Wakana Matsumoto makes a surprise appearance as narrator of an in-show documentary on ABEMA original drama “バカンスの法則”! Her affectionate, acerbic narration adds color to an up-close video featuring Ryo Katsumata as “Konta,” drawing a strong response
[Kobe Maiko, hotel with spectacular views] A new hot-and-cold dessert, “Chou au Chocolat,” launches August 20 (Thursday), available exclusively during cafe hours!
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Price: 1,500 yen (tax and service charge included)
Premium high-cacao chocolate sauce made with 64.5% cacao from Spain
[TAC Civil Service] Overcome your struggles with “quantitative reasoning,” a subject that can determine whether you pass or fail! TAC’s online trial lecture to turn despair into hope takes place 8/26 (Wednesday)
CyberX JP changes its name to “Genelith Technologies” — becoming an AI infrastructure company that continually learns the “judgment” of manufacturing industry experts
“Those who weave the future make it sing.” At a milestone in 東京大学’s 150th anniversary. Charity event “Wrapping The Earth in 東京大学” to be held October 18 (Sunday) at Yasuda Auditorium
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Doors open at 16:00 on Sunday, October 18, 2026
東京大学, which will mark its 150th anniversary in 2027
[Management] How can you build an organization where people grow and results follow? Free seminar on 9/28 (Monday): “Nurturing the Future of Organizations Through Dialogue — Let’s Grow Our Teams and Organizations,” 9th session
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A free online seminar on September 28 (Monday) for team leaders, managers and those aspiring to these roles
An archived recording of the 7th session in this seminar series, held previously, will also be streamed on September 14 (Monday).
[50% OFF on 楽天市場] “POCKAM P10” tablet featuring Android 16 and Gemini AI drops from 32,800 yen to 16,400 yen! Full set with keyboard at a limited-time price
Toua’s new track “Haute Couture” from the 1st Digital Album is available for early streaming, a Toua-style runway anthem dedicated to everyone who keeps moving forward with confidence in their own style
VML launches new joint training program for businesses; “Practical Autonomous Driving Development Course: Introductory Edition” to be held in Tokyo on October 2
Visitor numbers at “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition HIROSHIMA”, produced by 一旗, surpass 20,000; commemorative ceremony held。 An immersive digital art museum where visitors can experience the world of ukiyo-e, which has attracted a cumulative total of more than 600,000 visitors worldwide
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Visitor numbers surpass 20,000
Over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists
General admission: 2,200 yen
Students (high school, university and vocational school): ¥1,500
Children (ages 4 through junior high school): ¥700
Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥1,900
General admission: 2,000 yen
Students (high school, university and vocational school): ¥1,300
Children (ages 4 through junior high school): ¥600
Question letter submitted to the director of the Osaka City Public Health Center — regarding the consistency between documents the 厚生労働省 said it “does not possess” and 大阪市’s announcement about “puberulic acid”
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On August 18, Reiwa 8, a question letter was submitted to the director of the 大阪市 Public Health Center
【株式会社アシタへ】Starring 江守沙矢! A teacher infiltrates the warped class society of an elite girls’ school and brings its vicious young ladies to justice! BUMP produces new original series “The Lying Saints”
Taking on the dark side of 食べログ!? The real reason Nagoya’s popular cafe “THE LAB NAGOYA” decided to introduce a paid “食べログ” plan despite expecting criticism, and its commitment to Nagoya’s famed gâteau au chocolat。
Starring 江守沙矢! A teacher infiltrates the warped class society of an elite girls’ school and brings its vicious young ladies to justice! BUMP’s new original series “The Lying Saints” begins exclusive streaming on Wednesday, August 19
【timelesz’s Daiki Shinozuka appears】Following the announcement that the film “Incinerator” will be released, Kaori Ekuni’s “すいかの匂い”, which contains the original story, is attracting attention! Major reprint decided!
【For product development professionals】Team collaboration transformed by AI agents; free seminar on Saturday, 9/12: “A new way of working that connects product, UX, and development”
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Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00–11:00
60 people
Founded in 1990
Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、Bank of America、Disney、Berlitz、Volvo、ADP
Chosen by clients who say, “I want to work with this person again。” Make listening your profession: the Active Listening Professional Training Course opens its 1st cohort on September 26, 2026
TOKYO Toy Show 2026 press conference / Japan Toy Awards 2026 awards ceremony。 Toy trends for 2026 are “toys reflecting social trends” and “nostalgia toys”
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Made up of 191 domestic toy manufacturers and organizations
Entries were received from 44 companies, comprising 356 products
The toy market in fiscal 2025 was worth ¥1.1664 trillion, 106.3% of the previous fiscal year
Card games and trading cards have grown to account for approximately 30% of the overall market (approximately ¥338.4 billion)
Smartphone-focused full-scale online RPG Sword and Magic Logres: Goddess of Ancient Times <Rate-up event for the 2 limited-time weapons “Terawitch” and “Cradle”!
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It has surpassed 9 million downloads worldwide
Through 2026/9/1 (Tue.) 23:59
Through 2026/9/2 (Wed.) 10:59
We will gift 100 Summer Gacha Tickets upon your first login during the campaign period
Tokai region’s largest outdoor Halloween entertainment event, “Hikari to Monogatari 2026,” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Nagara River in Gifu
Gel nail brand deumoon(ドゥムーン) launches its second collaboration with popular nail artist モリワキ ジュリナ. 4 colors arrive, blending sweetness with sophistication.
A fair featuring 『Kyūnbro』 (Akagi Wen and Murakumo Kagetsu) and 『THE BOOM』 (Hihachi Mana and Inami Rai), VTubers affiliated with にじさんじ, will be held at Animate stores nationwide starting Aug. 26.
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The “にじさんじ 『Kyūnbro』 『THE BOOM』 Fair” will be held starting Aug. 26, 2026.
This fair will run at Animate stores nationwide (excluding Animate’s online store) from Aug. 26 to Sept. 13, 2026.
For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on にじさんじ and NIJISANJI EN merchandise or Gratte collaboration food and drinks
【Kyūnbro】Aurora Acrylic Stand. Release date: Aug. 26, 2026. Price: ¥1,800 each (tax included)
【Kyūnbro】Fluffy Charm. Release date: Aug. 26, 2026. Price: ¥2,500 each (tax included)
【THE BOOM】Random Glitter Can Badge. Release date: Aug. 26, 2026. Price: ¥650 (tax included)
【THE BOOM】Mini Acrylic Block. Release date: Aug. 26, 2026. Price: ¥1,400 each (tax included)
The Shinobi World War versions of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha figures from NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 are returning. Now available exclusively through select retailers, including あみあみ.
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Suggested retail price: ¥17,600 each (tax included)
[Architecture] What lies ahead for data centers surging forward on robust demand? Kawahara Hidehito’s Architecture Management Study Group vol.3 to be held on 9/11 (Friday)! (Hybrid format; free seminar and networking event)
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More than 300 people trained since the program launched in 2023
[TOKYO Whisky Library] 10th anniversary of its opening! A single-cask M&H (Milk & Honey), aged in a pomegranate wine cask—a remarkably rare variety worldwide—will be released for a limited time on August 25 (Tuesday)
A limited-edition Respect for the Aged Day label arrives for sweet potato ice cream, which has sold more than 4,000 sets, offering a cool gift for the holiday amid lingering summer heat [Oimoya]
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More than 4,000 sets sold since launch
Japan's average September temperature has risen over the long term at a rate of 1.49°C per 100 years
Earned an overall rating of 4.87 from 39 reviews on 楽天市場
For Father's Day 2026, a Father's Day limited-edition label was created for the first time, with more than 500 sets sold
6 pieces, free shipping, 3,980 yen
Won 楽天市場's Best Shop award in the sweets category for 16 consecutive years
Japanese-dubbed versions of Is It a Coincidence?, starring Chae Jong-hyeop, and Idol Eye, starring Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Kim Jae-young, begin exclusive free streaming on ABEMA!
Tackling the worsening issue of children on waiting lists for after-school day services. After-school day service ウィズ・ユー opens a total of 11 new classrooms nationwide over the 3 months beginning in June — accelerating the nationwide expansion of support centers and increasing capacity to support children and their families
[Surges to No. 13 in Amazon's overall ranking!] Takes the No. 1 spot in 3 Amazon categories; major reprint decided less than 1 month after launch! The Letter Shop: Keisetsu Edition — 十 Letters That Changed My Exam Studies (Junior Edition)
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No. 13 overall in Amazon's Books category ranking
No. 1 in children's adventure reading
No. 1 in children's fairy tales and literature
No. 1 in education in the humanities and philosophy
1.45 million copies sold across the author's books
A showcase of Shuya Okino's record-sleeve artwork: VISUALIST~Shuya Okino Cover Art Exhibition opens September 18, 2026 (Friday)!
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A gallery space of approximately 10 tsubo
A career spanning more than 30 years
Created more than 1,000 CD covers
An event hosted for more than 27 years
5,500 yen (tax included)
4,950 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:HMV record shop 渋谷、Bankrobber LABO、solla Inc.、Mondo Grosso、ユナイテッド・シネマ豊洲、りそな銀行東京ミッドタウン支店、Levi's、Nike、フォルクスワーゲン、成田空港、バーニーズ ニューヨーク新宿店、KYOTO JAZZ MASSIVE、KYOTO JAZZ SEXTET、Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra、interfm、Tokyo Crossover Radio、readymade international、DIGUMA Doghnuts、MAD BLACK Latin Combo
[Generative AI × DX] How can we overcome “distributed but not used”? The journey to embedding practical use at ロッテ and サーラグループ to be revealed at the “BSIA Symposium 2026”
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サーラグループ, with 47 companies and approximately 4,800 employees
Capacity: 200 people (advance registration required; first come, first served)
Admission: ¥5,000
Companies mentioned:イーディーエル株式会社、ロッテ、サーラグループ、株式会社サーラビジネスソリューションズ、Google for Education、Google LLC
It takes 2 years to arrive. And yet, you can buy it for just 3 days!? Online sales for 3 days only, Sept. 5 (Sat.)–7 (Mon.). Even “not arriving right away” is part of the appeal. The ultimate sweet potato treat, hard to get your hands on.
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Delivery may take up to 2 years
THE potato ¥4,500
Shipping: ¥2,000 nationwide (tax included)
Free shipping on purchases of ¥18,000 or more
Store at −18°C or below
Companies mentioned:SERENDIPITY株式会社、THE、THE chocola、THE LAB NAGOYA
Five Deaf athletes affiliated with Tokyo Power Technology—翠 門脇, 宏人 北谷, 莉生 遠山, 諒斗 瀧澤 and 拓也 岡田—received awards from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology at the Reiwa 8 Sports Meritorious Service Awards and other honors
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The 25th Summer Deaflympics Tokyo 2025
Approximately 3,000 athletes from 70–80 countries and regions took part
The “immersive painting exhibition” “Paintings You Must Not Look At,” which drew more than 50,000 visitors in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, arrives in Hokkaido! Opens in Sapporo on Oct. 2 (Fri.)
[OSAMU GOODS] New arrival! Combines the beauty of luxurious embroidery with the lightness of carrying only what you need. Add a playful touch to your everyday look with grown-up charm. A compact 2WAY pochette
CAMEL affiliate Ray of Water supports recovery efforts in areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake, installing an “AirQua” water generator at the Kosa Town Office
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Original1口20,000円から不動産投資を始めることができます。
Companies mentioned:株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート、株式会社Ray of Water、株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、株式会社JBサステナブル
Orders are now being accepted for merchandise including ribbed long-sleeve T-shirts, T-shirts, character rubber mats and mugs from the TV anime 「New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT」!
Orders are now being accepted for merchandise including a set of 2 hologram buttons, a set of 2 metallic buttons, acrylic coasters (with stands) and thick acrylic stands from the TV animation 『ガンバレ!中村くん!!』!
[HIKE編集部] Set to take part in the off-site editorial department at 「コミティア157」 on Sunday, August 23! Submissions of all genres are welcome, with a particular call for creators working on manga adaptations
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Sunday, August 23, 2026
COMIC ELAN will begin serializing 5 works in 2026
Companies mentioned:HIKE編集部、株式会社HIKE、コミティア、COMIC ELAN、COMIC Blossom、COMIC BLUE BELL