Making use of Okiteku Bousai: Instead of saying “Let's plan for the end of life,” consider disaster preparedness and end-of-life planning with your elderly parents by saying “Let's gather important belongings in a safe”
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People aged 65 and older accounted for 56.35% of deaths
In 2025, all of the approximately 8.06 million people in the baby-boom generation will be aged 75 or older
Asked whether they had struggled because they did not know where their parents kept important documents or information, 41.4% said they had
“I was told it was too soon” (44.4%)
“They became upset” (29.7%)
Only 30.5% of the parent generation keep their important belongings together in one place
About half, 48.9%, keep bankbooks, personal seals, important documents, and other items in multiple locations
Among the parent generation, 59.8% said they would take them and flee
Among the younger generation, 63.3% said they would
New takeout shaved ice made with the specialty shop's carefully selected “fruit syrup” is now available from shaved ice specialist しろいくも in Kita-Senri!
8 parent-child groups, 17 people in total, took part
The 2 hours and a half were packed with activities, including stretching, dance exercise, and cheer dance
The NSGグループ is a corporate group comprising 101 entities that operates a wide range of businesses, with education and medical, welfare and nursing care at its core, as well as health and sports, construction and real estate, food and agriculture, trading, advertising, ICT, hotels, apparel, beauty, human resources services, and entertainment
10 years after its launch, HADO has become an international competition drawing top players from more than 24 countries and regions worldwide; HADO WORLD CUP 2026 to be held in Shanghai
Putting the preconception that “oil feels heavy in summer” to the test. Tea seed oil skincare brand 采茶～SAICHA launches a summer oil beauty product monitor program
Taking on wooden-barrel brewing, which accounts for less than 1% of nationwide distribution. Inishie launches naturally grown, whole-soybean soy sauce aged for 二 years
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Soy sauce brewed in wooden barrels, said to account for just 1% or less of nationwide distribution
Authentic-brewed dark soy sauce, carefully aged for 二 years
いにしえ Whole Soybean Wooden-Barrel Soy Sauce (390 ml, 1,800 yen including tax)
Do analytics tools have “preferences” too? Independent researcher publishes a method for evaluating web measurement across three layers in an international peer-reviewed paper
[TAC teacher recruitment exam prep] Try for free the “professional one-on-one instruction” that has helped many candidates pass! Launch of a comprehensive “online learning experience set”!
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Watch 2 sessions of the basic lectures on educational principles (4 hours total)
Get a special free trial of the paid one-on-one instruction usually available only to enrolled students. Receive personalized advice from instructors specializing in each school type who have helped many candidates pass. (One 30-minute session only)
[関西外国語大学] Registration is open for the final open campus of 2026, to be held Saturday, August 22. A variety of programs will be offered, including entrance exam preparation sessions (for recommendation-based and general admissions)
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The final one in 2026
Saturday, Aug. 22
11:00～15:00
Approximately 1,300 students annually
Approximately 1,100 international students annually
The first LINE stickers featuring 中日スポーツ official mascot Komodora-kun go on sale August 10! A total of 40 stickers featuring affectionate Nagoya dialect and baseball phrases, including “Doraho!” and “Ganbaryaa”
“Vacant Home Utilization Fest” to be held at Grand Green Osaka on Sept. 4 | 5 practitioners to give free talks on the realities of making use of vacant homes
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There are approximately 9 million vacant homes nationwide
The vacancy rate is 13.8%.
Operates 20 international exchange share houses in Kobe, Osaka and Okayama
What is the much-talked-about “V2H”? A 60-minute guide to smart living with your home and EV and the latest subsidies | Free online seminar on Aug. 13
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If you meet the requirements, you can apply for the national subsidy regardless of where you live, with subsidies of up to 1.3 million yen
Tokyo residents may also be eligible for a separate grant. The grant is usually capped at 500,000 yen, but can reach up to 1 million yen if you meet the requirements for an increased amount, such as owning a solar power system and an EV/PHEV
Consultations about “inspection sales” for solar power systems increased from 57 in fiscal 2017 to 613 in fiscal 2024
“Moomin Day Special Week” runs from Aug. 9 (Sun.), “Moomin Day,” through 16 (Sun.)! Children through high school age can enter for 500 yen, and a “Night Pass” is also on sale for those looking to enjoy the park from the evening
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Those aged 18–22 can enter for 2,200 yen (advance sales only)
株式会社リブ・マックス launches new TV commercials in the “What If I Reincarnated Into This World?” series: “Reincarnated Here” and “A New Kind of Monster,” airing from Aug. 10, 2026 (Mon.)!
Sunflowers are at their best at ニューヨークランプミュージアム&フラワーガーデン on the Jogasaki Coast in Izu! The summer sky and blue sea provide a striking backdrop for 3 popular varieties in full bloom!
“クレヨンしんちゃんアドベンチャーパーク” to be revamped in spring 2027! This is the last year to enjoy the zipline and athletics course! “Last! Doki ga Mune Mune Operation!” launches
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One of Japan’s largest water ziplines, spanning 365m round trip
The new app game “My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL” (abbreviated as “Hiro Saba”) based on the anime “My Hero Academia” is featured on the App Store and Google Play!
【FDA・Joint Release】2026 season takes off! The “三社 joint flight tour” takes in Shizuoka’s spectacular scenery from the air and ground—a Japan-leading scenic itinerary that has thrilled more than 5,000 people over a total of 79 tours
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Delay by approximately 60 minutes
Altitude: 5,000m
The chance of seeing Mount Fuji (having a view of Mount Fuji) is approximately 90%
A wide selection of approximately 80 menu items
Ages 12 and up: 41,000 yen
Ages 3–11: 38,000 yen
Under age 3 (no seat, light breakfast, or souvenir): 2,000 yen
The large-scale peel-off ad for “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime” at Shinjuku Station has ended! Following its success, “reading trackers” to be distributed at bookstores
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Latest, volume 33 of the comics
Scheduled for release on October 8, 2026 (Thursday)
Hot-blooded guys support hot regions! Don’t let the heat beat you! In midsummer, Natsu visits 4 locations nationwide with high observed temperatures! “FAIRY TAIL”
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Average observed temperature in August: 41 degrees
7 days
10 types in total
5 types planned for display at each station
20th anniversary
For the first time in 2 years
10 volumes’ worth
5 volumes’ worth
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、週刊少年マガジン、FAIRY TAIL、FAIRY TAIL RE:FANTASIA、FAIRY TAIL 100 YEARS QUEST
【August 21・Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture】Turning regional challenges in Hokuriku into business. Additional speakers announced for “Commons Connect Ishikawa”! Public-private partnership leaders and local practitioners to take the stage
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August 21, 2026 (Friday), “Kinrosha Plaza,” Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Capacity: 30 people (advance registration required)
[Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture] Enjoy fruit picking and gourmet food in Tanushimaru, Kurume, and win fabulous prizes! The “Tanushimaru Mogi Mogi Stamp Rally” is underway.
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A total of 53 stamp rally locations
Visit 3 stamp rally locations
Original抽選は１０月上旬と１２月下旬の２回実施
24 fruit-picking farms (grapes, persimmons, figs and mandarin oranges)
“Kibō no Machi Music Festival” in Kitakyushu announces its first 14 performers and starts ticket sales on August 12 | Gotch (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION), 寺尾紗穂, 生笑一座 and others to perform
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Announcing the first 14 performers
Advance ticket (1-day pass): 5,500 yen
Same-day ticket (1-day pass): 7,000 yen
2-day pass: 10,000 yen
OriginalU-23割・障害者割引（1日券）：3,000円
Capacity: 500 people per day (1,000 people total over 2 days, planned)
First-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027: Consolidated sales continued to grow at a double-digit pace, reaching 112.9% of the year-earlier level, driven by the largest-ever volume of projects secured in the Kansai region.
Fashion media outlet JJ opens applications for the “JJ Model Audition 2027”! A new system that prioritizes candidates’ “appeal” will discover “J-GIRL” and “J-BOY” talents!
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“JJ Model Audition 2027”
This is the 4th edition of the audition
In the previous 3 auditions, a total of 25 people—12 J-GIRL and 13 J-BOY contestants—became “JJ models”
Must be at least 18 years old as of April 1, 2026
Original予選A募集：2026年8月19日（水）正午
Original予選A募集：2026年8月19日（水）正午 ※最終通知日：8月21日（金）
Original予選B募集：2026年9月3日（木）正午
Original予選B募集：2026年9月3日（木）正午 ※最終通知日：9月4日（金）
Original予選B募集：2026年9月7日（月）正午
Original予選B募集：2026年9月7日（月）正午 ※最終通知日：9月8日（火）
Companies mentioned：株式会社マシェバラ、株式会社光文社、JJ、ARIGATEENA TV、渋谷クロス FM、TGC teen ICHINOSEKI、Re:Birth ART Christmas in SHIBA PARK
[Media briefing invitation] August 20 (Thursday), Takanawa Gateway LiSH: Practitioners in urban development, regional business and university education discuss “Co-creation for the Future of Our Towns and Communities” at the TOKYO Co-Creation Conference
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August 20, 2026
Original13:30～17:00（13:00開場
Companies mentioned：Co-Innovation Valley alliance、CoIVa、JR東日本、株式会社TOUCH TO GO、Co-Innovation University、CoIU
The hugely popular “all-you-can-eat crab” experience gets a major upgrade and is available for a limited time through Wednesday, September 30, 2026! In addition to all-you-can-eat snow crab and red snow crab, the all-you-can-eat-and-drink plan now features 12 deluxe menu items, including crab rice cooked in a pot
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12,000 yen per person (tax included); all-you-can-drink included
12 items in total
Seating is limited to 2 hours (last orders are taken 30 minutes before the end)
[Medical DX] Sakai Osteopathic Clinic and its parent company rYojbaba launch a new partnership leveraging the AI technology platform of 江蘇邁泰克医療科技有限公司, which supports a major Chinese medical corporation
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More than 30 years of working to address pain
An osteopathic clinic with a 40-year history
Operating approximately 30 locations
Proven technological capabilities, with 14 patent applications
A track record of collaboration with 5 medical institutions
桃月なしこ appointed “Toyohashi Ambassador for the City’s Attractions”; creators of “Damoho” and “Makeine” also join the celebration of 豊橋市’s 120th anniversary of municipal incorporation
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120th anniversary of municipal incorporation
Founded as Japan’s 62nd city
The population at the time was 37,635, about one-tenth of the current population
First Japanese company ever※ to achieve this feat on its first entry in World Premix Awards 2026! Limited-edition package released to commemorate winning “WORLD’S BEST,” the highest RTD award worldwide
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Suggested retail price: 210 yen (excluding tax)
Net content: 350 ml
Made with 10% straight juice from “Akatsuki,” a peach variety emblematic of Fukushima Prefecture
[Rebroadcast] The definitive biography depicting the life of Chiyo Uno, the model for the morning drama “Blossom”! “Chiyo Uno: An Evangelist of Showa Modernism” to be released August 10
New residential development project launched in the Philippines. Developing a residential community within Nuvali, a large-scale mixed-use city developed by Ayala Land
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Large-scale mixed-use city “Nuvali”
Companies mentioned：Ayala Land Inc.、Chan-Toei Properties Inc.、Prime Eastern Spring Holdings Inc.、Toei Solutions Corporation、株式会社東栄住宅
A closer look at the privately developed and operated “recreation-creating city”! First book related to 長崎スタジアムシティ, “NAGASAKI STADIUM CITY 長崎スタジアムシティ,” published, with sales also beginning at the on-site tour desk!
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List price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
Specifications: 275×210 mm / 132 pages / full color / Japanese and English
Shin-Okubo’s multicultural cafe DAY1TOKYO begins offering its space for rent. Accommodates up to 60 people for exhibitions, social gatherings and photo shoots
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75.51 m² interior
Seating for up to 34 people
Standing capacity of about 60 people
Reservations for the rental space open August 7, 2026
Easy-to-understand guide to osteoporosis prevention and the importance of bone density testing: sales begin for the health-awareness leaflet “You Absolutely Need to Know About Bone Density”