FLYING JAPAN, operator of one of South Korea’s largest Japan travel communities, partners with MicroAd in a 3-company collaboration to enhance promotional services for South Korean tourists
[New release] The much-anticipated “Siete Leguas” is now available: additive-free craft tequila made from 100% agave using traditional methods.
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ジェイドックス株式会社 has begun distributing 3 varieties of “Siete Leguas,” additive-free craft tequila from a long-established Mexican distillery. The tequila is distinguished by its high-quality flavor, achieved through traditional methods.
About 350 people tried it at a music festival in Okinawa. Tennis Lounge’s effort to bring tennis that adds 10 years to life beyond the court
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Tennis Lounge set up a free trial booth at a music festival in Okinawa, attracting about 350 participants. It has been working to share the appeal of tennis beyond the court and help extend healthy life expectancy.
SoVa launches “Business Process Design Consulting” for midsize and growing companies! Rebuild a complex, piecemeal back office through one-stop support
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SoVa has launched “Business Process Design Consulting,” a new service providing end-to-end support for back-office operations at midsize and growing companies. The service aims to rebuild processes that have become complex.
[Hiroki Kashira’s latest book] “Thirteen Years in a Six-Bed Room: Unforgettable People I Met in the Hospital,” an essay recounting the funny yet sad human dramas of a hospital ward, goes on sale May 26 (Tue)!
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Hiroki Kashira’s essay “Thirteen Years in a Six-Bed Room,” based on his experience of illness, goes on sale May 26. It depicts the human dramas that unfold in a hospital ward.
“Phone lines and fiber-optic telephone service” are an issue in about 1 in 3 business phone inquiries [Survey]
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According to a survey by OFFICE110, 1 in 3 business phone inquiries concerned existing phone lines. This indicates that companies prioritize not only costs but also compatibility with their current infrastructure.
Emergency publication!! “The Iran War: The Schemes of the United States and Israel,” explaining the historical, political and social structures behind the conflict in the Iran war, which is affecting the world, including through economic disruption caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, goes on sale May 27!
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株式会社平凡社 will publish a new book by Miyata Osamu, “The Iran War: The Schemes of the United States and Israel,” on May 27, 2026. The book explains the background to the attacks on Iran in spring 2026 and the structure of international politics.
A.T. カーニー株式会社 adopts VARIETAS’s “AI Interviewer,” bringing the “case interview” used in strategy consulting to AI
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VARIETAS’s “AI Interviewer” has been introduced into A.T. Kearney’s recruitment process for case interviews. The company aims to discover talent globally and improve the candidate experience through digitalization.
A mural created by OVER ALLs in Betsukai, Hokkaido, has been featured on the cover of a new song by MONOBRIGHT. The project is a symbolic fusion of local industry and art.
ALGO ARTIS and Union Construction launch full-scale operation of a project to enhance railway track maintenance work planning
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ALGO ARTIS and Union Construction have launched full-scale operation of an AI-assisted system for planning railway maintenance work. Its UI incorporates on-site expertise to standardize planning tasks and support safe railway operations.
[Time-saving DX] The “Stamp” feature has been added to “Tsunagaru Iezukuri plantable,” a communication app for home builders. It speeds up responses on-site and deepens trust with clients.
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The home-builder app “plantable” has added a “Stamp” feature. Instant reactions help improve on-site work efficiency and build trust with clients.
New energy candy for those crucial moments: “UPROCK + Salt Summer Gang Pineapple Flavor”
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Sanko Seika will release “Uprock + Salt Summer Gang Pineapple Flavor,” a limited-time energy candy product aimed at young men and marketed for its focus-boosting benefits.
Fukushima Prefecture Health and Sanitation Association begins offering “NEC Health Checkup Results Prediction Simulation” to screening participants via its official LINE account
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Fukushima Prefecture Health and Sanitation Association begins offering “NEC Health Checkup Results Prediction Simulation” through LINE. It visualizes future disease risks and possible improvements based on health checkup results, encouraging participants to change their behavior.
株式会社AmbiRise begins offering an automatic invoice-entry assistance feature using generative AI-OCR for “Haratte,” its electronic billing service for local governments and public institutions
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株式会社AmbiRise has added an automatic entry assistance feature powered by generative AI-OCR to its local government service “Haratte.” Automatically converting invoice PDFs into data will reduce administrative workloads for public employees and businesses.
[Taking place June 4 (Thu)] In 2026, new customer acquisition models are reaching their limits. A winning strategy to dramatically improve profit margins by “revitalizing” existing assets
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Brain Lab and Kairos Marketing will hold a free webinar on June 4, 2026, focused on improving profit margins at recruitment agencies. They will present a strategy for using existing candidate lists with marketing automation.
WalkMe provided to Ricoh as a key tool supporting frontline-led “process DX”
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Ricoh has adopted WalkMe to advance frontline-led process DX. It is being used across 9 systems and by 35,000 people, helping improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Shunshukai, a faction of the Tokyo Bar Association, holds legal tech training session looking ahead to changes in legal practice in the mints era — Legalscape COO Tsuganezawa to speak
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Legalscape COO Tsuganezawa spoke at Shunshukai’s legal tech training session. He explained the effectiveness and uses of legal-specialized AI in legal practice in the AI era.
“BA Awards 2026: Specialists Supporting Regional Economies” to be held
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Kokopelli Inc. will hold the “BA Awards 2026,” an awards event for financial institutions, on June 12, 2026. The event will recognize employees who have achieved results in supporting regional businesses and promote cross-industry exchange.
Tokai Air announces additional sales for its 2026 summer schedule
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Tokai Air has begun additional sales for its Niigata–Sapporo and Niigata–Nagoya routes ahead of the 2026 summer holiday season. The tickets are for travel from late July through the end of August.
[A savior for vacant-home owners] The real estate social network “Uchikatsu” surpasses 600 registered businesses!
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The number of businesses registered with “Uchikatsu,” a real estate social network, has surpassed 600. Its distribution model with no advertising fees is contributing to solutions for the vacant-home problem.
“Touch” supports your dog’s health. Massage seminar for pre-senior dogs held [Event report]
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Wellpharma’s “M&N’s CBD” held a lower-limb massage seminar in Tokyo for pre-senior dogs and their owners. The event promoted preventive care to extend healthy lifespans.
Are DC/iDeCo and NISA rivals or friends? (2026) — About 80% of DC/iDeCo users are also positive about NISA
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A survey by the research institute of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank found that about 80% of DC users are also positive about NISA. The findings show that the two systems are increasingly being used together for asset building.
“A lineup of the finest local puddings” — Rich, smooth treats you can find nowhere else — The first “Pudding Tour” comes to 阪急うめだ本店! Popular e-commerce site “Tokimeku! Otori-yose” opens a limited-time shop (May 27–June 2)
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株式会社グルメ杵屋 will hold “Pudding Tour,” an event bringing together regional puddings from across Japan, for the first time at 阪急うめだ本店.
[Survey on age spots] 78.3% of people aged 40 and over are concerned about warts on their face or neck | A thorough comparison of treatment costs for liquid nitrogen versus carbon dioxide laser
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アイシークリニック surveyed 300 men and women in their 40s to 70s about age-related warts. The findings showed that about 80% were concerned about warts, while awareness of treatment options was low.
“Coffee Pudding,” inspired by the popular pudding at Depot, a nostalgic bar near Tokyo Station, launches May 26 (Mon) at Depot and JOE TALK COFFEE
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“Depot” and “JOE TALK COFFEE,” operated by 株式会社CLASSIC, will begin selling the new “Coffee Pudding” on May 26, 2026. The product combines the know-how behind their popular pudding with their own freshly roasted coffee.
Comparative absorption study of rice-bran-derived “Rice Magnesium” conducted; new findings announced on its absorption profile: “absorbed gradually and works continuously”
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Tsuno Food Industrial conducted a human absorption study of its “Rice Magnesium” ingredient. The study confirmed gradual absorption and sustained effects, suggesting potential benefits for maintaining health.
Strengthening promotional services for Korean tourists through a partnership with FLYING JAPAN, which operates one of South Korea’s largest communities for Japan travel
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MicroAd, FLYING JAPAN and BeWell partner to launch inbound promotion for Koreans. The companies will connect NAVER Cafe with physical locations to support end-to-end marketing.
Umenohana Group celebrates its 50th anniversary! “A 50-yen toast of thanks” campaign at 4 izakaya brands, including “Sakura Suisan”
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To mark the 50th anniversary of Umenohana Group, its subsidiary Teraken will run a campaign offering the first 1 drink for 50 yen, along with an Instagram photo contest, at izakaya including “Sakura Suisan.”
Givery launches “AI-Native Company Transformation Support Program” to support company-wide adoption of Claude Code
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Givery has launched a new program to support business transformation at companies adopting generative AI. It organizes support from talent development to governance into 5 phases to improve the effectiveness of AI use.
[Free webinar] “Recruitment LLMO in the Age of AI Search: A Practical Guide to Recruitment Marketing for Becoming a Company ‘Recommended’ by AI” to be held on Thu., June 11
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LANY Inc. will hold a free webinar on June 11 explaining LLMO, a recruitment marketing method for the age of AI search. It will present measures to prevent job seekers from dropping off due to AI search.
Japan Underwater Drone Association to exhibit at Japan Drone 2026, sharing the latest on field applications, workforce development and international collaboration in underwater drones
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The Japan Underwater Drone Association will exhibit at Japan Drone 2026, showcasing and presenting the latest industrial applications, including a new license for ship inspections and STEM education collaboration with the United States.
Loohcs Juku, a comprehensive admissions prep school, to offer a “SFC Summer Course” focused on application materials for Keio SFC’s comprehensive admissions selection
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Loohcs Inc. will offer the “SFC Summer Course,” specializing in application materials for Keio SFC applicants, in summer 2026. Support will be available at each school location and online.
Principles for designing experiential promotions: A case study generating 6 times the target and 17 million yen in spending — June 9
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株式会社ハレガケ will present successful case studies in experiential promotion at a seminar hosted by Media Radar. It will explain the design principles behind a puzzle-solving campaign that generated 6 times the target attendance and 17 million yen in spending.
Famione begins providing healthcare consultation benefits to employees of NXグループ and Nippon Express, and their partners
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Famione will begin providing healthcare consultation benefits to Nippon Express in June 2026. The initiative aims to promote health management and DE&I.
A classroom where children who don’t attend school “learn through play” — NIJIN Academy Nerima Shakujii-koen, operated in Nerima Ward by a children’s center director, opens on June 3
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NIJIN Inc. will open a new school in Nerima Ward in June 2026 for children who don’t attend school. It will provide play-centered education drawing on children’s center expertise.
[Protect against scorching heat, with car interiors exceeding 60°C!] CRAFT WORKS’ popular car accessories, including a child car seat heat-shield cover to protect children from the heat, will be offered at special prices in the Amazon Smile Sale to make summer drives more comfortable.
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Fun Standard’s brand CRAFT WORKS will take part in the Amazon Smile SALE starting May 27, 2026. Car accessories to make summer driving more comfortable, including a child car seat heat-shield cover and vehicle-specific sunshades, will be available at special prices for a limited time.
A special gift-boxed hand towel from “ReFa LINEN,” designed to beautify hair and skin with every touch, launches on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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Beauty brand “ReFa” will launch “ReFa HAND TOWEL GIFT,” a new product for gift buyers, on June 1, 2026. The high-quality beauty towel, made with Egyptian extra-long-staple cotton, will come in gift-box packaging.
Fashion select shop Ada. begins selling limited-edition collaboration items with Fab Sick, the fashion brand produced by Kanano Senritsu
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Ada. collaborates with Fab Sick, produced by Kanano Senritsu. It will exclusively sell 4 apparel styles on ZOZOTOWN starting May 27. An exhibition event will be held in Harajuku starting May 29.
“To be or not to be” is a mistranslation! Accurately translating the original, exploring the background of the works and uncovering their true meaning: “Shakespeare: Conspiracy and Crime” goes on sale May 26! A new book by Mikiko Ishii, a leading scholar of British history.
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A new book offering a fresh interpretation of Shakespeare by Mikiko Ishii, a leading scholar of British history, goes on sale May 26. Based on historical fact, it explores the true meaning of the works; a stage adaptation is also set for this fall.
[Starting May 26] Application support begins for the 15th round of applications for the “Business Succession and M&A Subsidy” [Subsidy Now]!
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Navit Co., Ltd. has begun offering application consultation support for the 15th round of applications for the “Business Succession and M&A Subsidy.” Applications are expected to open in mid-June.
[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] Don’t give up despite rising prices! Father’s Day gifts selected by Hanshin staff to make everyday life “a little more luxurious”
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Hanshin Umeda Main Store is holding “Hanshin Father’s Day 2026.” Staff-selected practical gifts are on offer to “make everyday life more luxurious.”
[Hanshin Umeda Main Store] The ultimate 20 picks! The Hanshin signature event featuring a wide variety of bento boxes returns this year
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The 6th “Bento of the Day” event will be held at Hanshin Umeda Main Store. A total of 20 varieties of carefully selected bento and sweets from across Japan will be featured.
Webinar to address the question: “For large companies, how much of ‘in-house system development’ should they handle themselves in the generative AI era?”
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NCDC will hold a webinar for large companies on how to advance in-house system development using AWS and generative AI. It will support efforts to reduce dependence on vendors and establish a sustainable development structure.
Companies mentioned:AWS (Amazon Web Services)、NCDC
Webinar to address the topic “An Introduction to Public Procurement Bidding for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses”
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株式会社うるる will hold a public procurement bidding seminar for small and medium-sized businesses. It will demonstrate bidding methods using NJSS and tips for finding projects.
Webinar to address the topic “For logistics staff in manufacturing: Shipments missing cutoff times… and teams worn down by complex operations for each carrier”
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Usuac System and Magisemi will hold a webinar on improving the efficiency of logistics operations in manufacturing. They will explain challenges and solutions for shipping label issuance.
Webinar to address the topic “How to get started with proposal-based bidding to win high-value contracts while avoiding competition”
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株式会社うるる will hold a webinar for small and medium-sized businesses on pursuing high-value contracts through proposal-based bidding. It will share methods for avoiding price competition and tips for using NJSS.
Webinar to address the question: “Why does digital transformation stall at workplaces most accustomed to Excel?”
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I at OEC Inc. will hold a webinar on promoting DX in workplaces reliant on Excel. It will present practical improvement case studies using the low-cost, no-code tool @pocket.
Webinar to address ransomware targeting externally exposed IT assets, with neglected public-facing assets serving as an entry point for attacks, and how to conduct inventories, assessments and ongoing monitoring
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GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae will host a webinar explaining how to manage externally exposed IT assets and counter ransomware. The webinar will also introduce ASM tools.
Chiba City gets its own guidebook! “Chikyu no Arukikata: Chiba City” finally arrives. A deep dive into the appeal of a “designated city you can explore,” from 900 years of history since its founding to the sea, neighborhoods and satoyama.
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Chikyu no Arukikata will release a guidebook dedicated to Chiba City on May 28, 2026. Commemorating 900 years since the city’s founding, the book takes an in-depth look at everything from history and leisure to the monorail.
【Nearly 1 ingredient × packed with nutrition × easy to make】A sensation on YouTube! “Yumeko the Chef’s Nearly 1-Ingredient, Body-Friendly 4-Panel Recipes” goes on sale May 26, 2026 (Tuesday).
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KADOKAWA will release a recipe book by popular YouTuber and chef Yumeko. Its features include simple cooking methods illustrated with 4-panel photos and a focus on healthy eating.
New bridal handkerchiefs featuring delicate embroidery inspired by diamonds and gerberas go on sale.
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CLASSICS the Small Luxury has announced 2 new bridal handkerchief designs showcasing its embroidery techniques, along with a new addition to its “Dress in Bloom” series.
社会保険労務士法人みらいパートナーズ will speak at a seminar on using the Business Improvement Subsidy at an event hosted by Obic Business Consultants. The session will cover the latest information on the program and capital investment strategies.
【Major achievement】Kakushin Life’s wrestler Kodai Kiyooka wins the Meiji Cup All-Japan Invitational Wrestling Championships! Back-to-back titles following the Emperor’s Cup.
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Wrestler Kodai Kiyooka won the Meiji Cup, securing the right to compete in the Asian Games and World Championships. He continues to excel following the Paris Olympics.
An end-to-end customer acquisition solution using NFT and GPS location-based advertising, from attracting visitors to turning them into repeat customers. Full-scale launch of an integrated service that includes in-store reward NFTs and stamp rally design, with free simulations now available.
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Lumias Solution has launched an integrated customer acquisition service combining GPS location-based advertising and NFTs. It supports businesses in turning visitors into repeat customers by transforming in-store experiences into NFT assets.
2026 edition of the “AI Training Services Chaos Map” released, covering everything from corporate training to AI-driven development training.
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The AI-Driven Development Association has released the “2026 AI Training Services Chaos Map.” The resource enables users to compare a wide range of AI-related training programs.
Senda-Argus announces vision for an “execution evidence layer” in the AI Agent / MCP era.
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RainForest Co., Ltd. has announced its vision for Senda-Argus, a platform to visualize and audit AI Agent execution processes. It aims to serve as a new execution evidence layer in the MCP era.
【Preorders open】Former LINE Yahoo chairman Kentaro Kawabe’s first book, “7 Major Transformations: A 30-Year History of the ‘Internet Industry,’ Where the Unconventional Take Center Stage.”
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Preorders have opened for “7 Major Transformations,” the first book by former LINE Yahoo chairman Kentaro Kawabe. It explores the 30-year history of the internet industry and AI strategy.
Health Kazoku held its “Garlic Harvest Festival 2026,” a 50th-anniversary event attended by longtime customers.
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To mark its 50th anniversary, Health Kazoku invited longtime customers to its farm for its “Garlic Harvest Festival.” The company is deepening its bonds with customers by giving them a firsthand experience of its commitment to ingredients.
【Speakers include representatives from IPOS International, Daikin Industries and major pharmaceutical companies】Patsnap Frontier Conference Japan 2026
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Patsnap will host an AI conference in Tokyo and Osaka. IPOS International, Daikin Industries and others will share examples of AI-driven transformation in intellectual property and R&D.
Data support for general contractors’ decarbonization reporting. Crack-inducing joint “KB Joint” earns EPD environmental certification, making it easier to calculate CO2 emissions at construction sites.
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Nihon Kasetsu has obtained the international EPD environmental certification for its crack-inducing joint material, “KB Joint.” The certification helps reduce the burden on general contractors of calculating environmental impact.
対馬博物館 will hold a special exhibition marking 50 years since the publication of “Tsushima’s Wildlife.” Rare specimens and lectures by experts will offer a look back at half a century of environmental change.
ROBOT PAYMENT to exhibit at “Accounting Operations DX Frontline Summit 2026 Summer.”
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ROBOT PAYMENT will exhibit at “Accounting Operations DX Frontline Summit 2026 Summer” and speak on improving the efficiency of payment collection operations.
Deabells Investment has established subsidiary 催事ジャパン株式会社 and is launching efforts to rebuild the management of and facilitate business succession for Japanese confectionery events.
【Shift management DX surpasses 70,000 business locations!】Give AI instructions as naturally as having a conversation. oplus launches a generative AI-powered automatic shift creation feature (beta).
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Oplus Co., Ltd. has released a feature that automatically creates work shifts from natural-language instructions using generative AI. It supports workforce planning optimization and greater operational efficiency.
Automated customer service evaluation service “Dr.Tel” ranks No. 1 in 3 categories, including “number of companies using the service” and “customer retention rate.”
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Dr.Tel, provided by Stadium, ranked No. 1 in 3 call center-related categories in a market survey. Its AI-powered automated customer service evaluation helps improve on-the-ground productivity.
Geotab Inc. APAC business development head Takeuchi and Interzone President and CEO Kagamiyama to speak at “Mobility Transformation 2026” on June 30 (Tuesday).
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Representatives from Geotab and Interzone will speak at “Mobility Transformation 2026,” an event hosted by SmartDrive. They will discuss collaboration on vehicle maintenance centered on AI and data.
Summer bedding needs to be more than just “cool.” The silky feel and refreshing “Melty Cool” sensation are set to transform summer sleep! Introducing the new “Melty Cool Washable Comforter”!
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Emoor has launched its new “Melty Cool Washable Comforter,” a lightweight comforter combining a silk-like feel with a cooling sensation.
Itandi announces its “Rental Market Peak Season Hotspot Rankings 2026” for Tokyo and Osaka.
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Using data from ITANDI BB, Itandi has announced its 2026 rankings of the most competitive areas in Tokyo and Osaka during the rental market’s peak season. The rankings highlight how quickly prospective tenants are making decisions.
<A must-read before an overseas assignment!>Secrets to mastering “English for expatriates” as quickly as possible—set yourself up for success with a personalized curriculum. June 2 (Tuesday) at 10:30.
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Insight Academy will hold a free web seminar on June 2, 2026, covering English-learning methods for employees assigned overseas. It will explain how to design a curriculum for achieving results as quickly as possible.
Taiwan’s stock market has overtaken India’s in market capitalization to become the world’s fifth-largest. A surge in AI-related stocks led by TSMC fueled the rise.