Brainstem amino acid metabolism becomes active during recovery of consciousness after severe brain injury—potential for a new brain metabolism indicator in patients with disorders of consciousness
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Followed patients with DoC for approximately 3 years
A new color joins the popular “10-Pocket Bag,” a hit since its launch! Supervised by a storage organization advisor, with abundant pockets to help you “stay organized just by carrying it”
[earth music&ecology] First-ever collaboration with “水曜日のネコ” and “銀河高原ビール”! Items capturing the world of the craft beer brands go on sale Saturday, August 8
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Available sequentially from August 8, 2026, at earth music&ecology stores nationwide and the official online store “STRIPE CLUB”
We’ve gathered words that lift the heart, inspire excitement and move you. “Make Your Heart Resonate: Advertising Copy × Captivating Design,” featuring approximately 650 exceptional examples of copy, goes on sale August 19
The special feature explores the mysteries of the little-known afterlife: the “spirit-world universe.” The September issue of monthly magazine Mu is now on sale!!
American restaurant ハードロックカフェ discovers talented artists who have yet to make a name for themselves! “Hard Rock Rising”
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Through Tuesday, August 18
9 acts that passed the first round of judging
US$10,000 in prize money
Prize money: 50,000 yen
20,000 yen worth of ハードロックカフェ dining vouchers
Approximately 75 countries worldwide
More than 300 cities
More than 88,000 valuable pieces of memorabilia
Companies mentioned:ハードロックカフェ、ハードロック・インターナショナル、ユニバーサル・シティウォーク大阪、Hard Rock Live Orlando、Coke Studio Los Angeles、Universal Studios Florida、Universal Islands of Adventure
【Nagoya】<10th anniversary>Enjoy all-you-can-eat seafood, “Shihoro beef roast beef,” and local dishes such as “jingisukan and soup curry.” The “Hokkaido Fair: A Gourmet Journey through the Northern Land” features autumn flavors like chestnuts and grapes, along with Halloween sweets
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10th anniversary of opening
Adults: from 5,650 yen
Children (ages 6–12): from 3,000 yen
Preschool children (ages 3–5): from 1,900 yen
Adults: from 4,300 yen
Children (ages 6–12): from 2,500 yen
Preschool children (ages 3–5): from 1,600 yen
Adults: from 6,500 yen
Children (ages 6–12): from 3,600 yen
Preschool children (ages 3–5): from 2,300 yen
Small private room, 2 hours (4–12 people): 5,500 yen
Large private room, 2 hours (13–80 people): 11,000 yen
Transform winter camping! The “NESTOUT PAD-1” electric heater delivers hot-spring-level warmth even outdoors in the dead of winter. Preorders begin on the Makuake crowdfunding service
Nearly half of young people have “shown interest in, considered or applied for blue-collar jobs,” while only 15.3% may change jobs within the next few years [Survey of people in their 20s seeking a job change]
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48% said they had “been a little interested in,” “considered” or “actually applied for” blue-collar jobs
Only 15.3% said they were “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to switch to a blue-collar job within the next few years
84.7% said they “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” that the spread of generative AI could reduce the number of office and general administrative jobs
The most common image of blue-collar jobs was that they “seem physically demanding,” at 70.0%
“You can develop practical skills”: 49.5%
“There seem to be many dangerous jobs”: 46.3%
“You can acquire specialized skills”: 41.1%
The most common concern, at 76.6%, was “concern about the physical demands”
“Concern about the workplace environment (the image of a dangerous workplace)”: 49.4%
“Even after I finish cooking, I’m still not done…” New colors arrive for kitchen items that make cooking for a large group during the Obon holidays easier
【星のや軽井沢】Savor the flavors of autumn with seasonal mountain and river delicacies, including chestnuts, matsutake mushrooms, soft-shelled turtle and venison: a limited-time autumn “mountain kaiseki” menu launches
25.0% have purchased or used something as a result of seeing an ad. The leading ad media that prompt people to take action are “TV commercials,” “flyers” and “in-store POP displays and signs”
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TV commercials
Flyers (newspaper inserts and door-to-door distribution)
In-store POP displays and signs
Online ads (banner ads)
Have found online ads annoying
Have not found flyers annoying
The fact that flyers can be kept on hand influences purchasing behavior
85.0% of respondents said that “made in Japan,” “manufactured at the company’s own factory” and “compliant with the latest safety standard, R129” would be deciding factors when purchasing a child car seat, highlighting strong interest in safety
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Respondents said they had wanted to “learn more” about child car seat safety
Respondents said they wanted to learn more about “the details of safety standards” for child car seats
Respondents said they wanted “video instructions on how to install it” to feel confident about their purchase
An original marriage registration form for Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, makes its debut in the nationwide “Machi-Kyun Local Marriage Registration Form” collection! Available from Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 (Reiwa 8), a date symbolizing good fortune
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A total of 37 municipalities are participating at this time
【Additional information】The suit-clad male cheer squad “Cheer Reamans,” currently generating a buzz, is confirmed to perform! They’ll fire up the “Saitama Stadium Fireworks John Williams Fireworks 2026,” taking place Sept. 5, with a spectacular performance!
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10,000 fireworks
Premium seats: 11,000 yen
Gold seats: 8,800 yen
さいたま市 resident discount / reserved seats with partial-view restrictions: 6,600 yen each
Harmonica player Yuzuru Sakimoto, celebrating 60 years as a musician, performs captivating melodies with Tomomi Ōta and Kazutaka Ogawa. Tickets for “Fantastic Trio Ⅲ” go on sale Monday, Aug. 24!
Refresh your mind with brainteasers and a cool pool! An ultimate overnight package combining “puzzle solving & pool” lets you play to your heart’s content, mind and body!
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At a Makuhari resort about 30 minutes from central Tokyo
Kanagawa-born sumika to perform; collaboration event at ルミネ横浜 announced to mark the upcoming “sumika×瑠東東一郎 CINEMA&LIVE,” hosted by テレビ朝日 at Pia Arena MM!
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Reserved seats: ¥11,000
Live tickets to be awarded to a total of 20 people
A seminar titled “The Role of Aggregation in the DER Era,” led by エナジープールジャパン株式会社 President and CEO Ken Ichimura, will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026!!
【JAF Ishikawa】A “Driver Seminar: General Course (Half Day)” will be held to help participants gain insights into safe driving through unusual driving experiences, including emergency braking and hazard avoidance
【JAF Shimane】Experience driving your own car in ways that are not possible on public roads! A practical safe-driving course, the Driver Seminar, will be held
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Date and time: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 13:00–16:30
Participation fee: ¥1,100 for JAF members and traffic safety association members; ¥2,200 for the general public
Capacity: 10 people (minimum of 5 to proceed) ※Participants must use their own cars and have at least 1 year of driving experience
Application deadline: Friday, September 18, by 13:00
Footage of 鈴木雅之’s Tokyo International Forum show from his latest tour will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW on September 22! A special guest has also been confirmed for the live broadcast, and comments have arrived!
The bonus item is a “Donut Shop Set” featuring popular character designs, including Frozen, Toy Story 5, and Zootopia 2! “Disney to Issho Book September Issue” on sale
A calendar that lets grandparents living far away watch their grandchildren grow every day. Print a calendar with large photos at approximately 63,000 convenience stores nationwide
【Event on Tuesday, August 18!】A collaboration event has been announced between “Edge,” a new business launched by Tokai Television Broadcasting, and SMBC日興証券株式会社!
Must-see for TSMC-related companies in Kumamoto! Japan-Taiwan hybrid “kintone HR Evaluation System” set to launch in October to prevent labor disputes between Japan and Taiwan
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Government agencies in Taiwan received 27,419 labor-management dispute cases
In Japan, 3,867 applications for mediation were filed with the Dispute Coordination Commission
Track record with 700 Japanese-affiliated companies
Business improvement consulting for more than approximately 3,000 companies
【Case Study】Demonstrated at an AI exhibition with approximately 40 exhibitors and over 2,000 registered attendees. eventos enables stable operations even at large-scale events and effective use of data after the event
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Approximately 40 exhibiting companies
Over 2,000 registered attendees
Supported more than 7,500 events over 10+ years
Track record of managing visitor data for a cumulative total of more than 10 million people
Companies mentioned:bravesoft株式会社、BizTech株式会社、デンソーウェーブ、HubSpot, Inc.
Curry × katsudon × パンチョ: satisfy your 3 biggest summer cravings with this one dish! Limited-time menu “欲望のカレーカツ玉スパ” launches on August 16, 2026 (Sunday)
Paid reserved seats for the 47th Kamioka-Nangai Fireworks Festival, held in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, on September 14, 2026 (Monday), go on sale via「チケットペイ」from 10:00 on August 6, 2026 (Thursday)!
Real estate crowdfunding platform「FunFund」completes distribution and principal repayment for Fund No. 14
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Application amount: 28,910,000 yen
Yield: 7.0% (annual rate)
With the mission of making real estate investment “more accessible to more people,”「FunFund」offers investors funds that can be invested in starting from 10,000 yen.
Companies mentioned:株式会社フロンティアハウス、FunFund、東証TOKYO PRO Market、J-Adviser
Japan’s only (※1) fund offering investment in leading South Korean companies as a whole. A new option for capturing growth in the AI era. Notice of the launch of the “Franklin Templeton Korea Equity Index Fund”
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Initial setup date
Initial offering period
Effective cost (※2)
The largest constituent holding accounts for no more than 30%
Each of the other holdings accounts for no more than 18%
The fee rate is capped at 3.3% (3.0% excluding tax)
0.3685% per annum (0.335% excluding tax) of total net assets
0.09% per annum (maximum)
0.10% per annum of daily net assets
Companies mentioned:フランクリン・テンプルトン・ジャパン株式会社、サムスン電子、SKハイニックス、マネックス証券、楽天証券、Franklin FTSE Korea UCITS ETF
[Chi-Fu Chef Koji Azuma × 空堀おむすび] A master of Chinese cuisine redefines “omusubi.” Chef Azuma prepares and wraps Tokyo X twice-cooked pork with black vinegar himself. Limited quantities on sale from Aug. 7 (Friday) at 空堀おむすび
A foldable tatami bed that can be folded up and moved creates an easy-to-enjoy raised Japanese-style space. “A Compact Folding Bed for Tatami Living” goes on sale!
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Approximately 70 cm wide × 185 cm deep × 34.5 cm high
[Live stream / ZOOM] Seminar on “Technologies for Estimating Remaining Capacity and Degradation to Optimize Lithium-Ion Battery Management” to be held on Sept. 14 (Monday). Hosted by CMC Research
The latest issue of “Sarai” features a major special on “The Complete Illustrated Guide to Railways.” From Shinkansen and local trains to cable cars and steam locomotives, it presents iconic trains still in operation in an illustrated guide format!
Flexible payroll integration outputs for the “R-Kintai” time and attendance system—supports work-hour rounding settings and can match payroll system interface specifications as-is
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Rounding methods (rounding to the nearest value, rounding up, etc.)
Begins full-scale provision of unit houses specializing in welfare facilities, with handover of facilities for older adults and people with disabilities in as little as approximately 1.5 months from construction start
[Kobe Portopia Hotel] A first for our restaurants! “Dessert Course” available exclusively at counter seats, enjoyed with commentary from a pastry chef, to be held Sept. 6 (Sunday)
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Dessert course + 3 nonalcoholic drinks: ¥8,500 per 1 person
Available to Oval Point Program members for \8,000
Taiwanese real estate investment fund APLUS and South Korea’s IGIS jointly acquire a luxury rental residence in Roppongi. Following a large-scale renovation, it will open as “MODO Roppongi” in 2027
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37 luxury rental units in total
Average exclusive-use area of approximately 60 square meters
Releases “Bōken,” a career education worksheet grounded in a multicultural perspective
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¥3,000 (donation-linked product, tax included)
56 full-color pages
The following 9 experts
Original同校の新1年生は、外国にルーツをもつ生徒が約9割に上っています
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人DiVE.tv、文部科学省、ブラジルの教育省、It's ME CAMP 2026、愛知県立明和高校、武蔵野大学、一般社団法人HORIZOPIC、大阪YMCA学院日本語学科、YAMASA言語文化学院、愛知教育大学、同志社大学国際教養教育院、武庫川女子大学、ルイ・ブレン州立学校私立高校、ピオネーロ学園、アルモニア学園
[Conquer the Extreme Cold] Peace of mind with the “smallest and lightest” unit that works even at -40°C. JESIMAIK Jump Starter N01 launches to tackle winter battery failures
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High output of up to 1500A
Large 10400mAh capacity
The unit weighs just 0.47kg
Enjoy long-term peace of mind for approximately 13.5 years
The seminar “2026 Edition: Challenges After Becoming a Holding Company—Traps Set by Banks, Tax Accountants, and M&A Firms” will be held online on September 3, 2026
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Held online on Thursday, September 3, 2026
A thorough explanation in 1 hour
Trusted by more than 2,000 companies
Books published by our consultants number more than 30
Supported HR system reforms at a cumulative total of more than 1,000 companies
Developed more than 1,400 corporate leaders
Supported the growth of more than 500 managers
Supported management plan development for more than 700 companies