63% of people use AI to find car dealerships! But 81% rule dealerships out due to a lack of information… —What information needs to be prepared in the age of AI search, according to a survey of 1,200 new-car buyers— Seminar announcement
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The survey found that they were using AI.
Stopped considering a dealership they were interested in because of insufficient information
Survey data from 1,200 new-car buyers
Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores
Are AI responses “generic” because the data entered is mediocre? —How to use success stories from 40 leading companies to unlock AI's potential and shape concrete strategies for the second half of the year—
The theater entrance becomes the boarding gate for an “infection train”! A “bloodstained boarding ticket” will be given exclusively to attendees at the 4K screening of Train to Busan for 1 week starting Friday, Aug. 21
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Limited to 1 week
60 theaters nationwide
Flat 1,700 yen
Companies mentioned：Filmarks、ツイン、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、REDPETER FILM、WOWPOINT
ABEMA original program 「すーぱーのびしろたいむ by 今日、好きになりました。」 showcases learning at 首都医校, 大阪医専 and 名古屋医専! Cast members take on hands-on challenges in medical careers
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Broadcast: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m.
Taking on 4 fields: nursing, dentistry, rehabilitation and clinical emergency care
Learning related to all 20 occupations in healthcare, welfare and sports
8 fields: clinical emergency care, nursing, rehabilitation, dental care, Eastern medicine, sports, medical information and welfare
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、首都医校、大阪医専、名古屋医専、今日、好きになりました。、すーぱーのびしろたいむ by 今日、好きになりました。
【A surprising new texture】The “miracle mushroom” 松きのこ arrives at curry specialty restaurant 夢民 in Toranomon, Tokyo! “Gourmet Popeye Curry with 松きのこ Rice” available for a limited time in September!
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For 1 month, from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
A harvest yield of about 1/400 that of shiitake mushrooms
The science-fiction visual novel game 『ヴァルキリーチューン：機械仕掛けのアイ』 is also coming to Nintendo Switch! In addition, the original soundtrack, including the theme song, will be released on the Steam store!
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A full-fledged science-fiction suspense story spanning about 10 hours
An original soundtrack featuring a total of 36 tracks
The Nendoroid series of stylized figures, with over 3,000 types released
Companies mentioned：株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、フロントウイング、GOD BRAVE STUDIO
The lyric video for MyM's new song “デリケートに好きして～クリィミーマイムーVer.～” is out today! Details have also been announced for merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations.
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A total of 11 items will be available
Limited to customers who purchase at least 10,000 yen worth of collaboration merchandise, including tax, on a first-come, first-served basis
GARRACK presents a Japanese-made automatic watch combining the movie 『チェンソーマン レゼ篇』 with the traditional craft of Awa washi. Four designs inspired by Chainsaw Man, Bomb, Makima and Aki Hayakawa go on sale August 21, 2026.
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Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Case diameter: 41mm
Case diameter: 40mm
The series has surpassed 36 million copies in cumulative circulation
Yoichiro Kakitani and Keisuke Tsuboi discuss their respective soccer careers and hopes for the future of the sport, including turning points during their playing days, stories about driving and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the FIFA World Cup 2026
A plate charm featuring striking motifs from the beloved classic 『星の王子さま』, presented like framed art, will roll out at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late August 2026!
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6 types in total
Original1回300円(税込)
Recommended age: 15 and older
It has been translated into more than 660 languages and dialects
An Adastria-exclusive collection inspired by the world of the “Toy Story” series goes on sale August 5! A total of 62 items, from apparel to accessories, arrive all at once!
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A collection exclusive to Adastria, inspired by popular characters from the ディズニー＆ピクサー film series “Toy Story,” will go on sale August 5 (Wednesday) across all 6 brands.
Yunosuke Matsushima, appearing in the musical “Touken Ranbu: Tsukiyo Ichiru,” makes his first solo appearance on the cover and in the lead feature of “Stage Stars”! The back cover and closing feature will spotlight Ryo Takahashi.
Guest Junki Kono of JO1 candidly reveals his ideal type! A kiss for an encore, a kiss overheard, a kiss at a bittersweet farewell… The studio rises to its feet for an unprecedented “kiss extravaganza” | “Shuffle Island Season7,” Episode 5
【新富良野プリンスホテル】A one-night-only special course featuring ingredients nurtured by Hokkaido’s land and sea, with chef おにぎり太郎, who has drawn attention from Japan and overseas on social media
A seminar titled “The Battle for AIDV Dominance in the Global Automotive Industry,” led by Li Qiangfu, chief analyst in the Technical Research Department of 株式会社フォーイン, will be held on September 9, 2026 (Wednesday)!!
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January 2026
Approximately 500 events organized annually
more than 28 years since its founding
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーイン、NVIDIA、Tesla、Mercedes-Benz、GM、Hyundai Motor Group、BYD、いすゞ、GAFA、Qualcomm、Huawei、新社会システム総合研究所
【A fabulous bag in collaboration with OJICO☆】The September–October issue of “最強のりものヒーローズ” comes with an OJICO-designed “working vehicles body bag” as a bonus♪
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Special price: ¥1,650 (including tax)
The September–October issue of “最強のりものヒーローズ” was released on July 31, 2026.
This issue’s DVD features 11 chapters, with approximately 96 minutes of content!
The popular pro baseball mascot “DB.スターマン” teams up in a miraculous collaboration with a globally renowned self-help classic! Reservations open for a book that teaches how to cultivate the heart and find happiness!
“Young Ace” is running mail-order sales in 3 consecutive issues!! Introducing original goods from “Bungo Stray Dogs” and “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” in the September issue!
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Reproduction art print【B】 Price: ¥27,500 (including tax)
Toshimi Tagawa's 35th debut anniversary best album project: song voting and requests now open!!! The “MY BEST” selected by Toshimi Tagawa is announced!!!
[Back in stock] Customize your ジムニー/ジムニーシエラ/Nomade to your liking. Choose from 24 items, including popular rear ladders, bumper guards and fog-light covers. Easily install the parts the day they arrive.
Laox Group company 株式会社トランストレード begins sales at 明治屋’s “Singapore Fair 2026” as the domestic Japanese sales agent for Singapore’s leading craft distillery, Rachelle The Rabbit
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We will sell 4 products
Wednesday, Aug. 5 to Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
700ml: ¥7,680 (before tax)
700ml: ¥4,500 (before tax)
200ml: ¥1,200 (before tax)
Companies mentioned：ラオックスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社トランストレード、明治屋、Rachelle The Rabbit
Average age of business owners hits a record 63.81. 星座出版 launches, offering free interviews to preserve untold business memories in biographical profiles
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The average age of company presidents reached a new high of 63.81
Business closures and dissolutions that year totaled 67,949
The average age of business owners at the time of closure was 71.5
M&A deals reached a record 5,115
We have worked on more than 6,000 book publications
AI × Care and Monitoring: Kochi-based startup イレブンラボ（ElevenLabs） uses Japanese voice and AI technology to recreate the voices of deceased people and family members. AI calling service “リリーメモリー” for people with dementia and older adults living alone to launch in August
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The number of single-person households in Japan headed by people aged 65 or older exceeds approximately 9 million
The number of people with dementia is estimated to reach 7 million
[Oct. 24, Kagoshima] Advancing the commercialization of “domestic coffee” in an era of climate change! First Japan Domestic Coffee Symposium to bring together producers and experts from across the country
A popular food and beverage brand winning fans in the U.S. and South Korea, ARIH (Ari), which offers new food experiences, arrives in Japan for the first time!
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hy will mark its 57th anniversary in 2026
Just 3 days after launch, it received a “Best Seller” badge in its category at ウォルマート
A proprietary formula containing 1,000 mg of dietary fiber
Pan House, founded by the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, launches owned media outlet “Pan House Insight” to share practical insights on using generative AI — sharing free, on-the-ground expertise from supporting more than 300 companies with implementation
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Implementation support for more than 300 companies
It holds more than 12.4 billion records on companies, ownership relationships, trade and risk, independently collected from more than 250 countries and regions
Companies mentioned：Sayari Japan株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社、Sayari Labs, Inc.
[New product] Choose your own colors and create a one-of-a-kind cloisonné jewelry piece. New designs “HOSHI” and “KANMURI” join the “Emaille Ring” collection
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Price: ¥24,000 (tax included)
Price: ¥19,000 (tax included)
Same-day pickup is available for an additional ¥2,000
MEMOTO CLINIC 名古屋, a clinic specializing in eye-area beauty treatments, celebrates its 2nd anniversary! The latest skin-beautifying and tightening devices, “ルメッカピーク” and “モフィウス8バースト,” the first of their kind in the Tokai region, are now in operation!
＼Results revealed on the 1st anniversary of launching streaming！／A 59-year-old homemaker achieves monthly sales of 4 million yen on TikTok LIVE: What is Japan’s new way of working, the “live commerce creator”?
「六本木 鮨悠」 to host a one-night-only special dinner, “鍋島 Special Dinner,” on August 14. A premium evening featuring a kaiseki sushi course by a head chef with experience at a restaurant listed with two stars in the Michelin Guide, paired with the celebrated Saga sake “鍋島”
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Full-course Japanese cuisine and sushi omakase + 鍋島 tasting: 60,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Companies mentioned：ザネレ・ムホリ、ルーカス・フォグリア、サラ・ファン・ライ、植田正治、牟禮朱美、アントニー・ケアンズ、ピータン、Maison Européenne de la Photographie、鈴木のぞみ、上原沙也加、児玉浩宜、South Ho、piczo、マーク・フューステル、大澤紗蓉子、池田佳穂
【Fully booked】Make it, take it apart, and sort it. Turn offcuts into “treasure.” A children’s workshop on resource recycling will be held on 8/25 (Tuesday)
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Capacity: Approximately 30 people
Standard admission (no parking): 1,500 yen
Admission with parking: 2,000 yen
Japan generates approximately 367.25 million tons of industrial waste annually