【Available from 7/1】Unlimited work for 1 day for 1,100 yen! Campaign launches offering discounted access to a floor with monitors and high-performance office chairs at self-service coworking cafés in Ochanomizu and Akihabara!（株式会社Aiflowk）
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The regular 2,100-yen free plan
Stay as long as you like with 1 drink for 790 yen
High-end office chairs with a list price of 100,000 yen
【日本ナレッジスペース】From learning about “food education” to putting it into practice. A company certified by 農林水産省 and 日本食育学会 introduces the “nosh subsidy program,” a food-related employee benefit following rice, meat and vegetables, starting July 1
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農林水産省 “Food Education Practice Excellence Corporation 2026”
2026 fiscal year 日本食育学会 “Food Education Promotion Company/Organization Certification”
【岡山県産業振興財団】Startup HARE-RISE Project begins recruiting companies for support through its “Acceleration Program” and will hold a “Business Briefing Session (Kickoff Seminar)” on July 16
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Startups established approximately within the past 10 years or
【Support mothers and children in Africa with daily votes】ロシナンテス selected as a beneficiary organization for the Green Ponta Action “Everyone’s Support Project”
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During the period from July 1, 2026, through September 30
The contribution amount generated by actions taken through September 30, 2026, will be
Launch of Indian trademark filing services 《Supporting intellectual property protection for Japanese companies expanding into India》
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Trademark filing support for countries across Asia, including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines
The company has built a track record in logistics facilities, one of its areas of expertise, with cumulative orders in the field totaling approximately 4.5 million ㎡.
Approximately 400 of the company’s seismic technology “Unbonded Braces®”※ will be used in this facility
【ローソンストア100】Last year’s popular “Maybe Too Spicy Fair” returns starting Wednesday, July 8. This year, an even spicier “extra-hot” lineup joins the menu, bringing the total to 26 items
Connecting the future of mountains, rivers and the sea from Etajima. “えたじま未来の海づくり大作戦” to be exhibited and presented at “Biotope Forum in Hiroshima”! Sharing a multifaceted vision for creating satoumi to pass on to the next generation
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Held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Hiroshima Eru Eru-kan
“The company supports employees in choosing their own ‘latest tools.’” 日本ナレッジスペース introduces the “My AI Tool Subsidy Program,” allowing employees to choose their own tools, starting July 1, 2026
“Problem-identification skills” are essential before solving problems. Online course “課題発見の達人,” which provides intensive training until learners master the skill, now available to individuals（株式会社スキルベース）
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Free “課題発見の達人” accounts available to the first 10 applicants
A training program with a track record of more than 1,000 participants through corporate training
【日本ナレッジスペース】Unlimited access to the latest AI at no cost to employees! Introducing a new employee benefit, the “AIまるごと使い放題制度（ナレフルチャット）,” featuring a patented prompt-generation function, starting July 1, 2026.
【トンボ学生服, celebrating its 150th anniversary】“Fan-equipped wear for elementary school students” to help protect children during grueling summer commutes to and from school, available for presale on Makuake
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Early-bird prices up to 20% off
Regular price: ¥30,800
20% off: ¥24,640
5% off: ¥29,260
89.8% of parents said they were “concerned about health risks from heat on days when temperatures exceed 30°C.”
65.4% said they “felt their child was in danger while out this summer.”
【LINE Pocket Money】The number of financial institutions supporting automatic withdrawals for repayments, including LINE Pocket Money, to expand to approximately 370.
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The number of financial institutions that can be registered as repayment accounts will be expanded to approximately 370.
New heatstroke prevention measures to protect children from extreme heat: Mizuho City donates heat-shielding parasols and hats, “PROTECT U,” to approximately 500 incoming first graders at 7 schools in the city
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Approximately 500 incoming first graders at 7 schools in the city
Japanese-made glass protective film “ARMORTEK (アーマーテック)” signs sponsorship agreement with TEAM KUMIMITSU, which competes in SUPER GT, Japan’s premier motorsport series
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Exceeding 300 km/h
Visible light transmittance of 89.6%
Special 4-layer film structure, 125μm thick
Water contact angle: 113°
Ultraviolet (UV) blocking: 98.3%
Companies mentioned：株式会社SP、TEAM KUMIMITSU、Honda、AXCR、FLEX SHOW AIKAWA Racing with TOYO TIRES、ホンダコレクションホール、株式会社エスアンドカンパニー、高橋国光氏、SUPER GT
ネクスタ株式会社 signs official sponsor/SDGs partner agreement with J.League club セレッソ大阪 and secures naming rights for the “Cerezo Osaka LTO Activity,” a cleanup initiative held on home game days!
Former 阪神タイガース manager Akihiro Yano to speak at a management strategy seminar for business leaders on the current state and future of business succession, to be held in Kobe on August 4
“NovelJam 2026,” a publishing and creative event where authors, editors, and designers gather for 3 days to create books, to be held again this year in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Okinawa
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Complete the process from writing a novel to publishing it in 3 days
【Deadline Approaching】Applications are now open for a new project donating solar power systems, “Sora Bear Power Plants,” to 3 facilities. The project will bring renewable energy to kindergartens, nursery schools and certified childcare centers across Japan and support environmental education.
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3 kindergartens, nursery schools and certified early childhood education and care centers nationwide
Cumulative total tops 100 installations
Cumulative power generation from the renewable energy “そらべあ発電所” reached approximately 2.76 million kWh over 18 years
CO₂ reduction: approximately 1,307 t-CO₂
Equivalent to approximately 93,382 cedar trees
Cumulative number of participating children: 2,169 across 52 facilities
Ie Iroha signs disaster-prevention agreement with 御代田町 in Nagano Prefecture’s Kitasaku District, under which skilled tradespeople from across Japan will rush to the area in the event of a major disaster. The agreement will provide rapid support for exterior repairs after a disaster.
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This brings the number of municipalities nationwide that have signed the agreement to 7.
“Otsuage” event set to burn away and let go of “quietly grueling HR work”／HR networking event “Jinjiru Club” to be held jointly with 株式会社HERP on Friday, August 28!
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More than 200 people involved in HR have gathered so far
“Solar Power and Battery Installation Support Campaign” launches! Receive JCB gift cards worth up to ¥40,000 when you install solar power and battery storage.
【New Release】On sale now: “The Campanella Fresh Tart Earl Grey and Butterfly Pea,” inspired by the world of THE CAMPANELLA CAFE’s popular “Blue Lemonade”!
NE and Cafe24 form business partnership in cross-border e-commerce, connecting a global platform serving 2 million stores with Next Engine’s back-office system
The integrated application is scheduled for an early release to select customers at the end of July 2026, followed by its full release during August 2026.
AI use cuts monthly work hours by an average of 5 hours, with 40% of the time saved redirected to higher-value work: Kaunet surveys AI use among approximately 300 employees
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Monthly work hours have been reduced by an average of approximately 5 hours.
Approximately 40% of the time freed up is being used for higher-value work.
76% of respondents use AI tools several times a week or more.
73.4% of employees say they have experienced “improved output accuracy and gained new perspectives.”
Successfully cut work hours by 20 hours or more per month
Aucnet donates “THE REBORN LIGHT smart” to 蒲郡市 and holds presentation ceremony, promoting the creation of a circular market through the social implementation of used EV batteries
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Population: 76,384 (as of June 1, 2026)
Households: 34,059 (as of June 1, 2026)
Capital: ¥1,807 million (as of December 31, 2025)
Consolidated revenue: ¥64,139 million (fiscal year ended December 2025)
Consolidated employees: 1,119 (as of December 31, 2025)
Property Agent’s real estate crowdfunding platform, Rimple’s Selection #123, received applications totaling ¥84.14 million, or 284.8% of the target amount
【July EVENT Information】YELLOW CLAW returns after setting last year’s sold-out crowd alight! International stars Lee Ann Roberts, FADERS, BONAFIQUE and REM SIMAN will also be in Japan.
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DOOR: ¥2,500-
ADV: ¥1,500-
Men: ¥4,000-
Women: ¥3,000-
Men: ¥3,500- (priority entry and admission included)
Women: ¥2,500- (priority entry and admission included)
DOOR: ¥3,500-
FASTPASS TICKET: ¥3,000- (priority entry and admission included)
DOOR: ¥4,500-
FASTPASS TICKET: ¥4,000- (priority entry and admission included)
FASTPASS TICKET with upgrade: ¥6,000 (priority entry and admission included)
DOOR: ¥4,000-
DOOR (20 years only): ¥3,000
ADV: ¥3,000 (priority entry and admission included)
Companies mentioned：YELLOW CLAW、Lee Ann Roberts、FADERS、BONAFIQUE、REM SIMAN、ZEROTOKYO
Cafe Ole launches the “Morning just has to be Cafe Ole: Tell us! A big survey on morning sips” campaign featuring 乃木坂46's Mao Ioki and Iroha Okuda, starting July 1 (Wednesday)
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Starting July 1 (Wednesday), 2026
On August 1 (Saturday), 2026
First launched in 1979
81 winners
2 of each type
Original QUO card (worth 810 yen)
Born July 29, 2005
Height: 166 cm
Joined 乃木坂46 as a 5th-generation member in February 2022
“FM AICHI Radio Commercial Contest 2026” announced! Submit a 20-second radio commercial script for a sponsoring company! Deadline: August 31 (Monday)
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Grand prize: 100,000 yen
Student Award (1 work: 50,000 yen prize)
Sponsor Company Award (1 work per sponsor: 20,000 yen prize)
With 15 sponsors, surpassing last year's total
A total of 3,032 entries from across Japan
Companies mentioned：FM AICHI、株式会社エフエム愛知、株式会社東北新社、NDS株式会社、Salon de LINON、株式会社アイオテック、株式会社ニッショーコミュニケーションズ、株式会社ネオジャパン、ブリッド株式会社、株式会社ホンダモビリティ中部、学校法人愛知学院、栄光フーズ株式会社、東海漬物株式会社、株式会社東海理化、日東工業株式会社、株式会社八神製作所、株式会社福祉の里、理研産業株式会社
Kawanishi Town, Yamagata Prefecture, and さとふる begin accepting donations to help cover part of the cost of spay and neuter surgeries for stray cats and cats not receiving proper care
[Omo-tenashi Selection Award] 100% UV-blocking protection from strong sunlight! A convenient umbrella-style 3-way car sunshade featuring a SNOOPY design!
[Up to 50% off] Jewelry company 宝正 celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special sale at its store and online to mark the opening of its relocated store in Okachimachi!
[New product] The first in a souvenir sweets series! わかさ生活 launches “ブルブルの恩返し,” a wafer sandwich filled with rich blueberry cream and made with 100% rice flour, starting today, July 1 (Wednesday)!
French company EcoVadis awards its first “Gold” rating in its 2026 sustainability assessment, with high marks in all 4 areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement
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Ranked among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide
“地獄楽 パラダイスバトル” opens its English-language world on July 1! A Steam version is also set for release soon! “Revival Select Gacha” and a “New World Launch Campaign” are underway!
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A much-anticipated new world for English-speaking regions will open ahead of others starting July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), Japan time
Includes 196 episodes of original stories exclusive to the game
2 days of immersing yourself in traditional performing arts in Futako-Tamagawa! A lodging and dinner plan with tickets to see “Futako Noh at 二子玉川ライズ” is now available. Enjoy a hotel stay and a meal along with the lingering afterglow of Noh.
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Sept. 12 (Sat.) ¥33,000
Sept. 13 (Sun.) ¥29,000
Sept. 12 (Sat.) ¥23,000
Sept. 13 (Sun.) ¥21,000
Wagyu beef hitsumabushi ¥10,400; eel rice box ¥10,400
【Shiga Block Council】 Disaster preparedness program for families raising children, “Disaster Preparedness Decided by the Family,” to be held in Ritto on Sept. 5
【First in Nagano Prefecture】4 municipalities—Okaya, Suwa, Shimosuwa, and Fujimi—join forces! “Yoisa! Suwa Meguri Common Appreciation Voucher,” a hometown tax donation reward, launches on July 1
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Donations start at ¥10,000 (vouchers worth ¥3,000)
Up to ¥4 million (vouchers worth ¥1.2 million)
Valid for 3 years from the date of issue
Approximately 30 participating businesses at launch
The 7th such initiative nationwide, and the first in Nagano Prefecture
“First nationwide” (according to the secretariat): freely explore 16 inns, 13 bathhouses, and 25 shops with an all-inclusive experience throughout the hot spring town
Akari Hosho, which provides identity guarantee services for older adults living alone, launches a summer sign-up and referral campaign offering up to ¥70,000 off for a limited 2 months
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Life-ending plan: ¥30,000 off
Premium full-package plan: ¥50,000 off
¥20,000 cashback or an additional ¥20,000 discount on fees at the time of signing the contract
Capital: 100 million yen (including capital reserves)
Now accepting orders for trading manga panel can badges and trading manga panel illustration cards from the original “Initial D” manga!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
【Japan’s smallest city, Warabi City, Saitama Prefecture】Local favorite デイジイ teams up for the first time with Warabi brand-certified product GYUGYU WARABI! Introducing “Tiny Warabi Cookies,” packed with the charms of Warabi!
Now accepting orders for trading acrylic memo stands designed like standing signboards, and more, from “Sgt. Frog the Super Movie: The Super Duper Movie That Could Cause the Earth’s Destruction at Any Moment!”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise.