3 new items in the “Nui Snap Series” turn plush-toy memories into keepsakes! “Care-label-style acrylic keychain,” “daily-record instant-photo-style card,” and “instruction-manual-style acrylic card”【株式会社トランス】
【On sale Aug. 18 (Tue.)】Make your colored contact lens debut超リフ!! “超十代☆リフレア” from the MY FIRST CONTACT PROJECT is finally here! A campaign will also offer signed instant photos exclusively to advance-order customers♡
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Starting Aug. 18, 2026, the 1-day colored contact lens brands “1-DAY refrear PON.NI（ワンデーリフレア ポンニ）,” “1-DAY refrear Laa（ワンデーリフレア ラー）,” “1-DAY refrear Miarina（ワンデーリフレア ミアリーナ）,” and “1-DAY refrear Serafee（ワンデーリフレア セラフィー）” will go on sale.
Among customers who place advance orders during the promotion period, 40 will be selected by lottery to receive a signed decorated instant photo.
A Gen Z fashion icon with a total of 1 million followers across social media.
With more than 600,000 followers across social media, they enjoy overwhelming support, particularly from their peers.
【ne Quittez pas】A new fall/winter collection from ヌキテパ, showcasing modern craft. The collection features wool woven in アムリトサル, where the textile industry thrives, and elevates beautiful handiwork with a contemporary sensibility.
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Creates employment for approximately 300 or more people involved in manufacturing
For 20 years since its establishment
Companies mentioned：ヌキテパ、ne Quittez pas、Pasand by ne Quittez pas、アムリトサル
【Sara mallika】Announces a vintage-inspired fall/winter collection combining colors shaped by the sun and time with handwork and culture passed down through generations. The latest Look Book will be released on Wednesday, August 5.
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2026 fall/winter collection
On sale sequentially at all Pasand by ne Quittez pas stores starting Wednesday, August 19
Creates employment for approximately 300 or more people involved in manufacturing
For 20 years since its establishment
Companies mentioned：Sara mallika、Pasand by ne Quittez pas、ne Quittez pas、nequittezpas
Virtual office ワンストップビジネスセンター, which has supported a cumulative total of 25,000 companies, will open its Niigata location on August 6, marking its 50th store nationwide!
Bringing traditional crafts closer to everyone. Launches the 伝-DEN service connecting craft fans nationwide with master artisans
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During the demonstration period, we will gather broad feedback from users on the service's ease of use and features, and use it to improve the service going forward. We aim to create a new platform that carries the appeal of Japanese craftsmanship into the future, welcoming not only people who love traditional crafts but also those who would like to explore them for the first time. 【Demonstration period】Through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
CREEZAN GOLF revamps its official online store. Launches OWNER'S PROGRAM, a new service for caddie bag owners, and starts taking preorders for new Japanese-made headcovers!
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Caddie bags eligible for OWNER’S PROGRAM: 104,500 yen
Driver headcover CCGK-019: 13,200 yen (12,000 yen before tax)
Fairway wood headcover CCGK-020: 11,000 yen (10,000 yen before tax)
Utility headcover CCGK-021: 9,900 yen (9,000 yen before tax)
【AZUKEL user survey】74.2% have serious storage concerns. “I can't throw away my favorite fandom goods!” A new norm in storage: hybrid storage offered by a delivery-based storage service, responding to the desire not to give up ownership in the age of liquid consumption
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74.2% have serious concerns about storage
Average severity of storage concerns (5-point scale): 3.94 points
Rental housing (apartments and detached houses) accounts for 60.4% of the total
T-shirts from the anime ジョジョの奇妙な冒険 黄金の風 are coming from バブアー!
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Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Founded in 1894 by John バブアー in South Shields, a port town in northeastern England
In 2020, Barbour launched “Wax for Life”
In May 2024, Margaret バブアー, the current fifth-generation chair, was granted a Royal Warrant by the British monarch for the manufacture of outerwear, shoes and accessories
Companies mentioned：バブアー、ジョジョの奇妙な冒険、集英社、LUCKY LAND COMMUNICATIONS、ジョジョの奇妙な冒険GW製作委員会
Responding to the 2026 road-value assessment (Reiwa 8)! “Inheritance Tax in 10 Seconds,” a service that instantly calculates inheritance tax based on the nearest station
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More than 33,000 inheritance cases handled to date
More than 22,000 inheritance tax returns filed
Tokyo's 2026 road values (as of January 1) rose by an average of 9.4% year over year
1,096 annual consultations involving assets of 500 million or more
Singer-songwriter mibuki releases new song “baby you.” It has been selected as the August ending theme for テレビ朝日's nationwide program “musicるTV.” Singer Sumire Omote, who made headlines on “Kyo Suki,” is scheduled to appear in the music video.
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Released today, August 5
Scheduled to go live at 21:00 on Friday, August 7
On July 29, 2026, held their first self-organized festival, “Hanamibuki Fest,” at the large live music venue 赤羽ReNY alpha
A solo concert for an audience of around 300 held at 渋谷WWW in January 2026
A solo concert, “Someday, a Vision,” at 渋谷CLUB QUATTRO—the largest venue they have ever performed at—is also scheduled for January 28, 2027
The music video has surpassed 180,000 views
All tickets sold out for a venue with a capacity of around 300
“PENON Touch Me! Art Magnets,” inspired by JR Tokai train headmarks, to be sold exclusively through JR東海リテイリング・プラス's official online store PLUSTA ONLINE STORE and other outlets
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6 “PENON Touch Me! Art Magnets” designs
880 yen each (tax included)
Companies mentioned：JR東海、JR東海リテイリング・プラス、株式会社ペノン、BLUE BULLET、PLUSTA ONLINE STORE
“Even adults will love them”: A series of products inspired by Disney, with attention to detail, are set to launch as Epoch's “Young Epoch” relaunches as a new brand
One coat is all you need! The limited-edition feminine shade “Sugar Doll All-in-One Nail SL 51 Rose Milk,” adding a sheer shimmer to the quick-drying all-in-one nail polish, is launching in limited quantities!
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Limited to 1 color 9mL ¥960 (¥1,056 including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エリザベス、ロフト、ISEHAN online store
Founded in 元禄三年, tea and seaweed company 山本山 refreshes its logistics system to expand its e-commerce business, shortening delivery lead times and bringing “the finest taste” to customers nationwide
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Original元禄三年（1690年）創業
More than 330 years of history
A warehouse network with more than 180 locations nationwide
A co-authored paper by 良二 宮脇, representative of アークエル, was selected as the best paper at the 2026 annual meeting of the world's largest management association, Academy of Management
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The 2026 annual meeting of Academy of Management (AoM), the U.S. management association
During the event, on Aug. 3, 2026 (Mon.)
Date and time: Aug. 3, 2026 (Mon.), 11:30–13:00 (U.S. Eastern Time)
AoM has 26 specialized divisions and interest groups
It has more than 20,000 members in approximately 120 countries worldwide
More than 10,000 researchers from around the world attend each year
Established: Aug. 1, 2018
Companies mentioned：アークエル株式会社、Academy of Management、佐賀市、一般社団法人バイオサーキュラーエコノミー協議会、京都大学経営管理大学院、一橋大学商学部、一橋大学大学院
Survey on bicycle commuting: 1 in 5 people (19.6%) have experienced an accident or trouble; 27.7% of those who received a “blue ticket / guidance warning” did not report it to their employer
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60.1% said they “know the details”
12.9% of people who commute by bicycle (including electric-assist bicycles) have received a “blue ticket / guidance warning”
54.2% said there was “no safety warning or review of rules (nothing in particular)”
64.3% said they “can commute with peace of mind (agree / somewhat agree)”
“Mandatory liability insurance enrollment” was the most common response, at 22.7%
Expanding to approximately 210 locations nationwide: subscription-based indoor golf facility SMART GOLF to open 2 locations in Konan-Yamate and Hanshin Mikage in August, marking its first entry into Hyogo Prefecture
Yunth launches its first penetrating facial device, “Deep Boost”! “Boost your serum deeper”—a beauty device from a skincare brand designed to deliver serum efficiently. Early release on Aug. 24 / On sale Oct. 1
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Price: ¥33,000 (including tax)
After using “Deep Boost,” skin moisture levels increase to 158%
Enjoy a professional skincare experience at home with approximately 5 minutes of care
LOCUS to speak at the Aug. 26 (Wed.) seminar “The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Trade Shows: Summer Campaign 2026 (Decisive Battle)—Maximize Results by Mastering Every Tactic, from Booth Design and Giveaways to Follow-up Activities!”
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株式会社LOCUS, which provides consulting services to more than 2,000 companies, using video as its starting point
“Seniorard,” which operates digital signage at approximately 1,100 dispensing pharmacies nationwide
More freedom to work locally. Region-focused job-matching service “CareeTern（キャリターン）” has been revamped. Now more focused on “working and living locally,” it has become a portal service that gathers and shares local information
Latest issue of management magazine Think:Act released: Toward companies that coexist with AI—A feature on organizations and leadership in the AI era, through discussions with experts around the world
[Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake recovery support] Preventing secondary health problems among older people due to prolonged evacuations. Super Hotel to provide free accommodation support for Kumamoto Prefecture residents aged 65 and over
Reiwa 8, August 8: Repeating 8s make it an auspicious “suehiroga-ri wedding” date! Survey on auspicious traditions surrounding weddings and marriage registration among Reiwa-era couples
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71.6% of people said they had considered auspiciousness when planning a wedding or registering a marriage
“楽楽メールマーケティング” (formerly “配配メール”) wins the top “Leader” award for the 25th consecutive term in the email marketing tools category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”!
New styles for the 2026 fall/winter season arrive from the 7th installment of “Timberland by TOKYO DESIGN COLLECTIVE,” a premium collection from Tokyo.
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All-gender Stratham Bomber Jacket 30,800 yen (tax included)
All-gender Wenham Jacket 49,500 yen (tax included)
All-gender LS Thermal 14,300 yen (tax included)
All-gender TIMBS Hoodie 22,000 yen (tax included)
All-gender Waxed Leather Patch Cap 9,900 yen (tax included)
KEEN’s long-selling “Jasper” has been reimagined to be more minimal and lightweight. The new “Jasper Merko,” which lets you feel connected to the ground, launches in stores starting August 5 (Wednesday).
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Since its founding in 2003
Price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
9.6% biodegradation has been confirmed over 30 days
“An exhibition of imagined ‘creatures’ inspired by the plants of 一休寺 in Kyoto. We want to spread the feeling of cherishing this place.” Crowdfunding launches
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Target amount: 800,000 yen
Exhibition period: November 1 (Sunday)–23 (Monday, public holiday), 2026
What is a pulse survey? BODY PALETTE supports ongoing monitoring of health conditions for companies seeking certification as a Health and Productivity Management Organization
Aug. 18 (Tuesday), 13:00, on Zoom | How have businesses in Asia changed the way they “take orders”? A free webinar sharing on-the-ground experiences from Thailand, China and South Korea—not market research
Directly connected to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! The second summer limited-edition chilled pasta, “Chilled Peperoncino with釜揚げシラス from Awaji Island,” is now available at Trepici in Awaji Highway Oasis, offering spectacular views, fresh pasta from Awaji Island and wood-fired pizza!
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Chilled Peperoncino with釜揚げシラス from Awaji Island 1,580 yen