Celsys Releases Report on 11th “Mochikomi online” Event, an Online Editorial Outreach Program Spanning Industries; More Than 4,000 Aspiring Manga Artists Registered, and 90% Said Their “Motivation to Create Increased”
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Celsys announced the results of the 11th “Mochikomi online” event. More than 4,000 aspiring manga artists registered, and 90% said their motivation to create had increased. Online matchmaking is drawing attention as a new model for supporting creative work.
[Hotel Gracery Sapporo] “Sweet Temptation—Melon & Sweets” Summer Lunch Buffet to Run July 18–July 26
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Hotel Gracery Sapporo will hold a summer lunch buffet themed around Hokkaido melons for a limited 9 days starting July 18, 2026. The event is drawing attention as a summer food attraction.
Nintendo Switch™ Download Game Sale! Up to 80% Off Regular Prices!
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Edia will hold a sale on Nintendo Switch download games from July 9, 2026, with discounts of up to 80%. The sale offers users a chance to save substantially.
Get the Latest Updates to Enrich Your “Oshikatsu” with This App! New “eeo App” Service Launches on July 9, 2026
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株式会社A3 released the new “eeo App,” designed to support oshikatsu, on July 9, 2026. The app partners with multiple character shops and improves convenience by integrating points.
[Areeam] Limited-Time POPUP Store Opens at ルミネエスト新宿! Areeam Original Items and Enchanting Disney Collection All in One Place
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Areeam will open a limited-time POPUP store at Shinjuku Lumine EST starting July 21, 2026. The store will sell original items produced by Ainyan and a Disney collection, and will also host customer events.
Win a Tall Poster with a Handwritten Signature and Your Name! Campaign Celebrating the Release of “Hatsukoi Reprise” by Murasaki Neru Launches! [Holin Love Books]
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Holin Love Books is running a campaign to celebrate the release of Murasaki Neru’s new book, “Hatsukoi Reprise,” with signed posters up for grabs. The campaign aims to attract fans and raise brand awareness.
The Eternal Hero: A Marathon Broadcast of Christopher Reeve’s Legendary 4 “Superman” Films!
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BS10 Premium will air all 4 films in the “Superman” series starring Christopher Reeve over 2 months. The legendary portrayal of the hero and the nostalgic special effects are being reevaluated.
Companies mentioned:ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、Warner Bros. Entertainment、Cannon Films
Fight on, beneath an endless sky—action RPG “GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok” launches today!
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Cygames released the action RPG “GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok” on July 9, 2026. The game features diverse character combos and enhanced online and offline play, and is attracting attention worldwide.
[Kawade Shobo 140th Anniversary Project] The 2nd Opening Day Is Set for Saturday, August 8! Matsuda Irino and Harajuku to Hold Talk Event: “Where Does the Appeal of Novels Come From?”
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha will hold the 2nd opening of its limited-time bookstore, “Kawade Bookstore,” on August 8, 2026, to mark its 140th anniversary. The event will feature a talk between writer Matsuda Irino and Harajuku, former editor-in-chief of “Omocoro.”
CBC Television will hold “CBC Playful Disaster Prevention Fest,” an event for parents and children, in Nagoya on July 25 and 26, 2026. A range of interactive activities will let visitors learn about disaster preparedness through play and help strengthen the region’s disaster readiness.
“Nijisanji Die-Cut Visual Panel Collection: Here with You. Series 1” Goods to Launch from Nijisanji! Sales Begin at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026!
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Nijisanji will release “Die-Cut Visual Panel Collection: Here with You. Series 1” on July 10, 2026. The collection features 6 VTubers, including Shoichi Kanda, strengthening their connection with fans.
A Dinner Course Showcasing Tohoku’s Autumn Bounty with Otsuchi Deer and Kampo Wagyu: “Chef's Journey TOHOKU -Otsuchi-” [The Westin Sendai]
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The Westin Sendai will offer a limited-time dinner course featuring seasonal ingredients from Tohoku starting in August 2026. The chef will prepare local specialties such as Otsuchi deer and Kampo Wagyu in original ways, promoting the region and offering a premium experience.
UTA, who appears in Netflix’s “The Gas Human,” and social entrepreneur Ibun Hirahara, who works in education, to fill in for Tetsuya Bessho as hosts on “J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO” during the week of July 13
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Model and actor UTA and social entrepreneur Ibun Hirahara will fill in as hosts on J-WAVE’s “TOKYO MORNING RADIO” starting July 13. UTA, who has drawn attention for Netflix’s “The Gas Human,” will take on a live radio broadcast for the first time, bringing a global perspective to Tokyo’s morning.
[フジテレビ] “Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku FAMIEN 2026: Exclusive Full Live Broadcast”
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Fuji Television ONE will exclusively broadcast the entire 12th summer concert by Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, “FAMIEN 2026,” on August 8 and 9. The event is attracting keen fan interest as the group celebrates its 17th anniversary and changes its representative color.
Volume 1 Now on Sale to Acclaim! “Kill Me in February and Bury Me in Cherry Blossoms” Graces the Cover! Plus, 2 New Series! “Young Animal ZERO” Aug. 1 Issue Goes on Sale Thursday, July 9!
“Gyōchi Gakuen TikTok Shop Campus” to Be Held at Digital Hollywood University
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Digital Hollywood University is providing publicity support for “Gyōchi Gakuen TikTok Shop Campus.” The initiative will provide students and working adults with practical skills through live commerce education and strengthen industry-academia collaboration.
The Gap-Filled Horror Comedy “Keeping a Cat in a Stigmatized Property” Delivers the Terror of the Supernatural and the Cuteness of Cats (The Cat Is Safe); Volume 1 Goes on Sale July 9!
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Shinchosha will release Volume 1 of the manga “Keeping a Cat in a Stigmatized Property” on July 9. The horror comedy plays on the contrast between a stigmatized property and a cat, making it a highly talked-about title.
Catch and Eat Fish (Monsters) in Another World! Laid-Back Yet Authentic Outdoor Fantasy “Wandering Another World with Just One Fishing Rod” Volume 1 Goes on Sale Thursday, July 9
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Shinchosha will release Volume 1 of Natsuki Yamazaki’s otherworldly fishing manga “Wandering Another World with Just One Fishing Rod” on July 9, 2026. The work blends realistic fishing with another-world fantasy to create a new genre.
The Latest Work by Ume, Creator of “Tokyo Toy Box”! From Yanesen to Zoshigaya and Jimbocho: Manga “Bra Girl,” Celebrating Walks Around Tokyo, Goes on Sale Thursday, July 9
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Shinchosha will release the first volume of “Bra Girl,” a new manga by artist Ume, on July 9, 2026. The work centers on walking around Tokyo, and its appeal lies in how it inspires readers to explore the city after finishing it.
A vampire returns to Tokyo’s Kiyosumi-Shirakawa for the first time in 100 years to find a spouse and an uncle⁉ The 1st volume of the human comedy manga “Kawatare, Kataware,” about a vampire searching for their eternal other half, goes on sale July 9 (Thursday)
【Over 1 million copies sold!】A short video in which Shigeru Chiba introduces notable characters from “The Eccentric Medical Records of Doctor Rex” is now available; volume 5 goes on sale, along with a popular-character episode poll
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“The Eccentric Medical Records of Doctor Rex” has surpassed 1 million copies in cumulative sales. A character-introduction video featuring voice actor Shigeru Chiba and a popularity poll campaign are underway, drawing fans’ interest.
Kuuki Kaidan’s Katamari Mizukawa takes the stage for the first time and stars for the first time! A stage adaptation of the coming-of-age novel by Shin Adachi, author of the morning drama “Boogie Woogie”: “Come Spring, Seriously, Come” runs in October and November!
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The full cast and performance details have been announced for “Come Spring, Seriously, Come,” a stage adaptation of Shin Adachi’s novel at the new theater “東京建物 ぴあ シアター” in front of Tokyo Station. The coming-of-age ensemble drama, about youth and dreams, stars Katamari Mizukawa in his first leading role and runs from October 23 to November 7.
A playlist of “HOT SONG” tracks that made waves on TikTok in June, including Ado’s “Dancing in Spring” and Arashi’s “Five,” is now available on AWA
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AWA has released a playlist compiling HOT SONG tracks that made waves on TikTok in June 2026. Featuring songs by Ado and Arashi, it is expected to boost interest in music streaming.
Make elementary school students’ independent study more fun and in-depth! The 2nd installment in the popular series, “The Ultimate Independent Study Notebook Encyclopedia for Elementary School Students 2: Choose-Your-Own Recipe Edition,” is now on sale
【Comedian Nagano】×【Beauty magazine BITEKI】join forces in an unusual collaboration! A YouTube series is launching, with host Nagano exploring the “beauty” of a diverse range of guests!
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Comedian Nagano is launching an unconventional series on beauty magazine BITEKI’s YouTube channel, taking on his first hosting role. He talks with experts from the perspective of a beauty novice, with unpredictable chemistry in store.
TOKYO FM becomes a content partner for Shibuya Music Festival 2026! Program events and a LIVE performance will be held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA! <October 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday), 2026>
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TOKYO FM has been named a content partner for Shibuya Music Festival 2026. Program events will be held at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on October 17 and 18, including the first live public event for “Miko Radio.” The fusion of music and media is drawing attention.
Special exhibition “Zot-ten: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence” featuring an assembly of objects said to be cursed is confirmed! Beloved haunted doll Sayuri is coming to Kyushu
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“Zot-ten: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence” is confirmed for Fukuoka PARCO. The exhibition will feature spirit photographs, video, audio, cursed objects and more collected by cursed-object collector Toshiyuki Tanaka. Beloved doll Sayuri, who became a talking point on the podcast by comedy duo Mayurika, will also make her first appearance in the region.
FURFUR, a women’s brand operated by 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ, has unveiled its 2026 fall collection, with preorders opening on July 15. The collection features feminine designs with a playful touch, and items in exclusive colors are also scheduled to go on sale at the online store.
A seminar titled “The Front Lines and Future of Submarine Cables,” featuring Koji Enomoto of PwCコンサルティング合同会社, Motomu Murakami of 日本電気株式会社, and Hideaki Furukawa of NICT, will be held on August 19, 2026!
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A seminar titled “The Front Lines and Future of Submarine Cables” will be held on August 19, 2026, with experts from PwC, NEC and NICT discussing the current state and future of submarine cables. Topics will include uncertainty in the international community, the rise of hyperscalers and high-capacity optical fiber transmission technology.
Koresawa announces the songs on her 5th Mini Album “PINK BEARS”! Advance streaming of “I Wish You’d Just Choose Me!” also set for July 29 (Wednesday)!
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Singer-songwriter Koresawa has announced that her 5th Mini Album “PINK BEARS” will be released on August 19, along with the new song “I Wish You’d Just Choose Me!”, which will be available for advance streaming on July 29. The album will include tie-in songs and 8 new tracks, and a nationwide tour of 20 halls has also been announced.
【JAF Miyagi】Enjoy summer vacation with Super Formula × SUGO! An activity booth for parents and children will be set up
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The JAF Miyagi branch will set up an activity booth for parents and children at the Super Formula Tohoku race, scheduled for August 2026. Combining traffic safety education with entertainment, it aims to offer value to visitors.
An exhibition commemorating the release of mystery writer Katsunori Asukabe’s first art collection, “The Art World of Katsunori Asukabe,” will be held for a limited time at the gallery and bar “肆-YON-” in Jimbocho from August 8 (Saturday) to 16 (Sunday)! Collaborative drinks inspired by the works will also be on sale!!
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A solo exhibition commemorating the release of the first art collection by mystery writer and artist Katsunori Asukabe will open on August 8 at “肆-YON-” in Jimbocho. The artist will be present, and there will also be a talk event and collaborative drinks.
The anime “I’m the Only One in the World of Zombies Who Won’t Get Attacked” will exhibit at Comic Market 108! A zombie cosplayer photo session and giveaway event are in the works!!
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The anime “I’m the Only One in the World of Zombies Who Won’t Get Attacked” will exhibit at Summer Comiket 2026. Limited events and giveaways will draw fans’ interest ahead of its 2027 broadcast.
Gamera, celebrating its 60th anniversary since its debut in 1965, is coming to Kujibikido as its first-ever online lottery! A wide range of exciting prizes are on offer, including CCPJAPAN soft-vinyl figures, posters, and items featuring scene stills and visual art!!
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The first-ever online lottery commemorating Gamera’s 60th anniversary will go on sale through “Kujibikido,” operated by KADOKAWA, starting July 16, 2026. Prizes include CCPJAPAN soft-vinyl figures and exclusive art merchandise.
An online lottery is coming to mark the 15th anniversary of the popular Fantasia Bunko series “Date A Live”!
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KADOKAWA has launched an online lottery on “Kujibikido” to mark the 15th anniversary of “Date A Live.” Premium prizes, purchase bonuses and an SNS campaign are also planned, with efforts expected to energize the fanbase.
A “Happy Birthday 2026 Lottery” celebrating the birthdays of Illya, Miyu and Chloe is coming, based on the theatrical film “Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya: Licht—The Nameless Girl”!
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KADOKAWA-operated Kuji-hikido will release a special lottery in July 2026 to celebrate the birthdays of characters from the theatrical film “Fate/kaleid liner Prisma☆Illya.” A wide range of premium prizes for fans will be available, drawing attention.
[株式会社VOREAS] Announcement of the creation of the chief communications officer (CCO) position and the appointment of 佐藤ゆきこ氏
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The company has expanded its business under the unwavering belief that “the quality of communication is the quality of life,” and completed a sale through M&A (EXIT) in 2025.
Drones put to the test in the field for initial response to elevated repairs, rust prevention and leak inspections. Free trial event for SABOT-3 BLOCK2 to be held July 23 (Thursday) in Tsurumi, Yokohama
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More than 1,950 seminars and events held nationwide
More than 21,000 people have participated to date
Has a track record of working with more than 45,000 companies and government agencies in Japan
[Event report] Tomoyoshi Ishida of 株式会社アクロホールディングス speaks on the essence of “federal management” and talent development at a group with more than 40 companies and sales of approximately ¥19 billion
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The group has more than 40 companies
Revenue of approximately ¥19 billion
Revenue: 25.8 billion yen (21st fiscal year)
Capital: 50 million yen
Number of employees: 2,744 on a consolidated basis
Kao’s premium fabric softener “IROKA” teams up with “にじさんじ”! A special YouTube livestream will air from 20:00 on July 16 (Thursday)
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Kao’s premium fabric softener “IROKA” has teamed up with the VTuber group “にじさんじ” and will stream a special YouTube live show on July 16. A new commercial and campaign are also planned.
[Leading figures from industry, government and academia gather in Kansai] The Japan IT Strategist Association will hold “JISTA Open Forum 2026 in Kansai” on August 29 (Saturday)
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The Japan IT Strategist Association will hold “JISTA Open Forum 2026 in Kansai” in Osaka on August 29, 2026. Leading figures from industry, government and academia will discuss digital transformation and strategies for the future.
[ORJ RACING] Competing in BMW & MINI Racing 2026 RD.4 at Sportsland SUGO with driver One Chan
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ORJ RACING will compete with driver One Chan in BMW & MINI Racing RD.4, to be held at Sportsland SUGO in July 2026. Kunihiro Iwatsuki, the team’s representative, will also compete as a driver in “GRAN HEAT,” a newly introduced endurance race.
The professional brand “Lenis Folia (レニスフォリア),” bringing the power of plants and aromatherapy to customers under the theme “A body that returns to nature,” is born
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株式会社BEAUTE has unveiled the professional brand “Lenis Folia” and will launch an aromatherapy-focused body care line in July 2026. The brand is expected to offer high-quality self-care products themed around harmony with nature.
株式会社センシフィア to exhibit at the Greenhouse Horticulture and Plant Factory Exhibition 2026 (GPEC), unveiling a prototype soil moisture sensor slated for release next spring
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センシフィア will unveil a prototype soil moisture sensor slated for release next spring at GPEC 2026. Its proprietary SFDT method enables stable measurements even in highly porous growing media.
On July 25 (Saturday), 36 servings will be offered free at “百年の礎,” a samgyetang specialty restaurant in Tsuruhashi, Osaka! The restaurant aims to popularize “Boknal,” Korea’s version of the Midsummer Day of the Ox.
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The Korean restaurant “百年の礎” in Tsuruhashi, Osaka, will offer 36 free servings of samgyetang on July 25, 2026, in celebration of “Boknal.” It will also run e-commerce and social media campaigns for people who live farther away.
Mutsu-Ogawara Ocean Meteorological Observation Center signs technical cooperation agreement with DNV, a global independent consultancy
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MOC and DNV have signed a technical cooperation agreement to establish an internationally benchmarked verification framework to improve the reliability of offshore wind power. Japan’s first public test site will serve as its foundation.
Companies mentioned:DNV AS, Japan Branch、レラテック株式会社、一般財団法人日本気象協会、北日本海事興業株式会社、株式会社神戸大学イノベーション
Launch of a 1Password® MSP service for businesses, available to organizations starting with 3 users
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Magic Hat will launch a 1Password® MSP service in July 2026, available to organizations starting with 3 users. It will provide an easy-to-adopt security solution for small and midsize businesses.
500 yen for high school students and younger, and island residents
Opened in April 2025
Born in Tokyo in 1997
Graduated from the Oil Painting Course, Department of Oil Painting, Musashino Art University’s College of Art and Design in 2020
2021 Shell
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Survey on summer health problems: Just 7.5% of people are alert to strokes in summer. A stroke can progress while you wait and see, thinking, “Maybe it’s heatstroke.”
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Facts
People who are alert to heatstroke in summer (66.5%)
The most common response, at 39.9%, was “I went somewhere cool, drank fluids and waited to see what happened”
Approximately 71% waited to see what happened
Just 3.5% “went straight to emergency services”
“Languor and fatigue” (35%)
6% each experienced “numbness or unusual sensations in the hands or feet” and “extreme sleepiness or mental fog”
2.9% also experienced “slurred speech or difficulty finding words”
Pet hotels enter an era of “no availability.” With more cats than dogs, finding somewhere to board a cat is even harder—as the cat-only hotel ねこべや expands supply to reach 20 locations nationwide
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Facts
Approximately 89.7% feel there is a shortage of pet hotels
Approximately 32% were able to book as requested
Approximately 10.3% feel there is sufficient availability
There are approximately 8.84 million cats kept as pets
Compared with approximately 6.82 million dogs
The most common reason for needing boarding was “travel” (58%)
20 locations nationwide
Google review ratings of 4.8 stars or higher at many locations
Japan’s largest* high school esports festival, Coca-Cola STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026, kicks off its national semifinals on Saturday, July 11!
CENE launches full-scale brand expansion in Indonesia following Taiwan. Initiatives with local creators aim to boost brand awareness across Southeast Asia
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Has more than 1 million Instagram followers in Indonesia
The 5th review panel for the Sleep Support Certification System, which evaluates evidence for sleep services and products, was held, and 1 new product was certified
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The cumulative total of certified products has reached 10
The cumulative total of Gold-certified products will reach 2
Get an item code available exclusively at participating internet cafes! Internet cafe campaign celebrates the release of Dragon Quest X: The Lost Children of Time Online!
株式会社Itera launches “Zero Development,” a new service that provides end-to-end system development and maintenance with ¥0 development costs and monthly fees starting at ¥250,000
“Corocoro Comic Research Institute”: 92.4% of elementary school students want to own a car in the future—a result that runs counter to the idea that young people are turning away from cars
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92.4% of elementary school students want to own a car in the future
Original名前を知っているクルマの会社1位は「トヨタ」(90.2%)
Original好きなボディカラー1位は「ブラック」(25.4%)
Second place: “White” (15.6%)
87.8% of elementary school students have a car at home
90.0% say they “like” going out
Original自分のクルマで行きたい場所、1位「海」(34.4%)
Second place: “Large theme parks” (31.5%)
Third place: “Forests and campgrounds” (28.3%)
Original将来乗りたいクルマのタイプ1位は「スピードが速い」(22.6%)
Second place: “A car where you can sleep and eat” (21.6%)
Futako-Tamagawa Rise teams up with the beloved character “ピーターラビット™” from around the world! “Mr. McGregor’s Garden” appears for 1 day only, with a summer vegetable harvesting experience, too
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160th anniversary of the birth of ビアトリクス・ポター™
12 restaurants and cafes inside Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C.
10 groups, 20 people per session (20 groups, 40 people total)
More than 250 million copies in cumulative circulation
Medical chart creation support AI “medimo” obtains a patent for proprietary technology enabling smooth data integration while maintaining the security of closed networks
[Rokuki, Adachi Ward] “I need funds tomorrow”: vacant home with 1/2 shared ownership of the land and building, turned down by other companies, purchased in 1 week
Yellow lights to illuminate nationally designated Natural Monument “Mushikui Rock”; 1-night-only event on July 15 (Wed.) featuring extended nighttime hours at the roadside station, where visitors can also buy yuzu products and local mountain specialties
◢◤The “new geopolitics” of the AI era◢◤ Publication of “2025-2035: The Geopolitics of Cyberspace”! From corporate system outages to national security and AI sovereignty, it will sharpen your understanding of the news
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Facts
In 2025, systems related to orders and shipments at domestic group companies of アサヒグループHD went down
In a world through 2035 where AI, robotics and cyber technologies converge
GLOCOM publishes its 35th anniversary issue, “Chiba, Issue 125: A Polylogue on Information Society Research—AI, Governance, and the Implementation of Knowledge”