シャトルロックジャパン refreshes pricing plans for the advertising creative production service Shuttlerock Studio, launching new plans based on production expertise spanning 1 million videos and best practices across major social media platforms
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Production expertise spanning more than 1 million videos
【From Miyazaki/Miyakonojo】Japan’s first! Developing sauna stones made from brick. Kyushu’s only brick factory to launch “Sauna Brick,” a sauna material made from local clay and waste sand that creates exceptional steam, on Monday, Aug. 3
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Steam lasts approximately 1.5 times as long as with ordinary sauna stones
Price: 9,000 yen (tax included) per 10 kg box (approximately 22 pieces)
Jimon Terakado visits for the 2nd time. In its 22nd year, 焼肉の家いちえん shares truly delicious Japanese Black Wagyu, brought to life through expert selection and skill
【transcosmos Online Seminar】Next-generation contact centers transforming operations, quality and staff development to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Tuesday, Sept. 15
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Date and time: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, and Tuesday, Sept. 15, 14:00–15:00
Operating in 36 countries and regions, with 188 locations worldwide, mainly in Asia
Providing a one-stop global e-commerce service delivering to consumers in 46 countries and regions worldwide
【Applications open】〈Deadline: 7/31〉“Training Program for Developing Live-Action Content Production Talent 2026”—Aim for world-class standards! Intensive Course for Drama Creators 2026
Cumulative shipments surpass 2 million bottles! (※) Enjoy barbecue, mustard and teriyaki flavors whenever and as much as you like. The “HAPPYSAUCE” series delivers what fast-food lovers want
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Cumulative shipments: 2 million bottles
“HAPPYSAUCE Barbecue Sauce” and “HAPPYSAUCE Teriyaki-Style Sauce” are 170 g
For busy families’ side dishes or as a snack with drinks! “Okazumami no Ippin Agedashi Tofu” and “Okazumami no Ippin Chikuwa Isobe Age” launch on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
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Can be purchased for one coin (100 yen)
Contents serve 2 people
Sales value of chikuwa in 2025 grew 111.8% compared with 2020
A long-selling tube spice series celebrating 21 years since launch, bringing domestic ingredients to the table and honoring their producers: the “Ryotei” series gets a refresh and new packaging starting Aug. 10, 2026 (Mon.)
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“Ryotei Fresh Wasabi,” “Ryotei Mustard” and “Ryotei Fresh Garlic,” 33g
Technical assistance for ソフトバンク株式会社’s next-generation solar cell demonstration project using the proprietary “Hinatao lightweight bonding method” — installation of chalcopyrite solar cells at a communications base station on a remote island
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Selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Environmental Public Service Corporation’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Next-Generation Renewable Energy Technology Social Implementation Promotion Project”
Global hunger improves for 3 consecutive years, but about 645 million people remain hungry; Middle East conflicts threaten progress toward ending hunger [Press release]
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A decrease of 43 million compared with 2022
About 309 million people in Africa are currently facing hunger
Exceeding the 292 million in Asia
An estimated 25.8% of the world’s population (about 2.1 billion people) experienced moderate or severe food insecurity
A decrease of 135 million compared with 2020
Even in 2030, about 510 million to 520 million people are still expected to face hunger
Give children the chance to discover sports they want to try! A special website, “Everyone’s! TOKYO Sports Exploration Plaza,” featuring information on sports classes and events for juniors, is now open!
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Various sports offered by TSPO member organizations (108 organizations) and others
Sushi Katsu, known for its daily queues, is coming to ラゾーナ川崎! Set to open in mid-September 2026, it will be the first to introduce an “entertainment lane” where customers order conveyor-belt sushi with a touch
[Nationwide survey] Care technology subsidies: applications are still possible in only 15 prefectures and metropolitan areas — 7 prefectures, including Tokyo, have a July 31 deadline (subsidy rate of up to 4/5)
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Applications are still possible in only 15 prefectures and metropolitan areas
Subsidy rate of up to 4/5
Original介護記録ソフト等は100〜250万円が上限の目安
The cap for package-based implementation has been expanded to 6 million yen
Enjoy the best pickleball lifestyle in Tokyo! PICKLR, the No.1※ pickleball facility brand, begins recruiting a limited number of full members ahead of the September opening of its first permanent location in Japan, “PICKLR TOKYO TOYOSU”!
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Among members registered to date, those aged 25–34 and 55 or older are the largest groups
Next are those aged 45–54
Those aged 35–44 each account for about 2割
Joining fee: 33,000 yen
Monthly membership fee: regular price 22,000 yen
Joining fee: 55,000 yen
Monthly membership fee: 33,000 yen
Joining fee: 330,000 yen
Monthly fee: 66,000 yen
Facility spanning about 560 tsubo
7 official PICKLR & PPA TOUR hard courts
Companies mentioned：PICKLR、PICKLR TOKYO TOYOSU、株式会社日本ピックルボールホールディングス、NPBH、PICKLR Japan
“Seven Knights Re:BIRTH” adds new Legendary character “[天剣]ソンラン”! New main story content and the second “Sena’s Month” anniversary event are also underway
[Survey, Part 3] Even among people who think of solar power, 2 in 3 have not invested — The gap between awareness and action | 134 visitors to the Asset Management EXPO
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Even among those who think of solar power as a real asset, 65.2% have not actually invested
Of the 92 respondents asked about ownership, 78.3% said, “Neither I nor anyone I know owns it”
People who thought of solar power when asked, “What comes to mind when you think of real assets?” (n=23)
“Moomin” launches its new summer 2026 series, “Daydreaming in Moominvalley”! New items featuring Moomin characters enjoying a peaceful summer, including mugs and pouches, go on sale starting in July!
One night only: a “feast of fear” is set to take place! “Halloween Horror Night ~All Night~”
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From 22:00 after the park closes until 5:00 the following morning
Until 5 a.m. the following morning
Price: 14,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 17,000 yen (tax included)
The theme for the park’s 25th anniversary is “Discover U!!!”
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、J.K. Rowling、Universal Studios、任天堂、Amblin Entertainment、Sony Music Labels Inc.、rhythm zone、Universal Music LLC、KADOKAWA
Promoting understanding of the mid-term plan with an original card game. GSユアサ creates a learning card game to help frontline employees gain a deeper understanding of its mid-term management plan.
Addressing difficulty hearing in all kinds of settings. 一般社団法人音声情報アクセシビリティ launches a nationwide alliance and membership drive in earnest under the banner “Audio Information for Everyone”
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It is said that 1 in 5 people experience difficulty hearing, including not only people with hearing impairments but also older adults and people with auditory processing difficulties.
Aiming to build a society where everyone can access audio information, 一般社団法人音声情報アクセシビリティ was established on March 25, 2026, and
A great opportunity to enjoy “Niigata-grown edamame” at the peak of the shipping season in the Tokyo metropolitan area! The popular restaurant 森のビアガーデン, a summer tradition at Meiji Jingu Gaien, will offer it in limited quantities starting August 3, 2026 (Monday!
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Limited quantities available starting August 3, 2026
[静岡県富士市] Experience report released! Outdoor play kit “Wakuwaku Kit” supports children’s healthy development and the creation of places where they belong
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A kit equipped with 11 types of play equipment.
Officials and local families with children from 4 designated districts in the city (Denbo, Fujimidai, Fujiminami and Fujikawa) attended
Solving the problem of “not being able to take off your shoes in the evening”! Workwear brand FIVES develops 2 deodorizing products in earnest and launches them
More than 600 experiential programs during summer vacation, including KBC summer camps and career experience events — offering children opportunities to explore what they want to try through camps, career experiences, independent research workshops and more
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Approximately 600 event programs
Approximately 10,000 or more participants in total
PerkUP, whose vision is “A world where travel enriches the future,” launches a dedicated Atami-area website to improve customer satisfaction and revitalize the region
TX × ユニクロ LaLaport Kashiwanoha Store: Create your own TX merchandise with UTme! — Limited collaboration launches at the ユニクロ LaLaport Kashiwanoha Store on August 1!
Advertising data used by a cumulative total of 2,200 companies turned into “AI agents.” “AI Paku-kun,” which automates everything from research to ad submission and PDCA, now offered free to companies with AX CAMP contracts | 株式会社AX × 株式会社KASHIKA
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Planned retail price: 500,000 yen (excluding tax)
Building organizations that work with AI at more than 130 companies
A cumulative total of 1,726 hands-on support projects
MOL PLUS, the CVC arm of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, decides to invest in T2, which develops and provides trunk-route transportation services using autonomous trucks
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The company aims to launch trunk-route transportation using Level 4 (Note 3) autonomous trucks in fiscal 2027 or later
White Essence, which offers services such as whitening and dental cleaning through affiliated dental clinics nationwide, to open 6 new clinics in June and July 2026
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Opening 6 new clinics
White Essence’s services were created in response to customers’ concerns about tooth color and discoloration. Since then, dental clinics nationwide have joined its network. The company is committed to improving service quality so customers can safely and confidently receive treatments and experience their benefits. Its initiatives include research and development of whitening agents and light-irradiation devices, obtaining medical device approval for whitening agents, developing and improving the quality of menus and services, and training staff. As of the end of March 2026, White Essence had performed more than 4.71 million whitening and cleaning procedures.
Services: scaling, flossing, PMTC, tongue cleaning, etc. / Cost (out-of-pocket): 9,900–48,800 yen (tax included) / Duration and number of visits: Usually 1 day, 1 visit (varies by service) Side effects and risks: People with sensitive teeth may feel irritation.
Domestic CMS おりこうブログ wins the top “Leader” ranking in the Website Creation Software category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer for 28 consecutive terms
[Minato Ward, Tokyo] A collaborative project between 佐賀県 and 港区! A play starring high school students from 佐賀県 and middle school students from 港区, “Encore in the 80th Year: A Gold Star for Your Future,” will be performed
Responding to growing support needs amid rising prices: Dormant-deposit-funded program supporting food and experiences for children in financially distressed households completed
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Food assistance for a total of 64,940 households
Experiential activities and safe spaces for a total of 8,035 children
[Yokosuka, Soleil Hill] Approximately 100,000 sunflowers are expected to reach their peak bloom soon
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Approximately 100,000 sunflowers
Through Sunday, August 30, 2026
Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥1,500 (tax included)
Price: 750 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Price: 720 yen (tax included)
Price: 450 yen (tax included)
Price: 780 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社日比谷花壇、エリアマネジメント横須賀共同事業体、VENTO LEONE、フードホールリヨン、ANI CAFÉ、あしたの朝ごはん、うさぎCafé、ミサキドーナツ、CLIFF DOG CAFE、YOKOSUKA SOFTCREAM FACTORY、PIZZA IN THE SUN