≪It’s summer! It’s FUELFEST!≫ The festival “FUELFEST JAPAN 2026” takes place on Aug. 11! Experience the world of movies in real life again this year! Enjoy drifting, VIP, rally, food and drink, and a kids’ area.
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About 30,000 visitors immerse themselves in the world of movies
★Display of 2,000 tuned cars
★Runs by 200 supercars
★100 showdowns / 200-car 0–200 m drag race showdowns
★A packed lineup of attractions, including a parade run of 1,000 cars
★More than 20 food vendors to satisfy your appetite
[Limited autumn offering! 2 grape desserts] New grape-themed treats, including a tart and shortcake made with domestic Shine Muscat grapes and Nagano-grown Nagano Purple grapes! A wide selection of seasonal sweets lets you savor the flavors of autumn!
Making Shizuoka nights more fun. YSフィットネスクラブ呉服町 to hold “Night Pool 2026” for 1 day only on Aug. 11 (Tuesday, public holiday). Nonmembers can also participate. Photography and makeup are allowed, and swimwear is unrestricted. A special one-night-only event to add color to your summer memories.
[Official online shop of 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ] Chewy, chilled, and creamy. A new mango dessert, perfect as a treat for yourself or a summer gift, arrives at the official online shop on Monday, Aug. 3!
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[Price] ¥3,024 (tax included)
[Diameter] 12 cm
[Price] ¥2,268 (tax included) / 3 pieces
[Diameter] Approx. 8 cm
[Price] ¥3,585 (tax included)
[Size] 7 cm in diameter × approx. 3.3 cm high
For every ¥10,000 (tax included) spent on products
[No peeling mishaps or guesswork about ripeness] A premium fresh dessert from a fruit shop founded 74 years ago: “山形完熟桃のフルーツポンチッチ,” available exclusively on Makuake from Aug. 3, 2026
[From age 6 to national certification] Arakawa Ward drone school offers fully one-on-one instruction for 50 hours of practical training for the Class 1 license, completed in 8–9 days | ¥50,000 in individual support for Class 2 | Applications open Aug. 3
The all-you-can-eat yakiniku and sushi restaurant すたみな太郎 Tottori location will reopen after a full renovation on Aug. 8 (Sat.)! Relaunching as すたみな太郎 PREMIUM BUFFET Tottori location!
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Seating capacity: 202 seats
Weekday lunch, adults (junior high school students and older): 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax)
Weekend and holiday lunch, adults (junior high school students and older): 2,980 yen (3,278 yen including tax)
Dinner, adults (junior high school students and older): 3,380 yen (3,718 yen including tax)
[Aug. 20 event] NAVICUS to reveal how to select highlight videos that generated 10 million views at a free webinar for TV program producers and publicity staff
Accessibility map app WheeLog! and the Suma Universal Beach Project join forces to help people enjoy outings they had given up on
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The “Sibling Project” currently includes 21 organizations
Since 2017, the Suma Universal Beach Project has worked to create universally designed beaches and environments that everyone can enjoy, including people with disabilities, older adults and young children
Cosplay uniforms and Halloween costumes in the era of a weak yen; wholesale from a sewing factory in Yiwu, China; custom name tags available; shopping marathon begins Aug. 8, 2026
“Since you were born, I hope you can live happily”—A highly anticipated first conversation between 孝彦西郷, the legendary principal who abolished school rules, and 博之西野, a pioneer in creating places for children. Event celebrating the publication of 『無垢の祈り』 (理工図書)
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353 cases a year in Japan alone
The number of students refusing to attend school has exceeded 350,000
The number of people living in social withdrawal stands at approximately 1.46 million
[The 100°C temperature gap is back!?] 安楽亭 to hold its “Midsummer Yakiniku HOT & COOL Festival VOL.2” from Aug. 3 to 16! Experience a summer that heats you up with “HOT yakiniku summer” and “COOL drinks & desserts summer”!
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Coupon price: half off, 845 yen (929 yen including tax)
Cool off in a hot spring during the scorching summer. A 38°C neutral-temperature bath and an approximately 25°C “cooling nano-mist” will be available for a limited time this summer [Imabari, Ehime]
“The reason your parents’ home won’t sell is not the ‘house’ but the ‘emotions.’” SA, led by a real estate appraiser, to hold [Free individual consultations on inheritance and unusual real estate] following the release of an exclusive interview on 相続プラス
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Revitalizing more than 600 “negative-value properties” a year into valuable assets
More than 10,000 of the latest property transaction records accumulated within the group annually
New e-learning course launches: “Overseas Business ‘Practice’ MBA: Business Portfolio Management” | The judgment to decide what to “grow, scale back or exit” in the interest of overall optimization (INSIGHT ACADEMY)
[Spigen] August picks! The peak leisure season is here! Enjoy summer activities smartly and safely with waterproof products that help prevent water damage. Special sales and social media events also announced!
Building a sustainable society with partner organizations: applications are open for grants from the 2026 Regional Development Fund through Sept. 30 (Wed.)
The world’s first large-scale “Resident Evil” exhibition, “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” unveils venue map and some exhibit details! General ticket sales begin today, Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m.!
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“Resident Evil” 30th anniversary
A total of 56 days
The series has sold a cumulative 201 million copies
The Dissection Puzzle series celebrates its 10th anniversary! Cumulative shipments top 800,000 units! Popular YouTuber きまぐれクック showcases the appeal of the long-selling “Buy 1!! Dissection Puzzle: Bluefin Tuna”
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Cumulative shipments exceed 130,000 units
The series offers a total of 30 products
More than 15 million subscribers
Price: ¥2,420 (tax included at 10%) / ¥2,200 (before tax)
[Kayo Noguchi Solo Exhibition, Obuse Town] The Light Within: Embroidery and painted works inspired by Hokusai, infused with the “light” of stitching / 北斎館 Garari Showcase
Universal design × independent study at the “Village of Child-Rearing”! A vision-impairment-free, inclusive board game gathering for everyone to play comes to Funahashi Village
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Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 13:00–17:00
Capacity: 30 people
Board game gathering admission ticket (required): ¥1,000
Decorate-your-own animal shogi craft workshop: ¥2,000 (pay on the day)
Craft workshop with independent-study kit: ¥2,000 (pay on the day)
Miyu-produced lingerie brand “Mivera＆” to hold its first POPUP STORE since childbirth at Lumine Shinjuku in September. Two-shot event tickets go on sale Aug. 3 at 20:00.
10th collaboration! マテリアル partners with “Bin Bin Bean,” a short-drama service that draws viewers in emotionally by leveraging the strengths of a talent agency
Merchandise featuring MIZI, SUA and other characters from “ALIEN STAGE” wearing school uniforms goes on sale at select Animate stores on Aug. 8. A purchase bonus is also available.
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On sale from Aug. 8, 2026
Receive 1 “bonus card (3 designs total)” for every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent
Receive 1 “shopping bag (1 design total)” with purchases of ¥3,300 (tax included) or more
Demonstration of the decarbonization benefits of converting plant waste into horticultural materials—paving the way for carbon-neutral waste treatment and horticultural production
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Costs approximately 24 billion yen annually
On June 30, 2026
Companies mentioned：千葉大学、本田技術研究所、農林水産省、Journal of Environmental Management
TOMORROW X TOGETHER collaboration fireworks confirmed! First preview of part of the new song “Setsuna Hanabi” at the “Great East Japan Earthquake and Kyushu Disaster Recovery Charity 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival”
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This year marks the 45th edition
To be held on Saturday, August 8
Postponed to the following day, the 9th
On sale August 19 (Wed.)
A medley lasting approximately 5 minutes
Number of fireworks: 10,000
Arena SS seats: ¥15,000
Arena S seats: ¥12,000
Arena A seats: ¥11,000
Stand S seats: ¥12,000
Stand A seats: ¥11,000
Stand seats: ¥7,000
Companies mentioned：TOMORROW X TOGETHER、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、湘南乃風、≒JOY、nobodyknows+、松平健、aoen、CLASS SEVEN、T.N.T、MYERA、伊達さゆり、ぴあライブクリエイティブ、日刊スポーツホールディングス、テレビ朝日、ポニーキャニオン、日刊スポーツ、BIGHIT MUSIC、チケットぴあ、テレ朝チケット、ローソンチケット、イープラス、アソビュー！
Kyushu’s largest Animate store, “animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin,” to grand open on October 24! Many areas will make their Kyushu debut!
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Operates 125 stores across all 47 prefectures
Outside Japan, it operates 21 stores in major East Asian cities such as Shanghai, Seoul, Bangkok and Taipei, as well as in North American cities such as Los Angeles.
The Kyushu region’s largest Animate store, “animate La Chic Fukuoka Tenjin,” will grand open on October 24, 2026.
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニメイト、サイゲームス、スクウェア・エニックス、EXNOA LLC/NITRO PLUS
Applications open: 2nd “Beyond Award: Living Alongside Mental Illness”—recognizing activities that expand support networks for people with mental illnesses (2026/8/3–2026/9/18)
Kyorin Institute of Preventive Medicine, a pioneer in fasting® research and education, unveils a new logo to mark the 30th anniversary of Mineral Fasting®
A chance to rethink disaster preparedness: “WAN THINK FES 2026,” a festival where people learn alongside their dogs, to be held in Yokohama on August 22 and 23 [Media registration now open]
[Rental service launches at the Mihara Yassa Festival!] First nationwide launch of a staffed rental service for “AGAO” solar mobility vehicles in Mihara City
[Make the most of the cool underground shopping arcade] “センパ大夏祭 2026” brings excitement to the cool, heat-free セントラルパーク underground shopping arcade with weekly events and a web lottery!
Greenfly, the AI-powered automated distribution infrastructure used by the world’s top leagues, begins full-scale operations in Japan. It reduces the time from filming to distribution to “minutes,” maximizing the value of sports clubs’ assets
Launch of “飛びONE,” a high-rebound golf ball with a world-class rebound coefficient of 0.850. Its incredible initial speed and distance will change the view on your second shot
1 month after the remarkable achievement of winning awards at the world’s two major competitions, Japan’s first functional spirits are finally here! 無花スピリッツ releases the long-awaited second product, “MUKA SPIRITS -Recovery Ficus-”
株式会社ジャパンメール, a direct mail fulfillment provider, conducts its second “Customer Satisfaction Survey.” 99.3% of customers said they would use the service again
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99.3% said they would consider using the service again
“Low direct mail postage” remained the top response from the previous survey, at 66.7%
“Turnaround time for direct mail dispatch” was 39.3%
“Very satisfied”: 78.0%
“Satisfied”: 20.7%
98.7% were satisfied or very satisfied
“Somewhat dissatisfied” and “Very dissatisfied” totaled 2.7%
Responses were received from 150 companies using our services for the first time
[First in Japan*] Development platform combining generative AI and GeneXus, highly rated in its RC version, launches full-scale operations. Potential to cut work hours by approximately 77%! *The production version of G.RAD.E for AI-D, an AI-driven development platform, will be available starting in August
hotel nansui, a hotel at the former site of Sakamoto Ryoma’s birthplace in Kochi Prefecture, will launch “nansui Wedding,” a wedding package limited to 1 group per day, in August 2026
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Estimated price: ¥3,760,000, excluding tax
Estimated price: ¥1,760,000, excluding tax
Estimated price: ¥780,000, excluding tax
The flexibility to reserve the entire hotel, with all 33 rooms
An era of taking fragrance with you. HÄZE Tokyo to hold its 4th pop-up store in Kichijoji, bringing color to summer travels with its 10mL refillable perfume
A ramen shop’s serious take on summer shaved ice. New “Rich Banana Chocolat” available in limited quantities starting August 4. The “Kasama Snow Chestnut Mont Blanc,” made with plenty of Kasama chestnuts, is also on sale to popular acclaim!
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Rich Banana Chocolat: 1,200 yen (tax included)
Kasama Snow Chestnut Mont Blanc: 1,500 yen (tax included)
International Matcha Cupping Forum, an international forum to experience and discuss matcha’s diversity, to be held in New York during Climate Week NYC
AtHeart's solo performance on iHeartRadio, one of the largest radio networks in the United States, was a huge success! Captivating fans across the country
Launch of “Hojomiru,” a search service to check whether you qualify for subsidies. It organizes requirements for about 1,000 public application listings nationwide and is available without registration
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Launched on August 3, 2026
4 categories: eligible applicants, eligible projects, eligible expenses, and exclusions
“ギャラリーレア” Shinsaibashi Main Store to reopen after renovations on August 3, 2026 (Mon)! Special commemorative events, including a raffle for luxury エルメス items, will run for a limited time through August 31 (Mon)
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Purchases or completed buyback transactions totaling ¥5,000 or more (tax included)
A 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station
[Make the most of summer in Itami and Kawanishi] Lakeside camping, a water park, and spectacular views of airplanes and sunflowers! 3 family-friendly summer leisure spots in ひょうご北摂.