Multi-factor authentication (MFA) now comes standard with MarketWatcher NEO, protecting the lifeline of field marketing—“in-store data”—from cyberattacks
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MFA introduced to an in-store DX platform to strengthen security.
WORK FITTER, a workwear specialty store built around the concept “Make work look cool,” enters Hiroshima Prefecture for the first time! The Otake-Iwakuni store grand opens on June 7, 2026!
[Monthly AI Search Industry Report, May 2026] Core updates and an AI optimization guide: Google states that “AI measures = SEO”
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A May 2026 report on the AI search and SEO industries, covering Google's core updates, an AI optimization guide, Google I/O 2026 announcements and new GA4 features.
Deployment of the printer-integrated alcohol detector “Try-e1” expands! Reaches 1,740 corporate customers and 2,660 business locations, helping prevent drunk driving, particularly in the transport industry
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Announcement of expanded deployment of the “Try-e1” alcohol detector.
[Webinar co-hosted by GMO GlobalSign and AI Security Lab] The 2 major risks of supply chain attacks: Practical measures to protect businesses from impersonation and vulnerability exploitation
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GMO GlobalSign and AI Security Lab will hold a webinar on countermeasures against supply chain attacks on June 24.
[Taking place June 10 (Wed.) to June 12 (Fri.)] Sponsorship as a premium sponsor of “Commerce Summit,” bringing together leaders from across industries; company president Yamazaki to speak on AI agent strategy and other topics on 2 consecutive days
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ZETA株式会社 is sponsoring “Commerce Summit” as a premium sponsor, and its president, Mr. Yamazaki, will speak on 2 consecutive days.
[総務のnakama reaches 400 members] Join the growing community and help create the future of back-office operations
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The community 総務のnakama for general affairs and back-office professionals has reached 400 members. It supports general affairs staff in solving challenges through information exchange and study sessions.
“STPR Culture Festival,” an event for the radio show hosted by Rinu (Strawberry Prince), announced! 4 members of STPR Family will also appear!
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Rinu (Strawberry Prince) will hold the 2nd event for his namesake radio show, “STPR Culture Festival,” on September 20. Collaborations with special guests and a tie-in fair will also be held.
[More women are choosing their horse racing favorites!] A groundbreaking horse-racing novel, Run, Unmarked Horse (by Naoko Tanigawa), depicting a showdown between a ¥100 million pedigreed horse and a ¥100 horse against the backdrop of Japan’s thriving horse-racing scene, is finally on sale!
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Naoko Tanigawa’s first horse-racing novel, Run, Unmarked Horse, is published by 河出書房新社. Set in today’s horse-racing world, it is a moving story of an unmarked horse and 3 protagonists taking on a challenge.
Personal Gym イチ in Naha has launched a dedicated page for its scientific meal guidance plan combining molecular nutrition with locally sourced ingredients.
Third-generation peach farmer in Okayama’s Kurashiki takes on the challenge. Crowdfunding launched to deliver white peaches grown through “community-circulating agriculture” nationwide
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なんば農園 is running a crowdfunding campaign for a community-circulating agriculture project.
“Together every day” Pearl jewelry made from cremated remains／Pearl Memory jewelry processing plan now available
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WataSelica launches a new jewelry processing plan for its 'Pearl Memory' service, allowing cremated remains to be cultured into pearls and set into jewelry.
【Exhibition report】Collaborations with popular Korean brands and an industry-academia stage on “ICT × handicrafts” draw a strong response. Hamanaka, with more than 80 years of history, showcases the next generation of handicraft culture at the 50th Japan Hobby Show
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ハマナカ株式会社 exhibited at the 50th Japan Hobby Show, showcasing the next generation of handicraft culture through ICT collaboration and international partnerships.
Notice of initiatives for “Milk Day and Milk Month”
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J-Milk will hold events and social media campaigns nationwide in conjunction with “Milk Month” in June. In partnership with the “Smile with Milk Project,” which aims to expand demand, it will promote health and encourage consumption.
Lexer Research has been selected for an AMEICC survey project to digitize Japanese manufacturing knowledge for ASEAN talent development using its 'Collective Wisdom' platform.
World-renowned dancer and choreographer RIEHATA to release new song “All in it” on May 27! Selected as the theme song for “STELLA DANCE JAM,” a performance marking the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines
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World-renowned dancer RIEHATA releases new single 'All in it' on May 27, 2026, as the theme song for the Japan-Philippines 70th Anniversary performance.
Still I Miss You (Rulmry.REMIX), the winning entry in a sampling contest co-hosted by Nujabes-founded label “tribe,” Hypebeast and SURF Music, released
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The winning entry in a joint contest organized by a label founded by Nujabes and others has been released for streaming.
Online event starting at 19:00 on Tuesday, June 9! Why Dallas, USA, now? An in-depth look at asset allocation strategies for growth areas in the Sun Belt, where people, businesses and capital are converging
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Announcement of a free webinar on real estate investment in Dallas, USA.
“ComiLab.” expands to Ibaraki! “ComiLab.,” with more than 1,200 types of goods from Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Honkai Impact 3rd and Zenless Zone Zero, opens at イオンモール Tsuchiura!
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Announcement of the introduction of “ComiLab.” at Miraiya Books Tsuchiura and its reopening after renovation.
The average monthly salary for full-time employees nationwide was “294,612 yen,” up 2.68% from the same month last year 【May 2026 Average Monthly Salary and Job Openings Report for Full-Time Employees】
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Announcement of the May 2026 report on average monthly salaries and job openings for full-time employees.
Notice of the Establishment of the Consumer Goods Supply Chain Council
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The Consumer Goods Supply Chain Council was established on May 27, 2026, with 43 manufacturers, distributors and retailers working together to promote digitalization and standardization.
Nationwide average hourly wage for part-time workers rises 3.66% year on year to 1,245 yen [May 2026 Part-Time Jobs: Average Hourly Wage and Job Openings Report]
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The average hourly wage for part-time workers in May 2026 was 1,245 yen, while job openings trended downward.
Nationwide average hourly wage for temporary workers rises 2.23% year on year to 1,604 yen [May 2026 Temporary Staffing: Average Hourly Wage and Job Openings Report]
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株式会社フロッグ released its report on average hourly wages and job openings for temporary workers in May 2026. Wages trended upward, while job openings declined.
[ATD-ICE 2026 Latest Insights Briefing] Top leaders from across sectors offer an in-depth look at the latest trends from ATD-ICE 2026, the world's largest talent development conference
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Yoom Technology Japan will hold an online briefing in 6 sessions on ATD-ICE 2026, the world's largest talent development conference, to explain the latest trends.
Partnership launched with pro skateboarder Yuto Horigome; promotional video “SLAM MORE” featuring the new “JINS SPORTS” collection to be released May 27 (Wed.)
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JINS partners with pro skateboarder Yuto Horigome to launch 'JINS SPORTS' eyewear, featuring a promotional video 'SLAM MORE'.
QommonsAI training held for Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture — helping staff shift their mindset from “not good with digital” to seeing it as an “indispensable partner”
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Polimill conducts AI training for Ashiya City officials to promote digital transformation.
“OsakanaDAO Nagasaki,” the first local DAO launched under “Local web3 Lab.@Shibuya,” wins the Online Community Award at the “Peatix Community Awards 2026”
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Local DAO 'OsakanaDAO Nagasaki' wins Peatix Community Award 2026.
[For Lower Elementary Grades] The “critical thinking” and “expression” skills tested in middle school entrance exams — “Spec TOMAS Middle School Entrance Exam Guidance: Writing Workshop” teaches essential essay-writing skills
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Sundai TOMAS holds a writing workshop for lower elementary students to prepare for middle school entrance exams.
Includes colored examples for every illustration. A relaxing step-by-step coloring book, “Fairy Tales of a Girl and a Cat: A Coloring Book of Seasonal Scenes,” goes on sale June 12 (Fri.)
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PIE International will release “Fairy Tales of a Girl and a Cat: A Coloring Book of Seasonal Scenes” on June 12.
The long-awaited first simultaneous event! Moto Suzuki's brand will hold POPUP events in Tokyo and Osaka for about 2 weeks! Tokyo venue opens 5/28 (Thu.); Osaka venue opens 5/29 (Fri.).
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株式会社Alyo will hold its first simultaneous POPUP stores in Tokyo and Osaka. The events will feature new products from 3 brands and an appearance by Moto Suzuki.
[For the Nursing Care Industry] How to build and manage a candidate pool — finding the right recruitment channels for your company: release announcement
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株式会社Delight has released recruitment support materials for the nursing care industry, showcasing successful case studies on streamlining hiring with AI and building candidate pools.
Keiji Nishizawa, chair of Keidanren's Corporate Behavior and SDGs Committee, and Eri Yamamoto of the Shanti International Volunteer Association appointed co-representative directors
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JPF appoints Keiji Nishizawa and Eri Yamamoto as new Co-Representative Directors to lead humanitarian aid efforts.
Companies mentioned：Japan Platform (JPF)、Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.、Keidanren、Shanti Volunteer Association
Around 45,000 fans went wild! DA PUMP performed its hit song “U.S.A.” at the FC Machida Zelvia vs. 浦和レッズ match! The crowd-rocking “U.S.A.” dance — handwritten lyrics version — is now streaming on ABEMA's social media channels
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DA PUMP performed “U.S.A.” at the FC町田ゼルビア vs. 浦和レッズ match, thrilling around 45,000 fans.
The “ALPHA” digital fitness test scoring system took part in IPEC2026, one of the Philippines' largest physical education events, introducing the product to local education officials with a focus on Japanese-style fitness tests and the use of exercise data
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Pestalozzi introduces digital fitness test app ALPHA at IPEC2026, a physical education event in the Philippines.
【プリンスグランドリゾート軽井沢】Initiatives to turn rainy days into special experiences in Karuizawa, with the rainy season approaching, include lunches with hydrangea desserts and activity passes available only on rainy days.
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プリンスグランドリゾート軽井沢 announces experiential tourism offerings for the 2026 rainy season.
“If you have no one to rely on, build a community!” The nationwide network みよるネットワーク launches, aiming to address the deepening problem of social isolation at its roots through a community-based approach.
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NPO法人やどかりプラス establishes みよるネットワーク to address the problem of social isolation.
【Yamazaki Jitsugyo: New Products】New products are now available, including a 2-tier rack that fits beside a washbasin and a storage leash hook that attaches with magnets.
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Yamazaki Jitsugyo launches new products for washbasin storage, pets and kitchens.
アイスマイリー to exhibit at the 17th Work Style Reform EXPO [Tokyo], part of the 25th General Affairs, HR and Accounting Week [Tokyo], for 3 days starting June 17 (Wed.).
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アイスマイリー will exhibit at the Work Style Reform EXPO, showcasing AI solutions and distributing a chaos map.
クリープハイプ will release a new EP on May 27, 2026, with a limited edition featuring documentary footage and a standard edition featuring behind-the-scenes footage.
“I’ve been able to come back here again...” Ren Meguro returns to the cover of the special edition of the July issue of Precious, offering a closer look at his new horizons in Canada.
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Ren Meguro returns to the cover of the special edition of the July issue of Precious, featuring a photoshoot and interview in Canada.
【ザ・プリンス 京都宝ヶ池】A traditional menu maintained since the hotel opened: to mark its 40th anniversary, the nostalgic and elegant grand cuisine course “Classic Gastronomy” will be served at Main Dining Itozakura as a token of appreciation.
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ザ・プリンス 京都宝ヶ池 will mark the 40th anniversary of the hotel’s opening with a limited-time special course recreating traditional dishes and a kaiseki meal.
Fujitsu launches collaboration with OpenAI, accelerating AI transformation in Japan’s enterprise sector.
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Fujitsu launches a partnership with OpenAI, combining advanced AI technologies with its industry expertise to support AI transformation at Japanese companies.
【Renovation reopening】REC studio Moonbow Music Yokohama renewed with Dolby Atmos support and a permanent 8ch cube speaker setup! 【¥7,700 including engineer fees, tax included/1h】
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Moonbow Music Yokohama has renovated its studio, adding Dolby Atmos support.
Fujitsu and Anthropic sign strategic partnership agreement.
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Fujitsu has formed a strategic partnership with Anthropic. By combining its own AI technologies with Claude, it will promote digital transformation at Japanese companies and strengthen security for critical infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：富士通株式会社、Anthropic PBC、Palantir Technologies Inc.
Up to 6.5 scoops! The season for the signature soft serve is here again! A popular hidden gem outside the specialty menu, available only at 4 locations nationwide♪ Special offer: “Buy 5 and get 1 free.”
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BAKE launches a summer-only soft-serve stamp rally.
【Survey】About 75% of companies adopting or considering AI have yet to resolve on-the-ground challenges: “Why can we collect data but not get the workplace moving?”
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A survey by 株式会社Mico found that 75% of companies adopting or considering AI have yet to resolve on-the-ground challenges, with the biggest issue being an inability to “put data to use in workplace action.” As 64% of consumers abandon purchases because of slow responses, the findings reveal that AI is failing to deliver for companies because it has not been sufficiently integrated into business processes.
TKP opens rental office CROSSCOOP Roppongi NEXT, a business hub where ambition and collaboration intersect, going beyond simply providing a place to work.
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The TKP Group opens rental office CROSSCOOP Roppongi NEXT.
【513BAKERY】In June 2026, the “World Bread Fair Part 2” invites customers on a bread-filled journey around the world!! New items are also coming to the seasonal croissants and popular chilled breads!
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513BAKERY launches 'World Bread Fair Part 2' in June 2026, featuring 11 international-themed breads and seasonal summer items across 15 stores in Japan.
An early-summer Hawaiian night to enjoy with a beer. A hula dance show will be held for 2 days, June 5 and 6, at the GARDEN WHITE beer garden on the rooftop of アトレ恵比寿.
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A hula dance show and Hawaiian night event will be held on June 5 and 6 at GARDEN WHITE, the rooftop beer garden at アトレ恵比寿.
【Yahoo! Store Opening Celebration】50% off coupons available for all stores! The popular P11PRO AI tablet, featuring Gemini AI and a large 11-inch 90Hz display, is on sale for a special price of ¥19,500.
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DOOGEE offers tablets at half price to celebrate the opening of its Yahoo! store.
Launch of TomoBe, a PHR app that turns health guidance from isolated touchpoints into a continuous process.
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JAST launches 'TomoBe', a PHR app for health guidance, on May 28, 2026, to bridge the gap between intermittent health checkups and daily lifestyle habits.
3 NOK Group companies in the Kitaibaraki area take part in a juvenile ayu release activity in the Ohkita River, releasing 30kg of juvenile ayu with local elementary school students to support environmental conservation in Kitaibaraki City
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3 NOK Group companies in the Kitaibaraki area carried out an environmental conservation activity, releasing 30kg of juvenile ayu into the Ohkita River with local elementary school students.