【Survey on the realities of changing careers to IT engineering without prior experience】Hybrid office and remote work accounts for 50%; more than 50% work less than 10 hours of overtime a month. Even so, approximately 77% said they were glad they changed jobs
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Half of respondents (50.0%) work in a “hybrid arrangement”
Approximately half (50.8%) work “less than 10 hours of overtime per month”
Only 7.4% work 45 hours or more
More than half (approximately 56%) have worked on holidays
54.9% are satisfied and say, “I’m glad I changed jobs to become an engineer”
Industry-academia collaboration linking medical science and professional sports gets underway; 大阪医療大学 and クボタスピアーズ大阪 sign comprehensive partnership agreement
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The signing ceremony was held at 大阪医療大学 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
【First location in the Chugoku region!】“月島もんじゃ くうや,” headquartered in Tsukishima, the home of monjayaki and known for long lines in Shibuya and at Tokyo Station, opens its flagship location on Hiroshima Hondori!
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At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, on Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture
A new cafe au lait flavor joins the “Marutto Nutrition Vanilla Ice Cream,” which takes 90 minutes to melt. Expanding options for nutritional support that “tastes good, so you can keep it up.”
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Japan’s population aged 65 and older reached about 3,600万人 (2024)
The number of people certified as needing long-term care or support exceeded 700万人※
Compact 70ml size, less than half that of regular ice cream
[To be held September 15–16, Reiwa 8] Applications open for research fellows for the Central City Revitalization Lab in Kawanishi, “The Potential of Downtown Areas That Embrace Diverse People” (deadline: August 3)
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Number of research fellows sought: approximately 5
Marbull X, in collaboration with ジェイアール東海髙島屋, JR東海 and JR東海エージェンシー, launches “Meieki Quest,” an RPG-style exploration event involving commercial facilities across the Nagoya Station area
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9 commercial facilities around Nagoya Station
July 29 (Wed.) to September 1 (Tue.), 2026
More than approximately 500 quests in total during the event
ALTRA’s classic ESCALANTE gets a long-awaited upgrade. The latest model, “ESCALANTE 5,” features a redesigned upper and sole for exceptional fit and grip, and goes on sale Friday, July 24.
Companies mentioned：ジェイアールセントラルビル株式会社、タワーズプラザ、ゲートタワープラザ、BARBARA、京たまごキッチンモレット、MASTER'S DREAM、HOUSE NAGOYA、資生堂パーラー、Bar Español LA BODEGA、ザ キッチン サルヴァトーレ クオモ
“I thought I knew about it”: Equol awareness reaches about 90% among people in the menopausal age group, but only about 30% know whether their bodies can produce it
[Event report] Getting first-hand information that property listings alone can’t reveal! Texas real estate inspection tour covers growing areas in northern Dallas
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Has supported more than 270 people to date
Circulation: 6.5万 copies
More than 170,000 subscribers
Companies mentioned：UNI GROUP FZCO、PGA、TOYOTA、Universal Kids Resort、TI・GlobalWafers、Buc-ee's、McKinney、Allen
[In-person seminar on Friday, July 24] Workplaces where people don't grow can change starting here | An EQ program that transforms you from a “manager” into a “guide”
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Date and time: July 24, 2026 (Friday), 15:30-17:00
Part Two: A candid talk on developing leaders, 17:00–17:30
The eXs Street electric-assist bicycle has received type certification. In an era when illegal mobility devices are proliferating, this fat bike brings users and partner retailers “100% peace of mind” and “everyday fun.”
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149,800 yen, including tax
Vehicles from other companies priced at 250,000 yen or more
The top-voted character is guaranteed to be illustrated by 椎名優先生! 『Ascendance of a Bookworm』 popularity poll now underway! <The series has sold more than 1,400万 copies> Until 9 a.m. on Aug. 5 (Wednesday)
[Reservations open today] Reservations begin for TOブックス titles releasing Oct. 1, including the latest novel and comics in 『The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time to Aim for the Perfect Villainess』 (Celica), which has sold more than 230万 copies across the series!
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The series has sold more than 230万 copies in print and digital editions!
The series has surpassed 1.4 million copies in cumulative sales! (Including e-books)
A 10-second walk to the beach. A beachfront villa on Miura Beach, Kanagawa Prefecture, offering swimming, fireworks and marine activities, sells out the same day | Vacation home investment “COCO VILLA Owners”
The synopsis and preview images for Episode 4, “Ten Years Later, It Had Even Become a Picture Book,” of the TV anime 『After 10 Years of Saying “Leave It to Me and Go On Ahead,” I Became a Legend』 are now available!
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The series has surpassed 4.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
Crowdfunding campaign launched to “revive the Higashiyama Grand Tea Gathering, which captivated Kyoto in the Taisho era, in the Reiwa era”
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This year's theme is shifting from “viewing” architecture to the experience of “being there”—enjoying spaces and connecting with culture. As a symbol of this challenge, we will revive in the Reiwa era the legendary cultural event “Higashiyama Grand Tea Gathering,” held in 1921 (Taisho 10) across Kyoto's Higashiyama area, where architecture, gardens, art and human交流 intersected.
JK Fandom to launch preliminary fan voting for the 1st “VIVA” Virtual Idol Division on July 22! JK Fandom will participate as voting administrator and official partner!
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The event will feature 30 groups representing the virtual idol scene
The top 20 of the 30 virtual idol groups will advance to the award’s main vote.
150 favorite points or 300 heart points
30 Star Points
The app series for earning rewards has surpassed 4 million cumulative downloads
More than 100 million yen worth of points distributed
July 26 is the birthday of “the strongest man in the world”! Special feature: “The Strongest Man: Jason Statham Birthday Celebration”—all 5 films to air back-to-back on ザ・シネマ from 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26!
A special 6-day Obon holiday escape at a hotel: <THEsea Summer Sweets Fair> with your choice of a fair-exclusive main dish and a half-buffet of sweets [ニューオータニイン横浜プレミアム]
《Ranks No. 1 in 3 Amazon categories immediately after reservations open》 “Sauce is the very embodiment of a chef’s thinking.” The book “SALSA: The World of Sauce,” exploring food and culture through approximately 240 sauces from around the world, is now on sale.
The eligible areas for the “Moving Support Campaign” for ダイブ staff, a collaboration between サカイ引越センター and リゾートバイトダイブ, have expanded! Moving costs to Hokkaido are now eligible for discounts, in addition to Okinawa. Helping you make a fresh start for less.
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20% off basic moving fees
Creates 14,555 tourism jobs annually
Business track record with more than 5,900 tourism facilities across all 47 prefectures, and with staffing clients
New original merchandise themed around “Moonlit Mermaid Melody” is coming from the TV anime “Pichi Pichi Pitch”! Available at a POP UP SHOP touring 3 venues and online!
This summer, we want to hear your cries of delight. よーじや’s signature extra-strong chocolate mint, with up to 80 times the chocolate. This is the last chance to try it in Tokyo this year.
【Nov. 25 (Wed.)–27 (Fri.)】Policy proposal summit for young business leaders from Japan and ASEAN to be held in Tokyo and Ishikawa; seeking corporate sponsors
Check out the picture-book-shaped pouch featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! A colorful collection of tote bags and pouches is coming to capsule toy machines!
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Original1回400円・税10%込
5 types in total
50th anniversary of the Japanese-language edition's publication
[Japanese premiere] The animated adaptation of the sci-fi novel also made into a live-action Hollywood film, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, will air on Cartoon Network on Saturday, August 1
The 5th special collaboration between “TONAL (トーナル)” and “POLO BCS (ポロ・ビーシーエス)” will be released. Preorders begin on the official online store on Wednesday, July 15
★Event Information★ Starting Saturday, August 1: A spectacular battle of brilliant colors unfolds in Kawasaki! The 65th-anniversary “Great Mothra POP UP STORE in TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Kawasaki Ekimae Store” is opening!
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Period: Saturday, August 1, 2026 – Sunday, August 23
Hours: 9:00–21:00
MOTHRA T-shirt / ¥5,500 (tax included)
Godzilla vs. Mothra T-shirt / ¥5,500 (tax included)
Long-sleeve T-shirt / ¥8,250 (tax included)
Cool-neck sweatshirt / ¥9,900 (tax included)
Baseball cap, 2 designs / ¥5,500 each (tax included)
The “Yamato Forever REBEL3199 Tokyo Solamachi POP UP SHOP,” a pop-up shop for “Yamato Forever REBEL3199,” opens for a limited time on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Solamachi from July 29!
牛角 scores a major win with its “Big Yakiniku Festival”! 180,000 plates and 100,000 drinks in 10 days! It was so popular that we reached our goal… so we're urgently launching a “customer appreciation giveaway”! An SNS campaign on official X offers 30 winners meal vouchers worth 3,000 yen
[First location in Nagasaki] A new stadium food spot is opening at Nagasaki Stadium City! Shizuoka-born fan-favorite fries CHERRY BEANS POTATO opens on Thursday, August 6!
ニジゲンノモリ enters its 10th year, and ninja experiences get even better! The long-awaited original forehead protectors in 3 designs are coming to “NARUTO＆BORUTO 忍里” on Saturday, August 1, 2026
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Available starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
Forehead protector (Naruto Uzumaki, Young Adult Arc) / 4,290 yen (tax included)
New limited-edition Sanrio Characters items with a “Heisei retro” theme! All items are 390 yen (429 yen including tax) at サンキューマート, launching in mid-August
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A lineup of 78 items
Advance reservations open at 12:00 on Wednesday, July 22
New goods featuring an original illustration of キズナアイ in a refreshing yukata look, as she celebrates her 10th anniversary, are coming to “Comic Market 108”! Items including a “BIG Acrylic Stand” will be sold at the Chugaionline booth!
The legendary live show “カルメン・マキ×竹田和夫,” a special concert destined for music history, sold out on the day tickets went on sale for the Nov. 6 (Friday) performance! Due to popular demand, an additional performance has been scheduled for Nov. 12 (Thursday).
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¥11,000 (tax included / all seats reserved)
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Companies mentioned：カルメン・マキ、竹田和夫、ブルース・クリエイション、Vintage Makes Something New、CREATION、サンライズプロモーション、ハテナ計画、I'M A SHOW
Star-studded guests from Aichi gather! Hiroyuki Amano will host, with Asaka Seto and Kento Senga confirmed as guests! The “Okazaki Castle Grand Fireworks” will be streamed live simultaneously on terrestrial TV and Locipo on August 1 (Saturday)!