One Piece Card “World’s Strongest Warriors” reservation lottery: winning odds vary by as much as 6 times between stores! Toregeto (@cardchusen_com) releases data
An Amazon operations outsourcing company has created a service that doesn’t outsource operations. Welbon to launch AI in-house training in October, with an advance preview at EC and Mail Order DXPO Tokyo on 8/20-21
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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We have supported more than 250 sellers
10 hours of one-on-one hands-on training
220,000 yen per person (tax included) ※Special rate for the service launch
Up to 75% of the tuition may qualify for expense subsidies
Net cost: 55,000 yen per person, including tax; example estimate
[Free appraisal] Get organized for summer! “高価買取おたからや” pop-up buying fair to be held at 島忠ホームズ所沢店 in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture! | Aug. 17 (Mon.)–Aug. 30 (Sun.)
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More than 1,950 locations worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
Co-hosted by Lingble and DGDV, with 株式会社繊研新聞社 as a supporting organization: “Material Matters: The Moment Japanese Materials Become Global Brands” to be held at Shibuya PARCODG Building on Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
[Contingency fee only, with refund guarantee] Launch of “NEXT HOTEL Global,” a foreign talent recruitment support service specializing in the accommodation industry!
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Service launch date: Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.)
“6-month guarantee” providing refunds based on the elapsed period up to 6 months after joining the company
An affordable tavern serving authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori cooked by artisans, with a 99-yen happy hour! “Kokura Yakitori 33 (Sansan)” opens on July 18, 2026.
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Happy hour: 99 yen
Draft beer: 380 yen
Chochin (330 yen)
Vegetable-wrapped skewers (330 yen–)
The ultimate drinkable yakitori (330 yen–)
Oden in chicken-and-Japanese-style broth (200 yen–)
Aluminum flat pouches with excellent product-preservation performance can be made with original designs. Online printer Graphic is running a special monitor campaign for aluminum flat pouch printing.
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Aluminum flat pouches measure 110 mm wide × 230 mm high
Printing is available starting from a minimum order of 100 bags
[New store] いーふらん opens 「高価買取おたからや」 Ichihara Yawata store in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture! Opening August 17, 2026! Leave appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more to 「高価買取おたからや」!
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More than 1,950 stores worldwide
High rating rate 96.2%
Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
[New release] Two girls journey across a world where humanity has gone extinct in this laid-back post-apocalyptic story! Volume 1 of “The Tower at the Edge, the Girls Beyond” goes on sale Monday, August 17!!
[Projected annual yield of 12.0%] TECROWD101 fund closes subscriptions for an investment in the capital-gains-type fund “Osaka City Yotsubashi Namba Station-Front Building phase2”
TechTrain co-hosts “New Graduate AI and IT Talent Recruitment Seminar” with インソース — explaining effective scouting techniques and the keys to getting new hires up to speed quickly
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Capital: ¥100,000,000 (including capital reserves)
[Held in Namba and Osaka Umeda] “Truck JobFes2026,” a joint transport-industry job fair and interview event where attendees can find work supporting logistics, will feature 30 companies at each session
A new initiative to protect water safety through people and technology | Official launch of Meel® (Miiru), a pool safety monitoring system that does not use cameras
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Pool safety monitoring reaches a new turning point in 2026
Operations began in July 2026 at 3FIT, operated by イオンリテール株式会社, across 7 locations nationwide with pool facilities.
Floral gifts for celebrations become support for disaster-hit areas. Hanatask begins sales of standing flower arrangements with donation panels supporting disaster relief for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake
Free tool “COIMcart” launches for Amazon sellers, automatically detecting and sending alerts when a product loses the Buy Box
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COIM launched “COIMcart,” a free tool for Amazon sellers that automatically detects and sends alerts when a product loses the Buy Box, on July 1, 2026. Anyone can use it with a Google account.
EcoTraceDX™ begins preparations for the enforcement of the amended PCB Special Measures Act — also expanding AI chatbot, news feed and online payment features —
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The amended PCB Special Measures Act is scheduled to take effect in April 2027
“EcoTraceDX™ for アスベスト” scheduled for release in September 2026
Launching “EcoTraceDX™ for PCB〈非破壊検査〉” to address PCB items that are difficult to identify — drawing on inspection experience covering more than 250,000 devices and assessment support using more than 50,000 X-ray images —
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March 31, 2027, the disposal deadline for low-concentration PCB waste
New product from “武装米,” a character brand created by rice farmers! “武装米 Curry” launches, made to enjoy with rice
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Gunma Prefecture rice farmer 木菜米ルファーム has launched “武装米 Curry,” developed to pair perfectly with its own rice. Created in response to a social media post, it contains multiple spices and no additives.
Family courts remain unchanged even after the new Civil Code introducing joint custody takes effect—NPOキミト publishes survey of parties conducted immediately after implementation
FastNeura presents research findings on closed-loop control of sleep dynamics at NEURO2026
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At NEURO2026, FastNeura presented research on closed-loop sleep control technology integrating brain waves and heart rate. An important step toward realizing biologically adaptive AI.
Unlock new possibilities in salon work simply by “changing the sprayer.” The “アイビル Nano Bubble Sprayer,” which generates approximately 180 million nanobubbles per 1cc, goes on sale
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Generates approximately 180 million nanobubbles per 1cc
Hair moisture level increases by approximately 11%
Hair moisture level increases by approximately 14%
VR digital therapeutics company BiPSEE completes second close of Series A; total funds raised reach 990 million yen.
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VR digital therapeutics company BiPSEE completes the second close of its Series A, raising a total of 990 million yen. It aims to advance clinical trials and obtain regulatory approval.
【Kumamoto Earthquake Relief】Second convoy completes relief operations and returns safely—multiple disaster relief organizations work together to deliver supplies to affected areas
株式会社bridge wins contract for 山形県’s Reiwa ８ fiscal year Manufacturing Startup Creation Support Program; launches support program offering hands-on assistance through commercialization and fundraising.
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Expertise in more than 300 new business development and innovation support projects
Domestic AI search optimization tool “DolphinX AIO” adds daily tracking for Claude and Perplexity, enabling simultaneous daily measurement across 6 AI models
【Kumamoto Earthquake Relief】Second convoy completes relief operations and returns safely—multiple disaster relief organizations work together to deliver supplies to affected areas
A popular autumn sweet, sweet potato flavor, arrives at 雪の宿! Its crisp, soft texture pairs perfectly with its rich, sweet aroma. “18-piece 雪の宿 Sweet Potato Flavor” launches
Daiichi Jitsugyo to exhibit “DC Link,” which maximizes solar power generation revenue, in collaboration with Japanese stationary battery manufacturer HOBE ENERGY社 and U.S. string optimizer manufacturer Ampt社
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More than 10% increase in lifetime electricity sales revenue
[First 150 applicants] First in the prefecture! “Reiwa ８ Disaster Volunteer Seminar in Yamagata” to be held at Yamagata International Exchange Plaza on October 14 (Wednesday)
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Capacity: 150 participants.
Reiwa ８, October 14 (Wednesday), from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Application deadline: through Reiwa ８, September 30 (Wednesday)
The “third option” after stock and real estate investments: ココザス株式会社 to unveil the full picture of COCO VILLA Owners at THE GOLD ONLINE Fes 2026 SUMMER
Step Golf, one of the world’s largest indoor golf schools, surpasses 110,000 total members, reaching the milestone just half a year after passing 100,000!
[Survey] 78.3% of people who have experienced prickling skin pain when sweating misunderstand its cause | Dermatologist explains the difference between cholinergic urticaria and heat rash
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Awareness of cholinergic urticaria remains low at just 12.7%
65.0% of people who leave symptoms untreated experience difficulties in daily life
Number of survey participants: 300
Small hives measuring approximately 1–3 mm in diameter
They disappear on their own in approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour
Commonly occurs among young people in their 10s to 30s
71.7% have not sought medical care
The most common response was having visited a dermatologist, at 18.3%
[古市庵] Autumn is the season for these delicacies! Introducing “Assortment: Autumn Calendar,” featuring ６ kinds of sushi, including pressed sushi with grilled eel-seasoned Pacific saury—perfect for autumn outings. Available for a limited time!
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1,491 yen including tax
100 locations
October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)–November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
Turning the “painfully slow” work of human resources into “easy and fast.” ジンジャー’s new commercial, “HR’s Hands-On Work,” begins airing in the Kansai region on August 17
Loohcs志塾 to launch preparation for the second-stage exam of Keio University Faculty of Law’s FIT admissions on September 5; intensive package includes a refund guarantee if applicants fail the first stage
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Second-stage exam pass rate of 80% or higher
64 students passed the 2026 FIT admissions exam
14 days · 35 sessions
Equivalent to 17 sessions of video archives for law courses
New release: A surprisingly fun life together for two in their thirties♪ The first volume of “Didn’t You Say We’d Live Together If We Were Still Single at 30?” goes on sale Monday, August 17!!
Jent Louis to open its first global flagship store in Harajuku (Jingumae), Tokyo, on Saturday, August 22; 2026 Fall/Winter collection to go on sale ahead of its wider release
All courses for elementary school students are just 1,099 yen‼ Limited to 8/17–8/31! ニラックスブッフェ is offering its wide variety of all-you-can-eat dining at 1,099 yen for elementary school students at 7 locations! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with your family during summer vacation!
All-you-can-eat for 60 minutes, for a limited time♪ Through 8/31! ニラックスブッフェ is extending its popular 45-minute “Petit Buffet” course to 60 minutes! Plus, weekday lunch is just 1,099 yen! Enjoy all-you-can-eat dining with ease♪
The hard-to-book all-you-can-eat plan has been revamped! “Autumn à la Carte All-You-Can-Eat,” an exclusive plan at the Tim Ho Wan ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY store, from Hong Kong dim sum specialist 添好運（ティム・ホー・ワン）
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Original2026年9月1日（火）～11月30日（月）
11 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026
Weekday Standard: Adults 2,980 yen / Elementary school students 1,200 yen / Preschoolers 550 yen
Weekday Premium: Adults 3,680 yen / Elementary school students 1,600 yen / Preschoolers 880 yen
Companies mentioned：添好運、ティム・ホー・ワン、WDI GROUP、フォーシーズンズホテル香港、龍景軒、Mak Kwai Pui、Leung Fai Keung
Grammy-winning pop/rock icon Sheryl Crow, a 9-time Grammy Award winner, has announced that her 12th new album, “Pick You Up,” which champions hope and unity, will be released on October 9.
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9 Grammy wins
12th release overall
7 new songs
Release date: October 9, 2026
More than 45 markets worldwide
Companies mentioned：Sheryl Crow、Jeff Trott、Jesse Welles、Old Green Barn Productions LLC、Tyson Grumm、The Orchard Japan
【阪神梅田本店】This year, a total of 22 stores from across Japan will gather for the opening of “Summer Hanshin Used Book Market,” featuring a carefully selected lineup of books.
Webinar to address the question: “Even after comparing VMware alternatives, why can’t companies decide on the best replacement strategy for their needs?”
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We will provide detailed explanations from the perspectives of 3 companies.
Companies mentioned：VMware、Broadcom、HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software、日本ヒューレット・パッカード合同会社、AMD EPYCプロセッサー、日本AMD株式会社、横河レンタ・リース株式会社、マジセミ株式会社
Webinar to address the topic: “For small and medium-sized business executives: How should you think about business continuity when there is no successor?”
【メイプル超合金’s Natsu Ando publishes her first recipe book】“Natsu Ando’s Freewheeling Meals” announced! A recipe book full of surprises and wonderfully unconventional ideas is now available for preorder!
【おそうじ革命】A new option for diversifying work styles: becoming a franchise owner. A YouTube Live featuring a working comedian and franchise owner discussing his “two hats”!
【ETVOS】エトヴォス, whose sensitive-skin base makeup has ranked No. 1 in sales for 5 consecutive years※, is revamping its bestselling makeup primer and highlighter balm for the first time in 6 years. Its proprietary science advances the skincare benefits.
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On sale starting Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Mineral Repair Base, 4 shades, 5,445 yen (tax included)
Mineral Radiant Skin Stick, 2 shades, 4,840 yen (tax included)
AI cybersecurity threats enter new phase; Cyber Security Institute recommends 7 steps to strengthen defenses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cyber Security Institute Director Kung Hua-chung said AI technology has lowered the barrier to launching cyberattacks, and the threat landscape has entered a new phase. In response, the institute issued 7 recommendations, including reducing the attack surface and strengthening supply chains, to bolster the overall cybersecurity resilience of the nation and businesses.