Ramen restaurant failures can be reduced before opening. The “specialized hub for opening preparations” created by テンポスグループ, which has seen restaurants close
New optical process developed to adjust the alignment of carbon nanotubes only in targeted locations — Local control at sub-micrometer spatial resolution raises hopes for next-generation semiconductor devices
“ミステリーチャンネル倶楽部プレミアム,” a special paid membership service for fully immersing yourself in the world of mystery, launches today! Visit the setting of that popular drama! Registration opens for an online tour livestreamed from Paris on August 20 [limited to the first 800 applicants]
Special exhibition “Showa 100th Anniversary: Igarashi Eiju, Tokiwa Toyoko and Okumura Yasuhiro Photography Exhibition: Light and Shadow in Postwar Yokohama” to be held [横浜都市発展記念館]
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October 10 (Saturday)–December 27 (Sunday), 2026
General admission ¥800
¥400 for elementary and junior high school students and Yokohama residents aged 65 and over
AI-native recruitment CRM “MyTalent CRM” implements a “personalized message AI generation function” that views candidate engagement along a “timeline” and interprets its context
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What candidates most expect from recruiters is “dialogue that shows a deep understanding of them (40.1%)”
HR staff and HR managers working at companies with 500 or more employees (213 people)
Mid-career recruitment candidates who are in their second year or later as working professionals and considering a job change (221 people)
First parenting-support collaboration between “CLAS” and “audiobook.jp”! Offering CLAS user benefits on baby items and an initial 30-day free trial of unlimited audiobook listening
Capture value-driven demand with “mega size” savings: エフピコチューパ launches “AP Mega Mellow 20-20(75),” an industry-leading cut-fruit container accommodating 800–1000 g
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“Fruit that is easy to eat, such as easy-to-peel, edible-with-the-skin-on or seedless varieties: 30.4%”
“Processed fruit products that are easy to eat, such as cut fruit and packaged jelly: 16.5%”
The textured bottom design provides space to hold approximately 70 cc of drips.
Web seminar for tax practitioners: “[Specialized Course] Includes a book! Common Errors and Cases That Require Careful Judgment in Tax Practice Q&A by Tax Type (two sessions)”
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Original＜第二回＞2026年8月20日（木）11時30分～8月26日（水）17時00分
■ Fee: ¥8,000 (tax included)
Original会計事務所向けサービス「実トレ for 会計事務所」（月額2,200円/1名様）
More than 2,000 employees
More than 20,000 client companies
List price: ¥2,860 including tax (¥2,600 before tax + 10% tax)
Ranking of resale price increases for pre-owned condominiums by seller (Kanto edition) [announced in 2026] — 三井不動産レジデンシャル ranks first for 3 consecutive years; some properties have sold for 4.8 times their original new-build price —
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1st place: 三井不動産レジデンシャル (88.3%)
2nd place: 旭化成不動産レジデンス (85.1%)
3rd place: NTT都市開発 (80.8%)
4th place: 東京建物 (79.2%)
5th place: 東急不動産 (78.2%)
三菱地所レジデンス at 78.0%
積水ハウス in 7th place (72.4%)
モリモト in 8th place (70.6%)
オープンハウスグループ in 9th place (70.2%)
10th-ranked 日鉄興和不動産 (68.2%)
330,000 prospective condominium buyers and sellers
Approximately 3 million used condominium sales records
豊田市 and AlphaDrive launch hands-on support for the “Manufacturing Innovation Creation Subsidy,” aiming to build a system linking the first step toward taking on a challenge with business growth
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Supporting the creation of more than 23,800 businesses across 260 companies and 30 prefectures
10 million yen · 2/3
2 million yen · 4/5
Up to 3 years (reviewed every fiscal year)
Up to 2 years (reviewed every fiscal year)
A program supporting new business creation by companies in the city. 11 companies participated in Reiwa 7
Ranking of price increases for used condominiums by seller (Kansai edition) [announced in 2026] — Redevelopment in the Umeda area drives price gains; some properties sold for approximately 4.3 times their original new-build price —
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1st place: 積水ハウス (58.3%)
2nd place: 住友不動産 (51.9%)
3rd place: 京阪電鉄不動産 (48.6%)
伊藤忠都市開発 ranked 4th with 44.9%
5th place: 三菱地所レジデンス (44.7%)
6th place: オリックス不動産 (44.5%)
7th place: 三井不動産レジデンシャル (43.1%)
8th place: 野村不動産 (41.3%)
9th place: 大和ハウス工業 (40.2%)
10th place: 阪急阪神不動産 (38.2%)
“Grand Front Osaka Owners Tower” recorded Kansai’s largest price increase (331.5%; 積水ハウス)
From automatically aggregated data to a contract platform that drives company-wide decision-making. Hubble launches “External API and Webhook Integration,” strengthening governance and BCP without changing on-site operations
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Retention rate is 99%
More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
[Heatwave countermeasures!] The ALTENA high-speed ice maker series, designed to protect families from consecutive days above 35°C, is now available at a special, steeply discounted price in a time-limited sale! The latest flagship model featured in the Aug. 3 issue of “Inaka Gurashi no Hon” is also available at the shocking price of 9,999 yen!
Even after deciding where to study, you can continue pursuing a scholarship. Applications open in November for a special scholarship entrance exam that is also open to successful applicants through comprehensive selection and school-recommendation selection
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The “Special Scholarship Entrance Exam” provides up to 3.6 million yen over 4 years, with no repayment required
Annual scholarships of 300,000 yen, 600,000 yen, or 900,000 yen
[On sale today] The 4th installment in the “Complete Manga Guide to Psychology” series! “ココロがすっと軽くなる マンガ 東洋哲学大全,” a guide to easing the mind through Eastern philosophy, goes on sale Aug. 5 (Wednesday)!
[Food tax cut to 1% under consideration] Kitchen-free workplace cafeterias that require no kitchen renovations begin serving meals in takeout containers
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Cutting the consumption tax on food to 1%
A limited measure for 2 years starting in April 2027
Inquiries reached 142% of the level in the same period last year
ARBOL brings together rappers from Niigata as the driving force behind the project. “NIIGATA CYPHER,” released on Aug. 5, is a new-generation HIP-HOP anthem that captures “Niigata” from each artist’s perspective!
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More than 4.4 million total plays
Released worldwide on Aug. 5, 2026
Companies mentioned：ARBOL、Jane j、SXICIDE RYUSEI、PLG nobby、Jill skit、O₂ Heaven、TheDirtyRoom、株式会社 BUZZ FACTORY、株式会社BUZZ GROUP
[Reservations now being accepted!] A “Obon Fair” featuring a selection of premium sushi toppings will run for a limited time from Aug. 10 (Mon.) to Aug. 16 (Sun.). Enjoy luxurious sushi made for Obon gatherings.
[Cheesecake mail-order rankings] Popular products from online retailers and elsewhere put to the taste test! We investigate exceptional cheesecakes that bring joy with every bite!
—Expanding the range of products that support workers’ safety and workplace BCPs— Askul launches today, Aug. 5, the “Disaster First-Aid Kit for 20 People,” supervised by 防災士 and 国内老舗衛生材料メーカー
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Price: ¥23,800 (tax included)
Disaster First-Aid Kit for 20 People, supervised by 防災士 and 国内老舗衛生材料メーカー
<Latest survey on lifestyle and mental performance> The contents of Gen Z’s pouches are shifting from “touch-up makeup” to “mood boosters”; 1 in 2 Gen Z members carries a “comfort item.” A youth researcher explains the trend of sensory experiences that lift your spirits!
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“Touch-up makeup” behavior (39.4%)
22.4% of Gen Z say they feel burned out by social media
About 40% of Gen Z (41.5%) said they want to stay in a “steady state with few emotional ups and downs”
About 50% (47.3%) said, “I want to manage my own mood”
“Food” 55.6%
“Music” 52.3%
“Oshi-katsu” 48.1%
Ownership of “glam-up” items such as cosmetics fell by 15.6 points
A story about “what comes after saying goodbye” to someone dear has sparked a huge response on social media, with readers saying, “I couldn’t stop crying” and “It saved my heart”!
No more 三日坊主! A habit-building method developed through the real-world practice of 50,000 people, designed to make habits stick: “Astonishingly Tiny Habits,” on sale Aug. 5
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List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
The author has published 26 books, with total sales exceeding 1.2 million copies
Up Garage introduces “Kanly Local Inventory” at all 283 locations. Linking in-store inventories of used car and motorcycle goods with online listings to maximize customer acquisition in the AI era
Modern people are at risk of losing the ability to trust their peers! A leading primatologist and anthropologist and a marine mammal scientist who has confronted the deaths of more than 2,000 whales and dolphins share insights for living a richer life
Spies are infiltrating Japan amid increasingly active intelligence operations. A former public security investigator who supervised the TBS drama “VIVANT” reveals their many tactics!
First parenting-support collaboration between “CLAS” and “audiobook.jp”! Offering CLAS user benefits on baby items and an initial 30-day free trial of unlimited audiobook listening
Kanro to participate for the 4th consecutive year in a summer vacation career event; exhibiting at “Career Experience EXPO 2026,” a new career experience event for elementary school students
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A total of 72 children participated
Kanro Ame, which marked its 70th anniversary since launch in 2025
[Held on 9/3 (Thu)] What is the current state of public relations work in the age of AI? Registration now open for the Public Relations Conference Summit!
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The Public Relations Conference Summit will be held on September 3, 2026 (Thu)
September 3, 2026 (Thu), 10:00–17:15 (doors open: 9:30)
[Umeda / spectacular views] Enjoy panoramic views from 120 m above ground at canaris, a restaurant for 2; serving “Elegance Paris: 7 blissful main dishes” as a bistro lunch featuring luxurious ingredients to savor “a little at a time,” from August 6
“A Body and Style Plan for Those 50 and Older,” a collection of tips for navigating a challenging stage of life with a positive outlook, goes on sale (8/5).
Notice of survey results on summer vacation travel in 2026
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The share planning or considering overseas travel fell by 16 percentage points compared with the share of respondents who actually traveled overseas in last year's survey
5,276 customers with accounts at ソニー銀行
Survey conducted among 3,240 customers with accounts at ソニー銀行 from September 30, 2025 (Tue) to October 14, 2025 (Tue)
Survey conducted among 3,682 customers with accounts at ソニー銀行 from November 10, 2025 (Mon) to November 24, 2025 (Mon)
[All 6 outdoor courts now open] The much-talked-about next-generation sport pickleball arrives in Yatsugatake! A summer at a highland resort where 三 generations can get excited together [グランドメルキュール八ヶ岳リゾート＆スパ]
Eyewear brand Zoff teams up with the hugely popular anime “Crayon Shin-chan”; “Zoff | Crayon Shin-chan” arrives, featuring designs inspired by Shin-chan, Shiro, Chocobi, Buriburizaemon and more
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Preorders: August 5, 2026 (Wed), 10:00–September 2, 2026 (Wed)
Scheduled shipping: Shipping to begin in late March 2027
Shin-chan model ZA261035_43A1 ¥7,700 (including set lenses)
Shin-chan & Chocobi model ZC262005_43E1 ¥12,200 (including set lenses)
Shin-chan & Buriburizaemon model ZA261036_14E1 ¥12,200 (including set lenses)
【Series 40th Anniversary!】Baku Yumemakura’s latest book, “The Black Onmyoji,” goes on sale from 文春文庫 on Aug. 5! A 40% off e-book campaign and new rokyoku performances are also underway!
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The series has surpassed 7 million copies in cumulative sales
A must-see for university students in their 1st and 2nd years! A chance to visit company offices, too: “Working Quest,” a social studies field trip WEEK for university students
The kick of jalapeño and the mellow richness of avocado. A summer-limited menu inspired by food cultures around the world. The Jalapeño Cheddar Burger and Avocado Shake arrive for a limited time starting Wednesday, Aug. 5!
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Available for a limited time starting Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
・Sales period: Wednesday, Aug. ５, 2026–late September
Tomotake Ishikawa, whose “Elegance” ranked 8th in “Kono Mystery ga Sugoi!”, releases his latest original full-length novel, “Storyland,” from Tokuma Shoten on Aug. 28! The opening section is available free to read ahead of publication!
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Everyone within a 20-kilometer radius will die instantly
More than half of companies will hold open companies for the Class of 28, prioritizing ease of participation. More than 40% are positive about internships that can be linked to recruitment, and early selection is also expanding【Company Survey】
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“Will hold” accounted for 54.4%, more than half
Together, the figure reached about 80%
The survey found that a total of 44.9% of companies were positive about holding them
Companies conducting early selection following internships and similar programs accounted for 60.4%, or 60% of the total
Together, about 80% of companies are linking these programs to recruitment selection
“Review the content of internships and open companies” was the most common response at 41.6%
“Increase the number of internships and open companies” (36.1%)
“Conduct or strengthen early selection following internships and open companies” (33.3%)
“Ongoing information provision” also exceeded 30%
The career-change site for people in their 20s, chosen by people in their 20s as the No. 1 site for 7 consecutive years and specializing in job changes for people in their 20s, has 2.8 million members: “〈Ｒｅ就
【島忠】Starting Wednesday, Aug. 5, the 7th installment of the “Super-Bargain Challenge Sale” will offer all-out price support to help customers beat rising prices.
The 1st photo book by voice actress Rina Endo, who plays Mai Azabu in “Ikizulive! LOVELIVE! BLUEBIRD” and is a member of the Love Live! series unit “AiScReam,” is set for release on October 6!
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Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
Original2026年8月5日（水）10：00より特典付きで予約受付スタート
Original※2026年8月8日（土）10：00ページオープン
Eligible period: 10:00 on August 8, 2026–23:59 on August 30, 2026
【bb.q Olive Chicken】A crispy feast to share. “Bon Festival Family Chicken Box,” featuring 3 kinds of chicken and potatoes for all ages, available for a limited time starting August 6 (Thursday)
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2,490 yen (tax included)
Regular à la carte total: 3,300 yen (tax included)
The franchise’s No. 1 entry and a No. 1 box-office hit in North America! The latest installment in the most terrifying suspense thriller series, “スクリーム７,” coming to Blu-ray and DVD on 10/28 (Wednesday)!
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The franchise has surpassed $1 billion in cumulative worldwide box office revenue
For the ideal wedding, “fewer than 10 guests” was the most common choice. About 79% think that the fewer guests invited, the more attentive the hospitality can be to each guest
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“Fewer than 10 people” accounted for 52.4%.
“Fewer than 10 people” and “10–30 people” combined accounted for 78.8%.
“Cost” accounted for 37.6%.
“It seems like it could keep costs down” accounted for 45.2%.
A total of 79.4% said they felt that fewer guests would allow for more attentive hospitality.
The fall style of GLOBAL WORK, worn by Shiori Tamai and brimming with grown-up appeal. A LOOK BOOK showcasing sophisticated, on-trend styles will be released in late August
【阪神梅田本店】A full lineup of cool-looking items for the hot summer! The “Toumei Exhibition,” featuring transparent materials and sheer textures to bring a light touch to everyday life, will be held for the first time.
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“美屋” Lake Ice (mouth diameter 7.5 × height 9 cm) ¥23,100 〈limited to 1 each〉