From an era of adopting AI to organizations where AI grows. AI Data announces Change Management AI™, a new organizational transformation framework powered by AI孔明 on IDX.
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Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
Trusted by more than 10,000 companies and more than 1 million customers
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Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai、IDX
A cafe where original illustrations of “flowers” and “colorful KAWAII” feel right at home. 洒落CAFE FLEUR opens at 新宿マルイ Main Building
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On the 8th floor of 新宿マルイ Main Building (株式会社丸井, headquartered in Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director Masahiro Aono)
Opened on Friday, July 31, 2026
The cafe has a flexible space with approximately 40 seats
The lineup includes 13 varieties, from meat sandwiches and healthy options featuring salmon or vegetables to dessert sandwiches paired with soft-serve ice cream
What is “that country” outpacing the outdated superpower America with AI and drones in an era when wars in Ukraine and Iran have changed the rules of the battlefield? “Winners and Losers in the AI Arms Race” is now on sale in the Aug. 25 issue of ニューズウィーク日本版!
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Ukraine is now planning to produce more than 7 million drones a year
Print edition list price: 520 yen (tax included)
Digital edition, regular price: 430 yen (tax included)
よしもと美容部 gathers at アットコスメ Osaka in yukata; beauty guru Silk, beauty leader Naoto Ikeda of Rainbow, and Momo of Ranran announce their “My Best Cosmetics for the First Half of 2026”
A first for the industry: Tool launched to calculate ROI by media channel based on actual sales and customer visits, regardless of POS system manufacturer
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116% of budget target achieved
147% year-on-year
Increase in monthly sales: approximately 2 million–3 million yen
Time to achieve results: approximately 3 months
Basic plan: 10,000 yen per month per environment (before tax)
Full plan: 15,000 yen per month per store (before tax)
GBP plan: 10,000 yen per month per store (before tax)
【タウンライフ未来総合研究所】Renovation demand: Top 10 prefectures account for 63.1% — Analysis of 65,000 inquiries finds older-home renovations in Tokyo and new-build exterior work in Aichi
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65,592 inquiries
Tokyo ranked first at 12.8%
Followed by Kanagawa Prefecture at 9.3%
Aichi Prefecture: 8.7%
Saitama Prefecture: 6.5%
Chiba Prefecture: 6.2%
In Tokyo, 41.4% involved major renovations of homes at least 20 years old
National average: 29.9%
In Aichi Prefecture, 67.6% involved new construction (including exterior work)
Homes at least 20 years old accounted for just 17.2%
From a single seed to the future of the sea: 62,780 eelgrass seeds collected in Etajima — High school students and the community work together to restore a marine nursery
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An estimated 62,780 seeds were collected
From approximately 600 eelgrass plants
A result far exceeding last year’s approximately 16,700 seeds
Approximately 3.7 times as many seeds were collected
【GRAND Survey】Gym-goers and people with exercise habits make up 42.3% of GRAND viewers, approximately 2.0 times the share among the general population | n=1,036
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42.3% of GRAND viewers
Approximately 2.0 times the share among the general population
【甲子｜飯沼本家】Enjoy an elegant autumn evening of food and sake accompanied by live music. “Moon-Viewing Banquet 2026” to be held for 4 days only, on Sept. 20, 21, 26 and 27.
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A sake brewery with a history spanning more than 300 years, dating back to the Edo period
Two new colors arrive for the heated tobacco device “Sixhill S1”: the two-tone “Monochrome White (black × white)” and “Crimson Red (black × red),” launching in August 2026
【The festival may be over, but heat precautions are still needed】Protecting the people who sustain traditional culture. Nodaki expands heatstroke prevention support for the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai nationwide
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A representative festival of the Hachinohe region with a history of approximately 300 years.
In 2016, its float procession was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event as one of the “Yama, Hoko, Yatai Float Festivals.”
【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】ピエトロ provides approximately 4,400 meals of curry and soup—meeting changing food needs in disaster-hit areas during the 3 weeks after the earthquake
“Hokkaido Regional Mirai Study Abroad Scholarship” to be offered in the Tokachi region; 地域・教育魅力化プラットフォーム signs agreement with 帯広信用金庫 to develop future local talent
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Approximately 190 schools nationwide
Expected number of recipients: around 10
Grant amount: ¥20,000 per month
Up to ¥720,000 over 3 years
Has produced more than 5,000 study-abroad students to date
Applications for the first round of fan club presale (lottery) for “2026 HEO NAM JUN FANMEETING ＜HEO’s NEXT?＞ in NAGOYA” open from 18:00 on 8/18 (Tue.)
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¥15,200 (tax included)
Entry for a drawing for a Polaroid signed by hand (20 winners)
Entry for a drawing for a poster signed by hand (100 winners)
大地みらい信用金庫 joins as local top partner for the “Hokkaido Regional Mirai Study Abroad Scholarship,” jointly promoting talent development in the Nemuro and Kushiro regions
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Promoted at approximately 190 schools nationwide
A grant-type scholarship that does not need to be repaid (¥20,000 per month, up to ¥720,000 in total over 3 years)
Expected number of recipients: around 10
Has produced more than 5,000 study-abroad students to date
Making their Japan debut at SUMMER SONIC 2026! CARDINALS（カーディナルズ）, an exciting new-generation rock band from Ireland, to hold a signing event at タワーレコード渋谷店 on August 20 (Thu.)
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Original開催日時：2026年8月20日（木）19:00開始
Price: ¥4,590 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：CARDINALS、カーディナルズ、The Orchard Japan、So Young Records、タワーレコード渋谷店、TOWER VINYL SHIBUYA
【Kansai Electric Power × Panasonic HD × Thinker】Thinker Director Keisuke Koyama to speak at “AI Robot Bring-Your-Own Study Session in Osaka” on 8/20 (Thu.)
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To be held at Grand Front Osaka on August 20, 2026 (Thu.)
Date and time: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 14:00–17:00
Companies mentioned：関西電力株式会社、パナソニックホールディングス株式会社、株式会社Thinker、AI Robot Japan
Treat “limp bangs” by caring for the scalp. Quasi-drug product “女神の前髪 No.8-HINOKI” featured in the bangs special of the hair catalog “なりたい髪型叶えるBOOK Vol.1”
Elementary school students learn about business and help bring a real festival to life: the “多摩こども屋台選手権2026” will be held at Tama Center on September 19 and 20!
“えーおー” and “Fuga” of DOPENESS, a professional esports team from Shikoku (Tokushima), to compete in the FIFAe Continental Championship as members of Japan’s national e-soccer team
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The 4 players selected are Ax, Tess, えーおー, and Fuga
Finishing in the top 4 will earn a place in the FIFAe World Cup 2026™
The Esports World Cup, an international tournament with a total prize pool exceeding 10 billion yen
More than 45% of women who have received cosmetic medical treatment said that what they find difficult when choosing a cosmetic medical clinic is “how hard it is to assess a doctor’s true skill and experience”!
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More than 45% of women who have received cosmetic medical treatment
About 1 in 4 women in their 20s to 40s who have received cosmetic medical treatment
[BEYOND SWEETS] A patisserie whose entire menu is made without wheat or white sugar. September exhibition of works by calligrapher 内山 崚; announcement of the launch of the “Sweets × Art Project”
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Black rare cheesecake tart and drink set: 1,200 yen (tax included)
“Bringing the tradition of sake into the everyday lives of the next generation”: 千代むすび酒造 launches a limited-label series with illustrator ヨシフクホノカ, featuring designs inspired by the four seasons
More than 1 in 5 managers with subordinates who use generative AI at work said that “since generative AI came to be used at work, questions and consultations from subordinates have decreased”!
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More than 1 in 5 managers with subordinates who use generative AI at work feel that the volume of questions and consultations from their direct reports has decreased since generative AI came to be used at work
An increase in formulaic proposals and reports that rely on AI responses
Fewer basic questions and more substantive consultations
Excessive AI dependence among subordinates and a decline in their ability to think
Differences in AI skills among team members
Compliance management, including the handling of confidential information
Creativity and idea generation that AI cannot replace
The ability to properly evaluate and control AI output
Interpersonal communication unique to humans
Developing creativity and human qualities that AI cannot replace
Risk management, including fact-checking and preventing information leaks
【First-time offer: 1,000-yen coupon available for a limited time】Cool down the heat from scorching summer weather! Get a great deal on a refreshing summer treatment at りらくる
株式会社富士テクニカルコーポレーション makes a full-scale entry into the grid-scale battery storage business—signs a battery system purchase and sale agreement with エレビスタ株式会社, with construction of the first facility beginning in Kushiro
About 1 in 3 people who encounter AI-generated content say they would “stop reading or watching partway through” if they learned digital content was AI-generated!
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“Stop reading or watching partway through”: 34.3%
“Check other sources to see whether the content is true”: 44.3%
六厘舎 enters a new chapter, gathering even more momentum this fall. It will open for a limited time at track 1 of JR Nagoya Station from September 1, and the new brand 参厘舎 will launch in Yaesu on September 10
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For 90 days, from September 1 to November 29, 2026
Making connections through sports by overcoming distance and physical barriers with technology: the “2026 Biogen Cup Remote Sports Tournament” will hold the OriHime Soccer Finals at Shimizu S-Pulse on July 18, 2026!
A baseball event connecting generations will also be held on December 5 at 日鉄鋼板SGL Stadium Amagasaki! Catch Ball Classic 2026 National Tournament / THE LAST GAME 2026
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Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 日鉄鋼板SGL Stadium Amagasaki
Online event Thursday, August 27, from 17:00! What is a “long-term holding” real estate investment strategy for overcoming rising costs? Construction company selection: examples of failures and countermeasures
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Date and time: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 17:00–18:00
Construction prices have risen by approximately 50% over the past 10 years
SBIグループ and Culture Entertainment Group launch the jointly organized film project competition “SBI×CEG CREATORS' PROGRAM,” with a view to building a future ecosystem to support creators
The eternal dilemma for anyone who cooks: “What should I make for dinner tonight?” Break free from the daily stress of meal planning! Learn to make delicious meals with “whatever you have” in the fridge.
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List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
176 pages
For 11 years, has helped more than 2,500 people with their meal-planning dilemmas at cooking classes
Providing disaster victims with information to help address their financial concerns following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake: AI knowledge search system “Helpfeel” provided free of charge to 肥後銀行
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Launch date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Currently deployed on more than 900 websites, primarily at domestic enterprise companies in finance, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail and other sectors.
IP Infusion’s latest network OS, “OcNOS® 7.0,” has been adopted by more than 100 telecommunications carriers and data center operators worldwide, supporting the advancement of AI data centers and IP/optical networks.
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40–60% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO)
UfiSpace’s “S9321-64EO (51.2 Tbps)”
Companies mentioned：IP Infusion、UfiSpace、Edgecore Networks、株式会社ACCESS、The Business Research Company
【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】Limited-time wedding plan offered for 370,000 yen, down from the regular price of 500,000 yen. The “Couple’s Wedding Plan,” with the bride and groom as the stars of the day, goes on sale Tuesday, August 18, 2026!
MIXI investment subsidiary MIXI Global Investments opens applications for the second cohort of “LVLZero Tokyo,” an accelerator specializing in overseas expansion for indie games
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The first cohort received 78 applications
Selected teams will receive mentoring from overseas publishers and investors
Through “100 Days of Mentoring”
Application period: Tuesday, August 18–Sunday, September 6, 2026
Second cohort program period: October–December 2026
An online information session for prospective applicants to the second cohort is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Companies mentioned：MIXI、MIXI Global Investments、LVLZero Tokyo、gamescom asia、gamescom、東京ゲームダンジョン、株式会社アクティブゲーミングメディア
For the increasingly diverse world of curry bread: food-service “Rich European-Style Beef Curry Filling,” “Spiced European-Style Keema Curry Filling,” “Food-Service Basic Curry Filling” and “Food-Service European-Style Curry Filling” launch August 31
Take French fries to the next level with lingering, spice-forward flavor: “Addictive Potato Seasoning, Seaweed Salt” and “Addictive Potato Seasoning, Hot Chili” launch August 31