Bring a new summer festival for children to Tsukuba! Japan’s lowest-budget Bon dance festival!? “Tsukuba Kids Bon Dance 2026” to be held Aug. 1 at Kenkyu-gakuen Station Front Park!
Toyonaka launches “Cheerleading Town” ambassadors, with junior and senior high school students active in national competitions promoting the city’s appeal
Sponsors international water environment conservation conference “WET2026” and presents the “水ing Award”
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July 11 to 12, 2026
306 participants (29 countries)
Approximately 200 oral and poster presentations
2 “Excellent Paper Awards”
24 “Excellent Presentation Awards”
Companies mentioned：水ing株式会社、日本水環境学会、同志社大学、The University of Tokyo、Nagoya University、Gifu University、University of Tsukuba、Ehime University、University of Yamanashi、Kyoto University、Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology、Hokkaido University
New “TRAVEL TRAINER 2.0” sneakers featuring the waterproof, breathable “HydroGuard(R)” membrane now available. Popular “TRAVEL TRAINER” model gets an update
[Survey, Part 4] Even among people “not interested” in tax savings, 84.6% hold NISA accounts—The divide between tax savings you get without choosing and those you must choose｜134 Asset Management EXPO visitors
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Even among respondents who said they were “not very interested” in tax savings, the ownership rate for NISA and Tsumitate NISA reached 84.6%
Only 30.8% cited solar power when asked, “What comes to mind when you think of real assets?”
Real estate (rental properties and condominiums) 74 people 94.9%
Investment in solar power: 12.9%
Among people who invest in real estate, 19.6% also invest in solar power
[Popular catering in Kyoto] Add a Japanese touch to Kyoto events. New Japanese-style catering plan decorates the venue with traditional umbrellas and textiles!
AndTech WEB online seminar scheduled for Sept. 28: “Comparing Japanese and U.S. Systems for Marketing Approval Applications for Regenerative Medicine Products: Key Differences, Practical Considerations and Challenges”
[Case Study] アルヴァ outsources end-customer EC and app operations, including project management, through Cloud Buddy, cutting monthly workload by 100–150 hours. BPR × BPO enables the outsourcing of project management
The 2nd round of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Water Source Area Revitalization and Tour Promotion Project! Decarbonized mobility to be deployed in the Tanzawa Lake area!
[For people across Japan aiming to work for a fire department or as firefighters] Passing activities and experience on to the future—豊橋市消防本部 publishes a compiled record of firefighting operations at the Takatsuka-cho forest fire in 豊橋市
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A vast forest fire spanning approximately 2.8 hectares
[Co-developed with Instagram followers] The “ideal curry plate” arrives in Mino ware! Introducing “barca,” combining ease of use and beauty, from Friday, July 31
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[Price] 1,900 yen (tax included)
[Capacity] Approximately 700 ml (when filled to the brim)
From the anime “Onimai: I'm Now Your Sister!”, Mahiro Oyama and Mihari Oyama have been made into figures inspired by Heisei-era gyaru outfits. Reservations are now being accepted for each at あみあみ.
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Suggested retail price: 28,800 yen each (tax included)
苫小牧市 and パナソニック release results of a demonstration experiment: about 65% said using a dishwasher “helps promote a fairer division of household chores and women's participation in the workforce”
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64.7% of households felt that using a dishwasher helped promote a fairer division of household chores and women's participation in the workforce
94.1% of households felt that a dishwasher reduced the burden of washing dishes
44.1% of households saw their partners or family members participate more often in washing dishes compared with before using a dishwasher
29.4% of households felt that their partners or family members participated more often in housework other than dishwashing or in childcare
September 25 (Friday): AndTech WEB online seminar on “Fundamentals of Curing Agents and Curing Accelerators for Epoxy Resins, Analysis and Evaluation Methods, and Future Challenges” to be held on Zoom
[Support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] EENOUR begins accepting applications for donations of generators and in-vehicle refrigerators—relaunches the “Power Guardian” project
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck
A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was recorded
As part of its electricity and refrigeration support, EENOUR (イーノウ) announced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026
レガシア株式会社 selected for the “100 Companies Representing Tokyo's 23 Wards”—working toward a sustainable future alongside local communities with the mission “Changing Japan through small and medium-sized businesses”
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100 Companies Representing Tokyo's 23 Wards
Established: January 2024
Companies mentioned：レガシア株式会社、株式会社IOBI、Made In Local
Japanet's first private brand, “J PRIDE LIFETECH,” launches its first product, the “High-Pressure Handheld Washer for Use Anywhere,” on Wednesday, July 29
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Retail price: 16,980 yen (tax included)
Main unit weight: approximately 1.1 kg (with battery pack and nozzle attached)
Continuous operating time: up to approximately 51 minutes (shower nozzle)
Charging time / power supply method: approximately 4 hours
Power consumption: 150 W
30-day return guarantee (returns accepted even after opening and use)
12-month main unit warranty
We cover return shipping costs (the customer pays the 770 yen shipping fee at purchase)
September 29 (Tuesday): AndTech WEB online seminar, “The Share of the Standard Cathode Binder PVDF Is at Risk: The Era of Non-PVDF Binders,” scheduled to be held via Zoom
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Participation fee: 50,600 yen (tax included)
Instructor with 28 years of experience in battery materials development
Summer vacation play space OPEN‼ — Pool and Fireworks Plaza — New BBQ plan also announced at campass大宮, a 7-minute walk from Omiya Station’s west exit‼
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Adults: 5,980 yen/person
Elementary school students: 2,980 yen/person
Ages 3–6: 1,480 yen/person
Enjoy Lito Depo‼ All-you-can-drink BBQ plan with sauna ingredients: Adults 7,980 yen/person
September 18 (Friday): AndTech WEB online seminar, “Fundamentals of Laser Heating Technology for Fast, Efficient Processing and Its Applications in Resin Welding, Dissimilar Material Joining, Glass Sealing, and More,” scheduled to be held via Zoom
【Hosted by Recept・4 companies presenting】—The Forefront of Verifiable Credentials—Beyond “Trust Is Necessary”: 60 Minutes at the Intersection of Creating, Connecting, and Using Verifiable Credentials
The mold issue at 小林製薬’s factory: “Investigating the cause without official sample collection”—Why did Osaka City rely solely on samples “voluntarily provided” by 小林製薬?
【Cumulative social media views surpassed 12.17 million in about 2 months from posting!】The 3WAY “rotating armrest sofa” sold out its pre-order allotment as soon as deliveries began! Reservations now open for deliveries from early August onward
Supporting new challenges by businesses in Hokkaido, from Hokkaido to the world. A business leaders’ network connecting 33 countries worldwide opens a new hub in Sapporo
Applications open July 29 for “ART & BUSINESS AWARD 2026”
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“ART & BUSINESS AWARD 2026”
5 categories
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), 23:59
September 9, 2026 (Wednesday), 23:59
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人カルチャー・ヴィジョン・ジャパン、経済産業省、株式会社大林組、公益財団法人大林財団、森美術館、国立アートリサーチセンター、NPO 法人アーツイニシアティヴトウキョウ、アート・インテリジェンス・グローバル、UntroD Capital Japan 株式会社、東京藝術大学、株式会社ベネッセホールディングス、公益財団法人福武財団
株式会社孫の手 registered as an SDGs Partner of みどり市, Gunma Prefecture; working toward a sustainable local community through integrated community care and creating a supportive workplace
味の素㈱ signs a partnership agreement with women’s professional baseball player Ayuri Shimano
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Contract period: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)–June 30, 2027 (Wednesday)
The Women‘s Pro Baseball League (WPBL)※1, featuring 4 teams based mainly in the northeastern United States, will begin play in August 2026.
The launch of a full-fledged women’s professional baseball league in the United States will be the first in 72 years, since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), which existed from 1943 to 54.
In 2003, we launched the “Victory Project®” as a joint initiative with 日本オリンピック委員会(JOC).
Companies mentioned：味の素㈱、Women‘s Pro Baseball League、All-American Girls Professional Baseball League、日本オリンピック委員会(JOC)、読売ジャイアンツ女子チーム
[Cross-industry collaboration | Wedding ring brand SORA × Butterfly Pea Research Institute] Bridal fair showcases the “blue” created by metal and plants
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For 1 month, from August 1 (Saturday) to August 31 (Monday)
[Reopening] “播磨珈琲,” which sells crepes, opens this week at Tatsuno Nishi SA (outbound)! Serving local crepes made with Himeji’s famous almond butter and bean paste from a long-established local producer
A heartfelt thank-you to beat the scorching heat!! The Isomaru Appreciation Festival runs in August only. Enjoy as many drinks as you like at this price! 199 yen (219 yen including tax)
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199 yen before tax (219 yen including tax) per drink
Champagne is entering the biggest turning point in its 300-year history! “The Changing World of Champagne,” a book by Filadis CEO 石田大八朗, goes on sale August 12
[多摩六都科学館] Beyond the Summer Triangle and into the galaxy: The fully live-narrated planetarium program “Space Cruise 2026: Set Sail! The Milky Way Route” launches August 1
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From August 1 to September 27, 2026
※The presentation lasts approximately 45 minutes
Capacity: 220 people
Adults: 1,040 yen
Children (ages 4 through high school): 420 yen
Our planetarium dome, “Science Egg,” is 27.5 m in diameter.
The optical projector “CHIRONⅡ (ケイロンⅡ)” precisely displays more than 140 million stars