New product made with 100% certified organic cotton for clean, gentle care of bare skin! Naturamoon “Organic Cotton Facial Towels” to launch first on e-commerce on 8/1 (Saturday) — Title
[Orthopedic Hospital for Dogs and Cats] Veterinarian 畠山祥明 wins the Excellence Award in the Orthopedics Division at the 112th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery
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Third consecutive award, following the 110th and 111th meetings
Approximately 9,000 diagnoses and treatments annually
More than 10,000 surgeries performed across the group
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONE for Animals、ONEどうぶつ整形外科センター
【First event on 11/28】“Borderland Alliance—Tohoku as the Next Frontier,” one of the largest business conferences in Tohoku, to be held in Shonai, Yamagata
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Nov. 28, 2026
Nov. 28
12:00–18:30
19:00–21:00
18:30–20:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHONAI、株式会社ヘラルボニー、株式会社ティ・ディ・シー、ホクシア、稲とアガベ、RISE、Brand new day
【Speaking engagement】Space Seed Holdings representative speaks at the “Designing Life with Different Gravity” exhibition talk session, sharing the “power of microorganisms” that will support life on the lunar surface
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July 21, 2026 (Tuesday), 16:00–20:00
By 2040, we aim to bring together the technologies needed for humanity to live in space, together with various stakeholders.
Study finds that bifidobacteria may suppress excessive inflammatory responses in the body — Research on “the responsiveness of human immune cells,” one factor in the progression of aging
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Immune cells were collected from the blood of 50 healthy adults
More than 100 types of bifidobacteria have been discovered to date
Evidence suggests that bifidobacteria living in the human gut have evolved alongside human ancestors for more than 15 million years
In Japan’s first clinical trial on aging through dietary intervention※1, researchers confirmed the possibility that the rate of aging may slow with plain yogurt containing “Bifidobacterium BB536” and lifestyle improvements
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The findings indicated that the intervention may reduce the rate of aging by approximately 2.3%
Original1日100 gの「ビフィズス菌BB536配合プレーンヨーグルト」の摂取
The indicator of the rate of aging showed the possibility of a slowdown following 3 months of efforts
Japanese-language live commentary stream confirmed for the “Street Fighter 6” competition at the Esports World Cup 2026, one of the world’s largest esports events!
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The 2026 event has been announced for Paris, France
The “Street Fighter 6” competition will take place from July 29 (Wed.) to August 1 (Sat.), local time
The winner will earn a place in CAPCOM CUP 13, the official world championship to determine the world’s strongest “Street Fighter 6” player, to be held at Ryogoku Kokugikan in 2027
The 32 players who will compete in the main tournament have been determined
Original本日17時より、バトルハブ内で「Esports World Cup Street Fighter 6 優勝者予想イベント」が開催
Suminoe Kindergarten selected for “Selected Companies—Kansai 100,” a feature on outstanding companies in Kansai. Its “serious commitment to education and play” that nurtures non-cognitive skills in the AI era, and its progressive work environment supporting diverse career paths for staff
[First event on 11/28] “Frontier Alliance —Taking Tohoku to the Next Frontier—,” one of Tohoku’s largest business conferences, to be held in Shonai, Yamagata
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The first “Frontier Alliance,” one of Tohoku’s largest business conferences, will be held on November 28, 2026 (Sat.), in the Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：辺境同盟 —東北を次のフロンティアへ— 実行委員会、株式会社SHONAI、株式会社ヘラルボニー、株式会社ティ・ディ・シー、ホクシア、稲とアガベ、RISE、Brand new day
An unusual challenge! Yoshifumi Ogawa, master of automotive photography, to hold his first flower photography exhibition, “Bika-sen,” in September. A group exhibition by his students, “Hana Kiwamu,” will also be held in August
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15 years ago, I began seriously photographing flowers as the antithesis of cars.
Photographer Yoshifumi Ogawa has more than 40 years of experience as a leading automotive photographer
Incubation office [Extended through Aug. 31 due to popular demand] Summer Startup Support Campaign | 1 month of free rent with a new contract | Supporting those looking for a new base in Iidabashi, Ichigaya, or Kagurazaka!
Making its Hachinohe debut! “eスポGOMI with LIDEAL Aomori in 八戸市” set to take place, bringing fun and clean streets to Aomori through esports and litter picking
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To be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, a national holiday
13:00–16:45 (doors open at 12:30)
Original3名1チーム
Competition time (first half: 30 minutes; second half: 30 minutes)
43 matches to be streamed live: Broadcast and streaming of the Emperor's Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship to begin with the first round on Wednesday, Aug. 19!
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A total of 43 matches, including 3 additional live-streamed matches
<YAMATO Lab.> “Yado Tsunagi,” a project connecting yukata from hot spring towns across Japan to the future, arrives in Kinosaki Onsen. “Yado Tsunagi — Memories of a Long Stay, the Echo of Wooden Sandals” to be held in Kinosaki Onsen and Kagurazaka during the same period
The 8 finalists are set for Shadowverse's first Kansai RAGE final in 8 years! Qualifying tournament for “RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 2” to be held at INTEX Osaka
OneCareer publishes “Review Guidelines” to protect career choices in the generative AI era and further enhance platform trust
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It consists of a total of 13 members, including directors, the head of development, the head of marketing, the head of legal affairs, and outside directors.
Artist Machi Sugita’s new solo exhibition “灯火” is currently being held at “Gallery & Bakery Tokyo ８分” in Kyobashi. In addition to oil paintings depicting neon lights under the theme “風景の欠片,” the exhibition also features three-dimensional works as a new form of expression.
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Original2026年7月25日(土)〜9月8日(火)
8:00 〜 19:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社The Chain Museum、THE CITY BAKERY、株式会社フォンス、戸田建設株式会社、株式会社DDAA
[クロスホテル大阪] Enjoy the flavors of autumn, including Pacific saury, mushrooms and sweet potatoes, to your heart’s content at an unlimited-time lunch buffet.
Fresh oysters at a special price of 39 yen each! An incredible 95% discount, available for a limited time from August 1 to 15! An oyster specialty restaurant’s once-in-a-lifetime thank-you sale, held at a loss! [かき家こだはる 新橋店]
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Fresh oysters offered at 39 yen (tax included) each
A full-color T-shirt featuring a scene from the ending of the TV anime “Girls Band Cry” is coming from 二次元コスパ! Advance information also available [株式会社コスパ]
[南紀白浜マリオットホテル] A newly refurbished collaboration room with the heartwarming theme park アドベンチャーワールド, where guests can enjoy moving encounters; renewal commemorative plan now on sale
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A diverse range of animals, with approximately 120 species and 1,600 animals
Original大人1名様 28,500円～（2名1室ご利用時）
Elementary school students: 22,460 yen and up
Accommodation in the Smiles and Animals Room (42㎡ ocean-side twin, Japanese-Western-style room)
Operates more than 615 hotels and resorts across more than 70 countries and regions worldwide
The new-style romance reality show “お姉さんは僕の彼女,” featuring older women and younger men, starts streaming exclusively with unlimited viewing on U-NEXT from July 29!
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<12 episodes total>
More than 460,000 titles
More than 1.29 million books
Companies mentioned：株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、KBS Media Ltd.、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、2PM
[Survey on awareness of auto insurance coverage] Around 26% do not know the scope of their coverage. Around 44% are unaware that it “can be used for windshield repairs or replacement.”
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95.0% said they have auto insurance (voluntary insurance).
We asked respondents who said they had auto insurance whether they had collision coverage. The results showed that 66.1% said they did.
26.3% of those with vehicle insurance do not know the extent of their coverage.
44.2% of those with vehicle insurance do not know that it can cover windshield repairs or replacement.
How can companies make new businesses a success? Lessons in the realities of co-creation and commercialization from Yamato Lease and startups. Hybrid event in Osaka and online on Aug. 25 (Tue.)
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The event will be held on Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue.).
Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue.), 16:00–18:00 (doors open at 15:30)
【Saga Tamaya】Featured on the TV program “Asa da! Nama desu Tabi Salad” and drawing attention. New CAS-frozen squid products from Yobuko, Saga, will go on sale in the online store starting Aug. 1 (Sat.).
【コープデリ】A fun, hands-on project to learn about reducing CO2 during summer vacation! コープデリ’s “Eco Activity” and “Defeat the Scorching Demon King! An Eco Activity Adventure” launch July 27 (Mon.)!
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コープデリ’s key themes for its 2026 Eco Activity program
【Fukuoka】“Marushin Fair 2026,” an event to solve food business challenges, to be held in September! More than 100 exhibitor booths and free seminars with special guest speakers!
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A record-high 100 exhibition booths will be set up.
2,000 visitors are expected.
A food OEM booth will also be available, where attendees can consult and discuss product development with 30 manufacturers.
Shigeru Yamaguchi of POP School, who has spent more than 40 years pursuing POP displays that drive sales
【First in Japan】“ドクターアカデミア,” a medical experience facility where elementary, junior high and high school students operate real laparoscopes and endoscopes, to open at 代官山T-SITE on Aug. 29 and 30
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Participation fee: ¥7,500 (tax included, per person)
10 participants per session / approximately 60 minutes
Free workshop on price negotiations for small and medium-sized businesses on Sept. 15 (Tue.), covering the latest developments, including the Act on Ensuring Proper Transactions
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Capacity: 100 people
Original9月15日(火)14時半～16時15分
Companies mentioned：神戸新聞社、兵庫県トラック協会、兵庫県中小企業団体中央会、兵庫県信用組合、淡陽信用組合、Venture Business Support Office
Digital transformation (DX) has advanced, but only about half (49.4%) feel they have seen results. The next step is “AX,” with AI taking on the work of execution. We have compiled publicly available data and sources on the changes accelerating in the care sector.
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A total of 75.4% of facilities routinely use functions for entering, storing and transcribing care records, care plans and other information.
At night, the figure is 44.6%, meaning only about half report feeling the benefits.
Approximately 6.9 million people are certified as needing long-term care or support.
Approximately 2.4 million care workers will be needed in fiscal 2026
The number is expected to need to increase by approximately 250,000 from about 2.15 million in fiscal 2022.
65.2% of facilities say they are short-staffed.
Approximately 39.1% say, “Current reimbursement rates do not allow us to pay adequate wages.”
Approximately 75% of companies say they believe it will “improve operational efficiency and address staff shortages.”
In Japan, 42.7% of companies have established a policy for using generative AI.