【Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture】Special fireworks-viewing seats with transportation for the Asakano Summer Festival Fireworks Display make their debut as a hometown tax donation reward from 郡山市! [Koriyama City Hall, Fukushima Prefecture]
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About 7,000 fireworks will be launched
Limited to 10 groups (40 people)
Special viewing seats with tables, available for up to １ group of ４ people
日本CTO協会 refreshes its activity policy and structure, creating a forum to tackle unknown questions surrounding organizations and management in the AI era alongside technology leaders
Education company ユイロ joins the parenting radio program “Teacher Teacher” as a corporate sponsor. As part of its activities, it will donate all first-edition royalties from the new book 『転校の教科書』.
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The number of elementary and junior high school students who refuse to attend school exceeds 350,000
About 1 in 11 high school students study at correspondence high schools
The 『Career Guidance from Age 13』 series (16,000 copies in total)
Participation fee: 1,000 yen per person, including tax
ささえ財団 (Iida City, Nagano Prefecture) releases all 12 episodes of the short story 『あかり財団: From the Valley to the World』, depicting hope for Japan seen from regional areas, on note
“触媒のチカラ,” a deodorizing treatment service specializing in converting hotel and inn smoking rooms to nonsmoking rooms, surpasses 6,000 rooms treated nationwide
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Surpasses 6,000 rooms treated nationwide
Average outlet air velocity recovered approximately 4 times, from 0.50 m/s before treatment to 2.00 m/s after treatment
The company’s proprietary VOC measurements confirmed an 83% reduction in odor after treatment
Running costs can be significantly reduced by approximately 40% compared with 2-fluid humidification systems and approximately 80% compared with steam humidification systems
Switching from steam humidification can also reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 80%
Now on sale to popular acclaim: the photo picture book 『Ogasawara Islands, Chichijima: The Island Where Green Sea Turtles Return』, exploring the connections between life and the future of the sea!
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It is said to be only about 0.2–0.3%
After approximately 40 years
About 200 years ago
List price: 2,640 yen (base price 2,400 yen + 10% tax)
AI customer support system “ヘルプドッグ” launches “Generative AI Type 2.0,” an upgraded version of its “Generative AI Type” chatbot with improved search and response accuracy
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Capital: 76.06 million yen (including capital reserve)
Moving beyond reliance on job-search portals: 株式会社これから creates a recruitment website for 旭ビルウォール that showcases its “technical capabilities” and “realities on the ground”
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Achieved a click-through rate of more than 50% overall
Instantly generate draft parliamentary responses and proposals using “官庁速報” data: Administrative AI “自治体AI zevo” to launch the “iJAMP RAG” integration option with 時事通信社 in July
【資格の学校TAC】Online TOEIC® L&R TEST prep seminar to be held July 5 (Sun)! Beyond a score of 900! Study methods for achieving a perfect score, taught by a perfect-score TOEIC instructor
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Beyond a TOEIC® L&R TEST score of 900
Course fee discount coupon (1,500 yen off a single-subject course
Life after orthostatic dysregulation: Approximately 80% of those affected say they have “adapted to society in their own way.” Survey on OD recovery and long-term outcomes
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More than 60% showed signs of recovery within 2 years
The most common trigger for recovery or improvement was “getting into a regular daily routine” at 21.7%
“It eased naturally with age and growth” was a leading response at 18.5%
The most common academic impact during the OD period was “more tardiness and absences” at 32.4%
Many also overcame the challenges by choosing “another form of education, such as correspondence or evening high school (12.1%)”
Current status: “There are ups and downs, but I’m managing it in my own way” at 47.9%
“I can attend school or work without problems” at 29.9%
The greatest source of support at the time was “having someone who understood it was not laziness” at 22.1%
Next was “my family prioritized my health” at 16.7%
Premium leather makes your usual photo sessions a little more comfortable. cam-in to launch its 2WAY leather camera strap series “LCS-084,” featuring the latest 2026 design, on July 1
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Available starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Camera strap “LCS-084” series (90 cm)
Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥4,300 each (tax included)
“Speaking is 1割, listening is 9割”—bringing a founding philosophy to life with AI. アサヒアレックスホールディングス opens an AI consultation service for prospective homebuilders
Functional food No.C that supports both health and beauty in １ product to hold its first-ever pop-up store at @cosme TOKYO for approximately 1 month starting July 1
Organizational transformation that cut recruitment workload by 200 hours per month through AI—from company-wide adoption of Claude to kubell’s company-wide rules × team autonomy—in practice | Archived stream now available
Consultation session on the “direct contract method” for transparent large-scale condominium renovations! A condominium management consultant explains renovation work that does not rely on consulting firms
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The names of approximately 40 consulting firms, construction companies and others have been made public
It was reported that authorities have decided to order the payment of approximately 1.6 billion yen in surcharges
Spacewasp implements automated manufacturing process for interior components
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The company expects to complete, in about 1 day, everything from generating interior design images to manufacturing all the major components of an interior, including walls, floors, ceilings, built-ins, fixtures and decorations.
About 60% of venture company executives said that “stricter listing maintenance criteria for the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market” are affecting their future business plans and financing (exit) strategies. The hurdles to building relationships with operating companies have also come to light.
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Of those, 81.5% said that, “Following the ‘TSE reforms,’ the types of partners they need to build relationships with as part of their corporate growth strategies have changed.”
More than 80% (83.2%) said they would “actively consider using it.”
With 1.2 million total followers on social media, the online shop was launched in response to requests to “try Chef Matsuo’s cooking.” The former owner-chef of シェ松尾 launches an online shop and releases 2 restaurant-quality frozen pasta sauces
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2 types of frozen pasta sauce
Companies mentioned：株式会社デイアンドアニー、GRAND CHEF MATSUO オンラインショップ、シェ松尾
Created by practitioners who have supported AI adoption at approximately 100 companies nationwide—Sendai-based corporate AI learning service “Digigori AI Learning” launches July 1
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Has supported AI adoption at approximately 100 companies nationwide
Approximately 180 learning materials
Has delivered AI training and lectures more than 100 times in total
Generative AI courses for a total of 10,000 people
Claude Code training and instruction for a total of 1,000 people
[Nishikido] “Fu-mochi,” beloved for more than 40 years, gets a refresh
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Since its launch in July 1985 (Showa 60)
A Japanese confectionery enjoyed for more than 40 years
Original1個 230円
1,530 yen for a pack of 6
The company was founded in 1951 in Matsubara-cho, Minami Ward, Hiroshima (near the south exit rotary of Hiroshima Station, currently under construction).
[First in Hokkaido] Partnering with Abashiri Bus to advance an overseas driver training model, supporting advanced training for 5 people annually and 25 people over 5 years under a CONFIRMATION LETTER between local entities
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Support for advanced driver training for 5 people annually
Plans to train a total of 25 people over 5 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社3eee、網走バス株式会社、Hino Motors Sales Indonesia
Children living in garbage dumps and cemeteries come to Japan for the first time. DAREDEMO HERO to launch crowdfunding on July 1 for its 2026 Japan study tour
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The Japan study tour is expected to cost approximately 2 million yen.
The 1.5 million yen sought through crowdfunding will,
[Project commissioned by 静岡県] New initiative launched to strengthen the recruitment capabilities of companies in the prefecture: Recruiting companies for a recruitment branding support program
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For up to 10 companies interested in participating
“Recruitment Branding Promotion Seminar (4 sessions in total)”
Collaboration launched with 日本政策金融公庫. Leveraged investment in income-generating vacation rentals through M&A and financing. Former banker Tanaka provides comprehensive support for vacation rental investment. Study session to be held July 11. Leave everything to us, whether you are a company employee seeking a side business, a vacation rental operator or a new business owner.
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Aim for a cash-rich vacation rental business generating ¥7.5 million a year
A track record of supporting more than 10,000 fundraising cases
Those considering vacation rental investment with at least ¥3 million in personal funds
A classic book on online ad operations gets its first complete revision in 8 years! “The Online Advertising Playbook, 2nd Edition: 103 Powerful Strategies for Results in the AI Era” goes on sale today!
Unipos to release a new video ad themed around showing appreciation on July 1. A Sengoku-era parody highlights the challenge of organizations where appreciation fails to reach employees.
[Online seminar] Corporate real estate decisions in an era of rising construction costs: How to decide what to do, when and how, learning from other companies’ examples
助太刀グループ’s acquisition of offshore CAD provider Sukedachi Group Join is officially complete; full-scale offering of the drawing creation service “Sukedachi CAD” begins
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Capital: 80,000,000 yen
Established: March 30, 2017
Established: 2007
Companies mentioned：株式会社助太刀、株式会社オフショアキャド、Offshore CAD and Management Inc.、助太刀グループ
Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, opens a Kanazawa branch on July 1 to strengthen ties with financial institutions and local governments in the Hokuriku region
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Around ¥7 billion in additional funding is included in Ishikawa Prefecture’s Reiwa 6 supplementary budget.
The “47 Prefectures Local Startup Strategy” aims to build a network of bases covering all 47 prefectures by 2030.
A short-film showcase of nature’s mysteries and wishes for the July Star Festival, “From a Boring World to the Cosmos — mystery of stars and nature,” premieres today on BSSTO, an online cinema specializing in short films.
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4 exquisite short films that have captivated audiences at film festivals around the world
※Each film will be available for 3 months.
Around 12 films are available to watch for free at any time.
＼ September 1 (Tue)–4 (Fri), 2026 ／ Sessions for IT Trend EXPO 2026 Summer, one of the industry’s largest online trade shows, featuring numerous business leaders at the forefront, are being announced one after another!
[玉子焼・お出汁ひまわり] X campaign offering a chance to win a digital meal voucher launches July 1 (Wed)!
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40 people will be selected by lottery to receive a digital meal voucher for “Tamagoyaki and simmered conger eel rice bowl with a small serving of chilled sudachi udon, 1 serving (¥1,529 including tax).”
“Tamagoyaki and simmered conger eel rice bowl with a small serving of chilled sudachi udon, １ serving (¥1,529 including tax)”
“Satoko Is Always,” the first full-length novel written specifically for publication by Shuichi Okita, a leading figure in contemporary cinema, is set for release!
Make summer in the kitchen fun and delicious! Shufu to Seikatsu Sha’s popular cooking and recipe books will be 50% off as e-books in the “Save Your Summer Kitchen! Shufu to Seikatsu Sha Cooking and Recipe Book Fair,” launching July 1!
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50%OFF
A total of 70 handpicked classics and popular works
[阪急うめだ本店] Taste the world’s No. 1 ice cream for the first time! “Hankyu Ice Fes 2026,” an ice cream festival, begins July 22 (Wed).
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6 brands, including first-time participants, will be featured!
Magical Berry Float ¥2,310
Salty Honey Plum (single), ¥651 each
Green Pepper and Citrus (single), ¥651 each
Watermelon Earl Grey and Edamame (single), ¥601 each
Japanese Pepper Milk (single), ¥701 each
Companies mentioned：阪急うめだ本店、ジュリアンアイスクリーム、ほうせき箱、KIKI NATURAL ICECREAM、CONTO、MY NAME IS ICE CREAM、MAISON FARMER、TONPUKU、ラヴニュービス、セブンティープラス、カルパシ、バビ、フラベド、オニヤンマコーヒー、カカオハンターズ、プリズム・ラボ、リブレス、菓葉絆、ロッテ
[阪急うめだ本店] “Hankyu Coffee Fes 2026” to be held for the first time! Popular roasteries from across Japan gather in one place, with Hankyu-exclusive mini mugs and coffee tasting tickets also available.
The final episode of the news verification documentary “Revisited: We Reported on It” asks: What is the “GaaSyy phenomenon”? A documentary following GaaSyy, aka Yoshikazu Higashitani (54), for 1 year will air Saturday, July 4, at 11 p.m.
Patent granted for invention related to OCR recognition and AI scoring of written responses—The “AI Go Answer” automated AI scoring system for Japanese written-response questions turns grading from “work” into “the next step in instruction”
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Reduces grading workload to approximately 1/10
Handwriting OCR recognition accuracy of 95%+
Reduces discrepancies among graders to ±0
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワオ・コーポレーション、ワオテック株式会社、能開センター、AI Go Answer
Launches “CPC Construction Support Center,” a specialized website dedicated to supporting the development of cell processing and culture facilities (CPC) for regenerative medicine
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In many cases, investments of tens of millions of yen are required
QommonsAI training held at 長崎県庁 — Highly proficient staff sought “practical implementation in their work” and showed strong interest in using RAG features
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Approximately 20 people on site
A highly proficient group, with more than 80% using generative AI for work almost every day
A new-style “ice cream with fresh warabi mochi” from a warabi mochi specialty shop. The matcha flavor has been revamped, and a roasted green tea flavor is new
Tadokoro Shoten’s popular topping becomes a snack! The “that” fried potatoes popular at 麺場 田所商店 are now available as potato snacks to enjoy anytime, anywhere!
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Operates more than 200 locations across Japan and overseas
Mark-i to exhibit at the 2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference, showcasing new features for its trademark and domain management system
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The 35th 2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference
Original2026年9月16日(水)から18日（金）
Expanding exhibition space from 6 booths last year to 8 booths
Taking construction site productivity to the next stage through powerful AI automation: Arch launches a series of updates, “Arch Summer Offensive,” starting July 6
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Part 1: July 6, 2026 — Safety feature update, “Work Plan NEO”
Part 2: July 15, 2026 — New KY-NEXT feature, “Attendance Daily Report”
Part 3: August 3, 2026 — Implementation of “Arch Instant Check-in”
Part 4: August 26, 2026 — Release of new service “Work Coordination (tentative name)” and rollout of “Arch Intelligence”
The truth Meta “didn’t want you to read”: “Careless People: Power, Greed, and a Lost Ideal” is finally on sale. A global business memoir bestseller by a former Facebook director who was forced into “silence”!