News from Awaji SA, just across the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge: Summer curry menu launches Aug. 1, 2026! From “Royal,” the restaurant on the outbound side of Awaji Service Area
Special issue party for “Made In Japan 2026,” a special edition of the English-language lifestyle magazine Tokyo Weekender, held at Roppongi Hills Club
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More than 200 attendees gathered
About 20,000 copies distributed at about 400 locations in Tokyo
Companies mentioned：ENGAWA株式会社、Tokyo Weekender、フェアフィールド･バイ･マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト、長崎県観光連盟、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives、グランフィールズカントリークラブ、香彩堂、千總、株式会社シロク
Bringing a taste of autumn in Japan to the sweltering summer with Japanese sweets. Tokai’s first limited-time release of “Golden Oni Manju,” made with this year’s freshly harvested Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes, from August
In the AI era, where will the “added value” of staffing companies remain? Changes in job seekers, changes in technology, and areas to invest in now
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For 25 years, providing systems that support better matching and job creation for staffing businesses, including recruitment and temporary staffing companies
Capacity: 500 people
More than 2,200 companies have adopted the service, mainly recruitment and staffing agencies, including those in 12 countries outside Japan
AI discovers artificial crystals that freely control spin waves—“fluctuation design agents” that create and elucidate unexplored nanomagnetic materials
【Toyosu・米三角】The popular “local resident discount” returns for its 13th installment! Edogawa Ward newly added to the eligible areas! Enjoy great-value premium sake pairings in an evocative Edo-style setting, whether stopping by for a drink after work or for a second round after a fireworks show or summer festival!
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The eligible area now covers a total of 13 wards
50% off eligible drinks
Carefully selected sake for 330 yen
Authentic shochu “Torikai”: 660 yen → 330 yen
Google Maps review rating: 4.5
Today's overflowing seafood rice ball, served with koji soy sauce: 980 yen
デロンギ・ジャパン to exhibit at “CAFERES JAPAN 2026,” one of Japan’s largest exhibitions for the café, bakery and sweets industries. Exhibition period: Aug. 4 (Tue.) to 6 (Thu.), 2026.
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Suggested retail price: ¥4,378,000 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥6,160,000 (tax included)
Suggested retail price: ¥3,300,000 (tax included)
Admission: Free ※Advance registration required. Without registration, admission is 2,000 yen (tax included) at the on-site reception.
Naturaglacé（ナチュラグラッセ）, a makeup brand with 100% naturally derived ingredients and a skincare-inspired approach, launches Skincare Shield Loose Powder UV 03 exclusively through select sales channels.
Rent takes priority in room selection; interest in building age declines, while air conditioning tops the list of desired features. ハウスコム株式会社 conducts a survey on “Room Selection in FY2026.”
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“Rent” (64.8%)
“Size / layout” (50.0%)
“Rail line / transport access from the nearest station” (39.7%)
“Distance to the nearest station” (35.0%)
“Building age” (32.4%)
“Rent” (30.5%)
“Rail line / transport access from the nearest station” (13.2%)
Survey results: 78.2% of local governments have begun using generative AI. The biggest challenge is “insufficient staff literacy” (82.7%). 54.9% of local governments use it across the entire organization; GDX to hold a briefing on Aug. 5.
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The biggest challenge is “insufficient staff literacy” (82.7%).
93.2% of local governments prioritize promoting generative AI and DX.
“弐号館カレー,” officially certified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, has been launched at あふ食堂 in Building ２ of the Saitama New Urban Center Joint Government Building.
The 16th installment of 少数株ドットコム・山中裕’s “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: ギオルギ・チヴァゼ—the 16% shareholder supporting more than 8,000 business partners. What the “25-year-old largest shareholder” with a 34% stake reveals about the reality of the ownership structure.
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More than 8,000 business partners
16% stake
The “25-year-old largest shareholder” with a 34% stake
Corporate value of approximately 640.6 million lari
The 17th installment of 少数株ドットコム山中裕’s “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: ハティア・ゴグリゼ—the idea of owning a university as a “limited liability company.” How a university president sold a university valued at $10 million for $12.1 million in 2 and a half years.
Daihatsu makes partial improvements to the Move Canbus and Move mini passenger cars, and adds a special-edition Move Canbus that expands its distinctive world
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The maximum speed condition for pedestrian detection has changed from 60km/h to 80km/h
【Topo Athletic®(トポアスレチック)】New colors arrive for 3 popular models in the “DAILY TRAINING” collection, designed for everything from daily running to walking
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A 26mm-thick sole ensures comfort underfoot
Available at more than 500 premium specialty stores
＜As part of the “Food Education Starting with Plant Education” initiative by Kagome, Yanmar Marche and Takii Seed＞ Children plant vegetables, grow them over 3 months, then enjoy them at a “farm cooking class”
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A total of 34 children have participated so far
17 elementary school children and 14 family members, for a total of 31 people
【New book】“Delicious Daily Meals for Kidney Disease, Recommended by Nutrition Therapy Experts,” a recipe book for making kidney-friendly meals that taste great, now on sale at bookstores nationwide
【Campaign】Celebrating its 35th anniversary! A special preview of some of the prizes in the giveaway campaign for all applicants of the official Sonic seek-and-find book “Find SONIC! Find Sonic!”
Keiko Tanaka × Haru Oishi × Mika Horii spark an “unpredictable chemical reaction” in season 2 of Voicy Original audio program “Trialogue: Adult Chit-Chat,” starting Aug. 5, 2026
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More than 2.5 million registered members
More than 2,000 channels
Screening with an application acceptance rate of around 5%
Average listener retention rate is approximately 80%
Broadcasts average approximately 15 minutes
60% of channels have achieved monetization
Companies mentioned：Voicy、株式会社Voicy、株式会社 Art of Communication、株式会社ポスパム、TBS、フロム・ファーストプロダクション
A demonstration experiment using digital technology to provide rail travel assistance (for older adults and people with disabilities) will be conducted
Can gummies provide children with nutrients!? Kocchi no Kento appeals to a child whose fish was stolen by a cat! UHA Gummy Supplement KIDS “Big Day — DHA” commercial to air nationwide starting Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
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More than 20 billion total views, including on social media
In 2024, “Hai Yorokonde” ranked No. 1 on Billboard JAPAN’s annual “Heatseekers Songs” chart
【’47（フォーティーセブン）】All 12 models of the “CLEAN UP” collection featuring MLB team logos in rhinestones go on sale Aug. 17 (Monday). Pre-sale at the ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ POP-UP STORE
What habits can help you achieve a body that never gains weight? A book reveals the secrets to losing weight without willpower or calorie restrictions! “The Right Way to Eat, Taught by a Weight-Loss Specialist” goes on sale July 29
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Helping more than 2,000 patients with obesity over 15 years
The eagerly awaited latest work by the author of “The Art of Thinking from Age 13”! Open up your own sensibility through 6 masterpieces and the perspectives of children: “A Classroom for Sensibility: Reclaiming the Power to Live in the Present” goes on sale July 29
Can’t shake your fatigue, even after sleeping? Could the cause lie in your “brain”? The complete edition of the bestseller “The Ultimate Guide to Rest: The Method Used by the World’s Elite,” with 320,000 copies sold across the series, is here!
Nissen’s comprehensive interior shop “Kagulie（カグリエ）” wins the “Rakuten Shop of the Month” award for the 5th time! A 10x points campaign starts July 31.
【Kyoto Gyoen】Enjoy a tranquil evening in the gardens with a “Seasonal Kyoto Kaiseki Course,” available only on Saturday and Sunday nights! A fully reservation-only restaurant opens at “京都御苑 中立売御門 檜垣” on August 1
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Price: ¥11,000 (tax included, no service charge)
Seating: 76 seats (including counter seats), plus 36 terrace seats
Produced by 湘南乃風’s RED RICE! Luxury golfwear brand KILEL, specially designed for big sizes, to go on sale for a limited time at 2 大きいサイズの店フォーエル locations!
A new “multi-purpose kitchen towel” combines durability for repeated use even after washing※1 with heat resistance: “Highly Absorbent Kitchen Towel Tough Towel 2-Way Type” launches Thursday, October 1
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Approximately 10 times stronger than the regular product
Nationwide launch starting Thursday, October 1, 2026
Enjoy the height of summer and beat the heat at the hot springs at “源泉掛け流し天然温泉 湯の華廊”! The “Summer Is the Time to Acclimatize to the Heat in the Bath” campaign starts August 1
Featuring all 415 butterfly species in stunning wildlife photographs! Scan QR codes to enjoy flight videos too: “Illustrated Guide to Butterflies of Japan and the World” goes on sale July 31
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In addition to 264 butterfly species found in Japan
Features approximately 151 representative species from around the world
caseplay launches smartphone accessories featuring designs from the high-energy youth gag anime “High School! Kimengumi,” available in 16 designs for approximately 170 device models!
Niigata City retains the top spot in all 3 categories. Average prices for whole apartment buildings exceeding ¥100 million in 3 cities, while whole condominiums top ¥300 million in Saitama City. Kenbiya’s “High-Yield Ranking of Residential Investment Properties in Designated Cities, First Half of 2026”
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Niigata City: condominium units (17.58%)
Whole apartment buildings (13.10%)
Whole condominiums (13.59%)
Average prices exceed ¥100 million in 3 cities: Osaka, Saitama and Kawasaki
Saitama City is the only city to exceed ¥300 million
Ryosuke Fukahori Exhibition — “Song of the Goldfish” — A collaboration with Kenji Yamada and Keisuke Kitagawa. Advance tickets go on sale Friday, July 31!
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Advance price (tax included): Adults ¥1,000
Same-day price (tax included): Adults ¥1,200
Discounted admission for people with disabilities and others (same price for advance and same-day adult tickets): ¥500
【Public-private partnership】Fit-Easy × 岐阜県海津市: Supporting community health! Hosting a “Yoga Class” for working women and a “Frailty Prevention Class” for seniors
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Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 岐阜県海津市 in November 2025
Career service “doda” releases ranking of growth in high-class job openings
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The number of job openings with a minimum stated annual salary of ¥6 million or more has grown 2.6 times in 5 years
Ranking of growth in high-class job openings by industry: 1st place is “Construction, Plant and Real Estate,” at 4.9 times.
Ranking of growth in high-class job openings by occupation: 1st place is “Technical and Specialist Roles (Construction, Architecture, Real Estate, Plants and Factories),” at 4.7 times.
Shinichi Shiroyama, author of the bestseller “The Prison Guard’s Code,” explores the inner workings of modern families in his socially conscious novel “The Room Where Monday Never Comes,” published by 徳間書店!
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List price: 2,090 yen (tax included)
Page count: 320 pages
1.46 million people continue to struggle with loneliness and anxiety while living as shut-ins.
【ホテル椿山荘東京】Western, Japanese and Chinese sweets all in one place! Enjoy sweets crafted by chefs from each cuisine at the “Autumn Lunch & Sweets Buffet,” starting September 24
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A total of 23 kinds of sweets
10 kinds are original sweets featuring autumn flavors, crafted by the chefs of French, Japanese and Chinese cuisine
【Daimaru Kyoto Store】Pistachio sweets specialty shop “PISTA & TOKYO” opens for a limited time at Daimaru Kyoto Store from Wednesday, August 5! Pistachio sweets hugely popular at Tokyo Station will add color to your summer.
Views on careers split between “changing jobs until finding the right company” and “staying at one company for a long time.” More than 70% said they would not use a resignation agency. Some said, “I can explain my reasons while expressing my gratitude.” [Survey of 26 new employees]
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“Changing jobs until I find a company that suits me is unavoidable”
Limited-quantity product! A set featuring “Shiroha Naruse” from “Summer Pockets REFLECTION BLUE,” including a tumbler and an acrylic smartphone stand to brighten up your desk!【株式会社コスパ】
CREPERIE TOOTH TOOTH at TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL&NIGHT FES completely renews its menu starting July 30! New crepes to brighten up summer are also arriving♪
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Crepe Tatin: 880 yen (tax included)
Beurre Custard: 680 yen (tax included)
Earl Grey Chocolat: 890 yen (tax included)
Matcha Chocolat: 890 yen (tax included)
Citron Miel: 880 yen (tax included)
Brûlée Earl Grey: 890 yen (tax included)
Cassis Fromage: 880 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：TOOTH TOOTH、CREPERIE TOOTH TOOTH、TOOTH TOOTH MART FOOD HALL&NIGHT FES
Real estate appraiser exam, aiming to pass in 2027: “TAC First-Time Student Campaign” ends Friday, July 31! Special tuition discounts and a “Pass Guarantee Refund Program” provide strong support as you begin your studies
Approximately 70% of unmarried people without family support are anxious about “facing old age alone.” Top concerns include “emergency response,” “guarantors during hospitalization” and “procedures after death”
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71.3% said they had experienced anxiety about facing old age alone
“Emergency response” ranked first at 62.3%
“Guarantors during hospitalization” came in at 61.0%
“Procedures after death” came next, at 53.2%.
48.1% said they “have not given particular thought” to preparing for emergencies
73.1% said they “did not know about” services that can be entrusted with everything
52.7% said they “would like to try using” services that can be entrusted with everything
“Cost” tops the list at 45.6%
“Reliability” comes in at 31.6%
This is followed by “how much support will be provided” at 10.5%
The Japan tour is receiving rave reviews! Tokyo performances finally open on August 4! A special collaboration between 『Aぇ! groupのQ&Aぇ』 and 『blast ブラスト！』 is coming to life! Special program to air on Fuji TV on 8/1 (Sat.) at 13:35