Shohei Ohtani's latest official jewelry, “K24/K18 COIN DIAMOND PENDANTS,” now available for expanded orders through Nippon Broadcasting System's shopping site, Nippon Broadcasting Radio Living
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Sales of Shohei Ohtani official commemorative jewelry are now expanding, with a limited run of 300 pieces.
Companies mentioned：株式会社今与、株式会社ニッポン放送プロジェクト、Los Angeles Dodgers
At “2:50 p.m.,” when you need an extra boost of energy, that “gappe genki” guy has something to say! A new “Sokko Genki” web commercial featuring Egashira 2:50 premieres June 1 (Monday)
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Meiji has released a new “Sokko Genki” web commercial featuring Egashira 2:50 and is running a social media campaign.
Lyrics, music, vocals—and an appearance—from Keisuke Kuwata! In a surprise, Kuwata has provided 4 original songs that reflect Kanro's vision! Kanro's corporate commercial “Sweet Future!!” released today
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Keisuke Kuwata appears in a Kanro commercial and provides 4 original songs.
“Summer Festival at Universal Studios Japan!!” A new summer commercial featuring Takumi Kitamura raising a ruckus at a “night festival” is released today
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Universal Studios Japan has announced its 25th-anniversary summer event, “Universal Summer Matsuri Night.”
[Okayama University] Two Zoroastrian temples discovered in Sogdiana, a key point on the Silk Road! Murals and Later Han mirrors reveal a culturally diverse society
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An international research team including Okayama University has discovered Zoroastrian temples in Uzbekistan, with finds including a Later Han mirror that points to ties with East Asia.
[Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture] Tone River Grand Fireworks Festival to be held September 19 (Saturday)! Early applications open on the hometown tax special website June 1 (Monday)
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Early applications through the hometown tax program have opened for the Tone River Grand Fireworks Festival in Sakai, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Unparalleled Oriental radiance. “THE SUMMER SCULPT COLLECTION,” a summer collection capturing the magic of Marrakech, arrives June 12. Reservations open today.
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NARS launches “THE SUMMER SCULPT COLLECTION,” inspired by Marrakech and featuring lip products.
[First episode available free] The first episode of the hugely popular cozy mystery drama “The Marlow Murder Club” is available for a limited time on YouTube!
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Prime Video's “Cinefil WOWOW Plus” is making the first episode of the mystery drama “The Marlow Murder Club” available for free on YouTube.
A mechanical keyboard inspired by the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” is here! A gaming device designed to fit into everyday life.
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A high-performance mechanical keyboard collaborating with the TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey's End” will be available for a limited time by preorder.
[Local Government AI zevo] Claude Opus 4.8 available starting today, May 29, 2026 (Friday)! A new Claude-series generative AI model in a Japan region has been added!
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Shift Plus has added “Claude Opus 4.8” to its “zevo” AI system for local governments.
[Strategic expansion of installation capacity to support growing sales] “Ohisama Tech no Eneco” partners with 有限会社金山製作所, one of the largest installation companies in the Kanto region, with a track record of more than 10,000 installations
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株式会社えねこ has partnered with 有限会社金山製作所 to strengthen its installation capacity for solar power and storage batteries.
Sayaka Yamamoto to hold a fan meeting in Okinawa celebrating the 10th anniversary of her solo debut: “Sayaka Yamamoto Fan Meeting in Okinawa ~Let’s Have Fun Together, Shisa☆~”
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A fan meeting celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sayaka Yamamoto’s solo debut will be held in Okinawa in November 2026.
The official store for the hugely popular sword-training simulation game “Touken Ranbu ONLINE” presents the limited-time “Touken Ranbu Manyo Cafe ~Light Outfit Festival~,” opening at WACCA Ikebukuro 5F on Saturday, June 20!
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A limited-time Touken Ranbu ONLINE cafe is opening in Ikebukuro.
“Mr. Urban Legend Akio Seki’s Behind-the-Scenes Urban Legends” to stream all 20 episodes of its new series, “The Dark Side of the Entertainment World: Taboos of the TV Industry and Talent,” on TateDora starting Friday, May 29.
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A new series of Akio Seki’s urban legend program will stream on TateDora, an app operated by DONUTS.
[Regular survey] Examples of advertising claims that may violate the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act or the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations 2026.5.29
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REGAL CORE has released findings from a survey of advertising claims that may violate the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act or the Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations.
“Infinity Nikki” Ver. 2.6, “End of Tides,” begins May 29. As the song of guidance rings out, a story begins in which the characters take light steps toward a new tomorrow!
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Infold Games updates Infinity Nikki to Ver2.6 'End of Tides', featuring new outfits, quests, and stages.
[Made-to-order production confirmed] Orders for “Couture on Ice: Yuzuru Hanyu × Satomi Ito Photobook” open at the Two Virgins online shop OTONARI from 0:00 on Monday, June 1
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株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ announced additional made-to-order production of Couture on Ice, a photo book featuring Yuzuru Hanyu × Satomi Ito.
TV anime Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen reveals its opening and ending theme information, additional characters and cast, and confirmed broadcast start date of Saturday, July 4.
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The broadcast start date, theme song artists and additional cast for the TV anime Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen have been revealed.
Companies mentioned：Sony Music Labels Inc.、rhythm zone、LDH JAPAN、スタジオディーン、集英社
Nadia株式会社 conducted a survey on seasoning use frequency. The results highlighted increased use of white dashi and challenges in using doubanjiang and gochujang.
Next-generation artists gather at movement PARK 2026. 6 rising artists making their mark on the live music and dance scenes have been confirmed for the lineup. A one-day-only special stage where individuality and distinct creative worlds intersect.
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BUZZ PRODUCTIONS announces the lineup for 'movement PARK 2026' featuring 6 next-gen artists.
'A Promise on a Starry Night,' performed by Kaya, has been chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime The Frontier Lord with 0 Residents, which begins airing on Friday, July 10, 2026!
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'A Promise on a Starry Night' by Kaya has been chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime The Frontier Lord Starting with 0 Residents.
[Could you turn your business introduction into entertainment?] HIKE launches a 'Branding Gamification' package that applies the excitement of entertainment to solving business challenges.
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HIKE launches a new 'Branding Gamification' package to help non-gaming companies solve communication challenges using entertainment techniques.
'Gothic wa Mahou Otome ~Hurry Up and Make a Contract!~' launches Chapter 第二 of its main story's Agony Arc, 'Guidance of the Compass and Fragments of the True Shadow,' starting Friday, 5/29!
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株式会社ケイブ has launched Chapter 第二 of the Agony Arc in the main story of Gothic wa Mahou Otome, along with a new event and gacha.
'Hareza Day 6th Anniversary SUMMER FESTIVAL 2026' confirmed! Kamen Rider Zeztz and Gavan Infinity will also appear!
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Hareza Ikebukuro's 6th anniversary event is set to take place at the end of July 2026. Tokusatsu heroes and popular artists will appear, with the event aiming to revitalize the local community.
A legendary epic fantasy with a devoted following is finally being published as a book after 10 years! Beast's Dream １ goes on sale May 29! Encouraging comments have arrived from acclaimed authors captivated by the work!
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The web novel Beast's Dream is being published as a book.
Gaumapix representative Hiroki Yamaguchi directs CINEMA TRAVELER, starring AI-generated Tetsuya Bessho, for the opening ceremony of Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026!
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Director Hiroki Yamaguchi presents 2 works at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026, drawing attention for video production using generative AI technology.
Lifenet Life Insurance earns its 13th HDI “Triple Three-Star” rating—the most in the life insurance industry—and takes the stage at the HDI Awards 2026
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Lifenet Life Insurance earns its 13th Double Three-Star rating at the HDI Awards 2026, the most in the life insurance industry.
To celebrate the release of the film “新劇場版☆ケロロ軍曹 復活して速攻地球滅亡の危機であります！,” a collaboration campaign will be held at ラウンドワン locations nationwide! Newly drawn illustrations show the Keroro Platoon competing in karaoke and bowling.
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『ケロロ軍曹』 and ラウンドワン to hold a collaboration campaign.
An exhibition on the final cour of the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity” opens tomorrow, Saturday, May 30! “Special Exhibition: TV Anime ‘BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity’”
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A special exhibition on “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity” is being held at Anime Tokyo Station.
MORUN, a new series focused on a dewy, glowing finish, launches May 29 from √♡Root lens, modeled by Nene Konoen. Advance sales on Qoo10 and a special gift campaign are underway!
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株式会社パレンテ will release MORUN, a new series of colored contact lenses from √♡Root lens, on May 29. Nene Konoen will be the model, with advance sales on Qoo10.
The grand prize-winning Hatsune Miku from an illustration contest is now a figure! A collaboration figure with SOLWA is also set for rerelease. Bring home a Hatsune Miku with a distinct charm.
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Hatsune Miku figure reservations open, with a rerelease also announced.