内田洋行, クマヒラ and Siba Service partner to roll out nationwide an entry and exit management solution linking “smartphone student IDs” with security gates ～Building an ICT foundation to support university digital transformation and a safe, secure campus environment～
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Used at more than 20 universities in Japan, including through related solutions
クマヒラ was founded in 1898
The company has a track record of deployment at over 1,000 schools, including its own locations and educational institutions nationwide
[Opening July 31 (Fri.)] Oita-born, ever-popular mala tang specialty shop 福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯 is finally opening in Hiroshima Prefecture! Aiming to expand to 100 locations nationwide, it is rapidly growing across Japan.
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Opening of 35 locations nationwide has now been confirmed
—Calling for heatstroke prevention in 府中市, Tokyo, which recorded scorching temperatures above 40℃ last year— “Cooling Support Kitchen Car” rescheduled for Friday, July 31
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Approximately 1,000 heatstroke-prevention drinks to be provided free of charge
Approximately 120 people associated with local businesses and community organizations
86 qualified employees
Provided to 46 municipalities in 43 prefectures nationwide
Supporting children around the world in their “spirited challenges”: providing heatstroke-prevention support at the 32nd World Children’s Baseball Fair in Narita
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July 30 to August 7, 2026
95 boys and girls from 12 countries and regions around the world are expected to participate
[角上魚類] Just announced! Following popular demand, the 3rd “live fish truck” is coming to the Tokorozawa store! Spectacular unloading from a 12-ton truck and freshly grilled sales event, plus 2 days filled with scallops throughout the store!—A summer memory for families and an opportunity for children’s inquiry-based learning
[Now hiring aggressively] Become a manager in 2 years! クイックネットワーク releases an in-depth video revealing what it’s really like to be a manager in its “Sales Advisory Department”
SCSK launches its “Global DSC Business” to transform Japan’s manufacturing industry and strengthen global competitiveness,
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The “Global DSC (Digital Supply Chain) Business” was launched in July 2026
SCSK aims to generate 15 billion yen in revenue from this business by 2030
The company has expertise gained through global implementation and operation of SAP systems for more than 15 manufacturing companies
A track record of supporting governance development and operations for the Sumitomo Corporation Group, which operates at more than 200 locations worldwide, from an IT and digital perspective
Establishing a 24-hour, 365-day support system covering 39 countries
[ブールミッシュ × 鴨志田和泉] Flowers color the heart, and doves deliver heartfelt sentiments. The new design for the “Peaceful Macaron” project goes on sale Sunday, August 2!
[First-ever event] “LINE FRIENDS ART Exhibition”—Let’s celebrate Brown’s 15th anniversary together! Come see a wide variety of artworks featuring the distinctive characters at the venue.
プランティオ expands urban farms through a joint venture with 日比谷花壇! “ハナノヒファーム,” a self-sustaining, co-creative farm based on a “shared cultivation” model, will open in Seijo, Tokyo, in fall 2026.
<＆be（アンドビー）> Get vivid color and shine just the way you want! A double-ended lip product pairing a richly pigmented liquid lipstick with a transparent top coat, and a powder blush with a dewy finish, arrive in limited quantities
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Available nationwide from Monday, August 3, 2026
2 colors, limited quantities: 1,980 yen (tax included)
4 colors, including 1 limited-edition restock: 3,300 yen (tax included)
[World first] Connect to international building-control standards with firmware-free IoT. obniz Now supports KNXnet/IP, DALI and BACnet on a single device—enabling cloud automation and 24-hour monitoring of entire buildings
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More than 40,000 devices sold to date
Used by more than 300 corporate and individual customers
株式会社ハートビーツ publishes a case study on 株式会社かねふく. How did the company achieve “PPAP elimination” without an in-house IT department, and what led it to choose “Kozutumi,” which took root among employees?
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“Secure file transfers” took hold in the workplace in just a few months
Meat specialty retailer ニュー・クイック launches a new business format! Its first deli-only brand, “NEW-QUICK+DELI,” opens its first location inside the north ticket gates of JR Kawasaki Station, offering “delicious deli dishes from a butcher”
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Operates 82 specialty butcher shops nationwide
Opening Monday, July 27, 2026, inside the north ticket gates of JR Kawasaki Station, on the 3rd floor of the station-connected commercial facility “アトレ川崎”.
Yamagata Gyu~tto Croquette Price: 1 piece, 300 yen (324 yen including tax)
Pork Shabu-Shabu Cutlet Skewer Price: 1 skewer, 380 yen (410 yen including tax)
Shiso-Scented Hand-Kneaded Chicken Cutlet Skewer Price: 1 skewer, 380 yen (410 yen including tax)
Over-the-Top! Cabbage and Pork Minced Cutlet Price: 1 piece, 250 yen (270 yen including tax)
DELI Sand Yamagata Beef Minced Cutlet Yamagata Beef Gourmet Cutlet Sandwich Price: 1 item, 700 yen (756 yen including tax)
DELI Sand Yamagata Beef Rump Cutlet Yamagata Beef Gourmet Cutlet Sandwich Price: 1 item, 1,000 yen (1,080 yen including tax)
・Quantity available: Limited to a total of 60 servings during the period
スニダン and VCM to hold a lottery sale of more than 40 globally rare vintage エルメス pieces as part of a collaboration; a collection exclusive to VCM stores will appear online for the first time
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Average transaction prices on スニダン rose by approximately 20% in the first half of 2026 compared with the first half of 2024
The number of first-time buyers of エルメス jewelry overall also increased approximately 3 times over the same period
Launch of the 2nd proof-of-concept experiment for “Nebuta Festival DAO,” which uses Web3 technology to revitalize local communities
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On July 27, 2026, 株式会社日立ソリューションズ東日本 (headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; President and CEO: 円井 高) and ぷらっとホーム株式会社 (headquartered in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President and CEO: 鈴木 友康) will conduct the 2nd “Nebuta Festival DAO” proof-of-concept project, using the Aomori Nebuta Festival as its theme, to create connections with the region through the festival and realize a regional revitalization business.
This proof-of-concept project will take place during the Aomori Nebuta Festival, from August 2 to August ６.
日比谷花壇 makes a full-scale entry into urban farming! “ハナノヒファーム,” a self-sustaining, co-creative farm based on a “community cultivation” model, is set to open in Seijo, Tokyo, in fall 2026.
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Pricing plan: “ハナノヒファーム Plan,” 2,980 yen per month (3,278 yen including tax)
Currently operating at approximately 190 locations nationwide
保活DX efforts first launched in Tokyo are expanding nationwide: “えんさがそっ♪” begins integration with the こども家庭庁’s childcare search information-sharing platform
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85.9% of parents said they had experienced difficulty or stress from searching for childcare
BABY JOB’s paper diaper subscription service is currently available at more than 10,000 facilities (as of May 2026).
【HYBRID THEORY × UMU】Why does training end with the feeling that you “understand”? The science of learning that boosts “focus, memory and judgment” explained through cognitive psychology
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Reading and analyzing 700 neuroscience and psychology publications a year
More than 1 million companies in 203 countries and regions worldwide
Starbucks’ first: New coffee created in collaboration with young people. “Clear Coffee” and “Citrus Clear Coffee,” with less bitterness, go on sale Friday, July 31
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About 46% have never tried black coffee
“Because it seems like it would be bitter (about 44%)”
Former HKT48 member Nako Yabuki, born in Tokyo, visits another Tokyo she didn’t know: “Tabiiro FOCAL” feature on Musashimurayama, Higashimurayama and Higashiyamato now available
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A monorail extension is also planned for fiscal 2034
Get through Japan’s summer with Japanese wisdom: “Cold, drinkable dashi” served to rickshaw pullers and their passengers in sweltering Asakusa. Supporting the pullers who sustain Japanese culture with Japan’s food culture of “dashi”
The croquant choux pastry that was popular in Harajuku arrives as a cool summer treat｜Like an ice cream puff!? Launching “Frozen Zaku Choux,” perfect for hot weather
To thank customers for 20 years of service in Japan, Expedia is helping travelers get away with special prices! The “エクスペディア日本20周年記念祭” starts July 27, offering member prices and up to 1 free night when booking flights and hotels together
アルサーガパートナーズ launches “AI Shigoto Revolution,” a practical, workplace-focused training service for small and medium-sized businesses that uses AI to improve operational efficiency
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Hands-on support for about 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses nationwide
Up to 75% expense subsidy
Number of employees: 407 (as of the end of June 2026)
JUNGSAEMMOOL proposes a new concept: “personal color for your eyes.” A professional-grade eye palette that brings out the unique beauty of every person’s eyes is here
A limited-edition capsule version of ノブ's popular ノブ Ⅲ バリアコンセントレイト, offering a generous 10-day trial, is now available. Focused on the skin's barrier function, it helps keep skin healthy through summer
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Regular product: 30g, 5,000 yen
Regular product: 30g, 5,000 yen (5,500 yen including tax)
Former Japan national volleyball team player Kunihiro Shimizu, known as “Gori,” retires from professional play. Special program to air for 3 consecutive nights starting July 28 (Tuesday)! A volleyball career marked by “tears of frustration,” explored in a conversation with longtime friend Tatsuya Fukuzawa
TV anime Season 2 confirmed! Blu-ray BOX of The Unskilled Adventurer Kicked Out of the Hero's Party, a classic comeback fantasy in another world with over 6.4 million copies in circulation, goes on sale July 29
The beginner-friendly compilation of Season 1 of the TV anime, re-edited into 2 parts: アイドリッシュセブン First BEAT! Theatrical Compilation, Blu-ray & DVD on sale July 29
Calling all lively babies! The “Crawling Race in セントレア” will be held at Chubu Centrair International Airport セントレア in August! Seeking up to 672 teams over 4 days!
Additional DLC for “Yukyuu Gensoukyoku Revival,” “Yukyuu Gensoukyoku Character Series Vol.5: Melody Sinclair, Angelic Smile” (CV: 西原久美子) goes on sale today!
Ice Box “Supporting people who work hard despite the heat” project / Free distribution to cooking staff on July 29 (Wednesday) and care staff at fee-based nursing homes on August 3 (Monday)
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For the cooking staff at 武蔵野大学LOHASカフェ on July 29 (Wednesday)
For the care staff at 介護付有料老人ホームチャームスイート 新井薬師 さくらの森 on August 3 (Monday)
A difference of 0.36°C in core body temperature was confirmed
[株式会社NIJIN] Kamakura City Superintendent of Education Yohei Takahashi to speak! Online event on shifting from “managing” schools to “walking alongside” children to be held on August 6 (Thursday)!