Kao’s Resesh deodorizes even unnoticed odors*1. The powerful deodorizing series gets an improved new release, with redesigned packaging across all items.
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Kao survey (December 25, N=2,000, men and women in their 20s to 50s)
About 40% said it has “high deodorizing effectiveness.”
“Resesh Deodorant Power” contains 1.2 times more of the “patented deodorizing ingredient Deodorizer Z*5” than the previous product.
Aug. 1, 2026
Kao survey, July 2025 (N=30, men and women in their 20s to 50s)
New commercial in Merit's “Family, Love and Merit” series depicts the timeless love of family felt during a summer holiday visit home. “The Day I Went Back to My Parents’ House” begins airing July 30.
10 French students studying Japanese manga, beloved around the world, visit Japan. They receive direct critiques from Japanese editors and pitch their work to publishers.
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Participating students received evaluations equivalent to earning 6 business cards.
The 20-point grading system used in French schools
The master’s level is used as a benchmark for “earning the equivalent of a business card,” a gateway to becoming a professional through unsolicited submissions.
The No. 1 most-requested flavor for a return! (*) “Peach Tea Soda,” a refreshing, lightly carbonated drink to quench summer thirst from the “Afternoon Tea”-supervised series, goes on sale in limited quantities on Tuesday, Aug. 4
[New Publication] The HBM Profit Revolution: Hegemony Strategies in “Materials, Interfaces and Thermal Control” to Capture Profits from AI Semiconductors. Published by: （株）シーエムシー・リサーチ
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List price: CD (PDF edition), ¥66,000 (tax included)
Now a huge hit at Shibuya PARCO! Additional details revealed for “KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS × PARCO GAMES STRAND STORE,” including new products launching in August and a special venue exhibit by Yoji Shinkawa!
A seminar titled “Hospital Management Strategies in Light of the 2026 Medical Fee Revision,” led by Taeko Hoshi, representative of メニースターズ, will be held on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026!!
[Z世代トレンドラボ byGMO] Survey of 500 people on summer sweat and odor countermeasures: 67% of Gen Z say people who do not take measures are “not dating material” [GMO NIKKO]
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75.8% of Gen Z said they are “concerned” about their own sweat and odor
A total of 500 high school students, university students and working adults
Intuitive, easy-to-understand explanations of the knowledge needed to pass Statistical Test(R) Level 2! Publication of “The Fastest Guide to Statistical Test(R) Level 2: Starting from Zero”
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“Toketaro Blog” has surpassed 2 million total page views
“Toketaro Channel” has more than 30,000 subscribers
【List price for print edition】¥3,000 (before tax)
[Standard price for digital edition] ¥3,000 (before tax)
A beginner-friendly introduction to Lebesgue integration, explained in plain language: Publication of “An Introduction to Lebesgue Integration Starting from the Riemann Integral”
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[Standard price for print edition] ¥3,200 (before tax)
[Standard price for digital edition] ¥3,200 (before tax)
Revised edition of a comprehensive textbook that teaches machine-learning algorithms through Python! Publication of “New Revised Edition: Understanding Machine-Learning Algorithms Through Programming in Python”
“Customer Attraction Studies,” built around the keywords “people, gather, connect”: Publication of “Customer Attraction Studies: People, Gather, Connect”
The stage for judgment moves to the Grand Royal Court—close in on the queen! Publication of “The Shitty-Game Villainess 8: The Grand Royal Trial—This Trial Is Full of Malice, but I’ll Make Sure She’s Condemned!” New July release from Izumi Novels
秋限定メニュー are coming to lifestyle hotel “ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇” from September 1, including a new-style mont blanc featuring Okinawa’s soul food, shima tofu, as its centerpiece, with autumn flavors and a variety of textures
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Operates boutique and lifestyle hotels across Japan under 6 brands, with 13 properties and about 1,200 rooms
Seasonal autumn menus will be available from September 1, 2026, through accommodation plans and at the hotel’s restaurant, “ESTINATE LOUNGE 那覇”
September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)–November 30, 2026 (Monday)
“Colorful Texture Mont Blanc with Shima Tofu” 880 yen (tax included)
“Coffee Soy Float” 650 yen (tax included)
“Roasted Apple Sour” 800 yen (tax included)
We offer a variety of room types, including the “Ryukyu Modern King” and the “Ryukyu Modern Loft,” featuring loft beds ideal for stays with family and friends. Enjoy a memorable stay at ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇. <Accommodation Plan Overview> [Period] September 1, 2026–November 30, 2026 [Plan Name]
Companies mentioned：株式会社グローバルエージェンツ、ESTINATE HOTEL 那覇、三代目池田屋
Largest scale ever, with 171 companies from Japan and abroad gathering! The 35th 2026 Intellectual Property & Information Fair and Conference opens Sept. 16 at Tokyo Big Sight
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171 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad
Orders open for the second edition of K-ON! trading Ani-Art aqua label items, including CD-style acrylic coasters!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
“Turn the heat to your advantage! A new service with prices that vary by temperature” — On extremely hot days, swap “outdoor play” for “indoor cool-down fun”
Lifestyle brand THANK YOU VERY MUCH proposes a new kind of catalog gift! Announces new products, including 4 types of digital gift cards, and launches an official LINE account.
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¥2,000 (tax included)
¥3,000 (tax included)
¥5,000 (tax included)
¥10,000 (tax included)
¥7,000 (tax included)
¥4,300 (tax included)
¥15,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社bacon sandwich、THANK YOU VERY MUCH
PERS to hold the “8 Colors, 8 Scents” pop-up, installation and incense gathering at LOG in Onomichi. A collaborative pop-up with “mor,” featuring pottery by ceramic artist 𠮷田太郎, will also take place.
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From Friday, March 20, 2026
Saturday, July 4
8 fragrances from PERS
Fragrance (5 ml)
Layered fragrance (3 ml × 3 varieties)
Companies mentioned：PERS、LOG、mor、MORSEL、𠮷田太郎、沙里｜蕊 SUI scent studio、株式会社Bricolage&Lo、蔦屋書店、三越、GENERAL FURNISHINGS CO.、FREEPARK、PARK/PERK、AUDO
[Yahoo!検索] Get PayPay points guaranteed for a limited number of participants! Campaign underway offering PayPay points when you set your smartphone browser’s search engine
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Original先着で100円相当のPayPayポイントが必ずもらえる
Enter a drawing to win PayPay points worth up to ¥100,000
Orders open for newly illustrated Water Gun Battle ver. trading acrylic stands and more from the TV anime Yu Yu Hakusho!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
チャネルトーク, an AI agent for customer insights adopted by more than 240,000 companies globally, launches integration with Qoo10. Manage Qoo10 inquiries centrally in チャネルトーク and streamline customer service across multiple channels
Evolve, with a track record of managing about 700 vacation rental properties, introduces a new service to more than 200 rooms, primarily at properties under its management
[Voting starts Aug. 1] “たんたん™,” modeled on the guardian deity of Kuwazawa, a company founded in Hokkaido more than 90 years ago, takes on Yuruverse 2026
結婚相談所ナナマリ, a matchmaking agency for male engineers, wins the IBJ AWARD® for the 11th consecutive term! With an award rate of just 13.4%, it aims to provide further matchmaking support through its AI communication training program “コトレ”
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For 11 consecutive terms
4,797 companies nationwide
Personality assessment data from more than 5,000 people
Fukuoka’s future is changing with Tenjin Big Bang. The official website of Kyoko Matsuoka publishes a report on the “Tenjin Big Bang and pedestrian flow data analysis” event
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A symposium held in June 2026 at Garraway F, a collaborative coworking space in Fukuoka City
What does community development look like in an era of population decline and aging? The latest issue of “Transport and Economics,” featuring railway-area development and transportation infrastructure, goes on sale Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
Try before adopting a training program. Training comparison site KeySession launches a service offering free seminar-based trials of training company programs
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More than 50 highly specialized training companies
Wealthy Design launches online IT advisory services for regional businesses, offering ongoing online support for consultations on AI, AWS, the web and business systems
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One-time assessment: ¥30,000 and up
Monthly online support: ¥100,000 and up / month
Website development and public-facing operations environment setup: ¥500,000 and up (standard price: ¥600,000)
Preparing for education costs and retirement funds: people in their 30s make the most inquiries — insights into “visualizing life plans” and asset-building needs from Finfinity consultation data
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People in their 30s account for the largest share at 55.7%
People in their 30s and 40s together account for about 74% of the total
【茅ヶ崎市美術館】A major solo exhibition by photographer Mikiya Takimoto, the first of its kind at a Japanese art museum, opens! A selection of his acclaimed works, including the new work “LUNATION 朔望,” on view together
A night of fire and prayer in Japan’s only “exclave village”: Kitayama, Wakayama, to hold its summer festival featuring the Hashiramatsu fire ritual and a memorial Bon dance on Aug. 11
In an era when AI is driving automation, a deliberate effort to “connect with people” — phone support appointments introduced. Reuse PC brand “R∞PC” to launch a consultation service that connects customers with a representative by appointment, starting July 10
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About 65% of consumers who use AI chat want support from a human operator
A total of 64% said “AI should not be used for customer service”
A track record of handling more than 7,000 inquiries annually
Addressing uneven standards and centralizing care for infant head-shape deformities: specialists from Japan and abroad share expertise on diagnosis, helmet therapy and coordination between clinics and hospitals
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A record 140 people participated
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Since 2022, the company has held the “Training Seminar on Appropriate Helmet Treatment for Positional Cranial Deformity” as training for cases in which it provides helmet treatment
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー、一般社団法人日本ヘルメット治療評価認定機構、KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital、King Fahd Hospital of the University、Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University、0歳からの頭のかたちクリニック、練馬光が丘病院、長崎大学、神奈川県立こども医療センター、佐藤総合法律事務所、新潟県はまぐみ小児療育センター、長田こどもクリニック、東京都立小児総合医療センター
58.0% of women said they had liked a man but couldn’t date him | Reasons included “attitudes toward money,” “relationships with women” and “anxiety about the future”; survey also examines traits of men women hesitate to date [ハッピーメール survey]
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58.0% of women said they had liked a man but couldn’t date him
[Jolly Pasta] Enjoy summer with chilled pasta lavishly made with seafood! A hot pasta dish loaded with sea urchin, combining uni and carbonara, also arrives!
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Red shrimp and mentaiko cream soup
Sea urchin cream sauce with uni and luxurious seafood
[Limited time] Save 15% on summer trips, 10% off for travelers aged 30 or younger in autumn, and ¥10,000 off for groups of 5 or more. “グランアイラ伊豆高原” launches 4 new plans to suit different travel styles [Izu Kogen, Shizuoka]
Orders open for collaboration items from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-” × “しづ” and more, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
“骨のたね,” a joint-care supplement for dogs and cats that you simply sprinkle on their food, launches July 30, 2026 (Thursday); trial size (5 g) costs ¥998 (tax included)
Dental care, childcare and a cafe × disability support | “きらきらワーク,” a Type B continuous employment support facility, to open 1 minute’s walk from Higashiyamanashi Station on August 1, 2026, with an open house that day
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Aug. 1, 2026
10:00～15:00
Original1食400円
Capacity: 20 people
A total of 40 people, including those working off-site
[Fan activities × head-patting] Can you pat your favorite’s head!? “ぶいなで！” is a new system that lets users pat VTubers and characters on the other side of the screen. A highlight attraction for VTuber, アニメ and character events
KEEN, a specialist in community marketing, launches “Community Simulator” to assess the fit between products and communities for gifting campaigns in advance
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Since 2024, KEEN has structured and accumulated results observed in actual gifting campaigns as the “KEEN界隈DB.”
This is the second initiative under “Community Intelligence.” The concept uses AI to provide comprehensive support for influencer marketing, aiming to help brand representatives make precise decisions based on community data, give creators opportunities for their often-overlooked talents to be fairly evaluated, and help consumers naturally discover products and services that match their interests.
A “serum lip balm that smooths lips with a single application” for lips prone to dryness and roughness. “Ctrl+ Moist セラミドinリップ,” a serum-inspired lip balm jointly developed with customers, launches September 30, 2026
First in the station soba industry!!?? August 3 is “Reverse Mackerel Day.” The buzzworthy mackerel burger returns upside down as the “逆さばーがー,” on sale in limited quantities at 本家しぶそば from August 1, 2026 (Saturday)!
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Soba shop’s upside-down mackerel burger ¥380
Upside-down mackerel burger, drink and soba set ¥1,090
Upside-down mackerel burger and drink set ¥630
Upside-down mackerel burger and craft beer set ¥930
Limited-edition mackerel croquette soba ¥600
¥650 only at 本家しぶそば, Oimachi, Tsunashima and Ikebukuro locations
Available at 15 stores
Serves more than 2.5 million customers annually
We welcome more than 12 million customers every year with a smile, every day