LIVE AZUMA 2026, one of Fukushima’s largest music festivals, celebrates its 5th anniversary this year. Artists performing on the free-to-enjoy ECHO STAGE announced!
[Departing from Kansai; traveling on 阪九フェリー] Enjoy an autumn getaway to Yuda Onsen in Yamaguchi at a great price♪ “Yamaguchi Drive Package” now on sale!
For the early development of young employees and the cultivation of future leaders. メガグループ launches its tutor program in earnest to foster a “culture of growing together”
株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア recognized as an approved provider for AI implementation subsidies! Begins one-stop support, from introducing the bridal industry-focused AI “Dolphin” to using subsidies
Nonprofit AI hackathon for women “Coding Lady 2026” wraps up in Beijing — more than 900 applicants, 12 teams advance to the final, women’s creativity blossoms with AI
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More than 900 women applied
Prize money of 10,000 yuan
Companies mentioned：HK SMARTMV LIMITED、Mobvoi、Chenzao、真格基金（ZhenFund）、Google GDG Women Techmakers女性デベロッパーコミュニティ、WaytoAGIコミュニティ、SheNicestコミュニティ、Makers Fund、三联生活实验室、万物向上、什么值得买科技、星罗、十字路口、耕塾イノベーションラボ
『HelloBoss』 launches “Talent Engine,” a next-generation AI recruitment sourcing tool for businesses! Finds matching candidates in 5 seconds from a pool of 10 million high-caliber professionals
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A pool of 10 million high-caliber professionals
AI finds matching candidates in 5 seconds
More than 700,000 job listings
Major convenience store chains, with approximately 53,000 locations nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社NGA、HelloBoss、Talent Engine、Deel社、Global Remote Hire
グリーンメチル to exhibit at the “International Symposium on Nutritional Medicine 2026,” showcasing medical institution support through Medi Tec Hub and Lステップ
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As of July 2026, reports generated using the blood nutrition analysis technology built into Medi Tec Hub have surpassed 2,500 cumulatively.
WorkX builds its own core system in-house in approximately 3 months using AI-driven development. With the foundation for business automation in place, it aims to reduce workloads by 80% from the current level
Support for areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake: Akune City, Kagoshima Prefecture, begins accepting proxy donations through hometown tax contributions
[Elementary school edition] 4 recommended books for writing book reports! Learn about language arts, science, social studies and home economics while having fun—a two-for-one deal!
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List price: 825 yen (base price 750 yen + 10% tax)
List price: 869 yen (base price 790 yen + 10% tax)
List price: 869 yen (base price 790 yen + 10% tax)
The “坂井市歴史的風致維持向上計画,” formulated in March 2024 and approved by the national government
2 sites: the 久保田酒造 garden (Yamakubo, Maruoka-cho, the city) and the 酒井家住宅, a nationally registered cultural property (Gakuma, Maruoka-cho, the city)
The historic settings to be preserved and enhanced are divided into 6 themes, including “Emperor Keitai’s legacy,” “Mikuni, which prospered alongside the sea,” “mountain settlements and Takeda,” and “Maruoka Castle”
The plan divides the historic settings to be preserved and enhanced into 6 themes, including “Emperor Keitai’s legacy,” “Mikuni, which prospered alongside the sea,” “mountain settlements and Takeda,” and “Maruoka Castle,” and includes 15 projects
The priority areas are the area around Maruoka Castle (approximately 2,687 hectares) and the Mikuni area (approximately 240 hectares), which includes Mikuni Port and Tojinbo
The sake brewery was founded in 1753 (Hōreki 3)
A 3-4-meter-wide waterway, fed by agricultural irrigation water, flows through the garden among plantings and lanterns
“The Overworked Mole Falls in Love with the Tiger God in Another World” (manga: Ai Nimoda; original story: Kiyo Date; character design: Tsutako Tsurusawa), a soothing, otherworldly slow-life BL series, begins serialization on Aug. 6, 2026! [Preview available]
A campaign limited to heat-wave days of 35°C or higher at Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen. Offers include half-price draft beer and half-price firewood for campers.
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On days when the forecast temperature in the Chichibu area is 35°C or higher
Draft beer normally priced at 680 yen will be offered for 340 yen.
Soft-serve ice cream normally priced at 300 yen will be offered for 250 yen.
Firewood normally priced at 1,000 yen will be offered for 500 yen.
[Launch] For everyone seeking genuine well-being, a new-era wellness media outlet delivering sophisticated wellness information, WELE（ウェレ）, launches on August 7
[UPWARD speaking on Aug. 20 (Thu.)] A must-see for sales department heads and DX leaders! Designing natural data use to prevent SFA from becoming a mere formality
Average monthly rate for freelance engineers in July 2026: 784,000 yen. The average rate for “consultants” has risen for 6 consecutive months by occupation
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The average monthly rate for freelance projects in July 2026 was 784,000 yen.
There were 435,426 listed projects as of the end of July 2026.
The highest rate was 2.5 million yen.
The average rate for “consultants” rose for 6 consecutive months, reaching 1.087 million yen (+14,000 yen / up 1.3%)
The average rate for “Rust” rose from the previous month to 849,000 yen (+3,000 yen / up 0.4%)
Remote projects accounted for 38.4% of listings
The difference in compensation from on-site projects was “36,000 yen (on-site: 760,000 yen; remote: 796,000 yen)”
Event “NEPAL NOW: See, Hear and Learn About the Nepal of Today” offers a glimpse of “Nepal today” beyond sightseeing, and will be held on Sept. 12
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2026 marks 2 milestones: the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal, and the 30th anniversary of Shapla Neer’s activities in Nepal.
“NEPAL NOW: See, Hear and Learn About the Nepal of Today” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
[Date and time] Sept. 12 (Sat.), 2026, 13:00–17:00 (doors open at 12:45)
[Admission] General: 2,500 yen; Shapla Neer members: 2,000 yen
Why aren’t “in-house development” and “high salaries” enough to attract candidates? Hiring tips for drawing top talent, based on an in-depth survey of 339 engineers
[Liquem] Brand’s first Bangkok pop-up confirmed! Limited collaboration items by locally acclaimed illustrator “nida” and stylist 眞壁祐子 also go on sale at the Laforet Harajuku store starting Saturday, August 8
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ナーラックナラオ T-shirt (S size / L size): 4,180 yen (tax included)
ナーラックナラオ tote bag: 3,300 yen (tax included)
ナーラックナラオ sticker: 385 yen (tax included)
Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat)
Starting Thursday, August 6
Wednesday, August 19
Companies mentioned：Liquem、株式会社VHF、Onion the mansion、株式会社ラフォーレ原宿、有限会社カイカイキキ、株式会社草間彌生
Kuji Q’s “TV Anime ‘The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2’ ~A Moment in the Morning~” will be available again online from August 3 to August 31 due to popular demand!
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Original販売価格：1回880円（税込）
Sales period: Monday, August 3–Monday, August 31, 2026
Surpasses 10 million total views on social media! 鳥居くぐり opens its 5th location, 新宿歌舞伎町はなれ. A half-price draft beer campaign will be held at all 5 locations!
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10 million total views on social media
Unlimited Kyoto-style dashi oden, served as an appetizer, for 500 yen
Regular price: 640 yen (tax included) → 320 yen (tax included)
Yamadaya to release “Momiji Manju Puku Puku Stickers” on Aug. 10, also ideal as a Hiroshima souvenir for summer vacation, the Obon holiday season and inbound visitors
Scheduled for release in December: “Civil Engineering Works 4D Movie Maker Academic License: Introduction to Construction Planning Through 3D and Project Scheduling,” for practical training for technical high school and civil engineering vocational school students
Skullcandy announces new “Crusher 1080 ANC,” combining powerful bass performance with Sound by Bose technology to take the headphone experience to a new level
New information released for the Transition Design Practical Course! “Developing transition talent” and “Building transition teams” to jointly shape the region’s future vision
From “holo Indie” comes “Decorate! hololive Sticker Battle,” a sticker-book management strategy game featuring auto PvP battles where players decorate talents with stickers
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Features 12 affiliated talents!
Build a team of up to 3 members and aim for victory
More than 150 types of stickers appear in the game
Making its Tohoku debut! The hugely popular capsule toy event “Qualia 10th Anniversary Exhibition,” with more than 10,000 units sold to date, is coming to 仙台PARCO!
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More than 200 capsule products from past years on display
“TOMAKOMAI MIRAI FEST 2026,” celebrating its 5th anniversary this year, announces the 5th lineup for the Tomachop Stage and starts general ticket sales
A new medicated hair-growth spray, <Circulation Care※> [quasi-drug], joins the “レディース毛乳源” series, created to address women’s hair and scalp concerns! ※Promotes blood circulation and encourages hair growth
[According to タイナビ] Which municipality in Tokyo offers the most generous effective subsidies for solar panels and batteries? Minato City ranks first for total subsidies (600,000 yen); Minato City ranks first for solar panels alone, and Shinagawa City ranks first for batteries (when installing a 5 kW solar system and a 10 kWh battery together).
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Minato City (600,000 yen)
Katsushika City (550,000 yen)
Shinagawa City (500,000 yen)
Minato City (400,000 yen)
Shinagawa City (300,000 yen)
Minato City and Katsushika City (200,000 yen each)
cado proposes a new sleep routine. The FOEHN Stick Futon Cleaner, set to change conventional ideas about futon cleaners, is here. Advance reservations open on Makuake starting August 29 (Sat.).
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The series has received total support exceeding 370 million yen
Powerful sound, lighting and breathtaking lasers. An immersive experience you can feel with your whole body: ticket sales for LUSTER 2026 begin today at 12:30!
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・S seats: 16,800 yen (18,480 yen)
・A seats: 13,800 yen (15,180 yen)
・S seats: 13,800 yen (15,180 yen)
・A seats: 11,800 yen (12,980 yen)
1 performance: 5,800 yen (6,380 yen)
150,000 yen / 200,000 yen (164,000 yen / 220,000 yen)
[To mark the launch of a collaborative product] The hugely popular VIAGE night bra opens a limited-time pop-up shop at THE [ ] STORE in RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK!
[Moomin] New smartphone shoulder bag featuring an embroidered Little My, with a stylish grown-up cute look! Hand-drawn-style polka-dot print and delicate embroidery add a charming touch. The elegant sheen of the material is perfect for a sophisticated look. Ideal for trips and summer outings when you want to travel light
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■Size: approx. W14 × H22 × D1.5 cm
■Shoulder strap length: approx. 84–150 cm (detachable and adjustable)
[ATEN Japan/Sapporo] Exhibiting at Logic Jam Broadcast Equipment Expo 2026 — Showcasing the latest solutions for centralized management, remote operation and integrated control of broadcast facilities
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Operable by up to 32 remote users
Up to 3840×2160@30Hz
Maximum resolution: 3840x2160@60Hz
Original最大64画面レイアウトでレイアウトフリーな操作が可能(1面あたり16画面)
Original最大256画面を一元表示（1面あたり64分割）
Compresses 4K60Hz video sources to a maximum of 25Mbps
Equipped with 2 power outlets
Companies mentioned：ATENジャパン株式会社、ATEN International Co., Ltd.、株式会社ロジックジャム