[Summer is here!] 串カツ田中’s new summer menu goes on sale Thursday, June 4! A total of 11 items, including signature summer skewers, Italian-style skewers and the “Green Chili Series,” are coming!
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串カツ田中’s 11 new summer menu items go on sale June 4.
[1,250 companies*¹ exhibiting] The forefront of consumer trends, including “oshi activities,” inbound tourism and better sleep, all in one place! The 29th Lifestyle Week Summer, a comprehensive exhibition for daily living, opens Wednesday, June 24.
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Lifestyle Week Summer, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibitions for daily living, organized by RX Japan, will be held in June 2026, with 1,250 companies showcasing products reflecting the latest consumer trends.
Goodfellowes expands into Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Shimonoseki City University—promoting regional revitalization and digital talent development through industry-academia-government collaboration
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Goodfellowes has opened a new base in Shimonoseki and will work with Shimonoseki City University to develop digital talent and advance regional digital transformation.
A special fair to enjoy the starry skies of Tanabata: “Starry Tanabata Nights”
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コニカミノルタプラネタリウム will hold the Tanabata fair “Starry Tanabata Nights” at all 5 of its venues. The event runs from June 5 to July 7, 2026. Offerings include limited-edition merchandise and menu items, a tanzaku wish-card booth and special video screenings.
Light, furniture and 130 years of traditional craftsmanship come together. Lighting brand “DI CLASSE” to hold a company exhibition in June, including the unveiling of its latest work, “Yunel rope”
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DI CLASSE announces an in-house exhibition in June 2026 featuring new products and collaborations with Sankatsu, IKASAS DESIGN and Lisa Larson.
[From Yatsugatake, Nagano Prefecture] “BeLegacy,” a new regional revitalization media platform preserving the firsthand voices of local business leaders and practitioners on video, launches in the Yatsugatake-Suwa area.
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Kotobito and BeHealthy launched “BeLegacy,” a YouTube media platform showcasing local business leaders and practitioners, starting in the Yatsugatake-Suwa area.
“Fabric Lounge - by Relivetex Tokyo Showroom,” where visitors can hunt for treasures among European archival fabrics, opens June 5 in Kanda-Iwamotocho, Tokyo’s textile district, on World Environment Day.
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株式会社エス・アンドー has opened a showroom for European archival fabrics in Kanda-Iwamotocho.
株式会社FLAPS is rolling out comprehensive inventory-related services. The company has established an integrated support system to maximize corporate profits, from reviewing workflows to proposing solutions.
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株式会社FLAPS has launched a comprehensive inventory optimization support service and released a diagnostic tool.
株式会社SCIEN obtains certification under the international information security management system standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022
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株式会社SCIEN has obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. It will strengthen its information management framework for businesses including AI development and establish a foundation for collaboration.
Find job openings through AI search as if consulting a career adviser. RESUMY JOBS launches beta version with interactive AI search
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株式会社Chott has launched the beta version of RESUMY JOBS, a job platform with interactive AI search. The platform provides end-to-end support, from searching to applying.
[ロクメイコーヒー] Summer limited-time menu launches in earnest on June 1! New offerings packed with refreshing flavor, including “Lemon Lime Cold Brew Soda” and “Cold-Brew Coffee Packs”
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ロクメイコーヒー will begin selling its summer-only menu and new lineup of cold-brew coffee packs on June 1, 2026.
The maze of profit-and-loss calculations faced by 36%. Why about half of crypto investors shift to relying on experts in their 3rd year—and the paradox behind it
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A survey by 株式会社Clabo found that around 69% of crypto investors in Japan have faced tax-related difficulties. More than 55% encounter problems within 1 year of starting to invest, making it a “dreaded 1st year.” The main cause is “complex profit-and-loss calculations” (36%), and many investors put off taking action. The survey also found that consultations with experts tend to increase as investors gain experience, highlighting the importance of learning about taxes early.
みん就: 2027 graduates rank the company No. 1 in both the “Popular Companies Ranking (Human Resources and Education)” and “Popular Companies Ranking in the IT Industry (IT and Engineer Staffing)”
[独自調査] A surge in “resignation agency” use amid May blues?! 10 managerial missteps that push Generation Z to the brink, according to data from 1,190 cases
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アクシス株式会社 has announced the results of a survey on why young employees resign and managerial missteps.
A former pension in Zao transformed into an entire-rental cottage. Create ReBun unveils a lodging renovation case study as “Case Study House 2026”
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株式会社クリエイト礼文 has unveiled the “ユニテ蔵王ジョーニダ・リゾート” cottage, created by renovating a former pension that had fallen into disuse. The project is presented as an architectural case study that enhances the value of stays in the region.
プロシップ will hold the 5th free online seminar on compliance with the new lease accounting standard, explaining materiality assessments and the logic for responding to audits.
[Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture] “ONE PARK FESTIVAL 2026,” a music festival that turns the entire city into a theme park, to be held on September 5 and 6; government crowdfunding is open until August 25 at 17:59
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Fukui City is launching a government crowdfunding campaign for the ONE PARK FESTIVAL 2026 music festival.
[Series sales surpass 55,000 units] No more using the kettle provided by your hotel! The personal, foldable Tabikettle gets an upgrade with a leak-prevention feature. Presales begin on Makuake on May 30.
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スリーアール株式会社 is offering an upgraded version of its foldable electric kettle, Tabikettle, for presale on Makuake.
“Work still gets done even after 9 hours of sleep! How a mom business owner makes time” | A mini-lecture by Eri Hisayama, representative director of 株式会社フレンズ, will be held for the mom entrepreneur community “Mamare.”
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Eri Hisayama, representative of 株式会社フレンズ, will speak on time management at an Osaka event hosted by the mom business owners’ community “Mamare.”
[May 30 is “Zero Waste Day”] CLAS, a rental and subscription service that lets customers try before buying, surpasses 350,000 items provided cumulatively and 330,000 total circulation cycles.
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CLAS, operated by 株式会社クラス, has surpassed 350,000 items provided cumulatively and 330,000 total circulation cycles. Demand for rental and subscription services is growing as consumers become more cautious amid rising prices.
[Free webinar on Tuesday, June 30, at 22:00] A new recruitment strategy for an era of labor shortages — Learn how to turn job seekers into fans through “TikTok recruitment,” with 4.9 million views in 3 months!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING and TSUTA-WORLD host a webinar on TikTok-based recruitment strategies.
名古屋商科大学 welcomed 60 new students to its Tax Accountant and Certified Public Accountant program for the 2026 academic year, strengthening its specialized education.
PLACOLE＆DRESSY × Suzuki Suzuki announce a special collaboration — Sharing the appeal of weddings through “Futari Tabi,” a wedding song 2 years in the making
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PLACOLE＆DRESSY and Suzuki Suzuki have teamed up to release the wedding song “Futari Tabi” on May 27, 2026. They will also release a music video and run a campaign for wedding attendees.
[OWNDAYS | On Days] Neru Nagahama wears the new Graph Belle glasses. Six eyewear looks for “outings and staying at home” that refresh everyday life, now on sweet web ♡
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OWNDAYS has unveiled the latest Graph Belle collection on sweet web. Model Neru Nagahama showcases 6 looks for different everyday settings.
Responding to a rise in requests to sort out family homes in southern Nagoya and Obu City: mobile-buyback service Kaikuru Midori-Showa Store to relaunch following a merger on May 28
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The mobile-buyback shop Kaikuru Midori-Showa Store will relaunch following a merger on May 28. It is strengthening its home-visit service in southern Nagoya and Obu City to meet demand for sorting and clearing possessions.
Science makes the “distinctiveness” of hot springs visible. 湯治ぐらし株式会社 begins expanding its “Toji Checkup” hot spring effects measurement service to multiple regions — It will also exhibit at the Kyushu Local Government Issues Solutions Expo, part of Kyushu Innovation WEEK, held June 3–4.
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湯治ぐらし株式会社 is expanding its “Toji Checkup” service, which makes the effects of hot springs visible, nationwide and will exhibit at a trade show in Kyushu.
GSX is working with Cross Head’s IT department support service to help organizations respond to cyberattack damage.
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GSX and Cross Head have partnered on cybersecurity support, offering a package covering everything from IT department operations to emergency response.
[Taneya] Limited for early summer! “Awasemikan,” a refreshing jelly combining summer orange, Hyuganatsu and Setoka, lets you enjoy the “juicy texture” of summer orange.
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Taneya will launch its early-summer limited-edition jelly “Awasemikan” on June 15, 2026. The carefully crafted chilled dessert blends 3 types of citrus.
“You can’t work while traveling” is a thing of the past. Kotohira Bus launches buses that allow phone calls and web conferences starting June 1!
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Starting in June 2026, Kotohira Bus will introduce “KOTOLINK biz,” where passengers can hold web conferences and work on PCs, making productive use of travel time.
[CoCo ICHIBANYA] A rich flavor created by 6 roasted spices and roasted onions: “Roasted Spice Chicken Curry” goes on sale in limited quantities starting June 2.
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壱番屋 will launch a new curry menu in limited quantities at CoCo Ichibanya.
“Family Support,” jointly developed by FreeBit and SoftBank, is now included in “Kantan Smartphone 5” — LINE mini-app integration provides seniors with simple peace of mind and safety.
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“Family Support,” jointly developed by FreeBit and SoftBank, is now included in “Kantan Smartphone 5.” LINE integration enables remote support.
Notice of results from a demonstration experiment toward nature-positive forestry conducted by Hitachi Systems and 群馬県森林組合連合会
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Hitachi Systems, in cooperation with 群馬県森林組合連合会, conducted a demonstration experiment toward nature-positive forestry in about 50 hectares of forest in Gunma Prefecture. Combining forest analysis technology with biodiversity analysis technology, it calculated the annual economic value of the forest’s water-source conservation function at about 49 million yen. The results will be used in corporate sustainability efforts and forest management plans, and Hitachi Systems will roll out the service to companies and local governments nationwide.
Survey on “Identity and Attitudes Toward Fashion” of 500 LGBTQ+ individuals
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ZOZO conducted a survey on 500 LGBTQ+ individuals regarding fashion and self-expression, revealing a gap between the desire for self-expression and social barriers.
Launched by a long-established sock maker founded in 1956, MOSTRICH, a sock brand for golfers, releases a 1st-anniversary model that transitions seamlessly from the golf course to everyday life
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助野株式会社 releases a 1st-anniversary model for its golf sock brand MOSTRICH.
Gizmodo Japan’s crowdfunding platform Gizmart begins a strategic partnership with Keychron and コペックジャパン.
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Gizmart, Keychron and コペックジャパン announce a strategic partnership. They will strengthen product development incorporating user feedback and launch a crowdfunding campaign for the trackball mouse Keychron T1 HE.
クリーンエナジーコネクト secures a total of 19.5 billion yen through project financing for an off-site corporate PPA project, bringing cumulative funding to 80.6 billion yen
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クリーンエナジーコネクト secures 19.5 billion yen in project financing.
Established an AI safety platform to support safe collaboration between people and AI—developed integrated guidelines and an evaluation and demonstration framework covering design, assessment and operation
Professional dance team CHANGE RAPTURES, which has a cooperation agreement with Kochi Prefecture, to make its first appearance at Kochi’s 73rd Yosakoi Festival in August
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Professional dance team to make its first appearance at the Yosakoi Festival.
Real estate operations AI SaaS ULSAPO begins offering all features completely free of charge—aiming to close the digital transformation gap for small and midsize real estate companies with AI loan screening, AI rent appraisals and more
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ULSAPO株式会社 begins offering its real estate operations SaaS completely free of charge.
[Trouble-Solving Lab] “親子de解決ラボ” series launches 2 new chewable products on May 28, featuring a 19-free formulation that lets parents and children share the same supplements
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New products launched in the family supplement series “親子de解決ラボ.”
[First in Japan | Kagoshima] Full refund with just 1 photo if potatoes fall apart during cooking
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たけのうち農園 in Kagoshima Prefecture launches Japan’s first guarantee offering a full refund for potatoes that fall apart during cooking, based on just 1 photo.
[Applications accepted through August 31] Supporting ambition to forge one’s own path. 令和経理実務研究所 is accepting applications for its fiscal 2026 grant-based scholarship
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Applications open for fiscal 2026 grant-based scholarships.
Developed ROL v2, a compact integrated model of Radio On Light, optical wireless communications that transmit signals directly using light
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Zero To One Lab develops 'ROL v2', a compact, integrated optical wireless communication device using 'Radio On Light' technology for challenging environments.
株式会社Aikomi and アサヒ飲料株式会社 conduct a joint study using the beverage Calpis to prevent social isolation among older adults; findings will be presented at the 27th Japanese Society for Dementia Care Conference.
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Announces findings from joint research on preventing social isolation among older adults using Calpis.
A major beauty trade show drawing 68,000 visitors attracts keen interest! 韓美グループ unveils next-generation microwave beauty device “MICRO ON” for the first time.
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韓美グループ announced its new product “MICRO ON” at a beauty trade show, earning high praise from industry professionals.
[10 days only] A midsummer, story-driven mystery tour, “That Summer’s Goodbye,” invites participants to follow a story and solve mysteries while exploring a cinema slated for demolition; taking place in July.
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UNROUTE Inc. announces a 10-day immersive mystery tour 'That Summer's Goodbye' in a decommissioned cinema in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
Kawaguchi Highway Oasis ASOBooN launches the “Weekday Orange Pass,” offering unlimited access to its area for infants and toddlers for a monthly flat fee!
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Introduction of a flat-rate weekday pass for the area for infants and toddlers.
“Borderless Biz,” a satellite office supporting employment for people with disabilities, opens its second location in Fukuoka’s Ropponmatsu district. An open office will be held from June 1 to June 30 to show the facility in operation.
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株式会社ビーエイトシー opens “Borderless Biz Ropponmatsu,” a satellite office supporting employment for people with disabilities in Fukuoka City, and will hold an open office.
A challenge by the only founding family in Kawaji Onsen, deliberately going against the era’s obsession with time efficiency. An open-kitchen dining venue celebrating satoyama through charcoal fire and the five senses will reopen in May 2026.
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Passing on satoyama culture through the renovation of a hot spring inn’s dining venue.
[AI × artisans × viewers] A new era of craftsmanship born from YouTube Live. A genuine leather bag offering ample capacity, lightweight construction and 3WAY functionality goes on sale at Makuake from 10 a.m. on May 31.
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新進工房 is selling “Bonsack,” a lightweight genuine leather bag developed with AI and audience participation, on Makuake.
[Launch of a regional revitalization media platform from Nagano Prefecture] Turning the value of local changemakers into “searchable information assets.” ビーヘルシー launches the YouTube media channel “ビーレガシー.”
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株式会社ビーヘルシー launches “ビーレガシー,” a YouTube media channel focused on regional revitalization. It uses video to showcase the appeal of local changemakers and make it available as an information asset.
Create a gemstone just for you from a large rough stone. Rare gems such as spinel and kornerupine are custom-cut from Sri Lankan stones. Presales launch on Makuake.
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RURI Social Innovation launches 'Cut to Order' service on Makuake, allowing customers to participate in the gemstone cutting process from Sri Lankan raw stones.
Companies mentioned：RURI Social Innovation、Makuake、GIC、NGJA
[AI-written] “SCM is a management commitment” — Second edition of the book “Kakugo no SCM” released, with a new chapter addressing legislation and Agentic AI.
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Atstream Consulting releases the second edition of its book “Kakugo no SCM.” The book explains an AI author’s management perspective on SCM.