[酒列磯前神社] July 19 (Sun.) brings the combination of Tensha Day, Ichiryumanbai Day and Taian! Limited commemorative stamps to be distributed on the luckiest day of Reiwa 8
[Upgrade] The 現場クラウドOne information-sharing system for clients and contractors now supports displaying electronic site boards through its remote site-inspection feature
Coming soon! <The 52nd Japan Philharmonic Summer Vacation Concert 2026> Enjoy both orchestra and ballet, including The Nutcracker! Make your debut at age 4♪
Second exhibition since opening at Starbucks Cafe & Art Gallery Yanaka Goten-zaka: a fair featuring 13 emerging artist groups opens July 3 (Fri.) in a space where coffee and art come together
Rising demand for design and development DX amid intensifying competition with 中国・米国EVメーカー: technologies supporting automotive development in the SDV era, including CAD, CAE, MBD and generative AI, come together! Exhibitors sought for the Automotive Design and Development DX Expo [Autumn]
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Number of exhibitors: approximately 380 companies (planned; including co-located shows)
A member of RX Global, which has a network in 25 countries worldwide
“Brand metrics” are important but difficult to put into practice. How should they be designed and used? [Aug. 27 (Thursday), 17:00 | Free online seminar]
Summer 2026 issue of the specialist journal Standardization and Quality Control (SQ Journal) published! Two special features: “Making Sensation and Thought Visible—Medicine and Sports” and “Considering Biodiversity”
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Price including tax: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen before tax)
Feel the “difference” after just one use. The remarkable results of OLES’s high-concentration, zero-water*¹ formula, experienced by the hair of 51 people.
YORI “OKAZAKI,” a sustainable gin upcycled from the charms of Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, wins gold at the UK’s world-renowned spirits competition The Gin Masters 2026!
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The Gin Masters 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Connec.t、NO NAME DISTILLERY、The Spirits Business、androp、株式会社FLAVOUR、博報堂DYホールディングス、株式会社ROOTs
Up to 40% off in-store!! Bedding including the Gokuryo series, which has sold more than 400,000 units cumulatively, and ultra-high-rebound mattresses will be part of Amazon Prime Day!
Aruyaumu launches Japan’s first new service, “Regional Revitalization Cooperative隊 YouTuber,” in 笛吹市, Yamanashi Prefecture. Morifumi takes up the post in July 2026
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Effective July 1, 2026
About 100 kilometers from central Tokyo, within just 90 minutes
Municipalities introducing the program in fiscal 2024: 6 municipalities
Municipalities introducing the program in fiscal 2025: 9 municipalities
“Explore on your own, encounter the unexpected, and co-create the frontier”: What is the new approach to learning envisioned by 河合塾グループ? This summer, middle school students will explore music and food in Tokyo and Keihanna through the “Marutto Exploration Tour”!
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Participation fee: 88,000 yen (tax included)
Eligible participants: 14 students in grades 1–3 of middle school
AGM officially unveils its latest smartwatch, “AGM Legion 2026”—a major upgrade over the previous model, with 2 bands included, optimized GPS and a reinforced body
Coincheck app ranks No. 1 in Japan for downloads in the first half of 2026
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No. 1 in Japan for app downloads for 7 consecutive years
12 crypto assets handled by Coincheck, including Shiba Inu and Dogecoin
Companies mentioned：Coincheck、コインチェック株式会社、クレディセゾン、株式会社クレディセゾン、KDDI、KDDI株式会社、au Coincheck Digital Assets株式会社、auフィナンシャルホールディングス株式会社、メルコイン、メルカリ、マネックスグループ株式会社、Coincheck Group N.V.
The iconic gag manga of the 80's, “Oyoneko Boonyan,” makes an audacious comeback in the Reiwa era! Recruitment of licensing partners interested in merchandise and tie-ups begins today!
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Serialization began in 1973
Adapted into a TV anime in 1984
Nearly 55 years since serialization began in 1973
Companies mentioned：オヨネコ合同会社、秋田活性化株式会社、Amazon Prime Video、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、dアニメストア、FOD、Video Market、DMM TV、LINE
トロン株式会社 joins the establishment of STATION Ai Data Foundry, a physical AI data collection center for the manufacturing industry, as a core technology partner
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To be established with operations targeted to begin in December 2026
More than 1,000 installations: After 30 years supporting school meal operations, the meal management system ミールくん evolves into a cloud version, giving dietitians greater flexibility
Imports begin for new maison AJ VAONA（アー・ジェイ ヴァオナ）, founded by the daughter of renowned Vosne-Romanée producer モンジャール・ミニュレ and her husband. A tasting event will be held in Meguro, Tokyo, on Wednesday, July 15.
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13 varieties in white and red
6 varieties, including Grand Cru wines
Business customers with an existing relationship: 1,500 yen per person
Business customers without an existing relationship: 3,500 yen per person
SAYARI, which supports trade transaction and corporate ownership risk detection, helps Mazda strengthen its global supply chain risk management framework
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Evidence-based access to more than 11.7 billion records on companies, imports and exports, ownership relationships, risks and more
Holds more than 11.7 billion records on companies, ownership relationships, trade and risks, independently collected from more than 250 countries and regions
OptQC Director and CTO Warit to deliver commemorative speech at signing ceremony for Japan-Thailand memorandum of cooperation (MOC) in the space industry
Former INTO1 member RIKIMARU｜力丸 to hold his first solo event in Japan, “2026 RIKIMARU FAN MEETING in Japan,” with all 4 performances taking place next week in Tokyo on July 11 (Sat.) and Osaka on July 12 (Sun.)
The 2026 summer donation campaign “We want to continue supporting each person throughout their life, including what comes after ‘pregnancy’—so that one day they can find a HOME of their own” will run through August 7 (認定NPO法人ピッコラーレ)
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From Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, August 7
In 2015, as we received many consultations from then on
Launched in 2020 and has continued operating ever since
[Survey of 242 hospitals nationwide and all 47 prefectures] “Accompanying Hospitalization White Paper 2025” reveals the latest realities for people involved, hospitals and local governments
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242 medical institutions nationwide
All 47 prefectures nationwide
1,198 family members accompanying hospitalized children
Not feeling well-rested: 85.4% → 80.0%
No hospital meals provided: 84.1% → 80.2%
People able to bathe almost every day: 61.6% → 70.0%
75.0% said they had been “asked by the hospital to stay with the patient”
58.9% said they had “experienced a decline in their health”
日本金融教育支援機構 to hold financial education workshop for middle and high school students, “Road to the 4th FES Contest in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture,” co-hosted with IPU・環太平洋大学
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Date and time: Thursday, August 6, 2026, 14:00–16:30
This fiscal year, the FES Contest will hold regional competitions in 11 prefectures.
Factory management system “MENTENA” launches “Basic Plan,” specializing in digitizing maintenance records and supporting the first step toward maintenance DX
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“Record and data management relies on paper and Excel, making it inefficient”
“Veteran employees’ expertise is not being passed on”
“Tasks that only specific people can handle are dependent on individuals”
[Ginbis] 5 new July products, including limited-time flavors from “たべっ子どうぶつ” and “GINZA RUSK,” launching sequentially from July 6 (Mon.) with flavors perfect for summer
[Sendai] カフェドゥチルミル, a café run by a mother of a child requiring medical care, reaches its first READYFOR crowdfunding goal of 600,000 yen and is now pursuing its next goal, “Patio to Connect Our Hopes”
[Held July 14] How is トヨタ紡織 advancing women’s health support? A look at management decisions and the realities of implementation through case studies from manufacturers and Toyota Group companies
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July 14, 2026 (Tue.), 13:00–14:00
Certified for the 5th consecutive year under the “White 500” Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization recognition program
[Media-only! Preview event on 7/15] More than 15 dogs, from large to small, gather! First preview of new brand’s first location, “Dog Café MOFF ららぽーと堺店”
Choosing a furisode at home, made easier. Japan’s one of the largest furisode portal sites, “My振袖,” launches a beta version of “virtual try-on,” allowing users to try on styles using a face photo, starting July 1
GMO天秤AI and ポールトゥウィン to co-host special session and networking event “AI Night 2026” — An evening discussing the realities of AI use, quality and customer experience: AI alone won’t change the front line
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Date and time: July 23, 2026 (Thu.), 19:00–21:15
Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served; registration closes when capacity is reached)
Contributed to operating an organization of around 230 people and improving business performance
“Boat Racer Experience Event” to be held at Sendai Station! Four days to experience a career as a professional athlete with an average annual income of 2,000万円 — kicks off July 2 (Thu.) to coincide with the opening of recruitment for the 142nd class of boat racers
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Recruitment for the 142nd class of boat racers
There are currently 19 registered active boat racers from the Tohoku region
Many dual-income households raising children are concerned about “children being home alone after school.” Nature conducts a survey on awareness of elementary school children staying home alone and managing keys
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A survey of 300 parents
Occurs multiple times a week or more in 55.3% of households
53.3% say they give their child a physical key of their own
“Losing the key” was cited by 51.3%
“A stranger may target my child if they realize the child has a key” (41.3%)
“Not being able to track my child’s location or confirm their safety in real time” (39.0%)
“Safety at home, such as locking doors and windows and making sure appliances are turned off” (38.7%)
Nature Key device (7,480 yen, tax included)
Regular price: 32,800 yen (tax included)
26,800 yen (tax included), a discount of 6,000 yen
Regular price: 65,600 yen (tax included)
49,800 yen (tax included), a discount of 15,800 yen
九州がんセンター achieves operational reform with “ユビー生成AI” in the National Hospital Organization’s first adoption case, cutting initial consultation chart entry by 10 minutes and reducing minutes preparation by 70%
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Original1患者あたりの入力作成時間が平均22分から12分へと10分短縮
Reduced the effort required to prepare minutes by 70%
“Ubie Generative AI” has been adopted by more than 135 hospitals, including university hospitals
Across the series, adopted by more than 1,800 medical institutions, including hospitals and clinics, in all 47 prefectures nationwide
This is the time of year when you can’t help wanting to travel! “Marine Sauna Event to Experience Early Summer in Japan” to be held at 30 極楽湯 and RAKU SPA locations nationwide
[Industry-academia joint research] 築野食品工業, Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo publish a review article in an international journal visualizing the functional components of rice oil and exploring ways to add value
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June 2026 issue of “Journal of Oleo Science”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42219362/
Established: February 1, Showa 22
Companies mentioned：築野食品工業株式会社、東北大学、東京大学、Journal of Oleo Science
【Fashion information sources also prioritize mental performance】People tired of SNS are shifting to AI, spurred by a shift in mindset from seeking “trends and things to aspire to” to seeking “the best fit”
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Original全国の10代〜70代の男女614名を対象に
SNS rose 16.2 points, from 33.1% to 49.3%
Video content rose 12.1 points, from 30.1% to 42.2%
Fashion magazines fell 7.3 points, from 41.5% to 34.2%
AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) is currently used for information gathering by 17.1%
A combined 50.1% said they reference them less often: “Much less” (22.6%) and “Somewhat less” (27.5%)
A combined 47.2% experience SNS fatigue: “Often” (12.5%) and “Sometimes” (34.7%)
“There is too much information, making it hard to find things that suit me (61.7%)”
AI usage growth rate among those experiencing fatigue: 49.3%
“To find the best clothes and outfits for me” was cited by 46.4%
“This dish is not complete without this sake.” A chef-selected, summer-only pairing. Receive junmai sake “Shotoku” with an order of lightly blanched pike conger | 牡蠣と海鮮 にほんいち 堺筋本町店