Joining as a Silver Partner of the Jリーグ All-Star DAZN Cup
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Base Food is joining the Jリーグ All-Star DAZN Cup as a Silver Partner. It will support improved sports performance through food by distributing products at the venue, providing catering for players, and running a giveaway campaign.
Selected by Saitama Prefecture for the “FY Reiwa 8 Commissioned Project for Promoting Employment in Saitama and Local Employment”
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Access Nextage has been selected by Saitama Prefecture for an employment promotion project. It will support young people seeking local jobs by developing a new portal and using the metaverse.
DRAWING HOUSE OF NAKANOSHIMA, B1F, Osaka City Central Public Hall — The second installment of “Four Seasons of Dining,” woven with Osaka chefs, launches June 1
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Barnaba is launching a collaborative menu with kappo restaurant 翠 大屋 at DRAWING HOUSE OF NAKANOSHIMA starting June 1. The menu fuses traditional Japanese techniques with French cuisine.
Kochouan’s signature teas “Kochō no Yume” and “Yamagiri”: sales begin for the 2026 harvest’s new tea
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Azumino Tea Kochouan has begun selling new tea from its signature blends. Its hallmarks include carefully selected growing regions and a commitment to quality.
Reuse partnerships with local governments surpass 300 locations nationwide! Efforts to promote reuse using Jimoty are accelerating local waste reduction
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Jimoty Inc. announced that its reuse partnerships with local governments nationwide have surpassed 300 locations. Initiatives such as Jimoty Spots are accelerating waste reduction and the creation of a reuse-oriented society.
Investment in 株式会社Phoxter, which develops automation technologies for material handling and inspection in the manufacturing industry
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The ANA Future Creation Fund has invested in Phoxter, which develops automation technologies for the manufacturing industry. The fund recognized the company’s ability to develop hardware and software end to end and will support its business expansion.
Rakuten Securities further strengthens login security
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Starting May 31, 2026, Rakuten Securities will expand passkey authentication to all environments, enabling people without smartphones to log in with a high level of security.
MIXI founder Kenji Kasahara to transfer shares worth a total of approximately ¥1.8 billion to around 1,700 full-time employees, officers and others at no cost
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MIXI founder Kenji Kasahara will transfer approximately ¥1.8 billion worth of his company shares to around 1,700 employees at no cost. The aim is to express gratitude and share the company’s growth.
[Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall] Listen, watch and experience music with your whole body during 4 summer days! (Aug. 6 [Thu.]–9 [Sun.])
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Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall will hold the “Kodomo Festa: Minato Mirai Yu-onchi” in August. The event will offer the joys of music through a variety of concerts and hands-on programs.
M-1 champions Takuroo to appear live as a guest on Evers’ GURU GURU! The 2 finalists discuss what happened behind the scenes, and the show takes a closer look at Takuroo’s powerful “lovable mindset”
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J-WAVE will present a week of special guests during the first week of June on GURU GURU! M-1 champions Takuroo will appear as a guest on Evers’ episode and discuss what happened behind the scenes.
A gourmet French menu inspired by summer in southern France: Traiteur semi-lunch buffet and dinner program “A Summer in the South of France, Mediterranean Echoes—Delicacies of the French Riviera”
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Mesm Tokyo is holding “A Summer in the South of France, Mediterranean Echoes,” a summer-only event inspired by southern France. The semi-lunch buffet and dinner will feature dishes made with Mediterranean ingredients.
A dream collaboration between “Hon nara Urudake” and “Shincho Bunko”! “Yakan Hikou” and “Koibitotachi no Mori” to appear with special limited-time obi bands
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The manga “Hon nara Urudake” has teamed up with Shincho Bunko. Two works featured in the manga will be released nationwide with special limited-edition obi bands.
A seminar titled “The Full Scope of Space AI Infrastructure Envisioned by SpaceX,” presented by Daisuke Imaizumi, Representative Director of インフラコモンズ, will be held on July 10, 2026 (Fri.)!!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a July 10 seminar by Daisuke Imaizumi of インフラコモンズ on SpaceX’s vision for space AI infrastructure. He will explain the company’s vertical integration strategy and opportunities for Japanese companies to enter the field.
The TV anime “Senki Zessho Symphogear XV: Relaxing Night” is coming to Kuji Q
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Quality Confidence will release a new lottery featuring “Senki Zessho Symphogear XV” through Kuji Q in August 2026. It will feature newly drawn illustrations.
Nagaokakyo Ogurayama-so, a Kyoto rice cracker shop that puts the spirit of giving into its rice crackers, inspired by the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, opens in Kansai International Airport’s new international-flight commercial area on Tuesday, June 2, 2026!
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Nagaokakyo Ogurayama-so will open a new store in Kansai International Airport’s international departures area on June 2, 2026. It will offer “Ogura Yamakage,” an airport-exclusive assortment.
¥91.6 billion in green bonds issued for Nihonbashi Muromachi Mitsui Tower, Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building and MFIP Haneda
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Mitsui Fudosan issued ¥91.6 billion in green bonds to fund environmentally conscious properties. The company is accelerating sustainability management with the goal of realizing a decarbonized society.
Gaitame.com Co., Ltd. will run a campaign offering spreads among the industry’s narrowest for its over-the-counter FX service, Gaika Next Neo. The campaign runs from June 1 to June 27, 2026.
Among the industry’s lowest prices: developed by a practicing patent attorney! Official launch of sokuhyo (速標), an AI trademark registration cloud service. Full refund guaranteed if the Japan Patent Office rejects an application rated “A” by the AI.
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弁理士法人WATT has launched sokuhyo (速標), an AI trademark registration cloud service. Its features include pricing among the industry’s lowest, high AI assessment accuracy and a refund guarantee.
AVANTIA sponsors the 48th National Sports Boy Scouts Softball Baseball Exchange Tournament, Aichi Prefecture competition, together with Japan Ecosystem
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AVANTIA Co., Ltd. sponsored the 48th National Sports Boy Scouts Softball Baseball Exchange Tournament, Aichi Prefecture competition, supporting youth development through local sports activities and aiming to enhance its brand value.
Notice of acquisition of business land (Matsugaya, Taito City)
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The company announced the acquisition of business land in Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo, with convenient access to central Tokyo. It plans to develop an income-generating apartment building for single residents.
Conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement with DRS Group
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Sompo Japan and DRS Group have partnered to build a platform for repairing hail damage. The platform will use AI scanners and PDR technology to support rapid recovery.
【NEWSLETTER VOL. 4】Introducing newly listed camper vans and overnight vehicle stays on Carstay
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Carstay has expanded the vehicles available for camper van sharing and its overnight vehicle stay locations. It now has 490 registered vehicles and 320 stations.
‘Shade Map’ and ‘Shade Routes’ on ALKOO by NAVITIME win both the Grand Prize in the Creating Shade category and the Innovation Award at the Tokyo Heat Countermeasure Products Contest!
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Originalナビタイムジャパンの『ALKOO by NAVITIME』が東京都の暑さ対策グッズコンテストでダブル受賞しました。日陰を可視化・ルート案内する技術が高く評価されました。
Construction begins on multi-tenant logistics facility DPL寒川Ⅰ (news release)
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Daiwa House Industry has begun construction of the large-scale logistics facility DPL寒川Ⅰ in Samukawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. It combines convenient transportation access, environmental performance and improved working conditions.
A cute and whimsical ‘Sanrio Characters’ design has arrived for ‘Card Connect’!
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Konami Arcade Games will hold a collaboration event with ‘Sanrio Characters’ on the ‘Card Connect’ game machine through August 2. Players can create original cards and collect cards through gacha.
インテル® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors establish a new standard for edge AI robotics and computing
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インテル announced ‘Core™ Ultra Series 3.’ Ella, a robot from Sensory AI, uses the processor to run edge AI without the costly external GPUs used previously.
株式会社シーアールイー has revamped its corporate website to highlight its strengths in logistics real estate, boost awareness of the ‘LogiSquare’ brand and improve user convenience.
AI-supervision platform AIPEX to exhibit for the first time at the 19th Content Tokyo and 19th Licensing Japan
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株式会社AIPEX will exhibit for the first time at the 19th Licensing Japan, to be held in June 2026, introducing its AI platform for IP supervision, AIPEX. The platform supports quality control and faster operations in the IP business.
Notice of sales launch for the new XR bus WOW RIDE® Ikossa! Fukui-go (October 1, 2026–March 31, 2027)
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Sales have begun for the October 2026–March 2027 operating period of the XR sightseeing bus connecting JR Fukui Station and the Dinosaur Museum. The bus features an immersive experience using AR/VR footage and AI conversations.
YOSHIKI’s ‘world’s most luxurious dinner show’ 100th-anniversary performances sell out before general sales; all 5 performances snapped up amid a flood of applications, as the show approaches its landmark 100th performance since its debut in 2014
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YOSHIKI’s 100th-anniversary dinner show sold out during advance ticket registration. Its distinctive entertainment, blending music and fashion, has attracted strong support in Japan and overseas.
AndTech to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on Tuesday, July 28: ‘Trends and challenges in the development of deep-UV LED technologies for virus inactivation, sterilization and water treatment, and evaluation, verification and domestic adoption of equipment’
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株式会社AndTech will hold an expert seminar on deep-UV LED technology online on July 28. Leading experts in virus inactivation and water treatment technologies will serve as instructors.
株式会社エーアールエー has launched a solar panel inspection service using drones and infrared cameras. Its strengths include one-stop support, drawing on its track record as a construction company and incorporating AI analysis and repair recommendations.
An unexpected comeback! The ‘USB-powered high-performance electric fan’ is back 10 years after the launch of its 2nd-generation model in 2016
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Sanko has launched the 3rd generation of its ‘USB-powered high-performance electric fan,’ which recreates the natural breeze of a traditional fan, for the first time in 10 years. It features stronger airflow and improved stability.
The ‘Ash Arms -Ashes Front-’ × ‘Kudo Yousei Ideal Raise’ collaboration event begins May 28!
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‘Ash Arms -Ashes Front-’ will launch a collaboration event with ‘Kudo Yousei Ideal Raise’ on May 28. The event will add new DOLLS and feature a limited-time gacha and skin sales to boost in-game activity.
Shofu Gallery to reopen after renovations on June 1
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Kakogawa City Shofu Gallery has been renovated with donations from the local community and will reopen on June 1, 2026. Commemorative events will include a concert by Toshiaki Matsumoto and a collection exhibition.
Goka Town signs cooperation agreement on health screenings, offering gifts to encourage attendance〔Ibaraki, Tochigi〕
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Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi and Goka Town have signed a cooperation agreement on health screening services. They aim to increase screening rates by offering participants a choice of gifts.
Cabaret hostess audition program ‘LAST CALL’ surpasses a cumulative 1 billion views, including related videos, about 4 months after launch
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YouTube audition program ‘LAST CALL’ has surpassed 1 billion views in 4 months. The new-era reality show is rapidly growing as a role model for women aged 20-30.
【Cosmetics brand ELECTORE operates a pesticide-free farm】Vegetables and herbs from ELECTORE FARM to go on sale in May 2026
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エルビュー株式会社 will begin selling regular deliveries of pesticide-free vegetables from ELECTORE FARM in May 2026. The produce offers the natural flavor of vegetables grown using a symbiotic farming method.
A ‘sharing of blessings’ tradition with a history of more than 1000 years comes to Koshi City. The declining tradition of throwing rice cakes was deliberately revived for an event held now.
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TOKUKEN held a rice cake-throwing event for local residents at a clinic construction site in Koshi City, an initiative to deepen ties with the community even before completion.
Regional information app Lorcle expands service to Fukui Prefecture
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The regional information app Lorcle, operated by 中日新聞社, has expanded its service to Fukui Prefecture. It now covers all 17 municipalities in the prefecture, further extending the reach of its locally focused information.
Transit e-money and WAON payment services to launch on Hiroshima Electric Railway’s MOBIRY DAYS on July 1, 2026
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Transit e-money and WAON payment services will be introduced on Hiroshima Electric Railway’s MOBIRY DAYS. Using TMN’s gateway, the services will be available from July 1, 2026.
AndTech to hold online Zoom seminar on July 24 (Friday) on the fundamentals of membrane-based gas separation and technology trends in hydrogen- and CO₂-separation membranes
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AndTech will hold a technical seminar on membrane-based gas separation on July 24, 2026. It will explain the fundamentals of membrane gas separation technology and the latest trends.
[Louis Vuitton] Spring/Summer 2027 men’s collection show to be held in Paris on June 23
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ルイ・ヴィトン will present its Spring/Summer 2027 men’s collection in Paris on June 24. The new show by Pharrell Williams will be livestreamed on the official channel.
Notice on investment in a grid-scale battery storage project in Hiji, Hayami District, Oita Prefecture
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Itochu Enex is joining a grid-scale battery storage project in Hiji, Oita Prefecture (51MW/204MWh). It is investing 800 million yen and aims to begin operations in September 2028.
[Shimane Susanoo Magic] Signing of a new player contract with #75 Soichiro Inoue
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Shimane Susanoo Magic has signed Soichiro Inoue, who has experience playing for Japan’s national team, to a new player contract for the 2026-27 season. The team aims to strengthen its roster ahead of joining B.LEAGUE PREMIER.
[Support for designing health management KPIs] Launch of operational support to make it easier to explain the impact of initiatives internally
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Fractal Workout has launched support for designing and managing KPIs for corporate health management initiatives. Making results visible will make them easier to explain to executives.
Kakegawa Driving School, the “driving school that builds a town,” holds a season report event for alpine snowboarder Tsubaki Miki! She drives the custom-wrapped training car “Tsubaki Miki-go,” designed with her image, and unveils it at Kakegawa City Hall
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Kakegawa Driving School held a season report event for the school’s sponsored athlete, Tsubaki Miki. She visited city hall in a specially wrapped training car, highlighting the community’s united support for her ambitions.
Chugoku Bank completes investment in Furusato Partners, an asset management company being established to form a REIT
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Chugoku Bank has invested in Furusato Partners, a company established to form a regional revitalization REIT. In coordination with NBI Holdings and others, it will promote investment in hotels and inns ahead of the planned start of operations in 2029.
“Nyangu Museum” names its Nyambassador! “Blank-faced” cat character unveiled for the first time
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East Live has unveiled “Nyambassador 2026,” the official character for “Nyangu Museum vol. 2.” Sales of limited-edition merchandise have also been confirmed.
“A Love That Could Never Come True in a Girls’ Manga” joins the BL CD Collection!
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Movic has announced that it will adapt the popular manga “A Love That Could Never Come True in a Girls’ Manga” into a drama CD, set for release in August 2026. The production features a star-studded voice cast, including Kohei Amasaki and Kent Ito, and a range of preorder bonuses.
The theme is “PEACE&LOVE with yokai.” What’s an exhibition like a delicious, hearty mixed rice dish? Get in touch presents a homecoming project at ラフォーレ原宿 that offers a glimpse of today’s mix of perspectives!!
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General Incorporated Association Get in touch will hold the “Mazemaze Art Exhibition” at ラフォーレ原宿 in June 2026 to mark its 15th anniversary. The exhibition will explore diversity through the theme of yokai.
[toroa] Give Dad the ultimate relaxation this Father’s Day. A new gift box featuring a “luxurious rum raisin” flavor joins the mini size of the signature “Toronama Cheesecake,” perfect to enjoy with a drink
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Sweets brand “toroa” has launched a Father’s Day gift box combining its classic cheesecake with a rum raisin flavor.
A “once-in-a-lifetime funeral video” surpasses 600 million views on social media: Why bereaved families are sharing documentaries of their farewells, full of love, tears and smiles
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Musubisu, a funeral services specialist, is posting short videos called “Hitomonogatari” on social media, documenting the realities of funerals. They have struck a chord with viewers, surpassing 600 million total views.
AndTech to hold online Zoom seminar on July 27 (Monday) on the fundamentals of machine-learning interatomic potentials and their applications in materials simulation
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AndTech Inc. will hold an online seminar on machine-learning interatomic potentials on July 27, 2026, with Kohei Shimamura of Kumamoto University as the instructor.
[First in the industry] Former Tokyo Metropolitan Police detective becomes an acrylic stand figure! Raise awareness of crime prevention in everyday life while keeping it close
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Official merchandise for former Tokyo Metropolitan Police detective Fumitaka Kohiruimaki is now on sale from 合同会社ニタドリ. Part of the proceeds will go toward crime prevention awareness.
Analyze competitor ads on your smartphone while on the move or before a meeting: Official iOS app “DPro Lite” for Video Ad Analysis Pro launches on the App Store
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KASHIKA Inc. has released “DPro Lite,” a mobile iOS app for its video ad analysis SaaS. Users can easily research and save competitor ads on their smartphones.
“Undersea Mystery,” the underwater-themed “Free Fire” event, is underway, with ManaBuy offering discounted Free Fire Diamonds top-ups
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ManaBuy has expanded its discounted top-up service for in-game currency to coincide with the underwater-themed “Free Fire” update. Players can safely enjoy game content with lower-cost currency.
Companies mentioned:FUTURE OUTLOOK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED、Garena
[JAF Kanagawa] Stained-glass making experience event for JAF members to be held at 茅ヶ崎市 City Hall
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JAF Kanagawa will hold a stained-glass making experience for members at 茅ヶ崎市 City Hall in June 2026. The hands-on event is being organized in collaboration with local artists.
JiwaJiwa, relationship engineering infrastructure that turns “strangers” into “people you can ask for advice,” launches an event version
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株式会社Goldilocks has released an event-focused version of “JiwaJiwa,” a tool for visualizing relationships and making recommendations. AI analyzes connections among participants to help create more satisfying encounters.
AndTech to hold online Zoom seminar on July 21 (Tuesday) on functionalizing difficult-to-modify resins and developing advanced biomaterials using crystallization-induced supramolecular forces
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AndTech will hold an online seminar on technologies for functionalizing difficult-to-modify resins on July 21. It is aimed at research and development professionals seeking to acquire specialized technical knowledge.
Art squeeze brand “SloMood” to exhibit at “Lifestyle Week [Summer] 2026”!
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G.P.WOODWORK will exhibit its art squeeze brand “SloMood” at Lifestyle Week in June 2026. The exhibit aims to offer tactile experiences and facilitate OEM business discussions.
BONUS TRACK to hold “Environmental June 2026.” This year’s theme is “Practicing care.”
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BONUS TRACK will hold “Environmental June 2026” in June 2026. The theme is “Practicing care,” and the event will provide a space to reflect on our relationship with the environment through exhibitions and a market.
Companies mentioned:図図倉庫、Pimlico Arts JAPAN、シモキタ園藝部