Could World Cup excitement be a factor? “Ao,” shared with a Japan national soccer team player, tops the boys’ rankings, while “Ritsu” surges! 2026 baby-name trends for babies born in June announced!
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Survey conducted among 7,471 children born in June 2026
“Bushiroad TCG Strategy Presentation 2026 Summer” was held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026
We introduced notable cards featuring newly commissioned illustrations, included in the “Booster Pack MELLOW MOMENT,” scheduled for release on Saturday, Aug. 8!
From the “Love Live! DUO Premium Booster,” going on sale Oct. 3 (Sat.)
The “Collection Clear Pocket & Binder Set Love Live! Sunshine!!,” going on sale Oct. 24 (Sat.)
At the Loveca fan meeting to be held in Tokyo on Aug. 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.),
株式会社エン launches a regional revitalization project for premium tonkatsu brand 「慶」! In partnership with local credit unions, it will take regional business briefings for companies nationwide
How are leading overseas investors practicing listed-equity impact investing? Learn about impact investing from Australian pioneer Kerry Series, who spent 30 years managing equities and co-founded a fund worth 20 billion Australian dollars
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Grew assets under management to 20 billion Australian dollars
Companies mentioned：株式会社UNERI、NorthStar Impact、Perennial Investment Partners、インパクト志向金融宣言、UNERI Capital
[From No. 2 in Kanagawa Prefecture in 2022 to No. 1 in 2025] 「三浦半島の旅宿 三崎宿」 wins No. 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture in the 「じゃらん OF THE YEAR 泊まってよかった宿大賞」 awards.
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It ranked No. 2 in Kanagawa Prefecture in the same awards in 2022.
In 2025, supported by reviews and ratings from many customers, it received the prestigious ranking of No. 1 in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Guest rooms: 7 buildings; total capacity across all rooms: 49 people
For companies struggling with a one-person IT department, having no IT staff, or overreliance on individual IT expertise: Flexy Support, an IT department outsourcing and information systems support service, has released a free white paper featuring real-world examples of improvements to clients’ internal IT operations.
[50 directly operated facilities and more than 200 opening projects produced] グランペディア begins accepting applications, limited to 6 companies, for support with applications to the 1st New Business Expansion and Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Subsidy for glamping operators
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Limited to 6 companies
2026
Begins on Aug. 31, 2026
Original9月30日18時に締切
Since 2011
Since 2012
Since 2020
Directly operates more than 100 private villas nationwide
Beware of extreme heat -15°C cooling and cooling-feel ponchos, heatstroke prevention goods, custom LOGO printing, corporate promotional goods, baseball and fireworks festival souvenirs, UV protection, July 23 shopping marathon, half off at 50% off, 390 yen per sheet
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Cumulative shipments of 2 million sheets across the series
Companies mentioned：Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd、yuuto japan
[New store opening] 「わかば薬局武蔵小山店」 opens in Koyama, Shinagawa: smart pharmacy to reduce waiting times launches on Aug. 1, 2026, with an opening sale starting July 27
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The new store 「わかば薬局武蔵小山店」 will open in Koyama, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, on Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.).
A pre-opening sale will be held starting July 27 (Mon.), ahead of the opening.
Waiting room with 18 seats. Relax in a bright, comfortable space.
Original▶19:00まで営業
Operates 42 dispensing pharmacies, mainly in Kanagawa Prefecture and across the Kanto, Tokai and Kansai regions.
Now, that experience can help Kumamoto grow. A support project connecting companies seeking “job-ready talent” with experienced people aged 35–59: Reiwa 8 “Project to Support the Active Role of the Middle-Aged and Older Generations” launches!
Top 3 popular supplements by “purpose and concern” for the first half of fiscal 2026 announced: Which supplement did users concerned about fat view most?
[Exhibitor information] QualitySoft to exhibit at “IT & General Affairs DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer],” held Aug. 20–21. Supporting IT and general affairs teams in solving challenges such as IT asset and security management with “ISM CloudOne”
[For the Obon holiday and summer heat] New gold-color “LED candles and incense” that turn off automatically after about 10 minutes, plus “offering flowers” that need no watering, now available! The “KANSHA” series blends into modern life
[“Incredibly fluffy” yet “richly indulgent”] The ultimate strawberry milk shaved ice, made with the rare white-rose milk, returns on July 25 for “Shaved Ice Day”!
[Employee awards program] Wins 2 awards within 1 year of joining as a new graduate! | いーふらん holds sales division awards ceremony aboard its own cruiser!
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About 1,000 おたからや sales employees
More than 1,910 stores worldwide
1 in 4 sales employees earns an annual income of 10 million yen
[Force an overly hard-working modern world to shut down!] A brand-new “decaf coffee gift” that uses a PC “error screen” to offer a chance to take a break is now available
Archetype Ventures selected for NEDO’s 2026 fiscal-year implementation of the “Program to Support Securing Management Talent for University-Originated Startups (MPM)”
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Project period runs through March 2028
Companies mentioned：Archetype Ventures、NEDO、Boston Consulting Group
[Survey on the sale of minority stakes in privately held companies] Survey finds 56.7% of people with experience holding minority stakes in privately held companies find selling difficult, while 62.6% “did not consult anyone” when considering a sale
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56.7% of people with experience holding minority stakes in privately held companies said selling was difficult
62.6% of those who considered selling said they “did not consult anyone”
Gifu launches “CHAPTER18,” a genre-free festival exclusively for people 18 and under. Liiivv株式会社, led by a high school student entrepreneur, gets its first project fully underway
“It’s very good, including as a way to reconsider Japan’s peace education, which tends to focus on Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” says an education NPO representative.
A new company, “PT Alam NiX Tirtadaya,” will be established to operate recycled water treatment and non-potable water supply businesses in Indonesia using a Water as a Service (WaaS) model.
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Companies mentioned：NiX JAPANグループ、NiX Holdings Asia Pte. Ltd.、アラムポート株式会社、株式会社エンバイオ・ホールディングス、Alamport Renewables Pte. Ltd.、PT Adika Tirta Daya、PT Alam NiX Tirtadaya
Solving the “execution gap” among 6,000 employees through systems. プライムプラネットエナジー＆ソリューションズ has adopted Compul as its company-wide execution infrastructure, saving thousands of work hours in 1 year
2026 summer bonuses: average expected payout remains at 1.45 months’ pay, while “increases” fall to 21.7%; companies’ cautious stance amid labor shortages comes into sharp relief
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Average expected payout for 2026 summer bonuses: 1.45 months’ pay
“Appropriate”: 44.4%
“Excessive”: 3.5%
“80% or more but less than 100%”: 30.8%
“50% or more but less than 80%”: 28.8%
10.1% of companies said they had “not passed on any costs at all”
Resortworx, a travel-focused employee benefits program, begins accepting reservations for 4 overseas hotels in Vietnam and Cambodia! Enjoy exciting trips at special rates, from business travel to family vacations
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Already adopted by more than 1,400 companies
Available at more than 350 resort facilities and first-class hotels across Japan
51 rooms in total
58 rooms in total
37 rooms in total
A private villa resort for adults, with just 19 villas
Capital: 90 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社リゾートワークス、東屋ホテル、WAKA VILLA Private Resort & Spa
Skill management tool fapi begins offering free downloads of “skill trees for medical care, nursing care and welfare” that can be used immediately in Excel! Tackles problems such as “too detailed to fill in” and “difficult to create from scratch,” supporting staff retention and workforce development in care settings.
Author of “Yabai Systematization,” which has achieved 16 consecutive terms of revenue and profit growth, to speak! Seminar on how to build a CEO-led “AI Promotion Team” to be held Friday, July 31
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16 consecutive fiscal years of sales and profit growth
Group sales of ¥5.3 billion
Participation fee: 3,000 yen (tax included) per person
[900万 vacant homes—“1 in every 7 homes”] We will release survey results over 28 consecutive days on the shocking reality of “negative-value properties” and public attitudes toward their sale and purchase
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The cumulative number of “vacant homes” nationwide has reached approximately 900万戸
The findings will be announced on PR TIMES over 28 consecutive days
Will celebrate its 25th anniversary this November
Round 1: 356 participants <136 women (approximately 38%), 220 men (approximately 62%)>
Round 2: 500 participants <231 women (approximately 46%), 269 men (approximately 54%)>
Make your nights even more fun!! Special cocktails and an extensive nonalcoholic menu at the summer-only “Sweet Potato Expo”'s “Sweet Potato Cafe & Bar” unveiled all at once!
KKday announces travel destinations and experiences capturing users’ attention! South Korea is all about “beauty,” while Thailand is about “experiences”
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Increased approximately 2.5 times year over year for the same month
古河産機システムズ promotes the centralization of design and procurement data with manufacturing AI data platform CADDi—using data to support the transfer of technology built over more than 150 years since its founding
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Industrial machinery manufacturer with a history spanning more than 150 years
Approximately 25 key people from each department and next-generation leaders
【フタバフルーツパーラー】Enjoy the in-season white peach “Akatsuki” whole, while it’s available. Two summer-only menu items, including a rose-scented “White Peach and Raspberry Parfait,” go on sale for a limited time starting August 4! フタバフルーツ
A system tackles “failure to execute” among 6,000 employees. Comply is adopted by Prime Planet Energy & Solutions as its company-wide execution infrastructure, cutting thousands of work hours in 1 year
QommonsAI training held in Minamifurano Town, Hokkaido—a close-knit atmosphere made possible by a small group, with managers also taking a positive first step toward “generative AI for practical use”
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Number of participants: approximately 18 in person
Used by approximately 1,000 local governments and approximately 500,000 people nationwide
“Make summer BBQ fun” even amid nationwide scorching heat: Wood Design Park is implementing measures for “cool BBQs,” including misting, air-conditioned rest areas, water play and night BBQs!!
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ウッドデザインパークいちのみや-紡- is available for a limited time from 6/18 to 8/31
Bamboo water-gun workshop (500 yen)
During the reservation period from July 17, 2026 (Friday) through July 26 (Sunday)
Eligible usage period: July 18, 2026 (Saturday) to August 31 (Monday)
Why cooler boxes are no longer just for camping days. A foldable cooler box that comes in handy in all kinds of everyday situations—from shopping and lunch to summer festivals—is now available for preorder
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Special preorder price: 3,480 yen (tax included)
Preorder-only campaign: 500-yen-off coupons now available
Main unit weighs approx. 555 g
Folds down to a slim shape approximately 5cm thick
Over 2.04 million copies sold worldwide! A special edition of Asako Yuzuki’s “BUTTER” goes on sale July 23. A hardcover with a sleeve designed by Naoko Nakui and inspired by butter packaging
The エディ Illustration Contest is now accepting illustrations and manga entries, with a new manga category! Elementary and middle school students can enter coloring pages, while high school students can take on digital illustrations and manga!
A webinar will be held on the theme “ [Rebroadcast] For companies with 100 or more employees: Are costs rising because you’re leaving SCS assessment system compliance to consultants?”
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Scheduled to take effect from the end of fiscal 2026
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Companies mentioned：マジセミ株式会社、株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ、株式会社ソースポッド、CloudGate UNO
A webinar will be held on the theme “ [For large companies] Budget management comes down to ‘forecasting power’—diverse simulations maximize the efficiency of budget management operations”
A webinar will be held on the theme “ [Rebroadcast] The limits of ‘on-site support’ troubling business divisions and IT departments responsible for nationwide operations”
A webinar will be held on the theme “ [Rebroadcast] In an era when medical institutions are targeted, ‘unaccounted-for devices’ pose the greatest threat”
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The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is expected to begin implementing the “Guidelines for the Safe Management of Medical Information Systems, Version 7.0” in June 2026