[Qu'il fait bon] Celebrating 20 years in Fukuoka. 4 tarts available exclusively in Fukuoka, including varieties made with local Shine Muscat grapes and figs.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of its Fukuoka store, Qu'il fait bon will sell 4 limited-edition tarts made with local fruit from July 29 to August 31, 2026. The special promotion expresses gratitude to the community.
Tinder® to hold 2nd installment of the popular “Akaneuke Research Institute”! A limited-time pop-up will open in Shibuya this summer, offering visitors the chance to create “a fragrance just for me” to support the person they want to become as they seek new connections
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Original2026年7月24日（金）から26日（日）までの3日間
Visitors can choose their preferred scent from 4 types: citrus, floral, herbal and woody
By combining 2 fragrances, we will suggest a scent tailored to each individual from a total of 20 combinations
[Asahikawa, Hokkaido] “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment (MCI: mild cognitive impairment) risk with just 6mL of blood, to begin accepting appointments at Hokusaito Hospital from September
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17 trace elements in the blood
Cumulative number of people tested: 100,000
Cancer risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Cognitive risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
Combined cancer and cognitive risk test: ¥24,200 (tax included)
From インウイ, helping you achieve your own beauty, comes a limited-edition eye color to bring out the serene charm of adults and a pressed powder joining the permanent lineup — on sale in limited quantities from August 21, 2026 (Friday)
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Suggested retail price: ¥4,600–¥8,500 (¥5,060–¥9,350 including tax)
[Out today] The July 15 issue of the free paper “Monthly ローチケ / Monthly HMV&BOOKS” features YOASOBI and the film 劇場版「鬼滅の刃」 on its cover and in the lead feature!
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Original『月刊ローチケ／月刊HMV&BOOKS』2026.7.15号
Blu-ray and DVD to go on sale Wednesday, July 29
Starting in October 2026, will hold the first Asia tour by a Japanese artist to cover 10 major domes and stadiums
Cumulative circulation has surpassed 14 million copies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、ローソンチケット、HMV&BOOKS、YOASOBI、劇場版「鬼滅の刃」、布袋寅泰、森高千里、宇都宮隆、高橋優、hide with Spread Beaver、ビッケブランカ、梶浦由記、ME:I、Gero、がらり、NEK!、Ochunism、大槻裕一、野村裕基、金谷かほり、田村升吾、山本一慶、竹中凌平、松村泰一郎、谷水力、村山彩希、萩田頌豊与、今立進、猫背椿、ハライチ、こたけ正義感、岡宮来夢、DMM GAMES、NITRO PLUS
[ROXX] Latest results revealed for “Career Advisor BootCamp,” a program that uses AI and has been extensively revamped to quickly prepare inexperienced career advisors for the job!
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Original１人あたりの月次成約金額が平均約5.3倍（+432.8%）※1
Median sales also rose sharply, from ¥0 in the month before participation to ¥800,000 in the 2nd month
The selection offer rate increased approximately 3.8 times
Monthly sales reached ¥3.18 million in the 3rd month
Monthly sales grew rapidly to approximately 3.3 times their previous level, rising from ¥5.45 million to a record ¥18 million
[Audience Award winner] Every WiLL, which addresses logistics and regional challenges, earns high marks for its business potential at 渋沢MIX Growth Meet
Exedy joins the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year firefighting drone research and development project, with support from Morita HD, a leading fire vehicle manufacturer
[ファンケル] “Kids’ Skin Counseling,” skin consultations for children aged 10 and up, to launch at directly operated stores nationwide from July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
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Primarily intended for children aged 10 and older
Approximately 70% of parents said they had concerns about their children’s skin
“レコチョク First-Half Rankings 2026” and “dヒッツ First-Half Rankings 2026” announced — artists and songs that defined the music scene in the first half of 2026 make the rankings
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Monthly fee: 690 yen (tax included)
First-Half Rankings 2026
Ranked No. 1
Ranked 2nd
Companies mentioned：レコチョク、NTTドコモ、Google、Apple、Snow Man、Number_i、米津玄師、嵐、WEST.、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Travis Japan、King Gnu、稲葉浩志、BTS、中島健人、DOMOTO、Mr.Children、INI、MAZZEL、Various Artists、M!LK、アイナ・ジ・エンド、HANA
Refreshed package design for 3 “クリスプ” products! A design that makes the brand logo stand out and the products easier to find in stores: “クリスプ Umashio Flavor/Beef Consomme Flavor/Black Pepper Flavor”
A premium “totonoi” experience in a prime spot overlooking Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay: “Sky Deck Villa with Sauna Jacuzzi” opens at THE GLAMPING 箱根十国峠 on July 25 (Sat.)
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Opening on July 25, 2026 (Sat.)
Capacity: 4 people
Number of units: 1
Indoor area: approx. 33㎡
Wood deck: approx. 40㎡
Price: from 28,400 yen (for 1 person / 1 night, 2 meals included / tax included)
【Tomamu】Enjoy autumn in Hokkaido amid about 100 hectares of golden grassland. “Farm Afternoon Tea” features a guide who knows the farm area inside and out
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About 100 hectares of grassland turned golden
9 kinds of bite-sized sweets
3 kinds of milk tea paired with milk from different breeds
Original1名8,500円(税込)
Original1日6組まで
Original1組2名まで
Number of guest rooms: 735 (Tomamu The Tower: 535 rooms, リゾナーレトマム: 200 rooms)
Originalトマム ザ・タワー1泊12,900円〜
Originalリゾナーレトマム1泊26,100円〜
The リゾナーレ brand operates 8 properties in Japan and overseas
Cool-looking glass cups and small bowls perfect for hot summer days, with designs inspired by the opening scene of the film “Ponyo,” to go on sale at ジブリがいっぱい どんぐり共和国 from July 18, 2026 (Sat.)!
ヒューマンアカデミージュニア and 小学館集英社プロダクション collaborate for the first time on development! Summer special course “Suction Monster Botrun! The Mystery of ‘Air’ That Sucks Up Trash” to be held sequentially from mid-July at select affiliated classrooms nationwide!
【170,000 copies sold across the series】The hugely popular picture-book series “Nandeyanen” gets its long-awaited latest installment, “Nandeyanen on the Train,” on sale July 9
To celebrate the release of their debut single “ZERO”! Sing TAGRIGHT songs at JOYSOUND karaoke for a chance to win original standby images or an acrylic bookmark set!
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The 7-member boy group “TAGRIGHT (Tagright)”
TAGRIGHT × JOYSOUND original acrylic bookmark set of 7 designs…20 winners
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシング、JOYSOUND、TAGRIGHT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP
【Survey of women aged 30 and older】About 50% said modern furisode are “more appealing” than those of the past! Some also said they felt there were more “Western-style and modern designs”
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29.3% said modern furisode feature more “Western-style and modern designs”
50.3% said modern furisode are more appealing
49.7% said furisode from the past are more appealing
52.1% said they sometimes find the way younger generations wear furisode stylish
【A groundbreaking parenting book by a practicing physician】“Win at Exams While Gaming! A Doctor’s Guide to Helping Children Develop the Self-Control to Start Learning on Their Own” goes on sale today!
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More than 90% of elementary school students play games at home
The “Hawaiian Cold Noodles Fair” starts July 17 (Friday) at 12 アロハテーブル locations across Japan! 3 summer-only chilled noodle dishes, including chilled coconut curry pho, will be served in rotation
Rising rapidly in popularity with parents and children! The “Bluey” picture-book series adds “Beach”! A story about a child’s courage to take the first step and the watchful gaze of the adults around them
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List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
The series has sold more than 100,000 copies in total
Currently broadcast in more than 140 countries
In 2025, it was watched for a total of approximately 45.2 billion minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社小学館、株式会社小学館クリエイティブ、Ludo Studio Pty Ltd、ディズニー
The stage reading of “Cocoa on Thursdays,” nominated for the Booksellers’ Award for 5 consecutive years, is set to return! 熊谷真実 and 芋洗坂係長 will perform a selection of short stories for 1 day only
Kyoto welcomes local dishes and specialties from Kyushu and Okinawa! The “2026 Kyushu Umakamon Family Summer Buffet” will be held for 7 days only, starting August 9 (Sunday).
Build a practical business card management app from scratch with Flutter! “Flutter for the Field: Building a Full-Fledged Smartphone App with Database and External API Integration” published; July release in the Izumi of Technology series
Solve all the challenges of summer vacation independent research assignments: “Independent Research at World Heritage Sites!” for elementary school students
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Course period: Monday, July 20–Monday, August 31, 2026
Course fee: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
Everything you need to know about the popular anime 「ちいかわ」! Mini picture book “Anime Chiikawa: The Book of Secrets” goes on sale Wednesday, July 15, 2026!
The 2nd book in a series that teaches geography through quizzes with popular cat 「mofusand」! A fun book for learning about world geography goes on sale Wednesday, July 15!
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【List price】1,650 yen (1,500 yen + tax)
This book provides detailed introductions to a total of 41 countries, focusing on countries that also appear in geography lessons at school.
List price: 1,540 yen (1,400 yen before tax + tax)
A seasonal almanac for savoring the changing seasons with tea: “A Tea Teacher’s Guide to the Pleasures of Seasonal Living” goes on sale Wednesday, July 15, 2026!
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List price: ¥2,420 (base price ¥2,200 + tax)
Page count: 160 pages
Includes over 160 newly created watercolor paintings
A perfect book for independent research and self-directed study by elementary and middle school students: “Experiments and Research You Can Do in 1 Day! Fun and Inspiring Activities” goes on sale Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Packed with the secrets of “AI × time-saving” that cut 100 hours of overtime to zero! “The Ultimate AI Work Speed Guide: NotebookLM Skills for Immediate Use” goes on sale Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Preparing minutes for meetings that previously took 2 hours
Can now be done in just 5 minutes
List price: 2,310 yen (base price 2,100 yen + tax)
Orders open for “Duel Masters” trading color illustration button badges, foil-printed T-shirts and more!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca, has begun taking orders for 6 new “Duel Masters” products. The designs are intended for everyday use and are expected to appeal to fans.
Companies mentioned：Wizards of the Coast、小学館、SHVホールディングス、ShoPro
6 young business owners and successors from Fukuoka and Kyushu gather to talk directly with their “next colleagues”
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“Sokonara MEET Special Edition,” an event where 6 young business owners and successors from Fukuoka and Kyushu talk directly with participants, will be held on July 30, 2026. An undisclosed company name and app integration will create new career connections free from preconceptions.
New color added to support scrubs to mark 15 years of work with 国境なき医師団
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フォーク株式会社 will release new-color scrubs and pants on July 15, 2026, to mark 15 years of collaboration with 国境なき医師団. Each purchase generates a donation; the products feature sustainable materials and a commitment to social contribution.
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 to exhibit at the 2nd AI/DX Sales and Marketing Expo
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Ｓｋｙ株式会社 will exhibit at the 2nd AI/DX Sales and Marketing Expo, to be held in July 2026. The company aims to raise awareness of its products through live demonstrations and consultations.
Vector Japan will exhibit at EdgeTech+ West 2026 and deliver a technical presentation. Its talk focusing on testing challenges in the automotive industry is drawing attention.
Flight Solutions provides verification functionality for FeliCa Networks’ student ID platform
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Flight Solutions is providing verification functionality through “myVerifist” for FeliCa Networks’ student ID platform. The service enables secure identity verification for digital student IDs and contributes to advancing DX in education.
Ongoing distribution begins for the “Manufacturing DX Case Study Analysis Report,” which draws on more than 4,000 data points to reveal realities on the factory floor
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Around 4,000 manufacturing DX-related case studies compiled
Companies mentioned：株式会社パブリカ、ものづくり新聞、Innovation Maker Academy
A refuge from the scorching heat, nestled in fluffy fur. The “Cool Summer Festival,” where visitors can relax with pure-white Samoyeds, opens in August
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From Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, through mid-September
Pizza and pasta featuring plenty of seasonal Japanese pears from Saitama Prefecture are coming to O Park Ogose. A “Japanese Pear Fair” will be held at the resort’s restaurant
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Starting in August 2026, O Park Ogose will offer limited-time menu items made with Japanese pears from Saitama Prefecture. The event highlights local specialties and aims to boost summer visitor numbers.
thomas Co., Ltd. to exhibit at “NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026”
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thomas Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the AI and digital transformation trade show “NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026” in July 2026, showcasing its data integration platform. The company helps businesses improve operational efficiency.
Live demonstrations to show how drones can be used for infrastructure inspections and disaster rescue. Free industrial drone seminar to be held in Yokohama on Thursday, Aug. 6 | Limited to 10 companies
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Sekido will hold a live-demonstration seminar on industrial drones in Yokohama on Aug. 6, 2026. The event will support their use in infrastructure inspections and disaster rescue, and include individual consultations for up to 10 companies.
In the first half of 2026, are diners choosing yakiniku for the “natural flavor of the meat”? Yakiniku restaurant Ushikoi releases ranking of its most popular meats
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Yakiniku restaurant Ushikoi has released its ranking of the most popular meats for the first half of 2026. Its signature “Peace Beef” took the top spot, highlighting a trend toward valuing the natural flavor of meat. The popular restaurant, which is also supported by many celebrities, reflects changing consumer tastes.
“An icon of the admired 50s”: Minayo Watanabe unveils “a new side” of herself for her 40th debut anniversary; special website opens for early access today.
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Minayo Watanabe has launched a special website showcasing a new side of herself in celebration of her 40th solo debut anniversary. She has also drawn attention as a longtime user of the fermented beauty serum “I'm PINCH.”
[TAC PC School] A must-see for those seeking qualifications! Limited-time “Summer Discount! MOS Challenge Campaign” launches!
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TAC PC School is running its “Summer Discount! MOS Challenge Campaign” through Sept. 30, 2026. The campaign offers tuition discounts and a pass bonus to students and working adults pursuing MOS qualifications, supporting skills development and job opportunities.
Keep drinks cold without watering them down during scorching summer days at home. Pure-titanium, non-melting ice “GRACIA TITAN PLUS” surpasses 497% of its goal in 1 week since launch
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GENSEI has begun selling its pure-titanium, non-melting ice ball “GRACIA TITAN PLUS” on Makuake, reaching 497% of its goal in 1 week. It has been praised for keeping drinks cold for a long time without diluting them.
Orders open for newly illustrated goods from the anime “Date A Live V,” including the Princess Throne ver. trading acrylic card, on AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca, has opened orders for 11 newly illustrated items from the anime “Date A Live V.” The designs are made for everyday use.
[World first] Concept unveiled for “EagleEye Laser,” AR smart glasses integrating a GPS course map and laser rangefinder
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The EagleEye Vision development team has unveiled the concept for “EagleEye Laser,” the world’s first AR smart glasses designed specifically for golf that integrate GPS and a laser rangefinder. The glasses are designed to dramatically improve golfers’ pace of play and focus.
[Official blog launched] DREAM PONY Co., Ltd. starts sharing information to offer “a chance to change your life” — honestly covering the realities of franchising, not just the convenient parts
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DREAM PONY Co., Ltd. has launched an official blog to share honest information about the realities of franchising. In its second year since establishment, the company handles more than 80 brands and says it places importance on transparency in supporting people seeking to start their own businesses.
NanoFrontier designated a “research institution” for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research by the education minister
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NanoFrontier has been designated a “research institution” for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research by the education minister. This enables researchers affiliated with companies to apply for the grants, accelerating the integration of basic research and practical implementation.
We created a detailed acrylic model of a retro Randen train car built in Showa 46
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Watanabe Rolling Stock Industry will release a detailed acrylic model in July 2026 replicating a Randen train car built in 1971. The project aims to pass the history of local transportation on to the next generation.
Furie Housing Research Institute survey on “the home environment in an era of extreme heat” | 95.4% experience “heat-related stress” at home, and “comfort in summer” is a factor in choosing a home
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A survey by Furie Housing Research Institute found that 95.4% experience heat-related stress at home, while 89.2% said they would prioritize “comfort in summer” when choosing a home in the future. The home environment amid extreme heat is drawing increased attention.
Orders open on AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise, for a 1/7-scale figure of Megumin, Moon Knight ver., from the anime “KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!”
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AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca, has opened orders for a Moon Knight ver. figure of Megumin from the anime “KonoSuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!” The figure comes with an exclusive bonus and is drawing fan interest.
[Taking place July 25] Compare “Ryusen,” “Hayabusa” and “Hakuun Kyorai” in one night! Special event to unveil 14 of Juyondai’s finest varieties at “Juyondai no Kai” at Ebisu Sushi Gyoten
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A special event, “Juyondai no Kai,” will be held on July 25, 2026, at the Ebisu sushi restaurant Gyoten, offering a chance to sample 14 of Juyondai’s finest varieties. The premium experience is limited to 18 guests and features rare labels served together.