[AuthenticAI to speak] Behind the scenes of how ワールド established AI adoption and generated results at a scale of 2,000 employees, to be revealed at the “EC × AI Conference” hosted by EC no Mikata (held Aug. 27)
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Expanded the environment to enable more than 2,000 group employees to use AI
“WORLD ONLINE STORE,” with more than 60 brands, LINE
Capacity: 100 people
Aug. 27, 2026 (Thu.)
Established: November 8, 2024
Capital: 69.62 million yen (including capital reserves)
“LPO Service Provider Chaos Map [2026 Edition]” released — 23 companies organized into 5 categories. How to identify the LPO provider that suits your business
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Original2025年のインターネット広告費は4兆459億円
Its share of total advertising spending also reached 50.2% for the first time, exceeding half
A one-off request for analysis and improvement proposals for an existing landing page costs 300,000 to 400,000 yen per session
A monthly fee of 100,000 to 300,000 yen applies when requesting ongoing analysis, campaign planning and performance measurement
A pricing structure in which a fee of around 50,000 to 100,000 yen is charged only when the CVR improves by a certain amount or more
Reduced CPA (cost per acquisition) from 10,000 yen to 7,000 yen
CVs (conversions) increased from 1,200 to 1,800
Companies mentioned：StockSun株式会社、株式会社ラヴィゴット、株式会社ニュートラルワークス、デジタルアスリート株式会社、株式会社グラッドキューブ、株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、株式会社デジタルアイデンティティ、DLPO株式会社、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ポストスケイプ、株式会社Sprocket、株式会社WACUL、株式会社UNCOVER TRUTH、株式会社LeanGo、株式会社クロストライフ、株式会社PULL-NET、株式会社コマースフォース、株式会社JAJAAAN、株式会社ラベンダーマーケティング、株式会社STSデジタル、株式会社シード、株式会社ラボーナ、株式会社フーモア
[Through Aug. 31] Get a CIO mobile battery free with the purchase of an R∞PC with an unlimited warranty! Limited to 30 units. Uses semi-solid-state battery cells. A mobile battery designed with the risk of fires during extreme heat in mind
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The offer is limited to 30 units and will end when supplies run out.
“SMARTCOBY TRIO 67W SS 20000mAh (Black)”
High output of up to 67W from a single port.
Fully charges the device in approximately 90 minutes
The tax-inclusive price of 10,980 yen may be deducted from the refund amount
Manga editorial team “よすみ” to hold its summer special event, “よすみの宵涼み,” from Aug. 8 to Aug. 15! Many other events hosted by “よすみ” will also be held this summer
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Original2026年8月8日（土）から8月15日（土）
Kicking off with the release of 2 episodes at once of the new series “あらうんど毎日,” alongside 5 existing series and the new one-shot “ニセモノ,” among others
In-person attendance (limited quantity, includes 1 drink): 2,750 yen (tax included)
Online attendance: 1,650 yen (tax included)
Original＋『別冊よすみ 第二集』4,070円
Original＋『ジャングルジムの眺め』2,970円
+ 2 books: 5,390 yen
Capacity: 40 people
Set of 2 new books (admission included): 5,000 yen (tax included)
Admission only: 1,600 yen (students: 900 yen) (tax included)
Tackling the challenge of prolonged water service restoration during major disasters. オルガノ and quantum to hold the “PUALIF Distributed Disaster Preparedness 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, the loss of essential services such as electricity, water and gas places a heavy burden on residents in affected areas. Among these, water service takes particularly long to restore, requiring 60 days or more※2.
Can purify 5,000 L of water without replacing the filter.
Extreme heat pushes weeding to its limits; requests for weed-control sheets and gravel installation are up approximately 1.24 times nationwide, 1.7 times in Osaka and 1.5 times in Aichi
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Osaka was about 1.7 times the previous year's level
Aichi was about 1.5 times the previous year's level
Japan's average temperature was +2.36°C above normal
There were 100,510 emergency transports due to heatstroke
Help your beloved dog get enough exercise during the height of summer and protect it from heatstroke! The “Dog Pool,” a swimming area exclusively for dogs, is open
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Pool area: 280㎡
Maximum water depth: 60 cm
Pool area: 40㎡
Maximum water depth: 30cm
For small dogs only <under 8kg>
About 60 minutes by car from central Tokyo
Original1頭2,500円
100 yen per 5 minutes
Passenger cars: 700 yen
Two-wheeled vehicles: 300 yen
Overall length of 6m or more and less than 10 m: 1,400 yen
Overall length of 10m or more: 3,000 yen
Adults (junior high school students and older): 850 yen
Kyodo Printing to hold “Sano Nami Exhibition Fin.,” a showcase of original artwork by Sano Nami, creator of “Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto” and “Migi & Dali”
[Held August 27] Why do companies with slow decision-making by their leaders fail to grow? Results change with “priority-setting”! Online seminar on the 5-way-win management approach
NOK continues its sponsorship of ジュビロ磐田 for the 3rd consecutive year, displaying the NOK logo on LED signage at the back stand during the 2026/27 season as well
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This marks the 3rd year of the contract
The NOK logo will also be displayed on LED signage at the back stand of Yamaha Stadium during the 2026/27 season
On April 1, 2026, NOK静岡株式会社 was established as part of a reorganization of the production companies
Number of employees: 516
About 37,000 people located across 14 countries and regions
FURLA's limited-time pop-up store, “La Dolce Vacanza,” featuring items created in collaboration with ピーナッツ, will be held on the 1st floor of Hankyu Umeda Main Store
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The collection comprises 22 items in total
Of these, 16 leather bags will be available exclusively by made-to-order sales
Customers who spend 55,000 yen or more, including on made-to-order items, during the pop-up period
From August 12 (Wed) to August 25 (Tue)
• Online pre-orders begin: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 19:00 (Hankyu Department Store official online shop)
• Products scheduled for delivery: mid-January 2027
Original1927年、イタリア・ボローニャで創業したフルラは
Since its first appearance in the comic “ピーナッツ” in 1950
Renovating vacant stores from scratch and taking charge of everything from product development to sales: University students take on the revitalization of a shopping street in 新潟県三条市 with the “Sanjo Central Shopping Street Revitalization Project,” launching in August
Officially licensed by a real firearms manufacturer and featuring a realistic reproduction with a “JASG-certified” resin slide: “UMAREX GLOCK17 Gen.5 MOS Gas Blowback JAPAN VERSION” to launch in late August 2026!
[Toyo Town, Kochi Prefecture] “Japanese, math, English, surfing!?” A distinctive approach to learning, shaped together by the community and schools in Toyo Town
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After a full 1 year of preparation since the project was proposed in July 2022
Surfing lessons were introduced as an official school curriculum in July 2023
[OpenFashion speaker] Behind the scenes of World’s AI adoption and results creation at a scale of 2,000 people to be revealed at “EC×AI Conference,” hosted by EC no Mikata (held 8/27).
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An environment where more than 2,000 group members use AI
CADDi announces next-generation “Manufacturing AI Data Platform CADDi”
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From planning to mass-production launch, some industries require as many as 118 processes.
These are further broadly classified into 14 key processes, including concept development, design, prototyping, production design, procurement, and quality.
It has now been adopted by more than half of the discrete manufacturing companies among 日経225構成企業, and is used by customers in 22 countries around the world.
The ラブ・ライナー eyebrow series gets a makeover! A new 0.9mm ultra-fine tip joins the lineup, bringing the total to 4 options to choose from for your desired brow look.
ドコニーク launches its “Mobility Research” survey initiative, finding that summer getaways are split between established cool-weather destinations and nearby escapes
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Hokkaido ranked first at 63.6%.
The Shinshu/Koshin area (including Karuizawa, Kamikochi, and Yatsugatake) followed at 49.0%.
A new hair-care experience, with 3 role models to choose from. KAOLKO launches with an original “take off, put on” method to design your own identity through fragrance and texture.
Ultra Ethernet testing for AI data centers now available: “Ultra Ethernet Transport (UET) Verification Solution” added as a new feature to “VIAVI TestCenter”
First self-operated logistics hub begins operations in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture — consolidating and streamlining housing-material logistics to optimize the logistics network
【TOCO】Turn any space into a pickleball court just by laying it down. COURT LINE KIT, which eliminates the stress of measuring and tangling during setup, goes on sale August 6!
【An Adult Summer Vacation】Four KOMEHYO stores in the Greater Tokyo area to hold a “summer festival” where visitors can enjoy the fun of reuse; the theme is “once-in-a-lifetime encounters,” from Aug. 15 onward
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Four flagship stores in the Greater Tokyo area
From Saturday, August 15, 2026
Through Monday, the 31st
Exhibiting and selling 50–60 items, mainly bold silver jewelry
【Healthy Management Seminar】The 7th installment of the Healthy Management Terakoya Series! From introducing initiatives to building organizational culture and expanding their impact ～Event to be held August 26, 2026!
A collection of spatial designs showcasing the ideas and values of individual designers! The 36th TBCA (Takara Business Creation Awards) 2026 to be held
『ジャレコアーケードコレクションVol. 1 & Vol. 2』 unveils 12 previously unreleased titles all at once! Playable demo and trial-play giveaways at “Tokyo Game Dungeon 13”
The September issue of Animedia, on sale August 7, features 『あんさんぶるスターズ！！Bright me up!!』 on the cover and 『魔法少女リリカルなのは EXCEEDS Gun Blaze Vengeance』 on the double cover!
“Compass for HR Leaders,” a radio program from ラジオNIKKEI, オトバンク and 日本の人事部, welcomes Tomohiro Ujigawa of 株式会社丸亀製麺 as its August guest
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A corporate audiobook plan offering unlimited listening to more than 15,000 titles, mainly business and self-help books.
Membership exceeded 3 million in February 2024.
The unlimited listening plan costs 1,330 yen per month (tax included).
Available free for 2 weeks after signing up.
Individual purchases are available by title. (※ Most titles are offered at approximately the same price as paperback books, in the 1,200–1,500 yen range.)
[20th anniversary of its release] Full lineup announced for limited-edition collaboration items commemorating the expanded nationwide screening of Paprika! PERFECT BLUE items also set for a re-release!
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7,700 yen (tax included)
11,000 yen (tax included)
3,850 yen (tax included)
¥4,400
¥770 (tax included)
¥19,800 (tax included)
¥4,400 (tax included)
101 theaters nationwide
Companies mentioned：Filmarks、MADHOUSE、Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc.、ソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメント
To commemorate SASUKE World Cup 2026, a collaboration between 「アニメ「リラックマ」」 and SASUKE is coming! A collaboration cafe with 「アニメ「リラックマ」」 will also open at 「ブランチパーク」 in Akasaka!
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「SASUKEワールドカップ2026」 will air from 7 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026
[ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts] Sharing new charms of Kyoto culture and craftsmanship through the spirit of the Rinpa school; 5th anniversary events to be held
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Opening date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Number of guest rooms: 114
Annual visitor numbers reach approximately 8 million
[大阪ステーションホテル、オートグラフ コレクション] September-only fig afternoon tea, sweet as flower nectar and bringing color to early autumn; savor deep crimson flesh and the pop of its seeds
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Price: ¥12,000 (¥10,000 without parfait)
※2 hours 30 minutes; free-flow drinks available for 2 hours from the start
Free-flow service of all 15 varieties of flavored tea
A hotel group currently operating 5 brands and 13 hotels (4,407 rooms)
More than 365 independent hotels
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール西日本ホテル開発、THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection、大阪ステーションホテル、DAMMANN FRÈRES、JR西日本ホテルズ、オートグラフ コレクション、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy
[Independent survey] 2026 update: Ranking of commercial facilities popular with foreign visitors [Osaka edition]; あべのハルカス takes 1st place! | Ranking of commercial facilities popular with inbound visitors Inbound MEO
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775 commercial facilities in Osaka Prefecture
Total reviews (including Japanese): 5,487
Of these, foreign-language reviews: 1,405
The facility received 129 foreign-language reviews over 3 months.
富士マリオットホテル山中湖 launches 「Terroir Yamanashi– Harvest & Heritage –」, a dinner course celebrating autumn's harvest with the bounty of Yamanashi and the foothills of Mt. Fuji
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Original料金：1名様 14,000円
Original料金： 1 名様 大人37,767円～(2 名様1 室ご利用時)
Stay in a Superior Room, Japanese-Western-style room, or Premium Room with a hot spring bath, among others (all 41.2㎡)
[西表島ホテル] 「Iriomote Starry Night」 returns this year to Iriomote Island, where more constellations can be seen than anywhere else in Japan, for an immersive experience beneath a starry sky stretching to the horizon
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84 of the 88 constellations
All 21 first-magnitude stars
Average temperature of 26 degrees
¥1,500 each (tax included)
Original2泊 24,000円～（2名1室利用時1名あたり、税・サービス料込、食事別）
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、西表島ホテル by 星野リゾート、ダークスカイ・インターナショナル
Season 5 of the App Store/Google Play mobile game “Kingdom Hado” begins! The theme is “The Battle of Mayang”! New generals are appearing one after another, including Qin general Meng Wu and Zhao generals Zhao Zhuang and Wan Ji!
～An ultimate art collaboration that carries timeless beauty forward～ SHISEIDO Future Solution LX × 深川惠以子 limited collection. Embrace innovation beyond tradition and achieve the beauty of a lifetime, with skin polished to perfection.
パナソニック エナジー launches nationwide initiative to recycle used cooking oil from employee cafeterias into biodiesel fuel ～Contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 19 tons annually and advances resource recycling～
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Approximately 7,200 liters of used cooking oil are collected and refined annually.
[Already generating a buzz during preorders!] The “Sakura Miko Can Understand It” series of study guides, created in collaboration with hugely popular Hololive VTuber Sakura Miko, is finally on sale!
The final day of age 29 and the first day of age 30—Hikari Kabashima marks a milestone in her life with her 2nd photobook, “Ortensia.” A once-in-a-lifetime shoot on Venice’s Lido Island, a place she had long dreamed of, and swimsuit photos eagerly awaited by fans, appearing for the first time in about 2 years.