A handpicked selection of special toys perfect for summer! A special kids’ set will be available in limited quantities at ウェンディーズ・ファーストキッチン
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American hamburger chain “Wendy‘s” and Japan-born hamburger and pasta chain “FirstKitchen” are collaborating. The chain currently operates 74 locations※, mainly in the Kanto and Kansai regions, as a fast-food restaurant offering a wide selection that includes authentic American hamburgers and original fresh pasta.
Founded in 1977, ファーストキッチン is a Japan-born hamburger chain with 30 locations nationwide※
10 people will be selected by lottery to receive a special toy set.
Applications open today: 10 million yen in production funding! The short-drama concept contest, with 秋元康氏 also serving as a judge, is now accepting entries
Developed 真空断熱スコープクリア, a vacuum-insulated product designed for medical settings. Drawing on 100 years of vacuum insulation technology, it addresses the problem of dirty or fogged lenses in endoscopic and robotic surgery.
A dream collaboration between átoa and ケンミン食品! Popular creatures at átoa appear on the packaging! The átoa × ケンミン食品 collaborative yaki-bifun goes on sale July 11
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Price: 389 yen (tax included)
Approximately 43% share of the domestic rice vermicelli market
Approximately 4,000 animals representing 170 species
Open-name business succession platform relay（リレイ） launches a dedicated page for recruiting successors in Shinagawa, Tokyo. It will offer community-based succession support programs, including the Shinagawa Successor School and seminars
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Approximately 890 succession opportunities have been published to date
Selected for the CDP2025 Supplier Engagement Leader list for 6 consecutive years, following an integrated assessment and disclosure of climate and nature dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities
東急不動産 and リノベる complete a full-building renovation of a former company dormitory into rental residences, コンフォリア・リヴ湘南鵠沼 — proposing a home that blends work, living, and recreation to suit the Shonan lifestyle
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Total units: 48
Average floor area: 79.54㎡
Rent: 214,000–253,000 yen
Waste emissions reduced by 96%
Companies mentioned：東急不動産、リノベる、慶應義塾大学、Pimlico Arts Japan、湘南T-SITE、東急住宅リース
Stay at a newly opened hotel using Narita Airport or Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport: Special accommodation plan now on sale at The Royal Park Hotel Maihama Resort Tokyo Bay
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Opened with 750 rooms, the largest property in the group.
We operate 25 hotels with 6,397 rooms nationwide.
An international route network serving more than 100 cities overseas
An extensive domestic route network with 19 routes
7 domestic routes (Sapporo Okadama, New Chitose, Izumo※1, Fukuoka, Kumamoto※1, Kagoshima, and Naha)
5 international routes (Seoul, Busan, Hanoi, Shanghai※2, and Qingdao※2)
An international one-stop travel service provider supporting 24 languages and 35 local currencies across 39 countries and regions.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、成田国際空港株式会社、富士山静岡空港株式会社、Trip.com Group Limited、サイモン株式会社
Supporting students with foreign roots involves more than just Japanese-language challenges: A look at the realities of high school through a survey of 4 groups—schools, teachers, students, and parents
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The figure reached a record high of about 4 million in 2025.
The figure reached a record high of about 6万9千 people in fiscal 2023.
In 千葉県, the number of foreign residents reached about 24万8千, ranking 6th nationwide.
About 40% of high schools do not track the number of enrolled students with foreign roots.
It was revealed that 67% of high schools do not track students’ nationality either.
[ホテルグランヴィア京都] For its 10th edition, 4 new businesses are joining, bringing upgraded hands-on activity booths! Notice of the Manabunka event at Kyoto Station Building
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A total of 20 diverse hands-on activity booths will be featured
We are launching Mamolog, a business support service that helps physically demanding industries and companies visualize employee condition and prevent workplace accidents.
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About 400 employees engaged in the maintenance of Shinkansen and conventional-line facilities, rolling stock, and other equipment within JR東日本
More than 90% said, “I’ve become more mindful of managing my health and carrying out my work.”
Nearly 80% said, “Communication among employees has increased.”
An average rating of 3.9 on a 5-point scale
July 21, 2026 (planned)
A trial of this service was conducted from July to September 2025 with about 400 JR東日本 employees.
にじさんじ to exhibit at the 25th Comic Exhibition, opening July 23, 2026; stage appearances also confirmed!
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The event will be held at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from July 23, 2026 (Thursday) to July 27, 2026 (Monday).
A stage appearance on July 24, 2026 (Friday) has also been confirmed.
The first 300 customers who spend 700 NTD (New Taiwan dollars) or more, including tax, will receive an admission ticket to the stage featuring 3SKM.
During the event, customers who purchase merchandise at the にじさんじ booth will receive 1 random ticket-style card for every 500 NTD (New Taiwan dollars) spent, including tax (all three types available)!
Details announced for the 横浜市 collaboration with “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island”! Featuring original stickers and special fireworks!
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“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island” will open nationwide on July 24, Reiwa 8 (Friday).
From July 24 to August 2, Reiwa 8
July 25, Reiwa 8 (Saturday), 19:30–19:35
Reiwa 8, July 25 (Sat.), 19:25–19:50
Reiwa 8, July 9 (Thu.), 13:00–July 12 (Sun.), 23:59
[tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI] Popular YouTuber モハブログ, with more than 600,000 subscribers, makes first appearance! “Music Selection,” a feature where music and fashion intersect, launches July 10 (Fri.).
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More than 600,000 subscribers
Price: ¥8,580 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：tk.TAKEO KIKUCHI、株式会社エクスプローラーズトーキョー、ワールドグループ、モハブログ、Jamiroquai、Beastie Boys、De La Soul
[Perfect for hot weather! Cool Noodles Fair] Limited-time cold noodles themed around “sour” and “spicy” flavors will be served at 韓国料理 シジャン starting July 15, 2026 (Wed.).
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Through September 30, 2026 (Wed.)
Plum Vinegar Cold Noodles, ¥1,090 (tax included)
Spicy Cold Noodles with Beef and Plenty of Vegetables, ¥1,190 (tax included)
Plum Vinegar Cold Noodles with Mini Bibimbap Set, ¥1,390 (tax included)
Spicy Cold Noodles with Beef and Plenty of Vegetables with Mini Bibimbap Set, 1,490 (tax included)
Plum Vinegar Cold Noodles with Korean Side Dishes Set, ¥1,440 (tax included)
Spicy Cold Noodles with Beef and Plenty of Vegetables with Korean Side Dishes Set, ¥1,540 (tax included)
Use it starting today with your smartphone’s NFC, and expand freely to batch UHF scanning and business customization. RFID management app “MANICA MOBILE NEXT (Manica Mobile Next)”
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Free for up to 50 items
Compatible with 28 models from 18 domestic and international manufacturers
Take on the challenge of pronouncing “soccer” in languages from around the world! YONDE creates the “RISE NOW” TikTok game effect featuring GAN (Takanori Iwata)
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Related videos have surpassed 3.85 million cumulative views
Companies mentioned：株式会社YONDE、ユニバーサル ミュージック、Lenovo、FIFA World Cup 2026、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、キングレコード株式会社、合同会社DMM.com、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント
Chiikawa’s first smartphone app, “Chiikawa Pocket”: A “Mermaid Island” event lets players enjoy the world of the movie, and new outfits are revealed! Log in to receive Hachiware’s Mermaid Island outfit!
[Career education through group collaboration] 2 high school students from アオバジャパン・インターナショナルスクール complete a 3-day career education internship at BOND-BBT MBA
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2 high school students
Continuing the program for 10th graders
Approximately 1,523 graduates
39 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社Aoba-BBT、BOND University、アオバジャパン・インターナショナルスクール、BOND-BBT MBA
16 independent shops with ties to HOUYHNHNM gather in one place! “My Very Own Summer Market in MIYASHITA PARK” runs for 4 days only, starting Friday, July 17
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4 days, from Friday, July 17, 2026, through Monday, July 20 (national holiday)
Hours: 13:00–19:00
Spend ¥2,000 (tax included) or more at the event venue
A ¥500 meal voucher redeemable at restaurants inside “RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK” during the event
Companies mentioned：三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK、HOUYHNHNM、L’ECHOPPE、BOUTIQUE、FOUNDOUR、ブティックカンパニー、NEAT、N&N STORE、GMT、Burnish、stacks bookstore、BEAMS WOMENS、BEAMS JAPAN WOMENS ORIGINAL、MURPHH、ReCent Product.、UNDER THE SUN、BAYCREW’S、FOLL、restrunt、GREENY、Denim Tears Japan、Wisdom Tool、I&ME、Texas 3000、KADOKAWA
Midsummer is here! “Funkuro,” an air-conditioned jacket for heatstroke prevention, will hold its first-ever brand pop-up shop at さっぽろ東急百貨店 from July 16 (Thursday) to 22 (Wednesday), 2026
[For high school students] Applications open for the 3rd High School Public Relations Idea Contest, hosted by 嘉悦大学, to nurture future “public relations creative talent”; this year features illustration and photography/video categories
“ブランシエスタ上本町,” a new rental apartment building completed in Osaka’s prominent educational district, a 7-minute walk from Osaka-Uehommachi Station; premium floor plans exceeding 100㎡ available exclusively in all units and on the top floor
Amazfit Balance 3 joins as an official HYROX wearable partner—a premium hybrid smartwatch that delivers for both work and training, launching July 10, 2026
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The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is ¥63,800 (tax included)
1.5-inch AMOLED display
Battery life of up to 21 days
64GB storage
More than 170 sports modes
Companies mentioned：Zepp Health Corporation、Amazfit、HYROX、Strava、adidas Running、Runtrip、TrainingPeaks、Intervals.icu
“mora Summer Hi-Res Price Off 2026” launches! Up to 80% off hi-res audio from approximately 1,200 titles from 7/10 to 8/26! More than 200 titles joining for the first time!
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Approximately 1,200 hi-res audio titles are included
[明治記念館 Online Shop] On sale from Friday, July 10! Introducing “Sand Monaka,” featuring the flavors of Uji matcha and Hokkaido azuki beans — Japanese sweets made with carefully selected ingredients and lovingly handmade one by one
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2,700 yen (tax included)
“Sand Monaka,” 5 pieces
In Meiji 14 (1881), it served as the “dining hall of the temporary Akasaka Imperial Palace”
In Meiji 21 (1888), it became the venue for the Imperial Conference on deliberations over the draft Constitution of the Empire of Japan
With approximately 4,500 managed units, Fujiken Construction Industry launches viewing reservations and web applications on いえらぶBB, primarily in Saitama Prefecture
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More than 380 company-built apartments, condominiums, and other properties
Approximately 40 years of property management experience
Learn about new GX equipment investment strategies, from advanced energy-saving equipment to air conditioning and cogeneration: Online conference “Latest Equipment Investment Cases at Next-Generation GX Factories”
[A new take on Doyo no Ushi] A specialist oyster restaurant unveils an extravagantly luxurious “Eel × Fried Oyster Burger” for a limited time! [かき家こだはる 新橋店]
[First store in the Kawasaki area] Pistachio sweets specialist “PISTA & TOKYO” opens for a limited time at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza from Wednesday, July 15! The hugely popular pistachio sweets from Tokyo Station will add color to your summer.