Centralized management of AI weather forecasting and monitoring, environmental data and alerts for civil engineering and construction. Registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s information provision system (NETIS) to prevent failures in communicating severe weather.
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シスメット株式会社’s weather platform “ZEROSAI X-AI” has been registered with NETIS, helping improve the efficiency of safety management at construction sites.
羽生蒸溜所 wins awards for every entry at TWSC2026, its first time competing!
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羽生蒸溜所, operated by 東亜酒造, entered the Asia’s largest spirits competition, TWSC2026, for the first time and won awards for all 5 entries. In particular, “羽生蒸溜所シングルカスク3YOピーテッド” won the highest gold award, with its production expertise since distilling resumed in 2021 earning recognition in Japan and abroad.
Expanding the enjoyment and convenience of smartphones! The “Belfida ONE,” a 10-inch two-way wireless monitor equipped with “SSE,” begins full-scale sales, starting with online shopping malls.
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teamS launches 'Belfida ONE', a 10-inch wireless monitor featuring proprietary 'SSE' software, via major online retailers.
Breaking the stereotype that hot pot is unwelcome in summer! Hakata specialty meets spicy mala in the new “Hakata RED Mala Motsu Gyoza” and “Spicy Motsu Hot Pot.” 博多もつ鍋やまや launches its summer-limited menu from June 1 (Monday)!
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やまや introduces limited-time menu items for summer, including spicy motsu hot pot.
日本出版販売 renews its logistics infrastructure to expand its 3PL business.
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日本出版販売 introduced SIS’s logistics infrastructure at “N-PORT Niiza,” increasing processing capacity by approximately 3 times through automation. The case demonstrates DX support aimed at expanding its 3PL business.
徳島発・株式会社ストーンハート supports 株式会社かがせお, based near Ise Grand Shrine, as it steps up efforts to attract visitors from outside the prefecture in a push for regional revitalization.
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ストーンハート supports the rebranding of an elder-care facility in Ise.
Launch of “Kobra Digital-Pro,” a quiet digital media shredder for offices that helps prevent leaks of confidential data.
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アドバンスデザイン株式会社 begins offering “Kobra Digital-Pro,” a quiet digital media shredder for offices. It reliably shreds SSDs, smartphones and other devices in a compact, quiet unit.
Launch of a voice-reading app to support health management for people with visual impairments; provides measurement results by voice and supports daily self-care
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Launch of “きこえるヘルス,” a voice-reading health management app for people with visual impairments.
Laundry service “しろふわ便,” attracting attention as a job that AI cannot replace, steps up franchise expansion — inquiries in April exceeded 200% of the year-earlier level, as aspiring entrepreneurs show growing interest in starting a laundry service as a side business
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Laundry service “しろふわ便” steps up franchise expansion.
バイオシスラボ signs an agreement on the “KAMUI Healthcare Project,” a resident-participatory preventive healthcare model centered on improving gut health in the Kamikawa-Taisetsu area
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バイオシスラボ develops a preventive healthcare model centered on gut health in the Kamikawa-Taisetsu area.
First in Yamanashi Prefecture: Starts at 10 a.m. on May 28! Popular Nirasaki City gifts now available for easy ordering through the Famima app as delivered gifts under “ファミマふるさと納税”!!
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Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, launches delivered gifts through ファミマふるさと納税.
Rich Malaysian shrimp and curry noodles! Three varieties of “マイクアリ・ペナン・ヌードル,” a taste of food capital Penang, imported directly and launched nationwide in a Japan-specific version
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ヒガシマル imports Malaysian instant noodles directly and launches them nationwide.
[High Point Market Visit Report] WAC LIGHTING, one of the 3 leading U.S. luxury lighting brands, now available at preferential prices. Orders and quote requests are being accepted.
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EL JEWEL begins direct business with U.S.-based WAC LIGHTING, enabling it to offer products at lower prices in Japan.
[New serial begins] 金子萌, representative of 株式会社想ひ人, launches a series on “健達ねっと,” an information site about family caregiving and health operated by Medical Care Service Co., Ltd., part of the Gakken Group
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金子萌, representative of 株式会社想ひ人, begins a new series on the caregiving information site “健達ねっと,” writing about her experiences as a young carer.
Cross Head’s “情シスSAMURAI” launches an emergency response service to support investigations and recovery after cyberattack damage, strengthening collaboration with Global Security Expert
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Cross Head partners with GSX to launch a cyber incident response service.
[Upending the conventional wisdom that premium sake requires sake rice] Providing farmers who cannot rejoice at bumper harvests with “steady demand.” A 161-year-old sake brewery’s business model for daiginjo made with table rice and vision for a collaborative platform
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渡辺酒造 launches junmai daiginjo made with the table rice variety “Nikomaru” and advances a collaborative model to address structural challenges in agriculture.
Survey of 500 people on cashless payment methods hair salons should adopt | What the results reveal by average spend and age group [OREND original survey report]
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OREND surveyed 500 people about payment methods in hair salons, finding that although cash remains the most widely used, demand for credit cards and QR code payments is high, especially for higher-priced services and younger demographics.
[海老乃家] The store-exclusive “shrimp jerky,” which sold 10,000 bags in 1 year, is also featured. Four auspicious Father’s Day gifts that pair well with drinks go on sale online from June 1 (Monday).
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海老乃家, operated by FGROW JAPAN株式会社, is offering a limited-time collection of auspicious shrimp gifts for Father’s Day.
[More than 18,000 parent-child participants to date] CHEERS and Meiji Yasuda’s joint project “こどもシゴト博®︎” wraps up its full 2025 schedule. Further nationwide expansion planned for 2026.
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The 2025 program has ended for “こどもシゴト博®︎,” a career-experience event jointly run by CHEERS and Meiji Yasuda Life. A total of 18,000 people have participated. Nationwide expansion planned for 2026.
[ムーミン アラビア] “I don’t want anyone telling me what to do!” New “Rebel Club” collection arrives, featuring vivid comic art
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The “ムーミン アラビア” brand from Fiskars Japan will launch its new “Rebel Club” collection, inspired by 1950s comics, on July 29, 2026. The collection features bold art and vivid colors.
Lingble launches beta version of “Tsuro-san,” an AI-powered version of its overseas expansion playbook, as a new Lingble Link feature to enhance decision-making on international expansion
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Lingble releases beta version of “Tsuro-san,” an AI tool for supporting overseas expansion.
Clinical Organizational Science (COS) and PROLIFERATE: How can implementation evaluation be connected with structural interventions?
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株式会社DroR publishes a paper on Clinical Organizational Science (COS) in an international journal. It outlines the complementarity of COS and the PROLIFERATE implementation evaluation framework and presents methods for structural organizational interventions.
ANS., an online skin treatment service, has published an acne treatment guidelines FAQ.
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Neautech, the operator of the online skin treatment service “ANS.,” has published a “Guide to Acne Treatment FAQ” overseen by specialist doctors, drawing on more than 300,000 consultations. The FAQ aims to provide accurate information, address users’ questions, and support them in continuing treatment.
ANS., an online skin treatment service, has published a “Dark Spots and Melasma Treatment Guidelines FAQ.”
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The online skin treatment service “ANS.,” operated by 株式会社Neautech, has published a “Dark Spots and Melasma Treatment Guidelines FAQ” based on more than 300,000 consultations. Overseen by dermatologists, it aims to prevent treatment discontinuation by answering questions and concerns that arise during treatment and providing accurate information. The FAQ provides detailed answers to more than 30 questions on topics including the service, fees, how to use it, and treatment effectiveness.
[June 24 seminar co-hosted with Profit Consulting社] How to implement AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) without failure and make use of subsidies while there’s still time
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シーオス株式会社 to hold a seminar on AMR implementation and using subsidies.
[Soubi Exhibition 2026] A tiara exhibition and made-to-order tiara consultation event by TARO KAMITANI will be held at “Soubi Exhibition,” an invitation-only jewelry show hosted by NAGAHORI at the Imperial Hotel. Tiara designer Taro Kamitani will also attend.
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TARO KAMITANI株式会社 will hold a tiara exhibition and made-to-order consultation event at “Soubi Exhibition 2026,” taking place at the Imperial Hotel in June 2026.
[Heatstroke prevention for live shows and festivals] Special feature on cooling goods for merchandise sales and staff supplies published by Original Goods Press.
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Original Goods Press, an e-commerce site operated by 株式会社トランス, has published a feature on cooling goods for summer events. It supports the entertainment industry with small-lot production and a fully online ordering system.
[Early summer sale] That iconic 90s shape is back with the latest technology! The next-generation GuliKit Elves 2 Pro controller, designed to reduce drift, is available at a special price. At just over 180g and with 1000Hz low latency, it solves problems faced by adult gamers.
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ONO Trading is holding an early summer sale on the GuliKit Elves 2 Pro. The controller, which combines a retro design with the latest technology, is available at a special price.
[Build a serious home gym that lasts] The top-of-the-line stepper recognized by the world’s top athletes, Xiser Pro Trainer, will be available at a special price during the 4th Amazon Smile Sale!
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ONO Trading is offering the professional-grade Xiser Pro Trainer stepper at a special price during the Amazon Smile Sale.
Launch of an SCS assessment support service to help meet the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s security assessment requirements for strengthening supply chains.
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丸紅情報システムズ launches an SCS assessment support service.
60% of HR professionals were assigned to roles they did not want. Even so, more than 70% find their work rewarding. The little-known career realities of HR as a profession
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A survey of 500 people with HR experience conducted by 株式会社テックビズ found that approximately 60% were assigned to HR roles against their wishes, but more than 70% of them find the work rewarding. Meanwhile, 1 in 3 cannot envision their future career, with a lack of role models and concerns about the market value of their skills posing challenges. Interest in freelancing is also high, but only 5.5% have actually taken the leap.
Which new electricity provider is recommended if you switch from 東京電力? Which is the No. 1 “electricity company you want to sign up with,” according to 300 customers? [Selectra’s own survey]
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セレクトラ・ジャパン, which operates an electricity and gas comparison site, surveyed 300 東京電力 customers in May 2026. The survey found that low prices are the most important factor when switching to a new electricity provider. オクトパスエナジー ranked No. 1 among electricity companies respondents wanted to sign up with, followed by CDエナジーダイレクト at No. 2 and 東京ガス at No. 3. While customers also consider companies’ reliability and discounts for combining electricity and gas, concerns such as “Will it really be cheaper?” and “Will the process be complicated?” were also found to be barriers to switching.
Subsidy Flash survey on rising fuel costs in agriculture and fisheries: applications available for energy-saving equipment subsidies at a 3/4 subsidy rate
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補助金フラッシュ analyzed 73 energy-saving subsidies for agriculture, forestry and fisheries and shared how they can be used to address soaring fuel costs.
Dandelion Chocolate will launch its limited-edition summer gift collection on June 1. The lineup includes mizuyokan made with renewed sourcing, targeting seasonal demand.
＜Event Report＞Enjoy Okinawan culture and a “totonoi” experience at 瀬長島ウミカジテラス during Golden Week! The “GW Creative Eisa Festival” and “Umikaji Totonou Terrace” were held
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瀬長島ウミカジテラス held the Golden Week events “Creative Eisa Festival” and “Totonou Terrace.”
“かごしまぐるり,” an e-commerce site specializing in direct-from-origin products from Kagoshima, joins “Save the Sweet Potato,” a platform for the sweet potato economy
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“かごしまぐるり,” operated by 株式会社オービジョン, has joined “SSP,” operated by 株式会社welzo, strengthening sales and PR functions for the sweet potato economy.
“No need to get rid of paper order forms”: Free online seminar to propose a new approach to order processing
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クリエアナブキ will hold a seminar on June 18 about streamlining order processing by combining AI-OCR and BPO. It will explain practical ways to achieve digital transformation while retaining paper-based operations.
Benefit One and SANU enter a business partnership, launching a new corporate benefits model that connects people with nature
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Benefit One has partnered with SANU to launch “SANU 2nd Home for Business,” a corporate benefits service that shifts from owning company retreats to sharing them.
Medicom Japan donates infection control products to support research activities at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
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Medicom Japan donated infection control products to OIST.
【Hotel Chourakukan】The patissier-crafted “Chourakukan Kakigori” No. 1, a shaved ice dessert to enjoy down to the last bite, available for a limited time
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Hotel Chourakukan will begin serving its summer-only shaved ice dessert “Chourakukan Kakigori” on June 1.
Commercial facilities evolve into “local playgrounds”: “Wakuwaku Kids Park at Onoda Sunpark” opens
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Onoda Sunpark is holding the hands-on event “Wakuwaku Kids Park.” Featuring a giant trampoline and a wood-play area, it offers local families a new way to spend their days off.
Foreign currency exchange provider Travelex relocates and reopens its Hiroshima Airport store after renovation
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Travelex Japan has relocated and renovated its Hiroshima Airport store to the arrivals lobby, improving currency exchange convenience for visitors and travelers.
Adoption of construction management systems in the construction industry rose 300% in 1 year as small and midsize companies accelerate on-site digital transformation investment
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Investment in on-site digital transformation—including construction, estimates and cost management—by small and micro businesses in the construction industry surged to 3 times the previous year's level.
BLUETTI proposes smart energy-saving strategies to get through a summer of extreme heat and soaring electricity bills; its Early Summer Sale, with discounts of up to 63%, starts May 28 (Thursday)
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BLUETTI JAPAN announces an 'Early Summer Sale' with up to 63% off portable power stations to help consumers manage rising electricity costs during the summer.
Best Life has adopted KiteRa Biz, improving the efficiency of regulation management and strengthening governance. Work time has been reduced by approximately 70%, bolstering its operating structure across multiple locations.
Companies are unaware of approximately 30% of employee attrition risk, survey on job satisfaction reveals gap in perceptions between companies and employees
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A survey conducted by ミイダス of the パーソルグループ from October to December 2025 found an approximately 30% gap between companies' perceptions of employees' willingness to stay and employees' actual intentions, creating a potential risk of turnover. The survey showed that for flexible working arrangements and evaluation systems, the quality of implementation matters more than whether a system exists, and that using objective data fosters a sense of fairness. It also found that higher job satisfaction correlates with increased sales and profit margins.
A hearty boost for the rainy season: 2 new dishes featuring beef short ribs and pork jowl! The Thick-Cut Combo Stamina Yakiniku Bowl and Thick-Cut Combo Yakiniku Bowl with Salted Scallions go on sale nationwide at 伝説のすた丼屋 from June 1 (Monday)!
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伝説のすた丼屋 will launch 2 limited-time yakiniku bowls featuring beef short ribs and pork jowl on June 1.
Gartner® ranks Keeper Security as the 2nd-fastest-growing company in the worldwide security software market
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Keeper Security named the world's 2nd-fastest-growing security company in a Gartner report, driven by the success of its AI integration and PAM platform.