Some people are holding back on using air conditioning because of electricity bill concerns; estimate shows switching power companies could save 11,208 yen a year
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Approximately 70% of people concerned about electricity bills are holding back on using air conditioning
Cleaning an air conditioner filter 1–2 times a month can save approximately 990 yen a year
Original冷房の使用を1日1時間短縮した場合は年間約580円
Provides electricity from renewable energy to approximately 11 million households worldwide
Surpassed 500,000 contracts 4 years after launching the business
86% of customers say they have noticed lower electricity bills
Also received a rating of 4.4 stars on Google Reviews
LOCUS to hold webinar Tuesday, Aug. 25: “Why isn’t your company’s YouTube channel growing? A seminar explaining the ‘external and internal factors’ framework for identifying bottlenecks”
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Provides consulting services to more than 2,000 companies
Operates digital signage at approximately 1,100 dispensing pharmacies nationwide
AI company selection support service AI Market teams up with TechLiberty株式会社 to provide end-to-end support for the real estate industry, from AI and DX planning through development and adoption in the field!
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The company has a track record of providing its in-house AI products to more than 500 real estate companies
An AI company selection concierge service with more than 1,000 referrals to date
36 participants, from elementary to high school students, took part, including children from children’s centers, child welfare facilities and community dining halls in Tokyo
27 employee volunteers from the sponsoring company
The children received books of their choice worth up to ¥3,300 per person
Companies mentioned：チューリッヒ保険会社、Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、蔦屋書店、認定NPO法人 Hands On Tokyo、チューリッヒ・インシュアランス・グループ、Z Zurich Foundation
“Reuse on your convenience store run”: FamilyMart launches easy Book Off buyback service
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Approximately 16,000 stores nationwide
Approximately 85.9 million annual users
680 million items bought and sold annually
Companies mentioned：ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社、株式会社ファミリーマート、伊藤忠商事株式会社、日本郵便株式会社、Jalan Jalan Japan、aidect、hugall、Rehello by BOOKOFF、BOOKOFF USA、サステナブックプロジェクト、R-LOOP、キモチと。
Tokihana, a wedding venue search service via LINE, enters the inbound wedding business to meet demand from overseas couples and support weddings in Japan
What are the pitfalls of a “feature comparison matrix”? Lightworks, ranked No. 1* in LMS market sales share, releases free “LMS Selection Guide by Implementation Purpose” to prevent operational breakdowns after implementation
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Comparison table of 10 major LMS products
Successful case study of replacing 70,000 user IDs
Free release of a guide to “Understanding everything in 10 minutes! Causes of stagnation among mid-career employees and how to address them” | 株式会社LDcube
Co-hosted webinar, “Turn ‘We get leads, but they don’t translate into sales’ into a thing of the past: How to win orders during the launch phase of a new business,” to be held on September 8
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Data shows that as many as 85% of leads do not immediately progress to concrete sales discussions
A high-profit model that generated 300 million yen with 3 people
Practical data on a system that eliminates inventory risk and can be launched in as little as 1 month, and on a company that achieved 300 million yen in sales in 1 year after adopting our product, WisdomBase
【Shichi-Go-San in autumn 2026】Relieve the “Shichi-Go-San fatigue” of dual-income families! Kyoto’s 夢館 begins taking reservations for a time-saving Shichi-Go-San plan that completes everything from dressing to location photography in 1 day
ジェイ・エス・ビー supports students’ challenge over approximately 3 months! Joins as a supporting company for the “Business Idea Competition 2026,” hosted by Doshisha University’s Faculty of Economics and Economics Association
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This year, 26 teams entered
10 teams that passed the document screening competed in the final
Operates 82 student rental brokerage locations under the “UniLife（ユニライフ）” brand
【Noda Crystal’s Ambition】ファミ通 celebrates its 40th anniversary! A 2-week collaboration series airs on Aug. 25 (Tuesday) and Sep. 1 (Tuesday)! Noda Crystal, Shinya, Aoki Macho and Hirochin go head-to-head in live cross-reviews of “Rhythm Tengoku” and “Cho Aniki”!
iPS*1 honey*2 beauty for a healthy-looking appearance and firm, resilient lashes: rich lash serum “＆honey Professional Eyelash EX” launches on Aug. 26 (Wednesday), 2026
The key to preventing new products from being dropped from shelves lies in trial purchases immediately after display begins. Online seminar on boosting early sales data to be held on Sept. 9.
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An online seminar on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the start of full-scale in-store rollouts of fall and winter products
【Handa, Aichi Prefecture】“I heard them on the radio and around town and searched desperately”—genuine quality that instantly captures listeners’ hearts. Acclaimed major-label band ペンギンラッシュ to hold its first homecoming solo concert on Nov. 7 (Sat.)
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Tickets: Adults ¥1,000
University, high school and vocational school students, etc.: ¥500
【A reversal in the Kinki region】Monthly costs at private-pay nursing homes with care services: Hyogo at ¥214,000 tops Osaka, the region’s center, at ¥182,000 | みんなの介護研究所 “Price Report” <August 2026>
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Hyogo Prefecture: ¥214,000
Osaka Prefecture: ¥182,000
National weighted average: ¥196,000
Tokyo: ¥246,000
Ehime Prefecture: ¥137,000
3,781 private-pay nursing homes with care services
【Special feature: The lineage of Korean action films】A marathon broadcast on ザ・シネマ from 1 p.m. on Aug. 23 (Sun.)!—In collaboration with Filmarks Revival, commemorating the 4K screening of “Train to Busan”
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Original8月23日（日）午後1:00より一挙放送
5 films tracing that lineage
Limited one-week screening from Aug. 21 (Fri.), 2026
Companies mentioned：ザ・シネマ、株式会社AXNエンタテインメント、Filmarks、株式会社つみき、新宿ピカデリー、ツイン、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、REDPETER FILM
The “barriers” to finding a partner differ between rural and urban areas. Nearly 50% of people in rural areas cite “few opportunities to meet people,” while 1 in 3 urban residents are tired of “being compared with rivals.” 【Omicale survey on dating and marriage】
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A total of 666 men and women looking for partners
“There are few opportunities to meet people, so I have no choice but to rely on matchmaking meetings, introductions and matching services” (47.6%)
“There are too many rivals, and it makes me feel intimidated” (urban areas: 29.2% / rural areas: 19.4%)
“There are too many participants to talk deeply with each person, and it’s exhausting” (urban areas: 32.7% / rural areas: 21.3%)
“Events suited to my age group and level of commitment aren’t held nearby” (rural areas: 52.2% / urban areas: 41.5%)
“Venues are concentrated in major cities, making travel a heavy burden” (rural areas: 28.4% / urban areas: 24.0%)
In Tokyo alone, 77.0% answered that they “currently use or have used [a service] in the past”
Across the Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba), the figure is 58.5%
Looking only at the 3 neighboring prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba, the figure is 52
[Support for Areas Affected by the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake] 株式会社MOTTERU donates 288 heatstroke-prevention ice packs to 12 children's homes in Kumamoto Prefecture
[Case Study] Proactive decarbonization that balances vibrancy and the environment. How Tokyo Waterfront City is building its brand as an environmentally minded city anticipated by people around the world
OBETA AI STUDIO recreates in extraordinary detail! Produced AI video for the exhibition honoring Lord Tanuma Okitsugu, currently being held in 牧之原市: “Okitsugu and Sadanobu: Sagara Opens to the Sea, Shirakawa Connects Inland”.
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Established: Dec. 27, 2001
Securities code: 3686
In 2025, established the AI character subsidiary “キャビア” to make full use of its own IP
Companies mentioned：OBETA AI STUDIO、株式会社ディー・エル・イー、DLE、DLEスタジオ、田沼意次候顕彰協議会、牧之原市、白河市、NHK、キャビア
[Kimuraya Sohonten] <New products> Get an early taste of autumn starting September 1! Launching “Whole Chestnut Bread,” a luxurious taste of chestnut, and “Dashi-Scented Mushroom Bread,” rich with savory broth
テンダ and JMAS launch a new solution to support DX in order processing operations—integrating “TRAN-DX” and “セカイカート” to streamline back-office work after orders are received
Summer heat makes ventilation difficult: purify the air and remove room odors with one device. The Deo Airliss air purifier and deodorizer, requiring no filter replacement, surpasses 10 million yen in backer purchases in its first week of presales
86.3% of high school and university students say English skills are necessary even with generative AI such as ChatGPT, and 84.3% say studying abroad is valuable in the AI era — Mirai Bridge survey
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90.0% of high school and university students use generative AI such as ChatGPT “several times a month or more”
With the spread of AI, 55.0% said they “want to study English more than before”
The most common reason students value studying abroad is “experiences you can only have locally,” at 60.9%
Communication skills were the top choice for “English skills AI cannot replace,” at 57.0%
Yutaka Yamanaka of Shosukabu.com discusses the 35th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: Nana Janashia, a 19% investor in ベットライブ who continues to grow revenue amid tighter regulations
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GGR (the difference between bets received and payouts) was approximately 226 million lari
Net profit was approximately 66 million lari
The number of people registered as prohibited users has reached approximately 1,577,000
Yutaka Yamanaka of Shosukabu.com discusses the 36th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: Levan Mujavanadze, sole owner of ライク・ハウス, which is undertaking full-cycle development in Batumi
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We are pleased to announce that the event will be held in early August 2026
The company has more than 250 employees
The Blue Sky Tower, a high-rise complex reported to be approximately 300 meters tall
Hacobu launches “Berth Mobile,” a smartphone web app for its truck reservation service “MOVO Berth.” Making truck dispatching and management tasks possible anywhere on site
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More than 46,000 locations
End of July 2026
August 18, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社Hacobu、MOVO Berth、Berth Mobile
Webinar for IT engineers—A practical review ahead of the end of the 20% special measure—“How should we handle consumption tax and the invoice system now?”
[Reservations open] A special outfit for that precious little one. “KIDS KNIT BOOK: Knits for You, My Precious,” a kids’ knitting book by a creator drawing major attention on social media, goes on sale Monday, September 14!
Introducing “amazing things that can change your life,” proven by science and testing! Don’t miss “affordable, quality products,” a powerful ally amid rising prices! [MONOQLO October issue]
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140 amazing habits and things that can change your life
[This year, KFC has significantly upgraded its eggy flavor] The “Torori Tsukimi” series, with an even creamier texture than last year, goes on sale nationwide in limited quantities from August 26 (Wednesday)
Participating labels: all 38 brands (25 women’s / 13 men’s)
Items featured: 800 or more product numbers
Companies mentioned：ユナイテッドアローズ、ER、ビューティー＆ユース ユナイテッドアローズ、ユナイテッドアローズ グリーンレーベル リラクシング、DRAWER、BLAMINK、H BEAUTY&YOUTH、conte、6(ROKU)、STEVEN ALAN、ODETTE É ODILE、ATTISESSION、CITEN、NICE WEATHER、California General Store、UNITED ARROWS GOLF、OSOI、LOEFF、Pheeta、AEWEN MATOPH、PREEK、EMMEL REFINES、MARW UNITED ARROWS、SY UNITED ARROWS、TO UNITED ARROWS、UNITED ARROWS & SONS、monkey time BEAUTY&YOUTH
What is the essence of engineering in the AI era? Technology conference “Helpfeel Tech Conf 2026” set for September 12 (Saturday) at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba
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To be held on September 12, 2026 (Saturday) at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba
September 12, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00–21:00 (registration opens at 10:30)
Legal Tech launches a “Workflow for Organizing Differences in Cultivation Conditions, Yield and Scale-Up” for the biomanufacturing and fermentation industries [IPGenius]
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Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)