Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026 special awards announced
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The “Best Distillery Award,” recognizing outstanding distilleries from around the world, was announced at TWSC2026. 28 distilleries and 4 shochu breweries received awards.
Asset management advice site “Shisan Unyo Navi” adds search by consultation topic | Find an IFA across 10 themes, including portfolio creation, NISA, iDeCo and inheritance
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Shisan Unyo Navi adds search by consultation topic, making it easier to find an IFA.
59 sake labels announced for “YOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE 2026”! Japanese sake tasting event to be held July 4 (Saturday) and 5 (Sunday) at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse!
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Japanese sake tasting event “YOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE 2026” to be held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.
“Nagano Kaidan,” a collection of frightening and mysterious tales from Nagano Prefecture by an author who lives in Nagano Prefecture, goes on sale May 29
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Takeshobo to release Masaya Maruyama’s collection of ghost stories “Nagano Kaidan” on May 29, 2026.
A new public-private partnership product, “Negi Shio Dressing,” has been developed in Sakahogi, Gifu Prefecture. The town held a presentation event for the new product.
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Red Horse Corporation has launched “Negi Shio Dressing,” co-developed with Sakahogi, Gifu Prefecture. The product was made using locally grown Tokuda green onions through the Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur program.
Original merchandise featuring newly drawn art and character illustrations from the manga ‘Aoharu wa Aishi Aisare’ is here! Reservations open May 29 (Friday)!
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FAN+Life launches original merchandise for the manga 'Aoharu wa Aishi Aisare'.
JFN’s weekday afternoon program ‘Recorrer’ welcomes a lineup of special guests on consecutive days! H ZETTRIO, Ichiro Yatsui, Tetsuo Nakanishi and Harami-chan will appear over 4 days, June 1 (Monday) to June 4 (Thursday)!
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Radio program 'Recorrer' features special guests for four consecutive days.
Available in stores and online at the same time: Win merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations in the ‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Three — The Snake God’ online lottery
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An online lottery celebrating the release of ‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter Three — The Snake God’ is now on sale.
A nationwide first! Rilakkuma teams up with an aquarium for the “Rilakkuma × 上越市立水族博物館 うみがたり” event!
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San-X is holding the first-ever nationwide collaboration event between Rilakkuma and Joetsu City Aquarium Umigatari, with exhibits, merchandise and limited-edition menu items.
[BS Nippon TV] Keisuke Yamauchi passionately performs “Muhomatsu no Issho” by fellow Kyushu native and senior singer Hideo Murata! He also performs classics by Kiyoshi Maekawa and Shinichi Mori and shares stories of his friendships with Ringo Sheena and Kiyoshi Hikawa!
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An introduction to Keisuke Yamauchi’s appearance on BS日テレ’s ‘Kayo Premium’ and the program lineup.
MAX -30°C! A powerful portable freezer/refrigerator that freezes even in the blazing sun, the “No-Den Elecan Freezing Refrigerator 25-BF,” on special sale through CAMPFIRE!
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LOGOS launches a high-performance portable freezer/refrigerator via CAMPFIRE crowdfunding.
[横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル] [Commitment to the SDGs] Takes part in “WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama,” supporting school meals for about 183,000 children in developing countries
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横浜桜木町ワシントンホテル took part in “WFP Walk the World 2026 Yokohama,” contributing to school meal support for children in developing countries.
[Enter the medical field with no prior experience!] Applications open for a vocational training course in medical administration (medical care, dispensing and physician assistance), available to study from home through e-learning (A)
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ワークキャリア株式会社 is recruiting participants for a vocational training course in medical administration.
博報堂’s 100年生活者研究所 launches “Wellbeing in a bottle,” an experience that invites people to encounter someone’s “happy experience” and reflect on their own happiness, for Happiness Day on May 29
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博報堂 has launched an experiential content project focused on well-being.
The Japan-China divide turns into laughter! What’s behind that behavior by Chinese people? A change in perspective makes it all make sense! YouTuber and Chinese national Muimui discusses “39 Candid Truths About Chinese People”
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An essay shedding light on cultural differences between Japan and China, “Why We Can’t Help Getting Worked Up About Japan,” by Muimui, an influencer with 170,000 YouTube subscribers, is now on sale.
Kaoru Kurosawa: “This show is a source of inspiration for me.” Aruno Nakanishi: “I’m glad you brought such an important song here.” A behind-the-scenes report and MC interview from the latest episode of “Spicy Sessions,” featuring guest majiko, are now available!
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A behind-the-scenes report and MC interview from TBS Channel 1 music program “Spicy Sessions” are now available.
Junretsu celebrates its 15th anniversary as a major-label debut act! A dream cruise to breathtaking scenery airs on BS10 for 2 weeks, starting June 1 (Monday) at 7 p.m.!
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A special episode in which Junretsu enjoys a luxury cruise ship voyage will air on BS10.
“The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Battle Rondo” collaborates with コトブキヤ! Newly drawn illustrations featuring Kircheis and Julian are revealed!
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The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Battle Rondo × コトブキヤ collaboration launches
Singer-songwriter Mojes is drawing attention for a one-of-a-kind cinematic voice. Just 2 months after debuting, Mojes releases the 2nd single, “Apartment.”
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Singer-songwriter Mojes releases the 2nd single, “Apartment.”
The legendary radio event that recorded 0 ticket cancellations returns this year! “Yonsentoshin Hiroki Tsuzuki’s Sakurabashi 919 LIVE LOBSTER 2026” will hold 2 shows on July 19, 2026!
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A solo event by Hiroki Tsuzuki, host of the radio program “Sakurabashi 919,” is set for July 2026.
BS TV Tokyo celebrates episode 300 of “Tonari no Sugoi Ie,” airing May 31 (Sunday) at 9 p.m.!
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BSテレ東’s home-design program “Tonari no Sugoi Ie” has reached its 300th episode. The show visits 2 unique homes in Kanagawa Prefecture, and its cast shares commemorative comments.
The first-ever lottery for the “Famima Online Kuji” ambassador group “Toururipu - True&Lip” is finally on sale exclusively through Famima Online Kuji! The final prize is an original chain with a heart charm!
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FamilyMart has launched an online lottery in collaboration with idol group “Toururipu.”
ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎: A culinary journey through summer flavors of the sky, sea and land, served buffet-style
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ホテルメトロポリタン川崎 has announced its limited-time summer “Summer Voyage Buffet.” The hotel is promoting a menu themed around the sky, sea and land, all-you-can-eat shaved ice made with natural spring water, and party plans for groups.
Survey of about 8,000 people: Mynavi Training Services releases its “FY2026 New Employee Career Awareness Survey”
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Mynavi surveyed about 8,000 new employees in FY2026 about their career outlook. The findings included a desire to prioritize private life alongside career advancement, as well as rising salary expectations.
New open-world RPG “The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin” will hold the livestream “2nd Nanaori LIVE” on June 1 (Monday) at 20:00 to share the latest update information
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Netmarble announces the second official live stream for 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin' on June 1, 2026, featuring updates and gameplay.
About 41% of web managers say “SEO alone has its limits”! Survey reveals the state of LLMO and AI search measures that 66% want to pursue
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NEXER conducted a survey of web managers about AI search and LLMO. While everyday use of AI search is becoming widespread, awareness of LLMO remains low and more respondents feel that SEO has its limits.
U-NEXT announces its new streaming lineup for June 2026! The latest installment of hit series “House of the Dragon Season 3” will stream exclusively with unlimited viewing
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U-NEXT has announced its June 2026 streaming lineup, including exclusive streams of popular dramas and sports.
Experience the excitement of rap battles at karaoke! To celebrate the Blu-ray release of the film “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-,” 8 related trailers will stream for free on JOYSOUND’s “Miruhako”!
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XING will stream the trailer for the film Hypnosis Mic free of charge for a limited time on JOYSOUND's "Miruhako."
"Ame Talk! Manga-Loving Comedians 2026" sparks huge response; all volumes of "Walking at My Own Pace" to be reprinted!
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Following a feature on a TV program, all volumes of the manga "Walking at My Own Pace" are set to be reprinted. Special wallpaper images will also be distributed as a thank-you promotion.
A concert by composer Yuki Hayashi, whose many credits include "My Hero Academia," "Haikyu!!," "Medalist" and "SAKAMOTO DAYS," is set for December 2026!
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Composer Yuki Hayashi will hold a concert in Tokyo in December 2026, featuring live performances of anime soundtracks.
The first show with a new regular cast member, "Hirose Kazuo Presents More! New Nippon Storytelling Spinoff vol.8," is set to take place! An after-talk featuring Hirose Kazuo is also planned.
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Rakugo event "More! New Nippon Storytelling Spinoff vol.8" announced.
Akira Miyashita on "admiration for strong men" resonating even in the Reiwa era; a special "Minmei Shobo"!? A glossary of terms from "Sakigake!! Otoko Juku" is also included! "Sakigake!! Otoko Juku COMPLETE DVD BOOK vol.2" is out today!
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Release of "Sakigake!! Otoko Juku COMPLETE DVD BOOK vol.2," featuring classic 80s anime content.
This year, Oswald's solo live show "Someone's Summer" is set to take place at ルミネtheよしもと!
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Oswald will hold its solo live show "Someone's Summer" at ルミネtheよしもと on August 4, 2026. The duo will perform new manzai routines under the theme of returning to their roots.
Four "Puku Peta" products from a collaboration between popular video creator いんく and アニメイト are set to go on sale!
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Four "Puku Peta" collaboration products from popular video creator いんく and アニメイト are set to go on sale. Reservations open on May 29, and the products go on sale on October 14.
Modern fantasy adventure game "Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora" launches today, Friday, May 29, on Steam!
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Modern fantasy adventure game "Iris Odyssey: The Girl of Pandora" has launched on Steam. It uses a free-to-play model, with an ASMR drama also launching at the same time.
[Gakken Science] A hit educational toy from the 90s returns in an upgraded form! The new original Gakken experiment kit "Magical Spinning Top 7" lets kids learn through play with magnets and spinning tops!
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Gakken has released "Magical Spinning Top 7," an updated version of its popular educational toy from the 90s. It lets children learn about the science of magnets and gyroscopes through play.
The W Hero summer movie is back! Movie tickets with an アニメイト-exclusive bonus for "Kamen Rider Zeztz & Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity W Hero Summer Movie 2026" are on sale through アニメイト Ticket!
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アニメイト is selling movie tickets with bonuses for "Kamen Rider Zeztz & Super Space Sheriff Gavan."
An unusual hit with readers of the Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun! "Nazogatari," a new puzzle-solving story in which the plot moves forward with every mystery solved, is now on sale!
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Gakken released a new interactive children's book "Nazogatari" on May 28, 2026, featuring a story that progresses through solving puzzles.
[ABEMA] Chocolate Planet's Shohei Osada says he owns 7 cars and has also bought a WRC production car! The studio is stunned by Maggie's extraordinary stories of watching the WRC in Monaco and staying in a "castle" during Le Mans.
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ABEMA will air a special program showcasing the appeal of motorsports and strengthen its streaming lineup ahead of Rally Japan.
[Soramichi System: Free Online Seminar] To be held June 16–19! "[For Pharmacy Executives] Practical Strategies for Navigating the Reiwa 8 Medical Fee Revision After It Takes Effect"
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Soramichi System will hold a free online seminar from June 16–19 on management strategies following the revision of dispensing fees. The speaker will be HYUGA PRIMARY CARE President Kuroki.
Z Venture Capital invests in Series B funding for space startup MJOLNIR SPACEWORKS. The company aims to address supply challenges in the space industry by mass-producing low-cost hybrid rockets.
Only about 44% of university students use career centers. To change the perception that they are "places to go just before getting a job offer," DYM is partnering with universities nationwide to expand new career support through simulated job-hunting games.
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DYM launches a job-hunting simulation card game program in collaboration with universities to increase career center utilization.
Irreplicable value can become the next competitive advantage. Japan Beauty Network pre-releases its strategic white paper, "Cultural Capital as Economic Power."
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Japan Beauty Network pre-releases a strategic white paper proposing ways to turn cultural capital into economic value.
Companies mentioned:Japan Beauty Network、Worldwide City Group、Hermès
いえいろは株式会社 holds a disaster preparedness seminar in Miyake, Nara Prefecture, for local voluntary disaster prevention organizations, sharing “10 Things to Know to Prepare for a Disaster.”
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いえいろは株式会社 holds a disaster preparedness seminar in Miyake, Nara Prefecture, raising awareness of systems for restoring homes after disasters.
Focus on “how easy it is to get a job offer” surges to nearly 2 times the previous level — As hiring declines, more students choose companies where they are likely to get an offer
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A Strobolights survey on the decline in new graduate hiring found that students are shifting toward a pragmatic job-hunting approach, prioritizing their chances of receiving an offer over their level of interest in a company.
株式会社アップグレード to exhibit at “Generative AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Spring],” showcasing broad support for the practical adoption of generative AI, from reading drawings and forms for manufacturers to AI-driven product development
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株式会社アップグレード exhibits at AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO [Spring], highlighting practical generative AI solutions, including AI implementation for manufacturers and support for using Dify.
NE opens early access applications for the beta version of “NE STUDIO,” a business automation product for e-commerce operators; seeking a limited 10 companies
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NE株式会社 opens early access applications for the beta version of its e-commerce business automation product “NE STUDIO.” It uses AI to support app development through natural-language prompts.