The long-awaited rising star of Japanese science fiction is finally unleashed. Teiji Riyama’s “At the Place Where All Dreams End” to be published by Tokyo Sogensha on August 20
【Yamazaki Jitsugyo: New Products】New products are now available, including a bowl and colander set for scooping and washing, and an extendable slide rack that adds storage space.
[A new way to cool off this summer] Limited-time VR event at 「Edo-gura」 by Asakusa Jidaiya! Introducing the talked-about Japanese horror title 「Shira-san: The Arrival of Death」
[株式会社SIND] AI nursing-record support SaaS 「Caretomo」 to exhibit and present at the 30th 日本看護管理学会 Annual Conference. Luncheon seminars sold out shortly after registration opened, with both days at capacity
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A total of approximately 760 nursing administrators are expected to attend
「Will implementing a revenue management system increase sales?」株式会社micado and ダイナミックプラス release an archived video of their joint seminar on pricing strategies for accommodation facilities
It's not that 「the sound is too quiet」. Important words are buried in noise. Cearvol to begin distributing coupons for its 「Wave」 and 「Wave Lite」 personal sound amplifiers on August 20
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Coupon distribution starts: August 20, 2026 (Thu)
Companies mentioned：Cearvol、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場、UNICE Intelligent Medical Shenzhen Co.,Ltd.
A long-established inn in Tsuetate Onsen, Oguni, Kumamoto, passes the torch to the next generation! Ceremony held to sign the business transfer agreement for 「Ryokan Marumasa」
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The plan is to offer room-only stays on the 2nd floor starting at around ¥3,000
[Whisky introduction] 「Mamoru Tsuchiya Special Tasting: Taste 7 Shangri-La Series Whiskies and a Talk Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Tibet Expedition」 to be held August 29
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Tasting selections: Strathmill 2014 11 years; Benriach 2013 12 years; Dalmunach 2016 9 years; Staoisha (Bunnahabhain) 2014 10 years; Gaiaflow Shizuoka 2018 7 years; Ichiro's Malt & Grain Single Cask #14903; Tennessee Bourbon 2016 9 years. 7 bottles in total are planned.
Course fee: ¥7,700 (tax included)
To mark this 50th anniversary, we would like to hold a tasting event featuring a special Shangri-La series.
A new seminar room with seating for 81, the largest scale to date, opened on October 1, 2023
Osaka's Sakaisuji-Hommachi nail salon private nailsalon mellow now offers custom nail tips. In collaboration with タテヨコシネマ, it releases the vertical short drama “来愛編”
[オルタナ's first Kyushu project] Invests in Daimyo Square, a commercial facility in Tenjin, Fukuoka, valued at ¥11.4 billion. Expected annual yield: 3.9–4.1%
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Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in Fukuoka's Tenjin area starting from ¥100,000
The group has achieved 36 consecutive fiscal years of revenue and profit growth
Economic impact: approximately ¥1.9 trillion
Employment impact: approximately 59,000 people
The number of foreign visitors entering Fukuoka City reached approximately 4.33 million in 2025
Operates 895 stores in Japan and overseas
Number of units issued: 445,000
Operating period: approximately 5 years and 0 months
A gift set from ふくや, a long-established maker of Hakata's famous mentaiko (8
Launch of malware analysis training for advanced cybersecurity professionals, taught and supervised by world-renowned malware researcher Yosuke Chubachi
SUKU, a craft inn offering an immersive experience of Echizen washi, to open new guestroom wing SUKU hanare on October 1, 2026.
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The new guestroom wing SUKU hanare (スク ハナレ) at SUKU (スク), a craft inn offering an immersive experience of Echizen washi, will open on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Reservations will open on the official website on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
The Imadate area of Echizen City is a production center for Echizen washi, with a history of approximately 1,500 years.
More than 40 washi businesses still operate in the area
“KETA (桁),” which can accommodate up to 6 guests
Rates｜From ¥22,000 (tax included) / 1 night, room only
A kitchen-equipped room that can accommodate up to 2 guests
Rates｜From ¥18,500 (tax included) / 1 night, room only
【45 tuna in 1 day! More than 250 in total, thanks to your support!】Experience the unparalleled sourcing power and craftsmanship of 大起水産! The 6th “Live Whole Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show” will be held on Saturday, August 29!
ピックルボールワン expands plans to operate dedicated pickleball courts in Tokyo and begins accepting reservations for PICKLEBALL PARK TOYOSU, which it is developing and operating!
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The domestic pickleball population is approximately 330,000
The company now operates 3 dedicated pickleball court facilities in Tokyo
[Rd. 4 on 8/29] Exhibition race drivers announced! — A diverse lineup, including e-motorsports players, will take to the track!
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Taking place on Saturday, August 29
Event hours: 12:00 ~ 16:00
NASCAR’s signature high-speed quad-oval, measuring 1.5 miles (approximately 2.41 km)
A 1.5-mile (approximately 2.4-kilometer) oval
Heat 1 / 5 laps
Heat 2 / 3 laps
Up to 20 vehicles
Established May 10, 2023
Companies mentioned：UNIZONE、JeMO、恒志堂レーシング北海道、岩手馬コレーシング、東京ヴェルディレーシング、遠州ハママツモータース、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、Jiqoo Racing、JAF、名古屋王者株式会社、株式会社オートバックスセブン、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社
Limited-time offer: Get up to 48,000 yen off the popular medical administration course! Now is your chance to earn a qualification at a great price! Up to 50% off tuition in this campaign — plus, tuition is 0 yen if you take a job as a ニチイ medical administration staff member
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Up to 50% off tuition
40% off correspondence and live-streaming courses
ニチイ has contracts with approximately 6,000 medical institutions nationwide
Approximately 1,900 care service facilities operated
More than 2 million professionals in the medical and care fields trained
Rare Iki beef bought whole. 3 limited-edition dishes, including teppanyaki you grill yourself, arrive in Osaka’s Honmachi on August 20 | 北海道海鮮 にほんいち 本町店
[TV anime “吸血鬼すぐ死ぬ2” × DiCE] Collaboration coming to Ikebukuro, Osaka and Yokohama! “A random concoction made with the egg John dropped” joins the drink menu!
【D-SHOCK 5th Kanto Third Qualifier】51 groups and 158 participants gather in Kanagawa! Announcing all results from the 2026-2027 season, judged by 2 accomplished judges, with total prize money of 500,000 yen at stake
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51 groups combining teams and solo entrants
158 participants
Total prize money: 500,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社Chord Prise、株式会社BUZZ GROUP
Avant adds a peer comparison feature for capital costs to AVANT Compass — supporting a more multifaceted review of a company’s own capital costs, a premise for EP and corporate valuation
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The “Peer Comparison Feature for Capital Costs” became available in August 2026
Men’s health concerns include hair loss and thinning hair, and weight and body shape. Physical concerns include eye problems, declining sleep quality and insufficient sleep
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3,000 men nationwide aged 20–79
“Hair loss and thinning hair” and “weight and body shape” were in the 20% range
“Eye problems,” “declining sleep quality” and “insufficient sleep” were in the 40% range
14% said they “know both the name and what it is”
Awareness rate: 55%
73% among people in their 70s
Awareness of LOH syndrome is low, at less than 10%
14% even among people in their 20s and 30s, the age groups with higher awareness
43% said they “do not pay particular attention or make any special considerations”
28% said, “My understanding is insufficient, but I try to be considerate”
Among unmarried respondents, 51% said they “do not pay particular attention or make any special considerations”
A seminar titled “Reviewing and Transforming Corporate R&D Strategies to Enhance Corporate Value,” led by Toru Takahashi, Representative Director of 株式会社ニューチャーネットワークス, will be held on September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)!
“ほいくis,” a comprehensive information media outlet for childcare professionals, and “Web幹事,” a website production consultation site, form a business partnership and launch website production and social media management support services
“Michael Jackton,” the man carrying on Michael Jackson’s spirit, will hold a birthday concert at Blues Alley in Meguro, Tokyo, on August 29!
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More than 16 million total followers across social media
TikTok followers: more than 13.3 million
YouTube channel subscribers: more than 3.6 million
Appears in more than 200 stage performances and media appearances annually
Companies mentioned：Michael Jackton、株式会社Flowcial、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ワーナー・ブラザース、めざましテレビ、オールスター感謝祭、相席食堂、Los Angeles Times、Daily Star、目黒 Blues Alley Japan、チケットぴあ
The latest HC volume goes on sale the same day! “Don’t Spend Your Youth on Someone’s Remaining Life” appears on the cover! Issue 18 of “Hana to Yume” goes on sale August 20 (Thursday)!
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■ List price: 594 yen (base price 540 yen + 10% tax)
World’s first dedicated beamline to be built at SPring-8-II to “examine materials for fuel cells and water electrolysis in their entirety while in motion”
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SPring-8-II is a 4th-generation synchrotron radiation facility where the brightness (brilliance) of the synchrotron radiation will increase to approximately 100 times its current level, reaching the world's highest brightness
Work will begin in the second half of fiscal 2027, in conjunction with construction of SPring-8-II
Aiming to begin operations in fiscal 2029
Measurements that previously took approximately 1 month across multiple beamlines will be completed in approximately 1 day through simultaneous measurement, with an expected speed increase of about 30 times
From the latest works by Living National Treasures to pieces by rising artists, approximately 550 examples of traditional Japanese crafts come together in one place. The 73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition will be held on the 7th floor of the Main Building at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Opens Wednesday, Sept. 2
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Award-winning works selected from 1,071 entries submitted through an open call
This marks the 73rd edition
Held from Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, to Tuesday, Sept. 15
A corner where you can view catalogs from the past 10 years
A new approach to brand PR. nonu, centered on Kampo, launches “cinema ads,” which are attracting attention overseas, as a pioneering initiative in Japan.
Vestory, an apparel inventory management and demand forecasting AI, begins integration with CROSS MALL, a cloud service for centralized management of multiple online shops
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Capital: 354 million yen (as of the end of July 2025)
Employees: 1,075 [consolidated] (as of April 1, 2026)
Net sales: 19.294 billion yen [consolidated] (actual results for the fiscal year ended July 2025)
Capital: approximately 28 million yen (including capital reserves)
CROSS MALL, a cloud service for centralized management of multiple online shops, begins integration with Vestory, inventory management and demand forecasting AI specializing in apparel
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Capital: 354 million yen (as of the end of July 2025)
Employees: 1,075 [consolidated] (as of April 1, 2026)
Revenue: 19.294 billion yen [consolidated] (results for the fiscal year ended July 2025)
[Exhibition Decoration Lab speaker] Bizibl社 to host a webinar: “Thirty-Six Stratagems for Exhibitions: Summer 2026 Campaign (Decisive Battle Edition) — Master every technique, from booth design and giveaways to follow-up, and maximize results!”
The 13th グレイドパーク private event space opens on Aug. 22, a 3-minute walk from Shinagawa Station. Hold everything from seminars to receptions at one venue
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A 3-minute walk from the Takanawa Exit of JR Shinagawa Station
The main floor is approximately 200㎡
Standing reception: maximum 120 people
Seated: maximum 84 people
Classroom-style: 69 people
More than 300 rental meeting rooms and event spaces
[Survey on disposable plastic products] In response to shortages and rising prices of plastic raw materials, more than 60% said they would accept simpler containers and packaging, while more than 50% would accept simpler container and packaging designs, colors and printing
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“Containers and packaging become simpler” — 63.5%
“Container and packaging designs, colors and printing become simpler” — 51.4%