[BS Nippon TV] Tsubasa Imai: “I still remember the intense and enjoyable experiences and encounters in Thailand” A 1,600-kilometer rail journey across Thailand is available again on TVer!
Shima Koto Academy launches consecutive-course programs in Tokyo and Kansai, connecting Tokyo and Osaka with Shimane! Supporting the start of “your own” endeavors related to Shimane
Established the personal office “Studio STELLAR” on March 22, 2026. That same year, she is set to hold the largest arena tour ever as Hoshimachi Suisei.
About 70% of people with sleep concerns cannot wake up feeling refreshed in the morning; the cause is not just sleep “duration” but also sleep “quality”
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About 70% of people with sleep concerns cannot wake up feeling refreshed in the morning
About 80% feel that their sleep quality is not high
People who sleep less than 6 hours account for about 40%
Survey of 200 people with sleep concerns
“I still feel tired or sluggish even though I thought I had slept”
“Changes in physical condition due to aging”
“Looking at a smartphone, computer or TV until just before bed”
“Stress and worries about work or relationships”
“Lack of exercise”
“Feeling cold”
“Warming the body by taking a bath”
“Stretching or light exercise”
Companies mentioned：花王株式会社、GRAPHIC ABSTRACT by Kao、厚生労働省、OECD
Watch “The drama-addicted comedian ナイツ Hanawa takes on the mysteries of VIVANT!” free on J:COM STREAM! Watch this and you’re sure to enjoy VIVANT Season 1, now streaming, and Season 2, starting in July!
[富士急ハイランド] Stay cool and scream from morning to night! Summer event “FUJI-Q Mist & Night 2026” coming soon! Enjoy refreshing mist by day and a fantastical mist-and-illumination space at night
Pasona General Affairs Japan partners with ICJ to support fully online shareholder meetings; launches “Virtual-Only Shareholder Meeting Support Service” in June, offering end-to-end assistance from regulatory compliance※ to preparations, day-of operations and archive streaming
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Basic plan: from 3.5 million yen
The service will launch on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Why has Marie Antoinette remained beloved for more than 250 years? “Collector’s Edition: Queen Marie Antoinette—Portrait of Beauty” goes on sale July 2
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To be released on July 2, 2026
The only exhibition of its kind in Japan, opening at 横浜美術館 on Aug. 1, 2026
Demand for coupons is rising amid higher prices! The share of people receiving receipts is increasing compared with 2 years ago (※). This week’s receipt becomes next week’s money-saving voucher! The deals at Famima never stop!? “Buy 1, get 1” campaign now underway!
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Approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
The figure reached 84.4% overall
32.9% said they “do not take” receipts
This time, the figure fell to 18.6%
“I don’t want to add paper (receipts) to my wallet or get it dirty (40.8%)”
“Managing them or carrying them around is a hassle (36.8%)”
“I’ve never been able to put them to good use (21.6%)”
A fan favorite arrives on the packaging by popular demand: the character “カジる！マーモット.” A flavor perfect for summer and fall. Hard gummies × fruity taste! “カジッテ〈キウイ＆アップル〉”
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From July 7 (Tue.)
Starting August 4 (Tuesday)
Net weight: 80g
Suggested retail price: around 237 yen (tax included)
About 32% say they dream of a wedding at a hot spring or resort destination. Comments include “beautiful natural surroundings,” “a special, out-of-the-ordinary feeling” and “guests can enjoy it like a trip”
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Said they dream of “a wedding at a hot spring or resort destination”
Said “the natural setting is beautiful”
Said “natural scenery and location” are important
Said an environment where they can relax at a hot spring or resort after the ceremony is “appealing”
A spectacular fantasy musical woven from dazzling stagecraft and diverse music, “ALICE 〜不思議の国のアリスより〜”; nationwide tour announced from October, with 48 performances in 42 cities!
Leave the stress of extra expenses behind! The “Summer Full Package Plan,” with everything included—pool access, free-flow drinks and a 10,000-yen coupon—makes its debut
“Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Information Services Industry in the AI Era: Information Services Industry White Paper 2026,” which explores dramatic changes in talent and skills driven by AI adoption and the ideal form of co-creation partners, to be released on June 30 (Tue.)
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“Planning and proposing AI applications tailored to one’s own business challenges”
“Transforming and upgrading business models through AI adoption”
To mark the release of volume 8 of the “Fermat’s Cuisine” manga and cumulative sales surpassing 1 million copies, a campaign will give away original QUO cards!
A new book, “Developmental Disorders Are the Ultimate Skill,” by Kume Yasuhiro, formerly a health management physician at the Reconstruction Agency, will be released on July 2 (Thu.)! More than 900 public schools across the 3 Hokuriku prefectures will receive donated copies! (Gakken)
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Examines 10,000 people every year as a psychiatrist and occupational physician
The campaign continues its drive to reach its ¥3 million target
The total amount of support currently stands at around ¥1.5 million
Companies mentioned：Gakken、株式会社圓窓、株式会社パジャ・ポス、NPO法人Are You Happy? Japan、永佐化工株式会社
【Narita City・July】Collection of farm equipment, gardening supplies and power tools stored away in sheds and barns｜Also handles disposal of brush cutters in Narita City, with discounts of up to ¥1,000｜まるっと本舗 junk removal
The stories of 4 small and medium-sized businesses that changed “zero applicants.” Recruitment transformation stories to be serialized on the company’s owned media starting June 24
【Survey on parents’ and children’s awareness and experiences related to menstruation】Mothers play a key role in children’s menstrual concerns and decisions about gynecological visits
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47.5% say they “basically put up with” menstrual pain
For women in their 10s, “family” is the person they turn to for advice (86.7%)
The main source of information about children’s menstruation is “one’s own experience and knowledge” (60.7%)
Among parents who have recommended that their child visit a gynecologist, 64.1% have themselves visited a gynecologist
Bringing scattered cat-related information and connections together: official release of the iOS version of ねこみっけ, a community platform exclusively for cats
“Sharelot,” an unlimited corporate e-book service, launches a completely free freemium plan. The company’s self-published business novel “The Forgotten Strategist” is available free as a sample book
Event Report: At JAIC’s 5th Premium Networking Event, Muneaki Goto spoke on “Organizational Development for Thriving in the AI Era,” sparking lively discussions among executives and HR leaders
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58 business leaders gathered
Held on Friday, June 12, 2026
The next Premium Networking Event will focus on the latest trends in HR, recruitment and development in 2026
Capital ：263.03 million yen (as of the end of April 2026)
＜Survey on Corporate AI Use and Cost Management 2026＞ More than 70% of companies say AI usage costs are “already” or “soon” becoming a management issue; the spread of AI agents makes it urgent to visualize token consumption and usage
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73.3% of companies said AI usage costs are “already a management issue” or “will become a management issue within 1 year”
Monthly AI usage costs average approximately 2.74 million yen
64.8% of companies incur monthly costs of “500,000 yen or more”
82.8% say they face challenges in “tracking” AI usage costs
[Nagoya, July 21] Mirai Partners Labor and Social Security Attorney Corporation to speak at OBC-hosted “Bugyo HR DAY 2026,” explaining practical operations for general affairs and accounting in the era of a 1,500-yen minimum wage
Amazon sales volume reaches 158% year over year (1); body hair care (2) from Suzuki Herb Laboratory’s Pineapple Soy Milk Series also sees strong domestic sales
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Sales volume of “Pineapple Soy Milk Hair Removal Cream” reaches 141% year over year
Sales in the United States on Amazon also rise 146% year over year
【ルタオパトス】A new summer-only offering, “Lemon Fromage au Lait,” arrives July 1 (Wednesday)! We’re serving a refreshing chilled dessert with a bright lemon flavor, available for just 3 months.
【阪神梅田本店】Ise udon, a popular specialty along the route to Ise, is also on the menu! The first event celebrating the food and culture of “Okage Yokocho,” at the foot of Ise Jingu, will be held.
Yoppy, who grew up being told “never go to Fuse,” has returned to Fuse. Content marking 10,000 guests staying at SEKAI HOTEL Osaka Fuse has been released
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Annual overnight guests top 10,000
Established: November 14, 2007
Capital (including capital reserves): ¥255,017,560
Companies mentioned：クジラ株式会社、SEKAI HOTEL Osaka Fuse
札幌市 is seeking food manufacturers to participate in its food-sector business matchmaking event, “Wholesale Caravan Team Business Meeting in Kamikawa Subprefecture”!!
Selling out fast! The much-talked-about butter mochi makes its Sapporo debut! Crispy on the outside and chewy inside. The Korean sensation, a new-style sweet made by an Earl Grey specialty shop, is coming to the “Summer Ice Cream & Sweets Fair” at 大丸札幌店!
【Must-read before your China assignment!】“Chinese for Expatriates” preparation guidance—A 1-hour practical lesson to help you succeed on assignment｜Held July 7 (Tuesday) at 10:30
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
10:30
Capital: 95 million yen
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
“VIG AI Hub,” a one-stop service supporting AI work-efficiency improvements from consultation through implementation, registers more than 50 AI professionals in its first month
【湯本電機】Introduces a new 3D printer, significantly shortening prototyping and development lead times with faster production and no need for washing or drying
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Production speed improved by approximately 1.5 times
Maximum build size: X: 290 mm × Y: 320 mm × Z: 325 mm
[Applications Open] Supporting a “new system of local self-governance” to shape Noto’s future! Hokuriku Mirai Fund opens applications on July 1 for the 8th round of grants from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund