Mediphone establishes a new corporate identity (CI), redefining its role in the age of AI under the banner “Medical infrastructure that confronts life”
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Providing an environment available to approximately 88,000 medical institutions, local governments and other organizations nationwide
Supporting the health management of approximately 300,000 employees and the health management initiatives of companies that have adopted the service
【CoCo Ichibanya】“I Became a Curry Shop Owner to Find Happiness,” a candid account of the lives and management philosophies of the challengers behind Japan’s No. 1 curry chain, to be published on July 31
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Operates more than 1200 stores across Japan
List price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax + tax)
Taiwanese cafe 春水堂 launches “Taiwanese Pineapple Tapioca Jasmine Tea” and “Taiwanese Pineapple Smoothie” as summer-limited offerings on Tuesday, Aug. 4
【Book launch and preorders begin】BLUEISH representative Akira Tamefuji’s “A Practical Introduction to Multi-Agent AI Design: Building Robust Operational Systems with Google A2A × ADK”
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Has supported business DX at more than 50 companies to date
Supported development projects at more than 10 startups as tech lead / CTO
Employees: 20 (as of July 2026) / Also includes many external business partners, such as freelancers
Original資本金 1億6,012万円
List price: 4,180 yen (base price 3,800 yen + 10% tax)
【Behind the trade show boom】Solving the “hauling and packing” problem that exhausts staff. ウィルゲート reforms “invisible physical labor,” cutting preparation time from 4 hours a month to 30 minutes
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“The burden of preparation and operation was too great (38.3%)”
More than 1,500 companies have adopted the service
【智光山公園】For better lives for animals. 智光山公園こども動物園 launches its “Chiko-chan Fundraiser” again this year! Donations will be used to improve animal welfare and living conditions.
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Original１口 1,000円から
Donations of 10,000 yen or more
Donations of 100,000 yen or more
Chikozan Park (total area: 53 hectares)
Fully open (3.3 hectares)
Adults (high school students and general admission): 500 yen
“It’s too hot to finish…” More than half worry about their health while washing their cars in summer. A look at the reality of prioritizing “time performance” over price
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More than half (51%) worry about heatstroke and other health issues while washing their cars
“I get too hot to work for a long time (48.0%)” was the most common response
“Can be done quickly (51.0%)” ranked first, ahead of “price (46.0%)”
67.3% of men said they wash their cars by hand at home
62.8% of women use car washes or other external services
100 men and women aged 10 to 60 who own or use cars
About 80% of companies stick to their usual exam plans for the “Applied Information Technology Engineer and Advanced” exams, which mark the end of the current system and the first CBT administration [Survey Report]
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For the Advanced exams, 80.1% (129 companies) are encouraging candidates to take the exams as usual
91.3% (147 companies) of companies “welcome” the transition (including those who somewhat welcome it)
18 dogs and their owners from across Japan visit the Fukuoka headquarters! Pet food brand 《コノコトトモニ》 holds its hands-on event, the “2nd Konoko Festival”!
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As of February 5, 2025, the products have been enjoyed by a cumulative total of more than 210,000 dogs and their owners.
The sea burial market has grown to approximately 1.7 times its level a year earlier. Survey reveals how people choose: “with family if the sea is accessible, or entrust their wishes if it is far away”
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A total of 6,690 sea burials were conducted nationwide in fiscal 2025
3,896 cases in the previous year
Sea burial usage data (approximately 1,400 cases※1)
176,105 cemetery relocations (moving graves or closing family graves)
Approximately 60% of users chose burial at sea from a boat
Among boat-based sea burials, about 80% were used by families of 3 or more
Average number of passengers: 5.3
70.4% chose proxy sea burial, in which staff scatter the ashes on behalf of the bereaved family
リケンテクノス establishes photocatalyst design that achieves high reactivity through joint research with 新居浜工業高等専門学校 — foundational technology for breaking down persistent organic compounds
【A physician who was directly involved in an M&A takes the stage】Free online seminar for hospital and clinic managers who are seriously considering succession for a medical corporation
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For clinic managers: September 10, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00–14:00
For hospital managers: September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00–14:00
A physician who transferred a clinic they had operated for 12 years will speak
Capital and other funds: 2 billion yen (including capital surplus)
Replenish your stamina before summer events! 2 summer-limited items featuring aged beef tongue served with a special green onion salt sauce are here! Starting July 30 (Thu), “Green Onion Salt Stamina Beef Tongue and Pork Toro Bowl” and “Green Onion Salt Stamina Beef Tongue Bowl” go on sale at 伝説のすた丼屋 locations nationwide!
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“Green Onion Salt Stamina Beef Tongue and Pork Toro Bowl” 1,390 yen (tax included)
“Green Onion Salt Stamina Beef Tongue Bowl” 1,690 yen (tax included)
By setting the rice portion at about 270g
This is a yakiniku rice bowl with a total weight of about 400g
We operate 182 stores nationwide (as of the end of June 2026)
What do successful clinics have in common? An automated MEO approach to attracting patients and recruiting, bringing in “great reviews” and “top job candidates” naturally
KiteRa launches “KiteRa Antenna,” a new feature for its DX service for labor and social security attorneys’ regulatory work. Automatically gathers regulatory amendment information and ministry news based on areas of interest. Also enables cross-searches of related laws and a consolidated view of regulatory amendment schedules
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The “9th Amendment to the Labor and Social Security Attorney Act” has been enacted
[小野建株式会社] Wins the “Next-Generation Employment Creation Award” on RKB’s program “GameChangers: The Innovators,” recognized for its talent development and business model supporting sustainable growth in the industry
NABLAS develops new technology to detect fraud from the content and context of voice conversations—A multifaceted approach to preventing fraud with greater accuracy
Creating new connections with communities, starting in Tokyo. Namie Town promotes engagement with the region through “Obori Soma Ware,” with a history of 300 years
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“Obori Soma Ware,” a traditional craft with a history of about 300 years
Participation fee: 1,000 yen (free for online participants)
再春館製薬所 takes on a new challenge in an aging pet society. Deepens collaboration with 犬猫生活社 and begins direct sales of “Aging Care Puree*1” supplements for dogs and cats
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On July 27, 2026, the companies entered into a basic sales agreement designating our company as a retailer
An auspicious day with three “八”s in a row! Commemorative goshuin featuring the date Saturday, 八月八日, Reiwa 八, to be distributed in a limited edition of 888!
[nana’s green tea] “Downtown Vancouver” opens as its 2nd location in Vancouver—The new shop opens in the downtown area and draws a line from its first day
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This is the brand’s second location in Vancouver
The campaign offered a total of 300 matcha shiratama parfaits or hojicha shiratama parfaits free of charge
The company aims to open 100 stores in North America and 200 stores overseas overall, including other regions, by 2030
※Overseas store count: 18 (as of June 6, 2026)
Original160年以上にわたり宇治茶の伝統を守り続ける京都・宇治の山政小山園
Companies mentioned：nana's green tea、株式会社 七葉、山政小山園
A new book born from the Sanpuku Literary Award. A talk event celebrating the publication of “Take Hikaru,” the first book by Taiki Sano, instructor for the 3rd Sanpuku Literary Award, will be held at BOOKS&TEA Sanpuku!
[Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank] Archive streaming of the “Future-Building Forum 2026” begins July 28. Exploring the future under the theme “Healthy lives and healthy finances.”
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Viewing period: July 28, 2026 (Tue) to October 30 (Fri), 15:00
Channel Corporation launches the beta version of “AI CoS,” a core feature of its AI business OS for companies, “チャネルワークス.” Business data, including VoC and sales, can be viewed across the organization simply by asking questions in chat
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Analysis and report preparation, which previously took about 6 days
Reduced to about 5 minutes
Click-through rate is about 4 times the usual rate
Original対象商品の1日あたりの売上は約15倍に伸長
Companies mentioned：Channel Corporation、チャネルトーク、チャネルワークス、AI CoS
A new idea for the “same-old summer vacation” that troubles about 2 in 3 working parents. Ajinomoto Co., Inc. partners with 放課後NPOアフタースクール to hold a “Cool Independent Research Class: Learning with Shaved-Ice Syrup”
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79.2% said they expect children to spend more time playing indoors this summer vacation, with severe heat forecast
The survey found that 68.0% feel their children's activities during summer vacation have become monotonous
60.8% of parents said work commitments make it difficult to give their children “seasonal play and experiences”
83.8% said they plan to send their children to after-school care this summer
77.0% said after-school programs need indoor activities that feel “summery”
Shuwa System Shinsha joins KDDI's conversational AI service “Buffmee” and begins providing specialized content!
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On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, KDDI 株式会社 (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroji Matsuda) begins providing the service on the same day
[Sanrio Characters] A touch of emotionally rich Japanese-modern style for everyday life. Skater's elegant “Sanrio Characters Japanese Pattern Series,” featuring 40 items, is now on sale! A wide selection of lunch goods and Japanese-style accessories
Tsuzuki Denki's “ART RFID Evolution” system, introduced at Art Moving Center, wins the Excellence Award in the Value Creation category of the Japan DX Awards 2026
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Inspection time: reduced by about 100,000 hours per year
Time spent handling misdeliveries: reduced by about 2,400 hours per year
A hair milk launches Aug. 26 (Wednesday) from フィーノ, the No. 1 treatment by sales (※1)! It’s not just about lightness—the challenge was to combine lightness and moisture.
【Free to attend】SMBC Nikko Securities to speak! Seminar “The securities industry as DX accelerates and new value creation,” to be held Aug. 6, 2026 ❘ セミナーインフォ
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“The securities industry as DX accelerates and new value creation” will be streamed online on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
A curated selection from Swedish brand エロディ and Japanese makers tak. and コンテックス, renowned for traditional craftsmanship. HYACCA launches 3 stylish, practical gift boxes for new parents on Aug. 4
Membership rises after long holidays! ZWEI supports growing interest in finding a partner sparked by visits to family with its “Summer Matchmaking Campaign”
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A nationwide network of 54 stores
Approximately 110,000 members
14,564 new members in 2025
196,489 matchmaking meetings in 2025
3,628 couples married in 2025
Bonus ① IBJ searches: +7 people per month (20 total) ... equivalent to 33,000 yen
Bonus ② Matchmaking arrangement tickets (2 sessions) ... equivalent to 13,200 yen
Bonus ③ Join by 8/11 and receive 1 pair-making session ... equivalent to 5,500 yen
【Wakamono Research survey】Asked current high school students in the Reiwa era: Best nine of their favorite NPB professional baseball players—No. 1 is that speedster
Experience the “minus 5°C mattress,” attracting attention for heat protection ❄️ The コアラ POP UP STORE opens at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store on Wednesday, July 29
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Maintains a sleep environment that feels 5 degrees cooler for 6 hours
Originalコアラマットレス PLUS PolarBands®︎ 119,900円〜
Originalコアラマットレス SUPREME PolarBands®︎」159,900円〜
Originalコアラソファーベッド BYRON 219,900円〜
120-day trial
Donated more than 1.5 million Australian dollars to 世界自然保護基金（WWF)
Companies mentioned：コアラジェイピー株式会社、コアラ、世界自然保護基金（WWF)、マイベスト、オーストラリア証券取引所（ASX）、1% FOR THE PLANET
Directly connected to the Ōnaruto Bridge linking Awaji Island and Tokushima, Shikoku! A limited-time menu launches Aug. 1, 2026, at the food court in the outbound section of Awaji Minami Parking Area!
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A la carte: 780 yen
With mini shirasu rice bowl: 1080 yen
Awaji Island fresh shirasu rice bowl (with Sakura egg): 1380 yen
“A yogurt shop in a Japanese confectionery store?” Founded 75 years ago, お亀堂 takes on a new summer staple. “Shari-tto! Yogurt,” featuring the bounty of Higashi-Mikawa, launches exclusively at the factory-direct store
Odakyu's 'Mocoron' × 箱根そば collaboration menu! 'Mocoron' soba and 'Mocoron' shrimp tempura soba, topped with kamaboko shaped like 'Mocoron' for parents and children to enjoy together, available for a limited time at select locations starting at 10 a.m. on August 1
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Starting August 1, 2026 (Sat.)
August 1 (Sat.)–August 31 (Mon.), 2026
From 10 a.m. until the order cutoff (15 minutes before closing)
The sense of 'unfairness' in finding a marriage partner is actually stronger among men — revealed by a survey of 817 men and women [Omicale Survey on the Real Views of Men and Women Regarding Unfairness in Marriage Hunting]