DetonatioN FocusMe to compete in the world’s largest esports tournament, “Esports World Cup 2026”; DFM fighting game division’s GO1 and Fortnite division’s Rainy to participate
[Toshima Ward, July] Bulk collection of growing piles of fan merchandise, collectibles and storage items | Also handles disposal of goods in Toshima Ward; discounts of up to 1,000 yen | まるっと本舗 junk removal
[ランコム] A new era of longevity research-driven age management¹ begins. The Absolue M.D. line finally arrives in Japan. Nationwide launch set for Friday, September 4, 2026.
Tiger Corporation is collecting and recycling stainless steel bottles to help realize a circular economy. In the project’s 5th year, approximately 287,000 stainless steel bottles’ worth of material has been collected.
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Original直近の1年間では約14.2万本を回収
Collection boxes at 515 locations nationwide
Originalボトル1本＝0.31kgで換算
Collection boxes for stainless steel bottles installed at more than 500 locations nationwide
Experience the importance of disaster preparedness up close in a way only a virtual space can offer! Disaster-preparedness pioneer 能美防災株式会社 makes its first appearance at Virtual Market
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Campaign period
The 16th time in total
Main user demographics
Rate of failure to implement disaster preparedness measures
【Anker】A total of 14 products, including Anker’s first portable power bank equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery, to go on sale at セブン-イレブン stores nationwide starting July 11 (Saturday), in phases
“Using AI to bring science and automation to marketing intuition and experience” Launch of “AI MarketingPro on IDX” — Marketing-focused AI that centralizes customer analysis, campaign planning, CRM initiatives and social media management
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Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
More than 10,000 companies
More than 1 million customers
Ranked No. 1 in sales volume for 17 consecutive years at the BCN Awards
International Vocaloid music production project “BEYOND BORDERs” to premiere an EP and official trailer worldwide at Anime Expo! — Collaborators including Grimes, MOLIY and Odetari also announced —
Summer is finally in full swing! We’ll roll out a series of promotions so everyone working hard each day in the heat can take a break at Beck’s Coffee! Beat the scorching heat with the limited-edition “Suica Penguin” design!
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R size: 51０ yen and up (tax included)
L size: ５6０ yen and up (tax included)
XL size: ６1０ yen and up (tax included)
Operates 72 locations, mainly inside stations in the Tokyo metropolitan area
【国立科学博物館】Recognized for preserving historical materials and advancing and promoting the history of science, it has received the “日本科学史学会 Special Award”!
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Approximately 3万 items related to the history of science and technology (scientific and engineering materials) alone
Received more than ¥9億 in support through crowdfunding
Railway operators join forces for a public awareness campaign: the violence-prevention poster “NO! Violence: A fist against others, a losing hand in life!” will be displayed at stations and on trains operated by participating companies from July 10 (Fri.)
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Starting July 10, 2026 (Friday)
Through Wednesday, September 9, 2026
2 months
92 companies and organizations
Approximately 5,000 copies in stations
Approximately 51,000 copies on trains
Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、日本民営鉄道協会、JR北海道、JR東日本、JR東海、JR西日本、JR四国、JR九州、札幌市交通局、東京都交通局、横浜市交通局、名古屋市交通局、福岡市交通局、ニューシャトル、北総鉄道、東京モノレール、ゆりかもめ、多摩都市モノレール、東京臨海高速鉄道、横浜シーサイドライン、愛知環状鉄道、名古屋臨海高速鉄道、Osaka Metro
New hotel The HOTEL Well-hub Haneda, with easy access from Haneda Airport, to reopen under a new brand on July 6! A “base camp for experiencing Japan” connecting Japan with the world, offering a new kind of inclusive stay
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186 guest rooms
For stays from July 6, 2026 (Monday) through March 31, 2027 (Wednesday)
February 2027: 東京麹町東急REIホテル
Companies mentioned：東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、The HOTEL Well-hub Haneda、入川スタイル＆ホールディングス 株式会社、日山、東急ブランドホテル、BELLUSTAR TOKYO、STREAM HOTEL、STORYLINE、東急バケーションズ、東京麹町東急REIホテル
[Tanabata special, limited quantity] Popular Gifu trading card shop 「カードショップマスターズ」 partners with online trading card lottery 「みんなのトレカ」! A special collaboration lottery with a 107% total payout rate launches at 7:07 on July 7
More than 200 self-portraits by elementary and junior high school students and adults who “reflected on themselves” come together in Suzu and Wajima, areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, for the “2024–2026 Noto Self-Portrait Class Exhibition”
Online event to support teachers, alternative schools and parents working together to support those who understand the feelings of children who do not or cannot attend school
Film “Immediate Family” to host talk event on 7/8 (Wednesday)! Yoshiyuki Sahashi (guitarist) and Kenta Hagiwara (music critic) to discuss the story behind the Japan visit! Was their project born in Japan?
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A talk event featuring guitarist Yoshiyuki Sahashi and music critic Kenta Hagiwara has been hastily arranged before the film screening on July 8 (Wednesday)
Recreating the awamori pairings that captivated Cannes for 2 consecutive years! “Cannes Night in Okinawa” draws a huge crowd! Next up: Tokyo on July 18 and 19.
[In-person event in Kanagawa on 8/5] Seminar for local small and medium-sized businesses, “Accepting Foreign Talent from the Ground Up: The Potential of Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals”! Bringing Kanagawa’s technology to the world alongside foreign talent
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A seminar for managers and human resources staff at small and medium-sized businesses and manufacturing companies in Kanagawa Prefecture, to be held on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)
Date and time: August 5, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00–16:00
Capacity: 20–30 people
Registration deadline: August 4 (Wednesday), 17:00
Announcement: “L’Eau d’Issey Eau Essentielle Eau de Parfum” and “L’Eau d’Issey pour Homme Eau Essentielle Eau de Parfum” to launch nationwide on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)
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50mL, 16,940 yen including tax (base price: 15,400 yen)
100mL, 22,990 yen including tax (base price: 20,900 yen)
75mL, 13,860 yen including tax (base price: 12,600 yen)
125mL, 18,920 yen including tax (base price: 17,200 yen)
Store handguns and accessories all in one place—this bag covers all the essentials!! “Master Range Bag” launches in early August 2026! Box-shaped pistol bag designed for airsoft and outdoor activities
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Price: 8,000 yen (excluding tax)
Arms Backpack 75 is available here ↓ Arms Backpack 75: 22,500 yen (excluding tax)
Exhibiting at the “Medical DX Equipment Exhibition” hosted by 大阪府医師協同組合: showcasing “OWEN,” a semi-self-service register that streamlines operations and addresses challenges in medical settings
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Event dates: July 15 (Wed.) and 16 (Thu.), 2026, 12:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:00)
Event report: A workshop at 麻布台ヒルズ マーケット invited participants to experience and reflect on “life below water”—how eating sea urchin can help improve the marine environment
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Number of participants: 25
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Approximately 4,000 m²
Companies mentioned：株式会社北三陸ファクトリー、麻布台ヒルズ マーケット、北海道大学大学院水産科学研究院、株式会社ひろの屋、KSF Australia Pty Ltd、Tasmania Blue Seafood Pty Ltd、一般社団法人moova
“Forest Starbucks Project” launches in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, taking on the challenge of making distinctive use of thinned timber and promoting environmental education and information sharing for partners (employees) in Minakami’s forests
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We operate 2,116 coffee stores in 47 prefectures across Japan (as of March 1, 2026, including licensed stores).
AI-powered phone support’s biggest advantage is “24-hour availability,” while “inability to discuss issues in detail” remains a challenge, according to a survey by いえらぶ
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Announcing the results of a survey with 1,108 valid responses
Comprehensive collaboration between Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and JCB in ASEAN
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Strategic comprehensive collaboration in ASEAN
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社ジェーシービー、Bank of Ayudhya、Bank Danamon Indonesia、Security Bank Corporation、Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade
More than 10,000 teachers and students from across Japan participated
More than 50 schools nationwide
About 10,000 students and school staff participate annually
Fieldwork locations in 10 countries
More than 11,000 learning成果物
193 types of educational materials
More than 500 overseas implementation cases
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、国連、ACUNS、Universidade NOVA de Lisboa、UNESCO、European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education、オイスカ浜松国際高校
“Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours School Idol Activities Exhibition: Dive into Sparkle” confirmed; exhibition offering an experience of Aqours’ new school idol activities opens August 22
Marunouchi becomes a summer playground and learning hub to enjoy across the entire neighborhood as “MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST (Marunouchi Summer Fest)” is held for the first time
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31 days in total
1 million Marunouchi Points in total
More than 50 stores and businesses in the Marunouchi area
1,485 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：MARUNOUCHI SUMMER FEST実行委員会、一般社団法人大手町・丸の内・有楽町地区まちづくり協議会、特定非営利活動法人大丸有エリアマネジメント協会、一般社団法人大丸有環境共生型まちづくり推進協会、三菱地所株式会社、Marunouchi Street Park 2026 実行委員会、大手町・丸の内・有楽町 夏祭り実行委員会、大手町・丸の内・有楽町 エコキッズ探検隊実行委員会、MEC-U Tokyo Lab、大丸有SDGs ACT5実行委員会
New store opening at 三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと和泉: 茶薫小籠包, offering authentic Chinese cuisine including soup dumplings made by a nationally certified dim sum chef, opens July 22 (Wed.); reception tasting event by lottery
Summer-only plan at シーサイドグランピング孫太郎, featuring ocean-view rooms in Mie Prefecture’s Kumano area: bookings open for a summer vacation plan with free stays for children in elementary school and younger, plus pool and beach discount tickets
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The “Summer Getaway Plan with Shironohama Pool & Beach Discount Tickets,” available only from July 4 to September 23, 2026
Available for a limited time from July 20 to August 31, 2026.
認定NPO法人輪母ネットワーク, a peer community for families of children and adults with disabilities in Osaka’s Ikuno Ward, receives the “Good Giving Mark,” a third-party certification of NPO reliability
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A cumulative total of 39 organizations nationwide have been certified
The cumulative number of copies distributed has exceeded 8,000
Effective June 1, 2026
Valid through June 2029
Obtained certified NPO corporation status in March 2026
Launched in April 2025
Valid for 3 years
Received the Excellence Award in the “Kiraっと輝く！OSAKA Civic Activities Grand Prix” for fiscal 2022, Reiwa 4
Received the Excellence Award in the “Kiraっと輝く！OSAKA Civic Activities Grand Prix” for fiscal 2025, Reiwa 7
Gotanda soup shop TapTap is hosting a series of summer events in July! Bringing you “delicious food that delights the mind and body,” from farm-fresh gelato and pizza to special taiyaki, a local market and a stadium pop-up!
The hairstylists you want to hire are among those not currently working. Launch of “美容師免許ワーク,” a job site specializing in inactive hairstylists and those returning after a career break
【Tokyo】Before giving up with “We can’t hire Japanese engineers...”: Practical seminar on helping overseas IT talent thrive and stay, for small and medium-sized IT and DX companies, to be held on Monday, August 3
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Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
14:00～16:00
Sunday, August 2, 17:00
Companies mentioned：認定特定非営利活動法人アイセック・ジャパン、Aoyama Professionals、株式会社Peace Works
In-depth analysis of the latest strategies of major drugstore chains: Seminar examines the changing drugstore market and explains key sales and proposal points for manufacturers. Hosted by 株式会社マーケティング研究協会
“Tachi, signed Nobufusa Saku,” a Bizen sword designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan, donated to 備前長船刀剣博物館 [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
小林涼子 appears in Usonar’s commercial for new service “瞬間インテント”—capturing the moment interest rises with the message “Turn that moment into a business meeting.”
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Japan’s largest corporate database, “LBC,” with 12.5 million records
Japan’s largest…based on the company’s own research into the number of records it holds on the headquarters and business locations of Japanese companies (2026/7/１)
Focused on industries and technology fields targeted for priority investment by the Japanese government: Notice of the launch of management of “Hifumi Policy Drive Pro,” which invests in policy-related stocks
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Original当初設定金額は16億7,054万円となりました。
The initial HWM is set at 20,000 yen
A performance fee of 22% (20% excluding tax) applies to gains exceeding the HWM
Orders open for trading acrylic stands featuring original panels from The Royal Tutor, trading hologram can badges and more, at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
[Yahoo!ショッピング] Expanding its Korean cosmetics category. Launches “Yahoo Shopping Korean Cosmetics Mall,” a new section specializing in Korean cosmetics
“CURATION⇄FAIR Kyoto,” exploring places where art appears, to be held Nov. 6–8, 2026, in the architectural spaces and gardens of three historic temples in Nishijin, Kyoto
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3 days, from November 6 (Friday) to 8 (Sunday), 2026
70% of donations will go directly toward operating the fair
30% will be set aside for a Kyoto-wide cultural fund to support young artists and traditional cultural education for children
Up to approximately 90% of the donation amount is eligible for tax deductions
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサルアドネットワーク株式会社、日本経済新聞社、京都市、ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts、しょうざんリゾート京都、植彌加藤造園株式会社、Arts Aid KYOTO、東京美術俱楽部
Reservations open for a collaborative sake featuring an original label illustrated with Eris Greyrat from the TV anime Mushoku Tensei III: If I Go to Another World, I’ll Work Hard — “Junmai Ginjo Enreisui (Eris)”!
ORJ RACING to exhibit at the Yatomi City Summer Festival 2026 on July 26! Racing car display, kids’ mechanic experience, and a talk show with drivers Kohei Ono and Hisashi Iwata
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The event will be held on July 26, 2026
Time: 15:00–20:30
Companies mentioned：ORJ RACING、有限会社ORJ、弥富市商工会青年部、BMW & MINI Racing
“A just-right table for every day.” Enjoying fresh vegetables and prepared dishes supports farmers and helps reduce food waste. Café & Deli “better is” to open in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, on July 7
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44 dine-in seats
• Nourishing deli bowl: A light bowl featuring balanced deli dishes and barley rice. Add your choice of condiments and broth to enjoy changing flavors through to the last bite. 1,408 yen
• Salad with house-made shio-koji chicken: A colorful salad combining several kinds of seasonal leafy greens with house-made shio-koji chicken and seasonal vegetables. Enjoy it with house-made dressing made from seasonal vegetables and fruit. 1,650 yen
• Caramel cheesecake: A cheesecake combining rich, full-bodied cheese with bittersweet burnt caramel. Its smooth texture and fragrant finish pair perfectly with coffee. 715 yen
• Farm smoothies (green, red and orange): Three colorful smoothies packed with seasonal vegetables and fruit grown in the fields. Choose according to your mood or the season and enjoy the natural flavors of the ingredients. 770 yen each
• Today’s recommended deli dishes, sold by weight (100g–): carefully prepared in-store...