Japan’s only personal training gym specializing in “getting bigger,” One's Gym, opens a new location in Ginza! Only a few membership slots remain due to popular demand
“70th Anniversary of Chiba Tetsuya’s Art Career: Print Exhibition” opens free of charge at 大阪高島屋 from July 22. Around 80 works tracing 70 years of his artistic career will be exhibited and sold together! “The legend” still burns bright today
[All prizes announced] “SWISH! Mountain” prizes worth a total of more than 15 million yen have been decided. The winner will receive an API usage allowance worth $100,000 (Microsoft for Startups), and 長野県 will also select a grand prize winner
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API usage allowance worth $100,000
Original約1,500万円
Worth 150,000 yen
Worth 100,000 yen
Approximately 400 attendees
Companies mentioned：ON&BOARD株式会社、Microsoft for Startups、長野県、株式会社スタートアップクラス、STORIUM、株式会社グランストーリー、軽井沢プリンスホテル、株式会社ライジング・フィールド、ON&BOARD TIMES
“No pay in my first year, all for the sour drinks I love…” The shocking profession this gal model mastered through sheer determination; “I went off the rails when my department disappeared”—the studio is stunned by before photos of a gal designer who graduated from the University of Tokyo’s graduate school | Nananii Underground ABEMA #127
“らびぱれ!!,” the idol VTuber fans can meet in person, begins general ticket sales for “No Control,” taking place on August 2 (Sunday). With their 4th year of activity approaching, they’re holding a live in-person show that proclaims “rebellion against the predictable”
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3,000 yen (tax included). An additional charge for 1 drink is required upon entry.
[Survey on airport experiences] About 55.8% of international travelers are dissatisfied with wait times at airports. Lack of seating, Wi-Fi and power outlets are the 三 main issues
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Original約8割（77.6%）の海外旅行者が、出発の1時間半以上前に空港へ到着
“There are too few seats, and it’s crowded”: 51.3%
“The Wi-Fi connection is poor or slow”: 48.4%
“There are no power outlets or charging areas”: 45.9%
Closing soon: 裏路地27 offers its “last all-you-can-eat-and-drink” at a special price as a thank-you. 裏路地, which will close on Aug. 22, is holding a closing sale to express its gratitude.
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[Plan B] 1,780 yen including tax
[Plan A] 2,480 yen including tax
[Plan S] 2,980 yen including tax
Endless all-you-can-drink until closing for 680 yen including tax
2-hour all-you-can-drink for 999 yen including tax
1,500 yen, tax included
All plans offer 3 hours (180 minutes) of all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink
※An additional 500 yen applies to each course on Fridays, Saturdays, days before holidays, and Aug. 13–15
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] The Pokémon GO®-compatible Auto Catch LIGHT NEO supports summer Pokémon GO on the go at a special limited-time price, with simultaneous connection to 2 devices and an ultra-lightweight design weighing over 10g
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Cumulative worldwide sales have surpassed 800,000 units
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] The day when “it’s too hot to go outside” changes: ARmate (pronounced “A-R Mate”), a Pokémon GO®-compatible AR game support tool that eases weather and fitness limitations, at a special price
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Wide-area coverage equivalent to up to approximately 17km
Runs for 26 hours on a 60-minute charge
Weight: 45 g
Battery capacity: 580 mAh
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] A go-to Pokémon GO auto-catch device: “Pocket Auto Catch NEO,” weighing just 5g and worn on the wrist, at a special limited-time price
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] Use your favorite arcade stick with your PS5 as-is! Brook Wingman FGC2, a PS5-compatible, ultra-low-latency converter, at a special limited-time price
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Compatible with more than 150 wired arcade controllers and pads
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] The Pokémon GO®-compatible Ultra Catcher 4, with simultaneous connection to 4 devices, is at a special limited-time price! Smart support for the whole family’s Pokémon GO adventures! Get yours before summer vacation!
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Connects to 4 devices simultaneously
Runs for up to 30 days
July 19, 2026 (Sunday), 20:00
July 26, 2026 (Sunday), 01:59
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、Brook Gaming、Niantic, Inc.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] Turn spare moments into smart Pokémon GO time, whether at a café or at home. The iOS-exclusive auto-catcher “Rocket Balloon” is available at a special limited-time price!
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Sale period: Rakuten Shopping Marathon
Weight: 50 g
Size: 64 × 15 × 84 mm
Companies mentioned：ONO貿易株式会社、楽天市場、Amazon、Niantic, Inc.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] The next-generation pro controller “BIGBIG WON Storm,” featuring 2000Hz and a JS13 Pro+ TMR sensor, is available at a special limited-time price. Eliminate the 3 biggest frustrations—drift, latency and feel—in one device.
[Rakuten Shopping Marathon now underway] For serious ranked matches, FPS games and esports. The “BIGBIG WON Rainbow 3,” featuring 8K sticks, 2000Hz and micro switches on every button, is available at a special price!
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2000Hz ultra-low latency
Response latency of just 0.0005 seconds
Full micro switches on all 16 buttons
Large-capacity 1000mAh battery
Ultra-high resolution of up to 13bit (8192 levels)
[Co-op Deli] A bento meeting Smart Meal standards, “Chicken Tenderloin Cutlet Bento with Ratatouille,” developed by students in the Department of Food Culture and Nutrition at 日本栄養大学, goes on sale at stores of 5 member co-ops from July 20 (Monday).
[Recover with quality sleep even in extreme heat] NELL Mattress, a social media sensation, is offering a summer-only campaign starting July 20 (Monday), with ¥5,000 off when paying with Amazon Pay!
14 contestants have been selected for the main competition of “めるぷち選抜決定戦 2026,” an audition program for teen influencers from “めるぷち,” a YouTube media outlet hugely popular with elementary, middle and high school girls!
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Streaming (8 episodes in total)
Streaming begins at 8 p.m. on August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
YouTube channel “Merupuchi” (434,000 subscribers as of July 2026)
Surpasses 710 million cumulative views
“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
Celebrating 15 years since the launch of the シーモアコミックス editorial department! “モアコミegg,” the department’s first one-shot manga label, launches to promote one-shot manga culture through digital books.
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More than 40 million monthly users
More than 1.91 million titles available, primarily comics
[Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino] From kofun artifacts to contemporary art! “あざみ野コンテンポラリーvol.17” explores the relationship between “place” and “self” through diverse forms of expression.
HDMI connector straps with acrylic keychains created in collaboration with an official Pixio ambassador will be released for a limited time and in limited quantities.
A “giant, page-turning manga” appears at Shinjuku Station’s Metro Promenade! Enjoy 34 works, including “CIPHER,” “桜蘭高校ホスト部” and “夏目友人帳,” in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of “LaLa”!
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July 20, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)–July 26, 2026
Now airing to great acclaim on Famima TV! A limited-time Harajuku Station wraparound ad for “Kenty CINEMA,” featuring Kento Nakajima! — An original popcorn cup giveaway campaign will also be held —
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The company will celebrate its 45th anniversary in September 2026.
300 people will be selected by lottery to receive a gift
The 14 members who will compete in the main round of “めるぷち選抜決定戦2026,” the teen influencer audition show presented by めるぷち, have been selected! めるぷち legendary former members Yuna Hoshino, Sakura and Osaki will appear as special guests.
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Original『めるぷち選抜決定戦2026』（全8回）
Available for free starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
YouTube channel “めるぷち” (434,000 subscribers as of July 2026)
Improvement reports were requested from 48.3% of care service providers and other facilities that received administrative guidance. Expert Kaito Katayama to discuss repayment risk countermeasures at CareTEX Tokyo ’26 [Summer]
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7.3% were asked to make corrections to long-term care insurance payments.
The program was conducted at 50,424 facilities nationwide.
Improvement reports were requested from 24,360 facilities.
A total of 3,658 facilities were instructed to make corrections to long-term care insurance payments.
Companies mentioned：Professional Care International株式会社、ブティックス株式会社、かながわ福祉サービス振興会
“Anniversary Night” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of 石ノ森萬画館 on Tuesday, July 25! A host of special events offer a chance to enjoy the museum after dark in a whole new way [Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture]
[Reborn on July 27, Watermelon Day] The lifelike “Watermelon Baum” gets a makeover! More fresh cream for an even more indulgent taste, with “no change in price.”
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Featured in Rakuten rankings more than 7,000 times
It’s Marine Day, and summer is in full swing! Ranking of the artists high school students think of when they hear “summer” [High school student survey]
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Respondents by gender: 1,506 boys, 1,769 girls; 3,275 total
Distributed to approximately 2,100 schools nationwide
Distributed to approximately 650 schools nationwide
Companies mentioned：Mrs. GREEN APPLE、ゆず、湘南乃風、SHISHAMO、サザンオールスターズ、YOUTH TIME JAPAN project
すとぷり releases “Anniversary” music video in its 10th anniversary year! The song, first released in 2019, is brought to life with 10th anniversary visuals and illustrations from past music videos.
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10th anniversary of formation
Videos have amassed 11.4 billion views
More than 4.49 million subscribers
Total social media followers, including those of individual members: 50.66 million
Attracted approximately 350,000 people
Attracted approximately 50,000 people over 2 days
84 tracks in total
Reserved general-admission seat: 9,900 yen (tax included)
Reserved seats with a partial-view disclaimer: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：すとぷり、株式会社STPR、STPR Records、STPR Studio、STPR TICKET、STPR ID
Top roasters from across Japan and the Tokai region gather in Nagoya’s Sakae district! “Nagoya Coffee Festival 2026 Fall” to be held at Chunichi Building
Elementary school students: 1,990 yen (2,189 yen including tax)
Highballs, lemon sours, shochu, oolong tea highballs and more: ¥490 each (¥539 including tax)
Large servings of alcoholic drinks, including highballs, lemon sours, baisu sours, green apple sours, jasmine highballs, barley shochu and sweet potato shochu. Soft drinks such as orange juice, cola and Calpis are also served in large 1-liter mugs.