Using technology to solve the “childcare worker recruitment challenge”: 保育園ポポラー becomes the first private nursery school in Japan to introduce an AI recruiter on its childcare worker recruitment website
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The nationwide average active job openings-to-applicants ratio for childcare workers is approximately 2.7 times
There are approximately 1.11 million “inactive childcare workers”—people who hold childcare qualifications but do not work in childcare settings
“New stability from a reverse taper” — NO1-GRIP, the golf grip brand, launches 3 new putter grip models that reduce wrist movement and dramatically stabilize your stroke!
[QINOCOP] The TV anime “Taking Care of the Talented Young Lady: I Ended Up Secretly Looking After the School’s Most Prominent Young Lady (Completely Incapable of Taking Care of Herself) at a Prestigious School Full of Beautiful Young Ladies” comes to the QINOCOP lottery
[Webinar / Aug. 6, 2026 (Thu.), 19:00] “Three months after switching to self-pay care, how much did clinic revenue change? Actual figures by medical specialty revealed in full” Free online seminar
New warrior “UR/LG 蒼仁” arrives in “Kingdom: Ran -The Road to Unification-”! The second installment of the “8.5th Anniversary Grand Thanksgiving Festival -Ran-” is underway!
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8.5th Anniversary Grand Thank-You Festival - Ran -
For every 30 seconds that pass after the battle begins
The drop rate for SR★4 warriors is UP to 6 times the usual rate
The novel behind the overseas TV drama “The Cases of Detective Kate Linville”! The latest translated novel by German mystery queen シャルロッテ・リンク, “A Lonely Night,” published by 創元推理文庫!
Iron-pan gyoza grilled in a 400°C stone oven and ice-cold beer! サンクトガーレン Taproom hosts the “Scorching Iron-Pan Gyoza Festival” from July 30. 10 kinds of gyoza, including Hamamatsu, Utsunomiya, beef tongue and horse meat, come together
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10 varieties of iron-pan gyoza
90 minutes of all-you-can-drink draft craft beer
Single item: 580 yen (638 yen including tax)
Assortment of all 10 varieties: 1,580 yen (1,738 yen including tax)
“Summer Vacation Extracurricular Class in Centrair” held for parents and children from Gifu Prefecture’s Ono Town, connected by ties dating back to the airport’s opening
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July 21, 2026 (Tue.), 9:00–16:00
15 parent-and-child groups, 30 people, from Ono Town, Gifu Prefecture
[パーソルエクセルアソシエイツ] Creating opportunities for people to thrive in the era of a 2.7% statutory employment rate: launching an iced coffee gift set featuring products and label designs created by employees with disabilities
A talk event will be held at 三省堂書店 on the publication date, Aug. 24, of the much-anticipated print magazine “Tropic (トロピック),” which aims to “create a tropics of knowledge”! Featuring いとうせいこう × 大木伸夫（ACIDMAN）
[Grand opening coming soon!] “月島もんじゃ たまとや,” headquartered in Tsukishima, the sacred home of monjayaki, and drawing long lines at Tokyo Station, is making its first entry into the Hokuriku region with a new location in front of Niigata Station!
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月島もんじゃ たまとや 新潟 will grand-open in front of Bandai Plaza at Niigata Station at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
TENGA to launch “TENGA MEN’S WASH FOAM TYPE [quasi-drug]” soap for men’s intimate areas in early September! The mildly acidic soap contains active ingredients to gently kill odor-causing bacteria ※1
Hokkaido’s Shiraishi Farm in Hokuto, known for its commitment to soil preparation, will open its first directly operated soup curry restaurant in mid-September! A challenge to reach “the ultimate potential of ingredients”
The release date for the Nintendo Switch™ version of “Reincarnation Game: Karma x Cross” is set for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. The latest information is now available
嬉々‼CREATIVE to hold a two-person exhibition by rising writers Ena Saito and Koharu! A wide range of colorful, cute original merchandise will also be on sale!
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Dates: August 4, 2026 (Tuesday)–October 3 (Saturday)
Hours: 10:30–15:30
An atelier where more than 80 artists with disabilities are active
暁電機製作所 launches a solution integrating its compact self-service payment machine “AES-CUT” with the all-in-one payment terminal “stera terminal standard” offered by Sumitomo Mitsui Card
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With a history spanning more than 55 years since its founding
Official collaboration model “DEATH STRANDING 2 Model” with KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS goes on sale August 1
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¥25,300 (tax included)
Approximately 7–8 hours
1800 mA.h
160 mm x 140 mm x 26 mm
300g
Companies mentioned：km5株式会社、KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS、PARCO、The Game Awards、BAFTA、MoMA、BEAMS、イヴ・サンローラン、タワーレコード、ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION、DREAMS COME TRUE、初音ミク、WICKED
HiTalent supports Hitachi Construction Machinery in creating new businesses, accelerating business development with speed as the focus by leveraging strategic consulting talent
Murder mystery games are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so we want people to enjoy them in the best possible setting! “黒ねこ座,” a label for immersive content led by professional GMs and cast members with diverse careers, including voice actors and stage actors, officially launches
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More than 450 performances as an individual over 3 years
Has brought works to more than 2,500 people in total
Approximately 400 performances to date
Has brought works to more than 2,000 people in total
Appeared in events featuring more than 100 works in total
Ranking of singers listened to most often while working from home, chosen by 456 male office workers: Southern All Stars takes 1st place! Aimyon and Mrs. GREEN APPLE also rank highly
[Case study] Solving the shortage of nearby lunch options! Macnica, a leader in semiconductors and cybersecurity, adopts “Shashoku DELI,” boosting motivation to come to the office and internal communication
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Catered lunch boxes cost around 400 yen
Food trucks cost around 1,000 yen
Original1食350円
A diverse menu of more than 30 Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes every day, including limited-time offerings
Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks 2026: Live broadcast and public viewing on satonoka again this year on August 3. Natsuko Yokosawa says, “Enjoy your most carefree summer!”
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Original2026年8月3日（月）よる7:00より「長岡まつり大花火大会2026」を生中継
Number of households able to watch: 3.74 million (as of July 1, 2026)
[Manufacturing] A survey found that around 70% of people who had considered changing jobs in the past rekindle thoughts of changing jobs or quitting during summer vacation. More than 50% of married respondents with children also said they want to change jobs
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About 70% of respondents said they had considered changing jobs or resigning during their summer vacation.
The most common reason was “I reconsidered my work style and career” (47.4%).
Data Section to hold press conference on Aug. 6 announcing next-generation AI platform TAIZA — A new strategy to evolve from an AI infrastructure company into a core player in the AI economy and support Japan’s AI sovereignty
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We will hold a press conference on Aug. 6, 2026 (Thursday) to announce the new strategy and future business plans for TAIZA, an AI platform developed by our company.
Date and time: Aug. 6, 2026 (Thursday), 11:00-12:00 (doors open at 10:30)
Addressing vacant-home challenges unique to disaster-hit areas! Fukushima Prefecture and ふくしま12市町村移住支援センター to co-host the Fukushima 12 Municipalities Vacant Home Forum
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In fiscal 2025, 975 people from 727 households relocated to the area.
Recruitment AI agent Recruitment Ikkatsu Kanri-kun takes first place in 3 categories, including manufacturing and IT, in the 2026 first-half BOXIL document request ranking!
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Won first place in a total of 3 categories
Currently supports recruitment activities for more than 2,000 accounts
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will release Hagrid’s Hut Collection, a Halloween-exclusive line inspired by Hagrid’s pumpkin-surrounded home, on Aug. 5 (Wednesday).
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Release date: Aug. 5 (Wednesday); available in stages at the Studio Tour Shop, Harry Potter Shop Harajuku and Harry Potter Shop Akasaka.
・Event period: Sept. 10 (Thursday) to Nov. 8 (Sunday), 2026
The online shop for customers in Japan, “Harry Potter Shop Online Japan” (opened in July 2024)
“Harry Potter Shop Harajuku” (opened Aug. 14, 2025)
Harry Potter Shop Akasaka (opened on July 17 of the same year)
A limited-time parfait made with Summer Lyrical, summer strawberries from Nagano Prefecture, supervised by Ginza institution Shiseido Parlour, goes on sale Aug. 2.
New floral design! Combines the beauty of elegant flower embroidery with the practical features of a charm. Its understated, grown-up charm adds a poised touch of color to any outfit, from everyday short trips to weekend outings.
The much-anticipated book edition of Comic Report: I Have Dissociative Disorder, a title that drew attention as a digital comic! Includes many “tips for survival” shared on social media.
[アールベルアンジェ山口] Lantern Night on Aug. 16 (Sunday)! A romantic talk show with かなで of 3時のヒロイン, alongside fantastical sky lanterns lighting up the night sky
The “キヤノン EOS C50 Vertical Shooting and Streaming Workflow Experience Event” will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the PROGEAR Hanzomon Showroom in Tokyo.
1 hour per session
Can also be used for shooting from a height of up to approximately 3m when paired with the EG03FA3-A29
A masterful work of nonfiction, Dinosaur Discovery, vividly portrays the distinctive pioneers who took on excavation and research in an era when the existence of “dinosaurs” was not yet known; on sale July 30
スカルプターズ・ラボ05 goes on sale in August 2026! The fifth installment’s theme is “Frightening Forms.” From awe-inspiring forms, monsters, and strange beings to cursed objects.
Free seminar on August 3 explains the practical steps for an initial response, for companies asked by business partners to undergo an EcoVadis assessment
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August 3, 2026
Original13:00より
Explained in 30 minutes
The ４ fields of “Environment,” “Labor and Human Rights,” “Ethics,” and “Sustainable Procurement”
A pop-up event for BOHEM（ボヘム）, a jewelry brand that creates an array of “Toy Jewelry” for adults using natural materials, will be held at バーニーズ ニューヨーク’s Fukuoka store! The designer will also visit.
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From Aug. 7 to Aug. 30, 2026
There are currently 9 stores in Japan, including the Ginza flagship, Roppongi, Yokohama, Kobe and Fukuoka stores, as well as outlet stores
“Forbes JAPAN Destinations of the Year 2026” announces this year’s award-winning businesses | “AWARD & RECEPTION” honoring the winners to be held on August 6
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Circulation: 80,000 copies
List price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Forbes JAPAN、リンクタイズ株式会社、株式会社J-CAT、The 30 Collection、流域のがっこう、やんばるホテル南溟森室、Bed and Craft、SOIL Setoda、L'évo、丸富、クレディセゾン、Otonami、Wabunka
Legendary hot dog brand with a history of more than 86 years in LA makes its Japan debut! “ピンクスホットドッグス（Pink’s Hot Dogs）”
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Aiming to open its first store in Japan by the end of 2026
Sausages ranging in length from 9 inches (approximately 23cm) to a maximum of 12 inches (approximately 30 cm)
Approximately 15 types of hot dogs
Aiming to expand to a 20-store operation
Founded in 1966
Companies mentioned：ピンクスホットドッグス、Pink’s Hot Dogs,Inc.、株式会社サンパーク、髙木珈琲、We Love Donuts、GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT株式会社、SUNPARK SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.、SUNPARK BANKOK CO., LTD.、SUNPARK HOLDINGS （THAILAND） CO., LTD.、SUNPARK USA INC.、株式会社サンパークウェルネス、SUNPARK USA HOLDINGS INC.、SUNPARK CANADA INC.、SUNPARK GLOBAL FOOD INDIA PTE LTD.
[Advance reservation] SINN PURETÉ launches its first color makeup product, “Lip Touch Oil Tint”! A rich, honey-like oil tint infused with the scent of lemon cake.
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Advance reservations: Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the SINN PURETÉ official online store and Isetan Shinjuku store
Advance sale: Aug. 7, 2026 (Fri) at the SINN PURETÉ official online store, Isetan Shinjuku, PLAZA, Cosme Kitchen, Biople and Biop
General release: Sept. 14, 2026 (Mon) at department stores, beauty salons and other participating retailers
<News> Reality has finally caught up with the story! To mark the “2026” setting, limited advance reservations begin at AC-MALL for an acrylic stand designed like the package of the PC game “Silent Möbius CASE:TITANIC”!
First 20 customers | Enjoy a 15-course authentic Edomae sushi meal near Roppongi Station for 4,500 yen (4,950 yen), at a loss—The Kagerou Project, frequented by more than 19,000 people, reaches new heights with the “Shin Kagerou Course”