You’re not assembling a car. You’re assembling “the dawn of civilization.” Relive the creation of the world’s first automobile in 1886 with a 430-piece metal model.
Now accepting orders for the newly illustrated Amane Birthday ver. from “MILGRAM,” the 3rd installment, including an A6 acrylic panel! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Now accepting orders for trading Chimicube plush mascots from the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
A new inbound tourism trend powered by Web3 and international influencers! Free seminar on regulations and practical ways to foster relationships with local communities, July 16 [Must-see for local governments and businesses]
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6,000万人 international visitors to Japan in 2030
15 trillion yen in spending by international visitors to Japan
PR campaigns with international influencers for more than 100 companies, including publicly listed companies
[First among financial institutions] Protecting young people from illegal job scams! Chiba Bank launches new initiative using “Rei’s Disappearance,” a simulated illegal job scam game
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Sequential rollout starting July 2026
Already working with more than 100 educational institutions
Asentia Holdings, which supports overseas franchise expansion, opens in Liberia, Africa, its 30th country. Japanese companies’ intellectual property development accelerates expansion into Europe and Africa
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More than 250 stores in 30 countries worldwide
In 2026, the company opened the restaurant brand “土鍋味噌ラーメンたけさん” in Warsaw, Poland, its 29th country
Expanding its track record supporting overseas franchise development, which began with food-service franchises in 2010
Asentia Holdings has more than 35 years of experience in the franchise business
“Nail it！TOKYO,” a nail salon with more than 50 locations, primarily in Bangkok
Local production has now begun in nearly 10 countries
The viral Korean SNS sensation Dubai chocolate mochi, with queues around the block, arrives in Tokyo’s Harajuku. The secret behind its “crunch” is that it’s actually deep-fried. Age.3, a fried sandwich specialty shop, is now serving Dubai chocolate mochi in chocolate and matcha flavors at its Harajuku store
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Available at “Age.3 HARAJUKU” starting Thursday, July 2, 2026.
[Shibuya, August 24 (Mon), 19:00] Real connections between business leaders are being revalued in the AI era — a co-creation networking event for business owners with annual sales exceeding 100 million yen!
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Exclusive to business owners with annual sales of 100 million yen or more
Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal ¥10,000 (advance payment)
Admission + special all-you-can-drink craft beer and cocktails + hearty meal ¥11,000 (pay on the day)
30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、RASHISA、KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR
＜Eliminate concerns about working in Cambodia!＞The latest information needed for business success and life abroad, organized across 5 areas — e-learning specializing in global talent development
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More than 200 major publicly listed companies
Developing global talent for more than 10,000 people
Approximately 11,000 overseas business experts
More than 160 courses
Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
From founders of the world’s most powerful companies that changed the world to young talents leading the next generation! “Words to Open the Future, Selected by Forbes Japan” goes on sale (7/8).
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More than 100 entrepreneurs, leaders, and creators
A global business magazine published in 60 countries worldwide
Masayuki Furuya is hooked too! He talks about the appeal of “S Line: Relationships You Shouldn’t See,” an unpredictable suspense drama that “has captivated me for the first time in ages” — “Furuya’s ABEMA Korean TIMES” now available
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More than 1000 titles available for streaming
First-ever release in Japan, exclusively and free of charge on ABEMA, starting June 22 (Mon)
All episodes will be available to watch for free on ABEMA through August 31 (Mon)
The 8th カンヌ国際シリーズフェスティバル
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、OH MY GIRL、カンヌ国際シリーズフェスティバル
Keeping his brother’s legacy alive and bringing the flavors of Iwate’s sea to diners. Morioka seafood izakaya 糸〜ito〜 begins serving “Iwate Sanriku Donburi,” made with locally produced ingredients, on July 6
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Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
His older brother passed away at the age of 38 in April 2026.
Krugle releases its autonomous AI agent platform “Krugle Squad”! Turns operational know-how and specialized expertise into “skills,” supporting task execution and automation by autonomous AI agents
“The Core of AI: Automation Technologies and AI Agents in the AI Era — Theory” now available in ebook and paperback editions — A practical theory book that systematizes AI agents as an “organizational architecture problem”
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Only 6% of companies have AI contributing to profits across the entire organization.
“Bring encounters with artists into everyday life.” Art e-commerce site WASABI launches a campaign on July 1 to celebrate 10 years and express its gratitude
[多摩美術大学] Summer open campus in Kaminoge to be held for the first time! Experience what student life is like through exhibitions and mock classes, and enjoy a summer festival featuring community activities
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Date and time: July 30, 2026 (Thu)–August 4 (Tue), 10:00–19:00
Date and time: August 1, 2026 (Sat)–3 (Mon), 14:00–20:30
[武蔵野大学] Students present research tackling real-world challenges: データサイエンス学部 and 国際データサイエンス学部 to hold their first “Open DS AI Forum 2026” on July 31 and August 1
<“Mercari” Trend Update> The latest on “men who carry parasols,” based on transaction data: buyer numbers peak in July; most recently, May 2026 was also up 16% year on year, continuing to outpace the previous year
The latest volume in the popular anthology series! This time, the theme is getting from place to place on a trip: 『おでかけアンソロジー 鉄旅・空旅 ときどき、船旅』 goes on sale (7/8).
[July 18 (Sat)–20 (Mon/holiday) only] Wedding Fest at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA (directly connected to Osaka Station): an event to create a one-of-a-kind engagement experience and take the first step toward a wedding
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We will introduce more than 1,700 PLACOLE & DRESSY-certified venues across regions nationwide
Bonus 1: 【Limited to 10 couples】Starter dress photo shoot
Bonus 2: 【Everyone who meets the conditions】Get an increased coupon worth up to 111,500 yen!
Receive an original marriage registration form to choose from more than 260 designs!
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Monthly total page views exceed 2.6 million!
Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY ROOM OSAKA、DRESSY CAFE、ViKet Town
Seminar “AI-Driven HR 3.0: Strategic Shifts in Recruitment, Development, and Talent Management” to be held online from 13:00 on August 5 (Wed)《Registration now open》
The loop manga 『運命の巻戻士』, currently serialized in “Monthly CoroCoro Comic,” is getting a TV anime adaptation! Animate will roll out numerous support initiatives starting July 6
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Effective July 6, 2026
July 6–July 31, 2026
Starting July 7, 2026, on a rolling basis–July 31, 2026
July 11, 2026–while supplies last
July 6–July 20, 2026
September 28–October 12, 2026
Starting August 8, 2026, while supplies last
For every ¥1,100 (tax included) spent on reservations
For every ¥1,100 (tax included) spent on purchases
木下グループ signs gold sponsorship agreement for the Japan Open 2026
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The event will be held from September 30 (Wed) to October 6 (Tue), 2026
A drawing will select 2 pairs (4 people) to attend the reception party held on the evening of the main tournament’s opening day
Get involved in the tournament itself with a coin toss or commemorative photo! Experiences include going onto the court in place of the umpire to conduct the “coin toss,” in which players choose to serve or select a side before the match, and getting an autograph from the winning player or taking a commemorative photo with a player using your own camera. 5 people will be selected by lottery for each experience during the period below.
There is a chance to win an official tournament ball signed by a participating player or an official tournament towel, with 30 winners for each prize.
A drawing will select a total of 60 winners of official tournament towels or official tournament balls signed by ATP professional players.
[Extended due to popular demand] Limited collaboration plan from handmade ring studio 工房Smith札幌 and 京王プラザホテル札幌’s 鉄板焼やまなみ to continue through July 31 (Fri)!
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Price: 7,000 yen per person (including tax and service charge)
You can make a refined-design silver ring with a 1 mm band, normally worth 5,500 yen (including tax).
日立システムズ adds AI and public-sector features to its comprehensive expense management system “Traveler’sWAN”; adoption by multiple local governments confirmed.
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It has been adopted by more than 900 companies, mainly private-sector businesses
More than 1.25 million people use the system
Beta version to launch in October 2026
Planned for March 2027
Revision of the Act on Travel Expenses of National Public Officers, etc. (National Public Officers Travel Expenses Act) in April 2025
Apparel collection inspired by the world of the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” to go on sale for 2 days only at new brand “ODDGOOD”’s POP UP STORE!
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Held for 2 days only
The 5 characters Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Shunsui Kyoraku, Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Kon
A major campaign with prizes for 3 winners
15,400 yen (including tax)
10,230 yen (including tax)
The series has sold a cumulative total of 130 million copies
“Summer Attire Exhibition: 2 Days of Craftsmanship and Cafés” to be held at one of the oldest Western-style mansions in Kitano Ijinkan, built 137 years ago
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Admission: 500 yen (including tax)
Companies mentioned：WAtelier Japanese Lifestyle & Craft Collective、柴田織物、Wafure、MIZUHO、花想容、香紡縁、Takara Pearl、SHIRABE、MEDAA，、つながる７レモネード
アウラム conducts DeFi-style on-chain lending backed by gold RWA tokens; also develops AI agents that autonomously detect and block anomalies in gold price data
Industry first: Launch of “LEAN PATH ORDER,” an order-optimization system for trading companies and manufacturers that automatically forecasts order quantities and creates purchasing plans
[Survey of 1,008 people] While 83.6% have adopted an ATS, only 22.8% have “fully automated” hiring, with manual work remaining in applicant communications
株式会社宇悦 selected for the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Project to Promote the Development of Regional Tourism Resources into Content.” A white heron legend will be brought to life through dance on the Noh stage “千寿殿” at Dogo Onsen, Japan’s oldest hot spring resort. — Creating nighttime content for inbound visitors that weaves together traditional crafts and food.
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The monitor tour is scheduled for December 8, 2026.
Approximately 300 people were welcomed among those who sold out.
Dive into a hugely popular horror game! Hands-on events for Nintendo Switch™’s “Poppy Playtime Triple Pack” to be held in sequence at 5 stores nationwide, including お宝創庫, メディオ! and おじゃま館!
A welcoming space where everyone can enjoy themselves opens in Osu, a fiercely competitive trading card district! Trading card specialty store プレイズ大須店 to hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 9!
[Part 2] The next-generation cooling garment “CORO,” repeatedly featured in 産経新聞 and seeing a surge in corporate orders, launches a heatstroke-prevention campaign ahead of the extreme heat
[Corporate survey] There are 9,710 staffing companies nationwide that handle both temporary staffing and recruitment — the “三-tier structure of the staffing business,” spanning different scales and histories
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Currently valid permits: 36,507 for worker dispatch
About 1/3 of permits (23,010, 33.8%) are held in Tokyo
21,222 companies handle dispatch only
15,604 companies handle recruitment only
40.1% have 50 or more employees
Financial statement disclosure rate: 17.9%
Listing rate: 1.28%
Median number of years since establishment: 32 years
[Physician-supervised website, research activities and book publication] Advancing a support project for patients with seborrheic dermatitis — A pharmacist publishes the 119-page information guide “How to Treat Seborrheic Dermatitis”
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Research on seborrheic dermatitis was also conducted in 2026
【Peony】Peony’s first limited-time POPUP in Nagoya, “Gerateria Peony,” to be held at Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall!
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To be held on the 2F of Nagoya Takashimaya Gate Tower Mall from July 15 to July 28
First-day tickets come with various novelties and perks. A heart key charm novelty is exclusive to ticket reservation holders. ■ A LUCKY DRAW offering actual products as prizes and a Nagoya POPUP-exclusive shopping bag will also be available. The popular Heart Package series will be available in all colors. About Peony: A lifestyle brand launched in Japan in April 2024, it also began sales in Korea in September of the same year, following a positive response from Korean users. With the message “I'm the heroine of my story,” meaning “I am the heroine of my own story,” Peony aims to help many customers find ways to love themselves. Peony official media Official site: https://peonyofficial.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peony_jp.official/ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/peony_jp_info/ Company profile Company name: 株式会社Ivy (株式会社アイビー) Representative: Representative Director イ ジヘ Contact: admin@ivycorp.org
First-day tickets come with various novelties and perks. A heart key charm novelty is exclusive to ticket reservation holders. ■ A LUCKY DRAW offering actual products as prizes and a Nagoya POPUP-exclusive shopping bag will also be available. The popular Heart Package series will be available in all colors. About Peony: A lifestyle brand launched in Japan in April 2024, it also began sales in Korea in September of the same year, following a positive response from Korean users. I'm the heroine of
A visual guide spanning 30 pages shows how to use top-tier AI “Claude Fable 5,” which has attracted attention after service resumed. Renewer releases “Claude Fable 5 Prompt Engineering Guide” for free
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31 pages, with a focus on illustrations
Announced on June 9, 2026
Service resumed on July 1
Made available at no additional cost to users on eligible plans through July 7
【東京都】Applications open for the 2nd round of advance registration for the “Male Childcare Leave Promotion Leader Project Incentive” for small and midsize businesses in Tokyo in Reiwa 8 fiscal year! ¥1 million incentive offered to increase the rate of men taking childcare leave at Tokyo companies