【Tokyo's 23 Wards・August lingering heat】Safe collection of swollen mobile batteries found in apartment common areas and during office relocations｜On-site pickup for 5,500 yen, including batteries municipalities cannot collect【Continuing in August】
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On-site collection available from 5,500 yen (tax included)
New “Express Collection” option dispatches a team within 2 hours at the earliest (estimated)
【ABC Radio】Former 阪神タイガース player Fumihito Haraguchi talks about his days at 帝京高校 and memories of Koshien! Special program “Koshien: Memories of That Summer” to air on August 1 (Saturday)
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The special program “Koshien: Memories of That Summer” will air on August 1 (Saturday), 2026.
Broadcast time: August 1 (Saturday), 2026, 16:40–17:40
Making issues with high-rise hotels and rooms with windows that do not open visible. We check ６ risk points and report on the hotel's current condition before a musty smell develops.
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Average wind speed recovers to approximately 4 times its previous level
Disassembly and cleaning of concealed air-conditioning systems in 21 guest rooms
Students taking the exam in the fall of their ３rd year at university can take it up to “４ times” in total, including the spring, summer and fall exams in their ４th year.
Those born between April ２, Showa 62, and April １, Heisei 17 【those aged 22 to 39 as of April １, Reiwa 9】
Those born on or after April ２, Heisei 17, who meet the following criteria 【those aged 21 or younger as of April １, Reiwa 9】
“THE BLISS BREWERY,” a brewery attached to a wedding venue, launches its first canned beer, 『Fair Wind』 ～Nearly 2 years since opening. A new drink to accompany “moments of bliss”～
An assessment of practical skills that captures “real-world accounting ability” beyond what bookkeeping can measure, on a single page: “計は会なり-証-（あかし）” begins accepting applications on August 1／Kyoto・You-A株式会社
“Info Hub Library,” an information library for public-sector business professionals, launches completely free of charge. AI automatically gathers PPP/PFI and designated manager project information daily from 1,783 municipalities and other entities nationwide.
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Immediate access is available to more than 1,250 project listings (as of July 30, 2026).
【Event report】A heatstroke-prevention aid station was set up at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Equipped with solar power generation and a storage system, it operated completely off-grid using 100% renewable energy.
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Renewable energy supplied 100% (84.3kWh) of the aid station's electricity needs
Reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 100㎏ compared with using a conventional generator
Installed solar panels with a total generation capacity of 18.2kW
Installed 3 home battery units with an output of 6kW and a capacity of 12.8kWh
ACTA+ and 森ビル to hold an art workshop for children using waste materials from stores at Azabudai Hills. At Tower Plaza 1F on August 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday)
Test practice tool Dr.okke opens an inquiry desk through its official LINE account, strengthening support so teachers in the field can consult directly
From flip phones to smartphones and now the age of AI: A timeline of 15 turbulent years of childcare ICT, tracing the journey of 園支援システム＋バスキャッチ, is now available!
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Household smartphone penetration rate
An easy-to-adopt pricing plan at ¥11,000 per month (tax included)
99.5% continued usage rate
60.2% of new contracts came through referrals from existing facilities
“Fate/Grand Order ukiyo-e woodblock prints” series to be exhibited and sold at “FGO Fes.2026”! A chance to see the latest work, “Ashiya Doman,” alongside the popular “Oberon Vortigern” up close
LITALICO発達ナビ survey: Understanding of developmental disorders among the public and people around them has “deepened” for approximately 60%. Meanwhile, 57.9% of parents have adjusted their working arrangements to support their children
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A total of 62.8% of parents (391 people) responded that they felt understanding had “deepened somewhat” or “deepened considerably”
A total of 57.9% of parents (361 people) responded that their working arrangements had “changed” or “changed somewhat”
A total of 76.2% of parents (475 people) responded that they “strongly felt” or “somewhat felt” this way
Billboard JAPAN Book Charts Top 10 books now featured on a display shelf at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店! 3 types of original bookmarks from the 2nd release will also be distributed for a limited time
[Okinawa] Participants: 3 times the previous year. “One person’s passion can change society.” Report on a corporate-child community space co-creation matching event
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A total of 38 organizations and approximately 60 people
The first event held in the previous fiscal year (19 participants)
Requests for matching were received from approximately 12 organizations and companies on the day
Coordination is underway for 5 partnerships involving 8 organizations and companies
16 companies participated, exceeding the number of community spaces
株式会社大央 to hold its 7th “Daio Owners Salon” on Sept. 8; lawyers, tax accountants and real estate professionals to explain inheritance planning for property owners
The “Summer Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Parfait with Peach and Peruvian Cacao” arrives for August only. A summer-only pairing of cacao’s naturally gorgeous aroma and seasonal white peaches.
A complete, shocking confession! Influencer “SAKURA.,” wife of Takajin Yashiki and followed by a total of 120,000 people on social media, publishes her first book revealing everything and will hold a signed-book event in Osaka!
Recovery support for the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake: Free loan of Telenet’s all-in-one disaster-prevention radio “Hazard Talk” and “N3 Access,” a mobile router with automatic switching among 4 carriers
[水産庁 subsidy program] Applications open for private-sector businesses to carry out the Fisheries Processing Collaboration Plan Support Project (令和8年度 second application round).
Jewelry cases, storage cases, travel items, promotional and retail goods, earring cases, earrings. In an era of a weak yen, source directly from Chinese factories. 2026 new jewelry case production underway. 10% early-bird discount through Aug. 30.
TV anime “Undead Unluck” and ミタクルブロック team up for their first collaboration; all 7 block figures featuring Andy, Fuuko and others arrive! Preorders open July 31 (Friday) on the ミタクルブロック official online store
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All 7 characters: Andy, Fuuko, Shen, Gina, Juiz, Billy and Rip
Preorders open on the ミタクルブロック official online store starting July 31, 2026 (Friday)
Order period: July 31, 2026 (Friday)–Sept. 18, 2026 (Friday), 23:59
Andy / Fuuko / Shen / Gina / Juiz / Billy / Rip (all 7 types): 2,980 yen each (tax included)
Scheduled to ship within 20 business days of the end of sales
On 令和8年8月8日, 36-year-old Kentaro Kawamoto of 河本鑿泉, a well-drilling company in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, takes over as president! Business passes to the second generation on the company’s 40th anniversary
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40th anniversary of founding
Just 0.77% of Earth’s water is available for human use
“Kumitate Hangul,” a Korean-learning app that teaches Hangul by “assembling” consonants and vowels, offers a launch promotion through Aug. 31 to coincide with summer vacation
[2026 Survey] About 76% say selling inherited real estate “takes at least 1 year or cannot be sold.” What are the pitfalls of choosing based on low upfront fees?
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Combined total of “It took more than 1 year to sell (17.08%)” and “It has not sold yet (59.58%)”
“Difficulty finding a buyer (37.50%)”
“Determining an appropriate sale price (29.58%)”
“Low fees and costs (34.58%)”
The combined share of “know very little” and “do not know at all” is 69.59%
[Recommended by natural-style hair and makeup artist Kazunori Sasaki] Kingdom Liquid Eyeliner TP launches new “Greige Mocha” shade first on Aug. 28, 2026 (Friday)!
6th Student Presentation Contest: all 25 participants and their presentation topics revealed! Students from 15 prefectures across Japan share their “growth journeys”
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8 people selected from across the regions
More than 132 events held
More than 15,000 education professionals in total
More than 40 schools annually
More than 300,000 students and pupils cumulatively
[武蔵野大学] Half-century-old mystery solved! Research into actinomycetes, which could lead to new drug development, recognized; Professor Hiroshi Ichise of the Faculty of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy receives the “Omura Award,” the highest honor from 日本放線菌学会
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Only 1 person is selected each year
The award ceremony is scheduled to be held at the 40th annual meeting of 日本放線菌学会, taking place at 学習院大学 in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
In 1985, “hybrid antibiotics※” were produced through collaborative research by Professor David Hopwood, Professor Heinz Floss, Professor Satoshi Omura and others. Omura received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Since 2004, Professor Ichise has worked on “in vitro analysis,” which involves making enzymes function in a test tube
In 2023, the team became the first in the world to successfully detect the activity of all biosynthetic enzymes, from the raw material through to the completion of ACT
[Held Sept. 2 (Wed.) from 19:30] In the age of AI, “sales is where face-to-face makes the difference” — Sales networking event for sales professionals and executives ahead of the fall sales season to be held in Shibuya!
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Business leaders (executive officers or above at corporations): 10,000 yen (advance payment)
Company employees = 6000 yen (prepaid)
Craft beer is available for an additional 300 yen
30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
ROI of approximately 15 times
Companies mentioned：KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR
[“If you drink, don’t swim” Week, Aug. 1–16] Last year, alcohol may have been a factor for 15% of the people rescued from drowning by lifeguards. Never enter the water after drinking! Adult action can prevent drowning accidents caused by alcohol.
—Making overseas real estate more accessible— Hello!Group partners with “SC Asset,” a developer listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand — Opening the door to Bangkok for people in Japan
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July 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：グローバルインク株式会社、Hello!Group、SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited、SC
Low-concentration hydrogen inhalation and neurological diseases — MiZ’s 8 years, 14 papers, 10 research institutions and 9 patents: a lineage of knowledge | Keio and others
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Over 8 years
14 peer-reviewed papers
Demonstrated inhalation concentration: 10 vol%
9 patents
More than 10 research institutions in Japan and abroad
[BiZch.] Out today! A new series featuring Dr. Keita Miura, guest on “Honma Dekka!? TV”! What is the essence of “psychological safety,” as seen through NASA’s failures and Google’s success?
Born from the passion of crowdfunding supporters: fermented coffee with cherry blossoms adorned with Fukushima’s traditional kintsugi technique is complete
From IoT devices to in-vehicle ECUs: “IoT Hacking and Security Training” offers hands-on learning in attack and analysis techniques, to be held in October
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Participation fee: 440,000 yen (before tax; includes training kit)
For applications submitted by 17:30 on Friday, August 14, 2026, the fee is 360,000 yen (before tax)
Aug. 8 in Reiwa 8, when three “8”s line up, is the annual “Pancho Day Mega MAX,” with triple the usual amount. The once-a-year Pancho Summer Festival will feature Mega MAX portions with “triple perks” and “three-tenths off”!