Meeting growing demand among women in their 50s for “grown-up hobbies.” Launching a hands-on online course to train artists who create one-of-a-kind decorative good-luck charms using thread
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On July 22, 2026, we will launch “Good-Luck Charm Thread-Wrapping Artist Training Course,” a hands-on online course where participants create one-of-a-kind decorative good-luck charms using thread.
Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Kawasaki Plaza launches one of its largest-ever renovation plans
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Site area
Total floor area
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Number of branches
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Increasing the number of stores from the current 15 to 21
Expanding seating capacity from the current approximately 800 to approximately 1,200
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、東芝、京浜急行線、首都高速横羽線、三井ショッピングパークポイント、三井ショッピングパークカード《セゾン》、三井ショッピングパークポイントカード、ららぽーと、三井アウトレットパーク、Mitsui Shopping Park &mall、三井アウトレットパークオンライン
【NHK Culture】Illustrator Sayaka Yokomine, whose work resonates with audiences on social media, reveals her creative process for the first time. Special class “What It Means to Draw Everyday Life” to be held!
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In-person class: members and nonmembers (no membership required), 5,720 yen (tax included)
★Book available for an additional 1,540 yen (tax included)
Online: members and nonmembers (no membership required), 4,400 yen (tax included)
AtHeart to hold solo performance on iHeartRadio, one of the largest radio networks in the U.S.! Accelerating global expansion with “iHeartKPOP with JoJo LIVE”
Major urban festival “Greater Namba Festival” to be held for the first time! From Oct. 10 to Nov. 15, a wide range of content, including music, art and local culture, will be presented across the Namba area with the local community
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From Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, through Sunday, Nov. 15
【岐阜県飛騨市】Preserving Hida’s rich natural environment for the future! Recruiting participants for a “supply-carrying volunteer” effort to repair the trail on Mount Kitanomata on Aug. 29. Taking on the challenge of creating a sustainable mountain conservation system
A new environmentally conscious store designed for resource recycling opens: “Seven-Eleven Shikoku Chuo Nakazonecho,” built with 100% domestically sourced timber
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Made with 100% domestically sourced timber
100% renewable electricity from biomass
Approximately 75% of electricity used is biomass-derived
“Garandou,” led by Jun Aoyagi, announces its 4th production: a 3-part program exploring the possibilities of duets, with all performers also serving as creators. A workshop will also be held alongside the performances
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Performance dates: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, to Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026
Spend summer vacation at ユニセフ House on a “rights hunt”! Learn about children’s rights through a fun quiz rally. “Jean & Kane’s Rights Hunt” runs through the end of August 【Press Release】
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・Period: Friday, July 24, 2026, to Monday, Aug. 31
7 quizzes set up in the exhibition area on the 2nd floor of ユニセフ House
Currently, in approximately 190 countries and territories※, working with many partners
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 日本ユニセフ協会、ユニセフ、こども家庭庁、NHK Eテレ、The Wakey Show
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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Held for 31 groups representing the virtual idol scene
The top 20 of the 31 virtual idol groups will advance to the main award 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
Sankt Gallen begins general sales of 2 “Black Cat Feelings” beers, “Omedeto” and “Arigato,” previously exclusive to LINEギフト. The beers are modeled on a black cat rescued beside the brewery.
Developmental disorders (neurodevelopmental disorders) are said to affect around 1 in 10 people when those traits are included, not just people with a diagnosis.
[Wakker Amsterdam B.V.] Achieves 300 million yen in sales just 1 year and 9 months after opening! The overseas strategy of a 31-year-old woman entrepreneur and former nurse. She operates 2 sushi and kappo restaurants in Amsterdam, sparking a new movement locally
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Counter kappo restaurant with seating limited to 10
The number of Japanese restaurants overseas has grown from approximately 24,000 to more than 180,000 in the past 20 years
The market has expanded approximately 7.5 times
Original日本人が経営に関わる店舗は1割未満、5％を下回るとも言われています
Average monthly wages in the lodging and food service industries remain at 269,000 yen
[May 14 (Thu.) | Webinar appearance announcement] TechSuite株式会社 to speak at online webinar “3 Starting Points for AI Adoption—Where Should You Begin: Operations, Content or Monetization?”
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Track record of more than 30,000 AI-written articles
Experience growing media businesses to monthly sales of around 100 million yen within 1 year of launch
More than 300 companies served with AI article production
[Free online event] Medical open data utilization seminar for those seeking to use and analyze big data at medical institutions, to be held on 2026/8/26 (Wed.)
[Hyogo] Free stays for children in elementary school and younger! 赤穂シーサイドパークグランピング, located in Akō Seaside Park, one of western Japan’s largest, begins sales of 2 major fall promotions
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Accommodation rates are 20% off
Akō Seaside Park, equivalent in area to approximately 18 Koshien Stadiums
Updates to the spring–fall itineraries of “TRAIN SUITE 四季島,” applications open for departures from April to June 2027, and changes to the culinary supervision structure
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From fiscal 2027
3-night, 4-day course
1-night, 2-day course
Original2026年7月24日（金）10時00分～9月14日（月）18時00分
Results of the lottery are scheduled to be sent around mid-October 2026
[Free trial recruitment limited to 10 companies] Sasagawa, a certificate paper manufacturer founded 132 years ago, launches “Praise Them,” practical training for managers to develop their teams without fear of harassment complaints
The first stop on its world tour, and the only venue in Japan, is coming soon! Exhibition “Marie Antoinette Style” explores the style of the French queen who continues to captivate people across the ages
Cloud PBX service GoodLine wins the highest-ranking “Leader” award in the Cloud PBX category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer for 9 consecutive terms
The “paper packaging recycling system development project,” which gives paper packaging—including that from “ネスカフェ” and “ヤシノミ洗剤” collected in 神戸市—a new life as handkerchiefs, launches on July 22 (Wed.)
A terrifying new frontier! New details announced for the extreme horror attraction “残像”
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September 11, 2026 (Friday) to November 8 (Sunday)
15th anniversary of “Halloween Horror Nights”
<Price> 1,900 yen (tax included) and up
Price: 11,800 yen (tax included) and up
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、J.K. Rowling、Universal Studios、Nintendo、Sony Music Labels Inc.、rhythm zone、Universal Music L
Nationwide call for sports organizations seeking support in 2 areas! ① Creating and expanding new businesses in partnership with industries outside sports ② Promoting the use of technology to grow each organization’s business
Memorandum of understanding signed to provide Startup Business School content for Osaka University’s Graduate School of Engineering reskilling program and graduate education
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Scheduled to begin in August 2026
The School of Engineering and Graduate School of Engineering is in its 130th year since founding
Companies mentioned：FoundersNation株式会社、大阪大学大学院工学研究科、Startup Business School
【 JR西日本 × 合同会社O 】The “re:bon” project gives lost umbrellas with unknown owners a new life through art. Design competition launched for the first project!
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Approximately 80 million umbrellas are discarded in Japan annually
More than 100,000 umbrellas left behind each year in JR西日本’s Kinki area alone have owners who cannot be identified
【Nationwide applications】5th cohort in 能登町: “Noto Local Shift Academy 2026,” a 4-month program to turn “what you want to do” into a business, starts in September
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Capacity: 20 people
A small town with a population of approximately 14,000
【Renewal】Manicure brand “MITO TOKYO,” offering colorful experiences on the canvas of your fingertips, unveils renewed colors; preview stores to open in Tokyo and Osaka Umeda to mark the launch
Supporting condominium associations in addressing the shortage of candidates for board positions. 山崎事務所 appointed as an external auditor for its 10th building
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Appointed external auditor for the management association of its 10th building
42.3% cited a shortage of candidates for board positions as a challenge facing their management association
42.7% cited the aging of unit owners
In 5.6% of cases, an outside expert serves as an external board member, such as board chair
【Cloud procurement by government agencies rose 3.8-fold in 5 years】Cloud procurements by government agencies expanded from 36 to 135 cases—what underlying structure is driving the increase?
Yuko Aoki shares her self-care philosophy: “Never leave my feelings behind, no matter what.” An interview series by online skincare treatment provider ANS. is now available!
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Approximately 60% of users are households raising children
【Opening July 25 (Sat)】Oita-born, ever-popular malatang specialty restaurant “Fuen Malatang” is finally opening in Gifu Prefecture! Rapidly expanding nationwide with a goal of opening 100 locations
Cumulative total reaches 380 varieties. More wines selected for “glycation care” — applications open for the 4th Aging Care Wine Certification Inspection
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Cumulative total of 380 certified varieties
Certified wines now span 16 countries worldwide
129 varieties newly certified at the 3rd certification inspection
Cumulative total of 337 certified wines
As a continuing-participation benefit, companies that took part last time can receive up to 24 items free of charge
Details announced for “OriHime MIRAI Park in Yokohama,” a limited-time event where visitors can learn through conversations with the OriHime avatar robot, with quiz rallies and workshops
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Date and time: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 10:00–20:00
Around 100 OriHime pilots are now working
Around 60,000 guests visit each year from Japan and overseas.
[New book] When you understand the meaning, your understanding deepens — the definitive guide to dharani, “Reading Dharani: From the Great Compassion Mantra to the Śūraṅgama Mantra,” to be published July 30
[4 weeks since opening] 中高一貫校専門 個別指導塾WAYS Shiki classroom ramps up ahead of summer courses, supporting students at combined junior and senior high schools as its 3rd school in Saitama
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Enrollment fee of ¥22,000 (tax included) waived in a special campaign