【ディズニー & ピクサー film “Coco”】See what you get! Skater’s blind-pack “Lunch Drawstring Bag S,” available in 6 designs, will go on sale early at “Disney THE MARKET 日本橋三越” from Aug. 5 (Wed.)
【New release】Made with 99% purified water and plenty of moisture, these wet wipes clean the body, bottom, hands and feet with just 1 sheet. “All-Over Body Wet Wipes”
Popular Korean cosmetics brand “NAMING.（ネーミング）” to launch offline sales in Japan of its tint that delivers the voluminous lips (※1) currently creating a buzz on social media!
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Nationwide release in limited quantities from Aug. 17 (Mon.)
From the lineup of 15 shades
6 shades selected
6 shades, 3.2 g, 1,760 yen (tax included)
Launched in South Korea in 2019
Since arriving in Japan in April 2024
Released in South Korea in October 2025
Qoo10 monthly cosmetics rankings from January to March 2026
Daiwa Zaitaku rolls out the “President Fujiwara AI Bot” to all employees, helping them learn Representative Fujiwara’s decision-making principles and supporting the adoption of the company philosophy and autonomous decision-making
“Red Bull × Studyplus” special collaboration | Red Bull launches a campaign to give wings to 40,000 university entrance exam candidates looking to put in one more big effort in their summer studies
HENNGE One launches single sign-on integration with Check Point SASE, an integrated network security platform, and strengthens email security integration
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Protecting more than 100,000 organizations worldwide
Companies mentioned：HENNGE株式会社、チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
DATAFLUCT launches a free PoC program that lets retailers test the “shelf-planning AI” in its AI agent, Airlake Retail Agent, using real data; applications open to the first ５ companies
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First 5 companies
Application and program period: August 3, 2026–October 31, 2026 (予定)
Launch of a low-voltage grid-scale battery storage development business supporting carbon neutrality—development solutions using idle land for infrastructure, starting at 6 tsubo and ¥15 million
アイドルソング event “You’re the Center of UTAO! Fruity Monster 2026” comes to UTAO, the online karaoke app operated by ジャンカラ！ Win seasonal “premium peaches from Okayama Prefecture”！
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Operates 210 stores nationwide
A total of 8 winners will receive premium peaches from Okayama Prefecture
August 3, 2026 (Mon.) 12:00–August 16, 2026 (Sun.) 23:59
Since the beta version launched in April 2023
Officially launched on August 29, 2023
On August 19, 2024
On February 5, 2025, it was relaunched as an online karaoke app combining the strengths of 2 apps
The first flagship store for “ほぼ日手帳” opens at JR Tokyo Station！Limited-edition “Suicaのペンギン” collaboration products will go on sale to coincide with the opening in mid-September
SBIいきいき少短: Campaign offers a chance to win a fruit gift from 京橋千疋屋 by requesting information on life, medical or long-term care insurance; applicants who apply online will receive Niigata Koshihikari rice
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Eligible period: Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)–Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
Takao Ozawa, former Yahoo president and representative director and current representative director of Boost Capital株式会社, appointed outside director of ラクスル株式会社
New release: If you are truly free, you should be able to hear the “Angel’s Stamping Feet.” The poetry collection “Angel’s Stamping Feet” is now on sale.
クロスホテル札幌: Discover the appeal of Akaiigawa Village, “Japan’s most beautiful village,” through the stories of its producers. The Akaiigawa Village Lunch Fair brings guests closer to local food and people
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Approximately 1,200 residents
¥3,700 per person (tax included)
Elementary school students: ¥2,500 (tax included)
Children aged 4 and older who have not yet entered elementary school: ¥1,200 (tax included)
Take the first step toward self-publishing during your summer vacation! This popular fair, where you can send in your manuscript and receive a free personalized assessment, is running for a limited time this summer!
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We will proofread approximately the first 1,000 characters of your manuscript
Rurubu offers an in-depth guide to the setting of the TV anime “The Elusive Samurai”! “Rurubu: TV Anime The Elusive Samurai” goes on sale October 30, 2026 (Friday)
The “TEPRA,” winner of a Good Design Award, now supports PC connectivity and comes in 3 colors that blend into any space. The “TEPRA” PRO “MARK” SR-MK2 label printer goes on sale
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Available in 3 colors (Amber Brown / Teal Green / Slate Gray)
Annual sales target: 30,000 units
The limited-edition 900-unit “white model” will be sold through the KING JIM official online store
Features a high-resolution 360 dpi print head, equivalent to that of the top-of-the-line “TEPRA” model
48.3% said they “want to choose products that stand the test of time and are not swayed by trends”
32.8% also said they felt that “few products combine design, functionality and reliability”
A special event marking the 35th anniversary of Chara's debut, “Welcome to Chara's Room at Fender Flagship Tokyo,” will be held on Sept. 21 (Monday, a national holiday)
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35th anniversary of her debut
75th anniversary
A major hit that reached No. 1 on the Oricon chart
330 yen per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Fender、Fender Flagship Tokyo、Chara、YEN TOWN BAND、エピック・レコード
[Minoh, Osaka] “Premium Minoh Kanko Hotel” and “Minoh Onsen Spa Garden” to reopen after renovations on Thursday, Oct. 1! Introducing the much-talked-about “Mirai Human Washing Machine” and unveiling a lavish buffet menu!
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Operates 75 hot spring hotels, inns and theme parks nationwide
About 90 varieties of sumptuous dishes
A sky-high open-air bath at an elevation of about 180 m
Celebrating d Anime Store's 14th anniversary! Popular anime characters who are “14 years old,” including Puella Magi Madoka Magica and Katekyo Hitman Reborn!, come together across series!
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The service marked its 14th anniversary in July 2026
◆ Subscription fee: ¥660 per month (tax included)
※Subscriptions through the App Store or Google Play cost ¥760 per month (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドコモ・アニメストア、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、LEVEL-5、BNP、NAS、BV、NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan LLC、サンライズ、中島かずき、今石洋之、和久井健、講談社、吉沢やすみ、ど根性カンパニー、TMS、秋田書店、CLAMP、ST、Aniplex、Madoka Project、ONE、小学館、スタジオ・ダイス、集英社、テレビ東京、KONAMI
Linkus, a support operations management system for Specified Skilled Workers, launches a “site management feature” that enables support management across multiple locations
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Capital: 100 million
Companies mentioned：BEENOS 株式会社、BEENOS HR Link 株式会社
“Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp,” offering a chance to enjoy the worlds of popular picture books, will be held at 大丸神戸 starting Wednesday, Aug. 5!
Qoo10 sponsors SUMMER SONIC 2026! Qoo10 Beauty Station, a powder room offering solutions for makeup mishaps at the summer festival, will host a grab-and-go cosmetics event featuring full-size products
[マリメッコ] New styles arrive in the Marimekko Maridenim denim collection, including sets with turn-up details. Pre-orders begin at the official online store on Friday, Aug. 7.
Actor Kenta Kiritani to star in his first short drama! A new media-mix project connecting the storylines. A visually interactive mystery novel, The Bulletin Board at Platform 0, the debut work in mystery writer Shinnosuke Kakutani’s “Extraordinary Everyday Mystery” series (双葉社)
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Episodes will be released sequentially on the official STUDIO sauce social media accounts starting Monday, August 3, 2026
【Hokkaido only】セブン‐イレブン launches 2 recommended cold noodle dishes for this summer! “Zaru Ramen with Hokkaido-grown Japanese horseradish” and “Chilled Hakodate Salt Ramen with Savory Broth”
A friend to those who put off using the hair dryer! A new scent joins タイムユー’s rich mist serum! “タイムユー Keep Moist Shaking Mist Nectarine & Peach” launches Friday, August 28, 2026
【Giveaway campaign】Starting today, the “Luxurious Chilled Sweets! Fruit Jelly Giveaway Campaign” is underway from 大塚商会’s office mail-order service, “たのめーる”
American restaurant ハードロックカフェ’s Ueno Station Tokyo location collaborates with the 大英博物館 exhibition “Japanese Art Collection: A Riot of Flowers—Edo Paintings That Crossed the Sea”
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“London Mule” 980 yen (including tax)
On sale now through Sunday, October 18, 2026
ハードロック・インターナショナル operates hotels, casinos, Rock Shops, concert venues and cafes in more than 300 cities across approximately 75 countries worldwide
A collection of more than 88,000 pieces of rare memorabilia owned by Hard Rock, including costumes and instruments belonging to famous musicians
Architecture students from across Japan take on “Architect Sheep” in a 3-day challenge; Takushi Tanaka of アンガールズ appointed MC. Winning team to receive 1 million yen, and a special program will air on terrestrial TV!
Ginger pork set meal ranks No. 1 nationwide! やよい軒 announces its ranking of sales of standard set meals by prefecture for the first half of 2026, highlighting regional differences in popularity
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As of the end of July, やよい軒 operated 378 locations in Japan
We are announcing the ranking of sales of standard set meals by prefecture for the first half of 2026 (January 1–June 30, 2026)
New goods from 二次元コスパ based on “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation III ~I Will Seriously Try If I Go to Another World~,” including Roxy’s embroidered work shirt and Eris’s full-graphic T-shirt! Available for advance sale at Comic Market【株式会社コスパ】
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Featuring Roxy in a design with a density of more than 100,000 stitches
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Price: 6,930 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,960 yen each (including tax)
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Continues to bring more than 2,500 items to market every year
About half said the benefit of taking photos in advance is being able to “take photos at a relaxed pace.” Respondents also valued reducing the day’s burden and being able to retake photos
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47.5% said they had “taken” pre-event or commemorative photos
69.5% said the occasion for the photos was a “coming-of-age ceremony”
39.0% said a “coming-of-age ceremony” was an occasion when they would like to take pre-event or commemorative photos
50.5% said the benefit of taking photos in advance is being able to “take photos at a relaxed pace without feeling pressed for time”
63.5% said “the finished look and quality of the photos” is what they value most in commemorative photos
Publication set for 4 consecutive months! 『神と王１ 亡国の書』, an epic mythological fantasy by Natsu Asaba, author of the 『神様の御用人』 series, which has sold 2.3 million copies in total, will be released by 新潮文庫nex on August 28 in a definitive edition with a new chapter.