He reviews more than 1,000 people a year. Hiroki Uchida, the man who has seen more beauty pageants than anyone in Japan, offers his first look at “what really goes on behind the scenes of pageant management.” Applications are now open for behind-the-scenes coverage from the closed judging round through the day of the Japan competition.
[New Feature Launch] Recruitment management system bizpla（ビズプラ） launches its “Agent Feature,” enabling centralized management of everyone from temporary staff to candidates referred by recruitment agencies!
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Of the 100 people needed overall, 70 will be directly hired, 20 will be temporary staff, and 10 will be recruited through referrals.
Watch the video for more details (4 minutes 30 seconds).
Turning the history of small and medium-sized businesses into marketable cultural capital. Crowdfunding for a company history book reaches 1,000 supporters and 10 million yen!
Have your salon’s air conditioning inspected before the peak of the summer heat. Launch of an “Air Conditioner Disassembly and Cleaning Service for Hair Salons,” designed to tackle oily film from hairspray and chemical mists.
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Cases have also been confirmed in which wind speed recovered to as much as 4 times its previous level.
[Taking place July 14–16] We’ll explore recruitment strategies that connect candidate-pool development to acceptance of job offers through student data.
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Produced and distributed a cumulative total of 88,000 interactive videos
[Exhibiting at the 41st Power System Exhibition] On display: wide-area, high-power wireless power transfer technology, indoor photovoltaic cells, and wood-based biofilm batteries.
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Capable of supplying power across a space of up to 1.5m
July 15 (Wed)–17 (Fri), 2026
Companies mentioned：コーンズテクノロジー、AWL-Electricity、Epishine、LIGNA ENERGY
Research by TCB doctors 松村圭祐 and 山本展生 on submental fat removal has been published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The researchers developed a model to predict the “amount removed” in advance.
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The study examined 63 cases of syringe-based submental fat removal performed by the same surgeon between January and August 2025.
The results of this study were published in the academic journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：TCB東京中央美容外科、Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
[Taiwan News] Taiwan’s machinery and transmission equipment manufacturing industry grows on robot demand <Wise Machinery Industry Journal, first issue of July 2026>
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Production value in 2025 fell 5.47% year on year.
The figure also fell 23.85% year on year in January–February 2026.
Net profit surged to 3 times the level recorded in the same period a year earlier.
[Just read the manga!] A fresh new English grammar textbook for elementary school students that makes key grammar points easy to understand, from South Korea, home to Asia’s No. 1 English proficiency!! Both volumes go on sale simultaneously on Friday, July 3.
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List price: 1,870 yen
The books will go on sale at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide on Friday, July 3, 2026.
[TAC Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant] Try the first session of the “First-Stage Financial Management and Accounting Introductory Lecture” for free and learn the basics of “Financial Management and Accounting,” a key subject on the Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant exam! Sunday, July 12, 10:00–12:30
To mark the 11th anniversary of the launch of Super Point Screen, the “11th Anniversary Quiz Challenge! 1.11 Million Points in Total Campaign” is now underway.
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1.11 Million Points in Total Campaign
Original「楽天ポイント」100万ポイントを山分けして進呈
11,000 points for 5 people
1,100 points for 50 people
Up to 111 points
July 1, 2026 (Wed), 10:00–July 31, 2026 (Fri), 23:59
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社、楽天、Super Point Screen、楽天ポイント、楽天 PointClub、楽天ペイ、楽天家計簿、楽天市場、楽天トラベル、楽天ポイントカード
Peace of mind on the road, easier on your household budget. “EV START Kickoff Talk,” an event discussing the switch to electric vehicles, will be held on July 29.
At 埼玉’s おふろcafe and 玉川温泉, visitors can enjoy “temperature-neutral bathing,” a summer-only bathing experience. As a heatstroke countermeasure, the venues will also recommend acclimating to heat through saunas and hot springs.
A new option for those with “perfume they can’t finish”: HÄZE Tokyo, offering 10mL refillable fragrances to enjoy to the last drop, will hold its 3rd pop-up store in 中目黒 starting July 17.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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4 days
A total of 61 groups of customers made a purchase.
株式会社La Beaute, a beauty education company that has trained a cumulative total of 30,000 estheticians, held the “Best Salon Contest 2026” to mark its 5th anniversary.
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Trained a cumulative total of 30,000 estheticians
The number of simultaneous viewers topped 1,000.
Salons introduced at 1,600 locations nationwide
A school for salon owners with more than 6,600 students
株式会社ニコリオ reports favorable changes in some measures of cognitive function following intake of foods containing butyric acid bacteria and other ingredients.
Panel topics and speakers announced for “The Capital Summit Tokyo,” an institutional investor summit on Wednesday, July 15, 2026!
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Capacity: up to 200 people
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社DeFimans、The Capital Summit、Tether、Progmat、SBI VCトレード、ODX、楽天ウォレット、Startale、Pharos Network、BitGo、Coinbase、Qivalis、QCP、三菱UFJ信託銀行、Securitize Japan、BlackRock Japan、LINE NEXT
株式会社オレンジ launches “emaqi Premium,” a cross-publisher subscription service for North America, today to accelerate the global expansion of Japanese manga
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 10 major publishers in Japan and overseas officially participating
More than 400 series spanning multiple publishers
More than 2,000 volumes available in a single app
About 100 exclusive series available only on emaqi
Damage to Japanese manga from illegal piracy totaled ¥688.8 billion in 2025
Plans to publish 100 translated books in a single month in July 2026
[Online event on 7/28] Stop being at the mercy of minimum wage hikes! Navigate rising labor costs wisely! Seminar on new employee benefits strategies to maximize “disposable income” and make full use of subsidies
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National average minimum wage of ¥1,500
Business improvement grants of up to ¥6 million
The TFPグループ, with a total of 35 members
More than 800 sessions delivered over the course of their lecturing career
[Giving back to the community where we were founded] Seasoned premium lamb jingisukan served in school lunches to approximately 4,900 children and students across 5 cities and 5 towns in Nak Sorachi
[Nishi-Azabu, 蓮] A showcase of innovative French-Chinese techniques. Limited-time special course featuring “drug-free farmed eel” from Kagoshima Prefecture’s 山田水産 begins July 20
Breathing life into “hollowed-out performance management.” Launching “MOK4,” a framework for individuals and organizations to win together, as a service.
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The “100 Tips” series has sold more than 120,000 copies.
“24%” said performance management was going well
“27%” said performance management was not going well
山本能楽堂 receives the “Walk of Fame” award, which honors international contributors to theater, in recognition of its efforts to share the appeal of Noh with the world
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Osaka’s oldest Noh theater, with a history of approximately 100 years
23 Noh performances by 2025
Held 2 workshops
More than 5,000 artists from 83 countries were invited
849 performances and events were held
More than 1 million visitors came from around the world
Also drew more than 5 million online views from over 100 countries
The second Puri Prince anime project, “Cyber Chair Detective Charlotte,” gets underway in earnest with a “story of records” co-created by AI and humans
Okinawa residents only: Kimono rental initiative launches to support single mothers celebrating coming of age, helping them mark the milestone of turning 20 while raising children
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¥30,000 off kimono rentals or purchases of ¥250,000 or more
“Generative AI alone can’t create commercial apparel visuals”: Cloverse launches Clovia, which combines AI and human expertise to achieve commercial quality
リノスペ株式会社 launches a renovation and resale business for “real estate dedicated to rental kitchens” — seeking information nationwide on older properties and tenant spaces that are difficult to repurpose
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We have been involved in opening and operating approximately 100 locations
神戸ポートタワーホテル and ホテルSUI神戸三宮 by ABEST launch an “Autumn Sports Support Plan”! Guests enjoying running, tennis, soccer and other sports can take advantage of special perks
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Starting on Sports Day, October 12, 2026 (Mon.)
Through Sun., Nov. 15
A participatory community marathon in Kobe City that draws 20,000 runners every year
Shortest route: 1.85 km
Longest route: 5.55 km
219 rooms
Number of rooms: 131
Companies mentioned：神戸ポートタワーホテル、ホテルSUI神戸三宮 by ABEST、株式会社アベストコーポレーション、文明堂
Reach more than approximately 6,000 elementary and junior high schools nationwide! “Corporate Educational Materials Library,” a portal site showcasing companies’ education support and CSR activities, launches. Companies invited to list for free!
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Approximately 6,000 or more elementary and junior high schools nationwide
More than 956 events held at 251 schools nationwide
High school students turn “something that feels off” in their daily lives into questions and take the first step. Seminar on July 23 (Thu.) features students and teachers discussing what goes on behind inquiry-based learning
A once-a-year “night of sweet potato fun.” The 3-day “Night Sweet Potato Expo” is on! A special evening for everyone, with an array of exclusive menu items and non-alcoholic cocktails
マルチブック implements global AI ERP multibook at アビームコンサルティング to support the new lease accounting standard
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Employs approximately 9,700 professionals with extensive experience
The new lease accounting standard will apply to listed companies and others from the beginning of consolidated and fiscal years starting on or after April 1, 2027
Adopted by more than 750 companies in 40 countries
[さくら水産] A summer feast for the hottest days. The July-only “Kyushu Mackerel and Live-Killed Conger Eel Fair” is coming to all locations! A hearty feast featuring amazingly rich “Kyushu-grown fatty mackerel” and plump “live-killed conger eel” prepared by skilled chefs.
[A comprehensive guide to the basics of stocks] An experienced Japanese equity fund manager explains everything from the ground up! “A First-Year Textbook on Stock Investing”
[Achieved more than 725% of its funding goal] Vacuum compression makes clothing up to 50% more compact. The 2-way “OutWalk Vacuum Carry Backpack” is now on popular advance sale at GREEN FUNDING
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It has received support exceeding 725% of its funding goal
Compresses clothing by up to 50%
Capacity expands from 25L to a maximum of 60L
Fits laptops up to 17.3 inches
Has led and supported more than 100 projects to date
[新潟医療福祉大学] A faculty member from the Department of Physical Therapy accompanies professional golfer Nasa Hataoka on the LPGA Tour, the pinnacle of women’s golf, as her trainer
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Accompaniment period
Companies mentioned：新潟医療福祉大学、NSGグループ、FuncPhysio、PRIISM Golf Lab TOKYO、Institute of Physical Art（IPA）
Applications from listed-company IR representatives top 100 — Additional recruitment begins, with participation capacity expanded to 150, for the “IR and Stock Investment Festival” exhibitor briefing and IR study session
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As of the end of June, applications to participate had reached 108
The venue’s participation capacity has been expanded to 150
A platform connecting listed companies with 15,000 investors (projected)
A webinar will be held on the theme “The limits of on-site support, a challenge for business divisions and IT departments responsible for nationwide expansion”
Webinar to address the theme: “A risk to manufacturing sites: searching and using similar drawings that only veterans can identify, due to reliance on individual expertise”
中國海警 tells Japanese survey ship to stop operating in EEZ for 2nd straight day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Japanese survey ship Koyo was conducting survey operations in Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), about 80 kilometers north-northwest of Okinotori Island (the main island of the Senkaku Islands) in Okinawa Prefecture
This was the 2nd consecutive day that 中國海警 had told a Japanese survey ship to stop surveying in the EEZ