Jun Shison, who serves as a Friend of 『NARS』, appears in a social media video for 『VOGUE JAPAN』 wearing the “Light Reflecting Collection”! The third video is now available, starting today, Tuesday, July 28
Graffer CEO Daichi Ishii appointed as a member of the Cabinet Bureau of Personnel Affairs’ Study Group on the Role of National Public Servants in the AI Era
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Adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
Adoption rate among designated cities: 70%
Capital: ¥1,544,977,927 (including capital reserve)
“Nagano Startup and Venture Job Feature” ― ながの人事室, a values-focused recruitment platform, teams up with government and support organizations to launch a special feature in October
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Has listed job openings from approximately 100 companies to date
Approximately 3,000 registered users across the various platforms
[AI use case] AI automatically visualizes priorities for approaching prospective property management clients|Building a new workflow to instantly identify targets from vast amounts of information
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Sales rose by ¥200 million in 1 year after AI adoption
22,862 working hours saved
¥68 million in costs saved
Cut the time spent collecting and reviewing information by 18 hours per year
AI chatbot “やどチャット” for lodging facilities launches|Automates inquiries for inns, private lodgings and vacation rentals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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It supports more than 100 languages, including major languages such as English, Chinese and Korean, with Japanese as its primary language
[Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant First-Stage Exam] TAC to publish answer keys for all 7 subjects on exam day, with no registration required
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Answer keys for all 7 subjects
Scheduled for Aug. 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), 2026
Registration period: Aug. 2 (Sun.), 2026, 18:00–Aug. 10 (Mon.), 12:00
Original科目別集計・総合集計:2026年8月3日(月)17:00から閲覧可能
Final results announced: Aug. 11 (Tue.), 2026, 12:00–Aug. 31 (Mon.), 23:59
Streaming period: Aug. 5 (Wed.), 2026, 19:00–Oct. 24 (Sat.), 23:59
“9.2 Kira Daiya & Ishii Takeshi Double World Title Fight ‘THE KING’ Yuga Fujiki Pro’s 2nd Bout” Tickets on sale from noon on July 29 (Wed.)! Live-streamed exclusively on Lemino Premium
Toast with a refreshing mojito infused with Oita-grown kabosu! A rooftop bar arrives at the infinity pool atop a hotel overlooking Beppu Bay [AMANEK Beppu]
“Foldable, washable black formalwear” has surpassed 70 million yen in cumulative crowdfunding support, addressing concerns about changing body shape and garment care
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Cumulative units sold: 2,010
Average number of attendees per session: approximately 250
Regular price: ¥55,000 (tax included)
Express delivery: 35% off (July 31–Sept. 9), ¥35,750 (tax included)
“AI is becoming a key member of the team”: 株式会社AIdollargame CEO to speak at the startup school of 東京ニュービジネス協議会 on AI's role in sales, accounting, article production and product development
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AI adoption rate among small and medium-sized businesses: 20.4%
AI has conducted individual research for more than 300 companies and drafted and sent sales messages
We have published more than 40 articles on our company website
【Shibuya】Creating spaces for children during summer vacation through collaboration between the community and government: “Shibuya Summer Special 2026” to be held at 3 venues in the ward
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The initiative creates spaces for children based on 1,066 responses to the “Survey on Needs for Places for Children During Long School Holidays in Shibuya Ward*,” conducted among parents in 渋谷区 in 2025.
Approximately 70% of parents have had difficulty finding a place for their children during long school holidays
Approximately 90% said they would use such a place if one were nearby.
【eトランク survey】Approximately 60% of self-storage facilities are accessible 24 hours a day, while approximately 20% have security cameras. Column published explaining security equipment and how to choose a safe facility
【Special invitation for media】What lies beyond “living a long life”? Surgeon who visited the world’s 5 major Blue Zones asks the question from Okinawa—Dr. Gosia to hold Japan’s first program in Okinawa and Tokyo
【Buzzing on social media!】Tabletop calendar featuring the best-selling picture book “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” with more than 100,000 copies sold, set for release! “STAR WARS The Mandalorian and Grogu 2027 DESK CALENDAR”【Now available for preorder】
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The series has surpassed 3 million copies in cumulative circulation
【Kandoo Dainichi】A major look at the first-ever summer vacation event since opening! Packed with content blending learning and play, including “parent-child science experiments,” “science shows” and a “children’s festival.” A much-talked-about cotton candy vending machine is also making its debut!
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20,000 Kacchin
16,000 Kacchin
Original1回 500円
More than 30 varieties
Children (ages 3 through junior high school) 2,150~3,950 yen
“Fluffy dorayaki with Okinawa vanilla,” made with locally grown vanilla from Yomitan Village, Okinawa, goes on sale for a limited time starting August 1
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Suggested retail price including tax: 170 yen (205 yen in Okinawa only)
株式会社元希 begins accepting applications for AI-powered EC business improvement support, offering hands-on services backed by a track record of supporting more than 100 companies
The “SupoGOMI Koshien 2026 Osaka Prefecture Tournament” was held. The 大阪府立岬高校 team “つつばやし” prevailed in a fierce contest! A total of 95 people took part, collecting 81.84 kg of litter!
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The total weight of litter collected was 10.27 kg
The litter collected weighed 11.06 kg
Companies mentioned:一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、株式会社サンテレビジョン、大阪府教育委員会、日本財団、一般社団法人海と日本プロジェクトinひょうご「Seæ Care Action」、大阪府立岬高校、大阪府立金岡高校、大阪府立水都国際高校、大阪府立茨木西高校
【Limited-time offer】Save on travel between Kushiro Airport and downtown Kushiro and the Akan area with my route♪ A discount campaign offering up to 200 yen off “Kushiro Airport Shuttle Bus” tickets starts August 3!
Key components that enhance spiciness and sustain umami in “aged koji powder,” a rich-flavor seasoning made using a proprietary process, identified—joint research with お茶の水女子大学 published in an international academic journal
A spectacular highland retreat to forget the hot summer! “Hakuba Morikaze Picnic” plan launches at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, at an elevation of approximately 1,289 m!
NOK continues its sponsorship of the 2026 Student Formula Japan competition, supporting young engineers who will lead the next generation of manufacturing
Give your look a sleeker profile! Customize freely to your preferred outer barrel length. The “Slim Outer Barrel Piece,” designed with a φ17.5 profile, goes on sale July 31, 2026!
Enito Group, which oversees operations for “with” and “Omiai,” on marriage through dating apps: Parents’ honest views, 2023→2026. Parents care more about “a serious relationship” than “what people will think”
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“Dating app” was the most common way people who married in the past 5 years met, at 25.1%
72.1% of the parent generation approve of marriages that began on dating apps
Among parents whose children married through dating apps, 70.9% said they would “celebrate”
The biggest concern for the parents of those involved was “whether the relationship was serious” (41.8%)
9.8% cited “what people will think”
64.5% tell their parents how they met
83.0% of parents reacted positively
When asked what they would do if they married through a dating app, 63.1% said they would tell their parents
More freedom than ever to “stay protected” and “stay cool.” A front-opening fan-equipped UV-protective garment with an upgraded 3-way design that lets you use the jacket and hood separately
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Priced at 77,000 yen (tax included)
Shipments will begin sequentially from the end of July 2026
GLOBIS 学び放題 launches “AI Literacy Grade,” a new learning path to promote corporate AI adoption, supporting organization-wide use of AI through a 4-level learning framework tailored to proficiency
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496 courses related to AI and Technovate*2 are currently available
4,900 courses covering the systematic knowledge needed for business
More than 20,800 videos
The cumulative number of learner IDs has grown to approximately 1.5 million or more
Make learning about heatstroke prevention fun at the height of summer! “Heatstroke Prevention Voice Call Project 2026 at ウエルコミ” to feature a screening of a collaboration video between はたらく細胞 and ポカリスエット
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ポカリスエット Ice Slurry will be given to the first 30 people
[Developed by textile experts] A cooler that stands up to extreme heat, featuring 6-sided construction with Radi-Cool radiative-cooling material and Y-Warm high-insulation material!
The second offering following “AI MONBAN”! Launch of an “AI Application Vulnerability Assessment Service” combining world-class AI Red Teaming with expertise in web security
DyDo Drinco completely revamps its product brands for the first time since its founding, evolving from a “beverage SPA model” to a “co-creation SPA model”
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A nationwide network of approximately 260,000 vending machines
[Priority installation areas (200 machines in total)]
Tokyo (around Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima and Minato wards): 120 machines
Osaka (around Kita, Chuo and Nishi wards in Osaka City): 70 machines
[A summer vacation event for parents and children] NYNY hair salon turns into a theme park for 1 day only, with cosplay hairdressers welcoming visitors; games and a balloon show also on offer
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Operates approximately 380 hair salon locations
Kids’ haircuts, normally priced at 3,850 yen (tax included)
Escape the intense heat and enjoy a comfortable summer trip — As travelers’ demand for “cool destinations” grows, here are recommended highland resorts in eastern Japan for this summer
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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48% of Japanese travelers said they had canceled a trip because their destination was too hot at the time they had planned to visit
62% feel that extreme weather is a source of stress when booking trips
55% feel that unpredictable weather makes it harder to decide when to travel
About half of Japanese travelers (49%) are planning to travel during the off-season
15% said they plan to “visit a cooler destination”
32,500 respondents from 35 countries and regions worldwide
Companies mentioned:Booking.com、Booking Holdings Inc.