Automate responses to prospective customers, customers and staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AI chatbot “クラウドチャット.jp” certified as an eligible IT tool under the “AI Adoption Subsidy” for SMEs and small businesses
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Grant support of up to 2/3 (for amounts under 1.5 million yen)
A “time-spanning ensemble drama” journeying from the Showa era to the present. The “real-experience-style mockumentary®︎” ARG “Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,” set in a closed JAZZ cafe, records a satisfaction rating of [4.86]. Streaming guidelines released!
Tokyo Tatemono-sponsored Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 entry giveaway campaign announced: 50 people will be selected by lottery to receive entry rights
Notice regarding the acquisition of パロットビーク株式会社 as a subsidiary through a share delivery and the change in status of a subsidiary (specified subsidiary)
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Acquired 60.03% of パロットビーク’s total issued shares
Sales of 1,463 million yen in the most recent fiscal year
Ordinary profit of ８ million yen
The minimum number of パロットビーク common shares to be acquired by the company is 398 shares
If the company acquires the minimum number of shares, 555,114 of its common shares will be allocated and delivered
Enterprise value: 311 million yen to 532 million yen
Original１株当たり株式価値は469,557円～802,314円
Enterprise value: 227 million yen to 381 million yen
[New on 楽天市場 in July] Android tablet “POCKAM P12PLUS” with 6 included accessories, powered by UNISOC T7300 and featuring a huge 12-inch display and 12000mAh battery! Launch celebration: 50% off at 27950 yen
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12-inch 2.5K display
Large-capacity 12000mAh battery
Limited-time price: 27,950 yen (tax included)
50% OFF
Scores more than 650,000 points on AnTuTu Benchmark
Providing a path to elementary school graduation and middle school enrollment for children who have lost access to education due to internal displacement or family circumstances: Non-formal education launches at Myanmar children’s care facility “Dream Train”
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There are currently 133 children at the facility
A total of 16 students are expected to study in the first year
A total of 403 children have been welcomed to date
NASEF JAPAN establishes an e-sports talent development certification system to foster the healthy growth of student e-sports; certifies NTTe-Sports as its first accredited organization and promotes instructor training nationwide
Substantially raises the limit on the number of IP addresses that can be registered with the “IP Address Filter” in the project management SaaS “My Redmine”
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Enterprise 1.5TB plan 400 2,000
Enterprise plan 400 2,000
Medium plan 100 200
Standard plan 100 200
My Redmine has been adopted by more than 1,700 companies and organizations across a wide range of industries, including information and communications, manufacturing and services.
Daisuke Yamanaka of Suiden Terrace and Yudai Oka of Staple confirmed as speakers! “Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026”: a major field study exhibition on regional challenges—finding the focus and solutions to local issues—will be held in Shinagawa on Sept. 16 (Wed.)-17 (Thu.).
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Held over 2 days
50 carefully selected case studies from across Japan
General admission: ¥3,000
Early-bird rate (through August 16 (Sunday)): ¥1,500
Registration opens July 1 (Wed.) for the “UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Vocabulary Championship” (for junior high school and university students)!
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Original早割（2026年8月7日まで）： 5,500円（税込）／ 1名につき
The early-bird rate reduces the participation fee from the regular ¥11,000 to ¥5,500
Regular participation fee: ¥1,100, tax included
Companies mentioned：UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY、UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co. Ltd.、集中出版株式会社
Amaya launches ALog V2, the new version of its easy-to-use SIEM “ALog,” overhauling log operations with AI-powered anomaly detection and advanced visualization
Only available at the crane-game theme park Everyday! “Lu Rou Fan Curry,” a limited-edition Taiwanese catcher prize, is here—a dream collaboration between Taiwanese night-market cuisine and Japan’s national dish, curry
A 30-minute radio program, “一宮西病院 presents 虹色パズル,” offering companionship to hardworking people through their “lives” and “vulnerabilities,” will launch in July on Saturday evenings
[Yamaguchi Prefecture only] 7 dishes featuring local ingredients and regional menu items are coming! “Buchi Umai! Yamaguchi Fair” to be held at 319 stores in the prefecture from July 7 (Tue)!
“Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026: The Great Field Trip Exhibition on Regional Challenges — Focusing on Local Challenges and Finding Clues,” to be held in Shinagawa
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2 days
50 carefully selected case studies from across Japan
Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”; Hanae’s “authorized affair” partners are Arata Horii, Atsuse Akune (ICEx), Yuki Kubota and Shoma Nagumo! Opening theme song is “Dynamic” by Shizuka Kudo
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July 9, 2026
Her daughter Haruna, who is 4 years old
They have been in a sexless relationship for 5 years
As she enters her 39th year since debut
It has been ３ years since she last performed a drama theme song
[Daimaru Kobe] Packed with firsts in the Kansai region! Enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido this summer, too! The Summer Hokkaido Fair will be held from July 7 (Tue).
Akane Kikuchi, designer of the gestures for Expo’s “Future of Life,” to hold her first post-Expo exhibition, “Gestures of Life,” in Omotesando. Physical AI works to be unveiled to the public for the first time.
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Approximately 20–30 new artworks created in collaboration between people and robots will be presented.
Adways launches advertising support for generative AI, including “ChatGPT Ads.” Supporting planning and creative development tailored to the conversational context of generative AI
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The company has decided to begin providing assets on June 29, 2026
Factoring comparison site ファクット sees monthly leads referred grow approximately 10 times in the 2 months after business succession through an M&A deal. Also eyeing roll-up M&A deals among factoring companies.
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Originalデジタルファクタリング市場は2024年度に1,000億円を突破
The market is forecast to expand to 2.9 trillion yen by fiscal 2030
“M-1 Grand Prix 2025” finalists 豪快キャプテン to launch their first show as headliners! The program will begin airing July 4 (Sat) in GAORA’s traditional variety slot, rumored to be a “launchpad” for success
[Third printing decided just 1 month after publication, following a pre-publication reprint!] “Kindness Without Overdoing It” sees an unprecedented major reprint! The commemorative lecture drew 260 attendees, the book ranked No. 1 at bookstores nationwide and sparked a wave of empathy
Engage the intellect and build logical thinking. BLDB launches in Japan the “Robot Engine Educational Puzzle,” which teaches the fundamentals of mechanical engineering at home
株式会社メディアリーチ begins general sales of “DolphinX AIO,” an AIO/LLMO analysis and measurement tool｜AI strongly supports bringing analysis, strategy planning, and other work in-house
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Launched on June 15, 2026
Selected in May 2026 for MarTech Outlook APAC’s “Top Generative AI Search Optimization Solutions in APAC - 2026”
On May 28, 2026, by marketing technology publication MarTech Outlook APAC
Monthly fee: ¥30,000
50,000 yen per month
100,000 yen per month
150,000 yen per month × 6 months = 900,000 yen
Example package (Pro Plan): 200,000 yen per month (50,000 yen for the tool + 150,000 yen for support)／total of 1,200,000 yen for 6 months
Capital: 5,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリーチ、MarTech Outlook APAC、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、GA4
“Sushi Bonus” to be fully rolled out across the Will Group, reaching approximately 1,800 people. Making a culture of gratitude visible through “sushi” on Teams
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Full-scale rollout across all group companies (approximately 1,800 people, including contract employees)
Sushi Bonus piloted with approximately 200 people
Approximately 9-month trial
Perceived contribution to improved employee engagement: 4.23 points (out of 5)
Service satisfaction: 4.69 points (out of 5)
Unsung heroes: approximately 40 people brought into view
The long-awaited new single “Esashi Koi Onna (えさしこいおんな)” will be released on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She has also actively pursued volunteer activities, visiting more than approximately 50 facilities and hospitals annually through the “Aim for 100 Years of PPK” initiative.
National Karaoke Grand Prix Competition (final: March 21, 2027)
Funai Soken Agata FAS launches a YouTube series in which experts explain the practical aspects of business succession and M&A for the logistics industry
Among Salesforce development and operations staff, 27.3% said “we use it company-wide” and 35.5% said “we use it in some tasks or teams,” meaning a combined 62.8% are incorporating generative AI/AI agents into their work.
[Accelerating corporate digital transformation] Launch of a new feature that uses AI to automatically generate business workflows: ジョブステ（Create!JobStation）
New findings from respiratory patterns during sleep——the “hidden hypopnea” shared by people who discontinue CPAP and the gap in their internal environment (first installment)
[Chocolatier Kazuaki Eguchi × Art of Tea] New royal milk tea sweets brand “Le Royage,” exclusive to 伊勢丹新宿店, to grand-open on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on the basement 1st floor of the main building at 伊勢丹新宿店!
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July 15, 2026
The channel has more than 390,000 subscribers
Product price: 2,592 yen (tax included) for 5 pieces
Original商品価格: 1ホール 3,456円(税込)
Product price: 3,240 yen (tax included) for an assortment of 6
Product price: 5,400 yen (tax included) for a set of 12
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ、Le Royage、Art of Tea、伊勢丹新宿店、東インド会社
メルカリ releases infographics marking the 13th anniversary of its service launch
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Cumulative listings reached 5 billion in January 2026
Original1日換算で約74.5万件
Original1秒あたり約8.6件のペースで取引が行われている
Transactions spanned 23 broad categories
The detailed classifications cover more than 8,500 types
“Entertainment and hobbies” accounted for approximately 46% of the total
A transaction for 1,400,000 yen took place across a distance of approximately 2,600 km, from Okinawa to Hokkaido
The baton for “wedding dresses” was passed on approximately 167,000 times
Originalこの1年間で1番高く売れたウェディングドレスは800,000円
The cumulative number of transactions involving “reference books (including problem books, textbooks, etc.)” in which the baton was passed on was approximately 76
New muo Mascara Remover, formulated with care for delicate eyelashes and the skin around the eyes — for people with sensitive skin who still want to thoroughly remove mascara
The PlayStation 5 version of “Back to the Dawn – Break the Animal Prison” is set for release on October 22, 2026! A social media campaign will also be held to mark the announcement!
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We are pleased to announce that it will be released worldwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026
During the period from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Wednesday, July 15
21 winners will be selected by lottery to receive an original “Back to the Dawn” QUO Card Pay gift card worth 3,000 yen
[Standard physical edition] ¥4,928 (tax included)
[LIMITED EDITION] ¥7,898 (tax included)
Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch: On sale now (released March 5, 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラウディッドレパードエンタテインメント、Metal Head Games、Spiral Up Games、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、Nintendo、株式会社クオカード
Ultraman transforms into an artwork!? The “U into MONSTROUSA” apparel collection goes on sale starting July 10, 2026!
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Sales will begin simultaneously at the POP UP SHOP inside 池袋PARCO and the WEB STORE from 11 a.m. on July 10 (Monday).
A POP UP SHOP will open for a limited time as part of “ULTRA SUMMER in IKEBUKURO,” a collaboration between ウルトラマンシリーズ, marking its 60th anniversary, and 池袋PARCO, from July 10 (Friday) to July 26 (Sunday).