【BMAX launches the new AG LCD tablet I13: paper-like writing feel, now 26% off】Special price: ¥34,590. A digital e-notebook that’s easy on the eyes, with a large 13.3" screen and 12000mAh battery for extended use.
[New hires in wholesale and retail] Career aspirations: “Want to decide later” ranks No. 1 at 30.6%, a record high. “Aspiring to management” fell 10 percentage points from 4 years ago to 27.0%.
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“I haven’t made up my mind yet and would like to decide later.”
“I want to become a leader who guides an organization and manages it (management position).”
Supporting organizational development and talent development for a cumulative total of 20,000 companies and more than 4.7 million people
A survey was conducted on the attitudes of 3,849 new hires joining in fiscal 2026.
If your age includes a 7, you’re in luck! A lottery at 『肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ』 Akihabara Electric Town Exit store on Tuesday, July 7, will give 1 in 10 people a free meal. People aged 77 get one for free with no conditions!
New store opening at KITTE大阪. 3 nourishing soups for warming the body, caring for the skin and supporting gut health, tailored to your needs
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On Saturday, July 11, 2026, on the 2nd floor of the commercial complex KITTE大阪, directly connected to Osaka Station,
Since its founding in 1925, the company has worked in the processing of health teas, crude drugs and plant-based ingredients, based in Miyoshi, Tokushima Prefecture.
Uses 100 types of Japanese and Chinese herbal ingredients, including ginseng.
[Nagareyama City, July] Collecting outgrown baby products, children’s items and educational toys in one go | Also handles disposal of baby cribs in Nagareyama City; save up to ¥1,000 | まるっと本舗 junk removal
[First event] Beat the summer heat with a splash at Ami Premium Outlets: A kids’ water-play event featuring water-gun battles and water-balloon games, held on a total of 4 days in July and August
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Summer goods sale with discounts of up to 70%
More than 1,000 water balloons
A giant balloon about 5.8 m tall
Approximately 160 stores
Companies mentioned:三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、パウ・パトロール、Spin Master Ltd、Viacom International Inc、Paramount Pictures
[IVS2026 On-site Report] PRIZMA booth draws crowds day after day—with new service “Altego Fit,” which uses AI-generated replicas of people, attracting attention
[Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture] “Metallo-balance test,” which assesses cancer risk with just a 6 mL blood sample, to launch at 3 clinics operated by 医療法人仁学会 in August 2026 <Now accepting applications>
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Cancer risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Cognitive risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Combined cancer and cognitive risk test: ¥24,200 (tax included)
A cumulative total of 100,000 people tested (results from April 2019 to March 2026)
[First introduction in Yamagata Prefecture] “Metallo-balance test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive risks with just a 6 mL blood sample, to launch at きだ内科クリニック in Yonezawa on Thursday, September 10, 2026
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17 trace elements in the blood
Cumulative number of people tested: 100,000
Cancer risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Cognitive risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Combined cancer and cognitive risk test: ¥24,200 (tax included)
Actor Kenichi Takito tells a scary story?! チアリーマンズ spring into action! Two corporate commercials for Resonac, which supports society with semiconductor materials, to air from July 3
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Two corporate commercials from Friday, July 3, 2026
LINE Yahoo updates its “Audition DX Package,” an audition platform completed entirely on LINE, to promote digital transformation in the entertainment industry
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Large-scale auditions involving tens of thousands of people
Companies mentioned:LINEヤフー株式会社、エボラニ株式会社、HYBE JAPAN
Sister’s affair comes to light; woman consumed by delusions takes shocking action… The glasses at the root of it all finally fall into the hands of Detective Ji-uk (Lee Soo-hyuk)… Social media abuzz over the visualization of runaway desires and a turbulent, fast-moving plot | ABEMA’s “S Line: The Relationships You Shouldn’t See”
A fresh new kind of jewelry born from the combination of pewter and embroidery. New “Playing Cards” collection from “NS by NOUSAKU,” made with the original material “Tin Gold,” launches July 8
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On sale from July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
More than 40 types of charms
Hook Earring, Single ¥2,750
Playing Cards Charm Heart Queen ¥14,850
Chain Necklace ¥28,600
Playing Cards Suit Charm Heart [pink gold] ¥13,200
Celebrating the milestone of 50 locations! Bringing Napolitan back as “a national dish of Japan.” Accelerating business startup support and franchise recruitment toward the next 100-location vision
【First in Nakano Ward‼︎】Chiropractic care × Pilates × training × aerobic exercise, all in one location. Personal gym “整プラス新中野店,” where you “get your body aligned before building strength,” opens‼︎
Leadsia launches 3 voice AI agents to “answer, make and follow up on” calls — Get a local area code on the day you apply and go live in as little as 3 minutes
Kyoto Night Market, which has welcomed more than 240,000 visitors to date, will hold its 15th edition over 2 consecutive weekend days in summer Kyoto, bustling with the Gion Festival. Theme: “The Afterglow of Tanabata — Enjoying a Cool Kyoto Night”
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Craft beer will be served to the first 250 visitors
【Gluten-free and attracting attention】“甲賀米粉たい焼き,” made with rice flour, opens in Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture, on 7/7 (Tuesday)! Its first location in Ikeda City and 3rd in Osaka Prefecture
Future engineers gather! Student Robot Technology Exchange hosted by schools competing in the NHK Robot Contest to be held at MIRAI ROBO SQUARE on July 11 and 12
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A 2-day event on July 11 (Saturday) and 12 (Sunday), 2026
5 universities with some of the country’s leading robotics technology will gather
Outlet launches its first “Summer Events in Fukaya” campaign, offering a fun way to enjoy the time before and after summer festivals and fireworks displays, with perks for visitors in yukata and candy-carving experiences.
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An outlet mall with approximately 130 stores, including popular domestic and international brands and restaurants serving local specialties
About 1.5km from Hanazono IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway
AIの学校AI Crew launches a media platform on implementing AI agents for business owners, sole proprietors and licensed professionals — run by its representative using Claude Code and Codex, with 29 articles published in its first month
U.S. music publication SPIN Magazine reports: KORN’s Jonathan Davis named the first special guest for YOSHIKI’s Los Angeles performance of YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026
[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] “Ogori Tanabata Festa 2026” to be held in 小郡市, the “Tanabata town” illuminated by bamboo lanterns. The program includes the first “Kids’ Announcer × Street Piano Concert” and workshops for families.
Time-saving rental car comparison and booking site Noriren launches “Get 500 points guaranteed! Cashback Campaign,” giving all customers who complete a booking 500 “えらべるPay®” points!
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500 “えらべるPay®” points
Original1回のご利用金額が5,500円(税込)以上
Major smartphone payment service points (more than 12 types)
[Nagano, Saku] Summer kicks off at Parada, directly connected to the expressway! In addition to the Insect Experience Learning Center operated by 佐久平尾山開発, the eagerly awaited Beetle Dome grand-opens on July 11 (Sat.)! A preview opening will be held July 4 (Sat.) and 5 (Sun.).
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Approximately 90 minutes by car from the Tokyo metropolitan area
A vacation rental where you can stay with your dog opens in Ichinomiya, Chosei District, Chiba Prefecture. A hands-on accommodation facility built to next-generation energy-saving standards has opened, featuring insulation performance rating 7, BELS★6 certification, seismic resistance rating 3, and a completely new high-performance, energy-efficient air-conditioning system.
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On a 150-tsubo site
A hands-on accommodation facility with 34 tsubo of floor space, built with a wooden 2-story structure
The garden covers approximately 270㎡
The roof is equipped with 5-kilowatt solar power generation
[Online event on July 23 (Thu.)] VCs speak candidly: “AI-powered seed bootstrapping without VC financing” — How to build a business in the AI-native era
—Exploring the appeal of Japanese painting alive in the present, with “negative space” and “life” as themes— An exhibition by 松浦匡起 and 樋口絢女 will be held at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in Ginza
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Exhibition dates: July 16 (Thu.) to July 22 (Wed.), 2026
Original営業時間:10:30~20:30(最終日は18:00閉場)
Companies mentioned:株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO
E-book platform ソク読み teams up with fashion platform and ST across industries. Manga recommendation content by popular staff to be released starting July 2
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A total of 27 people are participating, primarily popular members of “STAFF BOARD”
More than approximately 150,000 titles
The platform carries more than 800,000 manga titles
and ST points, which can be earned and used at approximately 1,500 stores nationwide and on the web store, are available
The latest outfit ideas, updated daily by more than 4,600 staff members, are also available on “STAFF BOARD”
Capital: ¥70 million
Number of employees: 128
Companies mentioned:and factory株式会社、株式会社アンドエスティ、ソク読み、and ST
[Corporate survey] 20,000 companies nationwide operate in both construction and real estate — Vertical integration, “acquire land, build and sell,” is more advanced in regional areas
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There are 20,652 companies nationwide holding both construction business permits and real estate transaction business licenses
Approximately 483,464 construction business permits nationwide
Approximately 131,947 real estate transaction businesses nationwide
Among construction permit holders, Tokyo leads with 44,778
Osaka, in second place with 41,809, trails by about 3,000 cases
That is about 1.8 times the figure for Osaka, in second place, at 15,357
[Amazon Prime Day] Next-generation electric water blaster “ASUYA” joins the Featured Time Sale! The entire lineup, including high-end model “BLAST,” is up to 30% off!
Medical care, welfare and architecture professionals come together across industry boundaries! “A Small School for Learning About the Body and Space @ Kumamoto” opens July 10 (Fri)
[Transparent Pieces × Disney] Toy Story and Moana sparkle in the light! “Petit Pâlier Clear,” a new kind of palm-sized jigsaw puzzle, launches in 4 designs in early July 2026!
[Starting at 22:00 on Aug. 3 (Mon)] In an era of worsening labor shortages, a new standard for small and medium-sized businesses—a free webinar on next-generation management strategies that drove sales growth of 140% through “secretaries × remote workers”!
[MOS] “Hokkaido Tomato Festival” featuring products made with Hokkaido-grown tomatoes, available in limited quantities and regions, to be held throughout Hokkaido!
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49 モスバーガー locations in Hokkaido
10 days
“Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Mos Vegetable Cheese Burger” (920 yen)
“Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Chili Burger” (920 yen)
Special summer vacation program: Capture a rare experience in a drawing—みらさぽ × Pal System, Aug. 7 (Fri)
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We hold a program introducing the logistics and information systems that reliably deliver more than 10 million products each week to 800,000 households
Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
With more than 4.4 million total plays, Niigata-born rapper ARBOL releases new single “PRIDE” on July 3—a rallying song for imperfect people torn between strength and vulnerability
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July 3, 2026
Companies mentioned:ARBOL、株式会社 BUZZ FACTORY、株式会社BUZZ GROUP
Send summer greetings with ease from your smartphone this year. Summer greeting designs now available for “My Message Card,” printable at convenience stores
LINE Yahoo Communications sponsors “F-base,” operated by 福岡ビジネスイノベーション協会
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To date, more than 120 initiatives closely connected to residents’ lives have been advanced, including sharing information and digitizing various procedures using LINE technology.
Lightweight and long-lasting, for everyday comfort. A new configuration with 24GB of memory joins the 16-inch, approximately 1.2kg slim and lightweight “ASUS Zenbook SORA 16 (UX3607OA)” lineup