6 companies supporting the childcare industry co-host a seminar! Childcare center bankruptcies hit a record high in 2025… As the industry shifts from “quantity” to “quality,” the seminar will explore how to build centers that stand out in an era of “3 shortages”: children, staff and funding
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Co-hosted seminar to address challenges in the childcare industry.
On sale June 12: Cool type joins the limited-edition lineup of the "Pore Erasing Primer," correcting redness with blue color correction and boosting radiance!
Over 200,000 copies sold of Strawberry Moon: Nao Akutagawa's tour de force, The Odds That I'll Accidentally Become a Little Old Man, goes on sale today, May 29! A flood of rave reviews, including "This is hilarious!", for this fresh new "little hero fantasy novel about setting the world right"!
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Subarusha publishes Nao Akutagawa's latest work, The Odds That I'll Accidentally Become a Little Old Man, on May 29. Set in contemporary society, the fantasy follows a detective who teams up with a "little old man."
Pokémon special designs debut! LIPPS to launch limited-quantity Pikachu- and Eevee-themed Stylist Series shampoo and treatment early on Friday, June 5, 2026
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LIPPS launches limited-edition Pokémon-themed shampoo and treatment from its Stylist Series.
Mentor For begins free distribution of white paper featuring a recap of its joint seminar with an executive officer of Gakken Holdings
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Mentor For releases a white paper on DE&I practices featuring Gakken Holdings, focusing on overcoming barriers for female leaders and driving corporate performance.
About 20% of young people say they "won't join a company": Survey of 100 new graduates on career views and reskilling awareness
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Hagakure's 'Degipro' survey of 100 new graduates in 2026 reveals a shift toward diverse career paths, with 19% opting out of traditional employment, while highlighting a strong demand for corporate upskilling and training.
Cumulative shipments top 4 million! Qoo10 Mega Wari: Popular SILK THE RICH items, including the Scalp & Repair series, up to 40% off (※1) for scalp and UV care ahead of summer!
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株式会社THE RICH opens its official Qoo10 store and joins Mega Wari for the first time, offering hair care products at up to 40% off.
A new summer habit for intense heat and UV season: the 5th installment in the latest beauty supplement series, "Drinkable Beauty," introduces Drinkable UV Care+
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Launch of new beauty supplement Drinkable UV Care+
SHEGLAM surveys spring UV protection and makeup habits: about 80% say they have struggled to balance sun protection with preventing makeup from smudging
GUGA certifies a course developed by AVILEN, which supports companies in their transformation into AI-first businesses, as a preparatory course for the Generative AI Passport exam
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Official certification for the Generative AI Passport preparatory course
[Nikken Total Sourcing] Exhibiting at the 38th Manufacturing World Tokyo, July 1–3
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Nikken Total Sourcing will exhibit at the 38th Manufacturing World Tokyo, showcasing workforce development and training solutions for the manufacturing industry.
Nursery bankruptcies hit a record high in 2025… As the childcare industry shifts from “quantity” to “quality,” seminar to explore how to build a nursery of choice amid an era of “3 shortages” in children, staff and funding
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株式会社アスカ will hold an online seminar for the childcare industry in July 2026. In response to rising bankruptcies in the sector, it will focus on improving operational quality.
AGF® official character Bean-ta-kun® stars in new web video “Anytime, Phew.”, released Friday, May 29, 2026! A campaign inviting everyone to share their “phew” moments is also underway
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味の素AGF has released a new web video featuring its official character and is running a related social media campaign inviting people to share moments of relaxation.
PERSOL Business Process Design’s “Zeroing Content Production,” which reduces the work required from content creation through publication, integrates with HubSpot’s Content Hub
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PERSOL Business Process Design integrates with HubSpot’s Content Hub to automate the process from AI-powered content creation through CMS registration.
5 new early-summer sandwiches launch June 1, including a refreshing sansho pepper egg sandwich, a sweet sandwich featuring Japanese white peaches, and blueberry yogurt with a light finish
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ダイヤ製パン launches 5 new early-summer sandwiches on June 1.
[Flying Tiger] With cumulative sales topping 50,000, the “Candy Container,” which brings the feeling of a “dream candy store” into your home, goes on a limited-time “trial price” offer.
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Flying Tiger is running a limited-time discount campaign for its popular “Candy Container.” The offer runs from June 5–18.
【ONIX】A new network transport, the Zenith XMT20, designed to deliver the sound and convenience sought by ONIX, will go on sale June 5, 2026, as part of the Zenith series.
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株式会社MUSIN will launch the ONIX-brand network transport Zenith XMT20 on June 5, 2026, priced at 385,110 yen.
OF HOTEL × Lapras, Miyagi’s support Pokémon: “Traveling through Miyagi with Lapras”—an overnight collaboration experience featuring collaboration rooms and a collaboration floor with wall art.
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OF HOTEL, operated by 大和ライフネクスト and COMMONS, has launched an overnight collaboration with Lapras, Miyagi’s support Pokémon. The experience combines the appeal of the Miyagi region with Pokémon.
The 23区 ambassador, actor Ai Mikami, collaborates on colors for the 2nd time with 2 limited-edition colors of the “Relaxed Polo Knit,” launching May 29.
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オンワード樫山’s 23区 is launching its 2nd collaboration knitwear collection with Ai Mikami.
Connected directly to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! Awaji Highway Oasis’s main dining restaurant, Mikeya, introduces its summer-limited Awaji Island Conger Eel Meal Set, made with conger eel from Awaji Island, from June 1, 2026.
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Mikeya, the restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis, will begin selling its summer-limited Awaji Island Conger Eel Meal Set on June 1, 2026.
About 80% of people consider protein intake important, but only about 50% make a point of consuming it. Women in their 10s are more likely to consume protein for weight loss, according to Excrea.
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Survey results on attitudes toward protein intake show a gap between those who consider it important and their actual behavior.
Preschool bankruptcies hit a record high in 2025... As the quality of childcare takes on greater importance, a seminar will examine how to build a preschool of choice amid a “3 shortages” era of children, staff and funding.
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Announcement of a management support seminar for childcare facilities.
Summer fun is already drawing to a close...! “Scene stills” from the 8th meal (Episode 8) of the TV anime “The Maid Just Eats” have been added to the convenience-store print service!
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Scene stills from Episode 8 of the anime “The Maid Just Eats” have been added to the convenience-store print service.
【Exclusive to the Krispy Kreme Premium DOUGH-wich series at the AMU PLAZA Hakata store】“Chocolate Coated Glazed” becomes a refreshing Setouchi lemon treat! Introducing the “DOUGH-wich Setouchi Lemon & Cream.”
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has launched “DOUGH-wich Setouchi Lemon & Cream,” a new summer item exclusive to Hakata.
Turning hair damage from bleaching and other treatments into an advantage: high-concentration polyols improve the penetration of lipid ingredients into hair, helping it stay manageable in the humidity of the rainy season.
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Lion has developed a new technology that delivers lipids into damaged hair to help control frizz caused by humidity.
Bringing color and joy to residents’ lives through the power of fashion: Cross Plus signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture.
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クロスプラス株式会社 has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, aiming to address local challenges and improve services for residents.
Enjoy sauna and craft beer in your room at “GOKAN KOTOHIRA,” a whole-house rental in Kotohira, Kagawa. TOKKEN-exclusive accommodation package now on sale.
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あるやうむ is selling an NFT accommodation package with a craft beer experience at an inn in Kotohira.
【7th printing, over 40,000 copies sold—thank you!】Healthy meals made quick and easy! “Best Steamer Recipes,” a separate issue of Nadia magazine, features 100 appealing recipes and is selling well.
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Nadia’s “Best Steamer Recipes” has surpassed 40,000 copies.
【Event on 7/10】Enjoy the Kamakura Fireworks Festival from a prime seat at Riviera Zushi Marina, Shonan’s luxury resort. A hugely popular summer evening tradition returns, with a special viewing package featuring fine dining and fireworks.
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Riviera Zushi Marina is offering a special viewing package timed to coincide with the Kamakura Fireworks Festival. The plan lets guests enjoy the fireworks alongside fine dining and promotes the nighttime economy.
It’s that time of year again! A beef cutlet restaurant’s take on eel cutlets: enjoy 2 of summer’s great delicacies in one meal with the “Beef Sirloin Cutlet and Eel Cutlet Set.”
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Kyoto Katsugyu launches its summer-only “Beef Sirloin Cutlet and Eel Cutlet Set.”
Informatica announces a trusted data foundation essential for all AI agents, helping enterprises become agentic across any platform.
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Informatica introduces a trusted data foundation for AI agents, enabling headless data management across all platforms to accelerate the shift to an agentic enterprise.
Art-focused creator collective “アートゥーン!”—whose members are Tokyo University of the Arts alumni—released its second original song, “馬鹿と薬,” on YouTube on May 28.
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アートゥーン! released its second original song, “馬鹿と薬,” on YouTube on May 28. The ambitious work was created entirely by the members, who are also scheduled to hold their first live show in August.
The Chokipeta cut-and-color salon at Cotoe Hashimoto opens May 29 (Friday).
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株式会社C&P is opening a Chokipeta cut-and-color salon at Cotoe Hashimoto in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, accelerating its expansion to meet demand for affordable maintenance services.