UNIVER23, represented by BM Promotion, releases new track “CHO KAWAII”! A fresh club-sound-meets-dance tune whose contrast between intense performances and irresistibly cute choreography makes you want to copy the moves
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UNIVER23 releases new song 'CHO KAWAII' and launches TikTok challenge.
Companies mentioned：Funtec Inc.、BM Promotion、BUZZ GROUP
[NHK Culture] Connect with Supernova’s Sungje. A two-part event will be held at the Aoyama classroom. Part 1 is a talk on taking time to value yourself; Part 2 is a participatory class where you can sing and learn in Korean with Sungje.
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NHK文化センター will hold a special event with Supernova’s Sungje.
Departing from and returning to Shimonoseki Port: A 4-day tour aboard 関釜フェリー to see “Ochibanaori,” a traditional Korean fire festival held at Mujindang Pavilion in Haman, and visit the Hapcheon Image Theme Park! Tour sales now open
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ヴィーナストラベル is selling a tour to see the fire festival in Haman, South Korea.
A comfortable place for parents and children, rain or shine! “Tenbo Park: Rainy Season Days” will host workshops and a baby crawling race amid a “park in the sky” adorned with rainy-season flowers. June 5 (Friday)–July 5 (Sunday)
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Sunshine 60 Observatory’s Tenbo Park will hold “Tenbo Park: Rainy Season Days,” an event for parents and children, starting June 5. The event will feature seasonal decorations, workshops and hands-on programs for babies.
Could your rainy-season malaise actually be “weather-related illness”? What lies behind “rainy-season fatigue,” experienced by about 70% of working women?
[The only female Asian Nobel Prize-winning author] Toko Miura reads a signature work by Han Kang! Audible will release the audiobook of “The White Book” on May 28
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Amazon Audible has released the audiobook of Han Kang’s “The White Book.”
Author Shichiri Nakayama’s “mystery to listen to”: Audible Original “The Man Who Talks to Fire” begins streaming today, with the book edition on sale November 25
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Shichiri Nakayama’s new mystery, “The Man Who Talks to Fire,” has begun streaming early on Audible. The book edition goes on sale in November.
A seminar titled “Latest Domestic and International Trends in Flying Cars 2026” will be held on July 2, 2026 (Thursday), featuring Suzuki of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, Okuda of Kousouken Inc., Nakamura of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, and Iwamoto of Development Bank of Japan Inc.
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SSK hosts a seminar on the latest trends in flying cars (eVTOL) on July 2, 2026, featuring experts from the University of Tokyo, Kousouken, and DBJ.
株式会社インプレス published the new Izumi Novels title “The Strongest Boy Was a Cheat (Former) Noble 10” on May 29, 2026. The work is a Web novel adaptation and uses a print-on-demand publishing model.
“A place the whole family can enjoy”: covered, all-weather dog run DAIJU DOG RUN opens on the grounds of Golf Club Daiju Seto in Seto, Aichi Prefecture
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Golf Club Daiju Seto will open the all-weather dog run DAIJU DOG RUN on June 5, 2026. The new facility makes effective use of an existing approach practice area.
Helping people with Parkinson’s experience riding a bicycle “once again”
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A cycling camp for people with Parkinson’s disease was held in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture. With specialist support, participants regained confidence riding bicycles.
An American writing-instrument brand celebrating its 180th anniversary will launch “CROSS Closet,” bringing fashion sensibility to its products, in June
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CROSS will launch CROSS Closet, a Japan-exclusive customizable pen, in June.
Mango returns to Florida Sunday, which has surpassed 68 million units shipped cumulatively※! A sundae ice cream with carefully crafted sauce that tastes great to the last bite! “Florida Sunday (Blueberry・Mango)”
Get 4% back in WESTER points on every purchase! (8 times the usual rate) Plus, win a special experience!! A huge rewards festival celebrating Wesmo!’s 1st anniversary starts June 1!!!
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JR West’s payment app “Wesmo!” launches a major campaign to mark its 1st anniversary.
Experience how printing works simply by layering sheets! Learning tool “Sheets That Reveal How Color Works When Layered” goes on sale May 28, 2026 (Thursday).
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緑陽社 launches clear-sheet educational materials that teach how printing works.
Meeting growing demand among women in their 50s for “adult hobbies.” ラフ株式会社 is expanding support for its hands-on online course, “Digital Flower Artist Training Course,” which teaches digital flower art using an iPad at home and has surpassed 100 students in 5 months since launch.
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The “Digital Flower Artist Training Course” offered by ラフ株式会社 has surpassed 100 students in 5 months since its launch. It is gaining support as “leisure learning” for adults aged 50 and older.
While expectations for the effectiveness of laser treatment for age spots are high, 70% are unaware of the importance of aftercare, which can affect results.
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Survey on attitudes toward laser treatment for age spots finds that 70% are unaware of the importance of aftercare.
サイオステクノロジー begins collaboration with VictoriaMetrics
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サイオステクノロジー signs a reseller agreement with VictoriaMetrics. It will begin selling the time-series database and providing implementation and operational support to help companies optimize their monitoring platforms.
[Recruitment Industry Trends] New graduate hiring costs are 1.4 times higher at small and midsize companies than at large companies. Report details graduate hiring trends by company size across 7 industries and 22 segments.
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circus株式会社 releases a report on new graduate hiring trends, highlighting how small and midsize companies bear higher hiring costs than large companies to secure top talent.
New “ASPO (Auto Spool Fab Gen)” series connects plant design and construction; AutoCAD Plant 3D add-in launches to eliminate the “data disconnect” between design and construction
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Arent launches ASPO, an AutoCAD Plant 3D add-in series to bridge the data gap between plant design and construction.
[Free online seminar June 2 at 14:00] What sets companies recommended by AI apart? The fundamentals of AI and essential PR strategies through the lens of official Google statements
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株式会社トドオナダ will hold a free online seminar on AI-era PR strategies on June 2.
Applications open for “Hankyu Hanshin Yume-Machi Challenge Team 2026,” a summer vacation experiential learning program for elementary school students running Saturday, July 18–Saturday, August 22!
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Hankyu Hanshin HD seeks participants for an experiential learning program for elementary school students.
Experience a new approach to sleep at a hotel: Colantotte launches RESNO trial plan at ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
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Colantotte and ロッテシティホテル錦糸町 have partnered to offer a special stay plan from June, giving guests the chance to try Colantotte RESNO sleep-related products.
Developed a high-performance Japanese LLM to support administrative work in medical settings
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A high-performance Japanese LLM that can be used safely in medical settings was developed through an NEDO project and recorded a high accuracy rate on specialist medical examinations.
Apaman Shop releases its “2026 Most Desirable Stations Ranking”
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APAMAN株式会社 releases its “2026 Most Desirable Stations Ranking.” The results reveal that people searching for stations in each area prioritize practical convenience in daily life.
The Refresh Room operated by コスモスイニシア’s in-house health keeper (therapeutic massage practitioner) marks its 25th anniversary in June; about 80% of employees continue to use it (news release)
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コスモスイニシア marks the 25th anniversary of its Refresh Room, run by an in-house health keeper, and announces its high usage rate and track record of contributing to the organization.
Survey examines buying and renovating used condominiums amid soaring new-home prices
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あなぶきデジタルサービス conducts a survey on buying and renovating used condominiums. Properties aged 20-40 years are the norm, and phased renovations tailored to budgets are common.
3 new products to make touring and car camping more comfortable! General sales begin for the long-awaited tent with a spacious vestibule, 'MAEHIRO DOME E,' and more
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株式会社デイトナ launches 3 products: the 'MAEHIRO DOME E' tent for motorcycle camping tours, a car-side shelter, and Tarp 4.
[Renovation in June 2026] Grand Dome Shimonoseki, a scenic glamping facility overlooking the Kanmon Strait, renovates its Double Ocean Suite rooms to include private infinity pools
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Grand Dome Shimonoseki renovates its rooms to include infinity pools.
Viatris Pharmaceutical and Ubie launch a disease awareness project to support early detection of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and appropriate medical care
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Viatris Pharmaceutical and Ubie launch a disease awareness project for GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). The project uses AI to help potential patients seek care early.
Webinar for DX promotion staff: 'Key points and practical steps for developing DX Promotion Leaders to ensure the success of field-led DX projects' (June 10, 14:00-14:45) 株式会社リンプレス
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Linpress hosts a webinar on June 10, 2026, focusing on developing 'DX Promotion Leaders' for successful field-led DX projects.
[ウェスティンホテル横浜] Special buffet celebrating the 1st anniversary of International Buffet Pacific Table, starting Wednesday, July 1.
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ウェスティンホテル横浜 restaurant Pacific Table will celebrate its 1st anniversary with a special buffet and a social media campaign offering a chance to win a luxurious hotel stay, starting July 1, 2026.
Kyoto Yamagishi Group, which includes Michelin one-star restaurant Tomikoji Yamagishi, adopts 'Respo,' an all-in-one platform for restaurants
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Kyoto Yamagishi Group adopts the restaurant platform 'Respo' to improve the efficiency of multi-location operations and enhance the customer experience.
Australian grapes post strong sales nationwide from Golden Week through the end of the spring season!
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The Australian Table Grape Association announced record-high import volumes in the Japanese market in spring 2026 and a sharp increase in sales through tasting promotions.
Companies mentioned：Australian Table Grape Association Inc.、株式会社ケーアイ・フレッシュアクセス、株式会社ユニオン、イオン北海道、ドン・キホーテ、道東アークス
SentinelOne Annual Threat Report: Reveals defenses against the “industrialization” of modern cyber intrusions
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SentinelOne released its annual threat report, outlining countermeasures against identity abuse and pipeline attacks amid the industrialization of cyberattacks.
Nearly 100 times as many people applied for an overnight stay at a World Heritage site. The initiative points to the potential of using local resources and developing a new resort market by overcoming infrastructure constraints.
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INNFRA株式会社 conducted a trial of an off-grid resort at a World Heritage site in Nakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, confirming strong demand and high satisfaction.
STUDIOBSIDE announces the half-anniversary event for StarSavior starting May 28, 2026, featuring new story content, characters, and major system improvements.
Viatris Pharmaceutical and Ubie launch a disease awareness project to support early detection of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and appropriate medical care
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Viatris Pharmaceuticals and Ubie launch a disease awareness project on generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) using medical AI.
On sale May 29 (Friday): The second installment of a skincare ritual rich in the benefits of domestic botanicals—a rich cream made with “wildcrafted” echinacea from Ishikawa Prefecture and tamanu from Okinawa Prefecture
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RIDE Inc. launches two new skincare products under the REAtoA brand, co-created with Hinano Yoshikawa, featuring domestic Japanese botanical ingredients.
東急グループ will invite 1,600 junior high and high school students to the musical Sunset Boulevard free of charge as part of the 11th “Tokyu Musical Program.”