[Limited-time offer] Francfranc handheld fans make their first appearance in “in-station vending machines”! A new way to beat the intense heat on the go, available inside Osaka Metro stations
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Available for a limited time from August 3, 2026 (Monday) to September 2, 2026 (Wednesday)
Available at 4 locations inside Osaka Metro stations, including Namba Station
Price: from 2,680 yen
Price: from 2,980 yen
[Price] 480 yen
Price: ¥3,300
46 cm long and can be worn around the neck
Slim design, just 26 mm thick
Skin temperature stays 3°C lower for 1 hour than before application
Results announced for the 18th “Survey on Attitudes Toward Real Estate Investment” for fiscal 2026 by Nomucom Pro, a real estate site for investment and business use
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“Rise” was the most common response at 42.1%
93.6% think “interest rates will rise”
Number of members: approximately 28,000
Valid responses: 140 people
77.8% said “interest rates have risen”
51.1% said “the required share of personal funds has increased”
37.8% said “it has become harder to obtain full financing”
46.4% said “it has not affected my investment decisions”
30.7% said “I have become more rigorous about yields and pricing”
Nearly half of people spend more time watching TV at their family home! TV sparks family conversations—more than 60% say that the TV playing in the background got family conversations going—[Survey on Spending Time and Watching TV During Obon Visits to Family Homes]
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62.3% said they plan to “spend a relaxing time at home”
The figure was 47.9%, showing that nearly half of people spend more time watching TV when they return to their family home
The figure reached 62.4%
“Parents” was the most common answer at 63.3%
The figure reached 63.3%
The figure was 29.3%
The figure reached nearly half, at 45.0% among people in their 20s
Original朝日新聞社 メディア事業部門 新広告事業コンセプト「Mixed Media Communications」を発表
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The media business division held a “product briefing” for advertising company representatives on July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
Reports will quantify the value of newspaper advertising using digital advertising's common metrics, such as “impressions (imp),” “CPM,” “reach,” and “estimated contact rate” (rollout to begin sequentially from July 2026)
“Come, let’s begin our war (date).” To mark the 12th anniversary of “Date A Live,” 12 spirits are being made into prize figures based on newly drawn illustrations!
JOYSOUND announces its spring anime theme song karaoke rankings! Yorushika's “Abuku,” the opening theme of “LIAR GAME,” takes the top spot! “転生したらスライムだった件 第4期” leads in viewership!
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“Abuku,” the opening theme of the TV anime “LIAR GAME,” by Yorushika
Original『転生したらスライムだった件 第4期』
Original『転生したらスライムだった件 第4期』が突出する結果
It leads “Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE 第3クール” by a wide margin
About 80% of people with no matchmaking experience said they think it is “tiring” or “seems like a lot of work.” About 56% want to proceed with support from a professional
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88.2% said they have “no experience with matchmaking”
A combined 79.8% said they think matchmaking is “tiring” or “seems like a lot of work”
The most common answer was “It seems expensive,” at 57.4%
The most common answer was “When I can't seem to meet someone suitable,” at 54.2%
55.8% said “I would feel more comfortable proceeding with support from a professional”
The most common answer was “a plan that can be used while keeping costs down,” at 29.2%
A seminar titled “Revised Equal Pay for Equal Work and Practical Responses for Non-Regular Employees,” led by Hirokazu Sato, managing partner and certified senior labor and social security attorney at HRプラス社会保険労務士法人, will be held on Sept. 15, 2026 (Tuesday)!!
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Non-regular employees account for approximately 40% of the labor force.
An information service that organizes approximately 500 events annually
カプコンTV!! will bring you an expanded, 2-part edition starting at 6 p.m. on July 29 (Wednesday)! You’ll also have a chance to win fabulous prizes!
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Starting at 6 p.m., Part 1 will feature the live-streamed program “カプコンTVチャレンジ‼,” where participants take on gameplay challenges across a range of titles!
Starting at 7 p.m., Part 2 will feature a special challenge in which the program’s regular cast answers questions about various カプコン titles!
Don’t miss your chance to win fabulous prizes, with up to 7 winners!
Scheduled for release on Sept. 4 (Friday) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2; now available for preorder.
“How do you take an exam on a computer?” An event featuring a venue tour and course information session will answer questions about the bookkeeping CBT exam.
[Exhibiting at the JAPAN Drugstore Show] From dieting and women’s wellness to dogs’ gut health! Five test kits, including “Geneticist Doctor” and “Equuro Doctor,” that can be tried at home will be on display.
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Original開催期間:2026年7月31日(金)~8月2日(日) 10:00~17:00
Exhibition booth: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall, Healthcare Zone / Booth No. 2-062
GhostDrift数理研究所 and オンザリンクス complete the first machine-verification PoC for the pharmaceutical cold chain and release the code—expanding the joint implementation results into an “AI Assurance Protocol” originating in Hiroshima and Japan
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More than 20 invalid patterns, including stringified bool values, NaN, negative numbers and reversed timestamps, are rejected before evaluation.
Control 3 devices with a foldable, slim mouse just 6.5mm thick: “GoFold” launches on Makuake at 11 a.m. on Aug. 5 (Wednesday). Register now for up to 40% off!
[Aug. 21 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture] “Commons Connect Ishikawa,” a collaborative meeting to turn local challenges into business opportunities, will bring government, businesses and producers together in Kanazawa to discuss local resources, food, tourism and market development.
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August 21, 2026 (Friday), “Kinrosha Plaza,” Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Capacity: 30 people (advance registration required)
[Kyoto, Kyotanabe] “10% off BBQ on weekdays and 5% off on holidays” extended exclusively at the Kyoto location! Discounts apply during Obon, too! All children in elementary school and younger will receive a free soft-serve ice cream!
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10% off on weekdays
5% off on weekends
Reservations will be accepted from July 28 (Tuesday) through Aug. 3 (Monday), 2026.
Daytime BBQ bookings from Aug. 1 (Saturday) through Aug. 31 (Monday), 2026,
A collaboration with the TV anime “Koko Ore” is underway! Limited-edition collaboration menu items will be available at 5 locations, including 金の蔵, 焼肉万里 and 宮益坂下酒場, starting July 31, 2026 (Friday).
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“Leave It to Me and Go Ahead!!” cake, 1,320 yen
Rack’s Heroic Saga Sour, 880 yen
Series surpasses 4.5 million copies in total circulation (print + digital)
What matters when selling farm equipment? 200 people involved in agriculture share their concerns about appraisals and disposal (survey by アグリユース, a farm equipment buyer)
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A survey was conducted of 200 people who are or have been involved in the use, management or disposal of farm equipment
“Breakdowns and malfunctions have increased”: 39.5% (79 people)
“The equipment has been in use for a long time”: 23.0% (46 people)
“Repair and maintenance costs have become a burden”: 22.0% (44 people)
“I want to improve work efficiency”: 19.5% (39 people)
“Parts have become difficult to obtain”: 15.0% (30 people)
“I want to replace my equipment with a model suited to my work and the scale of my farming”: 14.5% (29 people)
“I am quitting farming or retiring”: 13.5% (27 people)
“I am scaling back my farming operation”: 12.0% (24 people)
“I have fewer opportunities to use farm equipment”: 11.5% (23 people)
“Inheriting farm equipment from family or relatives
Added an option to “AvaTwin Chatbot” for automatically generating anticipated questions and answers for shareholder meetings — automatically generates up to 1,000 anticipated questions and answers —
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It takes about 10 minutes to generate 100 questions
Companies mentioned:株式会社グラッドキューブ、AvaTwin Chatbot、SiTest、SPAIA、DRAGON DATA CENTER
[TAC Tax Accountant] Packed with post-exam events, including answer review sessions and individual study consultations! “Tax Accountant Open Fest” Summer 2026
【A visit to the front lines of advanced education】Ukrainian government delegation visits Japan, makes official visits to サムエル幼稚園 and さやか星小学校
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The delegation comprises around 20 people, including a deputy minister from Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, JICA staff and representatives from デロイトトーマツ
The original digital teaching materials “デジロク” now number more than 400 types
【CV: Lynn, 長谷川玲奈 and 小市眞琴】To celebrate the release of volume ➁ of the “りゅうとあまがみ” comics, a voice comic and food-themed vertical short videos are also being released! A campaign offering autographed boards signed by 3 acclaimed voice actors is also underway!
【A much-anticipated assortment launches】“Cookie Assortment, 18 Pieces,” featuring both classic and limited-time products, is newly available from 東京ミルクチーズ工場.
Experience the sea in Yokohama this summer vacation! “Ocean City Yokohama Umi Expo 2026,” one of Japan’s largest events themed around the sea, is coming
The paint app “CLIP STUDIO PAINT,” used by 60 million people worldwide*, releases its July 2026 update, bringing more natural watercolor effects and new features to make creating even more enjoyable
Just 6.0% carry disaster-preparedness supplies when going out. While about 70% feel they are necessary, there is a significant gap between awareness and action
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People who carry disaster-preparedness supplies when going out
People who think disaster preparedness when going out is necessary
People who had never heard of the concept of “disaster preparedness when going out”
People who have a disaster-preparedness bag at home
“Have you ever considered the possibility of encountering a disaster while away from home?”
Gatebox begins advance sales on Makuake on Aug. 1 for “逢妻ヒカリカスタムパネル” and “Mini PC Case,” optional products that expand the Gatebox and Gatebox3 experience, at 20% off
Concerns about “heat-related resignations” are growing in the construction industry: More than 70% worry about continuing to work in the heat, and more than 50% have considered quitting [Survey on heat countermeasures among 487 construction site workers]
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86.2% (420 people) said that “the heat reduces my work performance”
55.9% (272 people) have thought about “quitting my job” because of the heat
Just 4.7% (23 people) said their workplace provides a “heat allowance (cash payment)”
Multinational K-pop girl group X:IN, attracting global attention, to make its Japanese debut! Japan 1st EP “Girls On Fire in Tokyo” to be released on Aug. 21