Viewers swoon over Kanna Hashimoto’s “Midori” and Choi Jong-hyeop’s “Nishigami” looking in love: “Irresistible,” “Too beautiful” / Reactions to the dating reality show scenes featuring Kanna Hashimoto, Mizuki Yamashita and Aiko Kano | “The Rules of Vacation” episodes 7–9 recap
BAR Arca Shinjuku flagship store for Royal Brackla, the world’s first whisky to receive a Royal Warrant, to open in June 2026 in partnership with 株式会社ティグリス
Current university student staff develop shaved ice to “enjoy the lingering summer heat”! “Lassi shaved ice,” born from a curry shop, goes on sale August 19 (Wed)
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August 19 (Wed)–October 12 (Mon, holiday), 2026
Original14:30〜16:00限定
On midsummer days when the maximum temperature in Kita Ward, Osaka, exceeds 30°C
ヨイトキ(Yoitoki)publishes a complete guide to its “9 unrequited love assessments”—a deep dive into all 36 types through psychology, helping everyone struggling with unrequited love better understand themselves and build relationships
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All 36 types
9 unrequited love assessments
Rated on a 4-point scale
A 2023 survey
1 in 4 couples
71.2%
59.6%
Companies mentioned:OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、ヨイトキ(Yoitoki)
“DOWNTOWN+” launches a new segment, “Daupla Liberation Zone,” with its 1st installment: Junji Chihara’s “Comedian King’s Game,” streaming from August 21 (Fri), 2026. 6 popular, accomplished comedians gather! They must absolutely obey “orders that make things funny”
MIYAGEYA, a select shop for Okinawa souvenirs, releases its “Okinawa Souvenir Popularity Rankings,” based on sales data for 13,073 items actually sold in July. Best-selling products shift during the summer vacation season
A quiz challenge video featuring the 3 actors starring in National Theatre Live’s The Playboy of the Western World, opening in theaters on Friday, 8/21, has been released with Japanese subtitles!
Set aside your own “yardstick” for a moment! What is a “1-on-1” that focuses on the other person’s background and values? Free streaming of the archive of the popular Sept. 7 (Mon.) seminar, “How to Think About and Practice 1-on-1s by Type”!!
The 5th location in the Yokohama area is at Bay Quarter. New York-born “THE CITY BAKERY” will open on Friday, August 21, with a New York-style restaurant alongside its bakery and cafe!
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Bay Quarter Breakfast 2,300 yen
Chicken Caesar Salad with Bread 1,500 yen
Blueberry Muffin Breakfast 1,300 yen
Mackerel cutlet with arrabbiata sauce 1,800 yen
Bisque-style creamy spaghetti with shrimp and spinach 1,800 yen
Green salad with salmon, kale and quinoa 2,300 yen
Grid-scale battery storage business: Facility No. 2 has moved into the operational phase approximately 7 weeks ahead of the scheduled handover date for the start of the grid-scale battery storage business stated in the timely disclosure (April 30). Acceptance inspection was then completed 1 week ahead of the handover date announced afterward
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Approximately 7 weeks ahead of schedule
Acceptance inspection and handover completed on July 10, 2026
The scheduled business start date was September 1, 2026
Business commenced on July 17, 2026
Site area: 907.15 square meters
2,888 square meters
Maximum power received: 1,988kW
1,994kW
Establishment and business launch are planned for August 2026
A petition submitted to Yoshimura Hirofumi, representative of 日本維新の会, urging a resolution to the issue concerning party deputy leader and 大阪市 Mayor Yokoyama Hideyuki.
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Reiwa 8, August 14
The previous day, August 13
Materials 3 for the 3rd 大阪市 Food Poisoning Countermeasures Headquarters meeting (Reiwa 6, May 29)
Detailed food poisoning report (submitted to 厚生労働省 on Reiwa 7, March 19)
Demand letter addressed to Mayor Yokoyama (previously reported on August 9)
Response deadline: August 25
Request for an investigation addressed to all caucuses of the 大阪市 assembly (previously reported on August 12)
Qzil.la produced the theatrical anime SEKIRO: NO DEFEAT. The Week 1 theatergoer bonus will be a visual board illustrated by Takahiro Kishida! A commemorative stage greeting and the release of collaborative ohagi sweets with 柿安「口福堂」 have also been announced!
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It will screen at theaters nationwide for a limited 3-week run starting Friday, September 4, 2026
Distribution is set to begin Friday, September 4
On sale at 「口福堂」 locations nationwide starting Friday, September 4
Price before tax: 360 yen (tax included)
Price before tax: 1,500 yen (tax included)
[Ticket price] 2,200 yen
[Ticket price] 2,000 yen
[Ticket price] 2,700 yen
[Price] General admission 1,600 yen (tax included)
All 16 episodes of the new series “The Truth About Yatagarasu: The Secret Society Operating Behind the State” from “Mr. Urban Legend, Akio Sekima” begin streaming on タテドラ on Friday, August 14
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16 episodes
More than 1 million channel subscribers
Total in-app views of related videos surpass 4 million
Cumulative circulation has exceeded approximately 2 million copies
Model Ena Nakano, the Reiwa-era beauty sensation being hailed as “AI-like,” has been cast as the protagonist’s best friend, played by Miho Watanabe! The タテドラ original drama “I Became LINE Friends with My Husband’s Affair Partner”
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A huge viral hit, surpassing 25.6 million impressions in 3 days after being posted
Total social media followers have also exceeded 618,200
[For creators] Free streaming of the archives of the popular Sept. 7 (Mon.) and Sept. 25 (Fri.) seminars, “Uncovering the Secrets of Design That Reflects Culture!” and “What Is ‘Visual Communication’ Through Icons and Emoji?”!!
[For travel companies in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture] Get up to 20% back on the seating fee at this seaside barbecue venue, where up to 406 people can barbecue at the same time! No cancellations due to rain, and private rental is also available for ¥0?! Supporting corporate recreation!
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Garden sofa site: ¥3,000
Elementary school students: ¥1,500 per person
Exclusive rental / ¥100,000 for groups of 200 or fewer
A group of around 360 people used the venue for 2 consecutive days
Original福島大学にて、”A.I.KEN リスキリングキャンプ体験会 in 福島“を開催しました
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Number of participants: 41 (第一部: 23, 第二部: 18)
The A.I.KEN Reskilling Camp is a program that helps improve productivity across the entire company, not just for individual employees, by developing AI talent within companies and supporting the rollout of that expertise internally. More than 1,000 people have taken part in the program to date.
[New visuals unveiled] Tradition transformed into something “special” and personal. A solo wedding accented with light blue and orange: “poppy” | 写真工房ぱれっと帯広店
[川崎ブレイブサンダース] Announcement: “BRAVE LIGHT BEATS” to be held at the A Tokyo game on 10/10, the Ibaraki game on the 16th, the Osaka game on the 21st, and the Sendai game on the 24th
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The album 『音楽』 recorded sales of 1 million copies
Will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut in 2024
[Saitama City: September-Only Campaign] Collecting outgrown soccer, baseball and extracurricular activity gear|Up to 1,000 yen off when organizing children’s sports equipment for the new school term|まるっと本舗, unwanted-item collection service
[Hisashi Inoue × Yoshio Inoue × Tamiya Kuriyama] The play 『組曲虐殺』 to be staged in February 2027! Details of the Tokyo performances and ticket information revealed! [Applications for the earliest advance lottery sale open August 29 (Sat)]
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Dates: February 6 (Sat)–February 28 (Sun), 2027
[Matinee] S seats: 12,500 yen / A seats: 9,500 yen
[Evening performance] S seats: 11,500 yen / A seats: 9,000 yen
Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those 20 and under): 2,000 yen*
U-25 (same-day exchange ticket for those 25 and under): 6,000 yen
About 40% of Japanese people feel distant from death — the emergence of a “death-distant society” lurking in the shadow of a “society with many deaths”
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40.8% of respondents said they “have few opportunities, time or experience to confront death”
About 60% of people in their 70s answered that death is “something that should be accepted”
The figure is only about 25% among men aged 18–39
The proportion of people who “have opportunities, time and experience to confront death” who take a proactive approach to anxiety—“identifying its cause themselves and dealing with it concretely”—is 8.7 percentage points higher than among those who do not
About 80% of respondents said they sometimes think about someone who has died
The most sought-after option was “a place to consult about organizing personal affairs and inheritance” (17.2%)
63-year-old cancer survivor and engineer hired in a surprise move! First-ever contract hire on “Jinzai-ban Reiwa no Tora”! The recruiting event hosted by Seiichi Sakakibara opens new paths to diverse working styles for senior and veteran talent
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A teaching-material development and technical education support project with an annual budget of approximately 5 million yen
Has been active on the front lines of the IT industry for approximately 40 years
More than 12,000 prospective employees
SNS marketing services provided to more than 500 companies
Partnered with 1.4 million influencers and more than 10,000 general monitors
“Philip K. Dick Exhibition” to be held in August 2026: exclusive merchandise for the PKD merchandise venue at 大垣書店 Kyoto Main Store and advance sales of new merchandise!
Rolling Stone × BTS “BTS Collectors Edition Box Set,” a hit in the U.S. that sold out immediately, to go on sale in limited quantities online in Japan starting August 20 (Thu)!
T.N.T, featuring Yuya Tegoshi on vocals, to hold a solo concert at “KYOMAF MUSIC LIVE2026,” a music event in collaboration with the anime festival 京まふ!! Comments from the members are here!
Four types of 『ジオラマアクスタ』 featuring vivid, multilayered designs and entirely new illustrations inspired by famous (and infamous) scenes from the 『機動警察パトレイバー』 anime; set for release in October 2026!! [AnotherAngle]
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Prices for A, B and C: 4,000 yen (before tax) / 4,400 yen (tax included)
Price for D: 4,500 yen (before tax) / 4,950 yen (tax included)
Price for the A, B, C and D set: 15,000 yen (before tax) / 16,500 yen (tax included)
Solo visual of the ice spirit portrayed by Kaori Sakamoto in “Touken Ranbu - ICE BLADE -” unveiled! Lottery applications now open for guaranteed arena-seat tickets!
A deep dive into the appeal of the Kanto region’s 3 major camper van shows! Special program “Inside the Latest in Camper Vans!” set to air on TOKYO MX! Opening scene now available in advance on the Japan RV Association’s official YouTube channel!
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About 150 of the latest and most popular camper van models gather from across Japan
[Asuka’s purpose in appearing before Tomorow…] Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 43, “The White Digimon,” of the TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK”!
“Autumn Study Abroad and Working Holiday Fair: Connect with the World” to be held online on Sept. 6 — Local staff share real-world information about schools, with tuition discounts of up to more than ¥20,000 available exclusively to participants
From “buying” stamps to “connecting” through them. Hancolle Kichijoji, a permanent store bringing artists and fans together, opens Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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Works by more than 20 popular stamp artists on permanent sale
Increase the number of artists to more than 40
For customers who spend ¥2,200 or more, including tax
A second world arrives in the hugely popular “UMAbred PARK”! The next theme is “Sea and Pirates”!? Pop-up events to be held simultaneously at Shinjuku マルイ Annex from Aug. 21 to Aug. 30 and at Niigata 三越伊勢丹 from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31!
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At Shinjuku マルイ Annex from Friday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 30
At Niigata 三越伊勢丹 from Tuesday, Aug. 25, to Monday, Aug. 31
“The more heavy laptops you pack, the straighter the suitcase rolls”: Business travel case gets an upgraded interior|MAIMO’s “BIZTECT” adds a dedicated pocket that fits a 16-inch laptop; on sale Aug. 14
Celebrating the release of the film “The Invisible Daughter THE INVISIBLES”! Seven consecutive days of advance screenings with special talks to be held at TOHOシネマズ Hibiya starting Aug. 21
Exclusive streaming of “My Bromance 2: 5 Years Later The Series,” the sequel to the hugely popular Thai BL series “My Bromance,” begins on U-NEXT on Aug. 21
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<9 episodes>
¥440 each (tax included)
More than 460,000 movies, dramas, anime and other titles
ABEMA to stream Japan men’s national team vs. Saudi Arabia live for free in the opening game of the final qualifying round for the World Cup, “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4”.
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Broadcast date and time: Live coverage begins at 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
The original documentary “Yuki Kawamura: NBA SURVIVAL” is now streaming in 3 episodes.
In October 2026, Texas 3000 and CLUB QUATTRO will present “ROUND HORSE MATSURI.” The Tokyo show will feature a joint performance by カネコアヤノ and Qiezi Mabo, while the Osaka show will feature ZAZEN BOYS!!!
Synopsis and preview stills released for Episode 7 of the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” airing at 22:00 on Saturday, Aug. 15! POP UP SHOPs to open in Tokyo and Osaka from Saturday, Aug. 15!
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Synopsis and preview stills released for Episode 7 of the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” airing at 22:00 on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
Here is the synopsis and a preview still from Episode 7 of the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” which airs from Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.
The broadcast date and time for Episode 7 will change on some stations due to scheduling circumstances.
“TOKYO DOGS’ RUNWAY,” a live-style dog entertainment event starring dogs and their owners, will be held for the first time at Showa Kinen Park on Oct. 24 and 25.
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About 37,000 people attended over the past 2 days.
Japan’s domestic pet-related market was worth approximately ¥1.8629 trillion in fiscal 2023.