[Held in Ishikawa Prefecture] Experience the “latest pharmacy” at an event designed to improve operational efficiency, running September 14 (Monday)–18 (Friday)!
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A prominent event attended by more than 740 corporations
Launch of a Japan-built headless CMS development service using microCMS × Jamstack for high speed and security, with support for generative AI countermeasures and migration from WordPress
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Japan-built headless CMS “microCMS,” with more than 6,000 client companies
More than 1,000 website production and system development projects completed
First in Toyama Prefecture! The much-talked-about 360° photography experience! 3D figure studio “3DME” arrives at Furniture Park “K3” for a limited time over the Obon holiday
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Original2026年8月8日（土）から8月16日（日）までの期間
Take a photo in a dedicated 360° booth in just about 2 seconds
The finished figure can be picked up about 1 month later at ファニチャーパーク「K3（ケースリー）」
Capital: 347.96 million yen (as of the end of March 2026)
＜バイク未来総研 announces its 57th “Resale Price” ranking＞「ホンダ」 takes 8 of the top 10 bikes with high resale value! X-ADV tops the list again this year (6 consecutive periods)
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「ホンダ」’s X-ADV takes first place for 6 consecutive periods with 139.5 points
At JPMorgan Chase, interpreting commercial loan agreements previously required 360,000 hours of lawyers’ time annually, but AI adoption has reportedly enabled legal staff to focus on higher-value work
85% of CIOs feel increasing pressure to demonstrate business results, while 64% say next-generation investments are falling short of expectations—how to increase technology ROI 【A.T. Kearney】
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85% of CIOs say they face growing pressure to demonstrate the concrete business impact of technology investments
64% said investments in next-generation technology are not delivering the results they expected
10–25% improvement in IT productivity
Up to 40% reduction in technology costs
Global technology investment is projected to exceed 5.6 trillion euros by 2025
Sauna and cold plunge baths turn “shiso” green!? Collaboration event “Wash Away the Guilt in the Sauna” to run for a limited time from Aug. 6 at popular bathhouse 黄金湯!
カブク offers one-stop service from digitizing to manufacturing existing parts with no drawings. Full-scale launch of “reverse engineering services” on the on-demand manufacturing platform Kabuku Connect
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“3D-printing economy materials (PA12, etc.)” that can reduce costs by up to 77%
“Forest of Literature,” hosted by novelist Keiichiro Hirano, marks its 5th anniversary. A survey looks back on 5 years of livestreams attended by more than 6,500 people in total, exploring 30 works from 9 countries. (オシロ株式会社)
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Total livestream attendance: 6,538 people
Works featured: 30
Countries of origin of the literary works featured: 9
【Notice of preview event for media and stakeholders】20th anniversary exhibition for “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,” “SOS Exhibition: The Exhibition of Haruhi Suzumiya, Who Greatly Excited the World,” and “The Familiar of Zero 20th Anniversary Exhibition”
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20th anniversary of the TV anime broadcasts of “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” and “The Familiar of Zero”
More than 100 illustrations on display
Aug. 10 (Mon.)–30 (Sun.), 2026
Hours: 10:00–19:00 (last admission 18:30)
・Date and time: Aug. 9 (Sun.), 16:00– (last admission by 18:30)
Most desired policy during severe weather: “the authority to switch to telework at one’s own discretion,” at 34.9%; the figure was 43–45% among those who commute to the office 2–4 days a week
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“The authority to switch to telework at one’s own discretion” was cited by 34.9%
43.0% for those who commute to the office 4 days a week
44.0% for those who commute to the office 3 days a week
45.1% for those who commute to the office 2 days a week
“Proactive telework instructions from supervisors and HR” was cited by 28.2%
“A rule automatically switching to telework when an alert or special alert is issued” was cited by 26.5%
“No particular preference / already in place” was cited by 21.8%
1,004 working people with experience in telework or remote work
Alongside the launch of the limited-edition “ID. Buzz 1st Anniversary Edition,” a special tie-up with national favorite character ドラえもん will begin this summer!
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The campaign will run from Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, through Saturday, Oct. 31
Serialization began in 1970 in Shogakukan’s grade-specific learning magazines
The television anime began airing on TV Asahi-affiliated stations in 1979
Original翌1980年には、劇場版アニメ『映画ドラえもん のび太の恐竜』が公開
In 2013, the cumulative number of moviegoers surpassed 100 million.
When should you send a CxO letter (letter-based sales outreach)? シン・セールス総合研究所 releases comparative data on appointment acquisition rates during regular periods and extended holidays
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During the regular period, 80 appointments were secured from 4,421 letters sent, for an acquisition rate of 1.81%.
Just 1 appointment was secured, for an acquisition rate of 0.25%.
400 cases targeting the food service, lodging, and leisure industries
Regular period (Aug. 21–Nov. 14, 2025 / no industry specified / 4,421 letters sent)
[New feature release] Get a proactive prompt of what to do next just by logging in! Talent management system SmartSkill HCE adds the “AI Navigator” feature
CHEFLINK launches “CHEFLINK Operations Partner,” providing food service businesses with one-stop support for hiring, HR and labor management, and on-site operations, using AI through a specialist team well versed in the food service industry.
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Starting at a minimum monthly fee of 50,000 yen
A global career platform for chefs, with 50,000 chefs registered
More than 1.3 million hours of on-site data
More than 200,000 evaluation data points
Companies mentioned：株式会社シェアダイン、CHEFLINK、CHEFLINK Global、SPOT CHEF
アクアプラス to exhibit at Comic Market 108! New merchandise from “Utawarerumono: Shiro e no Michishirube” and “ToHeart,” plus Crysta art from “Utawarerumono” and “WHITE ALBUM2,” will be on sale!
[Progress in the grid-scale battery storage business] Construction begins on externally sold project “Ogano-machi Ryokami Susuki 838-1 Battery Storage Facility”
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32 grid-scale battery storage facilities for high-voltage power systems
Rated output: 1,990 kW
Rated capacity: 8,359 kWh
Power reception is scheduled to begin in November 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社リミックスポイント、株式会社シールエンジニアリング、CHINT POWER
Make summer memories special, right down to the scent. Maison Orchidée and DeepLayer team up for the first time with Yuigahama beach house “Kaito,” hosting a limited-time event where visitors can try salon-quality hair care for free after a day at the beach
Keynote speakers include Toshio Nawa and Nobuhiro Tsuji! MOTEX to host cybersecurity event “LANSCOPE DAYS.2026 SUMMER” online on Thursday, September 17
API access now available for the “PKSHA Voice AI” speech recognition engine—core engine behind the company’s products used by more than 2,000 companies now available for external sales
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Adopted by a cumulative total of more than 2,000 companies
What makes Satoyama so appealing that Akane Hotta says, “I recommend it especially to seasoned travelers”? “Tabiiro FOCAL” publishes feature on Kawaba Village
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Kawaba Denen Plaza, a roadside station visited by approximately 3 million people annually, is known nationwide
[Svenson] Celebrating sponsorship of ABEMA’s original program “Otoko Migaki House 2”! “Otoko Migaki Campaign” starts August 1
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First-time users of the hair extension service can try a treatment of 100 units per session (up to 600 strands) for ¥4,400 (tax included), instead of the regular price of ¥22,000 (tax included).
Get “WIG CLUB ONLINE STORE by SVENSON” for a special price of 44,000 yen (tax included), instead of the regular initial cost of 68,200 yen (tax included), including the first month’s subscription fee.
Sign up for a new annual full-support plan (1-year or 2-year plan) and receive a 110,000-yen discount, including tax, on the contract price.
Try “Hair Rise®” for a first-time special price of 5,500 yen (tax included), instead of the regular 12,100 yen (tax included).
Neo Japan signs official sponsorship agreement with professional basketball club Yokohama Excellence
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■Contract period: July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Its flagship product “desknet's NEO” has a track record of more than 5.4 million users※
※Total of the number of cloud-version contract users and cumulative package-version sales users (as of March 2026)
In October 2025, it signed a resale partnership agreement with U.S.-based LIVEX AI社, the first such agreement with a Japanese company
At a proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstration at a fan appreciation event held in May 2026, the company offered selfie sessions guided by an AI avatar and a real-time illustration-style image editing experience. The service was very well received, with 150 fans taking part.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネオジャパン、株式会社横浜エクセレンス、LIVEX AI社、NVIDIA、Google AI Cloud
<AI Trend Report, July 2026> Robots will be 10,000 times more numerous 10 years after AGI. What is the latest concept, “industrial explosion,” that experts are discussing?
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Membership exceeds 40,000
Capital: 83 million yen (including capital reserves)
<Ranked No. 1 in first-half sales of sauces on the official online store> Fragrant with garlic and butter! What is the product making waves for its generous pour? A convenient yet authentic seasoning that adds more options for BBQ and camping meals
The multifunctional water server “AURA Water Server” will be on display for a limited time at the next-generation antenna shop “Giftpad space” from Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Sept. 30 (Wed.)!
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From Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Sept. 30 (Wed.), 2026
An “online catalog gift” offering a choice of gourmet products worth 3,000 yen
The cumulative number of entities adopting “Space Water Bureau” exceeds 80. More than 200,000 water-leak risks identified across approximately 140,000 km of analyzed pipelines
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Analyzed 148,023 km of water pipelines nationwide
Investigated 201,403 water-leak risks
More than approximately 20,000 water leaks occur annually in Japan
Geek Pictures launches “Geek X,” a next-generation entertainment experience business, building a new model to transform the value of Japan-origin IP into “experience assets”
Vegetables, not rice noodles, take center stage! A new yakibifun dish designed as a side dish lets you add 3 times the usual amount of vegetables: “Kenmin Side-Dish Yakibifun” relaunched Sept. 1
The numbing heat of fragrant peppers and the crunchy, spicy kick of a fun texture. Summer limited-time fair “Spice-Scented, Spicy and Delicious Meals” starts July 31 (Fri.).
“Baka to Kusuri,” an original song by art-focused creator collective アートゥーン！, which is made up of Tokyo University of the Arts alumni, was released as a digital single on July 31 (Fri.).
Driving more than 100 social innovations in 39 countries worldwide: Randstad publishes its latest sustainability report featuring innovative initiatives from around the world
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More than 100 social innovation programs
533,300 young people under 25
243,000 seniors aged 50 and over
11,000 people with disabilities
Supporting employment and training for 39,720 refugees
Sourcing 100% of all electricity used from sustainable energy sources
Planting approximately 100,000 trees
Successfully recruiting 901 blue-collar workers
Supporting approximately 4,000 people
Employment of more than 1,100 people with disabilities
KPMG Consulting publishes “Report on the 2025 Season Spectator Survey Conducted by the J.League”
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Total number of responses: 191,686 in total
Spectator satisfaction exceeded 80%, regardless of spectators’ history of attending matches or category (J1, J2, or J3), including core fans and supporters (those who frequently watch matches at stadiums: 4 or more stadium visits from 2024 to 2025) and casual fans and supporters (those who enjoy attending matches casually: 3 or fewer visits during the same period),
All games of the Summer Koshien tournament to be streamed live for free on “Virtual High School Baseball” within “SPORTS BULL” for the 108th National High School Baseball Championship!
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In 2026, we’ll once again support the summer high school baseball tournament by live-streaming every game for free.
Live streaming of more than 14,000 student and amateur sports games annually
The “Summer Song Championship,” a major singing contest to decide the No. 1 summer singer, is underway on UTAO, the online karaoke app operated by ジャンカラ! —A chance to win prizes including a total prize pool of 400,000 yen—
For summer vacation independent research! イケア releases a “Lifestyle Research Workshop inspired by the original picture book ‘The Traveling Home’”
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In 2024, we launched “Life at Home 2050,” a project developed through industry-government-academia collaboration that aims to bring about change from within the home in response to social issues such as gender equality and inclusion (embracing diversity).
The “Sumikko Gurashi” new-theme “Tenshi to Akuma na Shippozu” campaign will be held at Sumikko Gurashi Play Studio from August 1 (Sat.) to September 30 (Wed.)!
“Shimaguru Land,” a play area exclusively for children aged 0 to 2 years and 11 months, makes its event debut at the [SAITAMA Parenting Support Festa]! Make memories in the world of a hugely popular picture book