The 15th installment of the human-interest documentary series exploring business succession, “THE Business Succession: Don’t Let That Light Go Out!” airs on テレ東 on June 7 (Sunday) at 4 p.m.
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テレビ東京 will air a documentary highlighting the importance of business succession.
Moving comparison site 引越し侍 to launch a new service, “引越し侍 Smart Comparison”
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エイチームライフデザイン will launch the new “Smart Comparison” service from 引越し侍 on June 17, 2026. It aims to reduce a barrage of phone calls and focus communications on a carefully selected 3 companies.
The No. 1 reason for taking the extra step of straining or filtering food and drinks is “to improve the flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel.” Of those who learned that traditional Japanese foods also involve similar processes, 61% said they “felt respect for the artisans’ skills.”
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NEXER and Kitamura Seifu conducted a survey on the daily practice of filtering in cooking and beverages, revealing that while 23.8% of people perform such tasks, many are unaware of the filtering processes used in traditional Japanese food production.
【阪急うめだ本店】For rainy season preparedness, too! A wide range of disaster-preparedness goods for everyday use and emergencies! 『GREEN AGE』 Disaster Preparedness Week begins June 3 (Wednesday)
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阪急うめだ本店 will hold a phase-free disaster preparedness event at 『GREEN AGE』.
ABEMA announces its midseason rankings for new spring anime of 2026! The hugely popular isekai fantasy 『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活』 4th season ranks No. 1 in both views and comments!
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ABEMA announces 2026 spring anime mid-term rankings, with 'Re:Zero' leading in both views and comments.
〈Reservations open 6/1〉The summer heat has arrived early! Enjoy an extraordinary experience at a resort pool just 30 minutes from central Tokyo! Make the most of summer with a great-value pass card.
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ホテルニューオータニ幕張 has announced the opening of reservations for its summer-only pool and new plans.
【川越プリンスホテル】Enjoy “Koedo Fluffy Snow Shaved Ice: Compare Flavors to Suit Your Taste” again this summer, made with pure ice sourced from Oku-Chichibu and flavors from Saitama Prefecture. A new half-size serving (¥800) is available to enjoy after a meal.
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川越プリンスホテル will offer a limited-time summer shaved ice menu. This year, it is introducing a half-size option and promoting the local area with syrups made from ingredients sourced in Saitama Prefecture.
Couturier, Felissimo's craft kit brand, is gaining popularity in Taiwan, too. A knitting workshop held with popular bedding brand SLEEPY TOFU sold out all 3 sessions!
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Felissimo’s “Couturier” partnered with Taiwan’s 眠豆腐 to hold knitting workshops and a pop-up store. All 3 sessions sold out.
A social experiment will be conducted to shift traffic and create a people-centered, walkable space focused on Yokohama Station’s west exit and Parnard Street.
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Pacific Consultants and the Park Line Promotion Council will conduct a social experiment to create a walkable space at Yokohama Station’s west exit.
AndTech plans to hold an online Zoom seminar on Friday, July 17: “Trends in EU Environmental Regulations and Corporate Strategies: The Latest Developments in and Responses to Mandatory Recycled Plastics, Examined Through the Ecodesign Regulation, PPWR and ELV Regulation.”
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AndTech will hold an online seminar on EU environmental regulations.
[Survey of 400 job seekers and recent graduates] Companies without social media accounts are “hard to picture working for.” 82.3% said they “referenced social media” when choosing a company.
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株式会社イニシャルサイト announced survey results on the use of social media in new graduate recruitment and stepped up its recruitment support services.
The AI-powered cognitive function self-check app “ONSEI Pro” will be introduced at the “HIMEDIC Yokohama Bay Course,” scheduled to open in summer 2026.
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The DeNA Group’s voice-analysis AI “ONSEI Pro” has been selected for the membership-based health screening course “HIMEDIC Yokohama Bay Course.”
Turning discarded banana peels into functional foods and drinks through fermentation—スペースシードホールディングス files patent application for banana peel upcycling technology
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スペースシードホールディングス filed a patent application for its banana peel upcycling technology.
[June is Milk Month] 久世福商店 rushes to ramp up production of its “Brown Sugar Milk Coffee Base.” A look at the appeal of this popular product, which makes it easy to enjoy an authentic café-style drink by simply mixing it with milk.
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久世福商店 announced increased production of its “Brown Sugar Milk Coffee Base.” In conjunction with Milk Month, the company is highlighting the appeal of this drink base, which is mixed with milk.
[新潟医療福祉大学] Women’s hardball baseball team player Mai Ogawa selected as a candidate for the Samurai Japan Women’s National Team and set to join training camp
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新潟医療福祉大学 player Mai Ogawa was selected as a candidate for the Samurai Japan Women’s National Team and will attend a training camp ahead of Group B of the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup, to be held in Taiwan.
[First flagship store in Kyushu] A new place where craft spirits and coffee meet opens by Kashiigu Shrine. “LOSS IS MORE FUKUOKA,” renovated from a 65-year-old traditional home, opens Monday, June 1, 2026.
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A café and bar themed around upcycling has opened in Fukuoka City.
A new “Warizenzō” spot opens at Washinmura in Futtsu, Chiba, where dogs and cats watch over bonds
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Washinmura opened a new spot, “Warizenzō.” It offers visitors an experience of preserving memories with heart-shaped padlocks and is also running a campaign for weekday guests.
AndTech plans to hold a Zoom seminar on Wednesday, July 22: “Mechanisms of Heat-Sealing Technology for Polymer Films, Strength Control and Defect Countermeasures, and Measurement and Evaluation of Seal Strength.”
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AndTech to host a Zoom webinar on heat sealing technology for polymer films on July 22, 2026, featuring Associate Professor Ken Miyata.
The Aging Gracefully project, which supports women aged 40 and older in living vibrant lives, will have 7 members, including 犬山紙子 and 高尾美穂, serve as “AG Friends” this year!
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The Aging Gracefully project enters its 9th year, with 7 new ambassadors taking up their posts.
Made-to-measure 『KASHIYAMA』 teams up with 3 光文社 magazines for the second installment of the “Order for Me♡ Project,” helping working women achieve their ideals!
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Second installment of the collaboration between 『KASHIYAMA』 and 3 光文社 magazines. A feature on information-session suits for mothers whose children are taking elementary school entrance exams is now available.
All regional games of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship to be livestreamed for free on “Virtual High School Baseball” within Sports Navi!
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All regional games of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship to be livestreamed for free on “Virtual High School Baseball”.
Beat the summer heat with dishes made using chilled dashi. 久原本家 to launch a summer-limited package of its classic “茅乃舎だし” on Monday, June 1, with just 200,000 servings available.
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茅乃舎 to launch a summer-limited package of dashi that “tastes delicious even when chilled.”
What worries people when clearing out their parents’ homes? Survey on clearing out the homes of parents, parents-in-law and relatives (クリーンサービス survey).
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エルスト合同会社 reports the results of a survey on clearing out relatives’ homes, conducted by its クリーンサービス business.
Why do people put off decluttering? 200 people share “why they can’t get started” and the problems they face (エスプランニング survey).
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エスプランニング合同会社 conducted a survey on attitudes toward decluttering, analyzing reasons for putting it off, difficulties people face and concerns about hiring a service provider.
A “toilet trailer” deployed to the Wajima Citizens’ Festival as the city works toward recovery. June 6, 2026. Wajima Citizens’ Festival 2026 @ Marine Town venue, Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture
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JPホームサプライ will display a disaster-response toilet trailer at Wajima Citizens’ Festival 2026 to raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
[Verified using actual earthquake motion] Launch of “SZGV,” a semi-structuralized ceiling system combining vibration damping and seismic resistance
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三洋工業 launches “SZGV,” a ceiling system with vibration damping and seismic resistance. The semi-structuralized ceiling and proprietary fittings combine safety and comfort.
トリドール’s original authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori specialty restaurant, “やきとり屋とりどーる,” gets a head start on summer! A “うなぎフェア” featuring hearty dishes cooked over authentic charcoal starts at all locations for a limited time from Friday, June 5!
[Interview with 浦田千昌, chair of 健康ラボステーション] What is the “健康科学研究応援隊,” which brings companies and individuals together to create “the future of health” and extend healthy life expectancy worldwide?
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An interview with the chair of 健康ラボステーション, 浦田千昌, highlights the work of the 健康科学研究応援隊 and the importance of bone density measurements.
[Available while supplies last] Refresh your mood during the rainy season! 3 spicy pizza varieties for grown-ups, ranging from savory-spicy to mildly spicy and fiery, launch simultaneously
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森山ナポリ launches 3 spicy pizza varieties and runs a 4BUY 1GET campaign.
From Shikoku to the world: “self-directed” summer camp Global Summer Camp 2026 for high school students aiming to attend overseas universities to be held in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture; applications open today!
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Announcement of a summer camp supporting high school students who plan to study at universities overseas
J PREP President Jun Saito explains: English-learning seminar on “working backward from your goals,” with domestic university entrance exams and overseas university study in mind [Free seminar on June 7]
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Announcement of a free seminar on English learning
Say goodbye to restless nights! A doctor-conceived Night Reset Program to improve your environment “inside and out” [Sleep-Well Campaign for the Sleepless Season]
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RAYCOP launches a social media campaign and special website to improve sleep during the rainy season and summer.
KBC Radio’s legendary “Wakeari Best 10” segment from PAO～N: Rare recordings from about 40 years ago to be streamed exclusively for paid fan club members!
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KBC Radio begins streaming recordings from its legendary “Wakeari Best 10” segment for fan club members.
[New service] As South Korean visitor arrivals reach “1 million in a single month,” JapanTicket launches social media video marketing support for South Korea
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Japanticket launches a new SNS promotion service for the Korean market in May 2026, leveraging short-form video and influencer networks to drive inbound tourism.
Companies mentioned：Japanticket、ECHO CHINA INC.、Lantern、Japan Ticket Holdings
[Nikken Total Sourcing] Partners with Hiroshima University’s Semiconductor Recurrent Academy
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Nikken Total Sourcing will partner with Hiroshima University’s Semiconductor Recurrent Academy to develop and deliver a semiconductor training program for professionals from other industries, together with Micron Memory Japan.
With over 2 million followers in total, Steady Japan becomes the top sponsor of Nasuke’s Shape Fit Festival 2026! Collaboration site offering selected items at special prices launches June 3
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Steady Japan becomes the top sponsor of the Shape Fit Festival 2026 fitness competition hosted by Nasuke and launches a collaboration site.
[Bridge International Group × EraX] Combining “sales expertise” with “cutting-edge AI implementation capabilities” to accelerate corporate sales transformation.
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Bridge International Group makes AI startup EraX a subsidiary and establishes an AI segment to accelerate business growth.
Waterworks ICT Information Liaison Council to hold its 7th information meeting to address challenges facing Yokohama and water utilities nationwide!!
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The Waterworks ICT Information Liaison Council will hold its 7th information meeting, featuring presentations on private-sector technologies to advance digital transformation in the water sector.
Habit-building app Minchalle takes on preventive care for older adults in mountainous areas! New app-based preventive care program launches in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture
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エーテンラボ株式会社 launches a frailty-prevention program for older adults in Otsuki, Yamanashi Prefecture, using its habit-building app Minchalle.
Bando Chemical invests in Pyrenee, an AI driving assistant company. The companies aim to advance new businesses and foster co-creation by combining their technologies and customer bases.
株式会社シェアダイン publishes the CHEFLINK Quarterly Report (Spring 2026 issue)
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株式会社シェアダイン issued the CHEFLINK Quarterly Report (Spring 2026 issue), reporting on platform growth and initiatives to support talent in the food service industry.