Winds Japan Holdings is rebranding its existing store in the basement of Hakata Station as “Nidaime Ikkousha” and will open it on May 28, 2026, marking the brand’s first location in Fukuoka.
Exhibiting at NEW EDUCATION EXPO 2026, an education-focused trade show. Proposing network infrastructure essential for operating MEXCBT and digital textbooks
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バッファロー will exhibit at an education-focused trade show and present network solutions.
[ロクシタン scent research] Confirming that scents of verbena, lavender and citrus verbena, which evoke southern France, are associated with mental and physical states such as focus, relaxation and energy
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ロクシタン scientifically examined the effects of 3 scents on mind and body, identifying effects associated with focus, relaxation and energy.
M&A: Tenpos agrees to make Marches a subsidiary, accelerating expansion of 12 brands, including izakaya chains 八剣伝／酔虎伝／居心伝, and aims to grow Tenpos’s food service business to 50 billion yen
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Tenpos Holdings to acquire Marches Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary to expand restaurant business and reach 50 billion yen in sales.
Seminar on organizational development for business leaders in Sendai and Miyagi. Former ベガルタ仙台 player Yasushi Endo and 鹿島アントラーズ executives take the stage to discuss how to build a “strong organization.”
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A seminar on organizational development for business leaders in Sendai and Miyagi will be held on June 4, 2026.
[300 minutes of interviews with people who have experienced debt] Everyone interviewed said, “At first, I couldn’t talk to anyone about it”｜A tool is also available to assess in 1 minute what steps and consultation resources suit your situation
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Sustainable Finance Lab, a financial information media outlet operated by エレビスタ株式会社, conducted online interviews with 10 people who have experienced debt. The survey found that participants initially could not talk to anyone, and that a lack of information and negative perceptions tended to prolong the resolution process. The company also released an assessment tool that offers solutions.
About 1 in 5 companies say they “cannot see the impact of PR”; press releases rank No. 1 in implementation, while their perceived impact is neck and neck with social media
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A survey of the cost-effectiveness of PR initiatives among business leaders revealed the diversification of initiatives and challenges in setting KPIs.
[AI can help find creators, too] AI offers tailored recommendations for challenges that are “hard to put into words.” Launching Opusr AI, which instantly matches users with promising creators, even without specialized knowledge
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株式会社ヒューリズム adds AI features to creator-matching service opusr and launches a new package to optimize commissioning.
To mark June 4, Steamed Cooking Day, a campaign begins offering a 10% off coupon for the electric steamer むしざんまい, redeemable at the official online store
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Apix International offers 10% off coupon for 'Mushizanmai' steamer.
[Exclusive survey] 54% of termite damage occurs during the rainy season (April–June)｜51% of those who experienced damage said they “had not taken preventive measures beforehand”
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BEST株式会社 conducted a survey on termite damage. The findings highlighted the concentration of damage during the rainy season and a lack of preventive measures.
[Detective Conan] Hotel room key-style acrylic ball chain Vol. 2 to launch, along with a rerelease of the original hotel room key-style acrylic ball chain! Reservations open today, 5/27 (Wed.)!
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Reservations open for Detective Conan merchandise.
[マネディク] Report on Day 1 of a joint training program for new graduates focused on venture companies: satisfaction score of 4.45, with 95% rating it highly. Participants recognized the “thinking habits” that hinder action and encouraged independent growth
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A report on Day 1 of a joint training program for new graduates at venture companies, conducted by マネディク株式会社 on April 22, 2026. The training aimed to help new employees recognize their “thinking habits” and encourage independent growth. It received a high average rating of 4.45 out of 5 from 40 participants.
ProShip makes corporate hometown tax donation to Saga Prefecture for the 2nd consecutive year and receives certificate of appreciation
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ProShip donated 5 million yen to the Saga Prefectural University (provisional name) project and received a certificate of appreciation for the 2nd consecutive year.
[A cafe and gift shop to enjoy the world of Disney] “Disney HARVEST MARKET” announces details of a special event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” story.
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A special event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” story will be held at “Disney HARVEST MARKET,” operated by Cafe Company, with limited-edition afternoon tea sets, food and merchandise on sale starting in June 2026.
The “Starseed: Quantum-Mechanical Reverse Aging Seminar” with spiritual healer Tsutomu Yoshihama and psychiatrist Shunji Nishiwaki will be held on June 28, 2026.
A monthly fresh gateau au chocolat to savor “terroir.” No. 6 arrives for a limited time on June 1, presented in a beautiful box made of handmade Nao washi paper.
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メゾンカカオ launches limited-edition June fresh gateau au chocolat No. 6.
[Higashihiroshima City] New women-only machine Pilates studio opens! Pilates K arrives at Youme Town Higashihiroshima on May 29, expanding to its 3rd location in Hiroshima Prefecture!
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Pilates K opens a new location in Higashihiroshima City.
[武蔵野大学] First initiative of its kind in Kanagawa Prefecture: 7-month long-term work experience program builds a system for disaster volunteering from a university student perspective; students report to the Kanagawa governor after completing their long-term internships
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2 students from 武蔵野大学 developed a system to encourage university students to participate in disaster volunteer activities through a 7-month internship at 神奈川県庁. After hands-on activities in Noto, they reported proposed solutions to challenges involving academics, costs, safety and social recognition to Governor Yuji Kuroiwa. The prefecture plans to submit a request to the national government based on the proposals.
[New book for seniors] “Have More Fun and Activate Your Brain! Spot the Difference: Nostalgic Showa Era,” a spot-the-difference book themed around the clothing, food, homes and trends of the nostalgic Showa era, goes on sale May 24 (Tuesday)! A book to bring back memories of those days
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Seitosha releases a Showa-era spot-the-difference book for seniors.
[Facility renovation in May 2026] “グランドーム福岡ふくつ,” a spectacular oceanfront glamping resort overlooking the Genkai Sea—enjoy a premium stay with beauty, featuring hair care products from beauty brand “KINUJO”
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Fukuoka Prefecture’s Fukutsu City glamping resort “グランドーム福岡ふくつ” has been renovated, with hair care products from beauty brand “KINUJO” installed in all guest rooms. Offering spectacular views of the Genkai Sea, a sauna, dog-friendly rooms and food activities, it provides a premium stay for women’s groups and couples.
Around 60% say they have “given up partway through” learning English or studying English conversation. What caused them to lose motivation?
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In a survey jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER and マネーイングリッシュ, around 60% of 177 people with experience studying English said they had given up. Reasons included being busy, not seeing progress and difficulty maintaining motivation. Around 30% wanted to resume studying, citing overseas travel and hobbies among their motivations.
Hakuhodo’s Neighborhood Marketing Research Project and beauty media outlet Mimi Beauty jointly conduct a survey on the realities of beauty communities.
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Hakuhodo and Mimi Beauty jointly conducted a cluster analysis survey of beauty communities, revealing how trends spread.
New service launched to support compliance with urgent EU regulation CRA reporting requirements
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VeriServe, which provides software quality support, has launched a new service to help companies meet reporting requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). In response to the 24-hour reporting requirement taking effect in September 2026, the service offers an integrated outsourcing package covering tasks such as SBOM creation and vulnerability monitoring to support corporate compliance.
M&A: Tempos HD evolves into a manufacturer; leading used commercial kitchen equipment company makes Meiwa Seisakusho a wholly owned subsidiary, aiming to build an integrated development, manufacturing and sales structure
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Tempos Holdings, a major seller of used commercial kitchen equipment, will make kitchen equipment manufacturer Meiwa Seisakusho a wholly owned subsidiary through a share exchange, building an integrated development, manufacturing and sales structure. The move will take Tempos into manufacturing, strengthen product development to meet the needs of restaurant operators and secure a new source of revenue.
“MR-G” inspired by brinicles, ice formations that form in polar seas
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Casio Computer has announced a limited-edition dive watch themed around the polar phenomenon known as a brinicle, part of the “G-SHOCK” MR-G series. It will go on sale June 12, with production limited to 800 watches.
Futaba Lab Group joins the LI.FI network as a Solver, with cumulative transaction volume of approximately 13 trillion yen, accelerating development of digital asset execution infrastructure for financial institutions and businesses
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Futaba Lab Group joins LI.FI as a Solver, strengthening development of digital asset execution infrastructure.
[Innovation in Specified Skilled Worker employment] A foreign national becomes a store manager a little over one year after joining the company.
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ST Agency Japan reports that a Myanmar national was promoted to store manager candidate within one year of joining a major Japanese restaurant chain, thanks to its intensive pre-entry training program.
<Shimane NEWS LETTER, May 2026 issue> Head to the Oki Islands in Shimane, marking 90 years as a national park. Enjoy a grown-up retreat indulging in “the luxury of doing nothing” at Entô, an award-winning JTA2026 “geo park where you can stay.”
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Shimane Prefecture’s Oki Islands geo-hotel Entô introduces retreat experiences for those seeking a digital detox, along with a tourism promotion campaign.
The anime Fist of the North Star and a Class 3 OTC pain-relief warming patch team up over acupressure points! New “Fist of the North Star Hot Patch” to soothe aches and fatigue in the post-apocalyptic era!
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Places Pharmaceutical to release a Fist of the North Star warming patch in July 2026.
Beagle Crew to release cover of Something ELse’s hit “Last Chance” on May 29, following their connection from performing together on a Kyushu tour including Zepp venues
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Beagle Crew covers Something ELse’s “Last Chance,” set for digital release on May 29.
KeeP, with 200 million streams, releases new album “PeaceFul” today! 9 tracks depicting the struggles and renewal of the first year and a half after moving to Tokyo
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Artist KeeP releases new album “PeaceFul,” featuring 9 tracks that turn the struggles of life after moving to Tokyo into music.
“A new standard for high-pressure injection”: Get a chance to try the SWM-10JP high-pressure injection pump, chosen in 20 countries, on site. Recruiting advance monitors (limited to 10 companies)
100 talented international students aiming to work in Japan gather! “GLOBAL MEET,” a joint company information session for recruiting foreign talent, launches
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GLOBAL MEET, a joint company information session for international students, to be held.
Original岐阜県高山市の銭湯「稲荷湯」が、madsaunistプロデュースのもと、地域資源循環型サウナを2026年5月27日にオープン。飛驒産業の木質残渣をALTERNATIVE ENERGY JAPANがバイオコークス化し燃料として使用。この日本初の試みは、燃料費高騰に対応し、持続可能な銭湯経営と地域資源循環モデルの構築を目指す。
Companies mentioned：合同会社inari、稲荷湯、madsaunist、ALTERNATIVE ENERGY JAPAN株式会社、飛驒産業株式会社、ケンズメタルワーク
[University of Tokyo-born “AI adviser that doesn’t push AI”] Delight Flow launches manufacturing-focused AI support service that helps companies use AI properly, from 10万円 per month
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A hands-on AI support service for manufacturers, offering an impartial perspective to optimize AI adoption.
An AI assistant for small businesses, “AI Super Secretary,” officially launches to solve the challenge of “making AI work across the organization”—from ¥9,900 per month, unlimited users, with support from AI specialists
Encounters and happiness brought together by music. An ８-part story from “Station Concert” to “Station Wedding” at Shikabe Station in Hokkaido begins on June ６!
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A project to revitalize the region by holding the “Station Concert” music event and “Station Wedding” ceremony at JR Shikabe Station.
Universities from Japan and abroad gather in Nagoya for the largest-ever “NIS College Fair 2026”
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Nagoya International School will hold its largest-ever college fair on June 3, 2026. Universities from Japan and abroad will participate, and a special session for parents will also be held for the first time.
[Previous campaign raised ¥4.6 million] Compact electric air blower “FANEAC X305,” which generates a 240 km/h blast, returns to Makuake starting Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m.
“Heygood” gets a major update as a career-change AI agent
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Heygood Inc. has updated its career exploration app “Heygood.” A dedicated AI agent provides impartial support to help users shape their career goals and match with companies.
Nu Skin’s first Foods with Function Claims product, “MYND360® Mind Full,” launches Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Nu Skin Japan will launch its first Foods with Function Claims product, “MYND360® Mind Full,” in June 2026. The supplement is intended to help maintain cognitive function.