“Summer Wind Instruments,” with a crystal-clear voice evoking the summer breeze and the pure sound of a trumpet, selected as the August monthly recommended track for the “Sukakore Employee Song” feature on TOKYO FM Skyrocket Company!!
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Digital release: Aug. 5, 2026
Nominated for the Japan Record Awards’ Excellent Work Award for 2 consecutive years, in 2023 and 2024
In 2021, Ishiwatari Junji became a writer and singer for THE BLACKBAND, a lyric-first music project formed with him at its center
Companies mentioned：TOKYO FM Skyrocket Company、BE:FIRST、THE BLACKBAND、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、いきものがかり、Superfly、DREAMS COME TRUE、milet、King＆Prince、SixTONES、中島美嘉、乃木坂46、Little Glee Monster、ROIROM
Injuries among junior swimmers vary by sex and stage of growth! A 4-year follow-up study reveals a “higher injury recurrence rate among girls” and “injury-prone areas at each stage of growth”
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111 injuries and disorders were recorded during the follow-up period
The overall rate was 0.868, 0.643 for boys and 1.042 for girls
The rate for girls was 1.62 times that for boys
The injury recurrence rate for girls was 3.67 times that for boys
90 competitive swimmers in their growth phase were followed prospectively from January 2021 to March 2025
The average follow-up period was 31.33 months
111 injuries and disorders were recorded across 127,929.75 AH of total training exposure
The shoulder was the most common site, with 44 cases
followed by the ankle, with 34 cases
the lower back, with 19 cases
and the knee, with 14 cases
There were 7 recurrences among boys
Companies mentioned：NSGグループ、新潟医療福祉大学、Exercise, Sport, and Movement
A new capsule toy arrives: an eco-bag featuring artwork from サン＝テグジュペリ’s bestselling classic, 星の王子さま, which folds into its pocket for easy carrying! Rolling out at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late August 2026!
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Original1回400円(税込)
W220×H320mm
Companies mentioned：ベネリック株式会社、サン＝テグジュペリ、Le Petit Prince、星の王子さま
【リゾナーレ熱海】Savor the spectacular beach at an elevation of 170m! “Himono Bar” offers a luxurious way to enjoy the long autumn evenings and rediscover the appeal of dried fish
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期間: September 1–November 30, 2026
Halved to about 50% compared with 2001
Events centered on dried fish have been held since 2019
リゾナーレ下関, which opened in December 2025
リゾナーレ福井 is scheduled to open in 2027 as the brand’s 9th facility
Applications now open for support under the “Subsidy Program for Supporting Wage Increases and Improving the Business Environment for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises”！【助成金なう】
Koala’s March launches its first-ever collaboration with TBS’s Sunday Theater VIVANT！For the first installment, the characters transform into adorable koalas！？Trading sticker sheets and can badges go on sale！
【阪急うめだ本店】Make the most of your summer days off despite the continuing extreme heat！“SWIM WEAR & SUMMER ITEM COLLECTION” features items for everything from the waterfront to the city
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“Riberce” two-piece swimsuit 28,600 yen
Long pants 22,000 yen
“PEAK＆PINE” UV-protective hooded jacket with brim 16,500 yen
“speed breath” Cross Knot Soda Sepa 24,200 yen
“patagonia” Men’s Baggies Shorts 5-inch 9,900 yen
“THE NORTH FACE” Mudboard Shorts (unisex) 8,800 yen
“F/CE.” Amphibious Shorts 16,500 yen
“THE NORTH FACE” Reactive Flip 11,000 yen
Companies mentioned：阪急うめだ本店、Riberce、PEAK＆PINE、speed breath、NEUTRALWORKS.、patagonia、THE NORTH FACE、F/CE.、SALOMON、Hydro Flask、john masters organics、athletia、trilogy、F ORGANICS、NEAL'S YARD REMEDIES、BAUM、O by F、ReD、ReFa、SIXPAD
Enjoy even more comedy this summer with FANY！The “Save！Win！Laugh！ FANY Summer Campaign” is on ～ドンデコルテ, マユリカ, 紅しょうが and 例えば炎 appointed as the 4 official ambassadors！～
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Campaign period: August 5 (Wednesday)–September 30 (Wednesday), 2026
【Limited-edition stickers featuring the 4 ambassador groups】will be awarded to 100 winners selected by lottery！
3 winners selected by lottery will receive the right to secure and purchase tickets to “1 performance of their choice” from Yoshimoto-sponsored shows taking place by December 31, 2026.
10 winners selected by lottery will receive FANY :D coins to watch all episodes of the new show “どん底 MESHI” (34 episodes), featuring ドンデコルテ, at no effective cost！
The new show “どん底 MESHI” (34 episodes), featuring ドンデコルテ
Presentation of “ForgeNet,” an AI surrogate model for cold forging simulation, at the international computational mechanics conference “WCCM ECCOMAS Munich 2026”
The 360° live event “Neighbor's Jam 2026” concluded to great acclaim. The event's return on July 17, 2027 was announced as a surprise at the end of the live show.
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The event will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2027.
Taking place 8/28【For manufacturers】Webinar on workplace reform and promoting DX! How can AI adoption drive company-wide DX? The latest ways to use AI to deliver results, from preventing quality defects to examples of company-wide transformation
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Date and time: August 28, 2026 (Friday), 12:00–13:00
Original申込締切：8月28日（金）11:00まで
One of Japan’s largest AI portal media outlets, boasting 3 million monthly PVs and more than 500 listed products.
Taking place August 27, 2026 (Thursday) | Our consultant will speak at the event hosted by ロジザード株式会社: “What logistics DX should the retail and distribution industries pursue? — Logistics challenges to revisit in an era of labor shortages, and successful case studies”
【TAC公務員】For those aiming to become psychology or social welfare public servants! Taking place in August! Online individual course consultation with instructor Yamaguchi (free to use)
【Free event for the first 15 companies, taking place 8/26 (Wednesday)】Data governance seminar for financial institutions, co-hosted by ZL Technologies and WorkX
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A data governance seminar for financial institutions will be held on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday).
In Japan, since 2024, major financial institutions have faced a succession of administrative penalties related to the management of customer information.
■Program for the day (60 minutes total, including demos)
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), 18:00–19:00 (reception to follow)
A firm founded in October 2018 with the vision “Creating the next 100 years of work.”
Promoting a healthy cycle of “running, learning, and unwinding in a bath” in Ochanomizu! A community-based wellness project involving 4 parties in the medical, fitness, and bathing industries gets fully underway
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Launched in January 2026
Conducted from June to July
It has been decided that the project will fully launch in August with the 4 parties once again
【Celebrating more than 150 client companies supported】OTOGI, ranked “No. 1” among Wantedly certified partners, is offering discounts of up to 600,000 yen on its recruitment support services!
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More than 150 companies served to date
Discounts of up to 600,000 yen
More than 80% of clients have successfully hired through organic applications alone, without using scouting
More than 400 applications per month
Achieving recruitment costs in the 400,000-yen range
Plantio to reopen the rooftop garden “Sorad Farm Ebisu,” directly connected to JR Ebisu Station, after renovations in September 2026; membership recruitment begins!
A 10th-anniversary event for the prefecture-personification battle manga 『四十七大戦』 will be held at ラゾーナ川崎プラザソル on Sunday, August 23! The event will feature plans celebrating the 10th anniversary, including a talk about the original work, collaboration events and commemorative merchandise.
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Sales of official merchandise for the work exceed 10 million yen
Raised 7.7 million yen through crowdfunding
Placed 48 advertisements at Ikebukuro Station
S seat: 10,000 yen (tax included) ※Includes a pass to the signing and handshake event
A seat: 5,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Studio No.00、株式会社デジプル、株式会社丸井、ラゾーナ川崎プラザソル、とっとり・おかやま新橋館、BOOTH、四十七大戦Online Store
Demand for retraction and correction of an announcement by DMOなんじょう株式会社 that described our company, which identified and addressed issues in publicly funded projects, as a “third party”
【How can communities contribute to local governments’ after-school policies?】Considering “places for children and hands-on experiences” with Sumida City, Kibichuo Town and the education ministry
“2026 Lemino First-Half Rankings” announced! Topping the list is “Double World Title Match: Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani,” a landmark in sports history
September 17 in Kanazawa | Public Relations and PR Seminar: “How to Bring Your Company’s Appeal to the Media! An Introduction to Effective Public Relations and PR: Writing Press Releases and PR That Benefits Your Business”
Production case study for 『プラグマタ』, development environment automation, Live2D and more: “Game Makers Scramble 2026” announces all 18 talks
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All 18 talks
8 new talks
3,300 yen
2,970 yen
6,600 yen
5,940 yen
990 yen
1,980 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒストリア、株式会社カプコン、アクロバティックチリメンジャコ、アークシステムワークス株式会社、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、株式会社セガ、株式会社Live2D、株式会社サムザップ、株式会社Cygames、Epic Games Japan 合同会社、ピクシブ株式会社、OROCHI、株式会社グリー、Game Grove X、株式会社CRI・ミドルウェア、ダイナコムウェア株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社、CLIP STUDIO PAINT、株式会社デジタルハーツ、HUION、浅草ゲームズ、ユニティ・テクノロジーズ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社 コロナ社、CG-ARTS、翔泳社、株式会社ボーンデジタル、G-GEAR/TSUKUMO、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社アークライト、IndieGamesJp.dev、Automaton、Game*Spark、GameBusiness.jp、CGWORLD、4Gamer.net、Mogura VR
≪Official online store exclusive≫ Summer free-shipping campaign featuring a chance to enjoy popular sweets brands including バターバトラー and Maple Mania launches August 7!
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Free shipping on orders of 5,400 yen or more (tax included)
Free shipping on orders of 4,980 yen or more (tax included)
Free e-book distribution begins for a handbook on how a shift in perspective on challenging behaviors in children with autism can greatly boost their language development
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At-home therapy techniques proven by more than 7,500 families in Japan and abroad
Your vote will decide Japan’s top ingredient. “Japan’s Ingredients Koshien ichi Hokuriku Regional Qualifying Tournament,” bringing regional foods and ingredients from across the country to Hokuriku, will be held August 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.).
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Event dates: August 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), 2026
Event hours: 11:00–17:00
The Hokkaido regional qualifier held in July drew about 16,000 people over 2 days
[Reprint immediately after launch!] The world of observing living creatures captivates adults and children alike: “Illustrated Guide: I Tried Raising a Praying Mantis—What Happens When You Raise It in a Yellow World?”
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List price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
Page count: 112 pages
More than 500,000 registered users (as of August 2026)
SHANON signs business alliance agreement with ビー・ビー・コミュニケーションズ. Partnership between its marketing platform and management support solutions will support sales DX for mid-sized and small and medium-sized businesses
[Second store in Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture!] FIT-EASY 太田川駅前店 has opened some services ahead of schedule at a large facility offering a wide range of entertainment services, from wellness karaoke, saunas and golf to coworking spaces!
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Monthly fee permanently discounted by 550 yen (tax included)
Popular cider and limited-edition goods come together! 福岡PARCO and Tomomasu Beverage hold a capsule lottery to add a fizzy burst of fun to the hot summer vacation!
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Spend 5,000 yen or more (tax included; purchases cannot be combined)
Former Koshien champions who are current university students are changing job hunting for baseball club students! “Second Baseball Career” seeks exhibiting companies, limited to 5
An era when Hawaii becomes a summer retreat?! A new option for honoring loved ones in Hawaii during Obon. A “Memorial Wall to Keep Our Feelings Connected” opens at a permanently managed cemetery in Hawaii—offering a place to pay one’s respects even after scattering ashes
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Approx. 25 cm wide × 10 cm high
Limited quantity: 360 units
Price: approx. $2400
Approx. ¥380,000
Companies mentioned：NorthStar Memorial Group LLC、バレー・オブ・ザ・テンプルズ
About 70% find it difficult to earn credit card benefits through everyday spending alone! What solutions are being chosen? [Credit Card Spending Habits Survey]
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About 90% responded, “Very important (48.1%)” or “Somewhat important (43.7%)”
“楽天カード (54.4%)” was the most common
“三井住友カード (including Olive) (19.0%)”
“PayPayカード (15.4%)”
“Increased points rewards (75.6%)” was the most common
“Making the annual fee permanently free from the following year onward (36.5%)”
“Bonus points for reaching a certain spending amount (such as an annual lump-sum award of ○○ points) (30.3%)”
“Currently doing so (53.5%)”
“Putting fixed expenses such as utility bills and communications costs on a credit ca
[60th anniversary of the company’s founding on July 4] Sharing information on “new challenges for the next 10 years” as the company marks its 60th anniversary
Limited-edition collaboration merchandise from “TV Anime MAO” and ツカモト市田株式会社 goes on sale! Available from the company’s YOURかんたん着物 store starting at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Price: ¥2,200 each (tax included)
Price: ¥5,280 each (tax included)
Price: ¥4,180 each (tax included)
A kimono wholesaler with a history of more than 200 years
[Independent analysis of actual bills from 4 companies] Cloud costs keep running through the 9-day Obon holiday—71–91% of bills are “costs incurred regardless of operation”
三立製菓株式会社 × ご当地ベア: Specially designed ご当地ベア holding a “かにぱん” makes its debut!
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Price: ¥4,180 (tax included)
Size: Approx. H260mm × W200mm (seated)
More than 340 varieties have been created across all 47 prefectures!
They are sold at more than approximately 1,000 locations, including shops at major highways, airports, railways and other transportation hubs across Japan, souvenir shops at tourist destinations and theme parks, and accommodations such as hotels
Paris-born vegan nail brand manucurist unveils the Fiji Garden Collection, inspired by the vitality of a garden in full bloom, along with 2 acetone-free removers. On sale from Wednesday, August 26, 2026!
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Green Natural Nail Color, 15mL each / ¥2,970 (tax included)
Green Flash Nail Lacquer, 15mL each / ¥3,960 (tax included)
Sagiri Sól releases a new single after 9 months! The mid-tempo ballad “next to your love,” produced by SPENSR, will be available to stream from Wednesday, August 5!