giftee for Business accelerates adoption in the automotive industry, supporting improved CX and LTV by offering “digital gifts recipients can choose” at every customer touchpoint, including test drives, purchases and surveys
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Giftee's digital gift service for businesses has been selected for campaigns by Osaka Mazda, Tokyo Subaru and ポルシェセンター高輪.
Valeo and Zuken join forces to create a new approach to automotive electronics design
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Valeo and Zuken have established a strategic partnership, Zuken Valeo InnoLab, to jointly develop a next-generation electronics design platform powered by AI.
Uzbekistan Proud Academy selected by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a model case for promoting specified skilled workers in the road transportation sector
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株式会社Proud Partners has partnered with the Uzbek government on a project to address Japan's driver shortage, which has been selected as a good-practice case by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The company has opened a training school, UPA, in Uzbekistan to teach Japanese and driving skills, with plans to supply the Japanese logistics industry with “specified skilled workers ready to contribute from day one.”
Next-generation streaming service JUUQX selected for Toshihiko Tahara's “DANCE with KING of IDOL2025 踊るパワースポット！”; Re:Live redefines past performances with the immersive experience of a movie theater
Valeo and Zuken join forces to create a new approach to automotive electronics design
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Valeo and Zuken have formed a strategic partnership to build Zuken Valeo InnoLab, a next-generation automotive electronics design platform powered by AI.
Search rankings for Japan's World Heritage sites: International interest in “White Heron Castle” after a price revision, as seen through search behavior in the AI era
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Findings from a global survey of search trends related to Himeji Castle have been released.
Lenovo releases new TV commercial “Technology Changes the Game” ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™
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Lenovo has released a new TV commercial ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™. Featuring a collaboration with Captain Tsubasa and a song by Takanori Iwata, it highlights how technology is evolving the sports experience.
Notice regarding the appearance of our Representative Director and CEO Harada at the Shonan Investment Study Group's “IR Briefing for Individual Investors” on June 3 (Wednesday)
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AI CROSS representative to speak at an IR briefing for individual investors.
Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation and PR TIMES sign partnership agreement to support local businesses' public relations | Bringing Okayama's appeal to the nation
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PR TIMES is partnering with the Okayama Prefecture Industrial Promotion Foundation to offer local businesses a free press release distribution program and public relations seminars.
[Event Report] WorkX holds AI and Data MeetUp, explaining use cases for unstructured data in the generative AI era using ZL Tech, which has also been adopted by megabanks
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WorkX held an AI and data utilization MeetUp, introducing ways to use unstructured data and ZL Tech products.
The International School Times, an information media outlet covering international schools, English-language education and overseas study, has been revamped
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IST, an education media outlet operated by Global KA Holdings, has revamped its website.
Companies mentioned：Global KA Holdings株式会社、The International School Times
Pick and eat: Summer blueberry picking at Horiuchi Fruit Farm
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Horiuchi Fruit Farm will hold its “Summer Blueberry Picking” event in Gojo, Nara Prefecture, from mid-June to late August. The event will feature all-you-can-eat blueberries and hands-on harvesting experiences, along with agricultural and food education activities.
[National Theatre Okinawa] June in-house performances
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National Theatre Okinawa will stage the kumiodori performance “The Tale of Filial Piety” on June 20, 2026. The popular work depicting parent-child love will be performed by certified master performers and younger artists.
Overview of FY2026/3 results and passenger transport performance for 16 major private railway companies
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The 16 major private railway companies posted higher revenue but lower profit for FY2026/3. Passenger numbers are recovering but have yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.
Club Business Japan launches “Fitness & Recovery EC Shop Management Service” for fitness club, gym and studio customers
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Club Business Japan has launched an e-commerce management service for fitness facilities. It supports merchandise sales revenue and improved member retention with no inventory risk.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラブビジネスジャパン、Health & Fitness Association
The original novel behind the hit overseas mystery series “Vera”: “Flowers by the Water,” the latest book by Ann Cleeves, winner of the Crime Writers’ Association award, published by Sogen Mystery Bunko
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Ann Cleeves’ popular mystery novel “Flowers by the Water” has been published.
Applications for the advance ticket lottery (first come, first served) for “KANG HA NEUL FAN MEETING in JAPAN 2026 ‘ALWAYS Season3’” open today, May 28 (Thu.), at 18:00!
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Kang Ha-neul’s fan meeting will be held in Yokohama.
Bosch launches an initial package combining a scan tool unit (KTS 560/590) with software (ESI[tronic])!
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Bosch has launched a bundled scan tool and software offering to support the digitalization of auto repair shops, with the package eligible for subsidies.
Get your gut in balance for spring’s ups and downs! Gut health tips from popular influencer Hiyong, including recommended products and daily wellness routines
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eBay Japan has launched a Qoo10 feature on gut health supervised by influencer Hiyong. It introduces methods and recommended products for managing health in spring, targeting health-conscious consumers.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government opens applications for participants in the FY Reiwa 8-9 “New Business Creation Platform” and “Commercialization Program” under GEMStartup TOKYO!
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Applications have opened for participants in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s GEMStartup TOKYO programs for FY Reiwa 8-9.
[Expanded due to popular demand] Slide Thumb, the business card holder that dispenses a card with a single thumb, launches at 18 additional SAC’S BAR locations! Father’s Day gift campaign also underway
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Sion Works Co., Ltd. has expanded the number of SAC’S BAR-affiliated stores carrying its Slide Thumb business card holder to 34. A Father’s Day gift campaign will also be held.
Pacific Meta Group’s Komlock lab begins building infrastructure for AI agents to conduct economic activities autonomously
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Komlock lab has launched “Kova (β),” an autonomous payment platform for AI agents. It aims to automate business-to-business transactions and enable an AI-native economy.
From railway departure melodies to great classics, a love of railways becomes an orchestra. Tickets for the New Japan Philharmonic’s “Orchestra Railway Museum” on sale now!
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The New Japan Philharmonic will hold a special railway-themed concert, “Orchestra Railway Museum,” in August 2026.
[June 23, 2026] Real estate professionals’ networking event to be held in Shimbashi
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株式会社あどばる will hold a real estate industry networking event on June 23, 2026. The event will strengthen industry networking in conjunction with the “ツナガる” matching app.
More people are lost when it comes to office casual wear! For adults who “don’t know what to wear,” TAKA-Q proposes a new clothing value standard: “Kipa” (wearing performance)
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タカキュー has announced “Kipa,” a new standard aimed at solving office casual wear dilemmas, and is expanding its range of coordinated outfit sets.
[Fairmont Tokyo] Special offerings under the theme “TSUNAGU” to mark its 1st anniversary
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Fairmont Tokyo will mark its 1st anniversary with art exhibitions connecting guests with the local community and special menus. The theme is “TSUNAGU.”
[Special offers available] Official side event “’Pre’ PR Night: How to Navigate IVS2026,” offering a full overview and tips for IVS2026, to be held at Vector Studio on Monday, June 1 IVS2026
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株式会社アンティル will hold a PR-focused side event ahead of IVS2026.
Enters the balancing market through equipment selection and installation projects for grid-scale batteries. From early June, it will enter the primary balancing market, strengthening its demand-supply balancing capabilities to promote renewable energy adoption and stabilize the power grid.
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サステナブルホールディングス will enter the balancing market in June 2026 using grid-scale batteries.
Okinawa-born skincare brand “SuiSavon-首里石鹸-” launches its seasonal “Island Lemon” fragrance across 5 products, including its popular marine clay facial soap and essence hand cream, starting Monday, June 1, 2026!
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首里石鹸 will launch its seasonal “Island Lemon” fragrance series on June 1.
An era of choosing people, not companies: TERASS ranks No. 1 in agent-based real estate brokerage for 2 consecutive years, with cumulative transaction volume topping 6,000億円
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TERASS secures top position in agent-based real estate brokerage for two consecutive years with over 600 billion yen in cumulative transaction volume.
[2 bottles guaranteed × chance to win both Yamazaki 18-year and 12-year whiskies!] “Super High-Odds Lottery, 3rd Edition, limited to 150 tickets” goes on sale May 28
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タチバナE酒販 has launched the “Super High-Odds Lottery, 3rd Edition,” offering a chance to win rare whiskies, limited to 150 tickets.
The second lineup of acrylic charms, a purchase gift with the collaboration package for the film Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, will be available from Monday, June 1, 2026!
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Yokohama Vanilla announces the second installment of purchase gifts for its collaboration products with the Detective Conan film.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government opens applications for participants in the FY Reiwa 8-9 “New Business Creation Platform” and “Commercialization Program” under GEMStartup TOKYO!
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イグニション・ポイント株式会社 opens applications for participants in Tokyo's GEMStartup TOKYO program.
— Transforming the industrial structure through innovation in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture — Investment in ESREE Energy, which aims to green industrial heat through the development of a gravel thermal storage system
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ReGACY Innovation Group invests in ESREE Energy to advance gravel-based thermal storage technology for industrial decarbonization in Takehara City.
Companies mentioned：ReGACY Innovation Group、ESREE Energy
Sharing initiatives in the education sector! Around 15,000 education professionals have participated to date! The 126th Education Information Exchange Meeting: “Reviewing the 2026 university entrance exams with high school teachers: Understanding the current state of career guidance in western Japan”
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The 126th Education Information Exchange Meeting, hosted by 株式会社マインドシェア, will be held on June 3, with high school teachers from western Japan discussing the 2026 university entrance exams and the current state of career guidance.
A one-night-only special event at the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey: “Ephesus Japan Day” to be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026!
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A special event exclusively for Japanese visitors will be held at the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey, with travel companies selling tours.
ヴェレダ will release a summer-limited scalp cleansing product. It features enhanced cooling from an increased menthol content and the addition of ingredients to care for scalp concerns.
PicTrée, a participatory social contribution game, partners with utility pole advertising company Okiden Kigyo to launch a trial of “next-generation utility pole advertising” spanning the real and digital worlds in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
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DEA, GRG, and Okiden Kigyo partner to launch 'DenDen', an interactive utility pole advertising pilot in Naha, Okinawa, starting July 2026.
Companies mentioned：Digital Entertainment Asset (DEA)、Growth Ring Grid (GRG)、Okiden Kigyo、Okinawa Electric Power
株式会社アシスト begins recruiting sales agents in the Yamaguchi area for a local search optimization service covering AIO, GEO, LLMO, and MEO. The service optimizes generative AI responses and uses cutting-edge technology to connect users with brick-and-mortar businesses.
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株式会社アシスト begins recruiting agents in the Yamaguchi area for its AI search optimization service.
First in Shizuoka Prefecture: favy mobile ordering to be introduced at Hamamatsu Rakuichi on the 1st floor of Zaza Chuo-kan. Menus from 12 stores will be available for advance ordering from June 1.
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favy will introduce its mobile ordering system at Hamamatsu Rakuichi, a food hall in Hamamatsu, to promote digital transformation.