The new product “œuf bâton,” the second collaboration between Tokyo’s Kuhombutsu-based bakery “Comme'N” and “INFINI,” helmed by a chef with experience at a 3-star restaurant, goes on sale Aug. 1
Trip.com launches “Go, walk with Noto ～Travel that supports recovery: the Hope Tourism Project～” to support recovery in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, through tourism!
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Trip.com employees carried out recovery support activities in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, on July 16–17, 2026.
Original松波酒造とホテル日航金沢が連携した特別宿泊プランを7月27日（月）より販売開始し
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A bottle of sake provided by 松波酒造 will be given away to the first 20 rooms booked.
Trip.com Japan President Tomoyuki Takada and 130 employees visited Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：Trip.com、松波酒造、ホテル日航金沢、株式会社Trip.com International Travel Japan
Promoting the appeal of Forest Adventure Itoshima through the authentic perspective of university students — a social media video production project with 日本経済大学
A high-performance disaster-prevention solution that prevents flooding with no construction required! 表示灯 begins supporting the installation of flood barriers
[Free webinar on 7/28] 83.7% of foreign nationals are interested in working outside Japan — What companies should prepare for as hiring competition changes
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95.8% said they “want to continue working in Japan even after their residence status expires”
明祥株式会社 signs a partnership agreement with Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, to promote the health of Katsuyama residents and realize a secure and safe community
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Agreement signed: July 21, 2026
Agreement period: July 21, 2026, through July 20, 2027
Protecting a sanctuary to which sea turtles return while offering a high-quality retreat: glampark resort アクナ浜 completely renovates all 7 twin-dome units!
[September in Kita-Karuizawa: Into the 360° cabbage fields] A 2-night, 3-day narrative tour to experience everyday life in Tsumagoi Village with someone special: “YADOKARI VILLAGE TOUR Vol.3”
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Limited to 4 groups
Participation fee: 68,000 yen per group (tax included)
Recruitment for experience monitors begins July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
A new option for mid- and high-rise offices in central Tokyo: a hybrid of timber and steel construction. Sankei Building opens its first mid- to high-rise timber office building, “KiGi AKIHABARA”
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About 59.1 tons of steel, or about 19%, replaced with timber
Reduced CO₂ emissions during construction by about 112.3 tons
<Seijo Ishii's approach to deliciously beating the intense summer heat> Break free from the “same-old meals” of a long summer! Recharge with authentic ethnic cuisine at the “Seijo Ishii's Delicious Independent Study! Exploring Ethnic Cuisine Through Spices and Herbs” fair, starting Friday, July 31
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All 230 Seijo Ishii stores
13 items in total
“I want to add variety to my daily meals and avoid getting stuck in a rut (38.8%)”
[Event report] 99th study session: “Cyber Crisis Management Hospitals Need to Know in the Era of Medical DX,” hosted by the Association for Thinking About the Future of Healthcare in Japan
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Annual subscription: 18,000 yen
集中出版株式会社: Operation of the “Healing and Comforting Environment” Forum. The initiative began in 2002 with the hope that incorporating art and music would make medical facilities places of healing and comfort. Its members included honorary chair Shigeaki Hinohara, chair Sakae Iwasaki, architect Tadao Ando, photographer Koichi Inakoshi, and Yasushi Nagasawa, a professor of architecture at the University of Tokyo, along with 20 others. The “Healing and Comforting Environment Award” was established to recognize medical corporations dedicated to creating healing and comforting environments, and the “Medical Focus Grand Prize” is awarded annually to express gratitude to doctors and healthcare professionals who have made significant contributions to society. UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR: Japan-UK medical exchange. Since 2018, the organization has conducted Japan-UK medical exchange programs with the University of Cambridge, as well as educational programs and study-abroad support as UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR. The Cambridge office opened on August 26, 2022. Japan office: Strong Akasaka Building 6F, 3-5-5 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. UK office: Suite 219 23 King Street Cambridge CB1 1AH UK First Floor Office, 3 Hornton Place, Kensington, London, W8 4LZ UK
Companies mentioned：集中出版株式会社、University Cambridge Japan Consulting Supervisor
An exhibition of slogans created by middle and high school students, “TOGAKU Copygium 2026-2027,” offers an opportunity to appreciate the power of words and learn ways to express them. Open to open-campus visitors starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The authentic beer festival “Yokohama Oktoberfest 2026,” with new ways to enjoy the event, from the flavors to the experience, opens at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 on Friday, September 18!
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The event welcomed about 130,000 visitors last year
Drinks other than beer, including non-alcoholic beverages, will also be available at about 20 venues
[神田外語大学] “I was studying languages, and before I knew it, I was studying business.” A hands-on puzzle-solving game connecting Japan with the world debuts at the university's open campus
How should talent strategies be designed in the AI era?
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Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 11:00–12:00
With 16 years of experience in human resource development
Has served as an outside director or external advisor at 29 companies
25 published books
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEWONE、ソフトバンク株式会社、法政大学、UC. Berkeley、University of Melbourne、東京大学、一橋大学、アンダーセンコンサルティング、アクセンチュア、シェイク、CCE.Inc.、アスコム、英治出版、Softbank、カゴメ、三菱地所ホーム
[Publication event] A talk with the author of the nonfiction book “Low-Mountain Accidents: People Who Survived and Returned Home After an ‘Unthinkable Accident’,” exploring the shadow of the mountaineering boom
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The number of people involved in accidents on Mt. Takao was 133, and
Cast of child performers announced for the 8th Okayama Children's Future Musical, “Harold!”
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A total of 61 people have been selected: 52 child performers, 7 child staff members, and 2 support volunteers.
Original2026年9月22日（火・祝）・23日（水・祝）におかやま未来ホールにて公演
A total of 131 people applied, including children from third grade of elementary school through third year of high school who live in or are from Okayama Prefecture, as well as adults serving as support volunteers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オハヨーホールディングス、ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社、オハヨー乳業株式会社、ONE GROUP、岡山放送、カバヤ食品、山陽新聞社、JR西日本コミュニケーションズ、中国銀行、テレビせとうち、両備グループ、イチエHOUSE、インザフィールズ、AGSコンサルティング、オーエス住建、OSPホールディングス、専門学校岡山情報ビジネス学院、オリコム、カバヤ住友会 大工業者一同、岩水開発、クスノキヤ、Groxi、KPMGコンサルティング、高圧ガス工業、さんもく工業、東京リーガルマインド、トマト銀行、司法書士法人永田事務所、ビザビ、マルティックス山陽、ライフォス、YKK AP
Event to be held at 河合塾コスモ on August 8, 2026 (Saturday): “How I went from being unable to talk to people to standing on stage”—a student rakugo performer shares a story of starting over, from dropping out of high school to Waseda
RevComm raises ¥3.35 billion in a Series B first close, bringing total funding to ¥8.6 billion
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¥1.58 billion raised
Companies mentioned：株式会社RevComm、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、株式会社SMBC Edge、WiL、KDDI Open Innovation Fund 3号、新生ベンチャーパートナーズ1号投資事業有限責任組合、Salesforce Ventures、株式会社福岡銀行、スタートアップ・デットファンド2号投資事業有限責任組合、SDFキャピタル株式会社
Exa migrates Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS’s PROSRV HR and payroll service, which handles processing for 2,000 companies and 550,000 people per month, to AWS, achieving stable operations and reduced infrastructure costs
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Approximately 2,000 companies using the service
Monthly processing volume: 550,000 people
Approximately 4,000 COBOL programs
Approximately 3,000 JCL scripts
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクサ、三菱総研ＤＣＳ株式会社、Amazon Web Services、JFEスチール、キンドリルジャパン
“Corporate Radio: The Listening Lab,” a community for sharing success stories and challenges with internal radio, to hold its 4th study session on 7/29
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Established in March 2026
Kika Lab’s 4th study session to be held on July 29 (Wednesday)
“リポピール®,” expanding sales in the Taiwan market, launches official Taiwan brand website
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Cumulative shipments of the series in Taiwan surpassed 50,000 units about 10 months after entering the market
In July 2026, the combined shipments of ３ products—リポピール Serum, リポピール Serum PDRN, and リポピール Bio Glow—grew to an annual shipment scale of approximately 100,000 units
Cumulative shipments of the series have exceeded 770,000 units※3
★Event Information★ The most terrifying event ever, where Uzumaki maniacs and monstrous fish writhe! “Junji Ito POP UP STORE -Uzumaki & Gyo-” to be held at Hands Shizuoka. ■JUNJIITO
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From August 4, 2026 (Tuesday) to August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
Hours: 10:30–20:00
Key visual T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
Collage T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
Bucket T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
OKINAWA T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
Scar T-shirt, long sleeves / 7,920 yen (tax included)
caseplay launches a collaboration smartphone accessory collection with truck driver トラックめいめい, a social media sensation, featuring smartphone cases in 6 designs for more than 160 models and watch bands in 3 designs!
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Slim Protection Premium Case / Premium Square Case: from 5,980 yen (tax included)
“Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to be held at 天満屋福山店 starting July 22 (Wednesday)!
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14 days
More than 1,700 participating stores
8,000 types in the lineup
2 million members
Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
Price: ¥980 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、天満屋福山店、JR東日本東京駅、グランスタ東京、ポプラ社、Hakusensha、BANDAI、Penguin Random House LLC、Hachette Livre、KADOKAWA、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、Gakken
Consumers are increasingly spending selectively, saying they are willing to pay more for what they truly need. Even as concerns about saving grow, 57.3% invest in “items used every day and for a long time.” <Survey on the state of home dining amid rising prices>
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About 70% say, “Even as prices soar, I want to enjoy cooking and eating at home as much as possible”
The manga distribution service サイコミ is holding “サイコミ SUMMER FES 2026”! A special mission lets readers earn up to 480 bonus coins by reading eligible titles
【Latest review survey】A review analysis of グランベルホテル and ホリックホテル found that convenience-related keywords such as “station” and “location,” as well as “large public bath” and “breakfast,” were among the most frequent
Generative AI use is advancing, but more than 70% of help desk staff feel their workload has increased — 2026 survey on in-house help desk operations in information systems departments
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73.0% of information systems staff said the workload for in-house help desk operations has “increased” compared with 3 years ago
【阪急うめだ本店】Can “down” solve the discomfort of hot summer nights?! A “Down Pillow Experience Campaign” will be held in Osaka, offering a hands-on experience of natural materials with excellent moisture absorption and release
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Period: Wednesday, July 29–Tuesday, August 25
A soy candle will be given to the first 50 people to try a down pillow
A pillowcase will be given to the first 30 people who try and purchase a down pillow
アクアレーベル’s gold anti-aging care all-in-one product gets a makeover as a multifunctional gel cream for a free and indulgent skincare routine — launching Monday, September 21, 2026
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No. 1 in all-in-one product sales for 13 consecutive years
【川越プリンスホテル】In-season Shine Muscat grapes meet a world-renowned tea brand for the first time: “Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea Set～KUSMI TEA Collaboration～” now available
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From Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Saturday, October 31
【Series sales top 670,000 copies!】Includes 24 sheets of original illustrations and sparkling stickers! The latest edition of the hugely popular “Makeup Coloring Book” series, “めいたんていプリキュア！ メイクぬりええほん きらきらバージョン,” now on sale
Enjoy hotel buffets with the family for less this summer vacation! Children of elementary school age and younger eat free on July weekends; on weekdays in August, elementary school children receive half-price meals and preschoolers eat free.
旅館・湯めぐりの宿楠水閣 to offer a mini summer festival and fireworks giveaway for children starting July 21, helping families make summer vacation memories with amenities including complimentary private family baths.
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Event period: July 21–August 31
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Guest rooms: 29
“Yumegomori,” a family bath spacious enough for 8 adults
Work by day, festivals by night: “Omatsuri Internship 2026” aims to ease concerns about finding work in regional areas; more than 100 university students nationwide have applied, with the event set for Aug. 5!
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20 selected participants will take part in the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai and Aomori Nebuta Festival
We have met with more than 300 students
Held for 6 university students interested in working in their hometowns
[Taking place July 30–August 2] Free trial event for 3 latest brush cutters to tackle the hard work of summer grass cutting! Hosted by Kurashiki agricultural machinery specialist 有限会社西井農機
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4 days, from July 30 to August 2
Powerfully shreds grass up to approximately 180cm tall
“The grass has grown to about 160cm and is becoming a problem”
There is space to park about 4 vehicles on the company premises
株式会社LIFULL, whose corporate principle is “altruism,” adopts “BaseMe” for recruiting the 28 graduating class, following its use in hiring for the 26 and 27 graduating classes—its 3rd consecutive recruiting cycle
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More than 50,000 registered users
More than 200 companies
96% of employees have incorporated generative AI into their daily work