こども家庭庁-commissioned project brings the “Vision for the First 100 Months of Childhood” to local communities; full-scale outreach begins for training regional coordinators, with 50 participants being recruited nationwide
[Held Aug. 7 (Friday)] An offline event exploring the cutting edge of architectural visualization, explaining NOT A HOTEL’s perspective rendering and AI-powered workflow
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Capacity: 200 people
The reception costs ¥1,000 to attend
Companies mentioned：株式会社ボーンデジタル、NOT A HOTEL、BIG、Bjarke Ingels Group
売れるネット広告社グループ (9235): 国際漢方研究所 to ramp up sales of men’s supplement “MACA Prime Man” — accelerating its D2C brand strategy by leveraging the group’s marketing capabilities
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Announced on June 29, 2026
Consolidated results for the fiscal year ending July 2027
Companies mentioned：売れるネット広告社グループ、国際漢方研究所、MACA Prime Man
To mark the release of the new film “Minions & Monsters,” collaboration products featuring the Minions will be available for a limited time starting August 1
Connecting Japanese real estate with Asian investors: cross-border real estate platform “PropertyBridge.asia” begins accepting listings from real estate companies
Parents learn about asset management while children experience “selling and buying”: Kids Flea Market makes its first appearance at the 7th Asset Management EXPO [Kansai]
[Online, August 26 (Wednesday)] First-time grant application seminar: briefing on the “Practical Training Program” under the Human Resources Development Support Grant
With “spreading unconditional love around the world” as its raison d’être, research coverage of Anicom Holdings, centered on pet insurance, begins Aug. 5 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”
The classic honkaku umeshu “Sarari to Shita Umeshu” marks its 30th anniversary! A campaign launches July 23 featuring a diagnostic quiz to discover new appeal and a chance to win 30th-anniversary limited-edition merchandise. An in-person event will also be held in Umeda, Osaka!
A new workplace model for manufacturing sites that helps attract talent and boost engagement: Design case study of the ITOKI DESIGN HOUSE SHIGA workspace
The first podcast in the Neptunia series, “Super New Dimension Game Neptunia ∞ (Unlimited) Radio: Expand the Infinite Share!” is coming! Listener messages are being accepted!
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Scheduled for release on Thursday, August 27, 2026
Supporting the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027) as a Bronze Partner, helping ensure smooth venue operations with weather disaster preparedness support for heatstroke, heavy rain and other hazards
[Survey of 2,908 people in the Greater Tokyo area] Just 4.1% have considered “buying a pre-owned home and renovating it”—more than 60% “didn’t know” that a one-stop service combining property searches and renovations existed
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A total of 63.2%, or more than 60% of respondents, said they “didn’t even know such a service existed”
Annual employee appreciation event “UNIFAST Eel Day” welcomes business partners for the first time in its 9th year, inviting 7 companies. A special day embodying the management philosophy of “5-way success,” with employees and business partners sharing a meal
A Japanese-Western fusion sweet combining monaka and Mont Blanc, layered with the flavors and rich aromas of autumn: “Mona Blanc” launches! Fall limited-edition sweets by a French chef available from September 1 at THE LIVELY 大阪本町
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Boutique hotels nationwide with 6 brands, 13 properties and approximately 1,200 rooms
＼Following last year’s great success, it’s back this year／Limited 3-day sale of collaboration menu items with 雪菓, the hugely popular shaved ice shop known for its long lines!
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Event period: July 31, 2026 (Friday) to August 2 (Sunday), for 3 days
① Strawberry-cherry milk Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
② Japanese chestnut pistachio Price: 2,400 yen (tax included)
③ Mango-pineapple rare cheesecake Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
6 years after plastic bags became subject to a fee, shopping without relying on plastic bags has taken hold! More than 90% use reusable shopping bags, and 60% say they have seen environmental benefits
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Asked whether they currently “use reusable shopping bags,” 92.2% said “yes”
A total of 25.7% said they thought it “was effective,” and 36.2% said they thought it “was somewhat effective,” bringing the share who said it had helped protect the environment to 61.9%
Combined, “never buy” and “rarely buy” accounted for 82.6%
A survey on plastic shopping bags was conducted among 3,004 members
New innerwear brand SKINTO (Skinto) debuts for women with skin concerns! Enjoy the liberating feeling of wearing clothes without underwear with new 100% cotton apparel that feels like a second skin
The new season is finally here! First unveiling of a wrapped express bus featuring a ファジアーノ岡山 collaboration design. Come to Mori no Machi on August 1! Farmers' market and Japanese drumming performance by high school students, too. <両備グループ>
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The 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J.League season kicks off in August 2026
Two days, August 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.)
10:00–16:00 *One day only
11:00～16:00
10:30–15:00 *Until sold out
Original11:30~ 14:00~ ※2回開催 ※1回約15分
岡山県立興陽高校 (Okayama City, Minami Ward) Japanese drumming club: 19 members
YOＨＡＤＡ medicated body wash, designed with skin during sleep in mind, gets a makeover, and new highly carbonated bath tablets launch ～For a comfortable night's skin～
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A survey of people with prior experience using the product found that 94% were satisfied with how it felt
Wins the じゃらん Award 2025 Okinawa Block “Best-Selling Accommodation Award.” Highly rated as a resort that showcases the charms of its region [グランドメルキュール沖縄残波岬リゾート]
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Original1泊 29,500円～（2名1室1名あたり、税・サ込）
A large slide measuring 86 meters long and equivalent to 3 stories above ground
Approximately 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport
More than 80 hotels in 10 or more countries
More than 5,800 properties in 110 or more countries
“Waffle AI Changemaker,” a program to empower women to drive local economies with AI, to be held in 4 cities nationwide
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To be held in 4 cities nationwide
To be held in 4 cities nationwide starting in late July 2026
A shortage of about 3.39 million people with skills to use AI and robots
A decline of about 2.6 million workers is forecast even in industries that support local economies, such as manufacturing and agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
一般財団法人日本規格協会 (JSA) begins commissioned sales of the Japanese-language edition of JIN's ISO 56001 implementation and operation support tool series, “Amplify” — offering end-to-end support from understanding IMS to implementation, operation, and auditing
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Price excluding tax: 1,000 yen
Price excluding tax: 12,000 yen
Price excluding tax: 35,000 yen
Price excluding tax: 25,000 yen
Commissioned sales to begin on July 1, 2026 (Wed.) through JSA's official website, “JSA Webdesk”
Against a backdrop of rising rents, the share of inquiries for properties over 11 years old is growing! In central Tokyo, pre-owned condominiums priced at ¥100 million–¥150 million are lingering on the market, putting downward pressure on average prices
Notice regarding the acquisition of reserved land parcels C and D within the “Saito Eastern District C Area Land Readjustment Project” (Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture)
[World's first [1][2]] New haircare brand Amprem (アンプレム) launches August 28 (Fri.), featuring keratin [3] at an extreme concentration of more than 6,800 times [4] and a highly penetrating, adhering formula to nourish hair from within
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Shampoo 420 mL / Treatment 420 g / 1,980 yen (tax included)
25 winners per draw (50 winners in total)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、Amprem、日本美科学研究所（Japan Beauty Institute of Science and Technology）、JBIST、ロフト、PLAZA、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング
Korean skincare brand numbuzin(ナンバーズイン) announces the launch of its 1, 5, and 9 product lines, letting customers choose by skin concern, from its popular “quick-bubble pack” that completes skincare in 10 seconds in the morning!
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Release date: July 22 (Wed.) onward
Single-item purchases from 8/1 (Sat) ~
8/1 (Sat) ~ 8/9 (Sun)
Up to 58% off
Companies mentioned：numbuzin(ナンバーズイン)、株式会社BENOW JAPAN
Ballista executives join 一般社団法人「人間中心のAIコンソーシアム」 as directors and founders
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Established on July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
Approximately 30 experts from academia, the legal profession and industry are participating as founders
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ballista、一般社団法人「人間中心のAIコンソーシアム」、株式会社博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、Human-Centered AI Institute、株式会社日立製作所、GMOペパボ株式会社、スマートガバナンス株式会社、シンシアリー株式会社、一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan、慶應義塾大学、東京大学、UNIVERSITY of CREATIVITY、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社かんぽ生命保険、株式会社LIXIL、トヨタ・コニック株式会社、Beyondge株式会社、一橋大学、千葉工業大学、大阪大学、AZX総合法律事務所、渥美坂井法律事務所、STORIA法律事務所、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、エヌビディア合同会社、三菱マテリアルITソリューションズ株式会社、ENND PARTNERS株式会社、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、一般社団法人AICX協会、株式会社メルカリ、一般社団法人ジャパン・リスキリング・イニシアチブ、ディアワンダー株式会社、Dataiku Japan株式会社、株式会社JPデジタル、株式会社エムニ、スズキ株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、PwC Japanグループ、株式会社シナモン、Digital MATSUMOTO lab合同会社、ミロ・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社ハピネスプラネット、株式会社博報堂
[Three organizations join forces] MetLife Life F-League Cup 2026: F-League, V・ファーレン長崎 and 長崎ヴェルカ to collaborate across sporting disciplines as 3 organizations [MetLife Life F-League Cup 2026]
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MetLife Life F League Cup 2026
For 3 days, from August 28 (Fri.) to August 30 (Sun.), 2026
The top 6 teams in the MetLife Life F League 2025-26 Division 1
Formulated with a high concentration (7) of Botopet (TM) (2), a next-generation peptide complex adopted for the first time in Japan (1). SHIMBI METHOD launches a “multifunctional eye cream” and “skin-firming serum.”
Popular single-story home model b-FLAT gets a makeover; sales begin for semi-custom homes starting in the ¥10 million range, with options to suit individual tastes