Includes the book 2026 Edition: A Practical Guide to a Secure Business Succession! Web seminar “Learning from a Book: Business Succession Strategies for Small and Midsize Companies 2026” to be held
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The web seminar “Learning from a Book: Business Succession Strategies for Small and Midsize Companies 2026” will be held starting July 23, 2026 (Thursday).
Original2026年7月23日(木)11時30分~7月29日(水)17時00分
Note: The presentation will last approximately 60 minutes.
Overcome weaknesses and move on to practical problems! “Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics I・A” and “Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics II・B・C” to be published on July 15 (Wednesday)
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“Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics I・A” contains 140 questions
“Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics II・B・C” contains 171 questions
“Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics I・A” contains 30 questions
“Good Practice Problems for the Common Test for University Admissions: Mathematics II・B・C” contains 45 questions
—Ohi Racecourse to be awash in a USA atmosphere!— Japan-U.S. Friendship Exchange event “Santa Anita Week” to be held July 20 (Monday, national holiday)–July 24 (Friday)!
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[Event dates] July 20 (Monday, national holiday)–July 24 (Friday) (the 6th Ohi Race Meeting)
[Event date] July 22 (Wednesday)
Look forward to “Santa Anita Week” in 2026.
Forever Young has repeatedly performed well against the world’s top horses in Japan as well as in サウジアラビア, UAE and 米国. At TCK, too, フォーエバーヤング号 showed overwhelming strength in the 2024 Japan Dirt Classic (JpnⅠ) and Tokyo Daishoten (GⅠ), shocking racing fans.
[July 16 is Rainbow Day] Seeing the same rainbow... “I feel happy!”: More than half of women and about 1 in 3 men; survey of 6,855 people [Commissioned primary-data surveys and questionnaires for the SEO and AIO era]
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Results of a survey of 6,855 people on their impressions and experiences related to rainbows
“I don’t remember” was the most common answer for when respondents last saw a rainbow, at 32.1%
“I think it’s beautiful” was the most common feeling when seeing a rainbow, at 51.1%
The professional baseball farm league’s official games have been revamped with a new 3-region format! Fan-participation event information added for “Farm League 2026 in TOKYO DOME”
[First internationally harmonized JAS standards from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries] JAS standards on the quality of wood pellets (all 17 standards in the JAS 0030 series) now on sale at the Japanese Standards Association (with explanatory guide)
“Moist Labo Loose Powder <Tone-Correcting Type>” from the popular skincare-inspired base makeup series モイストラボ will be available for a limited time at @cosme TOKYO / @cosme NAGOYA.
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The series has surpassed 13 million units shipped cumulatively
This year, ガスト serves up a summer double act of “chilled” and “satisfying”! Refreshing, smooth “chilled noodles” and the sure-to-fill-you-up “Gusto Diner”
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849 yen (934 yen including tax)–908 yen (999 yen including tax)
773 yen (850 yen including tax)–864 yen (950 yen including tax)
899 yen (989 yen including tax)–999 yen (1,099 yen including tax)
749 yen (824 yen including tax)–799 yen (879 yen including tax)
New on Qummy, Kewpie’s official food e-commerce site for addressing everyday concerns and helping make busy lives more manageable: “Salads Selected by Registered Dietitians,” chosen candidly by 4 in-house registered dietitians
[First to introduce a terrace gym area and terrace studio!] Second location in Hashima City! 38th location in Gifu Prefecture! FIT-EASY Hashima Fukuju opened its doors!
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“Permanent Discount” campaign offering 550 yen off the monthly membership fee every month
Usage fee: Monthly membership fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
[Equipped with a wide range of entertainment services, including golf, private saunas, and women-only machine Pilates!] First location in Shinshiro City! 91st location in Aichi Prefecture! FIT-EASY Shinshiro has opened!
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Fit-Easy grand-opened FIT-EASY Shinshiro in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture, on July 15, 2026. The location is attracting attention as the brand’s first in the area, offering a new wellness experience with a wide range of entertainment services and AI healthcare.
[An amusement fitness club × resort atmosphere] First location in Kitanagoya City! 92nd location in Aichi Prefecture! FIT-EASY Kitanagoya Nishiharu, equipped with a large sauna, health karaoke and women-only services, has opened!
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Fit-Easy grand-opened FIT-EASY Kitanagoya Nishiharu in Kitanagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 15, 2026. It is the company’s 92nd location in Aichi Prefecture and its first in the city, and features health karaoke and women-only services.
The overnight service on the express bus “Sakurajima-go” linking Fukuoka and Kagoshima returns after 6 years!
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Nishitetsu and JR Kyushu Bus will resume overnight services on the express bus “Sakurajima-go” between Fukuoka and Kagoshima in September 2026, after 6 years. The move responds to recovering tourism demand and the need for nighttime travel.
Investment in Wiffy, which operates onsite installation and after-sales service businesses in India
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PERSOL HD invested in Wiffy, an onsite installation service provider in India. It will support the growth of a B2B2C after-sales support business through a technician training model.
[Hosted by Hakuhodo BIZ GARAGE] Looking ahead to a longevity (healthy aging) society: Let’s envision a new future together through innovation
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Hakuhodo BIZ GARAGE will hold free online seminars in July and September 2026 on building a healthy longevity society. Experts will explain how advances in technologies to control aging will affect business, supporting companies in developing strategies.
Canon named a “Leader” for the second time in U.S.-based IDC’s “MarketScape: Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy” evaluation
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Canon was named a “Leader” for the second time in IDC’s sustainability assessment. Its technology-led resource circulation and decarbonization strategies were recognized.
An afternoon tea that celebrates the ingredients: Shine Muscat grapes, with their natural juiciness preserved / The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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A luxury hotel in Osaka’s Midosuji area will offer a limited-time summer 2026 afternoon tea themed around Shine Muscat grapes. Desserts and savory items highlighting the fruit’s flavor promise an elegant summer experience.
Granvista Membership “Granvillage” double-opening celebration: New membership and usage campaign
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To mark the opening of new hotels in Okinawa and Miyagi in summer 2026, Granvista Hotel & Resort will run a new-member enrollment and usage campaign through its “Granvillage” membership program.
A new student entrepreneur emerges from Kaishi Professional University: Second-year student in the Faculty of Business Creation 佐藤義士 establishes GOODBASE株式会社 to tackle challenges in job hunting!
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Yoshihito Sato, a student at Kaishi Professional University, founded GOODBASE株式会社 and launched JOBPON, a job-hunting matching platform. It aims to match students and companies based on their honest views.
Forking will launch TOKK Sukima, a new gig-work service designed to address restaurant staffing shortages and support promotions, focusing on areas along the Hankyu and Hanshin lines. The service is scheduled to launch in late August 2026.
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Forking and hhms: have partnered to launch TOKK Sukima, a gig-work service for restaurants in the Kansai region, in late August 2026. The new platform aims to address staffing shortages while supporting promotions.
The St. Regis Osaka: Moonlit Reverie, a dinner under the moon held on a night of the full moon
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The St. Regis Osaka will hold Moonlit Reverie, a one-night-only special event, on the night of the full moon on August 28, 2026. The luxury hospitality experience will bring together fine dining, music, a Japanese garden and an exclusive stay.
NEXER Group and エムアールエス conducted a joint survey. About 47% of respondents had experienced shopping when no staff were available. Polite service had the greatest influence on customers’ intention to return.
Suzanne says, “I’m somehow managing,” and opens up about the business situation at the inn she is trying to acquire and revive for 1億5,000万円. Saki Fukuda’s “current job,” which she started 2 years ago, prompts surprise; New York’s Yashiki makes an unexpected request on “Love Hyena.”
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ABEMA’s popular variety show “Love Hyena season6” began airing, and it was reported that Suzanne is taking on the challenge of reviving an inn in Kumamoto.
Sapporo Prince Hotel: Make fun family memories this summer vacation with a special experience inspired by the world of the film “Minions & Monsters.” Limited-time collaboration menu items themed around the characters will be available.
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Sapporo Prince Hotel will collaborate with the film “Minions & Monsters” to offer a limited-time menu in summer 2026. The initiative aims to attract families and raise brand awareness.
“Snoopy Drops” to run a giveaway campaign at Snoopy Town Shops nationwide
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“Snoopy Drops” will run a campaign at Snoopy Town Shops nationwide from July 15, 2026, giving an original sticker to people who add the shop as a friend on LINE. The promotion targets Peanuts fans and game users.
Companies mentioned:Capcom、Peanuts Worldwide、Sony Group
The editorial team of Globe-Trotter Travel Guidebook announced that it will publish a guidebook edition focused on Machida City in spring 2027. A survey campaign is underway to incorporate local voices.
Orders open for new products featuring an original newly drawn illustration by Mine Yoshizaki of “Sgt. Frog”!
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KADOKAWA will begin taking orders on July 15, 2026, for new products featuring an illustration drawn by Mine Yoshizaki of “Sgt. Frog.” The products aim to appeal to fans and boost the franchise.
“Sales outsourcing,” “consulting” and “on-the-ground support”: Sales Hack Inc. strengthens its support structure for a sales staff dispatch service that lets companies choose the approach best suited to their stage.
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Sales Hack has strengthened its sales staff dispatch service to provide support tailored to companies’ growth stages. By combining 3 approaches—outsourcing, consulting and on-the-ground support—it helps build sales organizations with repeatable results.
Google, LINEヤフー, Meta, 個人情報保護委員会 and leading experts to speak at “MyData Japan 2026” on July 29 (Wednesday)
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The MyData Japan General Incorporated Association will hold “MyData Japan 2026” on July 29, 2026. Google, Meta, LINEヤフー, 個人情報保護委員会 and others will speak and discuss the use of data in the age of AI.
ohpner to hold official “No. 1 Executives Poker Tournament” at HEROES POKER FESTIVAL 2026
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ohpner will hold a poker tournament exclusively for business executives at “Hirofesu 2026.” Participants will compete in strategic thinking for a 350万円 prize.
Companies mentioned:ohpner株式会社、株式会社JCI、株式会社QVOU、Gods of Poker、サミー株式会社、m HOLD'EM、株式会社Waitinglist、株式会社GHK
Kansai-born YouTube animation “HELLO OSAKA” becomes official sponsor of Proglab, a robotics and programming school for children: Supporting children’s ability to make their dreams come true
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Kansai-born animation “HELLO OSAKA” is sponsoring Proglab, a programming school for children. The initiative aims to develop future digital talent and create learning opportunities.
Shirataki Sake Brewery and 松泉閣花月 will hold a one-night-only sake pairing event on October 1, 2026. The event will feature about 30 dishes by the head chef and 6 types of sake.
Dior: Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey wear Dior at the premiere of the film “Lucky”
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Dior ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey attended the premiere of the film “Lucky” in Los Angeles on July 13, 2026. Their appearances in Dior expanded the brand’s engagement and media exposure.
Discover the hotel and create a work of art: Summer vacation experience program for children at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
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The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, a luxury hotel in Tokyo, will offer a summer 2026 program for guests’ children, featuring hotel exploration and learning through 3D printer art. The program aims to improve satisfaction among families and strengthen the brand’s value.
Daibo Honkyoji × Kitpas: A historic temple transformed into a colorful art space! “Let’s Play to Our Hearts’ Content with Kitpas” summer vacation workshop to be held on July 19 (Sunday), with 300 wind chimes ringing across the grounds
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Daibo Honkyoji and Nippon Rikagaku Kogyo will hold an art event on July 19, 2026. Featuring 300 wind chimes and a variety of workshops, the event will bring history and creativity together and strengthen ties with the local community.
[台新新光金] Announces the June 115 consolidated unaudited earnings of the company and its major subsidiaries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台新新光金控 announced its consolidated unaudited earnings for June 2026, with monthly after-tax net income of NT$8.96 billion and cumulative first-half earnings of NT$43.83 billion. This routine financial announcement reflects steady growth in overall financial business.
【中環】Announcement of the company's acquisition of securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環公司 purchased 680,000 common shares of 上詮 during July 2026 for a total of nearly NT$396 million, bringing its stake to 0.61%. The move reflects its active portfolio adjustments and efforts to strengthen its asset allocation.
[華新] Announces, on behalf of major subsidiary Walsin Lihwa Europe S.a r.l., the record date for its shareholders' meeting resolution on a cash capital increase
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Walsin Lihwa Europe S.a r.l., a European subsidiary of Walsin, set a record date for a cash capital increase at a shareholders’ meeting. It will raise 30 million euros to strengthen the group’s fund management and stabilize its financial base.
[華新] Announces, on behalf of major subsidiary Walsin Lihwa Europe S.a r.l., important resolutions of its shareholders' meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Walsin’s European subsidiary Walsin Lihwa Europe approved a capital increase at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. The move could accelerate its international expansion by strengthening its financial resources, sending a positive signal to investors.
[定穎投控] Announces, on behalf of subsidiary 超穎電子電路股份有限公司, its 2026 first-half earnings forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Jentech Precision Industrial announced first-half 2026 earnings forecasts for its subsidiary, Chaoying Electronics. It expects a loss due to exchange-rate fluctuations and high costs at its Thailand plant, and warned investors of the risks.
[華南金] Announces a change in the representative of the corporate director, 臺灣銀行股份有限公司
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
華南金控 announced a change in the representative of corporate director 臺灣銀行, with 李杏芬, a section chief at the Treasury Administration of the Ministry of Finance, taking over effective July 14, 2026. This is a routine personnel change and will not affect the company's operations.
【南亞科】Announcement of the company’s acquisition of machinery and equipment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
南亞科 announced on July 14, 2026, that it had purchased a batch of machinery and equipment for approximately NT$16.94 billion. The transaction was approved by the chairman and the seller was Applied Materials Southeast Asia. The equipment will be used to increase production capacity.
Companies mentioned:APPLIED MATERIALS SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE. LTD.
[中信金] 中國信託金融控股股份有限公司 announces the June 115 unaudited earnings of the company and its major subsidiaries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中信金控 announced its unaudited earnings for June 115, with consolidated pretax profit of NT$7.338 billion and parent-company after-tax net income of NT$4.747 billion, reflecting steady growth in financial business and a positive outlook for investors.
[北極星藥業-KY] Announces that it has received notice from 臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司 that the filing for its capital reduction has been suspended from taking effect.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Polaris Pharmaceuticals-KY said it received a notice from the 台湾証券取引所 suspending its capital reduction filing. The notice followed a request to amend submitted documents, and the company said it would have no impact on its business.
[創見] Announces that the board meeting to review the company's second-quarter 115 financial report is scheduled for July 23, 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
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Date of notice convening the board meeting: 115/07/14
Scheduled date of board meeting: 115/07/23
Fiscal year and quarter of the financial report or annual unaudited financial information to be submitted to or resolved by the board: fiscal 115, second quarter
【華新】Announcement by its material subsidiary Walsin Lihwa Europe S.a r.l. of the record date for a cash capital increase approved by its shareholders' meeting
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Total issuance amount: EUR 30,000,000
Board resolution date: 115/07/14
Record date for the capital increase approved by the shareholders' meeting: 115/07/15
Companies mentioned:華新、Walsin Lihwa Europe S.a r.l.
【北極星藥業-KY】Announcement that the company has received notice from 臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司 that the capital reduction filing has been suspended from taking effect.