Cancer Net Japan will hold the “2026 Japan Cancer Forum” jointly with Bunkyo Ward on August 8 and 9. The event aims to provide the latest information on cancer care and foster a patient community.
Shake, awaken, confidence overflowing in red. A new-concept Fix Mist Red. More than just setting makeup, its uplifting red pearls refine your look. Introducing Unlimited Makeup Fix Mist Red.
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シュウ ウエムラ has announced the innovative Unlimited Makeup Fix Mist Red, which corrects dullness and adds a healthy flush. It will go on sale on June 1, 2026.
A refreshed mind and body that glow with renewed circulation during the heavy, sluggish rainy season. A full-body treatment to relieve swelling with reflexology and deeply relax muscles using muscle gel.
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A course to relieve swelling during the rainy season is now available.
Stay cool even on the move with Columbia's proprietary sweat-responsive cooling technology and lightweight design, and enjoy summer in the mountains with the Trail Rush Collection.
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Columbia Sportswear Japan has launched its new Trail Rush collection for summer hiking.
[横浜赤レンガ倉庫] Special event at Disney HARVEST MARKET to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie-the-Pooh books! Runs for a limited time starting June 4, 2026 (Thu.).
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An event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original Winnie-the-Pooh books will be held at Disney HARVEST MARKET at 横浜赤レンガ倉庫 starting June 4, 2026.
Companies mentioned:Disney HARVEST MARKET By CAFE COMPANY、横浜赤レンガ倉庫
[チーズガーデン] A refreshed take on a popular summer flavor of the seasonal Goyotei Cheesecake: Goyotei Lemon Cheesecake, with the milky richness of cheese and the fresh, flavorful taste of lemon.
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チーズガーデン is launching a lemon-flavored product for summer 2026, available for a limited time.
JBS offers one-stop deployment and management of Macs for enterprises.
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JBS launches a one-stop service for enterprise Mac deployment, covering design, integration, and management, while leveraging Microsoft solutions for security.
[Survey of 500 people on home router costs] 59.4% say monthly charges are “about as expected,” while 53.8% are unaware of their remaining device installment balance.
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株式会社ALL CONNECT surveyed 500 home router users and prospective users about their understanding of costs. The results showed that 59.4% said their monthly charges were “about as expected,” while 53.8% were unaware of how the remaining device balance works. Although many users have a general grasp of the overall costs, the survey highlighted challenges in understanding complex arrangements such as cashback conditions and installment payment details.
Help desk rates are rising! IT Project Market Trends Report, April 2026 edition, released.
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株式会社アイデンティティー has released its April 2026 IT project market report. While the number of new projects is trending downward, rates for help desk and other services are rising.
More young talent aged up to 24 entering the market! IT Talent Market Trends Report, April 2026 edition, released.
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株式会社アイデンティティー has released its April 2026 IT talent market report. According to data from TechFree, which the company operates, the number of new registrations in April fell 2.3% from the previous month. By occupation, QA engineers and Salesforce engineers newly entered the rankings. Meanwhile, the average desired rate reached ¥825,000 overall, with particularly notable increases in senior roles such as IT consultants (¥1.34 million), pointing to rising demand for highly skilled IT talent.
[Opening June 2] 10 Japanese companies take on the world's largest tech exhibitions for the first time at COMPUTEX.
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The Japan Bizcrew Pavilion, operated by エバーリッジ株式会社, will exhibit at InnoVEX at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2026, where 10 Japanese companies will take on the global market.
890 stunning transformations by hairstylists and beauty school students! Final results announced for the Before→After video contest GEKI→HEN AWARD 2026!
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The final results of GEKI→HEN AWARD 2026, a Before→After video contest for hairstylists and beauty school students, have been announced, with the grand prize selected from 890 entries. The event was jointly planned by 僕と私と株式会社 and 日華化学株式会社 デミ コスメティクス.
Pick up acai at the station and take it home! Fruta Fruta's 7th frozen vending machine begins operation at Aobadai Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
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Fruta Fruta has installed a frozen vending machine at Aobadai Station and begun selling acai bowl products.
Can't see, read, or use a website? Solve those problems with A Practical Guide to Web Accessibility: Learn Through Examples and Solutions, on sale in mid-June.
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An introductory book on web accessibility will be released by Born Digital in mid-June.
[Contains approximately 50 million beneficial “Torne bacteria” (※1)] Just drop it into the drain! The more you use it, the more it breaks down and removes stubborn drainpipe slime without you having to touch it! (※2)
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株式会社リベルタ will launch Numeri Tornado, a drainpipe-cleaning tablet using biotechnology, on June 8, 2026.
Teradata announces Teradata Factory, a production platform that enables “sovereign AI + data” on premises.
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Teradata launches 'Teradata Factory', an on-premises platform for sovereign AI and data, integrating hardware and software to optimize costs and governance.
Toridoll Holdings supports initiatives in Marugame City under a comprehensive partnership agreement, providing international exchange opportunities for island children using ほんのもり号 and serving udon at the traditional お大師まいり event.
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As part of its support for revitalizing Marugame City's remote islands, Toridoll Holdings is organizing international exchange with Taiwan using a library boat, supporting traditional events, and holding charity events.
Deep Growth Partners surveyed 520 students graduating in 2028 regarding AI usage in job hunting, revealing an 88.6% adoption rate and a shift toward seeking human-centric insights from recruiters.
[Exclusive to the Tokyo International Forum store] A vibrant harmony of juicy peach and refreshing tea: “Krispy Kreme Premium Tokyo Peach Tea Ring” available for a limited time from Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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A premium summer doughnut exclusive to the Tokyo International Forum store will be available for a limited time.
[2026 survey on fashion and beauty attitudes and behaviors] Monthly spending averages 9,343 yen, virtually unchanged from the 2024 survey.
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A survey of 1,000 women aged 40–89 found that monthly spending on fashion and beauty averaged 9,343 yen, remaining flat. It also found a shift in style preferences away from “looking proper,” which is concerned with others’ opinions, and toward a “self-directed” approach that prioritizes personal satisfaction and suitability for the occasion.
[A breakfast buffet with the atmosphere of a summer festival] コンフォートスイーツ東京ベイ to offer 14 summer-only dishes, including takoyaki and yakisoba, from Monday, June 1
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コンフォートスイーツ東京ベイ announces a summer 2026 breakfast buffet themed around a Japanese festival.
More than 1.7 million accounts! Campaigns to mark the 5th anniversary of the service launch
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Minna no Bank marked the 5th anniversary of its service launch by reporting that it had surpassed 1.7 million accounts. It is launching large-scale campaigns and ambassador activities.
Oral bacteria selectively suppress the growth of bacteria associated with periodontal disease through nitrite metabolism—findings suggest that Neisseria bacteria may be “beneficial bacteria” in the mouth that help prevent periodontal disease
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ライオン株式会社 and 九州大学 found that Neisseria bacteria in the mouth selectively suppress the growth of bacteria associated with periodontal disease by metabolizing nitrite. They presented the findings at the Japanese Society of Periodontology meeting in May 2026. The activity of these “beneficial bacteria” could lead to new periodontal disease prevention care that helps balance oral bacteria.
Survey on single men and women’s attitudes toward marriage and household finances
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A survey of 611 single men and women aged 25-34 conducted by O-net found that “prudence” is sought in a marriage partner, while dual-income households and sharing some household finances are the norm. “Rising prices” was the biggest financial concern.
APAMAN株式会社 released the Utsunomiya edition as the 3rd installment of “50-syllable dance,” a regional promotion project featuring the official characters of アパマンショップ.
“A Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventures of Japanese Women Photographers”: advance-sale tickets go on sale May 27 for major exhibition featuring 30 women photographers
Mori Trust launches industry-academia collaboration initiative in Sendai
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Mori Trust held an industry-academia collaboration event at Sendai Trust City with Miyagi Agricultural High School and ウェスティンホテル仙台, selling bread made with eggs raised by students.
Non-Arutsu Bee presents “The Source of Good Judgment: Brain Care for Becoming a Leader.” See the big picture to find ways to sharpen your judgment. June guests: former Japan national soccer team player Kenji Honnami and Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s Kinichi Motegi
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Kenji Honnami and Kinichi Motegi will appear as June guests on “The Source of Good Judgment,” a radio program presented by 山田養蜂場, to discuss brain care and improving judgment.
[AI-era workflows: drawing the line between what to delegate and what not to compromise] More than 70% say approvals and decisions should not be left to AI; 62.8% are concerned about the reasoning behind decisions becoming a black box
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Eightred, a workflow systems provider, surveyed 109 employees with experience using generative AI. More than 70% opposed applying AI to approval and decision-making processes, citing the risk of the reasoning behind decisions becoming a black box. Meanwhile, 67.9% said the value of workflow systems is increasing as AI advances, indicating that they see collaboration between AI and people as the preferred model.
NTTデータ and 東急 have completed a pilot project introducing generative AI into 東急's accounting operations, aiming to cut working hours by 5,000 hours annually.
Junpei Watanabe, CEO of Arsaga Partners, spoke at 新潟大学 about career strategies in the age of AI. He shared firsthand experience using AI and stressed the importance of EQ, encouraging students to take on challenges in growth industries and make proactive decisions.
A fresh way to bring cool into everyday life: “Give yourself a break from the heat”—find comfortable ways to spend the day based on the temperature
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Afternoon Tea LIVING has published a feature page suggesting ways to beat the heat based on the temperature, and will sell related items and run a giveaway campaign.
Accelerating digital strategies across multiple facilities. DearOne rolls out a shared app platform at a total of 7 facilities owned by Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation (JMF), balancing cost optimization with each facility's unique character
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DearOne expands its 'ModuleApps2.0' platform to 7 JMF-owned commercial facilities, optimizing costs and development speed while maintaining brand uniqueness.
Companies mentioned:DearOne、NTT Docomo、Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corporation (JMF)
[BUZZ × REO・TAKARA] Dance can change your life. Childhood friends and top dancers bring their all to a workshop and showcase as “BUZZ PARTY” closes to a huge response
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BUZZ GROUP reports on “BUZZ PARTY,” a dance event featuring REO and TAKARA.
New tea is back this year from Gong cha, where tea takes center stage! “First-pick matcha,” made with 100% carefully selected tea leaves from Shizuoka's long-established 丸七製茶, available for a limited time from June 4 (Thursday)
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Gong cha Japan will launch limited-time drinks made with matcha from 丸七製茶 starting June 4.
[Arknights: Endfield × ビアードパパ] Collaboration launches! 2 sets with merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations will be available in limited quantities from June 8
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ビアードパパ and “Arknights: Endfield” will launch a collaboration campaign on June 8, 2026. Cream puff sets with limited-edition merchandise will be available.
Companies mentioned:株式会社DAY TO LIFE、ビアードパパ、GRYPHLINE、Hypergryph
[名古屋タカシマヤ] Hosting “Think FOR THE FUTURE — What We Can Do for the Future,” showcasing and encouraging learning about sustainability through products and experiences
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名古屋タカシマヤ is holding a sustainability event featuring traditional crafts, environmentally conscious products, resource collection and food made with local ingredients.
[KFC | 2nd “Genshin Impact” collaboration] Along with in-game items, a limited-edition tapestry will be awarded by lottery! “Genshin Impact Collaboration Pack” on sale for a limited time from June 10 (Wednesday) to June 30 (Tuesday)
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KFC Japan has announced the 2nd collaboration campaign with the popular game “Genshin Impact.” From June 10 to 30, the “Genshin Impact Collaboration Pack” will be available exclusively through online orders, with in-game items and limited-edition merchandise offered by lottery.
Odakyu Re:value used-goods collection service to operate year-round from June, with proceeds donated to Machida City
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小田急百貨店 has announced that its Machida store will operate the “Odakyu Re:value” used-goods collection service year-round and donate the proceeds to Machida City.
★Reservations now open for the July 2026 edition of the JIS Handbook, which brings together key JIS standards by field in one volume★ Ready-mixed concrete, civil engineering, screws, nondestructive testing, automobiles, petroleum, reagents, metals analysis, heat treatment, rubber and elastomers, molds, and more
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日本規格協会 has begun accepting reservations for the July 2026 edition of the JIS Handbook.
Based on a smartwatch supplied by ファーウェイ・ジャパン, GARRACK is launching smartwatches inspired by the Four Emperors Buggy, Shanks, Teach and Luffy from ONE PIECE.
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GARRACK is launching ONE PIECE collaboration models based on Huawei smartwatches.
[A new frontier for Kanae Minato] The ultimate bromance mystery The Kingdom set for release on July 23! Who killed the Coral Queen? All 9 people are hiding something.
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Kanae Minato’s new mystery novel The Kingdom is set for release on July 23.
What does it take to support new hires so they think, “This is the company I want,” rather than “This company will do”? Zenken will host the “Majin-jinji Networking Event @ Azabudai Hills” on June 18, bringing together HR professionals serious about recruitment!
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Zenken株式会社 is holding a networking event for recruitment and HR professionals on June 18.
Make the most of summer with a hot spring getaway! 大江戸温泉物語グループ will hold its “Luxurious Energy-Boosting and Chilled Summer Gourmet Buffet” starting July 1.
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Oedo Onsen Monogatari is holding a summer-only gourmet buffet.
AIsmiley releases “Image Recognition AI: Industry-by-Industry Use Case Collection”! A practical guide to solving on-site challenges in manufacturing, retail, construction and more—and finding the right application model for your business.
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AIsmiley has released a resource compiling image recognition AI use cases and an implementation guide.
LIFULL HOME'S has begun data integration with TAKUTO, which manages more than 50,000 units, primarily in the Kansai region, to eliminate bait listings.
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LIFULL HOME'S partners with TAKUTO to automate the removal of unavailable rental listings in the Kansai region.
Sansan conducts a survey on women’s lifestyles: While awareness of beauty and health is high, opportunities to unwind and connect with others are lacking.
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A survey by Sansan of women in their 20s to 40s revealed a hidden gap: Despite strong interest in health and beauty, respondents felt they lacked opportunities to unwind and socialize. Based on the findings, the company highlighted the potential demand for pickleball, which it is promoting, and the significance of newly established dedicated courts.
There is always only one truth! The cake combinations are endless! A custom cake maker packed with the world of Detective Conan launches on Cake.jp on May 27!
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Cake.jp launches a Detective Conan custom cake service on May 27, 2026, allowing fans to personalize cakes with various characters and designs.
[Afternoon Tea] Two new products, including “Famimaru Jasmine Tea with Lychee, supervised by Afternoon Tea,” featuring a refreshing hint of lychee, will roll out at FamilyMart stores nationwide.
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Two new Famimaru beverages supervised by Afternoon Tea are launching at FamilyMart stores nationwide. The lineup includes refreshing flavored tea and tea soda for early summer.
[Free admission] Learn from professional players and coaches! シーホース三河 will lead a human rights sports workshop in Kariya, with registration now open for 120 students in grades 4–6.
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Announcement of a human rights sports workshop for elementary school students led by シーホース三河.
[A chance to win Rakuten Points!] Dine at かっぱ寿司, enter the campaign and pay with a 楽天カード for a chance to win 500 points. A total of 2,000 people will be selected by lottery in a campaign through Rakuten Card Point Plus.
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かっぱ寿司 and 楽天カード are running a points rewards campaign.
[The tiny horror novel smaller than a smartphone is back] The long-awaited second installment of the hit horror novel series, which has sold more than 410,000 copies, The Eyes, goes on sale June 25!
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Announcement of the release and film adaptation of horror novelist Sesuji’s The Eyes.