Horii Food Service to open 2 locations in succession in Osaka's Namba and Shibuya Center Gai for inbound tourists with KOBE Beef Emperor Steak, expanding a business model with annual operating profit of ¥100 million nationwide
The series has sold more than 11.6 million copies in total
A striking lineup of merchandise featuring the 「通俗水滸伝」 series. We will also offer a wide range of goods featuring the 「通俗水滸伝」 series, whose dramatic and finely detailed depictions of heroes helped spark the 「水滸伝」 boom in Japan. Hakuhichi × 水滸伝 exhibition glass tray: A glass tray created by 箔一, which works with gold-leaf techniques passed down in Kanazawa and values Japanese seasonal traditions in its craftsmanship. The Kanazawa gold leaf shines elegantly, bringing famous paintings close at hand as a tray for stationery or accessories. ¥6,050 each. Interlocking acrylic key chains: An impressive collection of acrylic key chains featuring all 74 illustrations in the 「通俗水滸伝」 series, unveiled together for the first time at this exhibition. As these are random items, enjoy finding out which hero you’ll encounter. ¥660 each.
All entries featured in full color across 248 pages
Get up close with the K-pop girl group making waves around the world! New SAISON CARD Digital sign-up campaign offers a chance to win Japan's first fan-participation event with KISS OF LIFE and セゾンカード!
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100 people will be invited by lottery
Shopping purchases totaling at least ¥15,000 (tax included)
1 randomly selected card from 8 types
Friday, July 17, 2026–Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：KISS OF LIFE、セゾンカード、セゾンカードデジタル、クレディセゾン
Pepperoni Vampire, distributed by the TBSグループ manga platform Manga Box, is being adapted for the stage in Osaka and Tokyo this summer! Character visuals also revealed!
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Ticket prices: <Osaka performances> Weekdays: 7,000 yen / Saturdays and Sundays: 7,500 yen
Original日本代表4チームが「YOU.FO WORLD CUP 2026」に出場、最高順位はベスト8
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4 teams from Japan will compete
56 teams and 259 players take part
17 countries and regions
From July 10, 2026 (Friday) to 12 (Sunday)
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本YOU.FO協会、Chengdu Happy Sports Development Group、YOU.FO RingCross World Federation、SAKURA、TOKYO、HO-OH、AKATSUKI、Ginkgo Team、Sichuan Agricultural University Panda Team、Chengdu University JueX、Team Ireland
日盛図書 supports the opening of a POPUP STORE in Taipei, Taiwan, for Umamusume: Pretty Derby, planned and developed by サイバーエージェント, supporting content expansion in Japan and Taiwan
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A popular IP with more than 500,000 cumulative downloads in Taiwan
[Customer case interview] プラザイン水沢 introduces a “hotel property management system (PMS),” advancing efforts to build a framework for sharing and using guest information
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The hotel has 74 guest rooms
Banquet halls accommodate groups of any size, from small gatherings to a maximum of 750 people (seated)
[What will become of Kyo, who is now a wanted fugitive?] Synopsis and preview stills revealed for episode 39, “Empty Words,” of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK!
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▼Broadcast begins July 19, every Sunday at 9 a.m.
▼Broadcast begins July 26, every Saturday at 5:30 a.m.
Original▼8月2日より毎週日曜朝5:00から放送開始
Streaming period: July 17, 2026 (Friday), 20:00 to July 24, 2026 (Friday), 23:59
Now airing on フジテレビ and other channels every Sunday from 9 a.m., starting Oct. 5
[KANSAI COLLECTION 2026 AUTUMN＆WINTER] Dance queen of K-pop LEE CHAEYEON, along with popular creators including ヘラヘラ三銃士 and ちょんまげ小僧, confirmed to appear!
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Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)
Music video surpasses 47 million views
More than 1.1 million total followers on social media
[Held July 29] An “in-house emergency kit” for employees’ financial worries: a guide to support that does not burden the company and can be explained to management
[Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture] Parents and children experiment with the “magic” of bending light. Reservations open for “Professor Megane’s Magic Laboratory”
[Popular fishing tackle brand DUO × YouTuber きまぐれクック, with more than 1,530万 channel subscribers] “Asa-dore Swimmer TG,” a collaboration product supervised by きまぐれクック, goes on sale!
[Measures against summer fatigue and lifestyle-related diseases] No fire or pot needed! A vegetable-packed “Summer Vegetable Waterless Curry” recipe for the health-care rice cooker “Teito Chef”
“Control” isn’t necessary; “capital participation” is the survival strategy. The robust supply chain of Georgia’s giant food retailer ニコラ, with a network of 654 locations, and the reality of minority shareholders embodied by a tycoon with a 6% stake
“LAW & ORDER: Organized Crime” Season 5 to stream exclusively with unlimited viewing from August 1! Danny from “Full House” delivers an affectionate take on a classic comedy!? Hulu unveils special promotional video for its international dramas!
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Available to stream exclusively with unlimited viewing from Saturday, August 1
Available to stream exclusively with unlimited viewing from Wednesday, July 29
Esports team REJECT’s Brawl Stars division to compete offline in the “Brawl Stars Championship East Asia July Monthly Finals” and also compete in the “Brawl Stars Challengers Japan Finals”
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July 18 (Sat.), 2026, at Belle Salle Toranomon in Tokyo
Esports World Cup, an international tournament with a total prize pool of over 10 billion yen
Applications for the “Otomate Party 2026” advance ticket sale open today! Character songs to be performed by Nobuhiko Okamoto at the evening performance on September 12!
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The event will be held at Tokyo International Forum Hall A on September 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2026
Applications for the “Otomate Party 2026” advance ticket sale open today, July 17 (Fri.), from 12:00
Application period: July 17 (Fri.), 2026, 12:00–July 29 (Sun.), 23:59
Successful applicants notified: during August 3 (Mon.), 2026
Payment period: after notification of successful application through August 7 (Fri.), 2026, 23:59
The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation radio drama POP UP SHOP is now open at Anime Culture Center by eeo! New merchandise featuring freshly drawn illustrations is also available!
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■Event period: July 16 (Thursday) to July 28 (Tuesday), 2026
For every 2,200 yen (tax included) spent in 1 transaction on Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation radio drama new merchandise
【まほステ × ニコメン】A fastest-possible screening of the second part of the stage production The Promise of Wizard: Flowers for You, Magic for the Sky has been scheduled, with a Nico Live broadcast starting at 20:00 on Sunday, July 26
【This planet is in danger!】Carbon dioxide and marine plastic waste turn into monsters!? The Earth-Harming Monster Encyclopedia is here, helping parents and children learn about the future of our planet as they tackle environmental risks turned into characters!
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More than 50 types of harmful monsters
List price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
Delivering more than 3 million meals to children's cafeterias nationwide
Season 2 confirmed! Savor sushi and soak up the town's drinks and warm-hearted spirit... The grown-up food-and-drink travelogue A Toast at the Neighborhood Sushi Bar with Ichikawa Udanji starts Saturday, July 18, at 10 p.m.!
Winner of the 13th Net Novel Award! GCノベルズ new release: “The Manager of the ‘Dungeon Earth’ Is an Angel Living Her Second Life. 1” goes on sale September 30!
The Korean drama My Bias, My Boss will stream exclusively and with unlimited viewing on U-NEXT as an original title in Japan from August 3, simultaneous with its release in Korea
INORAN of LUNA SEA to appear! A publication-celebration talk event exploring the appeal of tequila while enjoying カサ・ティエラ・コブリザ will be held on Monday, August 3, at 代官山 蔦屋書店!
Illustrations of Snoopy and friends will boost your study motivation! A new study guide for junior high school year 1 covers 5 subjects, combining cuteness and practicality.
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List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
STUDY with Snoopy: Key Points in 5 Subjects for Junior High School Year 1 went on sale on July 2, 2026.
Specifications: A5 format, 160 pages
Capital: 50 million yen
Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
Consolidated subsidiaries: 82
Capital: ¥19,817 million
Active and operating businesses in more than 150 countries
Entering its 18th year of serialization! The first official fan club for the hugely popular anthropomorphic railway-line manga Seishun Tetsudo is now open!
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Opens Friday, July 17, 2026
Price: 770 yen per month (tax included)
On Monday, July 27, 2026, to celebrate the fan club's opening
The theatrical film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle: Chapter One – Akaza Returns makes its first appearance as a sound prize! The compass lights up and plays the sound “Akaza Appears”! The first installment in エス•トラスト's original Flash Stage series arrives as a prize exclusive.
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Rolling out to game centers and online crane games nationwide from the 4th week of July 2026.
Indulge as you please. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine in Ginza with an all-inclusive offering where everything is taken care of, and immerse yourself in a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Ginza 恣時 (SHIJI) grand opens on July 22 (Wednesday), 2026
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Grand opening on July 22 (Wednesday), 2026
Seating capacity: 61 seats
More than 60 varieties of fine sake
【Dinner Time】From ¥15,000 (course + order buffet + free-flow drinks)
【Lunch Time】From ¥4,500 (course + order buffet + unlimited nonalcoholic drinks and café beverages)
“STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” live stream featuring the world's fastest hands-on gameplay! Episode 52 of “Ryu Studio TV,” with Anju Inami as a guest, set to stream on July 23 (Thursday)
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Original2026年7月23日（木）20:00より
Scheduled for release on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
Physical edition: ¥9,000 (¥9,900 including tax)
Collector's Edition: ¥16,364 (¥18,000 including tax)
Standard Edition: ¥8,173 (¥8,990 including tax)
Deluxe Edition: ¥10,900 (¥11,990 including tax)
The series has sold more than 27.7 million copies/downloads cumulatively
Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” adds image generation for portrait and landscape banners with aspect ratios exceeding 1:3; resize for different media and generate all versions at once with a button selection
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Landscape banner for content placement (600×150px / 4:1)
Landscape banner for header placement (1400×212px / 6:1)
Portrait banner for sidebar placement (150×600px / 1:4)
Portrait banner for sidebar and sticky display (212×1400px / 1:6)