55–75% of ERP (core system) implementations fail to meet expectations; independent advisers who bridge business strategy and implementation recommended【A.T. Kearney】
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55–75% of ERP projects fall short of expected results
60% of U.S. retail employees say AI has been introduced at their workplace; A.T. Kearney recommends redesigning frontline workforce strategies with the next 6–12 months in mind
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At stores that have introduced AI, 77% of employees said the customer experience has already improved
81% say it has become easier to collect and share customer feedback and insights
Just 19% of frontline employees feel their store is “fully prepared” to introduce AI
At stores that have introduced AI: inventory tracking, 62%
A moment of Korean traditional food culture and wellness inspired by the clover, a symbol of good luck: “Korean Wellness Afternoon Tea” and “K-Night Market,” September 1 (Tuesday)–October 31 (Saturday), 2026
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“Korean Wellness Afternoon Tea” Weekdays: 6,957 yen (tax and service charge included)
“Korean Wellness Afternoon Tea” Weekends and holidays: 7,590 yen (tax and service charge included)
“Korean Wellness Night Afternoon Tea” 6,072 yen (tax and service charge included)
Daeji kimchi bokkeumbap (pork kimchi fried rice) 2,277 yen
Events celebrating Japanese summer culture will be held simultaneously at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado”: the “Harajuku Yosakoi Fair,” offering a five-senses experience of Kochi Prefecture, and “KAWAII Night Market vol.1” presented by Asobisystem
A fierce battle for the top spot in Shizuoka! The Amada Cup 37th Shizuoka Professional Golf Championship will be held at Asagiri Country Club on Wednesday, August 5【Admission free】
“Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Today”: Free The Children activity report session <Online discussion> Former Congolese child soldier Michel Chikwanine x Sanae Nakajima, representative of フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン, August 28 (Friday)
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More than 7,000 casualties have been reported since 2025 alone
■《Heat waves spark a surge in “hat cancellations”!? Flat hair, lingering odors and sweaty hair… What is “summer hat stress,” felt by more than 60% of men? — Survey of 400 men aged 20–59 on summer hair concerns
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It was found that 60% of men overall (58.8%) feel their scalp is at risk due to the harsh summer environment
The area of the body people are most concerned about sweating in during summer is the scalp and hair (52.8%)
The leading source of stress from wearing a hat in summer, regardless of age group, is reduced hair volume (62.0%)
Next was scalp or sweat odor (42.8%)
It was found that more than 60% of men (63.7%) feel stressed when wearing a hat in summer
Two people from Vietnam and Nepal help preserve a historic inn founded 364 years ago: their 9-year journey and the future of “hospitality without words” they are shaping — Hakone Kinnotake Group
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Original1662年創業の老舗旅館「松坂屋本店」
21 rooms in total
Free parking for 22 vehicles
Accommodation for preschool-age children (normally ¥5,500) is
From the Osaka-Kansai Expo to the Flower Expo! Having supported 150,000 Expo participants, “LET’S EXPO” has been selected to participate in “GREEN×EXPO 2027”! Recruitment of volunteers to assist with transportation within the venue will also begin on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Supported a total of more than 150,000 participants
A nationwide gathering of top store managers at “カフェ・ベローチェ 有明店” is making waves on social media for its astonishing speed! Taking on this year’s Summer Comiket with a “command center” system for the first time — featuring the debut of the “Mysterious Black Cat Drink” and limited-edition merchandise
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Original2026年8月15日（土）・16日（日）
176 locations nationwide
C-United has 569 stores nationwide across 8 brands
Number of locations: 2,633
Number of employees: 11,406
938 employees
Capital: 43.814 billion yen
Price: ¥850
Companies mentioned：C-United株式会社、コロワイドグループ、カフェ・ベローチェ、カフェ・ベローチェ 有明店、コミックマーケット108、THE SMOKIST COFFEE、CAFE DI ESPRESSO珈琲館、珈琲館、珈琲館 蔵、カフェ・ド・クリエ、カフェ・ド・クリエ ホピタル、メゾン・ド・ヴェール、株式会社コロワイド
[JR Central pilots IBIS2] “IBIS2＋TRANCITY” visualizes Tokaido Shinkansen rail infrastructure, reducing workplace accident risks and enabling rapid information sharing across departments
Corporate measures against job-hunting harassment go beyond employee training and setting up consultation desks: 30% of companies are implementing stricter “system-level measures,” such as preventing personal information from being displayed.
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32.8% of companies have already introduced measures to prevent job-hunting harassment
“Education and training for interviewers and recruiters” (56.1%
“Establishing and communicating recruitment guidelines” (45.5%
Persol Business Process Design launches the “Microsoft 365 Agent Builder In-House Enablement Training Service,” helping companies bring AI development in-house through workflow visualization and no-code development
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Training (classroom sessions + hands-on practice)
Number of participants
Original料金
1-on-1 support
From ¥2.25 million (¥112,500/person)
Companies mentioned：パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、Microsoft、Microsoft 365、Microsoft Agent Builder、Microsoft Copilot Studio
[Taking place Aug. 20 and 21] KDDI Message Cast, a business messaging service, to exhibit and present at the “5th Sales and Marketing DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]”
The “SOTY 2026” event support vote has topped 1.5 million! 24 young store staff from across Japan are moving on to the next stage. Staff in regional areas such as Iwate and Kumamoto are thriving regardless of store location, amid a growing trend of staff becoming influencers.
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The 24 contestants advancing to the semifinals have been selected
[Bronco Billy] Enjoy a special feast of steak with your loved ones over the Obon holiday period! “Premium Angus Ribeye Steak” available for a limited time starting Friday, Aug. 7
Japan's first sales launch of “SLS Residences Bangkok Sukhumvit 24,” the Asia-Pacific region's first “SLS” branded residences
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36 stories
78 units in total
Approximately 2,788.8㎡
133 machines
21 million–251 million THB
Approximately 101.43 million yen
1.21233 billion yen
59.7 billion yen
Companies mentioned：リスト株式会社、リストインターナショナルリアルティタイランド、LIRタイオフィス、Pre-Built Public Company Limited、Valanti Group Co., Ltd.、Elysian Park Co., Ltd.、Ennismore European Holdings Limited、Ennismore、サザビーズ インターナショナル リアルティ®、List International Realty Co., Ltd. (Thailand)、アコーホテルズ
[Co-hosted by JX通信社 and Hakusan Corporation] Wednesday, Aug. 5: Decision-making on initial response to earthquakes for office building and facility managers—processes for resuming operations through damage assessment and the collection of surrounding-area information
Korean boy band CMDM surprises fans on opening day! The group delivers a confident performance of the much-anticipated new song “Skyline,” set for release on Aug. 8, to a roar of cheers! Free live show on Aug. 1
[Survey of 556 teachers] More than 70% of teachers say elementary school gardening lessons foster “respect for life and nature,” while the burden of care and observation during summer vacation and uneven plant growth pose challenges
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“Respect for life and nature” (70.7%)
“The ability to notice small changes and growth through observation” (65.8%)
“A sense of responsibility to remember to care for plants every day” (59.4%)
“A sense of accomplishment from the joy of flowering and harvesting” (57.2%)
“The ability to think about why plants are not growing well” (18.0%)
“Morning glory” (29.8%)
“Cherry tomatoes” (18.5%)
“Tomatoes” (8.5%)
“Sweet potatoes” and “balsam” (3.2% each)
“Cucumbers” (2.8%)
“The burden of watering and observing plants every day during long school breaks” (52.3%)
[Men's Svenson] “AI scalp diagnosis” introduced at stores nationwide! New “Scalp Design Cut” service offering personalized care based on analysis results also launches
Making its first appearance! A specialized exhibition for cafes, bakeries and sweets shops: CAFERES JAPAN 2026 — supporting customers under the theme “A mail-order site to see, hear and experience with all five senses”
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Our official online store carries a wide range of approximately 300 products, including mayonnaise, dressings and sauces; salads and prepared foods; and processed egg products.
Capital: 5.42403 billion yen (as of the end of March 2026)
Companies mentioned：ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、CAFERES JAPAN 2026
A new brand is born: For days when you tend to stay up late. New liposome-based booster serum “LIPORES” launches, guiding skin toward a look as if you had slept more than usual
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More than half of women in their 20s and 30s were found to feel sleep-deprived
More than 70% of all respondents have experienced some kind of skin trouble when sleep-deprived
Price: 1,980 yen (suggested retail price, tax included)
Sales begin for a limited 300 units of XREAL officially certified refurbished products! Officially certified products you can trust, offered at a special, affordable price
【SOFINA BASIC＋】Yumi Kawai appointed as brand muse. A new commercial about meeting the “moisture turbo bead” and overcoming dryness※1 will be released online starting July 28 (Tuesday)
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To be released online starting July 28 (Tuesday), 2026
Water stations where visitors can drink natural mineral water using their own plastic bottles or reusable bottles; Premium Water to set up a special booth at “NUMBER SHOT2026”!
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An original bottle will be given to the first 250 people
The event will be held August 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday), 2026
Selling your car just got more convenient! Nextage opens 2 standalone purchasing stores in Tokyo and Osaka on the same day — grand opening August 1 (Saturday)
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Original2026年11月期中間期の中古車買取台数は181,199台
Group-wide inventory of approximately 30,000 vehicles
【Imuraya】Can “okara” make the dough “fluffier and moister”!? An ingredient-focused revamp of the fillings, 4 years in the making!? 7 frozen food products—“nikuman” and “anman”—to be relaunched August 10 (Monday)
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First revamp in 4 years
Pork pieces made with domestically produced pork are approximately 1.4 times larger
e-dash signs an MOU with Brazilian power and energy management company Camerge and energy and utility solutions company Ecogen
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Capital: ¥3.06 billion
Companies mentioned：e-dash株式会社、Camerge Consultoria e Assessoria em Mercado e Gestão de Energia S.A.、Ecogen Brasil Soluções Energéticas S.A.、三井物産株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行
【Survey on data analysis and decision-making】Just 25% say data analysis skills are “being put to sufficient use in decision-making and business improvement”
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Just 25% say data analysis skills are “being put to sufficient use in decision-making and business improvement”
52% said their skills are “being put to use to some extent”
【Event report】Macnica and Arsaga explain blind spots in corporate “identity and access management” and next-generation security measures to minimize damage
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Number of employees: 407 (as of the end of June 2026)
Capital: ¥1.4347 billion (including capital reserves, etc.)
Enjoy summer with tropical flowers full of southern charm! When prices are high, bring the resort feeling home. Bright flowers that add color to the sweltering summer, withstand the heat and can be enjoyed for a long time
[Yotsukaido City] Women-only machine Pilates studio ピラティスK to open in Yotsukaido on Friday, July 31, 2026, expanding to its 9th location in Chiba Prefecture!
Preparing applications for comprehensive and school-recommendation-based admissions: 河合塾's Kei-Net publishes a guide to preparing statements of purpose
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The share of university entrants in academic year 2025 reached nearly 25% at national and public universities
Sharing the beauty of Japan beyond language barriers: the definitive ORIGAMI book to take pride in around the world! The Beautiful Japanese Origami Book with English Translations goes on sale July 28 from 二見書房. おりがみ会館 director Kazuo Kobayashi presents works that bring color to everyday life.
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Features 24 works showcasing the traditions and beauty of Japan
The 4th edition of DLIGHT, a House/Tech House party presented by an up-and-coming DJ on the club scene, is coming!
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Door: ¥3,000-
FASTPASS TICKET: ¥2,000-
U-25 CAMPAIGN (for guests aged 25 or younger who are registered on the official ZEROTOKYO LINE account and enter by 25:00): ¥2,000 / 1 bottle of SMIRNOFF ICE
The concept is evil: THE★JOJO WORLD OSAKA, a permanent official immersive experience shop for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, to open on the 10th floor of ルクア サウス in winter 2026
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Facility area: 584.4 m² (176.8 tsubo)
Originalシリーズの累計発行部数は1億2,000万部以上
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ルクア サウス、集英社、LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS
[Nagoya Takashimaya] Celebrating 50 years on air! The Tetsuko's Room 50th Anniversary Exhibition: With Love traces half a century of cherished memories and offers a special space where visitors can feel like guests
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50th anniversary of the program's launch
Tetsuko and 12,800 pairs of guests
General admission: 1,800 yen
University and high school students: 1,000 yen
Admission ticket with benefits (general admission only): 2,500 yen