[Survey on Employment Rules and Workplace Practices] 81% of HR professionals say their employment rules reflect actual working conditions, while about 60% of workplaces have “work practices outside the rules”
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81% of HR, labor and general affairs departments say their company’s employment rules reflect actual working conditions
About 62% of workplaces have work practices that are not specified in the employment rules—or are prohibited—but are routinely followed
About 39% make decisions based on past practices or their own standards without consulting the HR department
Remote work outside the rules (22%)
Side jobs effectively allowed (21%)
Fully reflected (40%)
Largely reflected (41%)
Nothing in particular (37%)
Consult the HR department (53%)
Allow it based on past practices or personal standards (33%)
三四郎’s Shuji Aida and a 4th-generation owner of a long-established liquor store challenge conventional ideas about sake! New podcast, “Want to Have a Little Sake?” begins streaming on August 18 (Tuesday)!
From vibration care to treatment that helps things flow. Introducing Electro Cassa, full-body self-care. ドクターエア’s first Makuake project opens for advance reservations on August 14.
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Available at approximately 5,000 stores nationwide
[Survey on Customer Understanding Among 111 BtoB Marketers] 97.3% begin creating content while their target audience or its challenges remain unclear. About 30% said the content became “generic,” and about 40% said it “did not lead to business negotiations”
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More than 500 client companies
Planning and producing more than 2,500 marketing-asset-style content pieces
111 people who work in marketing at companies operating BtoB businesses, are involved in creating content for their company’s prospective customers, and whose companies have a sales department
Only 24.3% jointly create and update customer profiles
To mark the release of the latest volume 24 of Terra Formars in about 2 years, on August 19 (Wednesday): 295 episodes free for 2 days and binge-reading for ¥0 (※1) on Piccoma
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Its cumulative circulation has surpassed 23 million copies
[スイスホテル南海大阪] Get 30% off hotel dining with ALL Accor+ エクスプローラー! A loyalty program launched in Japan, offering savings at a variety of restaurants, from premium steakhouses to dim sum restaurants
東京都写真美術館: “Reassembling, Again: Emerging Artists from Japan vol.23”
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The “Emerging Artists from Japan” exhibition has been held regularly since 2002.
This exhibition, the 23rd in the series
Each of the 5 artists participating in this exhibition
In 2022, earned a master’s degree in Photography Arts at University of Westminster.
“Anatomy of Caves,” HECTARE (Tokyo, 2024)
“17th shiseido art egg: Zai Nomura,” 資生堂ギャラリー (Tokyo, 2024)
“OPEN SITE 8,” TOKAS本郷 (Tokyo, 2024)
“13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale,” ソウル市立美術館 (Seoul, 2025)
“Machine Love: Video Games, AI and Contemporary Art,” 森美術館 (Tokyo, 2025)
Companies mentioned：東京都写真美術館、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、東京ビジュアルアーツ、University of Westminster、Jerwood Foundation、Photoworks、Arts Council England、HECTARE、MYNAVI ART SQUARE、ロンドン大学ゴールドスミス校、武蔵野美術大学、ソウル市立美術館、資生堂ギャラリー、TOKAS本郷、森美術館、第19回ヴェネチア・ビエンナーレ国際建築展
Picture books created through everyday learning at schools in Yokohama have been added to Yomokka!, an e-library offering unlimited reading
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Since July 2025, Yomokka! has been available at all Yokohama municipal elementary schools, compulsory education schools and special needs schools.
The largest-scale initiative in Japan! Bringing a portable library to about 170,000 children! Yokohama introduces Yomokka! (よもっか!), an e-library offering unlimited reading, at all municipal elementary schools and other schools
New for fall 2026: “マウントレーニア Cafe Latte Cinnamon Hazelnut,” combining gentle milky sweetness with cinnamon spice and the rich aroma of hazelnuts, on sale nationwide for a limited time from August 25 (Tuesday)
“ほっともっと” store managers nationwide share their picks for Premium Beef Black Curry! No. 1: “Enjoy the richness of the onions and the savory flavor of the beef”
[大丸札幌店] “Tsukiusa An Butter Sandwich,” a soft, fresh-textured sandwich with melting red bean paste and butter, arrives in Hokkaido for the first time! Kamakura Japanese sweets shop opens a pop-up store
Offering a legal hacking experience! “Generative AI Hacking Techniques: A Practical Guide to Using MCP” published as a new title in the Technology Springs series for August
[Babies laugh! They stop crying! Moms rave about them] 2 sing-along videos from the “Sassy picture book” series have surpassed the major milestones of 10 million and 5 million views on YouTube!
Companies mentioned：アストンマーティン、Q by Aston Martin、アストンマーティン・レーシング・チーム、アストンマーティン・オーナーズ・クラブ、アストンマーティン・アラムコ・フォーミュラ1®チーム、アストンマーティン・ラゴンダ、アストンマーティン・ラゴンダ・グローバル・ホールディングス plc、アストンマーティン・ジャパン合同会社、アストンマーティン・ラ
[Free admission] “Gather Around! Nakano Disaster-Prevention Heroes: Learn Through Play with the Self-Defense Forces” to be held on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026
Registration opens at 9:00
Scheduled to end at 15:00
Vehicle and equipment exhibition, 10:00–16:00
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人東京青年会議所、公益社団法人東京青年会議所 中野区委員会、Vote at Chuo!!、陸上自衛隊第１師団第一普通科連隊、東京地方協力本部、株式会社スペース、株式会社ブン、株式会社小河原建設、株式会社キャンティ、東京青年会議所中野区委員会OB会、東京中野ライオンズクラブ、東京豊新ライオンズクラブ、西武信用金庫、明成建設株式会社、株式会社アイオス、株式会社東京リーガルマインド、大成食品株式会社、株式会社フジヤカメラ店、リヴウェル株式会社
Channel Corporation, provider of the customer insight AI agent “チャネルトーク,” digitizes recruitment of referral partners after adopting “PartnerSuccess パスポート”
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“チャネルトーク,” with a track record of adoption at more than 230,000 companies worldwide
[Okayama University] “PRESIDENTITY Chair,” developed by 備前発条株式会社, displayed at KIBINOVE; unveiling ceremony held as a new point of contact for industry-academia collaboration
あんどこどもクリニック 昭島モリパーク, a pediatric clinic open 365 days a year to support dual-income households in times of need, opens on September 1. The clinic provides care year-round.
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80 children aged 14 or younger have died after choking on food they accidentally inhaled
Of those, 73 were aged 5 or younger, accounting for 90% of the total
The “Furusato Nozei Gourmet Awards 2026” has significantly expanded its prizes and will support winners in sharing what happens after receiving their award-winning gifts
Care consultation service ウェルビオ partners with Wellness Dining—building a comprehensive support system for older adults and their families through care and food
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More than 28 million meals served to date
Information on more than 45,000 facilities nationwide
Reservations now open: Young people with experience in alternative care share their stories with society at “Sumafura Kokokara Festival 2026,” to be held in Fukuoka Tenjin on October 11, 2026 (Sun.)
The number of grave relocations exceeded 170,000 annually, a record high※. To address the high cost of closing a grave, Osaka Memorial Park’s Takeda-Style Kofun Tomb is offering a “Grave Closure Assistance Plan” [株式会社前方後円墳]
Around 40% worry more about inconveniencing their landlord than their own lives if they collapse at home: a survey of people in their 40s–60s who have experienced difficulty accessing communications reveals the reality of social isolation
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“Being found late and causing damage or inconvenience to the living environment (landlords and neighbors) (154 people / around 40.6%)”
More than 70% (277 people) of respondents in their 40s–60s said they had become isolated, unable to contact people around them or government agencies.
65.0% of men have felt their girlfriend was “too cute” | Survey also explores how they deal with concerns such as “She might be taken by another man” and “I end up spoiling her” [survey by ハッピーメール]
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65.0% of men have felt their girlfriend was “too cute”
Preorders begin for a new Kazui Birthday ver. 3 A6 acrylic panel featuring original art from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-,” along with other items! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Preorders begin for items including trading Yuru-Koma acrylic stands from the TV anime “家庭教師ヒットマンREBORN!”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Preorders begin for trading acrylic cards, a tabletop acrylic perpetual calendar, mugs, BIG acrylic stands and more from the TV anime “さよならララ”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Preorders begin for items including trading acrylic stands in the newly illustrated baseball shirt ver. from the TV anime “東京リベンジャーズ”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
The chatbot さっとFAQ’s “automatic translation option” has been certified as an eligible IT tool under the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026 (formerly the IT Introduction Subsidy)
ohpner refreshes the mobility advertising (ad truck) for the TikTok LIVE agency “like me,” headed by Minami Fukuoka. The truck takes to the road with new creative.
[Shiroishi Town, Saga Prefecture] Applications open for “Shiroishi Startup School 2026,” where participants learn the 5 fields needed to start a business in 4 days!!
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Enrollment is limited to 10 people.
People who started a business within the past 3 years
Preorders open for Haikyu!! anime trading scene-photo can badges, trading scene-photo L-size cards and a banner multi-purpose desk mat at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Preorders open for Haikyu!! anime trading scene-photo acrylic stands and trading scene-photo acrylic key chains vol. 2 at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
[Midsummer collaboration event] Karaoke bar 舟 near Ikejiri-Ohashi Station and Edomae sushi restaurant 小寅鮨 鮨と日本酒 near Meguro Station will hold a one-night-only collaboration event on August 22, featuring 5 pieces of nigiri sushi, carefully selected Japanese sake and karaoke.
[Okinawa] A “Kids’ Money Class” was held at a community space for children. The event connected businesses with the space and taught the basics of money to help children “never give up on their dreams.”
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About 30 people attended, including elementary- to junior-high-school students who use the community space and its staff.
[Survey on Handover Practices] 84.5% say work is affected by insufficient handover of tacit knowledge. The most common issue is “being unable to make decisions independently and having to check each time” (31.5%).
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84.5% have experienced some kind of impact
The most common issue is “being unable to make decisions independently and having to check each time” (31.5%).
[Latest 2026 web marketing analysis] Comparative data released on 5 web production companies in Shizuoka Prefecture with strengths in SEO and web marketing! Analysis of the shift from “looks-focused” to “customer acquisition and conversion-focused” web strategies
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5 leading web production and consulting companies in Shizuoka Prefecture known for SEO and web marketing
Kingdom: Ran - Road to Unification introduces new warriors SR/UR Kanto and SR/UR Heirai! The 8.5th Anniversary Grand Thank-You Festival - Ran - Part 4 is underway!
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8.5th Anniversary Grand Thank-You Festival - Ran -
The drop rate for SR★4 warriors is UP to 6 times the usual rate
“People can change at any time”—Teramoto Namie to hold an Osaka lecture on September 19 for people who tend to carry everything alone, helping them reflect on their lives and working styles
[開催 9/1 (Tue.) at 19:00] Accelerating second-half DX and marketing strategies—networking event in Shibuya brings together digital marketing, new business and DX professionals!
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A community with 5,000 members
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
Approximately 85 companies participating
Built more than 300 accounts
Admission: 2,200 yen, including 1 drink (payment in advance)
Admission: 3,000 yen, including 1 drink (payment on the day)
[New Release] “Fluffy” and “sparkly”—a baby book that lets little ones enjoy a variety of textures by touching with their fingers and looking with their eyes: “Meow Meow! Touch and See: Little Kitty” (by インゲラ・アリアニウス), on sale 8/14!
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List price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax, plus tax)
What is the solution to the problem of vacant homes being left unattended due to “noise disputes with neighbors”? Individual consultation session with a real estate appraiser
[8/15 (Sat.)–8/17 (Mon.)] Get fabulous visitor gifts! August-only wedding festival confirmed at DRESSY ROOM YOKOHAMA (directly connected to Yokohama Station)
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Limited to 40 couples
More than 1100 PLACOLE & DRESSY-certified venues across Japan
[Limited to 10 couples] Starter dress photo shoot
Coupons worth up to 111,500 yen
Choose from more than 260 designs for an original marriage registration form
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
[Hybrid event in Shizuoka] Breaking through the challenges of “one-person PR teams” and “resource shortages” at small and medium-sized businesses! Learn practical PR know-how and how to build a fan base at “Shizuoka PR & Marketing Summit 2026”
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In-person event (first 100 attendees)
“Shizuoka PR & Marketing Summit 2026”
Companies mentioned：静岡新聞社、静岡放送、SHIZUOKA Business Compass、株式会社サニーサイドアップ、株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ、しずなび株式会社、株式会社 宣伝会議、染井・前田・中川法律事務所、株式会社エビリー
“What?! Avoiding the homecoming rush on a flying spirit horse!?” Voice actor Fairouz Ai performs almost every role in a special Obon video released on Toyota’s official social media
An era when men’s beauty is “nothing special.” MONKEY SUITE PRIVATE SAUNA, a fully private sauna 5 minutes’ walk from Nagoya Station, collaborates with YA-MAN
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Reopened after renovations on 2026/8/1
Introduced 5 YA-MAN beauty devices
Cold plunge pool at around 18–20°C
Companies mentioned：株式会社サウナモンキー、株式会社丸泰、ヤーマン株式会社、MONKEY SUITE PRIVATE SAUNA、YA-MAN
Purchase the “Google Pixel 11” (256GB) and return it in the 25th month to use the product for a monthly payment of 1,990 yen (tax included) and an effective total payment of 47,760 yen (tax included), instead of the product price of 139,900 yen (tax included)
Use this product for a monthly payment of 1,990 yen (tax included) and an effective total payment of 47,760 yen (tax included)
“Google Pixel 11 Pro” 256GB (ROM): 189,900 yen (tax included)
New merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork from “Bocchi the Rock!” goes on sale August 15! Animate will hold a fair where shoppers can receive a bonus bookmark
2.5D talent group シクフォニ, celebrating its 4th anniversary, announces a solo live show in October (the 10th month)! Look forward to the 3rd installment of the “Six-tuation Live,” featuring the dark × chemical theme “POISON”
[Hervé Chapelier (エルベシャプリエ)] A special edition of the popular boat-shaped tote arrives! “1027NTD Nacre × Nacre × Dragée Tag” goes on sale in limited quantities starting 8/14 (Fri.)