STU48 Chiho Ishida Graduation Concert: “No Regrets in My Idol Career”
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STU48 first-generation member Chiho Ishida held her graduation concert. After completing 9 and a half years as an idol, she graduated surrounded by fellow members and fans.
Yoyogi Park dessert-course restaurant Authentic begins serving “Longing,” its new early-summer course
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Dessert-course specialty restaurant “Authentic” has begun serving “Longing,” its new early-summer course. The course has been expanded to 7 dishes and features items including chef Takahashi Soki’s signature “Melon Cream Soda.”
[Asahikawa, Hokkaido] “The marché® Where I Come to Like Myself,” a 1-day event featuring beauty, relaxation, handmade goods and gourmet food, to be held on June 21 (Sun.)
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“The marché® Where I Come to Like Myself” will be held in Asahikawa on June 21, 2026. This community event will feature 36 experience booths and 8 food booths, offering “time to return to yourself.”
Successfully develops a clean method for synthesizing alcohol from alkenes and water using copper and light [岡山大学, 大阪公立大学]
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A joint research group from 岡山大学 and 大阪公立大学 has developed a clean new method for synthesizing alcohol from alkenes and water using inexpensive copper as a photocatalyst. The findings were published in the British academic journal “Nature Communications” and are expected to contribute to the development of clean molecular conversion technologies.
Addressing hiring challenges in construction, where “job postings bring no applicants”: “Construction Recruitment Center” hires 2 construction management engineers in 4 months
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“Construction Recruitment Center,” a recruitment outsourcing service specializing in the construction industry, is stepping up hiring support for small and medium-sized construction companies and launching a campaign waiving initial fees.
Sonos’ new Sonos Play wins BEST BUY in the Wi-Fi speaker category in the June 2026 issue of “Kaden Hihyo”
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Sonos Play won BEST BUY in the Wi-Fi speaker category in the June 2026 issue of “Kaden Hihyo.” The new product, released in April, is on sale for 49,800 yen.
Generative AI chatbot introduced on “わんにゃんスマイル” to support pet event searches, inquiries and business promotion
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Pet information site “わんにゃんスマイル” has introduced a generative AI chatbot from 株式会社フィオリエラ. The chatbot handles inquiries automatically 24 hours a day and supports event searches in multiple languages, improving user convenience. It will also use advertising space around the chatbot to help promote pet-related businesses, aiming to create new connections between pet owners and businesses.
[岡山大学] Study reveals realities of the organ donation process after brain death: Analysis of 16 facilities nationwide finds differences between institutions
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岡山大学 surveyed the realities of the organ donation process after brain death at 16 facilities nationwide and identified differences between institutions.
[K-1 REVENGE post-event report] Ryuta Ishida and Tomoya Yokoyama capture double titles with spectacular 1R KOs! Sattari advances on the road to revenge. Sayaka Okada makes her debut as a special ring girl and rates herself 8000 points!
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K-1 REVENGE was held at Korakuen Hall on May 31, 2026. Ryuta Ishida and Tomoya Yokoyama became the new champions.
Companies mentioned：POWER OF DREAM、ALONZA ABLAZE、リーブルロア
The latest official Shohei Ohtani jewelry, including “K24/K18 COIN DIAMOND PENDANTS,” and 3 other products go on sale through Japan Post’s online shopping site, “Japan Post Network Shop,” with expanded ordering
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Imayo has begun selling MLB-certified commemorative jewelry for Shohei Ohtani through Japan Post Network Shop.
株式会社検索順位の海賊 launches “動画集客の海賊,” a management outsourcing service specializing in YouTube search
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株式会社検索順位の海賊 has launched “動画集客の海賊,” a management outsourcing service specializing in YouTube search (VSEO). Drawing on its SEO expertise, the company supports operations that directly contribute to business results.
[株式会社infinity] Begins business relationship with エリートスクリーンジャパン株式会社
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株式会社infinity has begun a new business relationship with エリートスクリーンジャパン株式会社. The two companies aim to develop their businesses by leveraging their respective strengths.
Companies mentioned：株式会社infinity、エリートスクリーンジャパン株式会社、Elite Screens Inc.
[1-minute walk from Sakae Station, Nagoya, Aichi] Spacious indoor BBQ venue lets you enjoy the outdoors without plans being disrupted by rain! Accommodates groups and private bookings for up to 100 guests; a “Korean BBQ Course♪ with All-You-Can-Drink” is also new for June only
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Nagoya’s “Wood Design Park Sakae” has launched a Korean BBQ plan available only in June 2025. The all-weather indoor venue caters to demand for group and private bookings.
株式会社infinity to exhibit at Lifestyle Week [Summer] 2026
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株式会社infinity will exhibit at Lifestyle Week [Summer], taking place in June 2026. Through displays of products such as Divoom, the company is seeking partners for new sales channels and content collaborations.
A quick report on Animate’s first 2-day live event, published soon after it ended! Summer live event information has also been announced, with another 2-day event planned!!
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Originalアニメイト主催のライブイベント「animate Theater LIVE 2026 ～spring～」が5月末に開催。年4回予定のシリーズ第5弾として大盛況のうちに終了した。
Direct instruction from a singer with 10 million views and a former corporate VTuber with over 1 million subscribers / “CCA,” a school for online creators, marks its 1st anniversary and seeks a major increase in enrollment
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“CCA,” a school for online creators, is recruiting students to mark its 1st anniversary. Experienced instructors provide remote support for students’ activities using scientific methods and voiceprints.
[Chita Peninsula, Aichi] Summer-only campaign offers seaside night BBQ away from the scorching heat, with fireworks and roasted marshmallows
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“Wood Design Park Noma” will run a campaign in summer 2026 featuring cool nighttime BBQ. With fireworks and marshmallows on offer, it proposes a new way to enjoy summer while avoiding the heat.
Co-creative environmental education taking root from morning glory pots! Yokohama-born resource-circulation platform “めぶくるくる” launches and seeks partners
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PHI株式会社 has launched the resource-circulation platform “めぶくるくる” in Yokohama. It aims to implement an environmental education model based on upcycling morning glory pots at the 2027 Yokohama Green Expo, with a kickoff planned for June 2026.
[LLMO Diagnostic Tool] Scores how likely a company is to be cited by AI on a 100-point scale. LLMO/entity diagnostic tool “Mesut Tools,” featuring a proprietary algorithm, launches May 31
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株式会社Mesut will launch the world’s first LLMO diagnostic tool, which scores how often a company is cited in generative AI responses, on May 31.
At the “Umizora Film Festival 2026 in Awaji Island,” director Yutaka Mizutani’s latest film, “Piccola felicità,” will have its nationwide premiere. よーてらよてら株式会社 is participating as a festival partner
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よーてらよてら株式会社 is partnering with the Umizora Film Festival 2026, where director Yutaka Mizutani’s latest film, “Piccola felicità,” will have its premiere. The company’s representative, Mr. Kobayashi, is serving as co-producer.
“きふみAI,” an on-device shogi analysis app that runs entirely on smartphones, releases v9 with a report on playing style
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Marginal Gain has released v9 of its shogi analysis app “きふみAI” on June 1. The new “Playing Style Report” analyzes and visualizes users’ shogi ability from multiple perspectives.
“I wish we’d met 10 years earlier” — Pediatrician Yumi Nishimura speaks in Ehime and Osaka, continuing to deliver child development support from the Mom Friend Doctor
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A report on child-rearing and development support lectures held in Ehime and Osaka by pediatrician Yumi Nishimura.
エブリデイゴールドラッシュ, operated by 株式会社東洋, is carrying out an SDGs project to address abandoned vinyl umbrellas during the rainy season by distributing umbrellas collected at its stores for free.
LAST CALL COLLECTION 2026 confirmed! A new-era live event bringing together popular hostesses will be held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on June 28, 2026 (Sunday)!
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A major live event, “LASTCALL COLLECTION 2026,” has been confirmed.
Strawberry Prince’s 10th-anniversary arena tour! Advance sales by first-come, first-served basis begin for equipment-release seats at the Aichi show through STPR TICKET!
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STPR-affiliated Strawberry Prince is holding an arena tour across 4 major cities to mark its 10th anniversary. Equipment-release seats for the Aichi show go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis starting May 31.
The Ryukyu Golden Kings looked back on the 2025-26 season, reporting growth on multiple fronts, including a runner-up finish, 3rd place in EASL and 331 community activities.
An entrepreneur who returned to start a business after the Great East Japan Earthquake has run a restaurant in Kuji, Iwate, for 10 years. Frozen curry doughnuts made with rare Tankaku beef, which accounts for 0.3% of beef cattle, have become a hit, selling up to 300 in 1 day just 3 months after launch
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株式会社ソナム of Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, has launched “Chewy Tankaku Beef Curry Doughnuts,” made with the rare breed of beef, and sales have been strong in the 3 months since launch.
Addressing information asymmetry in the trade show market: Beta version of “Tenjirou,” offering access to information on more than 300 trade shows, launches June 1
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Y’s Assist launches beta version of 'Tenjirou,' a platform to streamline information gathering for corporate exhibitions, addressing market information asymmetry.
“Your first step toward serious training.” Powerhouse Gym Sapporo reopens at a new location
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株式会社SOINTO will relocate Powerhouse Gym Sapporo to Sapporo’s Chuo Ward and reopen it in June 2026. It will offer intermediate-level users professional equipment and support at affordable prices.
[Fukushima Ward, Osaka] mofa -beauty salon & select- is revamped as a select shop with an attached beauty salon, creating a comprehensive beauty space offering “just-right beauty”
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A beauty salon is adding a select shop and transforming into a comprehensive beauty space.
Tokyo alternative rock band “Am Amp” relaunches as its 2nd generation! Free solo concert celebrating its 3rd anniversary set for August 3 at Spotify O-WEST, and new song music video “ハートに安全ピンを刺して” released today
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Alternative rock band “Am Amp” is relaunching with a new lineup.
[Zoo Science Society established] Building the foundations of zoo science in Japan for the first time | Crowdfunding launched on CAMPFIRE
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The Zoo Science Society has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to build a research foundation. It views zoos as centers for conservation and education and aims to create a transdisciplinary academic platform.
Zevero supports Sunstar in advancing its global GHG data infrastructure
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Zevero has partnered with Sunstar to advance its GHG data infrastructure across sites in 21 countries. AI-powered visualization and analysis of Scope 1-3 emissions will strengthen its response to increasingly stringent international disclosure requirements.
Matsubushi Town in Kitakatsushika District, Saitama Prefecture, adopts “ATM Pickup (Cash Course)” as a payment method for its Matsubushi Living Support Benefit.
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Matsubushi Town adopts Seven Bank’s “ATM Receipt” service to distribute living support benefits.
Case study: Providing the “Tech Camp AI Utilization Support Service” to Kyushu Hitachi Systems. AI agents built under the leadership of frontline teams were rolled out across the company, achieving major improvements in operational efficiency.
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A case study of div providing AI utilization support services to Kyushu Hitachi Systems and enabling frontline-led business process automation.
Jinbei to exhibit at “AI-PAX 2026 Summer, 3rd Practical AI Utilization Expo”.
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Jinbei Inc. will exhibit at “AI-PAX 2026 Summer,” held in June 2026. The company will demonstrate its flagship product “GenOCR” and offer consultations on implementation.
Eri Yamamoto, secretary general of Shanti, appointed co-chair and representative director of the international NGO Japan Platform.
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Eri Yamamoto, secretary general of Shanti, has been appointed co-chair and representative director of JPF. The new leadership team, alongside Keidanren’s Mr. Nishizawa, aims to strengthen Japan’s emergency humanitarian assistance.
Hashimoto City adopts “Bus Location & MANALYZE” to collect and visualize community bus service data.
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Hashimoto City in Wakayama Prefecture has introduced a system to collect and visualize community bus service data, aiming to reorganize its transport network using evidence-based policymaking (EBPM).
WOVN launches beta version of “AI Layout Check,” which automatically fixes layout disruptions on multilingual pages.
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WOVN launches “AI Layout Check (Beta),” which automatically fixes layout disruptions on multilingual pages. AI reduces the workload for making fixes by up to 90%.
Saroma Town in Hokkaido, Hokkaido Bank, and Bywill sign a partnership agreement on environmental value.
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Bywill, Saroma Town, and Hokkaido Bank have signed a partnership agreement on environmental value. They will promote the creation and distribution of J-Credits through forest management.
A “2026 Curry Trends Announcement Seminar” will be held on June 1, the day before June 2 “Curry Day”! This year’s curry trend is “2nd-generation keema curry.” What curry is sure to break through, and what is behind it?
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The Curry Research Institute will hold an online seminar announcing “2nd-generation keema curry” as the curry trend for 2026.
Recruiting participants for “Satoyama Nature Positive Practical Course: Satoyama Conservation Activity Experience,” a field program on biodiversity to be held June 20 in Chonan Town, Chiba Prefecture.
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株式会社プノントイ and 一般社団法人もりびと will hold a satoyama conservation experience program in Chonan Town, Chiba Prefecture.
Exhibitor report: Strong interest at the Non-Residential Timber Construction Fair; “optimization at the initial stage” is key for non-residential timber construction.
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Meiken Kogyo is promoting early-stage optimization and standardization in non-residential timber construction.
Free release of the “ALBANote” mahjong device. No ads or login required; open to all players, regardless of manufacturer.
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株式会社アルバン has released “ALBANote,” a free mahjong device with no ads or login required. It is being offered as a privacy-conscious tool for all players.
This Father’s Day, give the “spicy and numbing” flavor that keeps the shochu flowing. “Sansho Pepper Shochu-Koji Fermented Salami,” made with Niijima-grown “shima togarashi” and “barley koji,” is here! On sale May 27.
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Kreutzer has teamed up with Niijima Shuzo to launch sansho pepper-flavored shochu-koji fermented salami.
[Complete guide, all steps revealed] The ultimate SEO guide for beauty clinics | Practical advice on 5 priority measures and conversion-path design [株式会社ipe]
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株式会社ipe has published an SEO guide for beauty clinics, explaining customer acquisition strategies centered on compliance with medical advertising guidelines and LLMO measures.
Construction scheduled to begin June 1! Holding a business announcement event for “100-Year PLAZA,” a multifaceted facility supporting children with disabilities after graduation and after their parents are gone, addressing parents’ concern: “Will my child be able to live independently?”
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Social Welfare Corporation Aiseikan has announced the start of construction on “100-Year PLAZA,” a multifaceted support facility for people with disabilities.
Why do children who are motivated but unable to act continue to exist?
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A proposal to adapt “SABATORI,” a production management tool for manufacturers, for use in education. By making tasks physically visible, it prevents learners from becoming psychologically overwhelmed and helps them take the “first step.”
“AI FreeCode Service™” generates 680,000 steps in 15 minutes, ushering in an era of AI-accelerated development—how does it differ from Vibe Coding?
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Wonderful Fly announces “AI FreeCode Service™,” which automatically generates 680,000 steps from design documents in 15 minutes. It aims to accelerate digital transformation and reduce development costs.
About 20% of companies say they are “adequately addressing” generative AI-specific risks: survey of 1,000 systems development and IT staff on the state of generative AI use and risk management
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Generative AI security assessment service launched.
Nestlé Japan and Shibuya Mirai Design launch “SHIBUYA Refresh TO GO,” a new project centered on promoting reusable bottle use and designing things people “want to carry around.”
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Reusable bottle promotion project “SHIBUYA Refresh TO GO” launched.
65.4% of accounting staff say AI use is important, up 15.6 percentage points in about 1 year
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A TOKIUM survey found that 65.4% of accounting staff consider AI use important, up 15.6 percentage points year on year. More than half expressed a positive attitude, including toward considering adoption, while a shortage of specialized personnel remains a major challenge.
Top salespeople can change the future with just one question! The long-awaited sequel to the “sales bible,” with cumulative sales of 100,000 copies: “Sales Is 2: Fact Finding: The Ultimate ‘Questioning Skills’ for Remarkable Results”
[Case study released] Seamless data integration between Salesforce and core system OBIC7 achieved. Automation eliminates duplicate data entry and helps improve data accuracy.
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Frogwell releases a case study on its automated data integration solution for Salesforce and OBIC7.
MSOL: From management that waits for “perfect results” to management that leads the market through PR. “PR strategy” × “management” to maximize corporate value: Win the market over with “offensive” PR and “defensive” PMO, and deliver reliable results.
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News on the start of archived streaming for the “PR Strategy × Management” seminar co-hosted by MSOL and Material.
[Proship] Seminar on the new lease accounting standards | How should the lease term be set “short”? Practical guidance on “reasonably certain” decisions in preparation for audits
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Proship will hold a free seminar on June 11 about the new lease accounting standards taking effect in April 2027. The seminar will explain lease term setting and documentation for audit readiness.
Sandwiched between “the refreshing tartness of lemon” and “the refined flavor of tea.” MILLE-FEUILLE MAISON FRANCAIS launches “Mille-feuille Saison (Lemon & Earl Grey)” for a limited time.
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A specialty mille-feuille shop operated by 株式会社シュクレイ will launch the limited-time “Mille-feuille Saison (Lemon & Earl Grey)” at its Matsuya Ginza store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、MILLE-FEUILLE MAISON FRANCAIS
[A beauty salon model that can be run with a small staff] Mond begins recruiting franchise owners for a limited 1st round. People with no experience in the beauty industry can also become owners.
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Eyebrow salon Mond begins its 1st round of franchise owner recruitment as it prepares to expand nationwide.
[Sendai] DUAL HOME’s “Sendai Minami-Nakayama Model House” grand opens. The new standard in “single-story design homes” is attracting attention, with the strongest response in the brand’s history even before its public opening.
Addressing social challenges in Kumamoto Prefecture: The prefecture opens applications for its “UX Project” demonstration experiment support program!
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As part of its UX Project, Kumamoto Prefecture has opened applications for its FY2026 demonstration experiment support program. It will provide support of up to 1 million yen and access to field sites, selecting around 12 companies in fields such as life sciences and AI.
Nifco begins developing and selling a “one-touch fastening shield plate for aiming reflectors” for SUBARU vehicles
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Nifco launches an electromagnetic shielding plate for SUBARU that improves millimeter-wave radar aiming. Combining a proprietary panel with fastening technology, it enables one-touch attachment and removal as well as height adjustment.