【JAF Sapporo】Enjoy unlimited Yubari melon for 30 minutes! “Special JAF Day in Yubari,” savoring the fruit at its place of origin, to be held on Saturday, August 8
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All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes
150 people
Minimum number of participants: 50
Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥3,100
Children (elementary school students and younger): ¥1,600
Now accepting orders for trading metallic can badges and bromides featuring scenes from the TV anime 『日本三國』, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
『AIの核心【エッセンシャル版】1』 released — a decision-making framework for “where to position AI,” for executives and decision-makers with no time to read technical books
The more product varieties, the harder it is for AI to learn—Xsym tackles structural challenges in high-mix manufacturing, wins NEDO Challenge “Manufacturing DX” award
【September 25】みらいパートナーズ and リンク＆サポート to co-host webinar: “Mandatory customer harassment measures are imminent! Consultation desks and response systems companies should establish”
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From October 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Explains practical steps to take now in 60 minutes
Bringing the comfort discovered in Korea into everyday life in Ehime. “Mugwort sauna,” brewed in a large cauldron, opens on Saturday, August 1, 2026! 【Kisuke no Yu, Ehime Prefecture】
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A major renovation focused on the bathing, sauna and dining areas will be carried out in June 2026
The corporate e-book subscription service “Sharelot” will provide free initial setup of an in-house digital library with 1,000 books for companies with 500 or more accounts
“Tsurupen’s Smooth Skin Research Lab” will be held for a limited time at CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA from 8/4 (Tue) to 10 (Mon): Experience “apply-on hair removal care*¹”!
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A limited-time event running from 8/4 (Tue) to 8/10 (Mon)
[Half-year-end financial results summer sale] Limited-time offer from 7/29 to 8/31: Save up to 50% on refurbished PCs with Windows 11, plus WPS Office included as standard
What is the “best way to hold assets” to weather inflation and rising prices? A major asset-management event in western Japan, where the “realities of money” converge—from preparing for the era of major inheritances to financial education for children through “Kids Flea Market”
[Addressing labor shortages, barriers to AI adoption and employee-retention risks at small and midsize businesses] One-stop support combines AI-driven workload reduction with career support to prevent turnover! Launch of “CARIAI（キャリアイ）,” an ongoing support subscription service for all of Niigata Prefecture
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Recruitment has begun for a launch-monitor program limited to the first 3 companies, priced at 29,800 yen per month
Standard plan: 98,000 yen per month (before tax)
With a track record of more than 600 career-support cases
Choose and combine the best measures from a full range of 15 practical services
SNS management and job posting creation: 20 hours per month → dramatically reduced to 2 hours per month with AI
[First Half of 2026] Ranking of the most-accessed station pages for searching storage units in Saitama Prefecture announced! Nishikawaguchi Station ranks first for the second consecutive year as demand for storage grows in the Kawaguchi and Saitama areas
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Access data for station pages in Saitama Prefecture from January to June 2026 was compiled and analyzed
Young people’s failure to grow is not their fault. — THA, the company behind “AI社長,” launches “AI Reform Coach,” an AI training tool specializing in renovation
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Adopted by more than 60 companies to date.
Used by 2 renovation companies for more than 1 year
Job総研 conducts “2026 Job Change Attitudes Survey”: 60% considered changing jobs during the “first 3 months of the new fiscal year,” with many expressing dissatisfaction over workloads
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A total of 61.4% considered changing jobs in the past 3 months
A total of 57.5% are considering or have undertaken a job change this summer
A total of 76.2% experienced workplace stress in the past 3 months
A total of 35.1% cited “uneven workloads” and “staff shortages” as workplace issues
Companies mentioned：パーソルキャリア株式会社、Job総研、厚生労働省、JobQ Town
“What should we do with phone calls during the Obon holiday…?” A 30-day free trial that lets professionals handle customer harassment, staffing shortages and complaint calls throughout the entire Obon period
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30 days, including the Obon holiday period
Professional operators trusted by more than 2,000 companies
Selected for the Japan Tourism Agency’s “Second Hometown Development Model Project.” 美馬オカエリ協議会 launches the “美馬オカエリふるさとプロジェクト” in 徳島県美馬市 and begins recruiting participants from outside Tokushima Prefecture, including urban areas
Penguin Kobo begins serializing its debut work, “The Strongest Sword Saint Reincarnated into a Magical Family,” on the digital manga and novel service “ピッコマ” starting July 29
For those tired of trying so hard. Naoki Yahagi’s “Well, I Should Have Just Walked.”, praised for lifting readers’ spirits, gets an immediate reprint after release
Amid rising demand for measures against rodent damage, 防除研究所’s pesticide-free rodent control device “スーパーHAYABUSA” surpasses 100 units sold and installed
【First in Japan】“ZAMA WEDGE RANGE,” an approach practice facility with artificial turf throughout that combines food and golf, to open to the public at ZAMA GOLF in Aug. 2026
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August 2026
Annual attendance totals 120,000
¥2,200 (tax included) / 30 minutes
Weekdays: ¥19,800 (tax included) / 60 minutes
Holidays: ¥22,000 (tax included) / 60 minutes
BBQ use: from ¥25,300 / 60 minutes
A meat set must be ordered separately at ¥5,500 per person
Torch Guide Vol.1 Shichi-Go-San | A local photo studio shares its recommended “Ise Shichi-Go-San model itinerary.” Discover a special day for families, with photography, shrine prayers, a meal and a visit to Okage Yokocho.
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Enjoy a walk in a kimono for approximately 120 minutes
【Taking place Aug. 5】Seminar on subsidies for new business ventures and manufacturing, energy-saving subsidies, and growth acceleration｜Explaining 3 programs in one session
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The 3rd application round is expected to begin around Sept. 2026
Has supported subsidy applications for more than 1,500 companies to date
A track record of securing approvals totaling more than 20 billion yen
NPO法人クリーンオーシャンアンサンブル research team publishes its 6th column, “The Equation for Zero Ocean Waste: Why Collection and Quantification Matter for Reducing Waste Accumulation”
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Plastic waste flowing into waterways in 2019: approximately 6.1 million tons per year (OECD, 2022)
Plastic waste accumulated in rivers and oceans in 2020: approximately 152 million tons (OECD, 2024)
Plastic waste projected to accumulate in rivers and oceans by 2040 if no additional measures are taken: approximately 300 million tons (OECD, 2024)
Plastic waste flowing into the ocean: approximately 13,000–31,000 tons per year (環境省, 2025)
Marine creatures reported to be affected by ingesting waste or becoming entangled in it: approximately
What is the secret to systematizing work in a way that directly boosts business performance, rather than simply cleaning up? Free download of the first booklet, “The Art of ‘Discarding’ and the Tactics of ‘Organizing’ to Transform Your Company”—proven know-how condensed into a total of 20 pages
【Starting July 28 (Tue.)】All-you-can-eat grilled oysters and red shrimp, plus new all-you-can-eat rolled snacks and shrimp shabu-shabu! Seafood pub “なみ小屋” launches a lavish all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink offer
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All-you-can-eat and drink: from ¥5,500 (¥6,050 including tax)
All-you-can-drink with draft beer: from ¥6,000 (¥6,600 including tax)
All-you-can-drink with sake and draft beer: from ¥6,500 (¥7,150 including tax)
All-you-can-eat and drink: from ¥6,500 (¥7,150 including tax)
All-you-can-drink with draft beer: from ¥7,000 (¥7,700 including tax)
All-you-can-drink with sake and draft beer: from ¥7,500 (¥8,250 including tax)
【m department】いーふらん opens a store on Mercari’s new service! “おたからや,” with more than 1,930 stores worldwide as of July 2026, guarantees professional-quality appraisals with its proprietary AI authentication system
【From summer into fall】The gentle sweetness of peaches and the fragrant aroma of roasted green tea. “Peach and Roasted Green Tea Anmitsu” available for a limited time starting in mid-August
Beauty-focused innerwear CHERA by peu a beaute, which has helped more than 2.5 million people address beauty concerns and swelling, reaches its target on the first day of its Makuake campaign. The night-care socks making waves on social media go on general sale in September
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Regular retail price: 5,600 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Caddireat Innovation株式会社、CHERA by peu a beaute、peu a beaute、Makuake、楽天市場
"Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho Annex" opens in Osaka's Namba area. New apartment-hotel building accommodating up to 8 guests grand opens on July 18, 2026 (Sat.)
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All rooms range in size from 57㎡ to 81㎡
It will be the 14th property in Osaka City's Naniwa Ward
Accommodation rates are 10% off
During the period through Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.)
Optional add-on for an additional 3,000 yen (before tax)
[Hida Takayama, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture] From closed school to theater: "Nomugi Gakusha Festival 2026" to be held at a school at an elevation of 1,318m
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Elevation: 1,318m
Advance tickets: 3,000 yen (limited to 200 tickets)
"Questions, futures, co-creation and practical learning" that AI cannot foster: X Design School opens second-round applications for its fall 2026 courses. Launches 3 online courses themed "Adult design learning in the AI era."
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More than 1,000 working adults from across Japan have participated to date
Ultimately, this is developed into a 90-day practical action plan
[Kufu Ietate Fair] Special collaboration with Daiichi-TV's "Pecorino"! Hitomi Kubo and the Pecorino vehicle to appear at "Kufu Ietate Fair 2026 in Hamamatsu"
【Report Released】New perspectives needed for “food education for the future” ~ Learning about animal welfare and life through practices in Japan, Europe and the United States ~
株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ wins contract for Ibaraki Prefecture’s e-learning system operation and maintenance for Japanese-language support for foreign residents for 3 consecutive terms
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This fiscal year, in addition to providing 700 free accounts for “Japany,” an e-learning system for foreign residents,
Equipped with more than 1,400 videos
The interface (operation screen) supports 12 languages
August 19 (Wed.), 11:00–: Webinar on “Why does research fail to move forward even as data grows?” focusing on changes in research and development approaches and decision-making
Ichijo Komuten adopts “リクルートミル,” an automated information-session service! Student-first presentation videos promote understanding and interest among students, helping improve retention and offer acceptance rates.
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By automating online information sessions that had required 1,200 hours per year (165 sessions per year × 2.5 hours × 3 people)
Expertise and support capabilities based on implementation at more than 150 companies
Drawing on a track record with more than 100 companies, “information-session automation professionals” support results through production, ATS integration and operations!
Number of employees: approximately 7,600 (as of March 31, 2026)
A cumulative total of 88,000 interactive videos produced and distributed to date
A “pillow to take with you” becomes a pillow that fits into everyday life. What new appeal of YOKONEGU Portable has emerged from customer reviews? — A limited-time campaign is also underway to mark its high review ratings
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YOKONEGU Portable has received an overall rating of ★4.57 on 楽天市場