Tabirai Rental Cars 20th anniversary: “1st Full Cash Back Campaign”
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Tabirai Rental Cars is holding a full booking-cost cashback campaign to mark its 20th anniversary. During the campaign, 20 members will be selected by lottery to receive a refund.
[Free Seminar] “Cosmetic Skills Maps” Undermine IT Engineers’ Autonomy: Pitfalls of Training Plans Without Defined Skills, Leading to Stagnant Growth and Turnover
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i-Learning will hold a free seminar on skills definition and engineer development on June 24. Featuring expert 民岡良, the seminar will discuss challenges with training initiatives that have become mere formalities and ways to address them.
Pre-event for “DICT Biblio DAO,” a new community connecting books and people! An interactive workshop will use short stories as a starting point to help participants discover their “〇〇 skills.”
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DICT Biblio DAO held a pre-event focused on reading and dialogue at a nature-integrated hotel in Yamanashi Prefecture. In collaboration with an education co-creation project, it explored the potential for new forms of value circulation.
FEELCYCLE teams up with “Michael／マイケル,” a film depicting the life of “the King of Pop,” Michael Jackson!
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FEEL CONNECTION has teamed up with the film “Michael／マイケル” to offer the special lesson “BB2 MICHAEL” starting June 13. A social media campaign will also be held.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FEEL CONNECTION、Lions Gate Entertainment Inc.、キノフィルムズ
“Pokémon Battle Scope” to be used at the Pokémon Japan Championships 2026!
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“Pokémon Battle Scope,” a battle analysis AI jointly developed by HEROZ and Pokémon, will be used at the “Pokémon Japan Championships 2026.” It aims to enhance the spectator experience, including for beginners, with improved viewing features.
[June 19] AI wins 60% of orders! Seminar on building an AI sales department for staffing and recruitment businesses to “grow revenue without adding staff”
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Announcement of a seminar on building an AI sales department for the staffing industry.
Real estate crowdfunding platform “CAMEL” appoints Anri Sugihara as learning ambassador; appointment announcement and talk session for the media to be held
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Announcement of the ambassador appointment for real estate crowdfunding platform “CAMEL.”
Actor Hio Miyazawa translates picture book “すすめ、ウミガメ,” part of a series read in 44 languages with more than 6 million copies sold; on sale May 27 (Wed.)
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The picture book “すすめ、ウミガメ,” translated by actor Hio Miyazawa, has been released by Two Virgins.
LuckyFes’26 to once again hold its “LuckyFes Star Light Show” for 4 consecutive nights! Nomura Fireworks’ 600 fireworks over 6 minutes will light up the festival finale to music by DJ DRAGON
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The Ibaraki Prefecture music festival “LuckyFes’26” has announced that its finale will feature the “LuckyFes Star Light Show,” a fireworks show held for 4 consecutive nights. Nomura Fireworks Industry will launch approximately 600 fireworks to music by DJ DRAGON. Numerous artists will perform, and advance ticket sales are underway.
“Only those in the know are benefiting!” WiFi Store exclusive offer announcement! Apply for “Broad WiMAX” through WiFi Store and get the administrative fee waived, plus a 47,000-yen cashback! Starting May 22–
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A cashback campaign is underway for applications to Broad WiMAX through WiFi Store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Eleven、株式会社ALL CONNECT、株式会社Link Life
“Eight the Thalasso” × “Dragon Quest” team up for their first collaboration! Charge your hair with Hoimi*-level moisture for bouncy, glossy hair®! On sale nationwide in limited quantities.
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ステラシード is releasing limited-edition collaborative products from “Eight the Thalasso” and “Dragon Quest.”
A new flavor of the roll cake, combining a moist texture with a light, fluffy feel, will be available for 1 day only! “square roll cake cafe mocha” pairs coffee-scented cream with cacao sauce.
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Mr. CHEESECAKE launches a limited-edition 'square roll cake cafe mocha' on June 6, 2026, to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of its roll cake line.
Fans’ long-awaited solo concerts are finally coming to video! A deluxe Blu-ray BOX featuring the 1st solo concerts by the 1st-generation members of “.LIVE” and 8th-anniversary merchandise are now available for preorder! Comments from all 5 members of the 1st generation have also been released!
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アップランド has opened preorders for a Blu-ray BOX of solo concert footage by the 1st-generation members of the VTuber group “.LIVE,” along with 8th-anniversary merchandise.
June 6 event | A bartender from “bar hotel Hakone Kayama” comes to Shibuya! A one-night-only premium guest bartender event will be held at Unin, an address-undisclosed members-only bar, bringing the atmosphere of Hakone to Shibuya.
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CAMPARI JAPAN supports a guest bartender event at 'Unin' in Shibuya, featuring the concept of 'bar hotel Hakone Kayama'.
[Co-hosted by JX通信社 and ニュートン・コンサルティング] June 10 (Wednesday): The author explains in detail! “BCP Tiger’s Handbook: Nankai Trough Earthquake Edition”—how to take action from the warning and advisory stages through to the onset of a disaster
ザ・シネマ × Filmarks Revival: their first collaborative programming! Bringing the spotlight back to 90s classics, “Filmarks Revival × ザ・シネマ: 90’s” begins airing at 9 p.m. on June 4 (Thursday)!
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ザ・シネマ and Filmarks will launch their first collaborative programming project, “Filmarks Revival × ザ・シネマ: 90’s,” on June 4.
Expressing “my own Art Aquarium” through photography, video and creativity: 9 official ambassadors for the Art Aquarium Museum GINZA in 2026 have been selected!
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The Art Aquarium Museum GINZA has appointed 9 official ambassadors for 2026 and is stepping up information outreach through social media.
ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ installs its real-time translation display “VUEVO Display” at “はかた舞娘茶屋 わ乃桂のおもて,” a Hakata traditional performing arts experience facility.
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ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ installs a translation display at a cultural experience facility in Hakata.
Rare Yamazaki and Hakushu whiskies, too, in 100ml bottles. “WHISKY FLIGHT Premium” launches—an upgraded whisky-by-the-measure series that makes “a little luxury, a little at a time” possible.
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株式会社イズミセ launches “WHISKY FLIGHT Premium,” a new whisky-by-the-measure series offering rare labels in 100ml bottles.
“SOUNDGATE” brings together living legends Japan is proud to present to the world, including Takkyu Ishino, Shinichi Osawa, Yoshinori Sunahara and tofubeats!
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ZEROTOKYO hosts 'SOUNDGATE' featuring legendary Japanese electronic artists including Takkyu Ishino, Shinichi Osawa, Yoshinori Sunahara, and tofubeats.
[For recruitment professionals] The latest hiring trends explained in a free webinar! The theme for the June 2026 edition of Monthly HR Topics is “Latest developments in the review of the Labor Standards Act”
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株式会社天職市場 will hold a free webinar for HR professionals on amendments to the Labor Standards Act on June 4, 2026.
Summer-only treats that gently nourish a body prone to fatigue in the heat, including “Rice cooked with octopus and edamame” and “Tantan udon”—7 dishes go on sale from June 1 at “Nihonbashi Dashi Bar Hanare”
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NINBEN will begin offering 7 summer-only menu items at “Nihonbashi Dashi Bar Hanare” on June 1.
As “Dragon Quest” marks its 40th anniversary, “Rohto Z®” brings you a “critical-hit drop!” The “Rohto Z®” Slime eye drops become King Slime eye drops this time! The 3rd installment of the popular collaboration eye drops launches in limited quantities!
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Rohto Pharmaceutical is releasing limited-edition King Slime-shaped eye drops to mark the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest.
[Post-event report] The 2nd Japan Sigmax PO Seminar, creating the future of healthcare together with prosthetists and orthotists, was held
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Nippon Sigmax held its 2nd PO seminar for prosthetists and orthotists, sharing the latest findings on treatment of knee joint disorders and orthotic therapy.
[20th anniversary] 4DX and 35mm film screenings of Mamoru Hosoda’s The Girl Who Leapt Through Time confirmed!
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Film review service Filmarks is organizing nationwide revival screenings of Mamoru Hosoda’s animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time to mark the 20th anniversary of its release, starting July 3, 2026. In addition to the standard 4K version, a 4DX version will screen from August 21, and a 35mm film version will also be shown at select theaters. This will allow fans to experience the film again in a variety of formats.
[Now on sale at shoe retailer ASBee] The gorilla’s face stimulates the soles of your feet?! The first footwear item in the buzzworthy Gorilla Series on social media, “Gorilla Barefoot,” makes a bold visual statement.
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Doshisha has expanded distribution of its health sandals “Gorilla Barefoot” to retailers including ASBee.
[G-MODE Archives+] A host of popular characters come together! Bandai Namco Entertainment’s Namco Chronicle coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on May 28!
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G-MODE announces the release of 'Namco Chronicle' on Switch and Steam on May 28th as part of the G-MODE Archives+ project.
Companies mentioned：G-MODE Corporation、Bandai Namco Entertainment
[BS Nippon TV] Cast comments and a preview video are now available! The latest 2-hour suspense drama starring Tsuyoshi Naito, Dojo Shusaku, Traveling Forensic Examiner, episode 7, airs Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m.
The anime DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR: A single gemstone captures the moonlight falling on the altar. A ring is designed to nestle beside the moon shining at its center. The inside is engraved with a vampire’s name and icon.
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U-Treasure has begun accepting preorders for collaboration rings with the anime DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR.
Based on a manga by popular YouTuber Love Mats, who has more than 2.7 million subscribers and is known for smashing walls! The manga The Theory That Even a Terrified Streamer Can Make It Less Scary by Editing is being released in book form.
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Volume 1 of the manga The Theory That Even a Terrified Streamer Can Make It Less Scary by Editing, based on a work by popular YouTuber Love Mats, will be released on May 27, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ISARIBI株式会社、KADOKAWA、METEORA st.
全日空商事 has achieved ISO20022 compliance and moved its international remittance platform to the cloud using EDI-Master Cloud.
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Canon IT Solutions has implemented its cloud EDI service at 全日空商事, supporting ISO20022 compliance and the migration of its international remittance platform to the cloud.
Win a reproduction of an original illustration with the author’s handwritten signature! Campaign celebrating the release of Yosaka Kusabi’s I Absolutely Want to Take It Easy! now underway! [ホーリンラブブックス]
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ホーリンラブブックス is holding a campaign to celebrate the release of Yosaka Kusabi’s new book, offering signed reproductions of original illustrations by lottery.
GARRACK will release the 2nd series of smartwatches based on the TV anime “ONE PIECE” on May 29 at 10 Mugiwara Store locations nationwide and online. A special exhibition will also be held at the Shibuya flagship store.
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GARRACK launches 2nd series of ONE PIECE smartwatches featuring 4 characters.
A limited-time fair featuring menus and merchandise inspired by George's best friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat, will be held at Curious George Kitchen starting Wednesday, June 3, 2026!
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Curious George Kitchen, the Curious George-themed cafe operated by ベネリック株式会社, will hold the “Man with the Yellow Hat Fair” from June 3 to July 21, 2026. The limited-time event will feature 2 new character-themed menu items and 1 returning item, 6 new merchandise items, and a purchase bonus campaign.
Mynavi Teens Lab announces survey on relationships between Generation Z employees and Generation Y managers
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Mynavi Teens Lab announced the results of a survey on workplace relationships between Generation Z employees and Generation Y managers. The findings highlighted the use of AI to resolve concerns, generational gaps in evaluation criteria, and more cautious communication due to awareness of harassment.
Park Bo-gum brings comfort by caring for hair and hearts in the Korean variety show “Bogum Magical,” premiering in Japan exclusively on U-NEXT on Monday, June 1!
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The Korean variety show “Bogum Magical” streams exclusively on U-NEXT.
“Lineage 2M” launches the “REQUIEM: Sword Dance Commanding the Battlefield” update! The “Class Reboot: Dual-Wielding” and new content “Mimir's Laboratory” are now available!
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South Korean game developer NC Corporation launched the major “REQUIEM: Sword Dance Commanding the Battlefield” update for its next-generation open-world RPG “Lineage 2M” in Japan on May 27, 2026. The update features a major reboot of the “Dual-Wielding” class, new PvE content “Mimir's Laboratory,” where up to 8 players can challenge a boss, and the game's first mythic-class skin, “True Death Knight.” Limited-time free class change and attendance events offering generous rewards are also being held, with the aim of energizing existing players and attracting new and returning users.
AWA株式会社, operator of the music streaming service AWA, is holding a cashback campaign from May 27 to June 5, 2026, to mark the service's 11th anniversary. Users who sign up for the STANDARD monthly plan for the first time during the campaign and remain subscribed for at least 10 months will receive 1,960 yen in cashback, equivalent to 2 months of fees. Combined with the free trial for the first month, this allows users to enjoy the service effectively free for 3 months.
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.
Copywriter and bestselling author Toshiya Araki, known for books on “putting things into words,” challenges the recent “verbalization” boom in his latest book, released by 小学館 on May 27!!
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Bestselling author Toshiya Araki releases a new book offering a fresh perspective on putting things into words.
The second half of the new event [Kirarin☆Layers Fest] is underway in the latest “Muv-Luv Girls Garden”! SSR Miriam Hayward and SSR Kate Fournier make their debut!
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The second half of a new event and new SSR characters arrive in “Muv-Luv Girls Garden.”
LOS TRANQUILOS de JAPON and Jimbocho, the book town, join forces! Midsummer pro wrestling festival “LOS TRANQUILOS de JAPON × Jimbocho Festival” set for August‼
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三省堂書店 and 書泉 team up with a pro wrestling unit for a collaborative event.
Ringo Sheena's first Party Convention in 13 years will be broadcast and streamed exclusively on WOWOW in August! The previous Party Convention from 2013 and footage from the 2023 hall tour will also be featured!
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A 3-part Ringo Sheena live special will be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW in August.
“CL・EL2026-27 Season Pass” goes on sale! Limited-time “Early Bird Campaign” starts May 31! Enjoy the world’s top-level soccer at the special monthly price of 1,346 yen!
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WOWOW will sell a season pass for European soccer in the 2026-27 season.