【The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection】Special accommodation plan for the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival; lottery applications open July 23. Enjoy the fireworks in an elegant private space about 140m above ground
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The Osaka Station Hotel is offering a special accommodation plan for the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival through a lottery. Guests can watch the fireworks from the upper floors and enjoy a luxurious stay.
【Il Azzurri】First in Shizuoka Prefecture※ to introduce aroma ice “Kugel” in guest rooms, offering a sauna experience with changing fragrances to match the morning, evening and nighttime scenery
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Il Azzurri, in Nishiizu, will mark its 5th anniversary by introducing aroma ice “Kugel” in guest-room saunas and launching a new sauna experience combining scenery and fragrance.
【Industry first: semi-solid mobile battery included as standard】Stay safe in extreme heat with urban-style cooling wear to prevent heatstroke. “HVAC Wear,” combining fans, Peltier cooling and a semi-solid mobile battery, goes on sale to the general public on Amazon｜株式会社メイカーズ
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株式会社メイカーズ has begun selling “HVAC Wear,” cooling wear featuring the industry’s first semi-solid mobile battery. Its hybrid Peltier-and-fan design supports both cooling and heating.
Facts
Cooling wear featuring the industry’s first semi-solid mobile battery.
It uses centrifugal fans, so it does not require high airflow and is less likely to billow.
3 Peltier units are positioned near the underarms and below the neck.
Semi-solid mobile batteries have a low risk of ignition, explosion or swelling in direct sunlight.
“Video Production Company Chaos Map 【2026 Edition】” released: an in-depth survey of 23 companies across 5 categories. How to choose a video production company without making costly mistakes
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StockSun has released its “Video Production Company Chaos Map 【2026 Edition】.” As demand for video grows, the guide helps companies compare providers and select the best fit for their needs.
Companies mentioned：StockSun株式会社、株式会社Lumii、株式会社フラッグシップオーケストラ、株式会社アップセット、合同会社ジェイライン、DecoDesign、株式会社動画制作所、株式会社バーチャルイン、株式会社自然農園、株式会社ワールド、株式会社フォー・ファイヴ、株式会社ヒューマンセントリックス、株式会社JPC、株式会社Global Japan Corporation、株式会社ヴェン.カンパニー、株式会社ライズビデオエイティ、株式会社ロックハーツ、株式会社サムシングファン、株式会社プルークス、株式会社フォーズン、株式会社映像製作ファクトリー、合同会社SENTIC、株式会社オルガエンターテインメント
【Kyoto, Hotel Chourakukan】One-day special opening of the normally closed “Onari-no-Ma”; 5th “Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN” to be held on Sept. 27
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Hotel Chourakukan will hold the one-day event “Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026” on Sept. 27, offering an experience of welcoming guests at an Important Cultural Property. The high-value program features a special opening and a collaborative dinner.
Turn scattered data into a competitive advantage. Sapeet uses AI to provide end-to-end support from data-driven management to frontline execution
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Sapeet has launched “SAPEET AX Solution,” which uses AI to structure and interpret corporate data and automate processes from management through frontline execution. It enables organizations to manage with data without relying on individual experience.
【Survey on dinner habits of working parents】More than 70% of dual-income households feel “guilty” about using frozen or delivered meals for dinner. A persistent aversion to “cutting corners” remains, with men also showing a greater tendency toward psychological resistance
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株式会社イングリウッド surveyed dinner habits in dual-income households. The survey found that more than 70% feel guilty about using frozen foods and similar products, and that men experience stronger psychological resistance. It also identified a major gap between spouses in how they view the division of household chores.
Facts
72.9% of dual-income households feel guilty about using frozen foods and similar products for dinner
The proportion who feel strong guilt is 16.8 percentage points higher among men than women
53.1% of women feel that deciding what to cook is a burden when preparing meals
Launching “Song of My Life: Weaving Your Thoughts Through Sound,” a song production and distribution service for sharing life stories ahead of Respect for the Aged Day
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People aged 60 or older who are able to sing and record
Launch of a “business improvement support package” for BPO会社, adding new features to support everything from operational improvements to management improvements
The star of water play is here! The “Aqua Storm SMG Water Blaster,” featuring realistic gimmicks that light up, move and shoot, goes on sale July 17! A super-refreshing water gun to beat the summer heat!
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Price: ¥2,800 (before tax)
Range: approximately 8m.
A thrilling shot that can reach targets up to approximately 10m away.
The battery is housed in the foregrip and provides approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation.
Classic favorites such as “Nyakki!” and “Capelito” come together! The “Petit Petit Anime POP-UP SHOP” will also be held at ロフト locations in Umeda, Sapporo, Yokohama and Sakae!
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3,300 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：東京キャラクターストリート、ロフト、NHKエンタープライズ、アニメタイムズ、アニメ放題、東映アニメチャンネル、DMM TV、dアニメストア、dアニメストア for Prime Video、dアニメストア ニコニコ支店、Hulu、U-NEXT、NHKこどもパーク
Summer menu items for the season starting July 18, 2026 (Sat.)! Restaurants and other outlets in the dining area on the inbound side of Awaji Service Area, including Restaurant Royal, the food court, Ramen Mikoto and Cafe a too, will offer items such as a Setouchi Lemon Fair menu.
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[Summer Recommended Set Meal] ¥2,580 (tax included)
[Whole Awaji Onion Set Meal for Spring] ¥2,280 (tax included)
[Free online seminar] “Next-Generation CX Strategies for Business Leaders: ‘Proactive’ Customer Touchpoints to Keep Up with 2026, the ‘First Year of RCS’” to be held from 12 p.m. on July 30, 2026 (Thu.)
The 2nd installment of inventive “Japanese onigiri” menu items, popular at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, goes on sale in limited quantities at “Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi Store” starting July 17 (Fri.)
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Dine-in or takeout: ¥450 (tax included)
Add ¥250 (tax included) when ordering a set meal, available for dine-in only
Green Carbon Co., Ltd. demonstrates in the Philippines that AWD (alternate wetting and drying) improves biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in rice paddies
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Green Carbon demonstrated the effectiveness of AWD farming for biodiversity in the Philippines. The company confirmed pest suppression and improved ecosystem health, highlighting its importance as a sustainable rice-growing technique.
A big plush toy measuring about 59 cm arrives as an エブリデイ-exclusive prize ～An original prize supervised by crane game pro Naoya Igarashi, designed to stand out on social media～
[Back by popular demand] Registration opens for the rebroadcast of the “Furusato Nozei Survey Findings Briefing” — more than 9割 of participating municipalities said it was “useful”; report on a survey of 327 municipalities and practical presentations by 3 companies to be presented again
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More than 9割 (92.8%) said it was “very useful” or “useful”
ARCH Toranomon Hills, an incubation facility for major corporations, launches “ARCH Booster Plan,” a new service to accelerate new business creation
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Mori Building and PERSOL CAREER have partnered to launch “ARCH Booster Plan,” a new service for companies participating in ARCH. The service accelerates new business creation through ongoing support from professional talent.
[EXELCO DIAMOND] New bridal rings for summer 2026: “Reflet d'Amour” — a single droplet.
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EXELCO DIAMOND will launch its new “Reflet d'Amour” collection on July 18, 2026. The engagement and wedding rings feature the brand’s proprietary setting technique.
Facts
EXELCO DIAMOND will begin selling its new “Reflet d'Amour” rings on July 18, 2026.
The grand prize for the World Jewelry Design Award 2026 is 3 million yen.
As of July 2026, EXELCO DIAMOND has 61 stores in Japan.
“The moment sumika changed my life” and “My story, changed by sumika”—we’re looking for your real-life stories!!!
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Real-life stories about sumika are being sought for a live event hosted by テレビ朝日 that combines music and short films. Selected stories are planned to be adapted into videos.
For 3 days only this summer! “The Witch’s House” is coming to Yokohama! Details announced for the 40th anniversary event, “A Neru Neru Party at the Witch’s House!”
[てんや] Enjoy crispy, fragrant grilled eel tempura on the midsummer Day of the Ox. The “Unatoro Tendon” goes on sale in limited quantities from Thursday, July 23!
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A total of 9,800 meals
Available in limited quantities from Thursday, July 23, 2026
★Event Information★ The most terrifying event in history, where spiral mania and monstrous fish writhe! “Junji Ito POP UP STORE -Uzumaki & Gyo-” coming to ハンズ町田店 ■JUNJIITO
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株式会社CRAZY BUMP is holding “Junji Ito POP UP STORE -Uzumaki & Gyo- in Machida” at ハンズ町田店. A wide range of exclusive goods capturing the world of Junji Ito will be on sale.
[Shibaura Shokuniku / Sekine Seinikuten] Spicy, savory offal returns to beat the midsummer heat! The offal restaurant business marks its 19th anniversary with a revamped full menu
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The offal izakayas operated by AP Holdings have added a seasonal spicy offal menu and revamped their full menus. The new offerings cater to a range of needs, from dining to a casual drink.
Facts
AP Holdings Co., Ltd. began serving its seasonal “Spicy teppanyaki with premium fatty offal and baby octopus” at its Shibaura Shokuniku and Sekine Seinikuten restaurants on July 15, 2026.
“Spicy teppanyaki with premium fatty offal and baby octopus” is priced at 1,100 yen, tax included, and must be ordered for at least 2 people.
“Finishing Teppan Cheese Bibimbap” is available for 880 yen, tax included.
The full menu revamp will begin at all locations except the Omori store on July 15, and at the Omori store on July 29.
AP Holdings Co., Ltd. was established on October 29, 2001.
Does housework never stop during summer vacation? 70% say the amount or frequency of dishwashing increases. The most grueling chore after nodding off is washing the piled-up dishes, while the dishwasher is the most popular “summer vacation lifesaver appliance.”
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Panasonic surveyed 800 dual-income households about the burden of housework during summer vacation. The increased burden of dishwashing is serious, and dishwashers are valued as lifesavers that bring peace of mind.
Facts
70.3% of parents say the burden of washing dishes increases during summer vacation.
1 in 2 people find the time from returning home until their children go to bed the most demanding.
About 60% of parents get less than 30 minutes of rest between returning home and going to bed.
Of the chores resumed after nodding off, washing the piled-up dishes causes the most fatigue.
75.2% of households with dishwashers say they feel more at ease.
[Exclusive Survey] 2026 Latest: Ranking of Hotels and Inns Popular with Foreign Visitors [Gifu Edition] — No. 1 is “Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA”! | Inbound Popular Hotels and Inns Ranking MEO
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200 hotels and inns in Gifu Prefecture
Total reviews (including Japanese): 10,969
Of these, foreign-language reviews: 4,782
The property received 334 foreign-language reviews in 1 year.
Connected to 32 websites, including its own corporate website!
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA、メルキュール飛騨高山、飛騨花里の湯 高山桜庵、ホステル紫、水明館、東急ステイ 飛騨高山 結の湯、ワットホテル＆スパ 飛騨高山、hotel around TAKAYAMA, Ascend Hotel Collection、KOKO HOTEL 飛騨高山、ゲストハウス&カフェ SOY、訪日ラボ、口コミコム
[Sapporo Grand Hotel] Make delicious summer vacation memories at the hotel. Summer Vacation Promotion 2026. Available through August 31, 2026
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Sapporo Grand Hotel is holding its “Summer Vacation Promotion 2026” through August 31, 2026. It offers a variety of accommodation and dining experiences, including special buffets during the Obon holiday period and afternoon tea.
Facts
Sapporo Grand Hotel opened in 1934.
The Summer Vacation Promotion ends on August 31, 2026.
The summer vacation lunch buffet at Northern Terrace Diner runs from July 25 to August 7, 2026.
The adult price for the Obon-period-only special dinner buffet at Northern Terrace Diner is 8,000 yen.
The Summer Vacation Grand Afternoon Tea Set at Lobby Lounge Mizar is limited to 10 servings per time slot.
The 2nd series of miniature items featuring サンリオキャラクターズ, inspired by cotton candy seen at festival stalls and fairs! Going on sale at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late July 2026!
Opening in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, in January 2027: “Human Life Care Itabashi Hospice Home,” a residential hospice supporting people with intractable neurological diseases and terminal cancer to live life their way
First for the “Plarail Lottery”: limited-edition Plarail trains among the prizes! FamilyMart-exclusive “Plarail Lottery -FamilyMart-” goes on sale July 25. The final prize is a clear version of a special-design train in FamilyMart colors!
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To mark its 45th anniversary, FamilyMart is launching the “Plarail Lottery,” a collaboration with Takara Tomy’s “Plarail.” For the first time, Plarail trains will be offered as lottery prizes, with the lottery available at approximately 6,000 stores nationwide.
NEXER Group and 創建建設 surveyed people about regrets and mistakes in custom homebuilding. More than 40% had some kind of regret; insufficient information gathering was the top cause, while floor plan and design was identified as the stage that deserves the most time.
Facts
43.7% of men and women who have built a custom home say they had regrets after it was completed.
The most common cause of regret is insufficient information gathering.
38.9% of people who have built a custom home feel that their discussions with the homebuilding company were inadequate.
The stage that the most people feel they should have spent more time on is floor plan and design.
The hottest “island of love” this summer lands in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro! ABEMA’s “Shuffle Island Season7” and a popular Korean beer garden launch a limited 1-month collaboration on August 1 (Saturday)!
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A limited-time collaboration with ABEMA’s “Shuffle Island Season7” is coming to 2 beer gardens operated by 株式会社ゼットン. The venues will offer exclusive menu items and decorations, as well as 1-day manager events.
“Jalan” announces the 2026 National Roadside Station Grand Prix: Gunma Prefecture’s “Roadside Station Kawaba Denen Plaza” takes 1st place for the 2nd consecutive year!
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Travel information website “Jalan” announced the “2026 National Roadside Station Grand Prix.” “Roadside Station Kawaba Denen Plaza” in Gunma Prefecture ranked 1st for customer satisfaction for the 2nd consecutive year.
To mark the start of “Shuffle Island Season7,” a collaboration has been announced with rooftop beer gardens “池袋パルコ コリアン BBQビアガーデン” and “韓国酒場ビアガーデン ルミネエスト新宿”!
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Starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026
From August 1 (Saturday) through August 31 (Monday), 2026
August 22, 2026, 17:00–21:00
Broadcast date and time: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday), 9 p.m.
A “green jewel” that shines against the Minato Mirai nightscape: 横浜ベイホテル東急’s sweets buffet packed with Shine Muscat grapes. Reservations open August 1!
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Adults: ¥7,800
Adult (unlimited-time plan): 8,800 yen
Adults (includes all-you-can-drink wine and sparkling wine): 9,800 yen
¥4,500 for elementary school students
Children aged 4 and older who have not yet entered elementary school: 3,100 yen
A special summer in a Shibuya hotel, gazing up at the stars. Three story-rich cream sodas devised by a stargazing guide and an afternoon tea journey through the galaxy are available for a limited time!
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SHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL is partnering with コスモプラネタリウム渋谷 to hold a summer-only event themed around the starry sky. The hotel will showcase local attractions through afternoon tea and workshops.
A seminar titled “Practical Design for Liquid Cooling and Energy-Efficient Operation of AI Data Centers,” featuring 杉田 正, president and CEO of 株式会社エルエックススタイル, will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026!!
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Original経済産業省資源エネルギー庁PUE「1.3以下」規制
Power capacity of the latest GPU racks (1 rack: 120KW–1MW)
First pre-order deadline approaching! Goods featuring illustrations drawn by Ryoko Kui for the “Official Recipe Book: Cooking ダンジョン飯 at Home” are now available for pre-order!
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Series sales top 14 million copies
A carefully selected 43 dishes
On sale July 31, 2026
Standard edition: 2,200 yen
Kadostore limited special edition (with acrylic coaster): 4,950 yen
“Organ-chan: Organ Girls!!,” a doctor-supervised social media anime anthropomorphizing the body, launches with a focus on safe enjoyment
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KaKa Creation has launched the doctor-supervised social media anime “器官ちゃん オルガンガールズ!!” on YouTube. Featuring character designs by Kazuho and 6 popular voice actors, it shares health knowledge in an entertaining way.
Be yourself in any environment — “socio-relaxation,” bringing hand care and conversation to care and treatment settings across Hokkaido, provided to 366 people in Hokkaido over 1 year
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The General Incorporated Association Socio-Relaxation Association has provided hand care and time for conversation to 366 people in Hokkaido receiving care or treatment. The initiative is drawing attention as a welfare activity that emphasizes connections with society.
アジラ launches full-scale rollout of its VLM-integrated AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” for real-time video analysis
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アジラ is launching a full-scale rollout of its VLM-integrated AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” using NVIDIA Metropolis. Situational understanding through real-time video analysis aims to transform safety at large-scale facilities.
トロン株式会社 has joined the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to accelerate the development of physical AI for manufacturing. The integration of on-site data from Japan with NVIDIA technology will be key.
アイスリーデザイン to exhibit at the “AI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer,” taking place July 30 and 31
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アイスリーデザイン will exhibit at the “AI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer,” taking place July 30 and 31, 2026. Representative Director Yoichiro Shiba will speak and present successful approaches to using AI. The presentation will highlight the importance of AI-native management, with expected implications for the industry.
[Complete your summer vacation research project with this!] Become a junior chef! “Kyoto Tsuruya” Japanese cooking classes for parents and children
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名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル’s “Kyoto Tsuruya” will hold Japanese cooking classes for parents and children in August 2026. Participants can learn how to make dashi and arrange dishes, with activities suitable for independent research projects. The initiative promotes food education and cultural experiences for families.
[ROLEUP] Ranked ８th by deal count for publicly announced deals of ５千万 dollars or less in the “Mid-Market Japan M&A Financial Advisory Review 2026 First Half” league table (21st the previous year)
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株式会社ROLEUP ranked 8th by number of mid-market deals in LSEG’s M&A league table. Its substantial rise from the previous year reflects recognition of its growing track record.
[SAMANSA] Announces its lineup of new short films for the 3rd week of July! Releasing 4 films, from a human drama about a mother exhausted by her baby’s endless nighttime crying to a terrifying horror story about a phone ringing in a stigmatized property
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株式会社SAMANSA began streaming 4 new short films on July 17, 2026. As a VOD service available for 490 yen per month, it offers works across a range of genres and aims to democratize film culture.
A Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey found that the child poverty rate remained unchanged at 11.0%, reaching 44.7% in single-parent households. A survey by グッドネーバーズ・ジャパン revealed severe conditions, including restrictions on food.
A new experience combining “beer garden × Bon dancing × DJ” at the rooftop “MORES BBQ Beer Garden”: “Yokohama MORES Bon Odori Bon DANCE 2026” to be held on Aug. 21 (Friday)! (Yokohama MORES)
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横浜モアーズ will hold “Bon DANCE 2026,” a new event combining Bon dancing and DJs, on August 21, 2026. DJ Celly and others will perform, bringing a fresh take on urban festivals.
Panerai has announced 2 new watches for the Luna Rossa team ahead of the 2027 America’s Cup. The combination of maritime heritage and innovation has drawn praise.
YE Digital and NVIDIA collaborate in the physical AI field
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YE Digital and NVIDIA are collaborating to optimize logistics and factory transport using physical AI and digital twins. Integrating the WES “MMLogiStation” with NVIDIA Omniverse will enable autonomous operations through the convergence of the real and virtual worlds.
株式会社Enactic joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to accelerate physical AI development
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Enactic has joined NVIDIA’s Cosmos Coalition to accelerate the practical deployment of humanoid robots in care settings. It is strengthening international collaboration on physical AI development using world foundation models.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Agile Robots、Black Forest Labs、Generalist、LTX、Runway、Skild AI
テレイグジスタンス has joined NVIDIA’s physical AI ecosystem, the “Cosmos Coalition.” The move will accelerate development of Japan-originated foundational models for robots and promote the commercial deployment of humanoids.
クラスメソッド has joined NVIDIA’s Cosmos Coalition to advance the implementation of physical AI in Japan. It will contribute by bridging model development and on-site operations.
Hitachi and NVIDIA collaborate on integrated control of physical AI to autonomize entire worksites and advance HMAX
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Hitachi and NVIDIA are developing multi-agent orchestration technology to autonomize entire worksites using physical AI. The collaboration will accelerate the advancement of HMAX and the development of an ecosystem.
[Reprint decided!] “Sparkling, Cute Drawing Special BOOK,” a tracing and drawing picture book, gets a major reprint
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The drawing picture book “キラキラかわいいおえかきスペシャルBOOK,” published by 東京書店, is getting a reprint and major print run following strong sales. It is by popular illustrator Minika and includes more than 700 drawing guides. The book aims to spread the joy of drawing.
“Water Day Photo Exhibition: Each Life, Each Mountain” to be held at Azabudai Hills from July 30 to August 2
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Suntory Beverage & Food will hold the “Water Day Photo Exhibition” at Azabudai Hills. The exhibition will feature photos and stories from 4 water sources visited by J-WAVE navigators, highlighting the importance of natural water.
Colorful, pop-style “Monchhichi” makes its debut as HIPPERS! On sale starting Friday, July 24.
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Dreams Inc. will release “HIPPERS Monchhichi COLORS:Wink Series,” a colorful decorative figure featuring the popular character “Monchhichi,” on July 24, 2026. The new product addresses demand for comfort in the B2C market.