HPE launches full-scale rollout of Self-driving Network, announcing new features to accelerate secure, AI-native operations
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HPE announces new features for Self-driving Network, its fully autonomous, AI-native networking solution, enabling operational automation and enhanced security.
Applications open for affordable housing using JKK residences, aimed at households raising children and newlyweds
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JKK東京, in partnership with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, begins offering affordable housing with rent reduced by 20% for households raising children and newlywed households.
What is the difference between people who are “used by” AI and those who “master” it? SHIFT AI shares the latest ways to use AI as a thinking partner to deepen the thinking of high school and university students.
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SHIFT AI held a special AI seminar for students in Kobe, focusing on using AI as a partner for critical thinking rather than just a tool.
A summer afternoon colored by fragrant peaches and vivid mangoes evocative of the tropics: an afternoon tea set featuring peach and mango, enjoyed in a lounge overlooking panoramic views of Yokohama Port.
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Yokohama Bay Sheraton will offer its summer-only Peach & Mango afternoon tea from June to July 2026.
All games in the regional tournaments of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship to be streamed live for free on Virtual High School Baseball within SPORTS BULL
May 31 (Sun.): Nippon Professional Baseball interleague game “Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Giants” to be broadcast live in full on GAORA SPORTS; the first pitch by Maria Makino of Morning Musume ’26 will also be broadcast live.
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GAORA SPORTS will broadcast the Nippon Professional Baseball interleague game “Nippon-Ham vs. Giants” live, including Maria Makino’s first pitch.
Summer vacation exhibition for elementary school students to be held at the Toshio Kashio Memorial Museum of Invention
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The Toshio Kashio Memorial Museum of Invention will host a summer vacation program for elementary school students, “Mystery-Solving Adventure,” along with hands-on events.
日本財団 conducted an opinion survey of 18-year-olds. Respondents expressed concern about increasingly serious crime and expectations for the new custodial sentence.
[Reforming job satisfaction in the food service industry] 4 companies that endorsed the vision of Kushikatsu Tanaka’s “KT League” renew their store sponsorship agreements starting in June
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4 sponsor companies of Kushikatsu Tanaka’s “KT League” renew their agreements.
オトバンク joins audio production for new game Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora, featuring a star-studded voice cast including Konomi Kohara and Konomi Inagaki
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オトバンク has been commissioned to produce audio for the new game Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora, supporting voice cast selection and recording.
Although 90% of coaches recognize the need, more than 1 in 4 do not implement or instruct it: Survey on the use of external body cooling, or “cooling breaks,” in sports settings
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ZAMST presents findings from a survey on heat countermeasures in sports settings and introduces cooling products.
[琵琶湖ホテル] A refreshing summer feast by the lake: Japanese cuisine featuring hamo, a Kansai summer specialty prepared in a variety of ways, and teppanyaki showcasing the live grilling of Shiga’s Omi beef at the counter
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琵琶湖ホテル announces lunch menus available for summer 2026, featuring courses made with Shiga ingredients at 2 restaurants serving Japanese cuisine and teppanyaki.
[Thank-you campaign!] All-you-can-eat premium sushi—50 items for ¥3,900! A lavish gourmet experience for a limited time! [FUJIYAMA TOKYO Osaka Namba location]
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A limited-time all-you-can-eat campaign at a restaurant.
Special feature: “Pokémon”! No. 1 in the Amazon rankings*—Pen’s July 2026 issue (on sale May 28) is now on sale to acclaim.
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Lifestyle magazine Pen features Pokémon in its July 2026 issue, exploring the franchise today from multiple perspectives, including games, apps, facilities and crafts.
TOKYO豚骨BASE MADE by 一風堂 launches “Chilled Seafood Tonkotsu Tsukemen” on June 1, featuring rich tonkotsu broth and the bold flavor of dried fish powder!
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TOKYO豚骨BASE MADE by 一風堂 launches its summer-limited “Chilled Seafood Tonkotsu Tsukemen.”
Companies mentioned:JR東日本クロスステーション、TOKYO豚骨BASE MADE by 一風堂
Kappa Sushi × Karada Sukoyaka Tea W+ collaboration campaign: Get 1 original “Puku Puku” sticker with the purchase of 2 bottles of Karada Sukoyaka Tea W+
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Kappa Sushi partners with Coca-Cola for a health-conscious tea promotion.
ホテルグランヴィア広島サウスゲート: “UmiShima Dining,” celebrating its 1st anniversary, launches its summer menu on June 1, along with a new service exclusively for hotel guests!
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ホテルグランヴィア広島サウスゲート announces a refreshed summer menu at its restaurant and a new service for hotel guests.
All games in the regional tournaments of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship to be streamed live for free on Virtual High School Baseball within SPORTS BULL
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朝日新聞社, 朝日放送テレビ, KDDI and スポーツブル will work together to livestream all regional tournaments of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship for free.
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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朝日新聞社, 朝日放送テレビ and LINEヤフー announce that all regional tournaments of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship will be livestreamed for free on “Virtual High School Baseball.”
What is the right “information-session suit” for moms whose children are taking entrance exams? [KASHIYAMA × 光文社: Order for Me♡ Project for Women 2026, Second Installment]
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KASHIYAMA and VERY collaborate to propose suits for moms whose children are taking entrance exams.
“It’s only 2 hours, but it’s still 2 hours”: Yakiniku dining chain One Karubi’s unwavering commitment to meat, and its goal of bringing families together around the table!
The 7th Detective Conan Certification Exam will be held this summer! Successful candidates will receive certificates featuring line-art illustrations drawn by 青山剛昌先生! A new character course, the Kaitou Kid Course, is also being added!
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The 7th Detective Conan Certification Exam will be held, with a new Kaitou Kid Course.
Create a one-of-a-kind bottle of your own! Entries are now open for the “MY Bottle Design Contest”!
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AEON MALL is holding the “MY Bottle Design Contest” at 138 locations nationwide, aiming to raise environmental awareness and promote the use of personal bottles.
The “ultimate summer noodles” are here to awaken your appetite! 5 varieties of cold noodles and spicy noodles, with options including premium shark fin and Japanese black wagyu beef.
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Taikan-en, the Chinese restaurant at ホテルニューオータニ幕張, will serve 5 varieties of cold noodles and spicy noodles for a limited time from June 1 to August 31.
マナビライト launches the “Successful Applicants’ Journeys!” project, bringing the preparation process of comprehensive selection applicants to life through videos and articles. The 1st installment follows 東洋大学 student 中林さん, who wants to remake kimono and share them with the world.
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A new project sharing accounts of successful university entrance exam applicants has launched.
[Solving ocean plastic pollution] In an era when 22% of plastic leaks into the environment, KAKEN begins testing to international standards (ISO) to support certification with the “Marine Biodegradable Plastic Mark.”
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カケンテストセンター has launched ISO testing services for marine-biodegradable plastics.
Even in the age of AI, about 90% of parents want their children to acquire practical skills. When choosing a career path for their children, parents tend to value fulfillment over stability.
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A survey of parents’ views on careers finds a growing emphasis on practical skills and fulfilling work.
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa will hold an event to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ issues for Pride Month in June 2026. Building on its internal PRIDE Index Gold certification, the hotel will conduct awareness-raising activities in collaboration with the local community.
Robot Bank to exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 NAGOYA”! Live demos of state-of-the-art robotics solutions to accelerate automation and labor savings in automotive manufacturing.
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Robot Bank will showcase automation solutions at an automotive technology exhibition.
The RD270Q programming monitor, part of the RD series, combines best-in-class visibility and eye care to maximize engineer productivity. It goes on sale June 3.
“A world with no vehicles without air conditioning.” Mikasa Seisakusho is rolling out technologies for retrofit air conditioners for golf carts across the industrial vehicle sector, including forklifts and towing trailers.
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Mikasa Seisakusho is stepping up its retrofit air-conditioning business for industrial vehicles. The company will offer products adapted from technology developed for golf carts to help prevent heatstroke at logistics sites.
株式会社ニシカワ opens a regional strategic hub in Tachikawa for the Tama area.
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株式会社ニシカワ has opened the regional strategic hub “NA-T DESIGN HUB” in Tachikawa, working with A-Wing to promote regional revitalization and digital adoption.
[Countering extreme heat and torrential rain] Unisex parasols are becoming “defense gear.” mabu introduces 5 new products addressing social challenges, including the “ReShape” shape-memory umbrella that eliminates the hassle of folding and the separable “Platafu.”
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SMV JAPAN has launched 5 high-performance unisex parasols to help people cope with extreme heat and torrential rain.
【We want to deliver the message, “Let’s do our best together.”】Connecting the thoughts of exam-takers with CalorieMate: The 4th installment, “Sundai Connecting Caravan: Summer 2026,” kicks off
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Sundai and 大塚製薬 hold an exam-taker support caravan in Hokkaido, encouraging students with a message baton.
【GELATO BRAVO Daikanyama flagship store】Celebrating its 3rd anniversary! Limited-quantity special sale begins for Bignè, authentic cream puffs that sell out daily at the Maru Building store!
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GELATO BRAVO Daikanyama flagship store begins selling its popular cream puffs to mark its 3rd anniversary.
U.S. soybeans celebrate a 70-year partnership with Japan
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The U.S. Soybean Export Council holds a ceremony marking its 70th anniversary of ties with Japan and strengthens collaboration with the tofu and natto industries.
【Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER】A NAKED projection-mapping experience for all five senses, with early-summer flowers in full bloom across 360°, now running to popular acclaim!
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An early-summer-only projection-mapping event by NAKED is underway at Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER.
Kokusaisha offers 2 free resources for owner-led businesses — Before “that time” comes: Preparing for an unexpected event involving a founder or chairperson as part of corporate risk management
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Kokusaisha offers a free guide to advance preparations for company and joint funerals for owner-led businesses.
Why did Koichi Takeda of ロジクリエイト decide to join the Funai Soken Group? The 4th installment of the video series “The Truth About Joining the Group” released today
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Funai Soken Holdings releases the 4th installment of its video interview series featuring executives of companies that joined the group.
Helping people play soccer again. The 2nd “SAFE FEET PROJECT” treatment campaign was held in Esumba, Kenya. 254 people received treatment; next up is the SAFE FEET CUP.
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A-GOAL, Waka Waka Kenya, and Saraya Co., Ltd. conducted the '2nd SAFE FEET PROJECT' in Esumba, Kenya, treating 254 residents for jigger infestation and promoting social inclusion through sports.
Companies mentioned:A-GOAL、Waka Waka Kenya、Saraya Co., Ltd.、Lornajosh community based organization
A new norm: “Before hiring a person, delegate the work to AI.” Introducing “WellSkate AI,” a no-code AI agent that lets anyone with no specialized knowledge create “another employee” in as little as 10 minutes 【Free assessments available starting today!】
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Seirai Technologies launches 'WellSkate AI', a no-code platform for building AI agents in 10 minutes to automate routine tasks.
Companies mentioned:Seirai Technologies、Tsukrie、Tokyo Content Incubation Center (TCIC)
The Navita area guide map at Osaka Metro’s Honmachi Station has been revamped! Making the station easier to navigate and further improving convenience for passengers
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表示灯株式会社 revamps the “Navita” at Osaka Metro’s Honmachi Station and installs digital signage.
65th-anniversary project: A historical panel exhibition at Yokohama Marine Tower
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Yokohama Marine Tower launches a historical panel exhibition to mark its 65th anniversary. A total of 6 types of panels introducing Yokohama’s history are on display.
【Workshop registration now open】Experience being an astronaut and build an AI robot! Details of featured workshops and judges announced for “STEAM Fair 2026”
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Laurus International School announces the program and judges for “STEAM Fair 2026.”
Companies mentioned:ローラスインターナショナルスクール株式会社、アマテラススペース株式会社、株式会社amulapo、株式会社アラヤ、Aura株式会社、株式会社アクアアシスト、株式会社アストロコネクト、株式会社オーイーシー、株式会社スペースデータ、株式会社minsora、Vista Health Pte. Ltd.、Sebia Japan、Rakuten Institute of Technology、Paramatrix Technologies