“うんこミュージアム YOKOHAMA BAY” unveils store-exclusive merchandise, including fortune cookies that tell your “うん勢” and a pink souvenir jacket for “うんこLOVE” fans
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Souvenir jacket: 55,000 yen (tax included)
うんこ T-shirt (うんこLOVE Volcano): 3,900 yen each (tax included)
うんこミュージアム fortune cookie: 1,300 yen (tax included)
Original立体ラバーキーホルダー(うんこLOVEボルケーノ) 1,900円(税込)
Keychain set (MY UNKO MAKER YOKOHAMA BAY): 2,800 yen (tax included)
[Reprint immediately after launch!] With more than 200,000 copies sold across the series, dividend investor Taro Haito's latest book, “The Ultimate Stock Investment Strategy: Earn 1.2 Million Yen in Annual Dividends Before You Quit Your Job,” will be reprinted immediately after launch due to popular demand!
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Annual dividends of 1.2 million yen
Monthly dividends of 100,000 yen
List price: 1,980 yen
90% of the stocks held are dividend-growth stocks whose dividends increase year after year
A practical guide for living in the present, as the meanings of “death,” “parting” and “life” change: 『江原啓之のよく生きて死ぬための本』 goes on sale July 17 (Friday)!
Enhanced GPU performance over the previous series! Enjoy games at higher image quality and frame rates! The “Cyborg 15 C13W” series launches with a streamlined new chassis
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GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU supports operation at up to 70 W
New items from the TV anime “mono” include a double-sided full-graphic T-shirt boldly featuring illustrations of 5 characters, including 雨宮さつき, as well as tote bags, stickers and pass cases!【株式会社コスパ】
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Price: 6,930 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Price: 770 yen (tax included)
Release date: Late October 2026
Basic reservation period: through August 2, 2026 (Sunday)
We continue to bring more than 2,500 items to market each year.
【栄光リンクスタディ】“Expert Individual Instruction” opens in September for 6th-grade elementary school students aiming to pass the entrance exams for the most competitive junior high schools
Explaining the 2026 system revisions, expansion of industries covered by the Specified Skilled Worker program, and stricter screening for “Industrial Product Manufacturing” and Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visas
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Job categories: “10→17”
Industries covered: “49→76”
About 5,000 applications handled annually
4,500 Specified Skilled Workers
117 participants in the Hanoi University of Science and Technology cooperative education program
The 2nd collaboration with lifestyle brand “HUMAN MADE”: New limited-edition cans of “コカ・コーラ” and “コカ・コーラゼロ,” plus curry supervised by award-winning restaurant “CURRY UP,” launch simultaneously
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Approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
“Coca-Cola” and “Coca-Cola Zero” HUMAN MADE limited-edition cans (500ml)
1st-edition “Coca-Cola” HUMAN MADE limited-edition can (350ml)
[Price] 369 yen (398 yen including tax)
[Price] 136 yen (146 yen including tax)
Companies mentioned:株式会社ファミリーマート、HUMAN MADE、コカ・コーラ、CURRY UP
Releases “Mynavi 2028 University Graduate Career Intentions Survey: June <Internships and Career Development Activities>”
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42.0% participated in career development activities in June
Internships (programs of 5 days or more including practical work) rose 7.0 points year on year
80% of students want to undergo screening, such as document screening and interviews, to participate in internships and other career development activities
[New subscription service “新潮QUE”] Read Isao Takahata’s Studio Ghibli classic “Grave of the Fireflies” in the original story collection “America Hijiki and Grave of the Fireflies” by Akiyuki Nosaka, available to read without limits
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Released worldwide (excluding Japan) on Netflix in 2024
It moved audiences deeply in more than 190 countries
Limited-time summer streaming in Japan also began in 2025
Streaming began on July 15 this year
Premium plan: ¥2,400 per month (tax included)
Premium+ plan: ¥24,000 per year (tax included)
International + Foresight plan: ¥800 per month (tax included)
A seminar titled “Persuasive Proposals That Move People: Techniques in Explanation, Persuasion and Building Support” will be held on August 20, 2026, with Shinichi Mori, President and CEO of 合同会社ヒューマンパワー・リサーチ.
Creepy Nuts writes new song “Running Wheel” for Honda’s “N-BOX CUSTOM” commercial! Digital release set for August 19! “Nobishiro” will also feature in the new “N-BOX” commercial!
With full cooperation from 読売ジャイアンツ, the new “Giants Drill” offers a fresh way to learn through baseball. A bookstore campaign offering summer vacation bonuses also starts the same day at select stores in Tokyo.
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List price: 1,760 yen (base price 1,600 yen + tax)
<Obu, Aichi> Savor every bite of Shimomura beef, known for its “rich flavor” and “ultimate melt-in-your-mouth texture.” The Shimomura Farm-direct yakiniku restaurant “三代目下村牛” revamps its main menu, starting June 25, 2026!
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The yakiniku restaurant “三代目下村牛,” operated by 下村畜産食肉, will completely revamp its full menu on June 25, 2026. It will introduce new dishes that bring out the appeal of its premium 黒毛和牛, raised in-house, offering a special dining experience.
A survey of 1,256 high school students in Aichi Prefecture who started wearing bicycle helmets found that 85% said they hoped helmet use would become the norm.
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A survey of 1,256 high school students in Aichi Prefecture about bicycle helmet use found that 85% said they hoped it would become the norm, highlighting greater safety awareness. Kabuto donated about 2,900 helmets.
UNICEF House summer vacation exhibition for parents and children: “Earth Passport” panel and original artwork exhibition. Reflecting on peace through picture books that connect people across borders [Press Release]
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The Japan Committee for UNICEF will hold the “Earth Passport” exhibition for parents and children at UNICEF House in summer 2026. The event will offer an opportunity to learn about peace and diversity through picture books and encourage social contributions.
The next wave after the Korean beauty boom is education. Japan’s first Korean skin-care education program aligned with ISO international standards is launching, taking Korean beauty from “intuition” to “global standards.”
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株式会社b-models has launched Japan’s first Korean skin-care education program aligned with ISO international standards. It aims to standardize Korean beauty, develop talent and improve consistency in the industry.
Companies mentioned:KLGI(K-Beauty Lead to Global Institute)
In its 6th year, partnership with 株式会社はくばく supports children through summer meals amid rising prices
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Bai Pu Co. has donated summer food to the Yamanashi Food Bank for 6 consecutive years, supporting the families of 2,000 children. Amid rising prices, businesses and NPOs are working together to strengthen children’s food security.
[Nationwide 5th implementation] Local e-commerce platform “Sakura Guruguru Agri Market,” launched in partnership with 株式会社PROPELa!
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Sakura City has opened a local e-commerce platform in partnership with PROPELa, the 5th such initiative nationwide, to support producers practicing environmentally conscious agriculture. The platform brings products, experiences and stories together to strengthen connections between producers and consumers.
ウイーズ・システムズ releases free “Readiness Self-Check” for compliance with SCS Assessment System ★3
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ウイーズ・システムズ has released a free self-check to help organizations prepare for SCS Assessment System ★3 compliance. Companies can easily assess their security frameworks and receive a free report for internal sharing.
データ復旧クイックマン begins advancing AI-powered data recovery technology
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データ復旧クイックマン has begun developing advanced data recovery technology using AI. By combining conventional techniques with AI analysis, it aims to improve recovery accuracy and speed.
高岡市美術館 announces “ART☆MILKY WAY: Taguchi Art Collection Exhibition” to mark its 75th anniversary
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To mark the 75th anniversary of 高岡市美術館, the Taguchi Art Collection is holding a contemporary art exhibition. Works by a diverse range of artists are presented as a “microcosm,” with the event expected to invigorate local culture.
Investor and mother Choru-ko, who built assets worth 100 million yen while on parental leave, to speak at 1-day financial event where 36 women will learn about wealth building
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36 women participated
Started investing in stocks with 2.4 million yen
Assets topped 300 million yen
More than 3,300 members
More than 100,000 women have participated in total
Companies mentioned:FANTAS technology株式会社、きんゆう女子。、マネカツ by FANTAS
Does generative AI cite comparison and ranking sites more than review sites? Optyino.ai analyzes 36,642 AI responses; citation rate for comparison and ranking sites is 27.3%
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Analysis of 36,642 AI responses
Citation rate for comparison and ranking sites: 27.3%
[Dior] Kit Connor wears Dior at the premiere of “HEARTSTOPPER: Our Forever”
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Actor Kit Connor wore Dior at the “HEARTSTOPPER” premiere held in London on July 14, 2026. The collaboration between celebrities and luxury brands is attracting attention.
Ultrasonic cleaning equipment maker カイジョー launches “QUAVA mini Mega Puck,” a new ultrasonic cleaner using a liquid-contact cleaning method for semiconductors
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カイジョー has launched the new “QUAVA mini Mega Puck” ultrasonic cleaner for semiconductors. Its high-frequency ultrasound delivers both high cleanliness and damage-free cleaning, addressing challenges in cleaning fine circuits.
Japanese athletes win a total of 16 medals at the 22nd Asian Senior Championships and 5th Asian Para Championships
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Japanese athletes won a total of 16 medals at the 22nd Asian Senior Karate Championships and the 5th Asian Para Karate Championships, finishing ahead of other countries in the medal count.
[Weekly Taiwan Business News] 2026 ranking of Taiwan’s top 30 companies by revenue released: A new industrial landscape led by AI servers and semiconductors|ワイズコンサルティング
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ワイズコンサルティング has released its 2026 ranking of Taiwanese companies by revenue. Driven by AI and semiconductors, all of the top 30 companies exceeded 1 trillion yen in revenue, highlighting a clear shift in Taiwan’s industrial structure.
From social media to nationwide in half a year! Social-media-born dog clothing brand Fancy Petit Honey
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Social-media-born dog clothing brand Fancy Petit Honey gained attention after a photo event in Akihabara and is accelerating its nationwide expansion with a store at 西武渋谷. Its designs prioritize making dogs look great on social media.
Make your usual drive even more fun. “Cocodrive!” drive entertainment app officially launches
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Nexgear launched “Cocodrive!,” an app that makes driving more fun, on July 10, 2026. Features including driving logs and a car diary turn the driving experience into entertainment.
From sauna events to activities for parents and children, there’s plenty to enjoy! “林檎の湯屋おぶ~” to hold “Summer Obu Festival” from July 22
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林檎の湯屋おぶ~ will hold the “Summer Obu Festival” from July 22, 2026. A variety of activities for sauna fans and families will be offered to boost summer attendance.
ディーエムエス joins “J-HRTI,” which aims to accelerate the real-world deployment of humanoid robots
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ディーエムエス has joined “J-HRTI,” which aims to bring humanoid robots into practical use. It is the first company from the logistics industry to participate and will take on the automation of non-routine tasks, contributing to solutions for labor shortages.
インフォマート builds a data foundation for the AI era by adopting Quollio’s data intelligence platform
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インフォマート has adopted Quollio’s data intelligence platform “QDIC” to build a data foundation for the AI era. It will promote companywide data use by standardizing data definitions and strengthening governance.
To mark the relaunch of “Eye Shampoo,” the 3rd “Take Care of Your Eyes (EYE) Campaign” is set! A “cool eye shampoo” that cools from around the eyes launches July 17 (Friday) at a Kumagaya barbershop aiming to be Japan’s best at beating the heat!
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To mark the launch of the revamped “Eye Shampoo,” MediProduce has teamed up with a barbershop in Kumagaya to offer a “cool eye shampoo” service for a limited time this summer. The initiative aims to promote eye health and deliver experiential marketing.
[First in Hokkaido] A job-hunting event drawing attention in the dental industry! “DH Job Fair” for dental hygienists and “MEETUP” for dentists to be held together
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株式会社クオキャリア will hold Hokkaido’s first job fair for dental hygienists and dentists, “DH Job Fair” and “MEETUP.” The events aim to address labor shortages, with many attendees and clinics taking part.
Investor and mother Choru-ko, who built assets worth 100 million yen while on parental leave, to speak at 1-day financial event where 36 women will learn about wealth building
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“Manekatsu by FANTAS,” operated by FANTAS technology, held an asset-building event on June 28, 2026, featuring mom investor Choruco and attended by 36 women. It provided an opportunity to learn about investing and real estate.
[Employee benefits] The 72nd summer rafting and premium Japanese Black beef barbecue bus tour, hosted by the chairman of いーふらん!
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いーふらん held its 72nd summer rafting and barbecue bus tour, hosted by the chairman. The employee-benefits event aimed to foster camaraderie among employees and improve satisfaction.
Renowned advisers offer hands-on support! The Nikkei launches business school to develop young social entrepreneurs
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日本経済新聞社 is recruiting participants for a hands-on business school for young social entrepreneurs. Those who pass screening will receive free support to help address social issues.
SENSAI’s finest foundation is here: featuring a world-first*¹ ingredient approach that combines a beautiful finish with skincare benefits, made possible by a new emulsification technology
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花王 will launch the world’s first foundation combining skincare benefits with a beautiful finish through new emulsification technology under its SENSAI brand in October 2026. The launch will accelerate the brand’s growth in Asian markets.
[The Ancient Izumo Museum of History is coming from the mythical land of Shimane!] An interactive event for all ages will be held at Sakae’s Chunin Building on August 1 (Saturday)!
First- and second-year university students turn an idea into a product from scratch. TechTrain supports “BrandingHackathon,” organized by Ritsumeikan University students.
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TechTrain supported “BrandingHackathon,” a beginner-focused hackathon organized by Ritsumeikan University students. It gave first- and second-year university students a chance to experience hands-on product development and acquire practical skills.
KONAMI’s “Summer SALE Part 2,” with discounts of up to 80%, is underway!
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KONAMI is running its 2nd summer sale, with popular titles such as “SILENT HILL 2” and the “METAL GEAR SOLID” series discounted by up to 80%. The limited-time sale appeals to a wide range of fans.
Companies mentioned:Sony Interactive Entertainment、Nintendo、Valve Corporation、Microsoft、Studio Far Out Games AB、ZeDrimeTim、Epic Games、adidas、スタジオ・ダイス、集英社、テレビ東京、講談社、NTV、Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V.、Viacom International Inc.
As part of Shibuya Ward’s “Inquiry-Based Learning: Shibuya Future Studies,” DAMBO provides hands-on support for inquiry-based learning among 5th graders at Shibuya Ward Uehara Elementary School
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DAMBO supported inquiry-based learning for 5th graders at Shibuya Ward Uehara Elementary School, co-developing “Wooper Light” and an “African Elephant Tape Dispenser” around the theme of endangered species. The project was recognized for putting learning into practice in society.
Is the event venue the Soft On Demand headquarters!? SOD to hold immersive event where participants can experience real work!
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SODクリエイト will hold an experiential event at its headquarters on August 29, 2026. Participants can experience the work of a production company and learn what goes on behind the scenes. The immersive event is attracting attention.
Tokyo’s concentration continues unabated, but population growth slows; Tokyo metropolitan area to account for more than 30% of the national population — a look at population concentration today based on preliminary 2025 census figures
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Preliminary figures from the 2025 census show that population concentration in Tokyo continues, although the growth rate is slowing. The Tokyo metropolitan area accounts for 30.1% of the national population, while declines are accelerating in surrounding areas.
リノベる ranks No. 1 nationwide and in the Tokyo metropolitan area for contract-based businesses for 6 consecutive years — ranking of “Eligible R Housing” certificates issued
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リノベる ranked No. 1 nationwide and in the Tokyo metropolitan area for the number of “Eligible R Housing” certificates issued in fiscal 2025, achieving the top spot for 6 consecutive years. The result demonstrates its reliability and market leadership as a contract-based business.
“Earth NASA Backpack Summer School-Bag Shopping Campaign 2027” is underway!
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CHIKYU is running a summer-limited campaign for backpacks for students entering school in 2027. It offers perks for store visits and purchases, helping families choose a school bag.
Hankook & Company, with about 80 years of battery manufacturing expertise, steps up its presence in the Japanese market ahead of the summer demand season
For consecutive days of extreme heat and to help prevent heatstroke indoors: high-performance lace curtains that reduce surface temperatures by up to about 10.9°C and improve air-conditioning efficiency, available for a limited time
New video-based illumination “Lumi Curtain” unveiled for this year’s Halloween and Christmas decorations, usable from summer
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One unit can be used for Tanabata, fireworks festivals, summer festivals, Halloween, and Christmas simply by changing the video content
Halloween decorations are in use for about 1 month (October), while Christmas illuminations are in use for about 1–2 months (late November to early January). That means they are in actual use for a total of just 2–3 months a year.
For the remaining 9–10 months, the decorations quietly take up space in storage.
Wealthy Design launches IT support services for AI, AWS, and regional businesses. With AWS at the core, it provides end-to-end support for corporate AI adoption, business system development, and IT consulting
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Increased capital to ¥10 million
AI implementation and development support from ¥30,000
PoC projects start at 800,000 yen
Production implementation starts at 1.5 million yen
AI engineering support starts at 800,000 yen per month
Website creation, launch and hosting environment setup starts at 500,000 yen (standard price: 600,000 yen)
AI reskilling training courses are priced at around 400,000 yen per person
[Island-building game × learning] 新学社 launches its learning app 「わくわく まなビルド ~学んで建てる夏休み~」 for elementary school students in grades 3–5 on the App Store and Google Play today
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The app is available as a one-time purchase for 600 yen (tax included)
Official website of the 「World Local Mascot Grand Prix」 surpasses 2 million page views!
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The official website of the 「World Local Mascot Grand Prix」 has surpassed 2 million page views. A total of 298 mascots from Japan and abroad are taking part, and the voting event aimed at revitalizing local communities is going strong.
あきたなつかしれとろ博覧会, themed around 「Akita’s Sake」, is being held in Akita City. The exhibition features around 250 items documenting sake culture and showcases the appeal of local culture.
あいぱく®, one of Japan’s largest ice cream events, which has welcomed a total of 4.5 million visitors, is coming to おのだサンパーク! Making its Yamaguchi Prefecture debut!!
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あいぱく®, one of Japan’s largest ice cream events, will be held at 「おのだサンパーク」 in July 2026, marking its first appearance in Yamaguchi Prefecture. More than 100 varieties of local ice cream from 30 brands across Japan will come together, combining regional revitalization with visitor satisfaction.
[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] Works from the collection of 久保貞次郎, owned by Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture, go on display. 「30 Years After His Death: Who Was 久保貞次郎?」, tracing the life of the collector who connected art and society, opens July 18
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An exhibition of the 久保貞次郎 collection opens at 飛騨市美術館 on July 18. It introduces the life of the collector known for his work connecting art and society.
55.0% have found out that the person they liked was in love with someone else | 27.5% pursued them despite knowing, and 15.0% later 「started dating」 [Survey by ハッピーメール]
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ハッピーメール surveyed 400 adult men and women about unrequited love. 55.0% had discovered that the person they liked was in love with someone else, and 27.5% pursued them. The findings offer an important look at the realities of people’s feelings and behavior in love.
Experience a Myanmar cultural fair at university! Traditional clothing and desserts on display
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Nagoya University of Commerce and Business held its first Myanmar cultural fair on July 8, 2026. Led by students, the event promoted cross-cultural understanding.