Hold it up to the light and it looks just like the sea! Summer by the sea, captured in candy. New Tropical Tea and Citrus Plum flavors also arrive! PAPABUBBLE’s SEA series launches August 6
【“Immersive View” arrives in Google Maps directions, letting you preview routes in 3D, and more】Free release of updates to Google Maps and Google Business Profile (July 2026 edition)
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Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
G LION GROUP appointed official mobility partner for “BLACK SAMURAI KOBE CAMP,” hosted by Rui Hachimura; providing official vehicles for the event at GLION ARENA KOBE
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Original2026年8月4日（火）・5日（水）
Founded in 1986
Group employees: 5,792
Group companies: 163
Group locations: 503 stores
Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen
Companies mentioned：G LION GROUP、BMW、Kobe BMW ハーバー神戸支店
Aug. 22 (Sat.): Revival screening of the film Train to Busan with a talk event at Midland Square Cinema in Nagoya [Hitomi Matsuoka’s Cinema Connection VOL.103 Supported by Filmarks]
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The first 4K screenings nationwide are set for a limited one-week run.
The first 4K screenings nationwide are set for a limited one-week run starting Friday, August 21, 2026.
“Hitomi Matsuoka’s Cinema Connection VOL.103 Supported by Filmarks: Train to Busan: The Final Express 4K” will be screened with a talk event on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Date and time: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 13:30
▪️Price: 1,700 yen flat rate
※An additional 800 yen will be charged for premium seats.
Screening theaters: 60 nationwide
2016 / South Korea / 118 minutes
Companies mentioned：Filmarks、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、REDPETER FILM、BOYS AND MEN、TOKAIRADIO、ツイン
To celebrate 10 years since すとぷり formed, a special collaboration will be held at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya and LaLaport locations in Toyosu, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka!
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10th anniversary of formation
Videos have amassed 11.4 billion views
More than 4.49 million subscribers
Total social media followers, including those of individual members: 50.66 million
Attracted approximately 350,000 people
Attracted approximately 50,000 people over 2 days
Takoyaki / 1,000 yen (tax included)
Yakisoba / 1,100 yen (tax included)
Shaved ice with strawberries / 1,300 yen (tax included)
Chocolate banana / 700 yen (tax included)
Fruit iced tea / 900 yen (tax included)
Tapioca strawberry milk / 980 yen (tax included)
Festival drink / 900 yen (tax included)
Spend 5,000 yen (tax included) or more at the pop-up shop
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、すとぷり、Strawberry Prince
Start specialized reviews of employment contracts, M&A contracts and more immediately, with no prompt design required. Prompts supervised by 法律事務所ZeLo added to LegalOnアシスタント
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The number of companies globally adopting paid Professional AI services surpassed 8,500 as of the end of March 2026.
Capital and other funds: 20.15 billion yen (including capital reserves and other funds)
Limited-quantity “Lawry's Osechi” returns for 2027, with 3 luxurious osechi sets to brighten this once-a-year special occasion and celebrations or home parties. Reservations open Friday, August 21, 2026.
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This year, 3 varieties are available to suit different lifestyles.
450g prime rib
230g prime rib
Originalお届け予定日：2026年12月28日(月)〜30日(水)
Restaurants with 37 locations in Japan and 107 overseas
“Samsung Galaxy Special Plan” launches on the deferred payment service アトカラ, offering customers interest-free installment payments for up to 36 installments!
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Up to 36 installments
Starting Monday, August 3, 2026
Companies mentioned：GMOペイメントゲートウェイ株式会社、GMOペイメントサービス株式会社、三井住友カード株式会社、サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、Galaxy Harajuku、Galaxy Studio Osaka、アトカラ
[ホテルグランヴィア岡山] Hosting the “Keisuke Yamauchi Christmas Lunch & Dinner Show”—an opportunity to be enchanted by his glamorous, compassionate singing voice
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General ¥38,000
JRホテルメンバーズ and WESTER members: web-exclusive early-bird rate ¥37,000
Granvia Twin, breakfast included for 2 people sharing 1 room: ¥126,000
Granvia Semi-Double, breakfast included for 1 person in 1 room: ¥73,000
A mighty stamina-boosting combination of beef and pork offal is here! The spicy “W Offal Set” to get you through summer is now available at 中山豆腐店!
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・W Offal Set ¥1,080 (¥1,188 including tax)
With brands ranging from the karaage specialty shop “からやま” to the Thai restaurant “マンゴツリー,” the company operates 807 stores in Japan and overseas (as of the end of December 2025), serving everyday meals as well as special occasions.
Nitori to expand product selections at small-format stores without changing sales-floor area; rolling out store-wide sales-floor renovations tailored to each store’s characteristics.
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Product selection expanded by approximately 24% compared with the previous range
To be implemented at 147 small-format stores in July
A fresh pop sound from kiOra, created with the world’s top creators! The group will make its first overseas stage appearance, and the music video for its 1st single “Coco” will also be released!
Student car-sharing service “UNIVER Car Share” to renew its reservation and usage system on Tuesday, September 1! Reservations and use via LINE with the OURCAR system
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Pre-registration period: Saturday, August 1, 2026–Monday, August 31
New system launches: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
[Service suspension period]: Monday, August 24, 2026–Monday, August 31
Companies mentioned：株式会社NSGホールディングス、愛宕商事株式会社、株式会社TRILL．、OURCAR、UNIVER Car Share
Collaboration with photo sticker booths to celebrate the release of Detective Precure! The campaign starts August 3 (Mon.) at PURICO photo sticker booths nationwide
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Available for a limited time from August 3 (Mon.) through October 4 (Sun.)
Detective Precure the Movie: The Mysterious Garden and the Secret of 2 Friends, opening September 18 (Fri.)
A convenience store becomes a heartwarming art gallery! The FamilyMart Gallery, featuring works by artists with disabilities, opens simultaneously at 7 stores in Miyagi Prefecture from August 1 (Sat.)—Rifu Special Needs School joins for the first time, supporting community inclusion through art
Used-car information site カーセンサー pays homage to ORANGE RANGE's “Shanghai Honey” music video in new commercial! Nanao and Robert Akiyama play twin sisters, with the “mysterious bob-haired uniform group” アバンギャルディ also making its first appearance!
A new destination for immersive IP entertainment that engages all 五 senses: an experiential entertainment space opens at 名古屋PARCO on September 4!
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On Friday, September 4, 2026, a new entertainment floor will open on the 8th floor of the West Building, featuring character shops for anime, manga and more, alongside the large event venue PARCO HALL
Around 40 entertainment shops gathered throughout the building
A large multi-sided video screen measuring more than 22 m in total length
Newly drawn artwork measuring approximately 4.5 m tall × 6.5 m wide
Event period: September 4, 2026 (Fri.)–October 12, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)
Original会期：2026年9月4日(金) ~ 2026年10
Companies mentioned：名古屋PARCO、PARCO HALL、ゴジラ・ストア Nagoya、仮面ライダーストア 名古屋、ONE PIECE 麦わらストア 名古屋店、シルバニアファミリー 森のお家 Premium、クレヨンしんちゃんオフィシャルショップ アクションデパート 名古屋店、にしむらゆうじ購買部 本店 名古屋、chano-ma、CHEESE＆DORIA.sweets、MEDICOM TOY PLUS NAGOYA、Timberland、エヴァンゲリオン、Chibi Maruko Chan POP UP SHOP MARUKO楼
The beauty treatment search and booking service “キレイパス byGMO” announces its popular aesthetic medicine rankings for the first half of 2026 and its trend forecast [GMOビューティー]
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Approximately 1,016万人 users
Treatment tickets worth ¥10,000 or more, including tax
“Tele-sanpo,” increasingly adopted by nursing care facilities and municipalities, adds new reporting and auto-play features ～New features to be unveiled at CareTEX東京’26【夏】～
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Currently offers approximately 240 courses
Cumulative distance over the past 3 months
Evaluation and analysis of stepping exercises over the past 3 months
New rhythm game “BanG Dream! Our Notes” reaches 1 million preregistrations worldwide! Additional milestone rewards up to 1.5 million are also unveiled!
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The game has reached 1 million preregistrations worldwide
An additional reward campaign, with rewards through the 1.5 million milestone, has also been unveiled
The project marked its 11th anniversary on February 28, 2026
Now airing and streaming to acclaim on TV stations and streaming platforms from July 2026
A sequel TV anime is scheduled to air in January 2027
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、BanG Dream! Our Notes、MyGO!!!!!、Ave Mujica、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、millsage、一家Dumb Rock!、BanG Dream! Project、FROMTOKYO、Bushiroad、Poppin'Party、Roselia、Morfonica、RAISE A SUILEN、元祖！バンドリちゃん、BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!、BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora
ファミ通 lends full support to “Ariyoshiiiii!”! “The Famitsu Editorial Team’s Must-Buy Games of 2026 Special” to air on Sunday, August 9
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Marked its 40th anniversary in June 2026
Airing on Sunday, August 9
Original8月9日（日）22時
The broadcast time on the day may be delayed by up to 60 minutes
Companies mentioned：ファミ通、ファミ通グループ、週刊ファミ通、ファミ通.com、テレビ東京、テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送、TVer、ネットもテレ東、Lemino、U-NEXT、株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage
[Launch of a new performance-based telemarketing service] Providing end-to-end support for companies offering customer harassment prevention services, from designing approaches to compliance departments to generating business meetings
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Has provided sales support to more than 100 companies
Has supported more than 200 sales professionals to date
[Starts today] Next-generation fully electric water gun “ASUYA” launches its “Midsummer Grand Appreciation Sale,” with up to 30% off at its official store, Amazon and Rakuten!
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Up to 30% off
Monday, August 3, 2026
Sunday, August 9
Long-range shooting capability of up to approximately 10 m
New products from LUNA EARTH ONLINE arrived on July 30 (Thu.), including new designs of its hugely popular charm bracelets, hair claw clips for summer updos, and ear accessories.
General Care株式会社 changes its organizational structure; appointment of a new director strengthens management and further enhances community-focused home-visit nursing
Solving both the “burden of graves” and the problem of dying alone. SATHU (サートゥ), a digital memorial service developed by a Japanese man who became a monk in Thailand and currently patent-pending, officially launches
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The total cost of funerals in Japan and purchasing a grave (including a gravestone and perpetual use rights) currently averages about 3 million to 3.5 million yen (Note 1), reaching
Aluminum conductor cables selected for public works through consideration from the design stage—An example of “Rakuraku Aluminum Cable®” adoption at the new 千葉県企業局 headquarters—
【Nagoya, Aichi】Beat the heat with indoor BBQ over the Obon holiday, with a sumptuous dessert to finish. From Aug. 8 to Aug. 16, upgrade your course dessert for free to a premium fruit ice cream worth 800 yen｜ウッドデザインパーク野並店
【Opening tomorrow!】WTT Champions Yokohama 2026, an international tournament featuring the world's top table tennis players｜Tickets on sale for Champions Experience, Japan's first official hospitality program
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Original男女各32名が出場
Sessions 6–12 only
Enjoy priority entry through a dedicated lane about 30 minutes before general admission opens
ナラリス makes its database of 739 corporate misconduct cases spanning more than 10 years freely available, enabling cross-case comparison of causes and recurrence prevention measures