A new approach to moving “unsellable family homes” that even real estate companies have given up on: Book “How to Let Go of Vacant Homes and Land” goes on sale August 3 (Mon.)
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The total number of vacant homes nationwide has reached 8.99 million
Has handled more than 5,000 consultations about vacant homes and land
A track record of buying, selling and revitalizing properties dismissed as “worthless” for ¥1
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
A real estate and renovation company with a 38-year history
“2nd Gifu Sauna Encyclopedia Stamp Rally,” visiting 8 sauna facilities in Gifu Prefecture, begins July 31! Sauna tour event with luxury prizes at distinctive facilities, including baths cooled with groundwater from the clear-flowing Nagara River
【Former Toyota Executive Vice President Mitsuru Kawai to Speak】Symposium on the potential of “early-career talent” to be held July 30 in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture
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The job-offer ratio for high school graduates entering the workforce in 2026 is 3.69 times
At some technical high schools in Aichi Prefecture, the job-offer ratio reaches as high as 20–40 times
Manufacturing accounts for 146,000 of the job openings for high school graduates in the 2026 graduating class
The AI boom is bringing six-figure salaries ($100,000, or slightly over approximately ¥15 million) to electricians and plumbers
【Haharoru survey on attitudes toward frailty among people aged 50 and over】Frailty tops health concerns among people aged 50 and over, outpacing dementia and lifestyle-related diseases at 74.5%; meanwhile, less than 20% associate frailty with “declining social connections or loneliness”
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“Becoming frail” ranked highest (74.5%)
Just 5.5% practice “meeting new people” as a way to prevent frailty
【A refreshing summer oasis arrives in central Tokyo’s Marunouchi district】A giant shaved-ice sculpture approximately 4.5 m tall creates a cool setting; “ひんやりＫＩＴＴＥ” features a light show that changes by time of day and hands-on activities recreating shaved-ice making
【Veterinarian-supervised】Is “tartar removal without anesthesia” safe? Owners can brush their cats’ teeth, but only veterinarians should remove tartar — learn about proper oral care
The height of summer is here! “スナック横丁” × “しじみ習慣” launches its “2nd Summer Support Campaign for Going Out Together” at snack bars nationwide starting July 23
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It was revealed that approximately 80% of snack bar hostesses serve customers while keeping an eye on their health
“Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach (43.2%)” was the most common response
At 10 participating snack bars nationwide
Free distribution of “しじみ習慣” (approximately 5 days’ supply)
“双璧,” a teppanyaki set course for hotel guests only, is launched—Enjoy Akita’s 2 renowned local Wagyu brands in a single evening, a first for the prefecture
AQUAMO salad, a specialty shop for aquaponics-grown vegetables and salad bowls in Toranomon, adds weekly rice boxes and deli sandwiches. Now available through OFFICE DELIVERY, its lunch delivery service for businesses
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5 rice box varieties in total
5 rice box varieties in total (¥950 each, tax included)
10 salad bowl varieties in total. Half-size bowls from ¥890
※ System fees are waived for offices with 100 or more employees
U-GAKU awards Cebu study abroad worth a total of ¥1 million to the winning team of “SPIKATHON,” a business hackathon at “SPIKES,” the largest student festival
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Cebu study abroad program worth a total of ¥1 million
Sales floor spans approximately 330 tsubo! Expanded hobby, trading card, book, and record sections! “BOOKOFF Aeon Suita Store” grand opening on Monday, July 27, 2026
[Opening July 27] Oita-born “福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯,” a hugely popular malatang specialty shop known for its long lines, is finally opening in Iwate Prefecture! Rapidly expanding nationwide with a goal of 100 stores
Hong Kong rice noodle restaurant “譚仔三哥” launches the 3rd installment in its popular soupless noodle series: summer-limited “汁なし麻醤トマト牛肉米線,” available starting Thursday, July 30
Bringing the appeal of Doshomachi, Osaka’s “town of medicine,” to bath additives
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Scheduled to go on sale at various retailers sequentially from Thursday, September 10, 2026
Use this product (30g) in a bathtub filled with approximately 225L of water
The warming effect is expected to provide 16 benefits, including relief from sensitivity to cold, recovery from fatigue, and relief from stiff shoulders
[Exit Strategies for Studio Apartment Investments] Launch of “Studio Apartment Sale Assessment,” based on actual transaction data: “Studio Apartment Sale: Ultra-Accurate AI Valuation”
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Actual transaction data from the past 5 years
A database containing approximately 2 million buildings
Launch of “INDIGO RIVER Lab.,” a public-private-academic-civic collaboration to share disaster information and promote mutual aid
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Starting in April 2026, we began a demonstration test to collect and distribute 11 types of information included in EEI, such as weather and road conditions.
Companies mentioned：GitLab、Forrester Consulting、Maven、PCI DSS、FedRAMP、GitLab Duo Agent Platform、GitLab Duo Code Review、GitLab CI/CDパイプライン、GitLab Duo Agentic Chat
Handwritten KY sheets that take 15–30 minutes every morning can now be completed in 30 seconds. Official release of “KY-AI,” an AI hazard prediction service for the construction industry designed to meet mandatory heatstroke prevention measures
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In 2024, 1,257 people were killed or injured by heatstroke in the workplace
Of the 31 fatalities, 10 were in the construction industry
In environments with a WBGT of 28 degrees or higher or temperatures of 31°C or higher
AGEST begins offering a PoC toward commercialization of “AGEST ZERO SHIELD,” a comprehensive autonomous AI cybersecurity platform co-developed with U.S.-based Lazarus社
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We will begin at the end of July 2026
Preparations are underway for commercialization in September 2026
No salt or sugar added! “Home Cooking No-Salt, Crisp! Corn” brings out corn’s natural sweetness and is ready to use with no draining—new release. A pouch format offering exceptional time efficiency, created to meet growing health needs
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Already, 23.8% said they “limit salt and try to season food lightly”
55g size, easy to use up in 1 serving
Convenient “3-bag pack” for bulk purchases and stockpiling
New “Mackerel Simmered in Water” captures the pure, natural flavor of mackerel in a versatile fillet format. The pouch makes it easy to use and clean up, bringing a smart, time-saving new staple to everyday meals
First in Tohoku: all 35 teachers at a public school assess and receive training in “skills that tests cannot measure (non-cognitive abilities)” | Yamagata Prefectural Sakata Nishi High School becomes a leading model for “multifaceted understanding of students”.
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All 35 teachers
Approximately 40 schools in the Tohoku region
630 schools nationwide
230 Super Science High Schools (SSH-designated schools)
65 schools
Capital: ¥90 million
Companies mentioned：Institution for a Global Society株式会社、山形県立酒田西高等学校、IGS株式会社
About 5.5割 are unaware that health insurance cards are being discontinued, and about 5割 have not completed the necessary procedures. The transition to My Number health insurance cards is lagging in both awareness and completed procedures
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About 5.5割 were unaware of the discontinuation announcement
268 people (55.7%) said “I don’t know”
213 people (44.3%) said “I know”
248 people (51.6%) said “Not completed yet” or “I don’t know”
Monthly income of 0 yen: 66.2%
Monthly income under 100,000 yen: 61.8%
Monthly income of 100,000 yen to under 150,000 yen: 50.5%
Monthly income of 150,000 yen to under 200,000 yen: 36.0%
Turn “gaming all day at home” into a summer vacation research project. August workshop in Osaka for elementary and junior high school students to learn how to create the popular game Roblox
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Original世界で1日に約1億3,000万人
Participation fee: 3,000 yen
A total of 60 participants over 2 days
90-minute lecture
Approximately 100 children have participated to date
Practitioners in regional revitalization, tourism and public-private partnerships from across Japan gather in Shinjuku! “Practitioner Networking Event Day1” to foster collaboration to be held August 31 at 参謀BAR Shinjuku
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General admission: 5,000 yen (tax included)
¥4,400 (tax included) for members of the Japan DMC Alliance and current participants in the Tokyo Yamagawa DMC Regional Revitalization Producer Course
なかやまきんに君 takes on “Chill Test,” a campaign to raise awareness of sensitive teeth! Campaign launches on the official シュミテクト X account on July 25, “Sensitive Teeth Day”
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No. 1 toothpaste by sales for 10 consecutive years
Around 60% of people in Japan experience tooth sensitivity
Only around 15% take steps to manage it
¥10,000 worth of an original-design QUOカードPay
¥1,000 worth of an original-design QUOカードPay
An original-design QUOカードPay will be awarded every day to a total of 500 winners
¥10,000 worth of an original-design QUOカードPay (100 winners)
¥1,000 worth of an original-design QUOカードPay (400 winners)
[July 29-Aug. 1] CARTA ZERO supports planning and operations for “CRAFT SHOCHU HEISEI Highball Bar,” an experiential pop-up for the Heisei generation to be held in Tokyo’s Shimbashi district
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Limited to 4 days, from Wednesday, July 29, 2026, through Saturday, Aug. 1
July 29, 2026 (Wed.)–August 1 (Sat.)
Weekdays: 17:00-22:00
Saturday: 15:00-22:00
A 3-minute walk from the Karasumori Exit of JR Shimbashi Station
What determines which leg is “easier to jump off” in jumping exercises? The learning process for “takeoff leg selection,” often overlooked in elementary school physical education
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For the single-leg step jump, 73.2% of participants used their right leg as the takeoff leg
For the single-leg vertical jump, a tendency to use the right leg for takeoff was confirmed, at 65.3%
In the long jump, takeoff leg use was reversed, with a tendency to favor the left side (57.7%)
This was especially pronounced in the high jump, where 81.9% of participants favored the left side
For both events, 15.5% took off with the right leg and 54.6% with the left, meaning 70.1% used the same side for takeoff
The takeoff legs differed between the long jump and high jump for 29.9%
For both events, 12.6% took off with the right leg and 31.6% with the left, meaning 44.2% took off from the same side
For 55.8%, the takeoff legs differed between the two events
[Renewal on July 27] MAISON ICHI’s bread gets even tastier, with a lineup offering even more to choose from. The first phase of the renewal adds new products, including the newly formulated “croissant au beurre”
A conversation about the secrets behind Hiroshi Sugimoto’s creative work, with interviewer Yoshio Suzuki, for the new book “Sugimoto Note: Silver Gelatin Photography Techniques,” and film photography enthusiast Yataro Matsuura, to be held in Shibuya on Aug. 29
Preparing summer vacation lunches burdens 80% of working mothers with “deciding what to make.” The hard part is “thinking,” not “cooking” [Survey of Parents]
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Rice balls: 49%
Leftovers from the previous night's dinner
Cited “thinking about what to make every day”
For lunch on workdays, 64% prepare it “the morning of”
Fine to exhibit at the 26th JAPAN Drugstore Show; sampling 10,000 sets of “Golden Clam and Turmeric Liver Extract” and offering tastings of “My Sports Drink Powder,” ideal for hydration
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Sampling 10,000 sets of “Golden Clam and Turmeric Liver Extract” over 3 days
As the market continues to grow and demand for storage rises, a one-stop solution to various operational challenges: the “Partner Program,” which provides comprehensive support for self-storage operations, surpasses 10,000 units!
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Cumulative number of contracted units surpasses 10,000
Full operational support for approximately 2,000 self-storage units, including those beneath JR elevated tracks
Original全174室の「屋内1棟型トランクルーム」の管理・運営を一任
Revenue and occupancy rate increased 1.5 times within 1.5 years of management outsourcing
Operating 3,091 properties and 134,612 units (as of June 2026)
Capital: 6,111 million yen (as of December 31, 2025)
Put an end to information overload when choosing a SaaS ERP: free download now available of the “2026 SaaS ERP Comparison Guide,” an in-depth comparison of 12 products across multiple criteria, including concept, AI features and scope of applicable operations
[Survey on How Children Spend Time in After-School Care] Approximately 80% of parents of elementary school students say they are “concerned about how children spend their time in after-school care”; 85.6% also say they would like enriching experiences even if they have to pay extra
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Experiences involving English and other foreign languages
Academic support (homework, review and instruction)
A mechanism to allocate an amount equivalent to 0.2% of the issue amount to local environmental conservation and initiatives to realize a carbon-neutral society
Donate 0.1% of the total issue amount to 千葉県森林組合
Development track record: 37 properties, with a total floor area of approximately 1.38 million ㎡ (approximately 420,000 tsubo)
Original10物件、延べ面積約40万㎡（約12万坪）の開発を現在進めております
Management and operation of approximately 1,500 properties, mainly logistics real estate, totaling approximately 6.67 million m² (approximately 2.02 million tsubo)※1