AndTech is scheduled to hold a web seminar on Friday, Aug. 28: “Types and Properties of Conductive Carbon Materials, from Dispersion Control to Conductive Additive Design and Electrode Applications—Carbon Black, CNT, Graphene and Carbon Coating for Current Collector Foils”
[Shizuoka event] 日本理化学工業 has responded to the enthusiasm of a local instructor and decided at short notice to help publicize the event. President and CEO 隆久 大山, invited by volunteers in Shizuoka, will make a special appearance on Sunday, July 26! “A few seats are still available”
ミヨシアセットマネジメント of the 三好不動産 Group to partially convert 8 existing rental apartment units into lodging facilities; “TABIGOYA LIFE & TRIP TENJIN PARKSIDE” to open in late July
[New release] Bringing the story of the “Salt Road” connecting the Sea of Japan and Shinshu into the present day: 2 salted caramel sablés made with Noto salt to go on sale Friday, July 17
[GRAND exclusive survey] About 1 in 3 GRAND viewers travel frequently for business or other reasons; this group is about 2.1 times as likely to be department-head level or higher as the overall audience (n=1,036)
[Held Aug. 18] Practical webinar on AI use in manufacturing: From digitizing paper forms to AI that detects signs of anomalies before failures occur—advancing manufacturing DX through AI-OCR and sensor data
Launch of a learning support program for high school students using 三菱UFJ銀行 branches—providing learning opportunities and a place to belong in partnership with the community
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262 UNESCO associations and clubs nationwide
Support for part of the operating expenses for fiscal 2026
[Held July 31] Ridilover’s Field Academy program, “Disability and Social Participation,” to hold an open-observation session for its interim presentation! [@Shinjuku area]
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“A 70% employment rate for people with disabilities”
Fujisoft supports the realization of “AI that works on the ground” through its AI solutions website, organizing AI strategies, offerings and implementation case studies, and also offering free assessments to support AI adoption
Interactive wildlife encyclopedia app “Earth Saver Quest” officially launches July 11! Commemorative ceremony to be held July 18 in Tottori Prefecture, featuring Governor Hirai, director Shoji Kawamori and others!
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Officially launched Saturday, July 11, 2026
An opening ceremony will be held at the Tottori Prefectural Museum on Saturday, July 18
More than 30 nature observation events to be held in the prefecture
8 facilities in the prefecture, including the Tottori Prefectural Museum
A new multifunctional CC primer joins the lineup, giving skin a “pure-light aura”※3 with a translucent※1 finish that seems to glow from within, lasting※2
SNS sensation with over 30 million views ★ The drinkable yakiniku sensation! 焼肉こじま, founded 48 years ago, opens its 22nd location in Hanshin Nishinomiya! Four signature dishes at half price, plus a half-price cashback offer on your next visit!?
株式会社and US simultaneously lists on TOKYO PRO Market and Fukuoka PRO Market
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Listed simultaneously on 東京証券取引所 TOKYO PRO Market and 福岡証券取引所 Fukuoka PRO Market on July 15, 2026
By recruiting a diverse range of talent from across Japan, the company aims to become a “regional revitalization model company” and a leading example for 46 prefectures.
【Opens July 17】TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” partners with 農園リゾート THE FARM for the glamping stay “A Journey of Stars and Campfires, Weaving Memories”—now underway
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The series has surpassed 35 million copies sold worldwide!
【Hakone・一の湯】Save approximately ¥16,000! Launch of a lodging plan offering free stays for children through elementary school to help families cope with summer price hikes
AI-powered automatic reply suggestions now available in the monitoring feature of “コムニコ マーケティングスイート,” the SNS management efficiency tool developed and provided by コムニコ
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The company has supported the launch and operation of more than 3,000 accounts, primarily for major corporations, cumulatively from April 2013 through March 2026
More than half of people in each age group from their 40s to 60s watch short-form videos daily, showing their growing popularity among middle-aged and older people
【Exclusive early streaming, all-you-can-watch on Hulu】The movie 『それいけ！アンパンマン チャポンのヒーロー！』, last year’s talked-about hit, arrives on Hulu! All 36 movies are available to watch on Hulu.
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The familiar TV series is also available, with 120 episodes streaming at all times
More than 140,000 titles available to watch
The monthly subscription fee is ¥1,026 (tax included)
Payment through the iTunes Store costs 1,050 yen (including tax).
A close look at Fuwa-chan, who turned to pro wrestling! After taking a break from activities over inappropriate remarks on social media, what is her new battle? Former HKT48 member Hinata Matsumoto, a “messy-room girl,” takes on living with a neat-freak good-looking man! New feature “Love in a Messy Room” launches
【Yokohama / Shin-Urayasu】A summer-only Italian course at Ristrante Mare Blu, where you can enjoy the beauty of a blue world in a photogenic space, with attractions such as a photo booth and photo-printing machine
400°C PIZZA arrives in Kyushu for the first time, offering limited-edition menu items including a motsunabe-style pizza inspired by Fukuoka’s food culture.
【For HR and work-life balance support professionals】Campaign commemorating appearance on NewsPicks’ “Dual-Income Families” feature: Win a copy of “A Survival Guide for Working Parents”
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For the first 20 people
Voices of more than 1,000 working parents
Expertise gained through supporting work-life balance for more than 2,500 families
The number of alliances we have signed with local companies, local governments and other organizations to facilitate the distribution of local information has grown to more than 100 cases across all 47 prefectures nationwide (43 local financial institutions (35 banks and 8 credit unions), 41 local media companies, and 111 cases in total involving government agencies and local governments, including 1 Hokkaido, 1 urban prefecture, 3 prefectures, 15 cities and 7 organizations).
The total number of companies using our services through these regional partnership programs (including former special plans) has exceeded 4800
More than 129,000 companies use the press release distribution service PR TIMES
More than 29,000 media reporters have registered as members to gather information
The site receives approximately 90 million page views per month
More than 46,000 press releases per month
More than 2 million in total
Content is published on more than 270 partner media outlets, including national newspaper websites
【Part 2】Seminar co-hosted by Morningstar Sustainalytics and イースクエア: “ESG Risk Ratings,” an ESG assessment indicator drawing the attention of institutional investors worldwide
A special dining event featuring Chiba sake and premium Edomae Chiba seaweed, held in collaboration with 日本大学生物資源科学部・小谷ゼミ’s “Edomae Chiba Nori Project,” will take place at きのえね omoya on 2026年８月22日(土)!
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Participation fee: ¥13,200 (tax and service charge included)
【OWNDAYS】Are you taking steps to prevent summer eye fatigue? Survey finds that around 60% experience discomfort even during brief outings, examining the impact of summer on eyes and ways to protect them. Even lightly tinted lenses can provide sufficient UV protection
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During brief summer outings, 62.1% experience eye discomfort or strain
91.1% believe tinted lenses are “effective” for UV protection
Actual use was found to be just 16.9%
The most common situation in which people want to wear tinted lenses is “when the sun is strong,” at 54.7%
Business and culture conference “RISE KANSAI 2026” announces its schedule. A diverse lineup of guests will appear, including ユーグレナ’s Mitsuru Izumo, さくらインターネット’s Kunihiro Tanaka and singer-songwriter MINMI
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Decides on massive investment exceeding approximately ¥100 billion by 2030
General admission: ¥9,900
Students: ¥3,300
VIP: ¥55,000
Companies mentioned：ユーグレナ、さくらインターネット、株式会社DOZAN PARTNERS、株式会社スマレジ、株式会社Midtown、東京科学大学、AstroX株式会社、将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社、株式会社ALPHA、株式会社タイミー、株式会社MR12、自由民主党、寶結株式会、COMPASS小倉、Central Japan Seed Fund、MTG Ventures、TOLAND VLOG、近鉄ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、オリックス不動産株式会社、タカラスタンダード株式会社、株式会社SMBC Edge、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、株式会社クレストスキルパートナーズ、ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社、スパイスファクトリー株式会社、Ginger Lab株式会社、ジャフコ グループ株式会社、梅乃宿酒造株式会社、株式会社VISIONs、株式会社藤本壮介建築設計事務所、Amazon Web Services Japan、大阪大学量子情報・量子生命研究センター
“K-1 WORLD MAX 2026” announces the second batch of bouts for 9.12 (Sat.)! Yuta Murakoshi names former champion Kenta Hayashi as his opponent for his retirement fight; Moena Kimura faces a formidable Swiss opponent, while Tomoya Yokoyama takes on the reigning champion
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To be held on September 12 (Sat.) at the Second Gymnasium of the National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo
“K-1 WORLD MAX 2026”
32 years old
31 years old
25 years old
29 years old
26 years old
A total of 20 events
Produce K-1 champions in both countries within 2 years
The world’s largest population, at around 1.5 billion people
Attracts around 60,000 people locally
Companies mentioned：K-1実行委員会、K-1 GYM SAGAMI-ONO KREST、湘南格闘クラブ、K-1ジム目黒TEAM TIGER、No Limit Squad、リーブルロア、CARCHARIAS、K-1 GROUP
【Back by popular demand】The “hamster belly” colored smartphone holder, a hit on Amazon, will be back on sale from mid-July! Muted colors to brighten up your car
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Available in 4 cute colors
Adjustable arm extends up to approximately 45 mm in either direction
ABEMA announces full lineup of free anime for summer 2026! All episodes of “You and I Are Polar Opposites” Season 2 and “Though I Am an Inept Villainess” to be streamed free during their broadcast seasons! More than 70 titles, including 32 available for the earliest streaming, to be broadcast free
Dole, whose motto is “Smile with fruit,” introduces Dole Muguっと Fruit Banana and Dole Muguっと Fruit Kiwi, fruit pouch ice treats to freeze and enjoy at home!
【Lecture report】A consultant from Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting spoke on “Recruiting truck drivers with a focus on the Tokai region” (hosted by 株式会社タイミー)
Up to 45% off deluxe Western-style rooms! The “Pair and Group Discount,” which makes one person’s fare effectively free when 3 people share a room, is available exclusively for sailings during the last week of August
About 60% of return requests are made outside business hours. Exchanges preserve sales for about 1 in 4 returns—Recustomer publishes its first-half 2026 returns and exchanges report
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61.1% of return requests are made outside weekday business hours of 9–18
In apparel, 25.5% of returns are converted to exchanges
64.2% of return reasons involve a mismatch before purchase, such as size or appearance
Approximately 17.9 million orders from January to June 2026
The new brand concept is “Beautiful, without the guesswork.” Makeup brand ＫｉＳＳ undergoes a brand renewal, becoming a brand that guides customers on the shortest path to their ideal selves
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A brand renewal will be implemented from ２０２６年７月
Launching new products and shades across all ６ categories, including base makeup, mascara and eye makeup
[GRAPHT] New apparel and accessories launch to mark the 6th anniversary of “Ghost of Tsushima”; available from July 17 at Tokyo Solamachi®, Tsushima, the game’s setting, and the official GRAPHT online store
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Ghost of Tsushima key visual printed T-shirt (M / L / XL), 4,400 yen including tax
Ghost of Tsushima Jin Sakai embroidered-print hoodie (M / L / XL), 8,800 yen including tax
Embroidered stickers (title logo / Jin Sakai / fox), 1,320 yen each including tax
Ghost of Tsushima Mino ware rice bowl, 2,420 yen including tax
Ghost of Tsushima Mino ware mug, 2,420 yen including tax
The products will go on sale on Friday, July 17, 2026, marking the 6th anniversary of the game’s release.
Companies mentioned：MSY株式会社、GRAPHT、ASOBI GRAPHT、Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
[Marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Seikatsu Club Co-op Toshi Seikatsu] Lecture to be held: “The World of Garbage You Think You Know”
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40th anniversary of the cooperative’s establishment
Special sponsor: ライフガード. Entries are now open for the regional tournaments of the official national tournament for “Initial D THE ARCADE,” the “Roadway Strongest Deciding Battle 4th”!
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7 locations nationwide
Aug. 29, 2026
March 28, 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ フェイブ、ライフガード、株式会社チェリオジャパン、Porsche AG、Stellantis Europe S.p.A.、FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.
A collaboration between 劇場版『TOKYO MER～走る緊急救命室～CAPITAL CRISIS』 and BOOTVERSE has been announced! A support campaign, including novelty giveaways, will be held at 3 locations from July 24 to September 30!
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The event will be held from Friday, July 24, 2026.
From July 24 (Fri.) to September 30 (Wed.), we will hold in-store campaigns, including novelty giveaways.*
Get a pair of BOOTVERSE-exclusive socks with a 180-minute plan!
Receive a visual card featuring an ER car design. (9 designs in total)
[いわきFC] Selected for the FY 8 Reiwa project to promote growth in the sports industry, “Sports Complex Promotion Project (Community Development Partnership Support Project)”—launching the 2nd year of the pilot in earnest after signing a commissioned contract with the Japan Sports Agency
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A total of 387 people used the shuttle bus service for getting around
We analyzed 94 responses
The rate of visits to multiple locations among local fans (n=53)—the percentage who visited facilities other than the stadium—was 26.4% under normal circumstances
83.0% on the pilot days
+56.6 pt
66.0% of respondents (n=94)
54.8% of the estimated total spending by all respondents
Average time spent outside the stadium was 68.0 minutes under normal circumstances