【Ibaraki Prefecture | 水戸プラザホテル】“Plaza Summer Gathering 2026,” offering a full day of fun for children and adults alike, to be held for 2 days on Aug. 15 (Sat.) and 16 (Sun.)
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Aug. 15 (Sat.) and 16 (Sun.), 2026
Originalプラザガーデンの開催時間は16:00~19:00となります。
4 coins: ¥1,000
Companies mentioned:水戸プラザホテル、株式会社伊勢甚本社、Hula Studio Ke Ānuenue、市川写真館、横倉秀人氏、吉田屋、DALMAiSON
Lotte’s “Cool Shelter Project,” aimed at upgrading summer outings and outdoor experiences, launches today, July 23, at Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK
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70.9% of respondents said that “the intense midsummer heat has led to more people ‘giving up on going out or shortening their time outside’ over the past 2–3 years.”
A total of 180 servings of “Coolish” and “Sou” will be distributed free each day
【Sweets that savor light】A never-before-seen “Imaginary Shosoin Treasure Sweet” unveiled in a special limited release. New “碧海珠泡錦濤切子” features waves depicted using agar and cut-glass techniques
Nurturing “questions” in an age of chaos around “correct answers.” Culture platform AMARENA Schole to hold its 2nd founding symposium.
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From 19:00 on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
18 people from diverse backgrounds participated, including university lecturers, film producers, film directors, actors, musicians, screenwriters, hypnotherapists, artists, designers and students.
Startbahn to hold the art festival “Moon Art Night Shimokitazawa 2026” again this year. New developments for the digital stamp rally, offering a deeper way to enjoy artworks and partner stores.
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17 days, from Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, through Sunday, Oct. 4
Around 100 programs and artistic offerings spanning art, music, theater, food and drink, and workshops
The immersive theater production “Nekomachi,” seen by approximately 1,800 people last year
A spherical artwork approximately 7m in diameter
A balloon approximately 8m tall
The moon as seen from Earth is as it appeared approximately 1.3 seconds ago
【エムディー株式会社】AI site-selection strategy tool “gleasin” tests the accuracy of generative AI trade-area analysis at 7 major stations. Comparison with public statistical data released
Special collaboration between “Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth” and Moominvalley Park confirmed! Game demos, button badge sales and giveaways of original art stickers
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From Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
3 VTubers appear simultaneously in the same space in real time. A next-generation XR live experience enabled by Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone and 5G millimeter wave
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A total of 190 people will be invited
A simultaneous XR live experience for a group of 50 people will be offered
Card RPG “The Forgotten Night” adds new awakened character “Melting Ruin: Doll” at 17:00 on Thursday, July 23, and launches Version 2.1, “When the Stars Align!”
A Blue Archive-style Prefect Team aloha shirt is coming from “Blue Archive -Blue Archive-”! Sample display confirmed at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer]! [株式会社コスパ]
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Price: 14,080 yen (tax included)
A sample display has also been confirmed at the COSPA booth at <Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer]>, taking place on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned:株式会社コスパ、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.
Chatlock launches a project to film smart-lock use cases in Tokyo homes, shops and vacation rentals; sharing examples of smart locks in everyday life and facility operations. Seeking filming participants.
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A smart lock worth approximately ¥50,000 will be installed free of charge.
[Additional dates added; free] “Mist Cooling System Demonstration and Trial Session” to be held in July and August to help factories and worksites beat the extreme heat | Combining heat countermeasures with energy savings
千葉市 and ABCクッキングスタジオ sign a comprehensive partnership agreement. Strengthening initiatives to revitalize the local community and improve municipal services through food.
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Approximately 1.73 million members in Japan and overseas
7 countries and regions, including Japan
April 2026
abc kids cooking studio for children aged 4 and up
Companies mentioned:千葉市、株式会社ABC Cooking Studio、ABCクッキングスタジオ、abc kids、ABC JOB STUDIO
株式会社プエンテ launches “Knowledge Compounding Loop,” a corporate SaaS that turns business know-how into AI “business packs”—supports 6 workflows and Claude/Codex/Gemini
[Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture] Ueda City, Tomi City, Nagawa Town and local businesses join forces to hold a relocation seminar showcasing the realities of work and life in the Shinshu Ueda region
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Relocation and employment seminar in Tokyo’s Yurakucho on Saturday, August 22, 2026
ザ・プラント株式会社 launches “QORTEX,” a commerce operations platform for enterprises
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QORTEX was developed based on 20 years of experience at ザ・プラント株式会社 building and operating mission-critical systems for major enterprises, including 日本放送協会(NHK), ASICS and 株式会社カクヤス.
Could a dangerous bruise be life-threatening?! Signs of illness and tips for early detection related to bruises — “Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan,” July 26 (Sunday)
Brand ambassador Atsuki Mashiko makes an entrance carrying a giant key! He opens a huge treasure chest with special guest Yu Yamada! During a 10-second challenge to showcase the product’s appeal, he says, “I have to get through these or it wouldn’t be fair,” but does he fail?!
Hitsuji Neiri’s Matsumura becomes the first to win ¥1 million! Soshina: “That was just too funny. There’s no complaint to be made.” A stay at a bargain hotel costing ¥1,100 per night leads to an encounter with a guest with “10 prior convictions,” with details of the stay revealed | “Doping Talking 2”
Put breakfast in the spotlight with processed ingredients for commercial use! The era of differentiating breakfast buffets through “the joy of choosing” and “a little extra effort” has arrived. GFC proposes small dishes, desserts and breakfasts from around the world.
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More than 300 visitors attended each venue
3 venues: Osaka, Tokyo and the Gifu headquarters
3 dishes: menemen, Turkish scrambled eggs; Greek pumpkin and yogurt salad; and an acai salad inspired by the popular New York dish, acai bowls
株式会社Mavericks has added position and timing adjustment features and animation capabilities to the AI avatars in its video-generation AI NoLang, greatly expanding creative freedom in videos featuring AI avatars.
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34% of companies produce videos solely in-house.
56% use a combination of in-house production and outsourcing.
A new concept that records even the “feel” that photos alone cannot preserve. Ultra-flexible gel material maker Tanac announces its tactile-recording album, touch album.
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The first products are planned to include a type that preserves the softness of a child’s cheek and one that preserves the feel of a pet’s paw pads.
Preparing for disaster-level heat nationwide: Fankuro supports heatstroke prevention measures for staff at the outdoor festival 「ムロフェス 2026」, to be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on July 25 and 26.
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A total of 4,580 people nationwide were transported by ambulance due to heatstroke.
Cases involving people transported while engaged in outdoor activities also reached 944.
Price: 24,000 yen (tax included)
Mobile battery: 10000mAh
Weight: battery 177g
High mode: 5 hours 30 minutes
Breeze mode: 12 hours 45 minutes
A total of 153 artists are scheduled to perform.
Companies mentioned:株式会社ファンクロ、fanqlo、MURO FESTIVAL 2026、ムロフェス 2026、総務省消防庁
The 第十四回 Nomura Dojo, a judo class produced by Olympic 三連覇 champion Tadahiro Nomura, to be held in Yokohama for the first time in 2 years! A judo class led by an impressive lineup of instructors, teaching etiquette and respect while conveying the true enjoyment of judo beyond winning and losing.
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Original2026年8月22日(土) 14:00開始予定(12:30開場予定)
150 judo-experienced students from 3rd grade of elementary school through 3rd grade of junior high school.
・ 第十四回 Nomura Dojo participation pass: ¥2,000-
・ Nomura Dojo tote bag: ¥3,000-
・ Nomura Dojo T-shirt (kids’ size): ¥3,500-
・ Nomura Dojo T-shirt: ¥5,000-
・ Name credit in the digest and making-of video end credits: ¥5,000-
・ Tadahiro Nomura autographed postcard (name can be specified): ¥3,000-
・ Tadahiro Nomura’s autographed book 「戦う理由」 (name can be specified): ¥5,000-
・ Autographed Nomura Dojo judo uniform worn by Tadahiro Nomura at the 第十三回 Nomura Dojo (
Launch of a partner program for e-commerce development companies using Lineup and Shopify integration. — Supporting proposals that leverage the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy —
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More than 3,000 accounts have adopted Lineup overall, including services beyond Shopify integration.
【信州ブレイブウォリアーズ】Announcement: roster finalized for the 2026-27 season
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■ Height/weight: 196 cm/98 kg
■ Height/weight: 198 cm/91 kg
Companies mentioned:信州ブレイブウォリアーズ、Los Angeles Lakers、Raptors 905、Zadar、Orlando Magic、Osceola Magic、College Park Skyhawks、Rio Grande Valley Vipers、Xinjiang Flying Tigers、大阪エヴェッサ、ファイティングイーグルス名古屋、島根スサノオマジック、福島ファイヤーボンズ、アイシンシーホース、シーホース三河、リンク栃木ブレックス、宇都宮ブレックス、栃木ブレックス、琉球ゴールデンキングス、秋田ノーザンハピネッツ、京都ハンナリーズ、金沢武士団、Sioux Falls Skyforce、Vanoli Cremona、Semt77 Yalovaspor、Leones de Ponce、Manresa、Melbourne United、Pallacanestro Reggiana、Tasmania JackJumpers、Wilki Morskie Szczecin、Cairns Taipans、San Miguel Beermen、Johor Southern Tigers、滋賀レイクスターズ、滋賀レイクス、レバンガ北海道、仙台89ERS、バンビシャス奈良、熊本ヴォルターズ、広島ドラゴンフライズ、新潟アルビレックスBB、三遠ネオフェニックス、東京ユナイテッドBC、福井ブローウィンズ、Obradoiro、Derthona Basket、Anadolu Efes、Crvena zvezda、青森ワッツ、The British International School of Kuala Lumpur、Tokyo Samurai、Lee Academy、Harford Community College、千葉ジェッツ
【Gifu Prefecture】Women-only machine Pilates studio 「ピラティスK」 to open at Laspa Mitake on July 29, 2026. Expanding to its 2nd location in Gifu Prefecture!
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More than 230 locations nationwide (as of June 2026)
A hot topic on X, where people say “it’s happening now”! The first book by a spiritual counselor whose appointments are impossible to get has gone into a reprint immediately after its release!
A joint team of タナック, 電通東日本 and Qoil is promoting the launch of a new BtoC business. They developed “touch album,” which records the “softness” that photos alone cannot capture
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A product with more than 100 million monthly active users
<Held for 3 days only from Friday, Aug. 7> “Taste of Mexico” by Jesús Durón. Bringing the cuisine of a chef active around the world to everyday dining tables as DEAN & DELUCA deli items
New merchandise featuring original illustrations themed around “after a bath and getting dressed” from the TV anime “The Dangers in My Heart” will be available at “Comic Market 108”! On sale at the Chugaikogyo booth!
Kasumi Arimura and Keita Machida appear in the September issue of “25ans”! They speak candidly in exclusive interviews about “their real feelings at 33” and “the challenges ahead as they look to the world”
【Maison de FLEUR】Commemorating the 100th anniversary of “Winnie-the-Pooh”'s literary debut! Items expressing its gentle, heartwarming world go on sale Saturday, Aug. 1
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Companies mentioned:Maison de FLEUR、Disney、STRIPE CLUB、日本橋三越本店、earth music&ecology、イオンモール岡山、ZOZOTOWN
Win a reproduction of an original drawing with a handwritten signature! Campaign marks the release of Eruko Itsume’s “A Company Drone Buys Tentacles (2)”!【ホーリンラブブックス】
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On sale August 10, 2026
Orders to be shipped by Friday, September 11, 2026
【Exclusive survey】Latest for 2026: Ranking of popular restaurants among foreign visitors [Namba × yakiniku edition]. Ranked No. 1: “焼肉力丸 なんば千日前店” | Ranking of popular restaurants among inbound visitors. Inbound tourism, MEO
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Survey subjects: 138 yakiniku restaurants in Namba independently selected by 訪日ラボ
Total reviews: 5,888 / Foreign-language reviews: 5,062
The restaurant received 480 foreign-language reviews in 1 month.
Cloudy featured on Tower Records’ “Ah, I Want to Be in a Band!” all-store poster campaign introducing up-and-coming bands currently attracting Tower Records’ attention
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Original8月4日(火)より全国のタワーレコードでコラボポスターを掲出
Display period: Tuesday, Aug. 4–Monday, Aug. 17
5 people will be selected by lottery to receive a collaboration poster with handwritten signatures from the members
Price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:タワーレコード、Cloudy、RO JACK for ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025、ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025、タワーレコード オンライン
Benesse and Digital Hollywood partner to strengthen the development of business creation talent for the AI era. Corporate training program uses G’s educational methods — ranked No. 1 overall in programming school evaluations —
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More than 3,000 graduates to date
More than 120 startups founded by graduates
More than 17 billion yen in total funding raised
With support from G’s graduate entrepreneurs, engineer instructors and mentors over 6 months
Over 3 months, participants will progressively learn everything from work redesign and AI utilization to prototype development, organizational deployment and value creation
“Prime Video Boxing 16”: The fierce battle returns as Takuma Inoue faces Tenshin Nasukawa in a WBC world bantamweight title fight!
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The event will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Tokyo
Original王者 井上拓真(30=大橋)
Originalvs. WBC1位 那須川天心(28=帝拳)
Companies mentioned:Prime Video、Amazonプライム、大橋、帝拳、志成、メキシコ、WBC、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO、Prime Video Boxing 16、Prime Video Sport JP、NBA、Thursday Night Football、NASCAR、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、シアトル・クラーケン、Overtime Elite、Premier Boxing Champions、NWSL、WNBA、ONE Championship、NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey、PWHL
【Edible High Jewelry】Agar is used to sculpt even the hidden facets of a “gemstone” in precise detail. New creation “ロザス” unveiled, with light seeming to emanate from within
【Shiso, Hyogo Prefecture】Available during summer vacation and Obon! Sales begin on a limited-time summer vacation coupon offering 10% off day-use BBQ for Hyogo residents only
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10% off the base price of day-use BBQ
Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
Through Aug. 31 (Monday)
A “giant nagashi somen slide,” 20 meters long and about 8 meters above ground
Original料金1セット2,500円(税込)
300 yen for 2 additional bundles of somen (tax included)
SuperX and Mercuria Asia establish strategic partnership, advancing a global AI infrastructure ecosystem through the convergence of energy and AI infrastructure
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SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX
Companies mentioned:SuperX、Mercuria Asia、Mercuria Energy Group
【Animated backgrounds × publicly recruited cast × entirely original choreography】 青い鳥Project to stage a full-length production of “Cinderella” as a new story ballet
Cool, cooling-effect hats for heatstroke prevention and UV protection, in stock at 790 yen per piece. Contact-cooling hats with UV protection, custom-name sewing, wholesale and OEM summer heat goods. Full-scale launch at 50% off starting July 23, exclusively for the day of Great Heat
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Wholesale price: 790 yen per piece
List price: 2,980 yen; products of consistent quality
Our company has 20 years of expertise in Japan-China trade
Companies mentioned:Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd、義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan
August 21 (Friday): AndTech WEB online seminar on “Fundamentals and Applications of Neural Network Molecular Dynamics: Data-Driven Materials Design” to be held on Zoom