Pony Canyon unveils its latest sustainability initiatives [Summer 2026].
Summary not yet available
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- Around 60 items
- Total: 80 items
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポニーキャニオン、株式会社アミューズ、エイベックス株式会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、日本サステナブルフラワー協会
2026-07-31 09:00–12:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 917 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 159 items from 4 sources.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
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The TV anime “The Prince of Tennis II” and FuRyu’s “oshi-katsu” sticker-printing machine “SUKELU factory” team up for a limited-time collaboration!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 41 characters
- 800 yen (tax included)
- 1,500 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：フリュー株式会社、テレビ東京系列
Original【1955 東京ベイ】着替えもメイクもホテルで快適に！朝5時～翌日14時まで、33時間客室を利用できる、仮装を全力で楽しむための宿泊プラン「Halloween 33h Stay Plan」発売
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original1名 18,000円～（2名1室利用時1名あたり、税込、食事なし）
- More than 350 guests stayed with us, exceeding the figure from the year before last.
- Guest rooms: 638
- Original1泊 11,500円〜（2名1室利用時1名あたり、税込、食事なし）
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、1955 東京ベイ
Matsumoto Koshiro shares a behind-the-scenes look at creating kabuki. “Behind the Scenes with a Kabuki Craftsman,” a book based on the popular serialization in Kateigaho, set for release on September 17.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Serialized to great acclaim over 27 installments.
- On sale September 17, 2026.
- Also includes plot summaries of 21 works.
- ¥28,600 (meals included, book included)
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- A5 / 168 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社世界文化ホールディングス、株式会社世界文化社、セブンアカデミー、東京アメリカンクラブ
Kateigaho September issue on sale July 31: Okinawa, a restorative escape / Conversation: Ryojun Shionuma + Yuzuru Hanyu / Life with cats / A new “sushi mecca” and more.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- List price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- List price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社世界文化社、アルビオンアート・コレクション、凛凛堂
A total of 26 popular characters gather at Famima! The dream collaboration campaign “Sanrio Characters × Maker Mascots” starts Tuesday, August 4!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
- Acrylic charm (8 designs in total)
- Acrylic charm (5 designs in total)
- Drawstring pouch (2 designs in total)
- Storage box (contains 13 items): 20 winners
- Original sticker print code: 500 winners
- Famima points worth ¥500: 100 winners
- ¥900 each (¥990 including tax)
- ¥480 (¥528 including tax)
- 500 yen (550 yen including tax)
- 900 yen (990 yen including tax)
- About 1,000 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社サンリオ、ロッテ、ノーベル製菓、カルビー、明治、湖池屋、森永製菓、日清食品、日本ケロッグ
[ホテルメトロポリタン] “Hotel Work Experience”: Make memories with your child through a towel-art activity (for hotel guests only)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
- Original4：00p.m.～4：45p.m.
- 805 guest rooms
- 8 directly operated restaurants and bars
- 14 banquet rooms
Companies mentioned：ホテルメトロポリタン、JR東日本ホテルズ
“KoToBa” project launches to create new added value for real estate. The first initiative will take place in a residential unit in a tower condominium in the Shibaura area of Minato Ward (newsletter).
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Capital: 729.5 million yen
Companies mentioned：大和ハウスグループ、大和ハウスリアルエステート株式会社、大和ハウス工業株式会社
Messe Kuroda, Masahiko Kondo and Toru Hashimoto are fascinated by incredibly rare currency and the production site at 造幣局! They head to a lively district in Kyobashi… At a standing bar famous for tuna, a star opens up about his struggles and shares a secret story about Yujiro Ishihara.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- BMW at 17
- Original18歳で憧れのフェラーリ
- ¥10 billion
- A ¥12,000 bicycle
Companies mentioned：テレビ大阪株式会社、造幣局、BMW、フェラーリ、みやこビリヤード、とよ
[セント レジス ホテル 大阪] Limited-time collaboration with フェラガモ. Afternoon tea and aperitivo celebrating the aesthetics woven into everyday Italian life.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Originalお1人様 ￥8,500
- Originalグラスシャンパン付き お1人様 ￥11,000
- Americano ¥2,300
- Negroni ¥2,800
- Bellini ¥2,800
- Aperol Spritz ¥3,000
- Hugo Spritz ¥3,000
- Green ¥3,000
- Rosata ¥3,000
- Tuscan Breeze ¥3,000
- Wagyu and buffalo mozzarella arancini / 1 cocktail ¥5,000
- Seasonal vegetable bagna càuda and Taggiasca olives ¥2,500
Companies mentioned：セント レジス ホテル 大阪、フェラガモ、セントレジスホテル＆リゾート
July 31 is Harry Potter’s birthday! “Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts 11-Film” 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD sets coming October 7 (Wednesday)!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 4K UHD set ¥36,300 (tax included)
- Blu-ray set ¥18,700 (tax included)
- DVD set ¥14,850 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：ハピネット
From the team behind “IT” comes a shocking film, finally making its 4K UHD and Blu-ray debut! “Barbarian” 4K UHD + Blu-ray set on sale October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price per set: ¥7,590 (tax included) / 2 discs (1 UHD, 1 Blu-ray)
- A smash hit, grossing more than $10 million in its U.S. opening.
- Earned an exceptional 92% rating for a horror film on the U.S. review site Rotten Tomatoes.
Companies mentioned：ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、20th Century Studios、Airbnb
A psychological thriller starring Han Suk-kyu! The Korean drama The Intimate Traitor will stream exclusively on U-NEXT starting Aug. 1!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 20 episodes
- ¥220 each (including tax)
- Viewing period: 3 days
- More than 460,000 titles
- More than 1.29 million books
Companies mentioned：株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、MBC、GEM Partners、TBS、テレビ東京
Real estate selling survey: While 48% noticed differences in valuations after comparing multiple appraisals, the survey found that final decisions tend to prioritize the agent’s personality and sincerity over the appraised price.
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Facts
- 31.0% said the deciding factor in choosing a real estate company was the agent’s personality and sincerity.
- Only 16.0% chose “a high appraisal.”
- 27.0% said they “wanted to easily compare appraisals from multiple companies.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、房総スタイル
Survey on awareness of “tailgating”: About 68% are concerned about the risk of unauthorized entry through tailgating. About 64% said they would feel safer if preventive measures were in place.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 71.2% said they had “never heard of” the term “tailgating.”
- 68.0% said they were “concerned” about the risk of unauthorized entry through tailgating.
- 44.8% said they had “seen, heard about or experienced” trouble caused by tailgating.
- 72.2% said “no particular measures are in place” to manage entry and exit.
- 64.4% said they would “feel safer” if measures to prevent tailgating were in place.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社ナック電子、NEXER Group
About 72% said that expressing their individuality at home “affects” their satisfaction and happiness. The living room and hobby room or space ranked highest among places where they want to express themselves.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Said they found “a home tailored to their preferences” appealing.
- Said their current home “does not reflect their individuality.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社トミソー
About 80% care about the cleanliness of restrooms and water facilities at businesses. If they find them dirty or old, about 47% say they “would never want to go back.”
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Facts
- 80.4% said they care about the cleanliness of water facilities.
- 46.6% said that if they found them dirty or old, they “would never want to go back.”
- 73.8% said restaurants are the type of business they want to prioritize cleanliness.
- 86.0% said they consider a commitment to cleanliness “important.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社圡井
Half of those who display pottery or flower vases are interested in “traditional ceramics from overseas”! Their appeal lies in their distinctive colors and patterns.
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Facts
- 50.0% of those who display pottery or flower vases are interested in “traditional ceramics from overseas.”
- 81.0% said they prioritize “design (shape and pattern)” when choosing pottery or flower vases.
- 61.0% said their living space feels “more vibrant” as a result.
- “Distinctive colors and patterns” was cited by 58.0%.
- 39.0% said they want information on stores where they can see the items in person before purchasing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、SOLOW（ソロウ）
About 47% said they “don’t talk to anyone” about career concerns. About 33% said they “would like to talk” to a third-party expert.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “I don’t talk to anyone”
- “I would like to talk”
- “Objective advice”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、キャリアコーチング・転職相談「キャリート」
About 45% have experienced work disruptions because they “couldn’t get electronic components quickly.” When purchasing, about 55% prioritize “genuine manufacturer products and quality assurance” above all else.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “Genuine manufacturer products and quality assurance” are the top priority.
- Said they had experienced work disruptions because they could not get electronic components quickly.
- Said they “use multiple suppliers” for electronic components.
- “Get competitive quotes from multiple companies”
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、株式会社BuhinDana
Take Snoopy goods along on your travels! “SUNNY SUNNY PEANUTS—A Happy Journey Begins” will be held on the 1st floor of 阪急うめだ本店. Original items from 9 brands will be available.
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Facts
- Held throughout the store starting August 12 (Wednesday)
- Eyewear case, ¥16,500 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Necklace, ¥20,900 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Travel pouch, ¥16,500 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Shoulder bag, ¥10,670 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- 3-size pouch set, ¥5,940 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Cap, ¥5,280 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Basket bag, ¥28,600 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Pouch-shaped charm, ¥16,500 [Hankyu exclusive], and more
- Color
Companies mentioned：阪急うめだ本店、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、FIBRENO、taMa、JNHearts、TO＆FRO、macaroni edge、NEW ERA®、a-jolie、DEMODEE、sAn
Originalオール電化とガス併用、比較した人の約87%が「比較してから決める方が良い」と回答。良かった点1位は「光熱費を節約できそうだと感じた」
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- Better to decide after comparing
- Said they “don’t know” what utility bills would be like with an all-electric home.
- Said they “feel burdened” by their current utility bills.
- Said they had “never compared” all-electric homes with gas-and-electric homes.
- Said the benefit of comparing was “feeling that utility bills could be reduced.”
- Said the point they considered was “comparing monthly utility bills as well as initial costs.”
- Said it is “better to decide after comparing.”
- Said they “would like to use” the free simulation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、プライスエナジー、電気プラン乗換.com
“Chairoikoguma Honey Exploration Team in Aichi” to be held at 松坂屋名古屋店!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ¥770 including tax
- 3,850 yen, tax included
- 1,980 yen including tax
- 2,750 yen, including tax
- ¥3,080 each, tax included
- ¥1,620 each, tax included
- ¥810 each, tax included
- Purchases of 6,600 yen or more, tax included
- 4,000 yen or more including tax
Companies mentioned：株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、San-X Co., Ltd.
“Lupin the Third,” “The Inugami Family” and “Proof of the Man”: “TOKYO FM Sunday Special Yuji Ohno Memorial Special Program: Yuji Ohno on a Midsummer Night,” tracing the career of the maestro who brought countless masterpieces to life through music.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- August 2, 2026
- 84 years old
Companies mentioned：TOKYO FM、株式会社エフエム東京
Original35ブランド横断型でショッピングが楽しめる、マッシュグループ公式アプリ「MASH STORE(マッシュ ストア)」がAI機能や読み込み速度の改善によりもっと快適に大幅リニューアル！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Receive coupons worth ¥2,000 off in total
- 1st prize: ¥10,000 coupon
- 3rd prize: ¥500 coupon
- Purchases of ¥5,500 or more, tax included
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュホールディングス、マッシュグループ、SNIDEL、gelato pique、FRAY I.D、LILY BROWN、Mila Owen、FURFUR、emmi、CELFORD、SNIDEL HOME、MIESROHE、SORIN、UNDERSON UNDERSON、GELATO PIQUE HOMME、WAVE、AOURE、MUCHA、SESAME STREET MARKET、JAMIE KAY、sanrio house、Ballelite、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、Celvoke、to/one、SNIDEL BEAUTY、Mitea ORGANIC、F ORGANICS、ObyF、FEMMUE、Naturaglace、trilogy、ecostore、nahrin、giovanni、soel
A seminar titled “Challenges in Power Distribution Systems and Killer Technology DERMS,” led by Tadami Ninagawa, representative director of Ｎ研究所株式会社 and former specially appointed professor at Gifu University’s Smart Grid Joint Research Chair, will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 500 events organized annually
Companies mentioned：Ｎ研究所株式会社、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK
OriginalRed Dot Award: Product Design 2026においてパナソニックグループがBest of the Best2件を含む計14件を受賞
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Facts
- Won 14 awards in total
Companies mentioned：パナソニックグループ、パナソニック HVAC & CC株式会社、パナソニック株式会社、パナソニック・ゴーベルLS製造インドネシア株式会社、パナソニックAP洗濯機杭州有限会社、パナソニックAP炊飯機器杭州有限会社、パナソニック・万宝APビューティ・リビング広州有限会社
You can use AI even from age 70! A beginner’s guide to AI for seniors, helping solve everyday problems just by talking to it, is now available.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On Friday, July 31, 2026, we released “Smartphone AI Life from Age 70: Get Quick Solutions Just by Talking!” (written by Kohei Yoshida (埼玉スマホ教室)).
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Format: A5 / 200 pages
- The YouTube channel 「埼玉スマホ教室」 has approximately 510,000 subscribers (as of July 2026).
- Drawing on experience instructing more than 2,000 people
- Previous book: “More ‘I did it!’ Moments: A Happy Smartphone Life from Age 70” (published March 2026 / Gakken)
- Reserve and purchase this book during the period from July 16 (Thu) to August 14 (Fri)
- Company name changed on October 1, 2022
- Fiscal year ending September 2025)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、Amazon、楽天ブックス、ChatGPT、Gemini、埼玉スマホ教室
Summer commutes account for approximately 98 hours a year, while heatstroke-related emergency transports top 100,000 for a record high—report on “Extreme Heat and Commuting Risks” released
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 98 hours a year
- Heatstroke-related emergency transports hit a record 100,510 people
- The average number of days over the past 30 years (1995–2024) is approximately 3.9 times the figure at the start of the statistical record
- Tokyo had 87 midsummer days in 2025 (June–September) alone
- Approximately 98 hours a year = approximately 12 business days
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社ベンド、MetaLife
720 stickers plus sparkle! “Dragon Strongest King Encyclopedia: Battle Sticker Puzzle Book” goes on sale, packed with puzzles from super easy to devilishly difficult!!!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The hugely popular “Strongest King Encyclopedia” series has surpassed 7 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Packed with more than 720 stickers!
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- A holding company founded in 1946 that operates education, medical, and social welfare businesses
- Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947
- Date of incorporation: January 13, 2009 (company name changed on October 1, 2022)
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion; consolidated subsidiaries: 82 (fiscal year ending September 2025)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、国際［最強王図鑑］協会
“BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora Movie Pamphlet” set for release on Friday, October 16, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥1,430 (including 10% tax)
- Specifications: A4 size, 32 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードワークス
【RAISE A SUILEN×トゲナシトゲアリ Collaboration POPUP SHOP “Big up to my homies!!!!!”】 to open from Saturday, October 10!
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Facts
- POPUP SHOP: Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Advance reservations: Friday, July 31, 2026, from 12:00
- Price: 7,700 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Price: 1,760 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)
- Price: 715 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Price: 990 yen (tax included)
- For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on character goods related to “BanG Dream!” and “Girls Band Cry”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ、RAISE A SUILEN、トゲナシトゲアリ、BanG Dream!、東映アニメーション
【Kakuyomu Next Super Summer Festival 2026】 A packed lineup, including expanded free episodes and reader-participation horror! Campaign starts today!
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Facts
- More than 4,000 episodes available to read for free!
- 31 popular exclusive-streaming titles
- Price: ¥980
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社はてな
【Reprint】“I Tried Summarizing 50 Investment Classics in One Book,” a fast way to gain investment knowledge, is selling well!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- List price: ¥2,035 (¥1,850 before tax)
- Pages: 384
- ISBN: 9784048976084
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、Amazon、楽天ブックス
A new spinoff of the landmark Japanese fantasy series “Record of Lodoss War” begins streaming in Japan and more than 150 countries and regions worldwide
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 150 countries and regions worldwide
- January 17, 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、REDICE STUDIO inc.、STUDIO WHITE
A new essential for the digital vehicle inspection certificate era: ultra-compact vehicle inspection certificate case made with Alcantara® now available for general sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Compact design measuring approximately 122 mm × 195 mm when folded.
- Price: ¥8,000 (tax included)
- Makuake final results: ¥1,740,590 in total backing purchases
- 222 supporters
Companies mentioned：ディーフ株式会社、Deff、Apple Inc.、The LYCRA Co.、Alcantara S.p.A、Makuake
【ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋】Chinese restaurant Karin: Special Karin order buffet, available during lunch only over the Obon holiday
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年8月14日（金）～ 16日（日）
- Adults: ¥7,500
- Classy members: ¥6,500
- Elementary school students: ¥4,000
- Currently in 20 cities nationwide
- More than 5,000 rooms
- More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
- More than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 1 million rooms
- A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
- 400,000 employees
Companies mentioned：ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
【Akagi, Gunma】The inn offers a front-row seat to the fireworks. Enjoy the Akagi Festival fireworks launched from approximately 500 m away! Girls’ night out plan with EIKOHS premium gelato and an early-bird plan also available ＜GLAMPING HILLS AKAGI＞
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 500 m from the venue
- 3 or more guests
- Up to 20% OFF
- 10% OFF
Companies mentioned：GLAMPING HILLS AKAGI、EIKOHS、Resort Glamping.com、株式会社ブッキングリゾート
AI creative platform PixAI to hold its major summer event, “Exciting Ice Festival,” starting July 29—a half-price annual membership sale and contests with more than 50 million credits in prizes launch simultaneously
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Facts
- 50% OFF annual membership plans
- More than 15 million people worldwide
Companies mentioned：Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI
Original千葉ジェッツ主催試合「ちばぎん PRESEASON GAME 2026」の特別協賛について
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026-27 season
- Saturday, September 12
- Sunday, September 13
- Monday, August 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：千葉銀行、千葉ジェッツ、千葉ジェッツふなばし、長崎ヴェルカ、アルティーリ千葉
JustCo D-LIFEPLACE南青山, scheduled to open in October 2026, launches an advance contract campaign offering up to 2 months free!
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Facts
- Up to 2 months free
- The full-floor space, featuring glass walls throughout, measures approximately 400 tsubo
- October 2026 (planned)
- August 1, 2026 (Sat.)–September 30, 2026 (Wed.)
Companies mentioned：JustCo、ジャストコ、THE COLLECTIVE、ザ・コレクティブ、the boring office、ザ・ボーリングオフィス、D-LIFEPLACE南青山、JustCo D-LIFEPLACE南青山、JustCo渋谷ヒカリエ、JustCo新宿ミライナタワー、JustCoグラントウキョウサウスタワー、ザ・コレクティブ グラントウキョウサウスタワー、ザ・コレクティブ グラングリーン大阪
Originalクチコレ導入のラーメン箕輪家、約12か月でGoogle口コミ評価3.6から4.3へ
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Facts
- Google review rating improved from 3.6 to 4.3
- The number of reviews increased by more than 1,000
- At the time of writing, the cumulative total had reached 1,753
- After monthly sales reached the previous target of approximately ¥8 million
- After monthly sales reached the previous target of approximately ¥8 million, they grew to around ¥10 million
- More than 240 cumulative implementations
- Sooon株式会社 has provided support in a total of 1,000 cases
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：Sooon株式会社、ラーメン箕輪家、幻冬舎
テラ・ラボ’s response to the Kumamoto earthquake 【Fourth Report】
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Today (7/31)
Companies mentioned：テラ・ラボ、山田商会ホールディング、JUIDA-D³、イオンモール熊本
Original【文部科学省後援】第4回「インクルーシブ教育教材コンテスト」開催 応募締切は10月16日、受賞作品は商品化も検討
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Facts
- Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award: ¥100,000 worth of teaching materials of your choice from the “inCLum Inclusive Education Teaching Materials Catalog”
- Excellence Award: ¥30,000 worth of teaching materials of your choice from the “inCLum Inclusive Education Teaching Materials Catalog”
- Special Award: ¥10,000 worth of teaching materials of your choice from the “inCLum Inclusive Education Teaching Materials Catalog”
Companies mentioned：全日本学校教材教具協同組合、筑波大学附属大塚特別支援学校、文部科学省、筑波大学
Co-hosting of the “Chibagin-Hamagin Student Business Plan Contest 2026”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held annually since 2012
- Co-hosted with 横浜銀行 since 2020
- Over the past 14 editions
- 61 contest-winning teams
- 22 teams have launched businesses
Companies mentioned：千葉銀行、横浜銀行、横浜フィナンシャルグループ
If you change the subject and the statement still works, isn’t it something anyone could say? Sales training to help you communicate in a way that makes people think, “This is what our company needs!”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 11:00–11:30
- Participants: approx. 40 people
- Suggested talk length: Aim to speak for approximately 15–20 seconds.
- Since becoming independent, the company has provided sales support to more than 100 companies through sales outsourcing and consulting services.
- Has supported more than 200 sales professionals to date.
Companies mentioned：株式会社営業ハック、Yahoo!ニュース
“From Wakiyama, home of rice presented to the Imperial Household, to doburoku. Turning differences in the land into differences in sake.” 株式会社Cultiva to launch its 2nd crowdfunding campaign on August 1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Launching on CAMPFIRE on August 1, 2026
- Target amount: 50万円
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cultiva、CAMPFIRE、結城大樹氏
From “choosing” sake to “discovering” it. A new proposal for Niigata souvenirs. “Sake Mikuji BOX,” a sake souvenir that lets you enjoy discovering sake through a capsule-toy-style experience. A new sake experience that tells your sake fortune. Brew your good luck!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Connected with approximately 100 breweries nationwide
- Enjoy a random selection of sake from more than 40 breweries in Niigata Prefecture
- Price: 1200 yen (1320 yen including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社FARM8、株式会社FERMENT8、SAKEPOST
株式会社パルグループホールディングス / Mythology comes to life with the launch of natural cider “神泉サイダー.”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 350 yen (before tax), planned
- Volume: 250ml
Companies mentioned：株式会社パルグループホールディングス、株式会社パル、能勢酒造株式会社、株式会社泉屋、株式会社ナイスクラップ、株式会社ノーリーズ
Seeking colleagues to build a better Toyonaka. Recruitment begins for lawyers and childcare teachers
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Planned hiring date
Companies mentioned：豊中市
[Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant, Reiwa 8 First-Stage Exam] Free self-scoring service “TANZO Score Research” launches—answers can be entered from 19:00 on Saturday, August 1, the day of the exam
Summary not yet available
Facts
- You can easily enter your answers on a smartphone on the night of the exam, even on the train ride home.
- Scores will be displayed from noon on Monday, August 3, following the release of the official answers.
- A subject-by-subject analysis report will be delivered later (planned for September 2026).
- After the exam results are announced, everyone who shares their examinee number and score will receive a coupon for future study (to be sent out successively from October 2026).
- TANZO will release its special Reiwa 8 Second-Stage Exam preparation drill, “First-Stage Theories Tested in the Second Stage,” on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
- Price: 4,980 yen (tax included) / Covers 4 case studies
- 980 yen per month (tax included) / Starting with 1 subject. Choose only the subjects you want to work on
Companies mentioned：TANZO株式会社、EBA中小企業診断士スクール、一般社団法人 日本中小企業診断士協会連合会
Renowned underwater photographer Tomohide Ikeya unveils “the moment a work is born.” Public underwater photography sessions offer an experience of the value people create together in the age of AI
Summary not yet available
Facts
- [August 10, 2026]
- Trial plan: 4 people, 22,000 yen
- Light plan: 6 people, 55,000 yen
- Full photography plan: 3 people, 110,000 yen
- Visitor ticket (no current limit on attendance): 5,500 yen
Companies mentioned：unink合同会社、ユニンク合同会社
Data recovery services for areas covered by the Disaster Relief Act in connection with the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Application deadline
- Coverage status
Companies mentioned：株式会社バッファロー、アドバンスデザイン株式会社
A car-cleaning business with dry ice cleaning machines: hands-on cleaning experience and machine sales exhibition, co-hosted by グリーンテックジャパン and アスナル (free admission on 8/18 in Saitama City)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since April 2002, the company has marketed professional dry ice cleaning machines for the manufacturing industry
- An expert with ２４ years of experience in dry ice cleaning explains
- Minimum lot = 15kg / expanded polystyrene box
- Cleaning time: 3 minutes
- Dry ice used: 1kg
- Dry ice used: 0.5kg
- Cleaning time: 30 seconds
- Cleaning time: ３～５ minutes
- Dry ice used: 3kg
- Lightweight, compact model weighing 19kg
- Total unit weight: 71kg
- Lightweight, compact model weighing 39kg
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンテックジャパン、有限会社アスナル、株式会社あいおいニッセイ同和自動車研究所、グリーンテック社
South Korea's TELICA partners with Japanese sales partner JASP to launch next-generation ESL solutions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Paper price tag replacement: 3～9 hours on average
- ESL price changes: 1～30 minutes on average
- Display error rate for paper price tags: 3%～5% on average
Companies mentioned：TELICA、JASP
Original「床の傷に、ため息をつく生活」から解放するベルギー製床材『PERGO（ペルゴ）』日本発売10周年
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Cuts installation time by approximately 30％
- 11 athlete dormitory buildings (approximately 12万㎡) at an international sporting event
- 10 times the abrasion resistance
Companies mentioned：株式会社北洲、UNILIN、モホークグループ、DAW社
“Can feed alone change the taste of sea urchin?” University students taste-test sea urchins they raised for 3 months—UNI1 Grand Prix 2026 announces judges and judging methods
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 3 months
- 6 students from 4 universities will participate in the competition
- 5 judges
- The grand prix winner will be selected based on a total of 100 points
- On-site judging: 50 points
- SNS judging: 50 points
- Scored out of １０ points
- The video is scheduled for release on August ８
- SNS judging is scheduled to start on 8/9
Companies mentioned：株式会社いたばしトゲトゲ、株式会社銚子丸、株式会社不動テトラ
Fees for online medical consultation services waived for Kumamoto Prefecture residents
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fee for using the online medical consultation service “クロン” (normally 330 yen per visit)
- クロン is used by approximately 7,000 medical institutions
Companies mentioned：株式会社MICIN、クロン
Herb peeling brand HERBCELL draws attention as a new revenue stream for beauty salons. Inquiries about adoption of this low-cost option are increasing nationwide. Its high-profit design, with a gross margin of 94.5％ (example pricing), supports salon management
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gross margin: 94.5％
Companies mentioned：株式会社アント、HERBCELL、Ante Salon
Kuvings to debut “CS800,” a commercial slow juicer with an auto hopper, at “CAFERES JAPAN 2026”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “CAFERES JAPAN 2026,” taking place August 4 (Tuesday) to 6 (Thursday), 2026
- Equipped with a motor capable of continuous operation for 24 hours
Companies mentioned：Kuvings、クビンス、株式会社NUC JAPAN
[Second artist announcement] Yaizu-born reggae stalwart PAPA U-Gee to perform at “BON BON BON 2026 ─ Bon Festival・Bonpa ─,” a new local Bon festival
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年8月22日（土）・23日（日）
Companies mentioned：株式会社nonii、PAPA U-Gee
Why is “that company” the only one surrounded by fans? The “power of listening” transforming recruitment and sales in the age of AI | Tomoko Shirai of CHEERS to speak at 株式会社Lively’s “Active Listening Talks”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Working with 1,592 companies and 62 local governments nationwide
- A total of 46,190 people have received the service
- 100 people per month; repeat customers account for 9割 of available slots
- A session lasting approximately 90 minutes
- All 15 respondents rated their experience “satisfied (4)” or higher on a five-point scale
- Of those, 11 selected the highest rating, “very satisfied (5)”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lively、CHEERS株式会社、Forbes JAPAN、株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント
[Event report] Project bringing music to children | Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
Summary not yet available
Facts
- On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at “福角保育園・いつきの里” in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
- Held for 30 minutes, from 10:15 to 10:45 on Tuesday, July 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、株式会社アスカ
[Free web seminar] How to build a next-generation warehouse that keeps operations running
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Live stream: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 15:00–16:00
- On-demand archive: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 13:00–14:00
- Capacity: 40 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社スタディスト、株式会社APT
Municipal housing will be provided to people affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake [岡山県瀬戸内市]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Approximately 2 units, 3 DK
- In principle, for up to 1 year
Companies mentioned：瀬戸内市役所、岡山県瀬戸内市
Takigawa launches latex gloves under its private brand for professionals, &T’s（アンドティーズ）
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original資本金：2 億 1397 万円
- Long type with an overall length of 300 mm
Companies mentioned：滝川株式会社、&T’s（アンドティーズ）
Estate clearing and leftover property clearing service “つむぐ” now available to the general public
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 55th anniversary of founding
- Original遺品整理を依頼した人の約4割がトラブルを経験
- 51% said they would like to hire an estate-clearing company
- Available to the general public starting Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社南日本引越センター、株式会社LIFULL senior、ミライル、株式会社Mira1L
Originalリストの購入は、もう要らない。──東大発 sai X aid、国内115万社のデータベースを標準搭載したAI営業エージェント『lead X aid』、1通2.5円〜10円の新料金プランを提供開始
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original1通2.5円
- Original1通10円
- Monthly fee: 50,000 yen
- Monthly salary: 250,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社sai X aid、lead X aid
Manage your career through how you present yourself. From “buying clothes” to “designing a wardrobe”: group shopping event held as part of a career fashion program for working women
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Has supported more than 4,000 working women to date
- More than 30 media appearances
- Founded: November 2020
- Established: October 2024
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホワイトキャンバス、テレビ朝日、日本経済新聞、日経クロスウーマン
クレアス takes the overall No. 1 spot in a Qoo10 ambassador live event, posting the highest sales in the ambassador program’s history
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A large-capacity (50 ml) limited edition of “Blue Drop”
Companies mentioned：クレアス、Qoo10、ウィッシュカンパニー株式会社
アイ・ロボティクス and ドローン・ジャパン establish “Blue UAS Laboratory Kawachi (BULK)” at Drone Field KAWACHI
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This framework underwent a major reorganization in 2025.
- In July 2025, DIU (Defense Innovation Unit) and AUVSI announced Green UAS certification as an official certification route to Blue UAS Cleared.
Companies mentioned：アイ・ロボティクス、ドローン・ジャパン、AUVSI、DIU、DCMA、ArduPilot
Craftspeople wanted! “おうち職人” launches in preview, giving all registrants 5,000 points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5,000 points
- Monday, August 31, 2026
Companies mentioned：プラスト株式会社、おうち職人
[Survey on travel to Thailand] Even in a “kind country,” 1 in 4 travelers are perplexed by barriers involving “language,” “hygiene” and “connectivity”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A combined 43.6% reported feeling some degree of anxiety, with 16.0% saying they were “very anxious” and 27.6% “somewhat anxious”
- The response “Yes” accounted for 26.8%, revealing that about 1 in 4 people experienced unexpected problems or discomfort.
- The most common issue was “English and Thai not being understood,” cited by 55.2%, more than half.
- The most common means of staying connected while traveling in Thailand was “rental Wi-Fi,” at 34.0%.
- “Connectivity (Wi-Fi, SIM, eSIM)” was the most common concern, at 36.4%.
Companies mentioned：WiFiトラベル、プラスト株式会社、Grab
株式会社ISTソフトウェア presents at the “81st Shinjokyo Business Forum” business meeting, showcasing new pricing and a major update campaign for its corporate generative AI tool “ゼロプロ”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held in Yokohama on Thursday, July 16, 2026
- 6 companies and 2 organizations, 8 participants in total, each gave a presentation of about 10 minutes
- 13th floor, Nissei Aroma Square, 5-37-1 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo
Companies mentioned：株式会社ISTソフトウェア、一般社団法人神奈川県情報サービス産業協会
[Summer survey on smartphone damage] Smartphones face summer hazards at the beach, pool and in scorching heat; only 10% prepare a backup device
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 13.4% have experienced damage or water immersion
- Dropped their phone in the sea, pool or river: 32.8%
- Bought a new smartphone: 47.8%
- Prepared a backup or secondary device: 11.6%
- Backed up their data: 40.2%
Companies mentioned：エクスモバイル株式会社、プラスト株式会社
Launch of next-generation groundwater solution “Mimori-Well”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In June 2026, the first ATES heat-source well construction project in the Kanto region was completed
- A site tour was held July 1–2 in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, at a location where a new reverse machine is in operation
Companies mentioned：中央開発株式会社、土と水ホールディングスグループ、大阪市、環境省
“Pickleball Hands-Free! Nakaminato Store” to open after the Obon holiday in August, bringing a new sports experience to ファンキー駄菓子屋ズンドコ商店那珂湊店
Summary not yet available
Facts
- After the Obon holiday in August 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社パレットグループ、ファンキー駄菓子屋ズンドコ商店那珂湊店
New white paper released: “The AI-Accelerated Threat Landscape: Enterprise Endpoint Security Challenges and Countermeasures”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Established in 2017
- Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in February 2026
- Securities code: 7823
Companies mentioned：CyCraft、CyCraft Japan、CID グループ、テマセク・ホールディングス、パビリオンキャピタル、Gartner、IDC、Frost & Sullivan
“Blue UAS Laboratory Kawachi (BULK)” established at Drone Field KAWACHI by アイ・ロボティクス and ドローン・ジャパン
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This framework underwent a major reorganization in 2025.
- In July 2025, DIU (Defense Innovation Unit) and AUVSI announced Green UAS certification as an official certification route to Blue UAS Cleared.
- By the end of 2025, operational responsibility is expected to be transferred from DIU to DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency).
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイ・ロボティクス、ドローン・ジャパン株式会社、AUVSI、DIU、DCMA
Popular bakery from Hokkaido opens in Nakameguro! “ペンギンベーカリー Nakameguro Store” to open Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 loaf: ¥390, tax included
- 2 loaves (1 loaf): ¥760, tax included
- Original1個 税込330円
- Original1本 税込490円
Companies mentioned：株式会社ペンギン、ペンギンベーカリー
Even children who struggle with physical education get hooked — Trial lesson in AR sport “HADO” held at Nakano City Hakuzakura Elementary School
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Children who responded “It was very fun” or “It was fun”
- Children who responded, “I’d like to have another HADO lesson”
- HADO is being adopted at more than 2,000 schools worldwide
- Children who responded that they “do not really like” or “do not like at all” regular physical education
- “I was able to think of a strategy for winning as a team”
- “I was able to discuss things with others and call out to one another”
Companies mentioned：株式会社meleap、HADO
長崎スタジアムシティ selected for the “67th BSC Award”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Showa 35 (1960)
Companies mentioned：長崎スタジアムシティ、日建連、建築業協会
Crochet it up quickly! How to make hand-crocheted cushions featuring cute, three-dimensional flower motifs such as poppies, tulips, dandelions and sunflowers.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- B5 variant size, 96 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社 誠文堂新光社、ハマナカ
Illustration for “2026 Awa Odori” by ufotable, the animation studio behind the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and the theatrical animated film “Witch on the Holy Night,” revealed!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2026 Awa Odori
Companies mentioned：ufotable、徳島市
“Cowork” uses AI to build workflows from natural-language instructions to a chatbot
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Adopted by more than 500 companies, including major firms listed on the TSE Prime Market
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジセンス、ChatSense、Cowork、ChatGPT、OpenAI、Ozone
[RISE KANSAI 2026] さくらインターネット President Kunihiro Tanaka to speak! Session details released for “The power to break through limits and make a trillion-yen scale the norm”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Announced an investment of more than 100 billion yen in a generative AI platform
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000
Companies mentioned：さくらインターネット、DOZAN11、スマレジ、デジタル庁、IPA未踏、グラングリーン大阪
[Ranking of what people researched before selling a vacant home: Survey of 144 people on useful information sources]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Among 144 people who have sold a vacant home
- “Real estate companies available to hire (47.9%)”
- “Nearby property sale prices (31.3%)”
- “Real estate company websites (33.3%)”
- “Local governments (20.1%)”
- “Real estate company representatives (12.5%)”
- “Up to half a year (35.3%)”
- “More than half a year to 1 year (29.2%)”
Companies mentioned：株式会社AlbaLink、空き家買取隊
[Shochu Train] Enjoy Miyazaki’s authentic shochu and gourmet food aboard the Osaka Monorail!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Participation fee: 6,000 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 124 people (minimum number required: 80)
Companies mentioned：宮崎県、大阪モノレール株式会社、大阪モノレールサービス株式会社、霧島酒造株式会社、雲海酒造株式会社、神楽酒造株式会社、本格焼酎酒場一歩、株式会社南海グリル、株式会社Double Doors
The “Project to Bring Music to Children,” delivering the heartfelt support of small and medium-sized businesses across Japan to children
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、株式会社アスカ
[Re:Glow Personal Gym] Start a corporate wellness program for 40,000 yen per month — offering a “Corporate Wellness Monitor Plan” for local businesses in Mitaka and Chofu, limited to the first 3 companies
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 40,000 yen per month (tax included)
- For 3 months
- Limited to the first 3 companies
- Approximately 560,000 yen per year
- Approximately 78%
- Original1回あたり実質8,000円
- Original入会金0円（通常22,000円）
- ¥8,500 (tax included)
- Companies with 10–30 employees
Companies mentioned：株式会社ReGlow、経済産業省、厚生労働省
“TOKYO Rework,” a return-to-work support program packed with expertise from special subsidiaries, to launch on July 29 (Wed.)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Began offering the service on July 29, 2026 (Wed.)
Companies mentioned：東京都ビジネスサービス株式会社、コレンドカレッジ門前仲町、コレンド
What kind of flooring helps puppies and kittens grow up healthy?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Has manufactured and sold cork products for more than 100 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：永柳工業株式会社、アニコムグループ、アニコム先進医療研究所株式会社、こうのとりセンター
AI detects bears in real time and automatically organizes on-site images in the cloud: FutuRocket begins demonstration of “Bear Detection AI Device” in Okutama
Summary not yet available
Facts
- July 14: 1 unit
- July 29: 3 units
- Confirmed that it can detect bears from a distance of approximately 20 m
- The battery still had ample charge after approximately 2 weeks of operation
Companies mentioned：FutuRocket株式会社、日建リース工業株式会社
Notice: Reading group to discuss “State-Building in Africa” by Shinichi Takeuchi
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The first person to build assets of more than 150 billion yen through investment alone
- Made investments totaling more than 2 billion yen
- Achieved returns of more than 100 times
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies
Companies mentioned：AIマネー大学株式会社、白水社、HOYA株式会社、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、チャールズ・シュワブ、東京リーガルマインド、杉山産婦人科丸の内医院、NHK、Kollectアーツ法律事務所、宮村・井桁法律事務所、東京ディフェンダー法律事務所、東京桜橋法律事務所、高野隆法律事務所
[Tequila × pickled plums × salt] Tokyo Solamachi’s 立ち喰い梅干し屋 and サントリー’s “Tequila Tres Generaciones Plata” collaborate on a “Premium Pickled Plum Tequila Soda” as an August limited-time menu item!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: 800 yen (880 yen including tax)
- 17 varieties of carefully selected pickled plums from across Japan
Companies mentioned：サントリー、立ち喰い梅干し屋、株式会社バンブーカット、日本ソルトコーディネーター協会
株式会社Shinker publishes real-world ChatGPT ad delivery data among the first in Japan. Verification article fully discloses firsthand findings on costs, CTR, click-through rate, CV and improvement measures
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ChatGPT ads began being offered in Japan in 2026
Companies mentioned：Shinker株式会社、OpenAI
⚽ Implementation of the “ファジアーノ岡山 Support Time Deposit Campaign”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 0.6% per year
- Maximum: 2 million yen
- 1 unit for every 300,000 yen of total deposits
- Original※１人・１法人最大１０口
Companies mentioned：中国銀行、ファジアーノ岡山、ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ
[Summer Limited Edition] “Taiyo Madeleine,” loved for 40 years, gets a summer-only package featuring a sunflower design from August 1!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- In-store price: 200 yen (tax included)
- 楽天市場: 250 yen (tax included)
- A 30-meter-long tunnel kiln
Companies mentioned：株式会社太陽社、お菓子のたいよう、楽天市場
[いーふらん] Makes its first appearance in the TOP 3 of the “Reuse Sales Ranking 2026,” compiled by リユース経済新聞! With its “おたからや” high-value purchasing business as its mainstay, the company surpassed 200 billion yen in sales and achieved 27 consecutive fiscal years of revenue and profit growth.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Forecasts closing with sales of 210 billion yen
- Has surpassed 1,930 stores worldwide
- Reuse sales were 219% of the previous year’s level
- Hires 300 new graduates annually
- Hires more than 60 mid-career employees per month
- 1 in 4 sales employees earn more than 10 million yen a year
- The highest starting salary for a new graduate is 1.54 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、リユース経済新聞、おたからや
Original【お盆の集まりはピザハットで！】人気ピザ＆ダブルチキンコンボがセットになった「夏休みセット」3種が3,000円〜で食べられる！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Enjoy savings of up to 4,480 yen
- More than 600 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：ピザハット、日本ピザハット株式会社