No knife needed! Just place chicken on top and cook rice for a satisfying meal. “Nokkedaki Chicken and Burdock Rice Mix” and “Nokkedaki Chicken Rice Mix” to launch Aug. 24 (Mon)
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To go on sale nationwide in phases starting Aug. 24, 2026
- Awarded the contract for the Japan-bound Japanese-language training program under the Japan-Vietnam EPA for 6 consecutive years - Unlocking each person’s potential through Japanese-language education: supporting the growth and future success of Vietnamese talent
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Selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 6 consecutive years
More than 1,300 placements of Specified Skilled Worker talent
More than 100 client companies
Awarded contracts for projects from 8 local governments (Yamagata Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Kochi Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture, and Wakkanai City)
Companies mentioned：株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン、MEIKO NETWORK VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED、株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ、ハノイ大学、社会医療法人愛仁会
Keio Plaza Hotel marks its 55th anniversary with limited-edition original craft beer “Hiroba Ale,” themed “Gratitude for the future. A first sip that evokes memories.”
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Limited to 360 bottles
¥2,600 (including service charge and tax)
18 varieties of craft beer
Companies mentioned：株式会社京王プラザホテル、OUR DAYs Brewery & clubhouse、常陸野ネストビール、BROOKLYN BREWERY、木内酒造
Job-hunting support service ワンキャリア ranks 2nd overall in the “2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Rankings: Job-Hunting Websites”; ranks 1st in the Greater Tokyo Area and among users seeking jobs at major Japanese companies
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2nd overall (66.12 points)
More than 700,000 job-hunting experiences shared by students [※1]
Career data from more than 10,000 companies [※1]
For students, with more than 2.4 million cumulative members [※2]
[LANEIGE] To celebrate the launch of “Acai Mango Smoothie,” a limited-edition flavor in its popular lip care series, LANEIGE is partnering with TOKYO JUICE for a limited time!
A forum for sharing practical insights to enhance corporate value. Examines growth investment and cash allocation from the perspective of a long-term vision. Speaking at the “12th Corporate Planning Innovation Forum” on “Long-Term Strategy Formulation in an Inflationary Era”
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Aug. 17, 2026, 9:30–13:55
Aug. 17, 2026, 11:30–11:50, “Session Ⅲ”
A long-term vision looking 10 years ahead
More than 22,100 companies supported since founding
Published to mark 20 years on air! NHK’s “Darwin Has Come! Miraculous Moments in Wildlife and Behind-the-Scenes Reporting Stories” goes on sale Aug. 6. From the first episode’s arowana high jump to world-first scoops, this book brings together dramas of life on Earth!
Cécile unveils a new label. “C2 by Cécile” prioritizes comfort while catering to changes in adult body shapes. A teaser site will launch Aug. 6 ahead of its debut.
To mark the 10th anniversary of John Askew’s trance label 〈Ⅶ〉, a one-night-only anniversary event will be held at ZEROTOKYO, bringing together core fans from across Asia and around the world!
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DOOR: ¥4,500-
EARLY BIRD: ¥3,000-
FASTPASS TICKET: ¥4,000-
Companies mentioned：Ⅶ、ZEROTOKYO、BBC Radio 1、Beatport、Tomorrowland、EDC Las Vegas、WORK Los Angeles、Resident Advisor
Givery launches “Track Talent Assessment,” an aptitude test that evaluates personality, basic abilities, and AI skills on one platform for new graduate hiring
[A must-read amid rising prices] “The Buy-Your-Vegetables Encyclopedia: Storage Tips That Make Vegetables 10 Times Tastier and 64 Recipes” goes on sale
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Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
Storage tips that make vegetables 10 times tastier and 64 recipes
New from バーガーキング®: “Dirty The One Pounder,” the ultimate Dirty burger packed with 4 beef patties and special sauce! A supersized burger featuring 4 flame-grilled beef patties and a generous helping of punchy “special garlic mayo sauce”
SmartHR begins integration with cloud shift management service らくしふ by SmartHR
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An integration is also planned for early August 2026 to transfer shift information created in らくしふ by SmartHR to SmartHR’s attendance management feature.
Established: April 2016
Established: January 23, 2013
Capital: 100 million yen
Companies mentioned：SmartHR、クロスビット、SmartHR Plus、らくしふ by SmartHR、らくしふ TeamApp、らくしふオートメーション
[THE IDOLM@STER SHINY COLORS] “Birthday plates” featuring idols with birthdays in months 8–10 go on sale! Orders open at ASOBI STORE from Aug. 6 (Thu.)
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Price: ¥5,000 each
Order period: until 23:59 on Aug. 31 (Mon.), 2026
Scheduled delivery: sequentially from early November 2026
Thanko’s new tabletop smoker, “Gourmet Smoke Selection 2,” which drew more than 170 reservations on its first day alone, arrives today as sales expand to general retail channels
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More than 900 units (980 units) of the previous model, “Gourmet Smoke Selection,” sold out within just 10 days of its launch
New additions to the popular『LOVOT』prize lineup! “ふわころLOVOTぬいぐるみプルバック3” and “LOVOT Clicker” to arrive at バンダイナムコアミューズメント facilities nationwide in sequence
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To arrive at バンダイナムコアミューズメント facilities nationwide in sequence starting Sunday, August 9, 2026
Following strong demand, the third Melano CC experiential collaboration! The collaboration makes its debut at 東京サマーランド, one of eastern Japan’s largest water parks, featuring collaboration art with the globally popular character スケータージョン
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Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
The first 5000 visitors will receive a “Melano CC Overnight Skincare Set” as they leave
ドーセット バイ アゴーラ 大阪堺 launches accommodation plan offering guests the chance to experience the appeal of Sakai forged blades with long-established 堺刀司, founded in 1805
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Number of guest rooms: 321
Founded in 1805
More than 600 years of history
1,000-yen credit
Dorsett 26-hour stay
1,260 guest rooms
9 facilities nationwide
Companies mentioned：ドーセット バイ アゴーラ 大阪堺、堺刀司、株式会社 アゴーラ ホスピタリティーズ、Greater Bay Airlines
【Held simultaneously at 5 venues in Kansai】Special dinner plans offering cultural experiences and limited-edition sweets alongside the “Harvest Moon” now available
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Price: 18,000 yen per person (tax included; service charge extra)
Price: 15,000 yen per person (tax included; service charge extra)
The number of historic buildings preserved and put to use totals 119 (as of April 2026)
Developed salad bowls featuring carefully selected acidity and color in collaboration with Mao Nishioka. “Refreshing Salmon Bowl” and “Rich and Spicy Pork Bowl” launch at Deli comer（デリコメール）, a salad and deli shop operated by the Kewpie Group
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Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Sales period: September 18, 2026 (Fri.) through October 1 (Thu.)
Add one more dish to your usual table: Qummy, Kewpie's official food e-commerce site, launches a set of 2 “Coleslaw & Broccoli Slaw” varieties with refreshing and spicy flavors
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Price: ¥5,659 (tax included); 4-serving set with enamel container
Price: ¥5,450 (tax included); 4-serving set with enamel container
ジーライオングループ invests in NOT A HOTEL and joins the “NOT A GARAGE” business. Drawing on its luxury mobility expertise, it will co-create new experiences for owners
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Raises a total of ¥16.5 billion
Group employees: 5,792
Group companies: 163
Group locations: 503 stores
Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen
Companies mentioned：ジーライオングループ、NOT A HOTEL、TT Lion Partners
Contract One launches a new feature supporting the new lease accounting standard. AI reads contracts and assists with lease determination
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A new feature has been launched to help companies prepare for the “new lease accounting standard,” which will become mandatory for listed companies and others from fiscal years beginning on or after April 2027
Messages of “You can do it!” from across Japan, delivered to students preparing for exams! Morinaga Ramune × Nishitetsu Train announces the 2026 “Exam Support Train”; messages of encouragement for students will be accepted on Morinaga's official X account starting August 12 (Wed.)
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Service will begin in October 2026
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Nishitetsu Train Type 5000 marks its 50th anniversary
Morinaga Ramune marks its 50th anniversary since its launch in 2023
[Rental trends] Listed rents for family-type properties in Tokyo's 23 wards hit a record high, while the gap between listed rents and rents drawing inquiries widens like a “crocodile's mouth”
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Listed rents in Tokyo's 23 wards: ¥259,107
Rents drawing inquiries in Tokyo's 23 wards: ¥181,950
Listed rents in the Tokyo suburbs: ¥125,794
Rents drawing inquiries in the Tokyo suburbs: ¥108,026
Listed rents in Tokyo's 23 wards: ¥136,075
Rents drawing inquiries in Tokyo's 23 wards: ¥100,457
Listed rents in the Tokyo suburbs: ¥70,001
Rents drawing inquiries in the Tokyo suburbs: ¥68,899
【神戸市 × eiicon】Applications open for companies seeking to co-create with companies in Kobe City, targeting startups in the Tokyo metropolitan area. “OPEN NEXUS KOBE”
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“AUBA,” an open innovation platform with more than 40,000 companies registered nationwide
Created more than 100,000 matchmaking opportunities to date
Supported open innovation at more than 164 leading companies
Selected 140 companies across more than 20 prefectures
FC琉球’s original drink, “ジンベーニョの熱中応援水,” to go on sale sequentially at convenience stores and mass retailers in Okinawa Prefecture from Saturday, Aug. 8!
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Net volume: 500 ml
Energy: 3 kcal (per 100 ml)
Suggested retail price: ¥216 (tax excluded)
Sales of ジンベーニョ-related goods grew approximately 1.8 times from 2024 to 2025
AOKIホールディングス and AOKI jointly hold the 2nd “AOKI Family Day”; children appointed “child product development directors” to plan and present suits of the future
博報堂 メディア環境研究所 analyzes the profile of residents in the Tokyo metropolitan area based on a survey across 5 regions worldwide; real-time TV viewing is prevalent there, and trust in TV is high
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Targeting 900 people in each region, 4,500 in total (ages 10–50)
“Watching TV programs in real time” ranked 1st at 69.9%
“Social media for messaging, timeline posts and calls (57.3%)”
“News websites and news apps (56.7%)”
“None of these apply (67.3%)”
“Purchasing products through video and social media streams (LA 56.2%・Shanghai 53.3%)”
“Use of cashierless stores (same: 59.0%・47.3%)”
The generative AI usage experience rate in the Tokyo metropolitan area is 61.9%
Make delicious summer memories with camping meals at home: Kit Oisix, a collaborative meal kit from Oisix and スノーピーク, introduces 2 new menu options (from 8/13)
Business monitor with a 4-sided frameless design for greater immersion; wide-viewing-angle IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate and built-in speakers boost work efficiency. “PRO MP251 E14A” launches
“Kirin Whisky Riku,” whose first-half sales value※1 has hit a record high for ６ consecutive years, to launch “Kirin Riku Highball” year-round, combining ease of drinking with a satisfying taste
【1 minute on foot from Nerima Station】Nail salon “ダッシングディバ” Nerima store to reopen at a new location on Wednesday, Aug. 26! Popular nail art at special prices! Novelty gifts for the first 50 customers
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The glossy sparkle tip-art course and rose-art course will be offered for 5,200 yen (tax included), 1,000 yen off the regular price of 6,200 yen
20% off all other treatments priced at 3,850 yen or more
Novelty gifts available for the first 50 customers