[New humanistic knowledge for hope] Mikako Brady's eagerly awaited work of nonfiction, “それはどこでも起こり得る 壊れゆく世界への抵抗,” her first in 5 years, goes on sale soon! An event has also been announced!
いしよわちゃん and Maison de FLEUR collaborate for the first time! Items featuring the character's charming look adorned with blue flowers go on sale July 18 (Saturday)
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Price: ¥8,800
Price: ¥7,000
Price: ¥4,950
Price: ¥1,870
Price: ￥3,850
Price: ¥4,400
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR、サンエックス、いしよわちゃん、earth music＆ecology、イオンモール岡山、STRIPE CLUB、ZOZOTOWN、リラックマストア、サンエックスネットショップ
[オイシックス株式会社] Corporate logo created to mark a return to the company's roots with its name change, expressing a strong commitment to solving social issues related to food and serving as a rallying symbol for its community
[Pontaパス] “Summer Pontaパス Festival”: in July, earn up to 14 times the points at eligible stores, including supermarkets, from approximately 170 brands and more
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Eligible stores from approximately 170 brands and more
Up to 14 times
Win up to 10,000 points
Starting July 1, 2026
More than 100 brands added as participating merchants eligible for “Pontaパス ポイント還元UP”
Ramen shop market to reach ¥885.5 billion in FY25, nearing the “¥1 trillion market” mark; ramen shop bankruptcies decline for 2 consecutive years; pricing strategies split into 3 camps, with the “thousand-yen” price point facing a test
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The market is expected to reach a record ¥885.5 billion, based on estimates for FY2025
The ramen restaurant market could reach the 1 trillion yen mark for the first time as early as fiscal 2027
The figure stood at ¥17.1 billion in FY2025 (known cases)
There were 6,305 stores at the end of FY2025
In FY2025, there were 55 bankruptcies among ramen shops (liabilities of ¥10 million or more; legal proceedings)
Back by popular demand! Golf apparel brand Jack Bunny‼ to hold its indoor, hands-on event “Jack Bunny‼ FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026” at its Aoyama headquarters on Saturday, August 1!
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The inaugural “Jack Bunny‼ FAMILY FESTIVAL,” held last year, welcomed 143 guests
“Jack Bunny‼ FAMILY FESTIVAL 2026” will be held
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11:00–17:00 (last admission: 16:30)
[2026 Latest] New TSUKIHANA Studio set to open at Palette+plus Sapporo Higashi store following renovation! Enjoy the ultimate Shichi-Go-San and baby photos in a Japanese-modern space that stimulates the five senses.
[ミライザカ] Fuel up for summer! “Summer Banquet Stamina Teppanyaki Course” featuring 霧島黒豚 and beef offal goes on sale Wednesday, July 1. Book 3 days in advance to get 2 times the meat!
4 Disney channels, including “ディズニー・チャンネル,” join “J:COM TV Shin Standard” starting Wednesday, July 1! A steady stream of movies, dramas, anime and documentaries making their Japanese or TV debuts!
Aug. 3 (Mon.) Orix vs. Rakuten at Tokyo Dome: J:COM Group joins forces — J SPORTS as special event partner, and the first live professional baseball broadcast on J:COM BS
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20 people will be selected by lottery to receive invitations
A Buffaloes practice T-shirt in a Tokyo-exclusive design, size L, will be awarded to 20 winners
Held at Tokyo Dome for the first time in 17 years, since 2009
[Haneda Airport] Brulee sweets specialty shop 「ブリュレメリゼ」 opens for a limited time! From the debut of the 「メルティチーズケーキ」 to the signature product with cumulative sales topping 2 million units
[LAURA ASHLEY] The popular 「ヴィンテージ ソルジャー」 print, inspired by the British icon of the Queen's Guard, comes to travel items! Early sales begin July 1 (Wed.) at the official online store
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¥6,050 (tax included)
¥9,790 (tax included)
¥4,290 (tax included)
¥4,620 (tax included)
The company currently operates 13 stores, primarily in department stores.
[ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス 鹿児島天文館] Enjoy one of Kyushu's largest fireworks displays from the hotel's top floor: Special Summer Night Fireworks Dinner. Savor a course featuring red sea bream from Kinko Bay, lobster, Japanese Black beef loin and more
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Approximately 15,000 fireworks will be launched
Approximately 150,000 people visit each year
28 guests (14 tables)
17,000 yen per person (tax included)
General: 86,900 yen and up
CLUB ORIENTAL members: 78,210 yen and up
Accommodation facility with 165 rooms
4,837 rooms in total
27 hotels in Japan
Total guest rooms: 9,051
The group's hotels have a total of 4,045 employees
A joint campaign by 3 companies, 「テレビドラマ2026夏Blu-ray＆DVDキャンペーン」, is now underway, with luxury prizes up for grabs in a lottery! The eligible titles include 900 dramas, related films, spin-offs and more from the participating companies!
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900 eligible titles
Originalポニーキャニオンの対象商品ラインナップは約300タイトル
ソニー Ultra HD Blu-ray/DVD player UBP-X700 — 3 winners
Celebrating LaLa's 50th anniversary! Comes with the special supplement 「LaLa創刊50周年 Anniversary Book」! Reservations now open for the September issue of 「LaLa」, the October issue of 「LaLa」 and the September issue of 「LaLaDX」!
「家庭画報 August issue」 on sale July 1: Summer holidays in Karuizawa / Riku Miura + Ryuichi Kihara enjoy summer yukata / Conversation: Hiroyuki Itsuki × Miki Nakatani / Kabuki: The era of Some, Dan and Tatsu begins, and more
[170,000 copies sold across the series] Made-to-order sales begin for acrylic stands featuring characters from the hugely popular picture-book series 「なんでやねん」!
[Reprint decided before release‼] Popular illustrator くらはしれい's first art book, 「Rei くらはしれい作品集」, a deluxe archival edition with a foil-stamped case, goes on sale July 2
[ホテルメトロポリタン盛岡] Special summer vacation event: Learn as a family! A taste and Chinese dining etiquette experience
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5,000 yen per person (Chinese half-course lunch, soft drink, souvenir, consumption tax and service charge included)
盛岡ターミナルビル株式会社 opened the station building Fezan and Morioka Terminal Hotel (now ホテルメトロポリタン盛岡) in 1981. Thanks to your continued support, we are celebrating our 45th anniversary this year.
[Survey of 111 HR professionals] What is the pitfall lurking in “qualification support,” which approximately 90% view favorably? Data reveals the reality of the gap between the ideal and actual operation of these programs, which approximately 1 in 4 companies abandon. Survey report released for HR and training professionals
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About 90%
Approximately 1 in 4 companies (26.1%)
47.7% of HR professionals
82.9% of HR professionals
85.6% of HR professionals
83.6% of companies with qualification support programs
4 Chinese dramas coming exclusively to U-NEXT! Titles including “Twin Pact: With You on the Night of the Full Moon” and “The Forgotten Love Song: A Lonely Assassin Discovers Love” arrive in July
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4 Chinese dramas
Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
¥330 each (including tax)
7 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Co., Ltd、Haining Fenghe Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.、Beijing Ameijing Film and Television Culture Media Co., Ltd、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS
About 56% say hotel renovations and remodels make them feel refreshed and excited. “Suggests a strong commitment to service quality” tops impressions of regular renovations, at 35.5%
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Valid responses: 400 samples
55.8% say hotel renovations and remodels make them feel “refreshed and excited”
36.8% say they have stayed at a hotel after renovations and felt it had “improved after the renovation”
13.5% say they have “stayed at a hotel for the first time or returned” following renovations or remodeling
About 67% say they were unaware of repair and parts-recycling systems for broken audio and music equipment. About 73% say knowing about them would affect how they part with their equipment
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67.0% were unaware of systems for “recycling or repairing and reselling” broken equipment
51.0% say they have considered “whether it will last a long time and can be repaired” when making a purchase
82.0% are positive about “selling or putting unused equipment up for reuse”
83.0% agree with the idea of “repairing and maintaining equipment to keep using it for a long time”
72.5% say knowing about these systems would “change how they part with their equipment”
[The 2027 air conditioner issue] Only about 7% know the details. Top concerns about replacing an air conditioner include “not knowing the estimated total cost,” “not knowing whether prices will rise” and “busy installation schedules”
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Know the details
Know nothing about it
Know the general outline
Have heard of it
Have not given it much thought and will buy one when needed
Have not decided what to do
Want to buy one before the standards are revised
Want to buy one after models meeting the new standards are available
Do not know the estimated total cost, including installation
Do not know whether prices will rise before or after the standards are revised
Installation schedules are busy before summer, so it may be hard to book a preferred date
Estimated total cost, including installation
Explanation of price trends before and after the standards are revised
[Tea gifts] About 57% say they were “very pleased and would definitely like to drink it again”! The most common occasions for giving tea include “Ochugen,” “as a host gift or thank-you,” and “Oseibo”
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51.5% say they have received tea as a gift
28.8% say they have given tea as a gift
50.4% say they gave tea for “Ochugen”
“Host gifts, thank-yous and gifts for people who have helped them” account for 47.0%
“Oseibo” accounts for 46.1%
49.6% say “a premium feel and prestige as a gift” is what they prioritize when choosing a present
“Familiarity with the place of origin or brand (such as Shizuoka, Uji and Yame)” accounts for 46.1%
“Easy to drink and enjoyable for everyone” accounts for 29.6%
85.2% say they have “not had any difficulty” choosing tea as a gift
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社健成園、株式会社NEXER Group
Minami Minegishi opens up about the former idol’s painful love life: “I haven’t been able to find happiness since graduating.” Satomi Shigemori reveals an unusual reason for a past breakup: “Togoshi Ginza is better” | ABEMA “Summer of Shuffle Island is here again! SP”
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Aired Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 9 p.m.
Broadcast begins at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, on Tanabata night
Marked its 10th anniversary since launch
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
With gratitude for 40 years in business, the wedding menu is getting a makeover! 4 culinary stories accompanying the couple's story of gratitude, along with a total of 7 courses, debut on July 1.
【福岡PARCO's Last Summer】Up to 70% off sale / fiery hot gourmet food / immersive horror exhibition... A host of “must-see” events come together for “Hey!PARCO HOT SUMMER”
Coexist with AI and turn data into a weapon for ad operations! “The Complete Guide to Online Ad Operations: 2nd Edition” to be released on July 1, with an “unpublished tactic” offered as an Amazon-exclusive bonus
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Goes on sale Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Includes 103 measures and methods for maximizing results
Okinawa-born skincare brand “SuiSavon-首里石鹸-” brings back its revamped face and hand foam soap on July 1! The special Summer! Summer! Summer! campaign will also be held
Repeat webinar for R&D, corporate planning and new business professionals: “Innovation & R&D Intelligence Through Data × AI: From Strategy Development and Technology Inventory and Evaluation to Information Gathering and Analysis”
【Program Announced】“Social media and bullying” and “bullying, self-harm and suicide”—frontline experts to consider children's future at the 2nd Academic Conference of the Child Bullying Prevention Association
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Original2026年7月11日（土）・12日（日）
More than 100 education, medical, psychology, legal, and welfare professionals from across the country have registered to attend
An exchange event for Pilates studio owners brings smiles and learning. Approximately 20 studio owners attend. Co-hosted by Lotus Flower, イエデスタ, and JUNO PILATES—building connections through a BBQ and studio tours
Nationwide petition campaign / Includes access to AI tools to help request local government budget allocations! / Toward developing support systems for families with children who do not attend school
【株式会社光陽社】Launches “deep color laboratory by koyosha,” a new research and development organization promoting the fusion of AI and digital technology with the creative sector
About 220 pharmaceutical companies and businesses and organizations in fields including next-generation medicine, cellular agriculture, AI and government have gathered there
Approximately 3,500 people (as of June 2026) form a life sciences ecosystem
【July 2026: Free On-Site Service Campaign for NAS Data Recovery for Businesses】Specialist engineers rush to address data problems caused by summer overheating
A popular men’s skincare product that sold out through preorders! The new “MOIZ,” produced by top YouTuber ともやん and designed to make you “want to keep using it,” goes on general sale today, July 1! Member てっちゃん appears as a photography model in a show of support!
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More than 2.75 million subscribers
Has more than 2.7 million YouTube channel subscribers
Has 620,000 subscribers
Sale price: ¥3,080 (tax included)
Volume: 200ml
Retail price: 3,190 yen (tax included)
Volume: 150 ml
Retail price: ¥2,640 (tax included)
Retail price: ¥6,160 (tax included)
Retail price: ¥8,690 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社フランネル、MOIZ、Lazy Lie Crazy、レイクレ、ともやん、F.room、エフルーム、てっちゃん、MOIZ SKIN CARE LOTION N、MOIZ SKIN CARE MILK N、MOIZ SKIN CARE FACE WASH、MOIZ SKIN CARE 2点セット、MOIZ SKIN CARE 3点セット、&RSON
Begins offering the medical consultation service “Itsudemo Doctor” and online medical service “Online First Aid” to children from age 0 through the third year of junior high school in 水戸市, Ibaraki Prefecture
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Original人口は約26万5千人（2026年4月時点）を擁し
More than 450 doctors are registered
The service is provided to residents as part of medical infrastructure in 57 municipalities nationwide (as of June 1, 2026)
【Asaka City・July】Bulk collection of no-longer-used training and fitness equipment｜Also handles treadmill disposal in Asaka City, with discounts of up to ¥1,000｜まるっと本舗 junk removal
Adds an “automatic initial routing (triage)” feature to legal automation platform “OLGA,” with AI automatically determining which legal matters business divisions can resolve
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Confirmed to reduce the number of cases handled by legal departments by 20%
【Major survey of parents】About 70% say they “use air conditioners until they break,” yet 30% have “serious concerns” about breakdowns in summer / Only 10% knew about the “2027 air conditioner issue”
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“I have no plans to replace it” accounted for 70.8%, or about 70% of respondents
Combining “So concerned it could threaten my life (extremely high risk of heatstroke)” (13.2%) and “So concerned that daily life would become unmanageable (would consider temporarily evacuating or staying elsewhere)” (16.2%), about 30% (29.4%) had serious concerns
Only 11.7% said they “knew a lot about it”
“The price of the unit” was by far the leading concern, at 59.4%
【The only difference is the rice used】Same brewery, same master brewer, same brewing process. Taste-test sake rice “Yamada Nishiki” and table rice “Nikomaru.” A 161-year-old brewery proposes a new way to enjoy Japanese sake