【BE:STYLE FES. ― Mitsukoshi Wellness Beauty ―】JUNO PILATES to hold special one-on-one lessons, limited to 1 participant per session, led by 14 popular instructors.
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At the “BE:STYLE FES. ― Mitsukoshi Wellness Beauty ―” at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, JUNO PILATES will hold special one-on-one lessons, limited to 1 participant per session, led by 14 popular instructors. The lineup of instructors brings expertise in a range of areas, including posture improvement and body shaping, offering attendees a chance to experience the appeal of Pilates.
【BE:STYLE FES.— Mitsukoshi Wellness Beauty—3-day limited event】Talk shows and special program events featuring a lineup of distinguished instructors at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main StoreーJUNO PILATESー
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JUNO PILATES will participate in a wellness event at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in July 2026, offering talk shows and hands-on programs featuring a distinguished lineup of instructors for 3 days only. The event is attracting considerable attention.
Online event for parents to deepen their understanding of children who do not or cannot attend school
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長野県 and its board of education will hold an online event on August 21 for parents of children who do not attend school. NPO法人多様な学びプロジェクト will organize the event, which aims to promote understanding and build a support network.
3 weeks after the Venezuela earthquake, needs for support for children remain severe; UNICEF expands assistance in health, nutrition, water, sanitation and other areas 【Press Release】
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3 weeks after a major earthquake struck Venezuela, the need for support for children remains severe. UNICEF is expanding assistance to reach 470,000 people.
Nakadario’s film “Nox,” directed at age 19, officially selected for the “Venice Immersive” competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival
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“Nox,” an autobiographical immersive film directed by 19-year-old creator Nakadario, has been selected for the “Venice Immersive” section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. The VR work lets viewers experience the world from the perspective of someone living with mental illness and has earned high international acclaim.
【La Carpe】Event Report: The ５th “Morita Atsuko’s Shinra Juku” Held
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La Carpe held the ５th “Morita Atsuko’s Shinra Juku” event with Morita Atsuko in Nakameguro. The event offered practical learning in plant therapy through a lecture and a distillation experience, with frankincense as its theme.
For anyone who doesn’t want to be disappointed by lemon sweets this summer: how Ginza Le Blanc makes Western-style confections that truly taste of lemon
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Ginza Le Blanc, a Western-style confectionery shop in Tokyo’s Ginza district, has launched its summer-only “Lemon Confectionery Series,” pursuing an authentic lemon flavor. The shop aims to create products that exceed expectations in both appearance and taste.
【Free trial sessions start Friday, July 24!】ZEAL BOXING FITNESS Hasunuma to grand-open on Friday, August 7!
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ZEAL will grand-open a new location in Hasunuma, Tokyo, on August 7, 2026. Free trial sessions will be held starting July 24. The new-style boxing fitness studio allows customers to work out without bringing their own gear and aims to support healthy habits among local residents.
【Archived livestream】“New Onboarding Essentials for HR: EX Design That Supports Retention and Success”
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mct has released an archived livestream featuring Akihiro Yonemoto and Saki Watanabe speaking about new onboarding essentials. The speakers explain EX design that supports retention and success for HR professionals.
Tech-T publishes latest research reports on China’s ELV and recycled plastics markets
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Tech-T has published 2 research reports on China’s ELV and recycled plastics markets. The reports are useful for strategic planning in the automotive and materials industries.
“Poppoen,” the nursery school chain operated by Meitetsu Smile Plus, to introduce “icuco® touch&care,” a clip-on sensor for monitoring children during naps, at all locations
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Meitetsu Smile Plus will introduce icuco’s clip-on nap-monitoring sensors at all 21 “Poppoen” nursery schools it operates. The move aims to improve safety and comfort while reducing the burden on childcare workers.
“Setagaya Bread Festival 2026” set for Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026
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The Setagaya Bread Festival Executive Committee has announced that “Setagaya Bread Festival 2026” will be held in late October 2026. With the theme “DANCE with bread,” the festival aims to revitalize the community and encourage cultural exchange through bread.
Karabina Technology launches information site for its “Basic Series” supporting Shopify store operations
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Karabina Technology has launched an information site for its “Basic Series” apps for Shopify. The apps support more efficient e-commerce operations and improved shopping experiences.
Kinki University’s Kue-Tama to be offered as a hometown tax donation gift in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
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Kindai University and Amarin Kindai have begun offering “Kue-Tama,” a crossbred fish they developed, as a hometown tax donation gift in Shirahama. The initiative applies research成果 to regional development and promotes a sustainable fishing industry.
icuco® touch&care to be introduced at all “Poppoen” nursery schools operated by 株式会社名鉄スマイルプラス
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The “icuco® touch&care” nap sensor will be introduced at all 21 “Poppoen” nursery schools operated by Meitetsu Smile Plus. The initiative aims to protect 0-year-old children and reduce the burden on childcare workers, and is drawing significant public interest.
Redfox’s “cyzen pro” now supports Zenrin residential maps, enabling more efficient visits and information sharing. The update accelerates digital transformation in field operations.
Partial refunds of child fares as mileage points under the “Kids manaca Outing Campaign”
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The Meitetsu Group will run a campaign in summer 2026 offering mileage rewards to users of children’s manaca cards. The campaign aims to encourage families to use public transportation and is part of the group’s contribution to the community.
Hanshin Electric Railway and Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway join the “Kansai Machi We’ll” Regional Decarbonization Promotion Consortium; new cooperation agreements signed with Kyoto City, Moriguchi City and Ashiya City
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5 railway companies and 18 municipalities in Kansai are working together through “Kansai Machi We’ll” to promote decarbonization. The initiative centers on the use of renewable energy and public transportation.
Maniwa City in Okayama Prefecture and private-sector businesses among 11 organizations jointly invest to establish “KANAMS,” a Maniwa-based agricultural support services company
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Maniwa City in Okayama Prefecture and 11 organizations, including the Pasona Group, have jointly invested to establish KANAMS, an agricultural support services company, in July 2026. The company aims to address local challenges and realize sustainable agriculture.
Roasted COFFEE LABORATORY: New crispy crepe with an aroma of coffee and a crunchy texture
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Roasted COFFEE LABORATORY launches a new sweet, Crispy Crepe, at its Jiyugaoka store and opens a limited-time shop in Karuizawa. Its crisp texture and coffee aroma are a highlight, as the company looks to boost summer sales.
コエノマ adds offline playback to its app, continuing to focus its features on closed radio broadcasts
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コエノマ has added offline playback to its listener app. The feature strengthens the experience focused on closed broadcasts and supports the use of audio by companies and private communities.
Reservation system RESERVA adds a feature to automatically send surveys to service users
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株式会社コントロールテクノロジー has added a feature to its reservation system RESERVA that automatically sends post-service surveys. The feature enables ongoing measurement of customer satisfaction and more efficient operations.
少数株ドットコム voices clear opposition to a proposal by the LDP task force to raise the requirements for convening extraordinary shareholders’ meetings and restrict shareholder proposals
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少数株ドットコム opposes the LDP task force’s proposals to raise the requirements for convening extraordinary shareholders’ meetings and restrict shareholder proposals, citing concern about a setback for corporate governance.
What are the “diagonal relationships” that can help careers in the age of AI? An entrepreneur and former head of the Yomiuri Shimbun’s lifestyle section will discuss the topic with Matsuya’s public relations director and the manager of Morioka Station Building at a free online seminar on Aug. 6 (Thursday).
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nanameism will hold a free online seminar on Aug. 6 on the theme of “diagonal relationships.” Matsuya’s public relations director and the manager of Morioka Station Building will discuss support for women’s careers.
SyntheticGestalt launches molecular AI models ZAO and KOYA
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SyntheticGestalt has unveiled drug discovery support AIs ZAO and KOYA. In partnership with NVIDIA, it is advancing automation using AI agents, bringing innovation to the industry.
Spotting changes in a beloved cat early through litter-box records—. PETKIT, a pet appliance brand used by 5 million people worldwide, released a Web commercial on July 16 recreating a real-life story involving its fully automated cat litter box with an AI camera.
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PETKIT has released a Web commercial based on real-life experiences with its fully automated cat litter box with an AI camera. It highlights how the product can help spot health problems early, even in multi-cat households, and offers reassurance to owners.
Kagawa and Takamatsu-based カワニシカバン brings back an early leather business tote with updated specifications—a D2C bag brand with 140,000 YouTube subscribers
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Kagawa-based D2C bag brand カワニシカバン has relaunched GAMP, an early business tote from the company’s founding period. The bag features original leather and updated specifications, and is aimed at business customers.
[Conference appearance on Aug. 18 (Tuesday)~] TechSuite株式会社 to speak at online conference: “Are AI answers ‘generic’ because the data entered is mediocre?”
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TechSuite will speak at an online conference in August 2026 and present its information design information design strategy for the age of AI search. The company will share a data-driven approach to becoming a business selected by AI.
Limited-edition Renault Kangoo Couleur and Renault Grand Kangoo Couleur go on sale in body colors inspired by traditional French confections
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Renault Japan has launched the limited-edition Kangoo Couleur, inspired by the traditional French confection dragée, with a run of 150 units. Lottery sales are intended to energize sales channels.
Navitime Japan signs a basic agreement on cooperation to promote tourism to Taiwan with 台湾ホテル協会
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Navitime Japan and 台湾ホテル協会 have signed an agreement to cooperate on promoting tourism to Taiwan. Information on 4,000 hotels will be provided through the app to improve convenience for foreign visitors to Taiwan. The agreement marks an important step toward expanding the inbound tourism market.
[Kitakyushu City] Applications open for participants in the Bridge Kitakyushu 2026 program!! (Deadline: 8/14)
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Kitakyushu City is seeking participants for Bridge Kitakyushu 2026, a 6-month support program for small and medium-sized business successors. The program aims to revitalize the local economy through business succession support. The application deadline is Aug. 14, Reiwa 8.
90% of parents say sex education is needed in schools, while nearly 70% call for comprehensive content that includes pregnancy and childbirth (Doronko-kai Group)
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A survey by 泥巴會集團 found that 96% of parents support sex education in schools, and nearly seven-tenths want it to include topics such as pregnancy and contraception. The results reflect growing attention to child protection and comprehensive sex education.
Ahead of Marine Day, a machine recreates the movements of a manta ray gliding through the sea. BLDB unveils a movable metal model as the first installment of its “Sea God Project”
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BLDB has unveiled a movable metal model that recreates the movements of a manta ray through mechanical structures, ahead of Marine Day 2026. The fusion of nature and machinery is drawing attention.
Taiwan Excellence award-winning products to appear at 2026 Taiwan Expo! Taiwan Excellence Pavilion to hold a 2026 Taiwan Expo special talk event and open viewing!
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Taiwan Excellence will showcase award-winning products at 2026 Taiwan Expo. Talent Yuchami and 福熊くん will appear, with visitors invited to experience the products in a future academy-style setting. The event will highlight technological and cultural ties between Japan and Taiwan.
Companies mentioned：GIO Optoelectronics Corp.、Smiling Elements International Corporation、SH-RD Beauty株式会社
A new-style reading theater performance themed around Takatsuki, featuring freelance announcer 寺谷一紀さん, will be held
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Freelance announcer 寺谷一紀さん will stage a new-style reading theater performance themed around Takatsuki at Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theatre. The performance combines readings with pantomime and music, and is attracting attention after the previous show sold out.
[For Obon gatherings] 食菜工房まる山, beloved for years in Koriyama and Iwaki, begins taking reservations for special Obon catered meals to add to family gatherings!
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食菜工房まる山 has begun taking reservations for special catered meals for Obon 2026. It will offer a lavish menu for three generations to enjoy, strengthening its ties to local food culture.
Autumn Hokkaido Gourmet and Shine Muscat Lunch and Dinner Buffet
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InterContinental Tokyo Bay will hold an autumn buffet featuring Hokkaido ingredients and Shine Muscat grapes from September 2026. A weekday-only all-you-can-eat red snow crab offering is a highlight.
[Up to ¥660,000 worth free!] Summer grand finale campaign offers a thank-you for your support of “festival catering” that turns the entire office into a festival
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Catering Selection has launched a campaign offering up to ¥660,000 worth of its interactive “festival catering,” which can be held at an office, free of charge. The company is stepping up support for corporate events.
Panel exhibition of products certified under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Trial Order Certification Program for Reiwa 8
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As part of a certification program supporting new products from small and medium-sized businesses, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold a panel exhibition of products certified for Reiwa 8 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in July 2026. ツクリエ will run the program office.
Yokohama Vanilla unveils its first summer-limited shopping bag for 2026! Available from tomorrow, July 17, at the Yokohama Takashimaya store and limited-time pop-up shop!
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Yokohama Vanilla will begin offering its summer-limited shopping bag for 2026 on July 17. Featuring a design inspired by summer in Yokohama, it will be given to customers who purchase products.
A summer-only menu launches at Egg Cafe in the foothills of Mount Ikoma on July 18, 2026!
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Egg Cafe at KURAGARI Village will offer a summer-only menu starting July 18, 2026. The lineup includes omurice made with freshly laid eggs and shaved ice, among other seasonal dishes. The cafe is popular with families for its nature-rich setting, 30 minutes from Osaka.
Comfortable, minimalist QUICK PACK bags bring nearly the full lineup to ヨドバシカメラ Multimedia Ikebukuro
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NIG’s minimalist QUICK PACK bags are now available in nearly the full lineup at ヨドバシカメラ池袋店. The move lets customers try products that were previously sold online in a physical store, responding to customer requests.
Recognized for 4 consecutive years as an outstanding initiative operator under the Environment Ministry’s ESG Leasing Promotion Program
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Mitsubishi HC Capital receives excellence certification for the 4th consecutive year under the Environment Ministry’s ESG Leasing Promotion Program. Its track record in supporting decarbonization was recognized, strengthening trust.
“Duo Hills Toyoake Zengo,” a 15-story building with 103 homes, launches in the largest-scale (※２) land readjustment area in the city, spanning more than 19ha (※１) along the Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line.
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Hoosiers Corporation announced “Duo Hills Toyoake Zengo,” a 103-unit condominium, the largest of its kind in Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture. The property is a 9-minute walk from Meitetsu Zengo Station, with occupancy scheduled for 2028.
“Starbucks Youth Program” launches to support children and young people who will shape the future
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To mark its 30th anniversary, Starbucks Japan has launched the “Starbucks Youth Program” to support young people. It aims to nurture the next generation by offering partner scholarships and strengthening the “Hummingbird Program.”
Frogwell begins offering impact assessments and Salesforce Voice migration support ahead of the planned discontinuation of Salesforce “Open CTI” (scheduled for Feb. 28, 2028)
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Frogwell has begun offering companies impact assessments and migration support to Salesforce Voice ahead of the discontinuation of Salesforce Open CTI in 2028. The service is significant for its support in revamping telephone integration operations.
Now with slim-space storage! “Waist Support Chair” for offices and homes launches in August
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Hac will launch 3 new products in August 2026, including a foldable waist support chair. The lifestyle support goods are useful for desk work, gardening and styling, and offer ideas for comfortable living.
Recruiting care facilities eager to introduce care robots (residential care and meal delivery support, home care)
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Kanagawa Prefecture is recruiting care facilities eager to trial care robots. The initiative aims to improve productivity and the QOL of care recipients, and is drawing attention as public policy.
Winners and prizewinners at the full-contact karate championship will visit the governor
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Karate athletes from Kanagawa Prefecture won or placed at a national tournament and paid a courtesy visit to the governor. The visit is an important event that contributes to the promotion of local sports and the development of martial arts culture.
Reiwa ８ fiscal year lineup for the Coexistence and Co-creation Project announced!
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Kanagawa Prefecture announced the performance lineup for its Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Coexistence and Co-creation Project.” The prefecture is promoting performing arts events featuring older people and people with disabilities, aiming for social inclusion and regional revitalization.
★[Daimaru Umeda Store] Rikuro Ojisan no Mise Plus Shop to reopen in an expanded format on Tuesday, July 21!—Celebrating 70 years since its founding in 1956. Holding the “Rikuro Founding Festival” in appreciation of the taste that never changes
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Rikuro Ojisan no Mise will reopen its Plus Shop at Daimaru Umeda Store in an expanded format on July 21. The shop will hold a “Founding Festival” to mark its 70th anniversary, featuring limited-edition products and new services. It marks a new step for a long-established business that supports Osaka’s food culture.
Webinar for DX promotion leaders: “How to Develop DX Leaders to Make Frontline-Led DX Projects Successful: Key Points and Practical Measures” (July 30, 14:00-14:45) Limpress Inc.
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Limpress will hold a free webinar on July 30, 2026, on developing leaders to promote DX. It will support the development of integrated skills in strategy, leadership and project management.
NGK and Kyoto Fusioneering partner on molten-salt FLiBe technology for fusion plants
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NGK and Kyoto Fusioneering have partnered to jointly develop FLiBe molten-salt technology for fusion plants. Combining their expertise in beryllium materials and systems design, they aim to accelerate practical application.
“Only opening in regional areas” and “continuing to succeed in regional areas”: Fitness club Assist24 steps up recruitment of franchise partners in regional cities nationwide. Online event to be held on 7/30
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Assist24, a 24-hour staffed fitness club focused on regional cities, is stepping up franchise recruitment in regional cities nationwide. An online event will be held on July 30 to introduce its low-investment, profitable model requiring only a small staff.
Webinar for DX leaders: “What Business Transformation Skills Do DX Professionals Need?” (July 22, 12:00-13:00) Limpress Inc.
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Limpress will hold a free webinar on July 22, 2026, on the business transformation skills needed by DX professionals. It will cover the definition of DX talent and development strategies, helping companies strengthen their competitiveness.
First collaboration between atoa and Le Pain Sohonten! “atoa × Le Pain Collaboration Sablé” to go on sale at atoa starting July 18
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atoa and Le Pain Sohonten will launch their first collaborative sweets on July 18, 2026. Featuring icing cookies inspired by living creatures, the product is attracting attention from tourists and local customers.
[Loro Piana] New “Blooming Clay” pieces unveiled at “Il Fioraio” flower kiosk
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Loro Piana will appear at “Il Fioraio,” held in Forte dei Marmi, Italy, and unveil “Blooming Clay,” a new collection created in collaboration with 2 French ceramic artists. The fusion of art and luxury is drawing attention.
Do generative AI systems cite top Google search results? Optyino.ai analyzes 186 AI responses and finds a 25.8% match rate with the top 10 results
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Optyino.ai analyzed the match rate between pages cited by generative AI and the top 10 Google search results, finding a 25.8% match rate and a tendency for highly ranked pages to be cited more often.
Educational exchange continuing since 2010: Students from French hotel school CFA Médéric visit
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Japan Hotel School held an international exchange with students from CFA Médéric in France. The students shared Japanese culture in English, promoting the development of globally minded talent.
Lazuli PDP, a product data operations platform, significantly expands its features to enable agentic commerce, with phased rollout starting today
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Lazuli Inc. has expanded “Lazuli PDP,” its AI-powered product data platform, to meet the needs of the agentic commerce era. The company is building a system in which AI autonomously organizes and manages data.
Latest updates announced for “OI SUMMIT 2026,” one of Japan’s largest open innovation summits! New speakers include KDDI Chairman Makoto Takahashi, with a major expansion of sponsors and nationwide partners
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KDDI Chairman Makoto Takahashi will speak at “OI SUMMIT 2026,” one of Japan’s largest open innovation summits, organized by eiicon. Sponsors have also been significantly expanded, strengthening the event’s profile as a nationwide co-creation platform.
Companies mentioned：KDDI株式会社、Space BD株式会社、株式会社Acompany、株式会社アイスタイル、さくらインターネット株式会社、BIPROGY株式会社、森ビル株式会社、大同生命保険株式会社、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社明治、Spiral Innovation Partners株式会社、ユカイ工学株式会社、株式会社オンリーストーリー、株式会社CINCA、株式会社MinD in a Device、株式会社日本ソフトウェアアプローチ、株式会社HERSTORY、株式会社ams、株式会社アツラエ、株式会社クリエアナブキ、パーソルイノベーション株式会社、株式会社高瀬金型、IdeaScaleジャパン株式会社、カフェ英会話株式会社、日本政策金融公庫、中部ニュービジネス協議会、i2.JP、JaZCaF、Forbes JAPAN、JBPress、株式会社東洋経済新報社
[Media preview] SQUEEZE opens “SHIFT HOTEL SHIBUYA JINNAN,” which opened on July 1, to the media for the first time
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SQUEEZE converted a 50-year-old building in Shibuya into a hotel to test its AI-powered operating model. The company held a media preview, showcasing the potential of a new kind of urban hotel.
A new form of communication that deepens brand understanding beyond creating points of contact: Following the results of the AVANTIA × AVANTGARDEY web commercial, a new content series launches
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A web commercial created in collaboration between AVANTIA and AVANTGARDEY has reached 5.11 million views, and new content designed to deepen brand understanding has been released. The initiative is bringing a fresh approach to the housing industry.
[Online, Fri., 7/31] How will marketers’ work change in the age of AI? AX CEO Bunta Ishiwata to explain the latest in marketing AI agents at “Marketing LEADERS 100”
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AX representative Bunta Ishiwata will discuss the future of marketing using AI agents at “Marketing LEADERS 100” on July 31, 2026. The changing role of marketers is drawing attention.
There’s still time to make summer memories! The hotel’s 3 annual events kick off July 23 (Thursday)! (Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo)
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Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo will hold 3 of its annual summer events for a limited time from July through September 2026. The events combine food and entertainment to attract more B2C customers and help them make summer memories.
University startup InnoJin Co., Ltd. raises Series C funding, bringing total funding to 950 million yen.
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University startup InnoJin raised Series C funding, bringing its cumulative total to 950 million yen. The funding will accelerate the real-world implementation of digital healthcare specializing in ophthalmology.
“iTSCOM gallery,” featuring videos that convey Itscom’s vision, launches on its website
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Itscom has launched “iTSCOM gallery” on its website, featuring videos about its corporate philosophy and services. The initiative aims to strengthen ties with local communities, with expansion along Tokyu railway lines also underway.
ZEN University establishes scholarship program with Starbucks, its first with an external partner, through industry-academia collaboration
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ZEN University has partnered with Starbucks to establish a scholarship program for employees. Enrollment is scheduled to begin in April 2027, helping address educational disparities.
The “elusive summer fruit, Wassa” is coming to LaLaport Koshien! Join the Wassa Wassa (wasshoi wasshoi) fun on July 28 and 29, with tastings, fruit sales and a lottery draw
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Kamikochi Azusa Coffee has partnered with Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, to introduce the elusive summer fruit “Wassa” at an event at LaLaport Koshien. The event will include tastings, sales and a lottery draw for families to enjoy.
[Kagonoya] Beat the summer heat with plump, fragrant eel! Limited-time menu featuring eel hitsumabushi with the restaurant’s signature dashimaki and a lavish “special unaju” now available
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Kagonoya will begin selling limited-time eel dishes at 76 locations nationwide on July 15, 2026, ahead of the midsummer Day of the Ox. The restaurant aims to meet summer demand for eel, a stamina-boosting food.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima overhauls its digital asset management platform
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima has adopted VPJ’s CIERTO DAM system to centrally manage its photo and video assets. TONIQ will support the system’s adoption through to full implementation. The initiative aims to preserve assets for the future.
Survey of 450 patients with lifestyle-related diseases finds 72% spend “0 yen” on health management services beyond medical visits
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Seed Planning surveyed 450 patients with lifestyle-related diseases and found that 72% spend nothing on health management services beyond medical visits. The findings point to a gap between interest in health management and actual spending.
UZUZ Group has released a report analyzing why Generation Z workers leave or change jobs. It found that resignations due to health problems are increasing, while overtime hours are trending downward.
[Minato City, Tokyo] Minato City Local History Museum’s Reiwa 8 summer vacation exhibition, “A Guide to Edo-Era Jobs—Working at Sea and Trading in Towns and Daimyo Estates,” opens July 18 (Saturday)
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Minato City Local History Museum will open a summer vacation exhibition on the theme “A Guide to Edo-Era Jobs” starting July 18, Reiwa 8. The exhibition will showcase occupations of the Edo period through ukiyo-e prints and historical documents, contributing to local history education.
[Minato City, Tokyo] Meal vouchers from a long-established restaurant with more than 100 years of history added to Minato City’s experience-based hometown tax gifts
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Minato City, Tokyo, has added meal vouchers from 3 long-established restaurants belonging to the Shiba Hyakunenkai to its hometown tax gifts. The initiative promotes experiences of local culture through the flavors of restaurants with more than 100 years of history.
Calls to “save lives” continue to pour in. Additional 36,838 signatures submitted to the Environment Ministry urging it to “remove feral cats and dogs from the list of game animals”!
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The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Animal Fund submitted an additional 36,838 signatures to the Environment Ministry, calling for feral cats and dogs to be removed from the list of game animals. It is urging consistency with the Animal Welfare and Management Act and seeking to reflect public opinion in policy.
Setagaya Ward and Tokyu Power Supply sign partnership agreement to promote renewable energy and strengthen energy resilience
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Setagaya Ward and Tokyu Power Supply have signed a partnership agreement to promote renewable energy use with home battery storage systems and strengthen disaster preparedness. The initiative will contribute to regional decarbonization and greater resilience.
Applications open July 16 for the 2026 full-year enrollment in the “Terumaru Battery Project,” which provides and installs home batteries free of charge—delivering peace of mind, lower electricity bills and effective use of renewable energy at once
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Tokyu Power Supply, in partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, will open applications on July 16 for the 2026 program year of the “Terumaru Battery Project,” which installs home batteries free of charge. The initiative aims to lower electricity bills and improve disaster preparedness at the same time.
NEXCO East Japan Area Tract is holding a special fair at service areas and parking areas to mark Nagano Prefecture’s 150th anniversary. It will sell a limited-edition shichimi spice tin made in collaboration with the long-established Yawataya Isogoro, while supplies last.
Beat the summer heat! “BASEGATE Summer Festival,” the first summer event at BASEGATE横浜関内 since its opening this March, begins July 25 (Saturday)!
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BASEGATE横浜関内 is holding its first summer event since opening: “BASEGATE Summer Festival.” The lineup includes bon dances, a night market and cool indoor activities to enjoy the season.
[A new garden opens] “Hikari and Wind Garden” opens July 16 on the grounds of “Lake Toya Tsuruga Resort Hikari no Uta”
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Tsuruga Resort will open “Hikari and Wind Garden” at its Lake Toya resort on July 16, 2026. The garden will also be open to the general public and offer seasonal scenery. The opening aims to promote tourism and enhance the resort’s experience-based offerings.
“Summer’s Fantasy Journey—A Fantastical Summer Vacation” opens July 18
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株式会社有隣堂 is holding a special summer program, “Summer’s Fantasy Journey—A Fantastical Summer Vacation,” at 誠品生活日本橋. The lineup includes a Taiwan night market, an outdoor planetarium and a magic market.
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株式会社有隣堂 will hold “Summer’s Fantasy Journey—A Fantastical Summer Vacation” at 誠品生活日本橋 from July 18 to August 31, 2026.
The 2-day event “Starlit Taiwan Night Market” will be held at the large-roofed plaza on the 1st floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace.
The outdoor planetarium “From Tokyo to Taiwan! A Great Starry-Sky Adventure” runs for about 20 minutes.
The “Everyday Magic” magical goods market will run from August 1 to August 31, 2026.
The “Art & Cinema Lottery” will run from August 8 to August 16, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社有隣堂、誠品生活日本橋、黒橋牌、PLANET☆BAR 星蔵、TOHOシネマズ日本橋、CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO、アーティゾン美術館
[Opening tomorrow, 7/17 (Friday)] Limited-time story-themed aquarium “Kurashiki Goldfish Museum: Night Parade of 100 Yokai Goldfish.” Photos released of all 6 spaces where about 1,000 goldfish of about 40 varieties drift through a world of spirits
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株式会社UWS ENTERTAINMENT is presenting the limited-time story-themed aquarium “Kurashiki Goldfish Museum: Night Parade of 100 Yokai Goldfish” at Aeon Mall Kurashiki in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. The exhibit features about 1,000 goldfish of about 40 varieties, along with interactive experiences.
ispace and SKY Perfect JSAT sign memorandum of understanding for a demonstration of private communications infrastructure to support Japan’s lunar exploration
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ispace and SKY Perfect JSAT have signed a memorandum of understanding to demonstrate communications infrastructure for Mission 3, a lunar exploration mission. The companies will work together to build a private space communications network originating in Japan.
Initiative launched to build an environment for new game IP to emerge from the Kinki region!
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The Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry has begun developing an environment to support the creation of new game IP, positioning the gaming industry in the Kansai region as a growth industry. It will strengthen the regional ecosystem through research and the development of a strategic plan.
[Tackling Hakone’s nighttime tourism challenges] Aiming to address the 19.4% dissatisfaction rate over the “lack of restaurants open at night.” Kin no Dashi Sho will begin serving “chilled oden” and “chilled dashi chazuke” to combat extreme heat on July 23.
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金乃竹リゾート is responding to Hakone’s nighttime tourism challenges by introducing a summer-only menu. It will serve “chilled oden” and “chilled dashi chazuke” to help guests cope with extreme heat.
—Establishing its 2nd overseas base— Launching a film distribution business in Indonesia PT. AEON ENTERTAINMENT INDONESIA
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AEON Entertainment established a subsidiary in Indonesia and will begin film distribution in July 2026. It will launch the film commemorating the 55th anniversary of Kamen Rider as its 1st release, accelerating the overseas expansion of Japanese entertainment.
[Minamichita Beach Land] Sea-glass art exhibits and keeper-led tours, too! “Marine Day environmental issues event” to be held in Aichi
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Minamichita Beach Land will hold a marine environment event from July 17 to 31, 2026. Sea-glass art and keeper-led tours will raise environmental awareness among families and encourage visits.
JINNAN VALLEY, a multi-purpose hub connecting Jinnan’s past and present, to open in full in July 2026
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Realgate is renovating a 50-year-old building in Jinnan, Shibuya, and will fully open the mixed-use complex JINNAN VALLEY in July 2026. The facility is attracting attention as a multi-purpose hub that carries on the neighborhood’s history and culture.
Official launch of Matchbox Shift, a hybrid shift system that integrates shift management and spot-work recruitment
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Matchbox Technologies will officially launch Matchbox Shift in July, combining shift management with spot-work recruitment. The service aims to streamline administrative work and help address labor shortages.
Studist will exhibit at DX General EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo in July 2026, showcasing the AI manual platform Teachme Biz and the business visualization tool Teachme Process. It will also hold a seminar on business transformation.
General applications open July 19 for real estate crowdfunding offering LSEED No. 32!
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Landnet will open general applications for LSEED No. 32 on July 19, 2026. Investors can participate from 10,000 yen, with a yield of 4.5% per year. The company highlights the offering’s reliability, backed by a track record of stable operations.
Kawamura International to exhibit at the 5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 Summer, held Aug. 18 and 19
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Kawamura International will exhibit at Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 Summer, held in August 2026, showcasing its AI translation platform XMAT and unstructured data processing service StructFlow. The initiative is aimed at supporting companies’ digital transformation.
Make rice balls packed with filling with ease! Introducing Onigirit Rich Tuna Mayo Corn Flavor! —No need to drain the tuna, and it’s less likely to seep into the rice!—
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Kikkoman Foods will launch Onigirit Rich Tuna Mayo Corn Flavor nationwide on Aug. 24, 2026. The product requires no draining of the tuna, which is also less likely to seep into the rice. It addresses common challenges of making rice balls at home.
[Summer vacation] How about solving puzzles with your children at a popular Osaka attraction? Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan joins Odekake Plus+, combining “explore, solve and learn” in one experience!
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増進堂・受験研究社 has added Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan to Odekake Plus+, a puzzle-solving experience for children and parents at cultural facilities in Osaka. The new content combines learning and hands-on experiences.
[Special “Ballet Mirai Seat” event report] 20 elementary and junior high school students invited to see the New National Theatre Ballet’s Swan Lake and attend a talk event
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株式会社オンワードホールディングス, Chacott and the New National Theatre, Tokyo held “Ballet Mirai Seat,” inviting elementary and junior high school students who study ballet. The program supported the dreams of children who will shape the future of ballet through a performance and an opportunity to interact with professional dancers.