[nwm (ヌーム) Survey 2026 on summer work styles and “ear warming” among businesspeople] As employees return to the office amid persistent summer heat, “cool biz for your ears” is often overlooked
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“Increased”: 39.9%
“Stayed the same”: 53.2%
Just 6.8% said “decreased”
“Sun protection items such as parasols and hats”: 44.2%
“Drinking water regularly”: 44.0%
“Cool Biz (light clothing, short sleeves, etc.)”: 41.6%
Just 9.2% use earphones or headphones that do not cover the ears
[Okayama University] Vice President Atsufumi Yokoi to speak at Earth Charter Youth Summit 2026; university graduate students to participate as youth leaders
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2026 (Reiwa 8)
From July 11 to 13
More than 100 people
29 countries around the world
Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、Soka University of America、Earth Charter International、Earth Charter Youth Summit 2026
[For businesses in Okinawa] “Inbound Tourism Workforce Development Training” to be held from Sept. 2 (Wed) to Oct. 16 (Fri) (free, 7 sessions in total)
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The “Inbound Tourism Workforce Development Training,” consisting of 7 sessions
Japan, a robotics powerhouse, faces a new battleground: moving from “hardware” to “AI and data.” What will it take for Japan to retain its status as a “robotics powerhouse” in the next generation?
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The general-purpose robot market was worth less than 1 billion dollars as of 2025
It is expected to grow to approximately 370 billion dollars by 2040
The goal is for Japanese companies to capture 30% of the global market, or approximately 111 billion dollars
Japan’s share of global industrial robot production was 54% in 2015
It fell to 29% in 2024
Japan’s working-age population is expected to decline by approximately 15 million over the next 20 years
カワニシカバン releases a special tote backpack to mark its 11th anniversary. Made from one-wash canvas with a well-worn look—the bag brand from Kagawa has 148,000 YouTube subscribers
Restaurants serving authentic dishes made with U.S. meat recognized; 2nd “U.S. Embassy and ATO Recognition Program” Award Ceremony to be held on July 30 (Thu)
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6 restaurants were honored as “U.S. Embassy and ATO Recognized American Pork Restaurants”
A tasting review by approximately 300 embassy-affiliated participants was held
Received a score of 80 points or higher from embassy staff who sampled the dishes
Companies mentioned:米国食肉輸出連合会、在日米国大使館・農産物貿易事務所、PAN、SUNSETBEER FC、DUCK DIVE、Antenna America Tokyo、BYRD'S PIZZA & RIBS、O.GARDEN
Rink to cover the cost of application support for subsidies to install barrel saunas for businesses in Miyazaki Prefecture. Launch of the “Barrel Sauna Installation Support Campaign”
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The maximum subsidy is 3 million yen, depending on factors such as the number of facility users.
The company has a track record of manufacturing and selling about 150 units annually
Fine bubble technology from Science enables portable cleaning without water or power: Handheld next-generation cleaning device “MIRABLE AQUABLAST MINI” surpasses ¥370 million in crowdfunding on Makuake!
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Crowdfunding total surpasses ¥370 million
Surpasses 13,733 supporters
More than ¥520 million in cumulative crowdfunding for high-pressure washers
“Sachiko Snack” opens for one night only! An evening of “aesthetics that benefit management,” learning from ghost stories and Furuta Oribe, to be held at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku on Thursday, September 10
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Cover charge: ¥1,100 plus a one-drink minimum
Companies mentioned:株式会社経営参謀、ROUX design & direction
New anniversary frames for “Bonobono” and collaboration frames for “Bonobono × QuizKnock” are here! Limited sales at 20 Photomatic locations nationwide
Concur Expense wins the top “Leader” award in the expense management system category of the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer” for the 21st consecutive term
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For the 21st consecutive term
Approximately 160,000 cases
2nd place
Companies mentioned:Concur Expense、株式会社コンカー、SAP Concur、SAP SE
【Minami-Koshigaya Raccoon】The 2026 Minami-Koshigaya Awa Odori festival brings a packed schedule of events to 南越谷ラクーン! A huge gathering of shaved-ice food trucks! Local ice cream for sale! A lab where juice becomes shaved ice!
“Virtual Hiroshima Station 2.u” on VRChat gets its biggest revamp since opening!
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The world of “Virtual Hiroshima Station 2.u” on VRChat will be revamped on Aug. 14, 2026 (Fri.).
Available from: May 27, 2026 (Wed.)
To coincide with the revamp of Virtual Hiroshima Station 2.u, official JR West virtual items will be sold in the VRChat Shop for 1 month, from Aug. 14 to Sept. 14.
Applications open in August for the new schedule of the FY Reiwa 8 “National Career Development Training for Nursery Teachers and Others” | Up to ¥50,000 in rewards for applications by nursery school or organization
Mayo Clinic Platform and JETRO announce 15 Japanese healthcare startups participating in the J-StarX US Healthcare Breakthrough program
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10 companies were selected for the Foundational Course from a wide range of fields, including medical AI, rehabilitation, cardiology, neurotechnology and home healthcare.
5 companies expected to achieve business growth in the U.S. market were selected for the Business Development Course.
[Kiyose City・September-Only Campaign] Collect large furniture from your parents’ home, including wedding chests and cupboards, all at once|Get up to 1,000 yen off when you start decluttering your parents’ home during your return visit for Respect for the Aged Day|まるっと本舗 junk removal
That huge hit “chestnut” sweet is back! “Whole Chestnut Mont Blanc Castella” returns to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Grand Castella’s arrival in Japan!
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Whole Chestnut Mont Blanc Castella 2,750 yen
Whole Chestnut Mont Blanc Castella 2,750 yen (2,970 yen including tax)
[Shurijo Castle Park] A 16.39-meter thank-you! The “Kizuna Tapestry,” weaving together everyone’s thoughts for Shurijo Castle’s recovery, is now on display!
YORI’s “OSAKIKAMIJIMA” wins the highest gold award at the Asia World Spirits Competition! A remarkable achievement, earning its 3rd overall crown on the world’s biggest stage!
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Winner of the highest gold award for the 3rd time overall
Companies mentioned:株式会社Connec.t、The Tasting Alliance、NO NAME DISTILLERY、株式会社FLAVOUR、COYORI、博報堂DYホールディングス、ROOTs
Held the “〈Yokoshin〉 Construction Industry Business Meeting 2026” to create opportunities for orders and procurement in the local construction industry.
“NTT DOCOMO Presents Lemino BOXING PHOENIX BATTLE 159” to be streamed live exclusively on Lemino Premium! Live stream starts at 17:45 on August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
“Three Kingdoms BOND” celebrates 1 month of early access! A “2-week-only launch sale” and a “12-hour live broadcast” featuring special guests will be held on August 14 (Friday)!
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Regular price 760 yen during early access, now 608 yen (including tax, 20% off)
4 time-saving DLCs, each discounted from 500 yen to 450 yen (including tax, 10% off)
“12-hour live broadcast”
More than 100 people (updates planned)
Full-version price: 800 yen (Japan, including tax, one-time purchase)
Companies mentioned:株式会社ゲラッパ、GLOE株式会社、Get Wrapped Up Inc.
[Survey ahead of Respect for the Aged Day] About 1 in 4 inquiries about walking-assistance robots came from someone other than the intended user, such as a family member or spouse
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About 1 in 4 (27.1%, 35 cases) of the inquiries came from someone other than the person considering using the product, such as a family member or spouse.
People aged 60 and older accounted for 51.2% of cases where age was identified.
Men accounted for about 60%, with 74 cases (57.4%), exceeding the figures for women (37 cases, 28.7%).
A total of 46.5% of inquiries included information about illnesses, physical condition, or other related matters.
21 ColorSing performers to appear as opening acts at “LuckyFes’26”!
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21 L Singers from ColorSing
More than 110,000 karaoke songs
Approximately 7,000 L Singers per month
Companies mentioned:ColorSing株式会社、エクシング社、JOYSOUND、FRUITS ZIPPER、NiziU、Superfly、GACKT、米津玄師、ケラケラ、miwa、milet、ONE OK ROCK、SPYAIR、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、嵐、緑黄色社会、鈴木愛理、八神純子、Whitney Houston、和田光司、M!LK、LiSA、高橋優
All 30 types of “Benge” card games, where players compete in “all kinds of subjects,” come together! A dedicated area featuring hands-on experiences with every title will be set up at ATC Robot Street 2026, a hands-on event for children
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All 30 types of “Benge”
Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, 25, 2026
Expected attendance: 4,000–5,000 people over 2 days
“Person Image Screening” added to AXer. AI-generated creative content is preliminarily screened for resemblance to celebrities using 2 types of matching
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Starting in August 2026, the service will be offered to advertisers and advertising production departments that handle large volumes of AI-generated creative content
In July 2026, operations began in the review process of a company (name undisclosed) that routinely checks large volumes of creative content produced by agencies
Materials matching destinations with a confidence score of 90% or higher, or destinations deemed high-risk, require human review
Scores of 70–89% are treated as requiring confirmation
Now in its 6th year! Prepare for emergencies through hands-on activities, quizzes and camping at Minami-machida Grandberry Park’s disaster preparedness event, “Let’s Learn Together! Community Disaster Preparedness 2026”
[For real estate companies] Secure 30 contracts a year through your own website! Free “Portal Coexistence & Website Lead Generation Seminar” to be held on Aug. 21
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30 contracts annually
For more than 20 years
Track record of supporting web strategy and operations for more than 1,000 companies
[Comparing trends in Japan and the U.S.] The latest wellness trends in the U.S., the birthplace of iHerb and a leader in supplements
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As an e-commerce platform delivering health, happiness and wellness, iHerb offers more than 1,800 brands, including private-label brands, and more than 50,000 products.
As one of the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, serving 15 million customers annually in more than 180 countries, our mission is to
Kaopiz receives ministerial commendation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology—supporting digital transformation at Japanese companies with AI, 10 years after establishing its Japanese subsidiary
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The group has 810 employees in total
A cumulative total of 1,200 projects for the Japanese market
Publishing producer Taisuke Mihashi, who has worked on more than 150 books, to speak! Business networking event on publishing and author branding to be held in Shinjuku on Monday, August 31
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More than 500 events for business leaders held to date
Has brought together more than 7,000 business leaders
A national baseball game series with more than 50 million downloads
Participation fee: VEGA WELLNESS CLUB members / Sanbo members: 5,000 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社経営参謀、VEGA INNOVATION株式会社、株式会社スピーチジャパン、VEGA WELLNESS CLUB
Enjoy a second youth through your fandom. Shinse Tashiro, with 25 years of experience covering the Korean Wave, launches “Hanryu Life Navi,” a community for Korean Wave fans, on OSIRO
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Standard course: 1,980 yen
Enjoy it for a monthly membership fee of 1,000 yen
Active course: 5,000 yen
More than 30,000 registered users
Supports the operation of more than 160 communities
Launch of a “Recurring Contracts and Customer Development Support Package” for cleaning companies. New features to support everything from cleaning services to solving business management challenges