【Original Research】Analysis of learning challenges common at integrated junior and senior high schools based on public information and anonymous consultation posts
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There are 678 integrated junior and senior high schools nationwide
【Oita・Yufuin】A Japanese sweets brand from Fukushima will open a new store, 果寿庵 ゆふ果, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in a joint operation with 株式会社BtoC! Fruit shaved ice and goldfish-bowl shaved ice will bring a refreshing treat to visitors to Yufuin
83.3% of 150 men without children who have experienced fertility treatment said it was “difficult to talk to someone.” These are the true feelings of men who had things to say but could not—not men who “weren’t thinking about anything.”
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83.3% said it was “difficult to talk to someone about fertility treatment”
83.3% experienced stress or anxiety during fertility treatment
[Part 2] The 麦食音祭 festival, which drew 180,000 visitors last time, is coming to Sennan! More than 50 countries and regions will gather, and live music artists have also been announced
New release for Mountain Day! Introducing “青い富士山おにぎり,” a rice ball shaped like Mount Fuji that can be made using a blue, nori-like seaweed sheet—still rare in Japan, according to our research. The 10th installment in the 青い富士山 series
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On sale from Mountain Day, August 11, 2026
Suggested retail price: ¥958 (tax included)
Net weight: 6g / enough for about 3 rice balls
Shelf life: 360 days from the date of manufacture (unopened)
株式会社井筒八ッ橋本舗, founded 221 years ago and headquartered in Kyoto’s Gion district, will launch its refreshing nama-yatsuhashi confection, 『夕子シャインマスカット』, made with domestically produced Shine Muscat puree and nata de coco, for a limited time from Saturday, August 1!
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Price: ¥700 (before tax) / ¥756 (tax included)
Shelf life: 12 days from the date of manufacture (room temperature)
Available: Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)–Sept. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
【Among the top 11.4% of 4,797 companies nationwide】Marriage agency Realing Agent wins the “IBJ AWARD PREMIUM 2026 First Half” for the 3rd consecutive term
Approximately 6,900 new patients emerge annually in Japan
Moderate or more severe conditions requiring non-anatomical revascularization account for approximately 32%, totaling approximately 2,200 cases annually
The number of adults with congenital heart disease is expected to increase; currently published data estimate it at approximately 500,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cardio Flow Design、Ministry of Food and Drug Safety、FDA、日本医療研究開発機構、AMED、科学技術振興機構、JST、PwC財団、Mayo Clinic、順天堂大学、医療法人社団有洸会、北里大学、京都府立医科大学、大阪市立大学、名古屋市立大学
“Parental opposition” behind declined job offers. JOB PALETTE officially launches “three-way interview job change,” conceived by a former junior high school teacher
WAKU selected for Fukushima Prefecture’s “Regional Revitalization Practical Development Promotion Project”—aiming for climate-resilient agriculture with domestically produced glutathione materials and drones
Preventing an English-learning “setback” after summer break! A new kind of learning material heads nationwide from Tsukuba
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We will provide a limited 10,000 copies free of charge to elementary and junior high schools nationwide (including in-school free schools) and nonprofit free schools.
We will provide a limited 1,000 sets free of charge to in-school free schools nationwide.
Medical video streaming service “Medical*Online Video” begins streaming its Clinical Engineering Series—experts supporting medical safety provide a systematic guide to the basic operation and management of major medical devices and troubleshooting
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23 new videos will be released
14 videos provide systematic instruction, from the fundamentals of medical safety to the basic operation, maintenance and inspection of major medical devices, alarm response, and troubleshooting
7 surgical explainer videos for physicians
2 collaborative videos with Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
Data from approximately 1,700 journals and approximately 4.4 million articles is available
Adopted by approximately 1,700 institutions in Japan, including universities, hospitals, vocational schools, and medical research institutes
[Survey of 50 dermatologists and cosmetic dermatologists] 70% of dermatologists view “excessive shampooing with harsh cleansing ingredients” as dangerous; comparison with 12,183 members of the public reveals a gap in awareness of seborrheic dermatitis
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Among 50 dermatologists and cosmetic dermatologists nationwide
Survey on the realities of seborrheic dermatitis among 12,183 people nationwide
91.6% of people who have experienced seborrheic dermatitis have experienced worsening symptoms after self-care based on their own judgment
Japan’s top title will be decided at the Nagano Olympics venue! The only “2026 All-Japan Push Bobsleigh and Skeleton Championships” in Japan will be held on August 8!
[New service] Bringing Nankan horse racing closer and making it more fun! Fan site “nankan BOX” opens, offering a different kind of “plus-one” experience!
[New AI Utilization Promotion Division] Full-scale rollout of AI implementation support that goes beyond training, drawing on expertise in quality assurance and security
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The number of companies adopting the service has exceeded 20
Reduce workload without increasing headcount. Reducing recordkeeping work gets hospitals running — AI Hippo 医療Loop strengthens its “voice × summarization” feature for directors and managers of small and midsize hospitals
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Capital: ¥40 million
Dramatically cuts nursing documentation time from around 2 hours to 30 minutes
The ultimate “tuna-and-beef” duo arrives in Fukutsu! Seafood bowl specialty restaurant オ魚ソウル is bringing in 2 headliners this summer. The “all-you-can-add marinated tuna bowl” and “domestic beef steak and salmon roe bowl” launch on Aug. 1 (Sat).
Obtains “Unified Qualification for All Ministries and Agencies,” enabling service provision and bidding for all national government ministries and agencies
Payment shutdown risks exposed by the bankruptcy of 全東信! Although 73.4% of consumers could be affected, only 20.5% of businesses have alternatives in place [OREND exclusive survey]
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73.4% of consumers affected
20.5% of businesses have alternatives in place
51.5% of businesses say even 1 day without cashless payments would affect sales
70.8% of consumers use cashless payments most often
63.0% of consumers use cashless payments frequently
For 55.0% of business respondents, cashless payments account for at least 40% of payments
Jointly developed with キリンホールディングス株式会社 learning materials that teach the importance of “lifestyle habits” in achieving dreams and encourage behavior change
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Began offering the program to elementary schools nationwide on July 28, 2026
Recommended grade: Elementary school (3rd grade)
Class time: 1 class period (45 minutes), complete
Developed and operated “SENSEI ノート,” Japan’s largest online platform for teachers to share information nationwide, since 2013
64.0% of home appliance buyers prioritize support such as delivery, installation and warranties; the figure rises to 82.6% for installed appliances
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82.6% for installed appliances
Low appliance price: 50.2%
Features and performance: 49.5%
71.2% felt some kind of concern before or at the time of purchase
37.5% had concerns about support
50.4% for air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators
61.6% of home appliance specialty store customers cited support such as consultations, delivery and installation, and warranties as a reason for purchasing
That figure rose to 69.1% among the 236 people who said they were likely to use the official AI consultation service, based on the top 2 response choices
TikTok Shop Japan launches new program, “Japan SOAR Together,” to support the digital transformation of makers and small and midsize businesses nationwide
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Recruiting 30 small and midsize businesses in Japan
Japan’s BtoC (consumer-facing) e-commerce market reached 26.1 trillion yen in 2024, up 5.1% year over year
E-commerce penetration remains at just 9.8%
Since its launch, the SOAR Together program has supported more than 1,500 entrepreneurs across more than 10 markets each year
Training professionals launch “Aikata,” a hands-on AI adoption support service—helping organizations transform, rather than stopping at individuals who can “use” AI | リ・カレント株式会社
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Free consultation to take stock in 60 minutes
An active corporate training instructor who speaks at events 80 days a year
[Kichijoji] Get back the equivalent of “half” your bill! Yop no Oujio Shioyaki holds a generous cashback campaign for its 1st anniversary, offering meal vouchers worth “half the amount” to use on your next visit
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10 days
An amount equivalent to half of the bill (tax included)
LOCUS BRiDGE joins the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism-selected “MobiLAB@KUROBE Base” project to support resident-led solutions to mobility challenges in Kurobe City
On Marine Day, just ahead of summer vacation, children get a first look at the “Uitemate” water safety education music video, completed with support from 277 people, ahead of its public release
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Completed with support from 277 people nationwide
27 children aged junior high school and under died or went missing in water-related incidents in 2025 (Reiwa 7)
15 of them were in the summer months of July and August
55.6% of the annual total occurred during the summer vacation period
Only 12.5% of children can practice “float and wait,” an action that can save lives if they fall into the water
The results show that 87.5% cannot put it into practice
[Outlook for the second half of 2026] Nearly 70% of individual investors expect the Nikkei Stock Average to “rise further.” The most common forecast is 75,000 yen, while 40% expect it to reach 80,000 or higher
[Survey on attitudes toward eyeglasses] “Comfort” and “trust” are key when choosing glasses. More than 80% of buyers say they prioritize “durability,” “lightness” and “fit”
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Prioritize “durability”
“The after-sales service (warranty services, maintenance, etc.) was good”
“The store or sales area (posters, POP displays, staff)”
Don’t let a student’s home environment force them to give up on learning. Launch of the “Mirai wo Tsunagu Scholarship” project, offering non-repayable scholarships to university students from financially struggling single-parent households who fall through the gaps in public assistance!
4 public childcare centers in 筑紫野市, Fukuoka Prefecture, to adopt the CoDMON childcare ICT service starting August 3. The service is used by 743 municipalities nationwide, including a total of 26 in Fukuoka Prefecture
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4 public childcare centers in 筑紫野市, Fukuoka Prefecture
A total of 26 municipalities in Fukuoka Prefecture
Turning India's statutory CSR into solutions to local challenges — Musubi-Te Foundation obtains CSR-1 registration
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CSR spending increased from 249.6582 billion rupees in fiscal 2019-20 to 349.0875 billion rupees in fiscal 2023-24. Converted into yen at the exchange rate as of July 24, 2026, this amounts to approximately ¥590 billion.
As of October 2024, 1,434 Japanese companies had operations in India, with a total of 5,205 business locations.
As of the end of June 2026, provided educational opportunities to more than 1,500 people in India, among other efforts
Created employment for more than 50 women in total
Provided emergency food assistance to a total of 10,000 people
Provided emergency medical assistance to 800 people
Built a collaborative partnership network with 27 organizations
Companies mentioned：Musubi-Te Foundation、NPO法人結び手、Ministry of Corporate Affairs、Registrar of Companies（ROC Bangalore）、India Code、Press Information Bureau, Government of India、Reserve Bank of India、在インド日本国大使館、JETRO
[August 4, Nutrition Day] Protein is the main component of hair, but about 80% of men don't know it. マッスルデリ and HIX conduct survey on awareness of protein and hair
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About 80% of all respondents did not correctly recognize that protein (keratin) is the main component of hair
About 90% of people conscious of protein, and more than half of men undergoing AGA treatment, pay attention to their daily protein intake
Only 20% of men undergoing AGA treatment and less than 10% of people conscious of protein consume it for their hair
More than 60% of men undergoing AGA treatment reported a change in awareness
Bring the elegance of special occasions into everyday life: VIVAIA launches its new summer “Lace Collection,” combining delicate lace beauty with exceptional comfort that won't tire your feet, even after long walks
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Addison ¥22,900 (tax included)
Scarlett ¥22,900 (tax included)
Cristina ¥21,900 (tax included)
Aria 5° ¥17,900 (tax included)
Azura ¥18,900 (tax included)
We provide customers in more than 61 countries worldwide with a wide range of comfortable, on-trend shoes.
The hugely popular TOKYO OTOKOミシン, which had a wait of up to 4 months, now handles leather up to 6 mm thick. Major upgrades also let it sew reliably at low speeds! TOKYO OTOKOミシン OM-02 launches!
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Handles leather up to 6 mm thick
Suggested retail price: ¥55,000 (tax included)
Scheduled for release on Thursday, August 20, 2026
Maruyama's electric utility carts and electric aerial work platforms eligible for Environment Ministry subsidies, supporting decarbonization in agriculture
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A subsidy covering an amount equivalent to 2/3 of the price difference from conventional models is available
[SPORTEC2026 exhibition report] Next-generation amino acid “BEAA®” earns high marks for taste from about 90% of respondents in a survey of 683 visitors
Exhibiting at transport-industry DX seminars in Saitama and Miyagi. Cloud-based roll-call support system “Tenko+” boosts efficiency and ensures legal compliance
2 days in the forest to say thank you for 20 years. A free invitation event at Forest Adventure Fuji — enjoy the forest, learn, and cool off with special activities including the Cool Zip Slide, limited-time photo spots, and a forest classroom
A 3-day event featuring special sales and tastings of “KAN,” a craft sour from Yuki-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, as well as pairing experiences, will be held at BASIC AND ACCENT Toranomon Hills on Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2.
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A lineup of 5 varieties
Companies mentioned：株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、BASIC AND ACCENT、森ビル株式会社、株式会社サイレンサー
“SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 Tokyo Tournament” to be held: the fierce competition that puts their youth on the line returns to Tokyo this year! Aim to be Japan’s No. 1 in “high school sports litter picking”!
A “mikomori × oui nails” collaboration event will be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. The event will present fashion and nail looks for summer from a brand created by popular stylist Kozue Anzai.
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oui nails’ popular “Peel-Off Manicure,” available in 87 colors
Price: 17,600 yen (tax included)
For every 5 bottles of Peel-Off Manicure purchased