TeamViewer releases global survey on AI use and the shift to autonomy in the workplace; in Japan, 63% use AI regularly, while about half want human oversight
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63% of respondents use AI regularly
47% want human review before AI acts autonomously
IT leaders predict that 40% of digital workplace services will operate autonomously by 2030
27% of IT leaders say autonomy has already begun, at least partially, in their departments
98% are comfortable delegating at least one task to AI
30% said they were ready to accept more autonomous AI behavior
87% require AI to operate within a predefined scope of tasks
Just 8% of respondents have no concerns at all about AI operating without human oversight
38% of respondents want AI to detect and resolve problems early, but
52% say they are comfortable with autonomous AI behavior as long as they can intervene when needed
10% of employees in Japan said they are already comfortable with AI preventing problems behind the scenes
“名代とんかつ かつくら” to hold anniversary celebration. For 5 days starting Aug. 1 (Sat.), Japanese black tea ice cream will be given away daily to early arrivals at all 22 directly operated locations. A scratch-card lottery offering limited-edition commemorative prizes will also be held.
[Magnetic Research Institute] Cassette tape “High Position/Type-Ⅱ,” made with a stock of chromium dioxide tape, to be released in limited quantities at select stores!
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Annual production of approximately 20,000 cassette tapes
45 years of involvement in cassette tape manufacturing
60th anniversary of domestic cassette tape production
76% of corporate representatives cite “payment methods” as a criterion for choosing a service. 1 in 3 companies have given up on adoption because invoice payment was not supported
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76.0% said they “prioritize payment methods” when selecting corporate services
34.6% have given up using a service or switched providers because invoice payment was not supported
The most convenient payment method for companies is “invoice payment,” ranked No. 1 at 38.0%
“Invoice payment” is already the most common way to pay uniform cleaning costs, at 41.2%
“Paying upfront or out of pocket” remains at 24.7%
“M&A Candid Night,” a small-group networking event where experienced and prospective M&A participants speak frankly around the same table, to hold its 2nd session in Shinjuku on Aug. 20 (Thu.)
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Participation fee: 6,000 yen (all-you-can-drink beverages and food included)
[On sale Aug. 21 (Fri.)] Tokyo Calendar’s October issue features “For a Grown-Up Hiroo, Go as a Couple”! Nanao graces the cover of the regular edition, while Kyohei Takahashi of Naniwa Danshi appears on the special expanded edition
A summer-only pie featuring a “whole peach” floating in peach soup returns this year. Kanda’s chocolate and ice cream shop teal will take part in Nagoya’s summer event “2026 Amour du Gateau” (7/31–8/9)
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Whole Peach Pie: 2,200 yen
“French-Style Thin Waffles (Milk/Chocolate/Caramel)” 601 yen each
Single: 451 yen
Double: 801 yen
2-flavor gelato parfait: 1,281 yen
Chocolate tart: 1,281 yen
Daisy cookie tin (salt): 4,201 yen
Duck cookie tin: 4,201 yen
Cacao nib and vanilla glace cookies: 1,681 yen
Golden sesame and brown sugar cookies: 1,681 yen
Orange speculoos and cacao glace cookies: 1,681 yen
teal original polo shirt: 2,981 yen
Companies mentioned：teal、菓舎 未正、株式会社イートクリエーター、meiji THE Cacao、パスカル・ル・ガック、日証館、nib、日本橋三越店、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ
More than a snack, less than a side dish!? Premium wakasagi smelt becomes an easy-to-enjoy snack! “Roasted Wakasagi, Sweet-Simmered with Walnuts” launches
Just ask generative AI! No programming knowledge needed! “You Can Make That with AI: A Book for Anyone to Create Useful Apps in Just １ Day” goes on sale July 23
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List price: 1,800 yen plus tax
Format: B5 / 192 pages
YouTube channel “GIGAch” has more than 30,000 subscribers
[Wakamono Research survey] “School/classroom” is the most popular ideal confession location among current high school students in the Reiwa era, for both boys and girls!
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“School/classroom” (19.8%) was selected
“On the way home (from school or a date)” (11.0%)
“Park” (7.1%) ranked among the choices
“Rooftop” (6.6%)
“Behind the school building” (6.0%)
“School/classroom” (19.4%)
“On the way home (from school or a date)” (11.1%)
“Beach” (6.5%) was selected
“Behind the gym” (5.6%)
“A place with a beautiful night view” (4.6%) ranked among the choices
Notice: Free online seminar for WEBCAS users, “What is the ‘real voice of the market’ that customer surveys alone can’t reveal?” to be held August 4 (Tue.)
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Amazon gift card (worth 1,000 yen)
Companies mentioned：株式会社WOW WORLD、Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
[Held 8/1㈯] A conversation about photographer Atsushi Okuyama: “TRINITY,” a talk event exploring a photographer’s past, present and future, launches with its 1st installment
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He spent more than 20 years photographing one person’s life
The photography continued for 14 years, until Benzō passed away
[Health survey] 1 in 2.5 Gen Z respondents say their part-time jobs helped them build muscle! The No.1 muscle group strengthened on the job was the biceps. Physically active part-time jobs were found to boost positivity toward work and willingness to continue.
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1 in 2.5 Gen Z respondents (42.9%) said their part-time job helped them build muscle or tone their body.
The biceps were the most commonly strengthened area (36.2%), with respondents also noticing changes in their calves and abdomen, not just their arms.
Food service jobs ranked No.1 for helping workers build muscle (24.9%).
A total of 63.3% said they “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” that they know whom to notify when they feel unwell.
A total of 74.7% said it was “very important” (39.9%) or “somewhat important” (34.8%) to be able to understand heat countermeasures and health management initiatives.
[Event report] A giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall, makes an appearance! The photo studio becomes “a place to go for fun.” Studio Caratt holds the “Caratt Nishiarai Festival.”
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Giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall
Capsule diameter: approximately 20cm
Limited to 100! Giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall
“Summer vacation research projects” are a concern for more than 70% of parents. A new “Astronomy Observation and Independent Research Worksheet & Guide” aims to ease the burden on parents and nurture children’s ability to notice things.
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73.6% said they were concerned about choosing a research project topic or providing parental support.
73.6% said they would like to observe the starry sky or the moon with their children this summer vacation!
300 parents of elementary school students who have summer vacation homework involving independent research or similar research projects or crafts
Available starting Thursday, July 23, 2026
3 days starting June 30, 2026
Mid-September 2026
From Thursday, July 23, 2026, through 23:59 on Monday, August 31
[2026 high school graduates hired] Survey looking back on job-hunting experiences: Was the deciding factor the job itself or workplace relationships?
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“Job responsibilities and sense of fulfillment (41.4%)”
“Workplace relationships and the people (35.7%)”
“A positive impression from a workplace visit or internship (32.5%)”
“Number of days off and work style (32.5%)”
“Competition ratio: 4.12”
Asked about participation in internships, workplace experiences and similar activities before starting their job search, approximately 60% (61.1%) said they had participated in at least one.
Approximately 90% of participants (92.7%) looked back on the experience as worthwhile.
“Sky PerfecTV! 30th Anniversary” Sky PerfecTV! × ザ・シネマ screening of the film Shiri and talk event [Filmarks Revival tie-in] to be held August 18 (Tue.)! Applications now open
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The event will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Shiri: Digital Remaster (approximately 125 minutes)
General public (25 people)
Sky PerfecTV! subscribers (40 people)
Application period: now open (until 23:59 on Monday, August 3)
Original8/23（日）午後1:00から一挙放送
Companies mentioned：ザ・シネマ、株式会社AXNエンタテインメント、スカパーJSAT株式会社、Filmarks、Samsung Entertainment、Cinema Service Co.、SHOWBOX、PLUSMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT、B.A. ENTERTAINMENT、CJ ENM、DAYDREAM
Promo Tool joins “Marunouchi Street Park 2026 Summer,” promoted by the Marunouchi Street Park 2026 実行委員会
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Event period: Friday, July 24–Sunday, August 23, 2026 (scheduled)
Original時 間：11:00〜22:00（最終日のみ20:00までを想定）
Companies mentioned：プロモツール株式会社、Marunouchi Street Park 2026 実行委員会、特定非営利活動法人大丸有エリアマネジメント協会、一般社団法人大手町・丸の内・有楽町地区まちづくり協議会、三菱地所株式会社、JAL、飛鳥Ⅲ、万平ホテル、さいたま市、コーセー、資生堂
[Atre Kameido] Explore marine life! "Interactive Aquarium: Touching Pool" and Atre Kameido × Kao Babu's "Asobabu! Sticky Aquarium" to be held on 8/8 (Saturday)!
[Osu, Nagoya] A summer vacation and Obon season packed with great deals and fun events: "Renovated Area Pre-Opening Celebration! KOMEHYO名古屋本店 Summer Festival" begins August 1 (Saturday)
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The 1st prize winner can redeem a product worth 500,000 yen!*
This time, the price is set at 100,000 yen for 1 play.
A sale offering 5% off all in-store products※¹
More than 600 people took part over the 2-day event.
Approximately 50 colorful items, including bags and clothing, will be displayed and sold on each floor.
Original130万円のロレックスまで
Held for "888 yen" to mark "888 (Pachi Pachi Pachi) Day"
The number of items on display has increased by approximately 2,000.
More than 50,000 carefully selected items across various categories
Summer events for families! In addition to popular summer menu items, hands-on activities such as crafts and festival games will begin on the 23rd (Thursday).
Popular rock band "Novelbright" collaborates with "Ploom AURA"! 6 limited-edition collaboration front panels featuring the band's distinctive style arrive under the "#僕らとPloom" theme
[Case Study] Rankings improved significantly for highly competitive HR keywords. SEO results also helped build trust in business negotiations. Article production support case study for 株式会社HRBrain published | 株式会社LANY
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14 rewritten articles analyzed
Search rankings improved for about 70%
Many articles that improved rose to within the top 10
[BUZZ STADIUM Hirosaki] Grand opening on July 15. Aomori and Hirosaki’s first full-scale rental dance studio opens: 100 yen per 30 minutes, with 3 studios in all
Hanamaru’s “refreshing summer udon”! The ultimate pairing of a generous serving of crunchy oni-oroshi grated daikon and savory pork. Enjoy distinctive toppings such as mekabu seaweed with wasabi and crunchy shibazuke pickles in “Oni-oroshi Bukkake,” launching for a limited time from July 23 (Thu)
The 5th edition of NIKE “CASUAL RUN CLUB PACK,” an Alpen-exclusive running shoe collection, goes on sale July 31 (Fri) at Sports Depot and アルペン stores nationwide