AI News 180m Report

2026-05-31 21:00–24:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1200 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 943 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

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Free plug-in launches to enable data integration between “SmartHR” and “kintone”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Nics has released a free plug-in that connects SmartHR and kintone.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニックス、株式会社SmartHR、サイボウズ株式会社

Miro and フォーティエンスコンサルティング partner in the supply chain sector

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Miro and フォーティエンスコンサルティング have partnered to support business transformation in the supply chain management (SCM) sector.

Companies mentioned:Miro、フォーティエンスコンサルティング、NTTデータグループ

Green Days Japan holds a rice-planting experience in Tamba-Sasayama City for Neo Japan employees and their families

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Green Days Japan and Neo Japan held a rice planting event in Tamba-Sasayama to promote sustainable agriculture.

Companies mentioned:Green Days Japan、Neo Japan

Ignisus signs technology verification agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery’s “Heavy Machinery Fandom” — Begins exploring next-generation heavy machinery experiences in new Roblox space “Ignisus World”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Ignisus and Hitachi Construction Machinery partner to create a heavy machinery metaverse experience on Roblox.

Companies mentioned:Ignisus、Hitachi Construction Machinery、NEC

AI-powered diagnosis added to Water Server Navi. Simply answer questions to receive recommendations for the best model based on price, intended use, installation location and other factors.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Insight Web adds AI-powered diagnosis to its water server comparison site.

Companies mentioned:Insight Web

Howmet Systems Japan Co., Ltd. reaches 5 million total Alcoa® wheels produced in Japan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Howmet Systems Japan celebrates 5 million Alcoa wheels produced in Japan.

Companies mentioned:Howmet Systems Japan、Howmet Aerospace

Kacoms Holdings launches company-wide “AI Promotion Project”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kacoms Holdings starts a group-wide AI promotion project.

Companies mentioned:Kacoms Holdings、Kacoms Group

Survey of 1,019 executives and IT managers: Training at onboarding alone cannot prevent the risk of departing employees taking confidential information — While approximately 80% are concerned, only 20% complete account deletion and access changes on the employee’s final day!?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ISOプロ announces findings of a survey on the risk of information leaks by departing employees. Approximately 80% are concerned, but the findings highlight that only 20% take immediate action to manage accounts.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ISOプロ

“Baltic Island,” opening next week, announces details of a screening program featuring more than 50 Baltic animation films

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NGO KOI NIPPON hosts 'Baltic Island' exhibition in Tokyo featuring Baltic animation and illustration.

Companies mentioned:KOI NIPPON

The 2nd lineup from ORVIIA, the curated fruit brand created by Yumi Nagashima, is here

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Curated fruit brand “ORVIIA” has begun selling 5 carefully selected early-summer fruits, including melon and mango.

Companies mentioned:株式会社weourus

Strategic RPO service provider “uloqo” to begin airing a taxi ad on June 1 depicting the unreasonable demands that leave recruitment staff struggling

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Announcement of a taxi ad by recruitment outsourcing service “uloqo” highlighting challenges in recruitment.

Companies mentioned:株式会社uloqo

3 days to explore the cutting edge of sensing and semiconductor back-end processes: Smart Sensing 2026 / SEMISOL2026 to be held June 10 (Wed.)–12 (Fri.) at Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An exhibition specializing in sensing technology and semiconductor back-end process technology, hosted by JTBコミュニケーションデザイン, will be held in Tokyo in June 2026.

Companies mentioned:JTBコミュニケーションデザイン、産業技術総合研究所、iFlasco、アイクリスタル、QuantumCore、コネクテックジャパン、日本特殊陶業、MI-6、きもと

[Exhibiting at FOOMA JAPAN 2026] Upcycling unused resources with the power of microorganisms

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

フジワラテクノアート will exhibit at FOOMA JAPAN 2026, showcasing microbial solid-state fermentation technology and upcycling solutions.

Companies mentioned:フジワラテクノアート、池田糖化工業、三井不動産、ファーメンステーション、UnlocX

Original生成AIで経理伝票起票を自動化、東急で年間約5,000時間の作業削減を目指す

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalNTTデータらが東急の経理業務に生成AIを導入し、年間5,000時間の削減効果を検証。

Companies mentioned:NTTデータ、NTTデータ・ビズインテグラル、ウイングアーク1st、東急

Are you moving forward with a decision without being able to ask anyone? “AI you can check with right away” now available — AI Hippo Medical Loop releases “Chat Hippo (AI Companion)” —

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MedTech Group launches “Chat Hippo,” an AI for young doctors, to strengthen decision-making support in clinical settings.

Companies mentioned:MedTech Group、AIデータ株式会社、おひさまグループ

Takanori Endo gives a public lecture on “The Neuromarketing” at デジタルハリウッド大学 [DHU]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Takanori Endo gives a public lecture on neuromarketing at デジタルハリウッド大学.

Companies mentioned:Business Science Japan、デジタルハリウッド大学、KADOKAWA

Breaking down the “barrier to bathing” for ostomates through “emotional barrier-free access,” starting at a public bath in Sumida Ward

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

アルケア partners with a public bath in Sumida Ward to hold a bathing support event for ostomates.

Companies mentioned:アルケア、御谷湯

Original広島のAI研修会社WEAVE、経営者・人事担当者向け「生成AI活用セミナー」を5月より毎週無料開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社WEAVE will hold weekly seminars on using generative AI for executives and HR staff, and will also share examples of its own AI automation.

Companies mentioned:株式会社WEAVE

“HPV,” a virus that affects both boys and girls: Actor Shunsuke Kazama and physician Satoshi Iwata discuss “For the future of our children” in a newly published interview

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MSD publishes an HPV awareness discussion featuring Shunsuke Kazama and physician Satoshi Iwata.

Companies mentioned:MSD

Italian fine jewelry brand FOPE opens at Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C., 2nd floor of the main building

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

FOPE opens a new store at Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C.

Companies mentioned:FOPE

Made possible by PUDO Stations! A new era of picking up medication from a nearby locker without visiting a pharmacy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Packcity Japan and Kiviaq launch a pilot project for contactless prescription drug pickup via PUDO lockers in Tokyo.

Companies mentioned:Packcity Japan、Kiviaq

ビートレンド supports the development of the official MEGLiA app for トヨタ生活協同組合

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ビートレンド develops the official MEGLiA app for トヨタ生活協同組合. Integrating payment and electronic receipt features, the app promotes digitalization using the “betrend” CRM platform.

Companies mentioned:ビートレンド株式会社、トヨタ生活協同組合、株式会社バリューデザイン、東芝テック株式会社

Made possible by PUDO Stations! A new era of picking up medication from a nearby locker without visiting a pharmacy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Packcity Japan and Kiviaq partner to launch a pilot program for prescription drug pickup at PUDO parcel lockers. Rollout will begin at 140 locations in Tokyo.

Companies mentioned:Packcity Japan株式会社、株式会社Kiviaq

Original【熱海観光局】2025年度宿泊者数、過去最高319万人を突破

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Atami City sets a record high for overnight visitors in fiscal 2025. Domestic demand is strong, and inbound tourism is also trending upward.

Companies mentioned:熱海観光局、熱海商工会議所、熱海市ホテル旅館協同組合連合会

Nihon Calmic to appear on “Gacchiri Monday!!,” broadcast across 28 TBS-affiliated stations nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Nihon Calmic to be featured on TBS's 'Gacchiri Monday!!'.

Companies mentioned:Nihon Calmic、TBS

Gigalogy supports adult learning with generative AI, providing an AI advisor feature for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “ManaPass”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Gigalogy launches 'ManaPass AI Advisor' for MEXT's portal site to support adult education via generative AI.

Companies mentioned:Gigalogy株式会社

Corporate logos of all 12 group companies revamped simultaneously: A living infrastructure company changing the world through people and technology looks to the next 15 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MAYAホールディングス revamps the logos of all 12 group companies, signaling visual alignment across its business structure and a transition to its next stage of growth.

Companies mentioned:株式会社MAYAホールディングス

Training seminar for research promotion and support staff, including URAs

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

助成財団センター holds a seminar for URAs on securing private-sector grants.

Companies mentioned:助成財団センター、鹿島学術振興財団

Originalダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城 「パインアメ」とのコラボかき氷を含む3種の【かき氷 戦国三大武将】を7月1日(水)より提供開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城 teams up with Pine Ame to offer Sengoku warlord-themed shaved ice for a limited time.

Companies mentioned:ダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城、パイン株式会社

【Resolve concerns before buying】Recruiting participants for pre- and post-purchase comparison trials of the experiential urban EV mobility vehicle “e-NEO”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

スカイ・イノベーター株式会社 begins recruiting participants for comparison trials aimed at addressing concerns before and after purchasing its urban 3-wheel EV, “e-NEO.”

Companies mentioned:スカイ・イノベーター株式会社、EV INNOVATOR

Investor Interview Series Vol. 1: “If it hadn’t been Ogiwara, I wouldn’t have invested” — Noboru Hachimine, founder of デジタルホールディングス

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Rocketstar publishes an interview with Noboru Hachimine.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロケットスター、デジタルホールディングス、オプト

【Exhibitor announcement】Electric work chair maker LiberNovo to exhibit at “Orgatec Tokyo 2026,” showcasing new products including “LiberNovo Omni Pro”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

LiberNovo will exhibit at Orgatec Tokyo 2026 and unveil its new Omni Pro.

Companies mentioned:LIBERNOVO HK CO., LIMITED、Gabriel、DJI、Narwal

Advanced Mobility and Panasonic Advanced Technology begin technical collaboration toward the deployment of autonomous driving for heavy vehicles.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Advanced Mobility and Panasonic Advanced Technology partner on autonomous driving technology for heavy vehicles.

Companies mentioned:先進モビリティ株式会社、パナソニック アドバンストテクノロジー株式会社

【Rapid deployment with generative AI that requires no training】“Generative AI Monitoring Solution” delivers advanced anomaly monitoring

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Panasonic Digital will launch a generative AI monitoring solution that requires no training in May 2026. On-premises support will enhance safety monitoring in manufacturing, infrastructure, and other sectors.

Companies mentioned:パナソニック デジタル株式会社

ネクスパート法律事務所 marks its 10th anniversary with a full redesign of its corporate website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ネクスパート法律事務所 redesigned its corporate website to mark its 10th anniversary and redefined its PMVV.

Companies mentioned:ネクスパート法律事務所

Free release of the helpful resource “Annual Webinar Planning Sheet”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalニューズベースがBtoBマーケティング向けの「年間ウェビナー設計シート」を無料公開し、イベントマーケティングの効率化を支援。

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニューズベース

neumo, provider of the “Kikumore” auditory training program, appears on J-WAVE’s “GLOBAL BUSINESS CHARGE” to discuss a new approach: “Listening skills can be trained in the brain”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The head of neumo appeared on J-WAVE and introduced “Kikumore,” an auditory training program based on neuroscience.

Companies mentioned:株式会社neumo、J-WAVE

Will a new heroine emerge again this year!? “Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Competitive Karuta: 58th National Women’s Championship”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The 58th National Women’s Championship will be held in Awara, Fukui Prefecture. 64 top players will compete in the A-class tournament.

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人全日本かるた協会

Hokushin Suisan, a seafood entertainment company, launches a new project to promote the importance of food education: “Marines Food Education Kids Ball Park supported by Hokushin Suisan”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Hokushin Suisan sponsors a food education event by 千葉ロッテマリーンズ, promoting the importance of sports and eating fish.

Companies mentioned:株式会社北辰水産、千葉ロッテマリーンズ

One year after introducing business casual attire, the company donates about 180 unused uniforms to be converted into vaccines, bringing workplace reform and the SDGs together

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Aiken Japan donates 180 unused uniforms, contributing to vaccine assistance and job creation.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイケンジャパン、日本リユースシステム株式会社

A new “Invite a Friend” feature arrives on the official カラオケBanBan app — coupons for both the person inviting a friend and the person invited

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

カラオケBanBan has added an invite-a-friend feature to its app, aiming to attract new members by offering coupons.

Companies mentioned:株式会社シン・コーポレーション、カラオケBanBan

【Second installment】Apple pie specialty shop “Granny Smith” to launch summer collaboration items with Kiri® on Monday, June 1, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE collaborates with Kiri Cream Cheese for a summer menu featuring a new apple pie and frappes.

Companies mentioned:GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE & COFFEE、I-STYLE Co., Ltd.、Bel Japon K.K.

“IGIN PARK,” a POPUP store for “IGIN,” whose ambassador is BTS Jin, is coming to locations nationwide. A traveling tour will begin in June 2026! The non-alcoholic series that drew attention during its advance sale will also launch domestically.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MS Enterprise will take “IGIN,” the liquor brand represented by BTS Jin, on a POPUP store tour nationwide. It will also launch the non-alcoholic series in Japan and begin online sales of select products.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エムエスエンタープライズ

ハウスバード株式会社 expands public-private collaboration to repurpose vacant homes as lodging facilities to a total of 7 municipalities in Saitama Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ハウスバード株式会社 has expanded its vacant-home utilization business to 7 municipalities in Saitama Prefecture through a partnership with 埼玉りそな銀行.

Companies mentioned:ハウスバード株式会社、アグレ都市デザイン株式会社、埼玉りそな銀行

Triglycerides were not caused by “overeating” — research project launched on the body’s internal environment during sleep

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

トラタニ株式会社 has released findings from a study on the link between breathing during sleep and triglycerides. It points out that a lack of oxygen during sleep can hinder fat burning and contribute to triglyceride accumulation.

Companies mentioned:トラタニ株式会社、バンドー化学

“Duet Night Abyss” update “Silver Star Torrent” set for Tuesday, June 2! New areas, characters, and exciting rewards revealed

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology announces the 'Silver Star Torrent' update for Duet Night Abyss on June 2, 2026, featuring new areas, characters, and rewards.

Companies mentioned:Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology Co., Limited、Pan Studio

As more people suffer from headaches, Taisho Health Navi spotlights often-overlooked “cluster headaches” in a health article to be published May 27

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Taisho Pharmaceutical has published a feature on cluster headaches on “Taisho Health Navi.” Under the supervision of a medical specialist, it explains the causes, symptoms, and prevention methods in detail.

Companies mentioned:にわファミリークリニック、東京頭痛クリニック

j5create to exhibit at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

j5create to showcase AI-optimized PC peripherals and smart work solutions at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026.

Companies mentioned:j5create

German wine for this summer’s soccer matches. German Wine Weeks 2026 to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Wines of Germany hosts 'German Wine Weeks 2026' across Japan.

Companies mentioned:Wines of Germany

NTT Security Japan signs partnership agreement with CyCraft

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NTT Security Japan partners with CyCraft Japan to enhance AI-driven cybersecurity.

Companies mentioned:NTT Security Japan、CyCraft Japan

“I want this teacher to care for my pet” — Make that wish come true with a website.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ガーディアン has launched “SCSC Pet,” a website platform specialized for the pet industry. As veterinary clinics and other providers multiply and competition intensifies, businesses in the pet sector face challenges such as violations of veterinary advertising guidelines and fees charged by portal sites. The service offers automatic guideline checks, an in-house booking system, and AI-powered improvement suggestions starting at 32,000 yen per month. It helps businesses comply with regulations, build customer assets in-house, and become facilities that customers choose.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ガーディアン、矢野経済研究所、農林水産省、ペットフード協会、J-Net21

【Patent granted】Proprietary technology developed to “separate and reduce” soil contaminated with radioactive cesium, lowering final disposal volumes and promoting reuse

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Seisui Kogyo patents a soil classification technology to reduce radioactive cesium-contaminated soil volume.

Companies mentioned:Seisui Kogyo

The remote-support UI for “XBP Manager,” which powers video DX, has been revamped! Connect with on-site teams in as few as 1 step

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Xacti refreshes the UI of its remote support app, improving usability.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ザクティ

[Ranking of mold machining challenges] Labor shortages rank No. 1, cited by more than 40%. Challenges and outlook for reducing lead times through task automation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

応用技術株式会社 surveyed challenges facing the mold manufacturing industry. Labor shortages and reliance on individual expertise are serious issues, driving demand for shorter lead times through CAM automation.

Companies mentioned:応用技術株式会社、Autodesk

Tokyu Department Store’s new e-commerce site, Tokyu Department Store Online Store, adopts the UniSearch on-site search tool, optimizing search across its specialty Food, Beauty and Wine sites

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tokyu Department Store has introduced the AI search engine UniSearch to its new e-commerce site.

Companies mentioned:株式会社東急百貨店、ユニバーサルナレッジ株式会社

[日本CLT技術研究所] Two member companies launch business collaboration to promote environmentally friendly rental homes with garages

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Phil Company Group and Yamaura launch business collaboration on garage-equipped rental homes using CLT.

Companies mentioned:ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社、日本CLT技術研究所、株式会社フィル・カンパニー、株式会社プレミアムガレージハウス、株式会社ヤマウラ

Uni Research to hold a webinar featuring Ryo Taoka, representative of suswork, on customer-focused work practices to grow a business: “Leave the meeting room and meet your customers!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Product Force hosts a webinar on customer-centric work methods with Ryo Taoka.

Companies mentioned:プロダクトフォース、suswork、Sales Marker

Original【静岡県内4店舗目】“世界一のパンケーキ”を目指す「さかい珈琲」が富士市に大型店出店!2026年6月9日(火)AM8時『さかい珈琲富士店』グランドオープン!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

さかい珈琲 opens a large new store in Fuji, Shizuoka Prefecture.

Companies mentioned:株式会社J・ART、さかい珈琲

株式会社パレットグループ launches an entertainment equipment leasing service tailored to fast-growing ventures and unprofitable companies — available even to businesses that cannot secure bank loans or have been denied lease financing. No initial cost and a fixed monthly fee.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Palette Group launches an entertainment equipment leasing service with relaxed screening criteria.

Companies mentioned:株式会社パレットグループ、エンタメ商事カンパニー

NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Station campaign exploring diverse expressions of gender: “Thank you for being you”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Station will air a campaign and special program on diverse expressions of gender to mark Pride Month in June.

Companies mentioned:NHK

[No. 1 in sales of flyaway hair care sticks*¹] The new Hyper Hold line from the plus eau Point Repair series delivers the strongest hold in the series*², helping create impeccably sleek bangs!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社多田 launches Point Repair Hyper Hold, a new product from its hair care brand plus eau.

Companies mentioned:株式会社多田

[BRiOSS] Introducing a new mobile hair iron for quick hair styling anywhere with just 1 device!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A convenient-to-carry mobile hair iron has debuted under the BRiOSS brand.

Companies mentioned:株式会社多田

Art play equipment by sculptor Taku Obata arrives in the urban sports area of Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An urban sports area has been completed at Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park. Art play equipment called BUTTAI, created by Jakkuetsu and Taku Obata, has been installed, and an opening event will be held on May 31.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャクエツ

A rejuvenating detox retreat at an elevation of 1,100 m in rainy-season Kita-Karuizawa: Asama Kuzanbo launches its “Sky Retreat with Mist and the Sound of Rain” plan on June 4 (Thursday). A mindful stay to tune the senses and restore balance through yoga and reading

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Asama Kuzanbo has announced its rainy-season-only “Sky Retreat with Mist and the Sound of Rain” plan. The experience encourages a mind-and-body detox by sharpening the senses.

Companies mentioned:合同会社空山望くらぶ

株式会社 CyCraft Japan enters into a partnership with NTT Security Japan Co., Ltd.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

CyCraft Japan and NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン have formed a partnership. Combining AI technology with SOC operational expertise, they will strengthen cyber incident response.

Companies mentioned:CyCraft Japan、NTTセキュリティ・ジャパン

ACSiON signs cooperation agreement with Hokkaido Police on cyber incident response

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ACSiON has signed a cybersecurity cooperation agreement with Hokkaido Police. Drawing on its expertise in preventing financial crime, it will work to prevent cybercrime.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ACSiON

Cloud-based invoicing management service MakeLeaps makes bulk registration of customer data easier with AI-powered automatic matching; launches AI Automatic Mapping feature

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MakeLeaps has added an AI Automatic Mapping feature to MakeLeaps, streamlining bulk registration of customer data.

Companies mentioned:メイクリープス株式会社、リコーグループ

Cloudbase, which supports secure enterprise use of generative AI, and SB C&S sign distributor agreement

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Cloudbase and SB C&S have signed a distribution agreement for the AI security service 'Cloudbase AI' to support secure enterprise generative AI usage.

Companies mentioned:Cloudbase株式会社、SB C&S株式会社

Forescout and Netskope announce partnership to strengthen zero-trust security

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Forescout and Netskope announce a joint zero-trust security solution for IT/OT/IoT/IoMT devices.

Companies mentioned:Forescout Technologies Inc.、Netskope

Notion announces Developer Platform

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Notion Labs Inc. launches Notion Developer Platform to enable developers to build custom agents and automate workflows directly on Notion.

Companies mentioned:Notion Labs Inc.、Claude、Codex、Decagon

Supporters to hold CoLab Conf 2026 on June 27, a tech conference exploring strategies for U35 engineers to thrive in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社サポーターズ will hold CoLab Conf 2026, a tech conference for U35 engineers, on June 27.

Companies mentioned:株式会社サポーターズ

[Environment Month] The global reach of SpoGOMI continues to grow, with cumulative trash collected totaling 264,517 kg (about 265 metric tons)—equivalent to about 130 garbage trucks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

SpoGOMI announces its cumulative results: 265 metric tons of trash collected, helping raise environmental awareness.

Companies mentioned:日本財団スポGOMI連盟

Open the lid to reveal cookies topped with edible flowers in full bloom! Mamarunie cookie tins generously decorated with edible pressed flowers, available for a limited time at Ginza Mitsukoshi Main Building, Basement 2, Ginza Sweets Park I

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

EDIBLE GARDEN collaborates with Tom Co., Ltd. and Grand Chainon to launch the 'Mamalunie' cookie tin featuring edible pressed flowers at Ginza Mitsukoshi.

Companies mentioned:dot science株式会社、有限会社トム、グランシェノン

Drawing on more than 20 years of non-life insurance experience, Be-With launches an insurance agency BPO service to help businesses adapt to amendments to the Insurance Business Act

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Be-With launches an insurance agency BPO service to support compliance with the amended Insurance Business Act.

Companies mentioned:ビーウィズ株式会社

Butters’ Milk Month celebration invites customers to take part through food. A milk month fair showcases delicious ways to use every part of dairy production, including byproducts.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Craft butter sweets brand Butters is holding a fair for June’s Milk Month, selling products that use byproducts from butter production. The campaign supports sustainable dairy farming.

Companies mentioned:株式会社HiOLI、Butters

New Toyoko Inn Gifu begins accepting room reservations on May 28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Toyoko Inn opens its Gifu location, completing its presence in the prefectural capitals of all 47 prefectures.

Companies mentioned:株式会社東横イン

Signing of a partnership agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to promote girls’ participation in STEM fields at the junior and senior high school levels

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The Shin Taro Yamada D&I Foundation and Miyazaki Prefecture partner to promote girls’ participation in STEM fields.

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人山田進太郎D&I財団

【GRAPHT】 announces new Street Fighter 6 collaboration items featuring original artwork by はあと, with advance sales and online preorders starting May 27 at KEIO eSTATION Shinjuku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

MSY株式会社’s brand GRAPHT is releasing collaboration products with Capcom’s Street Fighter 6. Featuring original artwork by はあと, the products will go on advance sale in Shinjuku and become available for online preorders on May 27.

Companies mentioned:MSY株式会社、株式会社カプコン、GRAPHT、KEIO eSTATION Shinjuku

Fortience Consulting and Miro collaborate in the supply chain sector

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Fortience Consulting and Miro have begun collaborating to support business transformation in the SCM sector.

Companies mentioned:フォーティエンスコンサルティング株式会社、Miro Inc.、ミロ・ジャパン合同会社、NTTデータグループ

DS Brand to hold free seminar addressing mandatory stress checks

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株式会社ディーエスブランド will hold a free online seminar on June 11, 2026, to address the upcoming mandate for the stress check system.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディーエスブランド

A place where everyone can enjoy music festivals. Second “Route for Music” pilot project to open up music experiences for people with visual impairments

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SIGNING will conduct the second pilot project for “Route for Music,” a project to improve music festival experiences for people with visual impairments, at “ACO CHiLL CAMP 2026.”

Companies mentioned:SIGNING、ACO CHiLL CAMP

DENSO WAVE to exhibit at ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026

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DENSO WAVE will exhibit at “ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026,” held in Aichi Prefecture in June 2026, showcasing the latest technologies, including robotics for next-generation factories, AI-equipped 3D vision and lab automation. A demonstration of the high-speed collaborative robot “COBOTTA PRO” will also be held.

Companies mentioned:株式会社デンソーウェーブ、株式会社デンソー、株式会社デンソー 先端技術研究所

Find a refreshing drink for the hot summer: “Summer Sake” now available at the Japan Sake Information Center

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A limited-time “Summer Sake” promotion has launched at the Japan Sake Information Center, operated by 日本酒造組合中央会.

Companies mentioned:日本酒造組合中央会

[Survey on demand for 24-hour operation of in-house shops and office convenience stores] More than 90% want early-morning and late-night access, but only 21.6% have achieved 24-hour operation

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A survey by Shinko Holdings found that more than 90% of human resources and general affairs staff want 24-hour access to in-house shops, while only 21.6% have achieved it. The main reason is providing meals for employees working early mornings and late nights. The company proposed its unmanned convenience store, 心幸ストア, as a solution.

Companies mentioned:心幸ホールディングス株式会社、IDEATECH

Recustomer to hold a June 9 (Tuesday) webinar on “Reforming the Online Shopping Experience” for 株式会社TSI’s apparel e-commerce platform “mix.tokyo”

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Recustomer株式会社 and 株式会社TSI will hold a joint webinar on reforming the online shopping experience on June 9.

Companies mentioned:Recustomer株式会社、株式会社TSI

Acul begins providing its fraud detection and authentication system ASUKA to JA Town, the direct-from-producer online shopping site operated by JA Zen-Noh

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Acul has begun providing its ASUKA fraud detection system to JA Town.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アクル、全国農業協同組合連合会

OriginalLazuli株式会社、早稲田大学・上田教授の研究に飲食店POSデータを提供、世界的な経済学術誌「Review of Income and Wealth」に論文が掲載」

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Lazuli provided restaurant POS data for academic research, and a paper on measuring service inflation was published in an international journal.

Companies mentioned:Lazuli株式会社、早稲田大学

Phil Company Group begins business partnership with Nagano-based general contractor Yamaura

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Phil Company and Yamaura have partnered on housing that makes use of CLT.

Companies mentioned:株式会社フィル・カンパニー、株式会社ヤマウラ、ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社

3 new varieties arrive from yokan brand “YO KAN KA”! The Limited Collection theme is “Passion.” On sale through the online shop from Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Yokan brand “YO KAN KA” has released 3 new varieties.

Companies mentioned:株式会社スマイルズ

Custom salad specialist クリスプサラダワークス introduces its summer-only “Summer Chili Mushroom” salad!

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クリスプサラダワークス has released its summer-only “Summer Chili Mushroom” salad.

Companies mentioned:クリスプサラダワークス

The brand’s first pop-up event, “Aujua: The Beauty of Looking Back,” to be held for a limited time at @cosme TOKYO!

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Milbon will hold the first pop-up event for its hair care brand Aujua at @cosme TOKYO in June. The event will showcase the sommelier program and the appeal of its products through an immersive brand experience.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミルボン

Originalアニエスベー × コンバース 新作コラボレーションスニーカー

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Originalアニエスベーとコンバースのコラボスニーカー第3弾。

Companies mentioned:アニエスベー、コンバース

AnyGift, an e-gift service that lets users easily send gifts via social media or email without knowing the recipient’s address, launches on EC Current, operated by Stream

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AnyReach’s e-gift service AnyGift has launched on EC Current, operated by Stream.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ストリーム、AnyReach株式会社

Sumitomo Heavy Industries and Sumitomo Construction Machinery jointly develop “InCab@Nav,” an app that lets users search hydraulic excavator manuals using natural language

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Sumitomo Heavy Industries and Sumitomo Construction Machinery have jointly developed “InCab@Nav,” an app for searching hydraulic excavator manuals using generative AI.

Companies mentioned:住友重機械工業株式会社、住友建機株式会社

Successfully develops a “monomaterial label” using a polyester-based adhesive

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Osaka Sealing Printing has developed a monomaterial label with improved recyclability.

Companies mentioned:大阪シーリング印刷株式会社、株式会社OSPホールディングス

Earth hacks rolls out Decarbonization Scores across all 24 Bio c’ Bon stores

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Earth hacks and Bio c’ Bon have partnered to introduce Decarbonization Scores at all 24 stores.

Companies mentioned:Earth hacks株式会社、ビオセボン・ジャポン株式会社

SIIFIC Wellness Fund invests in トレジェムバイオファーマ

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SIIFIC Wellness Fund has subscribed to a third-party allotment of shares by トレジェムバイオファーマ, supporting the development of a tooth-regeneration drug.

Companies mentioned:社会変革推進財団、SIIFインパクトキャピタル、トレジェムバイオファーマ

Launch of a pilot project to optimize AI-powered app coupon distribution—aiming to deliver a customer experience where users receive “coupons they want to use” and reduce the workload of promotional operations

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Aoki Super and ジャイナミクス will launch a pilot project to optimize coupon distribution using AI in July 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アオキスーパー、ジャイナミクス株式会社、東芝テック株式会社

Plus to exhibit at the 3rd “Workplace Reform EXPO [Tokyo]”

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Plus will exhibit at “Workplace Reform EXPO.”

Companies mentioned:プラス株式会社

Lindt Crema Gelata, a decadent cup gelato for savoring chocolate to the fullest, launches in chocolate and white chocolate flavors from June 1

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Lindt has launched its cup gelato “Lindt Crema Gelata.”

Companies mentioned:リンツ&シュプルングリージャパン

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