Rainwear maker because（ビコーズ） to exhibit at SHOPPE OBJECT, New York’s largest home and lifestyle trade show! Showcasing a carefully curated lineup tailored to local needs.
Celebrating the 6th anniversary of the digital comics store ぼるコミ, for adult women! A campaign offering 400 popular titles free all at once starts Saturday, Aug. 1.
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ぼるコミ campaign offering more than 400 popular titles free all at once
A romance game enjoyed by a total of more than 80 million women※
More than 1 million books from approximately 200 publishers
A video commemorating the release of Volume 2 of “転生令嬢は米作りがしたい” is now available! A campaign is also underway to win a signed postcard from Takeo Otsuka, who voices Raul!
Former 2-division world boxing champion Hiroto Kyoguchi’s self-help book, “為せば成る 弱い自分を信じ抜く方法,” bringing together the mindset and habits he used to believe in himself and succeed, goes on sale Sept. 14! A release event will be held at 書泉グランデ!
Giving students a “local experience” option for summer vacation: Smout, a migration and community-connection matching service, will launch Omoshirocal, a portal site for students and young people, on Monday, Aug. 3
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Japan’s aging rate stood at 29.4% as of 2025
It is projected to reach 38.7% by 2070
96.4% of students said they want to take part in an internship or work experience during summer vacation
1,208 registered regions
The number of registered users has grown to approximately 98,000
Registration for “Honolulu Triathlon 2027 supported by NOT A HOTEL” opens on Saturday, August 1, 2026!
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Starts on Saturday, August 1, 2026
Open to participants aged 3 and up
Swim 1.5KM
Bike 40KM
Run 10KM
Swim 750M
Bike 20KM
Run 5KM
Companies mentioned：ホノルルトライアスロン株式会社、NOT A HOTEL株式会社、株式会社令和トラベル、株式会社アスロニア、GOOD NEW株式会社、セルソ-ス株式会社、株式会社ミダスキャピタル、株式会社アソビダス、バリュエンスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社オールブルー、株式会社ロハスタイル、株式会社BLUEWEDGE、株式会社Francfranc、株式会社パーク・コーポレーション、株式会社ALOHALAB、株式会社ゼットン、レバレッジコンサルティング株式会社、Athlonia Hawaii Inc.、スカリー株式会社、一般社団法人1982インパクトファンド
Tokyo Metropolitan Government GEMStartup TOKYO opens applications for participants in the Reiwa 8-9 “Corporate Support Program for Creating New Businesses <Collaboration Model>”!
PHILIPS EVNIA celebrates its sponsorship of “にじさんじ Koshien 2026”! PR livestream featuring Sakura Sasaki and Milan Kestrel, plus the launch of the 2nd commemorative campaign!
AMATUHI refreshes its corporate philosophy and MVV on its 5th anniversary. Official note launched in August to share its evolution into a social infrastructure company and the realities of frontline work.
Entrust victory to every sip. 六甲ビール醸造所 releases the 2nd 2026 edition of its 阪神タイガース-approved collaborative beer, “TIGERS Premium Kölsch Ver.04,” available from August 1
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Alcohol content: 5.0%
Best before: 300 days (10 months) from production
IBU 27
Release date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Suggested retail price: 545 yen (excluding tax) *Gift box for 3 bottles sold separately
Get up close with the K-POP girl group making waves around the world. New SAISON CARD Digital sign-up campaign offers a chance to win a “Japan-first! KISS OF LIFE × セゾンカード fan-participation event”!
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Enjoy a special experience available nowhere else, made possible by the limited attendance of 100 people.
Those who make purchases totaling 15,000 yen (tax included) or more using the issued card
All-in-one collagen protein for women, “Welme（ウェルミー）,” launches on August 3. Proposes a new daily routine with 15,000mg of collagen and 15g of protein in each serving
[Miyako, Iwate] High school students experience working and supporting their community! Summer vacation volunteer program “Miyako-ship（ミヤコシップ）” to be held
大賀薬局 holds special summer vacation event “Ougaman and the Summer Party” for the first time at its headquarters; 54 groups and a total of 200 people take part, enjoying a fun parent-child learning experience that encourages families to think about medicine and health
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More than 95% responded “Very satisfied” or “Satisfied”
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, we held the special summer vacation event “Ougaman and the Summer Party”
Operates 121 stores, including dispensing pharmacies, drugstores, and cosmetics specialty stores
Running game “Meteon Run” surpasses 100,000 downloads worldwide! Full-scale rollout of its scholarship system (game item lending feature) and accelerated social contribution in the Philippines
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87,000 pesos in donations
Companies mentioned：Meteon Run、SPACE TECH GAMING LLC、株式会社METEON GAMES
Newly released collection of 3D assets for reports on incidents, accidents and fire scenes. Reduces the workload of preparing reports for police, fire departments, local governments and others
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179 3D parts included
[License fee] 66,000 yen per year (tax included)
[Media kit] (installer CD-ROM) 3,300 yen (tax included)
[Maintenance fee]* 11,000 yen per year (tax included)
“RITA御所まち,” a traditional inn created by restoring a historic home that once housed a fountain pen workshop founded in the Taisho era, to reopen under the new brand “蘊 奈良 万年筆本舗” on August 29, 2026
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More than 1 million traditional homes remain across Japan
They are disappearing at a rate of around 40,000 buildings (4%) each year
Hotel brand “蘊（UHN）” launches. 2 hotels, housed in a historic soy sauce brewery, the oldest in Nara, and a Taisho-era fountain pen workshop, will reopen under new brands on August 29, 2026
New free consultation service for “Instagram management focused on attracting visitors” | Prioritize “store visits and event attendance” over followers | EXTAGE
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Childcare facilities: Instagram management brought in 22 prospective visitors
Regional school corporation (campus visit event): attracted a total of 204 people (approximately 190% year on year)
“Pitatto Guardman,” which lets you prepare food while protecting your fingers, is newly released. Its guide extends and retracts to fit your vegetable slicer for a snug fit.
ALTRA introduces the “VANISH PULSE,” a lightweight speed model with a low-profile design. Combining direct ground feel with high responsiveness, it’s a shoe that lets you focus solely on running.
[High school correspondence program support school] “Agekke High School Shinjuku Campus,” expanding athletes’ potential and future, set to open on September 1
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Scheduled to open on September 1, 2026
In April 2026, 株式会社エイジェックスポーツ科学総合センター, operated by 株式会社エイジェック, opened the new Agekke High School Tochigi Campus
Dramatically streamline indirect home-care work with AI! “Care-wing,” with a track record of adoption by 3,200 care providers, launches a new feature to reduce the burden on service coordinators as much as possible
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Cuts time spent organizing information in advance from 20 minutes to 2–3 minutes
Cuts time spent reviewing content from 10 minutes to 5 minutes
[Summer Drinking Habits] More than 70% say they “drink even when suffering from summer fatigue”! What nutrients do doctors recommend consciously getting from food?
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More than 90% are concerned that “drinking alcohol while suffering from summer fatigue puts a heavy burden on the body”
An Apple Watch band that doubles as a charger. EnergyLink, which has raised over 50 million yen through crowdfunding, goes on sale Aug. 3, limited to 100 units at BELTIES（ベルティーズ）
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Limited to 100 units
Regular price: 13,800 yen (tax included)
Launch commemorative price: 12,800 yen (tax included)
TOMOO named MTV’s “ARTIST OF THE MONTH” for August 2026! Exclusive broadcast of behind-the-scenes footage from the music video for new single “大人になったら,” plus a special lineup including a live program
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August 2026
New single “大人になったら,” to be released on July 29
Enter for a chance to win one of 3 TOMOO-signed MTV tote bags
A new blind-figure collection, “FLIP POP Fig.（フリポ）,” from アイアップ! The first installment features Winnie the Pooh. Available first at Loft stores nationwide from mid-September 2026.
A chance to talk one-on-one with こーく and そらびび! An online talk event exclusively for purchasers of merchandise commemorating their Live2D debut will be held on WithLIVE on Saturday, Aug. 29!
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Number of participants: 100 (50 for こーく and 50 for そらびび)
Each 4,000 yen spent (tax included) earns 1 entry in the lottery.
Purchases of 10,000 yen or more (tax included): 1 bonus lottery entry
For every additional 5,000 yen spent (tax included), 2 bonus lottery entries
Experience all the charms of Nagahama! The festival connecting sake and the local community, “Nagahama Fest 2026,” will be held on Saturday, October 10
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An attendance of approximately 2,000 people is expected
[moz(モズ)] A long-awaited new color! “Camel,” a versatile shade that goes with any outfit, joins the hugely popular series! Make everyday outings lighter with a functional, lightweight water-repellent shoulder bag featuring elk embroidery.
[Grand opening August 6!] “Drink Kamakura.” Kamakura Yukinoshita Roast Beef Main Store, a brewery restaurant capturing a thousand years of memories in every glass, opens in Yukinoshita, Kamakura
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Grand opening on Thursday, August 6, 2026
Total seating capacity: 46
Kamakura Yukinoshita roast beef hitsumabushi set with Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin (served with broth, pickles, tsukemono and condiments) 2,980 yen (tax included)
Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin Kamakura Yukinoshita roast beef with dashi soy sauce, Japanese-style sauce (à la carte) 1,980 yen (tax included)
Assorted frankfurters and Weisswurst 1,680 yen (tax included)
Assorted Kamakura Ham charcuterie 1,480 yen (tax included)
Fish and chips in Kamakura Yukinoshita beer batter 1,480 yen (tax included)
[Summer-only menu] Shaved ice (Uji matcha and shiratama / fresh strawberries and shiratama / ripe mango and shiratama / adult shaved ice made with craft beer) 1,480 yen (tax included)
A modern Japanese-style villa surrounded by bamboo groves, with a private pool and bamboo sauna, opens in Kujukuri, Chiba Prefecture. All 21 investment slots were fully subscribed in 42 seconds | Vacation home investment “COCO VILLA Owners”
Resolve counter congestion with “otetsuzuki” appointments for My Number Card pickup and renewal — a web reservation system that makes things easier for residents and staff as renewal and issuance rushes approach
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We have offices at 27 locations across Japan
More than 520 municipalities, from Hokkaido to Kyushu, have adopted the system
The system manages about 50% of donations nationwide in Japan