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CE Music Creative will release Rolling Stone Japan vol.35, featuring BTS on the cover, on June 25. The issue includes a fully translated version of the global cover story published in 16 countries.
Companies mentioned：Rolling Stone、Amazon
Izawa Towel Co., Ltd. has launched 2 models, Super Softness Series and Super Low lint Series, from its own brand Towel Laboratory on Amazon.com in the U.S. Since entering the U.S. market in August 2025, the company aims to expand its market share by broadening its lineup. The new products were developed to suit U.S. laundry practices, including high-temperature washing and large dryers, as well as user preferences. Super Low lint Series addresses lint sticking to fabrics during washing and difficulty drying, while Super Softness Series offers a soft texture.
Manga site KimiComi is holding a campaign offering volume 1 of the manga Magical Girl × Defeat Trial completely free. The latest, volume 3, is now on sale from Valkyrie Comics (Kill Time Communication). The author is Mitsuki Yanagihara. List price: 792 yen (720 yen before 10% tax); ISBN 9784799221563.
ハイアット has released a new brand film featuring Yuta Kishi of Number_i. In the Be More Signature film, Kishi takes on the role of a hotel staff member for the first time and highlights signature experiences.
Companies mentioned：ハイアット、アンダーズ 東京、ホテル虎ノ門ヒルズ、パーク ハイアット 東京
Ageha Inc. (securities code: 9330) will hold an online seminar on May 14, 2026 (Thursday), titled Narrative Design for Midterm Management Plans: Turning Management's Intent into a Source of Pride for All Employees. The seminar aims to help embed midterm management plans among employees and will explain narrative design methods. It is intended for corporate planning, human resources and public relations professionals, and participation is free. Ageha Inc. was established in August 2001, has capital of 284.1 million yen (as of September 30, 2025), and provides a full range of corporate branding support services.
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On April 13, 2026, Farmacias Similares held the grand opening event for Dr. Simi TOKYO, Japan's first POPUP store for the Mexican character Dr. Simi, at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya. CEO Victor González Herrera took the stage and explained the background to the company's expansion into Japan. Guest Kumamon and Dr. Simi performed a dance together. The POPUP store has been running at ZeroBase Shibuya since April 10 and offers an experiential venue blending Japanese and Mexican cultures. The event marked the start of Dr. Simi's full-scale expansion in Japan.
The United States began blockading Iranian ports amid tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about energy supplies and leaving major European stock indexes slightly lower at the close. London's FTSE 100 fell 0.17%, while losses in Frankfurt and Paris were also modest.
A man surnamed Wei splashed gasoline outside a Chinese medicine clinic in Taichung's Xitun District on the evening of the 12th and fled. Police arrested him on the 13th. Prosecutors said he was suspected of repeatedly threatening people using similar methods, and that the case was serious and posed a public safety risk. They have petitioned the Taichung District Court to detain him and deny him visitation.
U.S. President Trump warned that any Iranian vessels approaching the U.S. military's blockade zone would be sunk immediately. The move continues his hard-line stance against illicit maritime activity.
The United States has begun a blockade of Iranian ports, escalating international tensions over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. After peace talks collapsed over the weekend, President Trump announced a blockade of the strategically vital strait. Iran's military denounced the move as piracy and hinted at retaliation. The United Nations maritime agency said no country has the right to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan is working to resolve the confrontation between the United States and Iran.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung compared Israel's military actions against Palestinians to the Nazi Holocaust in a social media post, triggering a diplomatic dispute with Israel and criticism at home. Israel's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the remarks, calling them unacceptable, particularly on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day. South Korea's Foreign Ministry responded that Lee's comments concerned universal human rights and expressed regret over what it called Israel's misunderstanding. South Korea's conservative opposition People Power Party criticized Lee for speaking carelessly and accused him of applying a double standard.