Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the Ryukyu Wakon brand: Ryukyu Wakon and QAB Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting announce the special drama “When 100 Years Have Passed, Here Again” will air on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The “Trial Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team Tour” in Shikama Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is back this year! Experience local work and life over 2 nights and 3 days
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2-night, 3-day experience program
Applications open for up to 5 people per session
Original第1回が2026年10月9日（金）から11日（日）まで
The 2nd session runs from Friday, October 30, to Sunday, November 1
Music-focused male VTuber production えこらぼ launches auditions for its 1st VTuber cohort, seeking male VTubers who will use music as their strength under the concept “VTubers who win through song”
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Application period: August 8, 2026–October 31, 2026
After applications are submitted, candidates will go through multiple rounds of screening, with the selection process scheduled to be completed by the end of November 2026.
Provisional debut decisions are scheduled for early December 2026, with official debuts planned for early February 2027.
Depending on production circumstances and other factors, the official debut date may be adjusted to as late as March 2027.
What is the new standard “staycation without sightseeing,” experienced by more than 90% of lodging facility operators? The quality of “bedding” and “loungewear” that determines comfort in guest rooms is key to satisfaction! A new service that approximately 60% would like to use has also emerged
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Approximately 90% of lodging facility operators say they feel the number of guests staying for rest is increasing
More than 60% responded, “I feel it would become much more appealing (17.8%)” or “I feel it would become somewhat more appealing (44.8%)”
Independent tally finds 504 facilities nationwide reporting the “Enhanced Home Medical Care System Add-on”; reporting rate is 26.9% of the 1,607 facilities under the former add-on
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504 medical institutions nationwide have filed notifications
1,607 medical institutions have filed notifications for the “Enhanced Home Palliative Care Clinic/Hospital Add-on”
Notification rate: 26.9%
Tokyo leads with 110 facilities
Notifications for the “Enhanced Home Medical Care System Add-on” were confirmed at 432 medical institutions
81.2% of the 504 facilities that filed notifications are “Support Clinic Type 2”
Turning Robusta, long seen as a “supporting player,” into the star. Veteran coffee company to launch new “Bold Robusta Coffee Candy” from COFFEE STARS this fall
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Contents: 8 pieces
Suggested retail price: 330 yen (excluding tax)
Scheduled for release: Fall 2026
Event dates: September 2 (Wed.) to September 4 (Fri.), 2026
Business meeting bookings are already pouring in before the doors open—Exhibitor Mukuir at 製造イノベーションDXPO urges visitors to book soon, with limited slots remaining
Free invitation for xikers, a 10-member Korean boy group, fan meeting attendees to watch rehearsals at the Osaka show, exclusively for FC members! A message video from the members has also arrived!
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10-member Korean boy group
[Price] 13,200 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
More than 360,000 copies in initial sales
Companies mentioned：xikers、KQ ENTERTAINMENT、xikers JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB、SOGO OSAKA
[Survey on the reality of “medical care access refugees” during long holidays, Part 3 | Detailed Obon and homecoming report] During the 9-day Obon holiday, “medical care access refugees” are now at their peak season. About 3 in 4 people who travel or return home worry about receiving medical care where they are staying
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Are concerned about “receiving medical care if they become ill while staying away from home”
People who have used online insurance-covered medical care
[Regular survey] Examples of advertising claims that may violate the PMD Act and the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations 2026.8.10
RUNTEQ launches “Career Support PRO,” a paid job-hunting support service
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Job search interview (self-analysis / career priorities): Support organizing experience and strengths, and defining the priorities to use when choosing employers. 20,000 yen per session
Short job search consultation: A brief consultation for a wide range of needs, from wanting to talk with a career advisor to understanding job listings and deciding whether to accept an offer. 5,000 yen per session
Mock interview: Share interview preparation materials and take part in practical interview practice based on the real thing. 22,000 yen per session
Document review: A career advisor reviews and edits each resume and work history document (skills sheets for experienced candidates can also be reviewed). 22,000 yen
Portfolio development support: An engineer provides hands-on support for the service you want to build through its release. Includes an initial interview, question support and a feedback report. 39,800 yen
Premium plan: A special package covering every stage of the job search, with a dedicated career advisor providing consistent support. 140,000 yen
Career change support plan for people with no experience: Get the app and application documents needed for a portfolio and prepare for a career change without prior experience. 50,000 yen
[Limited-Time Digital Gallery] The “Japanese Tradition” art collection will be exhibited at NISHIUMEDA HACKK TAG GALLERY at ＠ＪＰ Ｃａｆｅ, 2nd floor of ＫＩＴＴＥ Osaka
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14 works selected through an open call on the theme of “Japanese Tradition” will be exhibited
■ Exhibition period: Saturday, Aug. 1–Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
To mark the gallery’s opening, 200-yen-off coupons valid at ＠ＪＰ Ｃａｆｅ during the exhibition period will be distributed.
The HACKK TAG gallery platform operated by our company features approximately ４,000 artists
Approximately 16,000 works are registered
Companies mentioned：株式会社IDEABLE WORKS、ＫＩＴＴＥ、＠ＪＰ Ｃａｆｅ、HACKK TAG
Cozy social game “The Bakery in the Mysterious Forest” marks its 4th anniversary this month on 3 platforms and unveils the “Galaxy” series of commemorative recipes inspired by the galaxy
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More than 4000 bread recipes can be baked
The number of registered users across all platforms exceeds 1.3 million
“Gerrie One” and NYLON JAPAN team up for their first special collaboration! THE RAMPAGE’s Makoto Hasegawa appears wearing the latest nail items! Autographed instant photos also up for grabs
Retro-futuristic merchandise from the TV anime “Ghost in the Shell THE GHOST IN THE SHELL”! New must-have collectibles, including apparel and acrylic goods!
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Price: 10,780 yen (tax included)
Price: 6,380 yen (tax included)
Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
Sale price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
Retail price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)
Starting Monday, August 10, 2026
Shipping is scheduled to begin in early October 2026
[Himi City, Toyama Prefecture × Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture] First-ever launch through cross-prefectural municipal cooperation. A “Digital Skills Upgrade Course” supporting diverse ways of working in the region starts in September; applications now open!
All 24 shares sold out in 1 minute 12 seconds. A private villa boasting 2 hot-spring baths with free-flowing spring water and ocean views opens in Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture | Vacation home investment “COCO VILLA Owners”
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Original200万円台から別荘が所有できる
Capacity: 13 people (8 recommended)
Up to 120 nights per year
Companies mentioned：ココザス株式会社、COCO VILLA Owners、COCO VILLA
[Double award] “D-UP Premium Mascara Remover” wins 1st place and Best Buy from LDK the Beauty!
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Retail price: 1,200 yen (1,320 yen including tax)
First available at Plaza on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Nationwide launch on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
It quickly dissolves even hard-to-remove waterproof mascara and washes it away with the simple step of applying and rinsing. It removes mascara without rubbing, making it gentle on the eye area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディー・アップ、LDK the Beauty、株式会社晋遊舎、D-UP
[Published Aug. 10] The manufacturing floor really was hot! The August issue of “＜25th Anniversary＞Bplatz press” explores the “technology of controlling heat”!
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Handcrafted work refined over 30 years
Circulation: 30,000 copies
Brochure placement spaces beneath shared bulletin boards in 22 Osaka Metro station concourses
[Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture] Capture a memorable shot in the special setting of a wedding venue! “Kids Photo Caravan” to be held at アールベルアンジェ豊岡 on Saturday, Aug. 29!
A large-size option joins the caffeine-free series for those who want to enjoy it every day! “日東紅茶 Caffeine-Free Earl Grey, 40 Bags” to be relaunched on Monday, Aug. 31
To celebrate the broadcast of the final cour of the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity,” pop-up events will be held at 2 locations in Tokyo and Osaka!
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The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation
More than 360 episodes have been produced
There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
Capital: 7,654 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、集英社、テレビ東京、ぴえろ、Cyber Goods Store
Seasonal launch: “Yasai Seikatsu 100 Today’s Pick: Hokkaido Raiden Melon Mix” — a 100% vegetable and fruit blended juice with a flavor (1) that harmonizes the rich aroma and sweetness of red-fleshed melon with the refreshing aroma of green-fleshed melon (2)
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195ml (carton)
Around 180 yen
From Tuesday, September 8, 2026, through late November 2026
WACUL to speak at “Are AI’s answers ‘generic’ because the input data is mediocre? — How to use success stories from 40 leading companies to awaken AI and develop concrete strategies for the second half of the year”
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How to use success stories from 40 leading companies
Analysis data from 40,000 websites
More than 12,000 initiatives implemented
Launched a digital marketing consulting business in 2010
[First-ever KFC Delivery event] Order KFC Delivery with a beach house designated as the pickup spot and receive a drink from the beach house: “KFC Delivery at the Beach” to be held at Yuigahama Beach on Saturday, August 15
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Purchases of about 2,000 yen or more
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00-19:00 (last order 18:30)
Oda Nobunaga, Hashiba Hideyoshi, Tokugawa Ieyasu—which Sengoku-period warlord are you most like? “Sengoku Warlord Aptitude Quiz” now available in “Nobunaga’s Ambition: Road to the Throne”!
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Amazon gift card worth 2,000 yen
10 winners
Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:00 to Monday, September 7, 2026, 23:59
June 18, 2025
Companies mentioned：グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、Kingnet Network Co., Ltd.、TENDA Games Co., LTD.、コーエーテクモゲームス、Apple Inc.、Google LLC
How much can you grow 5 million yen in virtual assets through FX?! The winner will receive an Amazon gift card worth 100,000 yen! The 59th “Virtual FX” contest is now open
【Highly popular seminar】Start using it today! ChatGPT × office task automation seminar—a practical course that will transform your desk work starting tomorrow
An event for aspiring manga artists to pitch their work to manga editors from anywhere in Japan: the 12th “Mochikomi online” online editorial office will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5
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More than 600 editors
More than 4,000 aspiring creators seeking to pitch their work
More than 95% in Japan
More than 60 million people worldwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルシス、CLIP STUDIO PAINT、マンナビ、イラスト・マンガ描き方ナビ
【Samansa Mos2】The 2nd “Cross×Staff” collection turns staff members’ “wants” into reality! Bag collection inspired by real-life use scenarios goes on sale Friday, Aug. 21
【140th anniversary project・河出書店】The date for the 3rd opening day is set for Saturday, Sept. 12! Shibata Motoyuki and Kishimoto Sachiko to hold talk event “Reading, Translating and Choosing World Literature”
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140th anniversary
The 3rd opening day is Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Capacity: 15 people
In-person ticket: ¥4,950 (tax included)
Livestream + book selection + tote bag package ticket: ¥4,730 (tax included)
Livestream-only ticket: ¥1,650 (tax included)
Livestream + book selection package ticket: ¥3,630 (tax included)
河出書房新社 140th anniversary tote bag (list price: ¥3,080)
The 2nd teaser PV for the TV anime “The Holy Lady With Scars: Vengeance in Her Heart Season 2” is now available! A campaign is also underway to give away a key visual poster signed by 5 members of the star-studded cast
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2 winners will be selected by lottery from among those who apply using the method below to receive an A2 key visual poster signed by 5 cast members (Asami Seto as Rua, Soma Saito as Swen, Momo Asakura as Arian, Kazuki Ura as Garot, and Kazuyuki Okitsu as Siji).
TV Kanagawa (tvk): airs every Thursday at 24:00 starting Oct. 1 (Thu.)
CBC Television: airs every Friday at 26:59 starting Oct. 2 (Fri.)
・Period: Monday, Aug. 10–Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
A TV anime scheduled to air and stream starting October 2026 as an “Animation ID” title
エースコック introduces a new character for its “Soup Harusame” commercial; new ad features Mayu Hotta recommending “onigiri and Soup Harusame” for any kind of day
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A milestone marking the 25th anniversary of its launch
Popular SEGA medal games and more now available to stream! “GAPOLI Video Streaming Support Campaign,” offering great rewards for streaming game videos, starts Aug. 10!
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A “50,000 coins” participation prize will be awarded
Support on crowdfunding surpassed 1900% of the target. PETKIT, a pet appliance brand, launches an innovative non-circulating water dispenser with an AI camera on Aug. 10, featuring a design that separates clean water from water that has been in contact with a pet
Graduation and completion performances get underway, entirely created by students aspiring to become voice actors; dual leads selected through auditions
A “3D printer” that can even create houses and human nerves, plus a “manzai robot” equipped with the latest AI! Get a head start on the future of everyday life!
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Used in more than 300 construction projects to date
A retaining wall more than 200 meters long
21-year-old Suda
A freezer that stores research samples at approximately -80 degrees
Watch Monaki, whose popularity is exploding on social media, on U-NEXT! Exclusive live stream confirmed for “MONAKI 1st Tour 2026 ‘Monaki yade☆shiran kedo’”!
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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
A “HOT SONG” playlist featuring tracks that made waves on TikTok in July, including ＝LOVE’s “お姫様の作り方” and iLiFE!’s “きゃわぽっぴんどぅー,” is now available on AWA
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200 million songs available for streaming
Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users
980 yen per month (tax included) for access to all features
1,080 yen (tax included) via the App Store, Google Play, or convenience store payment
A special TV anime program featuring the cast of “A Villainess? No, I’m Just a Reclusive Heiress: The Tale of the Butterfly and Mouse Exchanging Places” will air exclusively and for free on ABEMA on Sunday, August 16! A free marathon of episodes 1 through 5 will also air just before the special
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Exclusive free broadcast on August 16, 2026 (Sunday) from 10:45 p.m.
From 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, just before the special
After the special airs, the latest episode, Episode 6, will air at 24:30 that same day
3 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a poster signed by the cast members appearing in this special
“ABEMA Premium,” at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
“ABEMA Premium with Ads,” at 680 yen per month (tax included)
The first production by 3/3 Sisters, featuring Kyoko Muramatsu, Mine Asao, and Mana Minamihisamatsu, will stage Jean Genet’s “The Maids,” with every performer appearing in every role in every performance
【gelato pique (ジェラート ピケ)】「LE SSERAFIM」のKIM CHAEWON brings a graceful touch to gelato pique wellness wear, making its debut ＜On sale August 10 (Monday)＞
Ado cover illustrated by ORIHARA氏 unveiled today! A major feature on Ado’s “live evolution,” including the latest interview and 50Q, insights on Ado from key figures, and a complete report on the first-ever 2-day show at 日産スタジアム!
A POP UP STORE in ロフト featuring “Iwamoto-senpai’s Recommendation” and “Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – Demon Capital” is coming!
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A POP UP STORE in ロフト featuring “Iwamoto-senpai’s Recommendation” and “Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – Demon Capital” will open at Ikebukuro ロフト starting Friday, September 4, 2026.
Event period: Friday, September 4, 2026–Sunday, September 20, 2026
Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥6,050 (tax included)
Single item: 275 yen, including tax / BOX: 6,050 yen, including tax
RealRomantic’s “Pee-Po Koi Ganbare♡” music video is out!
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7-member idol group
August 8, 2026
Companies mentioned：RealRomantic、少女時代、PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS、少女☆歌劇 レヴュースタァライト、中村彼方、かとうみさと、minuit inc.、POPROD PRODUCTION、BUSHIROAD MUSIC INC.、APDREAM