[GEO conducts its 7th survey on mobile phone usage] More than 70% feel the rising cost of smartphones is a burden on household finances
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75.1% feel the total cost of smartphones is a burden on household finances
48.6% said, “I now keep using my current device for as long as possible, until it breaks”
The most common reason for replacing a smartphone is “battery deterioration (41.3%)”
The deciding factor when buying a used smartphone: No. 1 is “battery condition (50.4%)”
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GEO/GEO Mobile leads in experience using buyback shops and services (23.8%)
About half keep their old smartphones at home instead of selling them. The main reason is “concern about data leaks (33.0%),” outweighing hassle or price
“Japanese Language Teacher Exam: Full-Scale Mock Exam” to be held for the first time. Fully supervised by TCJ日本語総合研究所, the exam will be held simultaneously nationwide in Tokyo, Osaka and online to meet rising demand for the national qualification
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First exam to be held on October 3, 2026
Mock exams for the basic and applied tests: ¥10,000
Kao’s “アタック抗菌EX ラク干しプラス,” the first product to receive the “ハルメクモニター認証マーク,” certified through the real-life experiences of more than 100 senior women, begins in-store rollout
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Japan’s population aged 65 and over exceeded 36 million as of 2026
82% of senior women said, “I think this product is meant for people like me”
Water station lets visitors drink natural mineral water using plastic bottles or reusable bottles; Premium Water to set up a special booth at “OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026”!
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The event will be held on July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), and August 1 (Sat) and 2 (Sun), 2026
Ice overflowing and impossible to sandwich in!? A generously filled ice cream sandwich is here! “はさめないアイスサンド〈チーズ〉” from a butter sandwich specialty shop
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Price: ¥638 (tax included) / 1 piece
“PRESS BUTTER SAND” is back at “Summer Amour” this year!
Lion, in collaboration with 弘前大学 and 黒石市, confirms that mouth breathing during sleep and habits of not chewing much may be linked to worsening tooth alignment
e-dash wins contract from 長野県伊那市 for the second consecutive year to carry out the “Decarbonized Management Iina Program (Business to Promote Decarbonized Management Among SMEs Through CO2 Emissions Visualization)”
A spectacular lineup of delicacies to beat summer fatigue at 阪急うめだ本店! Serving up specialties from western Japan at an 8-day-only summer “Delicious Food Market”
Enjoy an in-season tea time with autumn scenery from 160 m above ground. Savor Shine Muscat grapes and autumn flavors with the “Afternoon Tea: Shine Muscat × Autumn Flavors”
A collaboration between the “大英博物館日本美術コレクション” and アトレ上野 will run from August 1 (Saturday) to October 18 (Sunday), 2026! Limited-edition menu items and merchandise themed around “British style” will also be available
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Collaboration period: August 1 (Saturday) to October 18 (Sunday), 2026
“Shepherd’s Pie” 1,980 yen (tax included)
“Roast Beef with Organic Vegetables and Fruit Tomatoes” 1,950 yen (tax included)
TWOSTONE&Sons Group’s TWOSTONE AIvita to host a webinar on the latest PR and article landing page strategies, co-hosted with 株式会社みらいきれい
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We are pleased to announce that we will hold a webinar jointly with 株式会社みらいきれい (head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; representative director: Yuji Ishiwata; hereinafter, Mirai Kirei) on July 29, 2026 (Wednesday).
・Date and time: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00–14:00
Founded in 2013 as Branding Engineer Co., Ltd., the company went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market (now the Growth Market; securities code: 7352) on July 7, 2020.
On June 1, 2023, the company changed its name to “TWOSTONE&Sons” and transitioned to a holding company structure.
“Decarbonization Made Fun with Sugoroku and Quizzes,” an inquiry-based learning resource for middle and high school students co-created by 株式会社baton, operator of QuizKnock, and Earth hacks, wins the Excellence Award at the “Consumer Education Teaching Materials Awards 2026”
[Seminar for the Logistics Industry] Why Adopt Autonomous Recruitment in Logistics from a Management Perspective, Part 2: Recruitment Strategies to Overcome the Driver Shortage
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Has supported recruitment at more than 20,000 companies to date
Responding to the diversification of students’ job-hunting styles by blending in-person and digital experiences: Introducing “Virtual Store Tours,” allowing students to visit stores online anytime
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Scheduled to go live on the recruitment page of our corporate website in September 2026
Exhibiting at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government-hosted “Monozukuri: Festival of Craftsmanship 2026”: 文京学院大学’s 川越研究室 to display panels and bolts of fabric on the theme of passing on skills through “AI × Edo komon”
[名古屋タカシマヤ] This summer, Meieki becomes “an adventure so fun you’ll be spoiled for choice.” 9 companies in Meieki join forces for the first-ever “MEIEKI QUEST ～An All-Meieki Adventure Experience, Presented by ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ～”
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9 companies, 10 locations
More than 500 types of quests
Characters rank up for every 100 crystals
For every 100 chips, you can try a digital lottery with no losing tickets
アドエビス wins “Leader” for the 22nd consecutive term in the access analytics tools category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer,” an award for products rated highly by users for both satisfaction and recognition
A deep dive into Japan’s historic sites, nature and culture! “るるぶ日本のユネスコ世界遺産・登録サイトをめぐる旅” is packed with insights and knowledge about UNESCO sites that will make you want to visit. On sale July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
田中摩美々, 黛 冬優子 and 斑鳩ルカ continue as メガシャキ ambassadors! 西城樹里 and 樋口円香 join the team! メガシャキ × アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ collaboration campaign featuring original illustrated merchandise and wallpaper prizes
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7 million total players
Original illustrated merchandise and other prizes to be awarded to a total of 300 people
100 people will be selected by lottery to win an original QUO Card Pay
An original QUO Card Pay worth 500 yen
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Companies mentioned：ハウスウェルネスフーズ株式会社、ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、アイドルマスター シャイニーカラーズ、283プロダクション、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
“ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”: ferret One wins awards in 2 categories — consecutive recognition as Leader in the CMS category and High Performer in the MA Tool category
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This marks 23 consecutive terms as a Leader
Recognized as a High Performer for 4 consecutive terms
Approximately 160,000 reviews
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベーシック、アイティクラウド株式会社、ferret One
鹿島アントラーズ excitement returns to Shibuya! “KASHIMA ANTLERS NEXT TEN (NEXT Exhibition),” featuring immersive video experiences, opens at Shibuya Sakura Stage on July 24
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The “Greater Shibuya Area,” covering a radius of approximately 2.5 km
Cumulative investment of more than 100 billion yen in DX and new businesses from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2030
General admission: 1,000 yen plus ticket issuance fee
ディズニーストア to grand open at Shinsaibashi PARCO on Wednesday, August 26! Japan’s first store design themed around a “magical journey” filled with Disney stories
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Approximately 1,500 items from Disney and ピクサー will be on display
A total of 23 items exclusive to the Shinsaibashi PARCO store will be available
Customers who spend 5,000 yen or more (tax included) will receive an original tote bag featuring a design exclusive to the Shinsaibashi PARCO store
[Online seminar] Are your meeting minutes really safe in the cloud? How to use local AI meeting minutes, trusted for board meetings and HR interviews [July 30]
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On July 30, 2026, 株式会社アドバンスト・メディア (head office: Toshima Ward, Tokyo; Representative Chairman and President: 鈴木清幸; hereinafter “アドバンスト・メディア”) will hold the online seminar “Are your meeting minutes really safe in the cloud? How to use local AI meeting minutes, trusted for board meetings and HR interviews.”
A long-awaited book adaptation of the essay that drew an enormous response with 800,000 page views as a web series! “I Want to Peel and Eat an Apple in New York” goes on sale July 23.
Buyee partners with BookOff on an OMO initiative to encourage post-trip purchases in Akihabara, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Yokohama
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35.4% of respondents said they had purchased via cross-border e-commerce after returning home products they bought or discovered while visiting Japan
Among users with no experience making repeat purchases after traveling, 28.8% said they did not know whether the product was available through cross-border e-commerce.
[愛知県信用保証協会 × eiicon] Launch of “TOPPA (Toppa),” a program to create new businesses at companies in Aichi Prefecture, aiming for co-creation with partner companies nationwide.
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Built on a corporate network of more than 39,000 companies to date
We have created more than 100,000 business-matching opportunities to date
Supporting open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
Selected 140 companies in more than 20 prefectures
Explore Dōjōji, associated with a popular kabuki work. A lodging plan featuring a premium guided tour of the Shoin and an illustrated storytelling sermon offering insights into 1,300 years of history is now available at グランドメルキュール和歌山みなべリゾート＆スパ
Frozen products supervised by the globally popular hot pot brand 海底撈 debut for the first time! “Seven Premium Spicy Hot Pot Supervised by 海底撈” goes on sale at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, starting July 21 (Tuesday)
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More than 1,500 stores across 18 countries and regions worldwide
Price: 648 yen (699.84 yen including tax)
Ready in just 8 minutes by heating in a pot straight from frozen
On sale since November 2024
Opened Japan’s first location in Ikebukuro in September 2015
Announcement of the launch of the B.LEAGUE・日本財団 community development grant project, “Child-Centered Community Building Project: An Everyday Place Where Sports and Craftsmanship Meet”
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The Mikawa-Anjo exchange hub (new arena), opening in 2028
Limited-edition prizes from The Battle Cats arrive at モーリーファンタジー and PALO! Cute “BIG Plush Toys,” “Sound Mascots” and more available starting July 31 (Friday)
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BIG-sized plush toys that are easy to display in a “Cat’s Summer Vacation” room. Available in 2 types: Cat and Tank Cat.
“Murderous Tank Cat Figure Bottle.”
Sound mascots that play 3 game sounds when pressed. Available in 3 types: Cat Builder, Brave Cat and Rare Gacha Cat.
Mini figures of Cat, Gold Cat, Metal Cat and Murderous Cat.
Available from July 31, 2026 (Friday) until supplies run out
A social media campaign offering a chance to win a “The Battle Cats Prize Complete Set”: 3 winners selected for each set, 6 winners in total
Register as a new member and verify your phone number to receive 500MP in play points (equivalent to 500 yen)!
“CULTURE SNACK ’26,” a major culture festival bringing together the B-sides of towns and people, to be held in the Shinagawa-Konан area; exhibitor applications now open
From the throat, the body’s entry point, to the gut, a key to immunity※1! “Lactoferrin Immunity Support Supplement” and “Lactoferrin Immunity Support Supplement EX” launch on 森永乳業’s mail-order website on August 3 (Monday)
Global talent recruitment places emphasis on “language skills + expertise”; demand grows for talent in data analysis, business improvement and project promotion
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More than 60% require English proficiency at business level or above
About 85% of companies conducting business overseas said they “lack or have been unable to secure” enough personnel for overseas expansion
About 89% said the capabilities or suitability of personnel for overseas expansion are “insufficient or do not meet expectations”
The share of job descriptions mentioning work involving AI use rose 3.6 percentage points, from 3.4% in fiscal 2023 to 7.0% in fiscal 2025
The share mentioning work involving AI-related technologies also rose 2.7 percentage points, from 7.2% to 9.9%
The share mentioning data and analysis rose 9.9 percentage points, from 30.5% to 40.4%
[フジテレビ] No way, no way, no way! An unbelievably great campaign offering the first month of unlimited viewing for just 100 yen! “FOD Summer Super Deal 100-Yen Campaign” launches!
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Your first subscription payment is just 100 yen (tax included)
[KAI Miyajima] A tranquil sea dotted with oyster rafts and the livelihoods of people passed down through generations. KAI Miyajima, a hot spring inn celebrating Setouchi culture, opens on July 23, 2026
Reprint edition decided before release! “アサヒカメラ創刊100周年記念号” on sale July 21! Rethinking the meaning of photography in the age of social media and AI under the theme “Passing on Tradition and the Current State of Photography”!
[Buying and selling unwanted items] About 80% said they “want to sell items and turn them into cash.” The perceived hassle of the process discourages people from selling
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“Yes” 80.6%
“Yes” 69.1%
“It was almost as expected” 45.5%
“I got less than I expected” 38.0%
“Because it seems like it would be a hassle” 61.1%
A total of 79.1% said they would like to use a service that handles both disposal and purchasing
Japan’s oldest beer hall, 銀座ライオン, supervises “Ginza Lion Beer Hall Special (draft),” available in limited quantities at 銀座ライオン locations nationwide from July 22
A seminar titled “A Reproducible Approach to Creating Unique New Businesses,” led by Yozō Ashizawa, president and CEO / senior consultant at Leading Innovation Co., Ltd., will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026!
With support from the next-generation mobility and robotics cluster “MoRo,” the “STVV Special Edition Model” by supported micro-mobility startup EcoSlide is complete!