[Okayama University] A single nanostructure performs both functions of “gathering” and “storing” light — expected applications include high-sensitivity sensors and optical information-processing devices
ABEMA original “15-minute drama” The Rules of Vacation: Film director Daigo Matsui appears as the director of a popular program, Sakuhara! After Kinta (Ryo Katsuji) gets caught up in a “newly wealthy investor” scandal… Episode 9 marks the start of the <Documentary Arc>
To students interested in “long-term internships” and “startups” but hesitant to take the first step: Why not have a casual chat with other university students?
[Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026] Tickets now on sale! A wide range of space art will be presented against the backdrop of the magnificent natural landscape of Tanegashima, the island closest to space. A fantastical planetarium will also be held in a sea-eroded cave created by nature.
Niche fragrance specialist NOSE SHOP celebrates its 9th anniversary. Special events will be held at its stores and online from 8/16 (Sun) to 9/15 (Tue)! Limited-edition gifts available for a limited time and new fragrances from popular brands are arriving one after another
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9th anniversary
¥20,000 including tax
Companies mentioned:NOSE SHOP、Hellenist、Thoo、Laboratorio Olfattivo、Nasomatto、HOiSUM、stones stone zoo
Chilli Beans. will release the digital single “dive into you” on Wednesday, August 19, ahead of the release this fall of “HONESTY,” their first full-length album in 3年半!
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The tour kicks off with a Seoul, South Korea show on Saturday, August 8
A Hong Kong show will be held on Sunday, August 30
The domestic tour visiting 20 locations finally starts on Friday, October 2
ABEMA named official media partner of RIZIN; all bouts of “ANGEL CHAMPAGNE presents 超RIZIN.5 浪速の超復活祭り” to be broadcast live on “ABEMA PPV” on Thursday, September 10
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To be held at 京セラドーム大阪 on Thursday, September 10, 2026
Viewing tickets go on sale Monday, August 17, 2026
Extended due to popular demand — 茅乃舎 offers “cold drinkable dashi” to rickshaw pullers and their passengers as part of heat-relief measures in sweltering Asakusa
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From Monday, August 17, 2026, through Friday, August 21
“30th Anniversary Love Letters in Uwajima” invites love letters from couples celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary (pearl anniversary) and newlyweds!
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30th wedding anniversary (pearl anniversary)
Couples in their 1st year of marriage
Japan’s top pearl-producing region for 12 consecutive years
An “investigation request” was submitted by post to all caucuses of the Osaka City Council (大阪維新の会・公明党・自由民主党・日本共産党)—seeking answers on just one point: “What scientific basis did 大阪市保健所 use to announce ‘puberulic acid’?”
In Mito, enjoy authentic Taiwanese castella made using high-quality Japanese ingredients and the original production method, with its “fluffy and airy” texture—a hugely popular treat that draws lines and is a must-buy!
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Pop-up period: August 12, 2026 (Wed)–August 18, 2026 (Tue)
Supervised by a former Microsoft MVP. Following Smart Guard, the new service “ThreadList,” which displays Teams threads in a list, is set to launch in summer 2026
ABEMA has announced the sale of bromide photo prints featuring the participants of its original dating reality show “今日、好きになりました。夏休み編2026” through ファミマプリント
New store to open in Diamor Osaka, the underground shopping mall in Osaka's Umeda district; interior decorations themed around “Autumn of Reading” also planned!
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2 stores are opening
Opening Aug. 18 (Tue.)
Bright-Up Skin Shaving / 90 minutes ¥9,900
Crystal Skin Shaving / 105 minutes ¥13,200
ATELIER ALBION Osaka Umeda store / COHRO e-PRO (cosmetics) opening Aug. 29 (Sat.)
For the first 500 customers only
For customers who spend ¥11,000 or more at each brand
The Library of Autumn 2026, Aug. 20 (Thu.)–Nov. 9 (Mon.)
The new season of 『Le Ciel Bleu Clair~ル・シエル・ブルー・クレール~』's Adventurer Contract Certificate begins! A sizzling swimsuit set and a new avatar box also arrive
Colorful fantasy MMORPG 『幻想神域 Echo of Cube』 adds new long-range weapon “Arcs”! “Love Letter Event” kicks off, and 2 new Phantasms arrive in the Rainbow Roulette!
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Dungeon “Time Library (5-player)” added
The event is available to characters at Lv. 30 and above
Companies mentioned:株式会社ムーンラビット、X-LEGEND Entertainment Corp.
The hugely popular Go anime 『ヒカルの碁』, which sparked a Heisei-era Go boom, begins streaming on ABEMA! All 75 episodes will be shown back-to-back for free starting Aug. 13 (Thu.)
Limited-time production edition (CD+BD) AICL-4934-5 ¥2,000 (pre-tax price ¥1,818)
Companies mentioned:Hana Hope、BLUE NOTE PLACE、恵比寿LIQUIDROOM、SUMMER SONIC、Lalala Festival、SWEET LOVE SHOWER、さよならララ、ROTH BART BARON、YMO、ソニーミュージック、ポカリスエット、STUTS、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL、After Work Fest、LaLaLa Festival、Music Club JANUS
20 Kansai small and venture businesses to hold joint press conference; companies to present their latest examples of regional revitalization, AI, new technologies and solutions to social challenges; event to be held on 9/9 (Wed.) at Blooming Camp in Kita Ward, Osaka
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More than 50 companies and organizations in Kansai
Annual income exceeding 10 million yen
2 million tons of hidden food waste
Women account for more than 40% of management positions
[What's your favorite EAA?] THE PROTEIN (commonly known as ザプロ) is holding the “ザプロEAA総選挙”! 5 voters will be selected by lottery to receive EAA as a gift
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5 people will be selected by lottery to receive ザプロ EAA as a gift
Available in 8 flavors, including pineapple, peach, raspberry, lemon, La France pear, mango, salty grapefruit and muscat
Available in 6 flavors, including energy drink, salty lychee, kiwi, peach and Shine Muscat, as well as watermelon, available in limited quantities
Available in 3 flavors—lemon, pineapple and orange—developed for delicious taste
Currently available in 3 flavors: blood orange, lemon yogurt and golden pineapple
[Addressing the medical staffing shortage] Latest medical solutions, including the Transcar medical transport robot, to be unveiled for the first time
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A total of 273 heartwarming messages were received
The company has a track record of doing business with facilities accounting for more than 70% of designated infectious disease medical institutions nationwide
Advanced technology boasting a market share of more than 90% at hospitals in Singapore
“幻想神域 -Another Fate-” introduces “絢涼のサマーパレオ,” a new summer-themed outfit avatar for women! “ナディアの夏休み2026,” where players can win lavish rewards, is also still underway!
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Featuring more than 150 characters in total
Original「ナディアの夏休み2026」
Companies mentioned:株式会社ムーンラビット、X-LEGEND Entertainment Corp.
[Noda City: September-only campaign] Collecting unwanted fishing rods, reels and tackle boxes together | Get up to 1,000 yen off organizing fishing gear for the Tone and Edo rivers | Unwanted item collection by まるっと本舗
[Tokorozawa City: September-only campaign] Collecting unwanted golf clubs, caddie bags and practice nets together | Get up to 1,000 yen off organizing gear before your autumn round | Unwanted item collection by まるっと本舗
A total of 40 popular TikTok creators gather! More than 1,600 people attend, and cumulative TikTok LIVE viewership tops 1 million! “TikTok for Gaming GG祭2026” held at Tokyo Big Sight
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More than 7 million total followers across social media and other platforms
A powerful stage featuring all 4 songs
Gon Goal Team claims a convincing victory, winning the overall result 8 to 4
Beat the lingering summer heat! Nagasaki Stadium City to host “Autumn Kyushu Craft Beer Stadium”—a lineup of carefully selected Kyushu craft beers and local gourmet food!
Make your precious child’s name extra special with warm embroidery. Kikka for mother, a childcare support goods brand, launches an embroidered name-personalization series
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Available starting September 2026
Orders are usually shipped in approximately 5 business days
One more artist announced for the 6th lineup of Hokuriku’s largest idol festival, “かがやきフェス2026”; official かがやきフェス app now available; limited advance sales underway for the “かがやきフェス満喫チケット”!
Baumkuchen from across Japan gathers in Nagoya! Baumkuchen Expo
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26 brands to set up POPUP booths
Approximately 150 brands taking part
More than 250 varieties of baumkuchen in one place
Set A ¥2,160 (tax included)
Set B ¥2,160 (tax included)
Originalお好きなバウムクーヘン5種 1皿550円(税込)
Drinks (coffee: hot or iced / tea: hot or iced / mineral water) ¥150 (tax included)
Original1個 432円(税込)
Companies mentioned:株式会社ユーハイム、Haus Von Frau Kurosawa、米粉のバウムクーヘンring ring、小樽石蔵バウム、南陽バウムクーヘン こおどり庵、BAUMEN BROTHERS、カタヌキヤ、MYSTAR BASE、ツキトワ by meigetsudo、バームクーヘン工房森のこしかけ、西洋菓子倶楽部、パティスリー ザ・エレン、エイトバウム、KOKOKO、nicoem、広重バームクーヘン、Sweets house PIMAL、omotte、パティスリー フェアリーヌ、King Farm、三寿園、トキノワu.Baumkuchen、瑞宝軒龍乃掌バウム、クラブハリエ、丸福バーム、アトリエイト
Now accepting orders for character rubber mats, mugs, Punike! acrylic figures, Prism Visual Collections and water- and light-resistant die-cut stickers from TV anime “上伊那ぼたん、酔へる姿は百合の花”!
Win a mini shikishi board with a handwritten autograph and personalized inscription! Campaign celebrating the release of “Our Afterglow” by 久喜わかめ, now underway! 【ホーリンラブブックス】
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On sale Sept. 25, 2026
Orders that will be shipped by Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
“Speciale 2nd Anniversary” merchandise from にじさんじ! On sale starting at 18:00 on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026!
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Sales of “Speciale 2nd Anniversary” merchandise begin at 18:00 on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026!
The merchandise lineup includes acrylic stands, random cheki-style cards, tin badge sets, photo frame and bromide sets, acrylic dioramas, acrylic cases, clear pouches, multi-cases, clear file and card sets, cups with straws, and Nijipapet items—a total of 11 types.
When you purchase “Speciale 2nd Anniversary” merchandise at the にじさんじ Official Store, you’ll receive 1 random bonus clear sticker (5 types in total) for every ¥3,000 spent (tax included).
hedo × dracovalen team up for their 3rd collaboration, following GarageTape. New song “Annoy” to be released digitally, with its music video premiering simultaneously on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
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Release date: 2026/8/19
Companies mentioned:hedo、dracovalen、GarageTape、narimadeit、TWO FIVE ONE
Rising star DOG FOOD PARTY, active as both a Yoshimoto comedian and rapper, focus on a uniquely male summer concern in their new song “アソコガカイカイ,” released today, Aug. 12; the music video is also out!
The user-cooperative event “悪魔塔覇戦” is underway in “クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師”! The “レガリアガチャ,” where players can obtain a new character with powerful skills, is also available!
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After maintenance ends on Wednesday, Aug. 12
Until 12:59 on Friday, Aug. 21
The 150th pull guarantees 1 character from the Select PU lineup
[Mimole Store] A new piece from jewelry brand ボン マジック: a baroque pearl necklace that can be worn 2 ways. Its glamorous, fashion-forward style elevates any adult wardrobe.
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Price: ¥99,000 (tax included)
<Total length> 60 cm (can also be worn shorter to suit your style)