Consumers’ “average perceived inflation rate” came to “34.0%”
The most common response was “Food products (92.5%)”
The most common response was “Income has not kept pace with price increases (54.6%)”
The most common response was “Food products (53.4%)”
The most common response was “Gold (46.5%)”
The most common response was “Tax cuts (temporary cuts to income and consumption taxes) (55.0%)”
The most common response was “Reductions or exemptions on water and sewerage charges and public facility fees (municipal assistance with living costs through local public utility fees) (42.7%)”
HelloWorld releases follow-up survey data on participants in “Machinaka Study Abroad”; positive impact on interest in intercultural exchange continues ３ months after participation
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76.3% after 3 weeks
80.4% after 3 months
After 3 weeks, the share who had started or were considering starting to study English rose by more than 15 percentage points compared with before participation
Host families represent more than 87 nationalities to date
A total of more than 22,207 people have taken part to date
グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー representative 鈴江崇文 to speak at 神山まるごと高専’s “Entrepreneur Instructor Night,” supporting the next generation’s young people as they take on new challenges
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The company has developed approximately 5,500 power generation facilities
“見晴 - MIHARASHI,” a trade-area visualization and analysis tool for brick-and-mortar business owners, launches — turning store-location decisions based on “instinct and experience” into confident choices with data and a 3D digital twin.
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The usual initial setup fee (first payment) of ¥300,000 is reduced to ¥100,000
Annual plan: ¥600,000 per year reduced to ¥500,000
Estimated trade-area population (census data, 500m mesh, approximately 29,000 mesh areas)
Station passenger figures (National Land Numerical Information: 1,621 stations across 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures)
Companies mentioned：株式会社IZUTSUYA、Meta、Google、国土交通省、国立社会保障・人口問題研究所、ジェイ・エイブラハム氏、THE MARKETING WORLD CONGRESS 2027
[Media coverage] 小野宇宙, deputy director of our clinic, explains new dental wisdom for teeth that can last a lifetime in the July 28/August 4, 2026 combined issue of 『女性自身』
What will you get excited about this summer vacation? From sports and live shows to fabulous gifts, this summer is packed with special experiences you can enjoy only now! Find the perfect way to have fun with the “Docomo MAX Pick-Your-Own Guide: August Edition”
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Win signed Creepy Nuts merchandise in a raffle, with prizes for 3 people
Win official merchandise from MISIA’s latest live show, “Hoshizora no Live XIII GRAND HORIZON,” in a raffle, with prizes for 3 people
Win an EXO-signed T-shirt in a raffle, with prizes for 5 people
Win an NCT JNJM-signed frost bottle in a raffle, with prizes for 4 people
Win an invitation for 250 pairs, 500 people in total, to matches held in September 2026, with 1 drink included. Plus, get another chance to win 1,000 d POINTS in a raffle!
Win a non-sale photo book featuring special event highlights with popular voice actor Miku Ito, available to 30 people!
Win park tickets and priority viewing tickets for parades and shows (1) (raffle invitations for up to 20 pairs, 40 people, each day) (2)
Win 1-Day Studio Passes (up to 50 pairs, 100 people)
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、Creepy Nuts、SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、MISIA、NCT JNJM、東京ディズニーリゾート、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
Production capacity expanded in response to popular demand: new products from “着るセラピスト®.” Pop-up store to celebrate the launch of the series’ first premium T-shirt
FRUITS ZIPPER’s Yui Sakurai talks on FM NACK5’s ALL The Feels for 4 days! Featuring a playlist she created and her solo major-label 1st CD single, “Natsuiizon”!
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4 days
For 4 days starting July 27 (Mon.)
Released July 29 (Wed.)
23:00～23:30
Companies mentioned：FRUITS ZIPPER、FM NACK5、ALL The Feels
【ハイアット リージェンシー 京都】Summer vacation family art event: hosting “Creating the Future Together with Children,” a charity initiative to nurture the next generation
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Event dates: August 4, 2026 (Tue.)–August 17 (Mon.)
The event will run until 6 p.m. on the final day, August 17 (Mon.).
[White Paper Released] Is Moving from Consulting to an Operating Company a “Career Upgrade”? A Survey of 1,004 People Reveals the Gap Between Expected Roles and Actual Responsibilities
[For Web Managers and Business Leaders] “SEO, Even Now?” That’s Exactly Why It’s Worth Reviewing. Free “SEO Measures Checklist” Available Starting July 21, 2026
Advanced “No Entry inspections” inside sewer pipelines: New drone “IBIS2 Chainage,” equipped with distance and damage measurement functions, now on sale
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Sales begin today, July 24, 2026
Original2026年7月15日には参議院本会議にて「改正下水道法」が可決・成立されました
At a shooting distance of 500mm (50cm), measurements can be taken to a minimum width of 1mm
ジールス launches “AI OBOG Visits,” enabling anyone to speak with 7 actual employees 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of university, place of residence, or personal connections
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Available for conversations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Calling all elementary school students! Summer vacation learning support team to support “Stargazing Team,” taking place August 23 (Sun.) (hosted by 埼玉県こども動物自然公園)
Green Carbon株式会社 has signed an MOU with フィリピン国家灌漑庁（NIA） and launched a demonstration project to generate carbon credits through AWD (alternate wetting and drying)
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Created approximately 6,220t of credits in fiscal 2023, a first and the largest scale in Japan
Plans to expand to approximately 90,000ha (approximately 95,000t) in fiscal 2026
6,749 t to be generated in fiscal 2026
Companies mentioned：Green Carbon株式会社、フィリピン国家灌漑庁（NIA）、Verde Carbon Capture Inc.
“Yokohama Natural Hot Spring SPA EAS,” a new wellness space featuring natural hot springs and an immersive sauna, grand opens on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Natural hot spring water, flowing directly from the source 1,500m underground
Minimum age for use expanded from 18 to 16
Original2026年7月28日（火）13:00にグランドオープン
Regular business hours are 9:30–23:00 (last admission reception at 22:00)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツウロコ、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、株式会社ビー・ワイ・オー、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、ID UNITED ARROWS
[For those planning to launch an e-commerce site] Seminar on building a website with Shopify—from feature introductions to key launch considerations—to be held August 7!
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A web seminar will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026
Date and time: Friday, August 7, 2026, 14:00–14:30
Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collaboration phase 2 begins today, July 24! Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh make their debut! A promised legend returns once more.
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Starting July 24 (Fri.)
Starting July 24, 2026 (Fri.) at 12:00 (server time)
The “FRUITS ZIPPER 4th Anniversary Super★Observation Exhibition” will also be held to celebrate the group’s 4th debut anniversary! A host of must-see pop-up shops and events are arriving this summer
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4th debut anniversary
A wide range of 87 colors
Those who spend ¥5,000 or more, including tax
80–100 creators exhibit each month
Companies mentioned：FRUITS ZIPPER、oui nails、HELL BLAU、MAY LADY COSMETICS、oea、MANEKINEKO TOKYO
New DJI brand experience spaces open simultaneously at 蔦屋家電＋ and イオンレイクタウン. The commemorative event “DJI Summer Creator Carnival” concluded to great acclaim
A new step for ４℃ HOMME+: a challenge with TAAKK. A capsule collection scheduled for release this fall will appear on the TAAKK runway at Paris Fashion Week in June 2026.
[Invitation to a joint press conference] The annual collaboration returns this year! The 3rd edition of the regional revitalization project between 岐阜県飛騨市 and 和食麺処サガミ
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21 和食麺処サガミ locations in Nagoya
July 28–August 24, 2026
Hida beef grilled with miso on magnolia leaves set meal: ¥2,420
Hida beef mabushi set meal, miso-style: ¥2,190
Perilla soba with tempura: ¥1,790
Jumbo namako kishimen with large shrimp tempura and plum grated daikon: ¥1,570
Chilled Hida tomatoes: ¥390
Hida tomato and fresh wood ear mushroom salad: ¥420
Researchers discover facial muscle care benefits in Terminalia chebula fruit
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When fibroblast secretions cultured with Terminalia chebula fruit extract were added, cells fused together, and the formation of myotubes that changed into long tube-like structures was confirmed.
★Event Information★ The “XYZ” rendezvous returns this year! The CITY HUNTER POP UP STORE is set to open in grand style in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo! ■CITY HUNTER
KEYUCA’s first “Summer Tableware Market”: Get 10% off when you buy 3 or more pieces of tableware made by kilns and production regions across Japan for a limited time
新しい学校のリーダーズ release their 4th full album, From Tokyo with Love, digitally today; the music video for the album track “Oi AG!” is also out from 88rising
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A world tour drawing approximately 110,000 people across 33 cities worldwide
Featuring 10 tracks
11th anniversary
3.3 billion total TikTok views
A tour across all 18 cities in Japan, Asia and Australia
[横浜・八景島シーパラダイス] Make summer vacation research and memories at Sea Paradise! “Sea Paradise Summer Research” [July 18 (Saturday)–August 31 (Monday), 2026]
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Adults and high school students: ¥6,100
Seniors (65 and over): ¥4,500
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥4,500
Young children (4 and over): ¥2,850
Adults and high school students: ¥3,700
Seniors (65 and over): ¥3,200
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥2,500
Additional announcements for “Bokakore 2026 Summer,” the internet’s largest Vocaloid event: collaborations confirmed with the game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and the TV anime GATE 2!
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Taking place August 20 (Thursday)–August 24 (Monday), 2026
August 22 (Saturday), 2026, 0:00–August 24 (Monday), 2026, 17:00
August 21 (Friday), 2026, 19:00–August 24 (Monday), 2026, 17:00
Winning creators will also receive a prize of ¥700,000.
Approximately 610,000 or more vocal-synthesized songs are available on ニコニコ動画
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、セガ、PJ ONSOKU、初音ミク、ニコニコ動画、TVアニメ『GATE SEASON 2 自衛隊 彼の海にて、斯く戦えり』、ACE Studio、KADOKAWA、産業技術総合研究所、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア、Kiite、ヤマハ株式会社
[JR西日本ホテルズ] Wins first place in 7 categories at the “じゃらん Award 2025” — its breakfast buffet, showcasing local appeal at a food destination hotel, receives high praise
[Independent survey] Latest 2026 ranking of popular hotels and inns among foreign visitors: Kochi edition. Guesthouse LuLuLu ranks No. 1! | Inbound popular hotels and inns ranking #Inbound #MEO
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189 hotels and inns in Kochi Prefecture
Total reviews (including Japanese): 4,898
Of these, reviews in foreign languages: 908
The facility received 79 reviews in foreign languages in 1 year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、Guesthouse LuLuLu、コンフォートホテル高知、OMO7高知 by 星野リゾート、Guest House BONITO、JRクレメントイン高知、プライベートリトリート・スーパー遍路宿、民宿とうの浜、TheMana Village、ドーミーイン高知、ホテルサンリバー四万十、訪日ラボ、口コミコム
[Trending on note!] A 40-something mother of 2 who hates exercise makes a stunning comeback from rock bottom! A hilarious and moving comic based on a true story, “I Got My Body and Mind in Shape—and Lost 10 kg Along the Way,” set for release!
SEVENTEEN’s JOSHUA makes his first solo appearance on the cover of the special edition (extra issue) of Numero Tokyo’s September issue! A story about love, told alongside ショーメ’s Bee de Chaumet
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List price: 990 yen (tax included)
Numero TOKYO, September 2026 issue
Companies mentioned：SEVENTEEN、JOSHUA、ショーメ、Chaumet、Bee de Chaumet、株式会社扶桑社
“Celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Niigata Festival with the local community”: Local vocational school students help install lanterns
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17 first-year students in the Department of Welfare Psychology and University Studies
It was established in 1955 (Showa 30) through the consolidation of 4 events: “Sumiyoshi Festival,” “Commerce and Industry Festival,” “River Opening,” and “Port Opening Anniversary Festival.”
Furyu to exhibit at figure festival “Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer]”! Displaying approximately 70 figures in total from “F:NEX,” “TENITOL,” and “Furyu Kuji”!
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Companies mentioned：フリュー株式会社、吉徳、コーエーテクモゲームス、Nachoneko、周防パトラ、EXNOA LLC/NITRO PLUS、古舘春一／集英社・「ハイキュー!!」製作委員会、Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc.
Collaboration for tourists visiting Japan from Taiwan with Taiwanese e-payment app “全盈＋PAY (Plus Pay)” — discount coupons now available for use at FamilyMart stores in Japan
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The number of tourists visiting Japan from Taiwan in 2025 was 6.76 million (up 11% year on year)
Their spending reached ¥388.4 billion
Accounting for 16.6% of the total
Membership has surpassed 2.5 million
Earn 5.5% back in 全盈 top-up credits with every purchase
U-NEXT to livestream a total of 20 or more preseason matches featuring clubs with Japanese players and leading European clubs; coverage of select matches from the new season of Germany’s traditional cup competition, the DFB-Pokal, also confirmed
A special program featuring the cast of this summer’s much-anticipated “otherworldly overpowered fantasy,” The Village of Level 999, will air live for free exclusively on ABEMA from 8 p.m. on July 31 (Fri.)! Main cast members including Keiji Inomata, Hiroya Egashira, Aoi Koga, and Hikaru Midorikawa gather
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The series has surpassed 4 million copies in circulation (print + digital)
“ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)
“The adult toy market is accelerating”: Toys“R”Us’ “kidult” specialty store at 上野マルイ gets off to a strong start, with opening-day sales reaching 386% of expectations
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About 100 customers lined up before the store opened
A seminar titled “Latest Trends in Power Development and Electricity Procurement in the Decarbonization Era,” featuring attorney Yuko Noma, managing partner of はつき法律事務所, will be held on September 9, 2026 (Wed.)!!
Linux Foundation and JASA announce the “Embedded Linux Engineer Certification Program” to help embedded engineers develop their skills in the era of Physical AI
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We have provided training and certification to 2,000–3,000 engineers every year
[Glocusent] “Reading Corner Upgrade Campaign” launches July 25; post before-and-after photos of your reading space for a chance to win an A108 Clip Light
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Starting 2026/7/25 (Sat.)
6 winners
Wide light head approximately 30 cm across
57 high-quality LEDs
Powerful clip that accommodates surfaces up to approximately 7 cm thick
Approximately 45 cm flexible arm, adjustable through 360°