The burden of being a “child prodigy” who won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomers at the youngest age for the film Rebirth, studying abroad in Malaysia, and overcoming a dark period of withdrawing from society. Now turning 20, Konomi Watanabe lays everything bare as she takes the stage
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The stage production Shin Danrebo: My True Self 2026 opens on August 7, 2026
[Saitama, late-summer August] Safe collection of swollen mobile batteries and power tool batteries left in high temperatures in warehouses and garages｜On-site collection in Saitama, Kawaguchi and Koshigaya; ¥7,700 even where municipalities cannot collect them [Available throughout August]
July 23 (Thu.) Webinar: Rethinking “human capital management” from the fundamentals—workplace conditions that help employees “take initiative and stay on the job”: visualization, systems and communication
[At Kanda Myojin] Explore the traditional festival culture passed down from the Edo period to today! Edo Festival Culture Lecture: “Koshigaya Autumn Festival and the Float Doll ‘Dragon God’” to be held August 30 (Sun.)
Legal automation platform OLGA wins for the 3rd consecutive term in 3 categories at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer: CLM, AI contract review/legal checks, and contract management systems
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In the AI contract review/legal checks category, this marks 11 consecutive terms of recognition as either Leader or High Performer
Approximately 160,000 user reviews
Eliminated the work involved in managing records in Excel and storing files, previously more than 10,000 cases annually
Legal consultations, which numbered about 2,700 per year, fell to 900 or fewer.
Koshien History Museum to hold “2026 Summer High School Baseball Exhibition” starting July 28 (Tue.) — Featuring the history of Okinawa teams and a special collaboration exhibition with “Netto Koshien”
[Summer vacation independent research] “Will school backpacks still be necessary 10 years from now?” A research workshop invites children to consider “the future normal”
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The event will be held on August 16, 2026 (Sun.)
August 16, 2026 (Sun.), 13:00–16:00 (doors open at 12:30)
From ¥199,000—reservations now open for the 3rd presale of the popular ENNE ZERO! A multi-manufacturer test-ride event will be held at イオンレイクタウンmori on July 21 (Tue.), 10:00–17:00.
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199,000 yen (tax excluded)
229,000 yen (before tax)
Presales are on track to approach 5,000 units sold
Where business and art meet: a gathering of practitioners. The Entrepreneurs Art Association will hold its annual THE ENTREPRENEUR ART DAY 2026 at Tokyo Innovation Base on August 24
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Expected attendance: approximately 200–300 people
The Entrepreneurs Art Association, a general incorporated association, was established in January 2025 to promote and raise awareness of this field, bring the business and art sectors closer together, foster entrepreneurs with a strong appreciation for culture, and bring economic support to Japan’s art scene.
Live 4-minute talks by 12 people working at the intersection of business and art.
81GALLERY FACTORY店 has obtained certification as a maintenance workshop from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The company is strengthening its one-stop car-life support, from sales through maintenance.
Survey on shochu: Just over 30% of respondents drink shochu. The most popular way to drink it is with water, chosen by just over 20% of shochu drinkers, while “on the rocks,” “with hot water” and “with citrus flavor and soda water” each ranked in the 10% range
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Just over 30% of respondents drink shochu
“With water” was chosen by 20.3%
Just over 40% said they would like to drink shochu in the future
More than 80% among those who drink shochu at least 2–3 days a month
Kyoto Station Building becomes a “summer festival venue” for 9 days! The 13th Shimogyo-Kyoto Station Area Summer Festa <Station Building Week> runs Aug. 1–Aug. 9
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15,000 LEDs installed on the grand staircase display vivid fireworks footage
A “Nodojiman” singing contest will pit 17 top groups from companies and organizations around Kyoto Station against one another!
In-person seminar: M&A Navi to hold an owners-only seminar in Osaka on August 22 titled “We’ll lay bare M&A negotiations!! How prices are set and why deals fall through”
Redefining administrative capacity in the AI era as “Administrative AX.” A white paper, “Administrative AX: Transforming Administrative Capacity, Not Just Introducing AI,” presents an implementation framework aligned with Digital Agency and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications guidelines and is being made available exclusively to municipal mayors, executives and assembly members
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Generative AI adoption rate among local governments: 87.2% for prefectures
90.0% for designated cities
29.9% for other cities, wards, towns and villages
Total: 56 pages (A4 portrait, PDF)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファドライブ、AX for Revenue Institute、アルファドライブ地域経済研究所
貴船きらく, a long-established Kyoto riverside restaurant founded in Taisho 10, opens for the 2026 season on July 20 (Mon.). This year only, enjoy a “live grill” with fresh seafood grilled right before your eyes
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貴船きらく, founded 105 years ago
This year's riverside dining season opens on July 20, 2026 (Monday)
A refreshing new summer ritual! Cool down with chilled “drinkable dashi.” Summer-only menu: [Cold dashi soup, Japanese-style and matcha] available for takeout at 2 茅乃舎 locations in Tokyo from July 21 (Tuesday)
—Celebrating 35 years since opening—ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル to hold wedding events for couples who held their ceremonies and receptions at the hotel, marking its 35th anniversary
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35th anniversary
About 20,000 couples have held their wedding ceremonies and receptions at the hotel over its 35 years
■ Price (tax included): ¥5,500 (delivery of 1 photo file)
242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
Has 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries worldwide
More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
More than 1 million rooms
A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world
資生堂 discovers that “celery-family herb extract” has a dual effect on skin: removing aging cells and increasing healthy cells — applying research insights from more than 20 years of regenerative medicine research
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For more than 20 years, the company has conducted a wide range of basic and clinical research related to regenerative medicine for skin and hair
“Every day is a little better when you have a favorite.” August 8 is 『LOVOT』 Day. “LOVOT Day 2026” brings people and robots together, inspiring affection
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The theme for 2026 is “Every day is a little better when you have a favorite.”
The full itinerary for “Aomori Quest 2026” has been unveiled. From August 4 to 6, the 2-night, 3-day study tour will visit Hachinohe, Aomori and Rokkasho, bringing together about 100 people from outside the prefecture and key figures in Aomori
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Approximately 100 people from outside the prefecture
Approximately 50 people from within the prefecture
A prototype BDBV test kit was produced about 40 days after development began
Achieve practical implementation of “medical countermeasures (MCM),” including diagnostics, treatments and vaccines, within “100 days” of the WHO's PHEIC declaration
Initial laboratory evaluations confirmed an LOD of ≤200 copies per cartridge
Portable (460g) and battery-powered (7.2VDC, 21.6Wh), with 8 tests possible on 1 charge
Results are available about 30 minutes after blood collection
Initial laboratory evaluations observed no cross-reactivity with 86 microbial species
An innovator in plastic-free, plant-based packaging and a globally recognized fair-trade banana fiber manufacturer launch a strategic partnership for circular innovation
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Headquarters: Stockholm
Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo
A globally recognized fair-trade value chain (WFTO-certified)
Companies mentioned：LIPLID AB、株式会社ワンプラネット・カフェ、FibreFlow AS
Works by artists with disabilities bring color to everyday life. Fifth design of eco- and socially friendly sanitizing products goes on sale: “ジェームズマーティン Fresh Sanitizer 4.8L Refill Bag-in-Box”
From “I want to study at this university” to “I’m glad I chose this university”: students and co-op staff design a message to share at the start of the new academic year
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33 member cooperatives nationwide
132 people took part
Approximately 8.7% of students at 弘前大学 are involved with the co-op
The 2nd floor of the former Ikebukuro Public Health Center site to become a “secret base” for children and young people. “Ura Toshima,” Toshima Ward’s first urban sports hub, opens July 18
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July 18, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社MoveX、HIGHSOX SKATEBOARDS、CARSE ONE、株式会社meleap、一般財団法人 uni 三菱鉛筆表現革新振興財団
プリペアード begins recruiting sales agents in Nagasaki Prefecture for security and infrastructure products, including PLATIAⅢ with its nuisance-call protection feature
Chiba local history researcher 明里（あけさと） offers an in-depth guide to Chiba’s top recommended inns! “Chiba, Shimi, Jimi: An Inn That Weaves Time” to be released September 30, 2026
The science behind “I know, but can’t get started.” Joint research into “23 healthcare drivers” that encourage health behaviors based on behavioral economics
AthleteJapan株式会社 launches its official website and social media accounts, bringing next-generation “CSR-based” athlete partnerships—supporting careers and contributing to society—within reach
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The official website of Athlete Japan Co., Ltd., relaunched in June 2026
Minimum contract fees often range from several million yen to tens of millions of yen
[DRIMAGE JAPAN Press Release] Next-generation team-based PvP title “Arkheron” event set for Sunday, July 19! Some guest details revealed for the “Kenki Custom Event,” bringing together top streamers
“Local production and consumption of electricity” to boost the regional economy—今治あきない商社 and Imabari City sign cooperation agreement and launch a local power business [Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture]
Rising star Karen Mizuno, runner-up in the Uniform Award, joins the group! NIG2026 grand-prize winner コングラッチェ！, which received ¥10 million in prize money, expands to a 9-member lineup with 3 new members
Hotel supports children in Yamaguchi Prefecture in making memories and finding a place to belong! Super Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen offers a special lodging and work-experience plan for single-parent families in Yamaguchi Prefecture as a summer vacation support initiative for students
Introducing 白州 18 Year Old LIMITED EDITION: a head-to-head contest limited to 466 entries. The “Summer Festival Lucky Omikuji” offers a chance to win exceptionally rare bottles; sales begin July 17
Support for workplace communication initiatives in employee well-being management; launches services to visualize health status and provide exercise programs
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Address: 4F Harajuku Jingu no Mori, 1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
[Selected companies announced] 5 startups selected to participate in J-StarX UK HealthTech Launchpad Phase 1
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・Program period: July 2026–March 2027
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人 日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、King’s College London、London Institute for Healthcare Engineering（LIHE）、National Health Service（NHS）、アナウト株式会社、クアドリティクス株式会社、モッドアステラ株式会社、ヨクト株式会社、株式会社LIFESCAPES