Supervised by SUSURU TV., a ramen YouTuber with more than 1.99 million subscribers: the fictional ramen “Rich Tonkotsu Buta Muso,” which sparked a buzz on social media, is back as a “chilled” version!!
“スター・ウォーズ / The Mandalorian and Grogu” 4K UHD/Blu-ray/DVD to go on sale Wednesday, September 30, 2026! SteelBook (limited quantities) to go on sale Friday, November 6, 2026!
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Domestic box-office revenue surpassed 3 billion yen
About 79% of people who have used AI-powered website features said they were “satisfied.” Respondents also expressed expectations for “speed and cost” and “quality improvements”
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55.4% said they had “never used” AI-powered website features
A combined 44.6% said they had used them
58.2% said they “cannot trust” companies that use AI for automated responses
42.6% said they “prefer human assistance” for inquiries and support
29.2% said “a clear and easy-to-use design” was the feature they most looked forward to in the future
51.8% said they had “concerns” about using AI to create websites
Those who were positive about it accounted for 48.2%
Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER、株式会社GOSPA、NEXER Group
About 42% of people consider the “environmental impact” when disposing of unwanted items. About 58% think using buyback and reuse services can give them the satisfaction of “taking eco-friendly action”
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42.2% said they consider the “environmental impact” when disposing of unwanted items
57.8% said buyback and reuse services make them feel satisfied that they are “taking eco-friendly action”
49.4% said they had “held on to things” because they felt reluctant to throw them away
79.8% said “selling or giving away” unwanted items is “good for the environment”
[Survey on vacant homes] About 33% said they feel the number of vacant homes in their area is increasing. Respondents also expressed concern about the “costs of demolition and disposal”
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Said they feel the number of vacant homes is increasing in their area
Cited “security concerns” as a concern about vacant homes
Said they were “unaware” of the 2023 revision to the Act on Special Measures for Vacant Houses
Said they think they may have to deal with the “disposal of a vacant home” in the future
Cited “the costs of demolition and disposal” as their biggest concern about disposing of a vacant home
Said “demolition costs” are the biggest hurdle to demolition
“Let’s keep the SUPER EIGHT entertainment going”: A summer special issue of “TV Guide PERSON,” featuring SUPER EIGHT in an exclusive feature of just under 20,000 characters, is now on sale!
Reiwa’s “Queen of Villainy,” Saya Kamitani, looks back on her tumultuous life and breaks down in tears. From aspiring idol to the top of women’s pro wrestling after being deceived: “I was able to become somebody.” She reveals what was happening behind her “one-shot pass” of the pro-wrestling tryout, including a past when her “family was on the verge of falling apart”
A seminar titled “Schneider’s Energy Design Philosophy for Supporting Data Center Infrastructure,” presented by Hiroki Hara of シュナイダーエレクトリックホールディングス株式会社, will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026!!
“Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku” launches the World Link event “Tomorrow by Your Side, Seen with You” and the “Around table WITH you! Gacha”!
[Seminar announcement] Revenue-boosting measures to improve hospital management—from the perspective of increasing medical reimbursement rates. Co-hosted with the luncheon seminar at the 67th All Japan Hospital Association Conference in Saitama
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Date and time: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:30–13:30
Advance registration period: Wednesday, July 15, 2026–Tuesday, July 28, 2026
“Kitakyushu Reskilling Campus 2026,” a hands-on school using digital technology to “evolve” Kitakyushu’s “traditions,” gets underway—pre-event featuring speakers from 九州経済産業局 and long-established manufacturers to be held July 30 (Thu.)
ROCCANIST®, fermented pet skincare made from rice by the founder of Rice Force, will be available for a limited time at the experiential retail store Asumise (明日見世-asumise-) on the 9th floor of Daimaru Tokyo.
project44 reorganizes into 2 business units for shippers and logistics service providers—launches LSP44, an AI agent/API platform adopted by 9 of the world’s top 10 logistics service providers
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Carrier network of more than 280,000 companies
1.5 billion shipment records annually
More than 706 million carrier events processed daily
Approximately US$1 billion invested over 11 years
More than US$1.5 billion in platform-wide research and development investment
[銀座 蔦屋書店] Takeru Amano’s solo exhibition “ICONS” opens at GINZA SIX on Friday, July 24. Enter a world of universal art, where everyday symbols are vividly transformed.
[Staffing-focused] AI-powered recruiting telemarketing service launches, making “instant calls” to applicants. Handles calls at night and eliminates applicant drop-off caused by delays in returning calls.
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While assigning a dedicated staff member to handle applicants costs hundreds of thousands of yen per month, this service is available starting at tens of thousands of yen per month.
Japanese producer 小林由佳 appointed as the first-ever international jury member at the 4th トロペア映画祭!
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4th トロペア映画祭
June 25, 2026
110th anniversary of the birth of ラフ・ヴァローネ
A tribute to マリリン・モンロー
From around summer 2027
Companies mentioned:トロペア映画祭、よーてらよてら株式会社、パラッツォ・デッロ・スペッターコロ、ラフ・ヴァローネ、サヴェリオ・ヴァローネ、マリリン・モンロー、マルチェロ・フォンテ、ジョバンニ・マクリ、Sprit World、ロストランド、GOOD DEATH、Diary of A Mad Old Man、Arrested memory、Piccola felicità、Taverna de GAGA、Falsi d’Autore
[豊川稲荷 “Yorumoode”] 西元祐貴美術館 to hold an event celebrating the release of its first official catalog.
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The world-class ink painting museum will release its first official catalog, “豊川稲荷 西元祐貴美術館 〜時代を超えて、縁をつなぐ〜,” on July 24, 2026.
The book features about 130 works from the museum’s collection, including “Fusuma-e: 豊川新鳥獣戯画,” an ink painting project launched to commemorate the unveiling of 豊川稲荷.
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Page count: 160 pages
A talk session with 西元裕貴 is scheduled at “豊川稲荷 Summer Night Gathering,” taking place July 25 and 26. Attendees will receive a signed catalog.
Also, a special catalog cover made from Echizen washi by 長田製紙所 will be available exclusively on Sunday, July 26. A hand-drawn sacred jewel by 西元祐貴 will be painted live on the day of the gathering and given to attendees.
Don’t sing your favorite songs at karaoke?! Over 40% say they change their song choices to suit the other person: a look at real-life song selection habits [UtaTen survey]
[Just snap a photo of handwritten ingredient notes with your smartphone.] “Shirushi-san,” an innovative next-generation food labeling system that uses AI to automatically check food labels and allergens, launches
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On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, we officially launched “Shirushi-san,” a next-generation food labeling system that uses AI to support food labeling operations.
Addition of the allergen “walnut” (bringing the list of specified ingredients to 8 items / fully mandatory from April 2025)
文京区 launches “Rei’s Disappearance,” a program that lets students experience the lure of illicit part-time jobs, at junior high schools in the ward. Public-private partnership aims to protect students from crime risks.
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9 ward-run junior high schools, excluding 1 school in the ward
From June 2026
Experienced by more than 50,000 people in over 14 countries worldwide
[A new, squishy feel] “TPE Pillow Case,” made with generous amounts of the TPE material trending on social media, debuts from cocochi factory! Enjoy an exceptional night’s sleep, as if floating on water.
Test your luck in the sauna! “Sauna Omikuji,” a new promotional tool for bathhouses that makes sauna time even more fun, launches from kSc(kisuke Sauna club)!
Japan System Techniques, a 54-year-old company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, abolishes its President’s Office to eliminate the divide between management and the front lines
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JAST VISION 2035
JAST Group Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-FY2028)
A comprehensive guide to BtoB step emails that earn customers’ choice without selling|Design and implementation to make your company unforgettable【Free access July 22–28】
【開催 Aug. 4 (Tue.)】Seminar for business owners and executives who say, “Honestly, I still haven’t been able to use Claude…”! A live demonstration packed with examples will have you “using Claude starting tomorrow” in 60 minutes
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96% satisfaction among previous participants
“ラフールサーベイ,” an organizational improvement tool adopted by more than 2,200 companies to date
More than 10,000 people have taken the course to date
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and rap legend EVERLAST of House of Pain releases “Peace Of Mind,” a new song from his upcoming album, along with its music video
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Release date: August 29, 2026
More than 3 million copies sold
Companies mentioned:House of Pain、Rhyme Syndicate、Martyr Inc. Records、The Orchard Japan、Cypress Hill
Bringing construction DX closer to home: Launch of the “Digital Construction Blackboard” app, which digitizes handwritten boards for construction and inspection photography
As fighting continues in Ukraine and the Middle East, a new book asks head-on whether war can be eliminated: “If We Could All Promise, ‘Let’s Stop War Now’” goes on sale (publication date: July 27!)
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List price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
Page count: 212 pages
Publishes more than approximately 70 new titles a year.
Consolidated accounting system “Consoleasy” launches domestic-first (*) MCP server support for a consolidated accounting system — Creating consolidated financial statements with AI agents
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Available from a monthly fee of 15,000 yen, the lowest price in the industry (*)
In an era when 1 in 2 people will develop cancer, a preventive medicine specialist is changing Japan’s health culture. Appeared on the YouTube program “THE BOSS”.
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Accumulated extensive clinical data based on preventive medicine and nutrition over more than 20 years
Provided preventive medicine guidance to a total of 50,000 people
Established 株式会社サムライフ in 2009
Founded the Japan Preventive Medicine Meister Association in 2019
Supervised by 日本草木研究所, “The fragrance of this country, in a cocktail.” BAR “SATOYAMA SPIRITS TOKYO,” bringing together Japan’s natural capital, opens in Ebisu on August 5.
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Opening in Ebisu, Tokyo, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
[1st Anniversary Campaign] To mark its 1st anniversary, teppanyaki restaurant “Artisan” is offering a free meat upgrade to sirloin on all courses through the end of July!
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A 2,000-yen upgrade fee normally applies to switch to sirloin
Explaining programs that small and medium-sized corporations can use now: “Subsidy and Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Tottori” to be held Aug. 18 (Tue.)
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Only 5.5% of companies are making use of grants and subsidies
Subsidies of up to 4.5 million yen! Dramatically improve business efficiency with digitalization and AI adoption
How to receive up to 2.5 million yen for creating flyers and websites
Explaining programs that small and medium-sized corporations can use now: “Subsidy and Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Matsue” to be held Aug. 19 (Wed.)
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Only 5.5% of companies are making use of grants and subsidies
Subsidies of up to 4.5 million yen! Dramatically improve business efficiency with digitalization and AI adoption
How to receive up to 2.5 million yen for creating flyers and websites