Lebanon: Israeli forces’ killing of emergency medical workers is unacceptable—protect medical and rescue personnel
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Following the deaths of 2 emergency medical workers in an Israeli attack in southern Lebanon, Médecins Sans Frontières (国境なき医師団) is strongly calling for the protection of medical and rescue personnel. Rescue operations at the scene are severely restricted, putting civilians’ lives at risk.
[Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture] “I was planning to go” won’t be soon enough. The Ajiisaka Poppy Garden is in full bloom 🌺 Best viewing this weekend!
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The Ajiisaka Poppy Garden in Ogori City, Fukuoka, Japan, is in full bloom, and officials are urging people to make the most of this weekend’s flower-viewing season.
Notice Regarding the Conversion of Group Companies into Wholly Owned Subsidiaries and Change of Trade Names
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MIRARTH Holdings will make 2 group companies wholly owned subsidiaries and rename them on July 1 to strengthen its brand and advance its mid-term management plan.
[May 15 is J.League Day] Reactions to fans’ picks for the strongest clubs of all time revealed! “They were just absurdly strong”—enthusiastic responses for ’20 Kawasaki Frontale, ’02 Júbilo Iwata and others
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ABEMA announced the results of its J.League fan poll for the strongest clubs of all time, with 2020 Kawasaki Frontale, 2002 Júbilo Iwata and others selected.
[AEON Retail] Topvalu umbrellas for sun and rain come in about 1.3 times as many varieties as last year, with 50 types available
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AEON Retail will expand its Topvalu range of umbrellas for sun and rain starting May 15, offering 50 styles, 1.3 times last year’s number. It is also introducing its first limited-edition high-performance model with a heat-shielding rate of 45% or higher.
Tokuma Shoten Storytelling Newcomer Award Established
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The children’s books editorial department of 株式会社徳間書店 has established the Tokuma Shoten Storytelling Newcomer Award to discover talent in stories for middle-grade elementary school students. Submissions open on July 1, 2026.
[First in Japan] “Mitz 金沢,” an experiential complex with a permanent playground+ installation, grand opens on Saturday, May 30, 2026! A new hub for interaction where “food, play and travel” meet, opening at the west exit of Kanazawa Station
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The complex “Mitz 金沢,” combining dining, experiential attractions and camper van rentals, will open on May 30, 2026, at the west exit of JR Kanazawa Station, becoming Japan’s first permanent site for “playground+.”
[GODZILLA ・ HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET] 3rd collaboration: 2 styles of original-print T-shirts go on sale May 15 (Friday)
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To mark Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, apparel brand “HOLLYWOOD RANCH MARKET” has launched its 3rd collaboration with Godzilla, with 2 monochrome-print T-shirts going on sale May 15.
[Kaga Onsenkyo] Discover the delicate yet opulent beauty of Kutani ware at “Kaga Ikuryokuen” in Yamanaka Onsen. “Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition” to be held
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A special exhibition featuring Kutani ware artist Shunjiro Ishitomi will be held at “Kaga Ikuryokuen” in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, from May 16 to June 15, 2026. The exhibition will showcase original works combining traditional techniques with foil.
First public recording confirmed for “Future Leaders Voice,” the radio show hosted by “脱・税理士スガワラくん,” with 1.65 million YouTube subscribers! An “entrepreneurship entertainment” experience and networking event with IMALU to be held on June 25
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A PR company announced that it will hold the first public recording and networking event for the radio show hosted by “脱・税理士スガワラくん,” with 1.65 million YouTube subscribers, and IMALU on June 25.
Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” to speak at “Commerce Summit 2026,” a conference for retail and e-commerce, in Miyazaki
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REHATCH will showcase its marketing AI OS “ENSOR” at “Commerce Summit 2026,” sharing how integrating data analysis and creative generation through AI can improve efficiency.
Immersive gaming experience event “XREAL Gaming Challenge” to be held at Shibuya PARCO
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XREAL held the “XREAL Gaming Challenge” event at Shibuya PARCO on May 9, 2026, showcasing a new immersive gaming experience with AR glasses that brings “a big screen anywhere.”
Companies mentioned：XREAL株式会社、CAGUUU、ビサイド、PARCO GAMES
“Next-generation play styles” created with AR × furniture. At an XREAL-hosted event, CAGUUU’s products drew attention as “partners that complete the immersive experience”
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CAGUUU provided furniture in support of XREAL’s AR gaming experience event.
[Urgent release] Hail also struck the Kanto and Kansai regions yesterday, the 14th (Thursday). Could asset values fall by 20%? “Hail Damage Countermeasures Action Manual” published to protect your car from hail damage.
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株式會社池內 has urgently released a “Hail Damage Countermeasures Manual” to protect cars amid hailstorms in the Kanto and Kansai regions, and is holding an event to mark the opening of its Honjo store.
Cover and special feature: Pikachu (Pokémon) / AERA on sale May 18
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Asahi Shimbun Publications announced that Pikachu, as Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary, will appear on the cover of AERA’s enlarged May 25 issue, which will also feature a special report on cutting-edge university research and a profile interview with Luup CEO Daiki Okai.
Yamaguchi Prefecture wedding venue Notre Dame Ube will hold its 15th-anniversary Grand Appreciation Festival on May 24, 2026, featuring a mock wedding and a local market.
Crowdfunding planned for the “Hokuriku Recovery Children’s Music Caravan & Developmental Support Lecture,” an event supporting recovery from the Noto Peninsula Earthquake
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To support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, children’s concerts and lectures on developmental support will be held in 3 Hokuriku prefectures in late July, with crowdfunding also planned.
Tech for Impact Summit 2027 to be held—The 4th summit will take place in Tokyo on May 18, 2027 (Tuesday) and 19 (Wednesday). Waitlist registration opens.
【Taking place May 31 (Sunday)】Watch the UEFA Champions League final, “PSG vs. Arsenal,” in real time! Hiroki Kono and Daisuke Nasu will provide live commentary amid the excitement at Karaoke Manekineko.
“An invitation to LA?!” A hugely popular influencer who is also active on television goes undercover at H4, which offers the job-hunting internship “Time-Slip Experience Program.”
Step into a midsummer world of ice: Shizuka Arakawa-produced “Friends on Ice 2026” announces the return of world champion Kaori Sakamoto after 5 years!
Japan Badminton Association × Japan Women’s University’s “Faculty of Economics (tentative name)”—Proposing new ways to experience sports that resonate with women and younger audiences through an economic perspective.
Akutagawa Prize-winning author Naoki Matayoshi and a medical specialist discuss lifestyle habits important for brain health and the value of raising awareness early, from everyday and medical perspectives.
【Condominiums in Tokyo’s 3 central wards】Are condominiums in redevelopment areas increasingly going unsold? Meanwhile, residential areas enjoy stable demand.
Ease anxiety with science and find your way to natural sleep. This book is full of ideas to help you find your personal strategy for better sleep and restore a body and mind that can fall asleep naturally. “The Science of Sleep,” from the Beautiful Living series, is now on sale.
From skincare and makeup to the structure and ingredients of skin, hair and nails, this book offers a systematic explanation of the science behind beauty. Clear, evidence-based answers in this 1 book. “The Science of Beauty,” from the Beautiful Living series, is now on sale.
A book offering an at-a-glance look at the latest menopause care, still uncommon in Japan! Learn new ways to navigate menopause. “The Science of Menopause,” from the Beautiful Living series, is now on sale.
Notice of the launch of “Ochaken” animated LINE stickers.
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To capitalize on the “Heisei nostalgia” boom, Creative Plus announced the release of animated LINE stickers featuring Ochaken, the soothing character created in 2002.
The “Kindergarten, Nursery School and Preschool Job Fair in Himeji 2026” is taking place!
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Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, announced that it will hold a joint job fair for kindergartens, nursery schools and other local institutions on June 20, 2026.
Why don’t hotels make a profit even when they’re fully booked?—“AI HotelBrain on IDX” unveils an optimization AI model designed to transform hotel management.
A report from the Yokohama venue of “Let’s Sortie Together! The Battle Cats Exhibition”!
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“Let’s Sortie Together! The Battle Cats Exhibition,” a showcase of the popular game “The Battle Cats” by ポノス株式会社, is making its Kanto debut in Yokohama. Exhibits that let visitors experience the game’s world and limited-edition merchandise are proving popular.
【Ways for children to spend their days off】Departing June 7: Doctor Experience School 【morning and afternoon】
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Plus One Education will hold the “Junior Doctor Experience Camp” on June 7, 2026, giving elementary school students a hands-on experience of medical work and the chance to interact with healthcare professionals.
A pop-up shop for popular VTuber Amau Shirōppu is coming to 2 GiGO locations nationwide! New merchandise featuring original illustrations is on the way!
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Chugai Mining will hold a pop-up shop for VTuber Amau Shirōppu at GiGO Ikebukuro and Namba, featuring new merchandise.
Bringing community well-being to life with “AI × amusement”! The 15th location in Shizuoka Prefecture and 4th in Hamamatsu City! FIT-EASY Hamamatsu Shitoro has officially opened, with an early membership campaign underway.
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FIT-EASY has opened a new location, “Hamamatsu Shitoro,” in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, featuring automated AI health management and a variety of entertainment and fitness facilities.
They’re Actually from the Same Cohort! Tontsukatan’s Morimoto and Yutaro Hamada Make Their First Joint Appearance: “Go Up Against Omaccha at Next Year’s R-1!”
What Sets Companies That Stop at “Using AI” Apart from Those That Transform with “AiX”? A Practical Guide for Mid-Sized and Small Businesses, “President, 90% of That AI Investment Is a Waste,” Now on Sale
Nogizaka46’s Saya Kanagawa 1st Photobook “Suki no Gradation” Goes on Sale June 30, 2026; All 21 Bookstore Purchase Bonus Designs Revealed!
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【TAC Judicial Scrivener】Everyone Is Welcome! Information on the Orientation for the Course Starting May 21 (Thu.)
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The Japanese education organization TAC is holding a free online information session for its judicial scrivener course, recruiting students aiming to earn their qualification in 2028.
【Limited-Edition Bonuses: Reservations Now Open】The Series Has Sold More Than 1.7 Million Copies! Volume 16 of “The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting,” the Heartwarming Yakuza Comedy About a Boss’s Only Daughter and His Youngest Lieutenant, Goes on Sale July 10!
2nd Photobook by Former #Babababambi Member Miyu Kishi to Be Released July 16 (Thu.)! A New Chapter for Her as a Woman, Featuring “Her Most Daring Looks Yet.”
【Tokushima Gambarous】Notice of Contract Renewal with Player Miyushi Tsuruta
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Professional basketball team Tokushima Gambarous has renewed its contract with key player Miyushi Tsuruta. The move signals the team’s intent to maintain stability and pursue victory next season.
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Group Begins Considering the Establishment of an Open-Ended Private Real Estate Fund, Leveraging Its Business Foundation and Real Estate Expertise
【ウェスティンホテル東京】“Mango & Melon Summer Fruit Dessert Buffet,” Featuring More Than 20 Types of Desserts: Spend 2 Months Surrounded by the Fragrance of Summer Fruit in a Sunlit Space Filled with Mango and Melon
Dolce & Gabbana Launches Items Inspired by Its Maiolica Pattern and Hosts an Event with Global Ambassador Jung Hae-in
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Dolce & Gabbana Celebrated the Launch of Its Fall/Winter Preview Collection Inspired by “Maiolica Tiles” with a Special Event at its Ginza Store, Attended by Global Brand Ambassador Jung Hae-in.
ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose to Hold “Beer Garden 2026: The World Falls in Love with Hokkaido” (July 1–September 13); A Lineup of Dishes That Pair Well with Summer Beer, Featuring Hokkaido’s Seasonal Ingredients Prepared Using Cooking Techniques from Around the World
Try Creating Your First 3DGS Model: Free Seminar on the Latest PortalCam Handheld Scanner to Be Held in Toranomon, Tokyo, on June 2 (Tue.) | First 5 Applicants
Your Home Is the Most Luxurious Place in Life. Resorttrust Group Launches “Prestige Nursing,” a New Non-Covered Nursing and Daily Living Support Business
A Nadia survey found that 兩成 of respondents had a close call with food poisoning at home. Although most said they refrigerate food as soon as they get home, only 一成 follow the refrigerator 七分滿 rule.
Japan Badminton Association × 日本女子大学 “Faculty of Economics (Tentative Name)”: Proposing New Ways to Enjoy Spectating Through Learning Economics from Consumers’ Perspectives
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The Japan Badminton Association and 日本女子大学 are partnering to analyze the spectator experience from students’ perspectives, with the aim of growing the badminton fan base to 1 million.
【Technoa】“Co-Creation Community” for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturing Business Leaders to Launch in Fall 2026
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Technoa will establish a “Co-Creation Community” in fall 2026 to connect leaders of small and mid-sized manufacturers; voting is now open to choose the community’s name.