Umbrella brand “Wpc.” unveils new vinyl umbrellas and ultra-lightweight folding umbrellas for fall/winter 2026, including the “Fleurir Umbrella” with dimensional flower accents and the “Heart Umbrella” with heart-shaped piping
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Fleurir Umbrella (¥2,860 including tax)
Heart Umbrella (¥2,640 including tax)
Wavy Umbrella (¥2,640 including tax)
Air Light Umbrella Kinmokusei & Ginmokusei Mini (¥3,520 including tax)
Air Light Umbrella Blooming Petal Mini (¥3,520 including tax)
Umbrella weighs approximately 115 g
Umbrella weighs approximately 120 g
55 cm rib length
Rib length: 61 cm
Rib length: 58 cm
Rib length: 60 cm
Companies mentioned:株式会社ワールドパーティー、Wpc.、楽天市場、ZOZOTOWN、Amazon、マルイウェブチャネル、d fashion、MAGASEEK、LOCONDO、Wpc. and ST、タカシマヤ
【New product】Do you really need a large dish-drying rack? The “Expandable Flat Dish-Drying Rack” extends only when needed and is just right for a small amount of dishes
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Price: ¥2,860 (tax included)
The main unit measures approximately 36.7 cm
The main unit extends by 8 cm
81.4% consider the kitchen to be part of the living/dining room furniture
40.0% also want an “organized space that doesn’t look lived-in”
Kenichi Anjo, technical advisor to IMAGICA GROUP, named a member of the ACM SIGGRAPH Academy — recognized for many years of research, practice and industry contributions in computer graphics
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“SIGGRAPH 2026,” an international conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques held in Los Angeles from July 19 to 23, 2026
In 1975, University of Utah researcher Martin Newell
15 “hidden gem” companies from across Japan demonstrate workplace environments fit for the next generation! Some companies have earned their renewal for a record 6th time — August 2026 renewal companies announced
[Grand Prix winner announced] Yuki Takada wins Bishoujo Koshien Vol.31! More than 15 million total social media impressions as an 8-day battle comes to a close
Article for businesses now available! タレントパワーランキング conducts an in-depth analysis, using survey data, of celebrities appearing in fast-food chain commercials!
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1280 celebrities selected
Approximately 330 people selected for the image survey
Enjoy authentic flavor with just a quick mix! New releases and sequential renewals in the mixed-rice seasoning series, including “Enjoy the Ingredients: Grilled Cod Roe and Kelp Rice Seasoning,” made with honkare bonito stock, from September 1, 2026
See at a glance how to dilute your noodle soup base! Bottle and packaging revamped for “つゆの素 300ml,” making it easier for cooking beginners to use. Renewal on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Original「つゆの素 300ml」
The main users of the previous “つゆの素300ml” product are people in their 30s and 40s
[Technology Trends Report] Survey of domestic patents related to “renewable energy × AI” — analysis of related patents from 三菱電機, 東芝, 日立, トヨタ and others
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Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)
VTubers partner with Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, to carry out projects and promote tourism
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From August 4, 2026
A total of 2 livestreams are planned for September and March 2027
A total of 3 videos are planned for release in July and February 2027
The initiative is being carried out in Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, as well as a total of 8 municipalities: Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture; Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture; Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture; Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture; Tarui Town, Gifu Prefecture; Tsurui Village, Hokkaido; and Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture
Do people age after retirement? Do they slack off when working from home? Makiko Nakamuro gives it high praise! “The Science of Work,” which overturns conventional wisdom about work with evidence, goes on sale August 5
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Living far from the workplace increases the risk of divorce by 40%
Introducing remote work boosts productivity and cuts the turnover rate in half
Output plateaus at “48 hours a week”
“The satisfaction of getting promoted” lasts only 1 year
[タイパコスメ サボリーノ] Miki Fujimoto offers a “wipe” commentary on her hectic mornings! New web commercial showcasing a moisturizing boost even on rushed mornings released today
Satsudora introduces “Kanly Local Inventory” at all 196 stores. Based in Hokkaido, the drugstore chain maximizes customer appeal through digital inventory visibility and a strong local focus.
To mark the collaboration between “Wizardry Variants Daphne” and “Final Fantasy XI,” ads are running across the Greater Tokyo area, including on the JR山手線, at 38 stations in the metropolitan area, and on in-taxi digital signage.
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Placement locations: 61 displays at 37 stations
Will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2026
24th anniversary of operations since the service launched
A new option for the growing concerns over giving up a car as Japan ages. Free, one-stop service handles everything from vehicle pickup when inheriting a car or surrendering a driver’s license to the required paperwork! Nakajima Jidosha Kogyo opens the “Vehicle Procedures and Pickup Center” exclusively in Saitama Prefecture.
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There were 435,067 voluntary driver’s license surrenders in 2025.
Every Aug. 7 is “Hanamaru Day.” A new commemorative day has been established to celebrate everyone’s hard work with a “Hanamaru,” together with Sanrio’s “Hanamaru Obake.”
"Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Capitals" draws growing attention with its World Heritage listing. グランドメルキュール奈良橿原 begins offering a commemorative buffet and accommodation plans. [グランドメルキュール奈良橿原]
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To mark the registration of "Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Capitals" as a World Cultural Heritage site on Sunday, July 26, 2026
The accommodation plan is available for stays through Thursday, December 31, 2026
A legacy of glory and conflict... A talk about the Giants' traditional jersey numbers! Stories passed down between current players and alumni! "G NUMBER: Men Who Wore the Same Jersey Number" airs on CS channel 日テレジータス on 8/9 (Sun) and 8/11 (Tue, public holiday)!
[ホテルグランヴィア京都] Announces an autumn sweets buffet celebrating the flavors of the season, including muscat grapes and chestnuts, alongside Japanese ingredients such as black sesame and hojicha
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Adults: ¥6,500
Elementary school students: ¥3,200
Ages 3 and up, but below elementary school age: ¥1,600
Solve the “can’t find it” problem in refrigerator door pockets! Launching 3 sizes of “Refrigerator Door Pocket Organizer” with adjustable dividers to suit the contents
【寿司 銀政】Following popular demand, the “Eel Rice Bowl Appreciation Festival, Part 2” is back! A limited-time early-bird campaign on Aug. 29–30 offers 600 yen off the premium eel rice bowl when reserved in advance.
【ドラえもん 東京ばな奈】A special tin featuring the “Crispy Sugar Butter” cookies, lightly scented with banana caramel, goes on sale—featuring Doraemon soaring through the sky to lift your spirits♪
Key visual unveiled for “Serizawa Is Part of the Popular Crowd, but Acts Strange Around Me”! DXTEEN performs the ending theme, while 龍宮城 performs the opening theme
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The drama begins airing late at night on Monday, Aug. 10
【Latest book from a popular feng shui master】Get a head start on your 2027 fortune! “李家幽竹’s Lucky Feng Shui: 2027 Edition,” an easy-to-understand guide even for beginners, goes on sale Aug. 6
First finding: Children who like hard foods have a lower prevalence of oral hypofunction! About 1 in 4 children show signs of underdeveloped oral function
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92 children aged 5–7
21 children (22.8%) met the criteria for oral hypofunction
About 73% of people say they “do” or “have done” decluttering during summer vacation and other times. About 80% say they disposed of unwanted items as trash
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60.8% say they change their clothes with the changing seasons
A miraculous joint appearance by Living National Treasure Bando Tamasaburo and Shunputei Koasa! Silver Week special event “Lunch & Talk Show” announced
Customize LLMs and learn how they work! “An Introduction to Implementing LLMs in the Browser: Hands-On LLM, RAG, and Fine-Tuning with Google Colaboratory” to go on sale on Aug. 4 (Tuesday)
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Page count: 256 pages
List price: ¥2,640 (¥2,400 before tax, plus 10% tax)
E-book price: ¥2,640 (¥2,400 before tax, plus 10% tax) *Impress direct sales price
16,330 schoolchildren on waiting lists for after-school care, falling to 7,363 in autumn—Report on “Children on Waiting Lists for After-School Care and Summer Vacation” released
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Less than half (−54.9%)
Of the children on waiting lists, 5,589 are in fourth grade
34.2%
The number of registered children reached 1.57 million in 2025
Preliminary figures for May 2026 put the number at 1,602,037
Orders open for items including trading scene-still parts frame acrylic charms from the TV anime “Ace of Diamond actⅡ -Second Season-”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Orders open for items including trading Aure Glass acrylic stands from the anime “ヘタリア World★Stars”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Building a home with a major manufacturer through hands-on experiences—ユニテハウス山形 to hold earthquake-simulator disaster-preparedness lessons and hands-on demonstrations of labor-saving home tasks at 2 venues in the prefecture simultaneously
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Newly built spec home (Kitame, Tendo City; ¥28.9 million (tax included), from ¥74,500 per month; scheduled for completion in September 2026)
Newly built spec home equipped with Kanta-kun (Nakadacho, Yonezawa City; ¥29.8 million (tax included), from ¥76,800 per month; scheduled for completion in September 2026)
【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Relief】Emergency response offering 20% off data recovery costs. Supporting the introduction of BCP measures using disaster-resilient cloud services and NAS
The “b+ (B Plus)” regional school-club activity DX app adds “Weather Alerts,” which automatically assesses heatstroke and lightning risks for each activity location and sends push notifications
Children learning English become “hosts” for visitors to Japan|QQキッズ begins recruiting partners for experiential collaboration projects with airports, commercial facilities, and tourist destinations
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The number of international visitors to Japan reached a record high of approximately 42.68 million in 2025
800,000 users worldwide in total (as of July 2025)
【M&A deal closed】Supported ウイング・ティ in the transfer of electronic medical records business operator 株式会社ライラ to マイクロニティ, which operates an AI-driven software business succession platform
For Obon visits home, bring a “grandchild’s smile” as a gift. A new “White” color joins the “Longevity Celebration & Photo Frame Bear,” made to accompany grandparents in their daily lives
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Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
Price: ¥6,980 (tax included)
Paid sole-printing option (+¥660)
Date embroidery option for the chanchanko (+¥1,320)
AVAM to perform every day at “TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026”! First appearance on HOT STAGE and first performance of new song “てれぱしい♡はあと” [Full setlists included]
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Selected through auditions with approximately 15,000 applicants
Total MV views exceed 21 million
The group has a total of 2.26 million social media followers
Companies mentioned:AVAM、TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026、TIF
[SHIRO] SHIRO 大阪タカシマヤ店 to reopen on Aug. 26 (Wed.) after expansion and renovation
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We will expand the store to approximately 1.7 times its current area, from 9.9 tsubo to 17.4 tsubo
We visited Higashiyoshino Village in southeastern Nara Prefecture, about 70 km from Namba, where the store is located
The forest in Higashiyoshino Village is one of Japan’s representative man-made forests, nurtured by the traditions of dense planting and repeated thinning passed down for approximately 500 years
A soft-serve ice cream hugely popular at events nationwide, made by an Earl Grey specialty shop, and “butter mochi,” a buzzworthy new-style sweet that is crisp on the outside and chewy inside, will be available for a limited time at the ice cream festival at うすい百貨店!
[Application deadline: Aug. 10 (Mon.)] Applications are now open for 徳島県 staff recruitment exams (university graduates [fall exam] and high school graduates, etc.) and police officer recruitment exams!
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Application period: July 1 (Wed.) to Aug. 10 (Mon.)