エイトデザイン株式会社 announces the launch of design partner KAGOSHIMA MINAMI8
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The design partner business has been operating since 2019
Companies mentioned：エイトデザイン株式会社、LIFESTYLE LAB KAGOSHIMA、KAGOSHIMA MINAMI8
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New original “celestial beasts” illustrated by plush toy artist 茶々 make their debut! Set for release at bookstores, hobby shops and other locations nationwide starting Friday, July 31!!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥750 (tax included)
- Release: Scheduled to go on sale starting Friday, July 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケンメディア、ひこくじ
Cloverse announces “Clovia Enterprise,” an AI creative platform for businesses
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Developed based on insights gained through AI creative production and validation with more than 30 apparel brands, including PUMA and ルック.
Companies mentioned：Cloverse、PUMA、ルック
京つけもの西利 introduces summer uniforms designed by コシノヒロコ
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original茜色（あかねいろ）・胡桃色（くるみいろ）・紺色（こんいろ）の3色展開
Companies mentioned：京つけもの西利、㈱西利、株式会社西利、株式会社 BMファン、コシノヒロコ、市田ひろみ
ホリスティックキュアーズ rebrands as a 4-brand group, expanding into the well-being sector with its water business at the core
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2014年創業のホリスティックキュアーズ
- In 2026, the company will fully launch its drinking water and functional water businesses, leveraging its water sources in the Takachiho-Sobosan mountain range and proprietary technologies, including terahertz processing and nanobubble technology.
- The drinking water brand 「高千穂 照水」 is scheduled to launch in September 2026.
- A new hair care appliance is also scheduled to launch in October.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリスティックキュアーズ、ホリスティックミライスイ、マグネットヘアプロ、高千穂 照水、ホリスティックウェルスタイル
ツーウェイワールド株式会社 expands its brand portfolio through the acquisition of the sales rights to LOVE&PEACE and Roiche
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Established: December 1995
- Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：ツーウェイワールド株式会社、株式会社エクスパンド、LOVE&PEACE、Roiche
[Tuna Wholesaler] Conveyor-belt sushi is now moving toward greater authenticity! The flagship 「Premium Bluefin Tuna」 fair, featuring the rare 「jabara」 cut, kicks off with the 「Bluefin Tuna O-toro Festival」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 12 directly operated locations
- Bluefin tuna o-toro × bluefin tuna o-toro: 1,298 yen (tax included)
- 1,276 yen (tax included) at the Yokohama Kannai location
- 40 kg, domestically sourced
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオ・エモーション、まぐろ問屋 三浦三崎港、まぐろ問屋 恵み、まぐろ問屋 二代目マル城
A fully private villa, 「ESQVA THE HEAVENS OKINAWA ‐ Villa OCEAN」, with a capacity of 12 guests and a gross floor area of 726㎡, opens for bookings on July 21 in Onna Village, Okinawa
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gross floor area: 726㎡
- Site area: 581㎡
- Maximum capacity: 12 people
- Original通常1泊500,000円～
- Originalキャンペーン期間中は1泊250,000円～
- About 46 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Companies mentioned：株式会社シティホテルズ＆リゾーツ、ESQVA
アナグラム株式会社 begins new graduate recruitment for a performance advertising consultant role, where employees can 「gain the ability to support themselves」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original28卒の就活生を対象に新卒採用をはじめます
Companies mentioned：アナグラム株式会社
paintory produced 5,000 original caps distributed to attendees at 「MUFG ONE PARK」, an experiential sports event hosted by MUFG
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5,000 original caps
- To be held in June 2026
- Offered since November 2017
- In April 2024
- Original資本金：2兆1,415億円
- Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：paintory、株式会社paintory、株式会社三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、MUFG
Launch of 「Freelance Style」, the first comprehensive freelance job search service from an agent-job search site
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan's freelance population reached 4.62 million as of 2020
- 「Freelance Style」 launches on Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Aims to register 100,000 job listings within 1 year
Companies mentioned：ボスアーキテクト株式会社、エンジニアスタイル、スキルシートクラウド
[Mystery-solving × urban sports] Meet through experiences, not 「conditions」. A new kind of encounter in the age of dating apps: 「Urban Sports Night: Memories of Fate 2026」 to be held for 4 days only in Ariake, Tokyo!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Japan's number of births in 2025 was 671,236
- The total fertility rate was also 1.14
- There were also 489,119 marriages in 2025
- The average age at first marriage for men was 31.0
- More than 200 regions to date
- More than approximately 200,000 participants
- Must be single and at least 20 years old
- Original各日 男女100名ずつ
Companies mentioned：FUN SPIRITS株式会社、Tokyo Sports Wellness Village株式会社、KAGENAZO、ヒナタラボデザイン事務所
~ Giant 初音ミク returns to 「TOKYO Night & Light」! 「HATSUNE MIKU LIGHTS TOKYO」 opens Saturday, July 25! ~
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cumulative attendance has surpassed 1.55 million
- About 6,700 people attended on the Saturday and Sunday of opening week
Companies mentioned：TOKYO Night & Light、初音ミク、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、SAWTOWNE、tv asahi create、Ray、トリップアドバイザー
Under 広島県's 「value-creation decarbonization model」, advanced resource recycling is being established through the demolition of the 広島県 Fukuyama Government Building
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sets a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 30%
Companies mentioned：株式会社こっこー、CEチャレンジャーズ、広島県、株式会社加納屋建設、株式会社HARITA、三協立山株式会社、有限会社佐野商店、AGC株式会社、東京製鐵株式会社、中電環境テクノス株式会社
New media 「Marunouchi Street Board 60」 launches, offering a large-scale urban OOH medium that suddenly appears in Marunouchi
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original約60㎡の大型OOHが出現
- 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：株式会社電通ライブ、株式会社メディアデプト
[おにぎりこんが Shin-Yurigaoka Store Elm Road location] Grand opening on August 1, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 30 years
- More than 300,000 pieces annually
- 1-minute walk
Companies mentioned：株式会社FBIホールディングス、おにぎりこんが、DiamondRush Japan合同会社
An X (Twitter) campaign offering a chance to win a summer gift dessert you'd love to give
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3kg
- ¥4,212
- 5 kg
- ¥6,480
- 5 pieces
- ¥1,200
- 10 pieces
- ¥2,400
- 15 pieces per pack
- ¥3,600
- ¥4,000
Companies mentioned：スイーツビレッジ、掌甘堂
[Nirasaki, Yamanashi] Enjoy an active summer vacation in the forest this August! 「Trail-running course maintenance with Yamaken-san」, 「Woodworking workshop: making a step stool」 and 「Forest water play」 to be held at Hozaka Nature Park!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Participation fee: 300 yen (for course maintenance)
- Participation fee: 1,500 yen each
- Participation fee: 300 yen per person (for elementary school students and younger; accompanying guardians are free)
- A vast forest covering about 170 hectares (1.7 million square meters)
- An astonishing area equivalent to about 36 Tokyo Domes
Companies mentioned：山梨県韮崎市、穂坂自然公園ふれあいセンター、森林総合研究所、サンカクテント
[Speaker confirmed] 木内翔大, representative of 株式会社SHIFT AI, to speak as an 「LMU」 certified instructor, supporting the development of talent able to use AI in the generative AI era
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of paid members has surpassed 40,000
- More than 250,000 followers in total
- More than 110,000 copies sold to date (including electronic editions)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SHIFT AI、株式会社SOLEIL Libertad、GMO AI＆Web3株式会社、GMO AI＆ロボティクス商事、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会（GUGA）
Renewal of partnership with 「第一実業株式会社」
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A combined total of 1,118 kg was lifted
- 18 employees competed
- More than 30 employees came to watch and cheer
Companies mentioned：第一実業株式会社、日本パラ・パワーリフティング連盟
「Shizuoka Tourism, Location Business and AI Conference」 to be held in Shizuoka City on Wednesday, August 5; free admission
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Joined by 124 companies and organizations
- Expected attendance: 100 or more
- Participation fee: General admission, 1,000 yen
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人LBMA Japan、株式会社 Geolocation Technology、Google Cloud、日本観光振興協会、Agoop、国土交通省、静岡県、TKP 静岡駅ビルパルシェ、Locationmind 株式会社、ジオテクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社ゴーガ
Joint operation of the ＪＰＸ-ＱＵＩＣＫ crypto asset index series
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The cumulative number of accounts opened with domestic crypto asset exchange operators has recently exceeded 14 million
- User deposit balances reached more than 5 trillion yen last year, among other developments
Companies mentioned：株式会社QUICK、株式会社JPX総研、QUICK、JPX総研
[A showdown transcending generations and borders!!] 「SC CUP 2026」, a cross-border basketball tournament bringing together high schools, youth teams and universities, is set to return to Kyoto this year!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held over 2 days
- Participating teams (6 teams in total)
- Each team plays a total of 4 games over 2 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社サン・クロレラ、東山高校、滋賀レイクスU18、光復高校、天理大学、同志社大学、環太平洋大学
A new development from the popular Korean-style bagel shop 「Mrs.BAGEL Jiyugaoka」! Following its signature 「Samoyed」, the cat-shaped 「Miro Bagel」 and the buzzworthy 「evolved salt bread」 launch together on Saturday, August 1!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 6 new bagels with toppings
- The salt bread lineup features 7 varieties: plain, chocolate pistachio, white chocolate raspberry, white chocolate Oreo, caramel pretzel, cheddar cheese, and mentaiko mayonnaise
Companies mentioned：Mrs.BAGEL、株式会社BRISK STAND
イレブンラボ partners with OpenHome to support hardware implementation of voice AI by Japanese developers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Its current valuation exceeds US$11 billion
Companies mentioned：イレブンラボ、イレブンラボジャパン合同会社、OpenHome、ElevenLabs
[New product] The 「MWU2040FE2」 display unit with variable sensor distance, designed for easier on-site use, goes on sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Supplied to 73 countries worldwide
- On sale starting August 1, 2026
- September 8 (Tuesday) to 11 (Friday), 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイオイ・システム、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社
Recommendations for violations of the Act on Ensuring Proper Transactions have also been issued. Free webinar on August 20 to explain how to prepare transport request forms and actual transport system management ledgers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- To be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Limited to 100 companies
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナブアシスト、Navisia運送販売クラウド
Painter and illustrator 林 青那 to hold solo exhibition 「MONTE DE PECAS」 at 「GALLERY CLASKA」 in Gaienmae, Tokyo
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
- 23 (Sun.)
- 12:00～17:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラスカ、GALLERY CLASKA、HB GALLERY FILE COMPETITION、Baci
[First in Tochigi Prefecture] Co-Innovation University（CoIU） and 星の杜高等学校 sign university-high school partnership agreement
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Opening in April 2026
- Based in Hida, Gifu Prefecture
Companies mentioned：Co-Innovation University（CoIU）、学校法人CoIU、星の杜高等学校、学校法人宇都宮海星学園
BLANC FUJI to launch a summer-only dinner course featuring the flavors of summer ingredients brought out by wood-fire cooking, starting July 24
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
- A separate kids' menu is also available for ¥2,200 per person (tax included)
- For the main dish, choose Koshu beef for an additional ¥2,000
- or the highest-grade Koshu beef fillet for an additional ¥5,000
Companies mentioned：株式会社BLANC、BLANC FUJI、Incense、BLANC HOTEL、BLANC MIYAKOJIMA、BLANC YATSUGATAKE、BLANC NIKKO
Coworking space “POP UP!RYO-FU BASE” opens at 佐賀大学
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The facility will begin operations on July 30, 2026 (Thu.).
- July 30, 2026 (Thu.)–March 2027 (planned)
- Coworking space (capacity: approximately 15 people)
- Event space (capacity: approximately 30 people)
Companies mentioned：佐賀大学、公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構、RYO-FU BASE
[韓丼] Sink your teeth into the deliciousness! “Thick-Cut Teppan Tonteki Set Meal” launches August 4 (Tue.)!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥1,390 (tax included)
- Sales period: August 4–September 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：韓丼、株式会社やる気
[FY 2026 Q4–FY 2027 Q1] Eco-Cap Activity Report: Collecting plastic bottle caps and donating the proceeds from their sale to the Eco Cap Promotion Association, which operates and supports children's cafeterias!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Number of caps donated: approximately 7,000
- Quantity donated: 14.00 kg
- Cumulative number of caps: approximately 17,317
- CO2 emissions if all caps collected to date had been incinerated as waste: approximately 109 kg
Companies mentioned：株式会社GSI、NPO法人エコキャップ推進協会
Kobeya, founded 108 years ago, refreshes its corporate logo for the first time in 40 years and announces a rebranding under the new statement “Be Playful”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- For the first time in approximately 40 years
- Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Founded in 1918
Companies mentioned：株式会社神戸屋、アトレ恵比寿
The end of the seller's market — Price increases have leveled off, and more people are considering selling. Campaign underway to help attract sellers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Down 3.9% year on year
- Down 4.6% year on year
- There were 16,277 new registrations
- Up 1.7% year on year
- Inventory also stood at 45,995 units
- Up 3.5% year on year
- Approximately 90 days in the previous year
- Approximately 94 days
- 56% of those included in the survey
- The remaining 44%
- Initial implementation cost: ¥150,000
- Monthly fee: 150,000 yen
- Capital: ¥699,800,150
Companies mentioned：エステートテクノロジーズ株式会社、東日本不動産流通機構
Robot Start and BEAMING partner to create a new market for “fan activities × podcast advertising”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: ¥793,585,800 (including capital reserve)
Companies mentioned：ロボットスタート株式会社、BEAMING、株式会社BEAMING、STAN
Originalプロカン、JOINT AI Flow byGMOとの連携機能を提供開始 外部システムとのAPI連携にかかる開発コスト・期間を大幅に削減
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original会計・勤怠など110以上の製品とプロカンをつなぎ
- Capital: ¥982.46 million (including capital reserve); as of June 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社PROCAN、GMO AIコネクト株式会社、JOINT AI Flow byGMO、プロカン、Backlog、Lychee Redmine、KING OF TIME、チームスピリット、SmartHR、勘定奉行クラウド、給与奉行クラウド、freee会計、マネーフォワード クラウド会計Plus、楽楽精算、バクラク経費精算、Salesforce、HubSpot、eセールスマネージャー、NetSuite、楽楽販売、Billone
AirHost launches API integration with SWITCHBOT株式会社’s “SwitchBotスマートロック”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Used by 2 million households in Japan
- With cumulative sales exceeding 5 million units
- Rollout will begin sequentially for corporate clients operating 50 or more rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社エアホスト、SWITCHBOT株式会社、AirHost ONE、SwitchBotスマートロック
“MySherpa” mental health support service gives a presentation at the 三越伊勢丹プロパティ・デザイン Safety and Health Cooperation Association
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Adopted by more than 400 companies and organizations to date
Companies mentioned：株式会社マイシェルパ、三越伊勢丹プロパティ・デザイン、Forbes JAPAN
“ドン・キホーテ×セカコス Produce by PAGE-ONER” to be held for 3 days starting July 31 (Fri.)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Booths for all 7 brands will be set up
Companies mentioned：ドン・キホーテ、セカコス、PAGE-ONER、centellian24、arocell、KKOTPPANG、MELLMOON、PASSIONCAT、IPKN、wbL
Marking its first anniversary by responding to local decluttering and organizing inquiries, 買いクル西宮店 surpasses 500 home visits
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Average Google Maps rating: 4.9
- Reviews posted on Google Maps (52 reviews
Companies mentioned：買いクル西宮店、株式会社RC、買いクル本部
Aising renews its AI implementation support service
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイシング、東京ガス、日立建機、オムロン
Enjoy “ひらがじゃん” with three generations this summer vacation. A new game for the family table when visiting home.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ひらがじゃん card edition: ¥1,650
- ひらがじゃん tile edition: ¥4,980
- 専用 mat for the tile edition: ¥2,480
- Age: 7 and up (playable by anyone who can read hiragana)
- Number of players: 2–4
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXT、ひらがじゃん
Applications open for One Stop Business Center’s career exploration program under 福岡市’s “Program to Create Diverse Career Experience Opportunities for Junior and Senior High School Students”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A track record of supporting more than 25,000 entrepreneurs and freelancers in launching their businesses
- 16 years have passed since the service launched
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワンストップビジネスセンター、福岡市
JAMテラス, a new tourist attraction in Katsuyama, Fukui, welcomed 2,522 visitors in its first 10 days, reaching 217% of the target
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Visitors: 2,522
- Approximately 1,000 m elevation
- Day-trip visitors: 65.5%
- Overnight visitors: 34.5%
- 109 people
- Used by 870 people
- More than 4 times the original plan
- Blue-sky cream soda (¥900, tax included)
- Approximately 15 minutes by lift
- Adults (ages 13 and up) 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Children (ages 4–12) 1,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート、JAMテラス、niko and ...、JAM福井勝山東急ホテル＆リゾーツ、福井県立恐竜博物館、スキージャム勝山、勝山高原開発株式会社
“CookieRun: Kingdom” releases the “Forgotten Tartarus” update!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Jan. 21, 2021
- July 29, 2026 (Wed.)
Companies mentioned：DEVSISTERS
Mental Health Technologies and Grace Group sign a business partnership agreement
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20% off the initial cost
- One of the industry's largest partner networks of fertility clinics, with more than approximately 100 clinics nationwide
- More than 25 years without an accident
Companies mentioned：株式会社メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ、株式会社Avenir、株式会社グレイスグループ、ステムセル研究所
Carahsoft, with a more than 70% share in the public sector, partners for sales in the North American market
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Revenue: approximately $15.5 billion (FY 2023)
- Holds more than 220 contract vehicles (contracting frameworks)
Companies mentioned：Carahsoft Technology Corp.、株式会社コミュニティオ、Microsoft
Is scattering ashes at sea legal? Can you do it yourself?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 7,000 services performed to date
- An area of sea at least 1 nautical mile (approximately 1.85 km) from land accessible to people
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハウスボートクラブ、一般社団法人日本海洋散骨協会、法務省、厚生労働省、国土交通省
鈴与シンワート’s あさレポ receives certification from 国土交通省 for post-work automated roll-call devices and releases its post-work automated roll-call function
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Certification number: JG26-030
Companies mentioned：鈴与シンワート株式会社、国土交通省
YOSHINA wins the top “Leader” award for the 15th consecutive term in the Text Mining Tools category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer,” earning high marks for both customer satisfaction and recognition
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This marks the 15th consecutive term receiving the award
- YOSHINA enters its 7th year in July 26
Companies mentioned：YOSHINA、株式会社レトリバ、アイティクラウド株式会社、ITreview
Originalメンタルヘルステクノロジーズ、株式会社グレイスグループと業務提携契約を締結
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20% off the initial cost
- One of the industry's largest partner networks of fertility clinics, with more than approximately 100 clinics nationwide
- More than 25 years without an accident
Companies mentioned：株式会社メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ、株式会社グレイスグループ、株式会社Avenir、ステムセル研究所
[Case Study] 株式会社ゆうちょ銀行 adopts the “Tech Camp AI Utilization Support Service.” The initiative enabled the in-house development of a business improvement tool that automates data organization under the direction of frontline staff at a financial institution with strict security restrictions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Established: March 22, 2012
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゆうちょ銀行、株式会社div、Microsoft
チェンジ to publish “Outcome-Oriented Thinking for Successful Workers: Work Is 10割 Preparation!” by its representative, 野田知寛, on July 31
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A campaign will give away copies of the book to the first 200 people
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- ISBN: 978-4833426046
Companies mentioned：株式会社チェンジホールディングス、株式会社チェンジ、プレジデント社
[関西外国語大学] Applications are now open for the open-campus events on Aug. 2 (Sunday) and Aug. 22 (Saturday). A range of programs, including a preparation course for the general recommendation-based entrance exam, will be held
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 11:00～15:00
- 55 countries and regions worldwide
- 428 universities
- Approximately 1,300 students annually
- Approximately 1,100 international students annually
Companies mentioned：関西外国語大学
Digital manga materials “アイシースクリーンデジタル” launches a value set featuring ４ patterns selected for ease of use in manga production
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On sale from Aug. 3, 2026 (Monday)
- Normally 1,920GOLD when purchased individually
- Set price: 1,500GOLD
- About 22％ off the regular price
- Used by more than 50 million people
- About 700 designs
- The brand marks its 55th year
Companies mentioned：株式会社トゥーマーカープロダクツ、株式会社セルシス、るかな先生、Tooグループ
World’s first※1 open-ear sound amplifier that does not cover the ears, “cocoe Ear”; NTTドコモ conducts an in-store experience-reporting visit at a Docomo Shop
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 200% of the original sales plan
- About 7 tenths of people who feel they have hearing difficulties do not use hearing aids or similar devices
- About 6 tenths were people with potential hearing-related issues who were aware of difficulties—such as “I have trouble hearing but am not taking measures” or “My hearing has recently become worse”—but had not taken concrete steps
- 85.7% of customers who tried it said, “The shop staff’s explanations became easier to understand”
- 80.6% said, “I would like to continue using it at home”
- About 35% of supporters purchased it as a gift for family members
- A total of 55.4% said they had “often” or “sometimes” felt during past visits home that “my parent is having trouble hearing” in conversations with their parents
- “During everyday conversations and meals” accounted for 74.4%
- Those who answered “while watching TV (the volume is loud, they ask people to repeat themselves, etc.)” also accounted for 49.5%
- Sound amplifiers and earpho with sound-amplification functions
Companies mentioned：NTTソノリティ株式会社、NTTドコモ、GREEN FUNDING
[あべのハルカス近鉄本店] A huge gathering of 27 brands and more than 170 varieties, including 13 brands making their debut! The “あいぱく®” ice cream festival, one of Japan’s largest, returns this year. Beat the extreme heat with limited-edition ice cream available “only now! only here!”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 27 brands
- More than 170 types
- 1 piece: 850 yen
- Original1個 各770円
- Original1セット 1,400円
- Original1個 1,200円
- Original1個 1,600円
- Original1個 900円
- Original1個 1,500円
- Original1個 720～750円
- Original1個 640円
Companies mentioned：株式会社近鉄百貨店、さつまいも菓子専門店「十芋」、バニラビーンズ、ブボ・バルセロナ、ソラアオ、K.L.I.M（クリム）、ミルクのくるみ、アイスビストロヒライ、あいぱくTOKYO、JOTARO SAITO GATEAU、いなべプリン店、早和果樹園、薄荷堂、十勝加藤牧場、ロッテ
Salad bowl specialty store WithGreen opens its first location along the Odakyu Line at 町田マルイ on Aug. 13 (Thursday)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Its 57th location nationwide
- Marks its 10th anniversary in May 2026
- Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：WithGreen、株式会社WithGreen、町田マルイ
[文明堂] “Doraemon Birthday Series” goes on sale sequentially from July 31! Featuring new packaging—celebrate together with dorayaki and castella♪
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price including tax: 184 yen
- Price including tax: 1,188 yen
- Price including tax: 1,296 yen
- Best before: 30 days from and including the date of manufacture
- Best before: 20 days including the date of manufacture
Companies mentioned：株式会社 文明堂東京、ドラえもん未来デパート、THE DORAEMON STORE
[笑たこ] Perfect for hot weather! “Negi-salt shikuwasa takoyaki,” bursting with plenty of green onions and refreshing tartness, goes on sale from July 19, 2026 (Sunday)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- July 19, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホスピタリティオペレーションズ、株式会社SMILE WHO’S、笑たこ
Take your summer car customization up a notch! エフシーエル announces a grille marker tape that easily gives your car a more imposing look
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ultra-slim, low-profile design, 4mm wide and 2mm thick
- Equipped with 36 carefully selected LED chips (9×4)
- 3-month warranty
Companies mentioned：株式会社WiNEEDS HOLDINGS、エフシーエル(fcl.)
[Limited-time offer] U.S.M.H’s delivery service fee will be waived when purchases reach a set amount
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Through Sept. 30 (Wednesday)
Companies mentioned：ユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス株式会社、U.S.M.H
[Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture] 24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Kitakyushu Honjo” opens Aug. 10｜Its 3rd location in Fukuoka Prefecture and 65th nationwide
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2,980 yen per month
- 3,278 yen including tax
- Save up to approximately ¥9,500 in initial costs
- More than 40 professional-grade machines
- Its 3rd location in Fukuoka Prefecture
- Its 65th location nationwide
- 40,000 cumulative members
Companies mentioned：エーイーシー株式会社、ECOFIT24、TRESUL
Tracing enduring design through “tambourine” and the latest collection: the exhibit at the VISON “minä perhonen museum” has been revamped
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Starting July 15, 2026 (Wed.)
- “A brand that lasts at least 100 years”
- 3.5 million people annually
Companies mentioned：VISON、ヴィソン多気株式会社、minä perhonen
ARI case study: Supporting the rebuilding of the application platform underpinning EARTHBRAIN’s construction DX
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 143.56 million yen (as of the end of May 2026)
- 655 employees
- 867 employees across the group
Companies mentioned：EARTHBRAIN、ARI、コマツ、NTTドコモビジネス、ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ、野村総合研究所
Photoruction Build renews its construction BPO functions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital and other funds: 625 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォトラクション、Photoruction Build
[オイシックス新潟] Toward “Niigata, a new dimension of traffic safety”! In partnership with 新潟県警察, traffic safety slogans will be displayed on traffic information boards on 7/31 and 8/1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Reduce annual traffic accident fatalities to 48 or fewer
- Reduce the number of seriously injured people to 444 or fewer
Companies mentioned：オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、新潟県警察、公益社団法人新潟県トラック協会、オイシックス株式会社、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、BCリーグ、NPBファーム・リーグ
Number Nine’s latest webtoon, “刀神ハイスクール,” takes 1st place in 3 LINE Manga categories
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Monthly sales exceed 120 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナンバーナイン、LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、フジテレビ、Lezhin Ent.、Studio No.9
嶌村吉祥丸 photo exhibition “what matters”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年7月31日（金）- 10月18日（日）
- Original2026年8月1日（土）- 10月1日（木）
Companies mentioned：ライカカメラジャパン株式会社、Leica Gallery Omotesando、Leica Gallery Kyoto、ライカSL3-P
≪Instant※1 smooth, glossy straight hair with a few strokes≫ New “イコエル ケアスチームブラシアイロン” makes salon-quality results easy, even on busy mornings｜イコエル（イコエル）
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Instagram followers: 410,000
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 13,970 yen (including tax)
- Lightweight design weighing about 475g
- High-density negative ions, up to about 100 million/cm³
Companies mentioned：パス株式会社、ジヴァスタジオ、イコエル、CHERIE hair design
22nd survey: “Impact of rating changes following revisions to the rating methodology for RM ratings” ～About 97,000 rating changes, with more companies downgraded～
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Facts
- 97,434 companies had a change in rating
- 30,669 upgrades
- 66,765 downgrades
- The “Hokkaido and Tohoku” region had the largest increase in highly rated companies (A–C ratings), with 136
- The increase in low-rated (E/F) companies was highest in Kanto (5,168 cases)
- The increase in high-rated (A–C) companies was highest in wholesale and retail (266 cases)
- The increase in low-rated (E/F) companies was highest in medical care and welfare (531 cases)
- The group had 15,042 members as of the end of March 2026
Companies mentioned：リスクモンスター株式会社、リスモン
みずほ信託銀行株式会社 adopts “Knowledge Work AI Sales Role-Play,” a hands-on role-play training program using AI avatars
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “Knowledge Work” sales AI product series has been adopted by organizations with thousands of sales staff
Companies mentioned：みずほ信託銀行株式会社、株式会社ナレッジワーク、NTTドコモビジネス、みずほ銀行、日清食品
The 2.5D idol group “いれいす” is holding a collaboration event at the Numazu Tourist Information Center to coincide with its summer tour performance in Numazu!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- To be held on Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday), at the Main Hall of 沼津市民文化センター
- July 29 (Wednesday)–Aug. 3 (Monday), 2026
- From July 20 (Monday, a national holiday) through Aug. 2 (Sunday), 2026
- A summer tour visiting 14 venues in 13 cities across Japan
- An exclusive, newly recorded announcement lasting about 1 minute by the 6 members of いれいす
Companies mentioned：株式会社VOISING、いれいす、沼津観光協会、沼津市民文化センター、沼津ラクーンビジョン
Turning rejected job applications into a “baton connecting to the community.” Ehime Bank decides to adopt ABABA’s “Oinori Yell”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Currently, about 30 companies in 四国地域, primarily companies driving the local economy, have adopted “ABABA.”
- The survey found that about 80% gave positive evaluations, with comments such as “I value that the process of job hunting, not just the selection outcome, is evaluated” and “I get the impression that the company stands by students through to the end even when they are not hired,” as well as the view that “the company stands by students.”
- A total of 200,000 job seekers have registered to date, and the number of companies adopting the service has reached 3,500 (as of the end of June 2026).
- Bank staff: 1,277
- Capital: 21.367 billion yen
- Employees: 100 (including interns and part-time workers)
- Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ABABA、株式会社愛媛銀行、四国地域
[Hiroshima/Sera] The “Sunflower Festival” is open through Aug. 23 at 世羅高原農場
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A field spanning as much as 65,000㎡
- Adults: ¥700–¥1,200
- Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): ¥300–¥600
Companies mentioned：世羅高原農場
Exhibiting at the 2nd IT & IT Administration DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer], taking place Aug. 20 (Thursday)–21 (Friday) at Tokyo Big Sight
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A homegrown cloud file server with a track record of use by more than 25,000 companies*
- Capital: 100,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：ファイルフォース株式会社、ブティックス株式会社
いつも continues to meet the growing demand for TikTok Shop, opening new logistics centers dedicated to TikTok Shop in Chiba and Hyogo, in eastern and western Japan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Establishing capacity to handle approximately 350,000 shipments combined across eastern and western Japan
- More than 300,000 TikTok Shop shipments to date
- 150,000 cases per month
- 200,000 cases per month
Companies mentioned：株式会社いつも、TikTok Shop、ピースクリエイション
The Hawaii category has been revamped. Make summer more enjoyable with curtains in a tropical resort style!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- We offer more than 5000 curtain designs
Companies mentioned：通販ドットTOKYO株式会社、パーフェクトスペースカーテン館
株式会社リゾートワークス uses “PartnerSuccess パスポート” to expand sales channels for “Resort Worx”
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：株式会社リゾートワークス、パートナーサクセス株式会社、Resort Worx、PartnerSuccess パスポート
Takumi Takahashi of 博展 to speak at “Designers Edge,” an interactive event for spatial designers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 10,000 projects completed
- 100 people
Companies mentioned：ユニオンテック株式会社、株式会社博展、サーキュラーデザインルーム
株式会社旭東みらいテクノロジー launches 2 AI network camera models to help retailers prevent crime and shoplifting
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4 megapixels
- 1/1.8-inch
- Maximum illumination distance of 50m
- Maximum illumination distance of 30m
- Maximum 2688×1520
- 25/30fps
- 120dB WDR
- Sales results exceeding 70,000 items per year
- Ongoing business relationships with approximately 580 companies nationwide
- Capital: 10 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社旭東みらいテクノロジー
Robot vacuum cleaner “DEEBOT N50 OMNI,” the first basic model to feature ZeroTangle 3.0 anti-tangling technology, goes on sale July 29 (Wednesday)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Powerful suction of up to 25,000 Pa
- The DEEBOT X series has achieved cumulative global sales of 3.1 million units
Companies mentioned：エコバックスジャパン株式会社、エコバックス、DEEBOT
47.3% of married couples said they knew each other’s “annual income and assets” when they got married. An in-depth survey of how Reiwa-era couples share financial information
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Facts
- 47.3% of couples said they “knew each other’s annual income and assets”
- Among couples married for 3 years or more, the rate who knew each other’s finances rose to 53.9%
- Those who said they “didn’t know about each other” accounted for just 14.0% of all respondents.
- 28.4% said they “knew only their partner’s annual income and assets”
- 23.0% of men
- 34.2% of women
- “I asked them myself” was the most common response at 37.8%
- “We set aside time to discuss and share the information” accounted for 25.9%
- “My partner volunteered the information” accounted for 19.4%
- “I had a general idea” accounted for 11.4%
- Asked whether they were glad they shared their annual income and assets, 82.6% answered “yes.”
- “Pu
Companies mentioned：株式会社トキハナ、トキハナ
“Teladoc HEALTH” and an AI facial-expression analysis system begin a pilot program for online parent-child visits in the NICU
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The hospital has installed 3 tablet-based “Teladoc HEALTH Viewpoint” devices at NICU bedsides
- During the usage period, family members can access “Teladoc HEALTH Viewpoint,” located at the NICU bedside, from a smartphone or tablet at any time
Companies mentioned：ウィーメックス株式会社、PHCホールディングス株式会社、Teladoc HEALTH、CAC identity、心sensor、神奈川県立こども医療センター、セントラルユニ、Affdex、ザクティ、Xacti LIVE（CX-WL100W）
“Because we want to see more smiles from children and their families”—inspired by this sentiment, a limited-edition bottle (moisturizing lotion) from the charity project “20th Smile Kids Project” will go on sale in limited quantities from July 30, 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Submitted works
- 3,080 yen (tax included)
- Total donations: 46.4 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス、国際協力NGOジョイセフ、認定NPO法人全国こども食堂支援センター・むすびえ
[For summer visits home and travel] 4 store-exclusive sweets you can’t buy online from Yokohama-based chocolate specialist VANILLABEANS
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 1,350 yen for 5 pieces (tax included)
- Price: 1,987 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,188 yen for 4 pieces (tax included)
- A total of approximately 16,000 cacao seedlings provided
Companies mentioned：チョコレートデザイン株式会社、VANILLABEANS、横浜髙島屋
Major road paving company 東亜道路工業 adopts “GENBAx点検” to improve on-site efficiency and reduce staffing (Tokyo)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- With a history of more than 90 years
Companies mentioned：東亜道路工業、SORABITO株式会社
ベター・プレイス surpasses 500 total partnerships with tax accountants
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total partnerships surpass 500
- Small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99.7% of all companies in Japan
- Employees of small and medium-sized enterprises account for 69.7% of the workforce
- Only 16% of companies with 30–99 employees have a retirement pension plan
- About 95% of adopting corporations are small and medium-sized, with 300 or fewer employees
- Original約3分の1の法人が福祉・医療・教育関連
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベター・プレイス、税理士法人、税理士事務所、山梨大学、福利厚生戦略研究所、独立行政法人 中小企業基盤整備機構、厚生労働省、金融庁
This summer, the nights at 駿府の工房 匠宿 will be dyed indigo! The popular evening event “手しごとの宴” is set for Aug. 28 (Friday)—its 3rd edition is bigger than ever, offering a special night for the whole family to enjoy with all five senses
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date: Aug. 28, 2026 (Friday)
- Original時間：18:00〜21:00まで延長営業
- Price: 1,300 yen
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Fee: ¥1,000
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Price: 500 yen and up
- Hours: 15:00–21:00
- ● Opening hours: 9:30–18:00
- ● Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 (shared space on the 1st floor of the hotel)
Companies mentioned：駿府の工房 匠宿、工房 竹と染、居酒屋 HACHI&MITSU、麺処汐のや、テキーラダイナー、すごせる酒屋MUGI、静岡醸造、SUN CAFE、井上玩具煙火、1HOTEL（ワンホテル）、工芸ノ宿 和楽、ふきさらし湯、蓬きんつば ときや、HACHI & MITSU、株式会社創造舎
Free release of materials on “How to Build a Harassment-Free Workplace in 10 Minutes!” | 株式会社LDcube
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital
Companies mentioned：株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント
【SwitchBot】Automating guest access management at accommodation facilities. API integration launched with AirHost ONE, the accommodation management tool from 株式会社エアホスト
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Rollout will begin sequentially for corporate clients operating 50 or more rooms
- 2 million households using the service in Japan
- 5 million units sold cumulatively
Companies mentioned：SWITCHBOT株式会社、株式会社エアホスト、AirHost ONE
“Everyone Together: Cut CO2 (Genkotsu) Project 2026” Visualizes Changes in Consumer Purchasing Behavior Using V Points and Other Extensive Purchase Data
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original全国16自治体・団体および民間企業21社が参画するチャレンジ・カーボンニュートラル・コンソーシアム
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本総合研究所、株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、チャレンジ・カーボンニュートラル・コンソーシアム
クウゼン（KUZEN） wins 1st place for the first time in the LINE Marketing Tools overall category of the “ITトレンド First-Half Rankings 2026”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1st place
- More than 700 companies
Companies mentioned：クウゼン（KUZEN）、株式会社クウゼン、株式会社Innovation & Co.、ITトレンド
Shippio to exhibit at “EC and Mail-Order DXPO Tokyo '26 Summer,” Aug. 20-21
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aug. 20 (Thu.)-21 (Fri.), 2026
- 9:30～17:30
- ※Until 16:30 on the final day only
- Booth No.: 17-20
Companies mentioned：株式会社Shippio、トリニティ株式会社
Shippio to exhibit at “JAPAN HOMECENTER SHOW 2026,” Aug. 27-29
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aug. 27 (Thu.)-29 (Sat.), 2026
- Booth No.: 5B55
Companies mentioned：株式会社Shippio、JAPAN HOMECENTER SHOW 2026、幕張メッセ、一般社団法人 国際フレイトフォワーダーズ協会（JIFFA）
【アルファポリス】Direct sales of print editions of English-language manga begin in North America and other global markets! Expanding overseas distribution networks while retaining licenses for its own IP.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 863,824,400 yen
- Starting July 28, 2026 (U.S. time)
- Volume 2 of each title: August 11, 2026
- Volume 3 of each title: October 13, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルファポリス、Alpha Manga
Ubie and NTTドコモ launch a “Digital Care Model Demonstration Project for Obesity” through cross-industry collaboration
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 80% of those who qualified indicated they intended to seek medical care
- Demonstration project targeting about 15,800 people in Fukuoka Prefecture
Companies mentioned：Ubie株式会社、NTTドコモ、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン
MAGNOLIA WHITE JEWELRY unveils 10 new styles of wedding rings.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ¥231,000～
- ¥291,500～
- ¥132,000～
- ¥137,500～
- ¥258,500～
- ¥220,000～
- ¥258,000～
- ¥154,000～
- ¥275,000～
Companies mentioned：MAGNOLIA WHITE JEWELRY、TAKAMI BRIDAL、高見株式会社、Couture Wedding Salon MAGNOLIA WHITE
Kids become idols!? The “Supermarket Where I’m the Star” returns for a 2nd installment following popular demand! Experiential photo event “Little on Tour” to be held at the Higashi-Sendai studio
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 27,500 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic diorama figure: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Clear cards (10): 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic keychain, small: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Merchandise set: 2 large keychains + 10 clear cards, 7,700 yen (tax included)
- All data: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Original song video: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- All data and video set: 6,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社キャラット、スタジオキャラット、スタジオコフレ