[Research findings] In biotherapy (ASC/PFC-FD™) for knee osteoarthritis, the “final condition of the knee” is more directly linked to treatment satisfaction than the “amount of improvement”
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The Knee Osteoarthritis Clinic announced research findings on biotherapy for knee osteoarthritis, showing that patient satisfaction depends on final quality of life rather than the extent of improvement.
Full-scale launch of a frontline-led DX and AI utilization project: AI agents and wealth consultants will work together to expand the time available for customer service
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Aoyama Zaisan Networks has launched a business redesign project using AI agents, establishing a system to maximize the time consultants spend serving clients.
[AX INSIGHT | AI Implementation Support Report, May 2026] 株式会社AX releases “The state of AI implementation support in HR and general affairs, sales reporting, and workplace adoption”
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株式会社AX released its monthly report on AI implementation support, sharing specific examples of business improvements.
[Survey of payment methods among beverage vending machine users in Tokyo 2026] Cashless usage at beverage vending machines is about 70%; those moving away from cash are concentrating on transit IC cards and QR payments
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Results announced for the 2026 survey of payment methods among beverage vending machine users in Tokyo
Make rainy-day commutes to and from school “comfortable”! Introducing reassuring items for comfortable commutes during the rainy season, proposed by Furawari Randsel. The “Ultra-Bright Rain Cover,” “Randoseru Cover” and “Furawari Folding Umbrella” are already proving popular!
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株式会社協和 has begun selling rain gear, including rain covers and randoseru covers with reflective material and folding umbrellas, to help children travel safely to and from school.
Supporting DX promotion and productivity improvements at small and midsize businesses in Tokyo! New FY Reiwa 8 initiative: DX Promotion Total Support Program
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched a new initiative to support DX promotion at small and midsize businesses.
Back Market announces survey on perceptions of smartphone performance
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Back Market Japan has announced a survey on perceptions of smartphone performance. As prices continue to rise, users’ actual needs remain focused on everyday functions, highlighting a gap between advanced features and practicality.
[Survey report] 64.8% have seen an advertisement become a topic of conversation on social media
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Findings from a survey by オリコム on advertisements becoming topics of conversation. The survey analyzes ad awareness on social media and factors that spark discussion.
A “new summer retreat” opens in Nara, where summers are unbearably hot: 中川政七商店’s Shika-Saru-Kitsune Building to hold 5th anniversary event from June 12 to Aug. 31
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中川政七商店-operated 鹿猿狐ビルヂング will hold an interactive event to celebrate its 5th anniversary and let visitors enjoy a cooler summer in Nara.
As pools open for the season, efforts to raise heatstroke awareness at pool facilities are being stepped up; free download of “Heatstroke Prevention at Pools” poster now available
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日本気象協会 has partnered with B&G財団 to distribute and publish a heatstroke prevention poster for pool facilities.
JPR to exhibit at the “Kyushu/East Asia International Logistics Exhibition INNOVATION EXPO 2026”—proposing “international rental” and returnable-container management to support imports and exports from Kyushu, Asia’s gateway
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JPR to exhibit at the Kyushu/East Asia International Logistics Exhibition 2026, showcasing rental pallets and Logiarx.
Co-op Sapporo and Linough partner with 7 property management companies in Sapporo to launch a “New Life Support Set” that delivers daily necessities to new homes free of charge
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Co-op Sapporo and Linough partner with 7 rental management companies to provide free daily necessities to new tenants in Sapporo.
“Aeon Cinema Hachioji Takiyama” to grand-open on Friday, June 26, delivering an outstanding movie experience with IMAX laser and laser projectors throughout
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イオンエンターテイメント will open a new multiplex in Hachioji.
Rebase joins the “Kawashima Town Two-Location Living Policy Promotion Consortium,” selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s “Pilot Project for Implementing Two-Location Living Initiatives”
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Rebase joins a project promoting two-location living in Kawashima Town.
AGRIST aims to cut cucumber farmers’ lower-leaf removal and fruit-thinning work time by up to 60%. Selected for the FY Reiwa 7 supplementary budget program for developing and supplying smart agriculture technologies
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AGRIST was selected for a smart agriculture program and is developing automated management functions for its harvesting robot. By automating lower-leaf removal and fruit thinning, it aims to cut crop management time by 60% and bring its next-generation model into practical use.
Survey of 1,000 marketers and executives at operating companies: In addition to “execution support,” they also expect advertising agencies and consultants to provide “strategy and decision-making support”
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A survey examines how operating companies’ expectations of advertising agencies and consultants are shifting from “execution support” to “strategy and decision-making support.”
GLOBIS Manabi Hodai launches “グロービス学び診断,” which analyzes learning interests in 3 minutes and recommends suitable learning from more than 4,700 courses based on the “グロービス・ケイパビリティ・モデル”
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グロービス has introduced an AI assessment feature to its corporate learning service, offering personalized learning recommendations.
【HYBRID THEORY×UMU co-hosted】Harvard research reveals why knowledge gained at work fails to stick — workplace learning designed with neuroscience for practical, on-the-job use
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Yoom Technology Japan to hold a workplace learning seminar leveraging neuroscience.
Companies mentioned：ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社、株式会社HYBRID THEORY
Participatory social impact game “PicTrée” to hold its first regular season, offering broad-area, year-round gameplay!
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DEA and GRG, in partnership with NTT-ME, will launch the regular season of “PicTrée,” a citizen-participation infrastructure inspection game, in eastern Japan on June 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Digital Entertainment Asset、Growth Ring Grid、NTT-ME
Audible to release on May 28 “The Man Who Talks to Fire,” an Audible original written by Shichiri Nakayama as a mystery to be heard and narrated by Junya Enoki
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Audible releases 'Man Who Talks to Fire' by Shichiri Nakayama, narrated by Junya Enoki, as an audio-first original.
Audible adapts Korean drama classic “Stairway to Heaven” as an audio drama, the 1st title in its new “Korean Content” genre; love story featuring a star-studded cast begins streaming May 28
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Audible adapts the Korean drama “Stairway to Heaven” as an audio drama, beginning streaming May 28. It features a star-studded cast and a theme song by TAEHYUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER.
Companies mentioned：Amazon Audible、Amazon Music、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BIGHIT MUSIC
Audible unveils its 2026 new-release lineup, bringing “reading by listening” closer to everyone
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Amazon Audible unveils its 2026 new-release lineup, focusing on expanding original works, adapting popular authors’ books into audiobooks, and launching Korean content.
TechTouch and Hitachi Social Information Services sign sales partnership agreement to support digital transformation in local governments
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TechTouch and Hitachi Social Information Services have signed a sales partnership agreement. Combining Hitachi Social Information Services’ public-sector expertise with the DAP “TechTouch,” the companies will support digital transformation in local governments.
From YBA to YJA—next-generation art with emerging Japanese artists from バーバリー
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バーバリー launches the “YJA” program to support young artists in Japan and exhibits works by 2 emerging artists at the テート美術館 exhibition at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
Full-scale launch of Skill Return with SPORTS, a service that uses side-job and freelance talent to solve business challenges for local professional sports clubs and support regional revitalization.
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PERSOL CAREER fully launches Skill Return with SPORTS, a service that connects professional sports clubs with side-job talent.
The head of Benesse’s overseas university prep school Route H to speak at the “International Education Fair 2026 Spring” talk event on May 30.
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入谷知良, head of Benesse’s Route H, will speak at the “International Education Fair 2026 Spring” talk event, discussing the realities of scholarships and admission to top overseas universities.
Tokyo Metro will participate for the 2nd consecutive year in Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ events.
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Tokyo Metro will sponsor and exhibit at Tokyo Pride 2026 for the 2nd consecutive year, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion and regional revitalization.
The season for “Natsu Potato” is here! “Natsu Potato: Kishu Nanko Plum Flavor / Tsushima Sea Salt Flavor,” made with fresh, newly harvested domestic summer potatoes.
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Calbee will launch 2 varieties of its seasonal thick-cut potato chips, Natsu Potato, on June 8.
【212 KITCHEN STORE】First-ever collaboration with Fast & Furious! An ultimate anniversary collection to put everyday life into overdrive, on sale from Tuesday, June 2!
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212 KITCHEN STORE launches a collaboration collection with the Fast & Furious franchise to celebrate their mutual 25th anniversaries.
【Summer-only release】A new-texture shaved ice (*) with the “crisp, crunchy texture” of cacao?! “Crispy Cacao and Cashew Milk Shaved Ice” launches June 4 (Thursday) at the dari K Marunouchi Oazo store.
U-NEXT appoints women’s professional golfer Momoko Ueda as a round reporter for the U.S. Women’s Open. She will be on site with Japan’s strongest-ever contingent, including Yamashita and Saigo, for a historic tournament at the prestigious Riviera CC.
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U-NEXT appoints professional golfer Momoko Ueda as a round reporter for the US Women's Open, featuring a record 23 Japanese players at Riviera CC.
【鎌倉プリンスホテル】A lodging plan with admission to Hasedera Temple is on sale, offering guests the chance to enjoy hydrangeas and the historic atmosphere of Kamakura during the rainy season.
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鎌倉プリンスホテル offers a lodging plan that includes viewing hydrangeas at Hasedera Temple. Seasonal restaurant menus and an Enoden collaboration are also planned.
The “TIME” campaign invites people to consider the appeal of owning things for a long time and discover a new sustainable perspective on “keeping things in use longer” while enjoying how they age.
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心斎橋PARCO holds “TIME,” a project themed around sustainability. It highlights the value of aging through a new TOM WOOD store and an industry-academia upcycling exhibition.
A thorough investigation into what actually helps people improve when learning Chinese.
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株式会社Glats announces findings from a survey of 333 Chinese-language learners. The results show that one-to-one instruction and continuing for at least 3 months are effective for language acquisition.
June-August only! Enjoy a summer banquet for adults with glittering night views from the top floor. The popular all-you-can-drink course “燦 (SAN)” arrives at the 16th-floor Sky Banquet for summer only.
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Hotel Kanazawa opens its top-floor banquet venue for the summer season and offers banquet plans with all-you-can-drink options.
【Kawajiri Art Project】Entrepreneur Seiji Kawajiri’s philosophy on life featured in 『OCEANS』
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Kawajiri Art Project representative Seiji Kawajiri appeared in an interview in 『OCEANS』 magazine, discussing his career, charitable activities and lifestyle.
Companies mentioned：Kawajiri Art Project、OCEANS、KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION、THE GALLERY HARAJUKU
株式会社AMATERAS announces 2 new brands, “MAISON AMATERAS” and “WABI,” reinterpreting Japanese aesthetics and spirituality for the modern era through the lens of modern Japanese lifestyle
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AMATERAS launches two new brands, MAISON AMATERAS and WABI, focusing on modern Japanese lifestyle and wellness.
Print stickers on the spot from photos you love. Capture fun moments spent together and turn them into stickers to enjoy or share as keepsakes! Introducing “ハルプリ,” a new digital camera with sticker-printing capabilities.
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慶洋エンジニアリング launches “ハルプリ,” a digital camera with a sticker-printing function.