Why are people drawn to giant deep-sea squid?—Turning a fascination with the unknown into steampunk art.
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BLDB has unveiled a 3D metal puzzle featuring a giant deep-sea squid designed in a steampunk style. It is attracting attention as an intellectual DIY product that gives form to a fascination with the unknown.
Making waves on the YouTube show “Kimura-san!”: The behind-the-camera miracle, 20 years in the making, sparked by Okinawa’s Mozu Kim, named 20 years ago out of admiration for “that star.” A commemorative “Mozu Kim & Mozuku” set, which the star bought with his own money, is also on sale.
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Okinawa’s Mozu Kim won high praise from Takuya Kimura on a YouTube show, drawing attention to the story behind its name, 20 years in the making. A commemorative set is now on sale.
Yoitoki, a dating app for the AI era, launches street interview project
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Yoitoki, an AI-powered dating app operated by OLA PARTY JAPAN, will begin street interviews in June 2026. It will gather real-world views on romance and use them to improve its service.
Coach who supported business leader Ryusei Kuwata, known from “Reiwa no Tora,” for 10 years to speak at business networking event on July 24 (Friday) at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku
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A business networking event featuring Yudai Minami, who supported business leader Ryusei Kuwata, known from “Reiwa no Tora,” for 10 years, will be held on July 24. It will offer an opportunity for practical coaching and networking.
【Odawara City・July】Bulk pickup of fishing gear, fishing equipment and marine leisure items from storage sheds and barns｜Also handles fishing rod disposal in Odawara City; discounts of up to ¥1,000｜Marutto Honpo Junk Removal
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Marutto Honpo is running a July campaign in Odawara City only, offering bulk pickup of fishing gear, fishing equipment and marine leisure items. A ¥1,000 discount helps residents clear out storage sheds and barns.
【Online Japanese Courses】Announcing the June 2026 instructor rankings! Find the Japanese teacher who suits you best! / Native Camp Japanese announces its June 2026 instructor rankings!
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Native Camp Japanese has announced its June 2026 instructor rankings. Top instructors are highlighted based on 3 metrics: ratings, number of bookings and number of lessons. New registrants can also receive benefits through an extended free trial.
【Reopening】Anytime Fitness Kameido location (Koto Ward, Tokyo) on Sunday, July 5, 2026 ＜A 24-hour fitness gym open year-round＞
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Anytime Fitness Kameido will reopen on July 5, 2026. As a 24-hour gym open year-round, it is strengthening its support for the health of local residents.
TMS Partner marriage agency waives enrollment fees! Summer Start Campaign!
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TMS Partner will run an early-summer campaign in July 2026 waiving enrollment fees. It aims to improve matchmaking outcomes by setting itself apart with AI matching and dedicated support.
¥199,000: The ultimate TKG. We’re running our popular campaign to eliminate illegal mopeds, launched alongside the special-price 3rd presale of ENNE ZERO!
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ENNE will begin the 3rd presale of its specified small motorized bicycle, ENNE ZERO, in July 2026. The 14-inch model is priced at ¥199,000 (excluding tax), with discounts for people scrapping illegal mopeds. A 2-year warranty is included as standard even after purchase.
“At this rate, fishing may no longer be possible 100 years from now”: managed fishing facility to hold its first climate change event for anglers on July 26
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Kingfisher, a managed fishing facility, will hold CAST FOR THE FUTURE, an interactive event to raise awareness of climate change, on July 26, 2026. The event aims to help sustain fishing culture by making environmental action fun to learn about.
Companies mentioned：Forward to 1985 energy life、斎藤建設、古谷農産、東日本三菱自動車販売株式会社、栃木県地球温暖化防止活動推進センター
【Important Notice】Regarding sponsor descriptions for the YouTube show HOSTCALL (Host Call)
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The company announced that it is not a sponsor of the YouTube show HOSTCALL. It has requested the removal of descriptions that contradict the facts and is also considering legal action.
【5-minute walk from Azabu-Juban Station】Storage facility Spelabo Azabu-Juban to open on August 1, 2026!
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Storage facility Spelabo will open a new location in Azabu-Juban on August 1, 2026. It offers contact-free access and use from as little as 1 hour, serving both individuals and businesses.
An online seminar for people considering opening a marriage agency will be held on July 18, 2026. The speaker, Counselor Sasaki, works in Hyogo Prefecture and will share a case study of starting a business with no prior experience.
【Starting at 19:00 on Tuesday, August 4】“Golf × Business” is an emerging networking trend—Shibuya event for business professionals who love golf!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING and Natsuhiko Kubota will hold a networking event in Shibuya on August 4, 2026, for business professionals who love golf. The event aims to build connections through a shared hobby and is expected to create business opportunities.
At a hot-spring inn overlooking one of Hokuriku’s most beautiful gorges, savor seasonal fish from the Sea of Japan, delivered straight from Hashidate Fishing Port ☆ Enjoy 7 varieties of fresh sashimi and free-flow drinks, including local sake ♪
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Kagari Kisshotei will offer a 2026 summer accommodation package featuring fresh seasonal fish delivered straight from Hashidate Fishing Port. The package includes free-flow drinks, and a summer-only festival event will also be held, with the offering expected to boost tourism demand.
【July 25】Okinawa Music Festival — A special performance in cooperation with the Shinjuku Eisa Festival — Tickets on sale now and selling well!
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The Okinawa Music Festival will be held at Shinjuku Cultural Center on July 25, 2026, featuring Misako Koja, Cocco and others. Tickets are selling well, and the event aims to promote local culture.
KOBUSHI MARKETING and Smart Social will hold a free online seminar in August 2026 on winning enterprise clients. Focusing on trust-building and narrative strategy, it aims to support sales at small and medium-sized businesses.
Filed 3 administrative appeals with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at once (the 16th, 17th and 18th in total), challenging the April 22 decision to withhold information on the grounds that “there is no fact that puberulic acid was made public”
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Kunsei Club has jointly filed an administrative appeal over the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s decision that documents concerning “puberulic acid” do not exist. The move marks an important step in demanding government accountability.
“Sensuality runs wild”: Actor Zenichi Hashimoto’s apparel brand Z-1 to hold POPUP!
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Apparel brand Z-1, created by actor Zenichi Hashimoto, will hold a pop-up starting July 4, with sales beginning July 5. Its classic style for mature adults is drawing attention.
Compalyze analyzed financial disclosures from approximately 158,000 companies nationwide and found that 20% were insolvent. Differences by industry and years since establishment were pronounced, with recovery also varying by sector.
An instant miso soup featuring designs of Nagoya Castle and the golden shachi will go on sale on July 5, 2026, as an officially licensed product for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The special product combines local symbols with the Games’ mascot and will be offered in Japan and overseas as a souvenir or commemorative item.
Come stay in Hakodate! Applications open for Guttori hometown tax travel coupons!
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Nihon Kuyu’s Guttori has begun accepting applications for hometown tax travel coupons for Hakodate City. It offers accommodation coupons to donors and supports local tourism.
In the AI era, choosing a date spot with a dating app is also becoming a way to “check compatibility”
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Yoitoki uses AI to introduce a new feature that helps users align expectations before a first date. It suggests date spots suited to the relationship and supports serious dating and marriage-seeking.
Tickets for “ScrumTime PARTY2026” go on sale through SportsBank
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SportsBank has begun selling tickets for “ScrumTime PARTY2026,” a major event bringing together top rugby players, as fan experiences become increasingly digital.
QQEnglish to hold free webinar on strengthening business English listening and speaking skills on July 8
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QQEnglish will hold a free webinar on July 8, 2026, to strengthen business English listening and speaking skills. Participants will receive a practice test worth 5,000 yen.
【Renta!】Exclusive early streaming begins for C＆C Revolution Inc.'s “Zero Side: The Boundary of Reason”!
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Renta! will begin exclusive early streaming of the Korean BL work “Zero Side: The Boundary of Reason” on July 12, 2026. The first 2 episodes will be available for free.
“Asuka Shinsha 45th Anniversary Festival: Super-Sized Sale, Up to 70% OFF” launches!
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To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Asuka Shinsha will hold a sale in July 2026 offering up to 70% OFF e-books. Business and practical books are included, creating a great opportunity for readers.
【Amazon Prime Day 2026】moophem's summer daily essentials are effectively up to 50% OFF. Seamless bras and washable slippers are also included
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Fukuoka-based brand moophem is selling summer underwear and home items at up to an effective 50% OFF during Amazon Prime Day 2026. Its pricing strategy, tailored to seasonal consumer needs, is drawing attention.
【Jozankei Onsen, Sapporo: Shogetsu Grand Hotel】Notice of launch of the Jozankei Anywhere Coupon Plan.
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To mark the 160th anniversary of the opening of Jozankei Onsen, Shogetsu Grand Hotel has begun selling a lodging plan for Sapporo residents that includes 3,000 yen in usage coupons. The aim is to revitalize the community and promote tourism.
She wrote a suicide note as an elementary school student… Sachi Fujii reveals her harrowing past and tears up at her older sister's words of support… JO1's Junki Kono, his face flushed red as he talks about his first love, and Shinnosuke Mitsushima's bittersweet long-distance romance | ABEMA's “CELEB SECRET” Episode 3
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In Episode 3 of ABEMA's documentary “CELEB SECRET,” model Sachi Fujii revealed that she suffered so much as an elementary school student that she left a suicide note. She cried at her sister's words of support, deeply moving viewers.
Final PV unveiled for the final cour of the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity”！The audio for the ED theme “Rasen,” sung by 9Lana, is finally revealed for the first time!
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The final PV for the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity” has been released, featuring the first preview of the ED song “Rasen” by 9Lana. The anime begins airing in July 2026, raising fans' expectations.
Companies mentioned：テレビ東京、集英社、dentsu、ぴえろ、Sony Music
Former Rakuten executive officer Masato Takahashi appointed adviser to Seven Sense Marketing Co., Ltd.
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Seven Sense Marketing has appointed former Rakuten executive Masato Takahashi as an adviser, accelerating the expansion of its business providing solutions to improve operational efficiency through AI and data use.
Honda Super Cub Key Chain BLACK EDITION now on general sale at Amazon.co.jp! (Limited to 1000 pieces) Copy
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CAMSHOP.JP has released a limited run of 1000 3D metal key rings in a BLACK EDITION design recreating Honda's “Super Cub,” available on Amazon.co.jp. The item is attracting attention as a premium gift for motorcycle fans and collectors.
KISS OF LIFE's ending theme for the TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK” gets a non-credit video release! A group shot with “Gekkomon” is also unveiled to celebrate the collaboration!
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KISS OF LIFE performs the ending theme for the TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK,” and a non-credit video has been released. A visual commemorating the collaboration has also been unveiled, drawing attention to the fusion of music and anime.
Hone Gori Co., Ltd. launches official website for “WillMate,” a talent development platform — Full-scale rollout begins alongside its appearance at “Industrial DX Expo 2026 Summer Tokyo” at Tokyo Big Sight
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Hone Gori Co., Ltd. has launched the official website for its talent development platform “WillMate” and will exhibit at a trade show in July 2026. The platform supports organizational growth through structured systems.
Breaking free from reliance on advertising. Official launch of “Coepo,” a marketing platform involving healthcare professionals that turns their conviction into sustainable sales
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Josanshi Co., Ltd. has officially launched “Coepo,” a platform that uses the voices of healthcare professionals, including midwives, in product marketing. It offers a new model that combines reduced reliance on advertising with opportunities for professionals to contribute to society.
【Amazon Prime Day】AI smart earbuds and smart recording device “viaim” up to 34% OFF! Special prices on essential items for today's business professionals!
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During Amazon Prime Day, viaim is offering up to 34% OFF its AI smart earbuds “OpenNote” and “RecDot,” as well as its AI recorder “NoteKit.” The company aims to popularize AI recording devices that help business professionals improve productivity.
【Free access from July 6 to 10】How have other companies responded? Sales strategies for registered support organizations are changing after restrictions on the restaurant industry
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Following the suspension of foreign worker intake in the restaurant industry, Asulever has made a sales strategy video for registered support organizations available for free. July 6–10, 2026.
What is “Ono Murasaki GF6”? The sixth soy sauce, from Ono to the world
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“Ono Murasaki GF6,” a gluten-free soy sauce, has emerged from a factory established through joint investment by brewers in Ono, Ishikawa Prefecture. The project preserves tradition while taking on new markets.
food back works to make reservations easier for organizers by highlighting venues with an 80% provisional reservation approval rate
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food back identifies venues with provisional reservation approval rates of 80% or higher, easing the burden on organizers. It is evolving as a reservation platform that delivers value to both users and restaurants.
【Eligible for up to 80% in benefits】Tech Mentor offers “AI-Driven Development & Requirements Definition: 6-Month Course”
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Tech Mentor launched a 6-month course in October 2025 covering AI-driven development and requirements definition. The course is certified as a specialized practical education and is eligible for benefits covering up to 80% of tuition.
Players from esports team “REJECT”'s STREET FIGHTER division to compete in “CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 World Warrior Japan Tournament, Round 2”
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Players from the STREET FIGHTER division of esports team “REJECT” will compete in the second CAPCOM Pro Tour 2026 Japan tournament. It is a crucial match as they aim to qualify for CAPCOM CUP 13.
【Practical mental wellness video to support isolated PR professionals】≪What does a top PR professional do to build resilience before reaching a breaking point?≫ Now available as part of a launch campaign
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Takehisa Inoue of the Curry General Research Institute has released a video to help PR professionals maintain their motivation. It offers practical methods for staying resilient even when getting no media coverage, and a free coaching campaign is also underway.
In PR, your experience itself becomes “value”! For those considering a second career, ≪【Worries about retirement in your 50s and 60s will disappear】There is a job where your past work experience can be put to its greatest use!≫ Video launch campaign now underway
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The Curry General Research Institute has released a PR video for “senior PR,” aimed at supporting post-retirement careers for people in their 50s and 60s. It is attracting attention as a side job that puts experience to use, and a giveaway campaign is also underway.
Announcement: Player Nicolás Guimarães completes permanent transfer to FC町田ゼルビア (J1)
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Ichikawa SC player Nicolas Guimarães has made a permanent move to FC町田ゼルビア (J1). The unusual step up from a regional league to the top league is a source of pride for the club and its fans.
Cabinet approves 焦國恩 as director of the Phoenix office; 吳正偉 promoted to Fiji ambassador
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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焦國恩, deputy secretary-general of the Taiwan-U.S. Relations Association, confirmed as the first head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix