80 people will be selected by lottery for an invitation】Speaking frankly about people and AI: a special discussion between 劉桂栄, an expert in management and DX implementation, and 大野萌子, an expert in psychology and human resource development
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80 people will be selected by lottery for an invitation
Training and speaking engagements for more than 1,000 companies and 60,000 people
三菱重工冷熱 develops and launches N-ブレス®, a compact ultra-low-temperature brine chiller using nitrogen refrigerant; achieves a smaller, more efficient product with an electric turbocharger developed by 三菱重工エンジン&ターボチャージャ
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Sales will begin in April 2027
Can handle a wide range of ultra-low temperatures, from minus 40°C to minus 100°C
Also supports cooling to ultra-low temperatures below minus 100°C
売れるネット広告社グループ(9235)forms strategic partnership in the AI field with 一般社団法人日本情報技術協会—using AI agents and international standard codes to advance e-commerce, advertising and M&A and increase corporate value
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We currently expect this partnership to have a minor impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending July 2027
LLMO measurement and improvement tool “LLMO Cheki” launches social media distribution option
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4,980 yen per month (excluding tax)
Distribute to up to 9 platforms at once, with images
OriginalX(Twitter)への配信は1プロジェクトあたり月30件まで
Companies mentioned:株式会社Itera、ChatGPT、Google AI Overview、Gemini、Perplexity、Claude、SearchGPT、Copilot、X(Twitter)、Facebook、Instagram、Threads、LinkedIn、Googleビジネスプロフィール、Bluesky、Pinterest、Reddit
New findings on quality control of CBD-infused foods—第一工業製薬 presents at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Food Science and Technology
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The global CBD food and beverage market is worth about US$11 billion in 2025
It is set to expand to about US$85 billion by 2034
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2026 to 2034 is 24.75%
Hair care brand “unu(ウヌ)” and “エスターバニー” team up for their first collaboration! Make your hair and mood extra cute with 6 limited-edition items, available in limited quantities!
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Price: 3,080 yen (tax included)
Price: 1,540 yen each (tax included)
Volume: 450mL+450g
Volume: 100mL each
Companies mentioned:unu(ウヌ)、エスターバニー、株式会社magicnumber、ロフト、OFFICIAL WEB SHOP、Esther Kim
[Press release / Request for press conference and coverage] Destruction of Borneo’s last primary forest and human rights abuses advanced by the Sarawak state government of Malaysia and 国際熱帯木材機関(ITTO)
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The project’s completion was formally decided in October 2024
Afterverse, the game studio behind the Brazilian youth-focused metaverse game PK XD, adopts AppHarbr to strengthen advertising safety in games for children
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More than 950 million downloads worldwide
More than 950 million downloads to date
More than 17 million monthly users
Rated 4.7 on Google Play
Rated 4.6 on the App Store
Advertising ARPU (ad revenue) improved by more than 5%
Companies mentioned:Afterverse、AppHarbr、Five Media Marketing Ltd.、Google Play、App Store
[Japanese sauna brand MySauna] Keep your preferred water temperature of 1°C–42°C year-round at home or in a facility. Launch of an all-inclusive “authentic cold plunge chiller set” featuring a Shigaraki-ware ceramic tub and dedicated chiller for about 1.5 million yen
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Ideal water temperature of 13°C–18°C
Tap water temperatures in summer (July–August) average around 27°C–28°C
Rises to a maximum of 29.5°C
Powerful cooling capacity (2,700 W)
Lowers the water temperature by about 7°C in about 1 hour
Research findings on athletes’ immunity submitted for an international patent. Use of diosgenin derived from the Okinawan native yam (Kuga-imo) is expanding.
船井総研あがたFAS to hold “Manufacturing Industry M&A Strategy Seminar” for manufacturing executives in Nagoya on September 18, 2026. Executives from both the acquiring and selling companies will attend and discuss before and after joining the group
船井総研 releases free resource “Business Succession Explained in Manga: Family Succession Edition,” explaining company stock valuation and a 10-year succession plan in manga for business owners with a designated successor
Launch of a Japanese-language learning app for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), developed by active Japanese-language instructors and free to get started: “Nihongo UGuru (にほんごウグル)”
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Free plan: ¥0
Basic plan: 550 yen (tax included) per month
Launched on August 17, 2026
Original資本金 3億 4,000万円
Number of employees: 21
Companies mentioned:株式会社アプティグローバル、LPK GLOBAL AKADEMKIK、UPTY GLOBAL TRAINING CENTER
[玉川高島屋S.C.] Menu Fair Information: Enjoy a refreshing moment in the summer heat! The “Oita Kabosu Menu Fair,” featuring seasonal kabosu from Oita Prefecture, starts Wednesday, August 26
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Through Tuesday, September 8
The jewelry brand “Jouete” opens Thursday, September 17
Sourdough pita sandwich with fried pike conger, Oita kabosu pepper, 1,800 yen
Oita kabosu douhua, 800 yen
Chilled fedelini with Oita kabosu and clams, 1,980 yen (limited to 10 servings per day)
Oita kabosu spicy soda, 770 yen
Japanese-style “Cicinelli” Slice with Oita kabosu, 880 yen
Oita kabosu with crispy, fluffy French fries, 600 yen à la carte
Companies mentioned:東神開発株式会社、玉川高島屋S.C.、JA全農、ニッポンエール、Jouete、Pasand by ne Quittez pas、CAFUNÉ、JA全農おおいた
[For pharmaceutical, medical device and other healthcare-related companies] Salesforce × healthcare institution master data enables automatic synchronization and updating of business partner data
[Limited quantity] Oisix and DEAN & DELUCA’s first collaboration on a lifestyle item: an eco bag with pouch that keeps cherished dishes looking beautiful while allowing them to be carried securely. On sale starting August 27 at 10:00
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Membership: 351,029
Cumulative shipments of the series: 250 million meals
Price: 3,190 yen
August 27, 2026
Looking ahead to the brand’s 50th anniversary in 2027
Opened its first store in Japan in Marunouchi, Tokyo, in 2003
Established in 2000
Founded in 1977 by Joel Dean and Giorgio DeLuca in Soho, New York, United States
[New service] “AI Implementation Desk” launches for executives facing challenges selecting AI providers | Free introductions to the best AI support companies based on management challenges
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One of Japan’s largest decision-maker matching platforms, with 7,000 screened members
Impartial introductions to support companies from a database of more than 3,000 companies
Now accepting orders for TV anime MAO trading Ani-Art acrylic stands, trading Ani-Art shikishi with stands and more!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise
[株式会社KIYONO] Dramatically reduce creative production workload! Launch of “MAGNET Creator,” which automatically generates creative content in a short time
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Create banners in as little as 1 minute
Create email newsletters and landing pages in as little as 3 minutes
Track record of supporting more than 400 companies
Launch of a “seismic-sensing circuit breaker (breaker-disconnection type)” that simply plugs into an outlet (※1). It detects shaking with high precision and cuts off the main circuit breaker (※2) to help prevent fires caused by electrical current
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To be rolled out from August 21, 2026, mainly at home improvement stores and online sites nationwide
When it detects shaking equivalent to seismic intensity 5 upper or higher, it cuts off the main circuit breaker (※2) in the distribution panel
Shaking at the set seismic intensity continues for 0.3 seconds or more
Activates when shaking equivalent to seismic intensity 4 or higher continues for 3 seconds or more
First location in Sendai City! Unlimited rice refills with Niigata-grown Koshihikari rice and crispy, fluffy aged pork cutlets! 「厚切りとんかつ よし平」柳生(やなぎう)店 opens Aug. 26 (Wed.)!
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About a 14-minute walk from JR Minami-Sendai Station
Balancing minimal physical restraints with fall prevention: 「ころやわマット」 installed in all beds at 「小金井リハビリテーション病院」 (220 beds)—the first full-hospital installation nationwide and the first at a hospital with 200 or more beds and a convalescent rehabilitation hospital
「浅草ビューホテル」 launches its autumn Sky View Afternoon Tea 「オータムコレクション」 on Sept. 1! Enjoy autumn flavors including grapes, chestnuts and figs, plus a new free-flow offer featuring 9 mocktails. At the 28th-floor bar lounge 「華美」.
【Fall 2026 limited-time offer】MY ONLY FRAGRANCE presents its seasonal 「共通香料プロジェクト -Autumn Edition-」 at 13 locations nationwide, themed around 「りんごとピオニーが香るEve」
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13 locations nationwide
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
10ml: ¥3,000
50ml: ¥6,500
100ml: ¥8,000
Companies mentioned:MY ONLY FRAGRANCE、株式会社フレグランスプロジェクト、Solamachi®
The hugely popular autumn-limited afternoon tea from last fall returns this year! Enjoy seasonal flavors including a Japanese chestnut chocolate Mont Blanc parfait and savory specialties such as chocolate tacos
University and vocational school students from 5 countries take on game development in Nagoya! International Game Concept Challenge 2026 to be held at トライデントコンピュータ専門学校 in September
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80 students
10 days
12 teams
10,000 people
Companies mentioned:トライデントコンピュータ専門学校、河合塾学園、Nanyang Polytechnic、Ynov Campus、Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology、Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University
Korean traditional fermented liquor 「OnTheLAMP」 to launch in Japan on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026; purchasers will be entered into a drawing for invitations to a premium event
【Case study】旭川信用金庫 fully brings multiple business systems in-house by migrating to SPIRAL, cutting costs by ¥1.2 million annually and improving operational efficiency through in-house development by staff with no prior development experience
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Annual cost savings of about ¥1.2 million
Cuts monthly system usage fees by more than ¥100,000
Extensive track record of implementation at more than 300 financial institutions
【Survey report】Part ①: A look at beauty supplements among women in their 20s to 40s. “For those who have never used beauty supplements, the barrier is not price but feeling convinced.”
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Monthly beauty spending among beauty supplement users is about ¥9,300
【Silver Week’s first 5-day break in 11 years】Some travelers with dogs are looking to avoid peak periods amid rising prices
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People planning or considering trips and outings with their dogs
People who chose different dates to avoid crowds and price increases
People who decided to travel or expand the scope of their trip because of the 5-day holiday
People who want to take their dogs on trips even if travel costs rise
Capital: 70,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned:株式会社バイオフィリア、ココグルメ、ミャオグルメ、国際自動車グループ、株式会社kmモビリティサービス、HIS、グランピング施設「GLAMHIDE WITH DOG KOMATSU」、松本観光コンベンション協会、YouTube登録者数100万人のミシュラン店料理長Georgeシェフ、JR東日本、I'm donut?、東武グループ、TPCマーケティングリサーチ株式会社
Making nail polish removal a “moment of space to restore your mind.” A luxurious-scented nail remover from 1948- COSMETICS FACTORY., a cosmetics maker founded in 1948, will go on sale August 21 (Friday).
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120 mL / 2,860 yen (tax included)
Launched in 2023 under the theme “Bringing pleasant color to everyday life”
A new status symbol: owning a tea field. Applications open August 20, 2026 (Thursday), for individuals and corporations to own “their own tea field” in Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture, through Re Tea Field Owner
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Participation fee: 33,000 yen per year (excluding tax)
Total: 99,000 yen (excluding tax)
Participation fee: 330,000 yen per year (excluding tax)
Total: 990,000 yen (excluding tax)
A tea field covering approximately 300 tsubo.
A large-scale tea plantation of approximately 3,000 tsubo.
A.I.KEN (アイケン), which has supported AI learning for more than 1,000 people nationwide, launches “A.I.KEN Reskilling Camp: Video Production Course,” specializing in AI-powered video production
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Has supported AI learning for more than 1,000 people nationwide
2-day in-person training
Approximately 2 weeks for individual project work
Companies mentioned:A.I.KEN、アイケン、株式会社ORENDA WORLD、ORENDA WORLD