A collaboration event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 『太鼓の達人』 series will be held on TikTok LIVE starting Monday, August 17. Let’s keep tapping “Like” and help bring the festival to life!
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25th anniversary of the 太鼓の達人 series
Starting Monday, August 17
Aug. 23 (Sun.), 23:59
Companies mentioned:TikTok、太鼓の達人、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Hawaii-based power stone specialty shop 「マルラニハワイ」 celebrates its anniversary! Popular natural stone accessories are 10% off! 【Omotesando Store and Lucua Ire Store only】
【Just around the corner: opening night!】Stage production 『一周忌ミュート』 opens on Aug. 12 (Wed.); comments from Anna Yamagaki and Toru Yamaki released, tickets now on sale
<Save a total of ¥15,000 for a group of 6!> A “special group discount” for the latter half of summer vacation is now available for a luxurious, hands-free BBQ featuring Japanese Black Wagyu beef and lobster
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Original1名あたり¥2,500お得な¥14,500
Original通常1名さま¥17,000
Includes a generous free-flow drinks package with more than 20 varieties!
Jointly hosted by KADOKAWA “CSP” × エクシング “JOYSOUND”! Large-scale online streaming event 『#CSP歌枠バトル』, featuring a total of 84 VTubers and other creators competing for the top spot, launches Wednesday, Aug. 12!
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Starting Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Through August 25 (Tuesday)
“Karaoke JOYSOUND for STREAMER” usage license, valid for 7 days
“Karaoke JOYSOUND for STREAMER” usage license, valid for 14 days
The right to appear in an inter-song commercial at karaoke venues nationwide equipped with JOYSOUND (30-second slot / aired for 2 weeks)
【High School Fitness Bodybuilding Contest】381 high school physique athletes battle fiercely. Regional representatives take on the national competition. <Risshisha SUKI-1 GRAND PRIX®︎ RHF 2026 Summer Tournament>
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A total of 381 high school physique athletes competed
The top 5 finishers in each category at each regional qualifier earn a place in the national competition
90 athletes will compete in the national competition as representatives of their regions
Free online seminar “ChatGPT Advertising: Should Your Company Get Started?” to be held on August 17|Discussing criteria for deciding whether to enter the field when there are no public case studies in Japan
【明治記念館】Reservations are now being accepted for the “First Meal Celebration Plan,” celebrating your child’s healthy growth! This special plan adds a touch of elegance to an important family milestone, with a private room, a meal for the baby’s first meal ceremony and commemorative photos included.
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1 child + 4 adults: ¥78,000 (tax and service charge included)
WOTA announces progress on domestic water support following the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake/Responded locally from the day after the disaster and deployed to 41 evacuation centers through public-private collaboration
【Disaster Relief Crowdfunding】WOTA expands bathing and hygiene support for medical and welfare facilities in Kumamoto, where water outages continue; launches crowdfunding campaign to provide equipment free of charge and raise funds for maintenance and operations
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The fundraising goal is ¥10 million.
At evacuation centers, support has been provided at 41 locations using 80 units through public-private collaboration
Facilities requiring support: 40 facilities
Units required: 106 in total (53 showers + 53 handwashing units)
Current deployment: 5 locations, 10 units (initial deployment underway, with all costs covered by WOTA)
With the ¥10 million fundraising goal, 8 showers + 7 handwashing units will be delivered to about 6 additional facilities and locations
Where should DX begin for small and medium-sized manufacturers?—7 “first steps” themes revealed by 507 case studies 【ものづくり新聞 Manufacturing DX Case Study Analysis vol.14】
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507 manufacturing DX case studies classified as involving “small and medium-sized” or “mid-sized” companies
Digitization of paper-, Excel- and handwriting-based tasks (133 applicable cases / 26.2% of the total)
Visualization of production results and quality data (291 applicable cases / 57.4% of the total)
Equipment data collection and IoT (259 applicable cases / 51.1% of the total)
AI visual inspection and quality DX (167 applicable cases / 32.9% of the total)
Citizen development and low-code (107 applicable cases / 21.1% of the total)
Digitization of production and process management (282 applicable cases / 55.6% of the total)
Digitization of skills transfer and work support (168 applicable cases / 33.1% of the total)
“Where can you go in a scorching summer?” Families across 3 generations can enjoy a full day indoors in the cool! プリンセス・パーク倉敷 launches its “Summer Vacation Support Plan”
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“Princess experience” with 250 dresses to choose from
A 43 cm-tall princess tower
Princess experience: ¥1,900 + admission
Yukata rental: from ¥3,300 (save with online reservations)
Tickets now on sale for 逗子アートフェスティバル2026. The opening event will screen 志津野雷’s “beyond documenta fifteen” with live music. The festival has announced its downtown program and participating artists by venue area.
【Kagoshima Prefecture 霧島市】Toward learning that leaves no one behind: introducing learning materials equipped with AI-powered drills that are not affected by the learning environment
“ステーキハウス フォルクス” to be held at locations in Kansai and Kyushu as well! “Watermelon” joins the salad bar! Available at all locations from Aug. 11 (Tue) to Aug. 16 (Sun)
【うめきた温泉 蓮Wellbeing Park】First in Kansai! Dries quickly without getting hot, even with typhoon-force wind! High-performance “AGLAIA&” hair dryers available for a limited time
【Smartphone accessories industry】caseplay, boasting No. 1 in number of compatible models, collaborations and designs, is selling smartphone cases designed by illustrator “あやた,” with over 160 design and model combinations!
株式会社ゼロプレイス proves the effectiveness of its exhibition visitor-engagement initiative: 800 capsule-toy turns and 25 participating sponsor companies help improve visitor flow throughout the exhibition
EXILE TETSUYA-produced 【AMAZING COFFEE】: The limited-edition frozen drink currently on sale will launch a special collaboration with “SHIKI FARMERS CLUB” starting Aug. 11 (Tue)!!
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Price: ¥980 (tax included)
Currently has 12 locations nationwide, including directly operated and collaboration locations
“Profit Improvement and Repeat Customer Acquisition Package” for auto dealerships implemented in “The President’s Double.” Supports improved LTV, including vehicle inspections, insurance and maintenance
The shopping district becomes the classroom and local adults become the teachers. NIJIN Academy Tsubamesanjo campus to open, where children who do not attend school learn throughout their community
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The number of elementary and junior high school students who did not attend school in fiscal 2024 was 353,970
More than 900 students nationwide have studied at NIJIN Academy
【Chiba Prefecture 印西市】Seeing garbage through to its “final destination” changed their perspective: 24 parents and children experience the “life of garbage” on a one-day tour
A smoother look for a fuller bust! The popular full-cup “Dontokoi Bra” helps resolve bust-related concerns unique to curvy women and bring out their beauty. Now available in a new wine color.
5 organizations in the MICE, events and exhibitions industries address labor shortages and workforce development challenges. Networking event with approximately 100 attendees to be held on Aug. 24
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81 attendees last year
74 attendees the year before last
Original国際MICEによる経済波及効果は1兆590億円
Original外国人のMICE参加者の1人当たりの平均消費額は33.7万円
Original一般観光での訪日外国人1人当たりの平均消費額の15.6万円
Membership: 289 members
Membership: 108 companies and organizations
Membership: 278 companies and organizations
Membership: approximately 80 people
Membership: approximately 60 companies and organizations
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本コンベンション協会、日本イベント産業振興協会、日本展示会協会、MPI Japan Chapter、日本イベント協会、株式会社コングレ、株式会社 電通、株式会社イノベント、森ビル株式会社、株式会社縁エンタープライズ
[New proposal] Develops a desk-integrated wireless power supply unit. Enables USB-C charging (PD-compatible) by placing the receiving unit only when needed
Pandora opens a new store at 大丸札幌店 in Hokkaido, further accelerating its nationwide store expansion
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“Pandora 大丸札幌店” will open on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Customers who spend ¥22,000 (tax included) will receive an original tote bag, while supplies last, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Use of the engraving machine incurs a flat engraving fee of ¥2,200 (tax included), in addition to the purchase price of the product, regardless of the design.
[Special event; venue only] Experts’ panel members and former National Tax Agency officials discuss the latest developments in “revisions to inheritance tax valuations of unlisted shares” in an unreserved conversation. Events to be held in 3 cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya
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Capacity: limited to 80 people
Admission: Free for BAC members / ¥11,000 for nonmembers (tax included)
Capacity: limited to 40 people
Admission: Free for BAC members / ¥10,000 for nonmembers (tax included)
[Beware of counterfeits] Tips for getting the best price for オーパスワン and how to identify it | Liquor-buying specialist リカスタ explains appraisal points for premium wine
“CHOIS vol.7,” a joint exhibition where you can discover what you “don’t know yet”: 68 brands spanning fashion, accessories and lifestyle present their Spring/Summer 2027 collections
[TOPICS] 01Bank begins using business activity data from プラス株式会社’s “スマート介護” service—using data from care and welfare providers to support faster financing for small and midsize businesses
The PEANUTS-design UV series has sold out. Introducing additive-free, non-chemical UV** and cool-care products from Mama Baby, ranked No. 1 in sales for 3 consecutive years*, to protect your family this summer
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No. 1 in sales for 3 consecutive years
Pharmaceutical company serving medical institutions, founded 80 years ago
This September, start autumn in Atsugi with a glass of beer. Atsugi Oktoberfest 2026 kicks off on Friday, September 18! More than 27 varieties of German beer, including beers making their first appearance in Japan
Survey of 500 people nationwide on visiting graves
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The survey found that 57.8% had actually visited a grave.
Among those who actually visit graves, 60.2% reported at least one positive change in their feelings afterward, such as feeling more grateful to the deceased, gaining peace of mind, or feeling emotionally soothed.
Visiting 2–3 times a year was the most common response, at 22.8%
Original「年に1回程度」17.2%
Original「数年に1回程度」7.4%
Offering prayers for ancestors was the most common reason, at 61.2%
Annual custom or seasonal event: 47.4%
Cleaning or maintaining graves: 26.6%
68.5% visit graves during Obon
The equinoctial week: 47.8%
Year-end and New Year: 24.2%
The anniversary of the death or monthly death anniversary: 21.8%
Feeling more grateful to the deceased: 35.3%
Gaining peace of mind from feeling protected by ancestors: 23.2%
[Survey on fan activities, heatstroke and hydration] About 1 in 3 people have engaged in fan activities; of those, 21.3% said they had suffered heatstroke while taking part in fan activities in summer
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33.0% have engaged in fan activities in recent years
21.3% said they had experienced heatstroke while taking part in fan activities during summer (June–September)
61.5% have refrained from drinking fluids while taking part in fan activities
To avoid crowded restrooms: 28.2%
Not wanting to leave their seat during a performance or game to use the restroom: 26.0%
Reference price: 19,800 yen (before tax)
Total sales for fiscal 2024 were 727 million euros
As of the end of 2024, the company had 2,433 employees worldwide
As of the end of 2025, approximately 30 employees
Companies mentioned:BRITA Japan株式会社、BRITA LARQ iQ ボトル、ブリタ グループ
Sengoku-era Wakayama City Stamp Rally: Race Across Sites Connected to the Brothers Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Hidenaga, held from Saturday, August 8, Reiwa 8, through Sunday, October 4
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First 3,000 people
First 1,000 people
First 300 people
Companies mentioned:和歌山県、和歌山市観光協会、大阪市、長浜市、大和郡山市、福知山市、朝来市、姫路市、タウンホテル丸の内、サンホテル和歌山、ビジネスホテルかつや、ワカヤマ第1冨士ホテル、ワカヤマ第2富士ホテル、ホテルグランヴィア和歌山、ホテルランドマーク和歌山、ダイワロイネットホテル和歌山、HOTEL CITY INN WAKAYAMA、BKウィークリーマンション&ホテル、和歌山アーバンホテル、東横イン JR和歌山駅東口、スマイルホテル和歌山、ビジネスホテルみやま、Guesthouse RICO、アパホテル <和歌山>、Charlie's Bed、Wood High ROOMS、スイータブルホテルTO、美園のおやど(い)、美園のおやど(ろ)、新和歌ロッジ、和歌の浦温泉 萬波 MANPA RESORT 日本スタイル、紀州温泉ありがとうの湯 漁火の宿 シーサイド観潮、双子島荘、潮風荘、紀三井寺ガーデンホテル はやし、Wakanoura Nature Resort エピカリス、加太海月、大阪屋ひいなの湯、あたらしや旅館、民泊 憩、休暇村紀州加太、花山温泉 薬師の湯、かなたのさと、和歌山マリーナシティホテル
[神戸ポートタワーホテル] Free breakfast and dinner for children in elementary school and younger! Offering a summer-break accommodation plan with a Kids' Stay & Eat Pass
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For elementary school students, breakfast costs 1,680 yen
Original1泊あたり合計4,760円
For preschoolers, breakfast costs 800 yen
Original1泊あたり合計1,800円
Meals worth up to 9,520 yen are free for 2 children
トヨタ・モビリティ基金 and タテシナ会議's New Child Awareness Subcommittee develop Nanamamo School Route Discovery Navigator, a traffic safety education app for parents and children, and traffic safety lesson materials for schools
ハイアット セントリック 金沢 | Savor the best of Hokkaido, from seafood to the bounty of the land: exquisite Hokkaido Harvest Table dinner course and delightful afternoon tea
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Starting September 1, 2026
Original2026年9月1日(火)~11月18日(水)
Original2026年9月1日(火)~11月30日(月)
Price: 13,000 yen per person (tax included; 15% service charge not included)
Price: 4,400 yen per person (tax included; 15% service charge not included)
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人グラミン日本、特定非営利活動法人ウィズワーク・ラボ、株式会社うむさんラボ、株式会社キズキ、株式会社キャリア・マム、株式会社きらり.コーポレーション、一般社団法人BlessU、特定非営利活動法人オカヤマビューティサミット、コグニティ株式会社、株式会社Ccobi、特定非営利活動法人mia forza
Experience speeds of 500 km/h: Lottery applications for the “Superconducting Maglev Ride Experience Tour” open at 13:00 on Monday, August 10! [Departures from and arrivals in Tokyo and Shizuoka offered for the first time]
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500 km/h
The Tokaido Shinkansen’s maximum speed (285 km/h)
The ride lasts approximately 30 minutes, including boarding and disembarking.
80 people each for courses A, B, D and E
160 people for course C
Minimum number of participants: 40 for each course
[GRAPHT] PlayStation™-licensed pop-up store now open at JR Ikebukuro Station; a wide range of summer apparel from “PlayStation™” and new “Bloodborne” items on offer
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Customers who spend at least 5,500 yen, including tax
Shirt / PlayStation™ (M/L/XL) 8,800 yen, including tax
Nylon shorts / PlayStation™ (M/L/XL) 6,600 yen, including tax
3D-embroidered cotton twill bucket hat / PlayStation™ 4,950 yen, including tax
Nylon ripstop gym sack / PlayStation™ 3,850 yen, including tax
Handheld USB fan / PlayStation™ 3,960 yen, including tax
Supporter cooling ring / PlayStation™ 2,970 yen, including tax
Bloodborne title-logo mug 3,300 yen, including tax
Bloodborne acrylic coasters, 3 designs (key visual / Hunter’s Dream and flower field / clock tower) 1,100 yen each, including tax
Bloodborne trading acrylic magnets, 6 designs 990 yen each, including tax
[How a pertussis outbreak was contained in developing country Vanuatu] JCV-supported vaccines helped curb the spread early—local nurses describe vaccination efforts that protected young lives
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On some days, more than 100 children came with their parents
The “basic reproduction number” is 16-21
Approximately 80% of people become infected (compared with approximately 23% for influenza)
Approximately 24 million people worldwide contract pertussis each year
Approximately 160,000 people lose their lives
Area: approximately 12,190 square kilometers
Population: approximately 327,000
An island nation stretching approximately 1,200 km from north to south
Original1人分20円
Even the more expensive ones cost approximately 280 yen
Has delivered vaccines to approximately 133.77 million children
[General sales begin August 20] World’s first! “Mirai Speaker Ear,” an ear-cuff-style sound amplifier with hearing adjustment functionality (1) | Support tops 480 million yen in advance reservations on GREEN FUNDING
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Support tops 480 million yen
400,000 units sold cumulatively
Approximately 13 million people in Japan have hearing difficulties
[“Okayama Historical Discovery Tour,” a fun way to learn about 岡山市’s history] Rekitabi tour: “A toast to Todaiji Temple’s patterns! A history experience tour” to be held!
<Indie Game Project> Pocky appointed official ambassador for indie games! Winners of the SELECTED INDIE 80 Excellence Awards announced!
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The YouTube channel “Pocky” has more than 3.7 million subscribers
Total video views surpass 4 billion
151 titles submitted
79 works selected from 1,513 submissions
Expected attendance: 300,000
Companies mentioned:一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、任天堂、講談社、PLAYISM、iGi indie Game incubator、CLIP STUDIO PAINT、東映、CRI・ミドルウェア、天草市、スクウェア・エニックス、アスク、アウリン、ウィットワン、ゾタック
Writer 中村昌弘 begins distributing a newsletter on the professional writing platform “theLetter”
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Has operated the online community “Webライターラボ,” with around 1,000 members, for 5 years
More than 1,000 writers are currently sharing information in fields such as business, interiors, economics, healthcare, finance, politics, sports and entertainment
Shine Muscat, the “green jewel,” takes center stage. Green-themed sweets and savory items, including panna cotta and spinach bread sandwiches, adorn a 3-tier stand in the autumn-only “Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea”
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Available for a limited time from Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, through Monday, Nov. 30
¥4,959 (6,000) per person
¥1,240 (1,500) each
[Guest rooms: 375; restaurants and lounges: 3; banquet and meeting rooms: 2]