“Summer as a child will never come back.” A small-town factory that went viral develops a new product that makes “invisible dangers” visible. Reaches 1,100% of its goal within 1 week of launching on Makuake
From Sapporo to across Japan: The “Sapporo Environmental Action Circulation Model,” connecting children’s environmental activities, gets underway. Three-party collaboration agreement to be signed on Aug. 1
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The initiative will take place as a stage event at “Kankyo Hiroba Sapporo 2026,” held at 大和ハウス Premist Dome on Aug. 1 (Sat.), 2026
Nationwide, there is an established foundation called “Kodomo Eco Club,” which has supported children’s environmental activities for more than 30 years
株式会社アドバコム was established in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in 2001 as an advertising agency
It has operated its environmental promotion (Ecochil) business since 2006
The children’s environmental information paper “Ecochil” was first published in April 2006 to help children expand the reach of environmental activities, and marks its 20th year this year
It currently distributes approximately 1.55 million copies free of charge each month to elementary schools and other locations in regions across Japan, primarily in Hokkaido, the greater Tokyo area and the Kansai region
Is drinking alcohol “instead of hydrating” dangerous? About 1 in 4 people experience health problems from drinking in summer. How can you enjoy alcohol without overdoing it?
A new cultural experiment by the museum “MoN Takanawa” | An immersive music live show where the world of animation becomes reality—world premiere performance | “Animersive Live: Belle” coming in October
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Taking place from Saturday, October 10, 2026
Opened in March 2026
A vast virtual world in an online space drawing 5 billion people
Standing cheering area ¥11,000
1F Reserved Center Seats ¥9,900
1F Reserved Side and Rear Seats ¥7,700
2F Seated ¥6,600
U25 (rear of 2F seating) ¥5,500
Standing cheering area ¥14,300
1F Reserved Center Seats ¥13,200
1F Reserved Side and Rear Seats
Companies mentioned:MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、アニマーシブライブ『竜とそばかすの姫』製作委員会、スタジオ地図、NO MORE Inc.、劇団ノーミーツ、劇団悪い芝居、Composition Inc.、異次元TOKYO
The 2026 Mushroom Menu Fair, celebrating summer beauty and vitality, is now underway to popular acclaim! Enjoy all 28 dishes featuring mushrooms for a boost of wellness, available only in Karuizawa.
The ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2026 created a new point of connection between attendees and SAKE through Hana no Mai Brewery × MEET, driving traffic smoothly to social media.
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Gained 350 new Instagram followers in a short period
[Free seminars on August 6 and 27] Learn about the forefront of sustainability disclosure and branding in a series of seminars — Global disclosure practices in transition and practical approaches to gaining empathy, with lessons from Toyota Tsusho
A multi-purpose box with Kirarin Shizuku stickers from Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion arrives as a prize item from the 2nd week of August! Lip and cheek charms from the TV anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica will also be re-released!
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Scheduled to roll out sequentially from the 2nd week of August 2026
[New cat design!] Combines the beauty of luxurious embroidery with dependable practicality. Adds elegant flair to everyday outfits with a grown-up charm that is never too sweet. Available in 3 styles to suit everything from summer strolls to outings.
Asuka and Fujiwara’s ancient capitals designated a World Heritage site‼ This book explains how World Heritage sites are selected, from both the system and on-the-ground perspectives—a timely guide to the process behind World Heritage designation. How Are World Heritage Sites Chosen? The System Behind World Heritage, Explained
Momoko Mizuki appointed official ambassador for Itadaki Maratan and sauna meal ambassador (public relations) @maratan_tokyo Original Japanese-style malatang
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Originalおうちでマーラータンには200名以上のアンバサダーが在籍しており
Their combined follower count has reached more than 20 million
Japanese brand OBLADA(オブラダ), which refreshes vintage and American casual styles into contemporary modern looks, to hold pop-up events at バーニーズ ニューヨーク Ginza flagship store and Fukuoka store!
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August 1, 2026 (Saturday) to August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
TAPE TEE ¥11,800 (tax included)
MAN OF EFFORT TEE ¥13,800 (tax included)
MAN OF EFFORT TEE (exclusive color) ¥13,800 (tax included)
“Sharo-shi Mirai Expo 2026 in Osaka,” a live event charting the future of labor and social security attorneys, to be held
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Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00〜18:00
Seminar instructor with more than 30,000 attendees to date
More than 100 books published
More than 2 million copies sold to date
More than 100 TV appearances
More than 3,000 seminar appearances
More than 2,000 offices nationwide
Companies mentioned:株式会社kubellパートナー、株式会社リーガル・ステーション、あすか社会保険労務士法人、株式会社総合事務所ブレイン、産学連携シンクタンク iU組織研究機構、株式会社iDOOR、株式会社KiteRa、Liber&X株式会社、株式会社HRbase、株式会社ヒューマンテクノロジーズ、株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント、株式会社Dr.健康経営、株式会社エフアンドエム、freee株式会社、株式会社nexus、三菱電機デジタルイノベーション株式会社、株式会社船井総合研究所、クロノス株式会社、株式会社Suganuma Group Japan、株式会社Mediplat、新日本法規出版株式会社、株式会社日本企業型確定拠出年金センター、株式会社セルズ、株式会社コンダクト
ジャロック transforms sales operations for logistics equipment with “Agentforce,” achieving business results including a 15-point increase in order rate, an 80% reduction in report preparation time and a 5% increase in conversion rate
QLife and 日本ベーリンガーインゲルハイム co-host patient dialogue event, bringing the “real voices” of people with clinical trial experience to pharmaceutical companies
For e-commerce businesses: Online seminar “Final Check Before the Rakuten Super Sale! A Complete Guide to the ‘Last Push’ That Can Make or Break Sales” to be held on Aug. 20!
Seasonal release: “Yasai Seikatsu 100 Nagano Shine Muscat Mix” — a 100% vegetable and fruit mixed juice※1 with the fragrant aroma and refined taste of Shine Muscat grapes from 長野県
Seasonal release: “Yasai Seikatsu 100 Premium Grape Mix” — a luxurious vegetable and fruit juice blend featuring the rich sweetness and just-right acidity of red grapes, complemented by the refreshing aroma of white grapes
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720 ml (PET bottle)
Around 290 yen
August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
Available for a limited time through mid-November 2026
LINEマンガ: Live-action film “The World’s Last Beloved Daughter!”, based on the original webtoon “Zombie Daughter,” set for release in Japan on 11/13 (Friday)
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Attracted 5.64 million moviegoers in South Korea
500 million views worldwide to date
Approximately 163.2 million monthly users worldwide
Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、STUDIO N、クロックワークス、WEBTOON Worldwide Service
In conjunction with “Japan’s Local Ingredients Koshien,” which travels across the country, the “Sky Lantern Project with Japan’s Local Ingredients Koshien” will light up the night skies of Fukushima, Hiroshima and Kochi.
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[Advance tickets] 1 lantern: 4,000 yen (tax included)
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Groove Coaster series, a commemorative website is now live and an “Original Song Ranking” event is underway. Vote for your favorite song and take part in the “Groove Coaster Background Effects”!
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The series has surpassed 7 million downloads worldwide*
We have created charts for more than 1,200 songs across the series (excluding ports to other platforms and remakes)
212 original songs created over the course of the series’ 15-year history
A message from Hiroaki Murakami! The “Hiroaki Murakami version” of “The Great White Tower,” broadcast in 1990, finally airs over 2 consecutive nights on August 3 and 4! CSホームドラマチャンネル
[にじさんじ] Kuzuha, Salome, Inami and Ittetsu, streamers who love “Street Fighter 6,” come together! Live commentary on the anime “Street Fighter USA” in a 4-week relay, exclusively on Niconico with video, starting 9/17
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7 million units sold worldwide cumulatively
All 26 episodes of the TV anime “Street Fighter USA”
The “Ultraman Premium Figure,” shining in pure gold (K24), limited to 60 figures. Includes a special item with the handwritten signature of Bin Furuya, the original Ultraman suit actor
[BOTANIST財団] New recipients selected for the 2026 grant program. Grants awarded to NPO birth, which leads efforts to build a society where people and nature can coexist, and 京都府立植物園, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary
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Grants will be awarded to a total of 6 organizations
[BS日テレ] “Kayō Premium Special Edition”: Midori Oka fulfills her dream of singing a duet with Ichiro Toba, the “prince on a white horse” she admired since childhood! Oka: “I feel glad to be alive.”
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Appearing together on BS日テレ’s “Kayō Premium Special Edition,” airing at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30!
Airing Thursday, July 30, from 8 p.m. to 9:54 p.m.
Popular “Blue Lock” voice actors Kazuki Ura and Tsubasa Kaito take on their first location shoot! Narration by Hiroshi Kamiya and Eri Yukimura. “Hot Spring Inns You’ll Want to Stay at Now!” airs on BS10 at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3 and 10
No charging or tedious setup needed with a wired connection! New wired earphones with a φ3.5 mm mini jack deliver balanced, high-quality sound for enjoying music, videos and games
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The cable is approximately 1.2 m long for comfortable use.
Equipped with a φ14.2 mm dynamic driver
Equipped with a φ10 mm dynamic driver
Companies mentioned:エレコム株式会社、Amazon、ビックカメラ.com、ヨドバシ.com、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング、Microsoft Teams
A campaign celebrating the new serialized series, with coins up for grabs! The bizarre horror comedy “The Most Terrifying Cursed Object Lady: She Loves Cursed Objects Too Much” follows a young noblewoman who adores cursed objects and begins serialization on マンガPark on 7/28!
“Let’s Connect Alaska’s Seas to the Future”: Supporting sustainable fisheries in Alaska with a portion of onigiri sales donated—donation ceremony held in Alaska
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Original2026年9月に創立45周年を迎えます
【Price】218 yen (235 yen including tax)
About 11,000 stores with digital signage across 47 prefectures
Companies mentioned:株式会社ファミリーマート、Alaska Department of Fish and Game、Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute、YAMAHA