI Business Meetings,” where AI conducts sales meetings on behalf of people, available for a limited time
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A webinar was held on June 24, 2026, to mark the official release.
[First project marking Tokyo Theatres’ 80th anniversary] “Audience-choice special screenings” announced, along with a new moving logo created by film director 奥山大史 and graphic designer 岡崎智弘!
[Limited quantities] A mini version of the popular hair spray “かちっと” is newly available in limited quantities from KANTAN SERIES, produced by hairstyling instructor みかみ!
第3 lineup of performers announced for TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026, which marks its 5th anniversary this year; 3rd round of advance ticket sales through play guides begins
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The event will mark its 5th anniversary in 2026
For 2 days, September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
Parking Lot A (hours of use: 08:30–23:00): 4,500 yen (tax included)
Parking Lot B (hours of use: 08:30–23:00): 3,500 yen (tax included)
Parking Lot C (hours of use: 08:30–23:00): 3,000 yen (tax included)
Parking Lot D (hours of use: 08:30–23:00): 500 yen (tax included)
To mark the release of the latest ディズニー and ピクサー film Toy Story 5, original theater merchandise and pamphlets will go on sale at cinemas nationwide! An “Aloha shirt” exclusive to TOHO theater STORE will also go on sale!
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More than 50 types of items
[Aloha shirt] 11,000 yen (tax included)
[Compact mirror] 1,320 yen (tax included)
[Lunch tote] 2,500 yen (tax included)
[Stainless steel tumbler] 3,500 yen (tax included)
[Mascot bead strap] Woody: 1,760 yen (tax included)
[Mascot bead strap] Alien: 2,200 yen (tax included)
[Mini towel collection] 770 yen each (tax included)
Age.3 has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand. H&G (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which supports franchise expansion in Asia, will assist with franchise development in Thailand.
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The first store in Thailand is scheduled to open in October 2026.
As of June 2026, it has supported overseas franchise affiliations and store openings for 10 brands and 23 stores.
Capital: 10,000,000 baht
Companies mentioned:Age.3、株式会社8ロジック、H&G (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、MAGURO GROUP PUBLIC Co., Ltd.、H&G TH、FRUITS SAND THREE
[Talk about your favorites and trade merchandise!] Bookbird, the bookstore connecting people around the world, to hold the “Thai Swamp Family Sale Spinoff Project: Thai Swamp Merchandise Exchange” in Ochanomizu on July 4, 2026 (Sunday)
[On sale today] An extraordinarily unlucky woman gets so grateful that her psychic powers activate!? “Psychic Maruko-chan” available today, June 25 (Thursday)!
AI check-in phone service “Care-Call.AI” now offers unlimited call recording and full transcription, making it possible to keep a daily record of the “voice of the day” of parents living far away.
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There were 58,044 people aged 65 or older who lived alone and died at home.
In 4,538 cases, the person was not found until more than 1 month after their death.
A shortage of approximately 570,000 care workers is projected.
The proportion of single-person households was 38.0% in 2020.
[2026 Survey on New Employee Development and Retention Challenges] Supporting young employees’ retention and growth requires moving from “points” to “continuity” — the current state of new employee development, a challenge for 80% of companies
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The survey found that 81.2% of companies face challenges with employee retention.
[Announcing the forecast ranking of bankruptcy incidence by industry from the second half of 2026 onward] Construction trades rank first and general construction ranks second, putting construction-related industries at the top for bankruptcy risk.
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Construction trades ranked highest at 16.4%.
General construction also ranked high at 14.4%, along with other construction-related industries.
In general construction, 1 in 35 companies is at risk of bankruptcy.
[All Today | Survey Report] Can businesses no longer survive on new customer acquisition alone? The startling reality: approximately 80% leave after a single visit! What are the “3 factors” that prevent repeat customers from staying?
[TOブックス] Launch of a POP-UP STORE featuring a diverse range of IP! The regularly held “TO POP-UP” series is getting underway. Its inaugural offering, 映画『氷血』 POP-UP STORE, opens on July 2, 2026!
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From July 2, 2026 (Thu.)
Sunday, July 12, 2026
T-shirt 4,950 yen (tax included)
Acrylic stand (稔) 1,980 yen (tax included)
Acrylic stand (悠希) 1,980 yen (tax included)
Clear file set 1,650 yen (tax included)
Muffler towel 3,300 yen (tax included)
Monochrome sticker and slider case set (稔) 1,650 yen (tax included)
Monochrome sticker and slider case set (悠希) 1,650 yen (tax included)
Celebrating the 55th anniversary of Aki Yashiro’s debut! Rare footage held by TBS will be released on DVD for the first time. A deluxe commemorative box set, including the award-winning performance of “雨の慕情,” will be released on September 25, the date of her debut!
The “BL Award 2026 ceremony” was held, drawing more than 300 attendees, including authors, editors, publishing company representatives and sponsoring stores.