[100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s literary debut] Hibiya Kadan locations nationwide transform into “Pooh’s Forest”! Limited-time fair to run from July 28 ahead of “Honey Day” on Aug. 3.
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100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s literary debut
Approximately 1,200 stores from a range of industries participated
Price: ¥3,500 (tax included)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Customers who purchase at least 2,000 yen (tax included) worth of eligible products (limited-edition floral items)
Fanatics Japan Official Store begins carrying more than 35,000 NFL official merchandise items; “Football × Football,” a soccer × NFL collection, also launches
Turning workplace health management into an internal communications initiative: launch of a corporate health program that makes it easy for employees to participate
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Address: 4F Harajuku Jingu no Mori, 1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
To mark the theatrical release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18 (Fri), 13 Marvel films will arrive at GEO stores and the mail rental service in succession!
[Summer Event Information] A limited run of 30 “Fireworks Sets” wrapped stylishly in tenugui cloth will be sold for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Three types of hands-on activities for parents and children will also be held over summer vacation!
Turn the page and “transform!” A picture book that sparks children’s curiosity: “Amazing! Fun! Animal Transformations,” featuring dramatic changes in 51 kinds of living creatures, goes on sale July 23
【2026 Survey on the Security of Electronic Documents and Data】Among companies using timestamps, “difficulty processing large volumes of data” rises to No. 1 challenge at 51.4%, up 12.1 percentage points from 2025
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“Difficulty processing large volumes of data” at 51.4%
Up 12.1 percentage points from 2025
“Possibility of failing to detect AI tampering with important documents” at 30.8%
Up 7.2 percentage points from 2025
“Verification through electronic authentication (such as timestamps)” at 48.2%
Up 9.4 percentage points from 2025
510 employees involved in timestamp-related work at companies with sales of ¥10 billion or more
“Occurrence of a serious security incident” at 25.7%
“Rapid development and use of AI” at 25.3%
Combined interest in services that can provide proof using both timestamps and e-seals stands at 78.5%
～Kyoto’s renowned restaurants have a “hanare”～ A “hanare” opens in the adjoining space next to 牛カツ 京都勝牛 清水五条坂店! Turn time spent in Kyoto into time savoring Kyoto, rather than waiting in line.
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Seating: 38 seats (8 on the 1st floor, 30 on the 2nd floor)
Opening Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Railway
NYNY, which operates 38 locations in Kansai, honors 50 hairstylists who achieved annual sales exceeding ¥20 million; holds its annual “20 Million Player Party,” a tradition dating back to 2015 and originating in Kyoto
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50 hairstylists honored
174 stylists on staff
Average annual sales of approximately ¥12 million
More than ¥20 million, approximately 1.7 times that figure
An essential “input-only” strategy guide for preparing for the Common Test English exam! “Masao Seki’s Common Test English: Core INPUT 55” to be published on Thursday, July 23
1 in 5 men say “the air conditioning is too cold”: A lightweight, versatile cardigan is suggested for office cooling, offering support to men who endure the discomfort of feeling cold
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1 in 5 men (20.4%) said, “I often feel cold because the air conditioning is too strong”
Some said, “It’s too weak, so it’s hot (30.8%)”
28.6% of men feel cold but do not take any particular measures
New information-gathering agent feature for Aconnect, an AI agent for manufacturing R&D: Launches “Inspiration Ideas (β version),” turning information gathering into a catalyst for generating development themes
Announcement of participation in awareness activities for the cardiovascular disease prevention campaign “Healthy Heart Day 2026: ‘Let’s Check Our Blood Pressure!’”
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330 facilities (as of the end of March 2026)
From Thursday, July 23, 2026, on a rolling basis through Monday, Aug. 31
Enjoy this summer at Asobi Park PLUS! The quiz event “Dinosaur Challenge” starts Friday, July 24! Plus, special summer plans offering great value are also available.
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Original2026年7月24日(金)～8月31日(月)
¥1,700 for a parent-child pair
A plan that saves you ¥680 compared with the regular price
ブッキング・ドットコム's latest 2026 survey reveals that more than half of LGBTQ+ travelers carefully consider whether to disclose their identity while traveling.
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Among LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide, 31% said they are open about being LGBTQ+ while traveling.
Among LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide, 31% said they are open about being LGBTQ+ while traveling (Japan: 9%).
40% of travelers (Japan: 38%) said they would be willing to conceal their identity to visit a destination they consider a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip.
Within the LGBTQ+ community, only LGBTQ+ travelers who have not come out made up a majority (53%) of those who said they feel no anxiety while traveling.
37% of travelers (Japan: 32%) said they feel more comfortable consulting AI than asking people about sensitive questions concerning local LGBTQ+ communities and circumstances.
Tsuchiya Kaban's schoolbag brand grirose teams up with Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing for the 3rd installment of its collaboration: the KAWAI meets grirose mini grand piano, available in limited quantities.
DELISH KITCHEN's official Instagram account surpasses 5 million followers.
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It has grown to rank 7th in total followers among official Instagram accounts of companies in Japan.
The combined follower count across 5 major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X) exceeds 9.4 million.
In 85% of short-form social media tie-in ads, an increase in in-store sales after the campaign has been confirmed.
Based on the concept “easy and delicious for anyone to make,” all recipes are developed by food professionals such as registered dietitians, with more than 57,000 recipes in total
Technology with a human touch supports children's hearts. A lecture on “The Future of Schools,” informed by research findings, will be held. Applications are now open for in-person attendees and livestream viewers.
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In-person attendance capacity: 20 people
Date and time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00–12:00
※Application deadline: Sunday, August 16, 2026, by 23:59
Companies mentioned：GROOVE X 株式会社、LOVOT、東京学芸大学附属国際中等教育学校、東京学芸大学附属竹早中学校
NTTドコモビジネスX becomes the only Japanese company to receive certification in クアルトリクス's “Gold Consulting Partner 2026” program.
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The company has more than 10 years of experience and expertise in customer loyalty improvement solutions using NPS® (Net Promoter Score®), a key CX KPI.
Approximately 20,000 companies worldwide use クアルトリクス's advanced AI.
Webinar announcement for Thursday, August 6, 2026: “Designing Next-Generation Brand Guidelines — Rules Protected by AI and a Brand World That Moves People”
Among small and midsize businesses that actively use AI, 67.7% say they “are not making full use of it.”
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Even among those who actively use AI, 67.7% feel they are “not making full use of it”
Among those whose productivity or work efficiency improved through AI use, 54.9% said, “Everyday tasks such as gathering information and preparing documents have become faster”
Just 1.9% said, “The entire workflow has changed”
35.9% said, “I learned naturally by using it”
27.7% said, “I studied on my own using books and online articles”
27.7% also said, “I studied on my own using videos on YouTube and social media”
31.0% said they wanted “a collection of ready-to-use templates”
25.3% said they wanted “one-on-one support and a consultation desk”
23.0% said they wanted “a collection of examples of how companies in the same industry use it”
The survey targeted 300 owners and employees of small and medium-sized businesses nationwide with 2–100 employees
Limited-time launch of the “Special Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal” and “Special Pork Loin Cutlet Bento” featuring “東の匠SPF” branded pork, available at ゴッドカツ
Kao and Tokyu Land Corporation bring shade and “cooling towels” to help people stay cool while strolling in the city during Reiwa-era extreme heat; “STAY in the SHADE” project to be held at Omokado
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From Thursday, July 30, 2026, through Wednesday, August 5
Days with a high temperature of 40℃ or higher have been newly defined as “extreme heat days”
The wider Shibuya area (within an approx. 2.5 km radius of Shibuya Station)
A diverse range of people visit each year, totaling 89 million
Events addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through collaboration with diverse partners: “GREEN COOL PARK at SHIBUYA” to be held at Shibuya Sakura Stage
Sponsorship recruitment begins for “Business×HR Forum 2026,” an online event for corporate planning and human resources professionals at major companies, to be held December 1
Significantly reduces time spent summarizing and editing! Inashiki City Council in Ibaraki Prefecture officially adopts a “council newsletter production support service”
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Full-scale operations began with the regular session in June 2026.
“Groove Coaster Future Performers” to receive a free update on July 23 and new DLC! Multiple songs by virtual singer Kasane Teto are featured! The base game includes “おちゃめ機能,” with 6 songs and a navigator joining via the additional DLC
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3 new free songs
Featuring 6 popular songs
50%OFF
The series has reached 7 million downloads worldwide
Jointly developed series with 栗原はるみ, featuring more than 70 arrangement recipes: 栗原はるみ “My Curry, Medium Hot,” “Cream Stew,” “Demi-Glace Stew” and “Tomato Hayashi” refreshed August 10
Popular regional ingredients turned into pasta sauce: enjoy a taste of travel with a simple mix. Mix-in Spaghetti Sauce, Regional Flavors: “Hakata Mentaiko & Takana” and “Ise-Shima Lobster with Butter,” launching August 10
Deliciousness in a generous sauce, with pasta sauce to enjoy with your preferred amount of noodles: “Yokubari Rich Garlic Tomato” and “Yokubari Rich Cheese Cream,” launching August 10
Water-resistant “Gadgetable RB” backpack joins the commuter backpack series, which has sold more than 570,000 units, featuring a striking diamond-pattern embossing
Companies mentioned：eBay Japan合同会社、celimax、ラゴム、ビープレーン、FANCL、ホイップド、ミルクタッチ、rom&nd、CLIO、APRILSKIN、Dinto、WAKEMAKE、2aN、too cool for school、CZEL、Laka、VDL、Brand makeup、ABOUT TONE
Giving summer meal prep our full support! “Super-Easy Summer Festival!” runs for 7 consecutive weeks, with a stream of new no-knife-needed menu items to beat the scorching heat (from 7/23)
Business monitor supporting greater office productivity and space savings: “PRO MP225 E12VL,” a 21.45-inch model with a high 120Hz refresh rate, launches
23.8-inch business monitor designed for work efficiency and comfort: “PRO MP241 E14V” launches, with 144Hz support for smooth visuals and reduced eye strain
New flavor “Variche Chocolate & Mint” combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint. Pre-launches at convenience stores on August 4 (Tuesday), with nationwide sales starting August 17 (Monday)
More iron! Renewed as a food with function claims! The yogurt industry’s first※1 shelf-stable drinkable yogurt, “One Day’s Worth of Iron Drinkable Yogurt,” will be relaunched through 森永乳業’s online sales site in stages starting the week of July 27 (Monday)
Points recommended by store managers nationwide at 「ほっともっと」 for the “Beef Sundubu Bento”! No. 1: “The soup is delicious, packed with the umami of beef and seafood stock”
A smartphone strap that transforms into a charging cable! New “Smartphone Shoulder Strap,” a 2-in-1 product with 60W fast charging, launching for ¥1,990
[Celebrating the release of a new commercial featuring Kento Yamazaki and Yuko Araki and the product renewal] Japan has pride! 湖池屋 Pride Potato Renewal Giveaway Campaign!