【May 31】An early-summer night market to enjoy with your dog! “AYAME NIGHT MARKET with WAN LOVE MARKET” to be held amid Sawara’s historic streetscape, featuring music, lights and fermented foods
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A night market blending music, food and lights will be held in Sawara, Katori, Chiba Prefecture.
Subsidy Flash survey: For small and midsize businesses considering digitizing operations, subsidies for software purchases can also cover equipment costs in a single application
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Subsidy Flash releases analysis of software installation subsidies; more than 80% of programs allow hardware to be included in a single application.
Ayaka Ohashi’s “Fiesta” one-woman live show to be streamed live exclusively on the day of the event! A digest version of the concert will also be streamed on June 10 at 21:00 on 学研TV’s regular program “Ayaka Ohashi’s ‘A Personal Matter, But…’”
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Ayaka Ohashi will hold her solo live show “Fiesta” at Zepp DiverCity. A live stream and a digest version will also be available.
株式会社マルエツ will open マルエツ プチ 南大塚二丁目店 in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on June 5, 2026. The store will provide community-focused services to meet urban demand for ready-to-eat food.
In spring 2027, fully co-located childcare and child development support facilities to open at 3 locations nationwide—making inclusive childcare the norm in society
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どろんこ会グループ will open inclusive childcare centers at 3 locations nationwide in spring 2027.
How far can education go in addressing health? Members of the social experiment community “DICT” explore new questions at a graduate school of medicine
◤Bringing a new cruise culture to Japan◢ A new plan turns cruising on its head, transforming the cruise of your dreams into an “everyday pastime”
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SPICE SERVE launches a new concept plan for 'Anniversary Cruise' to make cruising a casual, everyday leisure activity through social media integration and dress codes.
GREEN×EXPO 2027 (2027 International Horticultural Expo): Preparations begin to create tomorrow’s agricultural landscape with local producers and JAs—“Aizawa River” paddy field ceremony held
“Smile Hotel Kanonji” to reopen under a new brand on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, marking its first location in Kagawa Prefecture and the arrival of the Smile brand in the Kanonji area
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株式会社ホスピタリティオペレーションズ will open Smile Hotel Kanonji in Kanonji, Kagawa Prefecture, on July 1, 2026.
Vans Artist Collection With GUCCIMAZE: First collaboration collection with GUCCIMAZE, a leading figure in Japan’s graphic design scene
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Vans announces a collaboration with Tokyo-based graphic designer GUCCIMAZE, featuring a dual-layer shoe design and reflective apparel inspired by nightlife culture.
Material Group holds first cross-group PR study session, “Material College”
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Material Group holds its first joint PR study session with 8 group companies, “Material College,” to strengthen collaboration across the organization and improve proposal capabilities.
Tier IV and KDDI agree to collaborate on the social implementation of autonomous driving services, helping address regional transportation challenges such as driver shortages and gaps in transit coverage
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Tier IV and KDDI collaborate to implement autonomous driving services.
医療法人社団明敬会 重城病院 introduces mental health checks and an internal campaign using “TwooCa”
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Jujō Hospital adopts Kort Valuta’s “TwooCa,” promoting staff well-being and a better workplace environment through mental health checks and rewards activities.
World’s first export control AI agent “TRAFEED” to exhibit and pitch at Taiwan’s “InnoVEX 2026” as Japan’s representative
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株式会社TIMEWELL will exhibit its security export control AI “TRAFEED” at Taiwan’s international trade show “InnoVEX 2026.” The company will pitch as Japan’s representative and aim to expand in earnest into Asian markets, starting with Taiwan.
A relaxing night barbecue on a hotel terrace: “Hama Beer!”, a seaside beer garden with ocean views
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Yokohama Grand InterContinental Hotel will hold its summer-only beer garden “Hama Beer!” Guests can enjoy barbecue centered on Spanish cuisine and views of Yokohama Port.
Online identity verification service “LIQUID eKYC” provided to Instacash’s lending fund
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Liquid’s eKYC service has been adopted for Instacash’s lending fund. Fully online identity verification has significantly shortened screening times and strengthened security.
Awarded an “A” rating by candid review magazine “LDK the Beauty”! “NELIA,” the hair care brand born from sleep brand “NELL,” proves its performance in the shampoo and conditioner category
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株式会社Morght’s hair care brand “NELIA” earns an A rating from “LDK the Beauty.”
Original【進化した世界一のバリスタ監修モデルに新色】手挽き・電動 2つのスタイルで使える2Wayコーヒーグラインダーに待望のカラーバリエーションが登場｜EPEIOS Essence Duo モランディホワイト
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EPEIOS JAPAN launches a new “Morandi White” color variant for its “Essence Duo” 2-way coffee grinder, supervised by World Barista Champion Hidenori Izaki.
Drone Show Japan signs business partnership with Laguna Marina, operator of the marina at Laguna Gamagori, a resort complex in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, for permanent drone shows
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Drone Show Japan and Laguna Marina form a business partnership and launch permanent drone shows at Laguna Gamagori.
ANDPAD to verify the use of AI to streamline administrative procedures; selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Reiwa 8 fiscal year comprehensive construction administration DX promotion project
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ANDPAD selected for the MLIT's construction administration DX project, begins verifying the use of AI to digitize construction plan summary documents.
Iemon Cafe begins limited-time sales of summer-only sweets and chilled ume ochazuke!
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Iemon Cafe begins selling 4 new summer-only menu items at 4 locations. It offers seasonal matcha sweets and chilled ochazuke, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] On May 31 (Sun.), an on-site briefing will be held at the Inaridai No. 1 Kofun Memorial Plaza, where the Iron Sword Inscribed “King’s Gift” was unearthed
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Ichihara City to hold an on-site briefing at Inaridai No. 1 Kofun, where the Iron Sword Inscribed “King’s Gift” was unearthed.
New à la carte menu items, including “Agu Gyeopsal,” “Doo-yaru Burger” and “Steak & A1 Sauce,” launch at the charcoal-grill restaurant | Okinawa・ラグナガーデンホテル
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ラグナガーデンホテル launches a summer-only menu at its charcoal-grill restaurant.
[New location] Hokka Hokka Tei Morioka Aoyama to open its first Iwate Prefecture location in Morioka City on Friday, May 29, 2026; numerous opening commemorative campaigns planned!
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Hokka Hokka Tei to open its first location in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, with a flagship store for the Tohoku region.
Agreement signed with Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, on initiatives to achieve a zero-carbon city, heatstroke prevention and support for families raising children
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ウォータースタンド株式会社 signs an agreement with Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, on the environment, health and support for families raising children.
Discovery of a new transport protein that binds to cyclic sugars: Uncovering unique substrate recognition suited to cyclic β-1,2-glucan
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A research team from Tokyo University of Science and Niigata University discovered a novel transport protein, Chy400_4166, that takes β-1,2-glucan into cells.
SHEIN collaborates with popular fashion magazine 'sweet'; unveils this season's trend looks worn by model and actress Mayu Yokota
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SHEIN collaborates with fashion magazine 'sweet' and Mayu Yokota to unveil trend looks. Discount coupons and a social media campaign will also be offered.
[Survey of 503 recruitment professionals] 64.0% of new graduate recruiters have rejected applicants based on “AI-generated application documents”
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SHIFT AI surveyed 503 recruitment professionals, finding that 64% of new graduate recruiters had rejected applicants based on AI-generated application documents and that “overly polished” applications are an issue in mid-career hiring.
Who will get the biggest reaction in a plaza where skateboarding is prohibited? Red Bull Maneki Jam skateboarding jam session to be held Sunday, June 21, at Fureai Plaza in Osu Shopping Street, Nagoya
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Announcement of a skateboarding event in Osu Shopping Street, Nagoya.
Nationwide bookstore pop-up tour for the TV anime “Yowamushi Pedal LIMIT BREAK” announced! Starts June 12 at TSUTAYA LakeTown, with exclusive giveaways
New Crux 5 gravel race bike designed to cut race times
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Specialized unveils the new “Crux 5” gravel race bike. Combining aerodynamics and lightweight design, it delivers the fastest ride based on race simulations.
[Holiday Inu Club Special] Win up to 10,000 yen in QUO Card Pay! A facility registration and review posting campaign is underway, with prizes for 24 people!
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Holiday Inu Club is running a campaign offering QUO Card Pay prizes for registering a facility and posting a review.
[Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai] A new banquet course featuring unlimited drinks, including sake, is now available from 5,500 yen including tax. Enjoy signature dishes such as steamed food prepared in a bamboo steamer and “water jewels.” Suitable for everything from dates to private parties for up to 40 people
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Kome Sankaku at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai has revamped its banquet courses and introduced a plan with unlimited sake.
[Tokyo, Ikebukuro] Autograph signing by artist Kayo Azuma confirmed!!! Celebrating the 10th anniversary of her career and the release of Volume 3 of the popular comic “灯台守とかもめの子”★ at Ikebukuro PACKS
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An autograph signing by Kayo Azuma has been confirmed for Ikebukuro.
[Collaboration] The sandbox game “テラビット” is teaming up with “サンサンキッズ,” a children’s YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers, starting May 28, 2026 (Thursday)!
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Sandbox game “テラビット” is holding a collaboration event with the children’s YouTube IP “サンサンキッズ.” The event aims to bring fans of both together through minigames and contests.
Singer-songwriter monster Circle’s 2nd single, “なすいろの狼,” starts streaming tomorrow, May 30 (Saturday)! A departure from the debut song, this medium-tempo ballad brings comfort to the gloomy days of early summer
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TikTok-born artist Circle has released the 2nd single “なすいろの狼.”
The 2nd edition of “Children’s Planning Meeting,” a hands-on manufacturing event that turns children’s ideas into reality, will develop new gift wrapping in 2 cities: Kobe and Tokyo
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Familiar Inc. is holding the 2nd edition of “Children’s Planning Meeting.” Elementary school students will design gift wrapping and experience selling it, with the design set to be officially adopted from fall 2026.
Explore Fuchu’s local karuta with a new walking experience: “Musashi Fuchu Local Karuta Tour” now available - An AR rally where participants point their cameras at signposts to collect karuta cards -
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Fuchu City and palan have launched an AR-based experience exploring local karuta.
New store opens in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture! Find great value on everyday essentials at Watts with Senboku Bellef Store.
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Watts Co., Ltd. will open Watts with Senboku Bellef Store in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on May 29, 2026. It will be the company’s 1,926th store nationwide.
[Osu, Nagoya] Renovation of the main building enables cross-floor collaboration! KOMEHYO Nagoya Main Store to host a jewelry × <??> mixed-style pop-up, “My Hands I Want to Look at Forever,” starting June 4 (Thursday)
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Komehyo is holding a pop-up at its Nagoya Main Store featuring mixed styling with jewelry and other product categories.
A bold new pairing of melon and dark chocolate! A luxurious 12-layer parfait featuring the rare Yuka melon and bean-to-bar chocolate is coming to the Minimal Soshigaya-Okura store
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Minimal is selling a limited-time seasonal parfait made with rare Yuka melons from Ibaraki Prefecture at its Soshigaya-Okura store.
[Event Report] Craif holds cancer awareness event to mark the opening of the My Signal Shop: “An awareness seminar on health and prevention — In an era when 1 in 2 people will get cancer, Honda Keisuke and a doctor explore how to take charge of your health”
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Craif株式会社 has opened its first My Signal physical store and held a cancer awareness event with guests including Keisuke Honda.
Wpc., a brand used by 1 in 5 people, is helping people get ready for summer with parasols! A large panel and giant capsule toy will appear at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store for an interactive promotion inviting visitors to share their goals for the summer
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Wpc. is holding a summer parasol promotion at SHIBUYA109. The interactive campaign is collecting people’s goals for the summer, which will also be used in subway advertisements.