Creating a generation that wants to become a sales associate. 「NEXT AGE」, a customer service contest limited to those 25 and under, holds training camp for 24 next-generation participants
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24 semifinalists
The job openings-to-applicants ratio is 1.86 times
The number of brands using the service exceeds 3,000
KAORIUM, an AI that puts scents into words, to exhibit at the 26th JAPAN Drugstore Show; digitizes each customer’s “scent preferences”; unveils a new feature to help identify fragrance trends and develop products based on customer preference insights
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More than 1,000 people enjoyed the experience of finding a scent they like through words
Proposes an experiential retail space with 12 types of bath salts and KAORIUM
「Hirodai Festa 2026」, an event to help you love 広島大学 even more, to be held Sunday, September 13! Learn about everything from admissions to university life in 1 day at a 広島大学 × 河合塾 collaborative event
Tickets for 「Gero Art Discovery 2026」, an international art festival taking visitors through forests, hot springs and townscapes, now on sale at ArtSticker!
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Advance ticket: 2,000 yen
Tickets on the day: ¥2,500
Individual admission discounted to 300 yen from 1,000 yen
Everyone’s School (all works): 1,000 yen
14 countries and regions
59 artist groups
Home to a population of 2万8千
Approximately 1万2000 people visited, exceeding the target
Touch the beauty of your transparent self. Midsummer gravure photo book fair now on!
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Eligible titles 20% off
A total of 20 titles in the lineup
Companies mentioned:株式会社ワニブックス、アニメイトブックストア、Amebaマンガ、ebookjapan、auブックパス、紀伊國屋書店Kinoppy、台湾BOOK☆WALKER、dアニメストア、DMMブックス、dブック、BOOK☆WALKER、ブックライブ、honto、U-NEXT、ヨドバシドットコム、Reader Store
アイエスエフネット speaks at a July 「MS Monthly Vulnerability Study Session」 for infrastructure engineers, explaining how to identify the responses truly needed on the ground
[Aug. 26] Essential for retailers! How can stores increase sales with fewer staff in an era of labor shortages? Store growth strategies through Google Maps customer acquisition, spot staffing and customer service quality
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An online seminar for the retail industry will be held on Wednesday, August 26 [14:00–15:10]
Connected to 32 websites, including its own corporate website!
Founded: Sept. 2015
Companies mentioned:株式会社mov、株式会社HataLuck and Person、株式会社メッシュウェル、アクセンチュア株式会社、株式会社オプト、ソウルドアウト(株)、ベルフェイス(株)
【Amnesty International Japan】Extreme heat is a human-made disaster! Online petition launched to deliver public calls to TV stations: “Report on the link between extreme heat and climate change”
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Days with extreme heat of 35°C or higher
1,508 signatures as of August 13
Cut CO2 emissions by at least 60% from 2010 levels by 2030
バリューデザイン・インド partners with rewards and loyalty platform The Reward Store, which has more than US$100 million in transaction volume
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Transaction volume of more than US$100 million
Counts more than 250 companies worldwide among its customers
India’s gift card market is projected to reach US$31.54 billion by 2030
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is forecast at 17.67%
Gift card lineup covering more than 800 brands
Offers Value Card, which enables the issuance of proprietary Pay (store-specific electronic money) at more than 130,000 retail and food service locations
Has more than 100,000 distribution locations
Companies mentioned:ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、Valuedesign Services Private Limited、バリューデザイン・インド、Vananam Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.、The Reward Store
The Tsukuba Super Science City Fund has been established.
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60% of donations will be used for the city’s Tsukuba Super Science City initiative
40% will be provided as grants for regional revitalization projects carried out by partner institutions designated by the donor companies, such as universities and research institutes
Tax reductions of up to approximately 90%
The company’s actual contribution is as little as 10% of the donation amount at most
【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】伊那食品工業株式会社 delivers 2,400 bottles of mixed vegetable and fruit juice to support disaster-hit areas in Kumamoto from Nagano
【株式会社ICE】Next-generation development project with strategic partner るがーる. Especial ADVANCE SCHOOL, a soccer class tailored to sixth graders preparing for dramatic environmental changes, opens in October
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From Oct. 2026
Thursday, September 17
18:45–20:15 each day
Companies mentioned:株式会社ICE、特定非営利活動法人るがーる、Especial FC
S seats sell out instantly! Tickets for A seats go on sale today at 12:30 p.m. for LUSTER 2026, Japan’s biggest motorcycle event that thrilled 50,000 people
BUDDiiS members SHOOT and TAKUYA take on all the rides at さがみ湖MORI MORI! A serious showdown on a new 18-meter attraction, and getting soaked with visitors!? Airing Saturday, August 15, at 9:30 p.m.!
Identifying why AI adoption is stalling in administrative departments. Free report published: “5 Patterns That Trip Up Back-Office AI Adoption and How to Avoid Them”
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Companies with 50–100 employees
Operational know-how to make AI adoption stick in 90 days
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Always Together”! “Shirahama Town Residents’ Night 2026” to be held, with free evening park admission for local residents as a token of appreciation
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A parking fee of 2,000 yen must be paid
Special-price sale of amusement park free passes (regularly 2,000 yen → enjoy at half price for 1,000 yen)
“Safety-critical controls do not rely on AI” — The safety design of AT-ROS powering AT-SYNAPSE separates flexible decision-making by AI from reliable ROS 2-based robot control.
Test practice tool Dr.okke adds support for “Basic Earth Science,” using ICT to address challenges in subjects with limited instructors and study materials.
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15–16% of students who took Science 1 chose Basic Earth Science
【moz(モズ)】New insulated bottle shoulder bag offers reliable temperature retention! Made with lightly water-repellent material, it is easy to use even in sudden rain and is perfect for summer outings and leisure activities. Conveniently carry bottles and small items, making everyday outings more comfortable.
【Limited to Aug. 15 (Sat.)–17 (Mon.)】“Is it still possible…?” Resolve that worry now, while it’s August. Wedding consultation fair to be held at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA
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We will introduce more than 1,700 PLACOLE & DRESSY-certified venues across regions nationwide
Bonus 1: 【Limited to 10 couples】Starter dress photo shoot
Bonus 2: 【Everyone who meets the conditions】Get an increased coupon worth up to 111,500 yen!
Receive an original marriage registration form to choose from more than 260 designs!
The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
Monthly total page views exceed 2.6 million!
Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total
Companies mentioned:株式会社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY ROOM OSAKA、DRESSY CAFE、ViKet Town
しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜 launches a huge draft beer promotion with its “Hot Pot Drinking Set” for 1,980 yen! All-you-can-drink beer at the same price! Bringing you shabu-shabu and beer at unbeatable value that beats inflation!
【Nagano Prefecture’s one of the largest light-and-sound theme parks opens】“Illuminations for Those in Love with the Mountains in Kijimadaira” to be held for the first time! A magical 65-day limited engagement featuring an enchanting “music × lights × fountain show” and “illuminated zoo”
patoワークス launches “career consultation sessions” ~Partnering with ゼロタレ, which specializes in career support for those with no experience, to help registered performers thrive in society~
【Nagano Prefecture’s one of the largest light-and-sound theme parks opens】“Illuminations for Those in Love with the Mountains in Kijimadaira” to be held for the first time! A magical 65-day limited engagement featuring an enchanting “music × lights × fountain show” and “illuminated zoo”
Challengers driving new business creation at companies gather as Tokyo holds a momentum-building event for its new business discovery project, “GEMStartup TOKYO”
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At Tokyo Innovation Base on July 8
Original2010年守屋実事務所を設立
Original2018年ブティックス、ラクスル、2か月連続上場
In 2020, launched the “MOONRAKERS” D2C project within the company to connect advanced materials directly with consumers
Spun off the business in 2023 and established MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES株式会社
Joined 東京海上日動 in 2007
Began working in new business development in earnest in April 2022
Founded 株式会社Carjany in February 2024 using a spinout entrepreneurship model
25th anniversary of SUMMER SONIC! interfm will once again broadcast live from the venue this year, with performers including ZEBRAHEAD, JON SPENCER, keshi and others appearing one after another at the special radio booth
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“SUMMER SONIC” marks its 25th anniversary this year
August 14, 15 and 16, 2026
InterFM (Tokyo: 89.7MHz; Yokohama: 76.5MHz)
Dates and times: August 14, 15 and 16, 11:00–18:00 (tentative)
Companies mentioned:interfm、SUMMER SONIC、ZEBRAHEAD、JON SPENCER、keshi、KODALINE、THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE、陣・藤原樹、Ayumu Imazu、さらさ、クリエイティブマン、PSYCHIC FEVER、JIMMY、WEESA、ゆとりくん、飛香まい
The character song mini-album for the TV anime 『幼馴染とはラブコメにならない』 will be released digitally on August 14 (Fri.)! Music videos for each song will also be released!
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Digital release on music platforms at 0:00 on August 14, 2026
August 23, 2026, at 16:00 (doors open at 15:00)
Premium ticket: 17,000 yen (tax included) (ticket-exclusive merchandise + access to the send-off event)
Regular ticket: 9,400 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:幼馴染とラブコメになりたい製作委員会、サイバーエージェント、手塚プロダクション、F.M.F、Sync Studio、Sound Inn Studio、GARDEN 新木場FACTORY、講談社、マガジンポケット、dアニメストア、AnimeFesta、ABEMA、Amazon Prime Video、DMM TV、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、TELASA、TVer、U-NEXT、アニメタイムズ、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、ネットもテレ東
[アガット] Turn your feelings for the people who matter into something tangible. アガット launches “agete &DEARS,” a new line that redefines the value of traditional bridal and memorial jewelry.
Former “Money no Tora” star Tatsuki Nanbara and SNS marketing expert Atsushi Seto to speak at an entrepreneurs’ networking event in Shinjuku on Friday, August 21
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From 18:00 on Friday, August 21, 2026
VEGA WELLNESS CLUB members and advisory members: ¥5,000
The blood-stakes deck-building roguelite chinchiro game 『メンヘラリウム』, featuring an extremely emotionally unstable girl, launches today, Aug. 13 (Thursday), on Nintendo Switch™!
The Japanese trailer for the film 『Katy Perry:The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris』, opening in theaters on Sep. 2 (Wednesday) and Sep. 5 (Saturday), is now available. The theaters showing the film have also been announced.
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The film will be released in more than 70 countries worldwide.
More than 1 million fans worldwide (attendance: 1,058,950 people
Box office revenue: $134,158,672
$264,814 for the U.S.-based Firework Foundation
£81,918 for the U.K.-based Music Venue Trust
A cumulative 125 billion streams
More than 70 million albums sold worldwide
TikTok followers surpass 10 million
Spotify monthly listeners reach a career high of 91 million
World first! A definitive disc guide featuring rare and hidden gems from Brazil, brought to you by Japan, a powerhouse in discovering Brazilian music. On sale September 8 from DU BOOKS!
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An archive of all 253 titles, brought together with overwhelming passion
List price: ¥3,000 before tax
46-size format / softcover / full color / 256 pages
ESSENCE, which brings in female DJs captivating audiences worldwide, welcomes next-generation techno icon Estella Boersma from the Netherlands for the first time in about 2 years!
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DOOR: ¥3,500-
FASTPASS TICKET: ¥3,000-
Companies mentioned:Estella Boersma、N²、STRATAH、YURI VALEN、miu miu、Dolce & Gabbana、Nars Cosmetics、Unknown To The Unknown、Dance Trax、Boiler Room、Mixmag Lab、Arte TV、Hör Berlin、DJ Mag HQ、Awakenings、DIPLO、きゅんです、OTO、ZEROTOKYO、EB-REX
The web seminar “Winning E-commerce Runs on ‘8 Steps to Improvement’: A Practical Course for E-commerce Managers Looking to Systematize Operational Improvements” will be held on August 27, 2026!
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Provides customer service and order processing support for more than 400 companies and 1,000 projects
Provides one-stop support, from e-commerce site development to operational outsourcing, with a track record of proposals to more than 400 companies across the group
This summer’s Comiket comes from snow country! 『原神』 will exhibit at Comic Market 108! A special stage and large-scale displays are planned, along with exclusive giveaways available only at the event!
【Enjoy Aramasa and Juyondai for ¥2,980 (tax included)】An ultra-affordable tasting plan featuring 5 rare sake varieties|Aug. 15 (Saturday)–Aug. 31 (Monday), available exclusively at 2 locations of 日本酒原価酒蔵 and the private-room izakaya 天日 本厚木店
【Free report now available】What should businesses actually do to optimize for AI search? A thorough guide to AI search optimization strategies and pitfalls
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A system for centrally managing information on approximately 130,000 or more locations