Plushie culture is gaining popularity: YASUMI LAB OSAKA reopens in Shinsaibashi after renovation, offering one-of-a-kind plushies made from original patterns
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Plushie strap-making experience: 3,900 yen (tax included)
Options (clothing, facial parts, etc.): approximately 100–300 yen each. You can choose them on the day.
<Duration> 1 hour to 1 hour and a half (enjoy the experience at your own pace)
This season's Kagome Tomato Juice Premium is characterized by "a refreshing acidity that tastes great even in the scorching summer heat, and a fresh tomato aroma that evokes the fields"
Takara Belmont launches the "Salon Property Support Site," a real estate information platform for salons. It begins offering new support specializing in the beauty and barbering industry, from property searches to opening or relocating a business! (Published August 3, 2026)
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Will be published on Monday, August 3, 2026
Period: From August 3, 2026, through deals completed by March 31, 2027
The standard fixture transfer planning fee of 250,000 yen (excluding tax)
For equipment purchases totaling 1 million yen (excluding tax), the fee is 150,000 yen
Dentsu Soken launches DdataGallery, a new optional solution in the BusinessSPECTRE series, which connects data, systems and organizations to build an AI-ready enterprise data platform
@cosme STORE makes its first foray into Tenjin, with the largest sales floor area in Kyushu! Set to open at ラシック福岡天神 next June
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A sales floor area of approximately 158 tsubo, the largest among @cosme STORE locations in Kyushu
Operates 38 locations in Japan and overseas (35 in Japan and 3 overseas)
@cosme STORE ラシック福岡天神店 is scheduled to open on Wednesday, June 30, 2027, inside ラシック福岡天神 (6th floor of 福岡三越), a commercial facility in Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Book release: “What Does It Mean to Develop ‘Jidama’? 3: Practical Edition—The Framework of Dialectical Thinking and Assessment Methods,” on Monday, August 3
Enjoy the cool of the evening at ムーミンバレーパーク and メッツァビレッジ! Moomintroll and the Snork Maiden appear in new summer outfits, and fireworks over the lake have been added to the “Metsa Nordic Fireworks” show!
Wooden animals that look almost alive: Sculptor Mio Hashimoto's collection, “Where the Creatures Live: Sculptures by Mio Hashimoto,” goes on sale August 3
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List price: 2,530 yen (2,300 yen before tax)
Format: A4 variant (210×210mm) / 128 pages / full color
The collection features sculptures of approximately 120 creatures, including whales, storks, squirrels, butterflies and even dragons.
Kiramekino Mirai makes Kyoto-grown menma from young bamboo shoots harvested in abandoned bamboo forests; to be served at select キラメキノトリ locations starting in September
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Production began in 2024 with approximately 700 kg of Kyoto-grown menma
Approximately 1.2 tons in 2025
Production of approximately 1.5 tons is planned for 2026, a record high
Currently operates 27 locations in Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Shiga prefectures, as well as Shanghai, China
Private after-school program 小さな森の学童 launches “After-School Forest,” a service supporting the establishment of after-school programs for nurseries and kindergartens
“AI Expo Summer 2026” conference announces its 2nd wave of speakers! Takahiro Anno, leader of チームみらい, to explain “DX Strategies in the AI Era.” Case studies on government AI at デジタル庁 and AI use in management, manufacturing and sales will also be presented
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More than 57,000 visitors to date
Large-scale trial involving approximately 180,000 government employees
Expected attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 100 companies
More than approximately 200 products
More than 40 talks
3,000,000 monthly page views
500 or more listed products
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイスマイリー、チームみらい、デジタル庁、アクセンチュア、GMOペアクセンチュア株式会社、amptalk株式会社、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、株式会社メロン、株式会社SIGNATE、日本ディープラーニング協会、Generative AI Japan、生成AI活用普及協会、金融データ活用推進協会、ソフトウェア協会、リテールAI協会、生成ＡＩ協会、データサイエンティスト協会
Afternoon tea featuring autumn flavors and coffee from Bacha Coffee, a brand captivating the world
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Period: Tuesday, Sept. 15 to Monday, Nov. 16, 2026
The petit gâteau lineup features 5 varieties: “Autumn Jewel Gelée,” topped with jewel-like Shine Muscat grapes and seasonal grapes; “Amber Pear Tart,” with juicy pears caramelized in honey; “Velvet Tiramisu,” made with the floral-scented Sidamo Mountain coffee; “Pavillon Orange,” pairing sweet-and-sour apricot with rich pistachio; and “Rose de Marrakech,” a macaron inspired by roses blooming in Marrakech.
Freshly baked scones in 2 varieties—apple cinnamon and chocolate orange—will be served with apricot jam, raspberry jam and clotted cream.
Making PET bottle recycling even easier while away from home, by eliminating the need to remove labels: Coca-Cola vending machines to begin carrying label-free products
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Nationwide from October 2026
Approximately 80% remove both the cap and label at home
チームラボ to present “teamLab Sketch Aquarium: Connected to the World” at the Onagawa Town Community Exchange Center in Miyagi. The event runs from Saturday, Aug. 29, to Wednesday, Sept. 23 (national holiday).
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From Saturday, Aug. 29, to Wednesday, Sept. 23 (national holiday), 2026
More than 15 million people worldwide have experienced it
[AMERICAN HOLIC] Stay comfortable through the lingering summer heat with cooling fabric and UV protection. New late-summer colors arrive for the brand's signature “Cocoon Cut Pullover.”
More than 60% keep their windows open in summer. The blind spot in thinking “I'm safe because I'm on the 2nd floor.” Even when away for a long time, people rely on “locking up.” A survey reveals blind spots and challenges in security measures amid extreme summer heat [The reality of summer security risks].
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The survey found that 65.8% of people leave their windows open, combining those who said “quite often (28.8%)” and “sometimes (37.0%).”
Among people in their 60s in particular, the combined share of those who said “quite often” or “sometimes” reached 71.3%.
Nearly half, or 45.5%, said they believe it is safe to leave windows on the 2nd floor or above open while they are at home.
The survey found that 70.5% of people feel uneasy about their homes when they are away, combining those who said they feel “very uneasy (18.6%)” and “somewhat uneasy (51.9%).”
“Locking all windows and doors (76.5%)” was by far the most common response.
Yuma Anzai, the pro wrestling world's talked-about prince, to make his drama debut and star for the first time in “Nidaime! Ramen D: Ippei Date,” airing in December
Comiket early release! Embroidered Megumin work shirts and Chomusuke polo shirts with a small embroidered motif from the anime “KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!” and more! [株式会社コスパ]
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Megumin recreated with more than 100,000 stitches.
Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
A wide range of officially licensed products. New products are released every week, including apparel such as T-shirts, goods such as “Tsumamare” accessories, and official costumes. The company now continues to bring more than 2,500 items to market each year.
Part 2 of the planet-like ice cream keychain series is here! “Planet Jewel Ice Cream,” made with clear material that lets light pass through like a gemstone, will roll out at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late August.
We are now offering application support for the “Business Equipment Investment Subsidy Program to Strengthen Earning Power: 2nd Application Round”! [Subsidy Now]
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The maximum subsidy is an impressive ¥5 million.
■ Minimum subsidy: ¥250,000
For example, if a small or medium-sized business installs eligible equipment costing ¥10 million before tax
And if a small-scale business installs equipment costing ¥6 million before tax
It may receive a subsidy of up to ¥4 million at a subsidy rate of 2/3.
About 70% of detached-home owners are dissatisfied with the cold and heat in their homes! Nearly 70% are interested in high-insulation, airtight homes, but awareness of ZEH remains at about 40%.
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67.4% said they are dissatisfied with the “winter cold and summer heat” in their homes.
69.6% said they are interested in “high-insulation, airtight homes.”
75.0% said that lower utility bills from insulation “influence” their choice of home.
[Rental Property Management] 82% said they want to entrust management to a company that also handles tax and tax-saving support. 77% also voiced a desire for an environment where they can consult tax accountants and other specialists
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The findings show that respondents do not fully understand the tax procedures involved in rental income
44.0% said they handle everything themselves (or plan to do so)
[阪急うめだ本店] A collection of gifts for visits home during Obon and thoughtful summer gifts! Featuring gifts made in Kansai and a customization service to create something heartfelt: Summer The GIFT by GREEN AGE
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ReD Vital Tech Sleep Pajamas: 14,300 yen (top: 7,700 yen; pants: 6,600 yen)
CW-X &RECOVERY Shirt: 17,050 yen
steteco.com Steteco: 4,510 yen
MINUS DEGREE Sports Towel: 3,960 yen each
LOVECHROME Summer Kit: 7,590 yen
8th-floor Cosme Kitchen: ニールズヤード レメディーズ Body Mist: 3,630 yen
Become a company chosen by generative AI! GMO NIKKO launches Japan’s first comprehensive AIO countermeasure tool with implementation recommendation functionality
Created by the former owner-chef of シェ松尾, who overcame a serious illness! A recipe book for seniors featuring delicious, nutritious meals in small portions
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List price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax)
Page count: 160 pages
More than 720,000 registered users (as of July 2026)
Open factory event Setouchi Factory View 2026 to be held in November; all 48 participating companies confirmed — Hiroshima and Okayama, Nov. 4–22, 2026
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A total of 48 companies are taking part
28.6% of participating companies are long-established businesses founded more than 100 years ago
The combined number of visitors to the 2 areas reached about 4,600
Japan’s representatives for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be the first to be decided across all sports! Official cheering goods from 日本サーフィン連盟 go on sale for the first time to support Naminori Japan as they take on the Asian Games
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2028 Los Angeles Olympics
20th Asian Games
4 athletes are scheduled to compete as representatives of Japan
【NHKカルチャー】Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative secrets of 『薬屋のひとりごと』! 日向夏先生 shares the story behind 猫猫’s creation. Online registration now open!
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The series has surpassed 4,500万 copies in cumulative sales
Online: Members and general public (no membership required), 4,400 yen (tax included)
“共育(トモイク)プロジェクト” releases preliminary findings from a survey on young people’s views on balancing work and childcare
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About 70% of young people gave a positive response about shared parenting
About 60% of young people said, “I want my spouse or partner and me to take equally active roles in raising children”
About 70% of young people said, “I am conscious of balancing work (career) and personal life”
About 40% want spouses or partners to share household chores and childcare equally, at “5:5”
About 20% of households have actually achieved a “5:5” split
Among those who feel “my workplace makes it easy to balance work and raising children,” the share who said “I want to continue working at my current workplace” was 44.9 percentage points higher than among those who did not feel that way
Among young people who want to actively work toward balancing work and childcare, the share who want to advance their careers if an environment that allows them to balance the two is available was 21.9 percentage points higher than among young people overall
【BANILA CO】Beauty creator Taketaro named the brand’s first official ambassador in Japan. Bringing a new K-Beauty experience to customers in Japan together with beauty creators.
The Czech Republic, an “ultimate multi-job team” that inspired fans at the WBC. Crowdfunding launched to create an official replica of the “Czech” katakana uniform, expressing the team’s love and gratitude for Japan!
The oldest-aged expression in the lineup: 30 years. “Beyond luxury,” a flavor that captures the essence of グレンモーレンジィ. グレンモーレンジィ 30-year-old, available in limited quantities starting Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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A span of 30 years
Aged for more than 15 years in rare red wine casks from Burgundy
Volume: 700 ml
Alcohol content: 43 degrees
Suggested retail price: 141,000 yen (before tax)
Established in 1843
Pursuing imagination and innovation in whisky-making for more than 180 years
【Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture】We’ve prepared an extra treat for the end of the Obon holiday. Book a glamping stay and choose from perks including snacks, cooking rice in a mess tin, or alcohol.
SeaHorses Mikawa to introduce a new home-court MC lineup starting in the 2026-27 season! In addition to longtime club supporter Takuitiro Kobayashi, Daisuke Nakagawa and Daisuke Nakamoto have been appointed
【Submissions open for the 3rd Eiko Kadono New Children's Story Award】Entries may include illustrations or consist of text alone. Taro Yabe named special judge.
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Prize money of 500,000 yen
A major hit with 1.35 million copies sold across the series
New characters produced by Kentaro Yabuki for “Charamix,” voiced by Rina Endo and Naomi Peyton, revealed; industry-academia collaboration event with 高千穂大学 featuring the 2 performers also confirmed
Passed Eiken® Grade Pre-2 at age 5 and reached level 10 in mental arithmetic at age 9! How far can developing a child’s “memory” in early childhood take them? The remarkable results and lesson methods of EQWELチャイルドアカデミー
[Comedians and music artists also performing] “BON BON BON 2026 Bon Festival Bonpa,” one of the largest summer festivals in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, to be held on Aug. 22 and 23, 2026!
鎌倉市 and En independently recruit public elementary and junior high school teachers from across Japan, offering the same employment conditions as prefectural hires
From Osaka City to the J.League—The 62nd Kansai Tournament of the All-Japan Senior Football Championship kicks off, with Osaka City SC taking on the challenge under a new team structure
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The 62nd Kansai Tournament of the All-Japan Senior Football Championship
Kicks off on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Kickoff at 13:30
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Kickoff at 10:30
Companies mentioned：株式会社OsakaCitySC、Osaka City SC、Route11