This marked a 60% increase from the 2025 spring season
The global sell-through rate by lot was 90%
It was 《Sixteen Jackies》.
《Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, from Reigning Queens (F. & S. 336)》, 1985. Estimated price: 100,000–150,000 pounds. Sold for 232,200 pounds (295,382 U.S. dollars)
《Chronomètre à Résonance（Souscription No. 007）》, circa 2000. Estimated price: 1 million U.S. dollars or more. Sold for 13,922,000 U.S. dollars
《Coral, chrysoprase and diamond necklace/bracelet combination（Zip）》, 2012. Estimated price: 260,000–480,000 Swiss francs. Sold for 619,200 Swiss francs (796,809 U.S. dollars)
《Mouton de Pierre》, 1979. Estimated price: 180,000–
[Pledge for Peace] Event at 豊橋市中央図書館 teaches children the value of peace. Local high school students will also present their peace activities (free admission)
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81 years since the end of the war
First 50 people only
Approximately 60 war-related items, including a signed Japanese flag and leaflets dropped by U.S. forces
[Toyota Conic Pro × Yasuda Real Estate] Bringing new energy to Kanda-Awajicho, home to the company's headquarters! Exhibiting at the “WATERRAS Summer Festival 2026”
No construction required and easy for anyone to install! Sales begin for multi-unit sets of the simple “AN-S150H” security system, offering convenient monitoring for vehicles, stores and agricultural facilities
[Recommended by registered dietitians] 15/e organic launches non-heated natural water from Azumino, Shinshu! A mellow, ultra-soft natural mineral water that has passed proprietary safety inspections 10 times stricter than domestic standards
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Hardness: 14 mg/L
Less than 5 ng/L
Average for domestically produced natural mineral water (approximately 62.3 mg/L)
Suggested retail price: 180 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONPA JAPAN、15/e organic、ONE OK ROCK、Taka
Renew without demolition, expand our network nationwide with patented technology: seeking distributors and sales partners following our exhibition at 下水道展
Achieved annual gross profit of 100 million yen for 7 consecutive years with 5 employees; former auto dealership owner completely revamps “Secret Strategies for Running an Auto Dealership”
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Annual gross profit of 100 million yen
Achieved for 7 consecutive years
Monthly gross profit of approximately 3 million yen
永和システムマネジメント offers data science course to high school girls to develop future tech leaders — a project under the “ふくいGirl’sテックリーダーサークル” initiative hosted by 福井県
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August 3, 2026
The event is being held for the 4th time this year
With prices high during Golden Week, approximately 86% of children spent “within 3,000 yen.” Spending habits show they “think about how to use money” rather than simply buying what they “want”
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Approximately 86% of children spent 3,000 yen or less during Golden Week, a survey found.
Approximately 86% shopped with “3,000 yen or less”
[New release] Add a playful touch and “space” to everyday life. A special handmade collaboration between plush artist 尾崎歩美’s “mojojojo” and “macaroni edge” is here!
New Live2D models of “四国めたん” and “あんこもん” are now available on “nizima ACTION!!,” the official online video editor for Live2D! Includes more than 50 expressions and motions. Also works with VOICEVOX!
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Equipped with more than 50 expressions and motions
Exhibition success is determined by “planning,” not “the day of.” Webinar “展示会兵法三十六計 2026夏の陣” to be held August 25 and 26, offering 2 days of systematic, practical learning on exhibition success
[Recruiting participants] “Film Nexus - PRO Reskilling Program,” a one-day intensive practical course on working smoothly with local communities, government, and film commissions during filming (free to attend)
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Session １: August 24, 2026
Session ２ is scheduled for December 2026 (fourth week)
The origins of “theory-driven horror.” Revived in an impressive 680-page volume with a 38-millimeter spine! “怪奇の断片 怪奇探偵・小池壮彦ルポルタージュ傑作選” goes on sale from 二見書房 on July 28. A legendary reportage collection that shocked the occult world.
The ultimate panic suspense series 『虐殺ハッピーエンド』, marking its 9th anniversary since serialization began, is getting a streaming drama adaptation!! Comments from both original author 宮月新 and artist 向浦宏和 included!!
[関西外国語大学] An open campus was held on July 25, attracting 2,858 visitors amid scorching heat exceeding 38 degrees. Visitors received ＜関西外大の水＞ as a heat countermeasure. The next event is on August 2 (Sunday)
100 people thrilled by a tuna-cutting show featuring a tuna weighing about 30 kg. “Seafood Festival” held under the theme of “this year’s earliest summer memories”
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Tuna-cutting show featuring a tuna weighing about 30 kg
Official LINE subscribers top 4,000 in 180 days since launch!! わたしの美容転職, a beauty-industry-focused recruitment agency specializing in hiring for beauty clinics, salons and beauty manufacturers, launches a campaign with no initial fee and success fees starting at 300,000 yen
[Aomori City] Women-only machine Pilates studio ピラティスK to open at Aomori GALA Town on Friday, July 31, 2026, expanding to its 3rd location in Aomori 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)
＜Eliminate anxiety about assignments in Australia!＞ The latest information needed for business success and life abroad organized across 5 areas—a global e-learning program specializing in talent development
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Companies mentioned：インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY
[Summer limited-edition products arrive!] Cheese dessert specialty shop Now on Cheese♪ introduces 2 new products with refreshing flavors perfect for summer!
Civil engineering company gifts “self-care from the job site” to the soccer team at its founder’s alma mater, a technical high school. High school students relate to the craft workers’ wisdom of taking care of themselves through skincare
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For all team members (about 80 people)
Survey of 600 construction industry workers nationwide
A winding road to the goal for a man who loves アーセナル. Ramen shop ガナーズ, selected for Tabelog’s Top 100 for 2 consecutive years, to open its 2nd location in Jiyugaoka on Friday, July 31!
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Selected for Tabelog’s Top 100 for 2 consecutive years
Our signature “Vongole Rosso + cheese risotto (S size)” will be offered for ¥1,000, down from the regular price of ¥1,400
An original sticker will be given to the first 100 customers
【Dementia is a lifestyle-related disease! Reviewing your lifestyle can be the best medicine】“POWER MOOK 27: Eating and Lifestyle Habits to Avoid Dementia” goes on sale July 27!
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The number of older adults with dementia was estimated at 4.432 million as of 2022
It is known that it takes as long as 20 years from the start of amyloid beta accumulation to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease dementia
A business opportunity in the “AI adoption gap” among small and midsize companies! スマイルアップ to hold information sessions for companies interested in joining its AI management consulting franchise on August 6 and 26
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Capacity: 30 people per session (first come, first served)
Revenue simulation (monthly: ¥300,000–¥1,500,000
Revenue simulation (monthly: ¥300,000–¥1,500,000; an illustrative model assuming approximately ¥3,600,000–¥18,000,000 annually
船井総研あがたFAS to hold an August seminar for construction demolition company executives, revealing the behind-the-scenes story of M&A. A former owner will explain why they chose to sell despite strong business performance
Travel media outlet Tabiiro has begun selling accommodation plans offered by 嬉野 八十八
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All 36 rooms feature flowing-source hot spring water from Ureshino Onsen, counted among Japan’s 三 major hot springs renowned for their skin-beautifying properties
Over the course of 1 year, the head chef visited producers within an 88-km radius of Ureshino
【PARIYA DELICATESSEN】 Today’s meal shapes tomorrow’s me. “EAT for TOMORROW,” a gut-health wellness deli offering, will run for 2 weeks starting Tuesday, July 28
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Available for a limited time from Tuesday, July 28, through Monday, August 10
【Latest issue of WWDJAPAN】Men’s wear set free with ease: Spring/Summer 2027 Men’s Collection Feature Vol. 2 【WWDBEAUTY supplement: 2025 ranking of the world’s top 100 beauty companies by sales】
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Up 218.2% from the previous fiscal year
Companies mentioned：DRIES VAN NOTEN、SIMONE ROCHA、阪急メンズ大阪/東京、ユナイテッドアローズ、リステア、アマノジャク、バーグドルフ・グッドマン、ハロッズ、ギャラリー・ラファイエット、バレンシアガ、フェンディ、マルニ、ジーユー、フォード、メディキューブ、ジャイアント・バイオジーン・ホールディング、アヌア、ザ・ファウンダーズ、ロレアル、ケリング ビューティ、エスティ ローダー カンパニーズ、資生堂、ユニリーバ、ケイト・スペード、シキ、WWD、WWDJAPAN
IDEATION Cloud, an AI SaaS for generating business ideas, launches an “asset-based idea generation feature” using technologies, customers, know-how and other assets. Free demo campaign also underway
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A track record of supporting new business development at more than 5,000 companies
[Urgent Report] An auto body repair expert explains in detail the vehicle troubles lurking in the 25% increase in localized torrential rain compared with the previous year—and the absolute no-no actions to avoid!
Menus that sell come from “a process,” not “inspiration”—More than 20 years of hands-on experience systematized. Rika Kotabe of color food shares “The Process of Food Menu Development” in a video on Kore Mane Education DX
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More than 20 years of hands-on cooking experience across approximately 10 establishments
“ほっともっと” launches a luxurious curry made with carefully selected spices! New “Premium Beef Black Curry” packed with the richness of onions and the savory flavor of beef
[Survey on Funeral Costs] A look at funerals, based on responses from 602 people who have served as chief mourners. 47.3% of chief mourners said costs were “higher than expected.” For family funerals (wake and funeral service), 53.8% said costs were “higher than expected”
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47.3% of people who have served as chief mourners said funeral costs were “higher than expected”
53.8% of people who chose a “family funeral (wake and funeral service)” said the cost was “higher than the amount they had expected”
General funerals: 2 million yen or more
Family funerals (wake and funeral service): 1 million–1.2 million yen
Direct cremation: 250,000–300,000 yen
“The deceased parent had prepared cash while alive (47.8%)”
[Event Report] Preventing unwanted career exits for fertility treatment. What society as a whole can do to help people balance work and fertility treatment, from the perspectives of patients, specialists and leading companies
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About 1 in 4 people who have undergone fertility treatment have had no choice but to abandon treatment, leave their jobs or change their employment status
Economic losses from people leaving their jobs or reduced performance associated with fertility treatment amount to about ¥300 billion annually
About 120 people joined us on the day, both online and in person
Raised from the previous 3.15 million yen to 100,000 euros (equivalent to about 18 million yen, subject to exchange rate fluctuations)