One book is all you need to tackle rising prices! The first co-authored book by a celebrity financial-planner couple who have helped 3万 people through difficult times, How Couples Can Grow Their Retirement Savings with “This,” goes on sale May 28!
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Announcement of a new retirement-planning book by a celebrity financial-planner couple.
The bountiful harvest of Nanto, Toyama, comes to the station plaza. A “Connecting Marche,” where visitors can meet producers and learn about their passion, will be held in June, followed in July by a “One-Night-Only Special Dinner” featuring ingredients from Nanto.
Capcom Cafe unveils a full lineup of original merchandise for the 20th anniversary of the Ōkami series!
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Capcom Cafe has unveiled collaboration merchandise commemorating the 20th anniversary of Ōkami. The merchandise will be available at its 2 locations in Ikebukuro and Umeda from June 5.
Securely clamp it in place, then quickly move it to your desk when needed. A PD65W-compatible clamp-mounted power strip with 4-way adjustability is now on sale.
Swiss-born watch brand Tendence has opened advance orders on its official e-commerce site for the new CRAZY SPLASH, which combines bold colors with ink art. An aroma candle is being offered as a limited-time gift.
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Tendence launches new 'CRAZY SPLASH' watch collection with pre-orders starting May 28, featuring glow-in-the-dark ink art and a promotional aroma candle campaign.
Reducing fatigue from prolonged standing in food factories: Alkeris will exhibit its stainless-steel Stabi Series load-reduction device at FOOMA JAPAN 2026, one of the world’s largest food manufacturing exhibitions.
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アルケリス株式会社 will exhibit at FOOMA JAPAN 2026, showcasing and introducing its stainless-steel Stabi Series standing support device for food factories.
【Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture × 千葉大学】A project to create “a special place for junior and senior high school students, by junior and senior high school students” is launching! The project is launching!
Orders open for trading Ani-Art acrylic cards, trading Ani-Art tin badges and other items from the TV anime Delicious in Dungeon, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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Arma Bianca opens orders for 6 types of Ani-Art merchandise from Delicious in Dungeon.
Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku unveils a range of new information, including original songs by Iori Kanzaki and Takeaki Wada and collaborations with DEEMO and the Cytus series.
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The rhythm game Project SEKAI, operated by SEGA and Colorful Palette, announced a range of new information, including songs by Iori Kanzaki and Takeaki Wada, collaborations with Taiwanese company Rayark’s DEEMO and Cytus, new songs, fan meetings and an orchestral concert.
Orders open for items in the ar-Unity design series, themed around coordinated designs for everyday use and based on the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS, through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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Orders open for ar-Unity merchandise from the TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS.
[27,000mAh, 67W PD-compatible power bank] Dutch mobile battery brand Xtorm launches a high-capacity mobile battery suited to everyday use, travel and business.
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Hands International releases Xtorm 27,000mAh 67W power bank in Japan.
[Osaka only] The signature product from THE CARAMEL CROWN has surpassed 1 million units sold! A campaign offers a chance to experience its much-discussed fresh, soft texture, with 1 item given away in stores.
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THE CARAMEL CROWN launches an in-store giveaway campaign to mark sales surpassing 1 million units.
Orders open for newly illustrated bunny-girl-version A4 character fine art prints and other items from the TV anime Summer Pockets through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
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Arma Bianca opens orders for 8 types of TV anime Summer Pockets merchandise through AMNIBUS.
HAL Detective Agency announces opening of new branches
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HAL Detective Agency, a player in the private investigation industry, has opened new branches in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, as part of its service-area expansion.
Biomimetics: Technology inspired by the optimal solutions of biological evolution
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Astamuse analyzed patent and research paper trends in biomimetics technology, reporting on China’s overwhelming research and development capabilities and practical applications such as atmospheric water collection and AI hardware.
[Real Estate Union] Launches “AI Easy Property Registration,” a new feature that cuts member agencies’ property registration workload by about 70%. Automatically enters property details from a sales sheet in about 30 seconds.
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Ralsnet launches an AI property registration feature.
Maggy takes on an extreme tofu-control challenge with driving worthy of a “legendary car manga”! Current racing driver Toshiki Oyu appears in the drifting feature | “Free Rally Japan special features on ABEMA,” episodes 5 and 6
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ABEMA is streaming a special feature starring Maggy to coincide with the start of Rally Japan. She takes on challenging driving stunts alongside a professional driver.
Theater and English education: Bringing education that is commonplace overseas to Japan! Reservations open for Theater Power’s autumn 2026 tour.
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Theater Power, operated by 株式会社タラントン, has opened reservations for its English-language theater tour in autumn 2026. The participatory performances by professional actors will offer educational institutions nationwide a new learning experience.
Storyboard creation finished during the meeting: Recruiting a limited number of 30 initial partner companies for StoryBuilder, a real-time storyboard generation tool.
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株式会社AIrkaiz will launch StoryBuilder, a real-time AI storyboard generation tool, in June 2026. The company is recruiting 30 initial partners for the workflow reform tool, which helps streamline pre-production processes.
AI-powered parking searches for construction sites: Training AI with 15 years of on-site survey expertise. Genba 365 develops its proprietary system to transform parking surveys for construction sites with “park AI×eye.”
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DefragWorks develops 'Park AI×eye', an AI-driven parking search system for construction sites, combining 15 years of expert knowledge with on-site human verification.
Xology’s first quasi-drug product, a next-generation toothpaste gel free of foaming agents and abrasives, has received high marks from specialist institutions since its launch in late February. Its official online shop has also started a convenient subscription service.
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Xology launches a subscription service for its dentist-supervised, non-abrasive, non-foaming medicinal toothpaste gel.
OwlCare, a nursing care DX service, to be introduced on a large scale at 25 facilities operated by 株式会社スーパー・コート, primarily residences specializing in Parkinson’s disease.
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EMC Healthcare and Super Court sign a contract to implement the 'OwlCare' nursing care DX service across 25 facilities.
Survey report on school lunch subsidies for employees’ children: Total payments in fiscal 2025 were 6,662,009 yen.
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Nakanishi Mfg. reports 2025 school lunch subsidy payments totaling 6.66 million yen, continuing its commitment to employee welfare despite municipal free lunch programs.
Survey of 1,069 people: About 1 in 5 rental property owners and managers have experienced a tenant dying alone; more than 60% are concerned about it.
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A survey of 1,069 rental property owners and managers by ブルークリーン株式会社 found that about 1 in 5 had experienced a tenant dying alone, while more than 60% were concerned about it. The main concern was business losses caused by delays in discovering the death, and nearly half had taken no preventive measures. The findings also suggest that this situation may be making it harder for older people living alone to find housing.
HIDA to exhibit at Orgatec Tokyo 2026, presenting “Timeless spaces born of careful craftsmanship,” envisioned with FLOOAT.
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Hida Sangyo will exhibit at Orgatec Tokyo 2026, presenting a booth with FLOOAT based on the concept of “timeless spaces born of careful craftsmanship.”
New dates announced: A “waterfall meditation” and “meditation” training program for executives and top leaders will be held on June 18 (Thursday) and September 8 (Tuesday). Sharpen decision-making and drive through rigorous mental discipline.
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日本経営開発協会 and 関西経営管理協会 have announced the 2026 schedule for their “waterfall meditation” and “meditation” training program for executives. The rigorous mental discipline is designed to strengthen leaders’ decision-making and insight.
“I panic when the car behind me is waiting”: Survey launched on parking stress during Golden Week. パーキングサイエンス株式会社 to conduct a “parking-related experiences” survey among P-Collection users.
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パーキングサイエンス株式会社 has launched a survey on parking stress during Golden Week.
Cumulative sales surpass 10,000 units: Popular WAQ AIR series gear “AIR BED” and “AIR SOFA” back in stock.
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WAQ株式会社 announced that its outdoor gear line, the WAQ AIR series, has surpassed cumulative sales of 10,000 units and that popular products are back in stock.
Punch Industry announces its medium-term management plan, “Value Creation 28.”
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Punch Industry has announced “Value Creation 28,” a 3-year medium-term management plan starting in the fiscal year ending March 2027. The company aims to improve profitability and build a foundation for growth, targeting sales of 50 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 2029.
Capy株式会社 announces appointment of executive officer.
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Capy株式会社 announced that Takayuki Nakahata, an authentication security expert, has been appointed executive officer. He will drive business growth in Japan and overseas and enhance customer value.
Our helmet officially adopted for postoperative treatment of pathological cranial deformities at 山口大学医学部附属病院.
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Japan Medical Company’s cranial orthosis helmet has been officially adopted for postoperative care in the Department of Neurosurgery at 山口大学医学部附属病院. It enables precise postoperative shape management as part of a specialized medical care system.
Documents filling about 50 cardboard boxes reduced to zero: Shinto Tsushin’s choice to overhaul its core system in six months
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Shinto Tsushin replaced its core system with the cloud ERP “ZAC,” completing implementation in six months. The change enabled a paperless workflow and more advanced project-level profit and loss management.
Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education officials visit Nagoya University of Commerce and Business for an opportunity to learn about higher education in Japan
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Officials from Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education visited Nagoya University of Commerce and Business. They took part in training on Japan’s education system and university management and deepened exchanges.
The “MF-BT22-PRO” motorcycle intercom, featuring one-second snap-on and removal, launches for presale on Makuake from the popular MAXWIN × MUFU series of wire-free dashcams!
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MAXWIN begins presale of the “MF-BT22-PRO” motorcycle intercom on Makuake.
Connections across departments born from an employee cafeteria that connects with the community: changes at Ielove Ryukyu one year after its open-plan space opened
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いえらぶ琉球 marks the first anniversary of its open-plan space, created to encourage internal communication.
Toyama Airport, Times 24 and Times Mobility sign comprehensive partnership agreement to enhance regional transportation centered on Toyama Airport
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Toyama Airport and the Times Group sign a partnership agreement to improve transportation convenience at Toyama Airport and streamline parking management.
The 5th installment of “Jun-kissa and Sweets” is set in “Tokyo”! A journey through the sweet treats of Tokyo’s renowned traditional coffee shops, by a leading authority on the genre.
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Announcement of the release of the book “Jun-kissa and Sweets: Tokyo Edition.”
This 1 book is all you need to watch the World Cup on TV! “Soccer World Cup 2026 Viewing Guide” goes on sale today, featuring all 48 participating teams and more than 1500 players
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World Culture Sha releases “Soccer World Cup 2026 Viewing Guide,” featuring 48 teams and 1500+ players.
Is the “sa-shi-su-se-so” cooking rule outdated?! Proposing “V・S・S,” the new standard for the Reiwa era! The culmination of vinegar researcher Akiko Iwama, who champions vinegar 365 days a year
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Shufunotomo Co., Ltd. will release “Oshi-su Recipes” by Akiko Iwama on May 29, 2026. The book introduces the new “VSS” seasoning method and includes a guide to 33 breweries across Japan.
Promoting diverse working styles for women! Selected by Okayama Prefecture to deliver the “Fiscal 2026 Regional Digital Women’s Talent Development and Employment Support Program”
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Okayama Prefecture commissions a consortium to run a program to develop women’s digital talent.
[Sound can change food] Can sound change umami and freshness? U.S.-based ONTSUBU LLC, founded by a professional drummer living in the United States, begins experiments at the intersection of acoustics and agriculture.
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U.S.-based ONTSUBU LLC has launched research applying its original acoustic theory to agriculture and food, drawing on the experience of its founder, a professional drummer. The initiative aims to improve food umami and extend freshness using specific complex acoustic patterns, with the goal of helping reduce food waste.
Companies mentioned：ONTSUBU LLC、カイケンコーポレーション株式会社、Takumi Inc.
[Seeking partner bookstores] 80% of visitors are prompted to come by the internet or social media! Book Santa 2026, now in its 10th year, begins accepting applications on May 27!
Taking part in the large-scale “DRESS FES” event on the 9th floor of 阪急うめだ本店! The hugely popular “Tiara Coronation Self-Photo Experience” and a grand tiara exhibition open June 10.
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Couleurire to host a “Tiara Coronation” photo booth and pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店’s “DRESS FES” in June 2026.
How can patients’ experiences be shared with society?
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株式会社SCICUS will publish issue 3 of “Graphic Medicine®” on June 15, 2026. The issue focuses on visualizing patient experiences and connecting them to medical decision-making, and will also reissue issues 1 and 2.
“Shortcut beauty that gets you sorted with just one sheet” for busy days. “Ctrl+Clear,” a time-saving, multifunctional daily sheet mask shaped by user feedback, launches July 30, 2026!
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株式会社しむら will launch “Face Mask Ctrl+Clear,” a daily sheet mask combining time-saving convenience and multiple functions, on July 30, 2026.
KOUDO, a subscription-based training service for advanced exam preparation, offers a ¥100,000 enrollment fee discount from June [Thank you! Advanced Information Technology Engineer Examination]
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SEプラス will run a campaign waiving the enrollment fee for its KOUDO training course for the Advanced Information Technology Engineer Examination.
We have built an AI safety foundation to support safe collaboration between people and AI.
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Five Japanese organizations—NEDO, 産総研, Citadel AI, コーピー and 琉球大学—have developed and released guidelines and evaluation protocols as a shared foundation for ensuring AI safety. The resources support risk management from AI planning through operation and cover a wide range of applications, including multimodal AI and generative AI.
[Event Report] 東急不動産’s 真明氏 and 渋谷未来デザイン’s 久保田氏 discuss “Communication strategies that don’t rely on existing advertising slots and the essence of brands” at a closed-door Shibuya study session, where leading marketers passionately shared their candid views.
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東急不動産’s 大介氏 and 渋谷未来デザイン’s 夏彦氏 discussed branding strategies that do not rely on advertising at a closed-door study session in Shibuya.