[Corporate Survey] Graduate recruitment in the AI era: More than 40% of companies are reviewing their selection methods, and over 60% are interested in initiatives for younger students
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41% of companies have implemented or are considering it
Including those who are interested, 66% have a positive outlook
[Rebroadcast announced] What lies behind an open rate exceeding 50%? Encore presentation of the well-received seminar featuring a conversation between the CEO and frontline staff about Innova's approach to email nurturing and building trust
One project newly selected under the Green Innovation Fund project, “Development of Next-Generation Solar Cells / Demonstration Project for Next-Generation Single-Junction Solar Cells”
Kunihiko Mitamura enjoys summer in Kyoto, savoring a generous “all-you-can-eat breakfast,” a hidden standing bar in a residential neighborhood, and a summer specialty that sells out fast! Mitamura raves about exquisite Sichuan cuisine, perfect for hot weather
Lost and found service “find” releases data on lost items at airports ahead of the summer travel season
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The findings show that people leave behind “items specific to travel and transit,” such as passports and neck pillows, at airports at a rate about 20 times higher than in areas around town, such as stations and commercial facilities.
Passports are found about 20 times more often than in areas around town: Their rate of occurrence at airports is about 23 times that in non-airport locations (railways, buses, stores, etc.), and about 19 times higher for all of 2025. About 900 are turned in every six months.
Neck pillows are also found about 20 times more often: These travel bedding items associated with long-distance trips are about 23 times more common. They are rarely found outside airports.
1. Smartphones (including iPhones) 5.7%
2. Cash 4.7%
3. Wireless earbuds 3.5%
The coverage area of the “cross-search service,” which allows users to check for lost items across multiple operators at once, is expanding. A robust network spanning 31 operators, including JR東日本, 羽田空港 and 大手百貨店, has been established.
“We don’t have a futon for an unexpected trip home or guests…” A new option for that dilemma: The electric premium air bed, which can be set up in about 2 and a half minutes when needed, is available at a special price just before the Obon holiday
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Cumulative sales surpassed 600 units about 2 months after launch
男鹿市役所 provided a digital signage-equipped gachapon machine and operational support at the “Sagamihara Ono Kita Galaxy Festival,” where it exhibited, creating an experiential promotion combining social media, merchandise sales and tourism PR
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
Yotei Brewing to release 2 new limited-brew IPA varieties simultaneously on August 10; will have a booth at the welfare-supported Sapporo Odori Beer Garden “World Beer Square”
[Survey data] Around 60% of online defamatory posts are on social media (Instagram, X, etc.)
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1 in 3 people seeking advice (around 30%; 33.0%) were not victims of defamation, but were “the poster”—people seeking advice after receiving a request to disclose their information as the author of their own post.
Anonymous message boards (爆サイ, 5ch, etc.): around 25%
Reviews and search sites such as Google: around 16%
ROMANSON’s “Mother-of-Pearl Edition,” which drew support from over 1,000 people totaling more than 25 million yen in Korea, arrives in Japan for the first time. Limited to 50 watches, on sale at Makuake on August 6
“NO1-GRIP”: The “NO1-GRIP OFFICIAL SHOP TOKYO,” a directly operated workshop run by professional craftsmen, will open on special Saturdays and Sundays in August! Customers can try on grips and have them replaced on the same day
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Special Saturday and Sunday opening dates in August 2026
Original使用期間の目安： 約1年に1回
Business hours: 9:00–17:00
A full set of 13 grips can be replaced in about 1 hour
Originalお持ち込みでの交換工賃：1本800円
Companies mentioned：株式会社NOWON、NO1-GRIP、NO1-GRIP OFFICIAL SHOP TOKYO
A garbage dump transformed by art | ACTA+ turns the act of throwing away trash into an “experience that connects you with the Earth” at WILD BUNCH FEST. 2026, one of western Japan’s largest outdoor music festivals
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Original2026年8月21日（金）〜23日（日）
Has operated waste disposal and recycling businesses in Yamaguchi Prefecture for 60 years
[(株)KK Generation(KKG)] “BIM Generative AI,” which automatically converts 2D drawings into BIM, achieves accuracy more than 2 times that of the latest generative AI
During extended summer vacation absences, 60% worry about burglaries, but 78.3% take no precautions beyond “locking up”! A security expert explains 4 crime-prevention measures
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Nearly 60% “feel concerned” about burglaries when away for an extended period
“Locking up” is the most common actual security measure, at 78.3%
Half of respondents said they use an old-fashioned notched key for their front door
Around 70% are not well informed about how replacing their lock with a more secure one can deter burglars
“Summer Night Bamboo Lights,” illuminating a former elementary school with a magical glow, to be held for the first time! 4 days created with the local community, high school and middle school
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4 days only
Participation fee: 1,500 yen per person
Admission (same price for adults and children): 600 yen
【Prize Announcement】The 5th cohort of the startup support program “Out of BOUNDS” awards the winner Microsoft Azure credits worth at least $100,000 (approximately ¥15 million)
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Microsoft Azure credits worth at least $100,000 (approximately ¥15 million)
Alumni have raised more than ¥9 billion in total
Companies mentioned：ON&BOARD株式会社、Microsoft for Startups、Microsoft Azure
Just 11 minutes by express train and 1 stop from Meitetsu Nagoya Station; a 2-minute walk from Iwakura Station, a stop for Meitetsu Inuyama Line Rapid Limited Express trains. “Duo Hills Iwakura PREDEAR,” a 15-story building with 70 south-facing residences near Gojo River, selected as one of Japan’s 100 best cherry blossom spots, opens its sales gallery
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15 stories above ground
70 residences in total
2LDK–4LDK, 54.09㎡–84.10㎡
Cherry trees line both banks of Gojo River for about 7.6 km, with 1,300 trees in total
Thermal pants, fleece-lined leggings and warm trousers. Wholesale, 100% inspection of all items, strict quality control. Production of new fleece-lined styles for winter 2026 is underway. Order by August 30 for an early-bird discount of 3%. In this era of a weak yen, buy directly from a sewing factory in Yiwu, China
Make summer vacation dinners easier with Yoshikei’s “A Week Without Chopping” campaign. The proposal aims to ease the overall burden of meal preparation, not just cooking time
【Musashino University】Promoting regional ties through education and research, community exchange, field studies and other activities. Signs an agreement on regional collaboration with 広島県三原市 and 株式会社まちづくり三原 on Tuesday, July 14
What are the risks of vacant homes among “hillside properties with stairway access” as the population ages? Individual consultation sessions with a real estate appraiser to be held
Survey of 665 people nationwide: 35.2% said they have “no one” they could ask to act as a guarantor in the future; 48.9% said they “know nothing at all” about guarantor services
Led by a patient group, rare disease organizations mobilize more than 20,000 voices to change policy: home-use hemostatic agent Surgicel for Osler disease to be covered by insurance. From September 1, 2026, patients will be able to use it at home under a doctor's instructions
Taking on the “inconvenient convenience store” with Meta AI! A 3-day limited-time interactive event, “Meta AI Convenience Store,” to be held in Shibuya from August 28
Fuji-Q steps up digital coordination for Mt. Fuji tourism, launching highway bus reservations through its official web booking service, “FUJIYAMA CONNECT”
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For services operating from Thursday, October 1, 2026
Approximately 100 facilities
Purchase amount over 2 years is less than ¥20,000 (tax included)
Purchase amount over 2 years is ¥20,000 (tax included) or more
Purchase amount over 2 years is ¥50,000 (tax included) or more
Onitsuka Tiger to open a flagship store with one of Japan’s largest retail floor areas near Nagoya Station
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A major location with Japan’s 2nd-largest retail floor area, following the world’s largest global flagship store, which opened in Shinjuku in July 2026
ユーザックシステム and WEEL launch joint PoC to extend the decision-making capabilities of the “Knowfa order AI agent” to estimates, multi-document processing, and pre- and post-shipment operations
On “Cloudrunner 3 Max,” offering stability and comfort, goes on presale at Sports Depo and Alpen stores nationwide from Thursday, 8/6; test-run events also to be held at 4 flagship stores nationwide
Experience “value that circulates and connects to the future” at プルマン東京田町’s 8th anniversary celebration, featuring a sustainable high tea and bonsai exhibition
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An Itoigawa Shimpaku juniper approximately 200 years old
8th anniversary
Tuesday, September 1 to Saturday, October 31, 2026
Individual item price: ¥2,000 (tax included)
Savories + free-flow of 31 selections, including champagne and original cocktails: ¥9,500
Savories + free-flow of 30 selections, including sparkling wine: ¥7,500
Launch of a low-voltage power conditioner for industrial applications that supports higher solar panel currents and increases flexibility in system design
Inbound marketing company Onwords brings planning and implementation of monitor tours and FAM tours in-house, strengthening its inbound support services for local governments and others facing challenges attracting international visitors
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The annual number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 was 42,683,600
[End-of-life car planning] Approximately 64% of users selling their cars in connection with returning their driver's licenses are aged 45–64. Trends in “proxy sales” by the children’s generation revealed by MOTA data
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In 2025, the number of older drivers who returned their licenses reached 430,000
People aged 45–64 account for approximately 64% of users seeking to sell their cars because they are returning their licenses
The proportion citing “It was a hassle to visit dealerships” reached 11.7% among users who sold their cars through a proxy
“I didn't want to deal with a lot of phone calls” was cited by 14.6%
“I felt I could get a high price” was cited by 17.5%
The proportion citing “Good service from the representative (kind, courteous, and easy to talk to)” reached 63.1%
“Give a Mira Speaker for Respect for the Aged Day” campaign launches [Official online store only]. Manufacturer's warranty extended to 24 months, 2 times the usual length!
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Already patented in more than 10 countries
Maximum continuous operating time: approximately 18 hours
Capital: 50,000,000 yen
Including capital reserve: 100,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライスピーカー、Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
GREEN×EXPO 2027-wrapped vending machine installed at Mitsukyo Station on the Sotetsu Main Line — First installation at a station, bringing new appeal to a gateway to the venue
“IMAYO,” a jewelry maison weaving together Japanese beauty and tradition, now running the “IMAYO THANKS SPECIAL 2026 SUMMER Points-Up Campaign” exclusively for members
Three varieties! Popular series “大関醸す（かもす） Fermented Hot Pot Base,” for easy enjoyment of authentic fermented hot pot, goes on sale for a limited time during the fall and winter season starting Monday, August 24, 2026
[Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture] Held for the second consecutive year! Supporting the desire to work through digital skills courses teaching AI and marketing, and work experience for those who want to learn about working from home with no prior experience
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Event period: August–November 2026
6 sessions in total
Hours: 10:00–12:00 for each session
Capacity: 20 for the introductory course / 20 for the specialized course
BFT to hold free webinar ahead of the full-scale launch of applications for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “SCS Evaluation System” in March 2027 (Aug. 18, 20, 26 and 27)
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Understand the SCS Evaluation System in 30 minutes
三菱重工機械システム株式会社 holds a hypothesis-testing 3-day program for young employees in its Mobility Business Division’s Sales Department, focused on tackling questions with no right answers
[Survey Report] The truth behind “canceling employee development,” which affects 60% of managers | Approximately 80% of young employees want “frank guidance” | The “boundaries of harassment” are not as unclear as they seem, and 3 remedies HR should take
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More than 60% (61.2%) of managers face this issue
Approximately 80% (78.2%) of young employees want “frank guidance that does not constitute harassment”
A total of 63.3% of managers have hesitated to provide necessary guidance or warnings out of concern that they “might be perceived as harassment.”
18.1% said they “did so intentionally”
43.1% said “it happened before I realized it”
“I felt it was ineffective because there was no improvement despite giving guidance repeatedly” (55.4%)
“I felt there was a high risk it would be perceived as harassment” (34.0%)
A total of 63.6% of young employees feel that “their supervisors are being overly cautious and avoiding necessary guidance or tough advice.”
45.7% of young employees said, “I’m not comfortable receiving direct guidance, so I’m fine with things as they are.”