[New project announced] A new project using the IP of the legendary FPS “Alliance of Valiant Arms” is underway! Production announced ahead of a service launch in 2026
[Event report] “Poker Game Title Showdown JOUOUSEN 2026 Spring” wraps up to great acclaim! Players from each title gathered, and ポーカーチェイス emerged victorious!
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64 players from each title, 128 players in total, took part
[New product] Rig accessories for the キヤノン EOS C50 are now available! Zacuto（ザクート）, supporting video production professionals, offers expansion accessories including a dedicated “Z-Finder”
[On sale first at PLAZA today] Introducing エテュセ Lash Curl Precoat, a quick-styling primer that lifts lashes from root to tip with a single swipe before using an eyelash curler
Make sweltering kitchens more comfortable. Enjoy time-saving and wellness benefits with hands-off cooking that uses no flame! BRUNO’s Compact Low-Temperature Cooker comes in 2 new colors to brighten up your kitchen
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11,000 yen (tax included)
W50×H280×D90mm
Approx. 990 g
Rated power consumption: 1000W
Adjustable temperature: 5–95℃ (in 1℃ increments)
Adjustable time: 1 minute–99 hours 59 minutes (in 1-minute increments)
[宮本佳林] 2027 wall calendar to be released! Featuring all-new photos themed around “A Princess’s Day Off”; launch events to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and online!
[Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture] A memorial service for dolls, “Doll Memorial Festival,” and a “Protect Your Family Bonds! End-of-Life Planning Seminar” will be held at City Hall Sumoto on Thursday, August 20, with gratitude for precious memories!
A fresh take on a music-and-food show, “Toshihiko Takamizawa’s Delicious Music, Beautiful Meals”: August brings a succession of noteworthy guests, including 新浜レオン and モナキ! There will also be a comment from Funabashi City’s unofficial mascot, ふなっしー!
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SNS-related videos have surpassed 1.7 billion views
[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] With 30 years of gratitude to the local community! The “シティホール仙台 30th Anniversary Appreciation Festival” will be held on Thursday, August 20!
“Yokohama LuLuLun (Coffee Scent)” is a new region-exclusive release from Yokohama, the birthplace of Japan’s coffee culture! Experience the history of the port’s opening and enjoy the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee as you achieve smooth, refined skin
A new addition to LuLuLun’s region-exclusive series, which has surpassed 3 billion sheets sold in total: “Aichi LuLuLun (Freshly Made Ogura Toast Scent),” made with Aichi-grown azuki beans and yeast extract! Its Ogura toast-inspired skincare recipe leaves skin plump and supple
The first theme song, sung by Hideaki Takatori, and the opening sequence are unveiled! “Kokoro Clover: Mugen Arc” is in active development, targeting release next spring! The long-form installment in the “Nichiasa”-themed adventure series returns!
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Includes all 14 episodes
Launched “Hideaki Takatori and Big Band Z” in 2026
Joint webinar “Reassessing Inefficient Operations in Your Company! Improving Efficiency Through Information Sharing, Generative AI, AI Chat, and Outsourcing” to be held on August 24, 2026!
Refreshed lineup of soups that use 1 serving of vegetables and deliver a special taste and hearty texture when heated in the microwave and poured over rice; new “A Feast in Soup: Spicy Tomato Jjigae” launches
Dating app “with” and Voicy launch “On Nights Without a Reply,” an audio program that uses voices to encourage people to take the first step toward finding love
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More than 2.5 million registered members
More than 2,000 channels
Screening with an application acceptance rate of around 5%
Average listener retention rate is approximately 80%
A highly anticipated Korean version of the popular “Minna de Kuuki Yomi.” is here! “Minna de Kuuki Yomi. World: Korean Version” is set to launch on multiple platforms, featuring a new UGC function!
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More than 1,000万人 have played the series to date
Includes 100 completely original questions
Taking place on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、ジー・モード、Valve Corporation、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、ONE STORE Corp.、Smilegate社
[New release] Will the power of magic and knowledge change history…or not!? Volume 1 of “Nobunaga’s Bride Begins: The Clumsy Witch’s Warring States-Era Administration” goes on sale Thursday, Aug. 6!
[Event information] Does even a deal with the devil depend on the shirt!? The Gallery of the Graveyard’s select character T-shirt festival in Mie opens Aug. 15 (Saturday) at the 墓場の画廊 Apita Matsusaka Mikumo pop-up location!
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トランスフォーマー / Optimus Prime metal T-shirt / 6,050 yen (tax included)
伊藤潤二 / Tomie T-shirt, 2nd color / 5,500 yen (tax included)
宇宙刑事シリーズ / Gavan T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
メカゴジラ / Type 3 Kiryu metal shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
コブラ / LADY T-shirt / 5,500 yen (tax included)
月刊少年マガジン / ノラガミ T-shirt / 4,950 yen (tax included)
ウルトラマン80 / Silhouette T-shirt / 4,950 yen (tax included)
[First appearance!] The license-free 4-wheel electric vehicle “Blaze E-Cargo” and roofed 3-wheel electric motorcycle “EV Delivery” to exhibit at CareTEX東京'26
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[Vehicle price] ¥498,000 (¥547,800 including tax)
Roofless type: Vehicle price ¥545,000 (¥599,500 including tax)
Roof-equipped type: Vehicle price ¥588,000 (¥646,800 including tax)
Cruising range of about 100 km
Top speed of 60 km/h
With an optional battery installed, it can travel up to approximately 100 km
A limited-edition model inspired by “Edo Purple,” bringing a fresh touch to Japan’s traditional colors, marks the 145th anniversary of Seiko’s founding
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The 145th anniversary of Seiko’s founding
9 limited-edition models
Suggested retail prices range from 60,500 yen to 330,000 yen
Of which, 1,000 are for Japan
Limited to 7,000 worldwide
Limited to 8,000 worldwide
Limited to 2,000 worldwide
Limited to 500 in Japan
“Laurel Alpinist,” Seiko’s first sports watch, launched in 1959
Seiko 5 Sports, launched in 1968
First released in 1982
Since its debut in 1995
Companies mentioned：セイコーウオッチ株式会社、セイコーグループ株式会社、STAR BAR
[New trailer released! TikTok account also launched!] Experience breathtaking action on the big screen! Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s “Ninja Scroll” returns to theaters nationwide for a 2-week limited 4K revival screening starting Friday, Sept. 4!
Details of new add-on software for “Egret II Mini” to be unveiled for the first time in a livestream at 20:00 on Thursday, Aug. 27; the series reaches 100 titles!
Doronjo from Yatterman appears adorned in golden splendor! Her alluring reclining pose is faithfully recreated in a finely detailed 18-karat gold mini figure measuring approximately 5 cm【Limited to 10 pieces】
【Yatterman】Legendary mecha and a scene-stealing side character arrive in 18-karat gold! Mini figures of Yatter-Wan and the Praising Pig. Limited to 100 each; reservations open through Sept. 25 (Fri.)
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【Limited to 100 pieces】Yatter-Wan 18-karat gold mini figure ¥187,000
【Limited to 100 pieces】Praising Pig 18-karat gold mini figure ¥132,000
Miki Imai, celebrating her 40th debut anniversary, and BS10プレミアム, celebrating its 40th anniversary, announce an exclusive broadcast of the final show of her latest tour! A long-running Miki Imai special also starts airing in September!!
Inspiration | Turn your fate around, fulfill a long-held wish, and see everything through instant spiritual insight ◆ Content by 嬉野つばさ now available on Honkaku Uranai | みのり
Argentine star rapper TRUENO, also making headlines for his Fuji Rock appearance, joins as a guest! Okinawan rapper OZworld also appears, exploring the 2 artists’ hometown pride and musical roots
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J-WAVE (81.3 FM)
August 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：TRUENO、OZworld、J-WAVE、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL、POP YOURS、ISSUGI & GRADIS NICE、ACE COOL、Jinmenusagi
【奥入瀬渓流ホテル】Take in every moment of one-of-a-kind scenery. A stay package, “Oirase Autumn Foliage Getaway,” invites guests to unwind at the hotel and immerse themselves in autumn scenery from morning to night
Celebrating the debut showcase at Nippon Budokan! Limited-time store wraps featuring VIBY, the highly anticipated boy group, go up from August 11 (Tue.)! FamilyMart-exclusive bromide photo prints, available nationwide, also announced
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Original2026年9月に創立45周年を迎えます
On display for a limited time from August 11 (Tue.)
Debut showcase at Nippon Budokan on August 31 (Mon.)
[Updated with the latest information!] Domestic travel guidebook Otona Tabi Premium, 5th Edition, on sale in August — A portion of proceeds will be donated as relief funds for Kumamoto
Palm-sized digital camera DigiCan launches: Enjoy photos and videos with a retro look with ease! Available in 5 colors, on sale from Saturday, July 18, 2026 (¥3,850 including tax)
U-NEXT to exclusively stream the 2026 K-WORLD DREAM AWARDS live in Japan with unlimited viewing on August 27, featuring top K-pop artists at one of Korea’s largest music award ceremonies
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Enjoy more than 460,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
More than 1.29 million manga and books also available to stream
[Biople FES OSAKA 2026 confirmed] A gathering of carefully selected organic products! 5 days to recharge your happiness, September 16 (Wednesday)–20 (Sunday)
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5 days
Approximately 40 brands
5 times
Companies mentioned：株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、Biople、MASH GO GREEN STORE、to/one、Bio-Normalizer、Lypo-C、サンブロックラボ、万田酵素、JUNGNAMMI、マッシュグループ、Cosme Kitchen
A seminar titled “Technology, Market and Policy Trends in Sodium-Ion Batteries,” led by Bayside Energy Insights Partner Yuto Takagi, will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026!!
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As of 2026
More than 80% of the world's lithium-ion battery production
Companies mentioned：Bayside Energy Insights、CATL、BYD、Peak Energy、GM、新社会システム総合研究所
The game PHANTOM TAG: MANIFEST launches this summer!! Thrilling 4-on-4 evasion and pursuit! Intense tactics as you steal treasure and protect your teammates
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Number of players: 8
Suggested retail price: ¥1,800
Ticket price: ¥3,500 (excluding tax)
A workforce of around 2,000 creators, mainly employees
What information does AI rely on when searching for stores? Analysis of approximately 440,000 responses finds that about 70% cite business listings on Google【GMO TECH】
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We analyzed a total of approximately 440,000 AI responses
The average was 38.0% in May 2026
It rose to 48.8% in July
Google business and facility listings accounted for more than half of all citations in 9 industries
A special screening at テアトル新宿 of 5 films produced by 講談社 Cinema Creators Lab, including actor Kanji Furutachi’s directorial debut! Talk show and booklet for attendees also available
The series has surpassed 210,000 copies in total! The final volume of the hugely popular Tonari no Majo Friends series for girls in lower and middle elementary grades is now on sale, with a campaign underway!
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Campaign offering original gifts to a total of 50 winners selected by lottery
A new installment has arrived in the popular Kieta series of children’s stories for middle elementary school grades! Following “Timetable,” “Lost-and-Found Box,” “Library” and “Principal,” what has disappeared this time is none other than the school bell!
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List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
An original TOSHOCARD NEXT will be given to a total of 20 winners selected by lottery
Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥2,750 (tax included)
Single item: 550 yen (tax included) / BOX: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Single item: 880 yen (tax included) / BOX: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,530 yen each (tax included)
Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
Price: 880 yen each (tax included)
From August 6, 2026 (Thursday) through August 23, 2026 (Sunday), for every 1,100 yen (tax included) spent reserving eligible Shinobigoto character goods through アニメイト online
Manga adaptation of “父がネット右翼になった” — ranked 5th in the Shinsho Awards 2024 — set for release! Arako Tōru turns a shocking true story of family division and reconciliation into a manga!
NIJINアカデミー, an alternative school for students who do not attend school, is opening an in-person art-focused classroom, the Aomori Towada campus!
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The number of elementary and middle school students who do not attend school is increasing year by year, reaching a record high of 353,970 in the 2024 survey.
Since opening in September 2023, more than 900 students have enrolled in total
More than 150 students have also returned to school.
【Capacity】6 students
・Enrollment fee: ¥33,000 (first month only)
・Hybrid attendance plan (metaverse + in-person classroom): ¥46,343 per month
“ドラゴン細井”-led アマソラクリニック to open new Ginza-area clinic brand アマチカクリニック on August 10, 2026 (Monday)
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For women in their 40s and beyond in particular, this is a time when they experience changes not only in their appearance but also in their life stages and values.
As a mother of 2, a woman and a doctor myself, I have gained a wide range of experiences every day.
Performing more than 1,000 surgeries a year, she continues to build on her foundations in plastic surgery through breast reconstruction, reconstructive surgery of the limbs and torso, and general plastic surgery.
The number of cases, including injectable treatments, has surpassed 10,000.
A 5-minute walk from the west exit of Sendai Station. Open throughout the day with no regular closing days! 牛たん徳茂 opens its Sendai Chuo-dori location on Aug. 10 (Mon), offering authentic Sendai beef tongue that is easy to enjoy whether sightseeing, on a business trip or as part of your daily routine!