【Drowning while playing on the beach!?】A fun day at the seaside can become a gateway to death. A forensic pathologist discusses unexpected causes of death
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KADOKAWA announces the manga adaptation of a forensic pathology book by Hajime Nishio, focusing on the reality of death and life.
A total of 1,959 entries from 118 countries and regions: “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA CONTEST” results announced. Serial publication support to begin for winners, with an awards ceremony also planned in Japan
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KADOKAWA announced the results of its international manga contest. It received 1,959 entries from 118 countries, aiming to discover talented creators and develop new IP.
【First location in the Tomakomai area】Women-only machine Pilates studio opens! Pilates K Tomakomai opens on May 31, expanding to its 7th location in Hokkaido!
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LOIVE has opened the first “Pilates K” location in Tomakomai.
DreamCore automatically adds global leaderboards to games created on its platform. A new feature of its proprietary “DreamCore SDK” lets players compete worldwide without logging in.
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NEIGHBOR has added a global score ranking feature to the SDK for its AI gaming platform “DreamCore,” and begun automatically integrating it into all games.
Celebrate successful deals in real estate, automobiles and other high-value products. “Closing Gift Support Campaign” starts today to strengthen ties with business partners! “okurimono,” with 6,300 corporate members, offers concierge-selected products at 10% off
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アディッドバリュー株式会社 has launched a campaign on its corporate gift service “okurimono,” offering closing gifts at 10% off.
【New store opening】“Ramen Makotoya Kurume Kozu Store” grand opens in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Monday, June 1, 2026!
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Makoto Food Service is opening a new “Ramen Makotoya” location in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, strengthening its strategy of building a cluster of stores.
【Takashima, Shiga Prefecture】Experience as a family what it would be like to live here. First “Fostered Nature Experience dive,” combining relocation交流 and parent-child workation
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A nature experience program combining parent-child workation will be held in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture.
Turn one-time web visits into ongoing customer connections on LINE. PITALIy launches a “LINE Registration Feature”
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AIVy has added a new feature to “PITALIy” that guides users from AI conversations to LINE registration. It turns web visits into ongoing CRM touchpoints.
[Craft-style iced coffee to enjoy this summer] Refreshing lemon × fragrant vanilla. INIC coffee’s new “Lemony Vanilla Iced Coffee” launches June 1, 2026 (Monday).
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Powder Foods Forest will launch INIC coffee’s new “Lemony Vanilla Iced Coffee” on June 1. The limited-edition blend combines the refreshing flavor of lemon with the sweetness of vanilla.
[Limited to 3 groups; free] “We introduced ChatGPT, but nobody uses it…” Registration opens for a 60-minute “AI Utilization Consultation” to help small and medium-sized businesses overcome barriers to adopting AI.
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株式会社スケッチ launches free consultation sessions to help small and medium-sized businesses embed AI into their operations.
July 7 (Tuesday): AndTech WEB online seminar on “Dry Etching and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) for Semiconductor Manufacturing: From the Basics to the Latest Technology Trends” to be held on Zoom.
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AndTech to host a technical seminar on dry etching and Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) for semiconductor manufacturing on July 7, 2026, featuring Prof. Satoshi Hamaguchi.
Refreshing fruit breads for early summer! — Limited-time breads featuring the refreshing flavors of white peach and amanatsu — Five carefully crafted items that capture the aroma and taste of early summer go on sale June 1.
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Cook House, operated by 株式会社ダイヤ, will launch 5 new early-summer breads on June 1, 2026.
[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] A grand adventure linking 1,000m underground with space! “GSA2026” set for July 18 and 19. Special seminars and limited events will mark the 30th edition!
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Announcement of “GSA2026,” a scientific exploration event 1,000m underground, hosted by Hida City, Gifu Prefecture.
Applications are now open for the “Kawasaki CN Brand 2026” and other programs recognizing products, technologies, and services that contribute to CO2 reductions in Kawasaki City!
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Kawasaki City has opened applications for 2 programs that recognize products, technologies, and services contributing to CO2 reductions as part of its efforts to promote carbon neutrality.
[Father’s Day Fair] Choose from 252 combinations to put together a set of “only Dad’s favorite flavors”! Create your own 900g Sendai-prepared beef tongue Father’s Day gift set! Yakiniku Isshin Tansuke.
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Globridge's 'Yakiniku Isshin Tansuke' launches a Father's Day beef tongue gift set (900g) via its online store, featuring 6 flavors and 252 possible combinations.
“Morrtern,” an ultra-light commuter backpack from “W&.Day/Night,” combines lightness and functionality to ease the burden of commuting in extreme heat.
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Ace launches “Morrtern,” a lightweight commuter backpack for working women.
The 6th cooking picture book inspired by a スタジオジブリ film is “Ponyo.” Make the sandwiches and ham-and-egg ramen featured in the film—favorites for everyone!
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“Children’s Cooking Picture Book: Ghibli’s Table—Ponyo” goes on sale July 10.
【Reprint】The book based on NHK-BS’s popular program “Seiji Rokkaku’s Drinking Train: Japan Travel on the Main Line” is selling so well that it is going into its 5th printing!
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KADOKAWA has decided on a 5th printing of its book “Seiji Rokkaku’s Drinking Train: Japan Travel on the Main Line” following strong sales. The book captures the appeal of the popular program and is also attracting demand as a travel guide.
Reiwa 7 Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas White Paper released today
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The Reiwa 7 Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas White Paper was approved by the Cabinet. It focuses on the stable supply of rice and reports on measures including food security and export promotion.
Takuto Takata, the 73rd student council president of Nada High School and a current Keio University science and engineering student and AI engineer, appointed student evangelist for “ABS Business Open 2027”
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Aoba-BBT's Attackers Business School appoints Takuto Takata, a Keio University student and AI engineer, as the student evangelist for the 'ABS Business Open 2027' pitch contest.
Companies mentioned：Aoba-BBT、Attackers Business School (ABS)
【June 19 (Friday), 13:00】The much-anticipated seminar returns for its 2nd edition: Japan’s leading anger management expert Shunsuke Ando explains how to build “emotional intelligence” to navigate a stressful society in the AI era. Free seminar to be held
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The Japan Anger Management Association will hold a free online seminar on emotional intelligence in the AI era.
【Starting July 2 (Thursday) at 19:00】Community leaders and event organizers gather in Shibuya—the “CxO PLAY! Partners Networking Event” for an era of co-hosting and alliances launches for the first time!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 and ツキワッカ株式会社 will hold a networking event for event organizers in Shibuya.
Drawn by Coolkyousinnjya! The everyday life and reality of manga artist Mr. Mizuki, Volume 8! Coolkyousinnjya’s “Paranoia Cage (8)” goes on sale May 29!
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Coolkyousinnjya’s manga “Paranoia Cage (8)” goes on sale May 29, 2026.
Venture companies supported through a startup support program in partnership with Sagamihara City begin demonstrations!
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株式会社OtoCheck will begin a field trial of an AI app that detects pediatric otitis media at childcare facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture, as part of a support program run by Sagamihara City.
株式会社エンドレス reports on the collection and donation of unwanted accessories (April 2026)
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株式会社エンドレス reports on its unwanted-accessory collection drive held in April 2026. It collected about 29 kg and donated the equivalent of 900–1050 vaccine doses.
Fixstars Amplify adds quantum computing environment from German quantum startup QUDORA to its standard machines
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Fixstars Amplify partners with German quantum startup QUDORA. It will offer an ion-trap quantum computer environment as standard, accelerating the practical application of quantum optimization.
有限会社ガーグル released an earring collection inspired by UMA (unidentified mysterious animals) on June 1, 2026. The designs are playful and made for everyday wear.
A 10,000-yen investment is a turning point! Why adoption of crypto profit-and-loss calculators has jumped 20 percentage points
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株式会社Clabo surveyed 330 cryptocurrency investors about their use of profit-and-loss calculators. The study found that an investment of 10,000 yen is a turning point for adoption, with usage higher among investors with larger investments.
[June 1 medical fee revision | Rapid response] The iBow electronic medical record system will support pre-billing checks from the first day of implementation. Its “Preliminary Receipt Check” automatically verifies complex home-visit nursing billing requirements based on routine records, supporting accurate care and billing.
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eWeLL updates iBow EHR to support June 2026 medical fee revisions, adding automated billing checks and record generation.
[manebi] Haken no Mikata, an e-learning platform specializing in the temporary staffing industry, begins system integration with the apseeds Portal app for temporary staff
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manebi's e-learning platform 'Haken no Mikata' integrates with apseeds' portal app to streamline mandatory career training for temporary staff.
Outdoor clothes drying remains the norm, but 70% have experienced weather-related problems
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ダイヤ株式会社 conducted a survey on laundry drying and found that many people who dry clothes outdoors are concerned about weather risks. It is promoting products from its own Flandry brand as a solution.
For hot days, NISHIKIYA KITCHEN launches chilled curry with tomato and Japanese dashi and chilled soup with domestically raised sea bream on Thursday, May 28!
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NISHIKIYA KITCHEN launches two new chilled retort food products for summer 2026 to address extreme heat.
[Shiga Prefecture] Popular machine Pilates studio pilates K to open 2 locations at Aeon Omi-Hachiman and Pieri Moriyama on Saturday, May 30, bringing its total to 5 locations in the prefecture
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LOIVE expands its 'pilates K' studio chain in Shiga Prefecture with two new locations opening on May 30, 2026.
[Shibuya, July 1, 19:00] What does it take for PR to be “cited” in the generative AI era? Networking event for media and PR professionals to be held at KOBUSHI BEER!
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KOBUSHI MARKETING hosts a networking event for media and PR professionals in Shibuya on July 1, 2026, featuring IDEATECH's Hitoshi Kiso to discuss AI-era PR strategies.
[武蔵野大学] The more you learn, the more interesting life becomes: summer lifelong-learning courses. A series produced by Professor Kazutaka Ishigami, Vice President of 武蔵野大学, titled “The Buddhist Spirit Supporting Social Activity: Buddhism and Social Contribution,” begins July 15
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武蔵野大学 will launch a summer lifelong-learning lecture series on Buddhism and social contribution starting July 15.
Taking on the era of 9 million vacant homes: 株式会社SA launches an SDGs feature page to revitalize properties with unusual circumstances!
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株式会社SA launches an SDGs feature page aimed at addressing the vacant-home problem, highlighting its social contributions through the revitalization of properties with issues.
H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス announced that defenseman Yakko Niskala will leave the team. His departure follows the expiration of his contract, and he will leave at the end of this season.
90% of participants want to attend again! Gaiax brings its startup-support expertise to industry-academia-government collaboration, taking on event operations for Kyoto City's KLIS-X innovation community
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Gaiax was commissioned to operate events for Kyoto City's KLIS-X life sciences collaboration community, achieving high participant satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイアックス、公益財団法人京都高度技術研究所（ASTEM）、タカラバイオ株式会社、UntroD Capital Japan株式会社、京都大学iPS細胞研究所
Get excited at Famima! Make June all about Blue Lock! As national pride clashes this season, the “egoists” gather at Famima! A campaign offering exclusive newly illustrated Blue Lock anime merchandise begins June 2
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FamilyMart will launch a major collaboration campaign with the Blue Lock anime on June 2, 2026. It will distribute exclusive merchandise and run an app-linked prize draw to boost customer traffic.
[June 1 is Milk Day] Just 4% of milk becomes butter!? The new value of milk proposed by Butter No Itoko, a craft sweet made from skim milk, a byproduct that accounts for the remaining 90%.
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Butter No Itoko redefines the value of skim milk, a byproduct of milk.
Plenty of perks and event attendee gifts announced for the free magazine Yokohama Mirai Pia—publication celebration event on June 2 (Tuesday) at the Yokohama City Hall Atrium.
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Free magazine Yokohama Mirai Pia published, with a celebration event to be held.
BAR36, an ukiyo-e bar inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, to open on May 29, 2026, alongside the apartment hotel RHUMB LINE TOKYO, a 1-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
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Ukiyo-e bar BAR36 and apartment hotel RHUMB LINE TOKYO to open at Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit on May 29, 2026.