Official launch of the Hanshow AI-powered platform “xPilot”: Moving from data utilization to real-time execution, ushering in a new stage of digital transformation for retail stores
A must-see for the automotive, food packaging, semiconductor, and medical industries: Laser marking now supports materials that are sensitive to heat and applications requiring high-definition printing! Launch of the ultra-compact 5W UV laser marker with expanded external control functions, model “LMS2-UV05B”
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Ultra-compact 5W UV laser marker
Increases the number of input terminals from 2 to 10
Increases the number of output terminals from 2 to 8
Design security operations tailored to your organization for the AI era. Workshop service offering hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview now available
Visual kei rock band 甘い暴力 will hold “甘い暴力 Kuso Presents: The Great Training Session for M-types Only -Final Chapter-” starting in July! Ticket Pia electronic tickets and Ticket Pia Trade to be introduced!
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Ticket prices (tax included)
E-ticket adopted by more than 1,000 artists in total
[Speaking at Nikkei Cross Trend FORUM 2026] Sanrio and News Technology discuss “What are customer touchpoints in the AI era, viewed through ‘Sanrio Time’?”
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Our taxi signage network has been installed in 11,500 vehicles
26,983 corporate taxis in the Special Wards and Musashino-Mitaka transportation area
Boasts an approximately 42% coverage rate
Travel time in taxis used by 7.7 million people per month
[株式会社NIJIN] Junior high school teachers from across Japan gather! “Junior High School Terrace Summit 2026,” an in-person event focused on the shift from student guidance (Control) to student support (Empowerment), to be held on August 1
[Takarajimasha’s early-summer cookbooks] Two new books arrive, including the latest recipe collection from popular food writer Yukari Aoki (♪♪maron♪♪), known for making “authentic flavor in 10 minutes” possible!
[OMO by 星野リゾート] An alternative to staying at the family home: proposing “hotel visits,” a growing trend shaped by families seeking a comfortable balance and just the right amount of distance
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Data indicate that this accounts for approximately 20% of stays during the Obon holiday period
Rooms accommodating 3 or more guests account for approximately 40%
Silicon photonics market set to reach $2.1 billion by 2034; LightBridge to demonstrate its photonics design platform at “Photonics and Laser Kansai 2026”
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Expected to grow to $2.10 billion by 2034
The compound annual growth rate is projected to reach 9.6%
Even if companies want to bring manufacturing back to Japan, there aren’t enough people to work in factories—the front lines of “autonomous factories” supporting a labor-short Japan after the baby-boom generation retires
63% have heard that using a smartphone while cycling carries penalties, but do not know the details. アトム法律税務グループ conducted a survey that collected more than 42,000 responses in total
MetLife Life begins selling its single-premium whole life insurance policy “Sunny Garden Prime” through direct sales by sales representatives and insurance agency channels
A blissful mille-crepe cake wrapped in the fragrance of peaches is coming to CREPE & GALETTE TOOTH TOOTH, a crepe and galette specialty shop in Tor West, Motomachi, Kobe, from Thursday, July 2.
A labor of love from hugely popular manga artist まめきちまめこ! The illustrated comic “Mero and Tabi,” depicting the irresistibly cute everyday lives of sibling cats, has become a smash hit, selling more than 80,000 copies in less than a month after its release!!
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An astonishing more than 70 million monthly page views!
570,000 people are swooning over the “Mero and Tabi” Instagram account ♡
The “Komachi and Tabi” comic essay series has sold more than 200,000 copies in total
More than 2.1 million total Instagram followers
The “Mero and Tabi” Instagram account (560,000 followers)
A thorough guide to preparations ahead of the launch of the “Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains (SCS Evaluation System)”
Applying Ukraine’s expertise in operating “drones” to Japan’s “disaster preparedness, logistics and social infrastructure.” The Japan-Ukraine Drone Cluster, a platform connecting Ukraine with Japan, Taiwan and ASEAN countries, launches
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Monday, July 6, 2026, 13:00–14:00
Companies mentioned:在日ウクライナ商工会議所(UCCJ)、Ukrainian Dual-Use Technologies Cluster(UADUT Cluster)、Kharkiv IT Cluster(ハルキウITクラスター)、Jiin Ming Industry Co., Ltd.
Supporting neighborhood photo studios through web design. The website of ひらまめ写真館 in Kameari, Katsushika Ward, has been revamped to convey the owner’s passion
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Know-how gained from handling nearly 50 website projects for neighborhood photo studios
World first! The new skincare brand FERTHÉA combines “traditional fermentation ingredients” with “the latest technology,” featuring “Liposome Fermentation Drip™”
[4th anniversary] Coupons for ¥20,000 off per group are now available to the first 40 groups. Breakfast also gets a complete makeover | グランピングヴィレッジ TOTONOI 富士山中湖
[Giant Naruse returns to the station!] Special ads for Miyajima Mina’s “Naruse Follows the Path She Believes In” will appear at stations in Shiga to mark its release in paperback!
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The series has sold more than 2.5 million copies in total
New items galore from “MAMBO”! The “Summer Goods Collection,” the second product launch in the “Summer Mambo 2026” campaign, goes on sale Monday, June 29
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MAMBO stemmed glass / MAMBO DOT ¥2,640 (tax included)
MAMBO ice cream glass / MAMBO DOT ¥2,640 (tax included)
MAMBO face towel / SUMMER Ice Cream ¥1,540 (tax included)
MAMBO face towel / SUMMER Swimsuit and Beach Parasol ¥1,540 (tax included)
MAMBO clear multi-case: SUMMER Beach Parasol / SUMMER Swimsuit / SUMMER Ice Cream, ¥1,100 each (tax included)
MAMBO clear tote / SUMMER Ice Cream ¥2,750 (tax included)
MAMBO plush bag charm / straw hat ¥1,980 (tax included)
MAMBO canvas tote / SUMMER Ice Cream ¥3,300 (tax included)
MAMBO folding umbrella / sun and rain protection (light-blocking) ¥4,180 (tax included)
[Kyoto event] About 40 台湾企業 will visit Japan! A large-scale Japan-Taiwan business networking event bringing together approximately 100 people to open up new sales channels will be held on Friday, July 24
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Approximately 40 台湾企業
Around 100 attendees in total
July 24, 2026 (Friday)
General (non-member): 10,000 yen (before tax)
Members of this organization: 5,000 yen (before tax)
An afternoon tea featuring peach and Earl Grey flavors is now available at Salon15 TOOTH TOOTH 旧神戸居留地十五番館, a Western-style mansion salon in Kobe's former foreign settlement. Available from July 2 (Thursday).
[Survey on the realities faced by disability employment managers] Executives expect them not only to meet employment quotas but also to help hires become productive, yet more than 70% of managers hold additional roles, and approximately 30% said they have discretion over staffing, equipment and budgets.
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Statutory employment rate to rise by 2.7%
Meeting the employment quota (65.6%)
Post-hire performance and productivity (58.0%)
33.8% of managers can execute budgets and change assignments at their own discretion.
72.6% of disability employment managers also handle other duties.
26.1% of disability employment managers work exclusively on disability employment.
19.1% of managers said they have sufficient support staff.
35% said a system is in place to enable consultation and cooperation inside and outside the company.
69.4% have difficulty aligning understanding and adjusting the work environment between departments and employees with disabilities.
The department receiving employees lacks specialized knowledge and know-how, leaving it unprepared to accommodate them (29.9%).
The process of identifying tasks that can be entrusted to people with disabilities
Unattended checkout system TTG-SENSE to be installed at WILLER Bus Terminal Osaka Umeda—enhancing convenience for express bus passengers and improving store efficiency with a new shopping experience that eliminates checkout lines
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It will open on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned:WILLER EXPRESS株式会社、株式会社TOUCH TO GO、紀伊國屋
A time when 94.5% of dog owners want to travel with their dogs. Cocogourmet joins the Tobu Group's pet tourism initiative to create dining experiences in Nikko for people and their dogs.
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Dog owners who want to take their dogs on trips
Consider whether they can bring their dogs when choosing a travel destination
Want to bring their dogs even if travel costs increase
Preorders open for newly illustrated Note Balloon ver. trading acrylic cards and other goods from the anime Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!!
Introduction of a Pet Consultation Service and Product Revisions in October 2026
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Starting October 1, 2026, we will introduce a new pet consultation service, “うちの子動画で専門家相談,” for all policyholders enrolled in our pet insurance.
The following revisions will apply to policies*¹ (including renewals) whose coverage start date (the start of the policy period) is October 2, 2026, or later.
Splash Park 2026, enjoyed by more than 4,400 people last year on the rooftop of 横浜ワールドポーターズ, opens for a limited time starting Friday, July 3! A splashy, soaking-wet space next to CRAZY GOLF, a putt-putt golf attraction from Europe and the U.S. making its Japan debut※
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This event was a hit, delighting a total of 4,488 customers
Original2026年7月3日(金)~8月30日(日)の59日間開催
General admission: 500 yen (includes an ice pop; free for children age 2 and under)
A total of 9 holes
Adults: 980 yen
Elementary school students and younger: 780 yen
Family rate for 4 people (up to 2 adults and 2 elementary school students): 3,020 yen
Adults: 1,080 yen
Elementary school students and younger: 880 yen
Family rate for 4 people (up to 2 adults and 2 elementary school students): 3,420 yen
Pikapaka Business Trip DX named No. 1 in the Business Trip Management System (BTM), Manufacturer/Manufacturing category, in the “2026 First Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings”
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Named No. 1 in the Business Trip Management System (BTM), Manufacturer/Manufacturing category
Number of information requests made between Jan. 1, 2026 and May 31, 2026
HEMP Air, a 100% hemp T-shirt designed for Japan’s hot, humid summer with a focus on breathability, quick-drying absorbency, antibacterial properties and UV protection, goes on presale on Makuake starting Monday, June 29
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Previous Makuake projects have received more than 4.1 million yen in total support
Planned retail price: 12,100 yen (tax included)
【Super Early-Bird 25% OFF】Makuake price: 9,000 yen
Attach to your body with magnets and a physical lock! MagCatch TACTICAL, a smartphone attachment that can be attached and removed instantly in 0.5 seconds, goes on presale at Makuake!
【Survey of 400 people】Are corporate social media accounts just viewed and forgotten? More than 40% of job seekers take further action after viewing them, such as attending information sessions or checking company websites
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Survey of 400 job seekers and recent graduates
82.3% of job seekers and recent graduates said they referred to social media when comparing and considering companies
After viewing a company’s social media, 41.8% attended an information session
About 70% said company social media influenced their decisions about applying or participating in selection
Five-book customer acquisition series for stores and salons concludes──SHINKA株式会社 offers every purchaser a complimentary original AI assessment and seminar worth 33,000 yen
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Free invitation to the “Customer Acquisition Master Seminar” (normally 33,000 yen including tax; held September 8, 2026)
Date and time: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 12:00–17:00 (5 hours)
Publication of all 5 volumes in the “Customer Acquisition and Sales Promotion Series” completed
Patient explanation DX system “ポケさぽ” launches a proof-of-concept (PoC) for an electronic consent feature completed on LINE, in collaboration with セイコーソリューションズ株式会社’s “コンパクトイン”
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Used by 130 or more medical institutions nationwide
Now in its 5th year! Give single-parent families and their children summer memories. Free invitation to a private booking at 浅草花やしき! Crowdfunding for a free pass and light meals has begun
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The number of elementary, junior high and high school students who died by suicide last year was 538
Food aid for single-parent families. “2026 Summer Vacation Children’s Support Project” to provide assistance during the summer break, when there are no school lunches
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A total of 60% of households had reduced the amount or frequency of their children’s meals for financial reasons
Food and snacks were distributed to a total of 593 households and approximately 980 children
Assorted ready-to-eat meals and other foods that children can easily eat on their own (planned distribution to approximately 200 households)
About 1 hour from Osaka. Reset your mind with “time when you don’t have to do anything.” A new way to take a break in an era of changing work styles: the private-rental villa “淡凪 -Awana-” opens in Minamiawaji City, Awaji Island