A track record of 990,000 cumulative course participants! The “Level 2 Electrical Work Construction Management Technology (Second-Half First and Second Stage Examinations) Exam Preparation Course,” with a choice of learning styles, starts in mid-September!
[Strengthening the group’s overall capabilities] 株式会社エネフォワード to exhibit at some of the industry’s largest trade shows, including the Decarbonized Management EXPO
A track record of 990,000 cumulative course participants! The “Level 2 Building Construction Management Technology (Second-Half First and Second Stage Examinations) Exam Preparation Course,” with a choice of learning styles, starts in late September!
Enjoy a cool summer vacation at Ofuro Cafe ハレニワの湯, a summer retreat in Kumagaya. Make the most of seasonal activities, from rooftop water play and fireworks to challenge games, workshops and a children’s bathhouse.
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Fee: 500 yen
Price: 580 yen and up (please purchase at the shop)
A track record of 990,000 cumulative course participants! The “Level 2 Civil Engineering Construction Management Technology (Second-Half First and Second Stage Examinations) Exam Preparation Course,” with a choice of learning styles, starts in mid-September!
Held online on September 18 (Friday): “Bringing the future together through food: Thinking about my life and what lies ahead with an end-of-life notebook”
[TV anime “There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless...” × カラオケまねきねこ] Event on August 20! The 5 protagonists from the show, “The Quintet,” appear in newly illustrated band outfits!
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813 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan
Revenue: 69.387 billion yen
1.4 million copies in cumulative series circulation
Immerse yourself in the artistic world of games! The MOBIUZ OLED WQHD gaming monitor “EX271QMZ,” featuring overwhelming realism and protection against image retention, goes on sale August 14
Elith supports IGPI in becoming an early recipient of the “C Certification”; publishes a case study outlining the process
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Since August 4, 2026, it has been a certified consulting firm for “C Certification,” a third-party AI governance certification program operated by JDLA.
Since around April 2024, IGPI has been advancing the use and introduction of AI tools while taking certain measures to address AI-related risks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Elith、株式会社 経営共創基盤 Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (IGPI)、一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会（JDLA）
Is “turning profitable in 90 days” really possible? 2 lodging-facility turnaround support firms examine real-world cases at a free webinar on Friday, August 21, 2026
Borderless Japan to hold “ENJIN LOCAL,” bringing people together to envision the future of local communities, in Fukui Prefecture on September 28 and 29
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Approximately 150 people, including local government officials, social entrepreneurs, companies and creators, participated from across Japan
Launch of the “ドコモ スマホデビュープラン U15” mobile plan to support smartphone debuts for those aged 15 and under, and “ドコモ 親子割,” a discount that also benefits their families
The laid-back comedy “やわらか戦車” that sparked the online anime boom will stream all episodes free in a first for ABEMA! Nonstop broadcast starts at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11
Digital soundtrack for the popular title “ネオンクラッシュ -Echoes of the Lost-” to be released on Aug. 6 (Thursday)! All 23 tracks featured in the game are included
Top live-commerce creator Kana, with monthly GMV of 200 million yen, launches new channel “くまかなライブコマーサー”! Cumulative GMV topped 10 million yen after just 8 hours of streaming since launch!
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Sales record reaching a peak monthly scale of 200 million yen
Sold more than 100 million yen in a single stream
Monthly sales topped 200 million yen
Achieved GMV of 30 million yen within 1 month of debut
ＦＰＴ signs basic agreement with Qsol株式会社 for strategic collaboration ～Promoting mid- to long-term collaboration in systems development, operations and maintenance for the 九電グループ～
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Operations at the ODC in Da Nang, Vietnam, began in August 2026
株式会社クラシテク launches “SHISHIビョウイン,” an AI agent for hospitals. No initial costs, fixed fees or contract lock-in. Simply photograph and send medical charts or X-ray exposure records to complete billing-system data entry. AI also checks add-on charges and claim returns.
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Training data from more than 20,000 processes each month
株式会社クラシテク launches “SHISHIザイタクイリョウ,” an AI agent for home healthcare providers. No initial costs, fixed fees or contract lock-in. Simply photograph and send documents to complete electronic medical record and billing-system data entry, as well as claims for home-care management guidance.
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Training data from more than 20,000 processes each month
株式会社クラシテク launches “SHISHIデイケア,” an AI agent for day-care (outpatient rehabilitation) providers. No initial costs, fixed fees or contract lock-in. Create plans and reports, submit LIFE data and complete cross-checks simply by taking photos.
株式会社クラシテク launches “SHISHIホウモンカイゴ,” an AI agent for home-visit care providers. No initial costs, fixed fees or contract lock-in. Care records are registered simply by taking and sending photos, and reports and plans are also created automatically.
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After implementation, work hours are cut dramatically to 1/10
Training data from more than 20,000 processes each month
株式会社クラシテク launches “SHISHIキョタク,” an AI agent for in-home care support providers. No initial costs, fixed fees or contract lock-in. Create care plans, service-use schedules and service provision schedules simply by taking and sending photos, and complete cross-checks of service records.
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After implementation, work hours are cut dramatically to 1/10
Training data from more than 20,000 processes each month
株式会社クラシテク announces “SHISHIトクヨウ,” an AI business support service for special nursing homes for the elderly. 0 yen in initial costs, 0 yen in fixed fees and no contract term commitment
A first for the dental industry*: collaboration with パペットスンスン brings more fun to lip care and preventive habits in dental practices. The 2nd collaboration item, “パペットスンスン デンタルリップバーム,” launches July 30 (Thursday)
[New book released] First book by Masaro Kakihara, chairman of NASEF JAPAN, whose high school network spans more than 750 schools nationwide: “Making a Living Through Games: How Esports Is Changing Education and Careers,” released today
[Aug. 28] Seminar for developers, asset managers and property managers | A professional in high-end central Tokyo rentals, with more than 1,200 brokerage deals annually, discusses “Units That Rent at High Prices and Those That Don’t: The Real Market Rates for AD”
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More than 1,200 brokerage deals annually
More than 4,800 companies have adopted the service
[宝島社トイズ “Pack Gacha” August new products arrive one after another] Release of 3 figures that stimulate the senses and 3 stylish charms to brighten every day!
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An astonishing 83% chance of winning a prize
Price: ¥799 (tax included)
Price: ¥899 (tax included)
Price: ¥935 (tax included)
Price: ¥989 (tax included)
Price: ¥9,889 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社宝島社、宝島社トイズ、日本ABC協会、SANRIO CO., LTD.、JILL by JILL STUART
Call for participants: “Edu-Spo!—A Physical Education Lesson Study Group for Teachers”
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Eligible participants: 400 elementary and junior high school teachers, students aspiring to become teachers, and other education professionals
Eligible participants: 400 elementary and junior high school teachers, students aspiring to become teachers, and other education professionals (200 per session)
Art and culture connect people and communities: 13 cultural and artistic programs across 5 areas of Tokyo
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13 cultural and artistic programs
Autumn and winter 2026
5 areas of Tokyo
Oct. 10 (Sat.)–Dec. 31 (Thu.), 2026
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、東京ミッドタウン日比谷、一般社団法人 日比谷エリアマネジメント、一般社団法人日本橋室町エリアマネジメント、THE A.I.R BUILDING、alter. 実行委員会、一般社団法人八重洲二丁目北地区エリアマネジメント、一般社団法人TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY、東京ミッドタウン、一般社団法人大崎エリアマネージメント、目黒川みんなのイルミネーション実行委員会、品川区、東京都、東京国際文化芸術祭実行委員会
＜Book adaptation from the “Editorial Board” connecting 700,000 writers and businesses＞indent×文響社 to release “Yuko’s Spirit Appraisal” nationwide in bookstores and e-book stores from Aug. 6 (Thu.)!
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More than 700,000 writers
Original works numbering more than 3 million at most
Renxa and YOLO JAPAN form a business alliance and launch lifestyle support services for foreign residents, targeting more than 400,000 registered users
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The era of 4.12 million foreign residents
Support for 26 languages from August 2026
Support for settling into daily life in 102 countries, with more than 60,000 people served cumulatively
Developed “Pavvy,” an asphalt surface temperature prediction model, using 40,000 measured data points from 200 locations in Japan; achieves a resolution of 280-meter grids
【Approximately 40% of the harvest goes unsold】Giving new value to out-of-spec “phantom edamame”! An upcycling project from Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, develops 8 new products
Reduce investigation and audit preparation from “3 days or more” to “27 minutes.” Launch of DAVIE Evidence Edge, an on-site recording and simplified analysis device
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First year: 125,000 yen per month (before tax)
From the 2nd year onward: 75,000 yen per month (before tax)
Tackling the challenge of “prolonged water service restoration” during major disasters. Organo and quantum to hold the “PUALIF Decentralized Disaster Prevention Hub Field Demonstration Program,” using well water at Oyama Shrine with the cooperation of 金沢市
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In addition to the direct damage caused by disasters, disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water, and gas place a heavy burden on residents in affected areas. Water service restoration can take 60 days or more.
Can purify 5,000L of water without filter replacement
[PMG × Health Management] The company developing “Kencho Navi,” which is being introduced company-wide, will exhibit at the “26th Annual Meeting of the 日本抗加齢医学会” and present initiatives in preventive medicine
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A test kit that screens for risks of more than 30 diseases
[96.8% satisfaction] 11 companies, including major drugstore chains, gather for the “Online Joint Company Information Session for Registered Salespersons and Pharmacy Clerks,” starting Sept. 13
“BA+,” an advanced analytics feature, added to the site controller “Temairazu Jido”
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Capital: ¥718.58 million
Companies mentioned：手間いらず株式会社、TEMAIRAZU、楽天トラベル、じゃらん.net、るるぶトラベル、一休.com、skyticket、JALパック、ANAトラベラーズ、Relux、日本旅行、HIS、Booking.com、agoda、Expedia、Ctrip、Hostelworld、AsiaYo、TripAdvisor、hotelbeds、Airbnb、WebBeds、DidaTravel、Shiji Distribution Solution、Fliggy、ヨギオテ、DerbySoft、ダイレクトイン、予約プロ、予約番、OPTIMA、d-edge、iHotelier、SynXis CR、triplaホテルブッキング
Marukan Vinegar, a venerable vinegar maker with a 377-year history, selects its 5th cohort of official ambassadors; activities begin August 1 (Saturday)
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50 official ambassadors in the 5th cohort
6 months, from August 1, 2026 (Saturday) to January 31, 2027 (Sunday)
Promoted by the 国土交通省: During “Water Week,” August 1 (Saturday)–August 7 (Friday), Suido Kiko to hold its 3rd “sprinkling water event” at locations across Japan
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Approximately 40 employees
Ground surface temperature fell from 36.0°C to 34.6°C
At Numazu EIC, temperatures fell from 41.2°C to 36.0°C
Hair care brand “Linon” collaborates with popular public bath “松本湯”! WELLAD handled everything from designing the customer experience to creating and building the space.
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Event period: August 6 (Thursday)–August 19 (Wednesday), 2026
A network of more than 1,000 hot spring bathing and fitness facilities across Japan
New commercials featuring Aya Asahina for overseas travel insurance “t@bihoたびほ” and fire insurance “iehoいえほ” to be released starting August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
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To be released starting August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
Won the overall No. 1 ranking in overseas travel insurance for the 2nd consecutive year in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction® survey
<Second survey on souvenir-buying habits> Nearly 90% say “sweets are the souvenirs they’re happiest to receive”! Is “delicious” the answer, rather than “good taste”? New insights reveal how to choose souvenirs that are sure to please!
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89.9% answered “sweets”
“Good taste” (64.0%) ranked first, far ahead of the second-place answer and below
As many as 95.4% answered that “a sense of local character is essential”
About 1 in 3 people, or 38.1%, answered that they had received a souvenir they didn’t know what to do with
Following popular demand, a second limited-time event for the 60th anniversary, “Kisoj Night,” has been added! Enjoy “1.5 times the meat” for the same price on Wednesday and Sunday nights only! The special summer event will run for additional dates starting August 16
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Get 1.5 times the usual amount of meat at the regular price
LUMA, an AITuber with pro esports team VARREL, makes her debut. A debut collaboration stream with VARREL player Mago will be held starting at 20:00 on August 6
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We are pleased to announce that activities will begin on August 6, 2026 (Thursday)