ABEMA original drama “The Rules of Vacation” takes a shocking turn from its first episode! The manager, Nishigami (Chae Jong-hyeop), is revealed to have a “hidden identity” and a cruel fate… Hiroki Nanami also appears as “Yomi-sama”
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“ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)
“The dining restaurant closest to the sky,” CIEL et NUAGE|Online reservations now open. Lunch, afternoon tea and day-trip hot spring plans to enjoy alongside spectacular views unveiled|Opens 2026.8.7|
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“Le Ciel” ¥5,445
“La Mer” ¥7,260
“Le Nuage” ¥9,075
“Kid’s Plate” ¥4,659
THE WINDSOR POROMOI BURGER ¥6,250
“Afternoon tea” ¥6,050
Completion scheduled for August 2026
Aug. 7, 2026
Companies mentioned:ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG、IHG
【A large facility featuring wellness karaoke, a sauna, golf and a fully equipped coworking space!】Second location in Tokai city and 96th in Aichi Prefecture! FIT-EASY Otagawa Station Front location set for grand opening in fall 2026!
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Membership fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Administrative fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Usage fee: Monthly membership fee: 7,678 yen (tax included)
Monthly membership fees permanently discounted by ¥550 (tax included)
【TGC Niigata 2026】Event Report Vol.1—The first-ever TGC in the Shinetsu region got underway with Anna Murashige as the opening act! Total attendance reached approximately 1,262,500 people!
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Attendance: approximately 9,500 people in total
Total viewers for ABEMA’s free exclusive live broadcast and rebroadcasts on TGC’s official X, YouTube and LINE VOOM: approximately 1,250,000 in total
Attendance at talk shows and public viewings: approximately 3,000 people in total
【TGC Niigata 2026】Event Report Vol.2—9 top artists took the stage! Dream Ami joined in a special collaboration with the dance club of Niigata Municipal Bandai High School, her hometown school!
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary in October 2026!
Celebrating the brand’s 15th anniversary this year
Surpassed 1 million cumulative plays
Cumulative Spotify plays surpassed 35 million
Streaming plays surpassed 100 million
Successfully completed all 13 performances
Ranked 15th on “Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan”
Companies mentioned:株式会社W TOKYO、NAMICS、RODEO CROWNS WIDE BOWL、REDYAZEL、BILLBOARD PLACE、Ungrid、Intention Line. B.P. Store、FREAK'S STORE、The Escape、ONE OR EIGHT、Gyubin、Hearts2Hearts、マルシィ、WILD BLUE、SM ENTERTAINMENT、EXPG STUDIO、LDH JAPAN
【TGC Niigata 2026】Event Report Vol.3—The main cast, including lead actor Suzuka Chinzei (FRUITS ZIPPER), gathered for a special stage for the movie “Wanna Play with Someone?”!
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More than 5.7 million total followers across social media
【For those in design BIM or construction management】Expand your career options by learning about the electrical facilities BIM industry and work! Free seminar on 8/25 (Tuesday): “The appeal of electrical facilities BIM and the industry’s present and future”
Former NGT48 member Saaya Kawagoe’s all-other-shots digital edition of her 1st photo book, “Somehow, It’ll Work Out,” now on sale! The 2nd batch of unreleased photos and a comment from Kawagoe are here!
【Maiko Villa Kobe】“Premium Japanese-Western Buffet,” available for August and September only, launches at terrace restaurant Saint-Tropez on Saturday, August 1
<Monthly end-of-month special, 7th installment>Limited-time free release announced for the stage production “PERSONA3 the Weird Masquerade: The Blue Awakening”!
【Beginner level】For those who want to start over with junior high school English! Free streaming of the archive video for the popular seminar “Easy English Grammar Course Day.2” on 8/24 (Monday)!!
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More than 15 years of experience as an English instructor
★What should you bring home as a souvenir? Osaka and Kansai’s delicious treats come together! “Summer 2026—Umeda Souvenirs 💗 Like! Awards” campaign launches! What’s your favorite souvenir? 【Daimaru Umeda, 1st basement floor】
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51 entries
“Daimaru and Matsuzakaya App Coupon worth 3,000 yen”
10 winners selected by lottery
Companies mentioned:株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、善祥庵、あげもちcocoro、中島大祥堂、THE KAEN、多々楽達屋、むろや、神宗、道頓堀今井、ウメダチーズラボ、バニラージュ、UMEDA DE COW Chips&tips、アーモンドマイスター®リファインド、siro、ピエールマルコリーニ、ミナモアレ、フェスティバロ、りくろーおじさんの店、ベビーモンシェール、喜八洲総本舗、P.P.HAKKO、リビエール、茶の環、551蓬莱、D.baguette by parigo & DIA、テコナベーグル、クロワッサンサファリ、ガラムとマサラ
【Limited-time sale 7/27–8/7】Stores in 5 cm of space, opens in 1 second and supports up to 120 kg. An ultra-light folding chair that fits anywhere is 50% off at 1,580 yen. Camping, watching events, the balcony—sit your way.
10CM, Paul Kim and Roy Kim reunite. The “Garden Music Concert,” which was well received last year, will return to Tachikawa Stage Garden on Saturday, Sept. 26.
A new air purifier answers the needs of “pet owners who consider pets family, but struggle with odors and shedding” | On sale July 25 from veterinarian-recommended brand【INOPET】
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CADR 200 m³/h
Maximum operating noise: approximately 50 dB or less
Maximum power consumption: approximately 27 W
Suitable for rooms of approximately 15 tatami mats
Discussing diversity and inclusion through agriculture and efforts to support Fukushima's recovery! Connect Around representative Tsukasa Asai to speak at a かわさき市民アカデミー lecture on Oct. 8 (Thursday)
“Generative AI Anything Exhibition Vol.6” opens applications for business exhibitors and sponsors! Promote your business and recruit at an AI event expected to draw 3,000 visitors, including decision-makers
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Expected attendance: 3,000 visitors
Exhibition scale: approximately 300 groups
Related posts recorded approximately 3,500 mentions
【Iwaki City】Women-only machine Pilates studio “ピラティスK” to open at イオンいわき on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Expanding to its second location in Fukushima Prefecture!
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Operates more than 230 women-only boutique fitness studios nationwide (as of June 2026)
Number of locations operated: 236 nationwide (as of June 2026)
This will be its second location in Fukushima Prefecture
A special cast appearance for the buzzworthy “misunderstood workplace fantasy” “ヒロイン?聖女?いいえ、オールワークスメイドです(誇)!” will stream live for free exclusively on ABEMA at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6! A free marathon broadcast will air just before the special
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 10:30 p.m. (Streaming will then begin at 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday)
“ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)
A remarkable concentration of ukiyo-e and works from the late Edo and Meiji periods! 求龍堂 was responsible for the official catalog and book for the traveling exhibition “New! Ukiyo-e Exhibition: Master Artists of the Late Edo and Meiji Periods,” which opened at the 愛媛県美術館 on Saturday, July 25.
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The Edo period, which lasted approximately 260 years, came to an end
A sense of exhilaration that seems to emanate from within, brought to life by dense bristles. The Cream Cheek Brush launches August 5 (Wednesday) <Preorders now open>
Kei Tanaka takes center stage in a play for the first time in about 1 year; a close look at his candid thoughts ahead of opening night: “There are plenty of reasons to be nervous right now.” “I was thinking I might lose some belly fat…” The actor, with a 26-year career, speaks candidly about his future goals
【Chiikawa × Suppaiman】A product inspired by the much-talked-about collaboration packaging is here! All 5 items, including mascots and T-shirts, go on sale August 7 (Friday)
Giving players who fell short of reaching Koshien another summer—Okinawa’s “Japan Summer League 2026” set to take place, with a business partnership with K.O.H, owned by player Yusei Kikuchi
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The number of high school hardball baseball players in fiscal 2025 was 125,381
Down 1,650 from the previous year
The 170,312 players recorded at the 2014 peak
A decline of about 26.4%
The number of member schools also stood at 3,768
37 people from across Japan took part
Recorded an economic impact of ¥91 million
A combined economic impact of ¥632 million across both leagues
白馬樅の木ホテル marks its 50th anniversary. 50 years of continuing to bring guests “a Hakuba you can experience nowhere else.” And onward to the next 50 years.
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50th anniversary of opening
Since opening its doors in 1976 as “Pension Mominoki”
It celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026
“Mominoki Farm” also grows rice in paddies covering about 5 tan
Available at the hotel shop in a boxed set of 2 bottles (¥1,600, tax included)
No one else specializes this deeply in global logistics operations! Eliminating accidents and employee turnover caused by the “language barrier” in logistics warehouses. “ヨビトラ,” a worksite chat and truck-calling service that automatically translates into 6 languages when users simply speak Japanese, is now available
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The number of foreign workers in Japan has exceeded 2.57 million
Acceptance of workers under the Specified Skilled Worker “logistics warehouse” category is also expected to begin in 2027
チャットロック株式会社 completes headquarters relocation|Updates official website information following the move. Promoting business expansion and enhanced customer support with a new office setup. Strengthening smart-lock deployment and support for businesses.
A one-night-only culinary experience to mark the start of Obon. “Excellent Executive Chef at an Official Residence” Yasuhiro Ito presents “A Special Summer Kaiseki to Savor the Season’s Finest—Lingering Cool”—to be held August 11
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Price: ¥30,000 (tax and service charge included)
Established in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 1971
Owned and operated by リビエラグループ since 2001
Received Asia’s first international environmental certification, “Blue Flag,” in 2022
Let’s raise a glass across Japan again this year. The 2-month-long nationwide drinking tour, “Japan Intoxication Project 2026,” kicks off July 29 (Wednesday)
Indulge your color impulses to your heart’s content. “Insatiable Liquid Blush,” which creates a luminous glow that seems to well up from within, launches on Wednesday, August 5 <Reservations now open>
相模原市 and ABC Cooking Studio sign comprehensive partnership agreement. Following the signing ceremony, they put food education into practice with a parent-child cooking class
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Approximately 1.73 million members in Japan and overseas
Voice actor and artist Minori Chihara named “富士急行線 Official Ambassador”! Appointment event and special train service set for August 2 (Sun.) at Kawaguchiko Station
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An ambassador appointment event will be held at Kawaguchiko Station on Sunday, August 2, 2026
・Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 13:30–14:30
An admission ticket (180 yen) or a train ticket is required to enter Kawaguchiko Station
富士急行線 connects Otsuki Station and Kawaguchiko Station (total length: 26.6 km)
サカゼン, celebrating its 80th anniversary, brings you something exciting. The ultimate one-of-a-kind big-size T-shirts featuring completely original illustrations from 『ドラゴンボール』 and 『ドラゴンボールZ』 are here!
The Hokkaido Camping Car & Outdoor Show 2026 will be held alongside the Sapporo Dog Festival! Visitors will receive a free sample of ミツカン’s “Mugen Refreshing Spice by Ajipon”!
A “Square Pouch,” perfect for storing small items and featuring サンリオキャラクターズ, will be available for preorder on the むにゅぐるみパティオ official e-commerce site from Friday, July 31
Over 1 million total social media followers! Aisa-produced colored contacts “Beriche Doll(べリッシュドール)” launches in 5 shades that enhance both your eyes and your mood!
“I don’t want to make a mistake with my first suitcase!” Choose based on light weight, quietness and replaceable casters|MAIMO “HARENO” launches July 27
【Celebrating the broadcast of 『モモモ!ニニモ』】Have fun! Play with ピンキッツ, ベイビーシャーク and ニニモ! A character show and MEET&GREET will be held at テレビ朝日本社 on Wednesday, August 12!
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The dance video “ベイビーシャーク Dance” has been viewed more than 16 billion times worldwide since its release
Starting in January 2027, every Sunday at 10 a.m. on TV Asahi’s “PicoAniTime”
New merchandise featuring an original swimsuit-themed illustration of popular VTuber 柘瑠シロ, affiliated with 321.inc, will be available at “Comic Market 108”! On sale at the 中外鉱業 booth!
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Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
Retail price: 4,730 yen (tax included)
Price: 7,150 yen (including tax)
Sale price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
Original開催日時 2026年8月15日(土)〜8月16日(日) 10:30~17:00
Preorder period: Tuesday, July 27, 2026, 18:00–Monday, August 17, 23:59
The “Ham Cutlet & Egg Macaroni” sandwich is a new addition to the Hearty Sandwich series! A filling sandwich with egg macaroni between 2 juicy ham cutlets is now available!
[Seibu Shibuya Store] Photo exhibition featuring alternative rock band 羊文学
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Surpassed 200 million streams worldwide
Their first performance at Nippon Budokan, held in October 2025
In 2026, the band will perform as a headliner at major music festivals in Japan and abroad, including SUMMER SONIC 2026 and BusanInternational Rock Festival
Companies mentioned:株式会社そごう・西武、羊文学、F.C.L.S.、ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、日本レコード協会、Netflix、SUMMER SONIC、BusanInternational Rock Festival
Mika Anne cries over the heartbreaking past revealed by her favorite handsome model… Shingo Fujimori shares the secret to marital bliss! Beauty clinic owner who says “I don’t want to get pregnant” and has spent 10 million yen on cosmetic surgery reveals fears about the future | “Girl or Lady 3” #7
“ABEMA” will stream all 8 titles in its star-studded K-pop lineup for free through September 30 (Wednesday), including BTS member SUGA’s solo tour film and a documentary about SEVENTEEN’s miraculous 9th anniversary
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All 8 works
Through Sept. 30 (Wed.)
Starting Monday, July 27, 2026
Companies mentioned:ABEMA、BTS、SUGA、SEVENTEEN、BTOB、MAMAMOO、KANG DANIEL、キム・ジュンス、TUNEXX、テミン、ZEROBASEONE、BOYNEXTDOOR、KISS OF LIFE
Get an early listen to the next breakout indie artists with Sasuke of Takion, champions of Double Impact 2026! “Takion Sasuke’s Next Egg-y Artists supported by Eggs”
Expanding to 4 stores in the Asakusa area! Chopstick specialty store 箸や万作 and Japanese umbrella specialty store 北斎グラフィック to open 2 stores simultaneously in Asakusa Omairi-machi in late August 2026!
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Late August 2026
More than 800 varieties are available at all times.
“DLsite がるまに” to hold its first in-person doujinshi sales event, “がるまにフェス!” at Akihabara UDX on August 2 (Sunday)! Visitor giveaways and participating exhibitors announced
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More than 80 circles are expected to participate on the day.
Meeting needs for protection from extreme heat and UV rays. antiqua publishes a “UV Protection & Cool Outdoor Wear” feature showcasing functional clothing
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A feature offering solutions to 5 summer concerns with functional clothing