Gentle Monster launches collaboration collection with PRADA and opens special pop-up
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Gentle Monster and PRADA have launched a collaborative eyewear collection and will hold a special pop-up in Aoyama, Tokyo. Actor Kentaro Sakaguchi features in the campaign, which will be available exclusively in Asia.
Kurofune and Ikari Supermarket have teamed up to launch a limited-edition butter baumkuchen at their Yodoyabashi store, opening on July 6, 2026. The new product combines high-quality ingredients with artisan craftsmanship and marks a foothold for expansion into Kansai.
Announcement of a special collaboration menu with B&D HAKUBA IWATAKE, an accommodation facility in Hakuba Iwatake, Nagano Prefecture
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Beauty brand uka has partnered with Nagano Prefecture accommodation facility B&D HAKUBA IWATAKE to launch a summer-only getaway plan for women. The experience offers relaxation through scalp care and local cuisine.
Popular Korean social media character Oinboin to become a capsule toy in Japan for the first time! The fluffy, adorable Mejirushi Gacha Mascot will go on sale from July 2026 from Takara Tomy Arts
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Popular Korean social media character Oinboin will launch in Japan as a capsule toy for the first time from Takara Tomy Arts in July 2026. The toy features a fluffy texture and practical design.
Decorate the 5-meter bamboo stalks at Anma Ruins Park in Takatsuki with Tanabata ornaments
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An event will be held at Anma Ruins Park in Takatsuki to mark Tanabata. Visitors can write their wishes on strips of paper and hang them on 7 bamboo stalks about 5 meters tall. The event is a popular annual tradition.
Bamboo thinned from forests to be distributed free for Tanabata outside JR Takatsuki Station
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Takatsuki City, forest volunteers and NEXCO西日本 worked together to distribute about 1,000 pieces of thinned bamboo free of charge for Tanabata outside JR Takatsuki Station, promoting the importance of satoyama conservation. The initiative aims to raise environmental awareness among local residents.
[Matsuyama, Bancho] Terakoya Group to hold 3-day hands-on event, Bancho Summer Kids Festa, in July to mark the opening of Bancho Square (番町スクエア)
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Terakoya Group has opened a new educational facility, Bancho Square, in Matsuyama City and will hold the 3-day free trial event Bancho Summer Kids Festa in July. The event is attracting attention for promoting diverse learning opportunities for children.
[Aichi Sports Innovation Project] Applications open for this year's participants in Aichi Sports Future Co-Creation Lab, a continuing course to develop sports business professionals; classes begin in September
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The Small Things has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Aichi Sports Future Co-Creation Lab, a sports business talent development course hosted by Aichi Prefecture. The course is scheduled to begin in September and aims to help develop local industries.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ザスモールシングス、TG SPORTS株式会社、株式会社スポーツマーケティングラボラトリー、株式会社山下PMC、STVV Japan
Why does AI choose the “hospital next door”? Free seminar on communications strategies for medical institutions in the age of AI search to be held on 7/15
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Rita Works and 日本医療事業協同組合 will hold a free online seminar on hospital communications strategies in the age of AI search on July 15, 2026. Participants will receive a competitor analysis report.
“We’ll bring Hakata’s summer to you from the finish line of the Oiyama race.” Ishimura Manseido to launch auspicious sweets for the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival and hold a main-store-only event.
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Ishimura Manseido will sell Gion Manju and Daikoku candy for a limited time to coincide with the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, and will hold a lucky-bag sale and events at its main store. The initiative highlights the company’s ties to local culture.
Watch rental service TimeShelf adds 3 watch models from 3 distinctive brands; Ken Tajima, executive officer, head of business strategy and CMO at エムディー株式会社, takes part in a watch-wearing experience
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Watch rental service TimeShelf has added 3 models. Ken Tajima of エムディー株式会社 took part in an experience wearing vintage watches, drawing attention.
[Arrived today] 126kg bluefin tuna auctioned in Iki Island. Readers of this article can receive 1 serving of Iki barley shochu “TUNACHU” | Oysters and Seafood Nihonichi Sakaisuji-Hommachi Store
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Nihonichi has received a 126kg bluefin tuna from Iki Island and is offering shochu to readers of the article. The summer campaign highlights local sourcing and limited availability.
[Ginza Wako] “Things About Wood,” an event showcasing an exhibition by 川合 優 and the activities of SOMA
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Wako is holding the “Things About Wood” exhibition at its Ginza flagship store, showcasing the work of woodcraft artisan 川合優 and the activities of the SOMA brand. The event explores the sustainable value of wood and forests, with both cultural and environmental significance.
[Nogata City] We received a donation from 株式会社DENBA JAPAN!
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Nogata City received a donation of 2 health devices from DENBA JAPAN and presented the company with a certificate of appreciation. The contribution, made through the corporate hometown tax program, supports community health initiatives.
AXSC, which cultivates “solopreneurs,” a new startup model for the AI era, to hold its 3rd cohort Demo Day in Shibuya on July 22
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AI-driven accelerator AXSC will hold its 3rd cohort Demo Day on July 22, 2026. The event will showcase the results of its program to nurture “solopreneurs who can build with AI.”
Danish sports brand hummel has unveiled Gamba Osaka’s new uniform for the 2026/27 season. The design blends the team’s traditional blue-and-black stripes with a “blue flame” graphic to express passion and excitement.
Summer at Kyukamura is packed with great deals! On select dates, children can stay for free! Kyukamura resorts, where nature inspires, will run a family support campaign in July and August — Kyukamura is here to help families enjoy summer together
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The Kyukamura Association will run its Family Support Campaign in July–August 2026. Accommodation fees for elementary school-age children and younger will be free to half-price. The campaign supports family trips.
[Yamanashi, Nirasaki] Tickets for reserved viewing seats at the Takeda no Sato Nirasaki Fireworks Festival 2026, featuring about 6,000 fireworks, go on sale July 1!
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Single chair seat: 3,000 yen
Chair seating (pair): ¥5,000
Box seating (blue-sheet seating for 4 people): ¥10,000
Supporting proactive career choices for high school students: Digital edition of “Career Exploration Workbook,” featuring a “Self-Understanding Worksheet” jointly developed by Obunsha and Nihon Manpower, to be released July 3
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A track record of training more than 50,000 career consultants
“Hills high,” an exclusive-vetting matchmaking app, to launch a new “Compatibility Test” feature on July 8 to help users learn about others through shared values
The latest issue of the official TGC magazine, “TOKYO RESIDENT Issue 005: The Great Escape,” set for release on July 21! Cover features ano and 2 versions of Korean 6-member girl group STAYC.
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Across all 76 pages
Price: ¥1,100 including tax
More than 4.6 million total social media followers
Musical "Star Crown: The Academy Pilgrimage Chronicle" to be staged in August; 劇団東少 launches new initiatives alongside its 77th anniversary production of "The Little Mermaid" (July, Mitsukoshi Theater)
The latest 2026 models, the "Mini Handheld Fan" and "5-Way Clip Fan," are now available from the Libetee handheld fan series, which has sold a cumulative total of 50,000 units
【coca】For grown women who "can't suddenly start wearing light clothing in summer." A sheer-frill blouse that keeps you cool while concealing your figure
Thailand's No. １ female rapper MILLI announces an emergency Tokyo date for her first Asia tour!!
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VIP ¥15,000
Standard ¥10,000
EARLY BIRD VIP ticket: ¥14,000
EARLY BIRD general-admission ticket: ¥9,000
Limited to 100 pieces
Instagram [2.885 million followers]
Facebook [3.01 million followers]
X [994,000 followers]
TikTok [6.8 million followers]
Companies mentioned：MILLI、SABAAY STYLE MARKET、ZICCA、Spotify、Awitch、新しい学校のリーダー、Stray Kids、GOT7、88rising、Tilly Birds、Coachella、Show Me The Money 12、Thai SOT Music Awards
【Yunoyama Sosuikyo】Guest rooms with private saunas now available! Enjoy a blissful, restorative experience with a stone cold plunge carved from a giant boulder sourced in Komono Town and aufguss scented with tea from Yokkaichi's Suizawa district.
Vertical short drama "That Girl Is a Frenemy" | The person who stole her lover was her best friend—the shocking, immoral drama in which 6 years of love turns to betrayal, now streaming on the POPCORN app
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A total of 4,000 videos produced and posted to date
A popular figure from the virtual world dives into the real world!? The "strongest duo," Noriaki Suzuki × VTuber Noa Kurumi, to host new show "Virtual Scope," coming to BS Asahi!!
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Related posts on X have surpassed 10 million impressions in total
Large-scale in-person event "League The k4sen," with 10,000 attendees
[Final event on Wednesday, July 22] Finalists announced for the Figaro Japon BWA Pitch Contest 2026, supporting female entrepreneurs; applications now open for in-person audience members!
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There are 11 finalists in 10 teams.
They will express their passion for their respective businesses in 5-minute pitches.
Having generated more than 7,500 meetings to date
Companies mentioned：フィガロジャポンBusiness with Attitude（BWA）、株式会社ＣＥメディアハウス、ReFamily、TODOKE for Kids、diglo、FeMEETS、KOROMO STUDIO、プーマ ジャパン、千總文化研究所、PeerCross、ロコハン、エクスプローラ ジャーニー、朝日新聞社、AERA、Business Insider Japan、ゼブラアンドカンパニー、公益財団法人 社会変革推進財団（SIIF）、日本財団、フジワラテクノアート、Spiber、Tokyo Women in VC、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ、TIB SHOP
“TV Anime Oblivion Battery in Laforet HARAJUKU”: New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “Harajuku fashion” and “Pote-nui” illustrations will be released! Collaboration menu items also available
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Original開催期間：2026年7月8日(水)～7月21日(火)
Hours: 11:00–20:00
■Price: [Single item] 550 yen (tax included)
■Price: [Single item] 660 yen (tax included)
■Price: 1,925 yen each (tax included)
■Price: 825 yen each (tax included)
■ Price: ¥550 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社A3、集英社、KADOKAWA、MAPPA、Guzman y Gomez、MILK MILK MILK!、STREET SCHURROS HARAJUKU、ovgo Baker Meiji St.
BE:FIRST’s SOTA and JUNON talk food with popular Italian chef Fabio, whom they’ve “always wanted to meet”! They also share behind-the-scenes stories about making their new song “Missing.”
Takuro, champions of M-1 Grand Prix 2025, to hold an expo themed “Laugh in Life, See You Again Tomorrow” with their event “Inochi Waratte, Mata Ashita”; Takuro Expo announced!!
International soccer friendly “RB大宮アルディージャWOMEN vs. FCバイエルンWOMEN”: Former Nadeshiko Japan players Aya Sameshima and Mana Iwabuchi to provide commentary; live broadcast exclusively on WOWOW!
ちいかわ’s first smartphone app, ちいかわぽけっと, adds a new “Interaction” feature for enjoying life with Chiikawa! Displays of a “giant smartphone” where visitors can try the new feature will be held at 28 locations nationwide!
[FOODEX in Kansai] Dedicated vegan and plant-based area and cooking demonstrations by popular vegan restaurant owners—sharing tips for creating popular vegan dishes! July 22–24
Selection results for the short-term course (summer study abroad) and medium- to long-term course of the Tokyo Global Passport overseas study support program for university students and others, Reiwa 8 (2026) fiscal year
[New Kumon Picture Book] Popular author 二歩 presents “わたしだけのいす どうつくる？,” a picture book that lets readers experience the “creative process,” on sale June 30!
Real-world case study in AI talent development involving 700 people unveiled. Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation to present its companywide AI utilization strategy on July 31. Free participation.
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Initiatives to improve AI literacy involving about 700 people
About 300 people had acquired AI literacy by the end of the previous fiscal year
“イプロスAI 2026 夏,” to be held on Friday, July 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社、株式会社イプロス、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会（GUGA）、一般社団法人AICX協会、一般社団法人 Women AI Initiative Japan、公益社団法人日本マーケティング協会、一般社団法人 Generative AI Japan
Get the latest beauty treatments in Nagasaki without traveling to Tokyo or Fukuoka: 上田皮ふ科PΛΛK to hold a beauty medical treatment experience event at ヒルトン長崎
Is Hawkins strict even about “dad jokes”?! His true colors laid bare in a hilarious talk with 紘也 川真田! 雄大 馬場: “You can’t help the face you were born with…” He reveals his wife カンナ 森’s loving criticism!
The “tcam-sol001” portable security camera, with a track record of deployment at government agencies and other organizations, supports situation checks and temporary monitoring in areas where bears have been spotted
[July 14] 淳 山室, chair of 社会福祉法人一燈会, to speak. Exploring the future of welfare and regional co-creation through examples of public-private collaboration
Special plans are available for a flat rate of 13,000 yen at 8 hotel-operated restaurants, bars and lounges
At “Restaurant Chambord,” enjoy the “Menu Déjeuner” lunch course (regularly 12,650 yen), featuring the chef’s artistic cuisine made with carefully selected ingredients alongside spectacular views from the 29th floor
A course normally worth 15,559 yen, including drinks, is available for the special price of 13,000 yen
The effective payment amount is 10,000 yen
That is about 5,000 yen less than the regular price
[Featured interview] 古舘伊知郎 delves into the mind of スリーアール president 今村陽一! An in-depth look at the business strategy taking the company from Fukuoka to the world, from industrial endoscopes to esports
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スリーアール president 今村陽一 appeared on 古舘伊知郎’s YouTube program and discussed the business behind the company’s diversified operations, including its niche strategy and esports business. The company is attracting attention as a global business originating in Fukuoka.
株式会社ENHANCE IT records monthly sales exceeding 1 million yen from 30 reservations through AI. Launches free “AI Search and Social Media Customer Acquisition Assessment” for businesses
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After ENHANCE IT generated more than 1 million yen in monthly sales through AI and achieved a high conversion rate, it launched a free assessment service for businesses. Customer acquisition strategies in the AI era are drawing attention.
“Med-Well,” a LINE platform for medical institutions, adds “file mailing” and “online consultation” features.
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コモン・クリエーション株式会社 has added new features to “Med-Well,” its LINE platform for medical institutions, providing end-to-end support from sending documents to online consultations.
Publishes interviews with job offer recipients in the food industry; “Tsunagari Research Seminar” to be held online in July to teach the “verbalization” skills needed to pass the selection process
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Tsunagaru就活 has published interviews with people who received job offers in the food industry and opened registration for the “Tsunagari Research Seminar.” The aim is to help job seekers articulate their thoughts.
For corporate giveaways and commemorative gifts! 12 types of original 2027 calendars, available from a minimum order of 10
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株式会社イメージ・マジック has launched 12 types of original 2027 calendars, available in small lots starting at 10. The lineup for corporate giveaways and commemorative gifts includes environmentally conscious options and universal designs.
株式会社ニップン signs partnership agreement as principal partner of フラーゴラッド鹿児島
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フラーゴラッド鹿児島 has signed a principal partnership agreement with ニップン. Preparations for competing in the SV League and regional collaboration are gaining momentum.
フラーゴラッド鹿児島 announces team policy and vision for the 2026-27 season
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フラーゴラッド鹿児島 has announced its team policy and vision for the 2026-27 season. Ahead of its first season in the SV League, the team unveiled a new slogan, additions to its roster of foreign players and a new uniform.
フラーゴラッド鹿児島 establishes cheer dance team as it joins the SV League
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フラーゴラッド鹿児島 will establish the cheer dance team “FRAGOLA WINGS” as it joins the SV League and begin recruiting members on July 3, 2026. The aim is to revitalize the region and develop sports culture.