Investment in AlgaleX, which operates businesses including the edible algae “うま藻” business and a biofarm business (research and development support), based on its AI cultivation technology “Touji-24”
KEYUCA introduces a new faux-leather combination vertical tote bag with a chilled bottle holder to prevent condensation and dampness in the scorching summer heat
AIsmiley to exhibit at “イプロスAI 2026 夏” for 3 days starting July 29 (Wed.); receive an Amazon gift worth 500 yen with visitor registration and an in-person visit!
【ヒルトン成田】to host a one-night-only collaboration event on Aug. 2 (Sun.) with world competition award-winning bartender 大島創: “Gold Bar at EDITION” at “東京エディション虎ノ門” × “テラス バー”
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On Aug. 2, 2026 (Sun.), at “テラス バー” on the lobby floor
Aug. 2, 2026 (Sun.), 18:00–22:00 (last order at 22:00)
・Various cocktails: 2,200 yen
・Complete set of 3 cocktails by 大島氏: 6,000 yen
・Ultimate set of 5 cocktails: 10,000 yen
15 minutes from Narita International Airport by free shuttle bus
548 guest rooms
18 meeting rooms
27 hotels in Japan
Total guest rooms: 9,051
Total group hotel employees: 4,018
Companies mentioned：ヒルトン成田、東京エディション虎ノ門、Gold Bar at EDITION、テラス バー、Flor de Caña、IRISH BAR ARIGO、THE DRINK、ヒルトン・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、オリエンタルホテル、ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス、シェラトン、ホテルニッコー
“Hololive Midsummer Watch Party on Abema” to begin July 15 (Wed.)! 17 past live performances by talents from ホロライブプロダクション to air exclusively on ABEMA Premium for 17 consecutive days!
A seminar titled “How to Create a Roadmap for Self-Driving New Businesses” by Nobuyuki Onaga, Representative Director and Project Designer at 株式会社bridge, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026!!
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Having worked alongside more than 300 new business and business development projects
A “3 areas × 10 perspectives” roadmap that separates self-driven organizations from stagnant ones
An information service that organizes approximately 500 events annually
Broadcast and streaming dates set for Mrs. GREEN APPLE presents “CEREMONY” 2026! Broadcast and streaming on WOWOW over 2 days, Aug. 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun)!
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For 2 days, June 10 (Wed.) and June 11 (Thu.), 2026
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、WOWOW、AI、asmi、超ときめき♡宣伝部、ORANGE RANGE、s**t kingz、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、FRUITS ZIPPER、上白石萌音、マキシマム ザ ホルモン、ネクライトーキー、サカグチアミ、TWS
[50% off exclusively during Amazon Prime Day] Anywise W1 Lite smartwatch half off at ¥9,900. Features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling and 178 sports modes
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Japan’s only fire knife dance team シバオラ launches its new solo show “THIS IS SIVA OLA”; new member “WERO Kazu” makes a debut on the same day
EFFECT International School, with 20 years of experience in English education, to open correspondence-school support school EFFECT高等学院 in Jiyugaoka in April 2027
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April 2027
As of May 1, 2025, 305,000 students were enrolled in correspondence high schools
An increase of 15,000 from the previous fiscal year
Original1クラス最大10名
Original週1回通学コース 448,800円
Original週2回通学コース 567,600円
Three-times-a-week attendance course: ¥673,200
Fully online course: ¥448,800
Admission fee: ¥55,000
Up to ¥337,200/year
First year: 60 students in the first grade
Companies mentioned：EFFECT International School、EFFECT高等学院、株式会社ジャスティー、日本航空高等学校、Wayland Academy、Providence Country Day School、Tyndale Christian School、Bethel Christian School
Reskill, a provider of employee training, launches “How to Gather Employee Feedback” training for administrative departments, turning workplace complaints into ideas for workplace improvement
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※ The contents of this press release are current as of July 2026.
—Play freely and enjoy the music—A summer concert offering a different experience from competitions, with 513 junior and senior high school students and others from 豊橋市 taking part
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513 junior high and high school students and others from 豊橋市 who are passionately dedicated to music
A total of 12 organizations, including junior high schools and community clubs in 豊橋市, will participate following an open application process
Tickets on sale now for the Osaka performance of the TV anime Dr.STONE x immersive puzzle-solving event “Science Kingdom VS Kingdom of Darkness: Solve the Mysterious Hideout!”
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Weekdays: Adults (high school students and older) ¥3,800
Weekends and holidays: Adults (high school students and older) ¥4,300
※ Same-day tickets cost ¥800 more than the advance price for each ticket type.
【Osaka City, August 3; free admission】 Filipino talent × SMEs in Osaka Prefecture — Hybrid seminar on the potential of Filipino IT talent for Osaka companies to be held August 3 (Monday)
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Date and time: August 3, 2026 (Monday), 15:00–16:30 (doors open at 14:30)
・Registration deadline: July 30, 2026 (Friday), 17:00
Ako, an administrative officer with the Prefectural Discipline Committee at Gehenna Academy in the hugely popular game Blue Archive, is now available as a Nendoroid!
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Preorders opened on Friday, July 10, 2026
Price: 6,900 yen (tax included)
Approx. 100 mm tall
The “Nendoroid” series of deformed figures, with more than 2,500 types released
Established: May 2001
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
[Kyoto Takashimaya] Hawaiian art, fashion, gourmet food and goods all in one place! Make your Hawaii dreams come true at Kyoto Takashimaya! “Fresh! Fun! HAWAI'I”
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026–Tuesday, August 4
(7 days)
(1 item / S size: approx. 12 cm in diameter) 1,404 yen
Malasadas (sugar / cinnamon sugar, 1 each) 270 yen each
[Over 1 million copies sold in the series!] A special website packed with giveaways is now open for “I Reincarnated as a High Elf, but Got Bored of the Slow Life After 120 Years”!
[Repost (updated)] Applications open for the 22nd and 23rd “Cross the Bridge and Enjoy Art with Your Family” tours! [Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, August 1]
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92 cultural and arts facilities, including museums and art museums, scattered throughout the Setouchi region
Capacity: 40 people (first come, first served)
Adults 5,500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 2,500 yen (tax included)
Adults 8,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students 4,500 yen (tax included)
[Breaking] SAMANSA’s latest original work “Idols” captivates audiences worldwide at NAFF, Asia’s largest genre film pitch event! Wins the TAICCA Award and secures a place at TCCF, one of Taiwan’s largest international markets!
New series launches in コミックブリーゼ: “I Don’t Want to Be a Vengeful Princess, So I’ll Make the Villains Take the Blame for Everything” (Manga: Yachiuo / Original story: Momotsuki Toto). No thanks to the hassle of revenge! A fantasy about reincarnation in another world, pursuing a happy future with knowledge from a past life, begins!
ABEMA announces its TOP 10 Korean drama viewing rankings for the first half of 2026! “Idol Eye” and “S Line: The Relationships You Shouldn’t See,” available exclusively, rank near the top
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More than 1000 titles available for streaming
First half of 2026 (January–June 2026)
All episodes available to watch for free for a limited time through Friday, July 31, 2026
All episodes available to watch for free through Monday, August 31
AUTOBACS SUPER GT Round 4 FUJI GT 300km RACE: Turn the heat into entertainment with a refreshing experience! The “Splash Seat,” guaranteed to leave you soaked, makes its debut at the midsummer SUPER GT!
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2,000 yen per person (tax included)
Adults (high school students and older) 6,800 yen
Adults (high school students and older) 16,000 yen
Children (elementary through junior high school students) 8,000 yen
ABEMA Anime Festival 2026 supported by コミックシーモア, a major anime celebration presented by the ABEMA Anime Channel, confirmed for its 3rd consecutive year!
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Attendance at the venue has topped 60,000
Total views on ABEMA surpassed 610,000
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
[Niigata Prefecture] Hands-on event showcasing the “pharmacy of the future,” designed to improve operational efficiency, to be held August 24 (Monday)–28 (Friday)!
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A highly anticipated event attended by more than 550 corporations
The pharmacy pharmacist distribution index is 0.94, below the national figure of 1.08
The regional pharmacist distribution index is also 0.86, below the national figure of 0.99
Monthly fee discount of up to ¥5,000
Monthly fee discount of up to ¥11,800
Remaining lease period for other companies’ medication records: monthly fees free for up to 3 years
[JAF Yamanashi] Let's break down the barriers in our hearts! People with and without disabilities can all enjoy it together! JAF will hold a para-sports experience event
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A stamp rally where collecting 7 stamps earns a discount coupon for the gourmet area
Cooling sensation lasts with every drop of sweat: Experience “wearable heat protection” with “FREEZETECH.” Set to exhibit on the largest scale ever at the “12th Heatstroke Prevention Exhibition”
Puyo Puyo Gratte will roll out from July 2026, with a fair starting in February 2027! —The second installment of the global cross-project between SEGA and Animate—
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At more than 140 Animate stores in Japan and overseas
With about 2 times as many participants as last time, a total of 29 stores and projects are taking part! “VketReal 2026 Summer,” to be enjoyed throughout Akihabara, launches its “Join the Whole Town” campaign!
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A record-high total of 29 stores and projects are taking part
Enjoy HERO'S Steak 300g and sirloin steak 300g in one sitting, for a total weight of 600g
Companies mentioned：株式会社HIKKY、HUB、HERO'S ステーキハウス、Roman Kitchen、メイド喫茶橙幻郷、カラオケの鉄人、明和電機、カラダファクトリー、Shisha Bar まどい、けむりちゅーどく
Among homeowners still repaying mortgages, 86.8% are worried about household finances: Rising prices and interest rates are changing attitudes toward housing [GMO TECH]
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The survey found that 86.8% of respondents were worried about household finances amid rising prices and interest rates.
Survey of 1,014 homeowners currently repaying a mortgage
“Very worried” was selected by 46.2%
“Somewhat worried” was selected by 40.6%
“Food expenses” ranked highest at 59.4%
“Utility bills” (45.0%)
“Mortgage payments” (44.6%)
“Worried that my monthly payments will increase going forward” ranked highest at 31.2%
“My monthly payments have already increased” was selected by 27.8%
“Worried that the total amount of repayments will increase” was selected by 21.3%
A reversible sukajan jacket with different designs on each side, featuring a full “Hannya” embroidery on the back, is coming from the anime “Girls Band Cry”!
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Priced at 35,200 yen (tax included)
Cumulative shipments of Blu-ray & DVD vol. 1 surpass 23,000 copies
Acupressure self-care brand “Shakti,” loved in more than 30 countries worldwide, will hold its first collaborative POPUP with jewelry brand “ARTIDA OUD” from 7/14 (Tue.) to 7/26 (Sun.)
SAMURAI Entrepreneurship Club, which brings entrepreneurship to elementary school students, launches its first club at a public elementary school in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture
TV anime “Tetsunabe no Jan!” teams up with game meat and insect izakaya “Kome to Circus”! Starting July 18 (Sat.), 8 dishes featured in the series, including “Brain Chawanmushi” and “Supreme Mushroom Soup,” will be served in Takadanobaba and Shibuya.
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The series has recorded cumulative circulation of 10 million copies
Lamb brain chawanmushi. A rich aroma wafts through the air, with an intensely deep flavor... The secret to its deliciousness, enough to make you lose yourself in ecstasy, is lamb brain! 1180 yen
The finest chicken dish! Musuzujuanchun (mother-and-child baked quail). Quail stuffed with wild greens, ham and pickled mustard greens is placed inside an old chicken along with red rice, then oven-roasted. A bird stuffed inside another bird and roasted! Note: Farm-raised old chicken and quail are used. 5980 yen / half 2980 yen
Akiyama’s dish: Hongshao Niujin (braised beef tendon). Dried beef Achilles tendon, slowly simmered for 12 hours at a low temperature in a Chinese soy sauce-based broth, for a springy, jiggly texture. ※Unlike the original work, this uses beef Achilles tendon, not venison. ※Made using modern conveniences (a pressure cooker and sous vide cooker), not Akiyama’s magic. ¥1,380 〈First term: from Saturday, July 18, to Aug. 30
[First for the brand] The much-anticipated “ice cream” arrives from フランズチョコレート! Premium ice cream made with Jersey milk from Kyotango will go on sale at its flagship Kyoto BAL store from July 18.
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Single: takeout only, ¥756 (tax included)
Double: ¥1,188 for takeout (tax included) / ¥1,210 for dine-in (tax included)
Single: takeout only, ¥864 (tax included)
Double: ¥1,296 for takeout (tax included) / ¥1,320 for dine-in (tax included)
¥1,296 for takeout (tax included) / ¥1,320 for dine-in (tax included)
“EVERY MOMENT, A SCENE.” Cinema-focused hotel 『SABLIER by R HOTEL』 unveils concept visuals and a concept film featuring a film actor
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Number of rooms: 24
Opening in Sakuragawa, Osaka, on May 1, 2026
The latest film, 『死神バーバー』, opens June 26. Upcoming films include 『嘘もまことも』 (scheduled to open Aug. 29, 2026) and 『シルバー・エクスプレス』 (scheduled to open in November 2026).
Companies mentioned：株式会社 R Hotels & Resorts Management、Do it Theater、JMGO、蒼樹株式会社、円築株式会社、R HOTELS、R Hotel & Resorts、株式会社ステッカー
The “ID Photo” capsule toy series adds “Muscle Idol ID Photos” featuring └BHNX┘(ビーハンクス), a muscle idol group whose members can all bench-press more than 80kg!
[New service] “Tadasapo” launch: hands-on support to help address the care information infrastructure as directly as possible and resolve concerns about introducing My Number card readers
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The “care information infrastructure (nationwide rollout),” which will be fully implemented starting in fiscal 2024